Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 592 - THE SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER PROGRAM
Section 096-592-3 - Application for funds

A. Contents of an application. An application is a written submission from the governing body of the municipality, or from the county commissioners on behalf of an unorganized township or plantation. The application must explain the water pollution problem, the number and type of sanitary systems involved (single family dwellings, seasonal dwellings, commercial establishments, etc.) and the benefit expected to the State from elimination of the pollution sources as well as all other information required by this rule. Use of monies obtained under the Small Community Grants Program is subject to the conditions stated in this chapter.

B. Deadline. An application may be submitted at any time. Only applications received before January 31 of the year will be eligible for award in the same calendar year except as described in section 3(C) below.

C. Emergency request. After the deadline for applications an application may be submitted as an emergency request for award during the same calendar year. An emergency request must demonstrate that the project will eliminate an immediate, severe threat to a public drinking water supply, an open shellfishing area, or to public health and will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to the availability of funds. An emergency request is subject to all other requirements of the program.