A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and establish wetland areas in association with water resources development projects.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to plan and establish wetland areas as part of water resources development projects. Authorizes the establishment of such an area in connection with dredging for such a project where the Chief of Engineers finds that: (1) the environmental, economic, and social benefits of the area justify increased cost; (2) the cost will not exceed $300,000, and (3) the area to be established will not be substantially altered by natural or man-made causes. Requires certain reports by the Secretary of the Army to the Congress regarding water resources development projects to include consideration of wetland areas.…