Section 329IAC8-6-1. Grant awards

   In reviewing project applications for grant awards, the department may award a grant to an eligible applicant who meets the minimum requirements of 329 IAC 8-1-1 and all other requirements in this article. In determining the priority in granting awards among the applicants, the department shall consider evidence of the following in making the determination:

(1) A commitment by the applicant to an annual household hazardous waste collection and disposal program, evidenced by a formal resolution by the unit or district to undertake annual action to promote proper collection and disposal of household hazardous waste.

(2) The project application describes a program that includes an effective program to educate the public of the proper handling, storage, and disposal of household hazardous waste and promotes practices that reduce or eliminate the generation of household hazardous waste.

(3) The applicant has sponsored or participated in other hazardous waste collection and disposal programs, including those sponsored and/or funded by civic organizations or private foundations.

(4) The project application provides information on an educational project by the applicant concerning nonhazardous and nontoxic substitutes for household hazardous products.

(Solid Waste Management Division; 329 IAC 8-6-1; filed Aug 27, 1992, 9:00 a.m.: 16 IR 35; readopted filed Jan 10, 2001, 3:25 p.m.: 24 IR 1535; readopted filed May 14, 2007, 1:53 p.m.: 20070523-IR-329070138BFA; readopted filed Jul 29, 2013, 9:20 a.m.: 20130828-IR-329130179BFA)