Common use of Field Offices Clause in Contracts

Field Offices. As delegated by the State Conservationist, the designated conservationist or delegated NRCS representative must— (i) Coordinate with appropriate agencies, organizations, or cooperating partner to market, administer, and restore the habitat, topography, and vegetation of enrolled land and protect the functions and values of the enrolled acres. (ii) Accept HFRP applications and complete all application activities. (iii) Complete program eligibility determinations in consultation with FWS, in accordance with the provisions in this manual. (iv) Complete ranking form and certify that the project meets program objectives with input from the landowner, FWS, and NMFS, as needed. (v) Conduct environmental due diligence requirements as outlined in Subpart D, Ranking Criteria, of this manual to verify the absence of offsite and onsite conditions that would preclude successful restoration and protection of fish and wildlife habitat for identified species. (vi) Complete the preliminary restoration plan and preliminary estimate of restoration costs. (vii) Forward application and supporting documentation to the State Conservationist. (viii) Conduct easement acquisition activities, as assigned by the State Conservationist. (ix) Prepare the final Healthy Forests Restoration Plan and detailed practice designs and cost estimates. (x) Certify that the legal boundary survey is correct and verify that boundary markers have been correctly placed. (xi) Develop compatible use authorization, as needed. (xii) Complete all conservation planning activities in accordance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), NPPH, and subpart E of this manual. (xiii) Arrange for the application of conservation systems and ensure that practices meet standards and specifications contained in the FOTG. (xiv) Provide the landowner with technical assistance to comply with the terms of easements and restoration agreements. (xv) Certify practice establishment for payment. (xvi) Conduct monitoring activities as required by subpart F of this manual. (xvii) Maintain HFRP records and reports sufficient for monitoring and compliance purposes. (xviii) Advise the State office of compliance and enforcement issues, as detailed in Subpart F, HFRP Restoration Plan and Landowner Protections, of this manual.