Applications will be evaluated by the executive administrator, considering, at a minimum, the following criteria:
  (1) Research project evaluation criteria for unsolicited applications:
    (A) relationship of project to current needs for water resource research;
    (B) description of the proposed research project;
    (C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;
    (D) estimated time required to complete the research project;
    (E) ability to perform the research and complete the project;
    (F) potential economic impact; and
    (G) environmental enhancement and conservation impact.
  (2) Research project evaluation criteria for solicited applications:
    (A) description of the proposed research project;
    (B) responsiveness of the application to the request for proposals for requests for qualifications;
    (C) approach to organizing and managing the research project;
    (D) estimated time required to complete the research project; and
    (E) ability to perform the research and complete the project.
  (3) Flood control planning project criteria:
    (A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing flood plans;
    (B) project service area is regional versus local;
    (C) history of flooding in project area;
    (D) participation in National Flood Insurance Program;
    (E) project organization and budget; and
    (F) scope and potential benefits of project.
  (4) Regional facility planning project criteria:
    (A) degree to which proposed planning duplicates previous or ongoing plans;
    (B) regional nature of project;
    (C) conformance to certified water quality management plans;
    (D) adequacy of water conservation plan and commitment to water conservation;
    (E) project organization and budget;
    (F) scope and potential benefits of project;
    (G) the degree to which the regional facility planning is consistent with an approved regional water plan for the area in which the political subdivision is located.

Source Note: The provisions of this §355.5 adopted to be effective October 11, 1991, 16 TexReg 5329; amended to be effective October 18, 1995, 20 TexReg 8075; amended to be effective February 11, 1999, 24 TexReg 765; amended to be effective September 11, 2002, 27 TexReg 8598; amended to be effective February 18, 2008, 33 TexReg 1348