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RECREATION AUTHORITY. P.L. 78-534, Section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, as amended P.L. 89-72, “…require cost-sharing…” P.L. 99-662, “…est procedure to avoid adverse effects to existing recreation…” Others. WHY CERP MASTER RECREATION PLAN DEVELOPED.
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RECREATION AUTHORITY • P.L. 78-534, Section 4 of the Flood Control Act of 1944, as amended • P.L. 89-72, “…require cost-sharing…” • P.L. 99-662, “…est procedure to avoid adverse effects to existing recreation…” • Others
WHY CERP MASTER RECREATION PLAN DEVELOPED • Required by the Corps Regulations for Corps Participation (ER 1105-2-100, Appendix VII) • May 2000 Design Agreement with the Corps & SFWMD • Potential Partners • Systemwide approach to ID, Eval & address potential CERP affects to existing recreation
CERP MRP TEAM • Multi-agency • Interdisciplinary • Draws on a variety of experiences, expertise and local knowledge
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT • Public input will be received via public meetings, correspondence, telephone, email • The CERP MRP Team wants to know what’s out there and people’s opinions • The CERP MRP will work within its budget, schedule, environmental constraints, laws & regulations
TYPICAL RECREATION MASTER PLAN OUTLINE • Guidance (Federal, State, local) • Generally includes; intro, project location, goals & objectives, analysis, public involvement, land use, summary & recommendations, • Living Document; supplements & updates • 1st draft of CERP MRP within 2 – 3 years
PROJECT PLANNING STEPS Identify Problems and Opportunities Inventory and Forecasting Conditions Formulate Alternative Plans Evaluate Alternative Plans Compare Alternative Plans Select a Recommended Plan
CONCLUSION • Thanks for attending the meeting • The CERP MRP is a long process • The Corps looks forward to working with the CERP MRP Team to develop & complete the CERP Master Recreation Plan