ER 200-1-5
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington, D.C. 20314-1000
CEMP-R / CECW-P
Regulation 30 October 2003
No. 200-1-5
Environmental Quality
POLICY FOR IMPLEMENTATION AND INTEGRATED APPLICATION
OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)
ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATING PRINCIPLES (EOP) AND DOCTRINE
1.
Purpose. This regulation provides specific policy and guidance for implementation and the integrated
application of USACE's Environmental Operating Principles (EOP) and associated doctrine across the full
spectrum of USACE’s program management initiatives and business processes.
2. Applicability. This regulation is applicable to all Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(HQUSACE) elements, and all USACE Command, and Laboratory echelons.
3.
Distribution. Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.
4.
Reference: USACE Environmental Operating Principles and Implementation Guidance, Appendix A,
attached.
5.
Definitions. See Appendix A .
6.
Policy. It is the policy of the USACE that the EOP and associated doctrine contained in Appendix A
will, to the extent legally and financially practical, guide all appropriate USACE management initiatives
and business processes. To this end, all HQ elements, Command and Laboratory echelons will seek to
achieve total integration of the EOP and associated doctrine into all corporate business processes as
developed by the project management business process. This policy integration requirement encompasses
the full spectrum of USACE activities, including planning, design and construction, operations and
maintenance, regulatory, research and development, acquisition, real estate and support for others.
7.
Discussion.
a. General. This regulation provides policy and guidance for implementation of the EOP and
associated doctrine within all USACE business processes and management initiatives.
b. The EOP and associated doctrine highlight USACE’s roles in, and responsibilities for,
sustainability, preservation, stewardship and restoration of our Nation's natural resources and those of other
countries in which we conduct activities. These principles and associated doctrine are based on the premise
that through the restoration and maintenance of environmental health and productivity, both economic
development and social equity can be achieved. Further, these principles and associated doctrine require a
focus on achieving greater synergy between environmental sustainability and the execution of USACE
activities to bring about new and innovative solutions. USACE's intent is that the principles and doctrine
