A bill to provide for navigation improvements of certain harbors of the United States, and for other purposes.
Ports and Navigation Improvement Act of 1981 - Directs the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to conduct, on an expedited basis, dredging and maintenance operations on the Port of Los Angeles Port of Long Beach, California. Specifies where dredged material from such projects shall be placed.
Authorizes local governmental authorities to undertake such projects upon approval by the Secretary.
Requires that the Secretary, in consultation with appropriate agencies, establish a project schedule for all agency decisions relating to such projects.
Limits review of any final agency decision that is covered by a project schedule to the United States Court for the Central District of California. Gives such an action precedence over all other matters pending on the court's docket.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Referred to Subcommittee on Water Resources.
Executive Comment Requested from Army, OMB.
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