The Civil Works Program of the Army Corps of Engineers: A Primer

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Abstract:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Corps is an Executive Branch agency within the Department of Defense. At the direction of Congress, primarily through Water Resources Development Acts WRDA, the Corps undertakes water resources development projects under its civil works program. The Corps mission has expanded beyond the original responsibility of improving and maintaining navigable channels it now includes flood control, disaster relief, environmental restoration, municipal water infrastructure, and other activities. The non-federal sponsors and the federal government through the annual Energy and Water Development Appropriations Acts share the cost of most Corps projects. This report outlines the agencys organization, project development process, civil works appropriations, and evolution of its responsibilities. There are no plans to update this overview report.

Author(s):
Carter, Nicole T. ; Cody, Betsy A.
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS20866
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, *RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, *ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, *WATER RESOURCES, *MULTIMISSION, *CIVIL ENGINEERING, CONGRESS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, LEGISLATION, SOIL REMEDIATION, DAMS, FEDERAL BUDGETS, LEVEES, FLOOD CONTROL, CHANNELS(WATERWAYS), WASTE MANAGEMENT, WETLANDS, DISASTERS, DECONTAMINATION, EVOLUTION(GENERAL), ALLOCATIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Hydrology, Limnology and Potamology, Civil Engineering, Military Forces and Organizations, Environmental Health and Safety
Keyword(s):
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, DISASTER RELIEF, NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS, COST SHARING, ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION
Report Date:
2005 Feb 03
Creation Date:
2007 Mar 28