Emergency Advance Measures for Flood Prevention (12.111)
Program
12.111 Emergency Advance Measures for Flood Prevention
Federal Agency
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Authorization
Flood Control Act of 1941, Public Law 84-99, Public Law 77-228, as amended; Public Laws 87-874, 93-251, 95-51, 100-45, 101- 640, and 99-662, 33 U.S.C. 701n.
Program Number
12.111
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To perform activities prior to flooding or flood fight that would assist in protecting against loss of life and damages to property due to flooding.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Authorized assistance includes work such as removal of waterway obstructions, work necessary to prevent dam failure, and work necessary to prepare for abnormal snowmelt. There must be an immediate threat of unusual flooding present before advance measures can be considered. Any work performed under this program will be temporary in nature and must have a favorable benefit cost ratio.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
The Governor of the affected State must request assistance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All persons living in areas subject to floods.
Credentials/Documentation
Letter from the Governor of the State requesting assistance and detailing State and local efforts. (Such as the use of highway department and manpower or the use of National Guard resources.)
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Written request for advance measures assistance by letter or message from the Governor of the affected State.
Award Procedure
Formal notice of approval and/or disapproval will be furnished the applicant by the District Engineer of the Corps of Engineers.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
96-3125-0-1-301.
Obligations
(Provision of Specialized Services) FY 02 $500,000; FY 03 est $1,000,000; and FY 04 est $0. Funding Comments: Contingency emergency funds that are utilized as necessary for purposes authorized to provide Corps assistance to complement the maximum efforts of the State and local authorities. Projects will be designed for the specific threat and, unless specifically excepted, will be temporary in nature (flood control and coastal emergencies).
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Engineer Regulation 500- 1-1 pamphlets, and statements available on request from the District or Division Engineers offices of the Corps of Engineers.
Related Programs
12.101, Beach Erosion Control Projects; 12.102, Emergency Rehabilitation of Flood Control Works or Federally Authorized Coastal Protection Works; 12.103, Emergency Operations Flood Response and Post Flood Response; 12.105, Protection of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, and Public Works; 12.108, Snagging and Clearing for Flood Control.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Division or District Engineers Offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OE, Washington, DC 20314. Telephone: (202) 272-0251. FTS is not available.
Web Site Address
http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html
Examples of Funded Projects
Emergency drawdown of Spirit Lake, Washington; Emergency levee construction, Utah Lake, Provo, Utah; Temporary levee raising, Cowlitz River, Washington; and levee setback, Red River, Louisiana.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
