WSFR works through a collaborative process to address many issues, and other issues are in need of some advice on best practices, or interpretation of the law. The Guidance Documents included here are intended to support WSFR Headquarters and Regional staff, as well as recipients of financial assistance and partners, in addressing needs for successful projects. Starting FFY 2021, WSFR Policy is documenting questions that come to us for some research, interpretation, and/or verification. We are calling these documents "Policy Advisories" and they are listed under the Guidance Documents.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lisa_Van_Alstyne@fws.gov (Policy Team, Lead) or Diana_Swan_Pinion@fws.gov (Policy Team)
| 2021_BPOL_002 | Implementing the Modernizing the Pittman-Robertson Fund for Tomorrow’s Needs Act (pending) | |
| June 21, 2021 | 2021_BPOL_001 | State Electronic Data Systems and Eligible Costs Under the Wildlife Restoration and Sport Fish Restoration Programs |
| May 1,2020 | 2020_WSFR_001 | Third Party Determination Management Guide |
| September 30, 2019 | 2019_30Sept_BPOL_010 | Interim Guidance for Implementing the Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (P. Law 116-17) |
| June 7, 2018 | 2018_4June_BPOL_009 | WSFR-funded Projects in Canada |
| October 15, 2018, Nov. 13, 2018 | 2018_20Sept_BPOL_008 and 008-A | WSFR Land Reconciliation Process Best Practices (Superseded) WSFR Land Reconciliation Process Best Practices (Updated for technical correction) |
| September 14, 2018 | 2018_12Sept_BPOL_007 | Using the Cost Share or Matching Method for Program Income |
| September 30, 2019 | 2018_25Oct_BPOL_006-A | WSFR Best Practices for Third-Party Agreements (Supersedes May 23, 2017 version) |
| May 23, 2017 | 2017_23May_BPOL_006 | Third Party Agreements (Superseded) |
| October 3, 2016 | 2016_03Oct_BPOL_005 | Sand, gravel, and the mineral estate (This interpretation is site-specific, but may inform similar situations) |
| July 6, 2016 | 2016_6July_BPOL_004 | Tennessee Valley Authority Funds as Match |
| June 6, 2016 | 2016_06June_BPOL_003 | Donated Raffle Items |
| October 17, 2016 | 2016_17Oct_BPOL_002 | Recovering Equipment Costs on a WSFR Grant |
| January 28, 2016 | 2016_28Jan_BPOL_001 | WSFR Guidance on Third Party Contracts for Personnel Services |
| January 25, 2016 | Clean Water Rule Update_25Jan2016.pdf |
WSFR Policy Advisories
| February 1, 2021 | PA-FY21-003 | National Outreach and Communications Program under SFR and Award Authority | Affirming legal authority for the Service to make Outreach and Communication awards to multiple entities, if it so chooses |
| December 9, 2020 | PA-FY21-002 | Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act Funds Ineligible as Match to National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants | GOMESA funds determined to legally be Federal funds and ineligible for match |
| December 9, 2020 | PA-FY21-001 | ACE Act Amendment to the Wildlife Restoration Program | Re: Land as match for "land-grant" colleges |
