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H.R. 399 113th Congress House

Levee Vegetation Review Act of 2013

Official title: To direct the Secretary of the Army to undertake a comprehensive review of the Corps of Engineers policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 23, 2013 Introduced by: Doris O. Matsui Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Water Resources Development Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDams and canalsDepartment of Defense
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Floods and storm protectionGovernment information and archivesHorticulture and plantsHydrology and hydrographyWatershedsWildlife conservation and habitat protection
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Jan 24, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Jan 23, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Jan 23, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 24, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Levee Vegetation Review Act of 2013 - Directs the Secretary of the Army to undertake a comprehensive review of the Corps of Engineers policy guidelines on vegetation management for levees in order to determine whether current federal policy is appropriate for all regions of the United States. Requires the Secretary to examine the guidelines in view of factors including: (1) the varied interests and responsibilities in managing flood risks; (2) preserving, protecting, and enhancing natural resources; (3) protecting the rights of Native Americans pursuant to treaties and statutes; and (4) factors that promote and allow for consideration of potential variances from national guidelines on a regional or watershed basis.

Directs Corps of Engineers Regional Integration Teams representing districts, divisions, and headquarters, in consultation with state and federal resources agencies and with participation by local agencies, to recommend to the Chief of Engineers vegetation management policies for levees that conform with state and federal laws and other applicable requirements.

Directs the Secretary to: (1) solicit and consider the views of the National Academy of Engineering on the engineering, environmental, and institutional considerations underlying the guidelines; and (2) revise the guidelines based on the results of the review and report to Congress. Requires the revised guidelines to: (1) provide a practical process for approving regional or watershed variances from the national guidelines, and (2) be incorporated into a proposed manual.

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