EP 1130-2-540
15 Nov 96
(2) Agricultural Crops and Activities. A determination of availability will be prepared by
the operations element for hay, grazing, crops and other agricultural activities to be disposed of
by sale or removed from lease. All hay, grazing, crops and other agricultural sales or leases will
be administered in accordance with applicable sections in ER 405-1-12.
(3) Minerals. ER 405-1-12 sets out policy and procedures on mineral exploration and
leasing. Instruments authorizing mineral exploration or production activities shall include
requirements to protect natural resources identified in the resource objectives and/or land use
classifications presented in Master Plans and OMPs.
(4) Sand, Gravel and Embedded Stone. Sand, gravel, and embedded stone, which are
generally referred to as common variety minerals are defined as real property (41 CFR Part 101-
47.103-12 (c)). The Secretary of the Army has authority to dispose of these items without
disposing of the underlying Government-owned lands under Department of the Army control.
Determinations of availability prepared by the operations element will contain conditions to
protect natural resources identified in the resources objectives and/or land use classifications
presented in Master Plans and OMPs. Guidance for sale of such products is contained in ER
405-1-12.
i. Pollution Abatement.
(1) Solid Waste Disposal. Solid waste disposal will be by contract with off-project
licensed sanitary collectors when such a method is economically and administratively feasible.
Where practical, arrangements shall be made for disposal of solid wastes off the project. Where
this is not feasible, disposal shall be accomplished on the project in accordance with Federal, state
and local laws.
(2) Water Pollution Control. Continuous vigilance for sources of pollution in the
reservoir, and in stream tributaries thereto, will be maintained. Periodic real estate compliance
inspection reports of all outgrants require specific comments regarding the possibility of pollution
as a result of activities of the grantee. Surveillance of industrial, agricultural, and other operations
which are potentially harmful to reservoir waters shall also be maintained in cooperation with the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other Federal, state or local interested agencies.
The District Commander will assure control of all waste discharges originating on Federal
property under his jurisdiction and will provide assistance to Federal, state and local agencies in
controlling waste discharges originating outside Federal lands which are polluting federally owned
areas. Any request for use of shoreline lands will include information concerning the sewage
disposal facilities and health and safety measures to be provided by parties requesting the
proposed outgrant.
(3) Air Pollution Control. The resource manager will maintain surveillance of activities
near the project that the potential producers of air pollution which may affect the quality of the
project with regard to aesthetics or public health and safety. Project activities, such as prescribed
burning which might contribute to air pollution shall be coordinated with proper authorities.
(4) Visual Pollution Control. Unauthorized signs, abandoned watercraft and floating
facilities, buildings, and other developments which have encroached on Corps property, or any
obtrusive, unsightly item that presents an environmental intrusion, is a form of visual pollution. In
order to preserve the natural characteristics of land, water and shorelines of Corps projects, steps
will be taken to prevent or eliminate visual pollutants on land or water under Corps control.
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