Mississippi Administrative Code
Title 15 - Mississippi Department of Health
Part 20 - Bureau of Public Water Supply
Subpart 72 - Public Water Supply
Chapter 5 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT RURAL WATER ASSOCIATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM
Subchapter 3 - PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Rule 15-20-72-5.3.6 - Submission of Plans, Specifications, Contract Documents and Related Items

1. Complete plans, specifications, and contract documents.

2. Certification from Licensed Engineer of the environmental impact, either low, moderate, or high of the project. If the Licensed Engineers determination is moderate or high, the Licensed Engineer should complete an Environmental and Intergovernmental Review as defined in Subchapter 6 and 8.

3. A copy of the issued National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit or the state operating permit, if required.

4. A copy of the issued solid waste disposal permit, if required.

5. Written waivers from all adjoining property owners when it is not possible to provide required buffer zones if the project includes drinking water sludge treatment facilities.

6. For all Grant eligible real property acquisitions all applicable state law must be followed. Prior to advertisement for construction bids, the Grant recipient shall secure approval of the purchase price by the Department, shall complete purchase of all Grant eligible real property and easements, and shall submit clear title certificates from the Grant recipient and title counsel for all such Grant eligible property. Clear site certificates will also be required for Grant ineligible property.

7. A copy of all necessary interlocal agreements related to the project, if applicable. Such agreements shall be executed by all appropriate parties and shall be verified by the Department prior to any construction expenditures. If the project is unable to be completed due to failure to execute the necessary interlocal agreements, Grant Recipient shall be required to repay any funds expended for the project.