265—46.2(16) Application and approval.

1. 46.2(1)  Annual applications. The authority will accept applications for financial assistance annually.
2. 46.2(2)  Plan requirements. Each application must include a plan that meets the criteria of Iowa Code section 16.154(1).

3. 46.2(3)  Review. The authority’s review of applications for financial assistance shall include the considerations identified in Iowa Code section 16.154(2). Applications will be scored by authority staff according to the following criteria:

   1. a. Financial feasibility.
   2. b. Project collaboration.
   3. c. Water quality benefit.
4. 46.2(4)  Approval. Complete and eligible applications that are recommended for approval based on the criteria in Iowa Code section 16.154(2) will be considered by the authority board. The board may approve, deny, or defer an application.

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