Dutch John Federal Property And Disposition Assistance Act
To privatize certain lands in and surrounding Dutch John, Utah; to transfer jurisdiction to certain Federal property between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of the Interior; to improve the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area; to dispose of certain residential units, public buildings, and facilities; to provide interim financial assistance to local government to defray the cost of providing basic governmental services; to achieve efficiencies in operation of the Flaming Gorge Dam and Reservoir and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area; to reduce long-term Federal outlays; and to serve the interests of the residents of Dutch John and Daggett County, Utah, and the general public.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/09/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
15.513
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of the Interior
Office: Bureau of Reclamation
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
PROJECT GRANTS
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2013: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2014: Information not available. Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available
Authorization
Dutch John Federal Property Disposition and Assistance Act of 1998, Public Law 105-326, 16 U.S.C. 460v.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
The residents in and around Daggett County, Utah.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The residents in and around Daggett County, Utah.
Credentials/Documentation
None. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. None.
Award Procedure
At the present time, program funding is limited to providing additional annual funding to the existing project agreement with Daggett County. The Bureau of Reclamation will transfer on an annual basis the sum of $300,000 to Daggett County, Utah, (as adjusted by the Secretary for changes in the Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers published by the Department of Labor) by a amendment to the existing agreement.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
How are proposals selected?
No proposals are issued. Funding is transferred annually to Daggett County, Utah, in accordance with Section 13 of the Act.
How may assistance be used?
For the purpose of defraying costs of transition in administration and provision of basic community services, an annual payment of $300,000 (as adjusted by the Secretary for changes in the Consumer Price Index for all-urban consumers published by the Department of Labor) shall be provided from the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund to Daggett County, Utah, for a period not to exceed 15 years. At the present time, no new project awards are being made under this authority and none are anticipated. Funding is only available for continuation of the existing grant with Daggett County.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Unless otherwise stated in the agreement document, recipients shall submit Program Performance Reports. Annually, recipients shall submit an annual Program Performance Report. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final Program Performance Report, and other specific reports that may be applicable to the agreement such as property inventories, and patent and invention disclosures. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Unless otherwise stated in the agreement document, recipients shall submit the SF 425 Federal Financial Report. Upon completion of the agreement, recipients shall submit a final SF-425 Federal Financial Report. Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Records, accounts, and supporting documents must be retained for 3 years after submission for final request of reimbursement. State, local and Indian Tribal governments shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.82. All other recipients shall maintain project records in accordance with 43 CFR 12.953.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Grant funding is for a total of 15 years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment terms vary by agreement awarded under this program.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Mr. C. Steven Hulet, Manager, Telephone Office: 435-885-3238, Fax 435-885-3224, chulet@usbr.
Headquarters Office
Mr. C. Steven Hulet 1849 C Street, NW , District of Columbia, Washington 20240 Email:
chulet@usbr.gov Phone: (435) 885-3238 Fax: (435) 885-3224
Website Address
http://www.usbr.gov/uc/news/dutchjohnfacts.html.
Financial Information
Account Identification
14-4081-0-3-301.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 12 $0; FY 13 est $814,830; and FY 14 est $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0 to $410,000; average $271,610.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
43 CFR 12 and OMB Circulars. These documents may also be obtained by contacting the Bureau of Reclamation Office listed below.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2013: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2014: Information not available. Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available