Section 259-1-002 - QUALIFIED COST-SHARING PROGRAMS002.01PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY. For a District to be eligible for reimbursement from the Fund, it must establish a water well decommissioning cost-share program consistent with the requirements as set forth in Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1405. 002.01(A). For purposes of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1405(3), the program will be considered in compliance with this requirement if the District has budgeted at least $10,000 for the program that Fiscal Year. If a District produces sufficient evidence to document that it can cost-share the decommissioning of at least 30 water wells for less than $10,000, the Director may determine that such District's program is eligible if the amount budgeted for decommissioning is equal to or greater than that lesser amount.002.01(B). For purposes of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1405(4), the cost of decommissioning a water well does not include the cost of removing any exposed or buried pipes, tanks, or pumps; or any tower, wellhouse, or other apparatus or obstruction around or in the water well that might interfere with the process of decommissioning.002.02PROGRAM CERTIFICATION BY DISTRICT. Each District desiring reimbursement from the Fund must complete a program certification form provided by the Director. The form must be completed and returned by July 15 of each year the District wishes to receive reimbursement from the Fund.002.03APPROVAL OF PROGRAMS. The Director is responsible for determining whether a District cost-sharing program for decommissioning water wells complies with the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 46-1405 and this Section. Before making such determination, the Director may request additional information from the District.259 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 002
Amended effective 7/28/2021