N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1308.03

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 1308.03 - Information Required for Exotic Aquatic Weed Infestation Prevention Grant Application

The information required by Env-Wq 1308.02(b)(1) shall be as follows:

(a) A short title for the project, for example "Boater Education for [Waterbody Name]";

(b) The applicant's name and mailing address;

(c) Whether the applicant is a political subdivision, association, or private business or other legal entity;

(d) The name, daytime telephone number with area code, and email address, if any, of an individual who can be contacted on behalf of the applicant with questions regarding the application;

(e) Whether the grant is for a state-wide project or a waterbody-specific project, and if the project is specific to a waterbody, the name of the waterbody and the name of each town in which it is located;

(f) The amount of the grant being requested, the amount of the local match, and the total project cost;

(g) A brief description of the project suitable for use in publicity if the proposal is selected for funding;

(h) A narrative of no more than 4 pages that includes the following:

(1) A clear and concise description of the purpose and goals of the project relative to exotic aquatic weed infestation prevention activities and, for each goal, how the determination of whether the goal was achieved will be made;

(2) A list of each task to be undertaken as part of the project and the following information for each:

a.Name of task;

b.Timeframe for task;

c.The name and daytime contact information for the individual who will perform the task;

d.A brief summary of task, including its purpose and result and whether the task will occur on privately-owned property; and

e.The name of each other project partner that has a role in accomplishing the task with a description of that role;

(3) A description of local support for the project, including support from nearby landowners, watershed groups, public water suppliers, municipalities, water users, and other organizations with an interest in milfoil and other exotic aquatic weed infestation prevention.

(4) The proposed start date and end date of the project;

(5) A concise summary of what the project is intended to accomplish, who will do it, and how it will be implemented;

(6) A list of target species; and

(7) A description of the target audience, if applicable; and

(i) A proposed project budget that identifies the quantity, rate or per unit cost, total cost, match amount and source, and grant amount for each budget item, including but not limited to equipment, labor, materials and supplies, salary and benefits, and contracted services, subject to the following:

(1) Applicants for prevention grants shall provide at least 50% match of the total project cost;

(2) The local match may include contributions of cash or the value of donated services from individuals, organizations, or municipalities;

(3) Volunteer labor may be valued as match at a rate identified for New Hampshire in the Independent Sector's Value of Volunteer Time, http://www.independentsector.org/volunteer_time;

(4) Donated professional services may be valued as match at a documented professional rate; and

(5) Donated equipment may be valued as match using market leasing rates; and

(j) A budget breakout that lists each project task and, for each, the amount of grant funding for the task, the amount of the match for the task, and the total cost for the task.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 1308.03

Derived FromVolume XXXIV Number 46, Filed November 13, 2014 , Proposed by #10696, Effective 10/18/2014, Expires10/18/2024.