Current through August 31, 2023
Loan funds awarded under this program may be used to prepare a
facility planning document which identifies the cost effective and
environmentally sound alternative to achieve or maintain compliance with IDAPA
58.01.08, "Idaho Rules for Public Drinking Water Systems," the Safe Drinking
Water Act, 42 U.S.C.,
Sections 300j et seq., IDAPA 58.01.16,
"Wastewater Rules," and the Clean Water Act,
33 U.S.C. Sections
1381 et seq., and which is approvable by the
Department. Loan funds may also be used for design and construction of the
chosen alternative. (3-24-22)
01.
Nonpoint Source Implementation Funding. Eligible nonpoint source
water pollution control projects may be funded when all of the following
criteria are met: (3-24-22)
a. Consistent
with and implements the Idaho Nonpoint Source Management Plan.
(3-24-22)
b. Data is used to
substantiate a nonpoint source pollutant problem or issue exists and is
described or directly referenced. (3-24-22)
c. Completed project implementation plan or
work plan. (3-24-22)
d. Project
commitment documentation through demonstrated ability for loan repayment.
(3-24-22)
e. The project includes
documentation that the project owner(s), manager(s), or the sponsoring agency
will maintain the project for the life of the project (e.g., Maintenance
Agreement). (3-24-22)
f. The
project provides adequate tracking and evaluation of the effectiveness of the
water quality improvements being funded by either the project owner/manager or
the sponsoring agency throughout the life of the project. (3-24-22)
g. The project demonstrates nexus/benefit to
municipality through a letter of support from one (1) or more affected
municipalities. (3-24-22)
02.
Facility Funding. Projects
may be funded in steps: (3-24-22)
a. Step 1.
Planning document prepared in accordance with the Handbook. (3-24-22)
b. Step 2. Design which includes the
preparation of the detailed engineering plans and specifications necessary for
the bidding and construction of the project. (3-24-22)
c. Step 3. Construction, which includes
bidding and actual construction of the project. (3-24-22)
d. Step 4. A combination of Step 2 and Step
3. (3-24-22)
e. Combination Step
Funding. Projects may be funded in any combination of the steps with the
approval of the Department. Separate loans may be awarded for Step 1 or Step 2
projects. If a Step 1 or Step 2 project proceeds to construction, either the
Step 1 or Step 2 loan, or both, may be consolidated with the Step 3 loan. If a
project does not proceed to construction, outstanding Step 1 and Step 2 loans
will be amortized and a repayment schedule prepared by the Department.
(3-24-22)
f. Cost Effective
Requirement. Step 2, Step 3 or Step 4 loans shall not be awarded until a final
cost effective and environmentally sound alternative has been selected by the
Step 1 planning document and approved by the Department. If the planning
document has not been completed pursuant to IDAPA 58.01.22, "Rules for
Administration of Planning Grants for Drinking Water and Wastewater
Facilities," then the loan recipient shall provide an opportunity for the
public to comment on the draft planning document. The public comment period
shall be held after alternatives have been developed and the Department has
approved the draft planning document. The loan recipient shall provide written
notice of the public comment period and hold at least one (1) public meeting
within the jurisdiction of the loan recipient during the public comment period.
At the public meeting, the draft planning document shall be presented by the
loan recipient with an explanation of the alternatives identified. The cost
effective and environmentally sound alternative selected shall consider public
comments received from those affected by the proposed project. After the public
meeting and public comment period, the final alternative will be selected and
the Environmental Information Document will be prepared. (3-24-22)
g. Funding For Wastewater Reserve Capacity.
Funding for reserve capacity of a treatment plant will not exceed a twenty (20)
year population growth and funding for reserve capacity of an interceptor will
not exceed a forty (40) year population growth as determined by the Department.
(3-24-22)
h. Funding for Drinking
Water Reserve Capacity. Funding for reserve capacity of a drinking water system
shall not exceed a twenty (20) year population growth, except that distribution
and transmission lines which may be planned for a forty (40) year useful life.
(3-24-22)