Report on the inland waterways system

(a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive study to evaluate the condition and reliability of water resources development projects within inland and intracoastal waterways of the United States. (b) Components In carrying out the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— (1) examine inland and intracoastal waterways of the United States and the ability of such waterways to meet the needs of the United States, including emergency and defense needs; (2) investigate the reliability and effectiveness of water resources development projects within such waterways with respect to commerce, navigation, environment, and recreation; (3) assess the condition of flood control structures (including locks, levees, and dams) along such waterways to determine the structural importance and identify any necessary repairs to maintain future reliability of such waterways; (4) assess the effectiveness of ecosystem restoration and mitigation efforts within such waterways; (5) evaluate water resources development projects (including separable elements) within such waterways that will reduce recurring dredging requirements to maintain authorized navigation dimensions of such waterways and prevent channel migration; (6) assess the funding needed to improve the reliability and effectiveness of water resources development projects within such waterways; and (7) identify components of water resources development projects that, in case of failure, would likely have significant impacts on the function of such waterways. (c) Report to Congress Not later than 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate a report on the study required under subsection (a). (d) Inland and intracoastal waterways of the United States defined In this section, the term inland and intracoastal waterways of the United States means the inland and intracoastal waterways described in section 206 of the Inland Waterways Revenue Act of 1978 (33 U.S.C. 1804).