The following evaluation and selection criteria shall be considered by the Board in reviewing applications for special projects contract financial assistance under the water and sewer program:

1. (1) The needs of the area to be served by the project in relation to the needs of other areas requiring state assistance;
2. (2) The benefit of the project to the area to be served by the project;
3. (3) Whether the applicant has previously received financial assistance by a grant from the Board;
4. (4) The extent of local participation, if any, in the project.
5. (5) As a prerequisite for application approval and funding, the project must be cost effective.

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2881, eff 7-1-98