Department of Environmental Quality

 

GDForum ID: 2928

Step 1

Description of Proposed Guidance Document Changes

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ or Department) Clean Water Financing and Assistance Program (CWFAP) implemented changes to the Stormwater Local Assistance Fund (SLAF or “the Fund”) program via memo dated October 25, 2024. CWFAP implemented the changes to increase overall transparency and reduce the timeframe between project authorization and grant agreement execution. Based on internal analysis and stakeholder feedback, CWFAP is updating the SLAF Program Guidelines (Guidelines) to reflect the full implementation of the changes. Included in these revised Guidelines is detailed guidance about the phased approach to grant agreement development, which organizes the required submittals prior to grant agreement execution into three phases: Phase 1 – Project Information, Phase 2 – Planning Information, and Phase 3 – Final Project Cost Information. The Guidelines also outline guidance for the initial meeting and post-construction processes. DEQ will execute grant agreements following receipt of acceptable Phase 1 documentation. If necessary, DEQ will modify grant agreements following receipt of acceptable Phase 3 documentation. Additionally, CWFAP has made minor edits to the existing Guidelines to continue to clarify processes and outline procedures for both grantees and DEQ. This document replaces the previous version of the Guidelines, dated June 24, 2022.

 

Step 2

Guidance Document(s) for this Comment Forum

Document ID	Document Title	Current Document	Proposed Document	Revised Proposed
6130	Stormwater Local Assistance Fund Program Guidelines	Document	Proposed Document

 

Step 3

Contact Information

 

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