1. (a) To request state cost share funding for an eligible aquatic weed control project, an application shall be sent to the Division of Water Resources Aquatic Weeds Control Program, at 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1611 or electronically to aquaticweeds@ncdenr.gov. The application shall be made on a form provided by the Division, available electronically via the following website: https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/water-resources/water-planning/water-supply-planning/aquatic-weed-control-program. The application form can also be obtained by emailing a request to aquaticweeds@ncdenr.gov; by contacting the Division of Water Resources Aquatic Weeds Control Program, 1611 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-1611; or by calling 919-707-9000. The application shall include the following:

   1. (1) the date of application;
   2. (2) the name, address and phone number of the applicant;
   3. (3) the project name and location;
   4. (4) if applicable, the specific waterbody or waterbodies in which the proposed project will occur;
   5. (5) the aquatic weed(s) associated with the project;
   6. (6) acknowledgement that the applicant will fund no less than 50 percent of the project cost and that full obligation for project cost share will be assumed;
   7. (7) the anticipated benefit or benefits the project will provide as outlined in Rule .0103 of this Section; and
   8. (8) a signature by the applicant.
2. (b) In signing the application, the applicant(s) certifies that all information contained therein and in support thereof is accurate and true to the best of their knowledge.

History Note: Authority G.S. 113A-223; 113A-227; 143-215.70; 143-215.72; 143-215.73F;
Temporary Adoption Eff. February 8, 2023;
Eff. June 1, 2024.