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(3) Provides FUDS project updates to the relevant design district.
h. PAO, Geographic District, USACE.
(1) Serves as the primary POC for dissemination of information to the public and the
media with respect to FUDS projects.
(2) Keeps all affected USACE and HQUSACE elements informed of anticipated or
ongoing activity at FUDS projects that could result in public inquiry.
(3) Provides public affairs guidance and expertise to support the public involvement
program for all phases of a FUDS HTRW or MMR project.
(4) Produces public statements and media releases for use at major milestone
achievements during work progress at the FUDS project.
(5) Refers all information of national significance to the PAO, HQUSACE, for release
through proper channels.
(6) Serves as the spokesperson and community POC who responds to news media and
public queries by using statements coordinated with the PM, statements coordinated with the OE
Design Center PAO for FUDS MMR projects or the PAO at the military HTRW design district
for FUDS HTRW projects, or statements from previously approved documents, as appropriate.
(7) Plans and coordinates with the PM, the military HTRW design district PAO, and the
OE Design Center PAO, as appropriate, for support of public briefings, speeches, tours, open
houses, news media requests, and visits pertaining to FUDS HTRW and MMR projects.
(8) Provides the PM, the military HTRW design district PAO, and the USAESCH PAO, as
appropriate, with copies of all released information and copies of pertinent print and electronic
news clippings.
(9) Modifies the Public Involvement Plan to indicate the formation of the RAB and assists
the PM in the implementation of RAB policies and procedures with respect to projects where the
PM has established a RAB.
i. PM, USACE District. The PM, in coordination with the geographic district PAO, is
responsible for all community relations activities at FUDS projects when such responsibility is
delegated by the relevant MSC. The PM will perform the following activities:
(1) Programs funding for the public involvement program.
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