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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced new rules for evaluating water resources projects, offering specific procedures to implement principles from federal guidelines established for such investments. This rule aims to maximize public benefits by balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while prioritizing collaboration and public engagement, including with Tribal Nations. The rule will apply to new and significant projects and does not impose new mandates on small entities or Tribal governments. It emphasizes transparency, public participation, and the consideration of climate change and environmental justice in decision-making processes.

The Department of the Army has announced an online virtual meeting of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Waterways Users Board. This meeting will be held on February 9, 2021, and is open to the public. The Board will discuss and receive presentations on investment projects concerning the inland waterways system of the United States. Public comments are welcome, and participants need to register on the day of the meeting for attendance and verbal commentary.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is removing outdated regulations about federal participation in covered flood control channels from the Code of Federal Regulations. These regulations, which were first introduced in the late 1970s, are no longer necessary because they cover internal operations with no impact on the public. Current policies on this topic are available in more accessible locations and are designed to eliminate confusion. This removal is part of an effort to simplify regulations and follows recommendations from the Department of Defense's Regulatory Reform Task Force.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, part of the Department of Defense, has removed outdated sections called the Continuing Authorities Programs from the Code of Federal Regulations. These sections dealt with internal operations that didn't affect the public and were therefore not necessary for public compliance. The updated policies are now available in internal documents, which help avoid confusion for the public and the Corps. This change is not expected to save money for the public and supports recommendations from the Department of Defense’s Regulatory Reform Task Force.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to remove an outdated regulation from the Code of Federal Regulations, which was related to environmental quality improvements in water resource projects. This rule, originally published in 1980, was found to be redundant and focused on internal agency processes that don't impact the public. Its removal is intended to reduce confusion about current policies, particularly those related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This move is considered non-significant and not expected to have any financial impact on the public.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has officially removed a section of their regulations titled "Resource Use: Establishment of Objectives" from the Code of Federal Regulations. This section was seen as redundant since it covered internal operations without affecting the public. The relevant guidelines and procedures are still available in other internal documents and online publications. This update aims to clear any confusion about current policies on resource use objectives and has no significant public impact or regulatory burden.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a call for proposals by non-federal groups for the 2026 Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. This report contains ideas for new or updated feasibility studies and projects related to water resources, and it is part of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA). Proposals must be submitted by August 15, 2025, and should align with specific criteria to potentially receive Congressional authorization for new studies and projects. Non-federal entities, such as local governments and nonprofits, can participate and need to show local support and financial capability for these projects.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is addressing a mistake in a rule initially published on December 19, 2024, concerning procedures for evaluating federal water resource investments. This correction clarifies that the rule will become effective on January 18, 2025. The adjustment ensures that the correct effective date is applied, maintaining consistency with the original publication plan. For additional details, contact Mr. Milton Boyd at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has decided to remove the rule titled General Credit for Flood Control from the Code of Federal Regulations because it is outdated. The rule, originally published in 1987, contained guidelines for local contributions to flood control projects. Current policies and procedures are now available in internal documents, ensuring information is up-to-date and reducing public confusion. This change does not affect the public since it only applies to internal operations and does not include any compliance requirements for the public.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They are asking for feedback on whether this information collection is necessary for the agency's activities, the accuracy of the estimated burden on participants, and ways to improve or reduce the burden of the collection process. The survey focuses on evaluating changes in economic value from water-based recreation in the Pacific Northwest and involves a mail and phone survey of selected households. Public comments need to be submitted by April 27, 2021, via the regulations.gov portal.