Definitions, Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Office of Energy

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5O-1.002Definitions

5O-1.003Renewable Energy Technologies Grants Program

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with Section 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 40, No.67, April 7, 2014, issue of the Florida Administrative Register.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

5O-1.002 Definitions.

The words, terms, and phrases used in this chapter, unless otherwise indicated, shall have the meaning set forth in Section 377.803, F.S. In addition, when used in this chapter, the following words, phrases, or terms, shall have the following meanings:

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) “Cost Reimbursement” means payment to grantee of reasonable costs incurred in connection with the performance of work, not to exceed the amount set forth in the budget. See the Department of Financial Services, Reference Guide to State Expenditures for guidance.

(8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3), 377.806(7), 220.192(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804, 377.806, 220.192 FS. History–New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.200, 27N-1.200, Amended___________.

 

5O-1.003 Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants Program.

(1)(a) through (c) No change.

(d) Indirect Costs are not eligible for grant reimbursement.

(2) No change.

(3) APPLICATIONS. Applications for the Grant Assistance Pursuant to Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grant Matching Program shall be submitted to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Energy, 600 South Calhoun Street, Suite 251, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001 as follows:

(a) Applicants shall complete the form entitled Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grant Matching Program Application, FDACS-01990, (Rev. 6/14 3/14), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and may be obtained online at: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX or by emailing the Office of Energy at [e-mail], and shall submit five (5) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy of the completed application on a non-rewritable compact disc or USB flash drive that will not be returned to the applicant.

(b) through (d) No change.

(e) COMPLETENESS. Applicant must use the Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grant Matching Program Application form FDACS-01990, (Rev. 6/14 3/14) provided by the Department. Within 10 days of receipt of an application, the Department will evaluate the application to verify that the applicant has met the qualifying statutory and rule criteria. If the Department determines that the applicant is eligible for funding reservation, the Department will provide a letter of reservation. If the Department determines that the application is incomplete, the Department will issue a written notification to the applicant that the application was determined to be incomplete and will include a description of the application’s deficiencies. If the Department determines that an application is incomplete, the applicant will be allowed to submit a corrected application. The corrected application will be treated as a new application and reviewed in the order that it is received. Supporting documentation will not be returned to applicants.

(f) through (g) No change.

(4) No change.

(5) GRANT FUNDING.

(a) Eligible use of funds.

1. Grant funds are eligible for use to cover travel, supply, equipment, and contractual service expenses if they are directly related to the proposed project.

2. Salaries, fringe benefits, and travel expenses shall be claimed for grant reimbursement only by Florida universities and colleges.

(b) Ineligible use of funds.

1. Indirect Costs are not eligible for grant reimbursement.

2. Salaries, fringe benefits, and travel expenses are not an eligible expense for municipalities and county governments, established for-profit companies licensed to do business in the state, utilities located and operating within the state, and not-for-profit organizations.

3. In accordance with Section 216.347, Florida Statutes, applicants are prohibited from using funds provided by this program for the purpose of lobbying the Legislature, the judicial branch, or any state agency.

(5) through (6) renumbered (6) through (7) No change.

(8)(7) RESERVATION/AWARD.

(a) Eligible applicants with a minimum averaged score of 120 will be provided a letter of reservation with the funding amount reserved by the Department. If the eligible applicant is successful in receiving Prime Funding as evidenced by a Notice of Award from the Prime Funder, the Department will enter into an agreement to provide funds towards the proposed project. utilizing a Grant Agreement, FDACS-01602, (Rev. 08/11), which is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and a sample may be viewed online at: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.

(b) through (i) No change.

(9)(8) ADMINISTRATION.

(a) No change.

(b) Grant agreements shall be limited to no longer than three (3) years in duration, unless approved in writing by the Department.

(c) through (f) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 377.804(3) FS. Law Implemented 377.802, 377.804 FS. History–New 10-22-07, Formerly 62-16.300, 27N-1.300, Amended_________.

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