Applications will be evaluated by the executive administrator, considering, at a minimum, the following criteria:
(1) Research project evaluation criteria for unsolicited applications:(A) relationship of project to current needs for water resource research;(B) description of the proposed research project;(C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;(D) estimated time required to complete the research project;(E) ability to perform the research and complete the project;(F) potential economic impact; and(G) environmental enhancement and conservation impact.(2) Research project evaluation criteria for solicited applications: (A) description of the proposed research project;(B) responsiveness of the application to the request for proposals for requests for qualifications;(C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;(D) estimated time required to complete the research project; and(E) ability to perform the research and complete the project.(3) Flood control planning project criteria: (A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing flood plans;(B) project service area is regional versus local;(C) history of flooding in project area;(D) participation in National Flood Insurance Program;(E) project organization and budget; and(F) scope and potential benefits of project.(4) Regional facility planning project criteria: (A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing plans;(B) regional nature of project;(C) conformance to certified water quality management plans;(D) adequacy of water conservation plan and commitment to water conservation;(E) project organization and budget;(F) scope and potential benefits of project;(G) the degree to which the regional facility planning is consistent with an approved regional water plan for the area in which the political subdivision is located.31 Tex. Admin. Code § 355.5
The provisions of this §355.5 adopted to be effective October 11, 1991, 16 TexReg 5329; amended to be effective October 18, 1995, 20 TexReg 8075; amended to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 765; amended to be effective September 11, 2002, 27 TexReg 8598; amended to be effective February 18, 2008, 33 TexReg 1348