Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 45.00 - Dep Selection, Approval and Regulation of Drinking Water Projects Receiving Financial Assistance from the State Revolving Fund
Section 45.09 - Project Evaluation Report

Universal Citation: 310 MA Code of Regs 310.45

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(1) Unless otherwise determined by the Department, the planning information required for projects receiving financial assistance pursuant to 310 CMR 45.00 shall be contained in a Project Evaluation Report.

(2) The Department will determine the required scope of a Project Evaluation Report based on the nature and duration of the proposed project. Unless otherwise determined by the Department, a complete Project Evaluation Report generally must include:

(a) A description of the proposed project;

(b) An analysis of the cost-effectiveness of the project and the alternatives considered;

(c) For the selected alternative, a concise description which addresses, at a minimum, the following areas:
1. the relevant design parameters for the project;

2. the estimated capital construction and operation and maintenance costs of the project (identifying possible federal, state, local, and other shares), and a description of the manner in which costs will be financed;

3. the cost impacts on users of the system; and

4. the institutional, financial, legal and management arrangements necessary for successful implementation of the project.

(d) A public participation program that includes, at a minimum:
1. a public informational meeting to discuss the project alternatives and their environmental impact; and

2. a subsequent public hearing on the selected proposed project, including its environmental impact.

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