After the committee makes its recommendations, an applicant may comment on those recommendations. Such comments could include material changes of recommended award/awards, or may include reasons a denial was unjust.
Comments must be received in writing no later than ten (10) working days after the committee makes its recommendations. Comments must be sent to the Division of Program and Analysis and Development, 151 Capital Street, Augusta, Maine 04333.
The Commissioner will make final decisions about awards based on committee recommendations, scoring criteria and comments received.
Aggrieved applicants, may appeal the Commissioner's decision pursuant to 5 MRSA, §§11001.
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