- (1) After department review and evaluation procedures are completed, qualified projects will be ranked according to 90-2-1112 , 90-2-1113 (1-8) , MCA, and these rules.
- (2) The department will utilize a numerical point-scoring system to rank all qualified projects. Mineral development impacts and crucial state need project rankings shall be separate from ranking of "other" projects.
- (3) The results of this scoring will determine prioritized recommendations for funding made to the governor.
- (4) Not all ranked projects may be recommended for funding dependent on the availability of funds.
- (5) The applicant will receive written notification of the action taken on the application by the department and the legislature.
Authorizing statute(s): 90-2-1105, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 90-2-1105, 90-2-1111, 90-2-1112, and 90-2-1113, MCA
History: NEW, 1988 MAR p. 727, Eff. 4/15/88; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 775, Eff. 3/22/96.