DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Application Period for Farm Safety and Occupational Health Grant Program [32 Pa.B. 4492] The Department of Agriculture (Department) announces the opening of the application period for funding from the Farm Safety and Occupational Health (FSOH) Grant Program for FY 2003. Grant applications will be accepted at the Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, 2301 North Cameron Street, Room G-13, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408, from August 30, 2002, to October 30, 2002. Applications must be postmarked by October 30, 2002, to be considered for funding.
The FSOH Grant Program was created by the General Assembly through the passage of the Farm Safety and Occupational Health Act (act) (3 P. S. §§ 1901--1915), effective February 10, 1995. The FSOH Grant Program is funded through a specific appropriation provided for in the act. For guidelines, see the FSOH Grant Program Guidelines.
The FSOH Grant Program will award financial assistance of up to $2,500 to Statewide farm organizations, volunteer fire companies, ambulance services and rescue squads within this Commonwealth that wish to develop and deliver farm safety, occupational health and emergency response programs. The applications will be evaluated using criteria set forth in the statement of policy.
Obtaining Applications
Applications are available upon request by contacting Shiree Hunter, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408, (717) 772-5202, fax (717) 783-3275.
For further assistance, contact Phillip Pitzer, Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408, (717) 772-5206.
SAMUEL E. HAYES, Jr.,
Secretary[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-1594. Filed for public inspection September 13, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]
