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Program Descriptions

12.104:  Flood Plain Management Services

Popular Name:  FPMS

Objectives:  To promote appropriate recognition of flood hazards in land and water use planning and development through the provision of flood and flood plain related data, technical services, and guidance.

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

12.104 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

12.104 APPLICATION 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 Procedure:  Requests are generally made in the form of a letter to the District Engineer which documents the need for assistance.

Award Procedure:  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.

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.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  Not applicable.

12.104 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 10.904 Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention;
• 12.103 Emergency Operations Flood Response and Post Flood Response;
• 12.106 Flood Control Projects.

12.104 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

12.104 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance:  Advisory Services and Counseling; Dissemination of Technical Information.

Obligations:  (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $9,000,000; FY 00 est $8,500,000; and FY 01 est $9,000,000.

Budget Account Number:  96-3121-0-1-301.

Authorization:  Flood Control Act of 1960, as amended, Section 206, Public Law 86-645, 33 U.S.C. 709a.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100, Section V, Flood Plain Management Services Program.

12.104 INFO 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. Phone: (202) 761-0169. FTS is not available.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

12.104 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.

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.

12.104 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  None.

Audits:  None.

Records:  None.