EP 1110-3-8
9 Apr 04
(b) Volunteer sources from within the community (e.g., local universities or local or state
environmental organizations).
(c) Contractors already working at the FUDS property.
Upon determining that other sources of assistance are unavailable or unlikely to contribute to
the community acceptance of environmental restoration activities at the FUDS property, the
RAB/TRC must notify the district Commander of its intention to pursue TAPP.
The community members of the RAB/TRC then define the scope of the independent technical
assistance, determining that it meets a genuine need of the RAB/TRC, meets the eligibility
criteria, and is limited in scope to the available resources.
(2) Step Two Application.
(a) Once the scope of the proposed TAPP project has been defined, the RAB/TRC
community members must prepare and submit a formal application which specifies the type of
assistance required and, if possible, one or more sources for this assistance. USACE districts
should contact CEMP-RF for a copy of the latest form to be used for this purpose. The RAB or
TRC may outline additional criteria, such as knowledge of local environmental conditions or
specific technical issues, a prior work history within the study area which has relevant specific
circumstances or unique challenges, or other relevant expertise or capabilities for USACE to
consider in selecting an assistance provider. The project description prepared by the RAB/TRC
should contain sufficient detail to enable USACE to determine the nature and eligibility of the
project, identify potential providers, estimate costs, and prepare a statement of work (SOW) to
begin the procurement process. The community members must identify a single POC for
communication with the district Commander's staff regarding the TAPP procurement process
and confirm that the project is the result of a majority decision by the community members of the
RAB/TRC.
(b) The USACE RAB Co-Chair reviews the application to ensure that it is complete,
describes an eligible project, and will likely be within the TAPP funding limit (see paragraph
3-10b). The USACE Co-Chair, in coordination with the RAB/TRC, prepares a draft SOW. The
TAPP application, with the draft SOW, is forwarded to the district Commander for approval.
(3) Step Three Approval.
(a) The district Commander or other appropriate decision authority will consider the TAPP
request and approve or deny the TAPP application. As part of the approval process, the district
Commander determines that the proposed project conforms to eligibility requirements, that the
community has sought other avenues of assistance prior to applying for the TAPP, and that
funding is available for a TAPP. When other avenues for assistance exist, but the community
members desire an independent provider, the district Commander must assess whether or not
providing assistance will enhance the environmental restoration program and improve
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