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velocity, and channel dimensions. These hydraulic changes may cause
modifications to the free-flowing character of the stream, resulting
in loss or diminution of its environmental values. The Wild and
Scenic River Act requires consideration of the impacts and
consultation with the responsible agency prior to implementation of a
project.
24-5. Land and Water Conservation Fund. The NPS provides assistance
to the states and territories in preparing and maintaining Statewide
Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) under the Land and
Water Conservation Act of 1964 (Public Law 88-578, as amended).
Planning for recreation development at Corps projects is coordinated
with the appropriate states so that the plans are consistent with
public needs as identified in the SCORPs. The Corps must coordinate
with the Secretary of Interior to insure that no property acquired or
developed with assistance from this Act will be converted to other
than outdoor recreation use. (ER 1165-2-400)
24-6. Community Development Program. Title I of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-383) establishes a
program of community development block grants. This program is
administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The
primary objective of the Community Development Program is the
development of viable communities, including decent housing and
suitable living environment and expanded economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income. Under the
program, cities may undertake a wide range of activities directed
toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and
provision of improved community facilities and services. Some of the
specific activities that can be carried out with block grant funds
include acquisition of real property; relocation, demolition and
rehabilitation of residential and nonresidential structures; and
provision of public facilities and improvements such as neighborhood
centers, streets, water and sewer facilities and flood and drainage
facilities. In addition, block grant funds are available to pay for
certain public services which are appropriate or necessary to support
other block grant activities. The Corps participates in community
development activities in various ways. Participation includes acting
under existing authorities for flood damage reduction, beach erosion
control, or navigation improvement. The Corps provides technical
information and advice or, where appropriate, serves as an engineering
consultant in areas of special Corps expertise.
24-7. Small Reclamation Projects. The Small Reclamation Projects Act
of 1956 (Public Law 984, 84th Congress, as amended), established a
program under which non-Federal organizations in the 17 contiguous
western states and Hawaii can obtain loans for small reclamation
projects. The Corps, in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation,
assists in analysis and evaluation of the Federal interest when loan
applications propose projects which involve flood control effects.
(ER 1165-2-111)
24-8. National Recreation Areas. National Recreation Areas (NRA) at
Corps reservoirs will normally be developed and managed by the Corps
of Engineers in accordance with the project's authorizing legislation.
A Corps project may be so located, or may be of such size and nature,
that it would make a desirable addition to a major resource area being
administered by another Federal agency. In such cases, the Corps may
enter into an agreement under which the area will be managed as an NRA
by that agency. (ER 1165-2-400)
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