All terminology used in this Part will be consistent with the terms as defined in 40 CFR Part 1508 (the CEQ Regulations) except as provided in this Part.
- A. "Applicant" means any state agency or other qualified borrower, which has filed an application for loan assistance from the SRF.
- B. "Environmental Information Document" (EID) means any written analysis prepared by an applicant or contractor describing the environmental impacts of a proposed project. This document will be of sufficient scope to enable the responsible official to assess the environmental impacts of the proposed project;
- C. “Department” or “NMED” means the New Mexico environment department.
- D. "environmental review" means the process whereby an evaluation is undertaken by NMED to determine whether a proposed project may have a significant impact on the environment and therefore require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS);
- E. “Loan” means a loan of funds by a written loan agreement from the SRF;
- F. “Planning/design loan” means a loan which is issued for the purpose of preparation of a plan (including environmental review process) or preparation of design drawings and specifications for a potential construction project.
- G. “Project” means a construction project which receives a loan for the purpose of building a publicly owned treatment works (POTW) or other eligible works.
- H. "Record of Decision" (ROD) means a document prepared and issued by the NMED responsible official on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) which includes an identification of mitigation measures.
- I. "Responsible Official" means the Secretary of the department who is authorized to fulfill the requirements of these procedures. The Chief of the Construction Programs Bureau is delegated the day-to-day responsibilities for implementing these procedures.
- J. “SRF” means the state revolving loan fund as established by the Wastewater Facility Construction Loan Act.
- K. “State agency” means an agency or department of the New Mexico executive branch of government.
[20.7.7.7 NMAC - Rp, 20.7.7.7 NMAC, 3/10/2020]