NOI P20AC00940.pdf

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This announcement is not a request for applications.

This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to award financial assistance for the following project activities. Refer to Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination.

ABSTRACT

Grants.gov Opportunity Number Project Title Recipient Anticipated Federal Funding Non-Federal Cost Share Total Anticipated Award Amount

Award Instrument

Anticipated Period of Performance

Legal Authority

CFDA # and Title

Single Source Justification Criteria

National Park Service Point of Contact

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE

Section 1. Project Summary

Task Agreement Cooperative Agreement

Grant Agreement

Current as of 10/29/2018

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. The recipient shall be responsible for the following items under this agreement:

B. The NPS Responsibilities:

A task agreement is proposed;

A cooperative agreement is proposed;

therefore substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will:

A grant agreement is proposed, therefore no substantial involvement on the part of the NPS is anticipated for the successful completion of the statement of work. It is anticipated that involvement will be limited to actions related to monitoring project performance and technical assistance at the request of the recipient.

Section 3. Single Source Justification

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

National Park Service Policy FAP&P 1443-2015-06 requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable. The justification must address one of the following criteria.

In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

(1) Unsolicited Proposal – The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives. The unsolicited proposal must demonstrate an innovative capability or concept not currently available to the government, and prepared without Government involvement. ;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of, an activity presently being funded, for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity;

(3) Legislative intent – The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose;

(4) Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications. Successful past performance, familiarity with existing requirements, capabilities that can be obtained or matched by a competitor, or a positive reputation, are not considered to be unique qualifications.

(5) Emergencies – Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed.

NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

Task Agreement issued under previously competed or single source master cooperative agreement per Section 2 above. Single Source Justification not applicable.

Continuation

Unique Qualifications

Unsolicited Proposal

Legislative Intent

Explanation of the proposed recipient’s qualifications or the criteria of the proposed project which requires use of the single source criteria cited.

Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination

Emergency

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified award.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified grant agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

Section 4. Department of the Interior Secretary’s Priorities

This award will support the following DOI Secretary priority(ies):

Other Key Initiatives:

Employment of veterans.

Supporting DOI Infrastructure needs.

Creating jobs in the American economy.

Access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Priority 1: Creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt Utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment.

Examine land use planning process and land use designations that govern public use and access.

Revise and streamline the environmental and regulatory review process while maintaining environmental standards.

Review DOI water storage, transportation, and distribution systems to identify opportunities to resolve conflicts and expand capacity.

Foster relationships with conservation organizations advocating for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.

Identify and implement initiatives to expand access to DOI lands for hunting and fishing.

Shift the balance towards providing greater public access to public lands over restrictions to access.

Priority 2: Utilizing our natural resources Ensure American energy is available to meet our security and economic needs.

Ensure access to mineral resources, especially the critical and rare earth minerals.

Refocus timber programs to embrace the entire 'healthy forests' lifecycle.

Manage competition for grazing resources.

Priority 3: Restoring trust with local communities Be a better neighbor with those closest to our resources by improving dialogue and relationships with persons and entities bordering our lands.

Expand the lines of communication with Governors, state natural resource offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.

Priority 4: Ensuring sovereignty means something Support tribal self-determination, self-governance, and sovereignty.

Solidify mutual interests between the U.S. and the freely associated states and territories.

Priority 5: Generating additional revenues to support DOI & National interests Ensure that the public receives the full market value for the natural resources produced on Federal lands.

Ensure that fees or costs levied for DOI services are reasonable and targeted to achieve cost recovery.

Consider the impact of DOI decisions on economic development and job creation.

Priority 6: Protecting our people and the border Actively support efforts to secure our southern border.

Ensure DOI law enforcement staffing addresses public safety risks anticipated on DOI land.

Promote a "public service" demeanor within our law enforcement community.

Priority 7: Striking a regulatory balance

Reduce the administrative and regulatory burden imposed on U.S.

industry and the public.

Ensure that Endangered Species Act decisions are based on strong science and thorough analysis.

Priority 8: Modernizing our infrastructure Support the White House Public/Private Partnership Initiative to modernize U.S. infrastructure.

Remove impediments to infrastructure development and facilitate private sector efforts to construct infrastructure projects serving American needs.

Prioritize DOI infrastructure needs to highlight:

1. Construction of infrastructure;

2. Cyclical maintenance;

3. Deferred maintenance.

Senior executives are expected to provide leadership in achieving goals of the President and the Secretary.

The Management Team is expected to:

1. Ensure cost-effective operations and quality service to the public;

2. Facilitate organizational cooperation and conflict resolution;

3. Ensure the workplace environment is conducive to employee productivity and safety;

4. Hold individuals accountable for actions that violate DOI policies and requirements.

Priority 10: Achieving our goals and leading our team forward

The proposed project does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities, but the project is being funded for the following reasons:

Priority 9: Reorganizing for the next 100 years

Improve alignment and integration of the DOI organizational structure. Redistribute organizational resources (people and funding) to enhance mission achievement and improved public service.

Improve organizational alignment with Executive Branch counterparts with major land management assets or influence.

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The project promotes greater public and private participation in historic preservation programs and activities. The project builds resource stewardship ethics in its participants.

The information, products and/or services identified or developed by this project will be shared through a variety of strategies to increase public awareness, knowledge and support for historic preservation and stewardship of the nation's cultural and historical heritage.

Overview: The statement of work for this Agreement is the Upper Delaware River Management Plan (RMP) (available at https://www.upperdelawarecouncil.org/publications/). The Plan describes a collaborative approach to management of Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River that if implemented as envisioned, ensures local interests will be protected and the federal interest will be assured. The Plan describes the functions and management responsibilities for the Upper Delaware Council, Towns and Townships, Counties, States (PA and NY), Delaware River Basin Commission, and the Secretary of the Interior.

2. Participate actively in the discussions, deliberations, activities and proceedings of the Recipient.

3. Provision, at the Recipient's request, of technical assistance to the states, the counties, and the towns to enable them to develop and implement programs compatible with the management plan.

4. Consider the recommendations of the Recipient in management of lands, structures, and property owned and/or leased by the National Park Service, and administration of its other management responsibilities, in a manner consistent with the Special Provisions for the Upper Delaware and the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.

5. Identify, in consultation and cooperation with other Council members, any project which would be, or has the potential to be, a clear and direct threat to valley resources or which, if approved by town government, would mean that the town would not be enforcing its laws, plans, and ordinances consistent with the plan and guidelines.

6. Provide final determinations of substantial conformance of local plans, laws,ordinances, ordinance amendments, challenges and variances, and significant projects with the Land and Water Guidelines and River Management Plan taking into consideration the recommendations of the UDC.

7. Work closely with the UDC to resolve issues associated with enforcement of local plans, laws, and ordinances if the Council finds that a substantially conforming ordinance(s) is not being adequately enforced.

8. Assume responsibility for key decisions in Section 704 (e)(l-4) of Public Law 95-625 for towns/townships that elect to not participate as members of the UDC.

9. Submit an annual work plan to the UDC for review and recommendations.

Justification: On September 29, 1987, the Secretary of the Interior approved a River Management Plan for the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River. The River Management Plan recommends the establishment of an intergovernmental Upper Delaware Council to implement the cooperative management system envisioned by the Act, to ensure effective implementation of the plan and to oversee its administration on a continuing basis, utilizing the existing authorities of its members who will work together in a cooperative fashion. The Upper Delaware Council has been carrying out this work since incorporation in 1988.

The Upper Delaware Council, Inc. is classified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, and is incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a non-profit organization and authorized to conduct business in the State of New York. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

2. Review all relevant local plans, laws, and ordinances for the purpose of recommending to the Secretary whether such local plans, laws, and ordinances substantially conform to the River Management Plan. There are five parts to this review process: (a) The determination of substantial conformance, (b) The review of ordinance amendments, (c) The review of significant projects, (d) The review of challenges and variances, and (e) The review of enforcement programs (see #4 below).

3. Provide recommendations to the National Park Service for the purpose of making a final determination regarding whether local plans, laws, and ordinances, ordinance amendments, challenges and variances, and significant projects substantially conform to the Land and Water Use Guidelines and River Management Plan. Recommendations will include town and township compliance, noncompliance, or compliance with modifications recommended by the UDC. Recommendations as provided for in the River Management Plan will also be provided to the National Park Service regarding enforcement if the Council finds that a substantially conforming ordinance(s) is not being adequately enforced and is unable to effectively resolve the problem.

4. Make an annual review of the adequacy of each town's enforcement program within the river corridor area, by examining building permits issued, variances granted, and any patterns of ordinances, amendments or project approvals which may have a bearing on the purposes for which the Upper Delaware was designated a Scenic and Recreational River. Most importantly, the Council will examine the pattern of actual land use changes which have occurred as compared to the Land and Water Use Guidelines and the towns' ordinances, subject to the availability of funding.

5. If the Council finds that a substantially conforming ordinance(s) is not being adequately enforced, it shall notify the town and make appropriate recommendations for correction of the problems which have occurred. It shall also offer to provide the town such legal and technical assistance as may be required to effectively resolve the problem. No later than six months following any such notification (but not before the town has had sufficient opportunity to respond), the Council shall make a follow-up evaluation to ascertain if the situation has been corrected.

6. Maintain all permanent and current records of the plan including development approvals, letters of interpretation, meeting records, transcripts, minutes, substantial conformance and project review documentation, and other information related to plan preparation and implementation.

7. Provide Technical Assistance Grants to UDC member municipalities, subject to the availability of funds, for the purposes described above in the Statement of Work.