EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
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ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBILITIES.
A. Corporate Requirements.
1. The Association's Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws shall comply with the
requirements of the state(s) in which the Association is incorporated. Non-profit 501(c)(3) status
must be maintained in accordance with state and Federal laws. The Association will make available
for inspection, at the request of the Corps, documents demonstrating non-profit status.
2. This agreement will automatically terminate if non-profit 501(c)(3) status is not
maintained.
3. The Association shall have liability insurance which indemnifies, saves, holds harmless,
and defends the United States against all fines, claims, damages, losses, judgements and expenses
arising out of, or from any omission, or activity of the Association in connection with activities under
this Agreement. (Delete if covered by a Real Estate Document.)
4. The Association will exercise reasonable care to prevent damage to any Government
property used, or occupied during its operation and shall, insofar as possible, protect all such
property. (Delete if covered by a Real Estate Document.)
B. Interpretive Activities.
1. The Association may offer educational and interpretive services which support the
mission of the Corps and/or the project. This includes assisting, planning, designing, implementing
and conducting interpretive and educational programs, activities and exhibits. (Delete if
inappropriate.)
2. The Association may offer scientific, research, maintenance and/or other services which
support the mission of the Corps and their natural resource management program. This includes
assisting, planning, designing, implementing and conducting scientific and/or maintenance programs,
activities and exhibits. (Delete if inappropriate.)
3. The Association will cooperate with the Corps in the following activities: (Delete in total
or any parts deemed inappropriate.)
a. Produce and make available to visitors by sale or free distribution, suitable interpretive
and educational literature and aids to increase the visitors understanding and appreciation of the
natural history, cultural, historical, and man-made features of the project area (or other Corps site)
and the Corps of Engineers.
b. Acquire specimens and/or objects pertaining to the history, cultures, environment, or
recreational activities of the project area for the purpose of adding them to the exhibitry or programs
at Corps visitor centers (or other Corps facilities) and assist in preservation programs as appropriate.
c. Assist in the development and improvement of interpretive devices, and educational
materials including signs, exhibits, materials, and audio-visual aids.
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