Public Access Protection Act

This bill would require the Army Corps of Engineers, when it studies whether to build a water resources project, to review how construction could affect existing public recreation sites such as hiking, biking, walking, and boating facilities. The Corps would have to include in its final project recommendation a plan to keep an equivalent level of public access to those sites during construction. These requirements apply to the maximum extent practicable. The bill also states the sense of Congress that the Corps should limit temporary disruptions, coordinate with affected communities, and provide alternative access where needed during construction.

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Sponsors

• Laura Friedman Democrat sponsor
• 0 cosponsors