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Land for Maine's Future Draft Rulemaking Public Comment Period - Chapter 1 & 2
Division / Program: Land for Maine's Future
Date: May 23, 2024 - July 5, 2024
Event Type: Public Comment
Chapter Number and Rule Title: Chapter 1: Definitions & Chapter 2: Rules of Program Administration
Type of Rule: Routine Technical
PRINCIPAL REASON(S) OR PURPOSE FOR PROPOSING THIS RULE: The proposed rules are in response to directives in Title 5 M.R.S. Chapter 353 6203-A, 6203-B, 6203-C, 6203-E, and 6203-F that grants are or must be made according to rules adopted by the Board. Chapter 1 of these proposed rules defines common LMF Program terminology, Chapter 2 clarifies and standardizes certain procedures in connection with the issuance of Requests for Proposals; the processing of Proposals received in response to those Requests; the award of funds pursuant to 5 M.R.S. 6203-A, 6203-B, 6203-C, 6203-E, and 6203-F and attendant obligations of recipients; and the delegation of certain authority by the Board to LMF staff.
These new rules will clarify the LMF Board's grant-making process, including the Board's obligations as it evaluates applications for funds and applicants' ongoing obligations as a condition of receipt of funds.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF RELEVANT INFORMATION CONSIDERED DURING DEVELOPMENT OF THE RULE (including up to 3 primary sources relied upon) [see 8057-A(1)(E) & 8063-B] In developing these rules, the LMF Board looked to the requirements of Title 5 M.R.S. Chapter 353 6203-A and 6203-E to determine the need for consistent rules for all LMF programs. The Board then used its authority under 5 M.R.S. 6205, coupled with its professional judgment, to propose these rules, balancing the need for clarity with the Board's ability to exercise judgment, all without unduly burdening the application process.
COMMENT DEADLINE: July 5, 2024, 5 p.m.
Contact Name: Laura Graham
Contact Phone: (207) 592-6135
Contact Email: Laura.Graham@maine.gov