Us Code § 2329 - International outreach program
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§ 2329. International outreach program
(a) Authorization
(1) In general
The Secretary may engage in activities to inform the United States of technological innovations abroad that could significantly improve water resources development in the United States.
(2) Inclusions
Activities under paragraph (1) may include—
(A) development, monitoring, assessment, and dissemination of information about foreign water resources projects that could significantly improve water resources development in the United States;
(B) research, development, training, and other forms of technology transfer and exchange; and
(C) offering technical services that cannot be readily obtained in the private sector to be incorporated into water resources projects if the costs for assistance will be recovered under the terms of each project.
(b) Cooperation
The Secretary may carry out the provisions of this section in cooperation with Federal departments and agencies, State and local agencies, authorities, institutions, corporations (profit or nonprofit), foreign governments, or other organizations.
(c) Funding
The funds to carry out the provisions of this section shall include funds deposited in a special account with the Secretary of the Treasury for such purposes by any cooperating entity or organization according to cost-sharing agreements proscribed by the Secretary. Reimbursement for services provided under this section shall be credited to the appropriation concerned.
(Pub. L. 102–580, title IV, §401, Oct. 31, 1992, 106 Stat. 4862; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, §1138, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1657.)
Editorial Notes
Codification
Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.
Amendments
2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–322 amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (a) authorized the Secretary to engage in activities to inform the United States maritime industry and port authorities of technological innovations abroad that could significantly improve waterborne transportation in the United States, both inland and deep draft.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
"Secretary" Defined
Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 3 of Pub. L. 102–580, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
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