Section 107-02-02-03 - Procedure for minor use pesticide fund grant requestsApplicants may obtain a minor use pesticide fund application form by contacting the board at the address listed in subsection 4 of section 107-01-01-01. Applicants must deliver or mail two copies of the application and any attachments to the board at the address listed in subsection 4 of section 107-01-01-01. Applicants are required to include the following in their proposals:
1. Application coversheet, including names and addresses of the applicant organization, principal contact, project title, specific funding request, and total project budget. 2. Executive summary, limited to two pages, summarizing the essential elements of the proposal and funding request. 3. Project narrative, including when applicable: a. A description of the intended research results; b. A description of the research methodology to be employed, including objectives, tasks, research site, and a detailed schedule of planned activities and a timeframe for completion. c. A summary of prior research done by the applicant or others and the development of new uses to date; d. An explanation of the estimated project benefit to one or more North Dakota agricultural sectors, such as increased markets, new uses, or expansion of existing uses; e. A list of project cosponsors, including the name of the organization, address, telephone, key contact, and nature and extent of participation; f. A list of principal investigators and other members of the research team, including their respective expertise and responsibilities under the project. Resumes of all principal investigators, limited to two pages, must be attached; g. A review of existing research directly related to the funding request; h. The current economic impact of the pest problem on the agricultural commodity; i. The affected acres in North Dakota; j. The effect of the pest problem on the environment, nontarget species, and human health; k. A description of why current control measures are not effective; and l. Any additional information, which the applicant deems relevant. 4. The pesticide registrant's written confirmation supporting the additional minor crop, minor use, or other use to the pesticide registrant's label, including any restrictions or guidelines the pesticide registrant intends to impose. The applicant should also include a contact name, address, and telephone number for the pesticide registrant. 5. For any pesticide residue study, the applicant must receive verification from the United States environmental protection agency that a tolerance can be established for the new use of that pesticide. 6. Project budget. Attach a detailed project budget, including the following categories: a. Salaries, wages, and fringe benefits. c. Materials and supplies. g. All other direct and indirect costs. 7. List and describe funding sources, including a breakdown of estimated expenditures by each funding source: a. Minor use pesticide fund. d. Other matching funds, identified by individual source. 8. Attach letters of commitment for matching funds to be provided contingent upon approval of this grant. Promotional materials or materials not directly related to the proposals are discouraged. N.D. Admin Code 107-02-02-03
Effective August 1, 2002.General Authority: NDCC 4-35-30
Law Implemented: NDCC 4-35-06.3