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§214.6.6. Infrastructure priority program; applications; evaluations
A.Applications for funding of any infrastructure project may be submitted by any
political subdivision of the state. For statewide flood mitigation projects, applications shall
be made jointly to both the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Coordinated
Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority boards
by November first of each year for consideration of funding in the following fiscal year. For
any infrastructure projects, applications shall be made to the Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority Board by November first of each year for consideration of funding in
the following fiscal year. Applications submitted in accordance with the provisions of this
Section sha
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§214.6.6. Infrastructure priority program; applications; evaluations
A. Applications for funding of any infrastructure project may be submitted by any
political subdivision of the state. For statewide flood mitigation projects, applications shall
be made jointly to both the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and Coordinated
Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority boards
by November first of each year for consideration of funding in the following fiscal year. For
any infrastructure projects, applications shall be made to the Coastal Protection and
Restoration Authority Board by November first of each year for consideration of funding in
the following fiscal year. Applications submitted in accordance with the provisions of this
Section shall not be subject to the provisions of R.S. 39:101. Agencies submitting
applications for projects in this program shall be responsible for preparation of applications
for their respective projects. Information to be provided in the application shall include but
not be limited to the following:
(1) Description of the infrastructure impacted by coastal wetlands loss and
demonstration of need for the project and benefits of the project.
(2) Preliminary project design and cost estimate.
(3) Description of project area including the geographical area affected, and land
ownership information.
(4) Description of how the project is consistent with the priorities of the master plan
and how the project will address mitigation issues.
(5) For statewide flood mitigation projects, a description of how the project is
consistent with the priorities of both the coastal and upland master plans and how the project
will address mitigation issues.
B. Project applications shall not be subjected to formal review and evaluation until
the information required in the application has been submitted or is determined to be
unavailable.
C. The applications submitted by agencies shall be evaluated by the Coastal
Protection and Restoration Authority Board which shall hold no less than three public
hearings in separate locations within the coastal area for the purpose of receiving public
testimony and comment from requesting authorities and citizens regarding the proposed
infrastructure projects. Such hearings may be held at the same time and location as hearings
set for public comment on the annual plan. The authority shall prioritize and rank such
applications. The authority shall provide its application evaluations to the Coastal Protection
and Restoration Authority Board. For statewide flood mitigation projects, the Coordinated
Use of Resources for Recreation, Economy, Navigation, and Transportation Authority Board
shall perform the same functions in the upland area as defined by R.S. 38:2352.
D. Based upon the evaluations of the authority, the board may compile a list of
infrastructure projects to be formally included in the annual plan.