(a)

1. (1) Each tract of land proposed for acquisition shall be examined and described to members of the Arkansas Natural Heritage Commission and advisors by a person or persons designated by the commission.
2. (2) Tract information shall include the ecological values and approximate description but need not refer to the precise boundaries or possible terms of acquisition.
3. (3) After discussion, the commission shall be asked to grant preliminary approval for acquisition, based on the tract information presented.

(b)

1. (1) If, after receipt of a preliminary report, the commission finds that a tract is suitable for acquisition, the commission shall vote to grant preliminary approval.

2. (2)

   1. (A) Such approval shall be captured in the official meeting minutes and kept as an official record.
   2. (B) The commission’s approval for submission of a grant application that names the tract in question or a group of tracts in which it is included may constitute preliminary approval.
   3. (C) A vote granting preliminary approval shall not bind the commission to any further action.