1. (a) The department shall review the contract documents submitted pursuant to Env-Dw 1109.03 within 30 calendar days of receipt.

2. (b) The department shall approve the contract documents if they:

   1. (1) Meet the requirements listed in Env-Dw 1109.03(c);
   2. (2) Are consistent with all applicable state and federal requirements; and
   3. (3) Are consistent with the planning document submitted pursuant to Env-Dw 1106.08.
3. (c) After the contract documents are approved, no changes to the contract documents shall be made unless the recipient obtains prior approval from the department pursuant to Env-Dw 1109.06.
4. (d) After the contract documents are approved, no increases in project cost or scope shall be made unless the recipient obtains prior approval from the department pursuant to Env-Dw 1109.06.
5. (e) Department approval of the contract documents shall not relieve the recipient of any liabilities or responsibilities with respect to the design, construction, operation, or performance of the project.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 and Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Dw 1100) #13160, eff 1-20-21