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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of
Engineers
Proposals by Non-Federal Interests,
for Feasibility Studies, Proposed
Modifications to Authorized Water
Resources Development Projects and
Feasibility Studies, and Proposed
Modifications for an Environmental
Infrastructure Program for Inclusion in
the Annual Report to Congress on
Future Water Resources Development
AGENCY:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
DoD.
ACTION:
Notice.
Section 7001 of Water
Resources Reform and Development Act
(WRRDA) 2014, as amended, requires
that the Secretary of the Army annually
submit to the Congress a report (Annual
Report) that identifies feasibility reports,
proposed feasibility studies submitted
by non-Federal interests, proposed
modifications to authorized water
resources development projects or
feasibility studies, and proposed
modifications to environmental
infrastructure program authorities that
meet certain criteria. The Annual Report
is to be based, in part, upon requests for
proposals submitted by non-Federal
interests.
SUMMARY:
Proposals must be submitted
online by August 31, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit proposals online at:
https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/
Civil-Works/Project-Planning/WRRDA7001-Proposals/. If a different method of
submission is required, use the further
information below to arrange an
alternative submission process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Send an email to the help desk at
WRRDA7001Proposal@usace.army.mil
or call Stuart McLean, Planning and
Policy Division, Headquarters, USACE,
Washington, DC at 202–761–4931.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section
7001 of WRRDA 2014 (33 U.S.C. 2282d),
as amended, requires the publication of
a notice in the Federal Register
annually to request proposals by nonDATES:
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Federal interests for feasibility studies,
modifications to authorized USACE
water resources development projects or
feasibility studies, and modifications to
environmental infrastructure program
authorities. Project feasibility reports
that have signed Chief’s Reports, but
have not been authorized will be
included in the Annual Report table by
the Secretary of the Army and these
proposals do not need to be submitted
in response to this notice.
Proposals by non-Federal interests
must be entered online and require the
following information:
1. The name of the non-Federal
interest, or all non-Federal interests in
the case of a modification to an
environmental infrastructure program
authority, including any non-Federal
interest that has contributed to or is
expected to contribute toward the nonFederal share of the proposed feasibility
study, project modification or
environmental infrastructure program.
2. State if this proposal is for
authorization of a feasibility study, a
modification to an authorized USACE
water resources development project, a
modification to an authorized USACE
water resources feasibility study, or a
modification to a USACE environmental
infrastructure program authority. If a
modification of an existing authority,
specify the authorized water resources
development project, study, or
environmental infrastructure program
authority that is proposed for
modification.
3. State the specific project purpose(s)
of the proposed study or modification.
4. Provide an estimate, to the extent
practicable, of the total cost, and the
Federal and non-Federal share of those
costs, of the proposed study and,
separately, an estimate of the cost of
construction or modification.
5. Describe, to the extent applicable
and practicable, an estimate of the
anticipated monetary and non-monetary
benefits of the proposal with regard to
benefits to the protection of human life
and property; improvement to
transportation; the national economy;
the environment; or the national
security interests of the United States.
6. Proposals for modifications to
environmental infrastructure program
authorities must also include a
description of assistance provided to
date and the total Federal cost of
assistance provided to date.
7. State if the non-Federal interest has
the financial ability to provide the
required cost share, reference Engineer
Regulation 1105– 2–100, Planning
Guidance Notebook.
8. Describe if local support exists for
the proposal.
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9. Upload a letter or statement of
support for the proposal from each
associated non- Federal interest.
All provided information may be
included in the Annual Report to
Congress on Future Water Resources
Development. Therefore, information
that is Confidential Business
Information, information that should
not be disclosed because of statutory
restrictions, or other information that a
non-Federal interest would not want to
appear in the Annual Report should not
be included.
Process: Proposals received within the
time frame set forth in this notice will
be reviewed by the Army and will be
presented in one of two tables. The first
table will be in the Annual Report itself,
and the second table will be in an
appendix. To be included in the Annual
Report table, the proposals must meet
the following five criteria:
1. Are related to the missions and
authorities of the USACE; involve a
proposed or existing USACE water
resources project or effort whose
primary purpose is flood and storm
damage reduction, commercial
navigation, or aquatic ecosystem
restoration. Following long-standing
USACE practice, related proposals such
as for recreation, hydropower, or water
supply, are eligible for inclusion if
undertaken in conjunction with such a
project or effort.
2. Require specific congressional
authorization, including by an Act of
Congress:
a. Requires Construction
Authorization:
• Feasibility reports that have
successfully passed the Tentatively
Selected Plan Milestone in the USACE
plan formulation process;
• Non-Federal feasibility reports
submitted to the Secretary of the Army
under Section 203 of WRDA 1986, as
amended, under Administration review;
• Proposed modifications to
authorized water resources development
projects requested by non-Federal
interests.
• Note: reports that have signed
Chief’s Reports, but have not been
authorized, will be included in the
Annual Report table and these proposals
do not need to be submitted in response
to this notice.
b. Seeking Study Authorization:
• New feasibility studies proposed by
non-Federal interests through the
Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014 process
will be evaluated by the USACE to
determine whether or not there is
existing study authority, and
• Proposed modifications to studies
requested by non Federal interests
through the Section 7001 of WRRDA
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2014 process will be evaluated by the
USACE to determine whether or not
there is existing study authority.
c. The following cases are NOT
ELIGIBLE to be included in the Annual
Report and will be included in the
appendix for transparency:
• Proposals for modifications to nonFederal projects under program
authorities where USACE has provided
previous technical assistance.
Authorization to provide technical
assistance does not provide
authorization of a water resources
development project.
• Proposals for construction of a new
water resources development project
that is not the subject of a currently
authorized USACE project or a complete
or ongoing feasibility study.
• Proposals that do not include a
request for a potential future water
resources development project through
completed feasibility reports, proposed
feasibility studies, and proposed
modifications to authorized projects or
studies.
3. Have not been congressionally
authorized;
4. Have not been included in the
Annual Report table of any previous
Annual Report to Congress on Future
Water Resources Development; and
• If the proposal was included in the
Annual Report table in a previous
Report to Congress on Future Water
Resources Development, then the
proposal is not eligible to be included
in the Annual Report table. If a proposal
was previously included in an appendix
it may be re-submitted.
5. If authorized, could be carried out
by the USACE.
• Whether following the USACE
Chief’s Report process or Section 7001
of WRRDA 2014, a proposal for a project
or a project modification would need a
current decision document to provide
updated information on the scope of the
potential project and demonstrate a
clear Federal interest. This
determination would include an
assessment of whether the proposal is:
—Technically sound, economically
viable and environmentally acceptable.
—Compliant with environmental and
other laws including but not limited to
National Environmental Policy Act,
Endangered Species Act, Coastal Zone
Management Act, and the National
Historic Preservation Act.
—Compliant with statutes and
regulations related to water resources
development including various water
resources provisions related to the
authorized cost of projects, level of
detail, separable elements, fish and
wildlife mitigation, project justification,
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matters to be addressed in planning, and
the 1958 Water Supply Act.
Environmental infrastructure
proposals are an exception to the
criteria. To be included in the table
within the Annual Report the proposal
must be for a modification to a project
that was authorized prior to the date of
enactment of the Water Resources
Development Act of 2016 (December 16,
2016) pursuant to Section 219 of WRDA
1992, as amended or must identify a
programmatic modification to an
environmental infrastructure assistance
program and it has not been included in
any previous annual report.
Feasibility study proposals submitted
by non-Federal interests are for study
authorization only. If Congressional
authorization of a feasibility study
results from inclusion in the Annual
Report, it is anticipated that such
authorization would be for the study,
not for construction. Once a decision
document is completed in accordance
with Executive Branch policies and
procedures, the Secretary will
determine whether to recommend the
project for authorization.
All USACE water resources
development projects must meet certain
requirements before proceeding to
construction. These requirements
include: (1) That the project is
authorized for construction by Congress;
(2) that the Secretary, or other
appropriate official, has approved a
current decision document; and, (3) that
the funds for project construction have
been appropriated and are available.
Section 902 of WRDA 1986, as
amended, (33 U.S.C. 2280) establishes a
maximum authorized cost for projects
(902 limit). A Post Authorization
Change Report (PACR) is required to be
completed to support potential
modifications, updates to project costs,
and an increase to the 902 limit.
Authority to undertake a 902 study is
inherent in the project authority, so no
additional authority is required to
proceed with the study. Since these
PACRs support project modifications,
they may be considered for inclusion in
the Annual Report if a report’s
recommendation requires Congressional
authorization.
The Secretary shall include in the
Annual Report to Congress on Future
Water Resources Development a
certification stating that each feasibility
report, proposed feasibility study, and
proposed modification to an authorized
water resources development project,
feasibility study, or proposed
modifications to an environmental
infrastructure program authority
included in the Annual Report meets
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the criteria established in Section 7001
of WRRDA 2014, as amended.
Please contact the appropriate district
office or use the contact information
above for assistance in researching and
identifying existing authorizations and
existing USACE decision documents.
Those proposals that do not meet the
criteria will be included in an appendix
table included in the Annual Report to
Congress on Future Water Resources
Development. Proposals in the appendix
table will include a description of why
those proposals did not meet the
criteria.
R.D. James,
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
Proposals by Non-Federal Interests, for Feasibility Studies,
Proposed Modifications to Authorized Water Resources Development
Projects and Feasibility Studies, and Proposed Modifications for an
Environmental Infrastructure Program for Inclusion in the Annual Report
to Congress on Future Water Resources Development
AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: Section 7001 of Water Resources Reform and Development Act
(WRRDA) 2014, as amended, requires that the Secretary of the Army
annually submit to the Congress a report (Annual Report) that
identifies feasibility reports, proposed feasibility studies submitted
by non-Federal interests, proposed modifications to authorized water
resources development projects or feasibility studies, and proposed
modifications to environmental infrastructure program authorities that
meet certain criteria. The Annual Report is to be based, in part, upon
requests for proposals submitted by non-Federal interests.
DATES: Proposals must be submitted online by August 31, 2020.
ADDRESSES: Submit proposals online at: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Project-Planning/WRRDA-7001-Proposals/. If a
different method of submission is required, use the further information
below to arrange an alternative submission process.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send an email to the help desk at
[email protected] or call Stuart McLean, Planning and
Policy Division, Headquarters, USACE, Washington, DC at 202-761-4931.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014 (33 U.S.C.
2282d), as amended, requires the publication of a notice in the Federal
Register annually to request proposals by non-Federal interests for
feasibility studies, modifications to authorized USACE water resources
development projects or feasibility studies, and modifications to
environmental infrastructure program authorities. Project feasibility
reports that have signed Chief's Reports, but have not been authorized
will be included in the Annual Report table by the Secretary of the
Army and these proposals do not need to be submitted in response to
this notice.
Proposals by non-Federal interests must be entered online and
require the following information:
1. The name of the non-Federal interest, or all non-Federal
interests in the case of a modification to an environmental
infrastructure program authority, including any non-Federal interest
that has contributed to or is expected to contribute toward the non-
Federal share of the proposed feasibility study, project modification
or environmental infrastructure program.
2. State if this proposal is for authorization of a feasibility
study, a modification to an authorized USACE water resources
development project, a modification to an authorized USACE water
resources feasibility study, or a modification to a USACE environmental
infrastructure program authority. If a modification of an existing
authority, specify the authorized water resources development project,
study, or environmental infrastructure program authority that is
proposed for modification.
3. State the specific project purpose(s) of the proposed study or
modification.
4. Provide an estimate, to the extent practicable, of the total
cost, and the Federal and non-Federal share of those costs, of the
proposed study and, separately, an estimate of the cost of construction
or modification.
5. Describe, to the extent applicable and practicable, an estimate
of the anticipated monetary and non-monetary benefits of the proposal
with regard to benefits to the protection of human life and property;
improvement to transportation; the national economy; the environment;
or the national security interests of the United States.
6. Proposals for modifications to environmental infrastructure
program authorities must also include a description of assistance
provided to date and the total Federal cost of assistance provided to
date.
7. State if the non-Federal interest has the financial ability to
provide the required cost share, reference Engineer Regulation 1105- 2-
100, Planning Guidance Notebook.
8. Describe if local support exists for the proposal.
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9. Upload a letter or statement of support for the proposal from
each associated non- Federal interest.
All provided information may be included in the Annual Report to
Congress on Future Water Resources Development. Therefore, information
that is Confidential Business Information, information that should not
be disclosed because of statutory restrictions, or other information
that a non-Federal interest would not want to appear in the Annual
Report should not be included.
Process: Proposals received within the time frame set forth in this
notice will be reviewed by the Army and will be presented in one of two
tables. The first table will be in the Annual Report itself, and the
second table will be in an appendix. To be included in the Annual
Report table, the proposals must meet the following five criteria:
1. Are related to the missions and authorities of the USACE;
involve a proposed or existing USACE water resources project or effort
whose primary purpose is flood and storm damage reduction, commercial
navigation, or aquatic ecosystem restoration. Following long-standing
USACE practice, related proposals such as for recreation, hydropower,
or water supply, are eligible for inclusion if undertaken in
conjunction with such a project or effort.
2. Require specific congressional authorization, including by an
Act of Congress:
a. Requires Construction Authorization:
Feasibility reports that have successfully passed the
Tentatively Selected Plan Milestone in the USACE plan formulation
process;
Non-Federal feasibility reports submitted to the Secretary
of the Army under Section 203 of WRDA 1986, as amended, under
Administration review;
Proposed modifications to authorized water resources
development projects requested by non-Federal interests.
Note: reports that have signed Chief's Reports, but have
not been authorized, will be included in the Annual Report table and
these proposals do not need to be submitted in response to this notice.
b. Seeking Study Authorization:
New feasibility studies proposed by non-Federal interests
through the Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014 process will be evaluated by the
USACE to determine whether or not there is existing study authority,
and
Proposed modifications to studies requested by non Federal
interests through the Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014 process will be
evaluated by the USACE to determine whether or not there is existing
study authority.
c. The following cases are NOT ELIGIBLE to be included in the
Annual Report and will be included in the appendix for transparency:
Proposals for modifications to non-Federal projects under
program authorities where USACE has provided previous technical
assistance. Authorization to provide technical assistance does not
provide authorization of a water resources development project.
Proposals for construction of a new water resources
development project that is not the subject of a currently authorized
USACE project or a complete or ongoing feasibility study.
Proposals that do not include a request for a potential
future water resources development project through completed
feasibility reports, proposed feasibility studies, and proposed
modifications to authorized projects or studies.
3. Have not been congressionally authorized;
4. Have not been included in the Annual Report table of any
previous Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources
Development; and
If the proposal was included in the Annual Report table in
a previous Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development,
then the proposal is not eligible to be included in the Annual Report
table. If a proposal was previously included in an appendix it may be
re-submitted.
5. If authorized, could be carried out by the USACE.
Whether following the USACE Chief's Report process or
Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014, a proposal for a project or a project
modification would need a current decision document to provide updated
information on the scope of the potential project and demonstrate a
clear Federal interest. This determination would include an assessment
of whether the proposal is:
--Technically sound, economically viable and environmentally
acceptable.
--Compliant with environmental and other laws including but not
limited to National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act,
Coastal Zone Management Act, and the National Historic Preservation
Act.
--Compliant with statutes and regulations related to water
resources development including various water resources provisions
related to the authorized cost of projects, level of detail, separable
elements, fish and wildlife mitigation, project justification, matters
to be addressed in planning, and the 1958 Water Supply Act.
Environmental infrastructure proposals are an exception to the
criteria. To be included in the table within the Annual Report the
proposal must be for a modification to a project that was authorized
prior to the date of enactment of the Water Resources Development Act
of 2016 (December 16, 2016) pursuant to Section 219 of WRDA 1992, as
amended or must identify a programmatic modification to an
environmental infrastructure assistance program and it has not been
included in any previous annual report.
Feasibility study proposals submitted by non-Federal interests are
for study authorization only. If Congressional authorization of a
feasibility study results from inclusion in the Annual Report, it is
anticipated that such authorization would be for the study, not for
construction. Once a decision document is completed in accordance with
Executive Branch policies and procedures, the Secretary will determine
whether to recommend the project for authorization.
All USACE water resources development projects must meet certain
requirements before proceeding to construction. These requirements
include: (1) That the project is authorized for construction by
Congress; (2) that the Secretary, or other appropriate official, has
approved a current decision document; and, (3) that the funds for
project construction have been appropriated and are available.
Section 902 of WRDA 1986, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 2280) establishes
a maximum authorized cost for projects (902 limit). A Post
Authorization Change Report (PACR) is required to be completed to
support potential modifications, updates to project costs, and an
increase to the 902 limit. Authority to undertake a 902 study is
inherent in the project authority, so no additional authority is
required to proceed with the study. Since these PACRs support project
modifications, they may be considered for inclusion in the Annual
Report if a report's recommendation requires Congressional
authorization.
The Secretary shall include in the Annual Report to Congress on
Future Water Resources Development a certification stating that each
feasibility report, proposed feasibility study, and proposed
modification to an authorized water resources development project,
feasibility study, or proposed modifications to an environmental
infrastructure program authority included in the Annual Report meets
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the criteria established in Section 7001 of WRRDA 2014, as amended.
Please contact the appropriate district office or use the contact
information above for assistance in researching and identifying
existing authorizations and existing USACE decision documents. Those
proposals that do not meet the criteria will be included in an appendix
table included in the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water
Resources Development. Proposals in the appendix table will include a
description of why those proposals did not meet the criteria.
R.D. James,
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).
[FR Doc. 2020-09338 Filed 4-30-20; 8:45 am]
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