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CIVIL WORKS SUSTAINABLE
INFRASTRUCTURE PRACTICES GUIDEBOOK
1. Purpose. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineering (USACE) Environmental Operating
Principles (EOP) encourages staff to “create mutually supporting economic and environmentally
sustainable solutions” (Refs. 5.a., 5.b.). USACE defines sustainable solutions as “solutions that
balance environmental, economic, and social benefits and impacts to meet present needs without
sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their needs” (Ref. 5.c.). This pamphlet
provides information on sustainable infrastructure practices applicable to Civil Works (CW)
projects, programs, and other activities.
2. Applicability. This pamphlet applies to all Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(HQUSACE) elements, major subordinate commands, districts, laboratories, centers and field
operating activities having CW responsibilities.
3. Distribution Statement. Approved for public release. Distribution is unlimited.
4. Records Management (Record Keeping) Requirements. Records management requirements
for all record numbers, associated forms and reports required by this regulation are included in
the Army’s Records Retention Schedule – Army (RRS-A). Detailed information for all record
numbers, forms, and reports associated with this regulation are located in the RRS-A at
https://www.arims.army.mil.
5. References.
a. Engineer Regulation (ER) 200-1-5, Policy for Implementation and Integrated Application
of the USACE EOP and Doctrine, 30 Oct 2003;
https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerRegulations/ER_200-
1-5.pdf
b. CECW-CP Memorandum, 14 October 2016, Subject: Reissuance of the USACE EOP;
https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll11/id/4196
c. Engineer Pamphlet (EP) 1100-1-3, USACE Sustainability: Definition and Concepts Guide,
July 2018; https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Users/227/19/2019/EP_1100-1-
3.pdf
EP 1100-2-2 • 1 December 2019
