PLPT AIS Program

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The Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) intends to issue a cooperative agreement to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe under the authority of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) 15.517, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act of 1934, Public Law 85-624, 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as amended, and Section 7(a) of the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act (FWCA) (70 Stat 1122; 16 U.S.C. 742f(a)); as limited and delegated by the Secretary of the Interior delegation of authority to the Bureau of Reclamation at 255 DM 1.1B. Estimated total amount of agreement is $199,976.00. Reclamation is providing $199,976.00 in Fiscal Year 2018. This project will: 1) Document existing AIS locations and any new infestations; 2) Protection of the aquatic ecosystem by preventing new AIS from entering into Pyramid Lake and the lower Truckee River; 3) Prevent or slow the spread of AIS through inspection and decontamination of watercraft; 4) Educate the public on AIS. (Refer to the Notice of Intent to Award Announcement No. BOR-MP-18-N019 for additional information) A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed financial assistance based upon Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4) is solely within the discretion of the Government. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. Questions concerning this announcement should be directed to Crystal Oliver/Grants Management Specialist, by e-mail at coliver@usbr.gov.

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