State participation.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (1) A narrative signed by the Governor including reasons for State participation in this program and reasons why a project review and ranking process by a State panel will improve the economic and social conditions of rural areas in the State. The narrative will also include the time period(s) for which the State wishes to participate. (2) A proposal outlining the method for meeting all the following eligibility requirements and the timeframes established for meeting each requirement: (i) Establishing a rural economic development review panel in accordance with § 1940.956 of this subpart. When established, the name, title, and address of each proposed member should be included and the chairperson and vice chairperson should be identified. (ii) Governor's proposed designation of a State agency to support the State coordinator and the panel. The name, address, and telephone number of the proposed agency's contact person should be included. (iii) Governor's proposed selection of a State coordinator in accordance with § 1940.957 of this subpart, including the title, address, and telephone number. (iv) Development of area development plans for all areas of the State that are eligible to receive assistance from designated rural development programs. (v) The review and evaluation of area development plans by the panel in accordance with § 1940.956 of this subpart. (vi) Development of written policy and criteria used by the panel to review and evaluate area plans in accordance wi

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1940.954