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15.049:  Irrigation Operations and Maintenance on Indian Lands

Popular Name:  Irrigation O and M

Objectives:  To conserve water and operate and maintain the irrigation water delivery systems on Indian irrigation projects and maintain the dams in a safe, economical, beneficial, and equitable manner.

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

15.049 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments.

Beneficiary Eligibility:  Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members and Native American Organizations.

Credentials/Documentation:  Initial application for financial assistance must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe.

15.049 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination:  Informal preapplication conference is recommended. Technical assistance in preparing the application is available upon request. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:  Initial applications must contain the information specified in 25 CFR, Part 900, Subpart C, "Contract Proposal Contents." Completed applications should be submitted to the local BIA agency office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Award Procedure:  In most cases, the award can be approved at the agency level. In some instances, the application will be forwarded to the Area Director for approval. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of payments is negotiated with the grantee.

Deadlines:  Applications may be submitted at any time.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  Applications will be processed within 90 days.

Appeals:  An unsuccessful applicant may request an informal conference with the deciding official, or may appeal the denial of the application to the Interior Board of Indian Appeals, or may bring suit in U.S. District Court. Full appeal procedures are found in 25 CFR, Part 900.

Renewals:  Awards may be renewed indefinitely upon satisfactory performance by the contractor/grantee. A notice of intent to renew should be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the current award.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Proposals are evaluated on the capability of the prospective applicant to successfully conduct the project, and on the budget and its effective use.

Examples of Funded Projects:  The program provides for the delivery of water for irrigation purposes. Facets of the program include water storage costs to the Bureau of Reclamation and repair and maintenance costs.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  $8,000 to $3,000,000.

15.049 RELATED PROGRAMS:

• 15.065 Safety of Dams on Indian Lands.

15.049 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

15.049 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services.

Obligations:  (Total Amount of Awards) FY 99 $7,632,467; FY 00 est $7,500,000; and FY 01 est $7,500,000.

Budget Account Number:  14-2100-0-1-302.

Authorization:  Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, Public Law 93-638, as amended, 25 U.S.C. 450; Indian Dams Safety Act of 1994, Public Law 103-1560, 108 Stat. 1560; American Indian Agriculture Resource Management Act, Public Law 103-177, 107 Stat. 2011, 25 U.S.C. 3701; Act of November 4, 1983, Public Law 98-146; Public Law 103-302, 60 Stat. 895, 25 U.S.C. 162a.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  25 CFR, Parts 159, 171, 172, 173, and 900.

15.049 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office:  Office of Trust Responsibilities, Division of Water and Land Resources, Branch of Agriculture and Range, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW., MS-4513 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Phone: (202) 208-5480. Contact: Ross Mooney.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

15.049 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements:  Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:  Awards are made on an annual basis and the funds remain available until expended by the contractor/grantee. Payments may be made in advance or by way of reimbursement. The timing of payments will be negotiated with the grantee.

Uses and Use Restrictions:  Funds are for the operation and maintenance of Indian irrigation projects and the Indian Dams Safety Maintenance Program. Funding is restricted to existing projects.

15.049 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. The timing and nature of program accomplishment data will be negotiated with the contractor/grantee.

Audits:  For awards made under this program, grantees and subgrantees are responsible for obtaining audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501 et. seq.).

Records:  Financial records must be retained for three years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for three years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for three years from the date of disposition, replacement, or transfer. Records pertaining to any litigation, audit exceptions, or claims must be retained until the dispute has been resolved.