Utah Admin. Code 64-4-8

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024

Section R64-4-8 - Contracting and Project Requirements

(1) Following a grant award by the Commission, the department shall work with each grantee to determine whether there are other funding sources available to fund the project and assist grantees in identifying sources and securing additional funding.

(2) Before receiving funds, grantees shall:

(a) enter into a contract with the department that includes the following:

(i) the expectations for the grantee;

(ii) the life expectancy of the project;

(iii) the process to certify completion of the project;

(iv) any applicable project design; and

(v) metering and reporting requirements consistent with rules established by DWRi, including specifications for the type of meter to be installed;

(b) file any necessary change application with DWRi;

(c) if applicable, obtain a final order from the State Engineer approving the change application; and

(d) if applicable, demonstrate how they will comply with the requirements of the final order.

(3) Before project implementation, grantees shall submit a Utah State Historical Preservation Office Cultural Resource Review report to the program manager pursuant to Section 9-8a-404. No payment reimbursement will be processed until the program manager has received the report.

(4) The department may issue a notice to proceed to a grantee before project construction.

(5) During the life of the project, the department shall:

(a) monitor grant related activities; and

(b) certify project completion.

(6) The program manager may conduct on-site or virtual project "spot checks" at any time during the life of the project.

(7) Projects may be evaluated through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Spreadsheet Tool for Implementing Pollutant Loads module (STEPL) or Pollutant Load Estimation Tool (PLET), photo monitoring, or other monitoring depending on the type of project.

Utah Admin. Code R64-4-8

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/5/2022

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-16, effective 7/31/2023

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-23, effective 11/21/2023

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-17, effective 8/12/2024