La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XV-9713

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section XV-9713 - Grant Agreements

A. If the director approves the office's grant application, OSM shall prepare a grant agreement, which includes:

1. a statement of the work to be covered by the grant;

2. a statement of the approvals of specific actions as required under this Subchapter or of the conditions to be met before such approvals can be given if monies are included in the grant for such actions;

3. the amounts approved for each individual project included in the grant application; and

4. allowable transfers of funds to other state or local agencies.

B. The director may allow the office to assign functions and funds to other state or local agencies. The director shall require the office to retain responsibility for overall administration of the grant, including use of funds or reporting.

C. The director shall transmit four copies of the grant agreement by mail, return receipt requested, or by hand to the office for signature. The office shall execute the grant agreement and return all copies within three weeks after receipt, or within an extension of time granted by the director.

D. The director shall sign the agreement upon its return from the office or when funds are available for the grants, whichever is later, and return one copy to the office. The grant is effective and constitutes an obligation of federal funds at the time the director signs the agreement.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XV-9713

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 12:26 (January 1986).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:905.1-905.5.