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c. The inspector shall have knowledge of the dredging operation, hydrographic surveying
methods, and safety requirements applicable to the work. Use of the Dredging Inspectors Guide,
EP 1130-2-310, and the Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, is required. The
inspector must be trained in preparing and submitting all dredging reports and any records to be
maintained.
d. CECW-OD personnel shall conduct periodic field inspections of each MSC and district
command to ensure that dredging operations are conducted in accordance with the requirements
in this regulation. Inspections of dredging operations shall also be made by MSC personnel as
necessary to ensure that policies and guidelines are carried out in a consistent, timely, and
effective manner.
8-12. Plant Operations Reports (Reports Control Symbol ENG CW-O-13).
a. For dredging work performed by contract, district commands shall prepare and submit
plant operational reports through their MSC to CECW-OD.
b. For dredging work performed by hired labor, reporting requirements are described in
ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Inspection, Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of
Floating Plant.
c. The Dredging Information System is currently used as a central database containing all
Corps performed (in-house) and contracted dredging contracts. Each district has the
responsibility for entering and maintaining their district data and monthly transmitting a file to the
central database in the Navigation Data Center.
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