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The Water Resources Development Act of 2000 (WRDA 2000, Public Law No. 106-541) as amended, allows the Corps to accept funds from non-federal public entities to provide priority review of their permit applications.
Section 214 of WRDA 2000 reads as follows:
• IN GENERAL - In Fiscal Years 2001 through 2003, the Secretary (of the Army), after public notice, may accept and expend funds contributed by non-federal public entities to expedite the evaluation of permits under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army.
• EFFECT ON PERMITTING - In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall ensure that the use of funds accepted under subsection (a) will not impact impartial decision making with respect to permits, either substantively or procedurally.
The Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (PL 110-114) extended the expiration of WRDA 2000 Section 214 to December 31, 2009.
The Little Rock District point of contact in the Regulatory Division for WRDA Section 214 related issues is Johnny Mclean at 501-324-5295.
Federal Guidelines
• October 1, 2008 - Guidance Memorandum Concerning Regulatory Program Funds Contributed by Non-Federal Public Entities (223 KB)
Public Notices
• July 18, 2008 - WRDA Section 214 Proposal to Accept and Expend Regulatory Program Funds
• September 16, 2008 - WRDA Section 214 Decision to Accept and Expend Regulatory Program Funds
Final Permit Decisions Funded through the WRDA Section 214 Authority
WRDA Information (xls)
WRDA Information (pdf)
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Updated/Reviewed: 05/17/2012