Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee
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Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act of 2017 or the SAND Act of 2017 This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to eliminate the limitation that the Army Corps of Engineers may acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment for an authorized water resources project from non-domestic sources only if such material is not available from domestic sources for environmental or economic reasons.
Marine and coastal resources, fisheriesPublic contracts and procurementSeashores and lakeshores
To amend the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 with respect to the acquisition of beach fill, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-833| House
| Updated: 2/3/2017
Sand Acquisition, Nourishment, and Development Act of 2017 or the SAND Act of 2017 This bill amends the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 to eliminate the limitation that the Army Corps of Engineers may acquire fill material for beach erosion and nourishment for an authorized water resources project from non-domestic sources only if such material is not available from domestic sources for environmental or economic reasons.