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§ 701b–15. Non-Federal plans to provide additional flood risk reduction
(a) In general
If requested by a non-Federal interest, the Secretary shall carry out a locally preferred plan that provides a higher level of protection than a flood risk management project authorized under this Act if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the plan is technically feasible and environmentally acceptable; and
(2) the benefits of the plan exceed the costs of the plan.
(b) Non-Federal cost share
(Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1036, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1234.)