Yes. The language does not intend for the Corps of Engineers to disqualify studies under consideration for construction authorization based on increased costs and decreased economic benefits as a result of Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the term ``cost- effectiveness'' does not refer to the benefit to cost ratio typically used by the Corps of Engineers.
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