BOARD00900

• Board Meeting Date: 3/21/2002
• Description: WSP Section - Platte River Endangered Species Cooperative Agreement
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

. Hold and save the United States free from damages due to the construction and maintenance of the project, except damages due to the fault or
negligence of the United States or its contractors;
o Provide all access routes and relocations of utilities necessary for project construction and subsequent operation and maintenance.
o Comply with provisions of pertinent federal acts in carrying out the specified non-federal responsibilities of the project.
o Contribute in cash the local share of project planning and construction cost.
o Maintain and operate all the non-federal works after completion in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of the Anny.

HOW CAN HELP BE REQUESTED? W.e may begin a Section 206 study after we receive a written request from the prospective sporisor. A
sample letter is offered below:

District Engineer . !
U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers, AlbuqUlirque District
Arm: Civil Works Planning and Project Management Division
4101 Jefferson Plaza, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Dear Sir:

This letter is to request the U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers to conduct a study under Section 206 of the Water ResolJTces Development Act of
1996 to detennine the feasibility of an aquatic ecosystem restorations project at (locationl.

(Briefly describe the nature of the aquatic ecosystem restoration any issues that might affect the acceptability of any recommended solutions,
from the perspective of local government and/or the public.)

It is understood that, ifit isfoundfeasible and advisable to develop an aquatic ecosystem restoration project a (locationl, the (non-federal
sponsor) would be required to provide the local cooperation and cost sharing prescribed by the Secretary of the Amzy.

Sincerely,
(Name and Title of public official authorized to request the study)

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