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with the budget priorities of the Administration. ARTICLE III - STUDY COORDINATION TEAM A. To provide for consistent and effective communication,the Non-Federal Sponsor and the Government, not later than 30 calendar days after the effective date of this Agreement, shall appoint named senior representatives to a Study Coordination Team. Thereafter,the Study Coordination Team shall meet regularly until the end of the period of study. The Government's Project Manager and a counterpart named by the Non-Federal Sponsor shall co-chair the Study Coordination Team. B. The Government's Project Manager and the Non-Federal Sponsor's counterpart shall keep the Study Coordination Team informed of the progress of the Study and of significant pending issues and actions,and shall seek the views of the Study Coordination Team on matters that the Study Coordination Team generally oversees. C. Until the end of the period of study,the Study Coordination Team shall generally oversee the Study,including matters related to: plan formulation and evaluation, including applicable economic, engineering, real estate, and environmental analyses; scheduling of reports and work products; independent technical review and other review processes required by the Government;external peer review,if required; completion of all necessary environmental coordination and documentation;contract awards and modifications; contract costs;the Government's cost projections;the performance of, scheduling, and determining the value of in- kind contributions; determination of anticipated future requirements for real property and relocation requirements and performance of operation,maintenance,repair,rehabilitation,and replacement of the proposed project including anticipated requirements for permits; and other matters related to the Study. This oversight of the Study shall be consistent with the PMP. D. The Study Coordination Team may make recommendations to the District Engineer on matters related to the Study that the Study Coordination Team generally oversees,including suggestions to avoid potential sources of dispute. The Government in good faith shall consider the recommendations of the Study Coordination Team. The Government,having the legal authority and responsibility for performance of the Study has the discretion to accept or reject,in whole or in part,the Study Coordination Team's recommendations. E. The Non-Federal Sponsor's costs of participation in the Study Coordination Team shall be included in total study costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement, subject to an audit in accordance with Article IV.C. of this Agreement to determine reasonableness,allocability, and allowability of such costs. The Government's costs of participation in the Study Coordination Team shall be included in total study costs and shared in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. 209