PUBLIC LAW 104-303—OCT. 12, 1996 110 STAT. 3747 SEC. 439. COLUMBIA SLOUGH, OREGON. Not later than 2 years after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in consultation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall complete a feasibility study for the ecosystem restoration project at Columbia Slough, Oregon. SEC. 440. CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. The Secretary shall conduct a study of the Charleston estuary area located in Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties, South Carolina, for the purpose of evaluating environmental conditions in the tidal reaches of the Ashley, Cooper, Stono, and Wando Rivers and the lower portions of Charleston Harbor. SEC. 441. OAHE DAM TO LAKE SHARPE, SOUTH DAKOTA. The Secretary shall investigate potential solutions to the recurring flooding and related problems in the vicinity of Pierre and Ft. Pierre, South Dakota, caused by sedimentation in Lake Sharpe. The potential solutions to be investigated shall include lowering of the lake level and sediment agitation to allow for resuspension and movement of the sediment. The investigation shall include development of a comprehensive solution which includes consideration of structural and nonstructural measures upstream from the lake consisting of Isind treatment, sediment retention structures, and such other measures as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. SEC. 442. MUSTANG ISLAND, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. The Secretary shall conduct a study of navigation along the south-central coast of Texas near Corpus Christi for the purpose of determining the feasibility of constructing and maintaining the Packery Channel on the southern portion of Mustang Island. SEC. 443. PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA. The Secretary shall conduct a study of flooding, erosion, and other water resources problems in Prince William County, Virginia, including an assessment of wetland protection, erosion control, and flood damage reduction needs of the county. • SEC. 444. PACIFIC REGION. The Secretary may conduct studies in the interest of navigation in that part of the Pacific region that includes American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. SEC. 445. FINANCING OF INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS OF SMALL AND MEDIUM PORTS. (a) STUDY.— The Secretary shall study the feasibility of alternative financing mechanisms for ensuring adequate funding for the infrastructure needs of small and medium ports. (b) MECHANISMS TO BE STUDIED. — Mechanisms to be studied under subsection (a) shall include the establishment of revolving loan funds. (c) REPORT. — Not later than 6 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a report containing the results of the study conducted under subsection (a). 29-194O-96 -22:QL3Part5
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