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

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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. SMART Feasibility Study Process
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Risk-Informed
Timely

7. Other Programs and Authorities

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Chief Plan Formulation and Economics Section
Pittsburgh District Contact Information
Ryan Fisher
Chief Plan Formulation and Economics Section
(412)

13. 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

14. 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:

15. 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

16. 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

17. Supporting District for Ohio (Mahoning County)
Ohio Silver Jackets Contact Information
Lead District for Ohio
HUNTINGTON DISTRICT
JoAnn Combs
Ashley Stephens
Supporting District for Ohio (Mahoning County)
PITTSBURGH DISTRICT
Mike Debes
Tom Maier
USACE Silver Jackets Website: