section .0800 – criteria for water conservation

15A NCAC 01L .0801       PLANNING AND WATER CONSERVATION

Maximum value - 80 points:

(1)           An applicant may receive a maximum of 15 bonus points for meeting the following criteria as applicable:

(a)           An applicant demonstrates it has a continuing I/I program in its wastewater

sewer maintenance program.  (Wastewater Projects Only)                                           5 points

(b)           An applicant demonstrates it has a continuing water loss program in its

water supply system program.  (Water Supply Projects Only)                                      5 points

(c)           An applicant demonstrates it has a continuing program of water conservation

education and information.                                                                                                                5 points

(d)           An applicant demonstrates it has established a water conservation incentive

rate structure; created incentives for new or replacement installation of low

flow faucets, shower heads, and toilets; or has a water reclamation or reuse

system.                                                                                                                                    5 points

(2)           An applicant may also receive a maximum of 25 bonus points for meeting the following criteria:

(a)           An applicant demonstrates that it has adopted a comprehensive land-use

plan that meets the requirements of G.S. 153A, Article 18 or G.S. 160A,

Article 19, or applicant is a local government unit that is not authorized

to adopt a comprehensive land-use plan but that is located in whole or in

part in another local government unit that has adopted a comprehensive

land-use plan, and that the proposed project is consistent with the plan.                                  7 points

(b)           An applicant demonstrates that the comprehensive land-use plan exceeds

the minimum state standards for the protection of water resources.                          8 points

(c)           An applicant demonstrates that actions have been taken toward

implementation of the comprehensive land-use plan.  These actions may

include the adoption of a zoning ordinance or any other measure that

significantly contributes to the implementation of the comprehensive

land-use plan.                                                                                                                       10 points

(3)           An applicant may receive a maximum of 20 bonus points for the following criteria:

(a)           An applicant has developed a capital improvement plan as defined in S.L.

1998, c.132                                                                                                                           15 points

(b)           Proposed project is consistent with the water supply watershed protection

requirements of G.S. 143-214.5.                                                                                         5 points

(4)           An applicant may receive a maximum of 20 bonus points for the following criteria:

(a)           An applicant demonstrates voluntary water supply watershed protection

activities in excess of the minimum requirements of G.S. 143-214.5, or                  15 points

(b)           An applicant demonstrates it has developed a voluntary wellhead protection

program, or                                                                                                                           15 points

(c)           An applicant demonstrates it has both Subparagraphs (1) and (2) of this

Paragraph.                                                                                                                            20 points

History Note:        Filed as a Temporary Rule Eff. March 8, 1994, for a period of 180 days or until the permanent rule becomes effective, whichever is sooner;

Authority S.L. 1998, c. 132, s. 10;

Eff. July 1, 1994;

Temporary Amendment Eff. March 31, 1999;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2000.