Rule 110-20-1-.07 - Review of ApplicationsAll applications received from eligible applicants will be reviewed to determine whether a project meets the REAP criteria and complies with these Rules. In making such a determination, the following factors will be considered:
(1) Each application will be reviewed based upon an analysis of the project's relationship to the overall objectives of the REAP Statute and its compliance with the REAP criteria and the Department's Rules.(2) In its review of applications, the Department may, at its discretion, consult with other individuals or agencies as appropriate for the purpose of receiving information and/or advice.(3) The criteria listed in these Rules are designed to assist the Department in making its decision and to provide prospective applicants with guidance as to the factors that their applications need to address in order to meet the criteria for designation as a Regional Economic Assistance Project. Additional factors may be considered as the Department deems necessary. Any decision which the Commissioner or the Department makes, and any action or inaction by the Commissioner or the Department, in administering, managing, and operating REAP shall be final and conclusive and shall not be subject to review.(4) After approval and resolution by the local government, the applicant shall submit the application in writing to the Department. Within five days of the receipt of the application, the Department shall notify the applicant of whether the application is complete, and if not complete, the Department shall request any additional information or supporting documentation that may be needed for its review. The Department reserves the right to request any and all additional information it deems necessary to the proper evaluation of proposed projects.(5) Forty-five (45) days from the date of notification regarding the completeness of the application, the Department shall issue an opinion regarding the project. This notice shall either be in the form of a Certification of Compliance or a Notice of Noncompliance. In the event the Department requests additional information or documentation from an applicant after it determines the application is complete, it may, at its discretion, extend the 45-day evaluation period up to 15 days. The Department shall forward all Certifications of Compliance to the Georgia Department of Revenue, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Industry, Trade and Tourism, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor, and the Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-20-1-.07
O.C.G.A. Secs. 50-8-3, 50-8-11, 50-8-195.
Original Rule entitled "Review of Applications" adopted. F. Sept. 9, 1999; eff. Sept. 29, 1999.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 19, 2002; eff. July 9, 2002.