Definitions, Use of Plant A Tree Trust Fund Monies, Prioritization of Grant Applications, Review of Projects in Progress and Upon Completion
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
5I-5.002Definitions
5I-5.003Use of Plant A Tree Trust Fund Monies
5I-5.007Prioritization of Grant Applications
5I-5.010Review of Projects in Progress and Upon Completion
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 43 No. 66, April 5, 2017 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
5I-4.002 Purpose and Definitions.
No change.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 589.277(3) FS. Law Implemented 570.0705, 589.277, 589.30 FS. History–New 3-8-93, Amended 4-17-95, .
5I-5.003 Allocation of Funds.
(1) A notice of funding availability shall be published on the Florida Forest Service website, and will include a list of all information that must be submitted by an applicant and how the applications are to be submitted.
(2) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 589.011(4), 589.071 FS. Law Implemented 589.04, 589.071 FS. History–New 5-24-92, Amended 1-19-95, 11-6-95, 5-31-04, 5-16-12, 9-30-15,_________.
5I-5.007 Prioritization.
(1) (a)-(h) No change
(i) Comply with Rural Tree Enhancement Programs must folllow Best Management Practices for Silviculture (2008), adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 5I-6.002, F.A.C., for rural Tree Enhancement Programs.
(2) The Forest Management Bureau Chief will provide the Director of the Florida Forest Service with a recommended prioritized list of projects, and including partial funding of projects.
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 589.277(3) FS. Law Implemented 589.277 FS. History–New 3-8-93, Amended
4-17-95, .
5I-5.010 Review of Projects.
(1) No change
(2) The District/Center Managers, or their representative, shall review and approve tree enhancement projects based upon the criteria provided in Rule 5I-5.007, F.A.C., prior to final acceptance, and shall notify the Forest Management Bureau of their final acceptance.
(3) No change
Rulemaking Authority 570.07(23), 589.277(3) FS. Law Implemented 589.277, 589.30 FS. History–New
3-8-93, Amended 4-17-95, .
