15A NCAC 01T .0205      GRANT APPLICATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL for channels dredged by a Local unit of government

(a)  The Division shall review grant applications and may either approve, approve in part, or disapprove applications based on the following criteria:

(1)           the economic, social, and environmental benefits to be provided by the projects;

(2)           regional benefits of projects to an area greater than the area under the jurisdiction of the local sponsoring entity;

(3)           the financial resources of the local sponsoring entity;

(4)           the environmental impact of the project; and

(5)           any direct benefit to the State-owned lands.

(b)  Notwithstanding the criteria set forth in this Rule, the Division shall prioritize funding those projects that improve shallow draft navigation channels that are accessible by and used by the general boating public.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-215.73F;

Temporary Adoption Eff. February 8, 2023;

Eff. June 1, 2024.