Mahoning County Informational Meeting USACE Programs, Authorities, and Ohio Silver Jackets Program Presented by: Ashley Stephens 16 August 2016

USACE Missions Navigation Flood Risk Management Ecosystem Restoration Regulatory Recreation Emergency Management International and Interagency Support Water Supply

Getting Started Authorization – permission to undertake a study or project Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) Study Resolution Special Authorizations Appropriation – funding to conduct an authorized study or project President’s Annual Budget Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act Continuing Resolution Act (CRA) Work Plans

Civil Works Timeline Feasibility 24 – 36 months Preconstruction, Engineering & Design 12 – 24 months Construction Varies with Complexity Operation & Maintenance by Sponsor Life of Project

Civil Works Phases Feasibility Phase (24-36 months) Pre-Construction, Engineering, and Design (12-24 months) Components include (but not limited to) Execute Feasibility Cost Share Agreement (FCSA) Employ six step planning process Formulate and evaluate alternative measures Perform preliminary design Identify and recommend tentatively selected plan (TSP) Produce a Feasibility Report including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation (Environmental Assessment) Cost Varies with project complexity (Up to $3M without waiver) 50% Federal, 50% Sponsor cost share Entire non-Federal share can be in-kind services Components include (but not limited to) Execute Design Agreement Complete detailed studies and designs needed for plans and specifications Prepare plans and specifications for the first construction contract Produce Design Documentation Report (DDR) Develop Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Cost Varies with project complexity Non-Federal cost by program and project purposeshare is determined Construction (Varies) Operation and Maintenance (Life of Project) Components include (but not limited to) Execute Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Acquire real estate and complete relocations (if applicable) Continue design and preparation of plans and specifications for contracts Complete all construction activities Develop Operations & Maintenance manual Cost Varies with project complexity Non-Federal cost share is determined by program and project purpose Components include (but not limited to) Operate and maintain newly constructed project including any repair, rehabilitation, or replacement Cost Varies with project complexity 100% non-Federal

SMART Feasibility Study Process Specific Measurable Attainable Risk-Informed Timely

Other Programs and Authorities

Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 14, 1946 FCA, as amended Emergency streambank protection Section 107, 1960 Rivers & Harbors Act, as amended Small navigation projects Section 205, 1948 FCA, as amended Flood damage reduction Section 206, WRDA 1996, as amended Aquatic ecosystem restoration Section 208, 1954 FCA, as amended Snagging and clearing for flood control Section 1135, WRDA 1986, as amended Ecosystem restoration at Federal projects Cost Share Study Initial $100K full Federal 50% / 50% after initial $100K Cost Share Construction 65% Federal, 35% Sponsor Section 14 Examples Section 205 Example Section 206 Examples

Planning Assistance to States (PAS) and Floodplain Management Services (FPMS) Planning Assistance to States (PAS – Section 22) Technical assistance to support state comprehensive water and related land resource development plans Studies are planning level of detail and do not include detailed design for project construction Cost Share (50% Federal, 50% Sponsor) Floodplain Management Services (FPMS) Information, technical planning assistance, and guidance in identifying the magnitude and extent of flood hazards and planning appropriate use of the floodplains Cost Share (100% Federal) PAS Example FPMS Example

Section 729 Watershed Planning Watershed planning is a collaborative process of developing a holistic plan for addressing watershed needs Flood risk reduction Aquatic ecosystem restoration Stormwater management solutions Sedimentation and water quality improvements Clean water and sanitary sewer (environmental infrastructure) Recreation opportunities Emergency preparedness plans Example Section 729 Project Muskingum Basin and Nimishillen Creek

Ohio Environmental Infrastructure (Section 594) Design and/or construction assistance to non-Federal interests for carrying out water-related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects Wastewater treatment and related facilities Combined sewer overflow Water supply, storage, treatment and related facilities Surface water resource protection and development

Chief Plan Formulation and Economics Section Pittsburgh District Contact Information Ryan Fisher Chief Plan Formulation and Economics Section (412) 395-7588 Ryan.Fisher@usace.army.mil

Silver Jackets Program Program Description Collaborative interagency approach to flood risk management and hazard mitigation throughout Ohio Program Objectives Integrate hazard planning and mitigation with emergency response and recovery Leverage resources and information among state and federal agencies Define interagency communication and roles Improve public outreach in risk management Example Activities in Ohio Installation of stream gages in Marietta vicinity HAZUS Level 2 analysis for 25 counties in Ohio Flood mapping update within Marion County, Ohio Mahoning County Flood Risk Management Informational Meeting

Program Overview State-led Interagency approach to sharing knowledge, leveraging resources, and collaboratively reducing flood risk Develop cohesive solutions for effectively managing the floodplain Focus hazard planning and mitigation on state priorities Enhance response and recovery efforts following natural disasters Follow life-cycle risk management Watershed perspectives Various Federal, State, and local Agency Involvement (Examples) FEMA, Ohio EMA, Ohio DNR, USGS, NWS/NOAA, Local Conservancy Districts, Many Others Combines available agency resources Funding Programs Technical expertise Huntington District is the Lead for Ohio Buffalo, Louisville, and Pittsburgh Districts provide support to Ohio Website: http://silverjackets.nfrmp.us/

Types of Efforts / Funding USACE participation funded through its National Flood Risk Management Program Nonstructural Flood Warning System Floodplain Mapping Flood Emergency Preparedness Plans Evacuation Plans Levee Safety Risk Communication Workshops with communities explaining risk with local USACE levees Meetings with local officials to discuss levee risk

Silver Jackets Ohio Program HAZUS Level 2 Analysis (25 counties) Marion County Floodplain Mapping Update Poland Township Flood Risk Awareness Workshops (Led by Pittsburgh District) Ohio & Lower Muskingum Rivers Flood Warning System (completed 2015) Upper Ohio-Shade Flood Risk Awareness Workshops Additional Projects Multi-Media Outreach (statewide) Loss Avoidance Study (Findlay and Ottawa) Upper Ohio-Shade Ohio was the first state to establish a Silver Jackets team by signing a charter in 2005 Program Status Program has supported seven interagency projects within Ohio since 2011 – providing over $550K in Federal funds and leveraging over $700K in in-kind contributions Current projects are aligned with priorities identified by the State of Ohio Hazard Mitigation Plan Current Projects HAZUS Level 2 Analysis Marion County Inundation Mapping Multimedia Outreach Upper Ohio-Shade Regional Workshops Loss Avoidance Study Mahoning County Informational Meeting

Supporting District for Ohio (Mahoning County) Ohio Silver Jackets Contact Information Lead District for Ohio HUNTINGTON DISTRICT JoAnn Combs 304-399-5817 JoAnn.D.Combs@usace.army.mil Ashley Stephens 304-399-5947 Ashley.L.Stephens@usace.army.mil Supporting District for Ohio (Mahoning County) PITTSBURGH DISTRICT Mike Debes 412-395-7327 Michael.R.Debes@usace.army.mil Tom Maier 412-395-7219 Thomas.J.Maier@usace.army.mil USACE Silver Jackets Website: http://silverjackets.nfrmp.us/