Agmt02 USDA - APHIS - WS - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

Agret. .:nt No: 08-73-06-5334- TF Accounting Code: 883-7306-672 e. Authorized auditing representatives of the Cooperator shall be accorded reasonable opportunity to inspect the accounts and records of WS pertaining to such claims for reimbursement to the extent permitted by Federal laws and regulations. ARTICLE 6 - WS CONDITIONS For costs borne by WS, this agreement is contingent upon the passage of the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Related Agencies Appropriation Act for the current fiscal year from which expenditures may be legally met and shall not obligate APHIS upon failure of Congress to so appropriate. This Agreement also may be reduced or terminated if Congress provides APHIS funds only for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution. ARTICLE 7 - ASSURANCES Nothing in this agreement shall prevent any other State, agency, organization or individual from entering into separate agreements with WS or the Cooperator for the purpose of managing wildlife damage. ARTICLE 8 - CONGRESSIONAL RESTRICTIONS Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, V nited States Code, no member of or delegate to Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit to arise therefrom. ARTICLE 9 - APPLICABLE REGULATIONS All WDM activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. This agreement is not a procurement contract (31 V.S.C. 6303), nor is it considered a grant (31 V.S.C. 6304). In this agreement, APHIS provides goods or services on a cost recovery basis to nonfederal recipients. ARTICLE 10 - LIABILITY APHIS assumes no liability for any actions or activities conducted under this agreement except to the extent the recourse or remedies are provided by Congress under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 VSC 1346(b), 2401(b), 2671-2680). ARTICLE 11- AGREEMENT EFFECTIVE DATE This agreement shall become effective upon the date of final signature and shall continue for a period not to exceed 5 years. This agreement may be amended at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. It may be terminated by either party upon 90 days written notice to the other party.