Common use of MOU Objectives Clause in Contracts

MOU Objectives. The objectives of this MOU are to: 1. Promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the NTS and NTS components. 2. Develop programs and policies for the NTS and promote consistency in National Trail planning, development, administration, management, maintenance, protection, acquisition, identification, certification, and operation. 3. Facilitate the development, conservation, and protection of the cultural resources and recreational, scenic, historic, and natural qualities, values, and settings along National Trails and National Trail corridors. 4. Encourage and assist involvement by private organizations and individuals in the development, operation, and maintenance of the NTS and NTS components, as appropriate. 5. Promote interagency collaboration to support, facilitate, and implement NTS programs and standards. 6. Raise public, NTS partner, and agency awareness of the NTS and NTS components. 7. Provide consistent program support, guidance, and policy direction for National Trails. 8. Broaden and facilitate seamless administration and management of National Trails across Federal, State, Tribal, and other jurisdictional boundaries. 9. Develop and support diverse partnerships and volunteerism with private entities and nonprofit trail organizations to enhance development, operation, and maintenance of National Trails. 10. Support and promote funding programs related to the NTS and eliminate duplication and increase effectiveness in implementing specific projects relating to National Trails.