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BUREAU OF RECREATION AND CONSERVATION

Title: Project Signage Issued by: Bureau of Recreation and Conservation

Effective Date: 3/9/2011 Scheduled Review: Annual

Document Number:

2300-032

Reviewed: 1/15/2025 Revised: 1/9/2025

Approved By: Tom Ford, Bureau Director Program Area: All

AUTHORITY

Act 18 of 1995, Section 306, Community Recreation and Heritage Conservation. The Department shall have the power to administer Federal and State programs for grants and loans to local governments, municipal authorities and nonprofit organizations for community and regional projects involving the planning, acquisition, rehabilitation and development of public park, recreation and conservation areas, facilities and programs.

SCOPE

Provides directive for administration of the Community Conservation Partnerships Grant Program

PURPOSE

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (Bureau) requires that a permanent sign be erected and maintained on all grant-funded project sites. This requirement is reflected in the grant agreement terms and conditions - Article XVIII Acknowledgement of Assistance. The purpose of the permanent sign is to provide acknowledgement of Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) grant assistance, to notify the public that the facility is a public facility and to promote DCNR’s recreation and conservation work to the general public. Below are the minimum standards for the permanent signs.

The Bureau also suggests that an “under construction” sign be displayed at the site during the construction period. The “under construction” sign is intended to demonstrate, during the time of construction, that DCNR grant assistance is helping to make the project possible.

POLICY

A. Permanent Signs:

1. A permanent sign shall be erected and maintained at all project sites. The term “site” means the properties and facilities, including any portion of them acquired, designed, rehabilitated, or developed with a grant from DCNR.

2. The permanent sign will conform with the minimum standard design and specifications established by the Bureau (provided below) unless local ordinance or local sign design standards require differently.

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3. At a minimum, the permanent sign will state the site name, state that funding is provided in partnership with the Bureau, identify the funding source and the funding source logo. The sign should be installed in a highly visible location. The sign design needs to be approved by DCNR and it is acceptable to acknowledge other partners on the sign.

4. Costs associated with the development and installation of signs are eligible for reimbursement at the designated rate based on the program and funding source used. Costs for sign maintenance are not eligible for grant program funding.

5. When multiple projects are funded at a site with DCNR funding, or the project is of a linear basis, the Bureau may waive the requirements for additional permanent signs on a case-by-case basis.

6. When multiple sites are being acquired or developed utilizing a grant from DCNR, permanent signs are required for each site.

B. Standard Permanent Sign Specifications

Sign Size 24” x 18”

Font Size Range from .71” to 1.75”

Font Style Arial

Orientation Landscape

Base Material Aluminum

Thickness 0.08”

Sides Printed 1

Corners Round

Base Color Green

Text Color White

Border White

Location Highly visible area at site of funded project

Mounting Holes Shall not obstruct any text or logos

Overlay EG Vinyl

Language/Logo Specific to program and funding source (see examples below)

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Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund:

Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund Logo

K-4 https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=5279145&DocName=dcnr_017011.eps https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=5279145&DocName=dcnr_017011.eps

Growing Greener Program - Environmental Stewardship Fund:

Growing Greener Program Logo

K-5 https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=2940493&DocName=dcnr_017019.eps

Federal Highway Administration – PA Recreational Trails Program:

Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Logo

K-6 https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=9040669&DocName=horizontal.eps

Snowmobile Management Restricted Account:

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All-Terrain Management Restricted Account:

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U.S. Department of Interior - Land & Water Conservation Fund:

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Logo

K-9 https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=1748202&DocName=newLwcflogo.eps

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Highlands Conservation Act:

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Logo

K-10 https://elibrary.dcnr.pa.gov/GetDocument?docId=9040639&DocName=USFWS_OCI_Logo%20with%20Tagline_4c.eps

General DCNR Funding Acknowledgement:

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DISCLAIMER

The policies and procedures outlined in this guidance document are intended to supplement existing requirements. The policies and procedures herein are not an adjudication or a regulation. There is no intent on the part of DCNR to give the rules in these policies that weight or deference. This document establishes the framework within which DCNR will exercise its administrative discretion in the future.

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EFFECTIVE DATE

Immediately. This policy is to be reviewed and updated every year.

EXPIRATION

This policy remains in effect until revised or rescinded.

Tom Ford, Bureau Director 1/15/2025

Name/Title of Bureau or Office Director Date

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NONDISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARASSMENT CLAUSE

1. Representations. The Grantee represents that it is presently in compliance with and will remain in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies relating to nondiscrimination and sexual harassment for the term of the agreement.

The Grantee shall, upon request and within the time periods requested by the Commonwealth, furnish all necessary employment documents and records, including EEO-1 reports, and permit access to its books, records, and accounts by the Commonwealth for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with provisions of this Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Clause.

2. Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment Obligations. The Grantee shall not:

a. in any manner discriminate in the hiring of any employee(s) for the performance of the activities required under this agreement or any subgrant agreement, contract, or subcontract, by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (“PHRA”) and applicable federal laws, against any citizen of this Commonwealth who is qualified and available to perform the work to which the employment relates.

b. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the PHRA and applicable federal laws, against or intimidate any of its employees.

c. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of the PHRA and applicable federal laws, in the provision of services under this agreement or any subgrant agreement, contract, or subcontract.

d. in any manner discriminate by reason of race, gender, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or in violation of PHRA and applicable federal laws, against any subgrantee, contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who is qualified to perform the work to which this agreement relates.

e. in any manner discriminate against employees by reason of participation in or decision to refrain from participating in labor activities protected under the Public Employee Relations Act, Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, or National Labor Relations Act, as applicable, and to the extent determined by entities charged with the Acts’ enforcement and shall comply with any provision of law establishing organizations as employees’ exclusive representatives.

3. Establishment of Grantee Policy. The Grantee shall establish and maintain a written nondiscrimination and sexual harassment policy that complies with the applicable law and these Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment provisions and shall inform its employees in writing of the policy. The policy must contain a provision that states that sexual harassment will not be tolerated and employees who practice it will be disciplined. For the entire period of this agreement, the Grantee shall: (1) post its written nondiscrimination and sexual

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Rev. 1/2024 harassment policy or these Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment provisions conspicuously in easily accessible and well-lighted places customarily frequented by employees at or near where the grant activities are performed; or (2) provide electronic notice of the policy or this clause to its employees not less than annually.

4. Notification of Violations. The Grantee’s obligations pursuant to these provisions are ongoing from the effective date and through the termination date of the agreement.

Accordingly, the Grantee shall notify the Commonwealth if, at any time during the term of this agreement, it becomes aware of any actions or occurrences that would result in violation of these provisions.

5. Cancellation or Termination of Agreement. The Commonwealth may cancel or terminate this agreement and all money due or to become due under this agreement may be forfeited for a violation of the terms and conditions of these Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment provisions. In addition, the granting agency may proceed with debarment or suspension and may place the Grantee in the Contractor Responsibility File.

6. Subgrant Agreements, Contracts, and Subcontracts. The Grantee shall include these

Nondiscrimination/Sexual Harassment provisions in its subgrant agreements, contracts, and subcontracts with all subgrantees, contractors, and subcontractors providing goods or services under this agreement. The incorporation of these provisions in the Grantor’s subgrants, contracts, or subcontracts does not create privity of contract between the Commonwealth and any subgrantee, contractor, or subcontractor, and no third-party beneficiaries are created by those provisions. If the Grantee becomes aware of a subgrantee’s, contractor’s, or subcontractor’s violation of these provisions, the Grantee shall use its best efforts to ensure the subgrantee’s, contractor’s, or subcontractor’s compliance with these provisions.

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