EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
results obtained, whether favorable or unfavorable. In selected cases, the reports will be
distributed by CECW-OD to all MSCs which may have a requirement for the improvement
developed.
b. Corps of Engineers Marine Engineering Board. The policy and guidance for the
Marine Engineering Board are contained in Chapter 8 of ER 1530-2-520, and EP 1130-2-520.
c. Authority for the Acquisition of Land, Structures, Aircraft, Floating Plant, Land Plant,
Tools, Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), Office Furniture and Equipment.
Delegations of authority for acquisition by purchase, construction, and transfer or loan from other
Federal agencies are tabulated below. All requests for acquisition of Revolving Fund equipment
not included in an approved Plant Replacement and Improvement Program will be submitted to
the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-OM-B) for approval. Cost computations for this purpose
should be based on total charge to the asset account. No additional authorities are required for
acquisition of project owned equipment which is listed as an approved item in a DETAILED
PROJECT SCHEDULE ENG Form 2201a (PB-2a).
(1) Land. No delegation of authority.
(2) Structures.
(a) MSC Commander. If cost is ,000 or more, but less than 0,000 for any building
or structure.
(b) District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander's delegated
authority.
(3) Airplanes. No delegation of Authority.
(4) Dredges. No delegation of authority.
(5) Other Floating Plant.
(a) MSC Commander. If cost is ,000 or more but less than 0,000 per unit.
(b) District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander's delegated
authority.
(c) Plant Acquired on a Loan Basis from Other Federal Agencies. MSCs acquiring
floating plant on a loan basis from other Federal Agencies shall assure that the borrowed units are
operated, maintained and reported in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreements
covering this plant, and that all major modifications thereto are coordinated in advance with the
owning agency through CECW-OD. CECW-OD will be notified annually of floating plant items
on loan from another agency. (Exempt report, paragraph 7-20, AR 335-15).
(d) Renewal of Loan Agreements. When the provisions of a loan agreement with another
Federal agency require periodic renewal of that loan, the renewal request shall be forwarded
directly to the owning agency, with a copy to CECW-OD, at least 60 days prior to the end of the
load period established by the owning agency. The request shall include the name of the District
processing the plant; date of expiration of the loan period; and proper type designation, using
descriptive nomenclature utilized by the owning agency, as well as name or number assigned.
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