(a) In general In carrying out a disposition study for a project of the Corps of Engineers, or a separable element of such a project, including a disposition study under section 549a of this title , the Secretary shall consider modifications that would improve the overall quality of the environment in the public interest, including removal of the project or separable element of a project. (b) Disposition study transparency The Secretary shall carry out disposition studies described in subsection (a) in a transparent manner, including by— (1) providing opportunities for public input; and (2) publishing the final disposition studies. (c) Removal of infrastructure For disposition studies described in subsection (a) in which the Secretary determines that a Federal interest no longer exists, and makes a recommendation of removal of the project or separable element of a project, the Secretary is authorized, using existing authorities, to pursue removal of the project or separable element of a project in partnership with other Federal agencies and non-Federal entities with appropriate capabilities to undertake infrastructure removal. ( Pub. L. 115–270, title I, § 1168 , Oct. 23, 2018 , 132 Stat. 3798 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries “Secretary” Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 102 of Pub. L. 115–270 , set out as a note under section 2201 of this title .