§ 2327. Definition of rehabilitation for inland waterway projects

For purposes of laws relating to navigation on inland and intracoastal waterways of the United States, the term “rehabilitation” means—

• (1) major project feature restoration—
  • (A) which consists of structural work on an inland navigation facility operated and maintained by the Corps of Engineers;
  • (B) which will significantly extend the physical life of the feature;
  • (C) which is economically justified by a benefit-cost analysis;
  • (D) which will take at least 2 years to complete; and
  • (E)
    • (i) which is initially funded before October 1, 1994 , and will require at least $5,000,000 in capital outlays; or
    • (ii) which is initially funded on or after such date and will require at least $20,000,000 in capital outlays; and
• (2) structural modification of a major project component (not exhibiting reliability problems)—
  • (A) which will enhance the operational efficiency of such component or any other major component of the project by increasing benefits beyond the original project design; and
  • (B) which will require at least $1,000,000 in capital outlays.