The purpose of this proposed rule is to update various requirements for both the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), as they relate to the state’s administration thereof. The proposed changes include the following: incorporate by reference various state and federal documents throughout the rule, an update to list of definitions (.002), an update to eligible project types under the HMGP (.003), additional annual LMS update requirements and recommend an order of project priority (.004), clarifying language concerning county allocations and project funding and approval of project priority by the Division (.006), and an update to the requirements for applying for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds provided by the federal government and review and approval of project priority by the Division (.007)