Amendment puts a cap on the amount of time the United States Army Corps of Engineers can consider permission under section 408.

1. Adds SEC. ___. LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS at the end of title I

   Adds a section

   Inserted: SEC. ___. LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION WORKS.

   Inserted: (1) In general.--Permission for alterations by a non-Federal interest to a Federal levee, floodwall, or flood risk management channel project and associated features may be granted by a District Engineer of the Department of the Army or an authorized representative.

   Inserted: (2) Timely approval of permits.--On the date that is 120 days after the date on which the Secretary receives an application for a permit pursuant to section 14 of the Act of March 3, 1899 (commonly known as the "Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act of 1899") (33 U.S.C. 408), the application shall be approved if--

   Inserted: (A) the Secretary has not made a determination on the approval or disapproval of the application; and

   Inserted: (B) the plans detailed in the application were prepared and certified by a professional engineer licensed by the State in which the project is located.

   Original wording

   At the end of title I, add the following:

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