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| https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ricketts-applauds-passage-of-water-resources-bill-with-major-conservative-nebraska-wins/ | Ricketts Applauds Passage of Water Resources Bill with Major Conservative & Nebraska Wins | 2024-08-01 | 2024 | 2024-08 | Republican | Senate | NE | Pete Ricketts | R000618 | www.ricketts.senate.gov | ricketts | https://www.ricketts.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/?jsf=jet-engine:press-list&pagenum= | scraper | August 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, released the following statement on Senate passage of the bipartisan Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. “This bill has so many wins for the state of Nebraska,” said Senator Ricketts. “I appreciate that this bill outlines priorities for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will improve customer service, help our state build more resiliently, reduce flood risks, and promote economic growth.” The WRDA 2024 grants the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) authorization to proceed with projects and studies aimed at addressing water resource challenges in communities nationwide, including several in Nebraska. Full text of legislation can be found here. Ricketts’ WRDA Wins for Nebraska Demand Better Customer Service: Sec. 106 would require the USACE to update the Permit Finder Dashboard within 30 days of the end of the fiscal year and reflect the current processing timelines. This would ensure users are being given the most updated estimates for processing timelines. Sec. 233(c) would direct the Government Accountability Office to review and issue a report on trends, public resources, and opportunities to expedite the review of applications for permits under the Section 408 program, including the use of categorical permissions. Improve Ice Jam Management Sec. 221 would require USACE to submit a report to Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works the on ice jam prevention and mitigation, as well as plans for engagement with state and local stakeholders regarding impacts to critical infrastructure. Sec. 313 increases funding levels for the existing removal of obstructions fund and includes ice jams as a covered obstruction. Require More Transparency | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:32Z |