Purpose, Definitions, Program Goals and Objectives, Application Procedures and Requirements, Technical Review and Evaluation of Project Applications, Program Review and Evaluation of Project Applications, Ranking, Review and Approval of Priority ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

    Florida Forest Service

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    5I-7.001Purpose

    5I-7.002Definitions

    5I-7.003Program Goals and Objectives

    5I-7.004Application Procedures and Requirements

    5I-7.005Technical Review and Evaluation of Project Applications

    5I-7.006Program Review and Evaluation of Project Applications

    5I-7.007Ranking, Review and Approval of Priority Acquisition List

    5I-7.008Title and Survey

    5I-7.009Appraisal Procedures, Report Requirements and Determining Maximum Amounts

    5I-7.010Negotiations and Purchase Instruments

    5I-7.011Board Action

    5I-7.012Closing

    5I-7.013Multi-Party Acquisitions

    5I-7.014Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement

    RFLPP Application Window

    NOTICE OF APPLICATION DEADLINE

    FOR THE RURAL AND FAMILY LANDS PROTECTION PROGRAM

    The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Rural and Family Lands Protection Program announces an application period beginning and deadline for receiving applications for acquisition of perpetual easements on working agricultural lands under the Rural & Family Lands Protection Program.

    APPLICATION FORMS: The application period will begin on April 15, 2015. Applications for projects must be made on Application Form FDACS-11207, Rev. 05/13, following procedures in Rule 5I-7.004, F.A.C. Copies of the rule and application form may be obtained by visiting the RFLPP website at www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/For-Landowners/Programs/Rural-and-Family-Lands-Protection-Program or by writing to: FDACS, Florida Forest Service, Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, Director’s Office, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Suite “J”, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650.

    DEADLINE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis starting April 15, 2015, but the deadline for receiving applications for the current review cycle shall end at 5:00 p.m. (EDT), May 30, 2015. Applications must be received in the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program’s office by the above stated deadline. Incomplete applications shall be returned to the applicant with a letter stating every deficiency, for completion and resubmission. If the supplemental information is not received by the published deadline, the entire file will be returned to the applicant. Applications received after the published deadline shall be deemed late and will not be considered in the current cycle.

    ADDRESS: For mail and carrier service deliveries, the delivery address is: FDACS, Florida Forest Service, Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Suite “J”, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1650. For hand deliveries, the delivery location is: Conner Building, Suite “J”, 3125 Conner Boulevard, Tallahassee, Florida.

    MORE INFORMATION: Interested parties may obtain more information from the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program website at: www.freshfromflorida.com/Divisions-Offices/Florida-Forest-Service/For-Landowners/Programs/Rural-and-Family-Lands-Protection-Program, by calling (850)681-5828 or by writing the above stated address.