Chapter 230 - RULES RELATING TO DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING LOAN FUND

SUMMARY STATEMENT

These rules set forth and explain 1) the uses to which the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (the Fund) may be put, 2) the prioritization of Projects requesting financial assistance from the Fund, 3) the process for certification of the eligibility of Projects prior to their receiving financial assistance, and 4) the details of the environmental review process for applicants seeking financial assistance from the Fund.

BASIS STATEMENT

These rules are established to allow the Fund to award financial assistance to public water systems for the construction of Projects that will eliminate immediate and potential threats to public health. The Fund is financed in part by a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA guidelines require that recipient states have certain rules in place for the administration of the Fund and for conducting environmental reviews of Projects. Projects receiving monies from the Fund must undergo an environmental review to ensure that they comply with applicable local, state and federal laws relating to the protection and enhancement of the human environment affected by the Project.

AUTHORITY

30-A M.R.S.A. Section5959

EFFECTIVE DATE

These rules are effective January 28, 1998

Non-Discrimination Notice

In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1991 ( 42 U.S.C. 1981, 2000e et seq.) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services does not discriminate on the basis of sex, color, national origin, disability or age in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities,