California · Water Code
WAT §13896.7: Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be completed before a loan or grant is awarded.
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Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be completed before a loan or grant is awarded. Operation and maintenance costs shall be the responsibility of the supplier and may not be considered as part of the project cost. Costs for planning and preliminary engineering studies may be reimbursed following the receipt of a loan or grant, subject to approval by the department and the State Department of Health Services.
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