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12.103:  Emergency Operations Flood Response and Post Flood Response

Popular Name:  Public Law 84-99 Code 200 Program

Objectives:  To provide emergency flood response and post flood response assistance as required to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities in time of flood or coastal storm.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

12.103 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

12.103 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Flood response is provided upon oral or written request by responsible State or local authorities, followed by a written request from the Governor. Post flood response will be provided upon written request by the Governor.

Award Procedure:  Not applicable.

Deadlines:  None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Varies by situation of request from hours to days.

Appeals:  Not applicable.

Renewals:  Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

12.103 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 12.102 Emergency Rehabilitation of Flood Control Works or Federally Authorized Coastal Protection Works;
• 12.104 Flood Plain Management Services;
• 12.105 Protection of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, and Public Works;
• 12.111 Emergency Advance Measures for Flood Prevention.

12.103 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

12.103 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Type of Assistance:  Provision of Specialized Services.

Obligations:  (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $15,000,000; FY 00 est $5,000,000; and FY 01 est $0. Funding Comments: Contingency emergency funds are utilized as necessary for purposes authorized. Emergency operations will be undertaken by the Corps of Engineers to supplement State and local government activities. Emergency operations applies to emergency flood fighting and rescue, protection of federally constructed shore or hurricane projects and post flood response assistance. This authority allows divisions and districts to furnish required assistance in support of other agencies and by supplementing local resources as appropriate.

Budget Account Number:  96-3125-0-1-301.

Authorization:  Flood Control Act of 1941, Public Law 77-228, as amended; Public Laws 84-99, 87-874, 93-251, 95-51, 99-662, 100-45, and 101-640, 33 U.S.C. 701n.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Engineer Regulation 500-1-1 pamphlets and statements are issued by the District Engineer's Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They are available on request without charge.

12.103 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or District Engineers listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OE, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Phone: (202) 272-0251. FTS is not available.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

12.103 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Local cooperation is required to provide necessary lands, easements, and right-of-way; hold and save the Federal Government free from damages due to the authorized work; and, maintain permanent works in a satisfactory manner.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Flood fight response will normally continue until flood waters recede below bank full and recovery operations commence. Post flood response activities are limited to 10 days following receipt of the Governor's request. All temporary preventive and protective measures constructed by the Corps of Engineers must be removed by local interests.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Emergency assistance is provided in all phases of flood response and post flood response to supplement State and local efforts. State and local governments must use their own resources to the maximum extent feasible, usually including the furnishing of common labor. No specific restrictions are placed on such assistance.

12.103 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  None.