HomeMy WebLinkAboutDNRC - Wastewater system improvDEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
AND CONSERVATION
Laurel City of
Kenneth Olson Jr
PO Box 10
Laurel MT 59044
JUDY H. MARTZ, GOVERNOR 1625 ELEVENTH AVENUE
STATE OF MONTANA
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE (406) 444-2074
TELEFAX NUMBER (406) 444-2684
November 6, 2004
RE: Wastewater System Improvements
Dear Kenneth:
PO BOX 201601
HELENA, MONTANA 59620-1601
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The Department of Natural Resoumes and Conservation (DNRC) has recently completed the review
and ranking process for applications for Renewable Resource Grants funding. The Director of
DNRC and the Governor have approved our recommendations for project ranking and funding. The
enclosed ranking list identifies DNRC's priority recommendations that were approved by the
Governor. These recommendations will be presented to the 2005 Legislature. Every applicant,
regardless of project ranking, will have the opportunity to appear before the Long Range Planning
Committee.
In late December or early January, I will notify you of the times and dates Of the legislative
committee hearings relevant to your project. At that time, I will also send you a final copy of the
DNRC's evaluation of your application. This review will detail the comments and concerns
expressed by the project reviewers and the ranking committee based on the ranking criteria.
There were 63 applications for the funding in the 2006-2007 biennium. Approximately $4 million in
Renewable Resoume grant funds is available for projects this biennium. This means that roughly
the first 40 projects will be funded. Projects 41 - 59 would not receive funding unless the Legislature
chooses to prioritize projects differently or different project funding amounts. The last section of the
ranking list contains four projects that were not recommended for funding,
If you have questions about your project's ranking or the funding recommendation, I would be happy
to discuss it with you. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (406) 444-6839 or email at
pamsmith~state.mt.us.
Program Specialist, DNRC/CARDD
Cc: Project File
Crystal Bennett ME&A
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