Develop Goals and Objectives

• Economic and Environmental Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies, 1983 (1983)
  These guidelines have been developed to guide the formulation and evaluation studies of the major Federal water resources development agencies in accordance with Section 103 of the Water Resources Planning Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962a-2)
• Planning Primer (1997)
• Planning Manual (1996)
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook (2000)
  The Planning Guidance Notebook provides the overall direction by which the Corps of Engineers civil works projects are formulated, evaluated, and selected for overall implementation. This includes all appendices that were written at a later date.
• Engineer Pamphlet 1165-2-1: Digest of Water Resources Policies and Authorities (1999)
  Engineer Pamphlet provides a brief summary of administrative and legislative water resources policies and authorities relating to USACE.

Initiate Stakeholder Plan

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Chapter 2 - Planning Principles (2000)
  Planning Principles

Publish NEPA Federal NOI

• Engineer Regulation 200-2-2: Procedures for Implementing NEPA (1988)
  This regulation provides guidance for implementation of the procedural provisions of the NEPA for the Civil Works Program of the USACE.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-3: Environmental Compliance Policies (1996)
  This regulation establishes the policy for management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance activities at USACE civil works and military projects and facilities.
• Title 40 Sections 1500-1508, Code of Federal Regulations - Regularions for Federal Agencies in preparation of NEPA documents

NEPA Public Scoping Meeting

• Engineer Regulation 200-2-2: Procedures for Implementing NEPA (1988)
  This regulation provides guidance for implementation of the procedural provisions of the NEPA for the Civil Works Program of the USACE.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-3: Environmental Compliance Policies (1996)
  This regulation establishes the policy for management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance activities at USACE civil works and military projects and facilities.
• Title 40 Sections 1500-1508, Code of Federal Regulations - Regulations for Federal Agencies in Preparation of NEPA documents

Update Peer Review Plan (CW044)

• Engineer Circular 1165-2-209: Water Resource Policies and Authorities, Civil Works Review Policy (2009)
  This circular provides a process for review of all Civil Works projects from initial planning through design, construction, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. Superseded by 1165-2-412.
• Engineer Circular 1105-2-410: Water Resources Policies and Authorities; Review of Decision Documents (2008)
  This circular is incorporated into EC 1165-2-209. This circular provides procedures to ensure quality and credibility of USACE decision documents through independent review processes.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1150: Engineering and Design for Civil Works Program (1999)
  This regulation defines engineering responsibilities, requirements, and procedures during the design, construction, and operations phases.
• Memo: Peer Review Process (2007)
  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers independent technical review (ITR) and peer review processes are essential to improving project safety and quality of the products we provide to the American people. We have an effective ITR process for planning and engineering products that must be strengthened. The 2002 report on "Review Procedures for Water Resources Project Planning" from the National Research Council and the recent Interagency Performance Evaluation Taskforce (IPET) report clearly show the importance of external peer review in improving our plans, projects and programs.
• Memo: Support to Planning Centers of Expertise (2006)

District Prepares FSM Documentation for MSC and HQ Review

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix G - Amendment #1, Planning Reports and Programs (2004)
  This appendix provides guidance and procedures for the management and conduct of planning studies, activities, and programs.

Final FSM Package Approved

FSM Conducted

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix G - Amendment #1, Planning Reports and Programs (2004)
  This appendix provides guidance and procedures for the management and conduct of planning studies, activities, and programs.

District Prepares AFB Documentation

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix G - Amendment #1, Planning Reports and Programs (2004)
  This appendix provides guidance and procedures for the management and conduct of planning studies, activities, and programs.

VE Workshop (CW 195)

VE Workshop (CW 290)

• Engineer Regulation 11-1-321 Value Engineering
• USACE Publication / Pamphlet on Value Engineering
• Public Law 104-106, National Defense Authorization Act, FY 1996
• Federal Executive Agency Policy OMB Circular A-131, May 93

AFB Documentation ART (30 days)

AFB Documentation Submitted to MSC (30-45 days) and RIT-OWPR (35-90 days) for review

District Addresses Review Comments from MSC/HQ

Final AFB Package

AFB Conducted (CW 190)

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix G - Amendment #1, Planning Reports and Programs (2004)
  This appendix provides guidance and procedures for the management and conduct of planning studies, activities, and programs.

District Prepares Draft Feasibility Report/NEPA Document

• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Chapter 2 - Planning Principles (2000)
  Planning Principles
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix D - Amendment #1, Economic and Social Considerations (2004)
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix E, Civil Works Mission and Evaluation Procedures (2000)
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix G - Amendment #1, Planning Reports and Programs (2004)
  This appendix provides guidance and procedures for the management and conduct of planning studies, activities, and programs.
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-101: Risk Analysis for Flood Damage Reduction Studies (1996)
  This regulation provides guidance on the evaluation framework to be used by the Corps of Engineers flood risk management studies. It is jointly promulgated by Planning and Engineering.
• Engineer Circular 1105-2-404: Planning Civil Works Projects Under the Environmental Operating Principles (2003)
  The purpose of this Circular is to reaffirm the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers general policy and further describe the specific procedures for formulating and evaluating Civil Works projects consistent with environmental sustainability as defined in the Corps of Engineers Environmental Operating Principles and Implementation Guidance.
• Engineer Regulation 200-1-5: Policy for Implementation and Integrated Application of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Environmental Operating Principles (EOP) and Doctrine (2003)
  This regulation provides guidance on the implementation and integration of the Environmental Operating Principles across management initiatives and business processes.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-2: Procedures for Implementing NEPA (1988)
  This regulation provides guidance for implementation of the procedural provisions of the NEPA for the Civil Works Program of the USACE.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-3: Environmental Compliance Policies (1996)
  This regulation establishes the policy for management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance activities at USACE civil works and military projects and facilities.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-1-1300: Cost Engineering Policy and General Requirements (1993)
  This regulation provides cost engineering policy, guidance, and procedures for all projects assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for Civil Works, Military, and Environmental Restoration Programs.
• Engineer Pamphlet 1165-2-502 Water Resources Policies and Authorities - Ecosystem Restoration - Supporting Policy Information
• Engineer Regulation 1165-2-26: Water Resources Policies and Authorities, Implementation and Executive Order, Engineer Regulation 11988 on Flood Plain Management. (1984)
  This regulation sets guidance for USACE implementation of Order 11988, Floodplain Management, as it pertains to civil works projects in design and construction.
• WRDA 2007 Section 2033 - Residual Risk
• Water Resources Development Act of 1986; P.L. 99-662, November 17, 1986 (1986)
• Section 10 Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899
• Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations
• Title 40 Sections 1500-1508, Code of Federal Regulations - Regulations for Federal Agencies in preparation of NEPA documents
• Planning Manual Chapters 5, 12, 13
• Executive Order 11990 of 1977 - Protection of Wetlands
• Executive Order 12898 of 1994 - Environmental Justice
• Executive Order 13186 of 2001 - Protection of Migratory Birds
• Economic and Environmental Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies, 1983 (1983)
  These guidelines have been developed to guide the formulation and evaluation studies of the major Federal water resources development agencies in accordance with Section 103 of the Water Resources Planning Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962a-2)
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-30: Principles and Standards for Water and Related Land Resources Planning: Level C; Final Rule (1980)
  This final rule establishes the principles and standards for Level C water and related land resources planning. The purpose of the rule is to provide Federal agencies with uniform requirements for Level C implementation studies. Planning in accordance with this rule is intended to ensure consistency among the agencies and consistency with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and the CEQ NEPA regulations.
• Water Resources Council - Water and Related Land Resources - Establishment of Principles and Standards for Planning September 10, 1973
• University Council on Water Resources - Water Resources Updates Issue No. 116: March 2000 Reflections on a Century of Water Science and Policy
• Benefit - Cost Analysis: 1933-1985 by Maynard M. Hufschmidt
• Chapter 2 Module 1 National Environmental Policy Act (2012)
  This document includes an explanation of the role that the National Environmental Policy Act plays in the Civil Works planning process.
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
• Chapter 4 Module 2 Endangered Species Act (2012)
  This document provides a review of the Endangered Species Act with emphasis on Section 7, Interagency Consultation requirements.
• Chapter 3 Module 2 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act 404(b)(1) Guidelines Field Exercise (2012)
  This document provides an explanation of the fundamentals of Section 404 of the CWA for Civil Works purposes and a corresponding field exercise.
• National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amended)
• Coastal Zone Management Act of 1977
• Chapter 4 Module 3 Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 (2012)
  This module includes a description of marine mammals, USFWS and NOAA jurisdiction and compliance options for the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
• Coastal Barrier Resources Act of 1988
• Farmland Protection Policy Act of 1981
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
• Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuary Act of 1972
• Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
• There are literally over a hundred other environmental laws that we have to comply with during feasibility studies

Draft Feasibility Report ATR (30 days)

• Engineer Circular 1165-2-209: Water Resource Policies and Authorities, Civil Works Review Policy (2009)
  This circular provides a process for review of all Civil Works projects from initial planning through design, construction, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. Superseded by 1165-2-412.
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix H - Amendment #1, Policy Compliance Review and Approval of Decision Documents (2007)
  This appendix prescribes policy compliance review and approval procedures for the following decision documents: section 905(b) analyses, feasibility reports, limited and general reevaluation reports, post-authorization change reports, and other reports supporting project authorization or budget decisions.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1150: Engineering and Design for Civil Works Program (1999)
  This regulation defines engineering responsibilities, requirements, and procedures during the design, construction, and operations phases.
• Memo: Peer Review Process (2007)
  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers independent technical review (ITR) and peer review processes are essential to improving project safety and quality of the products we provide to the American people. We have an effective ITR process for planning and engineering products that must be strengthened. The 2002 report on "Review Procedures for Water Resources Project Planning" from the National Research Council and the recent Interagency Performance Evaluation Taskforce (IPET) report clearly show the importance of external peer review in improving our plans, projects and programs.

Draft Feasibility/NEPA Document (CW170)

Publish NEPA Federal NOA

• Engineer Regulation 200-2-2: Procedures for Implementing NEPA (1988)
  This regulation provides guidance for implementation of the procedural provisions of the NEPA for the Civil Works Program of the USACE.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-3: Environmental Compliance Policies (1996)
  This regulation establishes the policy for management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance activities at USACE civil works and military projects and facilities.
• Title 40 Sections 1500-1508, Code of Federal Regulations - Regulations for Federal Agencies in preparation of NEPA documents

Draft Report Submitted to MSC (45-60 days) and RIT-OWPR (45-60 days) for review

IEPR Conducted

• Engineer Circular 1165-2-209: Water Resource Policies and Authorities, Civil Works Review Policy (2009)
  This circular provides a process for review of all Civil Works projects from initial planning through design, construction, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. Superseded by 1165-2-412.
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix H - Amendment #1, Policy Compliance Review and Approval of Decision Documents (2007)
  This appendix prescribes policy compliance review and approval procedures for the following decision documents: section 905(b) analyses, feasibility reports, limited and general reevaluation reports, post-authorization change reports, and other reports supporting project authorization or budget decisions.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1150: Engineering and Design for Civil Works Program (1999)
  This regulation defines engineering responsibilities, requirements, and procedures during the design, construction, and operations phases.
• Memo: Peer Review Process (2007)
  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers independent technical review (ITR) and peer review processes are essential to improving project safety and quality of the products we provide to the American people. We have an effective ITR process for planning and engineering products that must be strengthened. The 2002 report on "Review Procedures for Water Resources Project Planning" from the National Research Council and the recent Interagency Performance Evaluation Taskforce (IPET) report clearly show the importance of external peer review in improving our plans, projects and programs.

District Releases Draft Report and NEPA Documents for Public Review

• Engineer Circular 1165-2-209: Water Resource Policies and Authorities, Civil Works Review Policy (2009)
  This circular provides a process for review of all Civil Works projects from initial planning through design, construction, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. Superseded by 1165-2-412.
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix H - Amendment #1, Policy Compliance Review and Approval of Decision Documents (2007)
  This appendix prescribes policy compliance review and approval procedures for the following decision documents: section 905(b) analyses, feasibility reports, limited and general reevaluation reports, post-authorization change reports, and other reports supporting project authorization or budget decisions.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1150: Engineering and Design for Civil Works Program (1999)
  This regulation defines engineering responsibilities, requirements, and procedures during the design, construction, and operations phases.
• Memo: Peer Review Process (2007)
  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers independent technical review (ITR) and peer review processes are essential to improving project safety and quality of the products we provide to the American people. We have an effective ITR process for planning and engineering products that must be strengthened. The 2002 report on "Review Procedures for Water Resources Project Planning" from the National Research Council and the recent Interagency Performance Evaluation Taskforce (IPET) report clearly show the importance of external peer review in improving our plans, projects and programs.

NEPA Public Hearing

• Engineer Regulation 200-2-2: Procedures for Implementing NEPA (1988)
  This regulation provides guidance for implementation of the procedural provisions of the NEPA for the Civil Works Program of the USACE.
• Engineer Regulation 200-2-3: Environmental Compliance Policies (1996)
  This regulation establishes the policy for management of environmental compliance-related operations and maintenance activities at USACE civil works and military projects and facilities.
• Title 40 Sections 1500-1508, Code of Federal Regulations - Regulations for Federal Agencies in preparation of NEPA documents

District Addresses Review Comments from Public, IEPR and MSC/HQ

District Prepares Final Feasibility Report and NEPA document

Final Feasibility Report ATR (30 days)

• Engineer Circular 1165-2-209: Water Resource Policies and Authorities, Civil Works Review Policy (2009)
  This circular provides a process for review of all Civil Works projects from initial planning through design, construction, and operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and rehabilitation. Superseded by 1165-2-412.
• Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook, Appendix H - Amendment #1, Policy Compliance Review and Approval of Decision Documents (2007)
  This appendix prescribes policy compliance review and approval procedures for the following decision documents: section 905(b) analyses, feasibility reports, limited and general reevaluation reports, post-authorization change reports, and other reports supporting project authorization or budget decisions.
• Engineer Regulation 1110-2-1150: Engineering and Design for Civil Works Program (1999)
  This regulation defines engineering responsibilities, requirements, and procedures during the design, construction, and operations phases.
• Memo: Peer Review Process (2007)
  The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers independent technical review (ITR) and peer review processes are essential to improving project safety and quality of the products we provide to the American people. We have an effective ITR process for planning and engineering products that must be strengthened. The 2002 report on "Review Procedures for Water Resources Project Planning" from the National Research Council and the recent Interagency Performance Evaluation Taskforce (IPET) report clearly show the importance of external peer review in improving our plans, projects and programs.