FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
AUTHORIZATION:
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1958, 16 U.S.C.
661-666; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 742a-742j; Sikes
Act of 1974, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 670(a)-670(o); Alaska National Interest
Lands Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 3101; Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972,
Public Law 92-522, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 1361-1421; Nonindigenous Aquatic
Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 4701-4741;
Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act as amended 1998.
To provide technical information, advice, and assistance
to other Federal agencies, other nations, States, and Native Americans on the
conservation and management of fish and wildlife resources, including
co-management by Alaskan Natives of marine mammals for subsistence use.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
Provision of Specialized Services. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Assistance in the form of biological, chemical, and physical advice regarding
land and water management and specific recommendations and plans based on the
conditions found to exist. Stocking of fishes from National Fish Hatcheries
and advising on wildlife management techniques may be management tools
considered. The program does not provide financial assistance for construction
of ponds, lakes, wood duck boxes, or for other purposes.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility: State agencies, Native
Americans and Federal agencies are eligible to request assistance on a cost
recoverable basis.
Beneficiary Eligibility: State agencies, Native
Americans and Federal agencies.
Credentials/Documentation: There must be factual
evidence of the need for management assistance.
Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: Generally in the form of a
letter to the Regional Directors of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (see
Catalog address Appendix IV) stating the need for management assistance and
requesting the services available.
Award Procedure: After considering program
commitments and obligations, State, Federal agencies, or Native Americans will
generally be informed by letter from the Director or Regional Director,
followed by development of a formal Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or
understanding (MOU).
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not
applicable.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Not applicable.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable,
however, assistance is provided only on a cost recoverable basis.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not
applicable.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Reports are submitted annually to the
entities involved. Occasionally, progress reports are considered to be
advisable. Fish and Wildlife Management Plans are developed as required.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB
Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that
receive financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a
single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal
entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt
from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No.
A-133.
Records: Records must be maintained for 3 years
following the submission of request for final reimbursement.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 14-1611-0-1-303.
Obligations: (Assistance to Native Americans and
Federal Landowners) FY 01 $900,000; FY 02 est $575,000; and FY 03 est $75,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
Fish and Wildlife Service provides technical assistance to more than 100
Native American Tribes, 254 National Wildlife Refuges, and 150 Department of
Defense installations. Cooperative programs with the State conservation
agencies and military installations have included joint studies of fishery and
wildlife problems of major watersheds, large reservoirs, or streams. Through
the Sikes Act, the Service has established a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Department of Defense whereby fish and wildlife values are considered on
military installations. The Service developed a policy in cooperation with
Native Americans for fish and wildlife management on/off Tribal lands.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Annual Project Reports, Special Reports, and Fish and Wildlife Management
Plans.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: See Catalog Appendix IV
for addresses.
Headquarters Office: Chief, Division of Fish and
Wildlife Management and Habitat Restoration, Room 840 ARLSQ, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone:
(703) 358-1718. Use the same number for FTS.
