1. a) to encourage grantees to prepare to deal with the effects of nuclear accidents;
2. b) to reduce the encumbrance of public funds obligated by grantees in implementation of the Act by establishment of a system of compensation, whereby grant monies are paid to the grantee in advance of actual expenditures, when possible; and
3. c) to provide guidance to grantees and Agency staff in determining necessary activities and expenses payable pursuant to the Act.

The purpose is to establish the policies and procedures necessary to compensate grantees for costs associated with implementation of Section 4 of the Illinois Nuclear Safety Preparedness Act (the Act) [420 ILCS 5]. The policies and procedures contained in this Part are intended to further the following objectives:

(Source: Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 9110, effective June 11, 2009)