(a) The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission may increase reimbursement rates if the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality recommends an increase because of one (1) or more of the following:
- (1) The relevant consumer price index for the preceding calendar year exceeded the consumer price index for calendar year 2018; or
- (2) The used tire programs have established an increase in operation costs.
- (b) An increase to any reimbursement rate shall not exceed ten percent (10%) each calendar year.
- (c) If the director determines an administrative increase in reimbursement rate is necessary and sufficient funds are appropriated and available, the division shall uniformly apply the increase to each used tire program’s approved business plan rate.
- (d) A business plan or revised business plan that results in a business plan rate increase is subject to review by Legislative Council.