Exhibit_2a_Farmstead_Energy_Improvement_(374)_SOW.pdf

United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service

STATEMENT OF WORK

Farmstead Energy Improvement (374) Missouri

Exhibit 2a - March 2016 1

These deliverables apply to this individual practice. For other planned practice deliverables refer to those specific Statements of Work.

DESIGN

Deliverables:

1. Design documents that demonstrate criteria in NRCS practice standard have been met and are compatible with planned and applied practices

a. Practice purpose(s) as identified in the conservation plan.

b. List of required permits to be obtained by the client and regulations to be met

c. List of facilitating practices

d. Practice standard criteria-related computations and analyses to develop plans and specifications including but not limited to:

i. Copy of current energy audit identifying the proposed energy improvement.

ii. Digital photograph of the existing items to be replaced or retrofitted.

2. Written plans and specifications, when necessary, including sketches and drawings shall be provided to the client that adequately describes the requirements to install the practice and to obtain necessary permits.

3. Operation and maintenance plan

4. Certification that the design meets practice standard criteria and comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Design modifications during installation as required

INSTALLATION

Deliverables

1. Pre-installation conference with client is recommended

2. Verification that client has obtained required permits, as needed.

3. Installation guidance, as needed.

4. Facilitate and implement required design modifications with client and original designer, as needed.

5. Advise client/NRCS on compliance issues with all federal, state, tribal, and local laws, regulations and NRCS policies during installation

6. Certification that the installation process and materials meets design and permit requirements

CHECK OUT

Deliverables

1. Records of application

a. Description of component(s) installed

b. Actual materials used, including digital photograph of new items installed.

2. Certification that the application meets the specifications described in the energy audit, NRCS standards and specifications and is in compliance with permits.

3. Progress reporting

REFERENCES

• NRCS Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG), Section IV, Conservation Practice Standard Farmstead Energy Improvement - 374

• NRCS National Environmental Compliance Handbook

• NRCS Cultural Resources Handbook