33 U.S.C. § 2268

Current through P.L. 118-78 (published on www.congress.gov on 07/30/2024)

Section 2268 - Marine technology review

(a) Dredging needs

The Secretary is authorized to conduct such studies as are necessary to provide a report to Congress on the dredging needs of the national ports and harbors of the United States. The report shall include existing and projected future project depths, types and sizes of ships in use, and world trade patterns, an assessment of the future national waterside infrastructure needs, and a comparison of drafts of United States and selected world ports.

(b) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated $2,500,000 to carry out this section for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992. Such sums shall remain available until expended.

33 U.S.C. § 2268

Pub. L. 102-580, title IV, §402, Oct. 31, 1992, 106 Stat. 4862.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.

STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES

"SECRETARY" DEFINED Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 3 of Pub. L. 102-580 set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.