Public Comment on Policy Measures to better serve needs of Tribal Nations and disadvantaged and underserved communities
PUBLIC NOTICE DATE: June 21, 2022
COMMENTS DUE DATE: August 2, 2022
POINT OF CONTACT: SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT PUBLIC AFFAIRS | TELEPHONE: 415-503-6804 | E-MAIL: cespn-pa2@usace.army.mil
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works [OASA(CW)] is engaging with the public on a variety of priority areas to obtain feedback that will inform future potential policy decision-making. The OASA(CW) recently released Federal Register notice announcing virtual sessions in June and July regarding the modernization of the Civil Works program through policy initiatives to better serve the needs of Tribal Nations and disadvantaged and underserved communities. These sessions are intended to gather input to inform future decision-making on:
- Tribal Consultation Policy and implementation of Tribal Partnership Program;
- Potential rulemaking actions regarding the Corps' Regulatory Program's implementing regulations for the National Historic Preservation Act found at 33 C.F.R. § 325, Appendix C;
- Potential rulemaking to develop implementing procedures for the Principles, Requirements, and Guidelines; and
- Finalization of environmental justice guidance and the proposed definition of “economically disadvantaged community.”
The June 3, 2022 Federal Register notice (87 FR 33756) can be viewed here:
https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/06/03/2022-11881/notice-of-virtual-public-and-tribal-meetings-regarding-the-modernization-of-army-civil-works-policy
An overview of these policy initiatives, presented during the Virtual Meeting on June 22, 2022, can be watched here: https://www.zoomgov.com/rec/share/-dUcvgQjhsTiJVjte8rtyj0zHyBxaR_t3o1b0XqMaKLxiKXrYxXemn4RY7RA50Je.rHYPXe6O-FFsMYyo?startTime=1655917219000 Enter Passcode: BJ?i7VB.
COMMENT PERIOD
Comments can be submitted in written form on or before August 2, 2022 and in virtual public meetings with instructions below.
You may send written feedback, identified by Docket ID No. COE-2022-0006, by any of the following methods:
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov/ (our preferred method). Follow the online instructions for submitting written feedback.
• Email: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-asa-cw.mbx.asa-cw-reporting@army.mil. Include Docket ID No. COE-2022-0006 in the subject line of the message.
• Mail: Stacey M. Jensen, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), 108 Army Pentagon, Washington, DC 20310-0108.
• Hand Delivery/Courier: Due to security requirements, we cannot receive comments by hand delivery or courier.
PUBLIC MEETINGS AND REGISTRATION
The Army will hold 11 virtual public meetings to solicit input related to items I-IV above. Registration is required. Persons or organizations wishing to provide verbal input during the virtual meetings will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis and individuals will be asked to limit their spoken presentation to three minutes. Supporting materials and written feedback from those who do not have an opportunity to speak can be submitted in written form as described above.
VIRTUAL MEETING SCHEDULE
Overview virtual meeting: June 22, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Watch meeting recording here: https://www.zoomgov.com/rec/share/-dUcvgQjhsTiJVjte8rtyj0zHyBxaR_t3o1b0XqMaKLxiKXrYxXemn4RY7RA50Je.rHYPXe6O-FFsMYyo?startTime=1655917219000 Enter Passcode: BJ?i7VB.
Public virtual meeting on Tribal issues: July 11, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu2hqDMqHahppbA2q3HVKm31LbxqMqU
Public virtual meeting on Appendix C: July 14, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscOqtqT4jHopjlJy1l5JnRlnt5OOxkic
Public virtual meeting on Principles, Requirements, &Guidelines: July 18, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdu6upjguG5LbfOXUWkUAEz7m3-NZ5V0
Public virtual meeting on Environmental Justice: July 20, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsceqgpjgpH0DUKHEotfCGnZWEs10jtqI
Public virtual meeting on Environmental Justice: July 26, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuiuqzwoG4F4fnSJmInSQZY4vZwEVGE
Tribal virtual meeting on Tribal Issues: July 7, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscO-upzIsGQaR8o8fvQb23U8CBjScxBA
Tribal virtual meeting on Tribal Issues: July 12, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItce-vqjwvG8Kjy6JX2ohci3WsBGSVLis
Tribal virtual meeting on Appendix C: July 19, 2022, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItdemoqjkuE29OGf1xq1vB9cJrAGyoX1g
Tribal virtual meeting on Principles, Requirements, & Guidelines: July 21, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-6rqzMpHO_oqn8OTcV30Fe7Af5hW9E
Tribal virtual meeting on Environmental Justice: July 27, 2022, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern.
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdeutpjspEp7MCdx6i2KfGISuML0S83o
MEDIA INQUIRIES
Media inquiries should be directed to Ms. Robyn Colosimo of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works at (703) 209-6354 or Robyn.S.Colosimo.civ@army.mil.