No. 34249 (5-year Review): Rule R317-102. Utah Wastewater State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program

DAR File No.: 34249
Filed: 11/24/2010 04:39:28 PM

NOTICE OF REVIEW AND STATEMENT OF CONTINUATION

Concise explanation of the particular statutory provisions under which the rule is enacted and how these provisions authorize or require the rule:

Subsection 19-5-104(1)(f) authorizes the Utah Water Quality Board to adopt rules to implement awarding construction loans to political subdivisions and municipal authorities under Section 11-8-2. The authority for the Department of Environmental Quality acting through the Utah Water Quality Board to issue loans to finance all or part of wastewater project costs from the State Revolving Fund (SRF) is provided in Title VI of the Federal Clean Water Act and Section 73-10c-1.

Summary of written comments received during and since the last five-year review of the rule from interested persons supporting or opposing the rule:

No comments have been received during the last five-year review period for the rule.

Reasoned justification for continuation of the rule, including reasons why the agency disagrees with comments in opposition to the rule, if any:

This rule establishes policies and procedures for implementing the Utah SRF Program. The rule contains definitions, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and prioritization procedures central to the Water Quality Board's implementation of their statutory charge. Therefore, this rule should be continued.

The full text of this rule may be inspected, during regular business hours, at the Division of Administrative Rules, or at:

Environmental Quality
Water Quality
195 N 1950 W
SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84116

Direct questions regarding this rule to:

• Judy Etherington at the above address, by phone at 801-536-4344, by FAX at 801-536-4301, or by Internet E-mail at [e-mail]

Authorized by:

Walter Baker, Director

Effective:

11/24/2010

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