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1) Applications no longer require a claim to obtain a filing date and can be filed "by reference" to a previous application with a brief period to submit the claim or application.
2) Unavoidable delays are no longer a basis for reviving abandoned applications or delayed maintenance fees, only unintentional delays.
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1) Applications no longer require a claim to obtain a filing date and can be filed "by reference" to a previous application with a brief period to submit the claim or application.
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Shawn Boyle, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
sboyle@winterspringsfl.org
Re: Winter Springs East WWTF
DW Facility ID #FLA011068
OGC Case No: 21-0790
Seminole County
Dear Mr. Boyle:
Enclosed is a Consent Order ("Order") prepared by the Department for resolution of the referenced enforcement case. Please review this document and within 20 days of receipt, either: 1) return a signed copy to the Department or 2) provide comments and suggested changes. Once fully executed, a copy of the final document will be forwarded to you. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Helena Dacenay at 407-897-4342 or via e-mail at Helena.Dacenay@FloridaDEP.gov.
Sincerely,
Aaron Watkins, Director
Central District
Enclosure: Consent Order
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Shawn Boyle, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
sboyle@winterspringsfl.org
Re: Winter Springs East WWTF
DW Facility ID #FLA011068
OGC Case No: 21-0790
Seminole County
Dear Mr. Boyle:
Enclosed is a Consent Order ("Order") prepared by the Department for resolution of the referenced enforcement case. Please review this document and within 20 days of receipt, either: 1) return a signed copy to the Department or 2) provide comments and suggested changes. Once fully executed, a copy of the final document will be forwarded to you. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Helena Dacenay at 407-897-4342 or via e-mail at Helena.Dacenay@FloridaDEP.gov.
Sincerely,
Aaron Watkins, Director
Central District
Enclosure: Consent Order
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3) Requirements for rulemaking including annual rule reviews, coordination between overlapping agencies, and fiscal analysis.
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1. US Army Corps
of Englneers0
DIRECTOR'S POLICY MEMORANDUM
CIVIL WORKS PROGRAMS
No. DPM CW 2018-01 Issuing Office: CECW Issued: 12 Jan 18 Expires: See Para. 2
SUBJECT: Section 408 -Interim Changes for Immediate Implementation and Future Policy
Revisions
CATEGORY: Directive and Policy I For Information
1. References.
a. Engineer Circular 1165-2-216, Policy and Procedural Guidance for Processing Requests
to Alter U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Projects Pursuant to 33 USC 408, 30
September 2015
b. Memorandum, Interim Guidance on Section 408 Decision Level, 10 November 2016
c. Memorandum, Interim Guidance on Applicability ofEC 1165-2-216 within Navigable
Waters, 16 June 2017
d. Memorandum, Implementation Guidance for Section 1156(a)(2) ofthe Water Resources
Development Act of2016 (WRDA 2016), Contributed Funds, 27 June 2017
e. Memorandum, Delegation Authority for District Commanders for Section 408, 25 August
2017
f. Memorandum, Extension of EC 1165-2-216, Policy and Procedural Guidance for
Processing Requests to Alter US Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Projects Pursuant to 33
U.S.C. 408, 07 November 2017
2. Purpose. The purpose ofthis memorandum is to immediately implement policy changes in
the US Army Corps ofEngineers (USACE) process for reviewing Section 408 requests; provide
information related to additional intended future policy changes; and, describe expectations for
the vetting process ofthe new policy document. This memorandum is to be implemented in
conjunction with references l .a.-1.f. until issuance of a new Engineer Circular (EC) for Section
408, which is anticipated to occur by summer 2018.
3. Applicability. This memorandum is applicable to all headquarters USACE elements,
divisions, districts, laboratories, and field operating activities related to USACE Civil Works
projects.
4. Background. Section 14 ofthe Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, as amended, and codified
in 33 USC 408 (Section 408) provides that the Secretary ofthe Army may, upon the
recommendation ofthe Chief of Engineers, grant permission to other entities for the permanent
or temporary alteration or use of any USACE Civil Works project. This requires a determination
by the Secretary that the requested alteration is not injurious to the public interest and will not
impair the usefulness ofthe USACE project. In response to requests for substantial alterations,
2. DPM CW No. [2018-01]
Subject: Section 408 - Interim Changes for Immediate Implementation and Future Policy
Revisions
USACE issued its first guidance related to Section 408 in October 2006 as a memorandum.
Since then, four subsequent policy memoranda were then issued between November 2008 and
June 2010, mainly to address specific issues that arose as the diversity and complexity of
alterations under the Section 408 authority began to increase. On July 31, 2014, USACE
published its first comprehensive policy document, reference 1.a., for Section 408 that
consolidated the individual policies to improve consistency in applying and documenting Section
408 decisions. This transition from an informal process to a formalized and consistent process
has led to heightened attention to the Section 408 process, particularly in the last 3 years.
USACE issued interim guidance, reference l .b. to l .e., to implement changes to clarify and
streamline the Section 408 review process.
5. Section 408 Policy Changes Effective Immediately. U~til the new Section 408 EC is
issued, policies reflected in references 1.a. to l .f. will continue to remain effective, and the
changes below will be implemented immediately.
a. Maintenance and repair activities conducted by non-federal sponsors on the USACE
project for which they have operation and maintenance responsibilities do not require Section
408 permission but may require concurrence from the USACE district as further specified below.
(1) Operation and maintenance (O&M) activities specified in the O&M manual do not
require Section 408 permission nor USACE district concurrence unless specified by the USACE
district.
(2) Repairs to restore the USACE project to the physical dimensions and design ofthe
constructed project, without any changes to the required real estate interest, existing design
features, or physical dimensions or performance ofthe project do not require Section 408
permission, but do require USACE district concurrence.
b. A written statement from the non-federal sponsor endorsing the proposed alteration
specified in paragraph 7.c.(2)(b)v. ofreference l .a. is no longer required as part of a request for a
Section 408 permission. In its place, for USACE projects with a non-federal sponsor, a written
"Statement ofNo Objection" from the non-federal sponsor is required, ifthe requester is not the
non-federal sponsor. Non-federal sponsors typically have operation and maintenance
responsibilities; have a cost-share investment in the USACE project; and/or hold the real estate
interest for the USACE project. The purpose ofthe Statement bfNo Objection is to document
that the non-federal sponsor is aware ofthe scope ofthe Section 408 request and does not object
to the request being submitted for review. Non-federal sponsors will be provided additional
opportunities to provide input for consideration by USACE during the review process and prior
to a final Section 408 decision. The USACE district office may assist a third party requester in
coordinating with, and obtaining the Statement ofNo Objection from the non-federal sponsor. If
a Statement ofNo Objection cannot be obtained, the district will not proceed with the Section
408 review, unless at least one ofthe following exceptions apply:
(1) A Statement ofNo Objection is not required ifthe requester is the non-federal
sponsor.
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(2) A Statement ofNo Objection is not required when USACE has operation and/or
maintenance responsibilities for all or part ofthe USACE project.
(3) If a USACE project has multiple non-federal sponsors and potential impacts ofthe
proposed alteration are limited to the location ofthe alteration, Statements ofNo Objection are
required only from the non-federal sponsors associated with the locations with potential impacts.
However, ifthe proposed alteration may impact the usefulness ofthe USACE project as a whole,
Statements ofNo Objection must be obtained from all non-federal sponsors.
(4) A Statement ofNo Objection is not required ifthe third-party requester could obtain
the real estate interests necessary to undertake the alteration through eminent domain without
the consent ofthe non-federal sponsor and the alteration will not be integral to the functioning of
the USACE project. An alteration would be considered integral to the USACE project ifthe
alteration must be complete, functional, and in-place in order for the USACE project to function
and meet its authorized purpose. In such cases, ifthe third-party requester makes reasonable
efforts, but is unable to obtain a Statement ofNo Objection from the non-federal sponsor, the
requester may submit a Section 408 request with a certification or other official documentation
verifying that the requester will have sufficient authority to condemn all real property interests
required for the alteration in the event it is approved by USACE in lieu of a Statement ofNo
Objection. For these cases, USACE will seek input from the non-federal sponsor on the
potential impacts ofthe proposed alteration relative to the non-federal sponsor's responsibilities,
and will take that input into consideration in making the Section 408 decision. Within 30 days of
notification by USACE, the non-federal sponsor must provide its input or may propose a
timeline for providing feedback commensurate with the complexity ofthe proposed alteration. If
the non-federal sponsor provides no response within 30 days ofUSACE's notification, USACE
may proceed with the review ofthe alteration request without such input. The requester's
Section 408 package is not considereq complete until the non-federal sponsor's input is received
or until 30 days passes with no response from the non-federal sponsor.
(5) A Statement ofNo Objection is not required if, after a good faith effort, neither the
third-party requester nor USACE can locate the non-federal sponsor or the non-federal sponsor's
successor. Ifa third-party requester is able to secure the necessary property interest to execute
the alteration but cannot identify the non-federal sponsor or successor, the requester should
document the measures taken to locate the non-federal sponsor or successor and request that
USACE determine ifthere is a viable non-federal sponsor or successor. USACE should
document their efforts and decision for the administrative record and notify the requester.
c. The minimum level of detail requirement of 60% complete plans and specifications,
specified in paragraph 7.c.(3)(a) in reference 1.a. is hereby removed. Districts will use best
professional judgment to determine the appropriate level of detail in order to make a Section 408
decision on a case specific basis. This does not negate the need to submit plans and
specifications to a certain level of design prior to initiation of construction, if determined
necessary by the district.
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6. Future Improvements. The overall approach for Section 408 is intended to continue to be
scalable based on the scope and scale of each Section 408 request; led and tailored by each
USACE district office; and promotes early and often coordination. The following are the
proposed key improvements that will be incorporated into the new draft EC for Section 408,
which will have the new publication number of EC 1165-2-220.
a. New Outline. The new draft EC will be reorganized to better clarify roles and
responsibilities for those requesting Section 408 permission, and for USACE's review and
decision role. The following are the new proposed main sections ofthe policy document:
(1) Program Governance. This section will describe how USACE will oversee,
coordinate, and manage Section 408 reviews.
(2) Applicability of Section 408. This section will describe when Section 408
permission is required, when Section 408 permission is not required, and when the requirements
of Section 408 may be met by another USACE process and/or authority.
(3) Options for Obtaining a Section 408 Permission. This section will describe the three
options for seeking Section 408 permission: 1) Categorical permission, 2) Multi-phased reviews,
3) Single-phased reviews.
(4) Basic Requirements for a Complete Section 408 Request. This section will
summarize basic information requirements that are required to be submitted for all Section 408
requests.
(5) USACE Review Requirements. This section will describe actions to be taken by
USACE including review plan requirements, decision objectives, and public notice requirements.
(6) USACE Review and Notification Timelines. This section will contain timelines in
which the requester is to be notified by USACE in writing whether their request is complete, and
the expected schedule for USACE to reach a final decision. This section will reflect timelines
identified in Sestion 1156 ofthe Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of2016.
b. Clarification on Applicability of Section 408. The new draft EC will contain pr'oposed
clarifications related to the following,
(1) more specificity on which maintenance and repair activities performed by non-
federal sponsors will not require a Section 408 permission, part of which is being immediately
implemented in paragraph 5.a. above and when,
(2) the requirements of Section 408 can be met by existing Real Estate, Operations, and
Regulatory procedures.
c. Non-Federal Sponsor Feedback and Engagement. Engagement and coordination with
non-federal sponsors is further clarified in the new draft EC. The requirements specified in
paragraph 5.b. above is also incorporated into the new draft EC.
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d. Creation of a Multi-Phased Review Option. This proposed option provides a formalized
process for requesters to pursue Section 408 permission in milestones or smaller phases. This
option will allow for the establishment ofpre-determined milestones at which the requester can
submit information to the USACE district to review and identify any concerns. The intent is that
information submitted for each milestone would be cumulative and result in a complete Section
408 request with the information submitted for the final milestone. This option is intended for
situations in which requesters would like interim reviews and assurances and those in which
design-build contracts are used.
e. Decision Level. It is the intent that Section 408 decisions be delegated to the lowest level
possible and it is anticipated that all Section 408 decisions will be either made by the Division
Commander, District Commander or the District Commanders' designees, to be further specified
in the new draft EC.
f. Notification and Review Timelines. In accordance with Section 1156 of WRDA 2016, the
new draft EC will establish procedures for providing timely responses. The district will provide
a response within 30 days ofreceipt ofthe initial Section 408 request, identifying additional
information needed to complete the package. The district will also respond within 30 days as
additional information is provided. Once the district determines that the information provided is
complete, a final Section 408 decision will be provided within 90 days or an estimated decision
date will be provided. Section 408 decisions that take longer than 120 days must be reported to
the Committee on Environment and Public Works ofthe Senate and the Committee on
Transportation and Infrastru~ture ofthe House of Representatives.
g. Section 408 Tracking Database. A database is under development and will serve as the
database system of record for all future Section 408 requests. A subset of fields from this
database will be made publically available to provide information on the current status of Section
408 requests received. The expectation is that the database will be ready for use at the time the
new Section 408 EC is finalized.
7. Near-Term Expectations. After receipt of internal and external comments, the final EC will
be finalized and issued as expeditiously as possible. The vetting process for the new draft EC is
anticipated to begin at the end of January 2018. Soliciting internal and external comments will
be conducted concurrently. The following further describes the expectations in more detail.
a. Internal (USACE-only) Comment Period. The new draft EC will be emailed out to various
internal distribution lists with instructions on how to submit internal comments. The internal
comment period will be 20 business days. Shortly after the new draft EC is emailed out, an
internal webinar will be conducted to further articulate the key changes. While reviewing the
new draft EC, consideration should be given to the changes as outlined in this memorandum to
ensure that the intent is articulated clearly and the processes are implementable in the new draft
EC.
b. External Comment Period. Immediately following the initiation ofthe internal comment
period, a notice of availability ofthe new draft EC will be published in the Federal Register and
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emailed to various organizations and interested members of Congressional committees. At that
time the new draft EC will be posted on the USACE Section 408 webpage
(http://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Section408/) with instructions on how to
submit comments. In addition, two external webinars will be conducted to further explain the
content ofthe draft new EC and the comment submission process. Another webinar will be
conducted with the USACE Tribal liaisons, whom will then ensure broad dissemination with the
Tribes. It is expected that USACE staffwill also broadly disseminated the Federal Register
notice to appropriate external stakeholders. It is anticipated that the external comment period
will be 30 calendar days.
8. Proponent. The proponent for this memorandum is Ms. Tammy L. Conforti at 202-761-
4649. The following email address, HQ-Section408@usace.army.mil, can also be provided to
external entities for any ~nquiries or submission of comments on the new draft EC.
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~Dalton, P.E.
Director of Civil Works
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