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.. '4}~", ". :-t{~~I:V -. t*;}~~ projects under cnntlmling authorities. If a study identifies a potential construction project with Federal interest, the study will be transferred'to the appropriate Corps program. 4. The pI~nning Assistance To States Program may help States or Tribes in support of the Coas1al Zone Management Act or the Flood Plain Management Services Program when the primary purpose is to supplement basin-wide or regional state or tribal pl~nning for the coastal zone or flood plains. REQUEST FOR PLANNING ASSISTANCE: Loc:al and regional officials who are interested in assistanqe . for their communltiesand who are wil1ing to share the study costa should contact their state or tribal water resources agency. All requests must be requested through the state or tribal coordinator for the program. The coordinator compiles the requests in accordance with Corps guidance for the yearly submission. The Corps District then a~inmodales as many studies as possiole within the funding allotment and negotiatesa~eemenls including artaDgeIDenls for SO percent of the study cost with the DOn-Federal sponsors requesting the assistance. . For Information on the Planning Assistance to States (and 'rribes) program, contact the Tribal . Coordinator or the pI~nni"g Assistance office at the Corps District office. See pages 7 ami 8. SUPPORT FOR OTHERS PROGRAM . This program essentially permils Tribal governmentS, other Federal agericies, and State and local governments to hire the CorpS to do Work lbat is related to lis areas of expertise. . Such work must meet several tests to be a~pted. Forexiunple, work for State, Tribal, and local governmp.nm can only be performed if the requestor certI1ies lbat the work cannot be procured reaSOJIably and expeditiously through ordinary business .' ~n"I1M1s. Also, the Corps must be able to accomplish the work within current staff and resourqe COnstrainls. The ~. of wdrk that can be unde~n through this programinc1ude, within certain limitations: studies and planning activities;' en~ring and design, including preparation of plans and specifications; '. construction managemerit; and training. Bxamples ofreqent work under this progr&lIlare:. .'. . . Performing technical analyses for the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Slipport. of the National Flood Insurance Program. . Providing a state with technical assistance and training in implementing water pollution control facilities. . . Preparing extensive environmental studies and documenls for a regional water board. . Designing and constructing a city's flood control improvemenls. For information on the Support For Others program, contact the Tribal Coordinator or the Support for Others office at the Corps District office. See pages 7 and 8. 21 i,