[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2001]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR239.5]

[Page 321]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
         CHAPTER II--CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
 
PART 239--WATER RESOURCES POLICIES AND AUTHORITIES: FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN COVERED FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 239.5  Engineering considerations.

    Reports on proposals to provide covered channels shall include a 
discussion of the following matters.
    (a) Impacts of sudden reduction in discharge and increased upstream 
channel stages when the channel entrance is submerged. This discussion 
shall include the effects resulting from the SPF.
    (b) Dangers of rupture resulting from pressurization.
    (c) Features provided to prevent human ingress and their impact on 
project functions.
    (d) Effect of the cover on inspection and maintenance costs.
    (e) Features provided for pressure release and air venting.
    (f) Need for a storm warning system.
    (g) Facilities provided to divert flows exceeding the design flow.