Montana Title 75. Environmental Protection § 75-5-1112. Evaluation of projects and loan applications

(1) the technical design of the project to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, and design standards;

(2) the financial capacity of the municipality or private person to repay the loan;

(3) the financial, managerial, and technical ability of the municipality or private person to properly operate and maintain the project;

(4) the feasibility of project completion given the total financing available;

(5) the ability of the municipality or private person to pay the costs of the project without the requested financial assistance;

(6) the total amount of loan funds available for financial assistance in the revolving fund;

(7) the total amount requested in other applications that have been received or that are likely to be received;

(8) the ranking of the project on the priority list or intended use plan; and

(9) any other criteria that the department determines appropriate, considering the purposes of the federal act and the program.