US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HUNTINGTON DISTRICT OVERVIEW

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1 US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS HUNTINGTON DISTRICT OVERVIEW LRH IS.A THRIVING TEAM OF NATIONALLY-RESPECTED, VALUES-DRIVEN PROFESSIONALS, COLLABORATIVELY PIONEERING SOLUTIONS TO OUR NATION S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES The views, opinions and findings contained in this report are those of the authors(s) and should not be construed as an official Department of the Army position, policy or decision, unless so designated by other official documentation. 1 ISO-9001

2 Briefing Outline USACE, Division and District Structure District Overview Command Priorities Mission & History District & Workforce Demographics National & Regional Centers of Expertise Value to the Nation District Business Lines Civil Works Projects Navigation Flood Risk Management Regulatory Permitting Unique Programs 2

3 USACE Command Structure 3

4 USACE Structure 9 Divisions 43 Districts Northwestern Division Great Lakes &Ohio River Division North Atlantic Division South Pacific Division Southwestern Division South Atlantic Division LTG Todd Semonite Chief of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division Middle East Transatlantic Division Mississippi Valley Division Transatlantic Afghanistan 4

5 Great Lakes & Ohio River Division BG Mark Toy Commander Mr. David Dale, SES Programs Director Mr. Stephen Durrett, SES Regional Business Director 5

6 Huntington District Command Priorities 1. Building Resiliency Recruit, resource, and retain a nationally recognized/respected team of technical professionals/experts. 2. Delivering Results Pioneer solutions to safely deliver quality services and projects on time and within budget. 3. Inspiring Relationships Communicate clearly to improve internal awareness (across competencies) and strengthen mutual respect with partners and stakeholders. BUILDING STRONG 6 COL Philip Secrist III Commander

7 Civil Works: USACE Missions Navigation Recreation Flood Risk Management Emergency Management Infrastructure Stewardship Environmental Stewardship Regulatory Permitting Military Programs: Military Construction Environment Real Estate Contingency Support Installation Support International and Interagency Support 7

8 History of Huntington District District formed on 1 July 1922 Responsible for canalization of Ohio River Locks Constructed first high-lift navigation dams on Ohio River 1937 Flood of record in Ohio River Basin 1940s-1950s Military construction during WWII & Korean War 1977 Tug/Levisa flood led to Section 202 authorization 8

9 Huntington District Size Most Civil Works Projects of any Corps District: 35 Dams 29 Local Protection Projects 9 Locks & Dams 25 Federal Levees Average Age of Projects 311 Ohio River Miles 9 River Basins 45,000 square miles Flood Risk Management 62 years Navigation 65 years 413,000 acres of Project Managed Real Estate 902 employees 9

10 Huntington District Workforce 902 Employees, 190 Professional Certifications Professional Engineers, 76 Professional Geologist, 17 Certified Floodplain Manager, 12 Certified Acquisition Professional, 11 Project Management Professional, 9 Certified Bridge Inspector, 9 Professional Surveyor, 8 Licensed Attorney, 6 DOD Financial Management Certified, 5 Certified Cost Engineers, 4 Certified Safety & Health Official, 3 Registered Architect, 3 Certified Professional Contracts Manager, 2 Certified Hazardous Waste Manifester, 2 Registered Professional Landscape Architect, 2 Certified Professional Hydrologist, 2 Certified Tunnel Inspector, 2 Registered Engineering Geologist, 1 Certified Value Specialist, 1 Certified Planner, 1 Certified Defense Financial Manager, 1 Certified Public Accountant, 1 Certified Physical Security Inspector, 1 Certified Playground Safety Inspector, 1 Certified Realty Specialist, 1 Master Electrician, 1 PMI Scheduling Professional, 1 Certified Strategic Planning Professional, 1 Certified Information Systems Security Professional, 1 Certified Federal Surveyor, 1 Certified Mapping Scientist, 1 Registered Professional Archeologist, 1 Geographic Information Systems Professional, 1 Certified General Appraiser, 1 Regional Rivers Repair Fleet, 136 General & Administrative*, 46 Planning Center of Expertise in Inland Navigation, 21 Contracting, 18 Real Estate, 19 Dam Safety Production Center, 38 Regulatory, 35 Planning & Project Management, 42 Engineering & Construction, Operations, 384 LRH is.a thriving team of nationally-respected, values-driven professionals, collaboratively pioneering solutions to our nation s toughest challenges *General & Administrative Offices include: Executive Support, 2 Strategic Integration, 5 Office of Counsel, 10 Resource Management, 15 Emergency Management, 3 Equal Employment Opportunity, 2 Safety, 3 Security, 2 Public Affairs, 3 Internal Review, 1

11 Planning Center of Expertise for Inland Navigation and Risk-Informed Economics Provide inland navigation planning consulting services; specifically in the realm of economic analysis and economic data. This is accomplished by: Serving on Project Delivery Teams (PDTs) for numerous USACE planning inland navigation studies nationwide as lead economic component. Developing and maintaining inland navigation models to aid in conducting economic analysis. Support USACE mission of Waterborne Commerce Statistics (WCS) data collection & analysis for the Ohio River System and Great Lakes. Serve as key reviewers of Lock Performance Monitoring System (LPMS) data to ensure quality data. Act as the lead Review Management Organization for all inland navigation planning studies across USACE to ensure the quality of products. Provide internal-usace & public stakeholder outreach services through response to data calls, websites, and face-to-face meetings. Conduct economic consequences analyses as part of the national Dam & Levee Safety Program. Provide inland navigation policy expertise. 11

12 Dam Safety Modification Mandatory Center of Expertise Supports USACE HQ by: Maintaining and managing the Agency s Dam Safety Investment Plan (DSIP) that is used to prioritize the Agency s $24B Dam Safety (DS) Modification Mission Providing oversight to the Agency s seven Dam Safety Production Centers (DSPC) Chairing the DSPC Management Group to facilitate resource sharing, competency building and efficiency in DS modifications Assisting HQ with DS policy development Leading and participating on Agency Technical Review teams on numerous DS projects to facilitate lessons learned, efficiency and consistency with DS modifications Supports USACE DS Projects by: Leading the development of East Branch, Bluestone, Dover, Zoar, Mohawk and several other DS projects Providing design support to Isabella (SPK) resulting in significant savings by avoiding a costly highway relocation Providing state-of-practice hydrologic analysis to inform senior leaders of risks associated with Herbert Hoover Dike (SAJ) Providing oversight to several other DS projects across the Agency Providing the Agency s Planning leadership to develop the future without Federal action condition on many projects: Bluestone (LRH), Cherry Creek (NWO) and Herbert Hoover Dike (SAJ) that establishes the baseline for project formulation Mosul Dam 12

13 Regional Rivers Repair Fleet (R3F) In FY 17, fully transition individual District repair fleets to a single Regional Rivers Repair Fleet with Command and Control based in Huntington District Heavy Lift Fleet (Moored in Louisville District) - 49 employees Medium Lift Fleet (Moored in Pittsburgh District) - 53 employees Light Lift Fleet (Moored in Nashville District) - 20 employees Marietta Repair Station ( Marietta, OH) - 10 employees Focus maintenance on highest priority projects to ensure Sustainability and improve reliability of inland waterways system Reconfigure repair fleets within region Effectively utilize limited O&M funds Improve delivery Minimize risk of failure Prioritize actions yielding greatest benefit Improve synchronization of repair resources Provide consistency with work performance Marietta Repair Station will continue to provide fabrication and shop services and support flood risk management projects 13

14 Civil Works Projects - Main Phases Feasibility Preconstruction, Engineering & Design (PED) Construction Operation & Maintenance Develop Project Management Plan (PMP) Formulate and evaluate alternative measures Perform preliminary design Conduct environmental analysis Conduct external peer review Produce a feasibility report Varies with project complexity (up to $3M without wavier) 50/50 cost share (non-federal share can be inkind services) months Execute Design Agreement Prepare plans and specs for the first construction contract Produce Design Document Report (DDR) Develop Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Varies with project complexity Non-federal cost share is determined by program and project purpose (non-federal share can be in-kind services) months Execute Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Initial and complete first construction contract Develop plans and specs for subsequent contracts Complete all construction activities Develop Operations & Maintenance Manual How much will it cost? Varies with project complexity Non-federal cost share is determined by program and project purpose How long will it take? Varies with project complexity 14 Operate and maintain constructed project including any repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. Varies with project complexity 100% non-federal Entire life of the project

15 Huntington District s Value to the Nation More than 82M tons of cargo worth over $17B passed through our nine locks and dams, saving over $1.6B in transportation costs in 2014 Our portfolio of flood risk management projects have reduced over $13.5B in flood damages ($911.4M in FY 15) As the region s leading provider of recreation opportunities, our projects hosted over 28M visitors and supported 12,500 jobs in 2012 Our regulatory program preserves the Nation's aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while allowing reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions We continue to provide nationally recognized support to other federal agencies, averaging nearly $25M per year in International and Interagency Services (IIS) Our workforce continues to provide support for Overseas Contingency Operations with nearly 150 deploying since 2003 Our workforce has deployed over 750 employees around the Nation providing relief from natural disasters since

16 Ohio River Basin Navigation System Tons (Millions) Over 245.9M tons moved through the Ohio River Basin inland navigation system in 2014 at a value of $46.3B. Port of Huntington was the second largest inland port in the United States in 2014 with 46.4M tons only following Port of Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky with 49.9M tons. Commodity Tons (in Millions) Percent of Total Tons $/Ton Value* Coal % 54.3% $ 63 Petroleum % 6.1% $ 929 Crude Petroleum % 0.9% $ 601 Aggregates % 17.0% $ 8 Grains % 8.4% $ 341 Chemicals % 4.1% $ 753 Ores/Minerals % 3.0% $ 336 Iron/Steel % 4.2% $ 403 Others % 2.4% $ 212 Grand Total 16 *Values at a 2012 price level & are based off a Commodity Valuation Study conducted by NDSU. Pittsburgh District Huntington District Louisville District Lock Chamber Locations Left Descending Bank Right Descending Bank

17 Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Completed Construction Active Construction Study Underway Additional Monolith (Phase 2A) 216 Target Anchors (Phase 2B) 278 Target Anchors to Regain Original Flood Control Pool (Phase 4) Penstock Protection (112 Anchors) and Auxiliary Spillway (Phase 3) Thrust Block and Penstock Extension (Phase 1) Rt. 20 Gate Closure and Fishing Pier (Phase 2A) Dam Safety Modification Report Underway (Phase 5) Periodic Inspection Periodic Assessment 1 Issue Evaluation Study 2 Dam Safety Modification Report 3 17 Detailed Design Construction

18 Class 1 None Extremely High Incremental Risk Class 2 Very High Incremental Risk Dover Bolivar Mohawk Beach City Tappan Brewster Levee (Beach City) Magnolia Levee (Bolivar) Somerdale Levee (Dover) Class 3 Moderate to High Incremental Risk Zoar Levee & Diversion Dam Clendening Atwood Senecaville Corundite Levee (Dover) Fairfield Levee (Dover) Pleasant Valley Dike (Dillon) Silica Sand Levee (Beach City) U.S. Brick Levee (Dover) Class 4 Low Incremental Risk Mohicanville Charles Mill Pleasant Hill North Branch Kokosing Leesville Piedmont Dillon Wills Creek Pavonia Levee (Charles Mill) East Sparta Levee (Bolivar) Nashport Dike (Dillon) Mohicanville Dikes No. 1 & 2 Charles Mill 85,110 ac-ft Pleasant Hill 78,690 ac-ft North Branch Kokosing 14,885 ac-ft Muskingum River Basin Projects 260,890 ac-ft Mohicanville 102,000 ac-ft Beach City 71,700 ac-ft Loudenville Mohawk 285,000 ac-ft Zanesville Dresden Dover Marietta Bolivar 149,600 ac-ft 216,000 ac-ft Wills Creek Zoar Levee Atwood Leesville New Philadelphia Tappan Clendening 35,900 ac-ft Nellie Walhonding Newcomerstown Dillon Coshocton One acre foot = 43,560 cubic feet and is equivalent to 326,700 gallons. 18 Tippecanoe Cambridge 196,000 ac-ft 33,100 ac-ft 35,500 ac-ft 23,392 ac-ft Piedmont 40,791 ac-ft Senecaville 57,941 ac-ft

19 Surface Coal Mining Pending Workload (Current Applications) 32 individual permits 7 nationwide permits Regulatory Mitigation (33 CFR 332) Banking in WV Approved 6 (5 in LRH) Pending 10 (6 in LRH) In-Lieu Fee Program (ILF) New Agreement Signed between the LRH/LRP and WVDEP in Apr 2013 WVDEP hired a project manager to administer the funds/program Over $29M has been collected since the Program started Smallest contribution = $2,400 (Pocahontas Coal) Largest contribution =$7,414,402 (AEP) Current Project Fund Balance = $18,110,010 Photos are of a contour mine in Kanawha County starting reclamation, and years after reclamation. Stream Assessment Protocol Protocol for High Gradient Ephemeral and Intermittent Streams in place Protocol for Perennial (and larger Intermittent) is under development 19

20 Mineral Extraction Marcellus Shale The Corps Regulatory function becomes involved with these activities when they impact waters of the U.S. Processing facility development Water withdrawals Well pad development Access roads Pipelines Education: Several meetings with the Industry, WVDEP, and USEPA Enforcement: USEPA has taken the lead on any enforcement case involving the Oil and Gas Industry in WV 20

21 Section 202 Unique Programs to Huntington District Structural/Non-structural FRM program in Southern WV, South Eastern KY and South Western VA Authorized purpose to reduce impacts from flooding associated with the re-occurence of the April 1977 flood event in the Tug Fork, Levisa Fork and Cumberland River Basins (LRN) Methods of protection: Floodproofing, Land Acquisition or Relocation Construction Environmental Infrastructure Programs provide design and construction assistance to non-federal interests for carrying out water related environmental infrastructure and resource protection and development projects. Projects include: wastewater treatment and related facilities; water supply, storage, treatment, and distribution facilities; surface water resource protection and development; and environmental restoration. Four Programs WV 340 (WV 3 rd Congressional District) 571 (WV 2 nd Congressional District) KY 531 (KY 5 th Congressional District) OH 594 (Entire State) 21

22 Engineering Solutions to the Nation s Toughest Challenges Recognized national leader within the Corps providing expertise to Districts across the country ensuring water navigation, reducing flood damage, encouraging water recreation, restoring streams and ecosystems, and preparing for and responding to natural disasters Iraq Afghanistan Respected by our local, state and Federal partners for providing engineering, project management, cost estimating, economic analysis, dam safety review, bridge inspection services to agencies such as the U.S. Department of Energy and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Huntington District Work for Other Corps Districts Work for Other Agencies 22

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25 Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Project Description Class 2 (Very High Incremental Risk) One of only 15 Civil Works mega projects across USACE Stabilize structure by installing anchors and thrust blocks Increase discharge capacity Increase dam height Dam Failure Impacts Prevented Population at risk 175K persons Economic loss $20B Project Status Phases 1, 2A, and 2B complete Phase 3 construction initiated in Sep 10 and scheduled for completion Feb 17 Phase 4 construction initiated in Sep 12 and scheduled for completion Oct 19 Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR) underway and scheduled for Agency approval May 18 Current Project Cost Funds allocated to date $374.8M Update of cost estimate underway Issue and will be further Dam Safety refined with DSMR Detailed 1 Evaluation 2 Modification 3 Design Study Report Periodic Periodic BUILDING Inspection completion STRONG Assessment 25 Construction

26 Zoar Levee Muskingum River Basin Dam Safety Project Description Class 3 (Moderate to High Incremental Risk) Correction of seepage instability Levee and Dam Failure Impacts Historically significant village Population at risk 106 persons Economic loss $23M Project Status USACE completed a positive levee system evaluation Village is working with FEMA on recertification Construction scheduled to be initiated in 2018 and completed within a year Estimated Total Project Cost $10.6M Local Sponsor MWCD Non-Federal cost share 23% Periodic Periodic BUILDING Inspection STRONG Assessment Issue Dam Safety 1 Evaluation 2 Modification 3 Study Report 26 Detailed Design The Garden House Construction

27 Mohawk Dam Muskingum River Basin Dam Safety Project Description Class 2 (Very High Incremental Risk) Correction of seepage instability Dam Failure Impacts Population at risk 24K persons Economic loss $2.2B Project Status Risk associated with primary failure mode currently under evaluation FY 16 Activities Initiate streamlined Dam Safety Modification Report (DSMR) Continue public involvement FY 17 Activities Obtain Agency approval of DSMR Initiate detailed design Periodic Periodic BUILDING Inspection STRONG Assessment Issue Dam Safety 1 Evaluation 2 Modification 3 Study Report 27 Detailed Design Construction

28 Bolivar Dam Muskingum River Basin Dam Safety Project Description Class 2 (Very High Incremental Risk) Correction of seepage instability One of only 15 Civil Works mega projects across USACE Dam Failure Impacts Prevented Population at risk 28K persons Economic loss $2.5B Project Status Construction of seepage barrier 79% complete Ribbon cutting ceremony expected in Fall 16 Total Project Cost $109M $3.8M positive regional economic impacts in FY 15 creating four jobs Local Sponsor MWCD Non-Federal cost share 23% Periodic Periodic BUILDING Inspection STRONG Assessment Issue Dam Safety 1 Evaluation 2 Modification 3 Study Report 28 Detailed Design Construction

29 Other Programs and Authorities Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Authorities under which the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to plan, design, and construct certain types of water resource and ecosystem restoration projects without additional or specific congressional authorization Planning Assistance to States (PAS Section 22) Technical assistance to support state comprehensive water and related land resource development plans Floodplain Management Services (FPMS) Information, technical planning assistance, and guidance in identifying the magnitude and extent of flood hazards and planning appropriate use of the floodplains Watershed Planning (Section 729) Watershed planning addresses problems, needs, and opportunities within a watershed or regional context; strives to achieve integrated water resources management; and, results in general, non-project specific, holistic plans or strategies to address those watershed needs 29

30 Getting Started Authorization permission to undertake a study or project Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) Study Resolution Special Authorizations Appropriation funding to conduct an authorized study or project President s Annual Budget Energy & Water Development Appropriations Act Continuing Resolution Act (CRA) 30

31 ASA(CW) HQ Requests Field Offices Provides Legislative Submit Guidance Proposals Proposals (Jan) (Mar) (May) 31 WRDA HQ Reviews and Approves Proposals (May - Jul) Start Authorization Finish Cycle HQ Sends Approved Proposals to ASA(CW) (Aug - Sep) President Signs WRDA Legislation (Oct) OMB Reviews Member Requests & (Oct - Feb) Congressional Hearings (Mar - May) Committee Approved Proposals to Congress in Actions on WRDA Army Legislative Program (May - Sep) (Feb)

32 HQ Provides Budget Guidance (Mar) HQ Reviews & Approves (May - Jun) 32 OMB Provides Budget Guidance (Jan) Start Finish Field Offices Develop Programs (Mar - Apr) Funding Allocated to Field Offices (Oct - Dec) Budget Presented to Secretary of Army (Jul - Aug) Budget Submitted to OMB (Sep) President Signs Appropriation Bill BUILDING (Sep - Oct) STRONG Appropriations Bills (Jul - Sep) Budget Resolutions President s Budget to Congress (Feb) OMB Passback (Nov)

33 Appropriation Accounts GI Investigations For expenses necessary for the collection and study of basic information pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection, and related projects, restudy of authorized projects, miscellaneous investigations, and when authorized by law, surveys and detailed studies, plans and specification of projects prior to construction. CG Construction For expenses necessary for the construction of rivers and harbors, flood control, shore protection and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related projects, authorized by law; for conducting detailed studies, and plans and specifications, of such projects (including those involving reimbursable requests for goods and services from States, local governments, or private groups) authorized or made eligible for selection by law (but such detailed studies, and plans and specifications shall not constitute a commitment of the Government to construction. O&M Operation and Maintenance For expenses necessary for the operation, maintenance, and care of existing rivers and harbors, flood control and storm damage reduction, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and related projects authorized by law; for providing security for infrastructure owned and operated by, or on behalf of, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), including administrative buildings and facilities, laboratories, and the Washington Aqueduct; for the maintenance of harbor channels provided by a State, municipality, or other public agency that serves essential navigation needs of general commerce, where authorized by law; and for surveys and charting of northern and northwestern lakes and connecting waters, clearing and straightening channels, and removal of obstructions to navigation. 33

34 Feasibility Phase What will be accomplished? Execute Feasibility Cost Share Agreement (FCSA) Develop Project Management Plan (PMP) Employ six step planning process Obtain public input for project formulation Formulate and evaluate alternative measures Perform preliminary design Conduct environmental analyses Identify and recommend tentatively selected plan (TSP) Determine necessary real estate acquisitions and utility relocations Develop baseline cost estimate and detailed schedule Conduct external peer review Produce a Feasibility Report What will it cost? Varies with project complexity (Up to $3M without waiver) 50/50 cost share (Entire non-federal share can be in-kind services) How long will it take? months 34

35 What will be accomplished? Execute Design Agreement Complete detailed studies and designs needed for plans and specifications Prepare plans and specifications for the first construction contract Produce Design Documentation Report (DDR) Develop Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Preconstruction, Engineering & Design (PED) Phase What will it cost? Varies with project complexity Non-Federal cost share is determined by program and project purpose Entire non-federal share can be in-kind services How long will it take? months 35

36 What will be accomplished? Execute Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) Acquire real estate and complete relocations (if applicable) Initiate and complete first construction contract Continue design and preparation of plans and specifications for subsequent contracts Complete all construction activities Develop Operations & Maintenance manual What will it cost? Varies with project complexity Non-Federal cost share is determined by program and project purpose How long will it take? Varies with project complexity Construction Phase 36

37 What will be accomplished? Operate and maintain newly constructed project including any repair, rehabilitation, or replacement What will it cost? Varies with project complexity 100% non-federal Operation and Maintenance Phase How long will it take? Entire life of the project 37