To reduce flood damages through projects not
specifically authorized by Congress.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Provision of Specialized Services. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Corps of Engineers designs and constructs the projects.
Each project selected must be engineering feasible, complete within itself,
and economically justified. Nonfederal sponsoring agency will share equally in
the cost of feasibility studies (cash and in-kind services), shares in the
project cost in cash, lands, damages and project costs in excess of the
Federal cost limit of $7,000,000; provides a cash contribution for land
enhancement benefits and for project costs assigned to project features other
than flood control; prevent future encroachment which might interfere with
proper functioning of the project for flood control; and, maintain the project
after completion. 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.
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 responsibility.
Beneficiary 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 responsibility.
Credentials/Documentation:
Applicants must furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial ability,
and willingness to provide necessary local participation.
Pre-application 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. An environmental impact statement is also required. 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:
Formal letter to the District Engineer indicating clear intent to provide all
required local participation.
Award Procedure: The
Division Engineer approves an individual project upon the basis of a
comprehensive investigation and report by the District Engineer. Advertisement
and awards of construction is subject to availability of funds from the Chief
of Engineers.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Not applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Project Planning Studies are undertaken in a single feasibility phase. The
first $100,000 is federally Funded. Additional cost are cost-shared 50/50 with
local sponsor. Cost-sharing is required for project construction, and consists
of cash, provision of lands, easements, right-of-way, and relocation necessary
for the project, and other requirements.
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 actions.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
96-3122-0-1-301.
Obligations: (Planning and
construction) FY 01 $41,445,600; FY 02 est $30,600,000; and FY 03 est
$25,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
