Section 408

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Section 408. Public works projects include dams basins levees channels navigational channels and any other local flood protection works constructed by the. 31 1986 except that section 408 k 3 d and e of the internal revenue code of 1954 as in effect before the amendments made by section 1108 of pub. Army corps of engineers constructed public works project.
The proposed project cannot pose a risk to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of the federally authorized project. The sole authority to grant permission for temporary or permanent alterations is contained in section 14 of the rivers and harbors act of 1899 and codified in 33 usc 408. 99 514 applicable to years beginning after dec.
Section 408 is the process that allows alteration to a federally authorized project. Section 408 is the process that allows alteration to a federally authorized project. Usace s procedures for reviewing requests for section 408 permission is contained in engineer circular ec 1165 2 220.
Examples of federally authorized projects include but are not limited to levees dams and the federal navigation channel. Amendment by section 1108 a d g 1 4 6 of pub. 608 in general no assistance for families without a minor child a state to which a grant is made under section 403 shall not use any part of the grant to provide assistance to a family unless the family includes a minor child who resides with the family consistent with paragraph 10 or a pregnant individual.
The proposed project cannot pose a risk to the public interest and will not impair the usefulness of the federally authorized project. The database is currently undergoing testing and will be available for use late calendar year 2018. As a result usace in partnership with stakeholders has constructed many civil works projects across the nation s landscape.
99 514 shall continue to apply for years beginning after dec. Section 408 is intended to ensure proposed alterations to federal projects do not compromise the original purpose of the project or increase life safety risks. Examples of federally authorized projects include but are not limited to levees dams and federal navigation channels.