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33 U.S.C. § 2331 — Use of continuing contracts for construction of certain projects

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  1. (a)In generalNotwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not implement a fully allocated funding policy with respect to a water resource project if initiation of construction has occurred but sufficient funds are not available to complete the project.
  2. (b)Continuing contractsThe Secretary shall enter into a continuing contract for a project described in subsection (a).
  3. (c)Initiation of construction clarifiedFor the purposes of this section, initiation of construction for a project occurs on the date of enactment of an Act that appropriates funds for the project from 1 of the following appropriation accounts:
    1. (1)Construction, General.
    2. (2)Operation and Maintenance, General.
    3. (3)Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries.