States must have passed laws for the conservation of wildlife which include a prohibition against diversion of license fees paid by hunters for purposes other than the administration of the State fish and wildlife agency. Also eligible are Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Participation limited to State fish and wildlife agencies. Notification of desire to participate must be made annually to the Secretary. The State fish and wildlife director must furnish a certification of the number of paid hunting-license holders.
Environmental assessment is required to determine environmental impacts.
An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Grantee may document initial program by submission of satisfactory wildlife conservation plan. Grantee has the option of submitting a project application. The form used is furnished by the Service. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No.