S.Amdt. 900

SA 900. Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and Mr. Isakson) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 601, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, to authorize the Secretary of the Army to construct various projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United States, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:

On page 310, between lines 16 and 17, insert the following:

(d) Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund Study.--

(1) In general.--Subject to the availability of funds, the Comptroller General of the United States shall carry out a study and submit to Congress a report that evaluates the economic impact of carrying out the amendments made by this section, including any impacts on--

(A) the stability and long-term financial health of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund;

(B) reimbursements made to shippers;

(C) port security; and

(D) infrastructure.

(2) Administration.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the amendments made by this section shall not take effect until the date on which the report under paragraph (1) is submitted to Congress.