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Rules, Statutes, and Other Constraints
The Loans and Grants unit operates under several authorities, statutes and rules, as outlined below.
- The Water Infrastructure Statute (NCGS 159G) establishes the various funds and enables PWSS to issue rules governing the various state funding programs.
- 15A NCAC 01J rules govern the High Unit Cost Grant, State Revolving (low-interest) Loan and Emergency Loan programs.
- For OAH rules including official history, click here.
- 15A NCAC 01N rules govern the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program.
- For OAH rules including official history, click here.
- The Federal DWSRF Rule (40 CFR 35 Subpart L) provides general statutory authority for EPA to oversee the DWSRF program nationwide and outlines general requirements for states that administer the funds.
- The Operating Agreement (Scanned PDF or text-based PDF) with the EPA includes the current priority criteria and provides more specific information on the ongoing operations of the N.C. DWSRF program.
- The Intended Use Plans provide more specific information on how the PWS Section intends to use a particular year's capitalization grant from the EPA.
- The N.C. Drinking Water Act protects public health by regulating public water systems in North Carolina.
- The U.S. Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) protects public health by encouraging states to regulate public water systems.
- The State Environmental Review Procedure (SERP) provides detailed information on how the PWS Section will perform environmental review for DWSRF projects.
- The State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) assures that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment, in the form of environmental review, prior to undertaking any major state action, particularly construction.
- The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assures that all branches of government give proper consideration to the environment, in the form of environmental review, prior to undertaking any major federal action, particularly construction.
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