1. (a) The department shall review the construction contract documents submitted pursuant to Env-Dw 1407.03 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 1407.03(c);
   2. (2) Are consistent with all applicable state requirements; and
   3. (3) Are consistent with the planning document submitted pursuant to Env-Dw 1404.08.
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 1407.06.
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 1407.06.
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. #13164, eff 1-26-21l ss by #13289, INTERIM, eff 10-30-21, EXPIRES: 4-28-22; ss by #13372, eff 4-21-22