United States Code Title 33 — Navigation and Navigable Waters

§ 2341b. Prioritization of certain projects

§ 2341b.

The Secretary shall give priority to a project for flood risk management if—

(1)

there is an executed project partnership agreement for the project; and

(2)

the project is located in an area—

(A)

with respect to which—

(i)

there has been a loss of life due to flood events; and

(ii)

the President has declared that a major disaster or emergency exists under section 5170 of title 42; or

(B)

that is at significant risk for catastrophic flooding.