Emergency Rehabilitation of Flood Control Works or Federally Authorized Coastal Protection Works
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Program Accomplishments
Midwest flood of 1993 resulted in over 200 rehabilitations of individual projects to date. This is the latest available data.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Authorized assistance includes emergency repair or rehabilitation of flood control works damaged by flood, and restoration of federally authorized coastal protection structures damaged by extraordinary wind, wave, or water action.
Assistance does not extend to major improvements of flood control or federally authorized coastal protection structures, nor to reimbursement of individuals or communities for funds expended in repair or rehabilitation efforts.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Owners of damaged flood protective works, or State and local officials of public entities responsible for their maintenance, repair, and operation must meet current guidelines to become eligible for Public Law 84-99 assistance: 1.
Engineering and maintenance criteria (inspection required); 2.
cost-sharing (80 percent Federal and 20 percent nonfederal); and 3.
public sponsorship nonfederal (items a through c pertain to nonfederal flood control projects).
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. For private owners, public sponsorship is required.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
Written application by letter or by form request if such form is locally used by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
Award Procedures
Formal notice of approval and/or disapproval will be furnished applicant by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
Deadlines
Thirty days after a flood or unusual coastal storm.
Authorization
Flood Control Act of 1941, as amended, Public Law 77-228; Public Laws 84-99, 87-874, 93-251, 95-51, 99-662, 100-45, and 101-640, 33 U.S.C. 701n.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Normally within 30 to 45 days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Nonfederal flood control projects: 1. Maintain an acceptable maintenance rating; 2. Provide 20 percent cost-share of construction cost either by monetary value or in- kind services; and, 3. Obtain public sponsorship by a public entity, also 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; and, (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, if included, will be at local cost.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
However, Corps district will periodically inspect completed projects to insure that operation and maintenance activities are being accomplished in a manner satisfactory to the Chief of Engineers.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
96-3125-0-1-301.
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
None.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Engineer Regulation 500- 1-1, pamphlets, and statements are issued by District Engineer Offices and the Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They are available on request without charge.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division or District Engineers listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OE, Washington, DC 20314. Telephone: (202) 272-0251. FTS is not available.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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