EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
(2) Coordinates public affairs issues with appropriate elements, to include the U.S. Army
Environmental Center (USAEC); major Army and other Services commands; Office of Public
Affairs, Headquarters, DA (HQDA); and Congressional delegations, regarding HTRW response
actions and MMR actions, as needed.
b. Public Affairs Office (PAO), U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville
(USAESCH).
(1) Provides public affairs guidance to USACE major subordinate command (MSC) and
geographic district command PAOs concerning MMR actions, as requested.
(2) Prepares, or provides input to, programmatic plans, fact sheets, and news releases
concerning MMR issues, actions, and policy, as requested.
(3) Provides public affairs support in the field for MMR site inspections (SIs) and response
actions to USACE MSCs and district commands at their request and as appropriate resources
permit.
(4) Coordinates with lead district PAO any news or public queries and visit requests
concerning the FUDS MMR project.
c. OE Center of Expertise (CX), USAESCH. The OE CX is the USACE mandatory CX
with respect to FUDS MMR projects. The OE CX provides general support to OE Design
Centers and removal districts. To accomplish this, the OE CX has dedicated personnel available
for telephonic or written inquiries from OE Design Centers, districts, MSCs, or HQUSACE
regarding regulatory and MMR safety and technical information for FUDS MMR projects. This
includes having personnel available for timely response to specific HQUSACE-directed MMR-
related assignments. The OE CX also provides MMR technical support to any USACE element
conducting construction and/or HTRW operations in areas where MMR materials are suspected
or known to exist. As needed, the OE CX supports the district's execution of its responsibility
for public affairs and interface support with EPA, tribal governments, state and local regulatory
agencies, and the community. For a complete discussion of the roles and responsibilities of the
OE CX, refer to ER 1110-1-8153.
d. OE Design Centers. OE Design Centers support the geographic districts on all FUDS
MMR projects. The Centers will designate a point of contact (POC) for each FUDS MMR
project. The POC will coordinate all FUDS project activities with the project manager (PM).
The POC will also perform the following:
(1) Provides FUDS project updates to the relevant Design Center PAO.
(2) Provides technical support to briefings and public meetings.
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