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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

11.438: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery: Pacific Salmon Treaty Program

Objectives: This is a cooperative program that assists the States in fulfilling responsibilities under the Pacific Salmon Treaty by providing administrative, management, and applied research support to the States treaty Indian tribes to meet the needs of the Pacific Salmon Commission and U.S. international commitments under the treaty.

PROGRAM AND AWARD FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS INFORMATION CONTACTS

RELATED PROGRAMS ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

11.438 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: State governments treaty Indian tribes and quasi-public nonprofit institutions or organizations.

Beneficiary Eligibility: This program benefits the State governments, treaty Indian tribes, Federal government, international relationships, and conservation of a public resource by ensuring that State fishery management agencies participate in the international management of salmon on the west coast.

Credentials/Documentation: Proposal from a State fishery agency submitted in accordance with 15 CFR Part 24.

11.438 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure: Submission of application on Standard Form 424 to the National Marine Fisheries Service Northwest or Alaska Regional Offices. The applicants are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Part 24.

Award Procedure: Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Office and processed by the NOAA Grants Management Division. Under Section 404 of Public Law 102-567, financial assistance awards to a State or Interstate Fishery Commission may be provided on a sole-source basis.

Deadlines: According to the NOAA Grants Management Division, project applications should be submitted at least 75 days in advance of desired effective date.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 75 calendar days from the receipt of a complete and acceptable application.

Appeals: No formal appeal procedure. If applications are unacceptable, the reasons are fully stated to the applicants. If the applicants desire to resubmit applications, applications must be revised in accordance with recommended changes.

Renewals: Continuation grants can be made on an annual basis for approved multi-year projects. Future or continued funding will be at the discretion of NMFS, based on the availability of each fiscal year funding and satisfactory performance. Procedures for renewals are the same as application procedures.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Priority consideration is given to State projects that directly address the information needs of the Pacific Salmon Commission for international management of salmon fisheries stocks under the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Examples of Funded Projects: Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery projects will provide support for salmon habitat restoration, salmon enhancement and salmon research. Pacific Salmon Treaty Program and the Yukon River Salmon Negotiation Program. State projects that provide administrative and technical support to the U.S. Government in fulfilling responsibilities under the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: $240,600 to $2,674,200; $998,450.

11.438 RELATED PROGRAMS:

None.

11.438 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Since implementation of the Pacific Salmon Treaty in 1985, the States of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska have provided the necessary support to and have been involved with the Pacific Salmon Commission in accordance with the treaty. Alaska has provided and continues to provide technical support necessary for supporting and enhancing the U.S. position on Yukon River salmon, Taku and Stakine river salmon and salmon fisheries in ongoing negotiations with Canada. In fiscal year 1999, four awards were made. It is anticipated that eight awards will be made in fiscal years 2000 and 2001. For the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program, it is anticipated that five awards will be made in fiscal years 2000 and 2001.

11.438 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Type of Assistance: Project Grants.

Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) Pacific Salmon Treaty Program FY 99 $3,993,800; FY 00 est $4,203,200; and FY 01 est $4,203,200. Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program FY 99 $0; FY 00 est $58,000,000; and FY 01 est $100,000,000.

Budget Account Number: 13-1450-0-1-306.

Authorization: Pacific Coast Salmon Treaty Act, Public Law 106-113, Public Law 99-5, 16 U.S.C. 3634, 16 U.S.C. 3641.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: 15 CFR Part 24; Pacific Salmon Treaty; 16 U.S.C. 3631 et seq.

11.438 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Pacific Salmon Treaty — Northwest Regional Office: Dave Cantillion, NOAA/NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE., Seattle, WA 98115. Phone: (206) 526-4140, Fax: (206) 526-6534, Email: Dave.Cantillion@noaa.gov; Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program — Northwest Regional Office: Joe Scordino, NOAA/NMFS, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115. Phone: (206) 526-6150, Fax: (206) 526-6426, Email: Joe.Scordino@noaa.gov; Alaska Regional Office: Pete Jones, NMFS, P.O. Box 21668, Juneau, AK 99802-1668. Phone: (907) 586-7280. Use the same numbers for FTS.

Headquarters Office: Budget Officer, Office of Budget and Planning, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Phone: (301) 713-2245. Use the same number for FTS.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

11.438 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: For the Pacific Coast Salmon Recovery Program, States are required to provide matching amount of 25 percent. Treaty Indian tribes are not required to provide a match for Pacific Salmon Recovery Program funds. This program has no statutory formula. Projects are funded at up to 100 percent Federal share.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are normally made for one year. Assistance is released via the NOAA Automated Clearing House Electronic Funds Transfer System.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Funds may be used by State fishery agencies treaty Indian tribes to assist the States in fulfilling Federal responsibilities under the Pacific Salmon Treaty.

11.438 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Reporting requirements are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the Financial Assistance Award. The Department of Commerce Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions generally require that performance and financial reports be submitted semi-annually unless a waiver is provided by the NOAA Grants Officer.

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: All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or sub grantees are required to be maintained in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Financial Assistance Award. The grantee must maintain records for three years from the date when the final expenditure report is submitted.