Section 324.19610 - Funding provided under MCL 324.19608(1)(a)(iv); application; review; considerations; grants for brownfield projects(1) Upon receipt of a grant or loan application, for funding provided under section 19608(1)(a)(iv), the department shall review the application based on the following considerations: (a) Whether the brownfield project proposed to be funded is authorized by this part.(b) Whether the brownfield project is consistent with the local planning and zoning for the area in which the project is located.(c) Whether the brownfield project provides measurable environmental benefit.(d) Whether the brownfield project provides measurable economic benefit or will significantly contribute to the local unit of government's economic and community redevelopment or the revitalization of adjacent neighborhoods.(e) The viability of the redevelopment plan.(f) The level of public and private commitment and other resources available for the project.(g) How the brownfield project relates to a broader economic and community development plan for the local unit of government as a whole.(h) Other criteria that the department considers relevant.(2) The department shall issue grants under section 19608(1)(a)(iv) for brownfield projects that the department determines meet the requirements of this part and will contribute to the revitalization of underutilized properties.Amended by 2016, Act 475,s 2, eff. 4/5/2017.Add. 1998, Act 288, Eff. 12/1/1998.