A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Army to carry out a project for the mitigation of shore damage attributable to the project for navigation, Saco River, Maine.

This bill would authorize the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address coastal erosion and shore damage caused by federal navigation structures along the Saco River in Maine. It allows the Secretary of the Army to bypass certain standard congressional authorization requirements to expedite the mitigation process. Additionally, the legislation directs the federal government to implement the specific restoration plan preferred by local and state stakeholders.

For residents and property owners in the Saco River area, this bill is intended to speed up efforts to protect the shoreline from further degradation. By prioritizing the local community's preferred plan, the bill aims to ensure that federal intervention aligns with the environmental and economic needs of the people living in the affected coastal region.