The following information is provided as a general guide to nonfederal site or trail segment owners or managers who wish to certify a site or segment as a component of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. In practice, the National Park Service trail adminstrator or staff person would visit the site, meet with the owner or manager, and together they would develop a specific agreement. To nominate a site or segment for certification, please contact the National Park Service, Pacific Great Basin Support Office, Planning and Partnerships Team, 1111 Jackson Street, Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94607.

This certification agreement is entered into as provided for in the Comprehensive Management and Use Plan for the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail for "...the identification and protection of the historic route and its historic remnants and artifacts for public use and enjoyment." [National Trails System Act 16 U.S.C. - 1241 et seq. Section 3(a)(3)].

I. Name or Description of Site (Facility) or Segment

II. Owner or Managing Authority Responsible for Site or Segment
Name: 
Address: 
Telephone:
Fax:
E-mail: 
Principal Contact: 

III. Location and Description
Enclose a general location map (such as a state or county highway map) and a detailed map (such as a topographical map or site brochure with map) showing the site/segment. Indicate the size of the site or length of the segment and the type of legal interest jurisdiction (ownership, lease agreement, etc.) that the owner or managing authority has over the lands involved. If the land is owned in less than fee simple, enclose a copy of the lease, agreement, or other document that conveys the legal interest (optional). Describe the general environment of the site/segment, including present land use and any potential conflicts with its official inclusion as part of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail.

IV. Facilities and Uses
Describe the historical relationship of the site/segment to the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail. Describe how the site/segment meets the criteria for historic or interpretive sites defined in the comprehensive management plan. Describe existing and proposed facilities and programs (if any) for interpreting this story (signs, museums, displays, brochures, audiovisual programs, etc.). Enclose copies of brochures, the text of interpretive signs (or readable photo(s), and other appropriate materials illustrating trail interpretation (if any). Describe other historical themes interpreted at the site. Describe existing and proposed recreation facilities at the site or along the segment and permitted recreational use of the site/segment (if any). Describe feasible methods for making the site or segment accessible to people with disabilities or explain why accessibility is not practicable. Enclose a few photographs clearly showing the site/segment. 

The Secretary of the Interior shall notify a private landowner of the potential liability, if any, for injury to the public resulting from physical conditions which may be on the landowner's land. The United States shall not be held liable by reason of such notice or failure to provide such notice to the landowner. The states of Arizona and California have statutes that can protect landowners from liability arising from recreational use of their lands by the public when no fees are charged. (Refer to Appendix D for state liability statutes.)

VI. Management Policies and Practices
Describe or enclose the management policies or regulations that apply to resource protection and public use of the site/segment. Specify any fees or permits required for site/segment use. Describe how maintenance is performed and by whom. Specify placement of the official historic trail markers. Enclose copies of any applicable management plans (optional). 

VII. Certification
The National Park Service agrees to certify the (site name) for a year term to be effective from the last date below. The certification will be renewed based on good faith efforts by both parties to carry out the terms of this certification agreement and to achieve the management objectives of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail Comprehensive Management and Use Plan. The National Park Service agrees to allow the owner/manager to use the official trail marker for approved posting purposes for the term of the agreement, and will provide the markers to the owner/manager. Additional uses of the markers must be approved in advance by the National Park Service.

The owner/manager retains all legal rights to the property, and nothing in this agreement is to be construed as granting any legal authority to the National Park Service over the property or any action by the owner/manager. Terms of this agreement are based on the mutual agreement of both parties to work towards achieving the highest level of resource protection and visitor appreciation of trail resources through the application of National Park Service standards, guidelines, and policies.

This certification agreement is nonbinding, and may be canceled by either party at any time by written notice. The National Park Service and the owner/manager agree, whenever possible, to identify issues or concerns to allow for resolution prior to actual decertification.

I affirm that: (A) I am authorized to represent the owner/manager; (B) name of site is available for public use regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or handicap; (C) I will notify the National Park Service if there is a potential change affecting the certified status of the site; and (D) the official Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail markers will be appropriately posted.

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On behalf of the Secretary of the Interior, I certify the site(s) described in this agreement as (an official component, a complementary interpretive facility) of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, and agree to provide the official trail markers for the site.

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