1. (1) Counties may request advancing LRP funds. Such a request by a county shall demonstrate the ability to proceed with the project ahead of the regular funding schedule.
2. (2) In considering a request to advance LRP funding, the county road administration board will review the county's justification, the current LRP appropriation, and expected reimbursements.

3. (3) The executive director shall approve or deny a county's request for advancing LRP funds.

   1. (a) If the request is approved, in whole or in part, the executive director is authorized to execute an amendment to the CRAB/county contract. Upon execution of a contract amendment under this chapter, the executive director will advise board members of the amendment details at the next CRAB board meeting.
   2. (b) If the request is denied, in whole or in part, the county may appeal the executive director's decision at the board's next regularly scheduled board meeting.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 36.78.070 and 36.170.010. WSR 26-08-028, s 136-740-050, filed 3/23/26, effective 4/23/26.]