The amounts are subject to approval by EPA of program workplans. The DNR is following the SFY 2022 workplan and will switch to the SFY 2023 workplan during the fiscal year. Iowa plans to take or reserve set-side funds from the allowed amounts shown in the chart.
DNR has two options for addressing the amounts available each year in set-asides. Set-aside funds may be reserved for future use (except for the Local Assistance and Other Authorized Uses set-aside), in which case they would be deducted from a future Cap Grant when they are ready to be taken. Funds that are taken from an available Cap Grant must be applied to planned work efforts approved by U.S. EPA. In recent years, DNR has been using the set-asides and drawing upon reserved funds as needed to meet the needs for programs and efforts required by EPA that are critical for ensuring public health. Once the reserved amounts are expended, the amounts available for each set-aside will be limited to the percentage allowed out of each Cap Grant. DWSRF Program Administration Set-Aside . Iowa intends to use this set-aside including loan administrative fees to pay the costs of administering the State Revolving Fund loan program including: • Portfolio management, debt issuance, and financial, management, and legal consulting fees • Loan underwriting • Project review and prioritization • Project management
• Environmental review services • Technical assistance to borrowers • Database development and implementation • Program marketing and coordination • Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey
Unused commitments are reserved for use in future years as necessary.
Small System Technical Assistance Set-Aside . Iowa intends to use this set-aside to provide technical assistance to public water supplies (PWSs) serving populations of less than 10,000. Funds from this set-aside will be used this year to provide support for the operator certification program. This will include the administration and proctoring of examinations in all six regions of the state, provide training for new Grade A water system operators, and provide continuing education for existing Grade A water system operators. Grade A is the certification grade for the smallest public water supply systems, with only disinfection treatment. Funds are also used by
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