Section 461-1-004 - Alternative Allocations and Distribution of FundsIn the event all of the funds appropriated for a state fiscal year are not allocated and distributed in accordance with Section 003 of this Chapter, the Director may, at his or her discretion, make funds available to eligible natural resources districts for activities to either achieve a sustainable balance of consumptive water uses or assure compliance with an interstate compact or decree or a formal state contract or agreement.
004.01. The Director will, no later than May 1 of each year determine the amount of funding available to eligible natural resources districts for the respective year and notify natural resources districts of this determination. 004.02. Specific eligibility for funding requires implementation of integrated management plans in accordance with § 46-715. 004.03. Any applications for funding are filed with the Department in writing by June 15 of the funding year and include: 004.03(A). An explanation of how the planned activity will reduce consumptive uses of water in river basins, subbasins, or reaches that are deemed by the department overappropriated pursuant to § 46-713 or fully appropriated pursuant to § 46-714 or assure compliance with an interstate compact or decree or a formal state contract or agreement as required by § 46-715;004.03(B). The controls, rules, and regulations of the district designed to carry out the activity; 004.03(C). A schedule of implementation of the activity or its components; and 004.03(D). A budget demonstrating a match of local funding in an amount equal to or greater than forty percent of the total cost of carrying out the eligible activity. 004.04. The Director will determine whether or not an application is approved for funding under this section. 004.04(A). If approved for funds, the District wi-s-h-a-11 enter into a contract with Department specifying the terms and conditions for receipt of such financial assistance.004.04(B). The Director have the sole discretion to determine whether an expense qualifies for funding.461 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 004
Adopted effective 12/17/2019Amended effective 4/19/2020