Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.19 - RECLAMATION AND DEVELOPMENT GRANTS PROGRAM WATER DEVELOPMENT BUREAU
Subchapter 36.19.2 - Project Review and Assessment
Rule 36.19.202 - PREFERENCES AND RANKING OF QUALIFIED PROJECTS
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) After department review and evaluation procedures are completed, qualified projects will be ranked according to 90-2-1112, 90-2-1113 (1-8), MCA, and these rules.
(2) The department will utilize a numerical point-scoring system to rank all qualified projects. Mineral development impacts and crucial state need project rankings shall be separate from ranking of "other" projects.
(3) The results of this scoring will determine prioritized recommendations for funding made to the governor.
(4) Not all ranked projects may be recommended for funding dependent on the availability of funds.
(5) The applicant will receive written notification of the action taken on the application by the department and the legislature.
90-2-1105, MCA; IMP, 90-2-1105, 90-2-1111, 90-2-1112, and 90-2-1113, MCA;