Water Resources Development Act (WRDA): Army Corps of Engineers Authorization Issues in the 109th Congress

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Abstract:

Under its civil works program, the Army Corps of Engineers plans, constructs, and operates water resources facilities primarily for flood damage reduction, navigation, and environmental purposes. The 109th Congress is considering authorizing Corps planning and construction activities, and is debating changes to Corps policies and practices, through two Water Resources Development Act WRDA of 2005 bills, S. 728 and H.R. 2864. Once Corps activities are authorized, the appropriations process plays a significant role in their realization. For more information about Corps appropriations and operational issues, see CRS Issue Brief IB10120, Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program Issues for the 109th Congress.

Author(s):
Carter, Nicole T.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
CRS issue brief for Congress
Pagination:
0018

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1_Force Support
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, *WATER RESOURCES, COASTAL REGIONS, DAMAGE, FACILITIES, REDUCTION, LEGISLATION, WATERWAYS, ARMY, FLOODS, CONSTRUCTION, NAVIGATION, PLANNING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology, Civil Engineering, Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
WRDA(WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT)
Report Date:
2005 Jun 17
Creation Date:
2006 Dec 20