; (B) carry out activities that warrant additional analysis by the Corps of Engineers, including feasibility studies; and (C) provide recommendations for inclusion of projects and feasibility studies in the report under section 1013. (2) Treatment A feasibility study carried out under paragraph (1)(B) shall be considered to be a continuation of the applicable study under subsection (b). (3) Cost-share (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the non-Federal share of the cost of carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph (1)(B) shall not be more than 35 percent. (B) Waiver for small or disadvantaged communities In carrying out a feasibility study under paragraph (1)(B) in partnership with a small community or a disadvantaged community (as those terms are defined in section 1017(a)(1)), if the Secretary determines that the life safety or economic viability of the community is at risk, the Secretary shall reduce the non-Federal cost share applicable to the study through a mutual agreement between the Corps of Engineers and the non-Federal interest, in an amount that is— (i) not less than 10 percent of the total project cost; and (ii) up to 100 percent of the non-Federal cost share applicable to the study. (4) Timeliness The Secretary shall carry out feasibility studies under paragraph (1)(B) as expeditiously as possible. (5) Delegation of approval The Secretary shall delegate the approval authority for initiating any feasibility study under paragraph (1)(B) to the Commander of the Northwestern Division of the Corps of Engineers. (e) Consultation