S.Amdt. 2940

SA 2940. Mr. WHITEHOUSE submitted an amendment intended to be
proposed by him to the bill H.R. 5895, making appropriations for energy
and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2019, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on
the table; as follows:

At the appropriate place, insert the following:

SEC. ___. UPDATED MANUALS AND GUIDES.

(a) Engineering Manuals.--Not later than 1 year after the
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army
shall prepare and submit to Congress a report making
recommendations for a regular schedule for the review and
revision of relevant manuals developed and used by the Corps
of Engineers in the design and construction of projects in
the coastal region.
(b) Unified Facilities Guide Specifications.--Not later
than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the
Secretary of the Army shall develop guidelines and
recommendations for the incorporation of innovative materials
and associated techniques into the Unified Facilities Guide
Specifications.
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