Section 58.01.12.030 - PROJECT SCOPE AND FUNDINGLoan funds awarded under this program may be used to prepare a facility planning document which identifies the cost effective and environmentally sound alternative to achieve or maintain compliance with IDAPA 58.01.08, "Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems," the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C., Sections 300j et seq., IDAPA 58.01.16, "Wastewater Rules," and the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Sections 1381 et seq., and which is approvable by the Department. Loan funds may also be used for design and construction of the chosen alternative.
01.Nonpoint Source Implementation Funding. Eligible nonpoint source water pollution control projects may be funded when all of the following criteria are met: a. Consistent with and implements the Idaho Nonpoint Source Management Plan.b. Data is used to substantiate a nonpoint source pollutant problem or issue exists and is described or directly referenced.c. Completed project implementation plan or work plan.d. Project commitment documentation through demonstrated ability for loan repayment.e. The project includes documentation that the project owner(s), manager(s), or the sponsoring agency will maintain the project for the life of the project (e.g., Maintenance Agreement).f. The project provides adequate tracking and evaluation of the effectiveness of the water quality improvements being funded by either the project owner/manager or the sponsoring agency throughout the life of the project.g. The project demonstrates nexus/benefit to municipality through a letter of support from one (1) or more affected municipalities.02.Facility Funding. Projects may be funded in steps:a. Step 1. Planning document prepared in accordance with the Handbook.b. Step 2. Design which includes the preparation of the detailed engineering plans and specifications necessary for the bidding and construction of the project.c. Step 3. Construction, which includes bidding and actual construction of the project.d. Step 4. A combination of Step 2 and Step 3.e. Combination Step Funding. Projects may be funded in any combination of the steps with the approval of the Department. Separate loans may be awarded for Step 1 or Step 2 projects. If a Step 1 or Step 2 project proceeds to construction, either the Step 1 or Step 2 loan, or both, may be consolidated with the Step 3 loan. If a project does not proceed to construction, outstanding Step 1 and Step 2 loans will be amortized and a repayment schedule prepared by the Department.f. Cost Effective Requirement. Step 2, Step 3 or Step 4 loans shall not be awarded until a final cost effective and environmentally sound alternative has been selected by the Step 1 planning document and approved by the Department. If the planning document has not been completed pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.22, "Rules for Administration of Planning Grants for Drinking Water and Wastewater Facilities," then the loan recipient shall provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the draft planning document. The public comment period shall be held after alternatives have been developed and the Department has approved the draft planning document. The loan recipient shall provide written notice of the public comment period and hold at least one (1) public meeting within the jurisdiction of the loan recipient during the public comment period. At the public meeting, the draft planning document shall be presented by the loan recipient with an explanation of the alternatives identified. The cost effective and environmentally sound alternative selected shall consider public comments received from those affected by the proposed project. After the public meeting and public comment period, the final alternative will be selected and the Environmental Information Document will be prepared.g. Funding For Wastewater Reserve Capacity. Funding for reserve capacity of a treatment plant will not exceed a twenty (20) year population growth and funding for reserve capacity of an interceptor will not exceed a forty (40) year population growth as determined by the Department.h. Funding for Drinking Water Reserve Capacity. Funding for reserve capacity of a drinking water system shall not exceed a twenty (20) year population growth, except that distribution and transmission lines which may be planned for a forty (40) year useful life.Idaho Admin. Code r. 58.01.12.030