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Appendix E: Memorandum of Understanding for Integration of Research, Planning and Interagency Coordination
Pages 137-142

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From page 137...
... , the National Park Service (NPS) , the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
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From page 138...
... ongoing and future research and related products are determined collaboratively by the Parties to support Everglades restoration activities and the needs of the NPS and FWS; (2) the continuation of ongoing monitoring and assessment activities of the NPS and FWS to assess the effects of Everglades restoration projects on Interior managed lands and resources for which Interior plays a key stewardship role, including Endangered Species; and (3)
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From page 139...
... The Executive Director, SFERTF shall be responsible for proposing the annual amount of funding necessary to implement planning and interagency coordination responsibilities and activities as well as other related functions in support of the Departments monitoring, assessment, and research programs. Annual funding proposals shall be collaboratively developed with the Parties and shall be submitted to the Department as part of the annual DOI budget process.
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... Similarly, appropriated funds for interagency coordination and planning activities shall be transferred to the Office of the Executive Director, SFERTF consistent with the amounts approved for such expenditure. USGS agrees to tailor its administrative overhead associated with the implementation of this program to an appropriate level.
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From page 141...
... "...determine and rank the research requirements to be funded and implemented...." MEMBERSHIP: Following the guidelines in the MOU, "FWS, NPS, and USGS shall have primary responsibility, working collaboratively with each other, state and Federal partners, including the Department's Office of the Executive Director, SFERTF, the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes, and the Army Corps of Engineers...." Therefore, this Council will consist of Senior Level Managers for GEER and CERP including DOl, COE, SFWMD, EPA, and advisors from the Seminole and Miccosukee Tribes as per the following: DOI Partners: b. Two representatives from the UPS · ENP Superintendent Maureen Finnerty · Big Cypress Superintendent—John Donahue Two representatives from the FWS
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... . .a consolidated, externally peer-reviewed research program that integrates the FWS and UPS requirements, and which includes a detailed list of research tasks and timelines to support critical decision points associated with the restoration effort." The USGS, through the SIC, will ensure that "...data collected through these activities...meet Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC)
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