Attach this form to Project Proposal Part 1

 

 

Title II Project Submission Form Instructions Part 2

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000

Public Law 106-393

Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee

 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

A. There are two forms associated with Title II project submissions:

Part (1): To be completed by project sponsor for initial submission to Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).

After initial review by the RAC, project proposals will either be recommended for further consideration or dropped from further consideration. Project sponsors will be notified accordingly. For projects recommended for further consideration, the project sponsor will be asked to complete Part (2) and submit it to the RAC.

Part (2): To be completed by project sponsor, with assistance from appropriate Forest Service office, only for project proposals receiving a favorable determination under Part (1). It provides more detailed information on project costs and procedural requirements.

After receiving Part (2), the RAC will make their final review of project proposals and determine whether to recommend them for funding and approval by the Forest Supervisors. Project sponsors will be notified accordingly.

B. The forms are mostly self-explanatory. Much of the information requested on the forms is required by P.L. 106-393 (The Act) in Section 203 (b). Public law references are listed in the appropriate fields in the form. Proposed projects must be on National Forests or benefit National Forest resources.

The information required on the forms is needed for the Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to compare and evaluate projects for potential funding. Project sponsors are encouraged to contact local Forest Service offices to obtain the needed information for a proposal.

C. Copies of forms and instructions can be found on the web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette or http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise , or by contacting the Designated Federal Officer (see D. below)

  1. Contacts: Completed Proposed Project Forms Part 1 and Part 2 are to be submitted to:

Designated Federal Officer: Doug Gochnour
Idaho City Ranger District
P.O. Box 129
Idaho City, ID 83631

dgochnour@fs.fed.us
208.392.6681

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS - PART (2)
  1. Project Number: Leave blank.
  2. Project Name: Provide same Project Name as in Part(1) Form.
  1. Date: Enter the Date Part (2) Form is completed. Use the following format: 6/25/02.
  2. Additional of Updated Project Details: Provide any additional information or further detail on project proposal that may be available. If the Southwest Idaho RAC identified stipulations in Part (1a) Form, incorporate them in this section. If no further information is available or required, put N/A.
  3. Status of Project Planning:

a. NEPA Complete: Check "yes" or "no" for completion of required analysis and documentation under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

b. If NEPA not complete, give estimated date of completion: If NEPA is not completed, then provide the estimated date for completion. Use the following format: 10/23/03.

c. NMFS Sec. 7 ESA Consultation Complete: Check "yes" or "no" if Section 7 Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation has been completed with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). For projects covered under programmatic biological opinions, enter "yes" only if required documentation is completed.

d. USFWS Sec. 7 ESA Consultation Complete: Check "yes" or "no" if Section 7 ESA consultation has been completed with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). For projects covered under programmatic biological opinions, enter "yes" only if required documentation is completed.

e. IDWR Permits for In-stream Restoration Work Obtained: Check the appropriate box denoting whether or not the required in-stream restoration work permits have been obtained from the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR).

f. COE 404 Fill/Removal Permit Obtained: Check the appropriate box denoting whether or not the required fill/removal permit has been obtained from the Army Corps of Engineers (COE).

g. SHPO Concurrence Received: Check the appropriate box denoting whether or not project-level concurrence has been received from the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).

h. Project Design(s) Completed: Check the appropriate box denoting whether or not the required project designs are completed.

20. Table 1. Project Cost Analysis: Title II funds are deposited in a Forest Service account and will be allocated to and spent on projects according to the Forest Service accounting system. Thus, it is strongly recommended that proponents work with the Ranger District and/or Forest on which they are proposing projects to get the best cost estimates on Cost Items a.-k. for this analysis.

Column A – Federal Agency Appropriated Contribution: Identify any funding matches provided through Federal agency appropriations for each cost item in Column A.

Column B – Requested Title II Contribution: Identify all Title II funds requested for each cost item in Column B.

Column C – Other Contributions: Identify any other matching contributions provided from non-Forest Service appropriations for each cost item in Column C.

Column D – Total Estimated Funds: Column D is the sum of Columns A, B, and C.

Rows:

a. Field Work & Site Surveys: Identify the costs for all necessary Field Work and Site Surveys, including data collection.

b. NEPA & Sec. 7 ESA Consultation: Identify the costs for completing NEPA and Section 7 ESA Consultation.

c. Permit Acquisition: Identify the costs for acquiring all required permits for project implementation.

d. Project Design & Engineering: Identify the costs for Project Design and Engineering support.

e. Contract Preparation: Identify the costs for developing necessary contracts for advertisement and award, including costs for Forest Service contracting officer support. and contracting officer representatives if necessary.

f. Contract Administration: Identify the costs for administering all necessary contracts, including costs for Forest Service contracting officer support and contracting officer representatives if necessary.

g. Contract Cost: Provide an estimate for the actual Contract Cost.

h. Workforce Cost: Provide an estimate for the actual Workforce Cost.

i. Materials & Supplies: Identify the costs associated with all Materials and Supplies necessary to complete the project if not already included in contract costs.

j. Monitoring: Identify the costs to complete the required Monitoring components outlined in the Monitoring Plan, below, for Item 21.

k. Other (specify): Identify any other costs associated with the project and specify.

l. Project Sub-Total: The sum of Cost Items a. through k.

m. Indirect Costs: Include a standard indirect cost (overhead) rate of 12.5% applied to the Project Sub-Total. For multi-year funding requests, the total amount of Indirect Costs for the entire project should be reflected.

n. Total Project Cost Estimate: The sum of Project Sub-Total (Cost Item l.) and Indirect Costs (Cost Item m.).

21. Monitoring Plan

a. Develop and attach a Monitoring Plan. The plan will provide specific information on who will be responsible for what portions, specific costs for each part (sum should equal the total monitoring cost reported in Cost Item 20j.) and specific description of measurements for the following areas:

1. Ecosystem goals and objectives: Describe the specific evaluations to be made in order to determine how well the proposed project meets its stated goals and objectives, particularly in regard to the desired ecological conditions. Identify who will be responsible for completing this monitoring item.

    1. Objectives for effects on local employment and training: Provide a plan for determining how well the proposed project contributes towards local employment and/or training opportunities. Identify who will be responsible for completing this monitoring item.
    2. Objectives for forest products and value-added opportunities: Describe the manner in which improvements in use of or resource values of National Forest System lands resulting from the proposed project will be measured and/or evaluated. Identify who will be responsible for completing this monitoring item.