The purpose and effect is to provide guidance to the public and to the Florida Forest Service staff regarding tree planting and tree enhancement programs. This rule was created for the Plant a Tree Trust Fund in 1993 and last updated in 1995. Many ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Florida Forest Service

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

5I-5.001Purpose

5I-5.002Definitions

5I-5.003Use of Plant A Tree Trust Fund Monies

5I-5.004Grant Application Process

5I-5.005Reviewing and Processing of Grants

5I-5.006Maintenance of Grant Award Projects

5I-5.007Prioritization of Grant Applications

5I-5.008Award of Grants

5I-5.009Execution of Agreements and Documents

5I-5.010Review of Projects in Progress and Upon Completion

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect is to provide guidance to the public and to the Florida Forest Service staff regarding tree planting and tree enhancement programs. This rule was created for the Plant a Tree Trust Fund in 1993 and last updated in 1995. Many of the provisions are obsolete and need to be updated to increase efficiency.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Florida Forest Service Tree Planting and Other Applicable Practices.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 570.07(23), 589.0277(3), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 589.277, 589.30, FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Steve Bohl, 3125 Conner Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650, [phone].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.