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82 OK Stat § 82-1085.52 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.52. Definitions.

|For the purposes of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program: |1. "Water quality project" means:a.any engineering undertaking or work to control or develop sewage treatment facilities of the state for all useful and lawful purposes,b.any system necessary to improve or develop sewage treatment, collection or distribution capabilities,c.urban storm water activities that are administered under the Oklahoma Brownfields Voluntary Redevelopment Act for eligible entities that have obtained a draft or final permit pursuant to the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Act or the Oklahoma Pollution Discharge Elimination Act, ord.capital works, capital improvements, capital equipment, environmental cleanups, land acquisition, or implementation of management practices for the purpose of protecting or improving surface or underground water quality through watershed management or reduction of nonpoint source pollution as authorized by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 and Section 1085.65 of this title,e.any implementation of estuary conservation and management programs as authorized by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987,f.any other water quality project as may be authorized by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987;2. "Investment certificate" means any note or bond, including any renewal note or refunding bond, authorized and issued by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this act;3. "Eligible entity" means any city, town, county or the State of Oklahoma, and any rural sewer district, public trust, master conservancy district, any other political subdivision or any combination thereof;4. "Board" means the Oklahoma Water Resources Board;5. "Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account" means the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account created pursuant to Section 1085.53 of this title;6. "Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Administrative Fund" means the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Administrative Fund created pursuant to Section 1085.64 of this title;7. "Conservation Commission" means the Oklahoma Conservation Commission;8. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality; and9. "Federal Water Quality Act of 1987" means the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 as exists on July 1, 1988, as may be amended, and any successor statute.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 2, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 325, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 1999, c. 381, § 2, emerg. eff. June 8, 1999; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 2, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.53 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.53. Creation of account - Composition - Purpose - Investment.

|A. Within the Water Resources Fund created pursuant to Section 1085.33 of this title, there is hereby created the "Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account". The account shall be set apart as a permanent and perpetual account not subject to fiscal year limitations and shall consist of: |1. All monies received pursuant and subject to the restrictions of the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 which are eligible for use in state revolving loan funds established to meet the requirements of that act;2. Monies appropriated to the account;3. Payments of principal and interest and penalty payments on loans made directly from federal grant monies and state-appropriated monies in the account;4. Payments of principal and interest and penalty payments on loans made from the proceeds of the sale of investment certificates in the account or as may be provided in applicable bond resolutions or indentures as appropriate;5. All income from the investment of monies held in the account consistent with applicable bond resolutions or indentures as allowed by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987;6. Proceeds from the sale of investment certificates issued to provide water quality project loans pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program except as otherwise provided by the applicable bond resolutions or indentures as appropriate; and7. Any other sums designated for deposit to the account from any source, public or private.B. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account shall remain available in perpetuity for providing financial assistance in accordance with the federal Water Quality Act of 1987.C. The monies in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account shall be used for the purpose of making loans to eligible entities pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program or for such other purposes authorized by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987.D. The monies placed in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account shall be invested by the State Treasurer in an adequately collateralized manner and as prescribed by Section 89.2 of Title 62 of the Oklahoma Statutes or pursuant to investment contracts or agreements with entities maintaining a rating in the top two categories by a nationally recognized municipal bond rating agency, in the manner consistent with the provisions of the federal Water Quality Act of 1987. Monies invested by the State Treasurer shall be available to meet program needs for funding as established by the Board.E. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1085.39 of this title, the Board shall not use funds in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account established in the Water Resources Fund to make grants.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 3, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 322, § 3, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.55 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.55. Powers and duties of Board - Cost-effective analyses.

|A. In addition to other powers and duties provided by law, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the power and duty to: |1. Prepare and maintain the priority list for all water quality projects. In developing the priority list, the Board shall rely on input from the Department of Environmental Quality and the Conservation Commission;2. Review and assess the planning and preliminary financial documents for and cost effectiveness of water quality projects on the priority list;3. Determine water quality project feasibility and the entities' eligibility to receive funding from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account;4. Perform the environmental review and make the appropriate environmental determinations in accordance with the environmental review process approved by the Environmental Protection Agency;5. Provide oversight and technical assistance during the planning, design, and construction phase of the water quality project for which the entity is applying for such loan; and6. Be the instrumentality to make application to the Environmental Protection Agency for the capitalization grant which is to be placed in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account.B. In determining the cost effectiveness of any water quality project, the Board shall require the preparation of a cost effective analysis of feasible alternatives capable of meeting state and federal water quality and public health requirements. The alternative selected shall be the most economical means of meeting applicable state and federal effluent and water quality or public health requirements over the useful life of the water quality project while recognizing environmental and other nonmonetary considerations determined to be relevant by the Board.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 5, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 327, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 5, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.56 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.56. Rules - Minimum requirements.

|The Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall promulgate such rules as may be necessary for determining the eligibility and priority of entities for water quality projects in order to receive loans made pursuant to the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 and from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account. At a minimum, such rules shall: |1. Ensure the fair and equitable prioritization of entities eligible for loans made pursuant to the provisions of this act;2. Be in conformance with applicable provisions of Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards, the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code, and the federal Water Quality Act of 1987;3. Require that to be approved, an applicant needs or will need the water quality project loan to comply with rules promulgated by the Environmental Quality Board pursuant to the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Code, or the Conservation Commission, whichever has jurisdiction; and4. Require the water quality project to:a.be designed to halt or prevent the pollution of the waters of this state and comply with Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards,b.meet the Board's established environmental review criteria as provided for by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987,c.comply with minimum standards of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Chapter 26, Title 33, United States Code, or any similar or successor statute, andd.meet any other consideration deemed necessary by the Board.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 6, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 328, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 6, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.57 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.57. Management of funds - Investment certificates.

|A. In addition to other powers and duties provided by law, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board shall have the power and duty to: |1. Manage, maintain, expend and otherwise administer monies in the Water Resources Fund and any accounts or subaccounts therein, except as otherwise provided by paragraph 2 of this subsection, pursuant to the provisions of Sections 1085.31 through 1085.39 of this title;2. Manage, maintain, expend and otherwise administer monies in the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account pursuant to the statutory authority of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and shall manage the account so as to make available the amounts necessary to fund loans to eligible entities entitled to receive funding;3. Establish separate accounts and subaccounts within the Water Resources Fund and provide that such accounts be segregated and used for specified purposes or held as security for designated obligations;4. Issue investment certificates to provide necessary funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section;5. Enter into binding loan agreements with the eligible entities; and6. Transfer, when necessary, monies from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account to the Statewide Water Development Revolving Fund to be used for security or collateral for investment certificates issued for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account. The monies so transferred and the interest income from such monies shall be restricted for use to those programs authorized by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987. The Board shall establish such accounts and subaccounts within the Statewide Water Development Revolving Fund necessary to implement the provisions of this paragraph.B. The Board may issue investment certificates to provide necessary funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account; provided that said issuance shall be governed by the provisions of Sections 1085.33 and 1085.37 of this title. The Board shall not issue such investment certificates unless:1. The Board has determined that the issuance of the investment certificates is an economical way to provide loan funds to meet the demand for funding and is beneficial for the long term stability of the fund. Prior to issuance of any such bonds, the Board shall fully consider all comments submitted by the public concerning issuance of the bonds; and2. The issuance of such certificates has been reviewed and approved pursuant to the Oklahoma Bond Oversight and Reform Act.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 7, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 329, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 7, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.59 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.59. Investment certificates - Review and approval of issuance.

|An investment certificate shall not be issued under Sections 1085.31 through 1085.39 of this title or pursuant to the provisions of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program unless the issuance has been reviewed and approved pursuant to the Oklahoma Bond Oversight and Reform Act. |Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 9, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 322, § 9, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.60 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.60. Annual audit.

|The Office of the State Auditor and Inspector shall perform an annual audit of any expenditures from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account. |Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 10, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 120, § 1, emerg. eff. April 23, 2001; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 10, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.61 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.61. Default - Collection actions by Attorney General.

|In the event of a default in payment of the principal or interest on loans made from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account pursuant to this act, the Attorney General is empowered and it shall be the duty of the Attorney General to take action to collect amounts due to the account. The Attorney General shall institute appropriate proceedings by mandamus or other legal remedies to compel the defaulting party and its officers, agents, and employees to cure the default by performing duties that they are legally obligated to perform. Those proceedings shall be brought and venue shall be in the district court of Oklahoma County. |Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 11, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 322, § 11, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.62 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.62. Establishment of criteria for determination of interest rates on loans - Annual report.

|In order to comply with the requirements of federal and state laws, the Board shall complete the following: |1. Establish criteria for determining the interest rates on loans to be made from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account. Such criteria may incorporate applicable United States Environmental Protection Agency and Rural Development Administration guidelines for financial assistance.a.In determining interest rates on loans made from the fund, in addition to other information, due consideration shall be given to:(1)providing for the maintenance of the account in perpetuity,(2)statewide needs for the assistance available pursuant to the provisions of this act,(3)five-year demand projections of the Board for assistance available pursuant to the provisions of this act,(4)prevailing market interest rates, and(5)debt service requirements of investment certificates issued by the Board to provide funds for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account.b.In developing criteria for the determination of interest rates available to individual entities, in addition to other information, due consideration shall be given to:(1)financial resources of the entity,(2)the ability of the entity to repay the loan,(3)those entities that discharge into those streams and rivers designated as scenic river areas pursuant to the provisions of Section 1452 of this title or outstanding resource waters under Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards, and(4)prevailing market interest rates; and2. Submission of an annual report by the Board to the Governor and to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate within one hundred twenty (120) days of the end of each fiscal year concerning the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account and implementation of the provisions of Sections 1085.51 through 1085.65 of this title. The report shall contain information to show the actual use and the recipients of loans made from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Account. In addition, the report shall contain five-year demand projections on anticipated loan funds required and ten-year and twenty-year projections as to possible funding needs for water quality projects which may be eligible for financial assistance under Sections 1085.51 through 1085.65 of this title.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 12, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 331, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 12, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.63 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.63. Intended use plan - Annual report.

|A. The Board shall prepare an annual intended use plan and shall submit such plan to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The plan shall contain all information required by Section 606(c) of the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 and may contain such other information as the Board may determine. An opportunity for public review of and comment on the plan before submittal shall be provided. |B. The Board shall prepare an annual report and shall submit such report to the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The annual report shall contain all information required by Section 606(d) of the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 and may contain such other information as required by the Capitalization Grant Agreement.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 13, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 332, eff. July 1, 1993.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.65 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.65. Loan applications for nonpoint source management programs.

|A. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission shall promulgate rules to receive, and review applications for water quality projects submitted to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program for implementation of nonpoint source management programs as allowed by the federal Water Quality Act of 1987 for those activities subject to its jurisdiction as specified in the Oklahoma Environmental Quality Act. |B. The rules shall require that to be eligible for financial assistance, the proposed project:1. Meets or will meet a critical local or state need, as defined in the State Nonpoint Source Assessment and Management Report;2. Is needed or will be needed to comply with the State Nonpoint Source Assessment and Management Report;3. Is designed to prevent, reduce or halt the pollution of the waters of this state and comply with Oklahoma's Water Quality Standards;4. Is cost-effective; and5. Shall be awarded upon a cost-share basis.C. The Commission shall consult with and obtain comments of the Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Quality prior to making a recommendation on all applications and programs which may involve nonpoint sources subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Quality. The Department of Environmental Quality's comments shall be addressed in the recommendation or attached thereto.D. Upon determination that the proposed project meets the minimum criteria, the Commission shall forward the application, plans and specifications and other documents to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, with a recommendation that a loan be made for the project.Added by Laws 1988, c. 202, § 15, operative July 1, 1988. Amended by Laws 1993, c. 145, § 334, eff. July 1, 1993; Laws 2002, c. 322, § 14, emerg. eff. May 30, 2002.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.71 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.71. Purpose.

|In addition to the financial assistance programs established under Sections 1085.31 through 1085.49 and Sections 1085.51 through 1085.65 of this title pursuant to Section 39 of Article X of the Oklahoma Constitution, it is the intention of the Legislature to establish a Drinking Water Treatment Revolving Loan Account to implement the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. |Added by Laws 1994, c. 191, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994.
82 OK Stat § 82-1085.72 (2021)
2021 Oklahoma Statutes|Title 82. Waters and Water Rights|§82-1085.72. Definitions.

|For the purposes of this act: |1. "Drinking water treatment project" means:a.any engineering undertaking or work to control or develop drinking water treatment facilities of eligible entities for all useful and lawful purposes,b.any system necessary to improve or develop drinking water supply, treatment or distribution capabilities, orc.any implementation of water source protection programs as authorized by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and this act;2. "Investment certificate" means any note or bond, including any renewal note or refunding bond, authorized and issued by the Board pursuant to the provisions of this act;3. "Eligible entity" means any city, town, county or the State of Oklahoma, and any rural water district, public trust, master conservancy district, any other political subdivision or any combination thereof;4. "Board" means the Oklahoma Water Resources Board;5. "Department" means the Department of Environmental Quality; and6. "Safe Drinking Water Act" means the federal Safe Drinking Water Act as exists on the effective date of this act, as may be amended, or any successor statute.Added by Laws 1994, c. 191, § 2, eff. July 1, 1994.