NR 47.966(2)(d)(d) Nonindustrial private forest land where invasive plant species identified in the application may be contained or eradicated. NR 47.966(2)(f)(f) A WMA includes more than the land owned by one person participating. NR 47.966(3)(a)(a) The application deadline is April 1 unless otherwise provided on the application form and is contingent upon availability of funds. State funds for this program other than those provided through s. 20.370 (5) (av), Stats., federal funds awarded pursuant to a federal grant agreement and nonprofit funds awarded pursuant to a nonprofit organization grant agreement may specify other application deadlines. Applications for rapid response practices can be applied for at any time. NR 47.966 NoteNote: Applications can be obtained from the department of natural resources Forestry Invasive Plant Coordinator, P.O. 7921, Madison, WI 53707-7921 and online at http://dnr.wi.gov/. NR 47.966(3)(b)(b) The department shall make basic eligibility determinations upon receipt of an application, including whether the person participating meets nonindustrial private forest land ownership criteria and maximum acreage criteria. The department determines the amount awarded to each applicant. NR 47.966(3)(c)(c) A WMG may only apply once per year, except that a WMG may apply any number of times per year for a rapid response practice. NR 47.966(3)(d)(d) Annually, the department may designate a percentage of the total annual funds for: NR 47.966(3)(e)(e) The department shall review applications to determine practice eligibility, based on all of the following: NR 47.966(3)(f)(f) Applications will be approved provided grant funds are available. Department approval of an application shall constitute an agreement between the state and the WMG. NR 47.966(3)(g)(g) Upon approval of a practice, the landowner shall be notified in writing by the department or its agent. NR 47.966(3)(h)(h) Grant awards will be determined by the department based on eligibility and availability of funds. NR 47.966(3)(i)(i) The department shall determine the award date upon approval. NR 47.966 HistoryHistory: CR 12-029: cr. Register June 2013 No. 690, eff. 7-1-13. NR 47.967(1)(1) A WMG shall complete each practice within the period specified by the department. The department shall specify a period of up to 24 months. However, if a practice is not completed in the specified time due to conditions beyond the control of the WMG, the department may grant an extension. NR 47.967(2)(2) Upon certification by the department that a practice has been completed in accordance with specifications, including timely submittal of reports required and determined by the department, the grant payment shall be calculated by the department and disbursed to the WMG by or at the direction of the department. NR 47.967(3)(3) A WMG may receive partial payment for an incomplete practice, with approval of the department forester, on the condition that the WMG agrees to complete the practice within the time period specified by the department, not to exceed the approved grant period, following approval to implement the practice, unless an extension is justified as provided in sub. (1). NR 47.967(4)(4) Where completion of an approved practice does not meet the minimum specifications for the practice due to factors beyond the control of the WMG control, the department may approve grant payment under either of the following conditions: NR 47.967(4)(a)(a) The WMG repeats a practice previously implemented or establishes an additional eligible practice under terms and conditions the department approves to the extent that is needed to meet the objectives of the approved grant. NR 47.967(4)(b)(b) The WMG establishes to the satisfaction of the department that all of the following have been met: NR 47.967(4)(b)2.2. The practice, as performed, adequately meets the objectives of the approved grant.