((a)) ** In general** For the purpose of expediting the cost-effective design and construction of wetlands restoration that is part of an authorized water resources project, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements under with nonprofit organizations with expertise in wetlands restoration to carry out such design and construction on behalf of the Secretary.section 6305 of title 31
((b)) ** Limitations**
((1)) ** Per project limit** A cooperative agreement under this section may not obligate the Secretary to pay the nonprofit organization more than $1,000,000 for any single wetlands restoration project.
((2)) ** Annual limit** The total value of work carried out under cooperative agreements under this section may not exceed $5,000,000 in any fiscal year.