EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
development.
f. 33 U.S.C. 578 provides for the conveyance of land which is
part of a water resources development project to a state, political
subdivision thereof, port district, port authority, or other body
created by a state for the purpose of public port or industrial
facility development. As a matter of policy, only lands within a
navigation project will be made available for conveyance for these
purposes.
g. Public Law 84-999 provides authority for the sale of lots
for cottage development and use.
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Pest Management Programs.
a. Administration. HQUSACE assigns responsibilities, issues
guidance, and exercises management controls to assure compliance with
prescribed pest management procedures at Corps reservoir projects.
Objectives are to attain an acceptable level of pest control while
providing for the safety of the environment, the public, and pest
management personnel. Division commanders coordinate with EPA
regional offices and assure compliance with guidance and regulatory
requirements. District commanders may approve and supervise
implementation of pest management plans.
b. Annual Pest Management Plans. Field project managers
prepare and submit detailed annual plans, including anticipated use of
pesticides, to their district offices for review and approval.
c. Training, Personnel Protection and Surveillance. All
personnel directly involved in pesticide application must be properly
trained prior to making applications. Specialized training and/or
certification is required for restricted use pesticide applicators.
Personnel whose duties include supervision of pesticide applications
must have a practical knowledge of applicable Federal and state
regulations. Health and safety practices and procedures, including
the use of personal protective equipment and clothing where
appropriate, are required. Pesticide applicators also receive medical
surveillance, which at a minimum consists of annual physical
examinations. (ER 1130-2-540, EP 1130-2-540)
d. Documentation. Pesticide application data is promptly
recorded and retained at project offices. (ER 1130-2-540, EP 1130-2-
540)
11-13.
Acceptance of Donations of Materials.
a. The Act of 24 April 1888 (33 USC 591) authorizes the
Secretary of the Army to accept donations of lands or materials
required for maintenance or prosecution of works for the improvement
of rivers and harbors for which provision has been made by law. This
authority has been delegated to the Chief of Engineers. Division
commanders are delegated authority to accept unconditioned donations
of such materials not to exceed a value of ,000. Acceptance of
donations of lands has not been delegated by the Secretary of the
Army.
b. Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 1992
authorizes the Corps to accept contributions from groups and
individuals in connection with carrying out water resources projects,
for environmental protection and restoration or for recreation. The
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