Burden-Cost Spreadsheet

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Timber Sale Contract Operations and Administration

Burden-Cost Spreadsheet

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Burden Hours
Gov Cost
Appendix B


Sheet 1: Burden Hours

Identification of Reporting or Recordkeeping Requirements
ANNUAL BURDEN











REPORTS






























FORMS NO (S) NO. OF NO OF TOTAL ANNUAL HOURS TOTAL COST TOTAL
SECTION OF DESCRIPTION (If "none" RESPONDENTS RESPONSES RESPONSES PER HOURS per
REGS.




so state)
PER (Col. D x E) RESPONSE (Col. F x G) HOUR COST








RESPONDENT




(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H)

B/BT1.1, 36CFR223.112 Revise or add payment units or subdivisions FS-2400-0009 50 2.10 105.00 0.50 52.50 $33.40 $1,753.50
B2.41, 36CFR223.112 Adjust for Volume Deficit FS-2400-0009 10 1.10 11.00 0.50 5.50 $33.40 $183.70
B2.42, 36CFR223.112 Adjust for Excess Volume FS-2400-0009 10 1.10 11.00 0.50 5.50 $33.40 $183.70
B/BT3.34, 36CFR223.112 Emergency Rate Redetermination FS-2400-0009 10 2.70 27.00 1.00 27.00 $33.40 $901.80
B/BT3.41 B/BT3.41 Agreement to remove material not in A/AT2 FS-2400-0009 or local form 30 4.80 144.00 0.50 72.00 $33.40 $2,404.80
B/BT4.218, B/BT5.212, B/BT6.67, B/BT7.41 Timber Purchaser's Request for Work & Cooperative Deposits FS-2400-0016 100 1.40 140.00 1.00 140.00 $33.40 $4,676.00
B/BT4.22, 36CFR223.49 Request temporary reduction of Downpayment Letters 54 1.00 54.00 0.50 27.00 $33.40 $901.80
B/BT4.23; B4.24; BT4.24 Request refund of excess cash Letters 1,000 2.20 2200.00 0.50 1100.00 $33.40 $36,740.00
B/BT4.3 Provide optional payment bond FS-6500-0012 500 1.70 850.00 1.00 850.00 $33.40 $28,390.00
B/BT4.31 Provide optional blanket payment bond FS-6500-0012a 500 1.40 700.00 1.00 700.00 $33.40 $23,380.00
B/BT4.32 Provide letter of credit in lieu of surety bond for optional payment bond. None 300 1.90 570.00 1.00 570.00 $33.40 $19,038.00
B/BT5.1 Agree on location of temporary roads Inspection Report 600 2.40 1440.00 0.10 144.00 $33.40 $4,809.60
B/BT5.21, 36CFR223.112 Purchaser assume road survey & design work FS-2400-0009 10 1.10 11.00 0.50 5.50 $33.40 $183.70
B/BT5.21 Schedule for specified road construction Optional FS-2400-0079 558 1.00 558.00 0.50 279.00 $33.40 $9,318.60
B/BT5.212, 36CFR223.112 Purchaser assume construction staking work FS-2400-0009 20 2.80 56.00 0.50 28.00 $33.40 $935.20
B/BT5.22 Provide FS a written schedule of desired delivery dates for FS supplied materials. Optional FS-2400-0079 22 1.00 22.00 0.50 11.00 $33.40 $367.40
B/BT5.23 Agree to hauling on partially constructed roads. Letters 55 1.00 55.00 0.10 5.50 $33.40 $183.70
B/BT5.251, 36CFR223.112 Agree to a variation in quantities. FS-2400-0009 500 1.40 700.00 0.50 350.00 $33.40 $11,690.00
B/BT5.252, 36CFR223.112 Agree to adjust specified road costs for physical change. FS-2400-0009 27 1.00 27.00 1.00 27.00 $33.40 $901.80
B/BT5.253, 36CFR223.112 Agree to design change FS-2400-0009 100 2.70 270.00 1.00 270.00 $33.40 $9,018.00
B/BT5.26, 36CFR223.112 Agree to alternate facilities FS-2400-0009 10 1.40 14.00 1.00 14.00 $33.40 $467.60
B/BT5.27 Request temporary credit for unamortized specified road construction cost. Letters 10 1.40 14.00 0.30 4.20 $33.40 $140.28
B/BT5.3 Road maintenance plan between multiple commercial users. None 10 1.70 17.00 1.00 17.00 $33.40 $567.80
B/BT5.3 Agree to permit hauling prior to completing pre-haul maintenance. Letters 10 3.30 33.00 0.20 6.60 $33.40 $220.44
B/BT5.3 Agree to revise road maintenance costs &/or deposits for alternate haul route. FS-2400-0009 50 1.30 65.00 0.50 32.50 $33.40 $1,085.50
B/BT6.1 Designate representatives in writing. Optional FS-2400-0078 or Letter 1174 2.50 2935.00 0.10 293.50 $33.40 $9,802.90
B/BT6.2 Request permission to establish a camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage or service area. Letter or Free Permit 500 1.40 700.00 0.20 140.00 $33.40 $4,676.00
B/BT6.23 Record survey in appropriate county records. None 10 1.00 10.00 1.00 10.00 $33.40 $334.00
B/BT6.24, 36CFR223.112 Agree to alternative methods or procedures. Insp Report or FS-2400-0009 10 2.90 29.00 0.10 2.90 $33.40 $96.86
BT6.3 Request release of payment unit. Letter or email 853 9.80 8359.40 0.20 1671.88 $33.40 $55,840.79
B/BT6.31, B/BT7.1 Provide annual operating schedule of anticipated major activities. Optional Form FS-2400-0078 1174 2.50 2935.00 1.60 4696.00 $33.40 $156,846.40
B/BT6.311 Provide general operating plan within 60 days of award and revise as necessary. Optional Form FS-2400-0077 920 1.40 1288.00 1.60 2060.80 $33.40 $68,830.72
B/BT6.312 36CFR223.32 Provide annual plan of operation for road construction. Optional Form FS-2400-0079 273 1.00 273.00 0.10 27.30 $33.40 $911.82
B/BT6.33 Agree to traffic control plan. Optional FS-2400-0078 or Letter 1174 2.50 2935.00 0.50 1467.50 $33.40 $49,014.50
40 CFR 112, B/BT6.341 Provide Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. Optional FS-2400-0078 or Letter 145 1.00 145.00 2.00 290.00 $33.40 $9,686.00
B/BT6.35 Request approval to clean off road equipment on National Forest land. Email or FAX 10 3.30 33.00 0.20 6.60 $33.40 $220.44
B/BT6.36 & B/BT6.361 Written request to accept work. Email, FAX or Letter 1174 12.30 14440.20 0.20 2888.04 $33.40 $96,460.54
B/BT6.41 Agree to alternative methods of felling and bucking. Insp Report 75 1.90 142.50 0.10 14.25 $33.40 $475.95
B/BT6/422 Agree to location of landings and skid trails Insp Report 900 32.20 28980.00 0.10 2898.00 $33.40 $96,793.20
B/BT6.423 Permit skidding on permanent roads. Insp Report or Letter 29 1.00 29.00 0.10 2.90 $33.40 $96.86
B/BT6.424 Permit pull-type arches and/or dozer blades wider than tractor width in partial cut units. Insp Report 29 1.00 29.00 0.10 2.90 $33.40 $96.86
B6.841 & C6.841 Route of Haul Map includes as part of annual operating schedule. Agree to other routes. Agree to locations for accountability checks. Optional Form FS-2400-0078 321 2.50 802.50 0.30 240.75 $33.40 $8,041.05
B/BT6.5 Agree to alternative streamcourse protection measures. Insp Report 25 3.30 82.50 0.10 8.25 $33.40 $275.55
B/BT6.61 Agree to alternative methods of treating trees felled into protected meadows Insp Report 25 2.90 72.50 0.10 7.25 $33.40 $242.15
B/BT6.64 Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion on landings after completion of use. Insp Report 75 2.20 165.00 0.10 16.50 $33.40 $551.10
B/BT6.65 Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion on skid trails and fire lines. Insp Report 166 1.00 166.00 0.10 16.60 $33.40 $554.44
B/BT6.66 Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion before operations cease annually. Insp Report 166 1.00 166.00 0.20 33.20 $33.40 $1,108.88
B6.81 Request FS perform additional scaling services. None 10 1.20 12.00 0.50 6.00 $33.40 $200.40
BT6.81 or B6.84 Product Identification - Complete Load Receipt and attach to each load. Resolve errors. FS Load Receipts 500 340.00 170000.00 0.30 51000.00 $33.40 $1,703,400.00
BT6.81, B6.842 Agree to waiver or adjustment of product identification requirements. None 500 2.10 1050.00 0.50 525.00 $33.40 $17,535.00
B6.811 Agree to written memorandum of agreement governing scaling at an alternative scaling location. Optional Form FS-2400-0078 25 1.60 40.00 0.50 20.00 $33.40 $668.00
B6.813 Request Contract Term Adjustment and/or out-of-pocket expenses for delayed or interrupted scaling services. Letter 10 1.20 12.00 1.00 12.00 $33.40 $400.80
B6.814 Weighing Services Agreement Optional Form FS-2400-0078 25 3.30 82.50 0.50 41.25 $33.40 $1,377.75
B6.84 Accountability agreement when scaling is performed away from Sale Area. None 321 2.50 802.50 1.00 802.50 $33.40 $26,803.50
B/BT6.9 Request contractors and subcontractors to provide access to FS to books and accounts to enable FS to obtain & analyze operating costs. None 20 1.30 26.00 1.00 26.00 $33.40 $868.40
B/BT7.21 Agree to alternative fire precaution measures or equipment. Letter or FS-2400-9 75 3.90 292.50 0.20 58.50 $33.40 $1,953.90
B/BT8.21, 36CFR223.46 Request/Agree to contract term adjustment. FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010, FS-2400-0011, or Letter 300 2.80 840.00 0.50 420.00 $33.40 $14,028.00
B/BT8.211, 36CFR223.112 Agree to additional contract term adjustment based on contractor demonstrating diligent performance in reconstruction processing facility. FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010, or Letter 10 1.20 12.00 0.50 6.00 $33.40 $200.40
B/BT8.212, 36CFR223.52 Request/Agree to Market-Related Contract term Adjustment FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010, or Letter 100 2.70 270.00 1.00 270.00 $33.40 $9,018.00
B/BT8.22, 36CFR223.116 Cancel contract following catastrophic damage. Letter 10 1.20 12.00 1.00 12.00 $33.40 $400.80
B/BT8.23 & B/BT8.231, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR225.115 Contract Term Extension FS-2400-0010 125 1.40 175.00 1.50 262.50 $33.40 $8,767.50
36CFR223.53, 36CFR223.112 Urgent Removal Extension (B/BT8.3) FS-2400-0010 10 2.40 24.00 2.50 60.00 $33.40 $2,004.00
B/BT8.31, 36CFR223.112 Contract modification for physical change. FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 10 1.20 12.00 1.00 12.00 $33.40 $400.80
B/BT8.32, 36CFR223.112 Contract modification for catastrophe. FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 60 1.20 72.00 2.00 144.00 $33.40 $4,809.60
B/BT8.33, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR223.113 Request one or more of the relief measures for a FS ordered delay or interruption of contractor's operations. Modify contract. None 145 1.00 145.00 2.00 290.00 $33.40 $9,686.00
B/BT8.341 & B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.112 Agree on replacement timber. FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 50 1.40 70.00 4.00 280.00 $33.40 $9,352.00
B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.116 Request contract termination for FS ordered delay or interruption. None 10 1.20 12.00 0.50 6.00 $33.40 $200.40
B/BT8.35, 36CFR223.40 Submit documentation of claimed out-of-pocket expenses. Letter 145 1.00 145.00 4.00 580.00 $33.40 $19,372.00
B/BT8.36, 36CFR223.116 Request termination for market change. Letter 10 1.20 12.00 0.50 6.00 $33.40 $200.40
B/BT8.4, 36CFR223.114 Agree to have third party acquire or assume contract. FS-2400-0012 10 1.10 11.00 2.00 22.00 $33.40 $734.80
B/BT8.63 All information and reports required under E.O. 11246 pertaining to nondescrimination in employment. None 300 2.40 720.00 2.00 1440.00 $33.40 $48,096.00
B/BT8.64 Provide certifications from subcontractors regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary exclusion when requested by FS. FS-2400-0014, AD-1047 and AD-1048 1539 2.20 3385.80 0.50 1692.90 $33.40 $56,542.86
B/BT9.1, 36CFR223.35 Provide Performance Bond SF-25 (Approved OMB 9000-0045) 1494 2.20 3286.80 1.00 3286.80 $33.40 $109,779.12
B/BT9.11 Request bond reduction SF-25 or Letter 50 5.80 290.00 0.50 145.00 $33.40 $4,843.00
B/BT9.12 Irrevocable Letter of Credit provided in lieu of Surety Bond. None 250 2.30 575.00 1.00 575.00 $33.40 $19,205.00
B/BT9.13 Request temporary reduction of performance bond. Letter 20 1.40 28.00 0.50 14.00 $33.40 $467.60
B/BT9.2 Submit a written demand seeking the payment of money, adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. Letter 300 1.10 330.00 1.00 330.00 $33.40 $11,022.00
C/CT2.11# Agree to timber subject to agreement None 100 2.50 250.00 0.50 125.00 $33.40 $4,175.00
C/CT4.212 Request temporary reduction of Downpayment Letter 100 2.70 270.00 0.50 135.00 $33.40 $4,509.00
C/CT5.12#, 36CFR223.112 Agree to changes in road use limitations FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 29 1.00 29.00 0.50 14.50 $33.40 $484.30
C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47 Agree to changes in road completion dates Optional Form FS-2400-0077 100 1.40 140.00 0.50 70.00 $33.40 $2,338.00
C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47, 36CFR223.112 Request Rate Redetermination for FS delay in completing specified roads FS-2400-0009 14 1.00 14.00 0.50 7.00 $33.40 $233.80
C/CT5.213#, 36CFR223.112 Agree to different schedule for FS engineering services FS-2400-0009 27 1.00 27.00 0.50 13.50 $33.40 $450.90
C/CT5.221#, 36CFR223.112 Agree to alternative rock sources FS-2400-0009 27 1.00 27.00 0.50 13.50 $33.40 $450.90
C/CT5.32#, 36CFR223.112 Agree to adjustments in road maintenance deposit rates FS-2400-0009 100 1.40 140.00 0.50 70.00 $33.40 $2,338.00
C6.816# Agree to alternative deposit schedule for scaling services Optional Form FS-2400-0078 10 1.20 12.00 0.50 6.00 $33.40 $200.40
C/CT8.73 Upon request furnish all records sufficient to verify eligibility and compliance with SBA program. None 125 2.10 262.50 1.00 262.50 $33.40 $8,767.50

Acknowledge receipt of inspection report including agreements contained therein- signature on FS completed form. Regional Inspection Reports 1539 44.10 67869.90 0.10 6786.99 $33.40 $226,685.47
36CFR223.111, 36CFR223.112 Request relief in designated disaster areas. FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010 or Letter 10 1.00 10.00 0.50 5.00 $33.40 $167.00
Limited Liability Agreements Limited liability agreement FS-2400-0076 20 1.40 28.00 0.50 14.00 $33.40 $467.60
TOTAL
324,531.10
91,354.86
$3,053,005.82

Sheet 2: Gov Cost

Description of Collection Activity (Refer to Appendix B for more detail) Contract Provision and/or CFR Requiring Information Collection Request, Notice, Agreement, or Other Form # Contract Types With Information Collection Total # of Contracts % Annual Occurrence by Contract Types Total Annual Responses Estimated Government Burden Hours/Response Total Govt. Annual Burden Hours Cost/ Hour * Estimated Annual Government Cost
Revise or add payment units or subdivisions. B/BT1.1, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 3T, 6T, 13T 2080 0.05 104 0.5 52.0 $32.73 $1,701.96
Adjustment for Volume Deficit B2.41, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.004 11 0.5 5.5 $32.73 $178.64
Adjustment for Excess Volume B2.42, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.004 11 0.5 5.5 $32.73 $178.64
Emergency Rate Redetermination B/BT3.34, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.01 27 4 109.2 $32.73 $3,572.81
B/BT3.41 Agreement to remove material not in A/AT2 B/BT3.41 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or Local Form All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 0.5 72.5 $32.73 $2,371.29
Timber Purchaser's Request for Work & Cooperative Deposits B/BT4.218, B/BT5.212, B/BT6.67, B/BT7.41 Agreement FS-2400-0016 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 2 289.8 $32.73 $9,485.15
Request temporary reduction of Downpayment B/BT4.22, 36CFR223.49 Request Letters 3/3T, 6/6T 2683 0.02 54 1 53.7 $32.73 $1,756.29
Request refund of excess cash B/BT4.23; B4.24; BT4.24 Request Letters All 2977 0.75 2233 0.5 1116.4 $24.86 $27,753.08
Provide optional payment bond B/BT4.3 Other FS-6500-0012 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.3 869 1 869.4 $32.73 $28,455.46
Provide optional blanket payment bond B/BT4.31 Other FS-6500-0012a All but 2 & 4 2898 0.25 725 1 724.5 $32.73 $23,712.89
Provide letter of credit in lieu of surety bond for optional payment bond. B/BT4.32 Other None All but 2 & 4 2898 0.2 580 1 579.6 $32.73 $18,970.31
Agree on location of temporary roads B/BT5.1 Agreement Inspection Report All but 2 & 4 2898 0.5 1449 0.1 144.9 $24.86 $3,602.21
Purchaser assume road survey & design work B/BT5.21, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T w/ Spec Rds 1116 0.01 11 0.5 5.6 $32.73 $182.63
Schedule for specified road construction B/BT5.21 Plan Optional FS-2400-0079 6/6T, 13/13T w/ Spec Rds 1116 0.5 558 0.5 279.0 $24.86 $6,935.94
Purchaser assume construction staking work B/BT5.212, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T w/ Spec Rds 1116 0.05 56 0.5 27.9 $32.73 $913.17
Provide FS a written schedule of desired delivery dates for FS supplied materials. B/BT5.22 Notice Optional FS-2400-0079 6/6T, 13/13T w/ Spec Rds 1116 0.02 22 0.5 11.2 $24.86 $277.44
Agree to hauling on partially constructed roads. B/BT5.23 Agreement Letters 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.02 55 0.5 27.3 $32.73 $893.20
Agree to a variation in quantities. B/BT5.251, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.25 682 0.5 341.1 $32.73 $11,165.02
Agree to adjust specified road costs for physical change. B/BT5.252, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.01 27 1 27.3 $32.73 $893.20
Agree to design change B/BT5.253, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.1 273 1 272.9 $32.73 $8,932.02
Agree to alternate facilities B/BT5.26, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.005 14 1 13.6 $32.73 $446.60
Request temporary credit for unamortized specified road construction cost. B/BT5.27 Request Letters 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.005 14 0.5 6.8 $32.73 $223.30
Road maintenance plan between multiple commercial users. B/BT5.3 Agreement None All but 2 3315 0.005 17 0.5 8.3 $32.73 $271.25
Agree to permit hauling prior to completing pre-haul maintenance. B/BT5.3 Agreement Letters All but 2 3315 0.01 33 0.5 16.6 $32.73 $542.50
Agree to revise road maintenance costs &/or deposits for alternate haul route. B/BT5.3 Agreement FS-2400-0009 All but 2 3315 0.02 66 0.5 33.2 $32.73 $1,085.00
Designate representatives in writing. B/BT6.1 Plan Optional FS-2400-0078 or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 1 2898 0.1 289.8 $32.73 $9,485.15
Request permission to establish a camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage or service area. B/BT6.2 Request Letter or Free Permit All but 2 & 4 2898 0.25 725 0.5 362.3 $24.86 $9,005.54
Record survey in appropriate county records. B/BT6.23 Other None All but 2 3315 0.003 10 0.5 5.0 $24.86 $123.62
Agree to alternative methods or procedures. B/BT6.24, 36CFR223.112 Agreement Insp Report or FS-2400-0009 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 0.1 2.9 $24.86 $72.04
Request release of payment unit. BT6.3 Request Letter or email 3T, 6T, 13T 2080 4 8320 0.5 4160.0 $24.86 $103,417.60
Provide annual operating schedule of anticipated major activities. B/BT6.31, B/BT7.1 Plan Optional FS-2400-0078 or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 1 2898 0.5 1449.0 $24.86 $36,022.14
Provide general operating plan within 60 days of award and revise as necessary. B/BT6.311 Plan Optional Form FS-2400-0077 6/6T 2514 0.5 1257 0.5 628.5 $32.73 $20,570.81
Provide annual plan of operation for road construction. B/BT6.312 36CFR223.32 Plan Optional Form FS-2400-0079 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.1 273 0.1 27.3 $32.73 $893.20
Agree to traffic control plan. B/BT6.33 Plan Optional Form FS-2400-0078 All but 2 & 4 2898 1 2898 0.5 1449.0 $24.86 $36,022.14
Provide Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan. 40 CFR 112, B/BT6.341 Plan Optional Form FS-2400-0078 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 0.5 72.5 $32.73 $2,371.29
Request approval to clean off road equipment on National Forest land. B/BT6.35 Request Email or FAX All but 2 3315 0.01 33 0.5 16.6 $24.86 $412.05
Written request to accept work. B/BT6.36 & B/BT6.361 Request Email, FAX or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 5 14490 0.1 1449.0 $24.86 $36,022.14
Agree to alternative methods of felling and bucking. B/BT6.41 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 0.1 14.5 $24.86 $360.22
Agree to location of landings and skid trails B/BT6/422 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 & 4 2898 10 28980 0.1 2898.0 $24.86 $72,044.28
Permit skidding on permanent roads. B/BT6.423 Agreement Insp Report or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 0.1 2.9 $24.86 $72.04
Permit pull-type arches and/or dozer blades wider than tractor width in partial cut units. B/BT6.424 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 0.1 2.9 $24.86 $72.04
Route of Haul Map includes as part of annual operating schedule. Agree to other routes. Agree to locations for accountability checks. B6.841 & C6.841 Other Optional Form FS-2400-0078 3, 6, 13 818 1 818 0.1 81.8 $24.86 $2,033.55
Agree to alternative streamcourse protection measures. B/BT6.5 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 3315 0.025 83 0.1 8.3 $24.86 $206.03
Agree to alternative methods of treating trees felled into protected meadows B/BT6.61 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 & 4 2898 0.025 72 0.1 7.2 $24.86 $180.11
Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion on landings after completion of use. B/BT6.64 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 3315 0.05 166 0.1 16.6 $24.86 $412.05
Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion on skid trails and fire lines. B/BT6.65 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 3315 0.05 166 0.1 16.6 $24.86 $412.05
Agree to alternative methods for controlling erosion before operations cease annually. B/BT6.66 Agreement Insp Report All but 2 3315 0.05 166 0.2 33.2 $24.86 $824.11
Request FS perform additional scaling services. B6.81 Agreement None 3, 6, 13 818 0.015 12 0.5 6.1 $32.73 $200.80
Product Identification - Complete Load Receipt & attach to each load BT6.81 Other FS Load Receipts All west of 100th meridian 2142 79.4 170000 0.025 4250.0 $22.57 $95,922.50
B6.84
Agree to waiver or adjustment of product identification requirements. BT6.81, B6.842 Agreement None All west of 100th meridian 2142 0.5 1071 0.5 535.5 $32.73 $17,526.92
Agree to written memorandum of agreement governing scaling at an alternative scaling location. B6.811 Agreement Optional Form FS-2400-0078 3, 6, 13 818 0.05 41 0.5 20.5 $32.73 $669.33
Request Contract Term Adjustment and/or out-of-pocket expenses for delayed or interrupted scaling services. B6.813 Request Letter 3, 6, 13 818 0.015 12 1 12.3 $32.73 $401.60
Weighing Services Agreement B6.814 Agreement Optional Form FS-2400-0078 3, 6, 13 818 0.1 82 0.5 40.9 $32.73 $1,338.66
Accountability agreement when scaling is performed away from Sale Area. B6.84 Agreement None 3, 6, 13 818 1 818 1 818.0 $32.73 $26,773.14
Request contractors and subcontractors to provide access to FS to books and accounts to enable FS to obtain & analyze operating costs. B/BT6.9 Request None 3/3T, 6/6T 2683 0.01 27 1 26.8 $32.73 $878.15
Agree to alternative fire precaution measures or equipment. B/BT7.21 Agreement Letter or FS-2400-0009 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.1 290 0.2 58.0 $24.86 $1,440.89
Agree to contract term adjustment. B/BT8.21, 36CFR223.46 Agreement FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010, FS-2400-0011, or Letter All 3394 0.25 849 0.5 424.3 $32.73 $13,885.70
Agree to additional contract term adjustment based on contractor demonstrating diligent performance in reconstruction processing facility. B/BT8.211, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010, or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.004 12 0.5 5.8 $32.73 $189.70
Agree to Market-Related Contract term Adjustment B/BT8.212, 36CFR223.52 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010, or Letter 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.1 273 1 272.9 $32.73 $8,932.02
Cancel contract following catastrophic damage. B/BT8.22, 36CFR223.116 Agreement Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.004 12 1 11.6 $32.73 $379.41
Contract Term Extension B/BT8.23 & B/BT8.231, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR225.115 Agreement FS-2400-0010 All 3394 0.05 170 3 509.1 $32.73 $16,662.84
Urgent Removal Extension (B/BT8.3) 36CFR223.53, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0010 All 3394 0.003 10 1 10.2 $32.73 $333.26
Contract modification for physical change. B/BT8.31, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.004 12 1 11.6 $32.73 $379.41
Contract modification for catastrophe. B/BT8.32, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.025 72 2 144.9 $32.73 $4,742.58
Request one or more of the relief measures for a FS ordered delay or interruption of contractor's operations. Modify contract. B/BT8.33, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR223.113 Request None All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 2 289.8 $32.73 $9,485.15
Agree on replacement timber. B/BT8.341 & B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.025 72 4 289.8 $32.73 $9,485.15
Request contract termination for FS ordered delay or interruption. B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.116 Request None All but 2 & 4 2898 0.004 12 0.5 5.8 $32.73 $189.70
Submit documentation of claimed out-of-pocket expenses. B/BT8.35, 36CFR223.40 Request Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 4 579.6 $32.73 $18,970.31
Request termination for market change. B/BT8.36, 36CFR223.116 Request Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.004 12 0.5 5.8 $32.73 $189.70
Agree to have third party acquire or assume contract. B/BT8.4, 36CFR223.114 Agreement FS-2400-0012 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.004 11 2 21.8 $32.73 $714.56
All information and reports required under E.O. 11246 pertaining to nondescrimination in employment. B/BT8.63 Other None All but 2 & 4 2898 0.25 725 0.5 362.3 $24.86 $9,005.54
Provide certifications from subcontractors regarding debarment, suspension, ineligibility and voluntary exclusion when requested by FS. B/BT8.64 Other FS-2400-0014, AD-1047 and AD-1048 All 3394 1 3394 0.5 1697.0 $24.86 $42,187.42
Provide Performance Bond B/BT9.1, 36CFR223.35 Other SF-25 All but 2 3315 1 3315 0.5 1657.5 $32.73 $54,249.98
Request bond reduction B/BT9.11 Request SF-25 or Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.1 290 0.5 144.9 $32.73 $4,742.58
Irrevocable Letter of Credit provided in lieu of Surety Bond. B/BT9.12 Other None All but 2 & 4 2898 0.2 580 1 579.6 $32.73 $18,970.31
Request temporary reduction of performance bond. B/BT9.13 Request Letter All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 0.5 14.5 $32.73 $474.26
Submit a written demand seeking the payment of money, adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under or relating to the contract. B/BT9.2 Request Letter All 3394 0.1 339 1 339.4 $32.73 $11,108.56
Agree to remove timber subject to agreement C/CT2.11# Agreement None All 3394 0.075 255 0.5 127.3 $24.86 $3,164.06
Request temporary reduction of Downpayment C/CT4.212 Request Letter 3/3T, 6/6T 2683 0.1 268 0.5 134.2 $32.73 $4,390.73
Agree to changes in road use limitations C/CT5.12#, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 0.5 14.5 $32.73 $474.26
Agree to changes in road completion dates C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47 Agreement Optional Form FS-2400-0077 or other 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.05 136 0.5 68.2 $32.73 $2,233.00
Request Rate Redetermination for FS delay in completing specified roads. C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47, 36CFR223.112 Request FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.005 14 0.5 6.8 $32.73 $223.30
Agree to different schedule for FS engineering services C/CT5.213#, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.01 27 0.5 13.6 $32.73 $446.60
Agree to alternative rock sources. C/CT5.221#, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 6/6T, 13/13T 2729 0.01 27 0.5 13.6 $32.73 $446.60
Agree to adjustments in road maintenance deposit rates. C/CT5.32#, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.05 145 0.5 72.5 $32.73 $2,371.29
Agree to alternative deposit schedule for scaling services. C6.816# Plan Optional Form FS-2400-0078 3, 6, 13 818 0.015 12 0.5 6.1 $32.73 $200.80
Upon request of Contracting Officer furnish all recods dealing with origin and disposition of included timber. C/CT8.66# or C/CT8.66 Other FS-2400-59 All but 2 west of 100th meridian 818 1 818 0.5 409.0 $24.86 $10,167.74
Upon request furnish all records sufficient to verify eligibility and compliance with SBA program. C/CT8.73 Other None 3/3T, 6/6T 2683 0.1 268 0.5 134.2 $24.86 $3,334.97
Submit annual report on disposition of timber for sales west of 100th meridian. OMB 0596-0114 C/CT8.66, 16 U.S.C. 620, et seq. Other FS-2400-59 All west of 100th meridian 2032 1 2032 0.5 1016.0 $24.86 $25,257.76
Acknowledge receipt of inspection report including agreements contained therein- signature on FS completed form.
Notice &/or Agreement Regional Inspection Reports All 3394 20 67880 0.1 6788.0 $24.86 $168,749.68
Request relief in designated disaster areas. 36CFR223.111, 36CFR223.112 Agreement FS-2400-0009, FS-2400-0010 or Letter All 3394 0.003 10 0.5 5.1 $32.73 $166.63
Limited liability agreement Limited Liability Agreements Agreement FS-2400-0076 All but 2 & 4 2898 0.01 29 1 29.0 $32.73 $948.52
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Sheet 3: Appendix B

Contract Provision Title Form OMB Control # Expires Description of Collection Activity FS Form Required Electronic Submission Acceptable
B/BT1.1 Sale Area Map None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests a change of subdivision or payment unit. CO authorizes change by letter and a revised Sale Area Map. Yes Yes
B2.41 Adjustment for Volume Deficit FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests an adjustment for a volume deficit. Option only applies to a very limited number of contracts (<1%) that contain incompletely marked subdivisions. FS prepares contract modification FS-2400-9 signed by both parties. Yes No
B2.42 Adjustment for Excess Volume FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests an adjustment for excess volume. Option only applies to a very limited number of contracts (<1%) that contain incompletely marked subdivisions. FS prepares contract modification FS-2400-9 signed by both parties. Yes No
B/BT3.34 Emergency Rate Redetermination FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests ERR. FS performs and notifies contractor of results by letter. If contractor accepts the new rates both parties sign a contract modification FS-2400-9 prepared by FS. Yes No
B/BT3.41 Material not in A/AT2 FS-2400-0009 or Letters 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests to remove species or products not listed as included timber. CO establishes rates and sends contractor a FS-2400-9, &/or letter. Contractor signs & returns 2400-9 or sends letter accepting rates. Yes No
B/BT4.218 Cooperative Deposits FS-2400-0016 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor requests FS perform specific work. FS estimates cost of work it is willing to assume. If agreeable to contractor FS prepares a FS-2400-16 Cooperative Agreement form signed by both parties. Yes No
B/BT4.22 Temporary Reduction in Downpayment Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a temporary reduction of downpayment when specified conditions occur. CO approves by letter to contractor. CO notifies contractor by letter and issues a bill when downpayment must be restored. No Yes
B/BT4.23, B4.24 BT4.24 Refund of Excess Cash, Refund After Scaling Completed, Refund After Final Charges for Released Timber None N/A
Contractor may request a refund of excess cash. FS believes this is exempt from PRA per § 1320.3(h)(1). No Yes
B/BT4.3 Payment Guaranteed by Bond or Deposited Securities FS-6500-0012 0596-0225 5/31/2014 To guarantee payment, contractor may furnish and maintain an acceptable surety bond or deposit negotiable securities. This is provided as an alternative to paying cash in advance of cutting timber. Yes No
B/BT4.31 Blanket Bond FS-6500-0012a 0596-0225 5/31/2014 To guarantee payment on multiple contracts, contractor may furnish an acceptable surety bond or deposit negotiable securities. Once established, contractor may reallocate amounts to different sales by written notice which may be sent electronically. Yes No
B/BT4.32 Letters of Credit for Payment Bond None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may use a letter of credit in lieu of a surety bond for payment bond purposes when approved by CO. LOC's are prepared by banks on their letterhead and must conform to the criteria in FSH 6509.11k, section 82.33. No No
B/BT5.1 Authorization Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract requires the location and clearing width of all temporary roads to be agreed to in writing. Generally documented in an inspection report prepared by FS and signed by contractor. No No
B/BT5.21 Engineering FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 In event FS is unable to complete road survey and design by designated date, Contractor can assume responsibility by a mutual greeement to modify contract. Yes No
B/BT5.21 Schedule for specified road construction Optional FS-2400-0079 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Within 60 days of contract award, contractor is required to submit a schedule for specified road construction. This is typically prepared and submitted as a part of the Plan of Operation for the contract. No Yes
B/BT5.212 Construction Staking FS-2400-0016 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor can request that FS perform construction staking through a co-operative agreement. Reference B/BT4.218. Yes No
B/BT5.22 Material Delivery Optional FS-2400-0079 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Within 60 days of contract award, contractor is required to submit a schedule for showing desired delivery dates for materials supplied by FS. This is typically prepared and submitted as a part of the Plan of Operation. No Yes
B/BT5.23 Use of Partially Constructed Roads Letters 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Specified roads are required to be completed prior to hauling unless agreed otherwise. Contractor can make a written request to use roads prior to completion. CO can approve the request by a letter to the contractor. No Yes
B/BT5.251 Variation in Quantities FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract provides for making cost adjustments when actual quantities vary by more than a prescribed amount from the estimated quantities. FS determines the revised quantities and they are established by a mutual agreement to modify the contract. Yes No
B/BT5.252 Physical Change FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract provides for adjusting the specified road construction costs for a physical change such as a landslide. FS determines the revised costs which are established by a mutual agreement to modify the contract. Yes No
B/BT5.253 Design Change FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 CO may order changes in the work to be performed and/or materials to be provided by contractor for reasons stated in the contract. FS determines revised quantities and costs which are established by a contract modification. Yes No
B/BT5.26 Alternate Facilities FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a change in roads for the removal of timber. If CO determines the alternate roads are acceptable. FS determines the cost differences which are established by contract modification. Yes No
B/BT5.27 Temporary Credit for Unamortized Specified Road Construction Cost Letters 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a temporary credit for unamortized road construction costs when specified conditions are met. The request and approval are done by letters. No Yes
B/BT5.3 Road Maintenance None N/A
When 2 or more commercial users are simultaneouslly using a road and FS is not requiring maintenance deposits, the commercial users are required to develop a maintance plan for approval by FS. This rarely occurs (est. <10/yr). No No
B/BT5.3 Agree to permit hauling prior to completing pre-haul maintenance. Letters 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Unless agreed in writing contractor is required to complete prehaul maintance prior to hauling. The request and approval are done by letters. No Yes
B/BT5.3 Agree to revise road maintenance costs &/or deposits for alternate haul route. FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 If contractor elects to use different roads than ones listed in the contract, the FS redetermines road maintenance deposit amounts which are established by contract modification. Yes No
B/BT6.1 Designate representatives in writing. Letter &/or Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must designate a representative authorized to receive notices regarding performance under the contract, & a field supervisor responsible for on-the-ground operations. Done by letter or listing in Plan of Operations or Operating Schedule. No Yes
B/BT6.2 Improvements Letter or no charge permit 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor can request written permission to establish a camp for personnel operating the contract. Authorization is by letter or a no charge permit specifing any rules or regulations pertaining to the occupancy. No Yes
B/BT6.23 Protection of Land Survey Monuments None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract requires contractor to protect known survey monuments. Contractor is required to restore survey monuments it damages and record the survey in appropriate county records. No No
B/BT6.24, C/CT6.24 Protection Measures Needed for Plants, Animals, Cultural Resources, and Cave Resources Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Agree to alternative protection methods. Generally documented as an agreement on an inspection report signed by both parties. Yes No
BT6.3 Control of Operations Email, FAX or Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must request release of a payment unit. Generally done by email or FAX. Payment or payment guarantee required in advance of FS authorizing release for cutting. No Yes
B/BT6.31 Operating Schedule Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Before commencing operations contractor must provide a written annual Operating Schedule of anticipated major activities. May be revised upon reasonable notice to FS. No Yes
B/BT6.311 Plan of Operations Optional FS-2400-0077 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Within 60 days of award of a contract 2+ years in length, contractor must furnish FS with a written general plan setting planned periods for road construction, logging, slash disposal, erosion control & other significant contractual requirements. No Yes
B/BT6.312 36CFR223.32 Provide annual plan of operation for road construction. Optional FS-2400-0079 0596-0225 5/31/2014 For contracts with specified road construction, contractor must provide an annual supplement to the Plan of Operation including a schedule of proposed work. Generally submitted as a part of the annual Operating Schedule. No Yes
B/BT6.33 Safety Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract requires contractor and FS to agree to a specific Traffic Control Plan for each contract prior to starting operations. Generally a component of the Plan of Operations or Operating Schedule. No Yes
40 CFR 112, B/BT6.341 Prevention of Oil Spills Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must provide a Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan certified by a registered professional engineer when oil products storage exceeds specified amounts. One plan can cover multiple contracts. Most contracts don't need a plan No No
B/BT6.35 Equipment Cleaning Email or FAX 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must advise FS of cleaning measures & availability of equipment for inspection. Contractor may request FS approval to clean equipment on NF land prior to movint to or through an area free of invasive species of concern. No Yes
B/BT6.36 Acceptance of Work Email, FAX or Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must request in writing for FS to inspect work for final accpetance. Requests may be for acceptance of reasonaable portions of Specified Roads, specific requirements in a payment unit/subdivision, or all contractual work. No Yes
B/BT6.361 Acceptance of Specified Roads
B/BT6.41 Felling and Bucking Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request alternative method(s) of felling. Generally requested verbaly in the field and if approved is documented as an agreement on an inspection report prepared by FS and signed by contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.422 Landings and Skid Trails Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Location of all landings, tractor roads, and skid trails must be agreed upon prior to their construction. Generally documented on an inspection report form prepared by FS and signed by contractor. No No
B/BT6.423 Skidding on Roads Inspection Report or Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 By written agreement contractor may be authorized to skid logs on permanent roads. Contractor's request may be verbal or in writing. Agreement generally documented on an inspection report prepared by FS and signed by contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.424 Arches and Dozer Blades Inspection Report or Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 By written agreement contractor may operate pull-type arches or dozer blades wider than C-frame width in partial cut units. Contractor's request may be verbal or written. Agreement generally documented on an inspection report prepared by FS. No No
B6.841 & C6.841 Route of Haul FS-2400-0078 & Map 0596-0225 5/31/2014 As a part of the annual Operating Schedule, contractor must furnish a map showing the route of haul. By written agreement other routes may be approved. Contractor and FS must agree to locations for accountability checks. No No
B/BT6.5 Streamcourse Protection Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on alternative methods of protecting streamcourses. Agreement generally documented on a sale inspection report prepared by FS and signed by Contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.61 Meadow Protection Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on alternative methods of protecting meadows. Agreement generally documented on a sale inspection report prepared by FS and signed by Contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.64 Landings Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on alternative methods of controlling errosion on landings. Agreement generally documented on a sale inspection report prepared by FS and signed by Contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.65 Skid Trails and Fire Lines Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on alternative methods of controlling errosion on skid trails and fire lines. Agreement generally documented on a sale inspection report prepared by FS and signed by Contractor's representative. No No
B/BT6.66 Current Operating Areas Inspection Report 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on alternative methods of controlling errosion before operations cease for the season. Agreement generally documented on a sale inspection report prepared by FS and signed by Contractor's representative. No No
B6.81 Request FS perform additional scaling services. Letter & Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 FS may provide additional scaling services upon written request of contractor. Approval by agreement custom crafted to address terms & conditions. No No
BT6.81 Product Identification FS Load Receipts 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor must complete FS provided removal receipts and attach one to each load of logs or products removed from the contract area. Removal receipts are generally not used for tree measurement contracts in R8 & R9. Est. 170,000 receipts/year. Yes No
B6.84 Accountability
BT6.81, B6.842 Product Identification Letter or Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 East of 100th meridian FS routinely waives branding & painting requirements. West of 100th meridian contractors may request a waiver of adjustment. Such requests are generally by letter or a part of annual Operating Schedule. No Yes
B6.811 Scaling Location Letter & Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Upon written request of contractor and approval by CO, FS may provide scaling services at an alternative location. Generally documented in a scaling site agreement jointly prepared and signed by both parties. No No
B6.813 Delayed or Interrupted Scaling Services Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request Contract Term Adjustment and/or out-of-pocket expenses when FS causes a delay or interruption of scaling services. No Yes
B6.814 Weighing Services Agreement Agreement or Optional Form FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 A weighing services agreement must be prepared for each weighing facility providing weighing services. Contractor may request additional weighing facilities. FS prepares custom crafted agreement for Contractor's signature. No No
B6.84 Accountability Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 When scaling is performed away from sale area contractor and FS enter into an accountability agreement. FS prepares the agreement for contractor's signature. No No
B/BT6.9 Records None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Upon request, contractor must provide access to appropriate annual records maintained in the normal course of business to enable FS to obtain & analyse operating cost & selling price data. Contract does not require additional record keeping. No Yes
B/BT7.1 Plans Optional Form FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Prior to initiating operations during fire precautionary period, contractor must file with FS a Fire Prevention & Control Plan. A single plan can be prepared for more than one contract. Generally prepared concurrently with annual Operating Schedule. No Yes
B/BT7.21 Agree to alternative fire precaution measures or equipment. Letters or FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract my request substitute fire prevention and control measures or equipment. Contractor's request and FS approval generally done with letters but approval may be documented in a contract modification. No No
B/BT8.21, 36CFR223.46 Contract Term Adjustment Letters or FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may receive additional time if he was unable to operate for reasons stated in the contract. Contractor may request a term adjustment by providing documentation of the reasons for and amount of time lost. FS may approve by letter or FS-2400-9. No No
B/BT8.211, 36CFR223.112 Delay in Reconstruction of Processing Facilities Letters or FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor my request an additional 12 months contract term adjustment by demonstrating diligent performance in reconstructing processing facility. FS may approve by letter of FS-2400-9. No No
B/BT8.212, 36CFR223.52 Market-Related Contract term Adjustment. (MRCTA) FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 FS notifies contractor quarterly when contract is eligible to receive a MRCTA. Contractor must request the additional time - usually by a letter that can be sent electronically. Contractor may also be required to obtain consent of surety. Yes No
B/BT8.22, 36CFR223.116 Termination by Purchaser Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may elect to terminate contract following Catastrophic Damage and other conditions specified in the contract by written notice to the FS. Letter may be sent electronically. No Yes
B/BT8.23 & B/BT8.231, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR225.115 Contract Term Extension FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a contract term extension under conditions specified in the contract. The request is by letter that may be sent electronically and may require consent of surety. Approval is via FS-2400-10. Yes No
36CFR223.53, 36CFR223.112, B/BT8.3 Urgent Removal Extension (by rule, not a specific contract clause) FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request in writing an extension to harvest non-National Forest system timber damaged by a qualifying catastrophic event. Request must state why additional time is needed. Yes No
B/BT8.31, 36CFR223.112 Changed Conditions FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree to eliminate certain work made unnecessary due to a physical change of conditions. Action may be initiated by a notice from either party to the other. Yes No
B/BT8.32, 36CFR223.112 Modification for Catastrophe. FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract may be modified to reflect changes due to a catastrophic event. Usually results in both deletions and additions to included timber. Contractor and FS must agree to the changes including re-appraised rates. Yes No
B/BT8.33, 36CFR223.112, 36CFR223.113 Contract Suspension and Modification FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 FS may order a suspension or delay for environmental reasosn or by court order. Contractor may request a variety of relief measures specified in contract if this occurs. Request for relief must be in writing and supported by data provided by contractor. Yes No
B/BT8.341 & B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.112 Termination by Forest Service & Termination by Purchaser FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract allows FS to delete timber for environmental reasons. When this occurs both Party's may agree to modify contract to include replacement timber. Yes No
B/BT8.341 & B/BT8.342, 36CFR223.112 Termination by Forest Service & Termination by Purchaser FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract allows either party to initiate modification or termination of contract for reasons stated in B/BT8.33. Modifications and cancellation agreements are custom crafted based on specific terms and conditions unique to each action. Yes No
B/BT8.35, 36CFR223.40 Out-of-Pocket Expenses. Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 When FS orders a delay or interruption under B/BT8.33 contractor may submit a written claim for out-of-pocket expenses. Claimed expenses must be documented. Approved by agreement custom crafted to fit the specific conditions. No No
B/BT8.36, 36CFR223.116 Termination for Market Change Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 When FS orders a delay under B/BT8.33 over 90 days in length during which timber values decrease more than the amount specified in the contract, contractor may request termination. Executed by agreement custom crafted to the specific conditions. No No
B/BT8.4, 36CFR223.114 Performance by Other than Purchaser FS-2400-0012 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract may be acquired or assumed by another party when specific conditions are met and approved by FS. Initiated by a request from contractor and documented on FS-2400-12 Third Party Agreement. Yes No
B/BT8.63 Nondiscrimination in Employment None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 For contracts with a value in excess of $10K, contractors must furnish information & reports under EO 11246 pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment. No Yes
B/BT8.64 Debarment and Suspension Certification AD-1047 and AD-1048

Bidders submit certifications prior to contract award. Certifications of subcontractors must be on file and provided if requested by FS. Certification form is a part of FS-2400-14 (OMB 0596-0105). Forms AD-1047 & AD-1048 may also be used. No No
B/BT9.1, 36CFR223.35 Performance Bond SF-25 9000-0045 5/31/2014 Contractors are required to provide a performance bond. Consent of surety may be required when contract term is adjusted or extended by more than 1 year. Yes No
B/BT9.11 Bond Reduction SF-25 9000-0045 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a reduction in the bond to reflect remaining obligations. Yes No
B/BT9.12 Letters of Credit None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Approved letters of credit may be used in lieu of a surety bond. FSH 6509.11k lists the minimum requirements for a letter of credit. No No
B/BT9.13 Temporary Bond Reduction Letters 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a temporary reduction in performance bond when FS orders a delay under B/BT8.33. Request is generally a letter from contractor which may be sent electronically. No Yes
B/BT9.2 Disputes Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contract is subject to Contract Disputes Act of 1978. Contractor may submit written claim(s). Claims for money in excess of $100k must include a certification of good faith and include supporting data. No No
C/CT2.11# Timber Subject to Agreement Agreement 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request the addition of timber subject to agreement. Executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No Yes
C/CT4.212 Temporary Reduction of Downpayment Letter

This procedure was moved to B/BT4.22 in contracts dated 6/06 and later - refer to B/BT4.22 for details. No Yes
C/CT5.12#, 36CFR223.112 Use of Roads by Purchaser FS-2400-0009 or FS-2400-0010 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a change in road use limitations. If approved, executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No No
C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47 Road Completion Date Optional FS-2400-0077 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Road completion dates may be adjusted to confor to the approved Plan of Operations. New date(s) are documented on oprional form FS-2400-67 or plan format of contrctor's choosing. No Yes
C/CT5.13#, 36CFR223.47, 36CFR223.112 Request Rate Redetermination for FS delay in completing specified roads. FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request a rate redetermination for timber if FS fails to complete roads within 1 year of the road completion date. No No
C/CT5.213#, 36CFR223.112 Deposit for Reconstruction Engineering Services FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor and FS may agree on a different deposit schedule. If approved, executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No No
C/CT5.221#, 36CFR223.112 Material Sources FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request to provide rock from alternative sources. If approved, executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No No
C/CT5.32#, 36CFR223.112 Road Maintenance Deposit Schedule FS-2400-0009 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request an adjustment in the road maintenance deposit schedule. If approved, executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No No
C6.816# Scaling Deposits Optional FS-2400-0078 0596-0225 5/31/2014 By agreement and pursuant to Plan of Operation, and Operating Schedule, when deposits for scaling services are to be paid may be adjusted. If approved, executed as an agreement custom crafted to fit the terms and conditions. No Yes
C/CT8.73 Requirement for Small Business Processing None 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Requires contractor to submit records sufficient to verify compliance with SBA requirements for set-aside sales. Collection of this information is authorized under OMB 0596-0066. No No

Acknowledge receipt of inspection report - signature on FS completed form. Regional Forms 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Each time FS inspects contract operations it prepares an inspection report documenting findings, agreements and acceptance of work. Contractor's representative acknowledges receipt and acceptance of agreements by signing the report. Yes Depends
36CFR223.111, 36CFR223.112 Request relief in designated disaster areas. Letter 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Contractor may request relief pursuant to relief under section 242 (a), (b) & (c) of the Disaster Relief Act of 1970. No Yes
None Liability Agreements & Waivers FS-2400-0076 0596-0225 5/31/2014 Liability agreements & waivers are custom crafted to augment certain agreements and contract modifications. They limit or waive the rights of each party to file claims pertaining to specific agreements & modifications entered into by mutual agreement. No No
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