Code of Maine Rules
06 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
096 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - GENERAL
Chapter 594 - STATE CONTRIBUTION TO OVERBOARD DISCHARGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS
Section 096-594-6 - Use of grant funds

Universal Citation: 06 ME Code Rules ยง 096-594-6

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

A. Eligible costs. State funds may be used to pay for the following work and services, provided that the cost and scope of the work has been determined by the commissioner to be reasonable and necessary to remove the overboard discharge. In determining reasonable and necessary costs for the replacement system, the commissioner shall take into account costs and benefits obtained by construction of the system, the expected successful operation of the system and any other relevant factors.

(1) Design of the replacement system.

(2) Construction costs for the replacement.

(3) Inspection of the replacement system by a qualified person(s).

(4) Administrative services, associated with the project.

(5) Costs to abandon the overboard discharge system in accordance with Chapter 596 of the Department's rules referring to overboard discharge licensing and abandonment.

(6) Other necessary project costs as determined by the commissioner.

B. Non-eligible costs. State funds may not be used for the following costs.

(1) Excessive property restoration beyond a reasonable amount necessary to comply with Chapter 241, Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules of the Department of Health and Human Services effective October 1, 2002 or other applicable design standards.

(2) Other unnecessary costs or excessive charges as determined by the commissioner.

C. Income criteria. Grant funding percentages are determined according to the income of the property owner(s). See 38 M.R.S.A §411-A. For multiple use properties, the overall grant percentage will be determined by the pro rata share of each use based on the design flows as shown on the replacement system design.

D. Expanded use of property. The State's contribution will be determined based on the existing use of the structure. If an expanded or different use of the structure is proposed, the state's share will be limited to the pro rata share based on the current wastewater flow from the structure as determined by the lesser of the current licensed discharge limit or design flow as determined by Chapter 241, Maine Subsurface Wastewater Disposal Rules of the Department of Health and Human Services effective October 1, 2002 based on current use.

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