Section 7.07. Applications for funding for feasibility studies.

 

(1)  Applications from governmental units or qualified lake associations for funding of feasibility studies are to be made to the department for presentation to the commission.

(2)  The application shall be made on forms provided by the department and at a minimum contain the following:

(a) A resolution officially adopted by the governmental unit or qualified lake association authorizing a representative to act as agent for the governmental unit or lake association for the signing of forms or claims and verifying that sufficient funds are available to complete the project.

(b) A detailed estimate of the cost of the feasibility study.

(3)  After the review of an application, the department may request the applicant to submit more detailed information. The applicant may appeal any such request by written notice to the commission at least 10 days prior to the convening of the next regular commission meeting. The written notice to the commission shall specify the basis for the applicant's objection to the department's request for more detailed information.

(4)  The department will fund a portion of those studies approved by the commission at a rate determined by the commission which is based upon the factors contained in s. 30.92 (2) (d) , Stats., and the principles expressed in s. NR 7.09 (1) , and may vary from project to project.

History: Cr. Register, April 1979, No. 280 , eff. 5-1-79; am. (1), (2) (a) (intro.) and 2., Register, December, 1986, No. 372 , eff. 1-1-87; am. (1) and (2) (intro.), r. and recr. (2) (a), Register, January, 1993, No. 445 , eff. 2-1-93.

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Application forms are available at any department regional office. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1