Memorandum of Understanding 



The indicated funds will be made available and are the 

 maximum amount that each source will contribute in any one 

 calendar year. The funds will not be considered obligated 

 until the necessary procurement documents are completed. 



8. Study leaders of individual study modules will prepare 

 annual work plans to be approved by the Coordinating Team 

 but will otherwise operate independently of the Coordinating 

 Team. 



9. Progress of study modules will be reviewed by the Coordinat- 

 ing Team through annual work plans and semi-annual progress 

 reports by the Study Leaders to the Coordinating Team. 



10. This agreement shall become effective on the date of the 

 last signature and continue for a period of three years from 

 that date. 



11. This agreement may be amended at any time with 60 days 

 notice to the other parties. Amendments will require signa- 

 tory approval by all the parties involved. Termination can 

 be initiated by any one party. 



^ Nothing herein shall be construed as obligating the Forest 

 Service to expend or as involving the United States in any 

 contract or other obligation for the future payment of money 

 in excess of appropriations authorized by law and 

 administratively allocated for this work. 



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