Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to undertake navigation improvements to: (1) Norfolk Harbor and Channels, Virginia; (2) Mobile Harbor, Alabama; and (3) deep-draft access to the Ports of New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Requires the Chief of Engineers, within one year of the date of enactment of this Act, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement for each such project demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Clean Water Act, the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and other pertinent statutory requirements. Authorizes the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to develop and maintain the Nation's rivers, harbors, and other waterways to insure the safe and efficient conduct of defense transportation and foreign and domestic commerce. Requires the Chief of Engineers, prior to initiation of any such work, to submit to Congress a final environmental impact statement. Requires each such statement to be submitted to Congress within one year of the date of the comple…