WAC 173-98-210. The department's responsibilities

(1) A general funding cycle schedule is provided in Figure 1. (2) In general, the department will provide the following services, although modifications may be made to accommodate legislative schedules and requirements: (a) Make available the application and applicable guidelines before the associated funding cycle begins; (b) Conduct application workshops that are accessible statewide; (c) Conduct preapplication workshops to discuss regional level priorities if applicable; (d) Complete an initial review of project proposals for funding eligibility after the application deadline; (e) Request other agencies to provide evaluation assistance as needed; (f) Rate and rank the applications using a consistent scoring system; (g) Develop a combined Draft Offer and Applicant List and a Draft Intended Use Plan (IUP); (h) Facilitate a public review and comment period for the combined Draft Offer and Applicant List and Draft IUP ; (i) Sponsor at least one public meeting to explain the combined Draft Offer List and Applicant List and Draft IUP ; (j) Develop a combined Final Offer and Applicant List and a Final IUP . Public comments collected during the public review period will be incorporated; (k) Issue funding decision letters to all applicants; and (l) Negotiate, develop, and finalize loan agreements.