1. (a) The department shall:

   1. (1) Review all grant applications received on or before the deadline established in Env-Wq 1306.02(a) to determine whether the proposed project meets the eligibility criteria specified in Env-Wq 1306.01; and
   2. (2) Assign points to the projects that meet the eligibility criteria in accordance with Env-Wq 1306.05.

2. (b) The department shall notify each applicant in writing of its eligibility determination, as follows:

   1. (1) If a project is determined to be not eligible, the written notice shall specify the reason(s) for the determination; and

   2. (2) If a project is determined to be eligible, the department shall request the applicant to:

      1. a. Consult with the department to determine the scope and location of the proposed work;
      2. b. Obtain bids for the proposed work; and
      3. c. Submit a proposed grant amount based on the bids to the department within 30 days of the date of the notice.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1300) #8703-A, eff 9-5-06; ss by #10696, eff 10-18-14 (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 1300)