Plan St-Laurent - Pour un développement durable

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Practical Advice

• This guide explains the essential components of a project proposal. In this document the term St. Lawrence means the entire area described in Section B.
  
• One of the program’s main objectives is public participation in environmental projects. While you should foster the involvement of as many people and partners as possible, public participation in the project can also be measured by the degree of community support, the need identified by the community and the benefits to the community.
  
• When submitting a proposal please allow at least 16 weeks after the proposal deadline for the start-up of your project and plan your schedule accordingly. No minimum duration is imposed on projects. However, all projects must be finalized by March 1, 2010.
  
• The project proposal you submit MUST include a registration form, the project proposal document, completed appendices and all information required for an informed assessment.
  
• While letters confirming partner participation do not have to be sent with the proposal, they must be forwarded to us as soon as possible. However, the proposal must contain the contact details of your prospective partners and any resource people you have contacted.
  
• Your proposal containing all information needed for the assessment of the project must be postmarked no later than the deadline.
  
• If authorizations and permits are required, steps must be taken to get them as early as possible to avoid any delay in getting the project under way.
  
• If you are interested in finding out about environmental remedial action plans (ERAPs), contact your local ZIP (Area of Prime Concern) Committee. A map showing the location of ZIP committees and a list of their addresses appear in Appendix B.
  
• Please remember that your project will be assessed on the basis of the information in the documents you send us. Consequently, this information must be clear, detailed and comprehensive.
  
• Before you submit your proposal by the deadline, you must speak with a project officer to determine the eligibility and pertinence of your project.