Corps Guidance Engineer Regulation 1105-2-100: Planning Guidance Notebook The Planning Guidance Notebook provides the overall direction by which the Corps of Engineers civil works projects are formulated, evaluated, and selected for overall implementation. This includes all appendices that were written at a later date. Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Conducting Fish and Wildlife Coordination act Activities (January 2003) Federal Guidance and Regulations Endangered Species Act, US Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Act, National Marine Fisheries Service Digest of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Marine Mammal Protection Act More about USACE Planning activities and Fish and Wildlife Coordination SMART Planning Feasibility Studies: A Guide to Coordination and Engagement with the Services This guide was developed through a collaboration between the Corps, USFWS and NMFS. The Guide provides an overview of the SMART Planning process and demonstrates how key environmental coordination and compliance activities fit into that process. The Guide highlights opportunities for engagement and coordination at all stages of a planning study, re-emphasizing the need for early coordination. Environmental Evaluation and Compliance within the SMART Planning Framework Discussion paper highlighting and clarifying opportunities to encourage efficient and thorough environmental evaluation and compliance in support of the SMART Planning framework. SMART Planning Feasibility Study Process Overlaid with Major Environmental Compliance Processes One page diagram of the SMART Planning feasibility study process timeline (milestones and phases) overlaid with NEPA, the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA), Magnuson-Stevens Act (MSA), and Endangered Species Act (ESA) actions. Environmental Evaluation And Compliance Process Diagram One page diagram of the SMART Planning feasibility study process timeline (milestones and phases) noting significant environmental evaluation and compliance tasks and products developed during the feasibility study process. Revisions to Regulations for Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act (50 CFR 402) – Webinar Overview September 2019 To ensure federal government actions are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of listed species – or destroy or adversely modify their critical habitat – federal agencies must consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries under Section 7 of the ESA. Revisions to the implementing regulations (50 CFR 402) clarify the interagency consultation process and make it more efficient and consistent. This presentation provides an overview of the revision process and the specific changes made to the rule (effective 28 October 2019). Frequently asked Questions regarding Revisions for Part 402, Implementing Regulations Interagency Cooperation (Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act) This FAQ provides responses to questions regarding revisions to 50 CFR Part 402 which implements Section 7(a)(2) of the Endangered Species Act. The revisions to the regulations clarify, interpret, and implement portions of the ESA concerning the interagency cooperation procedures. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation Rule (Federal Register) Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Interagency Cooperation” final rule revising 50 CFR Part 402, published in the Federal Register 27 August 2019 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Note: the effective date of the final rule was delayed from 26 September to 28 October 2019. Water Resources Development Under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act This U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service publication provides information and guidance on the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) and its application to water resources development project planning and implementation. It has been developed primarily for use by Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) biologists working on water resource development projects under the authority of the FWCA. SMART Planning Feasibility Studies: A Guide to Coordination and Engagement with the Services This guide was developed through a collaboration between the Corps, USFWS and NMFS. The Guide provides an overview of the SMART Planning process and demonstrates how key environmental coordination and compliance activities fit into that process. The Guide highlights opportunities for engagement and coordination at all stages of a planning study, re-emphasizing the need for early coordination.

Webinars

2019
• Working with Cooperating Agencies (22 August)
  
  This webinar provided an overview of Section 1005 of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2014 and the requirements for involving Cooperating Agencies in a study. Cooperating Agencies are required to be involved in studies per the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), but the enactment of Section 1005 of WRRDA 2014 has resulted in further requirements. The webinar discussed tips and tools for working with Cooperating Agencies, courtesy of the Collaboration and Public Participation CX (CPCX) and was presented by Julie Alcon (Environmental Team Lead, Office of Water Project Review [OWPR]), Wes Coleman (Chief, OWPR), Hal Cardwell (CPCX Director at theUSACE Institute for Water Resources), and Seth Cohen (Collaboration and Public Participation CoP lead).
  
  2016
• SMART Planning & USACE Feasibility Studies: Guide to Coordination and Engagement with the Services (7 September)
  
  This webinar provided an overview of the SMART Planning process, and demonstrate how key environmental compliance activities, such as the Endangered Species Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and Magnuson-Stevens Act, are integrated into the process. The webinar provided lessons learned from the Seattle District
  
  2015
• Regional Coordination with Natural Resource Agencies: Tips & Lessons Learned (5 February)
  
  David Bauman from the Corps South Atlantic Division (SAD) provides tips, lessons learned and examples of coordination tools, as well as suggests ways to positively engage with the National Marine Fisheries Service and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
  
  2014
• Endangered Species Act Biological Opinions (1 May)
  
  An overview of interagency coordination and consultation and the development of Biological Opinions under the Endangered Species Act.
  
  2013
• SMART Planning and USACE Feasibility Studies: Agency to Agency Coordination (1 August)
  
  This webinar focused on the ongoing coordination between HQUSACE, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Presenters from all three agencies discussed application of SMART Planning principles and process within the context of their agency mandates.