Section 263-1-001 - GENERAL PROVISIONS001.01.Purpose of Rules. These rules are adopted for the purpose of administering the Natural Resources Water Quality Fund governed by Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 2-15,122 and 2-15,123.001.02.General Availability of Funds. Financial assistance from the Fund will be available only to Districts that have programs qualifying for such assistance under these rules and which have entered into a contract with the Department setting forth the terms for providing such financial assistance.001.03.Definitions. As used in these rules, unless the context otherwise requires: 001.03(A). "Commission," "Department," "Director,"and "District" have the same meaning as in Title 259; and001.03(B). "Fund" means the Natural Resources Water Quality Fund created by Neb. Rev. Stat. § 2-15,122.001.04.Access to Files and Compliance with Agreement and Rules. Each participating District must maintain records adequate to document that the District had expenditures qualified pursuant to Section 003 of these rules in amounts equal to or exceeding the amount provided from the Fund plus the required cost-share. Such files are to be available for inspection by Department personnel and by representatives of the State Auditor§s Office during normal business hours of the District. In the event the Director becomes aware of a violation of the contract between the District and the Department or of these rules, the Director may terminate the contract and/or demand reimbursement of any State funds related to such violation. Enabling Legislation: Neb. Rev. Stat. §Sec. 2-15,122
263 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 1, § 001
Amended effective 7/28/2021