42 U.S.C. § 1962d–6
Feasibility studies; acceleration; advancement of costs by non-Federal sources
The Secretary may accelerate feasibility studies authorized by law when and to the extent that the costs of such studies shall have been advanced by non-Federal sources.
( Pub. L. 89–561, § 5 , Sept. 7, 1966 , 80 Stat. 714 .)