Enclosure 51 - EP_1130-2-500 Partners and Support (Corps Colors).pdf

CECW-O

Pamphlet No.

1130-2-500

Department of the Army U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Washington, DC 20314-1000

EP 1130-2-500

27 Dec 96

Project Operations

PARTNERS AND SUPPORT

(WORK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE

AND PROCEDURES)

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CECW -CO

Pamphlet No. 1130-2-500

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Washington, DC 20314-1 000

Project Operations

PARTNERS AND SUPPORT

(WORK MANAGEMENT POLICIES)

1. This Change 1 to EP 1130-2-500, 27 Dec 96:

EP 1130-2-500

Change 1

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a. Deletes the word "exceptions" and inserts the word "deviations" from 6-3 b. and f.

b. Replaces 6-3 d. text to conform with guidance regarding purchases from Federal Prison Industries.

c. Adds the National Sign Program Manager in the chain of command in 6-3 f. and g.

d. Changes the name ofthe sign software program in 6-3 i.

e. Adds 6-3 .k. stating that EP 31 0-1-6a and 6b is the sign guidance to use when implementing baseline security posture.

2. Substitute the attached pages as shown below:

Chapter Remove pages Insert pages

6 6-1 and 6-2 6-1 and 6-2

3. File this change sheet in front ofthe publication for reference purposes.

FOR THE COMMANDER:

olonel, Corps of Engineers Chief of Staff i

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY EP 1130-2-500

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CECW-O Washington, D.C. 20314-1000

Pamphlet No. 1130-2-500 27 December 1996

Project Operations

PARTNERS AND SUPPORT

(WORK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page CHAPTER 1 - Introduction

Purpose 1-1 1-1 Applicability 1-2 1-1 References 1-3 1-1 Glossary 1-4 1-3

CHAPTER 2 - Project Manuals

Reserved. 2-1

CHAPTER 3 - Major Rehabilitation Program

Purpose 3-1 3-1 Background 3-2 3-1 Rehabilitation Categories 3-3 3-1 Guidance 3-4 3-1

CHAPTER 4 - Program Evaluation Through a Peer Review Process

Reserved 4-1

CHAPTER 5 - Project Maintenance

Reserved. 5-1

CHAPTER 6 - Sign Standards Program for Civil Works Projects

Purpose 6-1 6-1 Background 6-2 6-1 Guidance 6-3 6-1

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Paragraph Page

CHAPTER 7 - Plant

Purpose 7-1 7-1 Guidance 7-2 7-1

Section I. Design, Acquisition, and Construction

Purpose 7-3 7-1 Background 7-4 7-1 Guidance - Improvement Programs and Authorities 7-5 7-1 Guidance - Designs, Plans, and Specifications 7-6 7-5 Guidance - Standards and Inspection of Construction 7-7 7-7

Section II. Floating Plant Identification and Record Information

Purpose 7-8 7-9 Guidance 7-9 7-9 Descriptive Data 7-10 7-14 Photographs of Plant 7-11 7-19 Vessel Registration 7-12 7-20

Section III. Floating Plant Inspection, Maintenance, Operation, and Repair

Purpose 7-13 7-20 Guidance 7-14 7-20 Authorities for Acquisition and Repair 7-15 7-25

Section IV. Corps of Engineers Marine Engineering Board

Purpose 7-16 7-25 Background and Composition 7-17 7-25 Functions of the Board 7-18 7-26 Responsibilities 7-19 7-26

CHAPTER 8 - Corps of Engineers Energy Program (CEEP)

Reserved. 8-1

CHAPTER 9 - Cooperating Associations Program

Purpose 9-1 9-1 Guidance - General 9-2 9-1 Guidance - Administration 9-3 9-1

CHAPTER 10 - The Corps of Engineers Volunteer Program

Purpose 10-1 10-1 Background 10-2 10-1 iii

Paragraph Page

Guidance 10-3 10-1 Protection and Benefits 10-4 10-3 Identification 10-5 10-4 Reports 10-6 10-4 Forms 10-7 10-4

CHAPTER 11 - Contributions Program

Purpose 11-1 11-1 Background 11-2 11-1 Guidance 11-3 11-1 Accounting and Reports 11-4 11-2 Promotion 11-5 11-3 Recognition and Publicity 11-6 11-3

CHAPTER 12 - Challenge Cost-sharing Program

Purpose 12-1 12-1 Background 12-2 12-1 Guidance 12-3 12-1 Accounting and Reports 12-4 12-2 Promotion 12-5 12-2 Recognition 12-6 12-2

CHAPTER 13 - Civil Works Housing

Reserved 13-1

CHAPTER 14 - Aquatic Plant Control Program

Purpose 14-1 14-1 Background 14-2 14-1 Guidance 14-3 14-1 Management Operations 14-4 14-3 Reviews and Reports 14-5 14-3

CHAPTER 15 - Acquisition of Plant, Ownership, and Financial Management

Reserved. 15-1

CHAPTER 16 - Accessibility

Reserved. 16-1

APPENDIX A - References A-1

APPENDIX B - Rehabilitation Evaluation Report B-1 iv

APPENDIX C - Conceptual Approach for Analyzing Rehabilitation. C-1

APPENDIX D - Introduction to an Assessment of Structural Reliability D-1

APPENDIX E - Benefits Evaluation Procedures E-1

APPENDIX F - Example of Combining Risks and Consequences F-1

APPENDIX G - Examples of Potential Entries and Descriptive Footnotes to Support Table 3-1 of Appendix B. G-1

APPENDIX H - Hydropower Evaluations Considerations H-1

APPENDIX I - Outline of a Typical Design Memorandum for a Hopper Dredge I-1

APPENDIX J - Typical Plant Identification Illustrations J-1

APPENDIX K - Size and Spacing of Identification Designations K-1

APPENDIX L - Agreement Between USACE and US Coast Guard L-1

APPENDIX M - COE Motorboat License- General Requirements M-1

APPENDIX N - Coast Guard Approved Personal Floatation Devices N-1

APPENDIX O - Corps of Engineers Marine Engineering Board Membership O-1

APPENDIX P - Sample Agreement P-1

APPENDIX Q - Sample Cooperating Association Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws Q-1

APPENDIX R - ENG Forms 4880-R, 4881-R, 4882-R and 4883-R R-1

APPENDIX S - Sample Certificate of Appreciation S-1

APPENDIX T - Sample Challenge Cost-Sharing Financial Work Sheet T-1

APPENDIX U - Sample Challenge Cost-Sharing Agreement U-1

APPENDIX V - Reconnaissance Reports Information Requirements V-1

APPENDIX W - Model Detailed Study Cost-Sharing Agreement W-1

APPENDIX X - Model Local Cooperation Agreement X-1

APPENDIX Y - Information Requirements for Environmental Assessments and Impact Statements Y-1

APPENDIX Z - Minimum Work Requirements Z-1 v

APPENDIX AA - Annual Work Plans AA-1

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CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION

1-1. Purpose. This operations and maintenance (O&M) pamphlet establishes guidance and procedures for the management of activities at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers water resource development projects and supplements Engineer Regulation (ER) 1130-2-500.

1-2. Applicability. This pamphlet is applicable to all USACE commands having responsibility for civil works functions.

1-3. References. See Appendix A.

1-4. Glossary.

a. Accepting official. The accepting official is the Corps staff member designated to accept the services of volunteers and responsible for the proper observance of regulations while services are performed.

b. Hosted worker. A hosted worker is an individual who performs services for the Corps of Engineers for no compensation, but is compensated in some way by another organization or agency. A hosted worker is considered a volunteer.

c. Incidental expenses. Incidental expenses are those out-of-pocket expenses which a volunteer may incur in performing a service for the Corps. Incidental expenses are different from the expenses the Corps would accrue in providing materials or overhead associated with the service a volunteer performs.

d. Voluntary Service. Voluntary service is official Government business, having some value to the Corps, conducted by volunteers under the direction of a paid Corps staff member.

e. Volunteer. A volunteer is any person who performs work for the Corps of Engineers for which he or she receives no pay from the Corps. A volunteer is not an employee of the United States Government except for the purposes of Chapter 171 of Title 28 of the United States Code, relating to tort claims, and Chapter 81 of Title 5 of the United States Code, relating to compensation for work injuries.

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CHAPTER 2 - PROJECT MANUALS

Reserved.

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CHAPTER 3 - MAJOR REHABILITATION PROJECTS

3-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance for preparation and submission of Major Rehabilitation Project Evaluation Reports for annual program and budget submissions.

3-2. Background. Major rehabilitation projects began to be budgeted under Construction, General and Flood Control, Mississippi River and Tributaries (construction element) appropriation accounts in FY 1993. Major rehabilitation new starts have to compete with other types of new construction starts for scarce resources. To successfully compete as new starts, Rehabilitation Evaluation Reports and supplemental information sheets will have to provide a level of detail and evidence of criticality commensurate with other Civil Works new starts.

3-3. Rehabilitation Categories. Major rehabilitation shall consist of either one or both of two mutually exclusive categories - Reliability or Efficiency Improvement.

a. Reliability:

(1) Rehabilitation is major project feature restoration consisting of structural work on a Corps operated and maintained facility such as a lock, dam, hydropower plant, etc., intended to improve reliability of an existing structure, the result of which will be a deferral of capital expenditures to replace the structure.

(2) Rehabilitation will be considered as an alternative when it can significantly extend the physical life of the feature and can be economically justified by benefit-cost analysis. The work will extend over at least two full construction seasons and will require over $5.0 million in capital outlays; for Inland Navigation Projects initially funded in FY 1994, the reliability threshold will be over $8.0 million.

b. Efficiency Improvement: The Efficiency Improvement category will enhance operational efficiency of major project components. Operational efficiency will increase outputs beyond the original project design. Efficiency Improvements will require over one million dollars funded in FY 1994 in capital outlays on a component which does not exhibit reliability problems.

c. The dollar amounts referred in paragraphs above shall be adjusted annually according to the economic assumption published each year as guidance in the Annual Program and Budget Request for Civil Works Activities of the Corps of Engineers.

3-4. Guidance.

a. Required document preparation. Features recommended for new starts will be complete with PB-2a, project map, and an approved Rehabilitation Evaluation Report. Fifteen copies of the Major Rehabilitation Evaluation Report will be submitted for approval to CECW- AR by 15 March of the BY-2. Preparation guidance for the Rehabilitation Evaluation Report is contained in Appendix B.

b. Rehabilitation will not consist of routine or deferred maintenance, which will continue to be considered in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Operation and Maintenance, General budget appropriations.

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c. In determining whether project work falls within the dollar thresholds set forth in paragraphs 3-3., the dollar value of work on separate projects shall not be aggregated, even if within the same river or waterway system.

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CHAPTER 4 - PROGRAM EVALUATION THROUGH A PEER REVIEW PROCESS

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CHAPTER 5 - PROJECT MAINTENANCE

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CHAPTER 6 - SIGN STANDARDS PROGRAM FOR CIVIL WORKS PROJECTS

6-1. Purpose. This chapter establishes guidance for the management of the Corps Sign Standards Program.

6-2. Background. The Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Program is designed to provide consistency in signing at Corps Civil Works projects and allow the Corps to present a national image, which is easily recognized by the public. The materials, size, typeface, color and legends were adopted after extensive study and testing for distance viewing and clarity of content. Use of the specified signs is intended to result in significant cost savings, enhance visitors’ aesthetic experience, and provide additional safety protection.

6-3. Guidance.

a. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sign Standards Manual (EP 310-1-6a and 6b) is to be used in the planning, design, fabrication, and maintenance of all signs installed at Corps Civil Works projects. The sign legends and formats shown in the Sign Standards Manual have been chosen for ease in understanding, visual appeal, economy of scale, and to comply with legal standards governing tort liability.

b. All caution, warning, and danger signs shall be used exactly as shown in the Sign Standards Manual with no changes whatsoever in the wording. Legends for restricted area signs may be approved at the district level. This tight constraint is necessary to provide a safer environment for public use, to reduce overall costs, and to provide national consistency.

Requests for deviations will be considered on a case-by-case basis with the final decision being made by HQUSACE (CECW-CON). All requests will be placed on the “Request Procedure for Non-Standard Safety Signs” form (page 1-13 in the Sign Standards Manual) and must include the proposed new wording, complete justification describing the situation and the reasons the proposed new wording is needed, photographs of any existing signs currently used to solve the problem, maps showing the proposed locations of the signs, and any other materials deemed appropriate. Any requested variation and accompanying justification along with other appropriate materials will be submitted through the chain of command and must be accompanied by concurrences from the district and division sign program managers. These submittals will be made to HQUSACE (CECW-CON).

c. Safety messages will not be placed on “Notice” signs.

d. Signs may be fabricated at in-house sign shops. Otherwise, the district contracting officer must determine whether Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR) can best meet the Corps needs in terms of price, quality and time of delivery for all signs ordered directly by the Corps, except wood routed signs, flexible sign posts and porcelain/enamel signs. If the contracting officer determines (in writing) that UNICOR signs are not comparable to signs available from the private sector, he or she shall use competitive procedures to buy the signs from vendors who

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6-2 meet Corps sign standards. If the UNICOR signs are comparable, the contracting officer must follow the policy in FAR 8.602 (a). This policy requires agencies to buy signs from UNICOR at prices not to exceed current market prices. Contractors may order signs from UNICOR or from private sector fabricators who meet Corps standards. Wood routed signs, flexible sign posts and porcelain/enamel signs may be ordered through the normal procurement process from a private sector fabricator or fabricated at in-house sign shops.

e. All signs will be mounted in accordance with the Corps Sign Standards Manual.

f. In those rare instances where it is deemed inappropriate to replace existing identification signs for historical or other reasons, a request for deviation must be submitted through the normal chain of command, including the National Sign Program Manager, to HQUSACE (CECW-CON) for consideration. Concurrences from both the district and division sign program managers must accompany the request.

g. The district sign program manager will submit recommended changes to the manual with justification through the chain of command to the division sign program manager who is responsible for consolidating and recommending changes to HQUSACE (CECW-CON) through the National Sign Program Manager.

h. The Corps Sign Standards Manual will be updated periodically using the Corps standard procedure for changing regulations. The manual is available in electronic format through the USACE Electronic Publications and the Natural Resources Management Gateway web sites.

i. The Corps SignPro software is the tool to use to manage the Sign Standards Program at the project level. Project sign plans, inventories and orders shall be kept current using SignPro.

j. The Corps Sign Standards Manual allows flexibility in selecting low maintenance/low cost substitutes, mounting materials, and anti-theft mounting hardware.

k. When implementing baseline security posture (BSP), Headquarters Homeland Security

Office has determined that Corps Civil Works projects should comply with the Sign Standards Manual EP 310-1-6a and 6b rather than the sign guidance in AR 190-13 and FM 3-19.30.

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CHAPTER 7 - PLANT

7-1. Purpose. This chapter is comprised of three subchapters and establishes guidance for appropriate aspects of Civil Works plant.

7-2. Guidance.

a. Section I addresses Design, Acquisition, and Construction of USACE plant.

b. Section I addresses Floating Plant Identification and Record Information.

c. Section III addresses Plant Inspection, Maintenance, Operation and Repair.

Section I. Design, Acquisition, and Construction

7-3. Purpose. This section establishes guidance for the design, acquisition, construction, and alteration of all Civil Works plant.

7-4. Background.

a. Design of Civil Works plant and equipment is limited by HQUSACE to those major items which are not readily available on the commercial market or for which manufacturers' standard designs are not suitable for use.

b. Designs for the construction, or alteration of all types of dredges and for other floating plant requiring acquisition authority of HQUSACE, will be submitted to the Marine Engineering Board for a recommendation to the Director of Civil Works and will be prepared by the USACE Marine Design Center, unless an exception is obtained from CECW-OD.

c. General criteria for design and construction, and for maintenance and operation of floating plant of the Corps of Engineers are outlined on sections 7-6 and 7-7 (following) and ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 7, Section 3, Inspection, Maintenance, Operations and Repair, respectively.

7-5. Guidance - Improvement Programs and Authorities.

a. Programs for the Improvement of Plant and Operations Procedures.

(1) Hopper Dredge Improvement Program.

(a) Request for authority to initiate and proceed with development and improvement projects relating to hopper dredges and their operation procedures, including comments and recommendations as to necessity and feasibility, method of accomplishment, financing and suggested assignment, will be submitted to the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-OD) for approval. All projects and engineering investigations on hopper dredges and dredging requiring the procurement of equipment or fund expenditure for additions and betterments or alteration of plant, will be scheduled in the applicable Acquisition of Plant, Ownership, and Financial Management Program (see ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 15), and authorities will be obtained as outlined in paragraph 8 of that regulation.

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(b) MSCs and districts, in carrying out their assigned projects, will make all detailed studies, procure the necessary equipment, conduct all tests, evaluate the results and prepare the necessary reports. The final report will include the design criteria, guide plans, specifications and other information as necessary to facilitate dissemination of the findings. Drafts of all final reports will be coordinated with the Marine Design Center for review and comments. Final reports will be submitted to CECW-OD for review approval prior to publication of the final reports.

(c) The Marine Design Center will provide the necessary technical assistance and will disseminate pertinent findings relating to hopper dredge improvement projects to the applicable MSCs and districts of the Corps. Periodic visits to the work sites by representatives of the Marine Design Center will be made as necessary. Reports by that staff on the scope of proposed tests, design of proposed models, progress of the work and other appropriate technical and informative subjects will be furnished to the Marine Engineering Board and the applicable MSC and district.

(d) Each suggested study and request for authority for the accomplishment of a hopper dredge improvement project shall include at least the following, as applicable:

- A statement of the objective in terms of use, effect to be accomplished, information to be obtained, and other related results anticipated.

- A statement regarding the limitation and deficiencies of present practices.

- An experience record including reports, references, photographs, maintenance, and/or repair costs and other information which will adequately outline related efforts to date and deficiencies of previous attempts at improvement.

- A firm justification for the proposed project based on improvements in hopper dredging efficiency, economic benefits and safety considerations.

- A program outline suggesting an approach to the problem, tests to be conducted, availability of qualified contractors, availability of qualified field personnel, etc.

- Recommendations regarding the proposed method of financing.

- Upon receipt of assignment of a hopper dredge or dredging improvement task, the District Engineer will prepare a plan and schedule which shall include the complete description of salient details, scheduled commencement and completion dates of the principal phases of the assignment and an estimate of quarterly expenditures.

- Quarterly status reports for all projects will be prepared by the Marine Design Center in accordance with the reporting procedures established by the Marine Engineering Board for project management.

(2) Other Plant Improvement Programs (excluding hopper dredges). Any study or investigation of an innovation, experiment, modification, alteration or betterment which is proposed to provide a significant improvement or change in a recognized concept relating to the subject plant will be submitted to CECW-OD for approval. The initial report after authorization will contain sufficient information to describe the nature, purpose, benefits expected, and the basis for considering the feasibility of the improvement undertaken. After completion or trials and/or tests of the improvement, a completion report will be furnished CECW-OD describing the

7-3 results obtained, whether favorable or unfavorable. In selected cases, the reports will be distributed by CECW-OD to all MSCs which may have a requirement for the improvement developed.

b. Corps of Engineers Marine Engineering Board. The policy and guidance for the Marine Engineering Board are contained in Chapter 8 of ER 1530-2-520, and EP 1130-2-520.

c. Authority for the Acquisition of Land, Structures, Aircraft, Floating Plant, Land Plant, Tools, Automatic Data Processing Equipment (ADPE), Office Furniture and Equipment.

Delegations of authority for acquisition by purchase, construction, and transfer or loan from other Federal agencies are tabulated below. All requests for acquisition of Revolving Fund equipment not included in an approved Plant Replacement and Improvement Program will be submitted to the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-OM-B) for approval. Cost computations for this purpose should be based on total charge to the asset account. No additional authorities are required for acquisition of project owned equipment which is listed as an approved item in a DETAILED PROJECT SCHEDULE ENG Form 2201a (PB-2a).

(1) Land. No delegation of authority.

(2) Structures.

(a) MSC Commander. If cost is $25,000 or more, but less than $400,000 for any building or structure.

(b) District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander’s delegated authority.

(3) Airplanes. No delegation of Authority.

(4) Dredges. No delegation of authority.

(5) Other Floating Plant.

(a) MSC Commander. If cost is $25,000 or more but less than $400,000 per unit.

(b) District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander’s delegated authority.

(c) Plant Acquired on a Loan Basis from Other Federal Agencies. MSCs acquiring floating plant on a loan basis from other Federal Agencies shall assure that the borrowed units are operated, maintained and reported in accordance with the provisions of the loan agreements covering this plant, and that all major modifications thereto are coordinated in advance with the owning agency through CECW-OD. CECW-OD will be notified annually of floating plant items on loan from another agency. (Exempt report, paragraph 7-20, AR 335-15).

(d) Renewal of Loan Agreements. When the provisions of a loan agreement with another Federal agency require periodic renewal of that loan, the renewal request shall be forwarded directly to the owning agency, with a copy to CECW-OD, at least 60 days prior to the end of the load period established by the owning agency. The request shall include the name of the District processing the plant; date of expiration of the loan period; and proper type designation, using descriptive nomenclature utilized by the owning agency, as well as name or number assigned.

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(6) Land Plant and Facilities. Mobile and Fixed Land Plant & Equipment.

(a) MSC Commander. If cost is more than $25,000 but less than $200,000 per unit.

(b) District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander’s delegated authority.

(7) Tools, Office Furniture and Equipment for General District use for Continuous Assignment to Plant and Facilities.

(a) Definition. General Office Use. See Paragraph 15-5b, ER 37-2-10.

(b) Delegation of Authority.

- MSC Commander. If cost is more than $25,000 and less than $200,000 per unit.

- District Commander. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander’s delegated authority.

d. Authority for Additions and Betterments.

(1) Definition. See Chapter 15, ER 37-2-10.

(2) General. Except as delegated herein, authority will be obtained from the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-O) for additions and betterments to Revolving Fund owned Land, Structures, and Operating Equipment such as airplanes, floating plant, mobile land plant, fixed land plant (see Chapter 15, ER 37-2-10), including the purchase and installation of equipment and machinery which is in the nature of an addition and betterment and not a replacement.

(3) Operating Equipment Under the Revolving Fund. (Airplanes, Dredges, Other Floating Plant, Mobile Land Plant, and Fixed Land Plant, ADP, etc.)

(a) Dredges. Authority is delegated to MSC Commanders, if the total cost of all additions and betterments per dredge is less than $200,000 per year.

(b) Other Operating Equipment. Authority is delegated to MSC Commanders, if cost per item of plant is less than $200,000 per year or fifty per cent (50%) of the current book value of the plant, whichever is less.

(c) Redelegation of Authority. MSC Commanders are authorized to redelegate to District Commanders up to fifty percent (50%) of the foregoing authorities.

(d) Additions and Betterments. All requests for additions and betterments to dredges and floating plant will be accompanied by properly executed ENG Form 1475 (and 1475A) either independently or with information incorporated on the forms used for authorization of repairs and replacements. Additions and betterments accomplished during the preceding fiscal year will also be shown on the form in the same manner required for reporting repairs and replacements.

Request for authority will be coordinated with the Acquisition of Plant, Ownership, and Financial Management, ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 15.

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(4) Land, Structures and Utilities.

(a) MSC Commander. Authority is delegated to MSC commanders, if the cost of improvement and betterment is less than $200,000 for any one building or structure.

(b) District Commander. Authority is delegated to district commanders, up to fifty percent (50%) of the MSC Commander’s delegated authority.

7-6. Guidance - Designs, Plans, and Specifications.

a. In the design and construction of all types of plant, applicable provisions of the Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, will be complied with unless an exception is granted by HQUSACE.

b. Submission of Requests for Acquisition, Alterations or Additions or Betterment Authority.

(1) Requests for authority for the acquisition or alteration or Revolving Fund owned aircraft, floating and land plant, and equipment, when required, will be submitted to the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-OM-B), with the following information:

(a) Acquisition of Plant, Ownership, and Financial Management Program reference or recommended adjustment to the Plant Program.

(b) Proposed method of acquisition (construction, purchase or transfer).

(c) A complete description of the plant to be acquired or the alteration to be made will be furnished. If acquisition is to be by procurement or transfer, description will include basic characteristics, descriptive literatures, estimated cost, proposed use, and economic justification. If acquisition is to be by construction, the general characteristics, design criteria, preliminary estimate of cost, and economic justification will be furnished. Design of major floating plant by other than Marine Design Center will be fully justified.

(2) Design Memorandums will be submitted through the Marine Engineering Board to HQUSACE for approval of all plant to be acquired by construction, unless otherwise specified in the HQUSACE correspondence authorizing construction. Design memorandums for major alterations will be prepared when requested in HQUSACE construction authorizations. All design memorandums will be prepared by the Marine Design Center unless a waiver is obtained.

The scope and coverage of each Design Memorandum will be determined by the design organization, in coordination with the procuring office, to adequately reflect the complexity of the plant involved. Attached as Appendix I is an outline of a typical design memorandum for a Hopper Dredge to be used as a format guide. Design memorandums for smaller items of plant need not be so detailed but should follow the applicable sections of Appendix I and contain the following:

(a) Authorization

(b) Proposed service and use, including number of shifts and number of months plant will be worked.

(c) Pertinent physical data.

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(d) Special construction requirements and equipment.

(e) Design and Construction Cost Estimates.

(f) Design and Construction Schedules.

(g) Normal and special performance requirements.

(h) Estimated monthly operating costs.

(i) Recommendations, including justification data.

(3) Requests for authority for the acquisition of land and acquisition and/or major alterations of structures will include or be accompanied by:

(a) Site map.

(b) General plans and description.

(c) Estimate of cost, to include all appurtenances except tools and shop equipment.

(d) Proposed dates for preparation of detailed plans and specifications.

(e) Approximate date desired to commence construction, and total estimated construction period.

(f) Availability of funds for completion of plans and for construction.

c. Preparation and Approval of Plans and Specifications.

(1) The preparation and approval of plans and specifications for the construction and/or alteration of all plant and equipment will be in accordance with the provisions stated below.

Where design memorandums are required, plans and specifications will be based upon the provisions of the approved design memorandums.

(2) Plans and specifications for floating plant within the MSC Commander delegation of authority (paragraph 7-5.d) will be prepared by, or under the jurisdiction of the using District and approved by the MSC Commander having jurisdiction. However, all designs incorporating inboard mounted internal combustion engines will be forwarded to the Marine Design Center for review and comment prior to advertising. Vessels less than 26 feet in length may be excepted from this review provided certification can be furnished that construction will be in compliance with applicable standards of the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC). This review will include evaluation of safety equipment and requirements along with the mechanical, electrical, and structural details of the plant. A copy of the final plans, specification, and shop drawings will be furnished directly to the Marine Design Center for information and record purposes.

(3) Plans and specifications for floating plant for which an exception has been granted under (2) above will be prepared by, or under the supervision of the using District and approved by the MSC Commander having the jurisdiction. A copy of the approved plans and specifications will be furnished the Marine Design Center for review and comment prior to advertising. A copy

7-7 of final plans and specifications as issued for advertising purposes will be furnished the Marine Design Center for information and record purposes.

d. Structures. Plans and specifications for structures to be constructed or modified, within MSC Commander delegation of authority (paragraph 7-5.d. above) will be prepared by, or under the jurisdiction of, the using District and approved by the MSC Commander having jurisdiction. HQUSACE will review plans and specification for structures requiring approval for acquisition, construction or modification.

e. Disposal of Floating Plant. No item of floating plant, having an original cost of $50,000 or more, shall be sold, transferred, declare excess, or otherwise disposed of, without obtaining prior authority from HQUSACE, CECW-OD.

7-7. Guidance - Standards and Inspection of Construction.

a. Construction of new floating plant and replacements and alterations to existing plant will be in accordance with the applicable current rules of the American Bureau of Shipping, the rules and regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard, the rules of the U.S. Public Health Services, and the American Boat and Yacht Council, as applicable.

(1) All major floating plant will comply with U.S. Coast Guard rules and regulations and other applicable regulations as contained in Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations.

(2) In board mounted internal combustion engines on Corps of Engineer vessels whether for propulsion or auxiliary power requirements shall not be of the type requiring gasoline or other highly volatile fuels for operation unless authorized by the Commander, HQUSACE (CECW-

OD).

b. District Commanders will make arrangements direct with representatives of the U.S.

Coast Guard for the time, place and other details of inspection and certification of floating plant.

Any deficiencies reported by the inspectors shall be corrected without delay in order that the required certificate may be issued. Difference in interpretation of the rules and regulations which cannot be resolved at local level shall be referred to CECW-OD for coordination with the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard.

c. The color scheme as set forth below will be used for the exterior painting of all Corps of Engineers major floating plant. Skiffs, rowboats, launches, small boats and other similar craft which are mass produced in standard colors and which would require substantial additional costs to comply with the Corps' color scheme, are exempt from these requirements. Numbers in parentheses refer to color spots and supplemental color chips as shown in Federal Standard No.

595, COLORS, and are included in order to define the particular shade and intensity of color desired. Slight variations in the shades shown, resulting from standards determined and approved at Division level, utilization of existing stocks, or local procurement practices, are acceptable. However, in the interest of uniformity, efforts will be made to comply as closely as practicable with the colors as defined in this regulation.

(1) Hull above water-line: Black (17038).

(2) Steel decks: Deck Red. (10076) Except that where special types of deck coatings have been approved for use, the resultant color will be acceptable.

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(3) Deck Fittings: Yellow (13655).

(4) Houses: Deck house will be old ivory (17855) with red (11136) margin facings. As an option, a band of slate grey (16187) may be applied on the deck house extending 36 inches above deck or along the line of bottom window frames.

(5) Interior of cowls: Red (11136).

(6) Smoke and exhaust stacks: Black (17038) (heat-resisting paint) with red (11136) band, trimmed with aluminum, and with castle in aluminum. The width of the red band will be twice the height of the castle with 6-inch aluminum bands above and below the red. The communication mark (castle) should be mounted on the outboard side of the stack(s).

(7) Galley Stack: Black (17038) (heat-resisting paint).

(8) Masts, kingposts, ventilators, cowls, boat davits, deck tanks, "A" frames, gallows frames, spud frames and back legs, derricks and cranes. Old ivory (17855) to match deckhouse exterior. An optional band of slate grey (16187) can be used as specified in para 7-7c(4) above.

(9) Staffs and booms: Old ivory (17855) except as noted in (8) above.

(10) Life rafts and lifeboats: Old ivory (17855) and red (11136) margin facings.

(11) Parts of plant as specified in (8), (9), and (10) above may be painted black or slate gray if experience has proved that the old ivory causes reflection of light and attendant glare upon the vision of the navigator or operator. Some parts may also be painted black or slate gray if on hurricane deck, or in locations where experience has proved that frequent scrubbing and painting will not keep these clean or present an appearance similar to the remainder of the plant due to soot and smoke from stacks and exhausts.

(12) Booms, "A" frames, and other parts of dipper dredges, derrick-boats and similar plant, likely to be discolored by oil and grease from operating cables or chains: Black (17038).

(13) Forward and after davits for drag pipes on hopper dredges: Black. (Option: Due to discoloration by oil and grease from operating cables: slate gray or aluminum).

(14) Wheel shafts and flanges for paddlewheel boats. Old ivory with wooden parts black.

(15) Suction pipes and sponsons on pipeline and seagoing hopper dredges: Black.

(16) Name board: See ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 7, Section II, Floating Plant Identification and Record Information.

(17) Interiors: Colors of interiors, including interior decks, are optional.

(18) Coaming of hoppers on hopper dredges: Old ivory.

(19) The prescribed coloring will be applied in such a manner as to obtain the most attractive appearance with due regard to serviceability.

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(20) The information contained in EM 1110-2-3400 and other pertinent publications should be used to assist in the selection of an appropriate paint system. Paint ingredients may be varied as experience dictates because of climate conditions but final color should match the referenced color spots and supplemental color chips.

Section II. Floating Plant Identification And Record Information

7-8. Purpose. This section establishes guidance for naming, marking, and recording items of Corps of Engineers floating plant.

7-9. Guidance.

a. Names, Numbers or Other Identifications of Floating Plant.

(1) Recommendations for proposed identification will provide at least one and preferably two alternate selections. Adequate basic biographical or other data will be furnished for each selection submitted. Without exception, no item of floating plant will be named in honor of a living person. Ordinarily, only numerical designations will be assigned to barges, scows, flats and minor item of plant such as small boats, skiffs, etc.

(a) Preference will be given to names of deceased officers and employees of the Corps of Engineers, or to waterways or other geographical features of regions in which the items of floating plant are to operate, or historical names directly connected therewith.

(b) Ordinarily, when the name of a deceased person is to be assigned, the use of the surname only is desirable. This view is based on the facts that the surname usually identifies adequately the person so memorialized, simplifies correspondence, reduces upkeep, is easier to comprehend, and assigned full names are rarely utilized in references. Also, the military title held by the deceased person so honored may differ at the time of his/her death from that held when he/she was associated with the locality in which the craft is to be employed.

(2) Historical or geographical names for items of floating plant will be confined to single words wherever practicable. Names which are unwieldy or uncommonly long or which consist of combinations which include physical features such "River", "Bay", "Point", etc., will be avoided.

(3) Whenever an item of floating plant is renamed or renumbered, all official correspondence referring to the vessel will include both the revised and former name or number for a period of 5 years following date of redesignation. One copy of the approving or assigning document, or the notification of assignment of each vessel designation will be furnished the Commander, HQUSACE, Attention: CECW-OD.

(4) When a newly acquired floating plant item is to carry a name identical to that of the plant which it replaces, the name will be followed by a dash and appropriate Roman Numeral to indicate that it is a replacement, i.e., IOWA-II would be the name for a vessel replacing one named IOWA.

(5) Duplications or close similarities with existing names will be avoided. District Commanders are authorized to assign numbers or combinations of numbers and letters consistent with a uniform numbering procedure for minor items of plant.

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b. Standards for Marking Floating Plant.

(1) All floating plant will be appropriately marked for easy identification with only the authorized designation. Acceptable markings for various types of floating plant can be found in Appendix J. Markings may be adjusted for acceptable locations based on vessel design and arrangement as appropriate. Colors that contrast with background coloring will be used for marks. All lettering will be Gothic block capitals and all numbers will be Arabic. Lettering may be painted on, stenciled, inlaid, burned in, welded, attached with studs, etc., to suit. The sizing and spacing of the lettering will preferably be as indicated in Table K-1, Table K-2, and Table K-3 in Appendix K. However, smaller size lettering may be used where the table size results in an impractical or disproportionate arrangement. In no case, will the lettering size be reduced to less than one half the table size, or less than four inches.

(a) Name Boards - General. Name or number of vessel, of suitable size and with at least a one-inch margin at top, bottom and ends of board(s). Name boards will normally have blue background with gold lettering. The material used for this purpose may be patent gold leaf letters with a Prussian blue smalt preparation background, or appropriate modern blue and gold reflective or illuminating paint.

(b) Letters of a color that contrasts with background coloring will universally be used on the hull, life rings, etc.

(c) An uninterrupted appearance of the vessel identification will be obtained by considering all interfering or projecting structural members or fittings, such as port-holes, stanchions, rubbing stakes, fenders, etc.

(2) The Classes of Corps of Engineers floating plant are designated as follows:

Class Determination

A vessels under 16'-0" in length overall 1 vessels 16'-0" or over in length overall but less than 26'-0" 2 vessels 26'-0" or over in length overall but less than 40'-0" 3 vessels 40'-0" or over in length overall but less than 65'-0" 4 vessels 65'-0" or over in length overall

c. Class 3 and Class 4 Self-Propelled Plant.

(1) Name Boards. Names of vessels will be displayed on name boards located above the weather deck on both port and starboard sides preferably abreast of, or on top of, the pilothouse at the outboard rails. Name boards shall be wood or steel or other acceptable product for exterior use and shall be rectangular in shape. The vertical dimension shall be twice the height of the lettering used. The designation marking shall be as indicated in Fig. K-1, Table K-1, page K-1, except that if the resulting name board would be disproportionately large, the lettering may be reduced in height to not less than one-half that specified. The board should have a Prussian blue background with gold color letters, or modern blue background with gold color letters.

(2) Port and Starboard Bows. Identification designation will be displayed on both sides of the bow in the following preferred manner:

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

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See Fig. K-2 and Table K-1, page K-1, for preferred six lettering and spacing. Where the above arrangement is not practical, a single line may be used as follows:

CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY

See Fig. K-3, Table K-1, page K-1, for preferred size lettering.

(3) Stern. Identification on, or on the port and starboard sides near the stern will be as indicated below. The preferred method of indication is three lines with letters centered on the stern of the hull. See Fig. K-4, Table K-2, page K-2, for size lettering and spacing.

NAME OF VESSEL

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

An acceptable alternate lettering arrangement will be as indicated below.

NAME OF VESSEL

CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY

See Fig. K-5, Table K-2, page K-2, for size lettering and spacing.

In cases where the above identification on the hull at the stern is impractical, a name board facing aft mounted above the weather deck or above the next highest deck in the vicinity of the stern may be used.

(4) Plaques. Self-propelled plant 65'-0", or more, in length (Class 4 vessels), may be equipped with a plaque mounted inside the deckhouse in a conspicuous place such as a main passageway, recreation room or mess room, etc. The plaque should be not less than 8" x 10 ½" minimum dimensions and include the name of the vessel and biography of the person for whom the vessel is named, or a brief historical statement of the geographical location, when so named.

d. Class 3 and Class 4 Non-Propelled Plant. Non-propelled vessels with ship-shaped hulls shall have exterior designation markings as specified for Class 3 and Class 4 self-propelled plant.

e. Class A, Class 1 and Class 2 Plant.

(1) With Pilothouse.

(a) Name or Number Designation. Small plant with a pilothouse shall have name boards on top of the pilothouse, port and starboard, with the name or number as required. See Fig. K-1, and Table K-1, page K-1, for size lettering and spacing.

(b) Port and Starboard Bows. Small plant with a pilothouse shall have the designations on each side of the bow as follows:

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

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See Fig. K-4, Table K-2, page K-2, for size lettering and spacing. An alternative acceptable method will be as follows:

CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY

See Fig. K-5, Table K-2, page K-2, for size letters.

The name, number of Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army designation shall be placed three-fourths of the height between the loaded waterline and the top of the forward gunwale, deck or bulwark and approximately 18 inches or more back from the stern or forwardmost part of the hull, will be as indicated below.

(c) Stern Designation. Identification, centered on the above water portion of the vertical or sloping stern of the hull, will be as indicated below. The preferred method is three lines.

NAME OR NUMBER

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

See Fig. K-4, Table K-2, page K-2, for size lettering and spacing.

NAME OR NUMBER

CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY

See Fig. K-5, Table K-2, page K-2, for size lettering and spacing.

(2) Without Pilothouse.

(a) Name or Number Designation. Small plant with no distinct pilothouse shall have the name or number of the vessel on the bow, port and starboard in letters not less than 4" high.

(b) Stern Designation. See 7-9.e.(1)(c), above.

(3) In those cases where the above identification on the stern is impractical, a name board facing aft mounted above the deck in the vicinity of the stern will be used, or in the case of a tug, the designation may be centered on the aft bulkhead of the house.

(4) Vehicles designated by numbers rather than names shall not use the prefix "No" or "CE" ahead of the number.

(5) Launches and small boats on Class 3 and Class 4 plant will have the name of the plant on the port and starboard bows applied with the procedure noted in 7-9.e.(1)(b) above, and across the stern, or on the port and starboard sides, the designation shall be as stated in 7-9.e.(2)(a), above. Where more than one boat exists on the plant, they will be designated after the name with a Roman numeral dash I and dash II.

f. Barges.

(1) Barges with Long Deckhouses. When the length of the deckhouse is more than one-half the length of the hull of a double or single raked barge, the numerical designation of the barge will be indicated on the house sides port and starboard near the ends. The size of the barge numbers will be indicated in Fig. K-7, Table K-3, page K-3. On the longitudinal center of the

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CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

An accepted alternative will be a single line as follows with the size lettering as indicated in Fig.

K-6, Table K-3, page K-3.

CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY

No designation will be applied to the hull proper.

(2) Barges with Deckhouse One-Quarter to One-Half Barge Length. When the length of a deckhouse is one-quarter to and including one-half of the overall length of the hull of a double or single raked barge, the designation will be as shown below:

BARGE NUMBER

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

U.S. ARMY

Size of lettering and spacing will be as indicated in Fig. K-7, Table K-3, page K-3, and shall be centered longitudinally on the port and starboard sides of the house and athwartship at the forward and aft sides of the house. No markings will be applied to the hull proper.

(3) Barges with Deckhouses Less Than One-Quarter Barge Length. When the length of the deckhouse is less than one-quarter of the overall length of a double or single raked barge, the barge number and markings similar to those of Fig. K-7, Table K-3, page K-3, will be centered on the aft end of the house only. In addition, the hull of the barge will have the number and designation markings similar to those for a single or double raked hull as applicable. The size of the lettering will be as indicated in Fig. K-6, Table K-3, page K-3.

(4) Flat Deck Barges. Barges with a rake at each end of the hull and without any appurtenances above the deck such as cargo bins, bulwarks, deckhouses, etc., will have the number of the barge on the sides at each end port and starboard. One line designation "CORPS OF ENGINEERS, U.S. ARMY" will be centered longitudinally at amidships, port and starboard.

The markings will be centered vertically preferably at 12 inches below the deck at side.

Identification designations will not be applied to rubbing strips or fenders. The size of the designation will be as shown in Fig. K-6, Table K-3, page K-3.