A. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules to receive, and review applications for water quality projects submitted to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program for implementation of nonpoint source management programs as allowed by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 for those activities subject to its jurisdiction as specified in the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act.
B. The rules shall require that to be eligible for financial assistance, the proposed project:
1. Meets or will meet a critical local or state need, as defined in the State Nonpoint Source Assessment and Management Report;
2. Is needed or will be needed to comply with the State Nonpoint Source Assessment and Management Report;
3. Is designed to prevent, reduce or halt the pollution of the waters of this state and comply with Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards;
4. Is cost-effective; and
5. Shall be awarded upon a cost-share basis.
C. The Commission shall consult with and obtain comments of the Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality prior to making a recommendation on all applications and programs which may involve nonpoint sources subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Quality. The Department of Environmental Quality's comments shall be addressed in the recommendation or attached thereto.
D. Upon determination that the proposed project meets the minimum criteria, the Commission shall forward the application, plans and specifications and other documents to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with a recommendation that a loan be made for the project.
Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 15, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 334, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 14, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
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