Interagency MOU Clause Samples

Interagency MOU. The BLM, FS, and DOE (the “Agencies”) will periodically review the section 368 corridors, as provided in Section 1.a.-c. below, on a regional basis to assess the need for corridor revisions, deletions, or additions. The agencies will establish an MOU describing the interagency process for conducting these reviews, the types of information and data to be considered, and the process for incorporating resulting recommendations in BLM and FS land use plans. DOE’s role will be limited to providing technical assistance in the areas of transmission adequacy and electric power system operation, as needed. As part of the periodic review process, the BLM and the FS will re-evaluate those corridors identified by plaintiffs as having specific environmental issues, attached as Exhibit A.1 The BLM and the FS 1 Corridors of Concern: The corridors identified by plaintiffs are referred to here as “corridors of concern.” will also concurrently review their existing Interagency Operating Procedures (“IOPs”) to identify any revisions, deletions, and additions necessary. These items will comprise the elements of an interagency MOU to establish a process for periodic review of section 368 corridors and the IOPs.