GUIDANCE FOR APPENDIX E Grant Eligible Pilot studies demonstrating the effectiveness of wastewater and/or stormwater technologies which do not result in any permanent construction that becomes a tangible asset. If testing and demonstration is successful, and reasonable in cost, the applicant must certify a project the innovative technology will be constructed. If the testing and demonstration is not successful, there is no commitment to proceed with construction. Ineligible Permanent construction of the pilot technology Application Guidance The SAW program allows for grants to fund project costs related to the testing and demonstration of innovative wastewater and storm water technologies. Innovative technologies must meet one or more of the four listed criteria: Those technologies influenced by climate and have not been previously used in Michigan or the region may be eligible. For instance, if a technology that is heavily temperature dependent and has been used in warmer climates but not yet in colder climates is proposed for testing and demonstration, it may be eligible for grant funding. Other potentially eligible projects include those that have not been previously used in the United States, An application of an existing technology applied to a different or A technology that is applied to address a different type of pollutant than previously used for. Eligible projects are expected to focus on a specific and existing water quality issue that needs to be addressed. For example, this may include a technology that provides better and/or more efficient treatment performance. The existing water quality issue should be documented with water quality data or other relevant information (this may include the DEQ Water Resources Division’s Integrated Report, approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) or watershed management plans, local health department records, compliance or enforcement documents, etc.). The explanation should clearly tie together how the innovative technology will address the existing water quality issue which has been identified. A pilot study work plan is required to be submitted with the application. The pilot study should provide sufficient evaluation of the applicability, operational reliability and effectiveness of the innovative technology. This should be demonstrated with a prototype unit or process of sufficient size and designed to operate at its design load conditions. To determine that such new processes and equipment or applications have a reasonable and substantial chance of success, the following should be considered when developing a pilot study plan: Evaluation and discussion of any related, existing performance data and manufacturer’s information. A plan for monitoring observations, including test results and evaluations, demonstrating the efficiency and effectiveness of such processes or equipment. Detailed description of the test methods and their appropriateness.
GUIDANCE FOR APPENDIX E Grant Eligible Pilot studies demonstrating the effectiveness of wastewater and/or stormwater technologies which do not result in any permanent construction that becomes a tangible asset. If testing and demonstration is successful, and reasonable in cost, the applicant must certify a project the innovative technology will be constructed. If the testing and demonstration is not successful, there is no commitment to proceed with construction. Ineligible Permanent construction of the pilot technology Application Guidance The SAW program allows for grants to fund project costs related to the testing and demonstration of innovative wastewater and storm water technologies. Innovative technologies must meet one or more of the four listed criteria: Those technologies influenced by climate and have not been previously used in Michigan or the region may be eligible. For instance, if a technology that is heavily temperature dependent and has been used in warmer climates but not yet in colder climates is proposed for testing and demonstration, it may be eligible for grant funding. Other potentially eligible projects include those that have not been previously used in the United States, An application of an existing technology applied to a different or A technology that is applied to address a different type of pollutant than previously used for. Eligible projects are expected to focus on a specific and existing water quality issue that needs to be addressed. For example, this may include a technology that provides better and/or more efficient treatment performance. The existing water quality issue should be documented with water quality data or other relevant information (this may include the DEQ Water Resources Division’s Integrated Report, approved Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) or watershed management plans, local health department records, compliance or enforcement documents, etc.). The explanation should clearly tie together how the innovative technology will address the existing water quality issue which has been identified. A pilot study work plan is required to be submitted with the application. The pilot study should provide sufficient evaluation of the applicability, operational reliability and effectiveness of the innovative technology. This should be demonstrated with a prototype unit or process of sufficient size and designed to operate at its design load conditions. To determine that such new processes and equipment or applications have a reasonable and substantial chance of success, the following should be considered when developing a pilot study plan: Evaluation and discussion of any related, existing performance data and manufacturer’s information. A plan for monitoring observations, including test results and evaluations, demonstrating the efficiency and effectiveness of such processes or equipment. Detailed description of the test methods and their appropriateness.