scope:

Purpose. This regulation provides the overall direction by which Corps of Engineers Civil Works projects are formulated, evaluated and selected for implementation. It contains a description of the Corps of Engineers planning process, Corps of Engineers missions and programs, specific policies applicable to each mission and program, and analytical requirements. Its fundamental purpose is to describe the planning process in a straightforward, plain-language manner. While that is not always possible in a technical policy document, every effort will be made to make this process understandable not only to planners but to the entire project delivery team, project partners, and the general public. Just as the planning process must reflect reason and common sense; this regulation also shall reflect that same approach.

Applicability. This engineer regulation applies to all HQUSACE elements, and all USACE commands having Civil Works responsibilities.