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The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement to the Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology for the purpose of long-term monitoring of the Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area. The project involves collecting data on water quantity and quality, performing well site inspections, and conducting administrative hearings as necessary. The agreement will also include tasks such as providing meters to all permittees, performing well site inspections, and conducting additional sampling and monitoring activities as needed. The project aims to protect the hydrothermal system within Yellowstone National Park and ensure the long-term sustainability of the park's natural resources. Key aspects of the project include: • Long-term monitoring of the Yellowstone Controlled Groundwater Area • Collection of data on water quantity and quality • Performance of well site inspections and administrative hearings • Provision of meters to all permittees • Conduct of additional sampling and monitoring activities as needed • Protection of the hydrothermal system within Yellowstone National Park