Common use of Alaska Agreement Clause in Contracts

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.2) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.243.e.2) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.2) VI.3.F.2 are included in the Bill Xxxx for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2 The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3 NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. 4 NFDRS requires annual RAWS maintenance to be completed no later than 30 days prior to the start of fire season; however, some Alaska RAWS sites may not be accessible by this date. Automatic Lightning Detection Network The AFS is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the statewide automatic lightning detection network. Data from this network is available to all agencies on the AICC website (xxxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/maps.php) and is provided at no charge to federal agencies as part of the wildland fire suppression services designated to AFS in 620 DM 5. DNR contributes funding to AFS to support this network and those expenses are included in the Xxxx for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The target date for the system to be operational will be May 20 annually.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF MesoWest CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services AICC Fire Weather Program Manager will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.248.e.2- Radio Maintenance) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. Alaska primarily uses the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System Fire Weather Index (CFFDRS-FWI) tool for determining fire danger. Though RAWS stations are maintained to the national NFDRS standards, and station data is kept current in the Weather Information Management System (XXXX) for use with NFDRS-RAWS in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS), this is not the tool of choice. The goal of these programs is to produce an accurate assessment of the wildland fire potential across all units to support planning and implementation of Alaska’s fire management program. Beginning in 2015, CFFDRS-FWI indices will be calculated through the University of Utah’s MesoWest program for the Alaska Fire and Fuels (AKFF) website (xxxx://xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/). This will allow indices to be calculated at nearly double the number of stations across the state as non-RAWS sites are incorporated. This webpage will run separately from NFDRS calculations made within XXXX and. CFFDRS calculations will no longer be made on the AICC Webpage, but will solely be on the AKFF site. Roles and Responsibilities Error: Reference source not found identifies Points of Contact, roles, and responsibilities for weather data collection and archiving in Alaska. Points of Contact will work with affected agencies and individuals to ensure that weather data is properly collected and archived. Automatic Lightning Detection Network The AFS is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the statewide automatic lightning detection network. Data from this network is available to all agencies on the AICC website (xxxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/) and is provided at no charge to federal agencies as part of the wildland fire suppression services designated to AFS in 620 DM 25. DNR contributes funding to AFS to support this network and those expenses are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The target date for the system to be fully operational will be May 20 annually. Aviation Operations: For information on the mobilization, use, management and the various types of aircraft available, refer to the AIMG. By April 15 each year, the AFS, NPS, FWS, USFS and DNR provide each other with aviation operations information which includes fueling services and vendors available. Aviation Site Management All aircraft will be operated under the terms of agreement for aircraft operations currently in effect between the site operator and the runway owner. Pilot and Aircraft Certification Pilots and aircraft transporting federal personnel must be certified (carded) by either the Office of Aviation Services (OAS) or the USFS. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121 and Part 135 apply to certain commercial charters where OAS or USFS certification is not required. Aviation Mission Standards Interagency missions are defined as missions with both federal and state employees assigned to the aircraft operation, regardless of which agency is managing the incident or aircraft. All interagency missions will comply with the more stringent policies and will meet Interagency Aviation Safety and Personal Protective Equipment standards. Employees are responsible for ensuring that their agency requirements have been met. When a mission is under the operational control of the DNR and only DNR employees are assigned, DNR policies are applicable. For guidance regarding the use of the non-federally approved airtankers under the operational control of the DNR, refer to National MAC’s Guidelines for the Use of Tactical Aviation Resources, Appendix 7 available at: xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/nicc/administrative/nmac/strategy/NMAC_Apx_7_Aviation_Resource_Management.pdf. All federal contract and agency pilots will comply with the interagency pilot duty/days off standard listed in the in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (httphttps://xxx.xxxx.xxx/xxxxxxxx/xxx_xxx_xxxxxxx.xxxx). All fuel delivery systems will meet agency safety standards and will comply with whichever standard is more stringent. Both AFS and DNR will provide aircraft servicing at their ramps on a reimbursable basis. Temporary Flight Restrictions Notifications When a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued for an incident, Jurisdictional Agencies that may be impacted by the TFR should be notified by the Protecting Agency Sanitizing Aircraft Water Delivery Systems In order to minimize the potential transmission of aquatic invasive species, water drafting or scooping aircraft and helicopter buckets will be washed either immediately prior to, or upon arrival at an established base (Fort Wainwright, Palmer, Tanacross, Delta, Kenai, XxXxxxx, Galena) from the Lower 48 or Canada. Power washing with clean water at a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or greater is required. State and AFS Aviation Offices will maintain a log that documents the cleaning date and location. Water delivery equipment should be rinsed between missions if sites containing known water-borne invasive species such as Elodea have been used as water sources. Additional information about Elodea in Alaska including maps of known infestations is available at: xxxx://xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx/invasives/elodea.htm. Canadian Aviation Resources Canadian resources may be ordered by DNR under the terms of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (Northwest Compact). While in Alaska, those resources must remain under the operational control of DNR unless inspected and certified by the appropriate federal agency. Airtanker Bases Airtankers may load retardant at any airtanker base on a reimbursable basis. DNR contracted airtankers loaded at AFS airtanker bases will be loaded to the specifications of the DNR contract. The application of suppression chemicals will follow the guidelines in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html). Pilots will be fully briefed by base personnel and are required to abide by all base rules and runway regulations while operating on these bases. Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx Aircraft Operations All pilots will be fully briefed by the responsible AFS personnel and will abide by any restrictions, requirements and regulations applicable to the AFS ramp and the U.S. Army-Alaska’s runway use. Air traffic procedures published for Xxxx Army Airfield will govern all aviation operations conducted at the AFS ramp. All proposed structures, buildings, or any changes to the real property must be in compliance with the AFS site plan and U.S. Army-Alaska requirements, and be pre-approved by the AFS Manager. AFS will: Provide ramp parking for fire-related aircraft and office space including telephone for the aviation related personnel temporarily assigned to perform fire-related duties in Alaska. Provide aircraft-related services as stipulated in AFS aviation contracts. Bill DNR for office space including telephone for DNR pilots, Air Attack personnel, and retardant site staff stationed at Fort Xxxxxxxxxx for the current fire season in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The DNR is authorized to use the AFS ramp on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx throughout the fire season and is responsible to: Provide to AFS by May 15th annually, a list of all aircraft that routinely operate at the AFS ramp. The list will include aircraft type, vendor name, and aircraft tail number. Provide all logistical support requirements for their personnel associated with aircraft parked at the AFS ramp. Follow the current AFS Standard Operating Procedures for the Management of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste to dispose of any hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated by DNR on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx. Fire Scene Aviation Organization and Communications All tactical aviation resources will be dispatched and flight followed by the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center when responding to an incident. All aircraft will utilize VHF Air-to-Air frequency 128.45 unless otherwise indicated by their local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center. For standard operating procedures for tactical aircraft flying over or near an incident, reference the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide available at httphttps://xxx.xx.xxx.xx/xxxx/xxxxxxxx/xx_xxxxxxx/xxxx.xxx. Non-Tactical Aviation Resources All non-tactical fire aviation resources will coordinate flights with the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center and, if present, with Air Attack (or other reconnaissance aircraft in the area) when flying over or near a fire. Dispatch will determine flight following protocols and relay information on aircraft currently in the fire area. Aerial Mapping Services Ordering aerial mapping and infrared services is addressed in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide in the Infrared Aircraft section. Forms for Aviation Payment Documentation Each agency will use their own codes and forms for payment and documentation to log government and contract aircraft flight times.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF MesoWest CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services AICC Fire Weather Program Manager will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.243.e.2)- Radio Maintenance) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska AFS Weather DatabaseAlaska Fire and Fuels website by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-site on the -site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 1The1 The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.2) 49.e.2 are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The2 The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS3 NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. 4 NFDRS requires annual RAWS maintenance to be completed no later than 30 days prior to the start of fire season; however, some Alaska RAWS sites may not be accessible by this date. Automatic Lightning Detection Network The AFS is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the statewide automatic lightning detection network. Data from this network is available to all agencies on the AICC website (xxxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/maps.php) and is provided at no charge to federal agencies as part of the wildland fire suppression services designated to AFS in 620 DM 5. DNR contributes funding to AFS to support this network and those expenses are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The target date for the system to be operational will be May 20 annually. Aviation Operations: For information on the mobilization, use, management and the various types of aircraft available, refer to the AIMG. By April 15 each year, the AFS, NPS, FWS, USFS, and DNR provide each other with aviation operations information that includes fueling services and vendors available. Aviation Site Management All aircraft will be operated under the terms of agreement for aircraft operations currently in effect between the site operator and the runway owner. Pilot and Aircraft Certification Pilots and aircraft transporting federal personnel must be certified (carded) by either the Office of Aviation Services (OAS) or the USFS. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121 and Part 135 apply to certain commercial charters where OAS or USFS certification is not required. Aviation Mission Standards Interagency missions are defined as missions with both federal and state employees assigned to the aircraft operation, regardless of which agency is managing the incident or aircraft. All interagency missions will comply with the more stringent policies and will meet Interagency Aviation Safety and Personal Protective Equipment standards. Employees are responsible for ensuring that their agency requirements have been met. When a mission is under the operational control of the DNR and only DNR employees are assigned, DNR policies are applicable. For guidance regarding the use of the non-federally approved airtankers under the operational control of the DNR, refer to National MAC’s Guidelines for the Use of Tactical Aviation Resources, Appendix 7 (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/nicc/administrative/nmac/strategy/NMAC_Apx_7_Aviation_Resource_Management.pdf). All federal contract and agency pilots will comply with the interagency pilot duty/days off standard listed in the in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html). All fuel delivery systems will meet agency safety standards and will comply with whichever standard is more stringent. Both AFS and DNR will provide aircraft servicing at their ramps on a reimbursable basis. Temporary Flight Restrictions Notifications When a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued for an incident, Jurisdictional Agencies that may be impacted by the TFR should be notified by the Protecting Agency Sanitizing Aircraft Water Delivery Systems In order to minimize the potential transmission of aquatic invasive species, water drafting or scooping aircraft and helicopter buckets from other GACCs or Canada will be washed either immediately prior to, or upon arrival at an established base (Fort Wainwright, Palmer, Tanacross, Delta, Kenai, XxXxxxx, Galena) from the Lower 48 or Canada.). Power washing with clean water at a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or greater is required. State and AFS Aviation Offices will maintain a log that documents the cleaning date and location. Water delivery equipment should be rinsed between missions if sites containing known water-borne invasive species such as Elodea have been used as water sources. Additional information about Elodea in Alaska including maps of known infestations is available on the DNR Elodea webpage (xxxx://xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx/invasives/elodea.htm). Canadian Aviation Resources Canadian resources may be ordered by DNR under the terms of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (Northwest Compact). While in Alaska, those resources must remain under the operational control of DNR unless inspected and certified by the appropriate federal agency. Airtanker Bases Airtankers may load retardant at any airtanker base on a reimbursable basis. DNR contracted airtankers loaded at AFS airtanker bases will be loaded to the specifications of the DNR contract. The application of suppression chemicals will follow the guidelines in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html). Some jurisdictions may require Agency Administrator approval prior to the use of suppression chemicals and/or may have more restrictive guidelines. Pilots will be fully briefed by base personnel and are required to abide by all base rules and runway regulations while operating on these bases. Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx Aircraft Operations All pilots will be fully briefed by the responsible AFS personnel on the use of the AFS ramp and the U.S. Army-Alaska’s runway. Pilots will comply with all applicable restrictions, requirements, and regulations. Air traffic procedures published for Xxxx Army Airfield will govern all aviation operations conducted at the AFS ramp. All proposed structures, buildings, or any changes to the real property must be in compliance with the AFS site plan and U.S. Army-Alaska requirements, and be pre-approved by the AFS Manager. AFS will: Provide ramp parking for fire-related aircraft and office space including telephone for the aviation related personnel temporarily assigned to perform fire-related duties in Alaskaon Fort Xxxxxxxxxx. Provide aircraft-related services as stipulated in AFS aviation contracts. Annually charge DNR for office space and telephones for DNR staff (pilots, Air Attack personnel, and retardant site staff stationed at Fort Xxxxxxxxxx) in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The DNR is authorized to use the AFS ramp on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx throughout the fire season and is responsibleagrees to: Provide to AFS by May 15 annually,with a list of all DNR aircraft that are expected to routinely operate at the AFS ramp by May 15 annually. The list will include aircraft type, vendor name, and aircraft tail number. Provide all logistical support requirements for theirDNR personnel associated with aircraft parked at the AFS ramp. FollowManage all hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated by DNR on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx according to the current AFS Standard Operating Procedures for the Management of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste to dispose of any hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated by DNR on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx. Fire Scene Aviation Organization and Communications All tactical aviation resources will be dispatched and flight followed by the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center when responding to an incident. All aircraft will utilize VHF Air-to-Air frequency 128.450 MHz unless otherwise indicated by their local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center. For standard operating procedures for tactical aircraft flying over or near an incident, reference the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx.xx/fire/aviation/av_library/). Non-Tactical Aviation Resources All non-tactical fire aviation resources will coordinate flights with the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center and, if present, with Air Attack (or other reconnaissance aircraft in the area) when flying over or near a fire. Dispatch will determine flight following protocols and relay information on aircraft currently in the fire area. Unmanned Aerial Systems The Parties to this Agreement agree to approve the use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in support of wildland fire incidents on all federal and State lands. The National Park Service requires incident-specific Park Superintendent approval prior to UAS use. All UAS activities shall be conducted in accordance with each agency’s aviation rules, policies, and directives. For interagency missions (defined as missions with aircraft from two or more agencies in the fire traffic area), the standards of the agency with the most stringent rules, policies and directive apply. Aerial Mapping Services Ordering aerial mapping and infrared services is addressed in the National Interagency Mobilization Guide in the Infrared Aircraft section. Forms for Aviation Payment Documentation Each agency will use their own codes and forms for payment and documentation to log flight times for government and contract aircraft.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF MesoWestAKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive AICC Fire Weather Program ManagerPredictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.248.f.2- Radio Maintenance) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 48.f.2Alaska primarily uses the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System Fire Weather Index (CFFDRS-FWI) tool for determining fire danger. Though RAWS stations are maintained to the national NFDRS standards, and station data is kept current in the Weather Information Management System (XXXX) for use with NFDRS-RAWS in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS), this is not the tool of choice. The goal is to produce an accurate assessment of the wildland fire potential across all units to support planning and implementation of Alaska’s fire management program. CFFDRS-FWI indices will be calculated through the University of Utah’s MesoWest program for the Alaska Fire and Fuels (AKFF) website (). This will allow indices to be calculated at nearly double the number of stations across the state as non-RAWS sites are incorporated. This webpage will run separately from NFDRS calculations made within XXXX. CFFDRS calculations will no longer be made on the AICC Webpage, but will solely be on the AKFF site. Roles and Responsibilities identifies Points of Contact, roles, and responsibilities for weather data collection and archiving in Alaska. Points of Contact will work with affected agencies and individuals to ensure that weather data is properly collected and archived. are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. Automatic Lightning Detection Network The AFS is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the statewide automatic lightning detection network. Data from this network is available to all agencies on the AICC website (xxxxx://xxxx.xx.xxx.xxx/maps.php)AICC website () and is provided at no charge to federal agencies as part of the wildland fire suppression services designated to AFS in 620 DM 5. DNR contributes funding to AFS to support this network and those expenses are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The target date for the system to be fully operational will be May 20 annually. Aviation Operations: For information on the mobilization, use, management and the various types of aircraft available, refer to the AIMG. By April 15 each year, the AFS, NPS, FWS, USFS, and DNR provide each other with aviation operations information whichthat includes fueling services and vendors available. Aviation Site Management All aircraft will be operated under the terms of agreement for aircraft operations currently in effect between the site operator and the runway owner. Pilot and Aircraft Certification Pilots and aircraft transporting federal personnel must be certified (carded) by either the Office of Aviation Services (OAS) or the USFS. Federal Aviation Regulations Part 121 and Part 135 apply to certain commercial charters where OAS or USFS certification is not required. Aviation Mission Standards Interagency missions are defined as missions with both federal and state employees assigned to the aircraft operation, regardless of which agency is managing the incident or aircraft. All interagency missions will comply with the more stringent policies and will meet Interagency Aviation Safety and Personal Protective Equipment standards. Employees are responsible for ensuring that their agency requirements have been met. When a mission is under the operational control of the DNR and only DNR employees are assigned, DNR policies are applicable. For guidance regarding the use of the non-federally approved airtankers under the operational control of the DNR, refer to National MAC’s Guidelines for the Use of Tactical Aviation Resources, Appendix 7 (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/nicc/administrative/nmac/strategy/NMAC_Apx_7_Aviation_Resource_Management.pdf)Guidelines for the Use of Tactical Aviation Resources, Appendix 7 available at: .. All federal contract and agency pilots will comply with the interagency pilot duty/days off standard listed in the in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html)Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations ().. All fuel delivery systems will meet agency safety standards and will comply with whichever standard is more stringent. Both AFS and DNR will provide aircraft servicing at their ramps on a reimbursable basis. Temporary Flight Restrictions Notifications When a Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is issued for an incident, Jurisdictional Agencies that may be impacted by the TFR should be notified by the Protecting Agency Sanitizing Aircraft Water Delivery Systems In order to minimize the potential transmission of aquatic invasive species, water drafting or scooping aircraft and helicopter buckets will be washed either immediately prior to, or upon arrival at an established base (Fort Wainwright, Palmer, Tanacross, Delta, Kenai, XxXxxxx, Galena) from the Lower 48 or Canada. Power washing with clean water at a temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit or greater is required. State and AFS Aviation Offices will maintain a log that documents the cleaning date and location. Water delivery equipment should be rinsed between missions if sites containing known water-borne invasive species such as Elodea have been used as water sources. Additional information about Elodea in Alaska including maps of known infestations is available at:on the DNR Elodea webpage (xxxx://xxxxxx.xxxxxx.xxx/invasives/elodea.htm). Canadian Aviation Resources Canadian resources may be ordered by DNR under the terms of the Northwest Wildland Fire Protection Agreement (Northwest Compact). While in Alaska, those resources must remain under the operational control of DNR unless inspected and certified by the appropriate federal agency. Airtanker Bases Airtankers may load retardant at any airtanker base on a reimbursable basis. DNR contracted airtankers loaded at AFS airtanker bases will be loaded to the specifications of the DNR contract. The application of suppression chemicals will follow the guidelines in the Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/policies/pol_ref_redbook.html)Interagency Standard for Fire and Fire Aviation Operations ().. Pilots will be fully briefed by base personnel and are required to abide by all base rules and runway regulations while operating on these bases. Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx Aircraft Operations All pilots will be fully briefed by the responsible AFS personnel andon the use of the AFS ramp and the U.S. Army-Alaska’s runway. Pilots will abide by any comply with all applicable restrictions, requirements, and regulations applicable to the AFS ramp and the U.S. Army-Alaska’s runway use. Air traffic procedures published for Xxxx Army Airfield will govern all aviation operations conducted at the AFS ramp. All proposed structures, buildings, or any changes to the real property must be in compliance with the AFS site plan and U.S. Army-Alaska requirements, and be pre-approved by the AFS Manager. AFS will: Provide ramp parking for fire-related aircraft and office space including telephone for the aviation related personnel temporarily assigned to perform fire-related duties in Alaska. Provide aircraft-related services as stipulated in AFS aviation contracts. BillAnnually charge DNR for office space including telephoneand telephones for DNR staff (pilots, Air Attack personnel, and retardant site staff stationed at Fort Xxxxxxxxxx for the current fire season) in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. The DNR is authorized to use the AFS ramp on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx throughout the fire season and is responsible to: Provide to AFS by May 15th15 annually, a list of all aircraft that routinely operate at the AFS ramp. The list will include aircraft type, vendor name, and aircraft tail number. Provide all logistical support requirements for their personnel associated with aircraft parked at the AFS ramp. Follow the current AFS Standard Operating Procedures for the Management of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Waste to dispose of any hazardous materials and hazardous waste generated by DNR on Ft. Xxxxxxxxxx. Fire Scene Aviation Organization and Communications All tactical aviation resources will be dispatched and flight followed by the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center when responding to an incident. All aircraft will utilize VHF Air-to-Air frequency 128.45450 MHz unless otherwise indicated by their local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center. For standard operating procedures for tactical aircraft flying over or near an incident, reference the Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide (xxxxx://xxx.xx.xxx.xx/fire/aviation/av_library/)Interagency Aerial Supervision Guide available at .. Non-Tactical Aviation Resources All non-tactical fire aviation resources will coordinate flights with the local Interagency Fire Dispatch Center and, if present, with Air Attack (or other reconnaissance aircraft in the area) when flying over or near a fire. Dispatch will determine flight following protocols and relay information on aircraft currently in the fire area.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-NFDRS- RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agenciesFWS, NPS, DNR and BLM. AKFF MesoWest CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels MesoWest website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services AICC Fire Weather Program Manager will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.243.e.2)- Radio Maintenance) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River..The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.2VI.3.F.2) are included in the Bill Xxxx for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs.

Alaska Agreement. NFDRS-RAWS Site Maintenance The Owning Agency will work with the local Protecting Agency unit to determine most efficient way to maintain the vegetation at the NFDRS-RAWS location to meet NFDRS standards. XXXX Station Catalog The Protecting Agency will update the station catalog to include green-up date and freeze-up date including ensuring the location information is correct. Predictive Services will assist as needed. XXXX Weather Observation Input The Protecting Agency will confirm (automatic stations) or enter (manual stations) daily weather observations. XXXX Oversight and Review Predictive Services will routinely review the weather observations and station functionality to ensure data is captured. Any edits completed in the Alaska Fire and Fuels website AFS Weather Database by Predictive Services will also be completed in XXXX. In addition, if Predictive Services detects any station outages, they will work with the ITCG to obtain that data through on-on the site maintenance. Predictive Services will maintain the Access Control list in XXXX for all agencies. AKFF MesoWest CFFDRS Data Predictive Services will be the point of contact with University of Utah MesoWest regarding any issues with the Alaska Fire and Fuels website and FWI calculations. NFDRS-RAWS Performance and Data Review Predictive Services AICC Fire Weather Program Manager will be the interagency point of contact for NFDRS-RAWS performance and data review 1 The 1The DNR will coordinate with AFS on scheduled maintenance and establish desired operational dates for NFDRS-RAWS sites, and communicate them to AFS by March 1 of each year. The DOI apportions the cost for NFDRS-RAWS maintenance through the Interior Telecommunications Coordinating Group AOP and those costs, excluding labor (see Clause 44.e.243.e.2)- Radio Maintenance) are included in the Bill for Collection for Annual Fixed Costs. 2The DOI will calibrate and maintain the below identified DNR NFDRS-RAWS sites: Bentalit, Chatanika, T-Lake, Stoney River, Telida, Willow, Ninilchik, Salcha, Goodpaster, Paxson, Flat, Homer, Chitina, Angel Creek, Xxxxxx Creek, Tok River Valley, Big Lake, Gold King, Skilak Guard, Chistochina, and Point MacKenzie, Girdwood, Rabbit Creek, Xxxxxxxx Creek and Eagle River. The USFS is responsible for the operation and maintenance of NFDRS-RAWS located within the Tongass and Chugach National Forests. 3NFDRS-RAWS schedules for NPS and FWS stations are determined by those agencies and may be maintained by other agencies under other agreements. Alaska primarily uses the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System Fire Weather Index (CFFDRS-FWI) tool for determining fire danger. Though RAWS stations are maintained to the national NFDRS standards, and station data is kept current in the Weather Information Management System (XXXX) for use with NFDRS-RAWS in the Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS), this is not the tool of choice. The goal is to produce an accurate assessment of the wildland fire potential across all units to support planning and implementation of Alaska’s fire management program. CFFDRS-FWI indices will be calculated through the University of Utah’s MesoWest program for the Alaska Fire and Fuels (AKFF) website (xxxx://xxxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx/). This will allow indices to be calculated at nearly double the number of stations across the state as non-RAWS sites are incorporated. This webpage will run separately from NFDRS calculations made within XXXX. CFFDRS calculations will no longer be made on the AICC Webpage, but will solely be on the AKFF site.