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That would require a financial assistance instrument such as a cooperative Agreement per 31 USC 6305. Because this Agreement does not commit to “transfer a thing of value,” afinancial assistance awarding officer does not sign this agreement. It must be signed by thepark Superintendent or designee. This template has been approved by the Department of the Interior Office of the Solicitor. However, if substantive changes are made to the template, the Regional Office may request that the Agreement be reviewed by the Solicitor.]  \nINTERPRETATION AND EDUCATION SERVICES AGREEMENT  \nBETWEEN  \nTHE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,  \nNATIONAL PARK SERVICE,  \nPARK  \nAND  \n[PARTNER]  \nAgreement Title:  \nThis Agreement is hereby entered into by and between the [Partner] and the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service,[Park Name.]  \nARTICLE I – Background and Objectives:  \nThe purpose of this agreement is to establish a foundational framework to guide and enhance the Service’s partnerships with organizations that provide high-quality, meaningful interpretation and education services in national parks. This agreement recognizes the important role of partners in advancing the Service’s interpretation and education mission. It acknowledges the creativity and scope of partner-provided services and seeks to foster collaborative efforts that leverage the strengths of each partner for the benefit of the public.  \nThe [Partner] is incorporated as an organization with a stated purpose consistent with providing interpretation and education services to the public. [Add organization’s statement ofpurpose or mission statement.]  \n[Include here the purpose and/or subject matter of this Agreement and what both parties plan to accomplish. Also include how existing or related agreements (if any) affect the Agreement and describe the individual or mutual goals of each party]  \nARTICLE II – Legal Authorities:  \n54 U.S.C § 100101-NPS Organic Act--The NPS Organic Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to promote and regulate National Park System lands by such means and measures as to conform to the fundamental purpose of such lands, namely conservation of the scenery and natural and historic objects and wildlife therein, and to provide for the enjoyment of these resources in a manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.  \n54 U.S. Code § 101101-Authority to accept land, rights-of-way, buildings, other property, and money--The Secretary in the administration of the Service may accept—(1) patented land, rights-of-way over patented land or other land, buildings, or other property within a System unit; and (2) money that may be donated for the purposes of the System.  \n54 U.S. Code § 102301-Volunteers in Parks Program-- The Secretary may recruit, train, and accept, without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 or regulations prescribed under that chapter or subchapter, the services of individuals without compensation as volunteers for or in aid of interpretive functions or other visitor services or activities in and related to System units and related areas. In accepting those services, the Secretary shall not permit the use of volunteers in hazardous duty or law enforcement work orin policymaking processes, or to displace any employee. 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