73-10c-4.5. Nonpoint source project loans and grants -- Project objectives -- Water Quality Board duties.
(1) The Water Quality Board may make a loan from the Utah Wastewater Loan Program Subaccount created in Subsectionor from the Utah State Revolving Fund for Wastewater Projects Subaccount created in Subsectionor a grant from the Hardship Grant Program for Wastewater Projects Subaccount created in Subsectionto a political subdivision, individual, corporation, association, state or federal agency, or other private entity to acquire, construct, or implement a nonpoint source project. 73-10c-5(2)(a) 73-10c-5(2)(b) 73-10c-5(2)(c)
(2) The Water Quality Board may only award a loan or grant for a nonpoint source project that will achieve one or more of the following objectives: abate or reduce raw sewage discharges; repair or replace failing individual on-site wastewater disposal systems; abate or reduce untreated or uncontrolled runoff; improve critical aquatic habitat resources; conserve soil, water, or other natural resources; protect and improve ground water quality; preserve and protect the beneficial uses of waters of the state; reduce the number of water bodies not achieving water quality standards; improve watershed management; or prepare and implement total maximum daily load (TMDL) assessments.
(3) The Water Quality Board shall: determine the amount, term, and interest rate for each loan made under this section; assure that adequate security is obtained for each loan; establish criteria and procedures for determining priority nonpoint source projects and award loans in accordance with those priorities; and make rules to implement this section in accordance with. Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act