WAC 246-296-040. Use of funds by the state

(1) The department may use the following funds to carry out the purposes of the DWSRF: (a) Capitalization grants provided by the federal government; (b) State matching funds appropriated under RCW 70A.125.160 ; (c) Principal and interest payments; (d) DWSRF loan fees; and (e) Any other funds earned and deposited. (2) The department may use these funds to: (a) Finance DWSRF loans for planning, design, and construction of public water system infrastructure projects that will address or prevent violations of applicable federal, state, and local drinking water requirements; (b) Finance reasonable costs for the department to administer the DWSRF program; and (c) Fund set-aside activities as authorized in 40 C.F.R. Section 35.3535 including, but not limited to: (i) DWSRF program administration; (ii) Technical assistance specific to small public water systems; (iii) State drinking water program management; and (iv) Local assistance and other state programs.