![]() ![]() This memorandum from the Headquarters Planning and Policy Division (CECW-P) and Headquarters Engineering and Construction Division (CECW-EC) clarifies the responsibilities of all study teams using planning and engineering models for Civil Works planning studies. Model Coordination for Civil Works Planning Studies.This subject memo from the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)) temporarily extends the delegation of authority approval levels for the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 14, 103, 107, 204, 205, 206, and 1135 decision documents, Locally Preferred Plans, and costs in excess of the Federal Project Limit through 31 December 2023. Interim Delegation of Authority - Approval Levels for Section 14, 103, 107, 204, 205, 206, and 1135 Decision Documents Locally Preferred Plan and Costs in Excess of Federal Project Limit.For the USACE Planning Community, this memorandum will apply most directly to federal rulemaking actions - but the principles of public participation and community engagement, and awareness of barriers to participation, will be helpful in any planning process. This memorandum provides guidance from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to all federal agencies on how, during the regulatory process, to "promote equitable and meaningful participation by a range of interested or affected parties," including members of underserved communities, as specified in Executive Order 14094, to the extent practicable and consistent with applicable law. Broadening Public Participation and Community Engagement in the Regulatory Process.In explains that under established principles, the PRA does not apply to many uses of such media and technologies. This memorandum provides guidance from the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on when and how the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA) applies to Federal agency use of social media and web-based interactive technologies. Social Media, Web-Based Interactive Technologies, and the Paperwork Reduction Act. ![]() Districts have latitude in determining whether the dredged material should be described as beneficial use, disposal, or transitional placement, and determining the category that most closely describes the placement. Finally, this memorandum introduces transitional placement as a third description for dredged material. ![]() Additionally, this memorandum clarifies which dredged material placement activities shall be classified as beneficial use and how to capture this information in USACE data systems. This memorandum from the USACE Director of Civil Works encourages robust innovation, planning, and categorization of dredged material for beneficial use. Expanding Beneficial Use of Dredged Material in the USACE.Regulatory Guidance Letters are available on the HQUSACE Regulatory Program website.A collection of the Director of Civil Works' Director's Policy Memoranda is available on Sharepoint.Implementation Guidance for Water Resource Development Acts since 1999 are available on the HQUSACE Legislative Links website.Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Planning, other guidance memoranda may be applicable and can be found on the following resource sites: Supreme Court discussion in Rapanos v.Guidance memoranda on the Planning Community Toolbox include signed guidance from the Administration, including the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), and USACE civilian and military leadership (Chief of Engineers Deputy Commanding General Director of Civil Works Chief of Planning & Policy, etc.) that is applicable to the Civil Works water resources planning process. Memorandum Re: CWA Jurisdiction Following U.S.EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Federal Register Notice Regarding Comment Period Extension for Rapanos Guidance.SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: Extension of the JJoint USEPA and USACE Guidance regarding Clean Water Act Jurisdiction after Rapanos and Comment Period on the Joint Guidance.Modified Process for Coordinating Judisdictional Determinations - 28 January 2008.Revised Rapanos-Carabell Guidance, Questions and Answers - 2 December 2008.Revised Rapanos-Carabell Guidance, Response to Comments - 2 December 2008.Revised Guidance on Clean Water Act Jurisdiction Following the Supreme Court Decision in Rapanos v. ![]()
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