Common use of BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Clause in Contracts

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. A. This Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (hereinafter called Agreement) between the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) (hereinafter called Federal Agencies), and the University of California and its partner institutions is a continuation for a five (5) year term to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This continuation of the Californian CESU is implemented by mutual consent of the parties and is consistent with the prior Agreement and the express intent of the request for proposals for that Agreement. The Californian CESU is associated with a national network of CESUs. B. The objectives of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are to:  Provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners;  Develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and  Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. C. The Bureau of Land Management (hereinafter called BLM) administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1737(b), the BLM is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. D. The Bureau of Reclamation (hereinafter called USBR) manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public (43 U.S.C. Chapter 12). USBR is authorized to enter into certain cooperative agreements in accordance with the authority delegated in 255 DM 14.1, which states, “The Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, is delegated so much of the authority of the Secretary under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as is necessary to provide assistance, through grants or cooperative agreements, to public or private organizations for the improvement of fish and wildlife habitat associated with water systems or water supplies affected by Reclamation projects.” The following types of agreements as they relate to fish and wildlife habitat associated with water systems or water supplies affected by Reclamation projects are authorized, especially as they relate to State-Federal cooperation and coordination: protection, maintenance, and development of fish and wildlife habitat; fish and wildlife reintroduction and propagation; research and other field study programs including those involving the taking or possession of fish and wildlife; fish and wildlife resource inventories and data collection; education programs; toxicity/mortality investigations and monitoring; animal damage management; endangered and threatened species; habitat preservation; management activities involving fish and wildlife; and disposition of fish and wildlife taken in conjunction with the activities listed herein. In accordance with this authority, the USBR is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. E. The U.S. Geological Survey (hereinafter called USGS) serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth, minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters, manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources, and enhance and protect our quality of life. In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 36d, 16 U.S.C.1a-2j, 16 U.S.C. 5933, and Secretarial Order No. 3202, the USGS is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement to continue the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. F. The National Park Service (hereinafter called NPS) is responsible for the management of areas in the National Park System to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). In accordance with 16 U.S.C.1a-2j and 16 U.S.C. 5933, the NPS is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. G. The USDA Forest Service (hereinafter called USDA FS) mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of the people (16 U.S.C. 1641-1646). In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 3318 (b) the USDA FS is authorized to enter into a joint venture agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, and education. H. Among the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (hereinafter called NASA) missions is the utilization of aeronautical and space activities for scientific purposes, encompassing research designed to expand knowledge of the Earth, its resources, and the effects of climatic change on the transformation of its ecological systems. In addition, NASA is responsible for the environmental stewardship of the land, water, and wildlife resources under its control. In accordance with Section 203(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2473(c), NASA is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. I. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (hereinafter called NRCS) provides technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners in managing soil, water, animal, plant, air and human resources. NRCS scientists and technical specialists identify appropriate technologies in research and development and transfer them to field staff for implementation. Under section 714 Of P.L. 106-387, 7 U.S.C. 6962a, NRCS is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement establishing the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. J. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter called USFWS) working with others, is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people through Federal programs related to migratory birds, endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and marine mammals, and inland sport fisheries. In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 742f, the USFWS is authorized to enter into the cooperative agreement establishing the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. K. The Department of Defense (hereinafter called DoD) manages nearly 29 million acres of land, and the natural and cultural resources found there, and for this agreement includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, the Defense Logistics Agency, the National Guard Bureaus, and the Military Reserve Components. DoD’s primary mission is national defense. DoD’s conservation program supports this mission by ensuring realistic training areas, and managing its resources in ways that maximize available land, air, and water training opportunities. DoD environmental stewardship activities are authorized under the ▇▇▇▇▇ Act, as amended. In accordance with one or more of the following: 16 U.S.C. 670c-1, 10 U.S.C. 2358, 10 U.S.C. 2384, 10 U.S.C. 2394, and P.L. 103-139 (FY 94 NDAA page 107 Stat. 1422), the DoD is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, and education. L. The University of California (hereinafter called Host University) participates in the Californian CESU through its nine campuses (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Santa ▇▇▇▇). The University of California, Berkeley is the administrative lead for the Host University. The University of California is an educator of students. Equally important, however, has been the University’s role as a problem solver. From its earliest days, the University of California has been the public’s resource in addressing the pressing issues and challenges of the day and of the future. The public has rightly expected UC to make a difference through its wealth of knowledge, its resources for analysis and research, and its capacity for innovation. Since its inception in 1868, the University has made a profound difference in the lives of all Californians by providing real world solutions to the state’s most pressing needs. As the needs and problems of an increasingly diverse state become more sophisticated and complex, the dedicated men and women of UC continue turning their research into real world solutions. M. The partner institutions to the Host University include San Francisco State University; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Los Angeles; Cal Poly Corporation, California Polytechnic State University; CSU, Chico Research Foundation, California State University, Chico; Humboldt State University; California State University, Northridge; and California State University, Stanislaus (hereinafter called Partner Institutions).

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES. A. This Cooperative and Joint Venture Agreement (hereinafter called Agreement) between the Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey, National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment) (hereinafter called Federal Agencies), and the University of California and its partner institutions is a continuation for a five (5) year term to provide for the operation and maintenance of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU). This continuation of the Californian CESU is implemented by mutual consent of the parties and is consistent with the prior Agreement and the express intent of the request for proposals for that Agreement. The Californian CESU is associated with a national network of CESUs. B. The objectives of the Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit are to:  • Provide research, technical assistance and education to federal land management, environmental and research agencies and their potential partners;  • Develop a program of research, technical assistance and education that involves the biological, physical, social, and cultural sciences needed to address resources issues and interdisciplinary problem-solving at multiple scales and in an ecosystem context at the local, regional, and national level; and  • Place special emphasis on the working collaboration among federal agencies and universities and their related partner institutions. C. The Bureau of Land Management (hereinafter called BLM) administers public lands within a framework of numerous laws. The most comprehensive of these is the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (FLPMA). All Bureau policies, procedures and management actions must be consistent with FLPMA and the other laws that govern use of the public lands. It is the mission of the Bureau of Land Management to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of the public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.). In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 1737(b), the BLM is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. D. The Bureau of Reclamation (hereinafter called USBR) manages, develops, and protects water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner in the interest of the American public (43 U.S.C. Chapter 12). USBR is authorized to enter into certain cooperative agreements in accordance with the authority delegated in 255 DM 14.1, which states, “The Commissioner, Bureau of Reclamation, is delegated so much of the authority of the Secretary under the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, 16 U.S.C. 661 et seq., as is necessary to provide assistance, through grants or cooperative agreements, to public or private organizations for the improvement of fish and wildlife habitat associated with water systems or water supplies affected by Reclamation projects.” The following types of agreements as they relate to fish and wildlife habitat associated with water systems or water supplies affected by Reclamation projects are authorized, especially as they relate to State-Federal cooperation and coordination: protection, maintenance, and development of fish and wildlife habitat; fish and wildlife reintroduction and propagation; research and other field study programs including those involving the taking or possession of fish and wildlife; fish and wildlife resource inventories and data collection; education programs; toxicity/mortality investigations and monitoring; animal damage management; endangered and threatened species; habitat preservation; management activities involving fish and wildlife; and disposition of fish and wildlife taken in conjunction with the activities listed herein. In accordance with this authority, the USBR is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. E. The U.S. Geological Survey (hereinafter called USGS) serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth, minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters, manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources, and enhance and protect our quality of life. In accordance with 43 U.S.C. 36d, 16 U.S.C.1a-2j, 16 U.S.C. 5933, and Secretarial Order No. 3202, the USGS is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement to continue the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. F. The National Park Service (hereinafter called NPS) is responsible for the management of areas in the National Park System to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations (16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). In accordance with 16 U.S.C.1a-2j and 16 U.S.C. 5933, the NPS is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. G. The USDA Forest Service (hereinafter called USDA FS) mission is to achieve quality land management under the sustainable multiple-use management concept to meet the diverse needs of the people (16 U.S.C. 1641-1646). In accordance with 7 U.S.C. 3318 (b) the USDA FS is authorized to enter into a joint venture agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, and education. H. Among the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (hereinafter called NASA) missions is the utilization of aeronautical and space activities for scientific purposes, encompassing research designed to expand knowledge of the Earth, its resources, and the effects of climatic change on the transformation of its ecological systems. In addition, NASA is responsible for the environmental stewardship of the land, water, and wildlife resources under its control. In accordance with Section 203(c) of the National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2473(c), NASA is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. I. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (hereinafter called NRCS) provides technical assistance to farmers, ranchers, and other private landowners in managing soil, water, animal, plant, air and human resources. NRCS scientists and technical specialists identify appropriate technologies in research and development and transfer them to field staff for implementation. Under section 714 Of P.L. 106-387, 7 U.S.C. 6962a, NRCS is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement establishing the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. J. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter called USFWS) working with others, is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people through Federal programs related to migratory birds, endangered species, interjurisdictional fish and marine mammals, and inland sport fisheries. In accordance with 16 U.S.C. 742f, the USFWS is authorized to enter into the cooperative agreement establishing the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance and education. K. The Department of Defense (hereinafter called DoD) manages nearly 29 million acres of land, and the natural and cultural resources found there, and for this agreement includes the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Military Services, the Defense Logistics Agency, the National Guard Bureaus, and the Military Reserve Components. DoD’s primary mission is national defense. DoD’s conservation program supports this mission by ensuring realistic training areas, and managing its resources in ways that maximize available land, air, and water training opportunities. DoD environmental stewardship activities are authorized under the ▇▇▇▇▇ Act, as amended. In accordance with one or more of the following: 16 U.S.C. 670c-1, 10 U.S.C. 2358, 10 U.S.C. 2384, 10 U.S.C. 2394, and P.L. 103-139 (FY 94 NDAA page 107 Stat. 1422), the DoD is authorized to enter into this cooperative agreement to establish the Californian CESU to assist in providing research, technical assistance, and education. L. The University of California (hereinafter called Host University) participates in the Californian CESU through its nine campuses (Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, Riverside, San Diego, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, Santa ▇▇▇▇). The University of California, Berkeley is the administrative lead for the Host University. The University of California is an educator of students. Equally important, however, has been the University’s role as a problem solver. From its earliest days, the University of California has been the public’s resource in addressing the pressing issues and challenges of the day and of the future. The public has rightly expected UC to make a difference through its wealth of knowledge, its resources for analysis and research, and its capacity for innovation. Since its inception in 1868, the University has made a profound difference in the lives of all Californians by providing real world solutions to the state’s most pressing needs. As the needs and problems of an increasingly diverse state become more sophisticated and complex, the dedicated men and women of UC continue turning their research into real world solutions. M. The partner institutions to the Host University include San Francisco State University; California State University, Fresno; California State University, Los Angeles; Cal Poly Corporation, California Polytechnic State University; CSU, Chico Research Foundation, California State University, Chico; Humboldt State University; California State University, Northridge; and California State University, Stanislaus (hereinafter called Partner Institutions).