EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
presented. Care should be taken not to violate public disclosure restrictions on archeological
resources. The analysis shall provide sufficient detail to serve as the basis for subsequent land
classification decisions and the development of resource objectives consistent with resource
capabilities. The use of automated geographic information systems is encouraged to perform
resource analysis and mapping tasks as a method of increasing efficiency and reducing long term
costs.
d. Recreation Program Analysis. The evaluation of recreation on project land should
consist of both an analysis of recreation use and an evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness
in which recreation opportunities are or will be provided. It is important that this analysis include
both consumptive and non-consumptive use of the resources. The delineation of market area and
the projection of future recreation use and facility requirements shall be based on an evaluation of
historic and current use at existing projects. Areas of consideration to meet this objective may
include consolidating small recreation areas, carrying capacity analysis of project lands and
waters, and new technologies.
e. Public Involvement and Coordination. A summary of results from public meetings,
workshops and other methods used to solicit input and the impacts on the resource objectives will
be included.
f. Land Allocation. All lands will be allocated in accordance with the authorized purposes
for which they were or are to be acquired. A project map delineating land according to land
allocation will be provided. Land will be allocated into one of the following categories:
(1) Operations. Lands acquired in accordance with the authorizing documents for
operation of the project, i.e., flood control, hydropower, navigation, water supply, etc.
(2) Recreation. Separable lands acquired in accordance with authorizing documents for
public recreation.
(3) Fish and Wildlife. Separable land acquired in accordance with authorizing documents
for fish and wildlife management.
(4) Mitigation. Land acquired or designated in accordance with authorizing documents to
offset losses associated with development of the project.
g. Land Classification. Allocated project lands will be further classified to provide for
development and resource management consistent with authorized project purposes and the
provisions of NEPA and other Federal laws (see Appendix B). The classification process refines
the land allocations to fully utilize project lands and must consider public desires, legislative
authority, regional and project specific resource requirements and suitability. This allocated use
takes precedent over any of the following classification categories. Agricultural or grazing use of
project land is not a land classification but may be an interim or corollary use to meet
management objectives. Land identified as potentially excess should be identified. Operational
impact, environmental assessments and impact, cultural, historic, wetlands, and endangered
species review are a part of the determination of excess process. If the property is recommended
as excess by the district, a Report of Excess will be forwarded to the MSC commander for
submission to HQUSACE for completion of a Determination of Excess, in accordance with ER
405-1-12, so that the area may be deleted from the master plan. A project map delineating land
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