33 U.S.C. § 2270

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

Section 2270 - Subsurface drain systems research and development

Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the Director of the Engineer Research and Development Center and, where appropriate, in consultation with other Federal agencies, shall carry out research and development activities relating to the use of subsurface drain systems as-

(1) a flood risk-reduction measure; or

(2) a coastal storm risk-reduction measure.

33 U.S.C. § 2270

Pub. L. 116-260 div. AA, title II, §227, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 2698.

EDITORIAL NOTES

CODIFICATIONSection was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, 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 2 of div. AA of Pub. L. 116-260 set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.