33 USC § 2312 - Comments on certain changes in operations of reservoirs

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title: "33 USC § 2312 - Comments on certain changes in operations of reservoirs"
title_number: 33
title_name: "NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS"
section_number: "2312"
section_name: "Comments on certain changes in operations of reservoirs"
chapter_number: 36
chapter_name: "WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT"
subchapter_number: "V"
subchapter_name: "GENERAL PROVISIONS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 100–676, § 5, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4022.)"
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# § 2312. Comments on certain changes in operations of reservoirs

Before the Secretary may make changes in the operation of any reservoir which will result in or require a reallocation of storage space in such reservoir or will significantly affect any project purpose, the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for public review and comment.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 100–676, § 5, Nov. 17, 1988, 102 Stat. 4022.)

## Editorial Notes

### Codification

Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1988, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter.

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### “Secretary” Defined

Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see , set out as a note under .