1. Welcome to the 2007 Interagency Forum on CCAO Land Use Authorizations

2. Memorandum of Understanding Single Point of Contact per project Communicate requirements as early in the planning process as possible Anticipate competing interests Streamline and look for win-win opportunities Coordinate early with all stakeholders

3. Land Use Authorization Requirements

4. Land Use Authorizations Kathy Schroeder CCAO Realty Specialist

5. Handouts Overview Pre-Application Checklist Flow Chart Project Checklists by Type SF 299 PEER Contact List

6. Streamlining Web site – One-stop shopping for LUA information - Fees - What you can and cannot do - Appraisal process - Design criteria - Input from applicants Disposal of Reclamation Property - Increased use of Reclamation property (rapid growth) - Do we need property for project purposes - GSA process (Federal agencies, Homeless Act, local governments, private)

7. Streamlining Utility Corridors - Accommodate utilities within existing rights-of-way - Incorporate within applicant’s easement - Design criteria required Competing Applications - Non-exclusive easements - Schedule, “First come, first served” - Potential conflicts resolved at local government level - Early coordination encouraged

8. Application Process Land Use Authorization Definition Reclamation Project Act of 1939 “Remember to Plan Ahead”

9. CCAO Customer Service Standard Flow Chart Mgmt sponsor accepts project for further analysis? Area manager receives Project Request Letter and proposal from proponent Project Manager’s meeting to discuss new project proposals Declination letter sent to proponent Project manager (PM) is selected Request additional Information and/or collect processing fees Issue Land Use Authorization Process application: Obtain necessary review/ approval from CCAO Eng, Env Safety and Security PM provides applicant estimated cost and timeline within 10 business days Pre-Application meeting: PM provides applicant with application packet, explains process, answers questions Completed application received? YES NO YES NO START

10. Pre-Application Meeting Application package Type of authorizations (depends on use) SF 299 vs. ROU Reimbursable account ($200 for initial review) Checklist by project type

11. Post-Application Appraisal / Survey Engineer Review Environmental Review Job Hazard Analysis Spill Response Plan Cost / Time Estimate

12. Questions and Answers