75-6-222. Evaluation of projects. After consultation with the department of natural resources and conservation, the department shall evaluate projects for loans and grants and place them on a priority list or intended use plan. In evaluating projects, the department shall consider the following factors:
     (1) the viability of the public water system;
     (2) the ability of the public water system to pay the costs of the project without the requested financial assistance;
     (3) the amount available for financial assistance in the revolving fund;
     (4) the total amount requested by other applications that have been received or that are likely to be received;
     (5) the need for and the benefit to be derived from the project; and
     (6) any other criteria that the department determines to be appropriate, considering the purposes of the program and the federal act.

     History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 553, L. 1995.