Section 246-296-130 - Project priority rating and ranking criteriaThe department shall, at a minimum, consider the following to assign points, and rate and rank proposed projects:
(1) Criteria for risk categories and points based on:(a) Type and significance of public health problems the project will resolve;(b) If the project is needed to bring the public water system into compliance with federal, state, and local drinking water requirements; and(c) Current compliance status.(2) Additional points based on the type of project being pro-posed if the project: (a) Is ready to proceed to construction;(b) Completes projects previously funded by DWARF grants or loans;(c) Is to consolidate or restructure multiple public water systems;(d) Creates a sustainable regional public health benefit;(e) Is a water main replacement project that coincides with other infrastructure projects;(f) Qualifies as a green project; or(g) Serves a disadvantaged community.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-296-130
Amended by WSR 16-14-086, Filed 7/5/2016, effective 8/5/2016Amended by WSR 24-16-058, Filed 7/31/2024, effective 8/31/2024Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170 and Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, H.R. 1452. 12-01-077, § 246-296-130, filed 12/19/11, effective 2/1/12. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119A.170. 01-21-137, § 246-296-130, filed 10/24/01, effective 11/24/01.