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confusion exists about the Foundation's responsibility on 

 requirements placed on federal agencies themselves and 

 requirements that exist in their dealings with outside 

 organizations. We have at times been unsure of what federal 

 regulations the Foundation must abide by and whether these same 

 regulations therefore apply to partners? Further, do these 

 regulations apply only to grants made available from a federal 

 source, to non-federal funds, or to all funds made available to 

 partners through the Foundation? For example; 



If DU receives a grant from the Foundation, 

 is DU then subject to federal auditing 

 requirements? What if those funds were to 

 come through the Foundation from a non- 

 federal source? 

 Knowing what the authorizing committee intends would help us and 

 others understand our responsibilities as partners. 



In conclusion I applaud the Committee for its past support 

 of the Foundation. They are a vital partner in the work being 

 done in the habitat zones to protect our valuable wildlife 

 resources. We at DU look forward to continuing our work with 

 them. 



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