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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

12.106: Flood Control Projects

Popular Name: Small Flood Control Projects

Objectives: To reduce flood damages through projects not specifically authorized by Congress.

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

12.106 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 responsibility.

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 responsibility.

Credentials/Documentation: Applicants must furnish evidence of legal authorization, financial ability, and willingness to provide necessary local participation.

12.106 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: State or local government officials should consult the nearest District Engineer regarding specific problems and the possibility of a remedial project under this program. An environmental impact statement is also 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 indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation.

Award Procedure: The Division Engineer approves an individual project upon the basis of a comprehensive investigation and report by the District Engineer. Advertisement and awards of 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 applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

12.106 RELATED PROGRAMS:

12.104 Flood Plain Management Services;
12.108 Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control.

12.106 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Projects at 34 locations were funded for construction in fiscal year 1999.

12.106 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: (Planning and construction) FY 99 $41,445,600; FY 00 est $30,600,000; and FY 01 est $25,000,000.

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

Authorization: Flood Control Act of 1948, Section 205, Public Law 80-858, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 701s; Public Law 93-251, as amended; Public Laws 97-140 and 99-662.

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

12.106 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.)

12.106 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Project Planning Studies are undertaken in a single feasibility phase. The first $100,000 is federally Funded. Additional cost are cost-shared 50/50 with local sponsor. Cost-sharing is required for project construction, and consists of cash, provision of lands, easements, right-of-way, and relocation necessary for the project, and other requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Corps of Engineers designs and constructs the projects. Each project selected must be engineering feasible, complete within itself, and economically justified. Nonfederal sponsoring agency will share equally in the cost of feasibility studies (cash and in-kind services), shares in the project cost in cash, lands, damages and project costs in excess of the Federal cost limit of $7,000,000; provides a cash contribution for land enhancement benefits and for project costs assigned to project features other than flood control; prevent future encroachment which might interfere with proper functioning of the project for flood control; and, maintain the project after completion. Local cost participation requirements and procedures for determining the local share of project cost are similar to those for flood control projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization procedures.

12.106 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.