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Title II Project Submission Form Instructions Part 1

Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000

Public Law 106-393

Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee

 

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

  1. There are two forms associated with Title II project submissions:

Part (1): To be completed by project sponsor for initial submission to Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC).

After initial review by the RAC, project proposals will either be recommended for further consideration or dropped from further consideration. Project sponsors will be notified accordingly. For projects recommended for further consideration, the project sponsor will be asked to complete Part (2) and submit it to the RAC.

Part (2): To be completed by project sponsor, with assistance from appropriate Forest Service office, only for project proposals receiving a favorable determination under Part (1). It provides more detailed information on project costs and procedural requirements.

After receiving Part (2), the RAC will make their final review of project proposals and determine whether to recommend them for funding and approval by the Forest Supervisors. Project sponsors will be notified accordingly.

B. The forms are mostly self-explanatory. Much of the information requested on the forms is required by P.L. 106-393 (The Act) in Section 203 (b). Public law references are listed in the appropriate fields in the form. Proposed projects must be on National Forests or benefit National Forest resources.

The information required on the forms is needed for the Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) to compare and evaluate projects for potential funding. Project sponsors are encouraged to contact local Forest Service offices to obtain the needed information for a proposal.

C. Copies of forms and instructions can be found on the web: http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/payette or http://www.fs.fed.us/r4/boise , or by contacting the Designated Federal Officer (see D. below)

D. Contacts: Completed Proposed Project Forms Part 1 and Part 2 are to be submitted to:

Designated Federal Officer: Doug Gochnour
Idaho City Ranger District
P.O. Box 129
Idaho City, ID 83631

dgochnour@fs.fed.us
208.392.6681

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS - PART (1)

  1. Project Number: Leave blank.
  2. Project Name: Provide a Project Name that is short, yet descriptive.
  3. Date: Enter the Date of project submission. Use the following format: 6/25/01.
  4. Project Sponsor: Identify the name of the proponent (person). If an entity, group or several groups are proposing the project, specify the primary contact person as the Project Sponsor only (the person to be reached for further information if necessary), and provide a list of other collaborators in Item 11 – "Project Description."
  5. Sponsor’s Phone Number: Enter the Project Sponsor’s daytime Phone Number.
  6. Sponsor’s E-mail: Enter the Project Sponsor’s E-mail address. If none, enter N/A.

7. Sponsor’s Address: Enter the Project Sponsor’s mail address.

8. Project Location: (attach project area map) Provide the legal description for the project area, Township, range and sections. Submit an appropriate Project Area Map along with the submission form. The following information should be contained on the map: project title; project boundary; stream names; road numbers; legal location; township, range, and section designations; scale bar; compass orientation; and legend. The map scale should be no larger than 2.64 inches/mile and no smaller than 1 inch/mile.

a. County: Identify the appropriate County.

b. National Forest and Ranger District: Identify the appropriate National Forest and Ranger District. If the project occurs within two or more districts, then specify and denote the lead district with an asterisk (*).

Boise National Forest

Payette National Forest

Mountain Home Ranger District

Council Ranger District

Idaho City Ranger District

Weiser Ranger District

Cascade Ranger District

New Meadows Ranger District

Lowman Ranger District

McCall Ranger District

Emmett Ranger District

Krassel Ranger District

c. Federal/State/Private/Other Lands Involved? : Check appropriate boxes. If project is on non-federal lands, but benefits federal resources, specify the benefits in Item 11. Project Description below.
  1. Project Type Cited in PL 106-393: The Project Types listed in this section are those specifically cited in The Act. Check all applicable Project Types. If none apply, then check the box entitled "Other Project Type" and specify.
  2. Statement of Project Purpose and Expected Outcomes: State the objectives of the project, and how the expected outcomes of the project address the purpose of The Act. The purpose of The Act is to 1) make additional investments and create additional employment opportunities through projects that improve the maintenance of existing infrastructure, implement stewardship objectives that enhance forest ecosystems, and restore and improve land health and water quality, and 2) improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for Federal lands, and the agencies that manage these lands.
  3. Project Description: In the space allotted, provide a concise Project Description. Include specific expected project accomplishments such as: miles of road improved, acres treated, structures constructed, etc. Do not reiterate other descriptive details provided elsewhere in the project submission form. Be sure to highlight any unique aspects or special circumstances.
  4. Will the Project Generate Merchantable Materials?: Check "yes" or "no." This applies to those projects involving the sale of merchantable material using separate contracts for:
      1. the harvesting or collection of merchantable material; and
      2. the sale of such material.

13. Anticipated Project Duration: Provide the Start Date and Completion Date for the proposed project. Use the following format: 10/03 (month/year)

14. Anticipated Title II Funds Request.

a. Total Title II Funds Requested: Identify the total amount of Title II funds requested.

b. Is this a multi-year funding request?: Check "yes" or "no."

c. FY02 Request: Identify total Title II funds requested in fiscal year 2002 (for the period from 10-01-2001 through 09-30-2002).

d. FY03 Request: Identify total Title II funds requested in fiscal year 2003 (for the period from 10-01-2002 through 09-30-2003).

e. FY04 Request. Identify total Title II funds requested in fiscal year 2004 (for the period from 10-01-2003 through 09-30-2004).

f. FY05 Request: Identify total Title II funds requested in fiscal year 2005 (for the period from 10-01-2004 through 09-30-2005).

g. FY06 Request: Identify total Title II funds requested in fiscal year 2006 (for the period from 10-01-2005 through 09-30-2006).

15. Identify Source(s) of Other Funding, above, in Column C: For all other contributions, whether in cash or in-kind services, identify the source(s) of contribution and the amount(s) (for in-kind services, list the type of in-kind service and its equivalent cash value) being contributed by the source(s).

16. Total Estimated Project Cost: Should equal the sum of Title II Fund Request (Item 14.a.) and Other Identified Funding (Item 15.)