Army Corps of Engineers: Stakeholders and Corps Views on Legal Protections in Project Partnership Agreements
What GAO Found The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enters into Project Partnership Agreements (PPA) with nonfederal sponsors to execute water resources projects. These PPAs include a clause to “hold and save the Government from damages arising from the project” except those due to the fault or negligence of the U.S. or its contractors. Corps officials said the clause may protect the federal government from legal costs by discouraging litigation—a key advantage. Nonfederal sponsors described disadvantages they perceive with the clause. These include concerns about the scope of liability and conflicts with certain state laws. Corps officials said the agency has taken steps to address these repor.
Reported by Maria LopezArmy Corps of Engineers: Stakeholders and Corps Views on Legal Protections in Project Partnership Agreements.
The item is dated Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:14:05 -0400.
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What GAO Found The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers enters into Project Partnership Agreements (PPA) with nonfederal sponsors to execute water resources projects.
These PPAs include a clause to “hold and save the Government from damages arising from the project” except those due to the fault or negligence of the U.S. or its contractors.
Corps officials said the clause may protect the federal government from legal costs by discouraging litigation—a key advantage.
Nonfederal sponsors described disadvantages they perceive with the clause.
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