Section R64-4-5 - Preliminary Screening-Pre-filing Consultation(1) Department staff will receive and screen each funding application to determine if the application meets the following eligibility criteria: (a) the project uses agricultural water;(b) the project is located in Utah;(c) the applicant has verified that they own or have the right to use the water rights that will be used for the project;(d) the project is reasonably feasible;(e) the project reasonably meets program goals;(f) the applicant is willing to install and maintain water measurement that meets state policy and rules set by the Division of Water Rights (DWRi); and(g) the project meets funding requirements.(2) After preliminary approval, each applicant shall meet with the State Engineer or the State Engineer's designee for a pre-filing consultation to determine if their project may benefit from a change application.(3) Following the consultation with the State Engineer or the State Engineer's designee, pre-approved applications will be filed with the Agricultural Water Optimization Committee for ranking.Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/5/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 7/31/2023Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-23, effective 11/21/2023Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-17, effective 8/12/2024