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)
  • Chapter 10, Superseded by Implementation Guidance for Section 1047 (d) Services of Volunteers, of the Water Resources and Reform Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014, Public Law 113-121.
  • Chapter 12, Challenge Partnerships
  • Chapter 9, Cooperating Associations Program

• EP 1130-2-550, dated 15 November 1996 revised 15 August 2002
  Projection Operations - Recreation Operations and Maintenance Guidance and Procedures
  • Chapter 2, Recreation Management
  • Chapter 4, Interpretive Services and Outreach Program
  • Chapter 5, Visitor Center Program
  • Chapter 7, Cooperative Agreements for Law Enforcement Services at Civil Works Water Resource Projects

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.
  • Chapter 10, Superseded by Implementation Guidance for Section 1047 (d) Services of Volunteers, of the Water Resources and Reform Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014, Public Law 113-121.
    
  • Volunteer Background Investigation Policy Update, March 2020
  • Chapter 12, Challenge Partnerships
  • Chapter 9, Cooperating Associations Program

• 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.
  • Chapter 2, Recreation Management
  • Chapter 4, Interpretive Services and Outreach Program
  • Chapter 5, Visitor Center Program
  • Chapter 7, Cooperative Agreements for Law Enforcement Services at Civil Works Water Resource Projects

Policy Memos

• Promotional Items and Government Ethics Standards, dated November 1999

• Public Fatality Reduction Initiative, dated 8 May 2012

• Life Jacket Mandatory-Wear Policy Selective Expansion, dated 7 May 2012

• GSA Civil Works Vehicle Public Safety Marking Guidance Memo, dated 28 June 2013

• Public Safety Promotional Materials Policy, dated 27 November 2002

• Life Jacket Loaner Program Guidelines, dated 1 Aug 2011 and Life Jacket Loaner Program Policy, dated 23 July 2010

• Enforcement of New U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Engine Cut-Off Switch Requirement, dated 13 Apr 2021

Memos

• 03/14/25 2025 USACE National Water Safety Award Winners
  It is my pleasure to announce the winners of the 2025 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Safety Awards from the National Boating Federation. See the attached announcement memo signed by Stephen L. Hill, Director of Operations and Regulatory Programs.
  • National USACE Water Safety Employee of the Year - Chelsea Jones, Natural Resources Specialist, Pittsburgh District
  • National USACE Water Safety Team of the Year - Rathbun Lake Staff, Kansas City District

  Division Water Safety Employee Award Winners:

  • MVD Water Safety Employee of the Year - Breanna Whitley, Natural Resources Specialist, Rend Lake, St. Louis District
  • NWD Water Safety Employee of the Year - Allen Flint, Natural Resources Specialist, Truman Lake, Kansas City District
  • SAD Water Safety Employee of the Year - Annette Dotson, Natural Resources Specialist, Hartwell Lake, Savannah District
  • SPD Water Safety Employee of the Year - Kevin Rodriguez, Park Ranger, Success Lake, Sacramento District
  • SWD Water Safety Employee of the Year - Abby Jones, Natural Resources Management Specialist, Tulsa District

  Division Water Safety Team Award Winners:

  • MVD Water Safety Team of the Year - Lake Ouachita Staff, Vicksburg District
  • SAD Water Safety Team of the Year - Jacksonville District Water Safety Team
  • SWD Water Safety Team of the Year - Eufaula Lake Park Ranger Staff, Tulsa District

  These awards recognize a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee and team that have contributed to boating and water safety in an effective manner that has made a difference in saving lives on our nation’s waterways. Exceptional nominations for these awards were received and all are worthy of recognition. I appreciate everyone that took the time to submit nominations for these awards. These are annual awards and the request for nominations will be distributed later this year.

  Please forward any questions to Pam Doty, National Water Safety Program Manager.

  Jeff
  Jeffrey F. Krause
  Chief, Natural Resources Management

• 02/10/25 FY98-24 USACE Public Recreation Fatalities Data Summary
  The FY98-24 summary sheet on page 3 shows that 89% of the public recreation fatalities were male, 89% were not wearing a life jacket, 82% were 18 or older, 47% were swimming in undesignated areas, 20% were from falls from boats, docks, and shore, and 21% alcohol was involved or suspected. The ten year, FY24, FY23, and division summary sheets show similar statistics. Knowing these statistics makes the target audience at USACE lakes and river projects when it comes to water safety adult males not wearing life jackets, so please do whatever you can to promote water safety to adults and increase life jacket wear.

  This data summary, infographic, division/district fatalities spreadsheet, individual summary sheets, and USACE public recreation fatalities dashboard are on the NRM Gateway in the water safety section under Water Safety Program Statistics. https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/employees/watersafety/stats.cfm

  The direct link to the USACE public recreation fatalities dashboard is https://app.mil.powerbigov.us/groups/2 8ae4fd4-5ff6-4f70-8f04-2f19ebc91724/reports/3e8fb970-5c09-4e55-8699- cfdae2a66e09/6a662c948d0cc7920823

  The FY25 preliminary USACE public recreation fatality numbers are updated monthly on the NRM KM portal, https://usace.dps.mil/sites/KMP- CW/SitePages/Water-Safety.aspx.

  Thanks and Stay Safe - Pam

  Pam Doty
  National Water Safety Program Manager

Other Guidance/Policy

• Life Jacket Policy Study