33 U.S.C. § 701b-15 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 701b-15. Non-Federal plans to provide additional flood risk reduction

(a)In general

If requested by a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall carry out a locally preferred plan that provides a higher level of protection than a flood risk management project authorized under this Act if the Secretary determines that--

(b)Non-Federal cost share

If the Secretary carries out a locally preferred plan under subsection (a), the Federal share of the cost of the project shall be not greater than the share as provided by law for elements of the national economic development plan.