120 STAT. 3401 PUBLIC LAW 109–460—DEC. 22, 2006
Public Law 109–460
109th Congress
An Act
To amend the National Dam Safety Program Act to reauthorize the national dam
safety program, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DAM SAFETY.
(a) S HORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the ‘‘Dam Safety
Act of 2006’’.
(b) N ATIONAL DAMINVENTORY .—Section 6 of the National Dam
Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467d) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘SEC. 6. NATIONAL DAM INVENTORY.
‘‘The Secretary of the Army shall maintain and update informa-
tion on the inventory of dams in the United States. Such inventoryof dams shall include any available information assessing eachdam based on inspections completed by either a Federal agencyor a State dam safety agency.’’.
(c) N
ATIONAL DAMSAFETY PROGRAM .—
(1) D UTIES .—Section 8(b)(1) of the National Dam Safety
Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467f(b)(1)) is amended by striking‘‘and target dates to’’ and inserting ‘‘performance measures,and target dates toward effectively administering this Act inorder to’’.
(2) A
SSISTANCE FOR STATE DAM SAFETY PROGRAMS .—Section
8(e)(2)(A) of the National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C.467f(e)(2)(A)) is amended—
(A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking
‘‘substantially’’;
(B) by redesignating clauses (iv) through (x) as clauses
(v) through (xi), respectively;
(C) by inserting after clause (iii) the following:
‘‘(iv) the authority to require or perform periodic
evaluations of all dams and reservoirs to determinethe extent of the threat to human life and propertyin case of failure;’’; and(D) in clause (vii) (as redesignated by subparagraph
(B)), by inserting ‘‘install and monitor instrumentation,’’after ‘‘remedial work,’’.
(d) A
UTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS .—Section 13 of the
National Dam Safety Program Act (33 U.S.C. 467j) is amended—
(1) in subsection (a)(1), by striking ‘‘$6,000,000 for each
of fiscal years 2003 through 2006’’ and inserting ‘‘$6,500,000for fiscal year 2007, $7,100,000 for fiscal year 2008, $7,600,000Dam Safety Act
of 2006.33 USC 467 note.Dec. 22, 2006
[S. 2735]
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S. 2735 (H.R. 4981):
SENATE REPORTS: No. 109–276 (Comm. on Environment and Public Works).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 152 (2006):
Dec. 6, considered and passed Senate.Dec. 8, considered and passed House.for fiscal year 2009, $8,300,000 for fiscal year 2010, and$9,200,000 for fiscal year 2011’’;
(2) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘$500,000 for each fiscal
year’’ and inserting ‘‘$650,000 for fiscal year 2007, $700,000for fiscal year 2008, $750,000 for fiscal year 2009, $800,000for fiscal year 2010, and $850,000 for fiscal year 2011’’;
(3) in subsection (c), by striking ‘‘$1,500,000 for each of
fiscal years 2003 through 2006’’ and inserting ‘‘$1,600,000 forfiscal year 2007, $1,700,000 for fiscal year 2008, $1,800,000for fiscal year 2009, $1,900,000 for fiscal year 2010, and$2,000,000 for fiscal year 2011’’;
(4) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘$500,000 for each of
fiscal years 2003 through 2006’’ and inserting ‘‘$550,000 forfiscal year 2007, $600,000 for fiscal year 2008, $650,000 forfiscal year 2009, $700,000 for fiscal year 2010, and $750,000for fiscal year 2011’’; and
(5) in subsection (e), by striking ‘‘$600,000 for each of
fiscal years 2003 through 2006’’ and inserting ‘‘$700,000 forfiscal year 2007, $800,000 for fiscal year 2008, $900,000 forfiscal year 2009, $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2010, and $1,100,000for fiscal year 2011’’.
Approved December 22, 2006.
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Brief
The Dam Safety Act of 2006 reauthorizes the national damsafety program, requiring the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update a dam inventory in the United States. The program also includes duties such as evaluating dams for threat to human life and property, providing authority to require periodic evaluations, and authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 2007-2011 at increasing amounts.
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Purpose
The purpose of Public Law 109-460 is to amend the National Dam Safety Program Act and reauthorize the national dam safety program. This law aims to ensure the safe management of dams across the United States by providing a framework for maintaining an inventory of dams, conducting inspections, and providing assistance to state dam safety programs.
Key Provisions
The key provisions of Public Law 109-460 include:
- Amending Section 6 of the National Dam Safety Program Act to require the Secretary of the Army to maintain and update information on the inventory of dams in the United States.
- Requiring the inclusion of any available information assessing each dam based on inspections completed by either a Federal agency or a State dam safety agency.
- Amending Section 8(b)(1) of the National Dam Safety Program Act to strike “and target dates to” and insert “performance measures, and target dates toward effectively administering this Act in order to.”
- Authorizing the Secretary of the Army to require or perform periodic evaluations of all dams and reservoirs.
- Amending Section 13 of the National Dam Safety Program Act to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2007 through 2011.
Industry Impact
The impact of Public Law 109-460 on the industry is significant. The law aims to ensure the safe management of dams, which is critical for protecting human life and property. By requiring the maintenance of an inventory of dams and conducting inspections, the law will help to identify potential safety risks and prevent accidents.
Updates/Amendments
Public Law 109-460 amends existing laws related to dam safety and provides new authorization for appropriations. The law updates the National Dam Safety Program Act to reflect current needs and priorities.
