33 U.S.C. § 2331
Use of continuing contracts for construction of certain projects
(a) In general
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary shall not implement a fully allocated funding policy with respect to a water resource project if initiation of construction has occurred but sufficient funds are not available to complete the project.
(b) Continuing contracts
The Secretary shall enter into a continuing contract for a project described in subsection (a).
(c) Initiation of construction clarified
For the purposes of this section, initiation of construction for a project occurs on the date of enactment of an Act that appropriates funds for the project from 1 of the following appropriation accounts:
(1)
Construction, General.
(2)
Operation and Maintenance, General.
(3)
Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries.
( Pub. L. 106–53, title II, § 206 , Aug. 17, 1999 , 113 Stat. 286 .)