Item 87A

Authorize the Division of Forests and Lands, Natural Heritage Bureau to accept and expend $55,612 of federal funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a Wetland Program Development Grant project “Modeling Vernal Pool Locations and Vernal Pool Outreach”. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2013. 100% Federal Funds. 10 #87B Authorize to enter into a sole source contract with the Granite State District Export Council, West Lebanon, NH, to provide financial administration, oversight and reporting services in compliance with the State Trade and Export Promotion II grant awarded by the US Small Business Administration, in the amount of $198,418. (2)Further authorize to make a disbursement in the amount of $118,578 to the District Export Council for their initial management of the Cross Sector Grant program and the Paris International Air Show activities for NH’s Aerospace Sector. Effective upon G&C approval through September 29, 2013. 100% Federal Funds.