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INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING Chapter 1 Module 1 HOs 1 & 1a, 14, 14a
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Planners’ “Core” Curriculum Eight recommended courses/workshops:
– Introduction to Planning– Planner Orientation Workshop (086/404)– Planning Process Workshop (077/405)– Plan Formulation Workshop (406)– Economic Analysis (270/410)– Environmental Considerations (408)– Hydrologic & Hydraulic Considerations
(057/409)– Public Involvement & Teaming (091/407)
Adopted from the 2001 Civil Works Planning Capability Task Force Report
To present the authorities, procedures, policies and methods of environmental analysis as they relate to the Corp’s Civil Works Mission.
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Federal Interest Origins of the Corps Civil Works Scope of Corps Missions Overarching Philosophy and the
Regulatory Compliance Relationships
Environmental Operating Principles and Doctrine
Civil Works Process5
Originates from the Constitution. Federal government may participate in
water and related land conservation, development and management.
Dictates why we are involved at the federal level. *
Congress has the power to tax and spend for the general welfare
* It is not our intent to take over local responsibilities.
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Navigation Flood and Storm Damage
Reduction Ecosystem Restoration Hydropower
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Navigation.• General Survey Act of 1824.
•Authorized the surveys of road and canal routes and set the stage for navigation improvements.
• Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899.•First legislation with an environmental impact.
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USS INTREPID NY Harbor Oct 2007
DEEP DRAFT NAVIGATION 9
Hydropower • Colorado River Compact (1922)
•Addressed allocation of water in the western states and the harnessing of the nation’s rivers to produce hydropower.
• Corps projects represent 25% of the nation’s hydropower capacity
•100 billion KW/hr per year
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Flood and Storm Damage Reduction
•Act of 1936 – “Watershed legislation”•Recognized flood damage reduction as a “proper activity of the Federal government”
•Participation limited to where the benefits exceed the costs•First time use of “BCR”•Set economic policy!
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Hurricane Damage 2005 -
Gulf Coast
Oil rig blown 60 miles from original
location by Hurricane Katrina
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• Water Resources Planning Act (WRPA) 1965• Water Resources Council with mandate
• Principles and Standards (P & S) for planning Federal water projects
•Established two co-equal national objectivesNational Economic Development (NED) Environmental Quality (EQ) (1st formal
recognition in the planning process)
Modified as P&G in 1983 with NED as the primary objective
WRDA 2007 will require additional changes in environmental and economic analyses.
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ER 1105-2-100 added the concept of a national ecosystem restoration (NER) objective in 2000.Contributions to NER were to be made by seeking increases in the quantity and/or quality of desired ecosystem outputs.
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PURPOSE
“…to declare a national policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between man and his environment…”
EOPs # 1, 2 & 3
Swamp Land Acts of 1850s Rivers and Harbor Act 1899 FWCA-equal consideration for wildlife 1934-58 NEPA 1969 R&H Act of 1970 Sections 122 & 216 Marine Protection, Research & Sanctuaries Act
1972 Coastal Zone Management Act 1972 Water Pollution Control Act 1972 ESA-conserve endangered species. 1973 P&S and P&G 1973-1983 Clean Air Act 1977-90 Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection and
Restoration Act of 1990 WRDA’s 1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996, 1999, 2000
& 2007 XOs 11990, 11991 Executive office Initiatives
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What is Ecosystem Restoration ?
A return of a natural area or ecosystem to a close approximation of its condition prior to disturbance, or to a less degraded, more natural condition by restoring significant ecosystem functions, structures, and dynamic processes.
RAISES a Big QUESTION OF what is and how we address a SHIFTING BASELINE?
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America’s Everglades are in Serious Peril
Historic Flow
Current Flow
The Plan Flow
“The 800-lb Gorilla”
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Pollution AbatementMitigation
Water / Sewer Treatment
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Environmental Operating Principles EC 1105-2-404
Summary Report EC 1105-2-405 Civil Works Review Board EC 1105-2-406 Model Certification EC 1105-2-407 Collaborative Planning EC 1105-2-409 Peer Review (ATR & IEPR) EC 1165-2-209
Dec 2009 & EC 1105-2-410 Aug 2008 Revision of Principles and Guidance-WRDA
2007
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Evolving Environmental Planning Policy EC 1105-2-404 promoted a:
Balance of economic and environmental benefits in a Combined Plan
Concept of environmental sustainability Focus on Implementation of the EOP
Section 2031 WRDA2007 modifies current policy of promoting NED consistent with protecting EQ to: Sustainable Economic Development Avoidance of unwise use of floodplains and flood-
prone areas Protecting and restoring the environment
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On March 26, 2002 LTG Flowers issued the USACE Environmental Operating Principles
that will encompass all USACE activities.
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//www.usace.army.mil/Environment/Pages/eop.aspx
There are Seven Environmental Operation Principles
1. Strive to achieve Environmental Sustainability...
2. Recognize the interdependence of life and the physical environment…
3. Seek balance and synergy among human development and natural systems…
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http://www.usace.army.mil/Environment/Pages/eop.aspx
4. …accept corporate responsibility and accountability under the law…
5. Seek ways and means to assess and mitigate cumulative impacts…
6. Build and share an integrated knowledge base…
7. Respect the views of others...
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Sub-Planning Center of ExpertiseSub-Planning Center of ExpertiseFor Small Boat HarborsFor Small Boat Harbors
https://kme.usace.army.mil/CoPs/CivilWorksPlanning-Policy/pcx/default.aspxWRDA 2007 Section 2033
David A. WeeklyDavid A. WeeklyLRHLRH(304) 399-5635(304) 399-5635
Bernard E. MosebyBernard E. MosebySAMSAM(251) 694-3884(251) 694-3884
Clarke I. HemphillClarke I. HemphillPOAPOA(907)753-5602(907)753-5602
Lawrence J. CocchieriLawrence J. CocchieriNADNAD(718) 765-7071(718) 765-7071
Eric W. ThautEric W. ThautSPDSPD(415) 503-6852(415) 503-6852
Jodi StaebellJodi StaebellMVD MVD (309) 794-5448(309) 794-5448
Brad HudgensBrad HudgensSWDSWD(469) 487-7033(469) 487-7033
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NorthwesternDivision
South PacificDivision
SouthwesternDivision
Great Lakes andOhio RiverDivision
NorthAtlanticDivision
SouthAtlanticDivision
Mississippi ValleyDivision
PacificOceanDivisio
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Small Boat Harbors PCXSmall Boat Harbors PCX
Cost Engineering DXCost Engineering DX
Hydropower Hydropower PCXPCX
Technical services Peer Review Model certification Training
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The Centers enhance the Corps of Engineers’ planning capability and strengthen planner core competencies, by assisting district Project Delivery Teams through:
Research & Development
Lessons Learned
Policy Development Support
Process Improvement
What is their mission?
First and foremost, through joint development of a Review Plan (RP)
Keep RP up to date: Maintain communication with the PCX(s)
Lead PCX will coordinate with other PCXs and the Cost Engineering Directory of Expertise (NWW) as appropriate
Lead/Manager will be assigned as primary point of contact
Visit PCX web/sharepoint sites for latest information
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How do I engage the ECO-PCX?
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Follows a Process that delivers a product by way of a number Administrative Milestones
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Step 10
Division Engineer'sTransmittal Letter
Step 6
Negotiate PMPand FCSA
Step 1
Initial ProblemIdentification
Step 18
Congress AppropriatesConstruction Funds
Step 19
Execute PPAStep 20
ProjectConstruction
Step 15Execute PEDAgreement
Step 11
C W R BPolicy Review
Step 7
Execute FCSA & RequestFeasibility Funds
Step 2
Congressional StudyResolution/Authorization
Step 16
Conduct PED
Step 12
Chief of EngineersReport
Step 8
Conduct FeasibilityStudy
Step 3
Initial StudyFunding
Step 21
OMRR&R
Step 17
Draft PPA Review/Approval
Step 13
AdministrationReview
Step 14
ProjectAuthorization
Step 9
Complete Final RPT.for Coord. & Submission
Step 4
Conduct ReconnaissanceStudy
Step 5
Certify ReconnaissancePhase
Reconnaissance Planning (1 yr)
Feasibility Planning (2-4 years)
(Authorization)
Preconstruction Engineering & Design – PED (2-3 years) (Planning has a role if there are changes)
Construction (3-5 yrs)
Real Estate Acquisition (part of construction)
Operations and Maintenance (continuous) 31
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Step 1
Initial ProblemIdentification
Step 2
Congressional StudyResolution/Authorization
Step 3
Initial StudyFunding
“High Priority” Missions: Flood Damage Reduction Commercial Navigation Ecosystem Restoration
Beach Erosion/Hurricane ProtectionFlooding
Navigation
Environmental Infrastructure Needs
Water Supply
Lock / Dam Replacement - Inland Waterways System
Salmon Mitigation
Ecosystem Restoration
Port / Harbor Deepenings
Waterfront Development
Environmental Infrastructure Needs
Ecosystem Restoration
Wetland Losses
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Letter to Corps DistrictSponsor Contacts Member of Congress
Budget Reviewed & Presented to SecArmy
(Jun - Aug )
OMB Passback( Nov )
Budget Submitted to OMB ( Sep )
President’s Budgetto Congress ( Feb )
All Offices DevelopProgram Requirements
( Feb - May )
Appropriations Bills( Jul - Sep )
Cong. Hearings ( Mar - Apr )
President Signs Approp. Bill ( Sep - Oct )
OMB-ASA GUIDANCE ( FEB-MAR )
Funding Alloc. To Field Offices
( Oct - Dec )
40 Districts / 8 MSC Needs Loaded
KEY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES AUTHORIZATION
SENATECommittee on Environment and Public Works
Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructureand Public Safety
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Committee on Transportation and InfrastructureSubcommittee on Water Resource Development
Authorization Committees establish Legal AuthorityAuthority may be for one or more yearsAuthority may recommend funding levels (Not appropriation at this point)
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KEY CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEES APPROPRIATION
SENATEAppropriations Committee
Subcommittee on Energy and Water DevelopmentHOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Appropriations CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Appropriation Committees provide Budget AuthorityGrant the Executive Branch authority to spend (obligate) money
Provide All FundsProvide Partial FundsProvide No Funds
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Step 10
Division Engineer'sTransmittal Letter
Step 6
Negotiate PMPand FCSA
Step 7
Execute FCSA & RequestFeasibility Funds
Step 8
Conduct FeasibilityStudy
Step 9
Complete Final RPT.for Coord. & Submission
Step 4
Conduct ReconnaissanceStudy
Step 5
Certify ReconnaissancePhase
1. Define water resources problems and
identify potential solutions 2. Decide whether there is a Federal
interest in continuing intofeasibility studies
3. Identify a local sponsor 4. Most of the effort is to prepare a
Project Management Plan
Peer Review Plan Feasibility Cost Share Plan
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Purposes of Reconnaissance Study Step 5&6
The 6 step Process occurs here Prepare a NEPA Document Feasibility Report serves as a
Decision Document to convince the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Authorization Document when submitted to Congress for project authorization
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Feasibility Study Phase Steps 8 & 9
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Step 11
CWRBPolicy Review
Step 12
Chief of Engineers
Report
Step 13
AdministrationReview
Step 14
ProjectAuthorization
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Step 15
Execute PEDAgreement
Step 16
Conduct PED
Review documentation & update as NecessaryConfirm commitments in ROD/FONSI/BOs etc.
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Step 18
Congress Appropriates
Construction Funds
Step 19Execute PPA
Step 17
Draft PPA
Review/Approval
Step 20Project
Construction Step 21 OMRR&R
Confirm commitments in ROD/FONSI/BOs etcInsure Monitoring and Adaptive Management flexibility is addressed in NEPA Documentation
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ComprehensiveEvergladesRestoration
Upper Miss. R.Side ChannelRestoration
Missouri RiverFish & WildlifeMitigation
Columbia River Fish Mitigation
Environmental
Hamilton Wetlands(Oakland Harbor)
Navigation
CSSC
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Anacostia River, DC & MD
Lower Cape May Meadows, NJ
Sonoma Baylands and
Yolo Bypass, CA
Wolf River, TN
Rio Salado, AZ Lower
Savannah River, GA
Chesapeake Bay Oysters
Source: Doug Lamont, 2007, Bang for the Buck: A Look at Ecosystem Restoration Outputs from Completed Corps Project. Presentation at the 2nd National Conference on Ecosystem Restoration, Kansas City, MO
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WRDA Section 204 Projects
WRDA Section 206 Projects
WRDA Section 1135 Projects
#s Number of Project types per State
Source: Data developed by Justin Gardner and Dave Tazik, US Army Engineer R&D Center, Vicksburg, MS, April 2010
Summary
The Corps has been in the civil works business for over 200 years.
Current trends point to a “greener Corps of Engineers.”
Corps planning doctrine is undergoing dramatic change!
Environmental Restoration receives a substantial portion of the annual budget with a significant national footprint.
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QUESTIONS?