4799.02. To carry out the provisions of this chapter and to facilitate participation in the program authorized by this chapter, the director may promulgate such regulations, guidelines, or publications as the director deems appropriate. Such regulations, guidelines, or publications shall be submitted to the board for review or approval when required by this chapter and, even if not required, when deemed appropriate by the director for his or her guidance. Regulations, guidelines, or publications shall specify:
(a) The scope of forest resource improvement work, as described by Section 4794, for which agreements may be entered into or loans made pursuant to Section 4795 or 4796.
(b) The prevailing cost of performing various types and methods of forest resource improvement work under various site conditions throughout the forest land of the state, as required by Sections 4795 and 4796.
(c) Cost share percentage schedules as required by Section 4795.
(d) Procedures to be followed in the event of a violation of a cost-sharing or loan agreement pursuant to Section 4795 or 4796 or default of payment of loan principal or interest pursuant to Section 4796.
(e) Consistent with subdivision (g) of Section 4793, criteria to determine forest lands which have demonstrated potential for improved forest resource management and may, therefore, be eligible for forest resource improvement projects under the provisions of paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 4797.
(f) Factors to be considered and information which should be included in management plans submitted pursuant to Section 4799.
(g) A standard application form for forest resource improvement projects submitted under Section 4795 or 4796.
(h) Forest land conservation measures and fish and wildlife habitat protection guidelines to be followed in the performance of forest resource improvement projects work as provided by Section 4799.
(i) Guidelines for evaluation and approval of proposed forest resource improvement projects as required by subdivision (d) of Section 4799.01.
(j) Procedures for the review by the director and interested persons or agencies of proposed forest resource improvement projects pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 4799.01.
(k) Such other matters as the director deems necessary for the effective administration of the provisions of this chapter.
(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1181.)
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