WAC 246-296-010   Purpose and scope.  The purpose of this chapter is to:

     (1) Establish a funding program for public water system infrastructure improvements that increase a public water system's ability to provide safe and reliable drinking water and improve public health protection;

     (2) Establish eligibility criteria for public water systems to receive funding including, but not limited to, proper operation, management, and maintenance consistent with federal DWSRF capacity requirements;

     (3) Provide additional financial assistance to eligible disadvantaged communities;

     (4) Use a portion of the EPA capitalization grant for set-aside activities according to federal law;

     (5) Establish that sound financial practices and ongoing oversight are in place to manage the DWSRF in perpetuity;

     (6) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan including, but not limited to, planning requirements; being resource efficient, sustainable, and environmentally sound; and

     (7) Establish the responsibilities of the department, the board, and commerce, for administering the DWSRF loan program.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-010, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-010, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.]