The Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) authorizes USACE to plan,
design and construct small scale projects under existing program
authority from Congress. Local governments and agencies seeking
assistance may request USACE to investigate potential water resource
issues that may fit a particular authority.
A CAP project is conducted in two phases: a feasibility phase and a
design and implementation phase. Both phases of a CAP project are
cost-shared between the federal government and the non-federal
sponsor. Certain territories of the United States (including Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands) as well as Tribal organizations, are eligible for
a reduction of the CAP Program non-federal cost-sharing requirement
(based on the Water Resources Reform Development Acts of 2014 and
2016, applicable CAP projects with feasibility phase agreements or
construction contracts executed on or after June 10, 2014, are eligible
for waivers up to $455,000).
SECTION 14 – EMERGENCY STREAMBANK AND
SHORELINE PROTECTION
Flood Control Action of 1946, as amended
USACE is authorized to construct bank stabilization and protection
projects to protect endangered public and non-profit infrastructure from
flood and storm damages due to erosion. Examples of protected
infrastructure include highways, bridges, approaches, cultural sites, and
essential public services such as hospitals and water supply systems.
Privately owned property and facilities are not eligible for protection
under this authority. The maximum federal limit is $5 million per project.