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8.0 Application Procedure <br /> Step 1 : The applicant should schedule a pre-application meeting with staff of <br /> the local delivery organization covering the County where the farm or <br /> grove is located (see Section 12 entitled "Local Program Delivery <br /> Agencies") . It would be helpful to bring a recent aerial photo showing <br /> the proposed project area, grove block orientation, and layout of the <br /> grove infrastructure (e.g. , beds, ditching, pump location, etc.). Your <br /> local Property Appraiser 's office can provide you with the needed <br /> aerial photos. <br /> Step 2 : Complete the enclosed "Application For Cost Share" (Appendix A, <br /> Form 1 ) and submit the application to the appropriate local delivery <br /> organization as identified in Section 12.0 below. <br /> Step 3 : If the request is approved, the applicant should consult with the local <br /> SWCD/NRCS office (or contractor of their choice) for the <br /> development of a project plan to include the design, cost estimate, and <br /> an operation and maintenance (O&M) schedule . The project plan <br /> should then be submitted to the appropriate local delivery organization <br /> identified in Section 12.0. <br /> Step 4: A cost share agreement (to be provided by the local delivery <br /> organization) will be signed by the applicant and executed by the local <br /> delivery organization. Execution of the contract shall serve as <br /> authorization to proceed with practice implementation in accordance <br /> with the agreement. <br /> Step 5 : Participant will notify program staff of project completion and <br /> schedule an inspection to verify that the practice has been installed or <br /> constructed in accordance with the project plan. <br /> Step 6 : The participant will submit a "Request for Cost Share Payment" <br /> (Appendix B, Form 2), (including copies of all applicable receipts for <br /> work completed) to the appropriate local delivery organization. <br /> Step 7: The applicant will follow the O&M schedule provided for each <br /> practice. Program staff will periodically conduct site visits to verify <br /> that the O&M schedule is being followed. Program participants will <br /> be required to reimburse the state on a pro-rated basis for cost-share <br /> funding received for any practice that is improperly maintained, <br /> removed, or destroyed before the end of the maintenance period (see <br /> Section 10.0, Maintenance Requirements). <br /> C :1Documents and settings% rendad%My DocumentslFDACS BMP 20061Water Quality Quantity Applicant's 7 <br /> Handbook Rev 12 06.doc <br />