2011 Florida Regulations 68F-54.0035 – Waters Eligible and Eligibility Criteria for Aquatic Plant Management Funds
(1) The commission is authorized to enter into grant agreements for the purpose of managing noxious aquatic plants in sovereignty lands, or those sites which might adversely impact sovereignty lands. Applications for grants are made on FWC Form 50-035(16). An executed grant agreement shall serve as proof that the applicant (grantee) has sufficient funds on hand to satisfy any funding match requirement. Approval of control techniques and program approval are contained in the workplan which will become attachment A-1 of the grant agreement.
(2) In order for state and federal aquatic plant management funds to be considered, waters for which these funds are requested must meet the following eligibility criteria:
(a) The waterbody must be sovereignty lands, or a site which might adversely impact sovereignty lands.
(b) The waterbody must have access to the boating public by way of an established, improved boat ramp or a direct navigable connection to an eligible waterbody.
(c) There must be a sign at the boat ramp stating that it is a public boat ramp or use area. A ramp fee may be charged provided that the fee is not unreasonable (in keeping with ramp fees charged in the area).
(d) There must be at least one directional sign on the nearest paved roadway indicating the way to the public boat ramp.
(e) The boat ramp must have sufficient space to safely turn a vehicle and trailer around and ample parking space within one quarter mile distance from the boat ramp.
(3) Commission approval shall be the execution of the grant agreement between the applicant and the commission. The applicant shall be notified in writing of application deficiencies or denial.