Section 498-22-11 - Project Development PhaseFollowing notification of funding by the Panel a specialist from the Department will be assigned by the Department to work with all successful applicants. The specialist will assist the community in the Project Development Phase consisting of the following steps:
1. Providing the Department with written documentation to satisfy the requirements of MRSA Title 30-A, section 5203;2. Documenting compliance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental laws, requirements and permits;3. For all applicable projects to be undertaken in floodplains or flood prone areas, documentation of participation in the National Flood Insurance Program, in good standing, with an up to date floodplain management ordinance in effect. Pursuant to Executive Order 11988, all Fund expenditures must comply with FEMA requirements.4. Submission of plans and specifications and other documents required by the Department;5. Completion of contract documents;6. Successful applicants have a maximum six month period after notification of funding to complete the Project Development Phase. Failure to meet this timeframe may result in the notification of funding being revoked.19- 498 C.M.R. ch. 22, § 11