Program Descriptions
Program Number
12.107
Title
Navigation Projects
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Authorization
River and Harbor Act of 1960, Section 107, as amended, Public Law 86-645, 33 U.S.C. 577.
Status
Active
Objectives
To provide the most practicable and economic means of fulfilling the needs of general navigation, through projects not specifically authorized by Congress.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services.
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 sponsoring agency must agree to assume full responsibility for all project costs in excess of the Federal cost limit of $4,000,000; equally share with the Federal government the cost of feasibility studies; contribute toward project costs for construction and maintenance in view of recreational benefits, land enhancement benefits or other special local benefits; provide all necessary lands, easements, rights-of-way; hold and save the United States free from damages; and, provide adequate public landing or wharf, piers, access roads, parking areas and other needed public facilities open and available to all on equal terms. Local cost participation requirements and procedures for determining the local share of project cost are similar to those for navigation projects specifically authorized by Congress under regular authorization procedures. No project is to be recommended for implementation under the Section 107 authority for which the total constant dollar Federal costs over 50 years exceed the greater of $4,500,000 or 2.25 times the Federal construction cost, both discounted at the current water project discount rate.
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.
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 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
A formal letter to the District Engineer from a prospective sponsoring agency indicating clear intent to provide all required local participation. Advertisement and award of construction is subject to availability of funds from the Chief of Engineers.
Award Procedure
The Division Engineer approves an individual project upon the basis of a comprehensive investigation and report by the District Engineer.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Project planning studies are undertaken a single feasibility phase. The first $100,000 is Federally funded. Additional study costs are cost-shared 50/50 with local sponsor. Cost-sharing is required for project construction and consists of cash; provision of lands, easements rights-of-way and relocations necessary for the project and other requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
96-3122-0-1-301.
Obligations
(Planning and construction) FY 07 est not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported. No current information provided by Agency.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Not reported.
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.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing of District Engineers.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Attn: CECW-PM, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Telephone: (202) 761-1975. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address
http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
Related Programs
12.109, Protection, Clearing And Straightening Channels
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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