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On the recordSeptember 27, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title I, insert the following: SEC. __. NORTH ATLANTIC COASTAL REGION. Section 4009 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (Public Law 113-121; 128 Stat. 1316) is amended-- (1) in subsection (a) by striking ``a study to determine the feasibility of carrying out projects'' and inserting ``a comprehensive assessment and management plan''; (2) in subsection (b)-- (A) in the subsection heading by striking ``Study'' and inserting ``Assessment and Plan''; and (B) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking ``study'' and inserting ``assessment and plan''; and (3) in subsection (c)(1) by striking ``study'' and inserting ``assessment and plan''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 892, the gentlewoman from Connecticut (Ms. Esty) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Connecticut.
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Elizabeth Esty
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