N.H. Admin. Code § Env-Wq 505.02

Current through Register No. 44, October 31, 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. Admin. Code § 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.