Irrigation Operations and Maintenance on Indian Lands

 

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.

Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.) 15.049 BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Direct Payments for Specified Use; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Provision of Specialized Services. Funds ensure that irrigation systems are in proper working condition to deliver available water for agricultural purposes, thus avoiding costly litigation against the U.S. government. Funds also provide for water storage costs to the Bureau of Recreation on delivery to irrigation systems as required by legislation, court order or contractual agreement. 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. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and Native American Organizations authorized by Indian tribal governments. Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments and their members and Native American Organizations. Initial application for financial assistance must be accompanied by a resolution of the governing body of the Indian tribe. 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. 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. 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. None. Applications will be processed within 90 days. 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. 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. Proposals are evaluated on the capability of the prospective applicant to successfully conduct the project, and on the budget and its effective use. Funds are for the operation and maintenance of Indian irrigation projects and the Indian Dams Safety Maintenance Program. Funding is restricted to existing projects. Financial status reports, SF 269A, are required. The timing and nature of program accomplishment data will be negotiated with the contractor/grantee. 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.). Financial records must be retained for 3 years from the date of submission of the single audit report. Procurement records must be retained for 3 years from the date of final payment. Property records must be retained for 3 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. Not applicable. 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. Applications may be filed with the local Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Office of Trust Responsibilities, Division of Water and Land Resources, Branch of Irrigation, Power, and Safety of Dams, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1849 C Street NW, MS 4513 MIB, Washington, DC 20240. Telephone: (202) 208-5480. Contact: Ross Mooney. http://www.doi.gov/bureau-indian-affairs.html 14-2100-0-1-302. (Total Amount of Awards) FY 02 $7,149,000; FY 03 est $6,805,000; and FY 04 est $6,865,000. $8,000 to $3,000,000. 25 CFR, Parts 159, 171, 172, 173, and 900. 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.