WAC 246-296-120   Annual DWSRF loan application responsibilities.  Annual DWSRF loan application responsibilities are established as follows:

     (1) Applicants shall submit a completed application package to the department on or before the due date in the application package.

     (2) The department shall:

     (a) Determine the eligibility of the project;

     (b) Rank the project using the ranking criteria established under WAC 246-296-130;

     (c) Create a prioritized list of eligible projects in order of public health significance;

     (d) Develop an IUP by:

     (i) Publishing a draft IUP for public review and comment; and

     (ii) Amending the IUP, if necessary, after considering public comments.

     (e) Submit a capitalization grant application, including the final IUP, to EPA for review and approval;

     (f) Revise the IUP if EPA requires changes; and

     (g) Provide for administrative review and dispute resolution under WAC 246-296-160.

     (3) The board shall:

     (a) Determine if each applicant with a project on the prioritized IUP is financially capable and ready to proceed, using the criteria under WAC 246-296-140;

     (b) Select projects on the IUP to receive assistance from the fund using the criteria under WAC 246-296-140; and

     (c) Provide for administrative review and dispute resolution of departmental or board decisions under WAC 246-296-160.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-120, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-120, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.]