N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:26A-3.4

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 6A:26A-3.4 - Application procedures for school district water infrastructure improvement grants

(a) Applications for school district water infrastructure improvement grants will not be accepted before or after the time period for application submission as established by the Commissioner;

(b) The following materials shall be required for a complete application:

1. Water Infrastructure Improvement Grant Application form;

2. Consultant certification verifying proposed scope of work and costs;

3. Invoices and proof of payment, if submitting a request for reimbursement of completed water infrastructure improvement work;

4. Resolution adopted by the district board of education approving the submission of the grant application and affirming the availability of local funds to complete the project if the total estimated costs exceed the grant allocation;

5. Sustainability plan for filtration solutions, including testing schedules and proposed maintenance procedures and schedule;

6. Water quality testing results:

i. A copy of the most recent districtwide water quality testing results for all buildings completed by a certified laboratory;

ii. A copy of the Water Outlet Inventory and Filter Inventory for all buildings included in the proposed work or work submitted for reimbursement for the school district water infrastructure improvement grant, unless the work is solely lead service line replacement; and

iii. For requests for reimbursement of completed water infrastructure improvement projects, a copy of the water quality testing results that triggered the project;

7. Copy of a water bill or other documentation that evidences which public water system serves the building(s), if applicable;

8. Proof of compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:26-12.4 and (b)6i above; and

9. For proposed work at leased property, the school district shall also submit:

i. An executed lease agreement or a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the school district and the lessor that memorializes the requirements set forth at N.J.A.C. 6A:26A-3.2(b)8; and

ii. The district board of education resolution that includes an acknowledgment that, upon termination of the lease by either party prior to June 30, 2024, the school district shall be required to return a pro rata share of the water infrastructure improvement grant to the Department.

(c) The Commissioner will review all applications for school district water infrastructure improvement grants for completeness.

(d) The Commissioner will advance only complete applications to be evaluated based on the criteria set forth in this subchapter and prioritized pursuant to the criteria identified at N.J.A.C. 6A:26A-3.3(b).

(e) Upon review of complete applications, the Commissioner may request the following before approving a grant under this subchapter:

1. Clarification or additional information based on the information submitted in the school district application;

2. Review of the application by another State agency to determine compliance with the requirements of the program;

3. On-site inspections by another State agency to determine compliance with the requirements of the program; and

4. Such other terms as determined by the Commissioner.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:26A-3.4

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 694(a), effective 4/6/2020