NR 47.966(3)(f)(f) Applicationswill be approvedprovidedgrantfunds are available. Department approvalof an applicationshallconstitutean agreementbetweenthe stateand the
WMG.
NR 47.966(3)(g)(g) Upon approvalof a practice,the landownershallbe notifiedin writingbythe departmentor its agent.
NR 47.966(3)(h)(h) Grantawardswill be determinedby the departmentbasedon eligibilityand availability of funds.
NR 47.966(3)(i)(i) Thedepartmentshall deter
minetheawarddate uponapproval.
NR 47.967(1)(1)A WMGshallcompleteeach practicewithinthe periodspecified bythe department. Thedepartmentshall speci
fya period of up to 24 months. However,if a practiceis not completedin the specifiedti
medueto conditionsbeyondthe controlof theWMG, thedepartmentmaygrantan extension.
NR 47.967(2)(2)Uponcertificationbythe departmentthata practice has beencompletedin accordancewithspecifications,includingtimelysubmittalof reportsrequiredand determinedby thedepartment,the grantpaymentshallbe calculatedbythe departmentanddisbursedto the WMGbyor at the directionof thedepartment.
NR 47.967(3)(3)AWMGmayreceivepartialpaymentfor an incompletepractice,withapprovalof the departmentforester,on the conditionthattheWMGagreesto completethe practicewithinthe timeperiodspecified
bythe department,notto exceed theapprovedgrantperiod,following approvalto imple
mentthe practice,unlessan extensionis justifiedas providedin sub.(1).
NR 47.967(4)(4)Whereco
mpletionof an approvedpracticedoesnot meetthe minimumspecifications for thepracticedue to factorsbeyondthe controlof the
WMGcontrol,the departmentmay approvegrantpay
mentunder eitherof the followingconditions:
NR 47.967(4)(a)(a) TheWMGrepeatsa practicepreviouslyimplementedor establishesan additional eligiblepracticeunderter
msand conditionsthe departmentapprovesto theextentthatis needed to meetthe objectivesof the approvedgrant.
NR 47.967(4)(b)(b) TheWMGestablishesto the satisfactionof the departmentthat all of thefollowing havebeenmet:
NR 47.967(4)(b)1.1. A reasonableeffortwas madeto meetthe minimumrequirements.
NR 47.967(4)(b)2.2. Thepractice,as performed,adequatelymeets theobjectivesof the approvedgrant.
NR 47.967(5)(5)No grantpa
ymentobligatedto anyWMGshall be subjectto anyclaim arisingunder statelawbyanycreditor,exceptagenciesof the state of
Wisconsin.
NR 47.967(6)(6)Start-upcostsas identifiedin s. NR 47.964(3) (b) and costsfor practicesto control prohibitedinvasiveplant speciesor other invasiveplantspeciesidentifiedbythe departmentmay be awardedaftergrantapproval.
NR 47.967(7)(7)TheWMGshallsubmitevidenceof the participationagreementfor eachperson participating,includingexpressedpermissionforWMGto enterupon land of personparticipating.
NR 47.967(8)(8)Matchingfunds
maynot be requiredfor grantsawardedfor work on prohibited invasiveplantspeciesor otherinvasiveplantspeciesidentifiedbythe departmen
t.
NR 47.968NR 47.968Reconsideration.AWMGthatis dissatisfiedwithanydeterminationmade underthe programmayrequestreconsiderationbythechief stateforester. All requestsfor reconsiderationshall be in writingandshallcontainfactualinformationexplainingthe basisfor requestingreconsideration. All decisionsuponreconsiderationshallbe issuedin writing.
NR 47.969(1)(1)If anyWMGor assigneeusesanyschemeor deviceto unjustlybenefitfrom this program,the cost-sharegrantsshall be withheldor a refundof all or part of anyprogram paymentsotherwisedue or paidthatpersonshall be secured. A schemeor deviceincludes,but is not limitedto, coercion,fraudor misrepresentation,falseclaims,or any businessdissolution,reorganization,revival,or other legalmechanismdesignedfor or havingthe effectof evadingthe requirementsof this subchapter.
NR 47.969(2)(2)If anyWMGtakesanyactionor fails to take reasonableaction as determinedbythe departmentwhichresultsin the failure,non-completion,destruction,or impair
mentof a practice for thedurationof the approvedgrantperiod,cos
t-sharegrantsshall be withheldor a refundof all or part of anyprogram paymentsotherwisedueor paidshallbe secured.
NR 47.969(3)(3)Nothingin this subchapterrequiringthe withholdingor refundingof cost-sharegrants shall precludeanyotherpenaltyor liabilityotherwiseimposedbylaw.
NR 47.969(4)(4)If the applicanthas not utilizedgrantmoneyappropriatelyas determinedbythe department,additionalpendingcost-sharegrantsunderthis subchaptershall be withheldor a refundof all or part of anyprogram pa
ymentsotherwisedue or paidshall be secured.
NR 47.970NR 47.970Funding.Fundingfor grantsunder theserules includes:
NR 47.970(1)(1)Fundsappropriatedfor thegrantprogram establishedunder s. 26.38, Stats.
NR 47.970(2)(2)Otherstate,federal,or non-profitorganizationfunds availableto the departmentfor thepurposeof encouragingWMGsto
managelands in a mannerthat benefitsthis state'sforest and relatedresourcesand thepeopleof the state,providedthe practiceor practicesidentifiedfor thefundingare consistentwith practicesidentifiedin this subchapteras eligiblefor funding.
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