060-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-17 - IIJA Emerging Contaminants Funding

The Board may award funding from IIJA funds under this Section for projects that address Emerging Contaminants. For awards under this Section, the provisions of this Section shall supersede any inconsistent provisions in any other section of this Chapter.

(a) Loan and Additional Subsidies Eligibility.

(i) Applicants. Publicly Owned Water Systems in Wyoming listed on the Project Priority List specifically related to Emerging Contaminants shall be eligible to apply for loans and Additional Subsidies under this Section.

(ii) Additional Subsidies. Additional Subsidies may be awarded in the form of Principal Forgiveness, to the extent available, and in accordance with all federal regulations. All loans awarded under this section are eligible for one hundred percent (100%) Principal Forgiveness, contingent on compliance with federal requirements.

(iii) Disadvantaged Community Eligibility. All entities with identified areas meeting the Emerging Contaminants definition in Section 2(e) are considered disadvantaged under this section and qualify for one hundred percent (100%) Principal Forgiveness.

(b) Eligible Projects. Projects shall be eligible under this Section if they:

(i) Meet all DWSRF eligibility criteria;

(ii) Are primarily intended to address Emerging Contaminants in drinking water; and

(iii) Meet all other federal program requirements.

(c) Eligible Costs. The following project costs shall be eligible for reimbursement under this Section, subject to federal program requirements:

(i) Costs associated with the construction of a new treatment facility or upgrade to an existing treatment facility that addresses Emerging Contaminants.

(ii) Development of a new source that addresses an Emerging Contaminant issue. Water rights purchases must meet all criteria in the Class Deviation for Water Rights in order to be eligible for funding under this section.

(iii) Consolidation with another water system that does not have Emerging Contaminants present or has removal capability.

(iv) Costs for planning and design and associated pre-project costs.

(v) Infrastructure related to pilot testing for treatment alternatives.

(vi) Creation of a new community water system to address unsafe drinking water provided by privately-owned wells or surface water sources.

Notes

060-16 Wyo. Code R. §§ 16-17

Adopted, Eff. 7/5/2023 (EMERGENCY). Amended, Eff. 12/12/2023.