NR 47.006(1)(1) The department may approve in writing variances from nonstatutory requirements of this chapter upon request of the grantee when it is determined that variances are essential to effect necessary actions or department objectives, and where special circumstances make variances in the best interests of the state. Before granting a variance, the department shall take into account factors such as good cause, circumstances beyond the control of the grantee and financial hardship.

NR 47.006(2)(2) The department shall no later than September 30 notify its advisory committees to the stewardship and urban forestry programs of variances requested and granted under this section in the previous 12 months and provide the information to others on request.

NR 47.006 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; am. (1), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99.

NR 47.007(1)(1) The provisions of this section apply only to subchs. II, IV, V, VIII, IX and XII.

NR 47.007(2)(2) The department and a grantee may enter into an agreement to terminate the grant at any time. The agreement shall establish the effective date of termination of the project and the grant award, the basis for settlement of grant termination costs, and the amount and the date of payment of any sums due either party.

NR 47.007(3)(3) The department may terminate the grant in whole or in part and the grant recipient shall return the full grant amount if the department determines that:

NR 47.007(3)(a)(a) There has been no substantial performance on the demonstration project by the grantee, without good cause;

NR 47.007(3)(c)(c) There is substantial evidence of gross abuse or corrupt practices in the administration of the project.

NR 47.007 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; am. (1), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99; emerg. am. (1), eff. 11-10-00; CR 00-177: am. (1), Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 08-062: am. (1) Register May 2009 No. 641, eff. 6-1-09.

NR 47.008(1)(1) The provisions in this section apply only to subchs. II, IV, V, VIII, IX and XII.

NR 47.008(2)(2) The department may impose the following sanctions for noncompliance with the provisions of this subchapter, or any grant made under this chapter:

NR 47.008(2)(b)(b) Program costs directly related to the noncompliance may be declared ineligible.

NR 47.008(2)(c)(c) Other administrative and judicial remedies may be instituted as legally available and appropriate.

NR 47.008(2)(d)(d) Repayment of some or all payments that are related to noncompliance may be required.

NR 47.008 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; emerg. am. (1), eff. 11-10-00; CR 00-177: am. (1), Register July 2001, No. 547 eff. 8-1-01; CR 01-146: am. (1) Register May 2002 No. 557, eff. 6-1-02; CR 08-062: am. (1) Register May 2009 No. 641, eff. 6-1-09.

NR 47.01NR 47.01 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish procedures for the administration of federal grants to provide training to professionals, and education and assistance to landowners to carry out the objectives of the act, including the proper care and management of Wisconsin’s nonindustrial privately owned forest lands.

NR 47.02NR 47.02 Applicability. This subchapter applies to all applicants for and recipients of grants under the forest stewardship program.

NR 47.03(1)(1) An eligible applicant, described under s. NR 47.05, may apply for a grant under this subchapter for purposes specified under s. NR 47.01. Applicants shall submit applications on prescribed department forms. Application forms shall include but not be limited to: