((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.