N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 505.02

Current through Register No. 25, June 20, 2024

Section Env-Wq 505.02 - Prioritization of Proposed Projects

(a) If available funds are not sufficient to fund all projects for which pre-applications are accepted or if otherwise required by a specific capitalization grant, the department shall:

(1) Develop a priority system as part of the applicable Intended Use Plan (IUP) that is based on the following objectives:

a. Achieving compliance with the CWA and any applicable requirements in 40 CFR Part 35 ;

b. Achieving the most cost-effective reduction or elimination of pollutant discharges;

c. Furthering public health protection;

d. Maintaining affordability for users of the infrastructure, if applicable; and

e. Achieving compliance with any applicable requirements of the specific capitalization grant from which the funds are loaned;

(2) Rank the pre-applications according to the priority system; and

(3) Allocate the available funds starting with the highest priority and proceeding down the list until all available funds have been allocated.

(b) If a priority system is developed, the department shall:

(1) List the projects on that priority list in order of priority; and

(2) If 2 or more projects on the same list have equal ranking under the priority system, assign the higher ranking to the project that would provide the greatest environmental benefit.

N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-Wq 505.02

(See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 500) #8883, eff 5-8-07; (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 500) ss by #9394, INTERIM, eff 3-1-09; ss by #9531, eff 8-26-09

Amended by Volume XXXV Number 49, Filed December 10, 2015, Proposed by #10984, Effective 12/1/2015, Expires12/1/2025.

Amended by Number 2, Filed January 12, 2023, Proposed by #13511, Effective 12/20/2022, Expires 12/20/2032.