[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: 33CFR279.5]



[Page 387]

 

                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS

 

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

                                 DEFENSE

 

PART 279_RESOURCE USE: ESTABLISHMENT OF OBJECTIVES--Table of Contents

 

Sec.  279.5  Policy.



    (a) It is the policy of the Chief of Engineers that all water 

resource projects administered by the Corps will have established a set 

of resource use objectives. These objectives will be based upon the 

expressed preferences of the residents of the region served (social 

option) and will be in keeping with the capabilities of the natural and 

man-made resources of the specific project (resource option). A regional 

analysis is required to tailor each project to serve expressed 

preferences within its resource capabilities and consistent with Federal 

laws and administrative cost-sharing policy. Preparation of regional 

studies and establishment of these objectives will utilize an 

interdisciplinary team with leadership by planning, and participation 

from engineering, design, real estate, and operations elements. Each 

project will emphasize those specific resource use objectives 

determined, through public participation, to achieve the greatest 

overall public benefit. Subsequent aspects of planning, development, and 

management for the specific project will be directed to achieving the 

approved resource use objectives.

    (b) The implementation of this policy requires that the public be 

fully involved in the regional studies and development of resource use 

objectives and management plans for each specific water resource 

project, including at least one public meeting. The establishment of 

resource use objective may be addressed at a general public meeting held 

for the project if adequate discussion can be achieved. If not, the 

district engineer should conduct a separate meeting for this purpose.