EP 1130-2-550
15 Nov 96
(6) After completion of an examination, investigation, determination and notification of
the FAA of projects, or portions thereof where seaplane operations will be prohibited or
restricted, the District Commander should periodically reevaluate the determination as additional
operational data becomes available. The District Commander may modify, delete, or add
projects, or portions thereof, where seaplane operations are prohibited or restricted. Except
where immediate action is required, he should consult with appropriate public authorities and
private interests for their guidance with regard to such actions. Notification of these actions shall
be forwarded to the FAA as indicated in the above paragraph.
b. Seaplanes may not be operated at Corps projects between sunset and sunrise unless
adequate lighting and supervision are available.
c. Appropriate signs in accordance with Chapter 6 of ER 1130-2-500, should be
employed to inform users of projects, or portions thereof, where seaplane operations are
permitted. Local seaplane operation information should be included in applicable Corps maps and
brochures to adequately apprise the public and interested agencies of projects, or portions thereof,
where seaplane operations are prohibited or restricted. Each map, brochure, or other notice
should clearly indicate that operation of a seaplane at Corps projects is at the risk of the plane's
owner, operator and/or passenger(s).
d. Seaplanes on project waters and lands in excess of 24 hours shall be securely moored
at mooring facilities and at locations permitted by the District Commander. Seaplanes may be
temporarily moored on project waters and lands, except in areas prohibited by the District
Commander, for periods less than 24 hours providing that (1) the mooring is safe, secure, and
accomplished so as not to damage the rights of the government or members of the public and (2)
the operator remains in the vicinity of the seaplane and reasonably available to relocate the
seaplane if necessary.
e. No commercial operation of seaplanes from project waters will be allowed without
written approval of the District Commander following consultation with and the necessary
clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and other appropriate public
authorities and affected interests. Requests for public commercial facilities in support of seaplanes
will be handled under normal concession policies.
f. Permits for floating and non-floating structures of any kind, in, on, or affecting project
waters, under the management of the Operational Project Manager, including waters under lease,
license or other outgrant agreement, shall be handled in accordance with the lakeshore
management plan or policy statement for the project involved, Part 327.19 of Title 36 (CFR) and,
where required by statute or regulation, Section 10 of the River and Harbor Act (approved 3
March 1899) and Section 404 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972 (PL 92-500).
g. Nothing in the preceding provisions bestows authority to deviate from rules and
regulations or prescribed standards of the State Aeronautical Agency, Federal Aviation
Administration, Coast Guard, or other appropriate federal, state, or local authority.
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