1. (a) The department shall review the contract documents submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 510.02 within 60 days of receipt.

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

   1. (1) Meet the requirements stated in Env-Wq 510.02(c);
   2. (2) Are consistent with all applicable state and federal requirements; and
   3. (3) Are consistent with the report submitted pursuant to Env-Wq 506.05(a) or (b), as applicable.
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-Wq 510.06(d).
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-Wq 510.06(e).
5. (e) Approval of the contract documents shall not relieve the applicant of any liabilities or responsibilities with respect to the design, construction, operation, or performance of the project.

Source. (See Revision Notes #1-#3 at chapter heading for Env-Wq 500) #10984, eff 12-1-15; ss by #13511, eff 12-20-22