P18AP00009 KEWE Advisory Commission Notice of Intent To Award KEWE Ad. Commission (2.9.2018 - DOI Priorities) (2).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

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;

(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. A single source on the basis of continuation must demonstrate that competition would result in a substantial duplicate cost to the government that cannot be recovered through competition;

(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;

(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.

Legislative intent - The Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission was established by congress to carry out functions related to the purposes of the park as identified in the enabling legislation, Public Law 102-543, Oct. 27, 1992. The Advisory Commission is integral to the administration of Keweenaw National Historical Park with unique duties and privileges as provided by law. Furthermore, Public Law 102-543 (16 U.S.C. 410yy-9) was amended by Public Law 111-1, Section 7101, on March 30 2009 to expand the total amount of the annual authorization of Federal appropriations to $250,000.

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.

The objective of this Agreement is to advance preservation and interpretation of historic resources as they relate to copper mining on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula by providing financial support to the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission.

Keweenaw National Historical Park was established to preserve and interpret the story of the rise, domination and decline of the region’s copper mining industry. To achieve this goal, the U.S. Congress legislated that the National Park Service and the park's advisory commission to work jointly with partner sites that are owned and operated by state and local governments, private businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Keweenaw Heritage Sites program, administered by the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission, is one aspect of this partnership.

By definition, Keweenaw Heritage Sites contain significant cultural and/or natural resources and make a unique contribution to the copper mining story. Embodying stories of hardship, ingenuity, struggle and success, each site allows the visiting public to explore the role mining played in people’s lives here and afar.

In FY 2016, Keweenaw National Historical Park received an increase of $110,000.00 in its budget; $100,000.00 of this increase was specifically allotted to establish an annual operational budget for the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission. The Midwest Regional Director's expectation is that the park will continue to provide a minimum of $100,000.00 to the Commission each year in order to cover staff expenses and other operational costs.

PP: Keweenaw National Historical Park was established to preserve and interpret the story of the rise, prosperity, and decline of the region’s copper mining industry. To achieve this goal, the U.S. Congress legislated that the National Park Service and the park's advisory commission work jointly with partner sites that are owned and operated by state and local governments, private businesses and nonprofit organizations. The Keweenaw Heritage Sites program, administered by the Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission, is one aspect of this public partnership.

By definition, Keweenaw Heritage Sites contain significant cultural and/or natural resources and make a unique contribution to the copper mining story. Embodying stories of hardship, ingenuity, struggle and success, each site allows the visiting public to explore the role mining played in people’s lives here and afar.

Overview: Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will carry out functions related to the purposes of the park as identified in the enabling legislation, Public Law 102-543, Oct. 27, 1992. The Advisory Commission is integral to the administration of Keweenaw National Historical Park with unique duties and privileges as provided by law.

Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will ensure, as available financial support allows, continuation of the Keweenaw Heritage Grant Program that sustains historic preservation and interpretive outreach by park partners. The purpose of this grant program is to assist park partners with activities related to the preservation and interpretation of the story of copper. A grant project or program must be located within the legislated boundaries of Keweenaw NHP; affiliated with an existing Keweenaw Heritage Site; or located at the Cliff Mine, along Torch Lake, or within the community of Painesdale, MI. Applicants must be a designated Keweenaw Heritage Site organization, a non-profit organization, a local or regional government, an academic institution, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. Advisory Commission grants are subject to a 1-to-1 match, although up to 100% of the match may be in-kind.

Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will continue operations as organized by an Executive Director who will guide and enact the decisions of the federally appointed volunteer commission in their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote the resources of the park.

Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will oversee care and maintenance of the Quincy Smelting Works. The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission acquired the Quincy Mining Company Smelting Works in 2014 with the intention of transferring the property to the NPS. Until such a time when this may occur, the Advisory Commission is charged with its preservation and care. The Quincy Smelting Works contributes to the Quincy Unit of the park and the Quincy Mining Company National Historic Landmark District.

Recipient: 1. Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will carry out functions related to the purposes of the park as identified in the enabling legislation, Public Law 102-543, Oct. 27, 1992. The Advisory Commission is integral to the administration of Keweenaw National Historical Park with unique duties and privileges as provided by law.

2. Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will ensure, as available financial support allows, continuation of the Keweenaw Heritage Grant Program that sustains historic preservation and interpretive work by park partners. The purpose of this grant program is to assist park partners with activities related to the preservation and interpretation of the story of copper. A grant project or program must be located within the legislated boundaries of Keweenaw NHP; affiliated with an existing Keweenaw Heritage Site; or located at the Cliff Mine, along Torch Lake, or within the community of Painesdale, MI. Applicants must be a designated Keweenaw Heritage Site organization, a non-profit organization, a local or regional government, an academic institution, or a federally recognized Indian tribe. Advisory Commission grants are subject to a 1-to-1 match, although up to 100% of the match may be in-kind.

3. Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission Financial will continue operations by and Executive Director who will guide and enact the decisions of the federally appointed volunteer commission in their ongoing efforts to advocate for and promote the resources of the park.

4. Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission will oversee care and maintenance of the Quincy Smelting Works. The Keweenaw National Historical Park Advisory Commission acquired the Quincy Mining Company Smelting Works in 2014 with the intention of transferring the property to the NPS. Until such a time when this may occur, the Advisory Commission is charged with its preservation and care. The Quincy Smelting Works contributes to the Quincy Unit of the park and the Quincy Mining Company National Historic Landmark District.