CECW-CE
CECW-CO
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Washington, DC 20314-1000
ER 1110-2-8164
Regulation
No. 1110-2-8164 25 July 2017
Engineering and Design
POLICIES, GUIDANCE, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYING AND MAPPING DIGITAL PRODUCTS
1. Purpose. This Engineer Regulation (ER) establishes general criteria and policy for the execution
of hydrographic surveying throughout U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) river, harbor, and
coastal navigation projects, water control projects, and shore protection projects. This ER provides a
framework for consistent implementation of hydrographic surveying and mapping techniques,
practices, and products throughout the organization.
2. Applicability. This regulation is applicable to all USACE Commands having responsibility for
civil works navigation and performing hydrographic suveys, whether in-house or through
contracting.
3. Distribution. This regulation is approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
4. References.
a. Engineer Manual (EM) 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual.
http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf
b. EM 1110-2-1003, Hydrographic Surveying Manual.
http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_1110-2-
1003.pdf?ver=2014-01-06-155809-307
c. EM 1110-2-6055, Inland Electronic Navigational Chart Engineering Manual.
http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_1110-2-
6055.pdf
d. ER 1130-2-520, Navigation and Dredging Operations and Maintenance Policies.
http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1130-2-
520.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104518-357
e. USACE Daily Tasking Order 16-02-22. https://team.usace.army.mil/sites/HQ-CO/PDT/HQ-
G33/Lists/Orders%20Log/Attachments/1820/USACE%20Daily%20Tasking%20Order%2016-02-
22_signed.pdf
