Project Scope And Funding

Loan funds awarded under this program may be used to prepare a facility planning document which identifies the cost effective and environmentally sound alternative to achieve or maintain compliance with IDAPA 58.01.08, “Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems,” the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C., Sections 300j et seq., IDAPA 58.01.16, “Wastewater Rules,” and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sections 1381 et seq., and which is approvable by the Department. Loan funds may also be used for design and construction of the chosen alternative and project specific efforts committed to in the Letter of Interest submitted for the project. (7-1-26) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.12 – Rules for Administration of Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater & Drinking Water Loan Funds Section 030 Page 10 01. Nonpoint Source Implementation Funding. Eligible nonpoint source water pollution control projects may be funded when all of the following criteria are met: (3-24-22) a. Consistent with and implements the Idaho Nonpoint Source Management Plan. (3-24-22) b. Data is used to substantiate a nonpoint source pollutant problem or issue exists and is described or directly referenced. (3-24-22) c. Completed project implementation plan or work plan. (3-24-22) d. Project commitment documentation through demonstrated ability for loan repayment. (3-24-22) e. The project includes documentation that the project owner(s), manager(s), or the sponsoring agency will maintain the project for the life of the project (e.g., Maintenance Agreement). (3-24-22) f. The project provides adequate tracking and evaluation of the effectiveness of the water quality improvements being funded by either the project owner/manager or the sponsoring agency throughout the life of the project. (3-24-22) g. The project demonstrates nexus/benefit to municipality through a letter of support from one (1) or more affected municipalities. (3-24-22) 02. Facility Funding. (7-1-26) a. Projects may include: (7-1-26) i. Planning document prepared in accordance with the Handbook; (7-1-26) ii. Design which includes the preparation of the detailed engineering plans and specifications necessary for the bidding and construction of the project; (7-1-26) iii. Construction, which includes bidding and actual construction of the project or (7-1-26) iv. A combination of planning, design and construction listed above. (7-1-26) b. If a project does not proceed to construction, loans for planning and design will be amortized and a repayment schedule prepared by the Department. (7-1-26) c. Loans for construction will not be awarded until a final cost effective and environmentally sound alternative has been selected in the planning document and approved by the Department. (7-1-26) i. If the planning document has not been completed pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.22, “Rules for Administration of Planning Grants for Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities,” then the loan recipient must complete the following: (7-1-26) (1) Public comment period is held after alternatives have been developed and the Department has approved the draft planning document; (7-1-26) (2) Provide written notice of the public comment period and hold at least one (1) public meeting within the jurisdiction of the grant recipient during the public comment period; (7-1-26) (3) Present the draft planning document with an explanation of the alternatives identified; (7-1-26) (4) Consider public comments received from those affected by the proposed project; and (7-1-26) ii. After the public meeting and public comment period, the final alternative is selected and the state environmental review process completed. (7-1-26) IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 58.01.12 – Rules for Administration of Department of Environmental Quality Wastewater & Drinking Water Loan Funds Section 031 Page 11 d. Funding for reserve capacity of a wastewater treatment facility will not exceed a twenty (20) year population growth and funding for reserve capacity of a wastewater collection system will not exceed a forty (40) year population growth as determined by the Department. (7-1-26) e. Funding for reserve capacity of a drinking water system will not exceed a twenty (20) year population growth, except that distribution and transmission lines which may be planned for a forty (40) year useful life. (7-1-26) 03. Professional Services. The engineering firm selected must meet the following qualifications at a minimum: (7-1-26) a. Be a registered professional engineer currently licensed by the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors; (7-1-26) b. Not be debarred or otherwise prevented from providing services under another federal or state financial assistance program; and (7-1-26) c. Be covered by professional liability insurance in accordance with Section 050. (7-1-26)