UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION ASSISTANCE (2)

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Page 9 of 53 6.1.3. Post -Award Cost Documentation. During pre -award clarifications, there was insufficient documentation to support the SA-1 hydro -generator installation contract cost estimate. Therefore, prior to the initial request for drawdown of Reclamation funding, the Recipient shall provide the final competitive bid documents to include proposal/quote requests, bid tabulations, and selection documentation. Grants Officer approval of the installation contract costs will be documented by formal modification to the Agreement. 6.1.4. Application to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for Conduit Exemption. As specified in the approved National Environmental Policy Act Categorical Exclusion No. 20-SCAO-006-CX, the Recipient will file an application for exemption for a small conduit hydroelectric facility with the FERC pursuant to 16 USC 823a and 18 CFR Part 4. 6.1.5. Interim Performance Reports. The Recipient shall prepare and submit to Reclamation interim Project performance reports (Interim Performance Reports) as required by Section 1.10 of this Agreement. Each Interim Performance Report will include (but is not limited to) the information identified in paragraph I.10.3 and will discuss the following: • A comparison of actual accomplishments to the milestones established by the financial assistance agreement for the reporting period • The reasons why established milestones were not met, if applicable • The status of milestones from the previous reporting period that were not met, if applicable • Whether the Project is on schedule and within the original cost estimate Any additional pertinent information or issues related to the status of the Project 6.1.6. Final Project Report. The Recipient shall prepare and submit to Reclamation a final Project performance report (Final Project Report) as required by Section I.10 of this Agreement. The Final Project Report will include (but is not limited to) the information identified in paragraph I.10.3 and will discuss the following: Whether the Project objectives and goals were met • The amount of water conserved, if applicable, including information and/or calculations supporting that amount • The amount of energy the renewable energy system is generating annually, if applicable • How the Project demonstrated collaboration, if applicable Photographs documenting the project are also appreciated. Recipient understands that Reclamation may print photos with appropriate credit to Recipient. Recipient also understands that the Final Project Report is a public document and may be made available on Reclamation's website, www.usbr.gov/watersmart/. Agreement No. R20AP00077 Agreement Template (03/2019)