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If you do not agree with the results of the Corps evaluation of your levee, you may choose to provide your own <br />detailed engineering study (Engineer Certified) for consideration. <br />Once I am in the Rehabilitation Program --How is nay Levee's Eligibility Maintained? <br />Once in the program the project sponsor is required to ensure adequate maintenance and operation of your <br />levee. Guides to assist in the maintenance and inspection of your levee are included in the Non Federal Levee <br />Owner's Manual located at this website. <br />The Corps will continue to inspect your levee on a regular basis (approximately every two years) in order to <br />detect any changed conditions which could impact the integrity of your levee and to evaluate the maintenance <br />program of the levee. The previously mentioned rating guide will be used to evaluate your levee during these <br />inspections. The project sponsor will be invited to attend the periodic inspections and will be notified of the <br />results of these inspections and advised of any corrective measures required. <br />What if There is a Problem with my Levee that USponsor am Unsure of how to Correct? <br />The Corps of Engineers will provide technical assistance upon request. To request technical assistance have <br />your project sponsor contact the Corps Office cited on the front page of this publication in writing. <br />What do I do when my Levee is Damaged by a Flood <br />Your sponsor must submit a request for Corps assistance. A sample copy of the request form is located in <br />Appendix B. This request must be submitted within 30 days after the flood event_ <br />Upon receipt of this request, the Corps will inspect your project to determine the extent of the damage, the best <br />repair alternative and whether or not the cost of repair is economically feasible. <br />The project sponsor will be notified verbally and in writing of the inspection results and the intent of the Corps <br />to participate in the repair. <br />If the Corps does plata to provide rehabilitation assistance the project sponsor will be required to furnish formal <br />written assurances of local cooperation to the Carps prior to the authorization of any repairs to your levee. The <br />purpose of this agreement is to obtain an understanding between the Corps and the sponsor, concerning the <br />responsibilities of each patty. The items of local cooperation which are required are discussed in the following <br />paragraphs. <br />