(a)
(2) If the estimated cost of completing a conceptual design for a construction project exceeds $5,000,000, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a request for funds for the conceptual design before submitting a request for funds for the construction project.
(3) The requirement in paragraph (1) does not apply to a request for funds—
(A) for a construction project the total estimated cost of which is less than the minor construction threshold; or
(B) for emergency planning, design, and construction activities under section 6278.
(b)
(2) If the total estimated cost for construction design in connection with any construction project exceeds $5,000,000, funds for that design must be specifically authorized by law.
Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 2746 of Title 50, War and National Defense, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 119–60, §3111(b)(1).
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–60, §3111(d)(2)(B), realigned margins.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 119–60, §3111(d)(2)(A), struck out pars. (1) to (3) headings which read as follows: "
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 119–60, §3111(d)(2)(A), struck out pars. (1) and (2) headings which read as follows: "
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