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Citation Release Date FWM * Subject Text
Contracting (Parts 301-309)
Acquisition Policies And Procedures (Part 301) 
301 FW 1  07/06/2011  N/A  Acquisition Authorities and Responsibilities   Text 
301 FW 2  07/06/2011  N/A  Procurement Planning   Text 
301 FW 3  07/06/2011  N/A  Conflicts of Interest and Other Legal and Ethical Prohibitions for Acquisition   Text 
301 FW 4  07/06/2011  N/A  Procurement Procedures   Text 
301 FW 5  07/06/2011  N/A  Unauthorized Commitments   Text 
301 FW 6  07/06/2011  N/A  Promotional Items and Services   Text 
301 FW 7  01/18/2013  N/A  Green Procurement   Text 
Contracting Officers (Part 302) 
302 FW 1  04/11/2013  N/A  Contracting Officers' Certification and Appointment Program   Text 
302 FW 2  11/25/2009  N/A  Federal Aquisition Certification - Contracting Officer's Technical Representative   Text 
Personal Property (Parts 310-319)
Personal Property Management (Part 310) 
310 FW 1  01/25/2011  N/A  Personal Property Policy, Terms, and Responsibilities

Amendment 1. (Amendment adding tablets to sensitive property ) 07/24/2012    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Personal Property Management - Quick Reference) 01/25/2011    PDF 
 
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310 FW 2  01/25/2011  N/A  Classifying, Receiving, and Marking Personal Property

Exhibit 1 (Personal Property Budget Object Classes (BOC)) 01/25/2011    PDF 
 
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310 FW 3  01/25/2011  N/A  Recordkeeping, Inventories, and Capitalization of Personal Property

Exhibit 1 (Asset Cost Determinator) 01/25/2011    PDF 
 
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310 FW 4  01/25/2011  N/A  Personal Property Accountability and Restrictions

Amendment 1. (Authorization for using non-Government or employee-owned personal property ) 03/08/2011    PDF 
 
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310 FW 5  01/25/2011  N/A  Reuse, Transfer, Loan, Donate, Sales/Exchange, Recycling, or Disposal of Personal Property   Text 
310 FW 6  01/25/2011  N/A  Report of Survey and Standing Boards of Survey

Amendment 1. (Amendment removing OLE reporting requirement ) 11/28/2012    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Sample Memorandum to Employee Regarding Board of Survey Investigation) 01/25/2011  Text   
 
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310 FW 7  01/25/2011  N/A  Personal Property Internal Control Program   Text 
Vehicle & Equipment Management (Parts 320-329)
Motor Vehicle Management (Part 320) 
320 FW 1  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Program Organization and General Responsibilities

Exhibit 1 (Transportation Management Scorecard) 10/31/2008  Text  PDF 
 
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320 FW 2  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Acquisition Planning and Standards

Exhibit 1 (Vehicle Utilization Standards) 10/31/2008  Text  PDF 
Exhibit 2 (Vehicle Replacement Standards) 10/31/2008  Text  PDF 
Exhibit 3 (Motor Vehicle Repair Table: Single Job) 10/31/2008  Text  PDF 
Exhibit 4 (Examples of Preparing a Cost Analysis) 10/31/2008  Text  PDF 
 
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320 FW 3  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Acquisition   Text 
320 FW 4  10/31/2008  N/A  Receiving Newly Acquired Motor Vehicles   Text 
320 FW 5  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Use, Operation, and Storage   Text 
320 FW 6  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Service, Maintenance, and Inspection   Text 
320 FW 7  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Transfer and Disposal   Text 
320 FW 8  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting   Text 
320 FW 9  10/31/2008  N/A  Motor Vehicle Management Control Program   Text 
320 FW 10  10/31/2008  N/A  Home-to-Work Transportation

Amendment 1. (Adopts Secretary's authorization for certain LE officers to use Government vehicles for HTW ) 09/23/2009    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Requests for Authorization for Home-to-Work Transportation) 10/31/2008    PDF 
 
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Motor Vehicle & Equip Operator Program (Part 321) 
321 FW 1  02/22/2016  N/A  Authorization, Training, and Safety Requirements for Motor Vehicle/Equipment Operators

Exhibit 1 (Motor Vehicle/Equipment Operator Safety Training Requirements) 02/22/2016  Text   
Exhibit 2 (FWS Forklift Operators 3-Year Evaluation (FAQs and Requirements)) 02/22/2016  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Frequently Asked Questions about the Use of Government Vehicles) 02/22/2016  Text   
 
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Heavy Equipment (Part 322) 
322 FW 1  12/15/2015  N/A  Acquisition and Disposal of Heavy Duty Motor Equipment   Text 
322 FW 2  12/15/2015  N/A  Operation and Maintenance of Heavy Duty Motor Equipment   Text 
Aviation Management (Parts 330-339)
Aviation Management Program (Part 330) 
330 FW 1  03/24/2008  N/A  Aviation Organization

Exhibit 1 (Aviation Organization Chart) 03/24/2008    PDF 
 
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330 FW 2  03/24/2008  N/A  Aircraft Acquisitions, Scheduling, and Use   Text 
330 FW 3  03/24/2008  N/A  Flight Authority and Aviation Training

Exhibit 1 (Template Memos Requesting Flight Authority) 03/24/2008  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Low Level Flight Training Plan) 03/24/2008  Text   
 
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330 FW 4  03/24/2008  N/A  Aviation Operations and Maintenance

Exhibit 1 (Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Tagging of Animals) 03/24/2008  Text   
 
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330 FW 5  03/24/2008  N/A  Aviation Safety and Mishap Prevention and Reporting

Exhibit 1 (The Risk Management Process) 03/24/2008  Text   
 
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Real Property (Parts 340-359)
Real Property Management (Part 340) 
340 FW 1  02/12/2015  N/A  Real Property Acquisition Authorities and Responsibilities

Exhibit 1 (Summary of Relevant Authorities) 02/12/2015    PDF 
 
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340 FW 2    0  Reserved    
340 FW 3  07/28/1993  105  Rights-of-Way and Road Closings

Exhibit 1 (Sample Permit) 07/28/1993  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Sample Easement) 07/28/1993  Text   
 
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340 FW 4  05/22/2013  N/A  Adverse Property Claims and Trespass   Text 
Land Acquisition (Part 341) 
341 FW 1  02/29/1996  237  Policy and Responsibilities

Exhibit 1 (Legislation Relating to FWS Acquisition) 02/29/1996  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Land Acquisition Planning Process) 02/29/1996  Text   
 
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341 FW 2  04/12/1996  250  Land Acquisition Planning

Exhibit 1 (Planning, Approval, and Budgeting Process) 04/12/1996  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Preliminary Project Proposal Sample) 04/12/1996  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Conceptual Management Plan Sample) 04/12/1996  Text   
 
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341 FW 3  06/28/1996  260  Pre-Acquisition Environmental Site Assessments

Exhibit 1 (Level I Survey) 06/28/1996  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Level II Survey) 06/28/1996  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Level III Survey) 06/28/1996  Text   
Exhibit 4 (SOL Guidance on Minimizing Liability) 06/28/1996  Text   
 
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341 FW 4    0  Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Procedures    
341 FW 5  06/17/2001  369  Nonprofit Organization Acquisition

Exhibit 1 (Sample Letter of Intent) 06/17/2001  Text   
 
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341 FW 6  12/15/2008  N/A  Minimally Restrictive Conservation Easement Acquisitions

Appendix 1. (Sample Wetland Easement ) 12/15/2008    PDF 
Appendix 2. (Sample Grassland Easement ) 12/15/2008    PDF 
Appendix 3. (Sample Habitat Easements ) 12/15/2008    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Sample Wetland and Grassland Index) 12/06/2008  Text   
 
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Realty Operations (Part 342) 
342 FW 1  06/17/2010  N/A  Appraisal: RESCINDED   PDF 
342 FW 2  06/17/2010  N/A  Appraisal Review: RESCINDED   PDF 
342 FW 3  06/17/2001  368  Negotiations

Exhibit 1 (Sample Letter of Involuntary Conversion) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 10 (Standards for Numbering an Ownership) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 11 (Standards for Numbering Fee Acquisition Tracts) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 12 (Standards for Numbering Less than Fee Interests in Land or the Right to Use Land) 05/09/2002  Text   
Exhibit 13 (Use Right or Specific Interest in Land) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Sample Final Offer Letter) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Sample Reservation of Oil and Gas Rights) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 4 (Sample Agreement for the Exchange of Timber for Lands) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 5 (Sample Conveyance of Easement) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 6 (Sample Lease) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 7 (Sample License) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 8 (Sample Cancellation of Contract) 06/17/2001  Text   
Exhibit 9 (Standard for Naming an Ownership) 06/17/2001  Text   
 
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342 FW 4  10/27/1995  224  Title Curative and Conveyancing

Exhibit 1 (Certificate of Title Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 10 (Tax Certificate Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 11 (Land Exchange Deed Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Title Insurance Policy Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Affidavit of Heirship Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 4 (Affidavit of Adverse Possession Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 5 (Certificate of Inspection and Possession Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 6 (Tenant Disclaimer Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 7 (Certificate of Non-Impairment - MBCA) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 8 (Certificate about Rights Not of Record Sample) 10/27/1995  Text   
Exhibit 9 (Receipt for Check Samples) 10/27/1995  Text   
 
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342 FW 5  06/21/1994  148  Non-Purchase Acquisition

Amendment 1. (Update language to reflect new Congressional exchange guidelines ) 04/14/2008    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Petition/Application for Withdrawal) 06/21/1994  Text   

    Illustration 1 (REQ for Trans of Excess Property)  06/21/1994  Text   
    Illustration 2 (Certificate of Non-Funding)  06/21/1994  Text   
    Illustration 3 (Sample Permit)  06/21/1994  Text   
    Illustration 4 (Sample Memo of Understanding)  06/21/1994  Text   
    Illustration 5 (Sample Cooperative Agreement)  06/21/1994  Text   
    Illustration 6 (Sample Lease)  06/21/1994  Text   
 
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342 FW 6  10/27/1995  225  Condemnation

Exhibit 1 (Sample Condemnation Package) 10/27/1995  Text   
 
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342 FW 7    0  Relocation    
342 FW 8    0  Disposal of Land    
342 FW 9    0  Off-Site Removal of Real Property    
Cadastral Surveys And Maps (Part 343) 
343 FW 1  05/07/2015  N/A  Survey Policies, Authority, and Responsibilities   Text 
343 FW 2  05/07/2015  N/A  Survey Tract Reviews, Cadastral Surveys, and Boundary Posting   Text 
343 FW 3  05/07/2015  N/A  Construction Surveys   Text 
343 FW 4  05/07/2015  N/A  Contracting for Surveys   Text 
343 FW 5  05/19/2006  N/A  Mapping

Amendment 1. (Incorporates new specifications related to the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission ) 04/06/2010    PDF 
Amendment 2. (Changing the chapter number from 3 to 5 ) 05/07/2015    PDF 

Appendix 1. (NWRS Map Template Specifications ) 05/19/2006    PDF 

Exhibit 01 (Approved Acquisition Boundary Map [785KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 02 (Status Map [1MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 02.1 (2a -- Status Map [6MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 03 (Ownership Map [2MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 04 (Land and Water Conservation Fund Briefing Book Map [406KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 05 (Migratory Bird Conservation Commission Map [585KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 06 (Wilderness Map [2MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 07 (Wild and Scenic River Map [4.7MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 08 (Specially Legislated Area Map [1MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 09 (Water Rights Map [3.7MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 10 (Preliminary Project Proposal Map [3.8MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 11 (Comprehensive Conservation Plan Map [1MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 12 (Land Protection Plan Map [1.6MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 13 (Environmental Assessment Map [1.8MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 14 (Categorical Exclusion Map [5MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 15 (Exchange Map [343KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 16 (Transfer Map [2MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 17 (Emergencies/Hardships Fund Request Map [2MB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 18 (Federal Register/Code of Regulations Map [176KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
Exhibit 19 (Land Status Style Sheet [545KB]) 05/19/2006    PDF 
 
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Engineering And Construction (Parts 360-369)
Engineering And Construction Management (Part 360) 
360 FW 1  04/26/2007  N/A  Policy, Objectives, and Responsibilities

Appendix 1. (Summary of Authorities for Engineering and Construction Requirements ) 04/26/2007  Text   

Exhibit 1 (Summary of Construction Permits and Legislative Requirements) 04/26/2007  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Procedures and Criteria for Allocation of Emergency Construction Project Funds) 04/26/2007    PDF 
 
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360 FW 2  04/26/2007  N/A  Project Management Process   Text 
360 FW 3  03/05/2007  N/A  Value Engineering   Text 
360 FW 4  11/22/2004  456  Construction Management   Text 
Dam Safety (Part 361) 
361 FW 1  09/12/2008  N/A  Policy and Responsibilities for Dam Safety   Text 
361 FW 2  09/12/2008  N/A  Dam Safety Program Description, Definitions, and Standards

Amendment 1. (Modifying the definition of "dam height" ) 07/02/2014    PDF 

Exhibit 1 (Determination of the Inflow Design Flood for Inventory Dams) 09/12/2008  Text   
 
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361 FW 3  07/02/2014  N/A  Emergency Action Plans for High and Significant Hazard Dams   Text 
Bridge Safety (Part 362) 
362 FW 1  07/05/2012  N/A  Overview of the Vehicular Bridge Safety Program   Text 
362 FW 2  09/28/2010  N/A  Bridge Design and Maintenance

Exhibit 1 (Factors for Evaluating the Need for Bridge Barrier Systems) 09/28/2010  Text   
Exhibit 2 (Bridge Design and Maintenance Guidelines and References) 09/28/2010  Text   
Exhibit 3 (Guidance for Minimizing the Effect of Preservative Treated Wood on Sensitive Environments) 09/28/2010  Text   
 
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362 FW 3  10/15/2014  N/A  Vehicular Bridge Inspection

Exhibit 1 (Examples of Structures Included in Bridge Inspection Program) 12/20/2007    PDF 
 
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Seismic Safety (Part 363) 
363 FW 1  02/02/2015  N/A  Seismic Safety Policy, Objectives, and Responsibilities

Exhibit 1 (Model Bulding Codes Meeting the "Substantially Equivalent" Requirement) 02/02/2015  Text   
 
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Facility Management (Part 370-379)
Space Management (Part 370) 
370 FW 1  10/05/2012  N/A  Policies, Responsibilities, and Terms for Lease Space Management

Exhibit 1 (Lease Space Calculator) 10/05/2012  Text   
 
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370 FW 2  10/05/2012  N/A  Planning, Requesting, and Approving Lease Space   Text 
370 FW 3  10/05/2012  N/A  Managing and Relinquishing Lease Space   Text 
370 FW 4  10/05/2012  N/A  Delegation of Leasing Authority   Text 
Quarters Management (Part 371) 
371 FW 1  10/26/2010  N/A  Policies and Responsibilities for Quarters Management   Text 
371 FW 2  10/26/2010  N/A  Quarters Maintenance and Using Rent Funds   Text 
371 FW 3  10/26/2010  N/A  Certification of Required Occupancy   Text 
371 FW 4  10/26/2010  N/A  Challenging Quarters Rental Rates   Text 
371 FW 5  10/26/2010  N/A  Housing for Volunteers   Text 
371 FW 6  10/26/2010  N/A  Management Controls for Quarters   Text 
Management of Constructed Real Property Assets (Part 372) 
372 FW 1  04/13/2016  N/A  Objectives, Responsibilities, and Definitions for Managing Constructed Real Property   Text 
372 FW 2  04/13/2016  N/A  Mission-Centric Life-Cycle Management   Text 
372 FW 3  04/13/2016  N/A  Maintaining a Complete and Accurate Inventory of Assets   Text 
372 FW 4  04/13/2016  N/A  Assessing Condition and Documenting Costs to Correct Deficiencies   Text 
372 FW 5  04/13/2016  N/A  Planning and Executing Projects within Deferred Maintenance (DM) Budgets   Text 
372 FW 6  04/13/2016  N/A  Planning and Executing Projects within Transportation Budgets   Text 
372 FW 7  04/13/2016  N/A  Disposing of Constructed Real Property Assets   Text 
Energy Management And Water Conservation (Part 373) 
373 FW 1  12/08/2015  N/A  Energy Management and Water Conservation

Exhibit 1 (DOI Energy Reporting Policy for the Financial and Business Management System (06/08/2012)) 12/08/2015    PDF 
 
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* Publication of 011 FW 2 and 011 FW 3 on 11/03/2005 made FWM numbers obsolete.
 
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