EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
b. To accomplish the program objectives, the Corps manages land and water resources in
cooperation with other Federal, state and local agencies, quasi-public organizations and the
private sector supplemented by volunteers, contributions and challenge cost sharing programs.
2-3. Guidance - Operations and Maintenance.
a. Master plans and operational management plans will be developed in accordance with
the guidance contained in Chapter 3 of ER 1130-2-550, Project Master Plans and Operational
Management Plans.
b. Outdoor Recreation.
(1) General. Whenever possible, the Operations Project Manager will employ the
following management measures to increase the public's opportunity for a high quality recreation
experience:
(a) Based upon social and resource carrying capacity, establish and enforce maximum use
limitations to prevent overcrowding or site deterioration.
(b) Reduce or eliminate use conflicts. Public day use activities should be separated from
camping areas and Corps managed areas should be separated from outgranted areas.
(c) Establish a project wide cost effective program to rehabilitate recreational facilities
whenever feasible to increase visitor satisfaction while reducing O&M costs. Consolidate areas
and/or close and discontinue facilities that are under utilized.
(d) Implement other approved management measures to provide for recreational use of
the project by all visitors, including persons with disabilities.
(e) Issue Special Events and Use Permits in accordance with Chapter 9 of ER 1130-2-
550, Recreation Use Fees.
(f) Consider leasing areas for commercial concession or park and recreation purposes.
(g) Managers should establish a project wide cost effective program to rehabilitate
recreational facilities whenever feasible to increase visitor safety and satisfaction while reducing
O&M costs. O&M budget Feature Cost Codes 606.1 and 606.3 allow for justified levels of
public health and safety at the least cost and Codes 629.1 and 629.9 allow for the insurance of
public safety.
(2) Public Campgrounds. Normally the Corps or another public agency will provide and
administer facilities for use by the camping public. Campgrounds may also be provided by
commercial concessions.
(3) Camping is permitted only in those area designated in the Master Plan and such
activity will be in accordance with 36 CFR 327 and Chapter 9 of ER 1130-2-550.
(4) Swimming Beaches. New swimming beaches should be developed and maintained
under the guidelines of PL 89-72 and the criteria established in Appendix A of EM 1110-2-400.
Existing beaches and concentrated swimming areas operated by the Corps will be maintained in a
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