Phase Planning Assessments
Consider the following factors:
- water quality standards
- stream stability
- heavy debris discharge
- highly erodible banks
- fish and wildlife resources.
Assessments may require the cooperative efforts of Area Office designers and Division personnel as well as others with experience on similar projects or specialized expertise in the particular area. Design all projects to comply with Federal and State regulations. As such, it is necessary to consider the implications of the following:
- U.S. Corps of Engineers (USACE)
- requirements
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
- permit for industrial activity (construction)
- provisions
Refer to the
for more information on the above regulations.