[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 4]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR644.29]

[Page 127]
 
                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER V--DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 644--REAL ESTATE HANDBOOK--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart A--Project Planning
 
Sec. 644.29  Authority to proceed with acquisition.

    (a) Upon receipt of the formal Real Estate Directive by the Chief of 
Engineers, with necessary clearances made and an allotment of funds to 
the District Engineer, the Division Engineer will be authorized to 
proceed with acquisition in accordance with the directive and the 
procedures outlined in subpart C and Pub. L. 91-646 instructions. Where 
authority has been delegated, the Division or District Engineer may 
proceed with the acquisition upon receipt of proper directive, any 
necessary clearances, and allotment of funds.
    (b) Under no circumstances will offers be made to landowners or 
construction initiated prior to the issuance of instructions from the 
Chief of Engineers to proceed with the acquisition.
    (c) The Division or District Engineer will maintain liaison with the 
local commander and advise him when possession of the land is available.