EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
APPENDIX AA
ANNUAL WORK PLANS
AA-1. General. The Annual Work Plan (AWP) is a projection of anticipated APC operations for
the upcoming Federal fiscal year. It should include, but not be limited to, the management
objectives of the proposed program, control technologies to be employed, public notification and
education, a list of management and operations personnel, a list of all equipment to be used and
approved rental rates, an estimate of acres to be controlled by species and water body, and maps
of each water body in the program showing location of public boat ramps. A detailed budget for
the upcoming fiscal year and the division of costs between the State and Government shall also be
included.
AA-2. Proposed Operations. Proposed operations will be based upon the most accurate and
current information available on the distribution of target aquatic plants and their relation to
observed or anticipated interference with navigation (commercial or recreational), flood control,
or water supply. All water bodies will meet the eligibility criteria listed in Appendix Z, Minimum
Work Requirements. The intent of the APC program is to conduct control operations as required
at all of the areas listed in the Annual Work Plan subject to the availability of funds.
AA-3. Annual Work Plan Review and Approval. All requirements, deadlines, and
responsibilities of the State and Government in preparing subsequent AWPs, Local Cooperation
Agreements (LCA) or amendments to the current LCA and AWP will be included in the AWP.
The State shall provide the Corps with a draft AWP for the upcoming Federal fiscal year for
review during the third quarter of the current fiscal year. In the event that the State has
designated representatives (cooperators) conducting operations on its behalf, the cooperators will
submit a draft AWP for their area of responsibility through the State to the Corps for review.
After review of the draft AWP, the Corps, State and cooperators, if applicable, will meet to
discuss the upcoming year's operations and determine program priorities in the event all requested
funds are not received. This meeting is also an appropriate forum for review of other responsible
agency comments regarding the APC program activities. After this meeting, follow-up guidance
will be forwarded to the State and cooperators. Upon receipt of the APC program allocation, the
Corps will notify the State of the funds available for cost-sharing, and if necessary, meet again
with the State to reconcile planned operations with the available funds. At this time the AWP(s)
will be finalized. Additional areas not included in the final AWP may be proposed for inclusion in
the program if agreeable to the State and the Government if an emergency or unanticipated
situation arises. If the proposed area has not previously been designated or determined eligible
for the APC Program, the Government will determine eligibility.
AA-4. Coordination, Implementation and Management. All State and Government
responsibilities concerning program coordination, implementation, and management of work
efforts with other agencies will be specified in the AWP. Operations should be planned in
advance to ensure the most effective and economical program possible. If more than one agency
is engaged in similar control work in the operations area, close coordination among all agencies is
required to avoid duplication of effort, maximize efficiency and prevent adverse environmental
impact.
AA-5. Control Methods. A full and complete description of the work to be performed, the
control method(s) and species of vegetation to be controlled, location of work areas, acreage
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