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33 U.S.C. § 578b

Title 33 Chapter 12 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 578b. Disposition of projects

  • (a) In carrying out a disposition study for a project of the Corps of Engineers, or a separable element of such a project, including a disposition study under section 549a of this title , the Secretary shall consider modifications that would improve the overall quality of the environment in the public interest, including removal of the project or separable element of a project.
  • (b) The Secretary shall carry out disposition studies described in subsection (a) in a transparent manner, including by—
    • (1) providing opportunities for public input; and
    • (2) publishing the final disposition studies.
  • (c) For disposition studies described in subsection (a) in which the Secretary determines that a Federal interest no longer exists, and makes a recommendation of removal of the project or separable element of a project, the Secretary is authorized, using existing authorities, to pursue removal of the project or separable element of a project in partnership with other Federal agencies and non-Federal entities with appropriate capabilities to undertake infrastructure removal.

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