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• 5 <br /> USDA-NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE <br /> EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM <br /> PREREQUISITES <br /> For <br /> Project Agreements With Sponsors for FEDERAL Contracting <br /> ITEM RESP REQUIREMENT <br /> 1. Request for Sponsors Letter of request for assistance <br /> assistance to State Conservationist. State <br /> Exhibit 1 cause and type of damage, <br /> availability of 25% cost-share, and <br /> responsibility for landrights. <br /> 2 . Appointment of Sponsors Copy of appointment letter listing <br /> liaison duties and responsibilities. <br /> Exhibit 2 <br /> 3 . Form SCS-AS-78 Sponsors Certification that adequate land <br /> Exhibit 3 and water rights, permits (i.e. , <br /> 404, Sediment & Erosion Control) , <br /> and licenses needed for the works <br /> of improvement have been obtained. <br /> Exigency - Requirement for <br /> Attorney's Opinion may be waived. <br /> Nonexigency - Attach Attorney's <br /> Opinion. <br /> 4. Determination that Sponsors Certification that Sponsor cost- <br /> sufficient funds share funds are available. <br /> are available <br /> Exhibit 2 NRCS Certification from Asst. State <br /> Conservationist (Programs) that <br /> NRCS cost-share funds are <br /> available. <br /> 5. Operation and Sponsors Provide signed agreement for <br /> Maintenance Agreement approval by State Conservationist. <br /> with O&M Plan attached <br /> Exhibit 4 Requirement for O&M Agreement may <br /> be waived by Asst. State <br /> Conservationist (Programs) for <br /> certain works of improvement. <br /> 6. Quality Assurance NRCS Technical specialist responsible <br /> Plan for planning the work and preparing <br /> Exhibit 5 specs develops the plan, secures <br /> appropriate staff concurrence, and <br /> provides original to Contracting <br /> Officer for approval. <br />