(b) MSCs and districts, in carrying out their assigned projects, will make all detailed
studies, procure the necessary equipment, conduct all tests, evaluate the results and prepare the
necessary reports. The final report will include the design criteria, guide plans, specifications and
other information as necessary to facilitate dissemination of the findings. Drafts of all final reports
will be coordinated with the Marine Design Center for review and comments. Final reports will
be submitted to CECW-OD for review approval prior to publication of the final reports.
(c) The Marine Design Center will provide the necessary technical assistance and will
disseminate pertinent findings relating to hopper dredge improvement projects to the applicable
MSCs and districts of the Corps. Periodic visits to the work sites by representatives of the
Marine Design Center will be made as necessary. Reports by that staff on the scope of proposed
tests, design of proposed models, progress of the work and other appropriate technical and
informative subjects will be furnished to the Marine Engineering Board and the applicable MSC
and district.
(d) Each suggested study and request for authority for the accomplishment of a hopper
dredge improvement project shall include at least the following, as applicable:
- A statement of the objective in terms of use, effect to be accomplished, information to
be obtained, and other related results anticipated.
- A statement regarding the limitation and deficiencies of present practices.
- An experience record including reports, references, photographs, maintenance, and/or
repair costs and other information which will adequately outline related efforts to date and
deficiencies of previous attempts at improvement.
- A firm justification for the proposed project based on improvements in hopper dredging
efficiency, economic benefits and safety considerations.
- A program outline suggesting an approach to the problem, tests to be conducted,
availability of qualified contractors, availability of qualified field personnel, etc.
- Recommendations regarding the proposed method of financing.
- Upon receipt of assignment of a hopper dredge or dredging improvement task, the
District Engineer will prepare a plan and schedule which shall include the complete description of
salient details, scheduled commencement and completion dates of the principal phases of the
assignment and an estimate of quarterly expenditures.
- Quarterly status reports for all projects will be prepared by the Marine Design Center in
accordance with the reporting procedures established by the Marine Engineering Board for
project management.
(2) Other Plant Improvement Programs (excluding hopper dredges). Any study or
investigation of an innovation, experiment, modification, alteration or betterment which is
proposed to provide a significant improvement or change in a recognized concept relating to the
subject plant will be submitted to CECW-OD for approval. The initial report after authorization
will contain sufficient information to describe the nature, purpose, benefits expected, and the
basis for considering the feasibility of the improvement undertaken. After completion or trials
and/or tests of the improvement, a completion report will be furnished CECW-OD describing the
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