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===Flood control===
===Flood control===
* Structural Flood Control
* Structural Flood Control
** [[Flood Control Act of 1928]], which holds USACE exempt from financial liability should their flood control structures fail
[[Flood Control Act of 1928]], which holds USACE exempt from financial liability should their flood control structures fail
** Sec 1 and 3, [[Flood Control Act of 1936]] (FCA 1936), {{USPL|74|738}}
Sec 1 and 3, [[Flood Control Act of 1936]] (FCA 1936), {{USPL|74|738}}
** Sec 2, [[Flood Control Act of 1941|FCA 1941]], {{USPL|77|228}}
Sec 2, [[Flood Control Act of 1941|FCA 1941]], {{USPL|77|228}}
** Sec 103, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1986]] (WRDA 1986), {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1986]] (WRDA 1986), {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 202(a), [[Water Resources Development Act of 1996|WRDA 1996]], {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 202(a), [[Water Resources Development Act of 1996|WRDA 1996]], {{USPL|104|303}}
* Non-Structural Flood Control
* Non-Structural Flood Control
** Sec 73, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1974|WRDA 1974]], {{USPL|93|251}}
Sec 73, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1974|WRDA 1974]], {{USPL|93|251}}
** Sec 103(b), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(b), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 202(a), WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 202(a), WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Flood Control, "Section 205"
* Flood Control, "Section 205"
** Sec 205, [[Flood Control Act of 1948|FCA 1948]], {{USPL|80|858}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 205, [[Flood Control Act of 1948|FCA 1948]], {{USPL|80|858}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
** Sec 202, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 202, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Flood Control, Clearing and Snagging
* Flood Control, Clearing and Snagging
** Sec 208, [[Flood Control Act of 1954|FCA 1954]], {{USPL|83|780}}, as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 208, [[Flood Control Act of 1954|FCA 1954]], {{USPL|83|780}}, as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
** Sec 202, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 202, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Emergency Flood Control
* Emergency Flood Control
** Sec 5a, [[Flood Control Act of 1941|FCA 1941]], as amended
Sec 5a, [[Flood Control Act of 1941|FCA 1941]], as amended
** [[Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act]] of 1955, {{USPL|84|99}}
[[Flood Control and Coastal Emergency Act]] of 1955, {{USPL|84|99}}
** [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1962]], {{USPL|87|874}}
[[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1962]], {{USPL|87|874}}
** [[Safe Drinking Water Act]] of 1974, {{USPL|93|523}}
[[Safe Drinking Water Act]] of 1974, {{USPL|93|523}}
** {{USPL|95|51}}
{{USPL|95|51}}
** Sec 917, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 917, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 302, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1990|WRDA 1990]], {{USPL|101|640}}
Sec 302, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1990|WRDA 1990]], {{USPL|101|640}}
** Sec 204(e), WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 204(e), WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Flood Control, Flood Plain Management Services
* Flood Control, Flood Plain Management Services
** Sec 206, [[Flood Control Act of 1960|FCA 1960]], {{USPL|86|845}} as amended
Sec 206, [[Flood Control Act of 1960|FCA 1960]], {{USPL|86|845}} as amended


===Hurricane and storm damage reduction===
===Hurricane and storm damage reduction===
[[File:Distribution for Hurricane Andrew 1992, Corps of Engineers.jpg|right|U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel distribute supplies for [[Hurricane Andrew]] victims in 1992]]
[[File:Distribution for Hurricane Andrew 1992, Corps of Engineers.jpg|right|U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel distribute supplies for [[Hurricane Andrew]] victims in 1992]]
* Shore Protection, General Authority
* Shore Protection, General Authority
** [[Shore Protection Cost Sharing Act of 1946]], {{USPL|79|727}} as amended
[[Shore Protection Cost Sharing Act of 1946]], {{USPL|79|727}} as amended
** Sec 103(c)(5) and (d), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c)(5) and (d), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 14, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1988|WRDA 1988]], {{USPL|100|676}}
Sec 14, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1988|WRDA 1988]], {{USPL|100|676}}
* Shore Protection, Periodic Nourishment
* Shore Protection, Periodic Nourishment
** [[Beach Nourishment]] Act of 1956, {{USPL|84|826}}
[[Beach Nourishment]] Act of 1956, {{USPL|84|826}}
* Shore Protection "Section 103"
* Shore Protection "Section 103"
** Sec 103, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1962]], {{USPL|87|874}}
Sec 103, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1962]], {{USPL|87|874}}
** Sec 103(c), 103(d), 103(i), 915(e), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c), 103(d), 103(i), 915(e), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}


===Ecosystem restoration and protection===
===Ecosystem restoration and protection===
* General
* General
** [[Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958]], {{USPL|85|624}}
[[Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958]], {{USPL|85|624}}
** [[Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1958]]
[[Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1958]]
** [[National Environmental Policy Act]] (NEPA) of 1969
[[National Environmental Policy Act]] (NEPA) of 1969
** [[Coastal Zone Management Act]] of 1972
[[Coastal Zone Management Act]] of 1972
** [[Clean Water Act]] of 1972
[[Clean Water Act]] of 1972
** [[Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972]]
[[Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act of 1972]]
** [[Endangered Species Act]] of 1973
[[Endangered Species Act]] of 1973
** [[Water Resources Development Act]]s of 1986, 1990, 1992, and 1996
[[Water Resources Development Act]]s of 1986, 1990, 1992, and 1996
** [[Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of 1990]]
[[Coastal Wetlands Planning, Protection, and Restoration Act of 1990]]
** [[wikisource:Executive Order 11990|Executive Order 11990]], "The Protection of Wetlands"
[[wikisource:Executive Order 11990|Executive Order 11990]], "The Protection of Wetlands"
** [[wikisource:Executive Order 11991|Executive Order 11991]], "Relating to Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality"
[[wikisource:Executive Order 11991|Executive Order 11991]], "Relating to Protection and Enhancement of Environmental Quality"
* Project Modification for Environment Improvements within the Civil Works Program
* Project Modification for Environment Improvements within the Civil Works Program
** Sec 1135, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 1135, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
* Beneficial Use of Dredged Material
** Sec 204, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1992|WRDA 1992]]
Sec 204, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1992|WRDA 1992]]
* Aquatic Restoration
* Aquatic Restoration
** Sec 206, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 206, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Fish and Wildlife Mitigation
* Fish and Wildlife Mitigation
** Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, {{USPL|85|624}}
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, {{USPL|85|624}}
** Sec 103(c) and 906, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c) and 906, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Flow Regulation
* Flow Regulation
** Sec 102, [[Clean Water Act]] of 1972, {{USPL|92|500}} as amended
Sec 102, [[Clean Water Act]] of 1972, {{USPL|92|500}} as amended
** Sec 103(c) and (d), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c) and (d), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Aquatic Plant Control
* Aquatic Plant Control
** Sec 104, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1958]], {{USPL|85|500}} as amended
Sec 104, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1958]], {{USPL|85|500}} as amended
** Sec 103(c)(6) and 941, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 103(c)(6) and 941, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
** Sec 225 and 540, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 225 and 540, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}


===General navigation===
===General navigation===
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* Harbor Navigation
* Harbor Navigation
** Sec 101 and 214, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 101 and 214, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 13, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1988|WRDA 1988]], {{USPL|100|676}}
Sec 13, [[Water Resources Development Act of 1988|WRDA 1988]], {{USPL|100|676}}
** Sec 201, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 201, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Harbor Navigation, Disposal Partnerships
* Harbor Navigation, Disposal Partnerships
** Sec 217, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
Sec 217, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}
* Inland Waterways Navigation, Locks and Dams
* Inland Waterways Navigation, Locks and Dams
** Sec 102, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 102, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 206, [[Inland Waterways Revenue Act of 1978]], {{USPL|95|500}} as amended by Sec 1405, WRDA 1986
Sec 206, [[Inland Waterways Revenue Act of 1978]], {{USPL|95|500}} as amended by Sec 1405, WRDA 1986
* Navigation, Small Navigation Projects
* Navigation, Small Navigation Projects
** Sec 107, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1960]], {{USPL|86|845}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 107, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1960]], {{USPL|86|845}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
** [[Flood Control Act of 1944|FCA 1944]], {{USPL|78|534}}
[[Flood Control Act of 1944|FCA 1944]], {{USPL|78|534}}
* Navigation, Clearing and Snagging
* Navigation, Clearing and Snagging
** Sec 3, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1945]], {{USPL|79|14}} as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 3, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1945]], {{USPL|79|14}} as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
* Navigation, Mitigation of Damages (includes [[beach nourishment]]):
* Navigation, Mitigation of Damages (includes [[beach nourishment]]):
** Sec 111, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1968]], {{USPL|90|483}} as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 111, [[Rivers and Harbors Act of 1968]], {{USPL|90|483}} as amended. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
** Sec 940, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 940, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Navigation, Recreation
* Navigation, Recreation
** Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}


===Emergency streambank and shore protection===
===Emergency streambank and shore protection===
* "Section 14" Authority
* "Section 14" Authority
** Sec 14, [[Flood Control Act of 1946|FCA 1946]], {{USPL|79|526}} as amended
Sec 14, [[Flood Control Act of 1946|FCA 1946]], {{USPL|79|526}} as amended
** Sec 27, WRDA 1974, {{USPL|93|251}}
Sec 27, WRDA 1974, {{USPL|93|251}}
** Sec 915(c), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 915(c), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 219, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).
Sec 219, WRDA 1996, {{USPL|104|303}}. This is a continuing authority that does not need further specific authorization (within limits).


===Hydroelectric power===
===Hydroelectric power===
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* General
* General
** various Congressional statutes
various Congressional statutes
** Sec 5, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
Sec 5, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
** Sec 703, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 703, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Facilities for Future Power Installations
* Facilities for Future Power Installations
** Sec 4, [[Flood Control Act of 1938|FCA 1938]], {{USPL|75|761}} and subsequent authorizing acts
Sec 4, [[Flood Control Act of 1938|FCA 1938]], {{USPL|75|761}} and subsequent authorizing acts
** [[Flood Control Act of 1936|FCA 1936]]
[[Flood Control Act of 1936|FCA 1936]]
** [[Federal Power Act of 1920|FCA 1920]]
[[Federal Power Act of 1920|FCA 1920]]


===Water supply storage===
===Water supply storage===
* General
* General
** Water Supply Act of 1958, {{USPL|85|500}} as amended
Water Supply Act of 1958, {{USPL|85|500}} as amended
** {{USPL|88|140}}
{{USPL|88|140}}
** Sec 932, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 932, WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
* Surplus Water
* Surplus Water
** Sec 6, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
Sec 6, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
* Minor Emergency Withdrawals
* Minor Emergency Withdrawals
** Sec 6, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
Sec 6, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}


===Recreation===
===Recreation===
* Reservoir Projects
* Reservoir Projects
** Sec 4, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
Sec 4, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
** Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965, {{USPL|89|72}} as amended
Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965, {{USPL|89|72}} as amended
** Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 2804, [[Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustments Act of 1992]], {{USPL|102-575}}
Sec 2804, [[Reclamation Projects Authorization and Adjustments Act of 1992]], {{USPL|102-575}}
* Non-Reservoir Projects
* Non-Reservoir Projects
** Sec 4, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
Sec 4, FCA 1944, {{USPL|78|534}}
** Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965, {{USPL|89|72}} as amended
Federal Water Project Recreation Act of 1965, {{USPL|89|72}} as amended
** Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
Sec 103(c)(4), WRDA 1986, {{USPL|99|662}}
** Sec 313, WRDA 1990, {{USPL|101|640}}
Sec 313, WRDA 1990, {{USPL|101|640}}


===Dam safety assurance===
===Dam safety assurance===