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<br />.- <br /> <br />{)01516 <br /> <br />Reclamation staff and AMWG members, and expenses incurred in the recording and <br />reproduction of meeting minutes, reports, notices, etc. <br /> <br />Description of Duties: The duties or roles and functions of the AMWG are in an advisory <br />capacity only. They are to: <br /> <br />a. Establish AMWG operating procedures. <br /> <br />b. Advise the Secretary in meeting environment~l and cultural commitments of the Record <br />of Decision. <br /> <br />c. Recommend the framework for the AMP policy, goals, and direction. <br /> <br />d. Define and recommend resource management objectives for development and <br />implementation of a long-term monitoring plan, and any necessary research and studies <br />required to detemune the effect of the operation of Glen Canyon Dam on the values for <br />which the Grand Canyon National Park and Glen Canyon National Recreation Area were <br />established, including but not limited to natural and cultural resources, and visitor use. <br /> <br />e. Review and provide input on the report required in Section 1804 (c)(2) of the Act to the <br />Secretary, the Congress, and the Governors of the Colorado River Basin States. The <br />report will include discussion of dam operations, the operation of the AMP. status of <br />resources, and measures taken to protect, mitigate, and improve the resources defined in <br />the Act. <br /> <br />f. Annually review long-term monitoring data to determine the status of resources and <br />whether the AMP Strategic Plan goals and objectives are being met. If necessary, <br />develop recommendations for modifying the GCDEIS ROD, associated operating <br />criteria, and other resource management actions pursuant to the Grand Canyon Protection <br />Act. <br /> <br />g. Facilitat~ input and coordination of information from stakeholders to the Secretary to <br />assist in meeting consultation requirements under Section 1804 (c )(3) and 1805 (c) of the <br />Act. <br /> <br />h. Monitor and report on compliance of all program activities with applicable laws. <br />permitting requirements, and the Act. <br /> <br />Allowances for Committee Members (compensation. travel. per diem. etc.) While engaged in <br />the performance of official business at AMWG and AMWG sub-group meetings (regular, ad <br />hoc, and Protocol Evaluation Panel meetings) away from home or their regular places of <br />business, all AMWG members or AMWG sub-group members shall, upon request, be <br />reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with current Federal travel regulations. <br /> <br />Estimated Nwnber and Frequency of Meetings: The AMWG is expected to meet biannually. <br />The Secretary's designee, who will serve as the Designated Federal Official, may call additional <br /> <br />2 <br />