EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
APPENDIX X
MODEL
LOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL OPERATIONS
BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
AND
(THE SPONSORING STATE)
FOR AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL IN
(NAME OF STATE OR OTHER AREA)
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ______ day of _____, 19__, by and between the
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY (hereinafter referred to as the "Government"), represented by
the District Commander,__________ District, and the (SPONSORING STATE) (hereinafter
referred to as "the State"), acting by and through (designated State agency).
WITNESSETH, THAT:
WHEREAS, a comprehensive program to provide for control and progressive eradication
of undesirable aquatic plants in the navigable waters, tributary streams, connecting channels, and
other allied waters of the United States in the combined interest of navigation, flood control,
drainage, agriculture, fish and wildlife conservation, public health, and related purposes; and was
authorized by Section 104 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1958 (PL 85-500), codified as
amended at 33 USC 610; and
WHEREAS, studies conducted by the Government under this authority have led to
development of a program (hereinafter referred to as the "Program") for the control of
undesirable aquatic plants in (name of State or area); and
WHEREAS, Section 103(c)(6) of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986, PL
99-662, specifies the cost-sharing requirements applicable to the Program; and
WHEREAS, the parties recognize that the non-Federal portion of the required cost share
shall be provided entirely by the (designated state governmental unit); and
WHEREAS, the State has the authority and capability to furnish the cooperation
hereinafter set forth and is willing to participate in Program cost-sharing and financing in
accordance with the terms of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Agreement:
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