THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and with the Financial and Project Plan, Exhibit (j) .
B. Xxxx the Federal Agency for actual costs incurred, not to exceed (k)$ , as agreed to in the attached Financial Plan.
C. Upon presentation of a Xxxx for Collection, reimburse the Federal Agency for actual costs incurred, not to exceed (l)$ , as agreed to in the attached Financial Plan.
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Perform in accordance with the approved and hereby incorporated Annual Financial and Operating Plan (Annual Operating Plan) attached as Exhibit A. See related Provision IV-E.
B. Ensure that the officers/agents of the Cooperator performing law enforcement activities under this agreement meet the same standards of training required of the officers/agents in their jurisdiction, or the State Peace Officers Standards of Training where they exist.
C. Provide uniformed officers/agents with marked vehicles to perform all activities unless agreed to otherwise in the Annual Operating Plan.
X. Xxxxxx the U.S. Forest Service Principal Contact, listed in Provision IV-B, of any suspected criminal activities in connection with activities on NFS lands.
E. Upon the request of the U.S. Forest Service, dispatch additional deputies within manpower capabilities during extraordinary situations as described in Provision IV-X.
X. Complete and furnish annually the U.S. Forest Service with Form FS-5300-5, Cooperative Law Enforcement Activity Report, identifying the number of crimes occurring on NFS lands. The report shall follow the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting groupings, Part I and Part II offenses. Offenses and arrest information shall be combined and reported for each crime. This report shall separate the crimes handled under this agreement from those handled during regular duties.
G. Provide the U.S. Forest Service Principal Contact, listed in Provision IV-B, with case reports and timely information relating to incidents/crimes in connection with activities on NFS lands.
H. Bill the U.S. Forest Service for the Cooperator’s actual costs incurred to date, displayed by separate cost elements, excluding any previous U.S. Forest Service payment(s) made to the date of the invoice, not to exceed the cumulative funds obligated hereunder and as specified on the Annual Operating Plan. Billing frequency will be as specified in the Annual Operating Plan. See related Provisions III-B, IV-I, and IV-P.
I. Give the U.S. Forest Service or Comptroller General, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records related to this agreement. As used in this provision, “records” include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of whether such items are in written form, in the form of computer data, or in any other form.
J. Comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination and all applicabl...
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Perform in accordance with the Financial and Operating Plan, Exhibit A.
B. Xxxx the U.S. Forest Service for actual costs incurred, not to exceed $80,000.00.
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. (1) Provide, when available, personnel and/or equipment to DNR for fire suppression or standby when requested by DNR. The personnel/equipment list is attached as Attachment B.
(2) Dispatch their personnel and/or equipment as quickly as possible to the fire when requested by DNR. The Cooperator(s) personnel and equipment are under the supervision of the DNR while suppressing fires and may not leave the fire until released by the DNR.
(3) Ensure Cooperator(s) personnel and/or equipment furnished under this Agreement are properly trained, have appropriate attire and the proper equipment to accomplish the contracted duties.
(4) Be responsible for any fines or penalties levied against the Cooperator, the Cooperator(s) employees or equipment while under the Cooperator(s) control, employment or direction.
(5) Present this Agreement (including attachments) to the timekeeper upon arrival at DNR fires.
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Maintain regular communication, through the Cooperator chair or designee, with the White River National Forest caves program coordinator on cave and karst issues and activities within the U.S. Forest Service.
B. Facilitate the submission of proposals and inquiries from the organized caving community to conduct research or special-use activities related to U.S. Forest Service caves and karst resources.
C. Provide guidance and expertise to the U.S. Forest Service on the review of proposals and inquiries that relate to or have the potential to impact U.S. Forest Service caves or karst resources.
D. Inform the U.S. Forest Service caves program coordinator of the discovery of new caves or cave features within its boundaries that are particularly sensitive and may require explicit management. Locations shall be given to the nearest quarter section unless being nominated as a significant cave under the Cave Resources Protection Act which requires specific location information for the nomination. The Chair and Vice Chair will serve to evaluate new discoveries and determine if the discoveries are particularly sensitive and may require explicit management.
E. Facilitate communication between the organized caving community and the U.S. Forest Service in planning for cave rescues.
F. Provide assistance to the U.S. Forest Service on efforts to conserve, document, map, inventory, survey, monitor, cave or karst resources. Conduct information and education programs.
G. Provide guidance and expertise with the U.S. Forest Service in creating cave management plans to ensure that they provide reasonable and appropriate access for recreation, exploration, conservation, restoration, scientific, and other activities, while also conserving cave resources.
H. Provide guidance and expertise with the U.S. Forest Service in completing the identification, nomination, evaluation, and designation of significant caves on White River National Forest lands.
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Perform the duties of a cooperating agency as provided in 40 CFR 1501.8 for the XXXX environmental analyses for which the Cooperator has special expertise.
B. Upon request, share with the Forest Service information relevant to the XXXX regarding cooperators’ plans or policies with respect to natural-resource-based industries, the economy, culture, and traditional uses.
C. Upon request, provide the Forest Service relevant information concerning potential effects to the Cooperators’ comprehensive plans (or equivalent or related planning efforts).
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. (1) Maintain insurance of the types and in the amounts required by the SERVICE for the Equipment and shall provide proof of such insurance upon request of a representative of the SERVICE.
(2) Make the Equipment available for inspection upon request of a representative of the SERVICE.
(3) Return the Equipment to the SERVICE upon termination of this Agreement.
(4) Be responsible for State or local vehicle safety inspection requirements.
(5) Maintain the Equipment to reasonable standards of mechanical condition and appearance acceptable to the service.
(6) Return the Equipment to a mutually agreeable location when COOPERATOR is no longer in need of the Equipment.
(7) Furnish any additional items needed to prepare the Equipment for structural fire service, such as hose, nozzles, pike poles, etc.
(8) Answer calls utilizing the Equipment anywhere in the home county upon request of the SERVICE, local conditions permitting.
(9) To the extent permitted by Florida law, indemnify and hold the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the SERVICE harmless from any and all claims, causes of action or damages whatsoever arising from or in connection with this Agreement or COOPERATOR’S use of the Equipment.
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. 1. With respect to validation of Contractor Wildland Fire Personnel Qualifications;
a. Validate Wildland Fire Personnel Qualifications based on review of required training and experience records as identified in this MOU (reference Appendix B) and the US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Solicitation.
b. Maintain and provide access to NRCG or its representatives their records of Contractors validated under this MOU. At a minimum, said records shall contain copies of all required driver licenses, medical certificates, current incident qualification card, course completion certificates and/or their equivalent, front and back of inside cover and all evaluation records from position task books, proof of position currency, proof of current annual safety refresher and current work capacity test, as required by NWCG PMS 310-1, the US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Solicitation and this MOU (reference Appendix B).
c. Provide Contractors documentation of their Wildland Fire Personnel Qualifications verification in a timely manner (reference Appendix C for recommended sample form).
d. Maintain and provide access to NRCG representatives upon request, the qualification records for all Wildland Fire Personnel Qualification Inspectors utilized under this MOU.
e. Provide a minimum of one qualified Wildland Fire Personnel Qualification Inspector.
2. With respect to Contractor Equipment Inspections;
a. Provide to Contractors Equipment Inspections that meet or exceed NRCG standards. All Equipment Inspections shall be documented and such documentation shall be provided by the Cooperator to all Contractors who pass the Equipment Inspection. The recommended process for Equipment Inspection is outlined in Appendix D and recommended forms are contained in the US Forest Service R1 Water Handling Solicitation. Inspections shall ensure or provide the following:
i. Provide a copy of the required Department of Transportation (DOT) inspection form and ensure that Water Handling Equipment meets all standards set forth in the US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Solicitation.
ii. Ensure and document that Water Handling Equipment does not surpass manufactures Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) or Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) while fully loaded per US Forest Service Region 1 Water Handling Equipment solicitation by weighing vehicle.
iii. Ensure that fire pump(s) meet or exceed pumping specifications for loading and offloading of water and that said equipment has all c...
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Collaborate with the U.S. Forest Service in to identify, evaluate, manage, and protect cave resources on NFS and other lands for the purpose of maintaining their unique, nonrenewable and fragile biological, geological, hydrological, cultural, paleontological, scientific, and recreational values for present and future generations.
B. Consult on designation of significant caves as described in the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act of 1988. This includes submitting forms for designation, discussion of caves that need data to support designation, and collecting data to assist in the designation process.
C. Maintain confidentiality of locations of caves nominated and designated as significant, in accordance with the Federal Caves Resources Protection Act of 1988 16 USC §4301 Sec 5(a) and Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, part 290.4(a) (36 CFR 290.4).
D. Collect and share data with the U.S. Forest Service to help manage caves and participate in conservation and restoration activities such as:
a. Development of cave management plans.
b. Inventory of cave locations and cave resources.
c. Notifying the U.S. Forest Service of sensitive resources such as wildlife, geological, paleontological, and archaeological materials found in caves.
d. Installation and maintenance of cave gates and signs.
e. Assist with monitoring of visitor use and promoting responsible caving techniques.
f. Providing surveying and cartographic assistance.
g. Providing administrative support for cave resource programs.
h. Conducting cave cleanup and restoration projects.
i. Conducting research on caves and cave resources.
j. Development of cave search and rescue plans.
k. Assist with the development of interpretative programs and displays.
E. Identify in local sub-agreements, as funding and resources are available, how cave and karst resource information and locations will be handled. Local agreements will classify information ownership into two categories:
a. Information belonging to the U.S. Forest Service, which is available as public information, unless specifically exempt under the Freedom of Information Act.
b. Information belonging to cooperating organizations or volunteers which will be made available to the U.S. Forest Service to aid its management decision making. This information will be treated by the U.S. Forest Service as proprietary information under the Freedom of Information Act to the full extent the law allows.
F. Promote awareness of and responsible attitudes towa...
THE COOPERATOR SHALL. A. Participate as a Cooperating Agency in this environmental analysis process and is recognized to have special expertise in the following areas: Socio-economics related to energy developmnent in Garfield County and policy expertise contained within the Garfield County Federal Lands Natural Resources Coordination Plan & Policies, adopted in 2020.
B. Provide information and technical expertise to the USFS regarding those elements of the EA, and the data and analysis supporting them, in which it has special expertise or for which the USFS requests assistance. In particular, provide information on the following topics: Socio-economics related to energy developmnent in Garfield County and policy expertise contained within the Garfield County Federal Lands Natural Resources Coordination Plan & Policies, adopted in 2020.
C. Assist the USFS with identifying and reaching key constituencies.
D. Review and provide feedback on the draft EA and supporting materials during their public release.
E. Agree that all data and information provided will become part of the USFS’s official record and will be available for public review, except as prohibited by the FOIA and/or the Privacy Act.
