Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 4 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 4.5 - NOXIOUS WEED MANAGEMENT
Subchapter 4.5.1 - Noxious Weed Trust Fund
Rule 4.5.108 - EVALUATION OF PROJECTS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 4.5.108
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The advisory council shall review and rank all projects as high, medium or low and by majority vote recommend to the department those projects which meet appropriate criteria for the project and the program.
(2) The advisory council shall consider the following criteria in recommending projects for funding:
(a) Projects which meet requirements
specified in
80-7-814,
MCA, of the Noxious Weed Trust Fund Act.
(b) Projects that involve community groups,
weed districts, reservations or conservation districts.
(c) Projects which can be utilized statewide
and will provide the most tangible returns to the county or state.
(d) Projects in areas where county weed
district funding sources for noxious weed control are limited.
(e) Projects which include educational
programs to increase weed awareness and improve weed control
techniques.
(f) Projects which
involve an integrated weed management plan including biological, cultural, and
chemical control.
(g) Projects
which will enhance the renewable resources.
(h) Projects which include matching funds
(including in-kind services) from private, state, and/or federal
entities.
(i) Projects which have
not previously received funds from the program.
(j) Projects whose results will provide
public benefits.
(k) Projects with
a long term effect on natural resources.
(l) Projects which involve noxious weed
emergencies.
(3) The advisory council evaluations and recommendations will be submitted to the department for final review and determination of funding for grant requests.
Sec. 80-7-802 MCA; IMP, Sec. 80-7-814 MCA;
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