BOR-MP-17-N014 AIS PLF Synopsis.pdf

The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a grant agreement to the Pyramid Lake Fisheries under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, Public Law 85-624, 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as amended, and Section 7(a) of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (70 Stat 1122; 16 U.S.C.

742f(a)); as amended and delegated by the Department of the Interior Manual Part 255 DM1.

Estimated total amount of agreement is $40,233.00 Reclamation is providing $40,233.00 in Fiscal Year 2017.

The objectives of the project are to:

(1) Prevent the spread of AIS in Pyramid Lake and other waterbodies via contaminated watercraft.

(2) Prevent introductions of new AIS in Pyramid Lake by contaminated watercraft.

(3) Protect the waters, native wildlife, and recreational fisheries by preventing or slowing the spread of AIS.

(Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-17-N014 for additional information)

A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Crystal Oliver/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at coliver@usbr.gov.