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33 U.S.C. § 2316

Title 33 Chapter 36 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 2316. Environmental protection mission

  • (a) The Secretary shall include environmental protection as one of the primary missions of the Corps of Engineers in planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining water resources projects.
  • (b) Nothing in this section affects—
    • (1) existing Corps of Engineers’ authorities, including its authorities with respect to navigation and flood control;
    • (2) pending Corps of Engineers permit applications or pending lawsuits involving permits or water resources projects; or
    • (3) the application of public interest review procedures for Corps of Engineers permits.

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