PUBLIC LAW 104-303 —OCT. 12, 1996 110 STAT. 3683 interest an amount equal to the estimated Federal share of the cost of such work if such work is later recommended by the Chief of Engineers and approved by the Secretary. (B) CREDIT.— I f the non-Federal interest for a project described in subsection (f) carries out work before completion of a reconnaissance study by the Secretary and if such work is determined by the Secretary to be compatible with the project later recommended by the Secretary, the Secretary shall credit the non-Federal interest for its share of the cost of the project for such work. (3) MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN REVIEWING PLANS. — In reviewing plans under this subsection, the Secretary shall consider budgetary and programmatic priorities and other factors that the Secretary considers appropriate. (4) MONITORING. — The Secretary shall regularly monitor and audit any project for flood control approved for construction under this section by a non-Federal interest to ensure that such construction is in compliance with the plans approved by the Secretary and that the costs are reasonable. (5) LIMITATION ON REIMBURSEMENTS.—The Secretary may not make any reimbursement under this section until the Secretary determines that the work for which reimbursement is requested has been performed in accordance with applicable permits and approved plans. (f) SPECIFIC PROJECTS. —For the purpose of demonstrating the potential advantages and effectiveness of non-Federal implementation of flood control projects, the Secretary shall enter into agreements pursuant to this section with non-Federal interests for development of the following flood control projects by such interests: (1) BERRYESSA CREEK, CALIFORNIA. — The Berryessa Creek element of the project for flood control. Coyote and Berryessa Creeks, California, authorized by section 101(a)(5) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4606); except that, subject to the approval of the Secretary as provided by this section, the non-Federal interest may design and construct an alternative to such element. (2) Los ANGELES COUNTY DRAINAGE AREA, CALIFORNIA.— The project for flood control, Los Angeles County Drainage Area, California, authorized by section 101(b) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4611). (3) STOCKTON METROPOLITAN AREA, CALIFORNIA. —The project for flood control, Stockton Metropolitan Area, California. (4) UPPER GUADALUPE RIVER, CALIFORNIA. —The project for flood control. Upper Guadalupe River, California. (5) FLAMINGO AND TROPICANA WASHES, NEVADA.—The project for flood control. Las Vegas Wash and Tributaries (Flamingo and Tropicana Washes), Nevada, authorized by section 101(13) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992 (106 Stat. 4803). (6) BRAYS BAYOU, TEXAS. —Flood control components comprising the Brays Bayou element of the project for flood control, Buffalo Bayou and tributaries, Texas, authorized by section 101(a)(21) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4610); except that, subject to the approval of the Secretary as provided by this section, the non-Federal interest may design and construct an alternative to the diversion component of such element. 29-194O-96 -20:QL3Part5
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