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 department 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 decisions under WAC 246-296-160 .