US Dept of Agriculture 1/25/2021

WS Agreement Number:20-7353-7164-RA WBS:AP.RA.RX53.73.0272 ARTICLE 5—APHIS-WS RESPONSIBILITIES APHIS-WS Agrees: 1. To designate the following as the APHIS-WS authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this agreement. Mike Linnell, State Director, WA/AK 720 O'Leary Street NW Olympia,WA 98502 360-753-9884 Mike.a.linneil@usda.gov 2. To conduct activities at sites designated by Cooperator as described in the Work and Financial Plans. APHIS-WS will provide qualified personnel and other resources necessary to implement the approved WDM activities delineated in the Work Plan and Financial Plan of this agreement. 3. That the performance of wildlife damage management actions by APHIS-WS under this agreement is contingent upon a determination by APHIS-WS that such actions are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act,Endangered Species Act, and any other applicable federal statutes. APHIS-WS will not make a final decision to conduct requested wildlife damage management actions until it has made the determination of such compliance. 4. To invoice Cooperator quarterly for actual costs incurred by APHIS-WS during the performance of services agreed upon and specified in the Work Plan. Authorized auditing representatives of the Cooperator shall be accorded reasonable opportunity to inspect the accounts and records of APHIS-WS pertaining to such claims for reimbursement to the extent permitted by Federal law and regulations. ARTICLE 6—CONTINGENCY STATEMENT This agreement is contingent upon the passage by Congress of an appropriation from which expenditures may be legally met and shall not obligate APHIS-WS upon failure of Congress to so appropriate. This agreement may also be reduced or terminated if Congress only provides APHIS-WS funds for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution.