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This regulation supersedes ER 15-2-14, dated 24 April 1992.
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ER 15-2-14
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CECW-CE Washington, DC 20314-1000
Regulation
No. 15-2-14 16 June 2017
Boards, Commissions, and Committees
COMMITTEES ON TIDAL HYDRAULICS, RIVER
ENGINEERING, WATER QUALITY, AND
HYDROLOGIC ENGINEERING
1. Purpose. This regulation prescribes the objectives, composition and responsibilities of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Committees on Tidal Hydraulics, River Engineering,
Water Quality and Hydrologic Engineering.
2. Applicability. This regulation applies to Headquarters (HQ) USACE elements, Major
Subordinate Commands (MSC), districts, laboratories, and Field Operating Activities (FOA)
having programmatic responsibilities in the areas of tidal hydraulics, river engineering, water quality
and hydrologic engineering.
3. Distribution Statement. For public release, unlimited.
4. Reference. Engineer Regulation 25-1-8, USACE Communities of Practice.
5. Policy. General objectives of these committees are to:
a. Maintain a continuing evaluation of the state of the art.
b. Determine problem areas and recommend studies, investigations and researched designed
to provide improved techniques.
c. Disseminate pertinent information.
d. Render consulting service on specific concerns as requested by various elements of the
USACE.
e. Participate in development of guidance.
6. Scope of Committee Activities.
a. Committee on Tidal Hydraulics. This committee will address topics in the areas of tidal
hydraulics in estuarine and related waters, such as channel shoaling, sedimentation, scour and
erosion, hurricane and tidal surges, estuarine circulation and saltwater intrusion.
