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G. NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)- A presidential directive that provides a consistent nationwide approach that allows federal, state, local and tribal governments as well as private-sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together to manage incidents and disasters of all kinds. All state and local governments must adopt it in 2005 in order to continue to receive federal assistance. H. SCHEDULE OF EQUIPMENT RATES - The latest rates published by Federal Emergency Management Agency under the response and recovery directorate applicable to major disasters and emergencies. I. WORK OR WORK-RELATED PERIOD - Any period of time in which either the personnel or equipment of the Assisting Utility are being used by the Damaged Utility to provide assistance. Specifically included within such period of time are rest breaks when the personnel of the Assisting Utility will return to active Work within a reasonable time. Also, included is mutually agreed upon rotation of personnel and equipment. ARTICLE V. PROCEDURE In the event that a particular utility becomes a Damaged Utility, the following procedure shall be followed: A. The Damaged Utility may contact the Authorized Representative of one or more of the Participating Utilities and provide them with the following information: 1. a general description of the damage sustained; 2. the part of the water/wastewater system for which assistance is needed; 3. the amount and type of personnel, equipment, materials and supplies needed and a reasonable estimate of the length of time they will be needed; 4. the present weather conditions and the forecast for the next twenty-four hours; and 5. a specific time and place for a representative of the Damaged Utility to meet the personnel and equipment of the Assisting Utility; and 6. the identification of Work conditions and special constraints such as availability of fuel supplies, lodging/meal support, medical facilities, security, communications, etc. B. When contacted by a Damaged Utility, the Authorized Representative of a Participating Utility shall assess the utility's situation to determine whether it is capable of providing assistance. No Participating Utility shall be under any obligation to provide assistance to a Damaged Utility. If the Authorized Representative determines that the Assisting Utility is capable of and willing to provide assistance, the Assisting Utility shall so notify the Authorized Representative of the Damaged Utility and providing the following information: 1. a complete description of the personnel, equipment and materials to be furnished to the Damaged Utility; 2. the estimated length of time the personnel, equipment and materials will be available; 3. the work experience and ability of the personnel and the capability of the equipment to be furnished; 4. the name of the person or persons to be designated as supervisory personnel; and 5. the estimated time when the assistance provided will arrive at the location designated by the Authorized Representative of the Damaged Utility. C. The personnel and equipment of the Assisting Utility shall remain, at all times, under the direct supervision and control of the designated supervisory personnel of the Assisting Utility. In instances where only equipment is provided by the Assisting Utility, the ownership