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Levee Screening Tool (LST)

User Manual

Final Draft Version 1.3

May 14, 2010

Levee Screening Tool (LST) User Manual

Table of Contents

1.

About this Manual................................................................................................ 1

1.1

What is LST? .............................................................................................. 1

1.2

Who uses LST? .......................................................................................... 1

1.3

LST Process Overview ............................................................................... 2

2.

Getting Started .................................................................................................... 4

2.1

LST Application Terms ............................................................................... 4

2.2

Technical Requirements ............................................................................. 4

2.2.1

Launching LST ........................................................................................... 5

2.2.2

Launching Internet Explorer Browser .......................................................... 5

2.2.3

Navigating to LST ....................................................................................... 6

2.3

Navigation .................................................................................................. 7

2.4

Getting Help ............................................................................................... 8

3.

District Screening Team ...................................................................................... 9

3.1

Navigating to Levee Screening ................................................................... 9

3.1.1

View Levee Information ............................................................................ 10

3.2

Create or Edit Levee Screening ................................................................ 10

3.2.1

Levee Information ..................................................................................... 11

3.3

Validate and Submit a Levee Screening ................................................... 18

3.4

LSPM and LSO Approval (LSPM and LSO user only) .............................. 19

3.5

Reject Levee Screening ........................................................................... 23

4.

Levee Screening Approval Process (MSC, HQ and SOG)................................. 24

4.1

Review a Levee Screening ....................................................................... 24

4.2

Levee Screening Information Categories .................................................. 25

4.3

Levee Screening Approval (MSC, Cadre HQ and SOG) ........................... 31

4.4

Reject Levee Screening (MSC, Cadre HQ and SOG) ............................... 38

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Action Menus .................................................................................................... 39

6.

Logout of LST .................................................................................................... 47

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– List of Acronyms ................................................................................................... 48

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1. About this Manual

This manual is a user‟s guide to the web-based Levee Screening Tool (LST) for performing a screening risk assessment of a levee segment or system. By user role, it explains each process step by step, with screenshots annotated by callouts and descriptions below.

This manual is designed to guide you through the LST web based application.

Please refer to RMC-L-xx Levee Screening Tool document on how to gather, assemble and analyze data for input into the web based Levee Sreening Tool.

1.1 What is LST?

The Levee Screening Tool (LST) provides a preliminary assessment of the general condition and associated risks of levee segments and systems in support of the USACE

Levee Safety Program established in 2006 via the National Flood Risk Management

Program. The screening process will be used to evaluate all levee segments/systems in the Corps‟ National Levee Database (NLD). This includes all Federal Levees built and maintained by USACE, all Federally Built and Locally Maintained Levees with an active status in the Inspection of Completed Works Program, and all Locally Built and Locally

Maintained Levees with an active status that have been incorporated into the

USACE‟s

Rehabilitation and Inspection Program.

The LST will provide an initial relative risk index to assist local, state, and Federal stakeholders in identification and prioritization of funding needs for levees of concern.

Routine inspection data will be combined with a preliminary engineering assessment to indicate the ability of a levee system to perform as intended and the consequences of potential failure.

Results from the LST will be used to identify relative risks and initially characterize and classify levees in the national portfolio. Specific performance concerns and potential consequences of failure will be identified to guide priorities for national levee safety activities (e.g. periodic inspections, studies and investigations, and implementation of interim and permanent risk reduction measures). Levee issues will be communicated to owners, stakeholders, and the public for prioritization and action.

1.2 Who uses LST?

The primary users of LST will be members of the District Assessment Team, Major

Subordinate Command (MSC), and Headquarters (HQ). Specifically:

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1. District Assessment Team

- Facilitators: The District Facilitator is district appointed to enter screening information into LST. Facilitators use LST to create/edit/view/submit screenings.

- Levee Safety Officer (LSO): The District Levee Safety Officer (LSO) is responsible for quality assurance and serving as the technical lead for levee safety overseeing the District Levee Safety Program. The LSO is generally the chief of engineering division. LSO

‟s use LST to approve or reject screenings during their review.

- Levee Safety Program Manager (LSPM): The District LSPM is responsible for coordinating and implementing the District Levee Safety Program. LSPM

‟s use LST to approve or reject screenings during their review.

2. Region (MSC): Review and approve screening rollups.

3. Cadre (HQ): Review the screening rollups and recommends the Levee Screening

Action Classification (LSAC) rating

4. Senior Oversight Group (SOG): Final review and approval of the levee screening.

Finalizes the LSAC rating.

1.3 LST Process Overview

The Levee Screening and Review process is depicted in Figure 1.3-1.

1. District Facilitator - Creates new screening or edits existing screening.

Completes and submits screening

2. LPSM

– Reviews, approves or rejects screening

3. LSO

– Reviews, approves or rejects screening

4. MSC - Reviews, approves or rejects screening

5. Cadre HQ - Reviews, recommends LSAC rating, approves or rejects screening

6. SOG - Reviews, finalizes LSAC rating, approves or rejects screening

If the screening is rejected at any level, the screening is sent back to the District

Facilitator and must start the approval process at the LSPM level. When an screening action is taken, LST automatically notifies the next level approver and adds the screening and update the status in the reporting page (see section 4.1).

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Figure 1.3-1: Levee Screening and Review process

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2. Getting Started

This section applies to all user roles and provides instruction on how to access LST. By the end of this unit, you will be able to access the Levee Screening Tool.

2.1 LST Application Terms

There are several action terms used through this manual to perform LST application functions and actions. These terms include:

Click

– Refers to using a computer mouse and using the left click button to perform an action on a web page. Click refers to a single click action.

Text Box

– A box in a web page which allows the user to enter free form text in a web page form.

Pull Down Menu

– A web page object with allows the user to select from one pre-populated list of data inputs.

Radio Button

– A round selection button used to choose items from a list. Radio buttons are designed so that you can choose only one item.

Button

A text label action button which executes an action such as a query or calculation when clicked on.

Link

A text link on a web page which allows the user to navigate to a different web page by clicking on it.

Tab

Refers to a link that is represented in a graphical tab format.

2.2 Technical Requirements

LST is a web-based application requiring no locally installed software. The initial release of LST has been designed for and tested for Internet Explorer 7. Other current browsers such as Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome should work as well, but are unsupported. Additionally, the approval process requires a DoD CAC reader and card to submit a digital signature.

To access LST you will need:

a. A computer with an internet connection. b. Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) version 7 or Later. IE7 is currently the USACE standard and should be loaded on all USACE computers. If you have an older version of IE, please notify the ACE-IT help desk. c. A username and password to the LST system to be able to access the LST system at: https://maps.crrel.usace.army.mil/LST d. To access LST, you will need to use a USACE UPASS User Name and LST password. You may obtain a password by contacting the levee safety officer in your district to receive a username and password. You will be given a specific role for the system that will allow you to properly interact with LST. When you

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. This site can be access with an assigned user name and password.

2.2.1 Launching LST

Launching LST involves opening an internet browser and directing the browser to LST site.

2.2.2 Launching Internet Explorer Browser

Since LST is a web-based application, to launch the tool, you must first launch Internet

Explorer. There are a number of ways to do this; three of the more common methods are outlined below.

Method 1: Double-click the Internet Explorer shortcut icon on your desktop.

Figure 2.2.2-1: Internet Explorer Desktop Shortcut

Method 2: Click the Internet Explorer icon in your quick launch menu.

Figure 2.2.2-2: Quick Launch Menu

Method 3: Select Internet Explorer from your Start menu.

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Figure 2.2.2-3: Start Menu

1.

Click the “Start” button;

2. Mouse up to Programs; and

3. Click Internet Explorer in the expanded menu to the right.

2.2.3 Navigating to LST

Once the browser window has launched, navigate to LST home screen, shown in

Figure 2.2.3-1.

Figure 2.2.3-1: Internet Explorer Address Bar

Enter the appropriate URL, in the Address bar: https://maps.crrel.usace.army.mil/LST

Hit the ENTER key on your keyboard or click the “Go” button to the right of the address in the browser.

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2.3 Navigation

When accessing LST, you are required to type in your UPASS ID and password in order to log in with your respective role (and the associated permissions). Please also note when logging in, if you receive an error message regarding the website security certificate, please click on the “Continue to this website” link.

Figure 2.3-1: Certificate Error and Log in Screen

Once you log into LST you are re-directed immediately to the default or home page.

Please note that the tabs are in blue and are displayed on the screen on the top, right hand side right underneath the banner. The Home tab contains an introductory welcome message. From here you are ready to click on the other tabs and use the application.

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Figure 2.3-2: LST Default (Home) Page

2.4 Getting Help

LST help pages and supporting documents can be found by clicking on the Help

Documents link from the LST Home Page. For technical issues or questions concerning

LST send the LST Helpdesk an email @ [email protected]

Figure 2.4-1: Help Documents

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3. District Screening Team

This section applies to the District Level Screening Team which includes the Facilitator,

LSPM and LSO.

3.1 Navigating to Levee Screening

To access the Levee Screening page, click on the “Levee Screenings” Tab. This will produce a list of levees in your district or the ones that you have permission to access.

See Figure 3.1-1. This is also known as the levee list page.

Figure 3.1-1: Levee Screening Page

By default, 25 screening or rows are displayed. To change the number of rows displayed, select the pull down menu next to the “Rows” text, click the number of rows you would like to display and click on the Go button.

To navigate to the next set of records or rows, click on the arrow icon on the bottom right and corner of the levee list page.

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Figure 3.1-2 Navigate to Next Set of Records

At the top of each report page is a search region. The region provides the following features:

Select columns icon - allows you to identify which column to search (or all).

Text area - allows for case insensitive search criteria (no need for wild cards).

Rows - selects the number of records to display per page.

[Go] button - executes the search.

Actions Menu icon - displays the actions menu (see section 5.0).

Please note that all features may not be available for each report.

Figure 3.1-3 Levee Screening Navigation Bar

3.1.1 View Levee Information

To view a levee and see high level information, click on the search icon which corresponds to the record in the list.

3.2 Create or Edit Levee Screening

After you click on the magnifying glass icon, the application will navigate you to the levee segment overview page. Your options are:

1. Cancel

– Returns user to the list of Levee Screening.

2. View and edit existing screening

– This option is only available if a levee screening has been executed.

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3. Start a new levee Screening

– Allows you to search for a specific word within the results list.

3.2.1 Levee Information

The Levee information tab is the starting point for creating or editing a levee screening.

If you are creating a new screening, some of the levee information will be “prepopulated” from the National Levee Database.

You will need to complete the following required fields:

Assessment date

Inspector Name

Figure 3.2.1-1 Screening Information

Click on the save button and proceed to the next screen

– “Hydrology and Hydraulics”

LST Tip: Ensure that you save your changes to each page before navigating to the next. If not, your changes will be lost.

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Hydrology and Hydraulics

The hydrologic and hydraulic input data for the LST is subdivided into three general categories of pages represented by tabs:

1. Flood Frequency

– This is the default Page. The required inputs include estimates of annual exceedence probabilities for water levels at the toe, authorized capacity, and incipient overtopping of the levee system. Additional supplemental information must also be gathered and entered into the tool to provide a baseline dataset for the levee portfolio.

2. Data Sources - The required inputs include age and methodology of the hydrologic data, scope, and other data source information.

3. Design and Certification Criteria

The required inputs include questions regarding probability and uncertainty analysis, overtopping, and National Flood

Insurance Program (NFIP) levee evaluation standards.

Figure 3.2.1-2: Flood Frequency Input Page

Performance

The performance ratings should be developed by the assessment team after all readily available project data has been reviewed and the routine inspection is complete. This includes any design documents, as built plans, construction records and photos, past

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Click on the Performance link to navigate to the Levee Screening Performance page.

Complete the Historical Performance information and save your changes. You have the option to add Levee Performance Mode information such as Closure Systems,

Embankments and/or Floodwalls. To add a performance mode, select one from the

Performance Mode pull down menu and click on the Add Performance Mode Button.

Figure 3.2.1-3: Performance Page

The application will add the Performance Mode item in a table box. You can edit or add information to the performance mode item by clicking on the edit icon . To delete a performance item from your list, click on the delete icon . To complete a supplemental assessment for either closures or culverts choose the edit icon in the corresponding column.

Consequences

Next step in the Levee Screening data input process is Consequences. Click on the

Consequences link to navigate to the Consequences page. Consequences contain

3 pages represented in the screening tabs:

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2. Evacuation Effectiveness

3. Fatality Rate Computation

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Figure 3.2.1-4: Consequences Page

Complete your information on all three pages ensuring that you save your changes to each.

Documents

To navigate to the Documents page click on the Documents link at the top of the page.

The Documents page has 3 sections with corresponding link tabs:

1. Document List

2. Upload Document

3. Fact Sheet

The Documents list page displays all of the documents by type you are currently working on that have been uploaded to the system for the levee screening. You can view, download or delete documents from this page.

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Figure 3.2.1-5: Document List Page

To upload a document:

1. Click on the Upload Document tab

2. Browse to the location of the file on your computer or server location

3. Select the file type

4. Add comments as needed

5. Click the Upload Button

The document will appear in the document list.

To delete a document:

1. Click on the delete icon next to the document you would like to delete

The list will refresh and the deleted document is removed.

Note

– This action will permanently delete the document from the application.

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Figure 3.2.1-6: Upload Document Tool

The Documents section also includes a Fact Sheet page which contains level information including Levee Description, Major Findings and Conclusions,

Recommendations, Levee Data, % Contribution to Risk, and Consequences.

Levee Description, Major Findings and Conclusions and Recommendations are populated by the District Facilitator. Levee Data, % Contribution to Risk, and

Consequences are pre-populated from information provided in the application by other pages. The Fact Sheet can be saved or downloaded from this page.

Figure 3.2-7: Documents Fact Sheet Page

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Computations

The next step in the Levee Screening data review process is Computations. Click on the

Computations link to navigate to the Computations page. The Computations page contains 4 sections represented in the following screen tabs:

1. Performance Mode

2. All Performance Modes

3. Performance Modes Prior to Capacity Exceedance

4. Capacity Exceedance Performance Mode

Figure 3.2-8: Documents Fact Sheet Page

Results

The final page(s) in the Levee Screening review process is Results. Click on the Results link to navigate to the Computations page. The Results page contains 3 sub-sections represented in the following screen tabs:

1. Conditional Performance Index Summary - The Conditional Performance

In dex Summary results chart indicates the levee‟s performance type and corresponding conditional performance index.

2. Performance Index Vs. Life Loss - The Performance Index vs. Life Loss results chart indicates the levee‟s conditional performance index and corresponding loss of life index.

3. Performance Index Vs. Economic Loss - The Performance Index vs.

Economic Loss results chart indicates the levee‟s conditional performance index and corresponding economic loss index.

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Figure 3.2-9 Results Page

3.3 Validate and Submit a Levee Screening

Once you have completed entering all of the levee screening information, you can submit the levee screening. To begin the levee submission process, follow the Submit link to navigate to the Submit page. The default page is the Warnings screen. This page lists any data entry issues with need to be corrected before you can submit the levee screening.

Figure 3.3-1 Validate Error Report

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Once you have corrected all of the issues, navigate back to the Submit page. If LST accepts all of your changes, the Warning tab/page will no longer be present, and you will only see the Submit Screening page. Repeat the error correction process until

you can only see the Submit Screening Page.

Figure 3.3-2 Submit Screening Page

Click on the Submit Levee Screening button. You will see a message stating “The levee

screening has been completed by the facilitator at the district level and submitted

for review.”

3.4 LSPM and LSO Approval (LSPM and LSO user only)

LSPM Approval

Before the Levee screening is submitted for Division level approval, it must be approved by the District LSPM and LSO. The District LSPM will navigate to the Submit a Levee

Screening page. It is recommended the LSPM and LSO review all levee screening

pages before making an approval decision. The two options are to approve or reject the levee screening.

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Figure 3.4-1 District LSPM Approval Page

If approve is selected, the LSPM will ensure that their CAC card is inserted into the card reader. A dialog box will appear prompting the LSPM to enter the master password

(pin).

Figure 3.4-2 Pin Entry Dialog Box

A second dialogue box will appear prompting the user to re-enter their master password

(pin) confirming their desire to sign the message.

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Figure 3.4-3 Certificate Signature

Choose certificate

– Click OK

Figure 3.4-4 User Identification Request Box

Enter your LST user name and password

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Figure 3.4-5 LSPM Authentication

LSO Approval

The final step in the submission process is the district LSO approval. The LSO must sign into LST and navigate to the Submit Levee page. The LSO has the option to approve or reject the District Levee Screen submission. The LSO will repeat the same

CAC signature process as the district LSPM.

Figure 3.4-6 District LSO Approval Page

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3.5 Reject Levee Screening

To reject a level screening click on the Reject Screening button from the Levee Status page. You will be directed to the reject screening page. You are required to enter an explanation for the rejection action. Click on Submit Screening to finalize the reject screening process.

Figure 3.5-1 Reject Levee Screening

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4. Levee Screening Approval Process (MSC, HQ and SOG)

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This section applies to the levee screening approval process post District level submission and approval. Levee screenings are approved in the following order:

1. MSC

2. Cadre HQ

3. SOG

4.1 Review a Levee Screening

Log on to the LST application (see Section 2). To view a list of submitted levee screenings, navigate to the Reports page by clicking your mouse on the “Reports” tab.

You will see a list of Submitted Levee screenings.

From this page you have the option to:

View a levee screening

Update the approval status

Figure 4.1-1: Levee Screening Page

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The list of levee screening information includes Division, District, Segment Name,

System Name, Time Stamp, and Status. To view the levee overview pages, click the view details icon. You have the option to search for a levee screening record by using the Levee Screening Search tool, which is located above the levee screening list.

To view a levee and see high level information, click on the search icon which corresponds to the record in the list.

You can also search for a levee screening record by using the Levee Screening Search, which is located above the levee screening list.

Type in a search string such as the levee name; click on the search Icon and select which type of information you would like to query.

Figure 4.1-2: Levee Screening Page

Click the “Go” button. This action will return the queried results. The initial levee screening page is

“Levee Information.”

4.2 Levee Screening Information Categories

The Levee Screening page contains several links at the top of the page:

1. Levee Information

2. Hydrology and Hydraulics

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3. Performance

4. Consequences

5. Documents

6. Computations

7. Reports

It is recommended that all tabs of information are reviewed before approval action is taken.

Hydrology and Hydraulics

To navigate to the next page, click on the Hydrology and Hydraulics link at the top of the page. There are three tabs with links to information input pages:

1. Flood Frequency

2. Data Sources and Methods

3. Design and Certification Methods

Figure 4.2-1 Hydrology and Hydraulics Page

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Performance

Click on the Performance link to navigate to the Levee Screening Performance page.

If Performance Mode information such as Closure Systems, Embankments and/or

Floodwalls, they will be listed in the performance page table. Performance Mode information can be viewed by clicking the edit icon .

Figure 4.2-2 Performance Page

Consequences

Next page in the Levee Screening data review process is Consequences. Click on the

Consequences link to navigate to the Consequences page. The Consequences home page contains three additional 3 pages represented in the screen tabs:

1. General Information

2. Evacuation Effectiveness

3. Fatality Rate Computation

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Figure 4.2-3 Consequences

Documents

To navigate to the Documents page click on the Documents link at the top of the page.

The Documents page has 3 pages with corresponding link tabs:

1. Document List

2. Upload Document

3. Fact Sheet

The Documents list page displays all of the documents, by type, that have been uploaded to the system for the levee screening you are currently working with. You can view and/or download documents from this page by clicking on the document name highlighted in blue text.

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Figure 4.2-4 Documents Page

The Documents section also includes a Fact Sheet page which contains level information including Levee Description, Major Findings and Conclusions,

Recommendations, Levee Data, % Contribution to Risk, and Consequences. Levee

Description, Major Findings and Conclusions and Recommendations are populated by the District Facilitator. Levee Data, % Contribution to Risk, and Consequences are prepopulated from information provided in the application from other pages. The Fact

Sheet can be downloaded from this page.

Figure 4.2-5 Fact Sheet Page

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Computations

Next page in the Levee Screening data review process is Computations. Click on the

Computations link to navigate to the Computations page. The Computations page contains 4 pages represented in the following screen tabs:

1. Performance Mode

2. All Performance Modes

3. Performance Modes Prior to Capacity Exceedance

4. Capacity Exceedance Performance Mode

Figure 4.2-6 Computations Page

Results

The final page(s) in the Levee Screening review process is Results. Click on the Results link to navigate to the Computations page. The Computations page contains 3 pages represented in the following screen tabs:

1. Conditional Performance Index Summary

2. Performance Index Vs. Life Loss

3. Performance Index Vs. Economic Loss

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Figure 4.2-7 Results Page

4.3 Levee Screening Approval (MSC, Cadre HQ and SOG)

The final link of the Levee Screening information page is the Status page. Levee screening approval for all levels is executed from this page. Click on the status link to view the Levee Screening Status page. You will see a status bar which indicates the latest level of approval completed.

This page also contains two action buttons:

1. Accept Screening

– Must be digitally signed with CAC. System sends email notification to the next level of approval and screening is added to their list.

2. Reject Screening

– Comment must be entered to justify the reason for rejection.

It is recommended that a correction action is entered in the comments section of the Reject Screening page. CAC is not required to reject a screening.

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Figure 4.3-1 Levee Screening Status Page

Additionally, the Levee Screening Status Page contains a History tab which contains a list of the approval details such as date, time, approver name and comments.

Figure 4.3-2 Approval History Page

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Levee Screening Performance Rating (MSC Only)

MSC level approver has the option to change the levee screening performance rating before approving the levee screening. Select the rating you would like to change by clicking on an individual rating from one of the category columns.

Figure 4.3-3 Assessments Ratings Page

An edit assessment window will appear. Select a new rating from the pull down menu.

Final step in the Update Levee Screening Rating process is to add a comment to justify your reason for the change. Once entered, click the Submit button. An email will be sent to you and the District Facilitator with a notification that the levee rating has changed. A history of assessment rating can be viewed by clicking on the Assesment

Rating History tab.

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Figure 4.3-4 Assessment Rating History

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Levee Screening Performance Rating - LSAC (Cadre HQ and SOG Only)

Only Cadre and SOG level approvers can assign an LSAC rating. The LSAC rating must be assigned before the Levee Screening approval action is submitted. There are 5 possible LSAC ratings:

I. Urgent and Compelling

II. Urgent

III. High Priority

IV. Priority

V. Normal

The Cadre HQ approver will recommend the LSAC rating by selecting the radio button that corresponds with his/her recommendation.

Figure 4.3-5 National Cadre LSAC Rating page

The SOG level approving authority grants the final LSAC rating. They can select the same as the cadre or choose a different rating.

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Figure 4.3-6 SOG LSAC Rating Page

Digital Signature

If t he action is “approve screening”, the approver should ensure that their CAC card is inserted into the card reader. Click on the Approve Screening button. A dialog box will appear prompting the LSPM to enter the master password (pin).

Figure 4.3-7 Pin Entry Dialog Box

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A second dialogue box will appear prompting the user to re-enter their master password

(pin) confirming their desire to sign the message.

Figure 4.3-8 Certificate Signature

Choose certificate

– Click OK

Figure 4.3-9 User Identification Request Box

Enter your LST user name and password

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Figure 4.3-10 Approver Authentication

4.4 Reject Levee Screening (MSC, Cadre HQ and SOG)

A levee screening can be rejected at any level. To reject a level screening click on the

Reject Screening button from the Levee Status page. You will be directed to the reject screening page. You are required to enter an explanation for the rejection action. Click on Submit Screening to finalize the reject screening process. Rejected screenings are returned to the District Facilitator and have to go through the entire approval process once corrected.

Figure 4.4-1 Reject Levee Screening

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5. Action Menus

The Actions Menu is used to customize the display of your Interactive Report. Action menus are located on the Levee Screening and Reports pages (see section 3.1).

Figure 5-1 Actions Menu

Select Columns

You may modify the columns displayed. The columns on the right are displayed. The columns on the left are hidden. You can reorder the displayed columns using the arrows on the far right. Computed columns are prefixed with **.

Figure 5-2 Select Columns

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Filter

You may filter to add or modify the where clause on the query. First select a column (it does not need to be one that is displayed), select from a list of standard Oracle operators (=, !=, not in, between, like, contains, etc.), and enter an expression to compare against. The expression is case sensitive and you can use % as a wild card

(e.g. STATE_NAME like A%).

Figure 5-3 Filter

Control Break

A control break may be used to create a break group on one or several columns. This pulls the columns out of the Interactive Report and displays them as a master record.

Figure 5-4 Control Break

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Highlight

Highlighting allows you to define a filter. The rows that meet the filter are highlighted using the characteristics associated with the filter.

Name is used only for display.

Sequence identifies the sequence in which the rules will be evaluated.

Enabled identifies if the rule is enabled or disabled.

Highlight Type identifies whether the Row or Cell should be highlighted. If a Cell is selected, the column referenced in the Highlight Condition is highlighted.

Background Color is the new color for the background of the highlighted area.

Text Color is the new color for the text in the highlighted area.

Highlight Condition defines your filter condition.

Figure 5-5 Query and Reporting Functions

Compute

Computations allow you to add computed columns to your report. These can be mathematical computations (e.g. NBR_HOURS/24) or standard Oracle functions applied to existing columns (some have been displayed for example, others, like

TO_DATE, can also be used).

Computation allows you to select a previously defined computation to edit.

Column Heading is the column heading for the new column.

Format Mask is an Oracle format mask to be applied against the column (e.g.

S9999).

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Computation is the computation to be performed. Within the computation, columns are referenced using the aliases displayed.

Below computation, the columns in your query are displayed with their associated alias.

Clicking on the column name or alias will write them into the Computation. Next to

Columns is a Keypad. These are simply shortcuts of commonly used keys. On the far right are Functions.

An example computation to display all LRN screening is:

District = „LRN‟

Figure 5-6 Compute

Aggregate

Aggregates are mathematical computations performed against a column. Aggregates are displayed after each control break and at the end of the report within the column they are defined.

Aggregation allows you to select a previously defined aggregation to edit.

Function is the function to be performed (e.g. SUM, MIN).

Column is used to select the column to apply the mathematical function to. Only numeric columns will be displayed.

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Figure 5-7 Aggregate Tool

Chart

You can include one chart per Interactive Report. Once defined, you can switch between the chart and report views using links below the search bar.

Chart Type identifies the chart type to include. Select from horizontal bar, vertical bar, pie or line.

Label allows you to select the column to be used as the label.

Axis Title for Label is the title that will display on the axis associated with the column selected for Label. This is not available for pie chart.

Value allows you to select the column to be used as the value. If your function is a COUNT, a Value does not need to be selected.

Axis Title for Value is the title that will display on the axis associated with the column selected for Value. This is not available for pie chart.

Function is an optional function to be performed on the column selected for

Value.

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Figure 5-8 Chart Tool

Flashback

Using flashback performs a flashback query to allow you to view the data as it existed at a previous point in time. The default amount of time that you can flashback is 3 hours

(or 180 minutes) but the actual amount will differ per database.

Figure 5-9 Flashback Query

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Save Report

You may save the customized report for future use. You can provide a name and an optional description.

Figure 5-10 Save Reports

Reset

You may reset the report back to the default settings, removing any customizations that you have made.

Figure 5-11 Reset

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Download Report

Download report allows you to download a customized report in various file formats.

Currently LST supports the CSV file format.

Figure 5-12 Download Report

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6. Logout of LST

When you are finished using the Web Based LST application you should log out. To log out of LST, click on the Logout link in the upper right hand corner of the web page. If you have successfully logged out you see a web page with the following message

“You

have been logged off from LST”.

Figure 6-1 Logout

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List of Acronyms

Acronym

ACE-IT

CAC

CRREL

CSV

DoD

EM

Definition

Army Corps of Engineers Information Technology

Common Access Card

Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Comma Separated Values (Spreadsheet)

Department of Defense

Engineering Manual

ERDC

HEC

Engineer Research and Development Center

Hydraulic Engineering Center

IE

Internet Explorer

HQ USACE

Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

LIS

LSAC

LSO

LSPM

NFIP

NLD

LST

MSC

Levee Inspection System

Levee Screening Action Classification

Levee Safety Officer

Levee Safety Program Manager

National Flood Insurance Program

National Levee Database

Levee Screening Tool

Major Subordinate Command

POC

QA/QC

SOG

Point of contact

Quality assurance / quality control

Senior Oversight Group

URL

USACE

VPN

Uniform Resource Locator (Web Address)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Virtual Private Network

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