Wash. Admin. Code § 246-296-040

Current through Register Vol. 24-20, October 15, 2024

Section 246-296-040 - Use of funds by the state

(1) The department may use the following funds to carry out the purposes of the DWSRF:

(a) Capitalization grants provided by the federal government;

(b) State matching funds appropriated under RCW 70A.125.160;

(c) Principal and interest payments;

(d) DWSRF loan fees; and

(e) Any other funds earned and deposited.

(2) The department may use these funds to:

(a) Finance DWSRF loans for planning, design, and construction of public water system infrastructure projects that will address or prevent violations of applicable federal, state, and local drinking water requirements;

(b) Finance reasonable costs for the department to administer the DWSRF program; and

(c) Fund set-aside activities as authorized in 40 C.F.R. Section 35.3535 including, but not limited to:

(i) DWSRF program administration;

(ii) Technical assistance specific to small public water systems;

(iii) State drinking water program management; and

(iv) Local assistance and other state programs.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-296-040

Amended by WSR 16-14-086, Filed 7/5/2016, effective 8/5/2016

Amended by WSR 18-21-021, Filed 10/4/2018, effective 11/4/2018

Amended by WSR 22-07-025, Filed 3/9/2022, effective 4/9/2022

Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-040, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-040, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.