EP 1165-2-1
30 Jul 99
a. Sections 103, 107, 111, and 205. The implementation of
projects under these authorities includes two planning phases
(reconnaissance and feasibility), preparation of plans and
specifications, and construction. Cultural resources investigations
during the reconnaissance phase of planning is consistent with the
overall objectives of the study as well as time and cost limitations.
The purpose of this appraisal is to evaluate, document the extent of,
and validate the present knowledge of historic properties which might
be effected by water resource development. The review of available
information may also assist in the design of more intensive
investigations of the planning area and the development of cost
figures for later implementation phases. The feasibility phase should
complete the plan formulation process and result in the preparation of
a Detailed Project Report (DPR). If the literature and records review
and limited field examination conducted in the reconnaissance planning
phase reveal the presence, or likely presence of historic properties
within the areas of potential project effect, the Corps command
conducts an intensive survey/inventory. The results of the intensive
survey/inventory shall be presented in the DPR along with the proposed
plan for mitigation if adverse effects on historic properties will
occur.
b. Should the estimated cost of mitigation measures exceed
one percent of the total estimated Federal appropriation required for
construction of a project for which Congress has not specifically
authorized expenditures in excess of this amount, a waiver request
shall be submitted in accordance with Section 208 of the National
Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 and ER 1105-2-100.
c. Section 14 and 208. Projects considered pursuant to these
Continuing Authorities are subject to a single planning phase prior to
the preparation of plans and specifications. Because of this
accelerated implementation process, all necessary literature and
records reviews, intensive survey/inventory, and interagency
coordination are accomplished prior to the preparation of plans and
specifications. If historic preservation mitigation is required, it
is completed prior to the award of contract for construction.
d. Section 14 and 208 projects are not exempt from compliance
with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and 36 CFR Part
800.4 through 800.6 unless such projects comply with requirements
under 36 CFR Part 78 and/or occur within 30 days of a disaster or
emergency, or otherwise qualify as an emergency in accordance with
provisions of 36 CFR Part 800.12 "Emergency Undertakings."
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