Texas Administrative Code
Title 31 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Part 10 - TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Chapter 355 - RESEARCH AND PLANNING FUND
Subchapter A - GENERAL RESEARCH AND PLANNING
Section 355.5 - Criteria

Universal Citation: 31 TX Admin Code ยง 355.5

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

Applications will be evaluated by the executive administrator, considering, at a minimum, the following criteria:

(1) Research project evaluation criteria for unsolicited applications:

(A) relationship of project to current needs for water resource research;

(B) description of the proposed research project;

(C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;

(D) estimated time required to complete the research project;

(E) ability to perform the research and complete the project;

(F) potential economic impact; and

(G) environmental enhancement and conservation impact.

(2) Research project evaluation criteria for solicited applications:

(A) description of the proposed research project;

(B) responsiveness of the application to the request for proposals for requests for qualifications;

(C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;

(D) estimated time required to complete the research project; and

(E) ability to perform the research and complete the project.

(3) Flood control planning project criteria:

(A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing flood plans;

(B) project service area is regional versus local;

(C) history of flooding in project area;

(D) participation in National Flood Insurance Program;

(E) project organization and budget; and

(F) scope and potential benefits of project.

(4) Regional facility planning project criteria:

(A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing plans;

(B) regional nature of project;

(C) conformance to certified water quality management plans;

(D) adequacy of water conservation plan and commitment to water conservation;

(E) project organization and budget;

(F) scope and potential benefits of project;

(G) the degree to which the regional facility planning is consistent with an approved regional water plan for the area in which the political subdivision is located.

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