W. Va. Code R. § 53-4-2 - Purpose

2.1. Purpose. -- The purpose of this regulation is to establish the Authority's application and review process including assessment of the effects of applicant project upon the environment. These regulations are promulgated to implement the application procedure required by the Authority for all proposed projects which seek financial or other assistance from the agency. The regulations are designed to insure compliance with all state and federal regulations relative to the environment applicable to any proposed project and that each application be subject to a public hearing in one of the counties in which the project will be located. The regulation further states that projects which are required under federal law to submit an environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, may submit such environmental impact statement in lieu of the environmental assessment requirements of this regulation. Further the regulation provides that any individual or entity filing an application for qualification as a qualified project shall pay all costs incurred by the PEA related to the application process.

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W. Va. Code R. § 53-4-2