North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Brid Conservation Act January 2006

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U.S. GRANT ADMINISTRATION STANDARDS — JANUARY 2006 North American Wetlands Conservation Act and Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act The Recipient agrees to terms and conditions of the grant by signing the SF -424 and required Assurances, and enters a binding agreement by receiving Federal funds through the electronic funds transfer process. B -4 Who has the authority to terminate the Grant Agreement? The Recipient may decline the award or request a delay of the execution date by written notice to the FWS Grant Officer within 10 business days of receipt of the award. FWS may terminate the award in whole or in part if a Recipient materially fails to comply with the terms and conditions of an award. The FWS may also terminate this award with the consent of the Recipient, in which case the two parties must agree upon the termination conditions, including the effective date and, in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated. The Recipient may terminate the award upon sending to FWS written notification setting forth the reasons for such termination, the effective date, and in the case of partial termination, the portion to be terminated. However, if FWS determines in the case of partial termination that the reduced or modified portion of the Grant Agreement will not accomplish the purposes for which the grant was made, it may terminate the grant in its entirety. In any partial termination of an award, FWS must consider the Recipient's responsibilities for property management (if any) and to submit financial, performance, and other reports required by this document. C. REPORTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTATION C -1 What reports and other documents are required before the Grant Agreement is executed? (a) Documentation of compliance with 36 CFR, Part 800, which implements the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), for all project activities. (See Section D -9 regarding documentation for certain matching in kind contributions, or "old match" allowable only in NAWCA projects.) (b) FWS documentation demonstrating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act for all project activities. (c) For NAWCA projects, the Secretary of the Interior (or his or her designee) must make a finding that the real property interests should not be included in the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Recipient must obtain an additional such finding if a tract not included in the Proposal is targeted for acquisition. (d) Documentation from FWS Regional Offices or field stations demonstrating that contaminants will not preclude the incorporation of those lands acquired in the project into the National Wildlife Refuge System (applicable only if such lands will be acquired in the Project). C -2 What reports and other documentation does the Recipient have to provide during the funding period? (a) Annual performance reports must be received by the Grant Officer within 90 days after the end of each full year of the funding period. (b) Annual financial status must be reported on Standard Form 269 (Long Form) and be received by the Grant Officer within 90 days after the end of each full year of the funding 5