Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 63-3-2 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:
2.1. Applicant -- An individual or organization that has applied for financial assistance through the grant program.2.2. Approved Conservation Project - Projects or activities designated as eligible for financial assistance by the State Conservation Committee on a periodic basis.2.3. Best Management Practices (BMPs) -- A practice or practices that contribute to the wise use and sustainability of natural resources.2.4. Conservation District -- A subdivision of the state organized under W.Va. Code § 19-21A-5.2.5. Conservation District Board -- A board comprised of elected or appointed Conservation District supervisors who serve as a Conservation District's governing body, W.Va. Code § 19-21A-7.2.6. Conservation District Supervisor -- One of the members of the governing body of a Conservation District, elected or appointed in accordance with the provisions of W.Va. Code § 19-21A-6.2.7. Grant Award -- A written agreement between the applicant and the West Virginia Conservation Agency awarding financial assistance and detailing requirements.2.8. Grant - the financial assistance awarded to an applicant by the West Virginia Conservation Agency.2.9. Grantee - the individual or organization that has been awarded the grant to complete an approved conservation project.2.10. Grant Program -- The program(s) administered by the West Virginia Conservation Agency to provide grants to individuals and organizations to promote approved conservation projects.2.11. In-Kind -- Goods, services and labor donated to or provided by grantee as approved by the West Virginia Conservation Agency to help complete the approved conservation project.2.12. Program Document -- A document that outlines the administrative and program participation rules for the West Virginia Conservation Agency grant program(s).2.13. Program Year - The 12-month period between July 1 and June 30.2.14. State Conservation Committee (SCC) -- The state agency charged with conserving the soil resources of this state, reducing soil erosion, preserving natural resources, controlling flooding and protecting public lands, W.Va. Code § 19-21A-4.2.15. West Virginia Conservation Agency (WVCA) -- The administrative agency of the State Conservation Committee, W.Va. Code § 19-21A-4(e).