Reclamation Manual

Policies

Policies reflect the Commissioner's leadership philosophy and principles and defines the general framework in which Reclamation pursues its mission. Policies are structured to encourage innovation to accomplish implementation at the local level. Policies are signed by the Commissioner.

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Program Series

Series	Subject	Date
CMP P01	Floodplain Management	07/14/2023 (minor revision)
CMP P02	Bureau of Reclamation Internet Use *	09/05/2023 (minor revision)
CMP P03	Public Involvement in Bureau of Reclamation Activities	09/05/2023 (minor revision)
CMP P04	Deleted 11/07/2016
CMP P05	Reclamation Value Program	06/03/2026 (minor revision)
CMP P07	Project Management	03/15/2022 (minor revision)
CMP P08	Communication and Collaboration with Customers and Stakeholders Related to the Bureau of Reclamation's Mission *	09/05/2023 (minor revision)
CMP P09	Water and Related Resources Planning Appendix A – Overview of Water Resources Planning, Design, Construction, and O&M Process Phases Associated with CMP P09	09/28/2020
CMP P10	Bureau of Reclamation’s Business Model for Managing Technical Services Appendix A - Schematic of Business Model Process	09/29/2010
CMP P13	Scientific Integrity	07/18/2016 (minor revision)
CMP P14	Peer Review of Scientific Information and Assessments	03/29/2021 (minor revision)
CMP P16	Climate Change Adaptation	03/20/2015

* The functions in this release have been centralized to the Department of the Interior. Please contact the appropriate Interior office with questions. (see Secretarial Order 3429)

There are currnently no DAT policies.

Series	Subject	Date
EMG P01	Emergency Management	04/23/2025 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
ENV P01	Superseded by ENV P15
ENV P02	Integrated Pest Management and Invasive Species Program	7/14/2023 (minor revision)
ENV P03	Deleted 01/29/2016
ENV P04	Bureau of Reclamation Consultation, Under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as Amended	10/23/2020 (minor revision)
ENV P05	The Bureau of Reclamation's Commitment to Environmental Stewardship	05/06/2016 (minor revision)
ENV P07	Environmental Mitigation	01/03/2020 (minor revision)
ENV P08	Sustainable Buildings	11/16/2010
ENV P15	Hazardous Materials	06/22/2015 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
FAC P01	Superseded by SLE P08
FAC P02	Decisions Related to Dam Safety Issues	6/17/2024 (minor revision)
FAC P03	Performing Design and Construction Activities	07/13/2015
FAC P04	Hydroelectric Power	10/23/2019 (minor revision)
FAC P09	Cost Estimating	09/12/2019 (minor revision)
FAC P10	Independent Oversight of Design, Cost Estimating, and Construction	02/21/2023 (minor revision)
FAC P13	Superseded by FAC P04
FAC P14	Superseded by FAC P04

Series	Subject	Date
LND P01	Cultural Resources Management	11/19/2024 (minor revision)
LND P02	Concessions Management Appendix A - Bureau of Reclamation’s Recreation-Related Authorities	04/13/2020 (minor revision)
LND P03	Wetlands Mitigation and Enhancement	11/09/2020 (minor revision)
LND P04	Recreation Program Management	01/29/2021 (minor revision)
LND P05	Museum Property Management	02/10/2021 (minor revision)
LND P06	Land Program Management	11/03/2020 (minor revision)
LND P13	Visitor Centers	6/25/2020 (min revision)
LND P14	Wildland Fire Management (WFM)	10/17/2023 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
NIA P01	Reclamation Policy on International Affairs	03/24/2021 (minor revision)
NIA P10	Indian Policy of the Bureau of Reclamation Appendix A - Authority	11/17/2025 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
PEC P01	Final Cost Allocations	11/22/2019 (minor revision)
PEC P02	Deleted 02/18/2022
PEC P03	Incidental Revenues Appendix A - Special Accounts and Revolving Funds	12/10/2019 (minor revision)
PEC P04	Deleted 09/05/2013
PEC P05	Water-Related Contracts and Charges – General Principles and Requirements Appendix A – Applicability of Irrigation and M&I Definitions in PEC P05 Issued July 24, 2013	05/08/2026 (minor revision)
PEC P06	Bases of Negotiation for New and Amendatory Water Service, Repayment, and Related Contracts	04/30/2020 (minor revision)
PEC P07	Allocation of Operation, Maintenance and Replacement Costs Appendix A - OM&R Cost Reallocation Process Map	5/29/2020 (minor revision)
PEC P09	Transfers and Conversions of Project Water	08/04/2019 (minor revision)
PEC P10	Reclamation Standard Water-Related Contract Articles	03/13/2026 (minor revision)
PEC P12	Determination of Irrigation Suitability of Proposed Project Lands, and Identification of Lands That May Receive Project Irrigation Water on Operating Projects	04/06/2022 (minor revision)
PEC P13	Superseded by PEC 05-09
PEC P15	Voluntary Process for Appealing Decisions Made in the Administration of Water-Related Contracts and in the Crediting of Incidental Revenues	11/07/2019 (minor revision)
PEC P16	Use of Reclamation Water or Facilities for Activities Prohibited by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970	01/10/2022

There are currnently no RES policies.

Series	Subject	Date
SLE P01	Security Program	04/13/2026 (minor revision)
SLE P06	Deleted 07/03/2019
SLE P08	Moved to EMG P01

Series	Subject	Date
WTR P01	Deleted 09/05/2013
WTR P02	Superseded by PEC P09
WTR P03	Deleted 10/23/2018
WTR P04	Superseded (in part) by PEC 05-10 and PEC 05-11
WTR P05	Working with Water and/or Power Contractors during Formulation of Operation and Maintenance Programs, and Providing Quality Service to Contractors during Current Year Program Activities	7/6/2020 (min revision)
WTR P06	Superseded by PEC P12
WTR P07	Superseded by PEC 10-10
WTR P08	Deleted 11/20/2014
WTR P09	Superseded by PEC P13

Administrative Series

Series	Subject	Date
ACM P01	Acquisition Roles and Responsibilities and Acquisition Management Reviews (AMR) *	11/08/2022

* The functions in this release have been centralized to the Department of the Interior. Please contact the appropriate Interior office with questions. (see Secretarial Order 3429)

Series	Subject	Date
ADM P01	Deleted 10/01/2010
ADM P05	Visual Identity *	09/05/2023 (minor revision)

* The functions in this release have been centralized to the Department of the Interior. Please contact the appropriate Interior office with questions. (see Secretarial Order 3429)

Series	Subject	Date
BGT P01	The Bureau of Reclamation's Commitment to Budget and Performance Integration and Performance Improvement (BPI/PI)	12/05/2019 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
CRM P01	Deleted 05/24/2024

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ETH P01

Bureau of Reclamation Ethics Program

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10/17/2022

There are currnently no FIN policies.

Series	Subject	Date
HRM P01	Deleted 09/19/2014
HRM P02	Superseded by HRM 11-02
HRM P03	Deleted 06/26/2017
HRM P04	Deleted 03/05/2014
HRM P06	Deleted 03/21/2023
HRM P07	Deleted 02/05/2015

Series	Subject	Date
IRM TRMR-130	Operational Technology (OT) Remote Access Policy	12/12/2024

Series	Subject	Date
IRM P01	Information Management and Technology (IMT) Cybersecurity Program *	11/20/2024 (minor revision)
IRM P03	Reclamation Information Management and Technology (IMT) Portfolio Management *	09/30/2024
IRM P05	Information Management and Technology Program *	10/06/2023 (minor revision)

* The functions in this release have been centralized to the Department of the Interior. Please contact the appropriate Interior office with questions. (see Secretarial Order 3429)

There are currnently no PRM policies.

Series	Subject	Date
RCD P03	Bureau of Reclamation's Directives System - Reclamation Manual	06/07/2022 (minor revision)

Series	Subject	Date
SAF P01	Safety and Occupational Health Program	12/26/2024

Last Updated: 7/1/26