Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-10-.08

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-13-10-.08 - Grant Award Criteria

Grants awarded under 335-13-10 shall be made in accordance with the requirements of 335-13-10-.08 and shall be used to develop, implement, enhance and promote recycling and beneficial re-use projects and programs, as necessary to meet the requirements and objectives of the Solid Wastes and Recyclable Materials Management Act of 2008. Funding awarded for this purpose shall meet the following:

(a) Recycling grants awarded under the Program shall be used to provide funding for recycling program costs, which may include equipment purchases, facility construction and other such costs approved by the Department, as part of the grant agreement.

(b) Where approved by the Department, recycling grants may be used for temporary operating subsidies, provided that the applicant demonstrates that such a use is necessary for the success of the program, and shows how the subsidy will benefit the program. Within one (1) year of the award the applicant shall provide reasonable assurances that the program will be able to operate without a subsidy from this grant program.

(c) For recycling projects or programs involving multiple governmental jurisdictions within a region, recycling grants may also be used to assist local governments, authorities, or nonprofit organizations in recycling paper, glass, plastic, construction and demolition debris, white goods, and metals and in composting and recycling organic materials, where such assistance is demonstrated to be necessary to make the regional effort viable. In such instances, the applicant shall provide a regional business plan for marketing recyclable materials.

(d) In conjunction with projects or activities described in subparagraphs (a), (b), and (c) of 335-13-10-.08, recycling grants awarded under the Program may be used to promote recycling, solid waste volume reduction, waste minimization projects, and market development for recyclable materials, provided that such efforts meet the requirements of 335-13-10-.07.

(e) All existing public and private recycling infrastructure shall be used to the greatest extent possible when planning and implementing the recycling programs funded by grants awarded under this Chapter. Grant funds shall not be used for duplicating existing private and public recycling programs unless the applicant satisfactorily demonstrates to the Department that such existing programs cannot be integrated into the proposed recycling or waste reduction projects or programs.

(f) Local governments or authorities may contract with private entities for the administrative operation of activities outlined in the grant application, with pre-approval from the Department.

(g) Grant applications for projects to be implemented within jurisdictions without existing recycling programs shall be given priority status for award under the Fund, as will applications submitted jointly by multiple jurisdictions or authorities on behalf of multiple jurisdictions.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-13-10-.08

New Rule: Filed December 15, 2008; effective January 19, 2009.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLII, Issue No. 11, August 30, 2024, eff. 10/14/2024.

Author: Phillip D. Davis. Jason Wilson, Blake B. Pruitt.

Statutory Authority:Code of Alabama 1975, §§ 22-27-12, 22-27-17.