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33 U.S.C. § 2331 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 2331. Use of continuing contracts for construction of certain projects

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not implement a fully allocated funding policy with respect to a water resource project if initiation of construction has occurred but sufficient funds are not available to complete the project.

(b)Continuing contracts

The Secretary shall enter into a continuing contract for a project described in subsection (a).

(c)Initiation of construction clarified

For the purposes of this section, initiation of construction for a project occurs on the date of enactment of an Act that appropriates funds for the project from 1 of the following appropriation accounts:

(1) Construction, General.

(2) Operation and Maintenance, General.

(3) Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries.

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