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| 12.103 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS FLOOD RESPONSE AND POST FLOOD RESPONSE |
| (Public Law 84-99 Code 200 Program) |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Flood Control Act of 1941, Public Law 77-228, as amended; Public Laws 84-99, 87-874, 93-251, 95-51, 99-662, 100-45, and 101-640, 33 U.S.C. 701n. |
| OBJECTIVES |
| To provide emergency flood response and post flood response assistance as required to supplement State and local efforts and capabilities in time of flood or coastal storm. |
| TYPES OF ASSISTANCE |
| Provision of Specialized Services. |
| USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS |
| Emergency assistance is provided in all phases of flood response and post flood response to supplement State and local efforts. State and local governments must use their own resources to the maximum extent feasible, usually including the furnishing of common labor. No specific restrictions are placed on such assistance. |
| Applicant Eligibility |
| State or local public agencies for flood response and the State for post flood response. |
| Beneficiary Eligibility |
| All persons living in areas subject to floods, and in eligible areas, are potential beneficiaries. |
| Credentials/Documentation |
| None. |
| Preapplication Coordination |
| This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. |
| Application Procedure |
| Flood response is provided upon oral or written request by responsible State or local authorities, followed by a written request from the Governor. Post flood response will be provided upon written request by the Governor. |
| Award Procedure |
| Not applicable. |
| Deadlines |
| None. |
| Range of Approval/Disapproval Time |
| Varies by situation of request from hours to days. |
| Appeals |
| Not applicable. |
| Renewals |
| Not applicable. |
| Formula and Matching Requirements |
| Local cooperation is required to provide necessary lands, easements, and right-of-way; hold and save the Federal Government free from damages due to the authorized work; and, maintain permanent works in a satisfactory manner. |
| Length and Time Phasing of Assistance |
| Flood fight response will normally continue until flood waters recede below bank full and recovery operations commence. Post flood response activities are limited to 10 days following receipt of the Governor's request. All temporary preventive and protective measures constructed by the Corps of Engineers must be removed by local interests. |
| Reports |
| None. |
| Audits |
| None. |
| Records |
| None. |
| Account Identification |
| 96-3125-0-1-301. |
| 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 |
| The Corps conducts 50 to 250 flood emergency operations annually. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Engineer Regulation 500- 1-1 pamphlets and statements are issued by the District Engineer's Office and Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They are available on request without charge. |
| Regional or Local Office |
| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or District Engineers listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-OE, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Telephone: (202) 272-0251. 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; 12.104, Flood Plain Management Services; 12.105, Protection of Essential Highways, Highway Bridge Approaches, and Public Works; 12.111, Emergency Advance Measures for Flood Prevention. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| Not applicable. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| Not applicable. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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