10-144 C.M.R. ch. 230, § 4 - Environmental Review for Non-equivalency Projects

An applicant requesting assistance for a non-equivalency projects (as defined in the Environmental Protection Agency Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program Guidelines) shall certify that the Project complies with all local and State reviews and permit requirements for construction of the Project. The applicant shall submit copies of all permits or other documents obtained from local, State and federal agencies for the Project. The applicant shall also submit an evaluation of the alternatives considered prior to choosing the Project, a description of the positive and negative impacts of the Project on the environment and a description of the future of the area's environment without the Project. DHHS will review the applicant's submittal to determine whether or not the Project is consistent with applicable State, local and federal environmental regulations. After determining that the Project is consistent with the applicable environmental regulations DHHS will issue a Determination of Environmental Compliance for the non-equivalency Project. Notice of the determination shall be published by the applicant in a newspaper of general circulation in the area to be served. Concurrently, DHHS shall make the documentation submitted by the applicant available to the public and shall distribute the notice of the determination to all known interested parties. In the event the Project is not consistent with the applicable environmental regulations financial assistance will not be given.

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10-144 C.M.R. ch. 230, § 4