EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
The OMP shall be prepared as a separate document, and will outline in detail the specific
operation and administration requirements for natural resources and park management, consistent
with the approved MP.
3-3. Guidance.
a. A current, approved MP is necessary before any action can be taken which may restrict
the range of future options. All actions by the Corps of Engineers and outgrantees must be
consistent with the MP. Prior to facility construction, renovation, or consolidation, whether to be
accomplished with O&M General, Construction General, or SRUF accounts, such activities must
be included in an approved MP. These activities will not be included in budget submissions unless
they are included in an approved MP. Exceptions for special situations may be granted prior to
the approval of a MP following full coordination within the district. The resulting changes will be
incorporated into the MP.
b. Scope of The Master Plan. The MP shall cover a single project or several projects
depending on what is the best for management of the resources involved. The scope, content, and
organization of MPs may vary considerably from project to project depending upon a number of
factors including the complexity of the project, whether this is a new or updated MP, the
particular needs of management personnel, innovations developed to improve utility, and other
factors. The MP shall cover all resources, including but not limited to, fish and wildlife,
vegetation, cultural, aesthetic, recreational, mineral, commercial, and outgranted lands, easements,
and water.
c. Master Plan Preparation. The interoffice/ interdisciplinary team approach will be used
for the development, reevaluation, and supplementation or updating of MPs. Teams should
consist of representatives from Operations (including project personnel), Planning, Real Estate
and/or other elements as appropriate. The team should also be interdisciplinary, as required by
the National Environmental Policy Act, including representatives of various science and design
disciplines depending upon the resources involved. Coordination with other agencies and the
public shall be an integral part of the master planning process. The process shall be conducted in
a manner which maximizes long-term cost effectiveness of the preparation, maintenance, and
implementation.
d. Operational Management Plan Preparation. (See chapter 2, Appendix B of ER 1130-
2-550 for policy guidance on preparation of OMPs.) If the MP is not scheduled for completion
within one year, operations will proceed with development of the OMP. During OMP
development or update, emphasis on achieving economy in planning, design, construction, and
managing natural resources and recreation facilities should be considered. Economy and quality
are to be given equal attention in the development of new recreation facilities.
(1) The following parts of the OMP will be prepared:
(a) Natural Resources Management
(b) Park Management
(2) Management strategies consistent with authorized project purposes, approved
resource use objectives and land use designations will be established for each part. The OMP will
be used as a working tool and will include funds, staffing and time frame required to
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