N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.23.9

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 19.2.23.9 - PROJECT PROPOSALS

A. Land restoration or remediation project proposals may be initiated by the commissioner or by outside individuals or entities, as follows:

(1) the commissioner may direct state land office staff to prepare proposals for state trust land restoration or remediation projects; or

(2) individuals or entities that wish to partner with the state land office on a restoration or remediation project involving state trust lands may submit a written request to the commissioner using guidelines provided by the land office. If, in the commissioner's judgment, the requested project should be considered for funding from the land restoration and remediation fund, the commissioner shall direct land office staff to prepare a project proposal in consultation with the requestor.

B. Project proposals shall provide information necessary for the selection and prioritization of projects and shall include:

(1) a statement of need, including how the project addresses land office priorities in 19.2.23.10 NMAC;

(2) the project category (see Subsection A of 19.2.23.8 NMAC);

(3) a detailed estimated total project cost, including a description of project clearance and compliance requirements, an estimate of the cost and time needed for clearance and compliance, an explanation of how clearance and compliance requirements will be funded, and, if applicable, a list of partners or collaborators and their anticipated contributions to the total project cost;

(4) a location description by section, township and range;

(5) a map outlining the treatment area;

(6) an estimate of the acres to be treated or restored;

(7) a description of the current site conditions, including terrain, existing plant communities, and native plant communities adapted to the project location;

(8) a description of the treatment type and specifications, to include project objectives and desired outcomes, a detailed description of the materials to be used, the machinery and labor requirements, and project timing;

(9) a list of current land office lessees within the treatment area, with contact information;

(10) a description of potential impacts to biological and cultural resources; and

(11) a description of the procurement requirements for the project, such as contracting or bidding requirements.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.23.9

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 20, October 31, 2017, eff. 10/31/2017