Partnerships - Policy & Procedures

Engineer Pamphlets

• EP 1130-2-500, dated 27 December 1996 revised 1 June 2006
  Project Operations - Partners and Support (Work Management Guidance and Procedures)

• EP 1130-2-550, dated 15 November 1996 revised 15 August 2002
  Projection Operations - Recreation Operations and Maintenance Guidance and Procedures
  This pamphlet establishes guidance for the management of recreation programs and activities, and for the operation and maintenance of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation facilities and related structures, at civil works water resource projects and supplements ER 1130-2-510, "Recreation Operations and Maintenance Policies."

Engineer Regulations

• ER 1130-2-500, dated 27 December 1996 revised 1 June 2006
  Project Operations - Partners and Support (Work Management Policies)
  This regulation establishes the policy for the management of operation and maintenance activities of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel performing civil works functions related to flood control, navigation, dredging, hydroelectric power generation, environmental stewardship, and recreation services at water resource, waterway, and other USACE projects.

• ER 1130-2-550, dated 15 November 1996 revised 15 August 2002
  Project Operations - Recreation Operations and Maintenance Policies
  This regulation establishes the policy for the management of recreation programs and activities, and for the operation and maintenance of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation facilities and related structures, at civil works water resource projects.

• ER 1140-1-211, dated 10 Sep 2020
  Support for Others - Non-DoD Reimbursable Services
  This regulation provides guidance on USACE performing reimbursable work for non-DOD Federal agencies, States, Commonwealths, Territories, and local governments of the United States.

• ER 37-1-30, dated 12/12/19
  Financial Administration - Accounting and Reporting
  This regulation establishes the framework for financial management within the Corps of Engineers. It supersedes ER 37-2-10 Chapter 4, Accounts Receivable and Collection Procedures, referenced in the Contributions, Fundraising, and Recognition Reference Guide of October 2008.
  • Chapter 5, Reimbursements

• ER 405-1-12, dated 20 November 1985 revised 15 May 2000
  Real Estate Handbook
  "Real Estate Handbook," this regulation establishes policy for the management and operation of real estate responsibilities on Military and Civil Works Projects, to include encroachments; and issuing, managing, and administering outgrants authorizing the use of this real property.

• ER 700-1-1, dated 04/30/15
  Logistics - USACE Supply Policies and Procedures
  Prior coordination with Logistics Management should occur before contributed personal property is accepted. Personal property is property of any kind except lands and improvements that are permanently attached and ordinarily regarded as real estate. Recording, accounting, and management of property items will be in accordance with ER 700-1-1.

Policy Letter

• Policy Letter, dated 3/30/18
  Implementation Guidance for Section 1155 of WRDA 2016
  This memorandum provides implementation guidance for Section 1155 of WRDA 2016. This section amended Section 225 of WRDA 225 (33 USC 2328) by authorizing the Secretary to enter into Challenge Cost Sharing Cooperative Management Agreements with non-Federal public entities to collect and retain user fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities, whether developed or constructed by that entity or the Department of the Army, and reinvest collected fees at the site at which the fees are collected. Section 1155 further authorized participating public entities to use any visitor reservation service that the Secretary of the Army has provided for by contract or interagency agreement.

• 04-01, dated 27 October 2004
  Volunteer Value of Service Hourly Rate
  This memorandum initiated the Corps using the Independent Sector's hourly rate to determine the value of volunteer service. Since 2005, the value of volunteer service is calculated automatically in OMBIL by entering the number of volunteer hours.

  For reference, the volunteer value of service hourly rates
  

  • FY 2023 - $31.80
  • FY 2022 - $29.95
  • FY 2021 - $28.54
  • FY 2020 - $27.20
  • FY 2019 - $25.43
  • FY 2018 - $24.69
  • FY 2017 - $24.14
  • FY 2016 - $23.56
  • FY 2015 - $23.07
  • FY 2014 - $22.55
  • FY 2013 - $22.14
  • FY 2012 - $21.79
  • FY 2011 - $21.36
  • FY 2010 - $20.85
  • FY 2009 - $20.25
  • FY 2008 - $19.51
  • FY 2007 - $18.77
  • FY 2006 - $18.04
  • FY 2005 - $17.55
  • FY 2004 - $17.19

• Implementation Guidance, dated 12 August 2016, dated 11/2/11
  
  This memorandum provides implementation guidance for Section 1047(d) of WRRDA 2014. Section 1047(d), "Services of Volunteers," amended Chapter IV of title I of Public Law 98-63 (33 U.S.C § 569c) to expand the definition of "incidental expenses" to include expenses relating to uniforms, transportation, lodging, and the subsistence of volunteers. In addition to the WRRDA amendments, other changes in policy were made to update the ER/EP. This memorandum supersedes and replaces the ER and EP 1130-2-500 Chapter 10. No other chapters of ER & EP 1130-2-500 are affected by this policy memorandum and all other chapters remain in effect. These policy changes to the Volunteer Program are effective immediately and will be incorporated in the referenced ER and EP when they are revised.

• Volunteer Background Investigation Policy Update, dated March 2020
  
  • Webinar on Procedures Update - 19 March 2020 Guidance for Section 1047(d) Services of Volunteers, of the Water Resources and Development Act of 2013, Public Law 113-121" for volunteer background investigations. The guidance is provided to meet the most current security standards for processing background investigations and to provide consistency in procedures across all MSCs. These procedural updates are effective immediately and will be incorporated in the appropriate ER/EP when they are revised.

• Volunteer Bonding Policy Letter, dated 07 September 2016
  

Public Law Regulation

• 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213, Assistance Programs
  Authorizes the use of cooperative agreements to transfer funds to non-federal or nonprofit entities for services relating to natural resources conservation or recreation management both on and off Corps lands that involve programs fulfilling educational or training purposes.
  Implementation Guidance Memo for WRRDA 2014 1047e, August 31, 2015

• 33 USC 2328, WRDA 1992, Challenge Cost-Sharing Program for the Management of Recreational Facilities, Section 225, October 31, 1992
  

  Section 225 of this law authorized the Secretary of the Army to enter into cooperative agreements with non-Federal public and private entities to provide for operation and/or management and development of recreation facilities and natural resources at water resource development projects where such facilities are being maintained at full Federal expense.

  This also authorized the Secretary of the Army to accept contributions of funds, materials, and services from non-Federal public and private entities. If your cooperating association wants to contribute funds to the Corps, refer to the Contributions Program section of the Gateway.

• WRRDA 2014, Sec 1031(b), Cooperative Agreements with Indian Tribes
  Authorizes the use of cooperative agreements to transfer funds to Indian Tribes or a designated representative of an Indian tribe to carry out authorized activities of the Corps of Engineers to protect fish, wildlife, water quality, and cultural resources.
  Implementation Guidance Memo for WRRDA 2014 1031(b), August 3, 2016

• 31 USC 1535, Economy Act

• 41 USC 501, 95-224, Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977
  This act set forth requirements to use cooperative agreements and grants to transfer funds to non-Federal entities, but did not provide authority by itself to enter into an agreement.

• 7 USC 2814, Federal Noxious Weed Act- Management of Undesirable Plants on Federal Lands
  Authorizes Federal agencies to complete and implement cooperative agreements with State agencies regarding the management of undesirable plant species on Federal lands under the agency's jurisdiction.

• 16 USC 661, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
  Authorizes the Department of Interior to provide assistance to and cooperate with Federal, State, and public or private agencies and organizations in the development, protection, rearing, and stocking of all species of wildlife and their habitat, in controlling losses from disease or other causes, in minimizing damages from overabundant species, in providing public shooting and fishing areas, including easements across public lands for access, and in carrying out other measures necessary. Also authorizes Interior to make surveys and investigations of wildlife of the public domain, including lands and waters controlled by any agency of the United States.

• WRDA 2016, Section 1155, Management of Recreation Facilities
  Authorizes the use of challenge cost-sharing cooperative management agreements with non- Federal public entities to collect and retain user fees for the use of developed recreation sites and facilities, whether developed or constructed by that entity or the Department of the Army, and reinvest collected fees at the site at which the fees are collected. Section 1155 further authorized participating public entities to use any visitor reservation service that the Secretary of the Army has provided for by contract or interagency agreement

• 16 USC 594, Protection of Timber Owned by the US from Fire, Disease, or Insect Ravage
  Authorizes the Department of Interior to protect and preserve timber owned by the United States upon public lands, national parks, national monuments, Indian reservation, or other lands under the jurisdiction of the DOI from fire, disease, beetles, or other insects. This can be done directly or in cooperation with other Federal Government departments, States, or other owners of timber.

• 10 USC 2358, Research and Development Projects
  Authorized the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary of a military department to engage in basic research, applied research, advanced research, and development projects.

• 33 USC 569c, Public Law 98-63, Chapter IV of Title, Services of Volunteers
  33 USC 569c, further amended by WRRDA 2014 authorized: The United States Army Chief of Engineers may accept the services of volunteers and provide for their incidental expenses, including expenses relating to uniforms, transportation, lodging, and the subsistence of those volunteers, to carry out any activity of the Army Corps of Engineers except policy-making or law or regulatory enforcement. Such volunteers shall not be employees of the United States Government except for the purposes of (1) chapter 171 of title 28, relating to tort claims, and (2) chapter 81 of title 5, relating to compensation for work injuries.

• 31 USC 6301-08, Using Procurement Contracts and Grant and Cooperative Agreements
  Amended the FGCAA of 1977

• 33 USC 2325, WRDA 1992, Sec 203, Voluntary Contributions for Environmental and Recreation Projects, October 31, 1992
  Voluntary Contributions for Environmental and Recreation Projects.
  (a) Acceptance.--In connection with carrying out a water resources project for environmental protection and restoration or a water resources project for recreation, the Secretary is authorized to accept contributions of cash, funds, materials, and services from persons, including governmental entities but excluding the project sponsor.

Executive Orders

• E.O. 13352, Facilitation of Cooperative Conservation

Policy Memos

• Law Enforcement Services at Corps Water Resources Development Projects Under 42 U.S.C. § 1962d-5d, dated 2 November 2005

• Implementation Guidance for Section 1047e of WRRDA 2014

• Partner-Funded Personnel Policy Memo and Challenge Partnership agreement modified template

Memos

• 02/08/23 2022 Excellence in Partnerships Award Recipients
  I am pleased to share the attached memos, signed by Thomas P. Smith, Chief of Operations, announcing the selection of the awardees for the 2022 Excellence in Partnership Award and the National Volunteer Award, co-sponsored by the Corps Foundation. These awards will be presented to each of the recipients later this year.

  Excellence in Partnerships Award: The New River Alliance of Climbers (NRAC) at Summersville Lake in the Huntington District have been selected as award recipients for their commitment to protecting natural resources and their dedication to ensuring recreational experiences for all individuals. The NRAC has provided both direct funding and volunteer services to build new rock-climbing access points, stabilize stretches of eroding shoreline, improve public safety, and educate the public in sustainable use practices. Their efforts have grown into a larger partnership between local and national non-profits, federal and state entities, as well as the local community; all in the name of environmental stewardship through education and public outreach.

  I want to extend my sincere appreciation for the incredible service that all of our partners and volunteers continue to provide USACE and this Nation each and every day!

  Jeff
  Jeffrey F. Krause
  Chief, Natural Resources Management
  Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Other Policy

• Signature approval levels for Contributions and Challenge Partnership Agreements

• Partner-Funded Personnel Policy Memo and Challenge Partnership agreement modified template

• NWS- SOP for Economy Act Orders, April 2018

• NWS- Economy Act Order Flow Chart for USACE as Requesting Agency, April 2018

• NWD Commander's Policy #33, Processing Interagency Economy Act Orders within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division, April 2022

• MVD: Economy Act Flow Chart, 2018

• LRD: Economy Act Order Process, 2019

• Interagency and International Service Model Agreements Sharepoint Site
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• Inmate Labor Program for Federal and State/Local Inmate Labor at Army Civil Works Projects (2 Mar 2020)

• Implementation Guidance for Section 1155 of WRDA 2016, dated 3/30/18

• DPM Memo: Implementation-Documentation of Inter and Intra-Agency Reimbursable Agreements, Feb 2020

• DOD Instruction 4000.19, Support Agreements - December 2020

• DOD Financial Management Regulation 7000.14-RReimbursable Operations Policy, July 2020

• Documenting Reimbursable Orders from DOD Components under the Economy Act, April 2018

• Delegation of Authority to Establish Civilian Inmate Labor Programs at Army Civil Works Projects- Secretary of Army to Assistant Secretary of Army for Civil Works (5 Feb 2020)

• Contributed Funds Implementation Guidance

• Civilian Inmate Labor Programs at Army Civil Works Projects- Delegation of Approval and Execution of Authority: CG to MSC Commanders (14 May 2020)

• Civilian Inmate Labor Programs at Army Civil Works Projects-- Approval of Model Agreements for Acceptance of Federal, State, and Local Civilian Inmate Labor Services and Delegation of Approval and Execution Authority- ASA(CW) to USACE Commanding General (12 Mar 2020)

• CECC-G Bulletin No. 02-16, Acceptance of Non-Federal Funds for Work at Recreation Facilities

• CECC-G Bulletin No. 02-12, Challenge Partnership Program

• CECC-G Bulletin 14-01, Revised Department of Defense Instruction (DODI) 4000.19 for

• Authority to Accept Inmate Labor from State and Local Corrections Facilities- Army General Counsel MFR (15 Aug 2018)

• Delegation Memos
  • WRRDA 2014, Sec 1031(b) Delegation memo from ASA(CW) to DCG, Jun 09, 2016
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation of authority memo from Secretary of Army to ASA(CW), Aug 11, 2014
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from ASA(CW) to DCG, Sep 25, 2014
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from DCG to MSC Commanders, Feb 4, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from LRD Commander to LRB, LRC, LRE, LRH, LRL, LRN, LRP Commanders - March 10, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from MVD Commander to MVP, MVR, MVS, MVN, MVK, MVM Commanders, Mar 25, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from NAD Commander to NAB, NAP, NAE, NAN, NAO Commanders, Mar 11, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from NWD Commander to NWK, NWO, NWP, NWS, NWW Commanders, Mar 26, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SAD Commander to SAC, SAJ, SAM, SAS, SAW Commanders - Apr 03, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SWD Commander to SWF, SWG, SWL, and SWT Commanders, Mar 10, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from POD Commander to POH and POA Commanders, Jun 9, 2015
  • 33 USC 2339, WRDA 2000, Sec 213 Delegation memo from SPD Commander to SPA, SPK, SPL, and SPN Commanders, June 12, 2015

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