Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 592 - THE SMALL COMMUNITY WASTEWATER PROGRAM
Section 096-592-5 - Use of grant funds

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-592-5

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Eligible costs. Grant funds may be used to pay for the following work and services:

(1) Design of the treatment and disposal system;

(2) Construction of the treatment and disposal system up to and including connections through the foundation wall, as necessary;

(3) Proper abandonment of existing septic tanks to be replaced as part of the total construction plan;

(4) Inspection of the system by qualified person(s);

(5) Administrative services, advertising costs and telephone bills associated with the project, external plumbing permits, and easement recording fees;

(6) Internal plumbing done to avoid the use of a pump when the cost of a pump would be greater than the cost of the re-plumbing. Claims for such costs must be accompanied by written estimates for both alternatives; and

(7) Other project costs if the scope and cost are approved of in writing by the department.

B. Non-eligible costs. Grant funds may not be used to pay for the following costs:

(1) Construction expenses incurred by the owner prior to department approval of an application for funding under this chapter ;

(2) Internal plumbing except as specifically allowed in section 5(A)(6);

(3) Easement or land acquisition costs ;

(4) Excessive restoration beyond a reasonable amount necessary to comply with the Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules or contract documents ; and

(5) Other unnecessary costs or excessive charges as determined by the department .

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