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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 corrosion prevention activities at water resources development projects.
(b)Activities
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, to the greatest extent practicable, shall ensure that contractors performing work for water resources development projects--
(1) use best practices to carry out corrosion prevention activities in the field;
(2) use industry-recognized standards and corrosion mitigation and prevention methods when--
(A) determining protective coatings;
(B) selecting materials; and
(C) determining methods of cathodic protection, design, and engineering for corrosion prevention;
(3) use certified coating application specialists and cathodic protection technicians and engineers;
(4) use best practices in environmental protection to prevent environmental degradation and to ensure careful handling of all hazardous materials;
(5) demonstrate a history of employing industry-certified inspectors to ensure adherence to best practices and standards; and
(6) demonstrate a history of compliance with applicable requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
(c)Corrosion prevention activities defined
In this section, the term “corrosion prevention activities” means--
(1) the application and inspection of protective coatings for complex work involving steel and cementitious structures, including structures that will be exposed in immersion;
(2) the installation, testing, and inspection of cathodic protection systems; and
(3) any other activities related to corrosion prevention the Secretary determines appropriate.
(d)Report
In the first annual report submitted to Congress after December 16, 2016, in accordance with section 556 of this title, and section 2295(b) of this title, the Secretary shall report on the corrosion prevention activities encouraged under this section, including--
(1) a description of the actions the Secretary has taken to implement this section; and
(2) a description of the projects utilizing corrosion prevention activities, including which activities were undertaken.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 33 U.S.C. § 2350 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 2350. Corrosion prevention - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-33-navigation-and-navigable-waters/33-usc-sect-2350/
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