[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 33, Volume 3]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 33CFR230.16]



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                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

 CHAPTER II--CORPS OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF 

                                 DEFENSE

 

PART 230_PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING NEPA--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  230.16  Lead and cooperating agencies.



    Lead agency, joint lead agency, and cooperating agency designation 

and responsibilities are covered in 40 CFR 1501.5 and 1501.6. The 

district commander is authorized to enter into agreements with regional 

offices of other agencies as required by 40 CFR 1501.5(c). District or 

division commanders will consult with HQUSACE (CECW-RE), WASH DC 20314-

1000 prior to requesting resolution by CEQ as outlined by 40 CFR 1501.5 

(e) and (f).

    (a) Lead Agency. The Corps will normally be lead agency for Corps 

civil works projects and will normally avoid joint lead agency 

arrangements. Lead agency status for regulatory actions will be 

determined on the basis of 40 CFR 1501.5(c).

    (b) Corps as a Cooperating Agency. For cooperating agency 

designation the Corps area of expertise or jurisdiction by law is 

generally flood control, navigation, hydropower and Corps regulatory 

responsibilities. See Appendix II of CEQ regulations (49 FR 49750, 

December 21, 1984).