Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-44.7 - Application

(1) Application. Applications for placement on the project priority list shall be accepted by the department on a continuous basis and will be presented to the EPC for approval according to the schedule described in the IUP. Application shall be made on the form provided by the department; the applicant may include additional information in the application. Forms may be obtained from www.iowasrf.com.

(2) Construction project application requirements. An applicant seeking financial assistance for construction must include with the application:

a. A description of the entity's current drinking water supply system, including a discussion of existing and potential problems or failures in the current system and compliance with state and federal criteria;

b. A description of the type of project for which financial assistance is being requested;

c. An estimate of the population and the number of households to be served;

d. A completed Self-Assessment Manual for Iowa Water System Viability;

e. A description of the basis for project design;

f. A map showing the geographical area that the project is expected to serve;

g. A cost estimate for the selected project;

h. The amount of financial assistance being requested;

i. A proposed project construction schedule; and

j. A preliminary engineering report.

(3) Preliminary engineering report requirements. To be eligible for placement on the project priority list for a construction loan, a system must have a preliminary engineering report of potential system needs (also known as a "planning" study) approved by the department, and must submit to the director a written application for placement on the list.

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Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-44.7

Adopted by IAB May 14, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 23, effective 6/18/2025