scope:

Purpose.

Inasmuch as Reorganization Plan No. 14 of 1950 places primary responsibility for the enforcement of construction labor standards upon the contracting agencies, this ER is devoted primarily to this mission. This regulation is designed to provide basic guidelines for all Corps employees tasked with the administration and enforcement of statutory and contractual labor standards on construction contracts. Its primary aim is to effect a consistent and uniform enforcement program throughout the Corps. Achieving compliance with labor standards requires the exercise of ingenuity, initiative and cooperation on the part of all personnel involved with the program. With the exception of very complex and unusual problems, this ER contains the answers to questions that most generally arise in connection with contract labor relations functions. Official acquisition policy is found in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements. If there is any conflict between the FAR system requirements and this regulation, the current FAR system rules apply.

Applicability.

This regulation is applicable to all Major Subordinate Commands (MSC), districts, laboratories, centers, and field operating activities under the jurisdiction of the Chief of Engineers.