North Dakota Century Code Title 61. Waters § 61-28.1-12. Department--Powers and duties--Administration

1. To apply for and accept grants of money from the United States environmental protection agency or other federal agencies which must be deposited in the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund to be used for purposes authorized under the Safe Drinking Water Act, including the following:

2. To administer the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund as established. The department may enter into contracts and other agreements in connection with the operation of the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund to the extent necessary or convenient for the implementation of the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund. The department may combine the financial administration of the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund and the financial administration of the water pollution control revolving loan fund established under chapter 61-28.2. The department may cross-collateralize the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund and the water pollution control revolving loan fund as authorized by the administrator of the federal environmental protection agency under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

3. To administer and disburse funds in accordance with section 1452(a) of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act [42 U.S.C. 300j], as amended.

4. To establish assistance priorities and to expend grant funds pursuant to the priority list for the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund.

5. To adopt rules necessary for administering the drinking water treatment revolving loan fund.