Planning Community Toolbox: Processes

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	Civil Works Budget
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	Risk-Informed Decision Making and Planning Support Tools
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	Emergency Supplemental Single Phase Feasibility Study Resources
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	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Civil Works Budget

Applications
- Environment Stewardship Civil Works Integrated Funding Database (ES CWIFD)
  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Environmental Stewardship Civil Works Integrated Funding Database (ES CWIFD) is a sub module of CWIFD developed for field use in calculating the Environment-Stewardship performance measure outputs for O&M activities.
- Recreation Civil Works Integrated Funding Database (Rec-CWIFD)
  The Recreation Civil Works Integrated Funding Database (Rec-CWIFD) is a sub module of CWIFD developed for field use in calculating the Recreation performance measure outputs for O&M activities.
Army Corps Fiscal Challenges: Frequently Asked Questions
Army Corps of Engineers: Water Resource Authorization and Project Delivery Processes
Congressional Committees with Jurisdiction over the Civil Works Program - Appropriations
Congressional Committees with Jurisdiction over the Civil Works Program - Authorizations
Guidance
- Civil Works Program and Projects Budget Estimates and Guidance
  Headquarters Civil Works Budget and Performance website, with links to agency fact sheets, budget justification, budget testimony, five-year development plan, Program Development Policy Guidance, Budget Engineer Circulars, and work plans.
- Annual Civil Works Execution Guidance
  This annually revised Engineer Circular (EC) provides program and project management policies and practices for the execution of the USACE Civil Works Program.
- Implementation Guidance for Section 1156(a)(2) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (WRDA 2016), Contributed Funds
  Section 1156(a)(2) of WRDA 2016 amends Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 408; referred to as Section 408) by expanding authority to allow USACE to accept and expend funds received from public or private entities to evaluate requests under Section 408 for an alternative or permanent occupation or use of a work built by the United States. This 2017 Guidance Memorandum for Commanders provides direct guidance on how to implement this expanded authority.
- Engineer Pamphlet 1165-2-01: Digest of Water Resources Policies and Authorities
  A summary of Corps administrative and legislative water resources policies and authorities.
- Implementation Guidance for Section 111 of the FY12 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, Contributed Funds
  Section 111 of the Fiscal Year 2012 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act (FY 12 E&WDAA) (Public Law 112-74, Division B) amends the contributed funds authority codified in 33 U.S.C. 70lh. It expands this authority, which allows USACE to accept voluntarily contributed funds from States and political subdivisions, to include all water resources development project purposes. In addition, it expands the contributed funds authority to cover all phases of a project from study and design for authorized studies through construction and operation and maintenance for authorized projects. Further, it defines "States" as the several States, the District of Columbia, commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States, and Federally recognized Indian tribes. Finally, Section 111 requires Committee notification prior to the initiation of negotiations for the acceptance of contributed funds under 33 U.S.C. 701h. This implementation guidance supersedes the guidance in ER 1165-2-30, Acceptance and Return of Required, Contributed or Advanced Funds, dated 30 October 1998, as it pertains to Contributed Funds and CECW-P Memorandum, Subject: Contributed Funds, dated 2 July 2007.
- Methodology for Updating Benefit-to-Cost Ratios (BCR) for Budget Development
  This memorandum provides guidance on the methodology for updating benefit-to-cost ratios (BCRs) in support of the budget development process and establishes responsibilities for ensuring accurate reporting of updated BCR's to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
- Policy Guidance on Authorization and Budget Evaluation Criteria for Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Projects, March 2007
  This document provides policy guidance on authorization and budget evaluation criteria for aquatic ecosystem restoration projects.
- USACE Section 902 Cost Limit Policy Clarification and Applicability
  This memorandum defines and clarifies the proper procedure, roles, and responsibilities for ensuring that projects are budgeted, funded and constructed, as authorized and in accordance with Section 902 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1986, as amended.
Training - Archived presentations and class modules from past courses are provided as a reference for Planners. Please note that these modules are from 2010 and 2011 and there have been several changes to terminology and processes since then
- Civil Works Program Development
  March 2011 presentation by the Programs Integration Division (PID) to the Planning Associates class on budget cycle, Corps structure and more.