Section 246-296-010 - Purpose and scope The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Establish a funding program for public water system infrastructure improvements that increase a public water system's ability to provide safe and reliable drinking water and improve public health protection;(2) Establish eligibility criteria for public water systems to receive funding including, but not limited to, proper operation, management, and maintenance consistent with federal DWSRF capacity requirements;(3) Provide additional financial assistance to eligible dis-advantaged communities;(4) Provide DWSRF loans in response to an emergency;(5) Use a portion of the EPA capitalization grant for set-aside activities according to federal law;(6) Establish that sound financial practices and ongoing oversight are in place to manage the DWSRF in perpetuity;(7) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan including, but not limited to, planning requirements; being resource efficient, sustainable, and environmentally sound;(8) Establish requirements for public water systems to receive a DWSRF loan in response to an emergency; and(9) Establish the responsibilities of the department for administering the DWSRF loan program.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-296-010
Amended by WSR 16-06-100, Filed 3/1/2016, effective 4/1/2016Amended by WSR 16-14-086, Filed 7/5/2016, effective 8/5/2016Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-010, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-010, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.