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33 U.S.C. § 2289

Urban and rural flood control frequency

United States · Title 33 — NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS · Status: effective

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33 U.S.C. § 2289, Urban and rural flood control frequency, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/469366
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In the preparation of feasibility reports for projects for flood damage prevention in urban and rural areas, the Secretary may consider and evaluate measures to reduce or eliminate damages from flooding without regard to frequency of flooding, drainage area, and amount of runoff. This section shall apply with respect to any project, or separable element thereof, the Federal share of the cost of which is less than $3,000,000.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 99-662(H.R. 6)1986-11-17
    Water Resources Development Act of 1986
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally