To promote appropriate recognition of flood hazards in
land and water use planning and development through the provision of flood and
flood plain related data, technical services, and guidance.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Advisory Services and Counseling. Place Cursor Here for Definition
Dissemination of Technical Information. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Available information identifies areas subject to
flooding and flood losses from streams, lakes, and oceans and describes flood
hazard at proposed building sites. It can be used as a basis for planning
flood plain use, for flood emergency preparedness planning, for hurricane
evacuation and preparedness planning, for assistance in developing flood plain
regulations, for setting elevations for flood proofing, and implementing flood
proofing measures, and for indicating areas to be acquired for open space.
Activities also include interpretation of technical information and related
planning assistance and guidance toward prudent use of flood plains. Services
are available to States and local governments without charge, but within
annual funding limitations on request. Services are available to Federal
agencies on a fully reimbursable basis. Services are available to the private
sector on a pay first basis.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: States,
political subdivisions of States, other nonfederal public organizations and
the public.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
States, political subdivisions of States, other nonfederal public
organizations and the public.
Credentials/Documentation:
The request must come from an official of a nonfederal public agency.
Pre-application Coordination:
Although not required, discussion of problems and needs with District
Engineer's Flood Plain Management Service representative would facilitate
request. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should
consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in
his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be
followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review.
Application Procedure:
Requests are generally made in the form of a letter to the District Engineer
which documents the need for assistance.
Award Procedure: Response
time and approval time may be the same for information readily available.
Services and information are provided directly to the applicant except for
some special study reports which are coordinated through the designated State
agency.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From three 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.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
These services are provided to State and local governments at full Federal
expense. Federal agencies and the private sector must pay for services.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Not applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: None.
Audits: None.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
96-3121-0-1-301.
Obligations: (Salaries and
expenses) FY 01 $9,000,000; FY 02 est $8,500,000; and FY 03 est $9,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
Regional or Local Office:
Persons are encouraged to communicate with the District Engineer of the
nearest U.S. Army Engineer District listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-PF, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Telephone:
(202) 761-0169. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address: http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
