33 U.S.C. 2284: Benefits and costs attributable to environmental measuresText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 33-NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERSCHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
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§2284. Benefits and costs attributable to environmental measures
In the evaluation by the Secretary of benefits and costs of a water resources project, the benefits attributable to measures included in a project for the purpose of environmental quality, including improvement of the environment and fish and wildlife enhancement, shall be deemed to be at least equal to the costs of such measures.
( Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 907 , Nov. 17, 1986 , 100 Stat. 4188 .)