Army Asks Feedback on Water Finance Info Collection
Published Date: 3/11/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to keep collecting info for their Water Infrastructure Financing Program and is asking the public to share thoughts on how useful and easy the process is. This helps make sure the paperwork isn’t too much work and uses smart tech when possible. If you have ideas or concerns, speak up by May 11, 2026—your input could shape how this info is gathered without costing extra time or money.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
CWIFP Application Time Burden
If your organization applies for Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP) credit assistance, you must complete a Preliminary Application (ENG Form 6176) and possibly a Final Application (ENG Form 6177). The notice estimates 25 Preliminary respondents at 50 hours each (1,250 annual hours) and 15 Final respondents at 100 hours each (1,500 annual hours), for a total of 40 respondents and 2,750 annual burden hours.
Information Needed To Get CWIFP Credit
The Corps will use the information from ENG Form 6176 and ENG Form 6177 to validate applicant and project eligibility, perform creditworthiness and feasibility assessments, evaluate projects against selection criteria, negotiate credit terms, and calculate budget authority to provide federal credit assistance under the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA). Respondents include corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, trusts, federal/state/local government entities, tribal governments, and state infrastructure finance authorities.
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