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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)In general
Using available funds, the Secretary shall make publicly available, including on the Internet, all data in the custody of the Corps of Engineers on--
(1) the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water resources development projects; and
(2) water quality and water management of projects owned, operated, or managed by the Corps of Engineers.
(b)Limitation
Nothing in this section may be construed to compel or authorize the disclosure of data or other information determined by the Secretary to be confidential information, privileged information, law enforcement information, national security information, infrastructure security information, personal information, or information the disclosure of which is otherwise prohibited by law.
(c)Timing
The Secretary shall ensure that data is made publicly available under subsection (a) as quickly as practicable after the data is generated by the Corps of Engineers.
(d)Partnerships
In carrying out this section, the Secretary may develop partnerships, including through cooperative agreements, with State, tribal, and local governments and other Federal agencies.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 33 U.S.C. § 2342 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 2342. Access to water resource data - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/33-usc-sect-2342/
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