Program Descriptions
Program Number
12.105
Title
Protection Of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, And Public Works
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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.
Status
Active
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.
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. 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
96-3122-0-1-301.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Not reported.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Engineer Regulation 1105- 2-10, Chapter 9 (33 CFR 263) and information sheets describing this program are available from the nearest District Engineer.
Information 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. Telephone: (202) 761-1975. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address
http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
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
Examples of Funded Projects
Reinforced barriers at either side of bridge approachments.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not presently available.
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