Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 114 Part 4.djvu/635

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PUBLIC LAW 106-541—DEC. 11, 2000 114 STAT. 2697 (D) other issues, as requested by the Task Force. (2) CONSULTATION. — In preparing the report under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with— (A) the Secretary of Energy; (B) the Secretary of the Interior; (C) the Secretary of Agriculture; (D) the State; and (E) Indian tribes in the State. (e) PLAN FOR USE OF FUNDS MADE AVAILABLE BY THIS TITLE. — (1) IN GENERAL.— Not later than 3 years after the date Deadline, on which funding authorized under this title becomes available, the Task Force shall prepare a plan for the use of funds made available under this title. (2) CONTENTS OF PLAN.—The plan shall provide for the manner in which the Task Force shall develop and recommend critical restoration projects to promote— (A) conservation practices in the Missouri River watershed; (B) the general control and removal of sediment from the Missouri River; (C) the protection of recreation on the Missouri River from sedimentation; (D) the protection of Indian and non-Indian historical and cultural sites along the Missouri River from erosion; (E) erosion control along the Missouri River; or (F) any combination of the activities described in subparagraphs (A) through (E). (3) PLAN REVIEW AND REVISION.— Public (A) IN GENERAL,—The Task Force shall make a copy infonnation. of the plan available for public review and comment before the plan becomes final in accordance with procedures established by the Task Force. (B) REVISION OF PLAN.— (i) IN GENERAL.— The Task Force may, on an annual basis, revise the plsin. (ii) PUBLIC REVIEW AND COMMENT.—In revising the plan, the Task Force sheill provide the public the opportunity to review and comment on any proposed revision to the plan. (f) CRITICAL RESTORATION PROJECTS.— (1) IN GENERAL.— After the plan is approved by the Task Force under subsection (c)(2), the Secretary, in coordination with the Task Force, shall identify critical restoration projects to carry out the plan. (2) AGREEMENT. — The Secretary may carry out a critical restoration project after entering into an agreement with an appropriate non-Federal interest in accordance with section 221 of the Flood Control Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-5b) and this section. (3) INDIAN PROJECTS. —To the maximum extent practicable, the Secretary shall ensure that not less than 30 percent of the funds made available for critical restoration projects under this title shall be used exclusively for projects that are— (A) within the boundary of an Indian reservation; or (B) administered by an Indian tribe. (g) COST SHARING.— (1) ASSESSMENT. —