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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage and incorporate advanced modeling technologies, including 3-dimensional digital modeling, that can expedite project delivery or improve the evaluation of water resources development projects that receive Federal funding by--
(1) accelerating and improving the environmental review process;
(2) increasing effective public participation;
(3) enhancing the detail and accuracy of project designs;
(4) increasing safety;
(5) accelerating construction and reducing construction costs; or
(6) otherwise achieving the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (5).
(b)Activities
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, to the greatest extent practicable, shall--
(1) compile information related to advanced modeling technologies, including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies;
(2) disseminate to non-Federal interests the information described in paragraph (1); and
(3) promote the use of advanced modeling technologies.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 33 U.S.C. § 2314b - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 2314b. Advanced modeling technologies - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/33-usc-sect-2314b/
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