EP 1130-2-550
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CHAPTER 15 RECREATION MANAGEMENT SUPPORT PROGRAM
15-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance for the administration and management
of the USACE Recreation Management Support Program (RMSP).
15-2. Background. The Recreation Management Support Program (RMSP) was initiated
in FY 1999. The RMSP is funded by the O&M General appropriation and encompasses
activities previously conducted through the Recreation Research Program (RRP) and the
Natural Resources Technical Support (NRTS) program. A Recreation Leadership
Advisory Team (Team) provides oversight of the RMSP. The Team evaluates all
proposals for funding within the RMSP and recommends funding priorities to
HQUSACE (CECW-ON). The US Army Engineer Research and Development Center
(ERDC) provides program management support for execution of approved RMSP
activities. The Team also supports the strategic planning for the Corps recreation
business program and serves in an active advisory role to the Chief, Natural Resources
Management Branch in HQUSACE.
15-3. Mission and Goal.
a. The RMSP will have as its cornerstone policy the Natural Resources
Stewardship Mission Statement as included in ER 1130-2-540 dated 15 November 1996.
b. The goal of the RMSP is to provide a mechanism for identifying national
recreation program priorities and addressing those priorities through valid research,
management support, and technical information transfer.
15-4. Program Components.
a. The RMSP is designed to provide support for recreation issues or initiatives that
have a broad applicability to many Corps Civil Works projects. Reimbursable work is
not within the scope of the RMSP. However, issues or initiatives that are limited in
applicability can be addressed on a reimbursable basis with funding provided by the local
project. The three basic components of the RMSP are:
b. Management Studies. Management studies are generally long-term activities
(greater than or equal to one year) and of a regional or national significance. The ERDC
will provide program management support, although studies may be performed by other
USACE elements, other agencies, or the private sector.
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