Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes

Abstract

At the direction of Congress, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in the Department of Defense (DOD) undertakes water resource development activities. USACE develops civil works projects principally to improve navigable channels, reduce flood and storm damage, and restore aquatic ecosystems. Congress directs USACE through authorizations and appropriations legislation. Congress often considers USACE authorization legislation biennially and appropriations annually. USACE attracts congressional attention because its projects can have significant local and regional economic benefits and environmental effects. This report summarizes authorization legislation, project delivery, authorities for alternative project delivery, and other USACE authorities.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 19, 2019
Accession Number
AD1170089

Entities

People

  • Anna E. Normand
  • Nicole T. Carter

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Disasters
  • Economic Analysis
  • Emergency Response
  • Engineers
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Environmental Restoration And Remediation
  • Flood Control
  • Floods
  • Law
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Resources
  • Public Administration
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Water Resources

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Government and Public Administration Law.