(a)

1. (1) Should it become apparent after contract award that changes in the approved plans and/or specifications are necessary or appropriate, a change order including written justification shall be submitted to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission staff for approval.
2. (2) A request for change order review must contain sufficient information to enable the commission staff to review the proposal for reasonableness.

3. (3) This would include:

   1. (A) A description of the change;
   2. (B) Drawings;
   3. (C) The contractor's proposal; and
   4. (D) The engineer's cost estimate.

(b)

1. (1) Costs for changes to the approved plans and specifications will not be eligible for loan disbursement unless written approval is provided by the commission staff.
2. (2) Should there be an immediate danger to life or property or other extenuating circumstances, tentative approval of change orders may be secured from the commission staff via telephone and confirmed by letter.

(c)

1. (1) Despite the eligibility of a change under 15 CAR § 26-1001 et seq., the amount of the loan cannot be increased.
2. (2) If necessary, the borrower must apply for a second loan to cover cost overruns beyond the initial loan amount.