S. 4949
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito
4 cosponsors
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A Water resources development
I General provisions
II Studies and Reports
III Deauthorizations and Modifications
IV Water resources infrastructure
B Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
I Drinking water
II Clean water
III Geographic programs
IV Other matters
A Water resources development
I General provisions
II Studies and Reports
III Deauthorizations and Modifications
Section 506(f)(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–22(f)(3)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
(C) Clarification
(i) In general. Notwithstanding the definition in subsection (a) of section 204 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 (33 U.S.C. 2232), any project carried out under this section shall be—
(I) deemed to be a water resources development project; and
(II) eligible to be carried out by a non-Federal interest pursuant to that section.
(ii) Requirement. In the case of a project carried out under clause (i)—
(I) the non-Federal interest shall be responsible for ensuring the removal and remediation of hazardous substances or other regulated substances at the project site, sufficient for the construction and operation of the Federal project, in accordance with applicable law, and in coordination with applicable regulatory agencies; and
(II) the costs for such remediation work shall be accounted for separately and paid for solely by the non-Federal interest, and not included in the total project cost for the Federal project.
IV Water resources infrastructure
B Drinking water and wastewater infrastructure
I Drinking water
II Clean water
III Geographic programs
IV Other matters