MVD committed to Building Infrastructure Not Paperwork
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mississippi Valley Division emphasized its commitment to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works’ "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" initiative at its recent Regional Governance Meeting (RGM) held at the USACE Vicksburg District, 28-30 April.
Senior leaders from MVD's six districts, USACE Headquarters, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center and military service members came together to align regional priorities and streamline project delivery.
The "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" initiative, announced in February by the ASA(CW) Hon. Adam Telle, will enable USACE to deliver critical projects and programs more efficiently, sooner and at less cost. "This will eliminate bureaucratic delays and provide fast, clear decisions needed to save lives and empower our economy," Telle said.
Telle's emphasis on streamlining processes and accelerating project delivery is shaping how USACE approaches mission execution across the enterprise, with leaders focusing on efficiency, prioritization and disciplined, risk-informed decision-making.
During RGM, MVD Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Kimberly Peeples outlined four division objectives in support of the BINP framework, each aligned with the initiative's core priorities:
• Accelerating Project Planning, aligned with BINP's goal of maximizing the ability to deliver national infrastructure and cutting red tape: targeting the completion of feasibility studies within three years to move vital projects forward faster.
• Maximizing External Capabilities, aligned with BINP's focus on efficiency: prioritizing the use of Architect/Engineer and Design-Build contracts to reserve internal staff for inherently governmental functions.
• Consolidating Investment Strategies, aligned with BINP's emphasis on transparency, accountability and prioritization: developing long-term, strategic plans for key regional programs, including the Mississippi River and
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