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Program Descriptions

CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

12.105: Protection of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, and Public Works

Popular Name: Emergency Bank Protection

Objectives: To provide bank protection of highways, highway bridges, essential public works, churches, hospitals, schools, and other nonprofit public services endangered by flood-caused erosion.

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

12.105 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 ability and willingness to provide all necessary local participation.

12.105 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of remedial action under this program. An environmental assessment is required. 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: Formal letter to the District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation.

Award Procedure: The Division Engineer approves an individual project upon the basis of an investigation and report by the District Engineer who investigates and processes all applications. Advertisement and award at construction is subject to availability of funds from the Chief of Engineers.

Deadlines: None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not presently available.

Examples of Funded Projects: Reinforced barriers at either side of bridge approachments.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

12.105 RELATED PROGRAMS:

12.102 Emergency Rehabilitation of Flood Control Works or Federally Authorized Coastal Protection Works;
12.103 Emergency Operations Flood Response and Post Flood Response.

12.105 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Projects at 47 locations were funded for construction in fiscal year 1999.

12.105 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 $10,740,700; FY 00 est $13,000,000 and FY 01 est $9,000,000.

Budget Account Number: 96-3122-0-1-301.

Authorization: Flood Control Act of 1946, Section 14, Public Law 79-526, 33 U.S.C. 701r, as amended; Public Laws 93-251 and 99-662.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Engineer Regulation 1105-2-10, Chap. 9 (33 CFR 263) and information sheets describing this program are available from the nearest District Engineer.

12.105 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing of District Engineers.

Headquarters Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-PM, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Phone: (202) 761-1975. FTS is not available.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

12.105 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: In most cases project studies will be at Federal expense. Cost-sharing is required for project, but Federal participation cannot exceed $1,000,000.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Corps of Engineers designs and constructs the project. Each project selected must be engineering feasible, complete within itself and economically justified. Nonfederal interests are responsible for all project costs in excess of the Federal limit of $1,000,000. Nonfederal sponsor must share in project costs, including cash and lands, easements, rights-of-way; utility relocations; hold and save the United States free from damages; and, maintain the project at local cost after completion.

12.105 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: A semiannual report is submitted to the District Engineer covering inspections, maintenance, and current project status.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: As necessary to show past project conditions and local actions.