EP 1130-2-540
15 Nov 96
(9) Provide access to the collection by qualified researchers whose proposals have been
approved by USACE Commanders.
6-6. Reports and Inspections.
a. Annual reports shall be required of all collections management centers for updating the
status of respective collections. Details required in the reports may vary at the discretion of
USACE Commanders, depending upon the nature of the collections. The report should include:
(1) Any changes made to the collections management center.
(2) Any changes, additions, or alterations of the material remains or to associated records
(including loans).
(3) Problem areas.
(4) Names and purposes of individuals or organizations having access to the collections in
the previous year.
(5) Citations of any reports, manuscripts, theses, or dissertations resulting from use of the
collections.
b. Reports resulting from completion of the existing collections assessments required in
paragraph 6-6 of this guidance shall be submitted by the District Commander through the MSC to
CDR USACE ATTN: CECW-P no later than four (4) years from the publication date of this
guidance. Those reports will be used by the appropriate USACE Command as the basis for
determining cost estimates for subsequent budgetary preparations.
c. USACE Commanders shall conduct an on-site inspection of collections management
centers at least once every three years. Inspections may be conducted more frequently if deemed
necessary to assure maintenance of management standards.
d. Annual reports prepared by collections management centers and all inspection reports
prepared by the District Commander shall be submitted for information purposes to the MSC.
6-7. Guidance - Historic Preservation.
a. General.
(1) District commanders should encourage the public use and enjoyment of historic
properties under their jurisdiction through such means as restoration and public visitation to
historic buildings and properties, archeological sites, educational displays, media shows,
interpretive programs and brochures, or through similar means.
(2) Information relating to the location or character of historic properties on project fee or
easement lands shall not be released to the public whenever it is determined that the disclosure of
such information may create a substantial risk of harm, theft, or destruction to such properties or
to the area or place where such properties are located. Commanders must ensure that documents
and reports prepared pursuant to this and other Engineer Regulations, including Historic Property
Management Plans (HPMP), Master Plans (MP), Operational Management Plans (OMP), and
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