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33 U.S.C. § 2314b

Title 33 Chapter 36 Current through PL 119-73 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2314b. Advanced modeling technologies

  • (a) To the greatest extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage and incorporate advanced modeling technologies, including 3-dimensional digital modeling, that can expedite project delivery or improve the evaluation of water resources development projects that receive Federal funding by—
    • (1) accelerating and improving the environmental review process;
    • (2) increasing effective public participation;
    • (3) enhancing the detail and accuracy of project designs;
    • (4) increasing safety;
    • (5) accelerating construction and reducing construction costs; or
    • (6) otherwise achieving the purposes described in paragraphs (1) through (5).
  • (b) In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, to the greatest extent practicable, shall—
    • (1) compile information related to advanced modeling technologies, including industry best practices with respect to the use of the technologies;
    • (2) disseminate to non-Federal interests the information described in paragraph (1); and
    • (3) promote the use of advanced modeling technologies.

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