Public Use of Water Resources Development Projects Administered by the Chief of Engineers

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has amended the rules and regulations governing public use of water resources development projects administered by the Chief of Engineers. This final rulemaking supersedes the regulation dated September 3, 1985 and is designed to ensure safe, enjoyable and environmentally sound visitation on the public lands, free from unwarranted disturbances. This is accomplished by setting minimum standards of conduct for individuals using the public lands and establishing penalties that may be imposed for failure to obey the regulations. These rules and regulations apply to water resources development projects completed or under construction, which are administered by the Chief of Engineers, and to those portions of jointly administered water resources development projects, which are under the administrative jurisdiction of the Chief of Engineers.