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Includes clearly structured sections to define the statement of purpose, relevant background, and identification of statutory authority. Provides procedural and responsibility language for each party, points of contact, administrative provisions, term and modification rules, assignment limits, termination notice guidance, and a data clause for information produced under the agreement.","MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN\nTHE U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY\nAND\nTHE [insert Federal Agency partner name]\n[Instructions regarding the content of sections are highlighted in GREEN. Areas to be filled in with text are highlighted in YELLOW. Please delete all instructions and remove highlighting in filled in areas once template is complete.]\nStatement of Purpose.  This section should concisely summarize the mutual interest of the Parties and the nature of their cooperation, preferably confined to one or two paragraphs.  In preparing this section, take care that the purposes set out do not go beyond the proper scope of a MOU. The MOU is intended to formalize a relationship between the USGS and [name of Federal Agency] for [insert purpose of MOU].\nBackground.  If applicable, this section cites background information that led to development of the MOU and/or how it supports the mission/activities of the respective parties.  If this MOU is related to any other, it should identify them and explain the relationship, especially if it supplements or supersedes another.\nIdentification of Statutory Authority(ies).  This section provides the statutory authority(ies) of the USGS to enter into the MOU.  The statutory authority(ies) of the other Federal agencies must also be included.  In most cases, the statutory authority for the USGS will be: The USGS authority to enter into this MOU is pursuant to Public Law 99-591 which provides permanent authority for the USGS to “prosecute projects in cooperation with other agencies, Federal, state, and private” (43 U.S.C. 36c).\nProcedures to be followed and Responsibilities of the Parties.  This section identifies the respective roles and responsibilities of all Parties.  The primary focus of this section should be on the actions the respective Parties agree to take.  In a simple MOU, this section may be a single statement of responsibilities and procedures to be mutually assumed by the Parties.  However, for the sake of clarity, it may be broken down by Party and divided into subsections with the following headings:\nThe USGS will endeavor to:\nThe [other Federal Agency] will endeavor to:\nBoth (or all) Parties agree that:\nWhile it is the intent of the parties to fulfill their objectives under this Agreement, neither party is hereby making any commitments in excess of appropriated funds authorized by law or administratively made available.\nEach party shall be responsible for the activities of their own employees and agents and no employment or agency relationship is created between the parties.\nThis agreement contains all understandings between the parties, and there are no other agreements, understandings, or representations set forth or incorporated by reference herein.\nThe parties agree that if there is a change regarding the information in the following section, the party making the change will notify the other party in writing of such change.\nPoints of Contact.\nAdministrative Provisions. The following terms and conditions must be included (unless noted as being “if applicable”) in all domestic MOUs to which USGS is a Party:\nNothing in this MOU may be construed to obligate either party, or any part of the United States Government, to any current or future expenditure of resources either in advance of the availability of appropriations from Congress or when funds are available.\nThis MOU cannot be used to obligate or transfer funds, personnel, supplies, equipment, or services between the Parties or to affect any type of binding commitment or obligation. 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