(a)

1. (1) As is required by the CWRLF program, the hardship grant program is required to prepare an intended use plan that shall be subject to public notice.
2. (2) Since the hardship grant program is designed to work in conjunction with the CWRLF program, the intended use plan for each program will be merged into one (1) document.
3. (3) The intended use plan will identify those projects on the priority list for which grant assistance is to be provided by that year’s appropriation.
4. (4) Only those projects in which it is anticipated that planning and design will be completed within the next twelve (12) months will be included in the intended use plan.

(b)

1. (1) The intended use plan shall meet the requirements of the Omnibus Consolidated Rescissions and Appropriations Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 164-134.
2. (2) The intended use plan will meet United States Environmental Protection Agency requirements concerning the short-term and long-term goals and objectives of the hardship grant program.
3. (3) The intended use plan will show the criteria and method for the distribution of funds.