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Interim Policy on Rehabilitation Assistance Eligibility ...
Interim Policy on Rehabilitation Assistance Eligibility On March 21, 2014, USACE issued interim policy on eligibility for rehabilitation assistance for levee systems. The interim policy was developed in response to numerous changes over the last few years in the agency’s strategic direction, and is intended to keep the Rehabilitation Program operational during a longer-term policy revision effort. The interim policy allows eligibility determinations to continue while the final policy is deve
System-Wide Improvement Framework ...
System-Wide Improvement Framework For levee systems that do not meet the interim eligibility criteria, the System-Wide Improvement Framework (SWIF) remains an option for levees to maintain eligibility while making progress on addressing system deficiencies. Edit SWIF - Policy for Development and Implementation Edit SWIF - Letter of Intent Template
Alterations to Flood Risk Reduction Projects ...
Alterations to Flood Risk Reduction Projects Section 408 Requests to Alter Federal Flood Risk Reduction Projects Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and codified in 33 U.S.C. § 408 (Section 408) authorizes the Secretary of the Army, on the recommendation of the Chief of Engineers of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), to grant permission for the alteration or occupation or use of a USACE civil works project if the Secretary determines that the activity will not be

Emergency Management News Releases

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18 Sep 2018
Waiting period for Final Missouri River Recovery Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement extended
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has extended the waiting period for the Final Missouri River Recovery Management Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS).
31 Aug 2018
Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Final Environmental Impact Statement released
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan (MRRMP) is now available to the public.
19 Jun 2018
Missouri River sandbars closed during nesting season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds residents that many sandbars with active piping plover and interior least tern nests are closed for recreational use during the nesting season which runs from mid-May through August
18 Jun 2018
Corps extends public comment period for Missouri River Emergent Sandbar Habitat project near Washburn, ND
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will extend the public comment period to July 6 for the draft environmental assessment of the proposed Missouri River Emergent Sandbar Habitat project near Washburn, North Dakota.
24 May 2018
Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee continues work on strategic plan
At this meeting, MRRIC discussed and reached initial consensus on recommendations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, regarding the Missouri River Recovery Program draft strategic plan. The recommendations address a range of issues including actions for the three threatened and endangered species, suggestions for best scientific and adaptive management practices, and support for communication and collaboration.

Emergency Operations News

Emergency Operations news releases are published during an activation of the Omaha District Emergency Operations Center. These releases also appear on the front page of the District Web site and the Emergency Management Web page.

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13 Feb 2020
Corps remains on track for Mar. 1 initial closure on L-575 levee system
Six of the seven breaches along the L-575 system have been initially closed, with the seventh breach expected to be closed by Mar. 1.
15 Nov 2019
Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee to hold fall plenary session in Omaha, Nebraska
The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold its fall plenary session Nov. 19-21, 2019 in Omaha, Neb.
24 May 2019
9 Tribes participate in Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee Spring 2019 plenary session
The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee held its first plenary session of the year May 21-23 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.