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The EM Office of Regulatory Compliance coordinates within EM offices and other Departmental organizations to review
proposed Agreements-in-Principle (AIPs) with States. We review proposed agreements and,
if necessary, develop program policies to support Program and Field Office implementation
of the AIP program.
On December 22, 1995, EM-1 released the State
Agreement-In-Principle Program Guidance Memorandum. The guidance memorandum has
several attachments to it, including frequently asked questions
and answers regarding AIPs, mandatory and optional provisions, and model language.
On August 14, 1994, EM-1 released the Delegation of Authority
Memorandum, which describes authorities for various financial assistance agreements.
It notes that the Field "should continue to coordinate with EM in planning for, obtaining
appropriate approvals, and implementing the activities funded by EM."
On January 31, 1995, EM-1 released the Approval of
Agreement-in-Principle with the State of Alaska Memorandum. The memorandum provides
EM-1's approval of "the execution of the Agreement-in-Principle and related grant...." by
the Nevada Operations Office Manager. These memoranda are referred to as Attachment H
and I, respectively, in Attachment G to the December 22, 1995 State AIP Program Guidance
Memorandum.
EM has provided this guidance for Field Offices to review prior to initiating new AIPs or
renegotiating current AIPs. For more information on existing AIPs, contact Melissa Nielson at
Melissa.Nielson@em.doe.gov or (202) 586-0356.
For more information on initiating new or renegotiating current AIPs, contact Bill Levitan
at William.Levitan@em.doe.gov or (301) 903-3339.
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