DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
EP 1165-2-1
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CECW-AG
Washington, D.C.
20314-1000
Pamphlet
No. 1165-2-1
30 July 1999
Water Resources Policies and Authorities
DIGEST OF WATER RESOURCES POLICIES AND AUTHORITIES
1. Purpose. This pamphlet provides a brief summary, in digest form,
of the existing administrative and legislative water resources
policies and authorities pertinent to the Civil Works activities of
the Corps of Engineers.
2. Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all HQUSACE elements,
major subordinate commands (MSC), districts, laboratories, and all
field operating activities (FOA) having Civil Works responsibilities.
3. References.
Relevant published references indicated in the text
of each chapter of this pamphlet are listed at Appendix A.
4. Distribution. Approved for public release, distribution unlimited.
5. Use of this Pamphlet. This pamphlet was developed as a ready ref-
erence to policies spread throughout a voluminous body of engineer
regulations, manuals, technical letters and memoranda. Those
documents are cited in each chapter and should be consulted for
specific application in individual cases. In addition, the pamphlet
will be of value in orienting and familiarizing newly assigned
personnel, military and civilian, and study/project cost-sharing
partners with essential and paramount policies regarding Corps of
Engineers Civil Works activities.
6. Coverage. Although dated 30 July 1999, the information included
in this pamphlet summarizes policies as of 27 January 1999 (i.e.,
including Policy Guidance Letter No. 61).
FOR THE COMMANDER:
6 Appendices
(See Table of Contents)
This pamphlet supersedes EP 1165-2-1 dated 15 Feb 1996.