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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

12.108: Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control

Objectives: To reduce flood damages.

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

12.108 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 capability and willingness to provide all necessary local participation and required cooperation.

12.108 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 in accordance with NEPA 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 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 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.

12.108 RELATED PROGRAMS:

12.102 Emergency Rehabilitation of Flood Control Works or Federally Authorized Coastal Protection Works;
12.106 Flood Control Projects.

12.108 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

There were no flood-control projects funded for construction in fiscal year 1999.

12.108 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

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

Type of Assistance: Provision of Specialized Services.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 99 $460,200; FY 00 est $1,600,000; and FY 01 est $200,000.

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

Authorization: Flood Control Act of 1937, as amended, Section 2, Public Law 79-14, 33 U.S.C. 701g; Public Laws 83-780, 93-251, and 99-662.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Engineer Regulations 1105-2-10 Chap. 4 (33 CFR 263) and information sheets regarding this program are available from nearest District Engineer.

12.108 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.)

12.108 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: In most cases project studies will be at Federal expense. Cost-sharing is required for projects, but the Federal part cannot exceed $500,000,000.

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. The nonfederal sponsor must provide all lands, easements and rights-of-way; provide all project costs in excess of the Federal limit of $500,000; agree to maintain project after construction; hold and save the United States free from damages; provide a contribution toward construction costs for land enhancement or special benefits; agree to prevent future encroachment which might interfere with proper functioning of the project for flood control. Local cost participation requirements and procedures for feasibility study cost-sharing and determining the local share of project cost are similar to those for flood control projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization procedures.

12.108 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.