Project Time Frames Sample Clauses

Project Time Frames. The Secretary has directed that: “Approved projects will be implemented within the timeframe specified in the project nomination, with appropriate time allocated for project startup and closeout as agreed upon in the work plan approved by the BLM. The Executive Committee will determine an appropriate process to approve exceptions to the timeframes specified in the nomination where special circumstances warrant a time extension. Such extension requests should be considered exceptions to the expected practice of timely implementation of projects and therefore limited in number and scope.”16 To avoid confusion over how long a project will take from startup through implementation to completion and closeout, the timeframe identified in the nomination should include time needed for project startup and closeout. Below are expected maximum timeframes, including startup and closeout, for projects within the respective categories.17 The scope of the project as described in the nomination should be written so as not to exceed the below timeframes, or when feasible anticipate completion in a shorter timeframe. If a project needs to exceed these timeframes, the nomination should identify the appropriate timeframe and special circumstances warranting a longer timeframe. For projects already approved, the agency/entity must submit a written request using the SNPLMA Project Modification Request Form (Appendix L) to the appropriate SNPLMA Program Manager for processing through the decision memorandum process. (See Section X for the process to request project modifications.)  Land Acquisitions: 2 years  Parks, Trails, and Natural Areas: 5 years  Capital Improvements: 5 years  Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan: 5 years  Conservation Initiatives: 4 years  Eastern Nevada Landscape Restoration Project: 4 years  Hazardous Fuels Reduction and Wildfire Prevention: 6 years  Lake Tahoe Restoration Act: 5 years for capital projects; 3 years for science projects; and 6 years for hazardous fuels projects.