Section 374-60-100. Evaluation.

(1) Evaluation of applications for the UST community assistance program will be based on an assessment of eligibility, based on the requirements included in chapter 70.148 RCW.

(2) Applications of private owners and operators will be judged on three criteria. Evaluations will be based on:

(a) The financial condition of both the business and its owner(s) and operator(s) to determine if serious financial hardship exists;

(b) The vital local government, public health, education, recreation, or safety need(s) provided by the business; and

(c) Location and type of business.

(3) Applications of local government entities will be judged on three criteria. Evaluations will be based on:

(a) The financial condition of the local government entity to determine if a serious financial hardship exists;

(b) The vital local public health, education, recreation, or safety need(s) met by the continued operation of the UST(s); and

(c) Priority shall be given to local government entities which consolidate multiple operational UST(s) into as few sites as possible.

(4) Applications of rural hospitals will be judged on two criteria. Evaluations will be based on:

(a) The financial condition of the hospital to determine if a serious financial hardship exists; and

(b) The vital local public health or safety need(s) met by the continued operation of the UST(s).

(5) Evaluation of applications will be conducted by a screening team that will assess and score Part I and Part II of the application. The assessments of the screening team will be compiled and presented to the agency director for final determination.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.148.130. WSR 05-19-080, § 374-60-100, filed 9/20/05, effective 10/21/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.148 RCW. WSR 91-24-048, § 374-60-100, filed 11/27/91, effective 12/28/91.]

RCW 70.148.130. WSR 05-19-080, § 374-60-100, filed 9/20/05, effective 10/21/05. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.148 RCW. WSR 91-24-048, § 374-60-100, filed 11/27/91, effective 12/28/91.