Puget Sound Federal Task Force
Purpose
On September 30, 2016, nine federal agencies and cabinet departments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) creating the Puget Sound Federal Task Force. The purpose of the MOU is to:
- Strengthen coordination among federal agencies.
- Strengthen intergovernmental coordination of federal actions with tribal, state, and local governments as well as with private efforts.
- Strengthen the integration of federal activities in the the Puget Sound Action Agenda.
- Strengthen the federal contribution of scientific and technical expertise.
- Contribute to fulfilling federal trust responsibilities to Puget Sound federally recognized tribal governments.
- Create a standing federal venue through which to share information.