WSP03745

• File Number: 8111.815
• Description: Arkansas River Compact Administration
• Basin: Arkansas
• Date: 4/1/1990
• Author: UCACOE
• Title: Drought Contingency Plan - John Martin and Trinidad Lake - Appendix D
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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SECTION II - AUTHORITIES

2-01. Authorities.

a. ER 1110-2-1941 "Drought Contingency Plans", dated 15 September 1981.
This regulation provides policy and guidance for the preparation of Drough t
Contingency Plans as a part of the Corps of Engineers overall water management
activities.

b. Section 216. Public Law 91-611. (84 Stat 1830) River and Harbors Act
1970. This act authorizes the Secretary of the Army to review the operation of
existing Corps projects and recommend to Congress modification of their structure
or operation to improve the environment.

c. ETL 110-2-251 "Preparation of Water Control Manuals", dated 14 March
1980. This document provides a guide for preparing Water Control Manuals for
individual reservoir projects to include Drought Contingency Plans.

d. ER 1110-2-240 "Water Control Management" dated 8 October 1982. This
regulation prescribes the policies and procedures to be followed in water
management activities, including special regulations to be conducted durin/;
droughts. It also sets the responsibility and approval authority in development
of Water Control Plans.

e. Multiple letter. CESWD-ED-WR. dated 8 June 88, Subject: Drought
Contingency Plans. This letter directs the Districts within the Southwestern
Division to initiate preparation of Drought Contingency Plans for their basi~s
and projects.

f. PL 84-99 "Emergency Supplies of Clean Drinking Water" as amended by
PL 95-51. This law provides the authority under which the Chief of Engineers may,
under certain statutory conditions, construct wells and transport water to
farmers, ranchers, and political subdivisions within the areas determined to be
drought distressed provided the applicant has obtained all necessary federal,
state and local permits.

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g. ER 500-1-1 "Emergency Employment of Army and other Resources, Natural
Disaster Procedures". This ER identifies the mission, authorities,
responsibilities and chain of command of the Corps in provision of disaster
assistance. Specifically, it establishes guidance in the application of PL 84 - 99
and PL 95-51 and sets reporting and assistance request procedures.

h. EM 1110-2-3600 "Management of Water Control Systems", 30 November 1987.
This regulation requires that the Drought Management Plan be incorporated into
the project Water Control Manuals and the Master Water Control Manuals. It also
provides guidance in formulating strategies for proj ect regulation durin,;
droughts.

1. Section 6. Flood Control Act of 1944 This section provides the
authority for the Secretary of the Army to make contracts with states.
municipalities, private concerns I or individuals at such prices and on such terms

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