Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-6-.14 - State Revolving Fund
(1)
Purpose. The purpose of
Rule 391-3-6-.14 is
to provide for the administration and operation of the State Revolving Loan
Fund.
(2)
Definitions.
All terms used in this Paragraph shall be interpreted in accordance with the
definitions as set forth in the Act unless otherwise defined in this Paragraph
or in any other Paragraph of these Rules.
(a)
"State Revolving Loan Fund" means the loan program developed pursuant to the
Federal Clean Water Act of 1987.
(b) "Intended Use Plan" means the annual plan
developed to describe that year's operation and procedures for the Revolving
Loan Fund.
(3)
General Provisions.
(a) The
manner of administration of the State Revolving Loan Fund shall be determined
pursuant to a contract between the Director and any other State agency,
authority, board, or commission and such administration shall comply with all
applicable requirements of the Federal Clean Water Act of 1987. In the event
that the Director determines that the financial administration is to be handled
by the Division, the manner of administration shall be included in the annual
Intended Use Plan and shall likewise comply with all applicable requirements of
the Federal Clean Water Act of 1987.
(b) The forms of assistance to be provided by
the State Revolving Loan Fund shall be in accordance with the annual Intended
Use Plan, to be developed by the Director.
(4) Environmental Review. All
projects; defined in the Clean Water Act Section 212 (2) (A) as any devices and
systems used in the storage, treatment, recycling, and reclamation of municipal
sewage or industrial wastes of a liquid nature, including intercepting sewers,
outfall sewers, sewage collection systems, pumping, power, and other equipment,
and their appurtenances; extensions, improvements, remodeling, additions, and
alterations thereof; receiving assistance from the State Revolving Loan Fund
shall first undergo a review of environmental impacts and considerations. This
review shall be in accordance with procedures developed by the Director and
approved by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
(a) The loan applicant will be required to
prepare an Environmental Information Document (EID), which describes the
environmental impacts of the feasible alternatives, including a no-action
alternative. The applicant will consult with federal and State agencies as
appropriate for information required in preparing the EID. The applicant will
conduct at least one public meeting during the planning process. The public
will be allowed open discussion in the facilities planning process.
(b) The State will perform an environmental
review prior to issuing a Notice of No Significant Impact. The Director will
prepare a detailed procedure for loan applicants to prepare the EID and for the
State review process. Documents concerning the impact of the project on the
environment shall be issued by the Director or his designated representative as
necessary.
(c) All final
determinations made by the Director pursuant to the environmental review
process shall constitute actions of the Director pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section
12-2-2(c)(2).
(5)
Application of State
Programs. Actions consistent with Title VI of the Federal Clean Water
Act of 1987 (P.L. 100-4) shall be taken with regard to the State Revolving Loan
Fund.
Notes
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