Each project selected must be engineering feasible, complete within itself,
and economically justified. Work pursuant to this authority is undertaken as
an emergency measure to clear or remove unreasonable obstructions to
navigation in navigable portions of rivers, harbors, and other waterways of
the United States, or tributaries thereof, in order to provide existing
traffic with immediate and significant benefit. The nonfederal interest
involved must provide all lands, easements and rights-of-way for construction
of the project and bear the costs of necessary annual maintenance until such
time as the location may become a part of a specifically authorized project.
Local cost participation requirements and procedures for determining the local
share of project costs are similar to those for navigation or flood control
projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization
procedures. Annual expenditures limited to $1,000,000.
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: 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.
Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must
furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial capability and willingness
to provide all necessary local participation and required cooperation.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination: State or local
government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding
problems and possibility of remedial action under this program. 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 review.
Application Procedure: Formal letter to the
District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent
to provide all required local participation.
Award Procedure: The Chief of Engineers makes
final decision to approve or reject individual projects.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not
applicable.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not
applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: None.
Audits: None.
Records: None.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 96-3123-0-1-301.
Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 01
$50,000; FY 02 est $50,000; and FY 03 est $0.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
None.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Engineer Regulations 1105-2-50 (33 CFR 263) and sheets describing this program
are available from nearest District Engineer.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the
Catalog for listing of District Engineers.
Headquarters Office: Commander, U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OD, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Telephone: (202)
272-8835. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address: http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Provided specialized services to applicants in Shinnecock Inlet, Suffolk Co.,
NY.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Not applicable.
