Section 490-RICR-00-00-7.5 - Project Eligibility ProcessA. Suppliers interested in seeking funding Bank WQPC Fund may submit an application to the Board according the procedure delineated below. The application is available at the Board's offices or as published by the Board. There are two types of projects the Board may consider. First, applications to acquire and permanently protect water supply land. Second, applications to construct physical improvements that directly protect drinking water quality. 1. Applications to construct physical improvements that directly protect drinking water quality must meet the eligibility requirements as set forth in § 7.6(D)(3) of this Part.B. A Supplier shall submit to the Board one copy of the complete application, additional narrative, and any maps or plans or other related documents in digital form or as a paper copy to the address specified on the application.C. The Board staff shall review each application and make a determination of eligibility in accordance with the Act, these regulations, and any further guidance on project eligibility established by the Board.D. Upon a determination by the Board staff that a project is not eligible for funding from the Bank WQPC Fund, the Supplier may appeal that determination to the Board, which may hear, in its sole discretion, such appeal with sixty (60) days from the date of submission of same.E. The Board staff shall forward a letter of project eligibility to Bank. Only those projects approved by the Board and/or Board Staff pursuant to these regulations are eligible for funding from the Bank's WQPC Fund.490 R.I. Code R. 490-RICR-00-00-7.5
Amended effective 12/19/2018
Amended effective 2/14/2019