Recreation Resources Management
Management agreements with State and local governments providing for long-term management of public recreation resources at Horsetooth, Jordanelle, Cascade, Folsom, and Coachella Reservoirs; shoreline stabilization; Americans with Disabilities Act compliance projects; boat ramp replacement; and operation and maintenance of designated fish and wildlife areas and facilities.
The Department of the Interior protects and provides access to the Nation's natural and cultural heritage, including responsibilities to Indian tribes and island communities. Departmental goals include resource protection and usage, overseeing recreational opportunities, serving communities and excellence in management.
Program Accomplishments
Cost-sharing agreements have been awarded since 1965. Numerous agreements have been awarded to State and local governmental entities for the management of recreation resources. The funds awarded through cost-sharing agreements have for the most part gone to plan, develop, operate, and maintain recreation facilities on Bureau of Reclamation land and water.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Cost sharing agreements are used to provide assistance to non-Federal managing partners for the long-term management and care of publicly-owned recreation resources, and for the planning, construction and other facets of improving recreation access and assets.
Concession contracts are not authorized by the above authorities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State and local government entities that are willing to manage and maintain publicly-owned recreation facilities and assets.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
Public Law 89-72 requires that State and local governments indicate their intent in writing to agree to administer project land and water.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is eligible for coverage under E.O.
12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.
An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedures
Funding opportunity announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, SF-424 forms and any other forms to be used to submit application information, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov/.
Award Procedures
All applications will be initially screened by Bureau of Reclamation personnel for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program funding announcement. Applications are reviewed by the Bureau of Reclamation office having administrative jurisdiction of the land and water areas being considered for public recreation purposes. Applications will be reviewed against the proposal evaluation criteria, and any additional review factors, as stated in the funding announcement. There are no other additional requirements and the office having jurisdiction may issue a management agreement.
Deadlines
Varies by project. Deadline information will be included in all funding opportunity announcements posted on www.grants.gov/.
Authorization
Federal Water Projects Recreation Act of 1965, Public Law 89-72 as amended; Reclamation Recreation Act of 1992, Public Law 102-575, Title XXVIII.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project. Further information will be available for each specific project at the time the funding opportunity announcement is posted on www.grants.gov/ and may be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation personnel listed as the point of contact in the funding announcement.
Appeals
None. Final award decisions are not subject to appeal; however, the Bureau of Reclamation will provide all applicants with information on why their proposals were not selected for award.
Renewals
If renewals or extensions are applicable to the project, this information will be included in the funding opportunity announcement. Management agreements are renewable if both the Bureau of Reclamation and the State or local partner are in mutual agreement. When renewals or extensions are applicable, continuation of funding for these activities is at the discretion of Congress and will be subject to availability of appropriated funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Funding announcements will include information on cost sharing requirements applicable to the specific project. In the case of recreation development, a minimum cost share of 50 percent would be required from a nonFederal partner. For fish and wildlife enhancement projects, the Federal share may be up to 75 percent of the project cost. (16 U.S.C. 460l-13(a)).
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Agreements are typically for one to five years depending on the type of project.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Unless otherwise stated in the agreement document, recipients shall submit the following reports on a quarterly basis: (1) SF-269/SF-269a Financial Status Reports, (2) SF-272 Report of Federal Cash Transactions, and (3) Program performance reports.
Annually, recipients shall submit an annual program performance report.
Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final: (1) SF-269/SF-269a Financial Status Report, (2) final program performance report, and (3) other specific reports that may be applicable to the agreement such as property inventories, and patent and invention disclosures.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) or more a year in Federal awards will have a single or a program specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than ($500,000 for fiscal years ending after December 1, 2003) a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
State, local and Indian Tribal governments shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.82. All other recipients shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.953.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-0680-0-1-301.
Obigations
FY 07 $3,232,789; FY 08 not separately identifiable; and FY 09 est $4,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range $5,000 to $6,000,000 Average-$272,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
43 CFR 12, http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfr-table-search.html#page1/; OMB Circulars, http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_circulars.html/; Program information is included in the Reclamation Manual, LND PO4, available at http://www.usbr.gov/recman/lnd/lnd-p04.pdf/. These documents may also be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation Office listed below.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Pacific Northwest Region: (208) 378-5312; Mid-Pacific Region: (916) 978-5558; Lower Colorado Region: (702) 293-8375; Upper Colorado Region: (801) 524-3765; Great Plains Region: (406) 247-7714.
Headquarters Office
Vernon Lovejoy, Bureau of Reclamation, P.O. Box 25007 (84-53000), Denver, Colorado 80225-0007. Telephone (303) 445-2913. Fax 303-445-6690. E-mail: vlovejoy@do.usbr.gov .
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov/.
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