C.M.R. 01, 683, ch. 1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Chapter 1 - DEFINITIONS

A NOTE ABOUT THIS CHAPTER

This rule identifies LMF Program terminology and applicable definitions. Words are listed in alphabetical order of the primary term.

PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY

This rule is authorized by and adopted pursuant to 5 M.R.S. §8051 and 5 M.R.S. §§6203-A, 6203-B, 6203-C, 6203-E, 6203-F, and 5 M.R.S. §6205(2).

DEFINITIONS

A

1.Applicant:

The Cooperating Entity (as defined in 5 M.R.S. §6201) or the Natural Resources State Agency submitting a Proposal for funding under any LMF Program or, in the case of Applications for Amendments, the Cooperating Entity submitting the Application for Amendment.

B

2.Board:

The Land for Maine's Future Board.

D

3.Designated State Agency:

The Natural Resource State Agency committed to sponsoring an LMF Project and holding rights under the Project Agreement when LMF funds are awarded to a Cooperating Entity. Also known as State Sponsoring Agency or State Sponsor.

4.Director:

The Director of the Land for Maine's Future Program. The Director is the principal administrative, operational, and executive employee of LMF.

N

5.Natural Resource State Agency(ies).

State agencies, bureaus, boards, commissions, or other instrumentalities with jurisdiction over the protection of the State's natural resources.

P

6.Program:

The Land for Maine's Future Program.

7.Program Decision:

A final action taken by the Land for Maine's Future including, but not limited to, award of grant funds and amendments to previously funded LMF Projects.

8.Project or Project Lands:

The lands, corresponding conservation values, and proposed means of conservation identified in an LMF Proposal that have been selected by the LMF Board for funding.

9.Proposal:

The materials and information submitted by an Applicant applying for funding in response to LMF's Request for Proposals. Also known as an Application.

S

10.State Agency:

Any of the Natural Resource State Agencies authorized to apply for LMF funding or serve as a Designated State Agency.

W

11.Workbook.

The Request for Proposals document published by LMF for any funding opportunity.

C.M.R. 01, 683, ch. 1

EFFECTIVE DATE:
11/3/2024 - filing 2024-243

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: 5 M.R.S. §§6203-A, 6203-B, 6203-C, 6203-E, 6203-F, and 6205