| Mission-Area |
Outcome Code |
Outcome Name |
Outcome Type |
BRM Function-Activity |
Description |
Parent Function Activity |
Parent Sub-Function |
Parent Line of Business |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
60: Perform Budget Duties |
All tasks associated with budget development, formulation and execution that support the organization as a whole. Tasks include analysis, preparation, submission, justification and monitoring of budget data. Note: Excluded from this are budget activities that can be charged to specific program related goals. An example of program related budgeting is the cost of a program leader, administrative assistant, or branch chief developing a recreation budget. |
General Budget and Finance Functions |
Funds Control |
Financial Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
61: Support Human Resources Activities |
Tasks include developing and implementing policies and procedures and providing guidance. It includes some overarching operations such as job fairs, and providing personnel services to bureau and department employees and supervisors. This activity does not include human resource processing activities for specific programs, such as, developing job descriptions, developing employee documents (e.g., SF-50s, retirement paperwork, health benefit forms, retention registers, etc. for employees in the field) that should be charged to specific programs. This activity also does not include costs associated with labor and employee relations, equal opportunity, civil rights and workforce diversity, which are covered under DOI activities 75 through 78. |
Employee Relations Functions |
Employee Relations |
Human Resource Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
62: Perform Financial Management Operations |
Tasks include financial activities that support the organization as a whole such as paying bills, collecting receivables, compiling and analyzing financial data, preparing internal (bureau) reports, maintaining general ledger, and planning, developing, implementing and maintaining accounting and mixed financial systems.
Note: Excludes activities that are performed by program offices or that can be directly related to programs, e.g. an administrative officer certifying a vendor invoice for a program.
|
General Budget and Finance Functions |
Funds Control |
Financial Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
63: Provide Procurement Services |
Includes labor, operations and administration of acquisition and procurement functions, administration of acquisition systems (such as IDEAs) and purchase card programs that support the organization as a whole. Note: Excludes charges that can be readily identified to a specific program. |
General Procurement Functions |
Goods Acquisition |
Supply Chain Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
64: Provide Facilities and Space Management Services |
Includes rent, utilities, security, and facility & grounds maintenance that cannot be charged to a mission-related goal. Includes real property and space management. This does not include the labor charges when these functions are performed internally. Note: This does not include the cost of employee salaries and benefits or direct costs related to the administration of fixed overhead costs. These should be charged to the property management procurement. |
Facilities Management Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
65: Manage Information and Files |
Manage Information and Files (65) is used to report all work related to both IT information resources as well as Central Files, Mailrooms, and Library/Information Services for developing, coordinating, and implementing policies, standards, guidelines, reporting, and providing related technical assistance. Reporting for this activity occurs throughout the lifecycle of information, records, data and files.
Use Manage Information and Files (65) for:
Central Files, Mailrooms, Library/Information Services
The Federal Records Act and Records Management Initiatives
The Privacy Act and Privacy Initiatives
Privacy Impact Assessments and Records Management Impact Assessments
Data analysis for privacy and records management classification and impacts
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request analysis and non-reimbursed fulfillment costs
FOIA and Privacy Act Appeals
Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as Amended
Records Management Policies
Information Quality Guidelines
Web Policies
Establishment and operation of program functions or offices for privacy, Records Management, FOIA, Section 508, and Web
Compliance monitoring and reporting
Awareness and training for privacy, Records Management, FOIA, Section 508, and Web
Operational Data Administration including maintenance, storage, information dissemination, use, control and disposal
Manage Information and Files (65) includes the persons, both government FTE and contractor personnel, performing work in this activity, and the supervision and management of these functions, administrative training and meetings for employees performing these functions, and general administrative support staff typically doing local office support for employees performing these functions.
This work activity is NOT to be used to report costs for individual IT investments or projects, which are to be reported under work activities Plan IT Investments (80), Acquire IT Investments (81), or Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82). |
IT Data Administration |
Information Management |
Information and Technology Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
66: Provide Other Management Support Services |
Includes labor and operations costs of safety awareness programs, health units, Employee Assistance Programs, personal property, moving services, vehicle fleet management, etc. that cannot be charged to a mission-related goal. Does not include real property (facilities and space management) activities. |
General Misc Management Support Functions |
Help Desk Services |
Administrative Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
67: Perform Planning |
These activities include strategic planning, performance planning measurement and reporting, workforce planning, organizational development, evaluations, and management analysis for the organization as a whole. Includes supervision, management, and general administrative support of these functions. Note: Excluded from this are planning activities that can be charged to specific program related goals. |
Department Executive Functions |
Executive Functions |
General Government |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
68: Provide Central Leadership |
Includes costs of the executive managers (executive and senior executives’ immediate offices), when labor and other office costs cannot be directly charged to a program activity.
Includes costs associated with the administration and implementation of the Department’s Activity Based Cost Management Program |
Department Executive Functions |
Executive Functions |
General Government |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
73: Prepare Financial Management Reports |
Includes all tasks to prepare reports for entities external to the bureaus, such as the Annual Performance and Accountability Report, Submissions to the Department, FACTS II and the Statement of Accountability and/or Statement of Transactions (SF-224 or SF-1219/1220). |
Financial Management Reporting Functions |
Reporting and Information |
Financial Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
76: Administer Employee and Labor Relations |
Provide guidance and assistance to management and employees regarding all work associated with Employee Relations (ER)/Labor Relations (LR) issues, including grievances, disciplinary and performance-based actions, unfair labor practices and negotiations, Inspector General and other administrative investigations. Work activities also include processing incentive awards; conducting personnel security; determining employee suitability; and managing the employee assistance program, ethics program and performance management system. |
Labor Relations Functions |
Labor Relations |
Human Resource Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
77: Administer External Civil Rights |
Includes all costs of monitoring, evaluating and adjudicating civil rights compliance and enforcement functions covering equal opportunity and federally funded/assisted education and training programs with State and local governments. Costs are not limited to the work of EEO employees, but also include the work of any Office of Bureau employees engaged in responding to and resolving civil rights and equal opportunity complaints. Also includes the cost of settlement agreements.
Administer External Civil Rights (77) includes the following work activities related to Titles VI and IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:
Investigate complaints of discrimination filed by public beneficiaries against recipients of Federal assistance;
Conduct fact-finding inquiries on complaints filed by the public against DOI-conducted programs and activities;
Facilitate informal resolution of conflicts whenever possible;
Oversee/monitor federally funded/assisted education and training programs, and State/local government programs receiving federal assistance to administer civil rights compliance and enforcement;
Conduct pattern and practice race discrimination analyses of recipient workforce where appropriate;
Ensure that both DOI and recipient programs and activities are provided equally to persons with limited English proficiency;
Establish and facilitate liaisons and partnerships with minority and other multicultural groups with both DOI and recipients to help carry out civil rights mandates
Ensure that recipient practices and policies do not adversely impact minority or low income communities;
Provide training and technical assistance to DOI staff, recipient officials, public beneficiaries and other stakeholders. |
Labor Relations Functions |
Labor Relations |
Human Resource Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
78: Administer Internal Civil Rights |
Administer Internal Civil Rights (78) captures all costs to implement 29 C.F.R. 1614. Costs are not limited to the work of EEO employees, but also include the work of any Office of Bureau employees engaged in responding to and resolving civil rights and equal opportunity complaints. Also includes the cost of settlement agreements.
Administer Internal Civil Rights (78) includes the following work activities related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964:.
At the pre-complaint stage:
Providing pre-complaint counseling to all EEO pre-complainants; attempting resolution of the issues, conducting a limited inquiry, and creating a Report of Counseling.
Organizing and assisting with Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) activities during the pre-complaint stage, and track and monitor all data related to the pre-complaint stage;
Providing direction and guidance to all customers regarding the pre-complaint stage, including managers, supervisors, employees, and representatives.
At the complaint stage:
Accepting/rejecting formal complaints for investigation;
Arranging for and overseeing an investigation by a contract investigator;
Reviewing the Report of Investigation;
Assisting Human Resources and Solicitor with document requests related to the hearing;
Attending hearings and responding to and reviewing depositions;
Tracking all formal complaints;
Providing customer service, direction, and guidance to complainants, their representatives, Solicitor, Human Resources, Office of Civil Rights, supervisors, and managers throughout the formal complaint process;
Organizing and assisting with ADR activities during the formal complaint stage;
Overseeing settlement processes;
Completing reports and plans related to complaint activities
Other specific tasks include:
Monitoring, evaluating, and adjudicating civil rights compliance and enforcement functions covering equal opportunity;
Providing/attending training on civil rights and equal opportunity
Developing civil rights, equal access and workforce diversity policy on the prevention, resolution and elimination of discrimination in the workplace as it relates to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964;
Implementing laws, Executive Orders and Management Directives prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, and disability. |
Labor Relations Functions |
Labor Relations |
Human Resource Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
80: Plan IT Investments |
Plan IT Investments (80) is to be used when planning for new IT investments, the planning and modernization or major enhancement of existing IT investments, and all work related to IT prototypes.
Reporting under this activity correlates to the planning component of IT investment Development/ Modernization/Enhancement reporting for individual investments, systems, or projects planned in the Exhibit 300 and parts 1, 2 or 4 of the Exhibit 53 and the Pre-Select and Select Phases of the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) Process. CPIC and Project Management program costs should be reported under work activity Perform Capital Planning and Project Management (84).
Use Plan IT Investments (80) for:
Analyzing requirements based upon, but not including the costs of, business process re-engineering. Assessing and planning for requirements unique to this IT investment, including necessary policy and procedures, information/data, security, architecture, and infrastructure
Determining project feasibility
Project management and planning directly related to an IT development, modernization, and major enhancement
Evaluating hardware and software options and methods
Performing life cycle costs analysis and planning
Performing a cost benefit analysis by assessing the benefits, risks, and risk-adjusted life-cycle costs of alternative solutions
Determining organizational impacts of the IT investment and alternatives
Coordinating with customers, stakeholders, and users on the IT investment
Establishing realistic cost, schedule, and performance goals before either proceeding to full acquisition of an IT investment or useful segment or terminating the investment or a legacy system
Development and submission of all capital planning and investment control documents for IT investments in the Preselect and Select phases of the Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) process
Planning includes all preparatory activities required to achieve specific goals through an acquisition. Information gathering activities may include market research of available solutions, engineering and design studies, and prototypes. Depending on the nature of an investment, one or more planning segments may be necessary.
Plan IT Investments (80) includes the Integrated Project Team (IPT) FTE, government and contractor personnel, supervision and management of these functions, administrative training and meetings for employees performing these functions, and general administrative support staff for the local office performing the previously mentioned functions.
This work activity is NOT to be used to report CPIC or project management program costs that are to be reported under work activity Perform Capital Planning and Project Management (84). All aspects of planning for IT Security are to be reported under Secure IT (83) work activity. Do not use this work activity for costs planned in part 3 of the Exhibit 53. |
IT Operations, Maintenance, and Management Functions |
Lifecycle/Change Management |
Information and Technology Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
81: Acquire IT Investments |
Acquire IT Investments (81) is used to report on an IT investment’s full acquisition. Related costs include the procurement and implementation of an IT investment or useful segment/module. Reporting for this activity occurs after initial planning activities are complete, bureau and DOI Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) processes select and approve the proposed technical approach, project (investment) plans and establishes the baseline cost, schedule and performance goals for this phase of an IT investment and before systems are accepted for operation and maintenance.
Reporting under this activity correlates to the acquisition component of the IT investment Development/ Modernization/Enhancement reporting for individual investments, systems, or projects planned in the Exhibit 300 and parts 1, 2 or 4 of the Exhibit 53 and the Control and Evaluation Phases of the Capital Planning and Investment Control Process.
Use Acquire IT Investments (81) for:
Integrated Project Team (IPT) costs directly related to acquisition, development, and installation of this investment
Finalizing the Cost Benefit analysis (CBA/BCA) initially reported under Plan IT Investments (80)
Detailed technical user requirements analysis and logical and physical design activities
Development of a software application and incremental reviews
User acceptance, functionality, and interoperability testing
Developing implementation procedures
Creating and distributing system and user documentation
Purchasing and installing needed hardware, software, supplies and services including upgrades and enhancements
Developing and testing training procedures
Installing hardware and software needed to implement system
Planning, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting initial training of users, administrators, customers, and stakeholders for operation, use and maintenance
Data conversion into new systems
This work activity includes the Integrated Project Team (IPT) FTE, both government and contractor personnel performing work in this activity, and the supervision and management of these functions, administrative training and meetings for employees performing these functions, and general administrative support staff typically doing local office support for employees performing these functions.
This work activity is NOT to be used to report CPIC or project management program costs that are to be reported under work activity 84. Do not use this program element for costs planned in part 3 of the Exhibit 53.
All aspects of acquisition for IT Security are to be reported under Secure IT (83) work activity. |
General Procurement Functions |
Goods Acquisition |
Supply Chain Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
82: Operate and Maintain IT Investments |
Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82) is to be used when an IT investment is operational (steady state) after formal acceptance. This means the IT investment or useful segment/module of an IT investment has been delivered, deployed, and is performing the mission. Tasks required to manage an investment in operations and maintenance are reported under this activity, including performance monitoring and reporting performed by an operational analysis. This activity includes retirement/disposal costs of the investment, which is the final phase in the life cycle of the investment.
Reporting under this activity correlates to the operations and maintenance component of the IT investment reporting for individual investments, systems, or projects planned in Exhibit 300 and parts 1, 2 or 4 of Exhibit 53 and the Steady State Phase of the Capital Planning and Investment Control Process.
Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82) includes government and contractor personnel costs, supervision and management of these functions over the life of the IT investment after full acquisition is complete, including direct and indirect periodic or continuing costs of operation, maintenance, and management.
Use Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82) for:
Conducting any functions directly related to operation of the IT investment
Operations Center functions
Administrative and technical support personnel, product and service (both federal and contractor) costs that are in direct support of the IT investment
Planning, coordinating, scheduling, and conducting recurring training of users, administrators, customers, and stakeholders for operation, use and maintenance
Project management functions that ensure the IT investment is still performing according to established cost/financial and performance metrics including gathering, analysis and reporting of those metrics
System support services and maintenance
Planning and executing normal, planned technology maintenance, upgrades, replacement, and disposal
Conducting data capture functions directly related to operation of the IT investment
Customer support and services (evaluating change requests, Help Desk or similar support)
System backups and database backups
Configuration and change management costs
Monitoring systems and tuning for efficiency
COTR and contract functions
This work activity does NOT include routine use of systems by end users.
This work activity is NOT to be used to report significant modernization or major enhancement to steady state projects – use Plan IT Investments (80) and Acquire IT Investments (81) for any Development, Modernization and Enhancement (D/M/E) reported in DOI’s IT Investment Portfolio (OMB Exhibit 53).
This work activity is NOT to be used to report CPIC or project management program costs which are to be reported under work activity 84. Do not use this program element for costs planned in part 3 of the Exhibit 53.
All aspects of operations and maintenance for IT Security are to be reported under Secure IT (83) work activity. |
IT Operations, Maintenance, and Management Functions |
Lifecycle/Change Management |
Information and Technology Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
83: Secure IT |
Secure IT (83) is to be used when performing work to achieve and maintain compliance with OMB security policies and NIST guidance, including compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, including all IT security program costs and costs for securing individual IT systems, applications, and infrastructure. This work activity should be used to capture all IT security costs including planning, acquisition, and operation and maintenance of IT investments.
Reporting under this activity includes security costs reported on the OMB exhibits 53 and 300 for individual investments and the establishment and operation of an IT security program and office.
Use Secure IT (83) for:
Establishment and operation of an IT security program and functions
Creation and enforcement of IT Security policy and procedures
Establishment and maintenance of a Certification and Accreditation program
Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M) assessment, monitoring, analysis and evaluation, reporting, corrective action planning and execution
IT security training and awareness
Determining organizational impacts of Cyber Security policy, guidance, implementation and operation
IT Security activities performed throughout the life cycle of IT investments (planning, acquisition, and operations and maintenance) including identifying and implementing additional security controls for systems that promote or permit public access, other externally accessible systems, and those that are interconnected with systems over which program officials have little or no control
Ongoing IT security monitoring and testing
Performing IT security life cycle cost analysis and planning
Assessing the benefits, risks, and risk-adjusted life-cycle costs of alternative IT security postures
Establishing realistic cost, schedule, and performance goals, both strategic and tactical, for the IT security program
Establishing realistic cost, schedule, and performance goals, both strategic and tactical, for securing any individual IT investment or system
Risk education and assessment
Vulnerability education and assessment
Security controls and authentication tools
Secure IT (83) includes supervision and management of IT security functions, and general administrative support staff for the local office. |
IT Security Functions |
Information Security |
Information and Technology Management |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
84: Manage IT Architecture |
Manage IT Architecture (84) is to be used to report all work for developing, coordinating, and implementing policies, standards, guidelines, reporting, and providing related technical assistance for enterprise architecture.
Tasks required to develop, manage and utilize the architecture are reported under this activity, including monitoring and reporting of business data and processes. This activity includes all Interior Enterprise Architecture (IEA) and bureau architecture team work including creation and maintenance of target architectures and modernization blueprints that are not attributable to individual IT projects or investments.
Manage IT Architecture includes management of the program, including direct and indirect periodic or continuing costs of operation, maintenance, and management of the architecture and all related artifacts and processes. Reporting under this activity correlates to IT investment reporting under the OMB Exhibit 53 Part 3. IT Architecture and Planning.
Use Manage IT Architecture (84) for:
Establishment and operation of IT architecture program functions or offices
Conducting any functions directly related to operation of architecture tools, e.g. Department Enterprise Architecture Repository (DEAR) and Bureau Enterprise Architecture Repository (BEAR), including data capture and maintenance
Capture and maintenance of IT architecture artifacts, business information metadata and information on technology used by the business
Capture, analysis and maintenance of business processes
Developing, implementing, or providing oversight of policies and procedures for
Lifecycle management of data
Setting standards for consistency, accuracy, reliability and timeliness of data
Storage, scheduling and maintenance of data
Database design and performance
Data modeling, synchronization for all data structure changes, migration, and interoperability
Planning, coordinating, scheduling, or conducting recurring training for IT architecture
Creation and maintenance of target architectures and modernization blueprints
Preparation for, participation in, and operation of architecture teams or other teams when working on IT architecture matters
Conducting architecture analysis and compliance, including automation studies and assessments when upgrading and installing new software/hardware and its related business processes
This work activity is NOT to be used to report architecture costs for individual IT investments or projects, which are to be reported under work activities Plan IT Investments (80), Acquire IT Investments (81), or Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82).
Implementation of modernization blueprints, and development of solution architecture artifacts for individual IT assets are to be captured under work activity Acquire IT Investments (81). |
Enterprise Architecture Functions |
Enterprise Architecture |
Planning and Budgeting |
| MANAGEMENT EXCELLENCE |
XIO.2.2 |
Human capital management |
INTERMEDIATE |
85: Perform Capital Planning and Project Management |
Perform Capital Planning and Project Management (85) is to be used when performing work to achieve and maintain compliance with OMB capital planning and investment control and project management requirements, including all program costs for portfolio management and project management which are not attributable to individual IT projects or investments. Reporting under this activity correlates to IT investment reporting under the OMB Exhibit 53 Part 3.
Use Perform Capital Planning and Project Management (85) for:
Establishment and operation of IT investment management and project management programs and functions
Creation and enforcement of policy and procedures
Developing and conducting training
Determining organizational impacts of capital planning and investment control and project management policy, guidance, implementation and operation
Conducting capital planning and investment control and project management program evaluations and quality control
Establishing realistic cost, schedule, and performance goals, both strategic and tactical, for the CPIC and project management program
Automated Capital Planning or Project Management tools
Overseeing development and quality control of capital planning and project management documents
Overseeing assessment of the performance of Interior’s IT portfolio and projects
Overseeing evaluation of steady state systems
Perform Capital Planning and Project Management (85) includes supervision and management of portfolio and project management functions, and general administrative support staff for the local office performing the previously mentioned functions.
This work activity is NOT to be used to report capital planning or project management costs for individual IT investments or projects, which are to be reported under work activities Plan IT Investments (80), Acquire IT Investments (81), or Operate and Maintain IT Investments (82). |
Capital Planning and Investment Control |
Capital Planning |
Planning and Budgeting |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
26: Prepare and Revise Recreation Activity Plans |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) which refine the broad program objectives stated for the recreation program in the land use plan (Resource Management (RMP) or Management Framework (MFP) Plan), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives. Examples include Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) Plans, Interpretive Plans, Interpretive Prospectuses, Business Plans, and other recreation program activity plans.
This work activity includes costs for preparation, revision or amendment of activity plans (excluding multi-jurisdictional plans); collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public; consultation with tribes; NEPA analysis (including T&E consultation and review); coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans; and third party contracting. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to DOI activity Prepare Land Use Plan Amendment (31). Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5D: Maintain Trails |
This activity entails performing Maintenance or Deferred Maintenance on existing recreation trails (hiking pathways or horse trails, and excluding vehicular roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramps). This activity includes all types of work and effort to needed to maintain and repair recreation trails. These costs include material, labor, contract services, project planning (including any site reviews, clearances and permits not previously completed), surveys, design, repair, rehabilitation, signage, accessibility retrofits and enhancements, energy conservation, inspections, corrective actions in response to facility audits, equipment rental, and contract supervision. |
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5J: Maintain Recreation Facilities |
This activity entails performing Maintenance or Deferred Maintenance on existing recreation facilities, including all work and effort to needed to repair, renovate, or otherwise meet the intended life cycle of the facility. These costs include material, labor, contract services, repair, rehabilitation, corrective actions in response to facility audits, equipment rental, and contract supervision.
Recreation Facilities owned by the Department of Interior include campgrounds (including all campsites, amphitheatres, bathhouses and other supporting structures within the facility), and marinas and waterways (docks, piers, aids to navigation, and launch ramps). A Recreation Facility consists of a single grouping of these assets |
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5M: Construct Trails |
This activity entails construction of new or expanded trails (hiking pathways or horse trails, and excluding vehicular roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramps). This activity includes all types of work and effort to needed to construct trails. These costs include material, labor, contract services; project planning (including any site reviews, clearances and permits not previously completed), surveys, design, minor construction, signage, accessibility retrofits and enhancements, energy conservation, inspections, corrective actions in response to facility audits, equipment rental, and contract supervision. |
Facilities Construction Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5N: Operate and Evaluate Roads |
This activity entails all types of work and effort needed to keep roads safe and in good operating condition, aside from repairs and other types of annual and deferred maintenance (see DOI Activity Maintain Roads (6A)). Such work includes collecting road tolls, studies or surveys to review or monitor road and traffic conditions, plowing snow, clearing debris and landslides (short of repairing damages to the road itself), accessibility retrofits and enhancements, energy conservation, inspections, corrective actions in response to facility audits, signage, and other minor upkeep. Applicable costs include material, DOI staff labor, contract services, equipment rental, and contract supervision. |
Facilities Construction Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5P: Operate and Evaluate Recreation Facilities |
This activity entails all work and effort needed to keep Recreation Facilities safe and in good operating condition. This is aside from repairs and other types of annual and deferred maintenance (see DOI Activity Maintain Roads (4D)). Includes the costs of camp supervisors, campsite cleaning, trash removal, entrance control and booth operations, and support vehicles or boats.
NOTE: DRAFT ACTIVITY DEFINITION - NPS TO REVISE |
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5R: Construct Recreation Facilities |
This activity entails construction of new or expanded recreation facilities, including all work and effort to needed to build new, expand, or upgrade existing facilities. These costs include material, labor, contract services; project planning (including any site reviews, clearances and permits not previously completed), surveys, design, minor construction, signage, accessibility retrofits and enhancements, energy conservation, inspections, corrective actions in response to facility audits, equipment rental, and contract supervision. |
Facilities Construction Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5T: Manage and Operate Trails |
A recreation trails includes hiking pathways or horse trails, and excludes vehicular roads, campgrounds, picnic areas and boat ramps. Costs include ranger and other staff time to provide day-to-day operations and management. Excludes maintenance and construction costs. |
Recreation Operations |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
5Y: Perform Recreation Fee Site Deferred Maintenance |
Recreation projects or management actions that perform corrective maintenance where scheduled maintenance has been deferred due to funding shortfalls. These are on-the-ground actions performed at specific recreation fee sites/areas and that are recorded in FAMS/MAXIMO as corrective maintenance needs. The work includes all necessary actions to correct maintenance deficiencies. Sites are specific locations with a site number and a real property number identified in FAMS/MAXIMO. Report all costs related to the implementation of deferred maintenance work at recreation fee sites or areas regardless of funding source.
This work is specifically for deferred maintenance and must be in FAMS/MAXIMO. All proposed and accomplished work units must be coordinated through engineering to ensure work units are recorded and to avoid double counting.
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Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
8P: Manage Wildlife for Recreation |
NOTE: FWS TO PROVIDE DEFINITION |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
8X: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Recreation |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of recreation resources:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
H4: Evaluate Linear Recreation Management Objectives |
Rivers (eligible and suitable prior to designation), trails, and/or byways management objectives that are evaluated in a given year. Costs can include monitoring data collection, data evaluation, permanent documentation, and reporting. Work can be reported in absence of a management plan, if the evaluation is done pursuant to a decision
This work does not include base line data collection and assessments for congressionally designated Wild And Scenic Rivers and National Scenic And Historic Trail Or Recreation Areas. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
H7: Evaluate Recreation Areas |
Recreation site/area objectives evaluated for Special and Extensive Recreation Management Areas, Recreation sites including fee sites, Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs) (including Natural Areas), caves, Natural and National Historic Landmarks, National Recreation Areas, and Watchable Wildlife Areas or Off Highway Vehicle use. Work and costs includes monitoring of on-the-ground actions, evaluation as to whether the management actions taken are meeting the planning objectives, and permanent documentation of findings.
This work activity does not include the evaluation of whether the recreation program is meeting the intent of the authorizing language of a National Conservation Area or a National Monument. This work activity also does not include Wilderness evaluations or linear recreation units |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
H8: Collect Data for Recreation Resources |
Report all procurement and labor costs related to recreation inventories and assessments of recreation resources.
Includes all costs associated with recreation related surveys including, but not limited to, visitor surveys, concessionaire surveys, partnership surveys, and community surveys.
Includes acres covered under special studies/assessments perform to establish baseline data concerning the character, condition, and nature of recreation resources, including both developed and undeveloped. This also includes economic and social baseline collection or studies, visitor/resident customer assessments or studies as they relate to above recreational resources, and planning related inventories, such as for OHV designations and visual resource management classifications. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
J0: Assess Linear Recreation Resources |
: Report all procurement and labor costs of baseline data collection and assessments associated with rivers (including eligible and suitable wild and scenic rivers prior to designation), trails, and byway work. The work includes baseline inventory and assessment of rivers and trails that are being evaluated for potential congressional designation. Social and economic baseline collection or studies and visitor/resident customer assessment associated with rivers, trails, and byways are appropriate costs for this program element.
This work does not include base line data collection and assessments for congressionally designated Wild And Scenic Rivers and National Scenic And Historic Trail Or Recreation Areas.
|
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
R1: Manage Cultural And Natural Resources Exhibits |
All costs associated with exhibits include planning, development, production and installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits, wayside signage and exhibits, and signage for self-guided interpretive tours.
An exhibit is a stand-alone display (not paper or electronic) created for the purpose of informing recreational visitors, and that presents additional or background information about the resource. All inter-related signage for a self-guided tour counts as one exhibit.
Does not include highway, roadway, or trail signs indicating direction, regulation, or travel information (included with costs of roads).
|
Recreation Resource Education and Outreach |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
S3: Provide Education and Interpretation Services |
Includes all costs associated with developing and delivering education and interpretation services. This will include all costs of developing the events, products, and services and distributing related brochures and other printed information.
Interpretation includes paper and electronic publications, such as guides, brochures, Web sites, CDs, films, books and articles.
Includes safety education to the public.
Does not include costs associated with exhibits including planning, development, production and installation for exhibits (including museum exhibits), wayside signage and exhibits, interpretive devices along trails, or other self-guided interpretive tours.
Does not include costs associated with planning, researching, producing and providing technical assistance. Technical assistance includes scientific and technical presentations, workshops, and technical conferences, |
Recreation Resource Education and Outreach |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
T9: Provide Emergency Response and Health Services |
This activity covers work to respond to emergencies involving either recreational visitors or staff. It includes
Emergency medical services (EMS) for persons who become ill or injured within DOI areas, and provides assistance to local agencies through mutual aid agreement. The levels of EMS service range from basic first aid to advance life support measures, including ambulance transportation. Equipment and vehicles dedicated to EMS are also included.
Search and rescue operations for persons who get lost within DOI areas. Incidents range from searching for lost hikers to performing complex rescues at high-altitude mountain locations. Various equipment can be dedicated to this work, including satellite technology, helicopters, snowmobiles, and watercraft.
NOTE: DRAFT ACTIVITY DEFINITION – NPS TO REVISE |
Health Care Delivery Service Functions |
Health Care Delivery Services |
Health |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
W0: Manage Special Events and Demonstrations |
This work activity captures all costs for managing special events, to include the issuance of a Special Park Permit. The same resources devoted to normal department operations or missions are not included under this activity. |
Recreation Operations |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
Z0: Administer Assistance Grants |
This work activity includes all of the costs associated with administering assistance grants. (Note: this activity does not include cost-share programs.). The work activity includes all of the costs associated with mailing out grant applications and application guidelines, reviewing and evaluating grant applications, processing application fees.
This work activity includes all cost associated with administering and providing oversight of grant program funds to ensure that the identification and protection of intended resources is accomplished in accordance with Federal requirements by the grantees receiving grant assistance.
This work activity includes all cost associated with efforts in developing program policy and providing technical assistance to partners.
This work activity includes all cost associated with providing training to Tribes, museums, and public agencies in complying with the statute. |
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNCTION - GRANTS (FBMS) |
Funds Control |
Financial Management |
| RECREATION |
REO.1 |
Improve the quality and diversity of recreation experiences |
END |
Z1: Provide Technical Assistance for Recreation |
Includes all of the costs associated with answering requests for assistance including but not limited to requests for funds, equipment, materials, and other forms of technical assistance. |
Recreation Resource Education and Outreach |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.1 |
Provide recreational opportunities |
INTERMEDIATE |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.1 |
Provide recreational opportunities |
INTERMEDIATE |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.2 |
Improve capacities to provide access to recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.2 |
Improve capacities to provide access to recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
5Y: Perform Recreation Fee Site Deferred Maintenance |
Recreation projects or management actions that perform corrective maintenance where scheduled maintenance has been deferred due to funding shortfalls. These are on-the-ground actions performed at specific recreation fee sites/areas and that are recorded in FAMS/MAXIMO as corrective maintenance needs. The work includes all necessary actions to correct maintenance deficiencies. Sites are specific locations with a site number and a real property number identified in FAMS/MAXIMO. Report all costs related to the implementation of deferred maintenance work at recreation fee sites or areas regardless of funding source.
This work is specifically for deferred maintenance and must be in FAMS/MAXIMO. All proposed and accomplished work units must be coordinated through engineering to ensure work units are recorded and to avoid double counting.
|
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.2 |
Improve capacities to provide access to recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.3 |
Provide Interpretation and Education Programs |
INTERMEDIATE |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.3 |
Provide Interpretation and Education Programs |
INTERMEDIATE |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.3 |
Provide Interpretation and Education Programs |
INTERMEDIATE |
R1: Manage Cultural And Natural Resources Exhibits |
All costs associated with exhibits include planning, development, production and installation, and maintenance of museum exhibits, wayside signage and exhibits, and signage for self-guided interpretive tours.
An exhibit is a stand-alone display (not paper or electronic) created for the purpose of informing recreational visitors, and that presents additional or background information about the resource. All inter-related signage for a self-guided tour counts as one exhibit.
Does not include highway, roadway, or trail signs indicating direction, regulation, or travel information (included with costs of roads).
|
Recreation Resource Education and Outreach |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.3 |
Provide Interpretation and Education Programs |
INTERMEDIATE |
S3: Provide Education and Interpretation Services |
Includes all costs associated with developing and delivering education and interpretation services. This will include all costs of developing the events, products, and services and distributing related brochures and other printed information.
Interpretation includes paper and electronic publications, such as guides, brochures, Web sites, CDs, films, books and articles.
Includes safety education to the public.
Does not include costs associated with exhibits including planning, development, production and installation for exhibits (including museum exhibits), wayside signage and exhibits, interpretive devices along trails, or other self-guided interpretive tours.
Does not include costs associated with planning, researching, producing and providing technical assistance. Technical assistance includes scientific and technical presentations, workshops, and technical conferences, |
Recreation Resource Education and Outreach |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
26: Prepare and Revise Recreation Activity Plans |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) which refine the broad program objectives stated for the recreation program in the land use plan (Resource Management (RMP) or Management Framework (MFP) Plan), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives. Examples include Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) Plans, Interpretive Plans, Interpretive Prospectuses, Business Plans, and other recreation program activity plans.
This work activity includes costs for preparation, revision or amendment of activity plans (excluding multi-jurisdictional plans); collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public; consultation with tribes; NEPA analysis (including T&E consultation and review); coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans; and third party contracting. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to DOI activity Prepare Land Use Plan Amendment (31). Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
8P: Manage Wildlife for Recreation |
NOTE: FWS TO PROVIDE DEFINITION |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
8X: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Recreation |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of recreation resources:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
H4: Evaluate Linear Recreation Management Objectives |
Rivers (eligible and suitable prior to designation), trails, and/or byways management objectives that are evaluated in a given year. Costs can include monitoring data collection, data evaluation, permanent documentation, and reporting. Work can be reported in absence of a management plan, if the evaluation is done pursuant to a decision
This work does not include base line data collection and assessments for congressionally designated Wild And Scenic Rivers and National Scenic And Historic Trail Or Recreation Areas. |
Recreation Resource Planning |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
T9: Provide Emergency Response and Health Services |
This activity covers work to respond to emergencies involving either recreational visitors or staff. It includes
Emergency medical services (EMS) for persons who become ill or injured within DOI areas, and provides assistance to local agencies through mutual aid agreement. The levels of EMS service range from basic first aid to advance life support measures, including ambulance transportation. Equipment and vehicles dedicated to EMS are also included.
Search and rescue operations for persons who get lost within DOI areas. Incidents range from searching for lost hikers to performing complex rescues at high-altitude mountain locations. Various equipment can be dedicated to this work, including satellite technology, helicopters, snowmobiles, and watercraft.
NOTE: DRAFT ACTIVITY DEFINITION – NPS TO REVISE |
Health Care Delivery Service Functions |
Health Care Delivery Services |
Health |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.4 |
Manage and protect recreational resources and users |
INTERMEDIATE |
W0: Manage Special Events and Demonstrations |
This work activity captures all costs for managing special events, to include the issuance of a Special Park Permit. The same resources devoted to normal department operations or missions are not included under this activity. |
Recreation Operations |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
1P: Issue and Manage Special Recreation Permits for Non Commercial Use |
Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for Non-Commercial Use includes all activity associated with both authorizing or issuing of non-commercial permits in special areas such as Long Term Visitor Areas (LTVA) and monitoring, managing, directing, and evaluating the specific uses and activities associated with these permits. Generally, these are permits for individual use of special areas. Examples include LTVA permits, river permits, and backcountry hiking or camping permits.
Work associated with the authorization or issuance of these permits includes pre-application consultation, application processing, environmental analysis, prepayment fee collection, and issuance of the permit. Work associated with the managing, directing, and evaluating of these permits and the activities authorized include general management, monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and enforcement of the conditions of the permit and any special stipulations. Also includes all procurement and labor expense associated with the issuance monitoring of non-commercial special area SRPs. |
Recreation Resource Permits |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
1Q: Issue and Manage Recreation Use Permits |
Includes all procurement and labor costs associated with the issuance, evaluation, and management of Entrance Permits and Recreation Use Permits (RUPs) at designated entrance fee areas, campgrounds, popular Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) areas and other recreation sites where RUPs are used to authorize use. Includes general management, monitoring, evaluation, compliance, enforcement of the conditions of the permit, and all costs associated with the collection and accounting of funds obtained. |
Recreation Resource Permits |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
1R: Issue and Manage Special Recreation Permits For Commercial Users |
Special Recreation Permits for Commercial, Competitive & Organized Groups includes all activity associated with and/or leading to the authorization and issuance of Special Recreation Permits (SRPs) for commercial use (including vending), organized group activities and events, and competitive events. Work includes pre-application consultation, application processing, environmental analysis, NEPA, prepayment of fees, and issuance of the permit. Work also includes annual renewal of multi-year permits, but excludes management and direction of the permit. |
Recreation Resource Permits |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
3A: Inspect Commercial Special Recreation Permits For Compliance |
Commercial Recreation permit compliance includes all activity associated with managing, directing, and evaluating the authorization of recreation permits for commercial (including vending) use, organized group activities and events, and competitive events.
Work includes general pre and post event/activity management, monitoring, evaluation, compliance, and enforcement of the conditions of the permits and any special stipulations. Work also includes processing annual fees, annual use reports, insurance renewals and evaluations. Also includes all procurement and labor expense associated with the management of recreational permits for commercial use, (including vending), organized group activities and events, and competitive events. Includes renewal of permits issued in previous fiscal years. |
Recreation Resource Permits |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
50: Manage Recreation |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Recreation Resource Management |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
71: Process Litigation for Recreation |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Recreation, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving special recreation permits and recreation use permits. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 71. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 71 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
T2: Inspect Concessions Operations |
This work activity includes all costs associated with inspecting third-party concessions, including visitor lodging, refreshments, gifts, and other items for sale. This work activity covers periodic (monthly, quarterly, etc.) inspections of the operations to ensure they adhere to prevailing health and safety codes. The scope of operations includes restaurants, snack bars, hotels, cabins, gift shops, and recreation, e.g. rafting companies. Inspections will evaluate the ongoing quality of concession contracts, for the purposes of food quality, room and facility cleanliness, OSHA, or other pertinent regulations. This work activity includes all of the costs associated with approving the nature, type, and quality of merchandise to be offered by concessionaires and approving all rates charged to visitors by concessionaires. This work activity also includes costs associated with assisting concessionaires in complying with regulations for the protection of historic properties (36 CFR Part 800) promulgated by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. |
Recreation Operations |
Recreational Resource Management and Tourism |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
T8: Provide Transportation Services |
This work activity includes all of the costs associated with providing transportation services for transporting visitors into/out of or within park boundaries. This work activity includes all of the costs associated with assessing the transportation and mobility needs of park visitors, as well as concessionaire and park employees within the park, and for accessing the park from gateway communities. This work activity includes all costs associated with providing vehicles or watercraft that enable persons with disabilities to access park facilities and recreation areas. |
Ground Transporation Functions |
Ground Transportation |
Transportation |
| RECREATION |
RIO.1.5 |
Provide for and receive fair value in recreation |
INTERMEDIATE |
U3: Contract Concession Operations |
The scope of this work activity includes all of the costs associated with administering recreation contracts, including third party concessions and other private operations (profit or non-profit). The scope of costs covers advertising for a new concession contract, contract development, administration and accounting, the costs of land or other assets leased to the contractor, and joint management and decision making processes. Functions covered include approving the nature, type and quality of the facility and services offered by partners, and approving all changes due to modifications to existing agreements, and terminating as required. Also included are costs to assist partners in complying with regulations requiring Accessibility, Hazardous Materials, NEPA compliance, etc. |
Indian Trust Fullfilllment |
Community and Regional Development |
Community and Social Services |
| RECREATION |
REO.2 |
Expand seamless recreation opportunities with partners |
END |
42: Manage Cultural Protection & Heritage Resources |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RECREATION |
REO.2 |
Expand seamless recreation opportunities with partners |
END |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RECREATION |
REO.2 |
Expand seamless recreation opportunities with partners |
END |
8A: Acquire, Dispose, Loan Museum Items |
All costs associated with accessioning and deassessioning museum items and tracking museum items on loan (not including costs of cataloging). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
00: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Fire Adapted Ecosystems |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs related to fire. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning which are included under DOI activity Perform Planning (67).
|
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
02: Plan Landscape/Watershed Resource Management |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) that meet the goal of healthy watersheds and landscapes. These activity plans refine the broad program objectives stated in the land use plan (RMP or MFP), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives.
This work activity includes all costs associated with the preparation of these activity plans: Staff time for preparation, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, NEPA analysis (including T&E consultation and review), coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, third party contracting, etc. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to the land use plan amendment work activities. Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved.
This work activity includes all costs associated with general management planning; reviewing and evaluating issues confronting the parks and statutory requirements for recently authorized additions to the National Park System. This work activity includes all costs associated with conducting special resource studies; in which National Park Service monitors resources that exhibit qualities of national significance, and conducts resources studies where specificially authorized, to determine if areas have potential for inclusion in the National Park System. This work activity includes all costs associated with conducting environmental impact planning and compliance; costs assoicated with preparing environmental impact statements and fulfilling other environmental planning and evaluations required by law; costs associated to support technical efforts in preparing complex documents, facilitate public and agency reviews, and help secure decisions that are legally and environmentally sustainable. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
03: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Ma--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
0B: Manage and Protect Aquatic Resources |
FWS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITY DEFINITION |
Water Resource Administration |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
0P: Preserve Land and Aquatic Health |
Includes all work required to manage and protect land and aquatic resources by complying with, monitoring, and applying the regulatory process. DOI will review applicable laws associated with land and watershed ecosystems (marine/coastal, wetlands, and riparian lands) and ensure that permits and proposed projects are in compliance with NEPA and other federal rules. In addition, there can be costs for tangible assets on the ground required to comply, e.g. fences to keep livestock from restricted lands. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
2B: Collect, Manage, and Ensure Compliance - AML Fees |
All collection, accounting, audit and related compliance activities associated with ensuring abandoned mine reclamation fees are accurately reported and paid, and that the compliance status of all coal mining permits is known. These include:
Reviewing all coal mining permit transactions recorded by regulatory authorities, and determining those subject to fee payment.
Developing and maintaining the systems to account for billing and collections, and federal/state shares of the funds.
Preparing and processing pre-printed forms and reporting packages that are mailed to coal companies.
Following up with and taking action on delinquent reporters and payers.
Providing coal operators assistance on reporting and record-keeping issues.
Conducting on-site reviews of coal companies’ books and records.
Developing fee policy and regulatory revisions to adapt to changes in the industry and legislation.
Coordinating work with other federal, state, and Tribal organizations involved in coal mining oversight and related activities.
Also includes management of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, covering:
Investment of funds not needed for immediate disbursement, and
Calculation of payments from the interest earned to the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund. |
User Fee Collection Functions |
User Fee Collection |
Revenue Collection |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
40: Manage Watershed Health and Landscapes |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
4E: Maintain Surface and Ground Water Systems |
Includes all compliance work associated with maintaining water quality, as measured by the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards, and surface and ground water quantity in system directly controlled by or influenced by Department of Interior, consistent with applicable federal and state law. This includes regulatory staff activities required to comply with management plans, whether in the field or office, contracted work for the same compliance work, and equipment purchased or leased. |
Water Resource Operations and Maintenance |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
57: Manage Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program to Imp--> |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program (NRDAR), and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the NRDAR Program and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature related to the NRDAR Program such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development (policy, guidance, workgroup coordination), and budget preparation for the NRDAR Program.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the NRDAR Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
58: Manage Wildland Fire Management Program |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Wildland Fire Management Program, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs. Work of a non-specific nature related to the Wildland Fire Management Program, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the Wildland Fire Management Program. Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output, may also be included in this work activity.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
6B: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Watersheds and Landscapes |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of landscapes and watersheds:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
6Y: Conduct Environmental Consultations - Wildland Fire |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence responding to wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside and within the wildland urban interface (WUI). Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation; Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project; Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat; Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take; Develop conservation recommendations; Develop alternative consultation agreements; Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
6Z: Suppress Wildland Fires Outside the WUI |
Respond to unwanted and unplanned wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside the wildland urban interface (WUI) to control these fires to avoid loss of natural resources, life and property, and social and economic values. Suppression responses are consistent with the direction outlined in approved fire management plans. Labor and other costs associated with the suppression of unplanned and unwanted wildland fires include: Salaries and benefits of firefighting and support personnel (excluding the base 8 hours of regular time each day up to 40 hours per week for fire personnel, and including base 8 hours for non-fire personnel who are working on a fire suppression operation), Aircraft operations, logistical and subsistence support costs for all employees assigned to the fire, Supplies and equipment (including replacement of lost or destroyed capitalized and expendable equipment covered by a board of survey action), Contracts for goods and services, rental of equipment and facilities, associated logistical support, and measures taken to correct damages resulting from actions taken to suppress the wildfire, Costs associated with investigation and review activities related to specific wildland fires, Costs of returning suppression equipment to a serviceable condition, Costs associated with escalated preparedness (severity) required due to abnormally high or extreme fire danger, or fire seasons that start earlier than planned in the fire management plan, or last longer than planned in the fire management plan.
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Wildland Fire Fighting Operations |
Emergency Response |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7A: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Prescribed Fire (non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain healthy forests and rangelands using prescribed fire. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and reported to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state (e.g. smoke), other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, burn plans, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, aircraft flight time, and initial construction of fuel breaks designed to protect the WUI Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. Training associated with developing and attending NWCG certified prescribed fire curriculum This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7B: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Mechanical (Non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain forest and rangeland health using manual or mechanical methods. Mechanical treatments include hand or mechanical thinning, pruning, crushing, chopping, lop and scatter, piling, brush cutting, chipping, etc. to reduce wildland fuels hazards. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7C: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Other Methods (Non-WUI) |
Other fuels reduction treatments (WUI) are specific fuels treatments undertaken using chemical or biological agents with the defined objective of mitigating the risk to a community for wildland fire on federal lands. Each project is undertaken within the guidance outlined in a project specific plan compliant with all applicable Federal, Tribal, State, and local law. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments within the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, chemical prescriptions, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7D: Stabilize Burned Areas |
Planned actions within one year of a wildland fire to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation of natural and cultural resources, to minimize threats to life or property resulting from the effects of a fire, or to repair/replace/construct physical improvements necessary to prevent degradation of land or resources. Costs associated with emergency stabilization of burned areas include: Work to prevent land degradation, resource losses, other measures necessary to stabilize erodible soils, structures, or other conditions or damage caused by wildfires Planning, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis ESA section 7 threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting, cultural clearances, condition class assessments Compliance with other Federal, state, and local laws Identification of treatment Seeding/mulching to prevent erosion Seeding to prevent permanent impairment of critical habitat for Federal and state listed, proposed or candidate threatened and endangered species. Seeding to prevent establishment of invasive plants Direct treatment of invasive plants Structural measures to slow soil & water movement Stabilize critical heritage resources Protective fences or barriers to protect treated or recovering area Replacing/repairing (minor) facilities essential to public health and safety Conducting assessments of habitat and significant heritage sites in those areas affected by emergency stabilization treatments Patrolling, camouflaging, burying significant heritage sites to prevent looting Increasing road drainage frequency and/or capacity to handle additional post-fire runoff Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches GIS associated activities This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7E: Rehabilitate Lands Damaged by Wildland Fire |
Includes labor and other costs associated with the rehabilitation of burned areas and damage caused by wildfires. Emergency rehabilitation costs for any one fire shall not exceed three years or two full growing seasons to repair or improve lands unlikely to recover to a management approved condition from wildland fire damage, or to repair or replace minor facilities damaged by fire. Costs associated with rehabilitation include: Tree planting to establish burned habitat, reestablish native tree species lost in fire, regenerating Indian trust commercial timberland Repair damage to minor facilities (campgrounds, exhibits, fences, guzzlers, etc.) Habitat restoration Invasive plant treatment Road/trail maintenance Heritage site restoration Fence replacement Work to prevent land degradation or resource losses Fencing of areas to prevent animals or humans from entering sensitive areas Felling damaged trees posing threats to human safety Costs to plan, survey, design emergency measures to ensure rehabilitation of lands damaged by wildfire All costs associated with the preparation of activity plans Staff time for prep, collaboration (outreach, meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Cultural clearances Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis Condition class assessments Section 7 ESA threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting Compliance with other federal, state, and local laws Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches and GIS associated activities All costs of preparing post-burn supplements to Normal Fire Rehabilitation Plans (NFPR) and the costs of preparing Emergency Fire Rehabilitation Plans where no NFPR exists This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys. Costs of restoring burned areas to full natural or pre-fire productivity are to be funded from the resource programs benefiting activities.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7F: Perform Wetland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) wetland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed wetland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7G: Perform Upland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) upland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed upland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance.
Enhancement of habitat to improve condition of species (flooding, acquiring water rights, adjusting food availability, etc.) as well as annual and cyclic habitat management for purpose of species management is addressed by DOI activity Conserve Habitat to Support Non-T&E Species (7Q). |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7H: Restore, Control or Mitigate Disturbances to Mined Lands |
On-the-ground activities or treatments, including contouring or other earth movement, seeding or planting and water treatment, and associated preliminary work undertaken for the purpose of restoring, controlling or mitigating disturbance to landscapes and watersheds caused by past mining activity. Does not include preparation of planning documents or the construction of facilities or structures to the extent that they do not contribute to the restoration, control or mitigation of disturbances caused by past mining.
Examples of associated preliminary work include:
Cost of producing/processing legal instruments - such as easements, permits, and contracts and agreements, such as specific land use or set-aside agreements and memoranda of understanding;
Data collection and analysis that focuses on understanding the condition, functionality and/or factors affecting the resource as it relates to specific treatment or treatment activities; and
Inventorying or characterizing work or treatment at specific sites where the need for restoration, control or mitigation may exist. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7J: Perform Riparian Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) riparian habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed riparian habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7K: Perform Marine Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) marine habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed marine habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
7L: Restore Forest and Woodlands |
Acres of forest and woodland timber sales treated for the primary purpose of:
Salvaging timber killed by insects, disease, fire, or other disturbance mechanism;
Reducing tree stocking levels, basal area, stem densities, or fuel loading for the purpose of increasing forest resiliency to natural disturbance agents, including insects, disease, fire, wind, or drought;
Adjusting the vegetative mosaic of a forest landscape for the purposes of improving forest habitat for associated species and/or providing late-succession habitat for associated species;
Vegetation treatments specifically designed as a result of wildlife or plant habitat analysis are to be counted here and include snag creation and site disturbance to promote growth and/or vigor of certain plants; or
Vegetation treatments specifically designed to improve or maintain watershed functionality outside of riparian and wetland zones.
Appropriate charges for restoration timber sale treatments include all costs associated with planning (including environmental clearances, NEPA, NHPA, Section 106, Section 7), preparing and implementing projects, including contract administration costs. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
8F: Manage Naturally Occurring Fires for Natural Resource Benefit (Wildland --> |
Time and materials required to manage a naturally occurring wildfire (as opposed to a prescribed fire) for resource benefits. Effort begins after the fire has been approved for wildland fire use, and continues until the fire is out or no longer requires active management. Includes all staff and contractor time, transportation costs, equipment, and supplies to manage the wildland fire.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
8H: Reduce Salt Loading into Colorado River/Reservoir System |
All activities conducted under Title II, Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act (Basin-wide Program). This does not include operation and maintenance activities; or treatment directly related to project operations (Title I). |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
A0: Monitor And Evaluate Fuels Reduction and Post-Fire Rehabilitation Treatm--> |
Fuels treatments include chemical, mechanical, vegetation seeding or re-vegetation treatments, prescribed fires, wildland fire for resource benefit or a combination of these treatments. Costs for monitoring and evaluating fuels treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating the short-term effects of fuels management treatments, Monitoring weed or other vegetation, and Evaluating vegetation response to the fire or treatment. Costs for monitoring and evaluating emergency stabilization and rehabilitation treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating rehabilitation projects and actions for up to three growing seasons after fire control. This includes monitoring plot establishment, reading of studies, data analysis and preparation of an evaluation report. Acres monitored are reported each year that studies are read and when the evaluation report is completed. Initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and first year post-treatment monitoring. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in monitoring and evaluation for actions taken prior to and during treatment to measure treatment effectiveness and ecological change. Monitoring and evaluation may extend beyond the 3-year period of rehabilitation actions.
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Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
A1: Inventory Ecological Sites On Rangelands/Farmlands |
Includes all labor and operational costs associated with conducting ecological site inventories (ESI) such as planning for the inventory, GIS support, data management, contracts/interservice agreements, and equipment purchases/rental.
Activity involves mapping ecological sites and vegetation communities, and the systematic sampling of these sites to, at a minimum, determine above the ground annual production on all vegetation species. All techniques used are pattented after those identified in the Natural Resource Conservation Services/ National Range and Pasture Handbook (1997).
Information collected is used to determine site potential for numerous land uses, including what are appropriate benchmarks for ecological condition for that site. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
A8: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted --> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that improve the information base for decision making on fire-adapted ecosystems. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Satellite operations
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific fire-adapted ecosystem research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L1). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Conduct Assessments to Inform Decision on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L0). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (X2). Data management for all fire-adapted ecosystem projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
B4: Assess Air Quality |
Includes all work associated with air resource and climatological monitoring and evaluation including planning for and collecting and evaluating the data. This includes GIS support, equipment, data management, contracts/interagency agreements and other support.
Monitoring is reported when all scheduled monitoring is completed in the Fiscal Year. For example, although the station is read quarterly, reporting will only be completed once when all studies are collected and documented for the year. |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting (Air) Functions |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting |
Environmental Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
B6: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, W--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific landscape, watershed, marine and coastal research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Marine and Coastal Resources (L5). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Inventory and Assess Landscapes and Watersheds (L4). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Landscapes and Watersheds (L3). Data management for all landscape, watershed, marine and coastal resource projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
L0: Conduct Assessments to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of a particular landscape; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, inventory, monitoring, analysis, management, interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of data as it relates to fire. Does not include data management which should be coded to DOI Activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
L1: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies to support fire-adapted management. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. Does not include data management that should be coded to DOI activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
L3: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Landscapes and Water--> |
Technical assistance, technical support, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Unit, et.al.) |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
L4: Inventory and Assess Landscapes and Watersheds |
All costs associated with inventorying, monitoring, assessing, or evaluating the status, condition or other relevant aspects of land health (watersheds/landscapes – including marine).
Includes
NRDAR pre-assessment/scoping and assessment planning
Collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data
Planning and conducting watershed/landscape inventory
Preparing reports/maps
Damage assessments including pre-assessment screens, coordination with co-trustees and potentially responsible parties, development of damage claims
Ecological site inventories including planning, GIS Support, and Contracts/Interagency Agreements
Systematic sampling to determine above the ground annual production on all vegetation species
Determining appropriate benchmarks for ecological condition for that site.
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Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
L5: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Marine &--> |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
M2: Assess Water Quality |
Includes all work associated with water quality assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to measure the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
M3: Assess Water Quantity |
Includes all work associated with water quantity assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to protect and/or restore surface and ground water systems directly or influenced by DOI, as specified in management plans and consistent with applicable federal and state law. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.1 |
Healthy watersheds and landscapes |
END |
X2: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Technical assistance, technical support, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems relating to fire. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to: Design and systematic collection of environmental data; Analytical support; Data synthesis; Adaptive management techniques; Partnerships Does not include phone calls, multi-year ongoing relationships with stakeholders, priority ecosystem studies, or DOI on the Landscape projects.
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Fire Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
00: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Fire Adapted Ecosystems |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs related to fire. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning which are included under DOI activity Perform Planning (67).
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Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
0B: Manage and Protect Aquatic Resources |
FWS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITY DEFINITION |
Water Resource Administration |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
0P: Preserve Land and Aquatic Health |
Includes all work required to manage and protect land and aquatic resources by complying with, monitoring, and applying the regulatory process. DOI will review applicable laws associated with land and watershed ecosystems (marine/coastal, wetlands, and riparian lands) and ensure that permits and proposed projects are in compliance with NEPA and other federal rules. In addition, there can be costs for tangible assets on the ground required to comply, e.g. fences to keep livestock from restricted lands. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
2B: Collect, Manage, and Ensure Compliance - AML Fees |
All collection, accounting, audit and related compliance activities associated with ensuring abandoned mine reclamation fees are accurately reported and paid, and that the compliance status of all coal mining permits is known. These include:
Reviewing all coal mining permit transactions recorded by regulatory authorities, and determining those subject to fee payment.
Developing and maintaining the systems to account for billing and collections, and federal/state shares of the funds.
Preparing and processing pre-printed forms and reporting packages that are mailed to coal companies.
Following up with and taking action on delinquent reporters and payers.
Providing coal operators assistance on reporting and record-keeping issues.
Conducting on-site reviews of coal companies’ books and records.
Developing fee policy and regulatory revisions to adapt to changes in the industry and legislation.
Coordinating work with other federal, state, and Tribal organizations involved in coal mining oversight and related activities.
Also includes management of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, covering:
Investment of funds not needed for immediate disbursement, and
Calculation of payments from the interest earned to the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund. |
User Fee Collection Functions |
User Fee Collection |
Revenue Collection |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
40: Manage Watershed Health and Landscapes |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
4E: Maintain Surface and Ground Water Systems |
Includes all compliance work associated with maintaining water quality, as measured by the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards, and surface and ground water quantity in system directly controlled by or influenced by Department of Interior, consistent with applicable federal and state law. This includes regulatory staff activities required to comply with management plans, whether in the field or office, contracted work for the same compliance work, and equipment purchased or leased. |
Water Resource Operations and Maintenance |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
57: Manage Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program to Imp--> |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program (NRDAR), and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the NRDAR Program and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature related to the NRDAR Program such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development (policy, guidance, workgroup coordination), and budget preparation for the NRDAR Program.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the NRDAR Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
58: Manage Wildland Fire Management Program |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Wildland Fire Management Program, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs. Work of a non-specific nature related to the Wildland Fire Management Program, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the Wildland Fire Management Program. Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output, may also be included in this work activity.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6B: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Watersheds and Landscapes |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of landscapes and watersheds:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6Y: Conduct Environmental Consultations - Wildland Fire |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence responding to wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside and within the wildland urban interface (WUI). Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation; Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project; Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat; Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take; Develop conservation recommendations; Develop alternative consultation agreements; Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6Z: Suppress Wildland Fires Outside the WUI |
Respond to unwanted and unplanned wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside the wildland urban interface (WUI) to control these fires to avoid loss of natural resources, life and property, and social and economic values. Suppression responses are consistent with the direction outlined in approved fire management plans. Labor and other costs associated with the suppression of unplanned and unwanted wildland fires include: Salaries and benefits of firefighting and support personnel (excluding the base 8 hours of regular time each day up to 40 hours per week for fire personnel, and including base 8 hours for non-fire personnel who are working on a fire suppression operation), Aircraft operations, logistical and subsistence support costs for all employees assigned to the fire, Supplies and equipment (including replacement of lost or destroyed capitalized and expendable equipment covered by a board of survey action), Contracts for goods and services, rental of equipment and facilities, associated logistical support, and measures taken to correct damages resulting from actions taken to suppress the wildfire, Costs associated with investigation and review activities related to specific wildland fires, Costs of returning suppression equipment to a serviceable condition, Costs associated with escalated preparedness (severity) required due to abnormally high or extreme fire danger, or fire seasons that start earlier than planned in the fire management plan, or last longer than planned in the fire management plan.
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Wildland Fire Fighting Operations |
Emergency Response |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7A: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Prescribed Fire (non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain healthy forests and rangelands using prescribed fire. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and reported to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state (e.g. smoke), other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, burn plans, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, aircraft flight time, and initial construction of fuel breaks designed to protect the WUI Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. Training associated with developing and attending NWCG certified prescribed fire curriculum This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7B: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Mechanical (Non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain forest and rangeland health using manual or mechanical methods. Mechanical treatments include hand or mechanical thinning, pruning, crushing, chopping, lop and scatter, piling, brush cutting, chipping, etc. to reduce wildland fuels hazards. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7C: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Other Methods (Non-WUI) |
Other fuels reduction treatments (WUI) are specific fuels treatments undertaken using chemical or biological agents with the defined objective of mitigating the risk to a community for wildland fire on federal lands. Each project is undertaken within the guidance outlined in a project specific plan compliant with all applicable Federal, Tribal, State, and local law. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments within the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, chemical prescriptions, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7D: Stabilize Burned Areas |
Planned actions within one year of a wildland fire to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation of natural and cultural resources, to minimize threats to life or property resulting from the effects of a fire, or to repair/replace/construct physical improvements necessary to prevent degradation of land or resources. Costs associated with emergency stabilization of burned areas include: Work to prevent land degradation, resource losses, other measures necessary to stabilize erodible soils, structures, or other conditions or damage caused by wildfires Planning, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis ESA section 7 threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting, cultural clearances, condition class assessments Compliance with other Federal, state, and local laws Identification of treatment Seeding/mulching to prevent erosion Seeding to prevent permanent impairment of critical habitat for Federal and state listed, proposed or candidate threatened and endangered species. Seeding to prevent establishment of invasive plants Direct treatment of invasive plants Structural measures to slow soil & water movement Stabilize critical heritage resources Protective fences or barriers to protect treated or recovering area Replacing/repairing (minor) facilities essential to public health and safety Conducting assessments of habitat and significant heritage sites in those areas affected by emergency stabilization treatments Patrolling, camouflaging, burying significant heritage sites to prevent looting Increasing road drainage frequency and/or capacity to handle additional post-fire runoff Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches GIS associated activities This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7E: Rehabilitate Lands Damaged by Wildland Fire |
Includes labor and other costs associated with the rehabilitation of burned areas and damage caused by wildfires. Emergency rehabilitation costs for any one fire shall not exceed three years or two full growing seasons to repair or improve lands unlikely to recover to a management approved condition from wildland fire damage, or to repair or replace minor facilities damaged by fire. Costs associated with rehabilitation include: Tree planting to establish burned habitat, reestablish native tree species lost in fire, regenerating Indian trust commercial timberland Repair damage to minor facilities (campgrounds, exhibits, fences, guzzlers, etc.) Habitat restoration Invasive plant treatment Road/trail maintenance Heritage site restoration Fence replacement Work to prevent land degradation or resource losses Fencing of areas to prevent animals or humans from entering sensitive areas Felling damaged trees posing threats to human safety Costs to plan, survey, design emergency measures to ensure rehabilitation of lands damaged by wildfire All costs associated with the preparation of activity plans Staff time for prep, collaboration (outreach, meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Cultural clearances Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis Condition class assessments Section 7 ESA threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting Compliance with other federal, state, and local laws Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches and GIS associated activities All costs of preparing post-burn supplements to Normal Fire Rehabilitation Plans (NFPR) and the costs of preparing Emergency Fire Rehabilitation Plans where no NFPR exists This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys. Costs of restoring burned areas to full natural or pre-fire productivity are to be funded from the resource programs benefiting activities.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7F: Perform Wetland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) wetland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed wetland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7G: Perform Upland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) upland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed upland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance.
Enhancement of habitat to improve condition of species (flooding, acquiring water rights, adjusting food availability, etc.) as well as annual and cyclic habitat management for purpose of species management is addressed by DOI activity Conserve Habitat to Support Non-T&E Species (7Q). |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7H: Restore, Control or Mitigate Disturbances to Mined Lands |
On-the-ground activities or treatments, including contouring or other earth movement, seeding or planting and water treatment, and associated preliminary work undertaken for the purpose of restoring, controlling or mitigating disturbance to landscapes and watersheds caused by past mining activity. Does not include preparation of planning documents or the construction of facilities or structures to the extent that they do not contribute to the restoration, control or mitigation of disturbances caused by past mining.
Examples of associated preliminary work include:
Cost of producing/processing legal instruments - such as easements, permits, and contracts and agreements, such as specific land use or set-aside agreements and memoranda of understanding;
Data collection and analysis that focuses on understanding the condition, functionality and/or factors affecting the resource as it relates to specific treatment or treatment activities; and
Inventorying or characterizing work or treatment at specific sites where the need for restoration, control or mitigation may exist. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7J: Perform Riparian Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) riparian habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed riparian habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7K: Perform Marine Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) marine habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed marine habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7L: Restore Forest and Woodlands |
Acres of forest and woodland timber sales treated for the primary purpose of:
Salvaging timber killed by insects, disease, fire, or other disturbance mechanism;
Reducing tree stocking levels, basal area, stem densities, or fuel loading for the purpose of increasing forest resiliency to natural disturbance agents, including insects, disease, fire, wind, or drought;
Adjusting the vegetative mosaic of a forest landscape for the purposes of improving forest habitat for associated species and/or providing late-succession habitat for associated species;
Vegetation treatments specifically designed as a result of wildlife or plant habitat analysis are to be counted here and include snag creation and site disturbance to promote growth and/or vigor of certain plants; or
Vegetation treatments specifically designed to improve or maintain watershed functionality outside of riparian and wetland zones.
Appropriate charges for restoration timber sale treatments include all costs associated with planning (including environmental clearances, NEPA, NHPA, Section 106, Section 7), preparing and implementing projects, including contract administration costs. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
8F: Manage Naturally Occurring Fires for Natural Resource Benefit (Wildland --> |
Time and materials required to manage a naturally occurring wildfire (as opposed to a prescribed fire) for resource benefits. Effort begins after the fire has been approved for wildland fire use, and continues until the fire is out or no longer requires active management. Includes all staff and contractor time, transportation costs, equipment, and supplies to manage the wildland fire.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
8H: Reduce Salt Loading into Colorado River/Reservoir System |
All activities conducted under Title II, Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act (Basin-wide Program). This does not include operation and maintenance activities; or treatment directly related to project operations (Title I). |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A0: Monitor And Evaluate Fuels Reduction and Post-Fire Rehabilitation Treatm--> |
Fuels treatments include chemical, mechanical, vegetation seeding or re-vegetation treatments, prescribed fires, wildland fire for resource benefit or a combination of these treatments. Costs for monitoring and evaluating fuels treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating the short-term effects of fuels management treatments, Monitoring weed or other vegetation, and Evaluating vegetation response to the fire or treatment. Costs for monitoring and evaluating emergency stabilization and rehabilitation treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating rehabilitation projects and actions for up to three growing seasons after fire control. This includes monitoring plot establishment, reading of studies, data analysis and preparation of an evaluation report. Acres monitored are reported each year that studies are read and when the evaluation report is completed. Initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and first year post-treatment monitoring. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in monitoring and evaluation for actions taken prior to and during treatment to measure treatment effectiveness and ecological change. Monitoring and evaluation may extend beyond the 3-year period of rehabilitation actions.
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Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A1: Inventory Ecological Sites On Rangelands/Farmlands |
Includes all labor and operational costs associated with conducting ecological site inventories (ESI) such as planning for the inventory, GIS support, data management, contracts/interservice agreements, and equipment purchases/rental.
Activity involves mapping ecological sites and vegetation communities, and the systematic sampling of these sites to, at a minimum, determine above the ground annual production on all vegetation species. All techniques used are pattented after those identified in the Natural Resource Conservation Services/ National Range and Pasture Handbook (1997).
Information collected is used to determine site potential for numerous land uses, including what are appropriate benchmarks for ecological condition for that site. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A8: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted --> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that improve the information base for decision making on fire-adapted ecosystems. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Satellite operations
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific fire-adapted ecosystem research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L1). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Conduct Assessments to Inform Decision on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L0). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (X2). Data management for all fire-adapted ecosystem projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L0: Conduct Assessments to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of a particular landscape; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, inventory, monitoring, analysis, management, interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of data as it relates to fire. Does not include data management which should be coded to DOI Activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L1: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies to support fire-adapted management. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. Does not include data management that should be coded to DOI activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
M2: Assess Water Quality |
Includes all work associated with water quality assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to measure the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
M3: Assess Water Quantity |
Includes all work associated with water quantity assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to protect and/or restore surface and ground water systems directly or influenced by DOI, as specified in management plans and consistent with applicable federal and state law. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.1 |
Restore Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
X2: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Technical assistance, technical support, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems relating to fire. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to: Design and systematic collection of environmental data; Analytical support; Data synthesis; Adaptive management techniques; Partnerships Does not include phone calls, multi-year ongoing relationships with stakeholders, priority ecosystem studies, or DOI on the Landscape projects.
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Fire Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
00: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Fire Adapted Ecosystems |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs related to fire. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning which are included under DOI activity Perform Planning (67).
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Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
02: Plan Landscape/Watershed Resource Management |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) that meet the goal of healthy watersheds and landscapes. These activity plans refine the broad program objectives stated in the land use plan (RMP or MFP), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives.
This work activity includes all costs associated with the preparation of these activity plans: Staff time for preparation, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, NEPA analysis (including T&E consultation and review), coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, third party contracting, etc. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to the land use plan amendment work activities. Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved.
This work activity includes all costs associated with general management planning; reviewing and evaluating issues confronting the parks and statutory requirements for recently authorized additions to the National Park System. This work activity includes all costs associated with conducting special resource studies; in which National Park Service monitors resources that exhibit qualities of national significance, and conducts resources studies where specificially authorized, to determine if areas have potential for inclusion in the National Park System. This work activity includes all costs associated with conducting environmental impact planning and compliance; costs assoicated with preparing environmental impact statements and fulfilling other environmental planning and evaluations required by law; costs associated to support technical efforts in preparing complex documents, facilitate public and agency reviews, and help secure decisions that are legally and environmentally sustainable. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
03: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Ma--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
0B: Manage and Protect Aquatic Resources |
FWS TO PROVIDE ACTIVITY DEFINITION |
Water Resource Administration |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
0P: Preserve Land and Aquatic Health |
Includes all work required to manage and protect land and aquatic resources by complying with, monitoring, and applying the regulatory process. DOI will review applicable laws associated with land and watershed ecosystems (marine/coastal, wetlands, and riparian lands) and ensure that permits and proposed projects are in compliance with NEPA and other federal rules. In addition, there can be costs for tangible assets on the ground required to comply, e.g. fences to keep livestock from restricted lands. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
2B: Collect, Manage, and Ensure Compliance - AML Fees |
All collection, accounting, audit and related compliance activities associated with ensuring abandoned mine reclamation fees are accurately reported and paid, and that the compliance status of all coal mining permits is known. These include:
Reviewing all coal mining permit transactions recorded by regulatory authorities, and determining those subject to fee payment.
Developing and maintaining the systems to account for billing and collections, and federal/state shares of the funds.
Preparing and processing pre-printed forms and reporting packages that are mailed to coal companies.
Following up with and taking action on delinquent reporters and payers.
Providing coal operators assistance on reporting and record-keeping issues.
Conducting on-site reviews of coal companies’ books and records.
Developing fee policy and regulatory revisions to adapt to changes in the industry and legislation.
Coordinating work with other federal, state, and Tribal organizations involved in coal mining oversight and related activities.
Also includes management of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund, covering:
Investment of funds not needed for immediate disbursement, and
Calculation of payments from the interest earned to the UMWA Combined Benefit Fund. |
User Fee Collection Functions |
User Fee Collection |
Revenue Collection |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
40: Manage Watershed Health and Landscapes |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
4E: Maintain Surface and Ground Water Systems |
Includes all compliance work associated with maintaining water quality, as measured by the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards, and surface and ground water quantity in system directly controlled by or influenced by Department of Interior, consistent with applicable federal and state law. This includes regulatory staff activities required to comply with management plans, whether in the field or office, contracted work for the same compliance work, and equipment purchased or leased. |
Water Resource Operations and Maintenance |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
57: Manage Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program to Imp--> |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration Program (NRDAR), and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the NRDAR Program and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature related to the NRDAR Program such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development (policy, guidance, workgroup coordination), and budget preparation for the NRDAR Program.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the NRDAR Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
58: Manage Wildland Fire Management Program |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of the Wildland Fire Management Program, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs. Work of a non-specific nature related to the Wildland Fire Management Program, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the Wildland Fire Management Program. Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific projects/programs within the Wildland Fire Management Program and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output, may also be included in this work activity.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6B: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Watersheds and Landscapes |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of landscapes and watersheds:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6Y: Conduct Environmental Consultations - Wildland Fire |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence responding to wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside and within the wildland urban interface (WUI). Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation; Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project; Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat; Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take; Develop conservation recommendations; Develop alternative consultation agreements; Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence.
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Fire Program Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
6Z: Suppress Wildland Fires Outside the WUI |
Respond to unwanted and unplanned wild fires in forests, rangelands, and other lands outside the wildland urban interface (WUI) to control these fires to avoid loss of natural resources, life and property, and social and economic values. Suppression responses are consistent with the direction outlined in approved fire management plans. Labor and other costs associated with the suppression of unplanned and unwanted wildland fires include: Salaries and benefits of firefighting and support personnel (excluding the base 8 hours of regular time each day up to 40 hours per week for fire personnel, and including base 8 hours for non-fire personnel who are working on a fire suppression operation), Aircraft operations, logistical and subsistence support costs for all employees assigned to the fire, Supplies and equipment (including replacement of lost or destroyed capitalized and expendable equipment covered by a board of survey action), Contracts for goods and services, rental of equipment and facilities, associated logistical support, and measures taken to correct damages resulting from actions taken to suppress the wildfire, Costs associated with investigation and review activities related to specific wildland fires, Costs of returning suppression equipment to a serviceable condition, Costs associated with escalated preparedness (severity) required due to abnormally high or extreme fire danger, or fire seasons that start earlier than planned in the fire management plan, or last longer than planned in the fire management plan.
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Wildland Fire Fighting Operations |
Emergency Response |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7A: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Prescribed Fire (non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain healthy forests and rangelands using prescribed fire. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and reported to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state (e.g. smoke), other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, burn plans, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, aircraft flight time, and initial construction of fuel breaks designed to protect the WUI Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. Training associated with developing and attending NWCG certified prescribed fire curriculum This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7B: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Mechanical (Non-WUI) |
Treatments to reduce the buildup of hazardous fuels outside the wildland urban interface to support land/resource management plan goals and objectives to restore or maintain forest and rangeland health using manual or mechanical methods. Mechanical treatments include hand or mechanical thinning, pruning, crushing, chopping, lop and scatter, piling, brush cutting, chipping, etc. to reduce wildland fuels hazards. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, such as mechanical treatment followed by prescribed fire, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments outside the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7C: Reduce Hazardous Fuels - Other Methods (Non-WUI) |
Other fuels reduction treatments (WUI) are specific fuels treatments undertaken using chemical or biological agents with the defined objective of mitigating the risk to a community for wildland fire on federal lands. Each project is undertaken within the guidance outlined in a project specific plan compliant with all applicable Federal, Tribal, State, and local law. Where multiple treatments are necessary to meet fuel treatment objectives, each treatment is counted individually and charged to the specific work activity. Costs for this activity include: Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in planning fuels management treatments within the WUI including: staff time for collaboration (outreach, community workshops, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, risk assessments, NEPA and ESA analyses, mitigation planning, condition class assessments, identification of treatment needs, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, chemical prescriptions, compliance with state, other federal, and local laws, third party contracting, etc. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in preparing and implementing fuels management treatments within the WUI including: on-the-ground manipulation of vegetation and soil, contracts, equipment, equipment rental, initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and aircraft flight time Training in fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with developing fuels treatment methods and techniques Costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution, Training associated with preparing staff to complete plans, research and data searches and GIS associated activities. This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7D: Stabilize Burned Areas |
Planned actions within one year of a wildland fire to stabilize and prevent unacceptable degradation of natural and cultural resources, to minimize threats to life or property resulting from the effects of a fire, or to repair/replace/construct physical improvements necessary to prevent degradation of land or resources. Costs associated with emergency stabilization of burned areas include: Work to prevent land degradation, resource losses, other measures necessary to stabilize erodible soils, structures, or other conditions or damage caused by wildfires Planning, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis ESA section 7 threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting, cultural clearances, condition class assessments Compliance with other Federal, state, and local laws Identification of treatment Seeding/mulching to prevent erosion Seeding to prevent permanent impairment of critical habitat for Federal and state listed, proposed or candidate threatened and endangered species. Seeding to prevent establishment of invasive plants Direct treatment of invasive plants Structural measures to slow soil & water movement Stabilize critical heritage resources Protective fences or barriers to protect treated or recovering area Replacing/repairing (minor) facilities essential to public health and safety Conducting assessments of habitat and significant heritage sites in those areas affected by emergency stabilization treatments Patrolling, camouflaging, burying significant heritage sites to prevent looting Increasing road drainage frequency and/or capacity to handle additional post-fire runoff Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches GIS associated activities This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7E: Rehabilitate Lands Damaged by Wildland Fire |
Includes labor and other costs associated with the rehabilitation of burned areas and damage caused by wildfires. Emergency rehabilitation costs for any one fire shall not exceed three years or two full growing seasons to repair or improve lands unlikely to recover to a management approved condition from wildland fire damage, or to repair or replace minor facilities damaged by fire. Costs associated with rehabilitation include: Tree planting to establish burned habitat, reestablish native tree species lost in fire, regenerating Indian trust commercial timberland Repair damage to minor facilities (campgrounds, exhibits, fences, guzzlers, etc.) Habitat restoration Invasive plant treatment Road/trail maintenance Heritage site restoration Fence replacement Work to prevent land degradation or resource losses Fencing of areas to prevent animals or humans from entering sensitive areas Felling damaged trees posing threats to human safety Costs to plan, survey, design emergency measures to ensure rehabilitation of lands damaged by wildfire All costs associated with the preparation of activity plans Staff time for prep, collaboration (outreach, meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public Cultural clearances Consultation with tribes NEPA analysis Condition class assessments Section 7 ESA threatened and endangered species consultation and review Coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans Third party contracting Compliance with other federal, state, and local laws Document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution Training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans Research and data searches and GIS associated activities All costs of preparing post-burn supplements to Normal Fire Rehabilitation Plans (NFPR) and the costs of preparing Emergency Fire Rehabilitation Plans where no NFPR exists This activity does not include costs for cultural and historical surveys, T&E species surveys, and archeological surveys. Costs of restoring burned areas to full natural or pre-fire productivity are to be funded from the resource programs benefiting activities.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7F: Perform Wetland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) wetland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed wetland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7G: Perform Upland Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) upland habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed upland habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance.
Enhancement of habitat to improve condition of species (flooding, acquiring water rights, adjusting food availability, etc.) as well as annual and cyclic habitat management for purpose of species management is addressed by DOI activity Conserve Habitat to Support Non-T&E Species (7Q). |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7H: Restore, Control or Mitigate Disturbances to Mined Lands |
On-the-ground activities or treatments, including contouring or other earth movement, seeding or planting and water treatment, and associated preliminary work undertaken for the purpose of restoring, controlling or mitigating disturbance to landscapes and watersheds caused by past mining activity. Does not include preparation of planning documents or the construction of facilities or structures to the extent that they do not contribute to the restoration, control or mitigation of disturbances caused by past mining.
Examples of associated preliminary work include:
Cost of producing/processing legal instruments - such as easements, permits, and contracts and agreements, such as specific land use or set-aside agreements and memoranda of understanding;
Data collection and analysis that focuses on understanding the condition, functionality and/or factors affecting the resource as it relates to specific treatment or treatment activities; and
Inventorying or characterizing work or treatment at specific sites where the need for restoration, control or mitigation may exist. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7J: Perform Riparian Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) riparian habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed riparian habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7K: Perform Marine Restoration Treatment |
All work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, restore (restoration) marine habitat; the purpose being to restore natural processes regardless of the cause of the disturbance and/or to recover/restore one or more plant/animal species.
Incidental work supporting such restoration that may be reported here includes associated work that is undertaken for the purpose of restoring disturbed marine habitat: resource assessment, baseline development, inventory & monitoring, treatment evaluation, collecting data that improves understanding of resource (habitat and species) condition, producing/processing legal instruments such as easements and permits, binding contracts such as land use agreements and set-aside agreements; Memoranda of Understanding; commenting on proposed actions potentially affecting the landscape; participation in regional resource conservation entities, project planning, environmental and T&E reviews.
Does not include work that results in construction of facilities or structures. It does not include work to enhance the resource beyond that which natural processes can maintain. This is work is intended to restore the natural resources to a condition that existed prior to disturbance rather than to mitigate the disturbance. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
7L: Restore Forest and Woodlands |
Acres of forest and woodland timber sales treated for the primary purpose of:
Salvaging timber killed by insects, disease, fire, or other disturbance mechanism;
Reducing tree stocking levels, basal area, stem densities, or fuel loading for the purpose of increasing forest resiliency to natural disturbance agents, including insects, disease, fire, wind, or drought;
Adjusting the vegetative mosaic of a forest landscape for the purposes of improving forest habitat for associated species and/or providing late-succession habitat for associated species;
Vegetation treatments specifically designed as a result of wildlife or plant habitat analysis are to be counted here and include snag creation and site disturbance to promote growth and/or vigor of certain plants; or
Vegetation treatments specifically designed to improve or maintain watershed functionality outside of riparian and wetland zones.
Appropriate charges for restoration timber sale treatments include all costs associated with planning (including environmental clearances, NEPA, NHPA, Section 106, Section 7), preparing and implementing projects, including contract administration costs. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
8F: Manage Naturally Occurring Fires for Natural Resource Benefit (Wildland --> |
Time and materials required to manage a naturally occurring wildfire (as opposed to a prescribed fire) for resource benefits. Effort begins after the fire has been approved for wildland fire use, and continues until the fire is out or no longer requires active management. Includes all staff and contractor time, transportation costs, equipment, and supplies to manage the wildland fire.
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Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
8H: Reduce Salt Loading into Colorado River/Reservoir System |
All activities conducted under Title II, Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act (Basin-wide Program). This does not include operation and maintenance activities; or treatment directly related to project operations (Title I). |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A0: Monitor And Evaluate Fuels Reduction and Post-Fire Rehabilitation Treatm--> |
Fuels treatments include chemical, mechanical, vegetation seeding or re-vegetation treatments, prescribed fires, wildland fire for resource benefit or a combination of these treatments. Costs for monitoring and evaluating fuels treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating the short-term effects of fuels management treatments, Monitoring weed or other vegetation, and Evaluating vegetation response to the fire or treatment. Costs for monitoring and evaluating emergency stabilization and rehabilitation treatments include: Labor and other costs associated with monitoring and evaluating rehabilitation projects and actions for up to three growing seasons after fire control. This includes monitoring plot establishment, reading of studies, data analysis and preparation of an evaluation report. Acres monitored are reported each year that studies are read and when the evaluation report is completed. Initial treatment effects monitoring, plot establishment, and first year post-treatment monitoring. Salaries, benefits, travel and supplies for personnel directly involved in monitoring and evaluation for actions taken prior to and during treatment to measure treatment effectiveness and ecological change. Monitoring and evaluation may extend beyond the 3-year period of rehabilitation actions.
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Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A1: Inventory Ecological Sites On Rangelands/Farmlands |
Includes all labor and operational costs associated with conducting ecological site inventories (ESI) such as planning for the inventory, GIS support, data management, contracts/interservice agreements, and equipment purchases/rental.
Activity involves mapping ecological sites and vegetation communities, and the systematic sampling of these sites to, at a minimum, determine above the ground annual production on all vegetation species. All techniques used are pattented after those identified in the Natural Resource Conservation Services/ National Range and Pasture Handbook (1997).
Information collected is used to determine site potential for numerous land uses, including what are appropriate benchmarks for ecological condition for that site. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
A8: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted --> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that improve the information base for decision making on fire-adapted ecosystems. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Satellite operations
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific fire-adapted ecosystem research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L1). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Conduct Assessments to Inform Decision on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (L0). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (X2). Data management for all fire-adapted ecosystem projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
B4: Assess Air Quality |
Includes all work associated with air resource and climatological monitoring and evaluation including planning for and collecting and evaluating the data. This includes GIS support, equipment, data management, contracts/interagency agreements and other support.
Monitoring is reported when all scheduled monitoring is completed in the Fiscal Year. For example, although the station is read quarterly, reporting will only be completed once when all studies are collected and documented for the year. |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting (Air) Functions |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting |
Environmental Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
B6: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, W--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific landscape, watershed, marine and coastal research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Marine and Coastal Resources (L5). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Inventory and Assess Landscapes and Watersheds (L4). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Landscapes and Watersheds (L3). Data management for all landscape, watershed, marine and coastal resource projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L0: Conduct Assessments to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of a particular landscape; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, inventory, monitoring, analysis, management, interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of data as it relates to fire. Does not include data management which should be coded to DOI Activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L1: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies to support fire-adapted management. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. Does not include data management that should be coded to DOI activity Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems (A8). |
Fire Planning |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L3: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Landscapes and Water--> |
Technical assistance, technical support, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Unit, et.al.) |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L4: Inventory and Assess Landscapes and Watersheds |
All costs associated with inventorying, monitoring, assessing, or evaluating the status, condition or other relevant aspects of land health (watersheds/landscapes – including marine).
Includes
NRDAR pre-assessment/scoping and assessment planning
Collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data
Planning and conducting watershed/landscape inventory
Preparing reports/maps
Damage assessments including pre-assessment screens, coordination with co-trustees and potentially responsible parties, development of damage claims
Ecological site inventories including planning, GIS Support, and Contracts/Interagency Agreements
Systematic sampling to determine above the ground annual production on all vegetation species
Determining appropriate benchmarks for ecological condition for that site.
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Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
L5: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Landscapes, Watersheds, Marine &--> |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
M2: Assess Water Quality |
Includes all work associated with water quality assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to measure the percent of surface waters that meet State (EPA approved) Water Quality Standards. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
M3: Assess Water Quantity |
Includes all work associated with water quantity assessment, including planning for, monitoring, collecting and evaluating the data at specific water monitoring stations. Assessments are designed to protect and/or restore surface and ground water systems directly or influenced by DOI, as specified in management plans and consistent with applicable federal and state law. |
Water Resource Treatments and Assessments |
Water Resource Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.1.2 |
Manage and Protect Watersheds and Landscapes |
INTERMEDIATE |
X2: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Fire-Adapted Ecosystems |
Technical assistance, technical support, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems relating to fire. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to: Design and systematic collection of environmental data; Analytical support; Data synthesis; Adaptive management techniques; Partnerships Does not include phone calls, multi-year ongoing relationships with stakeholders, priority ecosystem studies, or DOI on the Landscape projects.
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Fire Management |
Disaster Preparedness and Planning |
Disaster Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
05: Plan For Biological Communities |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) that meet the goal of sustaining biological communities. These activity plans refine the broad program objectives stated in the land use plan (RMP or MFP), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives
This work activity includes all costs associated with the preparation of these activity plans: Staff time for preparation, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, third party contracting, etc. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to DOI activity Prepare Land Use Plan Amendment (31). Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
06: Recover Threatened and Endangered Species |
All labor and operating costs associated with support and participation in the development of recovery plans and/or conservation strategies, all actions necessary to actually implement or facilitate implementation of recovery activities for species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Recovery Plan Activities include: development of draft recovery plans, revision of existing recovery plans, peer review, publication in Federal Register Notice of Availability, public information meetings, responses to public comment, stakeholder involvement, and development of final recovery plans. Listed species recovery plans, including species conservation strategies, are requirements of the Endangered Species Act.
Recovery Implementation Activities include a wide-range of management actions, such as controlled propagation and habitat protection and restoration that reduce threats or otherwise benefit listed threatened or endangered species populations so that they will stabilize and ultimately increase.
This work activity does not include the development of plans or recovery actions that are led by the National Marine Fisheries Service. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
07: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Comm--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
13: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs pertaining to Invasive Species. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; determining science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and evaluations. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs related to Invasive Species. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
6A: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Sustaining Biological Communities |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of biological communities:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7M: Conduct Endangered Species Listing Activities |
Tasks: for US/domestic species, prepare 30-day responses, 90-day findings, 12-month findings and Federal Register Package; perform activities for revised listing packages; prepare and process special 4(d) rules that accompanies package; prepare and process 4(d) rules and critical habitat rules that are integral with listing package; compile relevant information; conduct status reviews, including National Marine Fisheries Service technical assistance; provide technical assistance on listing issues; write, review, and brief proposed and final finding, listing rules, critical habitat rules, and accompanying rulemaking documents; identify critical habitats; produce economic analyses of critical habitat designations; comply with other regulatory requirements, such as Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and Executive Orders 12630 and 12988; develop maps; hold public hearings and take, assemble and respond to public comments; post legal notices; obtain and conduct peer reviews; respond to Notice(s) of Intent; provide input for responding to complaints or drafting declarations; assist with legal briefs; compile administrative records; provide input into negotiations; assist with settlement memos and discoveries; respond to interrogatories and depositions; provide expert testimony; conduct court hearings and negotiations; coordinate and develop litigation strategy with Office of the Solicitor; ensure National Environmental Policy Act compliance; compile, analyze, and report digital spatial data; compile record of compliance; provide program management and research; prepare and process policy and guidance documents; maintain litigation database
Note: The Service must make finding within 90 days of receiving a petition as to whether or not there is substantial information indicating that the petitioned listing may be warranted.
Note: The Service must make finding within 9 months of the 90-day finding that there is substantial information indicating that the petitioned listing may be warranted. There are two distinct actions for petition management. The first step in 30/90 day finding; however, not all 90-day findings will trigger a 12-month action. 90-day findings that are substantial require 12-month findings that funded at a different level, and require public notice or status review. 12-month findings could result in listing a species.
Note: Publication in the Federal Register of a 12-month finding makes public the Service's decision on a petition to list a species as threatened or endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act. That finding is based on a detailed assessment of the available information on the species, as detailed in the species' status review. One of three possible conclusions can be reached as part of the finding: that listing is warranted, not warranted, or warranted but presently precluded by other higher-priority listing activities involving other species.
Note: Listing a species as threatened or endangered provides the species with protections under Endangered Species Act. These include restrictions on taking, transporting, or selling species; a requirement that federal agencies not fund, permit or undertake activities that would jeopardize the continued existence of the species; authorization for the Service to develop and carry out recovery plans; authority to purchase important habitat; and federal aid to state wildlife agencies that have cooperative agreements with the Service. This activity includes revisions and corrections to listing packages, as well as reclassifications from threatened to endangered.
Note: The law provides for designation of critical habitat for listed species when judged to be prudent and determinable . Critical habitat includes geographic areas on which are found those physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the species and which may require special management considerations or protection. Critical habitats may include areas not occupied by the species at the time of listing but that are essential to the conservation of the species. Critical habitat designations affect only federal agency actions or federally funded or permitted activities. This activity includes revisions and corrections to critical habitat packages.
Laws, regulations: Endangered Species Act Section 4, 50CFR424, 50CFR17.11, 50CFR17.12, 50CFR17.40-48, 50CFR17 subpart E, National Environmental Policy Act |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7N: Control Invasive Animals |
Includes all costs associated with inventories and ongoing surveys to track the presence and status of an invasive species over time and at varying landscape scales and to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention, control, and restoration activities. Includes information management and information sharing activities such as providing access to database or other forms of information on the world wide web.
Includes all costs such as; systematic efforts to eradicate or contain a potentially invasive animal species introduced into an ecosystem while the infestation of the ecosystem is still localized. May also include planning, partnership coordination, detection, surveillance, assessment activities necessary to determine how to respond to a new infestation, control actions to address new infestations, research to determine how to respond to a new infestation, and or monitoring the success of actions. This activity does not include costs associated with control and management or prevention.
Control and management activities that minimize or prevent the spread of established invasive animal species from infested areas and initiate actions to prevent further introduction and spread. Includes all costs associated to plan for, assess, conduct eradication, limit dispersal, build partnerships, conduct outreach and education efforts, develop technologies and conduct research and development, suppression, or other management efforts.
This includes actions to: plan for and minimize the risks of invasive species introductions on public and private lands and waters; analysis, monitoring, research and evaluation of pathways and vectors for international and trans-regional movement of invasive species; development of treatment technologies; development of screening methodologies; evaluation and regulation of potentially injurious species, international coordination and information sharing and conducting education and outreach efforts.
May also include planning, partnership coordination, detection, surveillance, assessment activities necessary to determine how to respond to a new infestation, control actions to address new infestations, research to determine how to respond to a new infestation, and or monitoring the success of actions. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7P: Control Invasive Plants |
Includes all costs such as; systematic efforts to eradicate or contain a potentially invasive species introduced into an ecosystem while the infestation of the ecosystem is still localized.
Includes all costs associated with inventories and ongoing surveys to track the presence and status of invasive species over time and at varying landscape scales and to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention, control and restoration activities.
Control and management activities that minimize or prevent the spread of established invasive plant species from infested areas and initiate actions to prevent further introduction and spread. Includes all costs associated to plan for, assess, conduct eradication, build partnerships, conduct outreach and education efforts, limit dispersal, develop technologies and conduct research and development, suppression, or other management efforts.
Restoration costs include project planning and management, research, procurement/contracting of equipment, materials, seed, supplies, and services, field operations to implement treatments, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of activity or resource management plans that will maintain the improvements.
This includes actions to: plan for and minimize the risks of invasive species introductions on public and private lands and waters; analysis, monitoring, research and evaluation of pathways and vectors for international and trans-regional movement of invasive species; development of treatment technologies; development of screening methodologies; evaluation and regulation of potentially injurious species, international coordination and information sharing and conducting education and outreach efforts. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7Q: Conserve Habitats to Support Non-Threatened and Endangered Species |
All costs associated with enhancing the habitat (flooding, acquiring water rights, adjusting food availability, etc.) for the purpose of improving condition of species as well as annual and cyclic habitat management for purpose of species management.
This work activity may also include costs associated with assessing and documenting existing habitat conditions to determine the presence or absence, abundance, range, and/or distribution status, for plant and botanical resources, and species occurrence for non-endangered or threatened fish, wildlife, fungi and plant species and their habitat parameters. This work may include the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis of habitat baseline data and reporting of habitat information. The work also includes habitat-monitoring efforts related to species habitat parameters that are directly relevant to a species of interest.
This activity is intended to capture costs associated with managing habitat as a means for managing non-T&E species. It includes habitat enhancement, habitat replacement, use of easements, annual and cyclic habitat management, and purchase of water and water rights.
This work activity also includes all labor and operating costs associated with restoration and management of habitats (including uplands, wetlands, and riparian and aquatic habitats) supporting biologic communities. In addition, activities aimed at conservation of habitat for species of management concern are included: Work activities include habitat restoration, habitat enhancement, habitat replacement, use of easements, annual and cyclic habitat management, purchase of water and water rights.
The distinction between this activity and the activities for restoring wetland, upland, riparian, and aquatic habitats and their natural processes (DOI activities 7F, 7G, 7J, and 7K) is the focus an a specific habitat for the plant or animal species, rather than on restoration of an ecosystem in general. Restoration of wetland, upland, riparian, and aquatic habitats and their natural processes is reported under DOI activities 7F, 7G, 7J, and 7K.
Labor and costs NOT included in this work activity include: species population monitoring, where the trend of species is assessed or inventory for project clearances; and, Section 7 consultation costs. Section 7 costs are coded to the work activity driving the need for the consultation. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7R: Conserve Non-Threatened and Endangered Species |
Includes actions identified in the implementation schedule of federally authorized recovery plans for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species and actions identified in conservation strategies for listed, proposed, candidate or sensitive species. Actions implemented must be specifically related to the species of concern and referenced in the recovery plan or conservation strategy. This work activity includes the collection, evaluation and reporting of species population information (including Special Status Species) necessary to determine if management decisions are being met. Actions include: hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations; grants to states and tribes; disease management, endangered species listing; endangered species recovery implementation; reintroductions; predictive population modeling; predator control/population reduction; subsistence programs (Alaska) nest structures, fish hatchery production, harvest of plants and animals for cultural and commercial purposes, fencing and enclosures; outreach, education and training.
This work activity also includes all labor and operating costs associated with documenting population status and trend, and recovery plan tasks or conservation strategy actions implemented. Do not include plan or strategy development.
Monitoring is different from inventory in that a specific hypothesis or question is tested (e.g., are population trends stable, declining or increasing?). For purposes of consistency, any site established for monitoring species populations will be considered a population (e.g., 180 bald eagle sites monitored is a more accurate reflection of the work, rather than reporting 1 population of bald eagles; 3 smolt traps in a basin to monitor Chinook salmon are counted as 3 sites, and hence 3 populations monitored).
Monitoring, inventory, or treatments that would normally be done for other reasons or for other programs should not be included here even if they occur in the same area of concern and may have positive effects for the species of concern. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
7Z: Manage Candidate Species |
Tasks: prepare candidate forms; evaluate status of candidate and other species at risk; review candidate forms; enter information into Environmental Conservation Online System - Threatened and Endangered Species System database; conduct status survey; review and approve forms; prepare and process candidate notices of review; manage species of concern list; coordinate with partners on status of candidates and other species at risk; review, update, and approve recycled petition findings; compile relevant information; write, review and brief candidate forms; perform peer reviews; conduct and review status reviews, including requests for technical assistance from National Marine Fisheries Service; compile, analyze, and report digital spatial data; develop program policy and guidance
Note: A candidate form provides status details for a species for which the Service has sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to propose the species for listing, and for which the Director has approved its addition to the Service's Candidate list. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
8B: Evaluate Invasive Plant Species Treatments |
Evaluation of the number of acres treated to determine effectiveness. All appropriate labor and operational costs associated with evaluation of weed treatments. This could include, but is not limited to employee salary, travel costs, vehicle costs, purchase of equipment (such as GPS units), contact costs, and map costs (GIS, base maps). |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
C3: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Active or passive sampling to document occurrence of invasive species
Lab analysis of samples
Data reporting/integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Data collection protocols
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific invasive species research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (M4). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Invasive Species (M1). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (X5). Data management for all invasive species projects is coded here. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
C5: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Bi--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific research or assessment projects related to sustaining biological communities. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (L8). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Non-Invasive Species (L9). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (X6). Data management for all projects related to sustaining biological communities is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
L8: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies that improve the information base and inform decisions on sustaining biological communities. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
L9: Assess Non-Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
M1: Assess Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous or non-indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work, and work done in the field to eradicate, control, or prevent Invasive Species. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
M4: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles and processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, forecast, management of the research, development of research protocols and methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models, systems, persistent data sets). Includes workshops to determine research, strategies, designs and requirements but excludes workshops focusing on technology transfer, technical assistance, and training. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
R0: Prevent Introduction of Invasive Species |
Efforts taken to detect and respond quickly to possible introduction of invasive species. Invasive species are those species of plants, animals and microbes targeted for control by the National Invasive Species Council. Work to prevent introduction by be conducted by DOI bureaus alone or together with other agencies participating in the NISC’s National Invasive Species Management Plan. This effort will include systematic monitoring and surveys of locations where introductions of invasive species are most likely to occur (e.g. ports, airports, railroads, highways, trails, utility rights-of-way, logging and construction sites).
Excludes consequent actions taken to eradicate local populations of invasive species as they are detected, which are covered under DOI activities 7N and 7P. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
X5: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response; education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting to support effective responses to Invasive Species.
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Support for design and systematic collection of data on Invasive Species and environmental or geologic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Federal/state/regional invasive species groups, Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.2 |
Sustain biological communities |
END |
X6: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biologica--> |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response (depredations at airports, oil spills, hazardous waste spills, disease outbreaks, hurricanes, health and safety, etc.); education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners on habitat conservation; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting .
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, technical studies or technical support is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
05: Plan For Biological Communities |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) that meet the goal of sustaining biological communities. These activity plans refine the broad program objectives stated in the land use plan (RMP or MFP), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives
This work activity includes all costs associated with the preparation of these activity plans: Staff time for preparation, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, third party contracting, etc. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to DOI activity Prepare Land Use Plan Amendment (31). Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
6A: Conduct Environmental Consultations for Sustaining Biological Communities |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence the protection of biological communities:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary to conduct the consultation;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species of implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures, and terms and conditions to implement these measures, to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Oversee/monitor action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs; and
Prepare draft and final biological opinions or letter of concurrence. |
Facilities Maintenance Functions |
Facilities, Fleet And Equipment Management |
Administrative Management |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
7N: Control Invasive Animals |
Includes all costs associated with inventories and ongoing surveys to track the presence and status of an invasive species over time and at varying landscape scales and to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention, control, and restoration activities. Includes information management and information sharing activities such as providing access to database or other forms of information on the world wide web.
Includes all costs such as; systematic efforts to eradicate or contain a potentially invasive animal species introduced into an ecosystem while the infestation of the ecosystem is still localized. May also include planning, partnership coordination, detection, surveillance, assessment activities necessary to determine how to respond to a new infestation, control actions to address new infestations, research to determine how to respond to a new infestation, and or monitoring the success of actions. This activity does not include costs associated with control and management or prevention.
Control and management activities that minimize or prevent the spread of established invasive animal species from infested areas and initiate actions to prevent further introduction and spread. Includes all costs associated to plan for, assess, conduct eradication, limit dispersal, build partnerships, conduct outreach and education efforts, develop technologies and conduct research and development, suppression, or other management efforts.
This includes actions to: plan for and minimize the risks of invasive species introductions on public and private lands and waters; analysis, monitoring, research and evaluation of pathways and vectors for international and trans-regional movement of invasive species; development of treatment technologies; development of screening methodologies; evaluation and regulation of potentially injurious species, international coordination and information sharing and conducting education and outreach efforts.
May also include planning, partnership coordination, detection, surveillance, assessment activities necessary to determine how to respond to a new infestation, control actions to address new infestations, research to determine how to respond to a new infestation, and or monitoring the success of actions. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
7P: Control Invasive Plants |
Includes all costs such as; systematic efforts to eradicate or contain a potentially invasive species introduced into an ecosystem while the infestation of the ecosystem is still localized.
Includes all costs associated with inventories and ongoing surveys to track the presence and status of invasive species over time and at varying landscape scales and to evaluate the effectiveness of prevention, control and restoration activities.
Control and management activities that minimize or prevent the spread of established invasive plant species from infested areas and initiate actions to prevent further introduction and spread. Includes all costs associated to plan for, assess, conduct eradication, build partnerships, conduct outreach and education efforts, limit dispersal, develop technologies and conduct research and development, suppression, or other management efforts.
Restoration costs include project planning and management, research, procurement/contracting of equipment, materials, seed, supplies, and services, field operations to implement treatments, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation of activity or resource management plans that will maintain the improvements.
This includes actions to: plan for and minimize the risks of invasive species introductions on public and private lands and waters; analysis, monitoring, research and evaluation of pathways and vectors for international and trans-regional movement of invasive species; development of treatment technologies; development of screening methodologies; evaluation and regulation of potentially injurious species, international coordination and information sharing and conducting education and outreach efforts. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
7Q: Conserve Habitats to Support Non-Threatened and Endangered Species |
All costs associated with enhancing the habitat (flooding, acquiring water rights, adjusting food availability, etc.) for the purpose of improving condition of species as well as annual and cyclic habitat management for purpose of species management.
This work activity may also include costs associated with assessing and documenting existing habitat conditions to determine the presence or absence, abundance, range, and/or distribution status, for plant and botanical resources, and species occurrence for non-endangered or threatened fish, wildlife, fungi and plant species and their habitat parameters. This work may include the collection, analysis, evaluation, interpretation, and synthesis of habitat baseline data and reporting of habitat information. The work also includes habitat-monitoring efforts related to species habitat parameters that are directly relevant to a species of interest.
This activity is intended to capture costs associated with managing habitat as a means for managing non-T&E species. It includes habitat enhancement, habitat replacement, use of easements, annual and cyclic habitat management, and purchase of water and water rights.
This work activity also includes all labor and operating costs associated with restoration and management of habitats (including uplands, wetlands, and riparian and aquatic habitats) supporting biologic communities. In addition, activities aimed at conservation of habitat for species of management concern are included: Work activities include habitat restoration, habitat enhancement, habitat replacement, use of easements, annual and cyclic habitat management, purchase of water and water rights.
The distinction between this activity and the activities for restoring wetland, upland, riparian, and aquatic habitats and their natural processes (DOI activities 7F, 7G, 7J, and 7K) is the focus an a specific habitat for the plant or animal species, rather than on restoration of an ecosystem in general. Restoration of wetland, upland, riparian, and aquatic habitats and their natural processes is reported under DOI activities 7F, 7G, 7J, and 7K.
Labor and costs NOT included in this work activity include: species population monitoring, where the trend of species is assessed or inventory for project clearances; and, Section 7 consultation costs. Section 7 costs are coded to the work activity driving the need for the consultation. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
7Z: Manage Candidate Species |
Tasks: prepare candidate forms; evaluate status of candidate and other species at risk; review candidate forms; enter information into Environmental Conservation Online System - Threatened and Endangered Species System database; conduct status survey; review and approve forms; prepare and process candidate notices of review; manage species of concern list; coordinate with partners on status of candidates and other species at risk; review, update, and approve recycled petition findings; compile relevant information; write, review and brief candidate forms; perform peer reviews; conduct and review status reviews, including requests for technical assistance from National Marine Fisheries Service; compile, analyze, and report digital spatial data; develop program policy and guidance
Note: A candidate form provides status details for a species for which the Service has sufficient information on biological vulnerability and threats to propose the species for listing, and for which the Director has approved its addition to the Service's Candidate list. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
8B: Evaluate Invasive Plant Species Treatments |
Evaluation of the number of acres treated to determine effectiveness. All appropriate labor and operational costs associated with evaluation of weed treatments. This could include, but is not limited to employee salary, travel costs, vehicle costs, purchase of equipment (such as GPS units), contact costs, and map costs (GIS, base maps). |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.1 |
Provide Habitat for Biological Communities to Flourish |
INTERMEDIATE |
R0: Prevent Introduction of Invasive Species |
Efforts taken to detect and respond quickly to possible introduction of invasive species. Invasive species are those species of plants, animals and microbes targeted for control by the National Invasive Species Council. Work to prevent introduction by be conducted by DOI bureaus alone or together with other agencies participating in the NISC’s National Invasive Species Management Plan. This effort will include systematic monitoring and surveys of locations where introductions of invasive species are most likely to occur (e.g. ports, airports, railroads, highways, trails, utility rights-of-way, logging and construction sites).
Excludes consequent actions taken to eradicate local populations of invasive species as they are detected, which are covered under DOI activities 7N and 7P. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.2 |
Manage populations to self-sustaining levels |
INTERMEDIATE |
06: Recover Threatened and Endangered Species |
All labor and operating costs associated with support and participation in the development of recovery plans and/or conservation strategies, all actions necessary to actually implement or facilitate implementation of recovery activities for species listed under the Endangered Species Act.
Recovery Plan Activities include: development of draft recovery plans, revision of existing recovery plans, peer review, publication in Federal Register Notice of Availability, public information meetings, responses to public comment, stakeholder involvement, and development of final recovery plans. Listed species recovery plans, including species conservation strategies, are requirements of the Endangered Species Act.
Recovery Implementation Activities include a wide-range of management actions, such as controlled propagation and habitat protection and restoration that reduce threats or otherwise benefit listed threatened or endangered species populations so that they will stabilize and ultimately increase.
This work activity does not include the development of plans or recovery actions that are led by the National Marine Fisheries Service. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.2 |
Manage populations to self-sustaining levels |
INTERMEDIATE |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.2 |
Manage populations to self-sustaining levels |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.2 |
Manage populations to self-sustaining levels |
INTERMEDIATE |
7M: Conduct Endangered Species Listing Activities |
Tasks: for US/domestic species, prepare 30-day responses, 90-day findings, 12-month findings and Federal Register Package; perform activities for revised listing packages; prepare and process special 4(d) rules that accompanies package; prepare and process 4(d) rules and critical habitat rules that are integral with listing package; compile relevant information; conduct status reviews, including National Marine Fisheries Service technical assistance; provide technical assistance on listing issues; write, review, and brief proposed and final finding, listing rules, critical habitat rules, and accompanying rulemaking documents; identify critical habitats; produce economic analyses of critical habitat designations; comply with other regulatory requirements, such as Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Act and Executive Order 12866, the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act and Executive Orders 12630 and 12988; develop maps; hold public hearings and take, assemble and respond to public comments; post legal notices; obtain and conduct peer reviews; respond to Notice(s) of Intent; provide input for responding to complaints or drafting declarations; assist with legal briefs; compile administrative records; provide input into negotiations; assist with settlement memos and discoveries; respond to interrogatories and depositions; provide expert testimony; conduct court hearings and negotiations; coordinate and develop litigation strategy with Office of the Solicitor; ensure National Environmental Policy Act compliance; compile, analyze, and report digital spatial data; compile record of compliance; provide program management and research; prepare and process policy and guidance documents; maintain litigation database
Note: The Service must make finding within 90 days of receiving a petition as to whether or not there is substantial information indicating that the petitioned listing may be warranted.
Note: The Service must make finding within 9 months of the 90-day finding that there is substantial information indicating that the petitioned listing may be warranted. There are two distinct actions for petition management. The first step in 30/90 day finding; however, not all 90-day findings will trigger a 12-month action. 90-day findings that are substantial require 12-month findings that funded at a different level, and require public notice or status review. 12-month findings could result in listing a species.
Note: Publication in the Federal Register of a 12-month finding makes public the Service's decision on a petition to list a species as threatened or endangered under the Federal Endangered Species Act. That finding is based on a detailed assessment of the available information on the species, as detailed in the species' status review. One of three possible conclusions can be reached as part of the finding: that listing is warranted, not warranted, or warranted but presently precluded by other higher-priority listing activities involving other species.
Note: Listing a species as threatened or endangered provides the species with protections under Endangered Species Act. These include restrictions on taking, transporting, or selling species; a requirement that federal agencies not fund, permit or undertake activities that would jeopardize the continued existence of the species; authorization for the Service to develop and carry out recovery plans; authority to purchase important habitat; and federal aid to state wildlife agencies that have cooperative agreements with the Service. This activity includes revisions and corrections to listing packages, as well as reclassifications from threatened to endangered.
Note: The law provides for designation of critical habitat for listed species when judged to be prudent and determinable . Critical habitat includes geographic areas on which are found those physical or biological features essential to the conservation of the species and which may require special management considerations or protection. Critical habitats may include areas not occupied by the species at the time of listing but that are essential to the conservation of the species. Critical habitat designations affect only federal agency actions or federally funded or permitted activities. This activity includes revisions and corrections to critical habitat packages.
Laws, regulations: Endangered Species Act Section 4, 50CFR424, 50CFR17.11, 50CFR17.12, 50CFR17.40-48, 50CFR17 subpart E, National Environmental Policy Act |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.2.2 |
Manage populations to self-sustaining levels |
INTERMEDIATE |
7R: Conserve Non-Threatened and Endangered Species |
Includes actions identified in the implementation schedule of federally authorized recovery plans for Endangered Species Act (ESA) listed species and actions identified in conservation strategies for listed, proposed, candidate or sensitive species. Actions implemented must be specifically related to the species of concern and referenced in the recovery plan or conservation strategy. This work activity includes the collection, evaluation and reporting of species population information (including Special Status Species) necessary to determine if management decisions are being met. Actions include: hunting, fishing, and trapping regulations; grants to states and tribes; disease management, endangered species listing; endangered species recovery implementation; reintroductions; predictive population modeling; predator control/population reduction; subsistence programs (Alaska) nest structures, fish hatchery production, harvest of plants and animals for cultural and commercial purposes, fencing and enclosures; outreach, education and training.
This work activity also includes all labor and operating costs associated with documenting population status and trend, and recovery plan tasks or conservation strategy actions implemented. Do not include plan or strategy development.
Monitoring is different from inventory in that a specific hypothesis or question is tested (e.g., are population trends stable, declining or increasing?). For purposes of consistency, any site established for monitoring species populations will be considered a population (e.g., 180 bald eagle sites monitored is a more accurate reflection of the work, rather than reporting 1 population of bald eagles; 3 smolt traps in a basin to monitor Chinook salmon are counted as 3 sites, and hence 3 populations monitored).
Monitoring, inventory, or treatments that would normally be done for other reasons or for other programs should not be included here even if they occur in the same area of concern and may have positive effects for the species of concern. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
09: Plan Wilderness Area Management |
This work activity includes the costs associated with writing wilderness plans that set wilderness character goals and objectives, management actions, define desirable future conditions, and present current baselines conditions. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
0A: Authorize Use of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
All costs associated with authorizing access to and use of cultural and natural heritage resources when such access, use or related activity is otherwise prohibited. Also includes costs associated with monitoring and documenting permittee performance and resolving disputes and appeals. Authorized uses include, but are not limited to, scientific research and collecting that is permitted; archeological activities (for example ARPA permits); ethnographic studies; and special uses (such as filming) that are permitted.
Excludes costs associated with loans of museum items that are collected under DOI activity Acquire, Dispose, Loan Museum Items (8A). Excludes costs of special events and demonstrations collected under DOI activity Manage Special Events and Demonstrations (W0). |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
0E: Manage Wilderness |
This work activity includes the costs, including labor and procurement, associated with monitoring and managing authorized administrative use and special use, and unauthorized use of wilderness. Monitoring is defined as an actual visit by an authorized person to an area to evaluate the integrity of the area's wilderness values. Monitoring should be completed at a minimum of once per month, in the months that area is accessible to the public, or on a different frequency basis if in accordance with an alternative surveillance plan. Does not include the cost of compliance work related to authorized uses.
Administrative use includes permanent road, temporary road, motor vehicle, motorized equipment, motorboat, aircraft landing, mechanical transport, structure, commercial enterprise, or installation in wilderness.
Special uses identified in the Wilderness Act include:
use of aircraft or motorboats where these uses were established prior to wilderness designation,
control of fire, insects, and diseases,
prospecting for minerals,
exercise of valid existing rights related to mining law or mineral leasing,
presidential authorization for water prospecting, establishment or maintenance of reservoirs, water-conservation works, power projects, transmission lines, and other facilities,
grazing of livestock where established prior to wilderness designation
Unauthorized use includes commercial enterprise, permanent road, temporary road, motor vehicles, motorized equipment, motorboats, aircraft landing, mechanical transport, structures, off-highway vehicle use or installations.
This work activity also includes the costs associated with completing specific assessments designed to gather information on wilderness character. Assessments could include acres of unnatural vegetative condition; infrastructure developments (trails, bridges, toilets, shelters, developed water, fences, dams, etc); commercial uses; motorized equipment; or mechanical transport occurring in support of special uses, times motorized equipment or mechanical transport is used in support of administrative uses, or the unauthorized occurrences of a commercial enterprise, permanent road, temporary road, motor vehicles, motorized equipment, motor boats, aircraft landing, mechanical transport, structures, or installations. Assessments will concentrate on those items that have the most significant potential impact on wilderness character. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
10: Develop/Review Designated Area Management Plans |
This work activity includes the costs associated with initial documentation to determine the extent and location, and assessment of the condition or current state of natural, cultural and recreation resources as well as other resources affected along the designated trail route, both on the ground and in the office, for trail administration or management purposes.
This work activity also includes work and costs associated with the collection and analysis of baseline data associated with designated Scenic and Historic Trails. Baseline data collection and analysis of social, economic, or scientific information of Congressionally designated rivers or trails needed to develop management plans or for management activities is appropriate. Also included are costs associated with completing specific assessments designed to gather information on Scenic and Historic Trail indicators.
In addition, this work activity includes the costs associated with the development or review and comment of comprehensive management plans, agency land use plans, agency activity or operations plans, environmental assessments or impact statements or other related planning documents that address the management or administration of national scenic or historic trails. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
11: Plan for Protection of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
This work activity includes activity plans (implementation plans) that meet the goal of protecting cultural and heritage resources. These activity plans refine the broad program objectives stated in the land use plan (RMP, MFP), outline an implementation strategy for decisions made in the land use plan, and apply best management practices to meet land use objectives.
This work activity includes all costs associated with the preparation of these activity plans: Staff time for preparation, collaboration (outreach, meetings, public meetings, etc.) with other entities and the public, consultation with tribes, NEPA analysis (including T&E consultation and review), coordination and cross-walking with other existing implementation plans, third party contracting, etc. It also includes costs associated with document preparation such as printing, collating, and distribution; training associated with preparing staff to complete these plans; research and data searches; and GIS associated activities.
If a land use plan amendment is required prior to approval of an activity plan, and the land use plan amendment and the activity plan are being prepared concurrently, the cost of the concurrent effort through the approval stage of the plan amendment should be charged to DOI activity Prepare Land Use Plan Amendment (31). Following approval of the land use plan amendment, costs of finalizing the activity plan should be coded to this work activity. A unit of accomplishment should be reported for the plan amendment when it is approved, and an additional unit of accomplishment should be reported for the activity plan when it is approved. |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
12: Plan for Herd Management |
Establishment and adjustment of Appropriate Management Levels (AML) for Herd Management Areas (HMAs)
All costs associated with the establishment or adjustment of AML for HMAs are charged to this work activity with the exception of the field monitoring or inventory and plans or plan amendments. Monitoring or inventory is charged to the work activity for monitoring HMAs, and plans are charged to the work activity for planning and analysis. Cost charged include time and supplies related to:
Decision development including analysis
Data entry and documentation
Protests and appeals related to AML adjustment or establishment |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
2A: Conduct Wild Horse and Burro Compliance Inspections |
This work activity includes all labor and operational costs associated with conducting compliance inspections of the terms and conditions agreed to by an adopter by signing the Private Maintenance and Care Agreement (PMACA).
Some animals adopted through Private maintenance and Care Agreement (PMACA) receive a compliance field inspection. Personnel, approved volunteers or other authorized officers perform field inspections prior to titling.
Include all costs for volunteers conducting inspections, all costs associated with repossession including care, time and travel relating to all compliance activities, response to mistreatment complaint, time and travel to slaughterhouses for each animal inspection, resulting from reports or complaints of missing titles, data entry and documentation resulting from compliance activities, reimbursement of funds from adopter for escaped animals (as cited in regulations & PMACA) will be pursued and investigations related to violations of the WH&B PMACA.
The issuance of title is included in this work activity. |
Resource Compliance / Regulation |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
42: Manage Cultural Protection & Heritage Resources |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
4B: Manage/Protect Museum Items |
Includes all direct and incidental costs related to managing/protecting Museum Items from any kind of threat. Includes costs of museum management and staff, mitigation/elimination of threats, monitoring environmental conditions such as those identified in the Preservation and Protection Standards Checklist.
Does not include the cost of constructing museum buildings, museum exhibits, or displays that are collected under DOI activity Manage Cultural and Natural Resources Exhibits and Information (R1). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7S: Protect/Enhance Wild and Scenic Rivers |
This work activity includes the costs associated with completing, amending, updating, or maintaining comprehensive river management plans on designated Wild and Scenic Rivers (WSRs); and conducting management actions necessary to protect and enhance free-flow, water-quality, and ORVs such as, controlling non-native species, fisheries enhancement, habitat improvement projects, project work, research, or activities relevant to protecting and enhancing WSR condition indicators. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7T: Protect/Enhance National and Scenic Historic Trails |
Includes all operations and labor costs associated with monitoring, evaluation, planning, administrative details, and implementation for the determination of whether management objectives and decisions related to nationally designated trails are being achieved. Work includes all monitoring and evaluation of the data to make the determinations. Work can be reported in the absence of an activity plan if the monitoring is done pursuant to a land use decision or some other form of documented decision.
Costs associated with hosting, attending or planning meetings, conferences, training or workshops; preparing, delivering, sharing or receiving data or information from or to external sources; day-to-day activities such as answering telephones, mail or email with external sources; development of agreements or MOU and the tracking of those documents; volunteer coordination activities not related to project implementation; and, all related to carrying out the responsibilities of the National Trail System Act for both administration and management are included.
Costs associated with developing and delivering multimedia interpretive programs, materials, training, exhibits and similar products are included.
Costs associated with the implementation of projects or the development and implementation of policy that either protects trail values or affects trail values are included. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7U: Gather/Remove Wild Horses and Burros |
All costs associated with the capture of wild horses or burros are charged to this work activity. These activities include: contracts for gathers, work and supplies necessary for gathers, sorting, care and such items as blood work for genetics, disease, research and Fertility Control, horse and/or equipment rental for gathers, costs of shipping animals from capture site to facilities; data entry and NEPA analysis and decisions related to gathers. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7V: Prepare/Hold Wild Horses and Burros |
All labor and operational costs associated with the care, preparation and holding of animals.
Costs include all supplies and time related to sorting, handling and holding of animals at facility; feed, vet care and freeze marking; gelding; training; secondary preparation as a result of long-term holding such as hoof-trimming and vaccines/worming; supplemental feed; contracts or costs for feed and care; addition of new material such as gravel; costs of solid waste disposal; leases for facilities; data entry; documentation of animal health care records; humane destruction of old, injured, lame or sick animals; identification of new animals and disposition of dead animals; all costs associated with supporting research projects.
Long term holding expenses are included in this work activity; including those associated with contracting and NEPA review |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7W: Adopt Wild Horses and Burros |
Includes all costs associated with the adoption of an animal: Advance site visits, promotional efforts and product development for public outreach, on-site for receipt, care, and loading animals, facility rental fees, auctioneer fees, paperwork at adoption event, screening applicants prior to adoption, data entry into automated systems for adopted animal, handling or shipping of animals, shipping costs from facilities to adoption events and return to facilities, secondary adoption through return, reassignment, exchange and repossession. This encompasses all work prior to an adoption event in preparation for that event. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7X: Treat Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
Includes all the costs associated with treating (stabilizing, rehabilitating, or restoring) DOI-inventoried archeological, historic or architectural districts, sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, paleontological localities, or places with important public and scientific use. May include definite locations (sites or places) of traditional cultural or religious importance to specified social and/or cultural groups.
Incidental tasks to treating the resource include surveying bureau land, managing and providing access to archival and manuscript collections, and performing acquisition and disposal, documentation and cataloging, preventive conservation, storage, access, interpretation and exhibition, and research and publication of cultural resources. |
Land Treatments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
7Y: Treat Museum Items |
All costs associated with performing conservation treatments on museum items. Typically performed by an individual designated as a Conservator .
Includes all costs related to professional conservation and preservation treatment of historic artifacts and specimens suitable for display in exhibits as well as the planning and specification development of exhibits and displays - includes costs for the construction or maintenance of exhibits or displays. Does not include costs of constructing or maintaining museum buildings.
Incidental tasks to treating the resource include performing preventive conservation, storage, and access; and performing restoration or museum items after suffering damage or decay. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
8A: Acquire, Dispose, Loan Museum Items |
All costs associated with accessioning and deassessioning museum items and tracking museum items on loan (not including costs of cataloging). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
8Y: Evaluate National And Scenic Historic Trails |
Includes all operations and labor costs associated with determining whether management objectives and decisions related to nationally designated National Scenic and Historic Trails are being achieved. Work includes all monitoring and evaluation of the data to make the determinations. Work can be reported in the absence of an activity plan if the monitoring is done pursuant to a land use decision or some other form of documented decision.
Costs associated with hosting, attending or planning meetings, conferences, training or workshops; preparing, delivering, sharing or receiving data or information from or to external sources; day-to-day activities such as answering telephones, mail or email with external sources; development of agreements or MOU and the tracking of those documents; volunteer coordination activities not related to project implementation; and, all related to carrying out the responsibilities of the National Trail System Act for both administration and management are included. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
8Z: Administer Cultural and Natural Heritage Grants |
The application review and selection, allocation, distribution, and tracking of grants to protect, restore and maintain cultural and natural heritage resources. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
C7: Inventory Museum Objects |
Includes all costs related to cataloging museum items. Includes determining condition, documenting, tagging, maintaining ANCS database, annual inventories. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
C9: Manage National Registries |
Includes all the costs associated with inventorying, recording, and reporting non-DOI archeological, historic or architectural districts, sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, paleontological localities, or places with important public and scientific uses, and may include definite locations (sites or places) of traditional cultural or religious importance to specified social and/or cultural groups. This includes properties inventoried in compliance with Federal, state, tribal, or local statutory law (e.g. NHPA, local ordinances). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
D1: Process Non-Sec 106 Cultural and Paleontological Data |
Includes all labor and procurement costs related to non-section 106 cultural resource data recovery/recordation and paleontological field studies. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
D3: Assess and Plan for Designated Areas |
Includes all operations and labor costs associated with the determination of whether management objectives and decisions related to nationally designated Wild and Scenic Rivers are being achieved. Work includes all monitoring and evaluation of the data to make the determinations. Work can be reported in the absence of a activity plan if the monitoring is done pursuant to a land use decision or some other form of documented decision
Work and costs associated with the collection and analysis of baseline data associated with designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. Baseline data collection and analysis of social, economic, or scientific information of Congressionally designated rivers or trails needed to develop management plans or for management activities is appropriate. This work activity includes the costs associated with completing specific assessments designed to gather information on WSR indicators. This work activity includes the costs associated with work to assess the condition or current state of known natural, cultural, recreation and facility resources as well as other resources affected along the designated river route, both on the ground and in the office, for river administration or management purposes.
Does not include managing/protecting the resource. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
D8: Conduct Census of Wild Horse and Burro Areas |
Includes all labor and operational costs associated with: Census (period count) of animal populations in Herd Management Areas (HMA). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
D9: Manage/Protect Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
Includes all costs related to protecting Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources from damage/deterioration due to any kind of threat to those resources. Threats to Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources include natural causes (earthquakes, tornadoes, fire, flood, etc.) as well as human related threats over-use, vandalism, looting.
Cultural properties monitored through the efforts of non-DOI personnel (e.g., volunteers, site stewards, cooperators) should be reported, even though no DOI labor or procurement costs are incurred.
Only those specific cultural properties and paleontological localities that have been visually examined (by employees or volunteers) through an on-the-ground visit should be reported. Excludes museum collections.
Does not include costs of buildings or other fixed assets at the site of the resource.
This work activity should not be used to code labor and operations costs related to monitoring cultural properties as a condition or outcome of section 106 compliance. That level of site monitoring should be coded to DOI activity Authorize Use of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources (0A). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
E1: Monitor Wild Horse and Burro Herd Management Areas |
Includes all labor and operational costs that are primarily associated with monitoring and inventorying herd and habitat for wild horse and burro management for the establishment or adjustment of AML, monitoring condition of animals, vegetation and water sources, and inventory assessments. HMA improvement projects should not be charged to this work activity. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
E2: Determine Status of Cultural and Heritage Resources |
Includes all costs associated with assessing condition, inventorying & monitoring, and follow-up evaluation of cultural landscapes (i.e. battlefields, vistas, etc.), paleontologic localities, archaeological sites, and historic structures.
Includes completing and automating site records and digitizing site locations and paleontologic localities in GIS. Includes all cost associated with gathering, compiling, and analyzing cultural resource and paleontological resource data with exceptions as noted below.
Includes the acres of public land inventoried in a given fiscal year as a result of pro-active cultural resource inventories (I.e., non-section 106 inventory) completed under section 14 of ARPA and/or section 110 of NHPA
Includes all the costs associated with surveying non-DOI lands to identify, document and evaluate the condition of archeological, historic or architectural districts, sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, paleontologic localities, or places with important public and scientific uses, and may include definite locations (sites or places) of traditional cultural or religious importance to specified social and/or cultural groups. This includes surveys conducted in compliance with Federal, state, tribal, or local statutory law (e.g. NHPA, local ordinances).
Excludes determining status of museum items, WSR, Historic Trails, and Wild Horse and Burro herds. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
R5: Transfer Technical Knowledge of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources --> |
Includes all costs for planning, researching, developing, and publishing paper and electronic production, such as guides, brochures, Web sites, CDs, films, books and articles having to do with the conservation, preservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage resources. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.3 |
Protect cultural and natural heritage resources |
END |
X8: Provide Technical Assistance for Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
All costs associated with assisting others (state, local, private, etc.) in the conservation, preservation, and protection of non-DOI cultural and natural heritage resources.
Includes working with partners through tax incentives, regulatory reviews, etc., to preserve and protect non-DOI cultural and natural heritage resources.
Includes technical transfer of information through consultation, workshops, training courses, and internship programs; review of state historic preservation plans; curation advice; and, assisting the international community.
Does not include developing content for Web sites; brochures, fact sheets, and other media which is coded to DOI activity Transfer Technical Knowledge of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources through Publications (R5). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
0A: Authorize Use of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
All costs associated with authorizing access to and use of cultural and natural heritage resources when such access, use or related activity is otherwise prohibited. Also includes costs associated with monitoring and documenting permittee performance and resolving disputes and appeals. Authorized uses include, but are not limited to, scientific research and collecting that is permitted; archeological activities (for example ARPA permits); ethnographic studies; and special uses (such as filming) that are permitted.
Excludes costs associated with loans of museum items that are collected under DOI activity Acquire, Dispose, Loan Museum Items (8A). Excludes costs of special events and demonstrations collected under DOI activity Manage Special Events and Demonstrations (W0). |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
42: Manage Cultural Protection & Heritage Resources |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
C7: Inventory Museum Objects |
Includes all costs related to cataloging museum items. Includes determining condition, documenting, tagging, maintaining ANCS database, annual inventories. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
C9: Manage National Registries |
Includes all the costs associated with inventorying, recording, and reporting non-DOI archeological, historic or architectural districts, sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, paleontological localities, or places with important public and scientific uses, and may include definite locations (sites or places) of traditional cultural or religious importance to specified social and/or cultural groups. This includes properties inventoried in compliance with Federal, state, tribal, or local statutory law (e.g. NHPA, local ordinances). |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
D1: Process Non-Sec 106 Cultural and Paleontological Data |
Includes all labor and procurement costs related to non-section 106 cultural resource data recovery/recordation and paleontological field studies. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
E2: Determine Status of Cultural and Heritage Resources |
Includes all costs associated with assessing condition, inventorying & monitoring, and follow-up evaluation of cultural landscapes (i.e. battlefields, vistas, etc.), paleontologic localities, archaeological sites, and historic structures.
Includes completing and automating site records and digitizing site locations and paleontologic localities in GIS. Includes all cost associated with gathering, compiling, and analyzing cultural resource and paleontological resource data with exceptions as noted below.
Includes the acres of public land inventoried in a given fiscal year as a result of pro-active cultural resource inventories (I.e., non-section 106 inventory) completed under section 14 of ARPA and/or section 110 of NHPA
Includes all the costs associated with surveying non-DOI lands to identify, document and evaluate the condition of archeological, historic or architectural districts, sites, structures, buildings, landscapes, paleontologic localities, or places with important public and scientific uses, and may include definite locations (sites or places) of traditional cultural or religious importance to specified social and/or cultural groups. This includes surveys conducted in compliance with Federal, state, tribal, or local statutory law (e.g. NHPA, local ordinances).
Excludes determining status of museum items, WSR, Historic Trails, and Wild Horse and Burro herds. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.3.1 |
Improve the Condition of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources |
INTERMEDIATE |
R5: Transfer Technical Knowledge of Cultural and Natural Heritage Resources --> |
Includes all costs for planning, researching, developing, and publishing paper and electronic production, such as guides, brochures, Web sites, CDs, films, books and articles having to do with the conservation, preservation and protection of cultural and natural heritage resources. |
Cultural Heritage Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
07: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Comm--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
13: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs pertaining to Invasive Species. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; determining science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and evaluations. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs related to Invasive Species. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
C3: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Active or passive sampling to document occurrence of invasive species
Lab analysis of samples
Data reporting/integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Data collection protocols
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific invasive species research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (M4). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Invasive Species (M1). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (X5). Data management for all invasive species projects is coded here. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
C5: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Bi--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific research or assessment projects related to sustaining biological communities. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (L8). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Non-Invasive Species (L9). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (X6). Data management for all projects related to sustaining biological communities is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
L8: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies that improve the information base and inform decisions on sustaining biological communities. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
L9: Assess Non-Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
M1: Assess Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous or non-indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work, and work done in the field to eradicate, control, or prevent Invasive Species. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
M4: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles and processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, forecast, management of the research, development of research protocols and methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models, systems, persistent data sets). Includes workshops to determine research, strategies, designs and requirements but excludes workshops focusing on technology transfer, technical assistance, and training. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
X5: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response; education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting to support effective responses to Invasive Species.
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Support for design and systematic collection of data on Invasive Species and environmental or geologic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Federal/state/regional invasive species groups, Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PEO.4 |
Integrated interdisciplinary assessment |
END |
X6: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biologica--> |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response (depredations at airports, oil spills, hazardous waste spills, disease outbreaks, hurricanes, health and safety, etc.); education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners on habitat conservation; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting .
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, technical studies or technical support is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
07: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Comm--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
13: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs pertaining to Invasive Species. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; determining science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and evaluations. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs related to Invasive Species. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
C3: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Active or passive sampling to document occurrence of invasive species
Lab analysis of samples
Data reporting/integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Data collection protocols
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific invasive species research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (M4). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Invasive Species (M1). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (X5). Data management for all invasive species projects is coded here. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
C5: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Bi--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific research or assessment projects related to sustaining biological communities. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (L8). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Non-Invasive Species (L9). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (X6). Data management for all projects related to sustaining biological communities is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
L8: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies that improve the information base and inform decisions on sustaining biological communities. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
L9: Assess Non-Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
M1: Assess Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous or non-indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work, and work done in the field to eradicate, control, or prevent Invasive Species. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
M4: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles and processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, forecast, management of the research, development of research protocols and methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models, systems, persistent data sets). Includes workshops to determine research, strategies, designs and requirements but excludes workshops focusing on technology transfer, technical assistance, and training. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
X5: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response; education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting to support effective responses to Invasive Species.
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Support for design and systematic collection of data on Invasive Species and environmental or geologic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Federal/state/regional invasive species groups, Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.1 |
Ensure information, data and systematic analyses |
INTERMEDIATE |
X6: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biologica--> |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response (depredations at airports, oil spills, hazardous waste spills, disease outbreaks, hurricanes, health and safety, etc.); education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners on habitat conservation; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting .
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, technical studies or technical support is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
07: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Comm--> |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with: developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
13: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs pertaining to Invasive Species. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; determining science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and evaluations. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs related to Invasive Species. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
41: Manage Biological Communities Sustainments |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
69: Process Litigation for Resource Protection |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Protection, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving wildfire management (non-WUI)*, natural resource damage assessments, threatened and endangered species, and wild horses and burros. Excluded are personnel-related litigation (which is covered by activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities to which they relate, not by activity 69. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from activity 69 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation.
* Note: litigation involving wildfire management (WUI) is covered by activity 72 under Serving Communities. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
C3: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Active or passive sampling to document occurrence of invasive species
Lab analysis of samples
Data reporting/integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Data collection protocols
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific invasive species research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (M4). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Invasive Species (M1). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species (X5). Data management for all invasive species projects is coded here. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
C5: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Bi--> |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the advancement of knowledge through science. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific research or assessment projects related to sustaining biological communities. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (L8). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Assess Non-Invasive Species (L9). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI Activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities (X6). Data management for all projects related to sustaining biological communities is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
L8: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biological Communities |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies that improve the information base and inform decisions on sustaining biological communities. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Knowledge Advancement |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
L9: Assess Non-Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
M1: Assess Invasive Species |
Investigations that evaluate the status, condition, or other relevant aspects of indigenous or non-indigenous species; may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include collection, analysis, management, interpretation, and synthesis of data to produce an assessment. Excludes environmental consultations or regulatory compliance work, and work done in the field to eradicate, control, or prevent Invasive Species. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
M4: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles and processes, or develop new methodologies in the biologic, geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support the advancement of knowledge through science as it relates to Invasive Species. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, forecast, management of the research, development of research protocols and methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, models, systems, persistent data sets). Includes workshops to determine research, strategies, designs and requirements but excludes workshops focusing on technology transfer, technical assistance, and training. |
Ecosystem Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
X5: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Invasive Species |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response; education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting to support effective responses to Invasive Species.
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, or technical studies is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Support for design and systematic collection of data on Invasive Species and environmental or geologic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Federal/state/regional invasive species groups, Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE PROTECTION |
PIO.4.2 |
Ensure the quality and relevance of science Information and data to support decision making |
INTERMEDIATE |
X6: Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Sustaining Biologica--> |
Provide assistance to users in explaining, interpreting, and applying technical and scientific information to address policy and management needs for facilitating the conservation of biological communities. Assistance includes technical support for emergency response (depredations at airports, oil spills, hazardous waste spills, disease outbreaks, hurricanes, health and safety, etc.); education, outreach, and assistance; advice to private and other landowners on habitat conservation; and assisting practitioners in troubleshooting .
Technical assistance, technical training, technology transfer, technical studies or technical support is provided to land managers and other customers to solve a variety of environmental problems. These activities enhance resource management and policy development. Specific activities and technical assistance projects include but are not limited to:
Design and systematic collection of environmental or geologic/seismographic data;
Analytical support;
Data synthesis;
Adaptive management techniques;
Partnerships (Cooperative Research Units, et.al.) |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0C: Process Oil and Gas Reservoir Drainage Cases |
Reservoir management is a process by which BLM identifies, analyzes, and monitors the geologic, engineering, and economic aspects of Federal oil and gas interests. The oil and gas drainage case resolution work involves reviewing and conducting analyses on each established case to the point where it is retired and/or protective measures are taken. It does not include reservoir management under agreements.
Work to approve a participating area of a unit agreement is not included. |
Energy Resource Lease Processing |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0D: Maintain Oil and Gas Lease Authorizations |
Includes all post-lease actions related to adjudication and administration of leases and other authorizations except BLM rights of ways. Costs include:
Company qualifications,
Name changes,
Mergers,
Bankruptcy proceedings,
Ownership changes (transfers of record title or of operating rights, name changes, mergers),
Lease status changes (effects of resurveys or protractions, production determinations, lease/unit suspensions, permanent change of royalty/rental rate, stripper well royalty rate reductions, lease adjustments based on agreement or drainage resolution actions),
Lease abandonment cost analysis,
Lease changes,
Refund authorizations,
Lease reactivation or reinstatement,
Royalty relief,
Relinquishments/expirations,
Bonding necessary for post-lease authorizations (new bonds or riders, termination) and compliance actions under bonding,
Case closure (expiration, termination, relinquishment, cancellation),
Refund authorizations,
Lease reactivation or reinstatement (Classes I, II & III).
This work activity represents all direct and support work associated with these post adjudication lease activities, including data entry to Case Recordation, AFMSS, or other automated system. It does not include monitoring drilling diligence for the Public Interest Requirement on agreements..
For BLM, in addition to all of the above, geothermal post lease administration shall include geothermal diligent drilling extensions, diligent efforts extensions associated with geothermal leasing, byproducts extensions, unit commitment extensions and significant expenditures. |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0F: Process On-Shore Applications for Permits to Drill (APD) Applications |
All work associated with customer requests for the development of oil and gas leases and geothermal leases, in the form of applications to commence drilling activities. Application for Permit to Drill (APD) processing begins with receipt of either a Notice of Staking (NOS) or an APD package from an operator and ends with final disposition of the application. It includes coordination with the operator, surface owners, other Federal and State agencies and public interest groups; review, determination and resolution of legal issues concerning the proposed well; surface and subsurface geological and engineering reviews; completion of NEPA requirements; resolution of resource conflicts, Section 106 & Section 7; and negotiation of conditions of approval (COA). It does not include any work associated with Sundry Notices or geophysical permitting. |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0G: Process On-Shore APM/Sundry Notices |
Includes all post-APD operational work as reported on the Sundry Notice form; support costs; records management costs; costs of coordination with the operator, surface owners, other Federal and State agencies and public interest groups. Includes procedural and monitoring operations such as reviewing well completion information, well status, and production capabilities for accuracy and potential problems; subsequent well operations such as re-drilling, reworking, repairing and abandonment. Subsequent well operations may require prior approval and/or subsequent report. Does not include activities related to Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) or geophysical permitting. |
Resource Management |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0H: Process Oil and Gas Leases |
Leasing includes all direct and support pre-lease activities related to lease issuance including NEPA analysis, parcel description, lease sales, lease issuance, lease renewals and exchanges. Includes the MMS 5-year Oil and Gas Leasing Plan |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0J: Process Coal and Acreage Leases |
This activity covers all work associated with processing coal leases. Includes all actions taken to process new coal leases and fringe acreage leases, including NEPA, GIS support, Section 7 clearances and Section 106 compliance. This activity also includes all cost associated with processing and issuing exploration licenses.
Authorizations should be processed in conformance with existing manuals and handbooks for coal leasing. This includes a review of lessee qualifications and appropriate review of adequate bonding. The workload shall be documented in LR2000 and appropriate action codes shall be consistently entered at time of lease issuance or lease application denial |
Energy Resource Lease Processing |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0L: Process Other Easements/Licenses |
Includes all costs related to processing BLM Geological,& Geophysical permits, Notices of Intent on onshore Federal and Indian surface, easements and licenses not included elsewhere e.g., renewable energy. This includes NEPA analysis, consultations with resource managers and states, technical evaluations and issuance of easement/license. |
Energy Resource Lease Processing |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0M: Process Off-Shore Oil and Gas User Plans & Permits |
Includes the processing, review, and coordination of MMS Plans (EP, DPP, DOCD, Decommissioning, Oil Spill Response, and Deep Water Operations Plans) and any related documents and reports. This includes permits to decommission well, structures, and lease term pipelines, and final site clearance. This also includes the processing, review, and coordination of all related new permits issued such as G&G permits, Applications for Permit to Drill (APDs), Rights of Use and Easements, lease term pipelines, structures, and facilities. Includes work on related survey reports such as high-resolution geophysical, archaeological, and biological surveys, NEPA analysis, studies to support plan/permit decisions and consultation with resource managers, states and other Federal agencies.
For MMS, this activity also includes all work related to the review, coordination, and approval of applications to modify or repair permitted MMS activities, such as Applications to Modity (APM) wells, structures, facilities, and lease term pipelines. |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0Q: Process Coal Post Lease Actions |
Post-Lease actions includes all actions associated with lease operations after a coal lease has been issued. These actions may include but are not limited to review and approval of mining or exploration plans, lease assignments/transfers, royalty rate reductions, logical mining unit approvals/ disapprovals, lease renewals, lease modifications, bonding modifications, and lease terminations and relinquishments. Work also includes all associated NEPA work where not previously addressed. Does not include inspections or production verification. |
Use Authorization |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0R: Ensure Optional Value of Oil and Gas Resources |
Ensuring optimal value is a process by which a Bureau identifies and analyzes the geologic, geophysical, engineering and economic aspects of oil and gas resources. This work activity is performed to receive either optimal or fair value for the public and to provide interpreted data and information to potential bidders and government decision makers. Evaluations include but are not limited to: FMV (tract evaluations), Field Determinations, Bid Appeal Analysis, NPLs, Reserves estimates, reservoir analysis, regional G&G interpretations, Interpretations of Shallow Seismic, Resource Assessment, Offshore Atlas, New Well Evaluations, GIT, and G&G data management. |
Energy Supply - Maintain Supply |
Energy Supply |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0S: Deliver Oil to DOE for Strategic Petroleum Reserve |
All costs associated with DOI’s partnership with DOE to fill the remaining capacity of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) with Federal Gulf of Mexico royalty-in-kind (RIK) oil, in response to a Presidential directive issued in November 2001. The Initiative was structured so that MMS manages the supply side logistics of taking RIK oil at Federal offshore lease sites and then accomplishes the aggregation of the oil at onshore market centers. Custody of the oil is passed to DOE, which exchanges it for crude oil of desired quality and ensures that the oil is physically delivered to the SPR sites. |
Energy Supply - Maintain Supply |
Energy Supply |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0T: Regulate Energy Resource Use - Coal |
This activity promotes responsible energy (coal) extraction practices at active surface coal mining operations through regulations mandated under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA). Activities include the regulation of coal mining on Federal lands and Indian lands, in Federal program states, and in States with approved regulatory programs. This activity includes grants funding for States with primacy, Indian Tribes, or other entities assisting in the implementation of the regulation of coal mining and activities to administer funding provided under SMCRA.
Significant components of this activity include the review of permit applications and revisions (including preparation of any necessary NEPA compliance documents), the completion of mine plan reviews when necessary, determination of performance bond amounts, enforcement of regulatory requirements (including civil penalty assessment and collection), and release of performance bonds for all active permit sites. Other activities include completion of analysis and studies of regulatory issues and conducting programmatic coordination with other Federal agencies |
Energy Conservation- Regulation of Resource Use |
Energy Conservation and Preparedness |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
0U: Process Oil and Gas Reservoir Management Agreements |
Reservoir management for agreements is a process by which a Bureau identifies, analyzes, designates, approves, and monitors the geologic, engineering, and economic aspects of Fedral and Indian oil and gas interests. This includes establishing spacing involving Federal and Indian lands; diligence reviews on Indian leases; reviewing IMDA agreements; designating, approving and managing unitization, communitization, compensatory royalty, gas storage and other agreements. This activity includes Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA) well determinations on application. It does not include activities related to drainage resolution. |
Energy Resource Lease Processing |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
17: Plan/Evaluate Programs to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources |
Planning, developing, and reviewing science programs. Includes all costs associated with developing strategic and annual/operating program plans; conducting internal and external reviews of programs; assessing science and information needs and priorities; and coordinating crosscutting regional, national and international science planning efforts. This encompasses all work leading to completion of program plans, reviews and assessments. Some of these activities are done in collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and partners so that we may develop and implement programs that are responsive to society’s highest science priority needs and improve the effectiveness and impact of programs. Does not include DOI strategic planning or Bureau strategic planning that are included in DOI activity Perform Planning (67). |
Resource Planning |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
1F: Process Indian Pre-Lease Actions - Coal |
Pre-lease Actions Processed for Indian Minerals (All Components) includes all work associated with pre-lease processing for Indian mineral leases for oil and gas, coal and other non-energy minerals. Activities include mineral appraisals and recommendations made to tribes or the BIA in association with the leasing of Indian minerals. |
Indian Trust Fullfilllment |
Community and Regional Development |
Community and Social Services |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
2D: Evaluate State Regulatory Programs - Coal |
Includes all activities related to the process of evaluating and assisting States in the administration, implementation, and maintenance of approved programs under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act (SMCRA) of 1977 to regulate coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non-Federal and non-Indian lands. This component involves the development of oversight policy, preparation of performance agreements between OSM and State agencies, conducting evaluation and site visits to coal mining operations for the purpose of data collection and preparation of reports to document the results of the studies and assistance activities. Federal enforcement of coal mining regulations in primacy States may also occur. Activities associated with developing nationwide rulemaking to modify the existing Federal requirements governing the regulation of coal mining operations, providing assistance to States in modifying approved programs, and the review and approval of changes to approved State programs are included in this component. |
Resource Compliance / Regulation |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
2E: Perform Coal Compliance Inspections |
Compliance inspections are conducted after lease operations have been authorized or permits issued to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, lease terms, orders, notices of approved permit, and conditions of permit approval. Compliance inspections begin when an activity is permitted or authorized and end when final abandonment is approved or all performance bonds are released.
Includes all support activities associated with inspections including planning of inspections, pre-inspection review of permits, leases or other documents, travel to inspection sites, contacts or coordination necessary for inspection completion, recordkeeping and report preparation. |
Energy Resource Compliance and Regulation |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
2F: Perform Oil and Gas Compliance Inspections |
Oil and Gas compliance inspections are actions conducted after lease operations have been authorized to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with regulations, lease terms, Onshore Operating Orders, notices to lessees and permit conditions of approval. A compliance inspection begins when a well is permitted and ends when final abandonment is approved. Types of inspection include drilling & work-over inspections, environmental compliance, well summary review, USCG inspections, abandonment, meter inspections, and operator training inspections and annual performance review of operators.
Includes all support costs and costs to create/update manual and automated records; coordinating with other offices and industries; developing an inspection plan matrix; other studies related to compliance, conducting inspection and compliance activities. Resolution work involves reviewing and analyzing each established case, enforcement actions (inspection INCs), processing civil penalties, accident investigation, events analysis, etc.
For BLM this does not include geophysical inspections/compliance. |
Energy Resource Compliance and Regulation |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
2H: Ensure Compliance and Manage Assets - Mineral Revenues |
All costs associated with ensuring leasable mineral revenues (rents, bonuses and royalties), whether received through in-kind or in-value royalties, are accurately reported and paid in accordance with the terms of the lease. Integral to this process is the asset analysis decision to take royalties in kind or in value, and implementation of royalty-in-kind if determined advantageous to the government. Costs for this activity include surface commingling and measurement applications and production volume verifications. |
Energy Resource Compliance and Regulation |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
43: Manage Public Resources: Energy |
The work captured by this work activity is the overall management and support of projects and programs of its relevant End Outcome Goal, and includes labor and operational costs which cannot be assigned to a specific, direct cost, work activity, OR it is work involving overall program leadership, planning and directing the work of others, coordination, or general administrative support. The work of this work activity consists of support of the programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal, and is used by supervisors and managers when their work cannot be tied to a direct cost-, output producing-work activity. Managers, supervisors, and employees who work on projects or programs that produce outputs, should code costs to the work activity producing those outputs.
Work of a non-specific nature, related to the overarching End Outcome Goal, such as typing correspondence and reports; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers; maintaining time and attendance records, etc. may be coded to this work activity. Other examples of work that can be costed to this work activity include non-specific program training; workforce supervision (employee relations and training, maintaining a qualified workforce); workload accomplishment monitoring; performance measurement; evaluations; program development and budget preparation for the End Outcome Goal.
Administrative training and meetings (i.e., retirement training, CPR training, ethics training, safety training, all employee meetings) which are attended by employees who normally work on specific programs within the relevant End Outcome Goal and which cannot be tied to a more specific work activity may be coded to this work activity. FOIA requests that cannot be tied to a work activity with an output may also be included in this work activity. |
Energy Resource Management Functions |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
74: Process Litigation for Resource Use |
Litigation is the formal process in a court or administrative agency in which legal rights and obligations are contested by the parties and decided by a judge. This activity covers any and all work associated with administrative or judicial litigation related to the end outcome goals for Resource Use, including litigation support provided by the bureaus and offices, legal representation provided by the Office of the Solicitor, and adjudications provided by the Office of Hearings and Appeals.
Examples include litigation involving oil, gas, coal, geothermal, and non-energy mineral leasing; challenges to rules; appeals of enforcement actions; citizen complaint appeals; regulating resource use; grazing; timber sales; administering water service contracts; and hydropower licensing. Excluded are mining claims (which is covered by DOI activity 0Z), mineral revenues (which are covered by DOI activity 1B), personnel-related litigation (which is covered by DOI activities 61 and 75) and employee debt-related cases (which are covered by DOI activity 62).
Work activities include the following when done in the context of litigation: reviewing case files and pleadings; factual investigations and legal research; preparing legal documents, testimony, and exhibits; responding to discovery requests; participating in direct negotiations or other ADR; participating in or conducting hearings (including related travel and court reporting costs); and preparing or reviewing judicial orders and decisions.
Legal tasks outside the context of litigation are covered by the specific programmatic activities, to which they relate, not by DOI activity 74. These include drafting or reviewing legislation and regulations, seeking or providing legal advice, contracting and contract administration, and ADR intended to head off litigation. Also excluded from DOI activity 74 is the cost of complying with decisions from administrative or judicial tribunals.
For cases where the bureau or office is responding to litigation filed by others, time should be charged to this activity once a complaint, notice of appeal, or other initiating document has been filed with the administrative or judicial tribunal. For cases where the bureau or office is initiating litigation against others, time should be charged to this activity once any preliminary review has been completed and a decision has been made by government attorneys (Solicitor’s Office or Department of Justice) to initiate litigation. |
Legal Litagation Processes / Functions |
Legal Prosecution and Litigation |
Litigation and Judicial Activities |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
8D: Conduct Environmental Consultations - Energy |
This activity includes the following tasks to complete the Section 7 consultation process for projects that manage or influence resource use to enhance public benefit, promote responsible use, and ensure optimal value of energy resources:
Meet and communicate with the action agency and any applicant to gather additional information necessary for conducting consultations;
Assess the status of the species and critical habitat that may be affected by the project;
Verify the scope of the proposed action, analyze the effects of the action, including cumulative effects, and develop reasonable and prudent alternatives to avoid jeopardy to listed species and destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitat;
Assess likely incidental take of listed species resulting from implementing the action, develop reasonable and prudent measures (including terms and conditions to implement these measures) to minimize the impacts of this incidental take;
Develop conservation recommendations;
Develop alternative consultation agreements;
Conduct oversight/monitoring of action agency’s implementation of HF counterpart regulations via ACAs
Prepare draft and final biological opinions (BO) or letter of concurrence. |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting (Air) Functions |
Environmental Monitoring and Forecasting |
Environmental Management |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
F2: Collect, Manage and Distribute Data to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources |
Activities that involve field or laboratory measurements or observations, the evaluation of particular conditions over a period of time, the integration of basic data to produce specific products, and maintenance/management of data collections/data sets that support the appropriate use of energy resources. Examples of work to be coded to this activity include the following:
Geophysical sampling
Lab analysis of samples
Data integration/processing
Maintenance/management of metadata
Creation/maintenance of data websites and catalogs
Creation and maintenance of partnerships that foster data collection/management
Code to this activity any long-term data collection efforts that do not support specific research or assessment projects. Data collection to support research projects is coded to DOI activity Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources (M8). Data collection supporting assessment projects is coded to DOI Activity Conduct Assessments to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources (M7). Data collection for technical assistance is coded to DOI activity Provide Technical Assistance to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources (Y5). Data management for all energy resource projects is coded here. |
Collect and Manage Information for LRM |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
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M7: Conduct Assessments to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources |
Investigations that evaluate the distribution, status, condition, or other relevant aspects of one or more energy resource(s); may be conducted on a geographic basis. Activities may include data collection, inventory, monitoring, analysis, management, interpretation, evaluation, and synthesis of data. |
Resource Assessments |
Conservation, Marine and Land Management |
Natural Resources |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
M8: Conduct Research to Inform Decisions on Energy Resources |
Studies that advance the understanding of scientific principles or processes, or develop new methodologies in the geologic, hydrologic, information science, or other relevant disciplines that support appropriate use of energy resources. Activities may include data collection supporting research or development of a research product, analysis, modeling, synthesis of data, interpretation, management of the research, development of protocols and research methodologies, and development of research products (maps, reports, systems, persistent data sets). Includes needs and requirements gathering-type workshops, but excludes technical transfer/technical assistance-type workshops and training. |
Energy Resource Research |
Energy Resource Management |
Energy |
| RESOURCE USE |
UEO.1 |
Manage energy use (Fossil Fuels) |
END |
Y4: Collect and Disburse Mineral Revenues |
All costs associated with receipt and processing of Federal and Indian mineral revenues and reports. Processing revenues (rents, royalties and bonuses) includes processing payor-submitted reports, reconciling errors and processing receipts. Also includes disbursement of mineral revenues and related information to the U.S. T |
