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    The history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) represents a cornerstone in the development of our nation, with its impact extending far beyond the mainland United States. Since the early 20th century, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region have played a vital role within USACE, marked by a century of engineering innovation and collaboration. United States Army Corps of Engineers dated 1927, available at the Library of Congress | Control number 98687143.

    With FOC reached, Caribbean District sets strategic course

    After almost a century of providing engineering excellence in the Caribbean, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now has a permanent presence in the area. The Caribbean District, formed in 2024, officially reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) recently, solidifying its role as the 43rd district within USACE and the first permanent district focused on civil works in the Caribbean since 1950. This milestone marks the culmination of a multi-year transformation from Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) into a fully functioning district, headquartered in San Juan.
  • Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller, USACE South Atlantic Division Commanding General, joined Caribbean District leaders and staff

    South Atlantic Division command team tours Caribbean District

    The Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District welcomed senior leaders from the South Atlantic Division for a multi-day site visit across Puerto Rico from September 2- 6, 2025. Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller, Command Sgt. Major Derrick Braud, and Ms. Stephanie Hall began their visit with a district overview and town hall at the Caribbean District’s San Juan headquarters, setting the stage for a series of field inspections at key civil works sites that highlight the district’s expansive mission and ongoing progress.

SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE - Tuesday, April 15, 2025

This is an advisory Special Public Notice to announce to the public about the implementation of emergency permitting procedures developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Caribbean District, for the purposes of E.O. 14156 and to provide information to the public about those special emergency processing procedures. The E.O. 14156 was signed on January 20, 2025, by the the President of the United States declaring a National Energy Emergency. The order, enacted under the President’s legal authorities, aims to accelerate efforts to address the energy crisis. More specifically, Sections 2 and 3 of the E.O., directs agencies to use, to the fullest extent possible and consistent with applicable law, all relevant lawful emergency, and other authorities available to them to facilitate the Nation’s energy supply. These alternate procedures will be utilized until E.O. 14156 is rescinded.

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