Flood Plain Management Services
The Department of Defense provides the military forces needed to deter war and protect the security of the United States through five major areas: peacekeeping and war-fighting efforts, Homeland Security, evacuation and humanitarian causes.
Program Accomplishments
Not reported.
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.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication 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 Procedures
Requests are generally made in the form of a letter to the District Engineer which documents the need for assistance.
Award Procedures
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.
Authorization
Flood Control Act of 1960, as amended, Section 206, Public Law 86-645, 33 U.S.C. 709a.
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.
Obigations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Engineer Regulation 1105- 2-100, Section V, Flood Plain Management Services Program.
Information Contacts
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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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