Common use of Agency Coordination Clause in Contracts

Agency Coordination. A. Because of both singular and overlapping legal authorities and purviews among the Signatories regarding individual Undertaking components or activities, any or all of these agencies may be responsible to carry out the terms of this PA for a given Undertaking component or activity. That agency or agencies that has/have purview over a given Undertaking component or activity is referred to in this PA as the “responsible agency(ies),” hereinafter. B. To promote coordination among the agencies and to expedite the conduct of tasks pursuant to this PA, the responsible agency(ies) can make informal arrangements among themselves regarding the implementation of this PA so long as the substance of this PA is followed. If an agency that is party to this PA is designated as the lead for a specific task under the terms of the PA, all parties to this PA shall be notified by USACE of this arrangement. However, if there is more than one agency with purview over a given Undertaking component or activity, all involved agencies shall cooperate and keep each other aware of the substance, progress, and any problems with implementing this PA for that Undertaking component or activity and remain involved to prevent and resolve problems. C. The Signatories shall enforce the terms of this PA, approvals, and other conditions that incorporate this PA and its terms. Each shall notify the others if any of them becomes aware of an instance of possible non-compliance with the terms and conditions of this PA or permit or conditions as they relate to this PA. In such case, the responsible agency(ies) shall ensure compliance consistent with its/their legal authorities and consult with the other agencies, as needed. D. Consultation shall be an ongoing process throughout the construction phase of the Undertaking. The parties to this PA may consult at any time in writing, including e-mail, or telephone.