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LCMR PROPOSAL REVIEW A synopsis o¢ the LCMR proposal review process is listed 'in chrono~:~lica~ order' on the next page of the RFP. Please note some additional details; A. An additionaJ, separate technical peer review process will be conducted for research proposaJs recommended by the Commission, An interdisciplinary peer review panel, comprised of natural resource experts from across the U.S., will review recommended projects for the adequacy of the methodology and procedures, the need for the proposed research and qualifications of the investigators. The peer review panel will not play a role in prioritization, medt review or funding decisions. A detailed work program will be required for'these projects by or before September 1992 to be used in the peer review process. B. If the proposed project could be otherwise funded through an existing costshare or other state program, (e.g. Clean Water Partnership), it will be noted in the review as a more appropriate source of funding, You.will be directed to the appropriate program and agency for more information, C, The' Commission will employ a variety of toots in the proposal evaluation'process. First, priority strateg!es and criteria as presented in the RFP will be applied.' Second, coordinating committees may be used in the areas of agriculture, energy, forestry, informatiort/education, land, minerals, recreation, waste, water and wildlife/fisheries/plants. The - coordinating committee will not prioritize, but will be used as needed to focus, on improving proposals and coordination. The committee, review will illuminate ways and means by which proposals may be strengthened; either technically or in terms of the range of activities included, It will also show areas where increased cooperation and coordination on a.proposal might be appropriate. Third, the citizen AdVisory Committee for the Trust Fund (CAC) will do an initial review Of proposals and provide the Commission with their determination as to which projects best fit the priority strategies and criteria in the Strategic Plan for the Trust Fund as well as the Trust Fund law. D. if the program manager of the proposal is affiliated with the University of Minnesota, the Office of Research and Technology Transfer Administration (ORTTA) requirements must be fuffilled by submitting your proposal with a BA-23 through that office, E. For state or semi state.agencies with more than 5 proposals submitted, the agency's prior~ order for the proposals submitted will be requested shortly affer the deadline for proposals, i¢o