1. (1) The department will form a project identification team comprised of bureau staff and field representatives. The project identification team will meet annually, at minimum. The duties of the project identification team will include:

   1. (a) reviewing and selecting real estate projects proposed by field staff;
   2. (b) reviewing the status of previously selected real estate projects;
   3. (c) canceling previously selected real estate projects; and
   4. (d) assigning resources.

2. (2) The project identification team will select real estate projects based upon review of the site selection reports developed by field staff under ARM 36.25.907, in consideration of the following criteria:

   1. (a) conformance to the standards in ARM 36.25.904;
   2. (b) relationship to ARM 36.25.911 and 36.25.912;
   3. (c) results of the site-specific evaluation;
   4. (d) results of the market analysis, as described in ARM 36.25.906(3);
   5. (e) staffing and funding needs and limitations;
   6. (f) project complexity;
   7. (g) project timeline; and
   8. (h) how the proposed real estate project integrates with other trust land management projects or programs.

3. (3) The department will form a project review committee, comprised of bureau staff and planning and land use staff from each area office. The project review committee will meet annually, at minimum. The duties of the project review committee will generally include:

   1. (a) reviewing the status of previously selected real estate projects;
   2. (b) assessing resource needs of real estate projects; and
   3. (c) recommending project proposals to the real estate project identification team.

Authorizing statute(s): 77-1-209, 77-1-301, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 77-1-605, 77-1-903, MCA

History: NEW, 2008 MAR p. 2645, Eff. 12/25/08.