Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 224 - RULES OF GEORGIA FORESTRY COMMISSION
Chapter 224-1 - GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 224-1-.01 - Woodbridge Program FY 99
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 27, 2023
(1) General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is:
(2) Many communities and counties have bridges that are deficient, or obsolete. Wood bridge designs are now available which can carry any legal load allowed on a highway in the state. Demonstrating this technology with qualified cooperators will allow a broader and faster dissemination of this cost-effective technology to communities throughout the state. The program will be made available to potential grantees from county and municipal governments throughout the state. As market demand for forest products increase from bridge construction activities, reforestation efforts should be enhanced as well as additional incentives to grow and manage forests.
(3) General Terms and Conditions of the Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
(4) Eligible Recipients of the Grant. The grant recipient must be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia such as a county, or municipality which operates, maintains, or is otherwise responsible for local pedestrian and/or vehicular bridge systems. Joint applications between adjoining political subdivisions are allowed.
(5) Criteria for the award of the Grant are:
(6) Directions and deadlines for applying for such grant. Requests for applications and additional information should be directed to the:
Georgia Forestry Commission
Utilization, Marketing & Development Department
P.O. Box 819
Macon, Georgia 31202-0819
or phone 912-751-3521. Deadline for submitting an application is set for October 15, 1998, with final awards prior to July 1, 1999.
Ga. Law 1955, pp. 309-314; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5.
Original Grant description entitled "Demonstration Woodbridge Program FY 94" received February 8, 1994.
Submitted: Grant description, entitled "Demonstration Woodbridge Program FY 95" received Aug. 24, 1994.
Submitted: Grant description entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 96" received Aug. 8, 1995.
Submitted: Grant description entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 97" received Aug. 23, 1996.
Submitted: Sept. 26, 1997.
Submitted: Grant description entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 98" received Sept. 26, 1997.
Submitted: Grant description entitled "Woodbridge Program FY 99" received Aug. 31, 1998.