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Federal Lands. This order further amends E.O. 11643 by adding that
agency heads may authorize the use of sodium cyanide in Federal
programs or on Federal lands, in accordance with regulations, and
subject to all present restrictions and those prescribed hereafter by
EPA.
C-18. Executive Order 11921, 11 June 1976, Adjusting Emergency
Preparedness Assignments to Organizational and Functional Changes in
Federal Departments and Agencies. This order amends E.O. 11490 of
October 1969. The Corps or other Defense elements, under the guidance
of the Department of Interior, will develop plans and programs to help
meet emergency water requirements in watershed areas under their
jurisdiction. In accordance with the Department of Transportation and
other Federal agencies, emergency plans and procedures will be
developed for: improvement, rehabilitation, operation and maintenance
of Federally authorized river and harbor projects, locating and
removing obstructions to navigation, and dredging to clear and
straighten navigation channels. Plans and procedures will also be
developed for management, control and allocation of water resources,
including establishing priorities for water use during emergencies.
Amended by E.O. 12656 to transfer the lead in emergency water
requirements preparedness planning to the Secretary of the Army.
C-19. Executive Order 11954, 7 January 1977, Federal Property Review.
Amended by E.O. 12030, 15 December 1978. Revoked by E.O. 12348, 25
February 1982.
C-20. Executive Order 11988, 24 May 1977, Flood Plain Management.
This order outlines the responsibilities of Federal agencies in the
role of flood plain management. Each agency shall evaluate the
potential effects of actions on flood plains, and should not undertake
actions which directly or indirectly induce growth in the floodplain,
unless there is no practical alternative. Agency regulations and
operating procedures for licenses and permits should include
provisions for the evaluation and consideration of flood hazards.
Agencies are required to prepare their procedures in consultation with
the Water Resources Council, the Federal Insurance Administration, and
the Council on Environmental Quality. Construction of structures and
facilities on flood plains must incorporate flood proofing and other
accepted flood protection measures. Agencies shall attach appropriate
use restrictions to property proposed for lease, easement,
right-of-way, or disposal to non-Federal public or private parties.
This order revokes E.O. 11296, 10 August 1966. (This order was
modified by E.O. 12148 by deleting "Federal Insurance Administration"
and substituting "Director of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.")
C-21. Executive Order 11989, 24 May 1977, Off-Road Vehicles in Public
Lands. Agency heads are authorized to close areas or trails, within
their jurisdiction, to off-road vehicles which cause adverse effects
to soil, vegetation, wildlife, wildlife habitat, culture or historic
resources. Fire, military, emergency, and law enforcement vehicles
are excluded, when used for emergency purposes. This order amends
E.O. 11644, 8 February 1972.
C-22. Executive Order 11990, 24 May 1977, Protection of Wetlands.
This order directs Federal agencies to provide leadership in
minimizing the destruction, loss or degradation of wetlands. Section
2 of this order states that, in furtherance of the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, agencies shall avoid undertaking or
assisting in new construction located in wetlands unless there is no
practical alternative. Each agency will provide opportunity for early
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