§3430.708. Review criteria.

7 C.F.R. § 3430.708

(a)

General. BRDI peer reviews of applications are conducted in accordance with requirements found in section 9008 of FSRIA (7 U.S.C. 8108); section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613); and regulations found in title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulations, sections 3430.31 through 3430.37.

(b)

Additional Considerations. Special consideration will be given to applications that—

(1)

Involve a consortium of experts from multiple institutions;

(2)

Encourage the integration of disciplines and application of the best technical resources; and

(3)

Increase the geographic diversity of demonstration projects.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[75 FR 33498, June 14, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 38549, July 1, 2011]

Source: 75 FR 33498, June 14, 2010, unless otherwise noted.

Authority: 7 U.S.C. 3316; Pub. L. 106-107 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note)

Source: 74 FR 45740, Sept. 4, 2009, unless otherwise noted.

[75 FR 33498, June 14, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 38549, July 1, 2011]