EP 1130-2-540
15 Nov 96
a. Corps suppression project proposals will be prioritized by the AFPMB along with other
DoD components' requests. A single DoD funding request will then be presented to the Forest
Service by 15 November each year.
b. Funds will be allocated to DoD agencies based on USDA Forest Service evaluation,
DoD prioritization and available funding.
c. The USDA Forest Service will then transfer funds through the Treasury Department
into "no year" accounts for administration by the participating DoD agencies. Funds will be
transferred in January of each year.
d. When HQUSACE is notified that pest suppression funds have been placed in the Corps
of Engineers Treasury account, the Corps Districts will be notified of their allotment with a
"Work Allowance Letter." Appendix M to this guidance contains a sample letter. Actual receipt
of funds by the District will be accomplished with a "Funding Authorization Document (FAD)"
through Resource Management Office channels.
e. Districts may then accomplish the approved pest suppression activities either by
contract, as part of a state administered program, or in some cases by transferring funds to a local
USDA Forest Service organization.
f. Lack of USDA Forest Service funding for a particular Corps suppression project does
not prohibit Corps funding of the project using Operation and Maintenance, General funds if good
stewardship practices so dictate. An example would be a sudden forest insect infestation or
outbreak of disease requiring immediate suppression. In such cases, Operation and Maintenance,
General funds may be used in lieu of USDA Forest Service funds.
g. Appendix N lists the milestones for Forest Pest Suppression Projects as established by
the Armed Forces Pest Management Board.
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