Regulation .05 Selection Criteria and Priority System Establishment.

The Department shall establish and maintain a stormwater pollution control project priority list.

The selection criteria for grant awards shall provide the basis for developing the project priority list. These criteria shall include:

(1)

The local water quality impacts caused by existing stormwater runoff conditions;

(2)

Previous efforts expended to correct any existing stormwater problem;

(3)

The level of pollution control provided by a proposed project;

(4)

Over-all project cost;

(5)

The applicant's ability and commitment to:

(a)

Inspect and review construction performance,

(b)

Provide the 25 percent match through funds or in-kind services and fulfill all grant conditions,

(c)

Assure accountability for all funds awarded;

(6)

Innovative or alternative nature of the project;

(7)

Public visibility of the completed project.