United States Code Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

§ 2331. Use of continuing contracts for construction of certain projects

§ 2331.

Use of continuing contracts for construction of certain projects

(a)

In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not implement a fully allocated funding policy with respect to a water resource project if initiation of construction has occurred but sufficient funds are not available to complete the project.

(b)

Continuing contracts

The Secretary shall enter into a continuing contract for a project described in subsection (a).

(c)

Initiation of construction clarified

For the purposes of this section, initiation of construction for a project occurs on the date of enactment of an Act that appropriates funds for the project from 1 of the following appropriation accounts:

(1)

Construction, General.

(2)

Operation and Maintenance, General.

(3)

Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries.