SH19-005 - USFS 19LE-11061700-009

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S USDA, Forest Service OMB 0596-0217 FS -1500-8A authorized. Requests for funds should be made to the U.S. Forest Service designated representative listed in Item I -A of this Annual Operating Plan. The designated representative will then notify the Cooperator, whether funds will be authorized for reimbursement. If funds are authorized, the parties will then jointly prepare a revised Annual Operating Plan. 1. Drug Enforcement: This will be handled on a case by case basis. The request will normally come from the Patrol Captain; however, it may come from the Special Agent in Charge or their designated representative. Reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I -B. Deputies assigned to the incident will coordinate all of their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident. 2. Fire Emergency: During emergency fire suppression situations and upon request by the U.S. Forest Service pursuant to an incident resource order, the Cooperator agrees to provide special services beyond those provided under Section II -A, within the Cooperator's resource capabilities, for the enforcement of State and local laws related to the protection of persons and their property. The Cooperator will be compensated at the rate specified in Section I -B; the U.S. Forest Service will specify times and schedules. Upon concurrence of the local patrol Captain or their designated representative, an official from the Incident Management Team managing the incident, Cooperator personnel assigned to an incident where meals are provided will be entitled to such meals. 3. Group Gatherings: This includes but is not limited to situations which are normally unanticipated or which typically include very short notices, large group gatherings such as rock concerts, demonstrations, and organization rendezvous. Upon authorization by a U.S. Forest Service representative listed in Section I -A for requested services of this nature, reimbursement shall be made at the rates specified in Section I -B. Deputies assigned to this type of incident will normally coordinate their activities with the designated officer in charge of the incident. IV. BILLING FREQUENCY: See Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement Provisions 11 -Hand III -B for additional information. A. The Cooperator will submit invoices for reimbursement of services provided under Sections II and III of this Operating Plan, on a quarterly basis. The statement will be in sufficient detail to allow the U.S. Forest Service to verify that expenditures are authorized. Invoices shall be printed on the County's department letterhead and shall include the following: Page 4 of 8