(a) Preliminary review. The department will conduct a preliminary review of each timely submitted application within 14 days after the date of receipt of the application and will notify the applicant in writing if any required information is missing. The applicant must correct the deficiency on or before the later of the deadline for submitting applications or the 14th day after the date of receipt of a deficiency notice. When the application is complete, the department will notify the applicant in writing.     
      (b) Department review. The department will complete the review of each valid application before the 31st day after the date that the department receives the application unless additional time is needed, in which event the executive director may extend the period up to the 60th day after the date of receipt of the application by providing written notice of the extension to the applicant.     
      (c) Additional considerations. In reviewing an application, the department will:      
        (1) seek other potential sources of funding to maximize resources available for the transportation infrastructure projects to be funded by the requested grant; and       
        (2) consult related transportation planning documents to improve project efficiency and to work effectively in partnership with the county.       
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §15.189 adopted to be effective December 12, 2013, 38 TexReg 8917