B-188363: May 23, 1977

IS ANALOGOUS TO A FEDERAL GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM WITH THE LOCAL "MATCHING" SHARE BEING THE PROVISION OF THE LAND WITHOUT COST TO THE UNITED STATES. THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY IS AUTHORIZED TO PLAN. APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT ARE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 3 OF THE FLOOD CONTROL ACT OF JUNE 22. OR OTHER RESPONSIBLE LOCAL AGENCIES HAVE GIVEN ASSURANCES SATISFACTORY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY THAT THEY...

B-188363: May 23, 1977

The Acting Chief of Engineers requested a decision on the propriety of a local sponsor of a flood-prevention project to provide the necessary lands, easements, and rights-of-way using the Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds. Provision for such use of funds is authorized in 42 U.S.C. 5305 (a)(9) (Supp. V). (SS)...