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To: KLP who wrote (136020)	9/1/2005 7:31:11 AM
From: carranza2	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793846

How does that work? Three levels of gov't get involved. The feds through the Corps of Engineers fund the construction of the levees, and approve the design and planning. Where they are placed and how high they are, and what form levees they fund take, is essentially a federal decision in which protection of wetlands plays a prominent part. They also supervise their construction not only by active supervision but also by letting out the construction contracts for bid. The COE takes its statutory mandate to protect wetlands seriously. I've seen the COE decline to approve a levee "run" [the term used for a slice of new levee] because it impinges upon a very small slice of wetlands despite the fact that people living on the unprotected side will remain unprotected. I've been personally involved in litigation on this exact point. Other members of my firm are much more knowledgeable than me as they routinely get involved in legal proceedings involving contract issues relating to levee construction. The local levee districts operate the levees upon completion of construction. The State Dep't of Transportation gets involved in the original construction and design phase as an advisor to the local districts. It will also assist the local districts in case of a calamity or as necessary.