Sec. 26.03.08.04. Priority System

A. The State priority system for the award of financial assistance shall be developed by the Department, may be subjected to public hearings and will result in a priority list which shall be used to award the financial assistance. The priority system shall take into account, as appropriate:

(1) The water quality or public health impacts of the existing circumstances;

(2) The problem prevention aspects of the proposed project;

(3) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing problem;

(4) The financial capacity of the applicant;

(5) Cost effectiveness of a proposed project;

(6) Planning requirements;

(7) Applicant's plans for monitoring and review; and

(8) Measures to assure accountability for all financial assistance.

B. Based on the priority system, the Department of the Environment shall develop a priority list of projects.