DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS 12.100 AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 89-298, section 302; Public Law 85-500, section 104; 33 U.S.C. 610. OBJECTIVES: Provides for the Army Corps of Engineers to cooperate with other Federal, state, and local government agencies to control obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors, and allied waters. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: To supply Federal assistance for the control and eradication of obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors and allied waters. Non-Federal interests must agree to hold the Government of the United States free from damages and to finance 30 percent of the costs of control operations. The program is designed to deal primarily with weed infestations of major economic significance including such weeds as waterhyacinth, alligatorweed, elodea, watermilfoil, and others which constitute a known problem of economic importance in the area involved. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State and local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer who may make investigations and control operations if the project is feasible and can be funded with appropriated funds. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Letters of local coordination and interest. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Cooperative action of local, state, Award Procedure: Preparation, approval and budget of a General Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: None. Appeals: There are no appeals procedures as such. The reasons for refusal will be fully stated. If reconsideration is desired, the applicant should make the changes as appropriate to the situation. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: At least 30 percent of the cost of operations must be obtained from local and state resources. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: For period requiring control within budget allowances. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As required for local and administrative control. Account Identification: 08-10-3122-0-1-401. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses; design and construction) FY 70 $1,068,000; FY 71 est $900,000; and FY 72 est $900,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Projects: $1,500 to $300,000; $50,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Progressive control and limited REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: House Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to communicate Headquarters Office: Director of Civil Works, Office of the Chief of RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.002, Plant and Animal Disease and Pest 12.101 BEACH EROSION CONTROL PROJECTS FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, OFFICE OF THE TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivisions of states or other Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. necessary local participation and required cooperation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of remedial action under this program. Intent to file must be coordinated with OMB Circular No. A-95. Application Procedure: Formal letter to District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation. Award Procedure: The Chief of Engineers approves an individual project upon the basis of a comprehensive investigation and report by the District Engineer. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Local cost participation Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. Reports: A semiannual report is submitted to the District Engineer 12.102 FLOOD CONTROL WORKS AND FEDERALLY AUTHORIZED COASTAL FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 84-99, as amended by Public Law 87-874; 33 U.S.C. 701n. OBJECTIVES: Assist eligible applicants to repair and restore flood control works damaged by flood; or federally authorized hurricane-flood and shore protection works damaged by extraordinary wind, wave, or water action. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Authorized rehabilitation assistance includes Corps of Engineers accomplishment of emergency work on, with necessary minor modification of, any flood control works or federally authorized coastal protection structures as may be necessary for their adequate functioning for intended purposes. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Owners of damaged protective works, or State and local officials of public entities responsible for their maintenance, repair and operation. Beneficiary Eligibility: All persons living in areas protected by eligible flood control or coastal protection works are potential beneficiaries of the program. Credentials/Documentation: For public entities, copy of resolution or other proceeding constituting official request for assistance. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Application Procedure: Written application by letter or by form request if such form is locally used by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers. Award Procedure: Formal notice of approval and/or disapproval will be furnished applicant by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Local interests are normally required to (a) provide without cost to the United States all lands, easements, and rights-of-way necessary for the authorized work; (b) hold and save the United States free from damages due to the authorized work; (c) maintain and operate, in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers, all the protective works after completion of repairs. Additionally, work constituting deferred regular maintenance and desired major modifications, may be included at local cost. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. Audits: None. Records: Maintenance and repair records, including pertinent costs. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 08-10-3125-0-1-401. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses; contracts) FY 70 $14,729,000; FY 71 est $13,000,000; and FY 72 est $4,000,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not available. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 165 repair and rehabilitation projects were completed at a cost of approximately $16,000,000. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Pamphlets and statements individually published by District Engineer Offices and the Office of the Chief of Engineers, available on request without charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: U.S. Army Division or District Engineers (see appendix). Headquarters Office: Director of Civil Works, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20314. Telephone: (202) 693-7290. RELATED PROGRAMS: 12.103, Flood Fighting and Rescue Operations, and Emergency Protection of Coastal Protective Works Federally Authorized. 12.103 FLOOD FIGHTING AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, AND EMERGENCY PROTECTION OF COASTAL PROTECTIVE WORKS FEDERALLY AUTHORIZED (Public Law 99 Program) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Public Law 84-99, as amended by Public Law 87-874; 33 U.S.C. 701n. OBJECTIVES: To provide emergency assistance as required to supplement local efforts and capabilities in time of flood or coastal storm. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Emergency assistance in all phases of flood fighting and rescue operations is provided to supplement local efforts. No specific restrictions are placed upon such assistance. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State or local public agencies. Beneficiary Eligibility: All persons living in areas subject to floods, and in eligible areas, are potential beneficiaries. FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Flood Control Act, 1960, Section 206, as amended (74 Stat. 500); 33 U.S.C. 709a. OBJECTIVES: To promote appropriate recognition of flood hazards in land and water use planning and development and to provide needed information, technical services and guidance. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Dissemination of Technical Information; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The information and assistance provided under this program is available to all levels of government in connection with any flood plain planning and development project or program. Information is also available to individuals. These services are geared primarily to emphasize planning for actions to modify the actual or potential susceptibility to flood damage through land use regulations, other governmental policies, and flood proofing rather than to modify flooding. There are no restrictions on program services within annual capabilities except that services to individuals are limited to available information. Information will be publicized and utilized in planning. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivisions of States, other public organizations, and individuals as indicated under "Restrictions." Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: If request is for information on an individual location, there are no special requirements. If request requires coverage of a sizeable area and is to be handled as a Flood Plain Information Report, then the request must come from an official of a public agency. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: Although not required, discussion of problem and needs with district engineer's Flood Plain Management Service representative would facilitate request. Application Procedure: Requests are made in the form of a letter to the district engineer documenting the need for assistance. The formal flood plain information report is coordinated through a designated State agency and requires some assurances. Award Procedure: After approval by division engineer, request takes its place among others and is responded to as capability permits, however, response time and approval time may be the same for information readily available. Services and information are provided directly to the applicant except for flood plain information reports which are coordinated through the designated State agency. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 3 to 30 days from receipt of request. Approval does not assure an immediate start. Each request takes its place among others and is responded to as capability permits. Appeals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: No matching required. Requestor is encouraged to make an input in the form of basic mapping, aerial photography, and related matters. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: None. Audits: None. Records: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 08-10-3121-0-1-401. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses; contracts) FY 70 $6,067,000; FY 71 est $6,200,000; and FY 72 est $7,350,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Through fiscal year 1970, 442 Flood Plain Information reports had been completed on hazards in over 1,300 places throughout the nation and another 164 underway. In fiscal year 1971, 155 completions and 112 initiations are planned. Regulatory measures have been adopted or strengthened in 285 places, 495 have regulatory studies underway and a total of 721 have used reports in planning. Responses to other requests for information and services numbered about 3,000 during fiscal year 1970; a response rate approaching 4,000 is anticipated for fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: "Flood Plain Management and Flood Plain Management Services," no charge. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Persons are encouraged to communicate with the district engineer of the nearest U.S. Army District; Attn: FPMS. See appendix. Headquarters Office: Director of Civil Works, Attn: FPMS, Office, Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20314. Telephone: (202) 693-6816. RELATED PROGRAMS: 12.103, Flood Fighting and Rescue Operations, and Emergency Protection of Coastal Protective Works Federally Authorized; 12.106, Small Flood Control Projects; 10.904, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention; 11.402, River and Flood Forecasts; 14.001, Flood Insurance; 15.804, Water Resources Investigations. 12.105 PROTECTION OF ESSENTIAL HIGHWAYS, HIGHWAY BRIDGE APPROACHES FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, OFFICE OF THE OBJECTIVES: Bank protection of highways, highway bridges and ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivisions of States or other Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of remedial action under this program. Application Procedure: Formal letter to District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation. Award Procedure: The Chief of Engineers approves an individual project upon the basis of an investigation and report by the District Engineer. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Reports: A semiannual report is submitted to the District Engineer Records: As necessary to show past project conditions and local actions. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 08-10-3122-0-1-401. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses; design and construction) FY 70 $250,000; FY 71 est $494,000; and FY 72 est $550,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $15,000 to $50,000; $40,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Bank protection projects at 7 locations are being constructed in fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Information sheets describing this program are available from the nearest District Engineer. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: The District Engineer investigates and Headquarters Office: Director of Civil Works, Office of Chief of RELATED PROGRAMS: 12.102, Flood Control Works and Federally 12.106 FLOOD CONTROL PROJECTS FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF OBJECTIVES: Reduction of flood damages through projects not TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivision of States, or other Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Applicant must furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial ability, and their willingness to provide necessary local participation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of a remedial project under this program. Intent to file application must be coordinated with Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-95. Application Procedure: Formal letter to District Engineer indicating Award Procedure: The Chief of Engineers approves an individual Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Local cost participation requirements and procedures for determining the local share of project cost are similar to those for flood control projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization procedures. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: A semiannual report is submitted to the District Engineer covering inspections, maintenance, and current project status. Audits: Not applicable. Records: As necessary to show past project conditions and local FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Section 107 of 1960 River and Harbor Act, as amended; 33 U.S.C. 577, as amended by 84 Stat. 1821. OBJECTIVES: Provide the most practicable and economic means of fulfilling the needs of general navigation, through projects not specifically authorized by Congress. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Corps of Engineers designs and constructs the project. Each project selected must be engineeringly feasible, complete within itself, and economically justified. The non-Federal sponsoring agency must agree to assume full responsibility for all project costs in excess of the Federal cost limit of $1,000,000; contribute toward project costs for construction and maintenance in view of recreational benefits, land enhancement benefits or other special local benefits; provide all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way; hold and save the United States free from damages; and, provide adequate public landing or wharf, piers, access roads, parking areas and other needed public facilities open and available to all on equal terms. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivisions of States or other responsible local agencies established under State law with full authority and ability to undertake necessary legal and financial responsibilities. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Applicant must furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial capability, and willingness to provide all necessary local participation and required cooperation. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of remedial action under this program. Intent to file must be coordinated with Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-95. Application Procedure: Formal letter to District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation. Award Procedure: The Chief of Engineers approves an individual project upon the basis of a comprehensive investigation and report by the District Engineer. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Local cost participation requirements and procedures for determining the local share of project cost are similar to those for navigation projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization procedures. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Not applicable. Audits: Not applicable. Records: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 08-10-3122-0-1-401. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses; design and construction) FY 70 $1,472,000; FY 71 est $5,503,000; and FY 72 est $3,600,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Projects: $50,000 to $500,000; $200,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, projects were constructed at 8 locations. Projects at 12 locations are being constructed in fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Information sheets describing this program are available from the District Engineer. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See appendix for listing of District Engineers. Headquarters Office: Director of Civil Works, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, Washington, D.C. 20314. Telephone: (202) 693-7290. RELATED PROGRAMS: 12.109, Snagging and Clearing for Navigation. 12.108 SNAGGING AND CLEARING FOR FLOOD CONTROL FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION: Section 2 of the 1937 Flood Control Act, as amended; 33 U.S.C. 701g. OBJECTIVES: Reduction of flood damages. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Corps of Engineers designs and constructs the project. Each project selected must be engineeringly feasible, complete within itself, and economically justified. The non-Federal sponsor must provide all lands, easements and rights-of-way; provide all project costs in excess of the Federal limit of $100,000; agree to maintain project after construction; hold and save the United States free from damages; provide a contribution toward construction costs for land enhancement or special benefits; agree to prevent future encroachment which might interfere with proper functioning of the project for flood control. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: States, political subdivisions of States or other responsible local agencies established under State law with full authority and ability to undertake necessary legal and financial responsibilities. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Applicant must furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial capability and willingness to provide all necessary local participation and required cooperation. |