Part 8400.3300 - CRITERIA FOR SCREENING COMMITTEE REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS The state board may direct districts to utilize a local screening process or committee to prioritize local project areas or applications. The criteria for screening committee prioritization are as follows:
A. consistency with the purpose and policy of the respective conservation easement program;B. the parcel's potential impact on reducing soil erosion and sedimentation, improving water quality, reducing flooding, and enhancing fish and wildlife habitat;C. compatibility with established priorities of the organizations and agencies participating in the screening process; andD. highest priority must be given to permanent easements pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 103F.515, subdivision 2, paragraph (e).Minn. R. agency 183, ch. 8400, EASEMENT PROGRAM, pt. 8400.3300
13 SR 1055; 19 SR 550; 37 SR 1277Statutory Authority: MS s 40.45; 103C.501; 103F.531