Section 173-95A-310 - The department's responsibilities(2) In general, the department will provide the following services, although annual modifications may be made to accommodate legislative schedules and requirements:(a) Make available the application and applicable guidelines before the associated funding cycle begins;(b) Conduct at least one application workshop in each of ecology's four regions;(c) Conduct preapplication workshops to discuss regional level priorities if applicable;(d) After the application deadline, complete an initial review of project proposals for funding eligibility;(e) Request other agencies to provide evaluation assistance as needed;(f) Rate and rank the applications using a consistent scoring system;(g) Develop a combined Draft Offer and Applicant List; (h) Facilitate a public review and comment period for the combined Draft Offer and Applicant List;(i) Sponsor at least one public meeting to explain the combined Draft Offer and Applicant List;(j) Develop a combined Final Offer and Applicant List. Public comments collected during the public review period will be incorporated;(k) Issue funding decision letters to all applicants; and(l) Negotiate, develop, and finalize loan or grant agreements.Wash. Admin. Code § 173-95A-310
Amended by WSR 17-17-040, Filed 8/9/2017, effective 9/9/2017Statutory Authority: Chapter 90.50A RCW, RCW 90.48.035, and 43.21A.080. 11-20-036 (Order 10-14), § 173-95A-310, filed 9/27/11, effective 10/28/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 90.48.035. 07-14-096 (Order 05-16), § 173-95A-310, filed 6/29/07, effective 7/30/07.