Aura inc. Under Cooperative Agreement with the National Science Foundation Operating the National Optical Astronomy Observatory

AURA INC.

Under Cooperative Agreement with the National Science Foundation

Operating the

National Optical Astronomy Observatory
FILTER LOAN AGREEMENT
As a duly authorized representative of ____________, I, ____________, herewith accept full responsibility for the following filter(s):
Filter(s) Borrowed are:
The period of this agreement shall be from _______________ to ________________, after which time the above named person must return the filter to NOAO/KPNO as agreed upon or ask for an extension prior to the ending date listed above.
It is understood that the above named filter(s) is the property of the national Science Foundation (NSF) and may be reclaimed by that agency of the United States government, or by AURA, acting as its agent, upon 30 days written notice, or within 1 week after the end date unless otherwise amended.
It is further understood that:

1. 
   The above equipment will be used for scientific purposes only.
   
2. 
   AURA and NSF are indemnified against any and all costs, liens, and demands whatsoever growing out of, or in any way related to, the operation, use, and maintenance of the above named equipment during the term of this loan.
   
3. 
   The borrower will assume all import, export, customs, transportation, insurance and maintenance costs during the term of this loan
   
4. 
   The equipment (filter(s)) will be returned in good working order, fair wear-and-tear expected
   
5. 
   The filter(s) will be used at the ______________ only. If required for use by KPNO telescopes, the filter(s) will be made available to KPNO upon demand.
   

Should the filter(s) be lost or damaged, the borrower will be responsible for restoration to the original condition, equivalent, or the stated fair value will be paid to AURA.

The value of the loaned filter(s) is ____________
For AURA/NOAO Agreement accepted by

By: Dick Joyce, KPNO Filter Scientist (Borrower, please fill in):

[e-mail] Name:

Phone: [phone] Address:

Fax: [phone] Email:

Phone:

Approved: R. Joyce Date:

Date:_____________