Charleston, South Carolina

(a) Definitions In this section: (1) Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study The term Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study means the feasibility study for the project for tidal and inland-related flood risk management, Charleston, South Carolina, authorized by section 201(a)(22) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2671). (2) Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project The term Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project means the project for hurricane and storm risk reduction, Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina, authorized by section 8401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842). (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the City of Charleston faces frequent flooding resulting from the interaction of coastal storm surge, tidal conditions, and precipitation; and (2) evaluation of these interacting flood drivers, consistent with existing statutory authorities, can improve the efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance of flood risk management infrastructure. (c) Expedited completion The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with statutory authorities, collaborate with the non-Federal interest to address coastal and inland flood risk in the City of Charleston and Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina, and expedite the completion of— (1) the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study; (2) the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project; and (3) any documentation necessary under subsection (d)(1). (d) Incorporation (1) In general On completion of the report of the Chief of Engineers for the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, the Secretary shall carry out an analysis to determine whether any features recommended in the report are substantially similar to the features recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. (2) Incorporation of features The Secretary may incorporate any features identified under paragraph (1) into the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, consistent with applicable statutory authorities. (e) Preconstruction planning, engineering, and design If the Secretary determines that a project that is the subject of the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study is justified in a completed report, and if the project requires an additional authorization from Congress pursuant to that report, the Secretary shall proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design on the project.

(a) Definitions In this section: (1) Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study The term Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study means the feasibility study for the project for tidal and inland-related flood risk management, Charleston, South Carolina, authorized by section 201(a)(22) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (134 Stat. 2671). (2) Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project The term Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project means the project for hurricane and storm risk reduction, Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina, authorized by section 8401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022 (136 Stat. 3842). (b) Sense of Congress It is the sense of Congress that— (1) the City of Charleston faces frequent flooding resulting from the interaction of coastal storm surge, tidal conditions, and precipitation; and (2) evaluation of these interacting flood drivers, consistent with existing statutory authorities, can improve the efficiency, resilience, and long-term performance of flood risk management infrastructure. (c) Expedited completion The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable and consistent with statutory authorities, collaborate with the non-Federal interest to address coastal and inland flood risk in the City of Charleston and Charleston Peninsula, South Carolina, and expedite the completion of— (1) the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study; (2) the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project; and (3) any documentation necessary under subsection (d)(1). (d) Incorporation (1) In general On completion of the report of the Chief of Engineers for the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study, the Secretary shall carry out an analysis to determine whether any features recommended in the report are substantially similar to the features recommended in the report of the Chief of Engineers for the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project. (2) Incorporation of features The Secretary may incorporate any features identified under paragraph (1) into the Charleston Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, consistent with applicable statutory authorities. (e) Preconstruction planning, engineering, and design If the Secretary determines that a project that is the subject of the Charleston Tidal and Inland Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study is justified in a completed report, and if the project requires an additional authorization from Congress pursuant to that report, the Secretary shall proceed directly to preconstruction planning, engineering, and design on the project.