(a) The EA will notify the RFPGs that funds are available and that applications will be accepted from Planning Group Sponsors for grants to develop or negotiate a scope of work or to develop or revise regional flood plans. An RFPG may not receive grant funds unless the RFPG has provided the EA with a copy of the RFPG's adopted by-laws.
(b) The RFPG shall provide a written designation to the EA naming the Planning Group Sponsor that is authorized to request grant funds on behalf of the RFPG.
(c) The RFPG meeting to consider its additional, region-specific, public notice requirements in accordance with §361.12(a)(3) of this title (relating to General Regional Flood Planning Group Responsibilities and Procedures) must occur prior to taking action regarding its request for funding under this subchapter and must be documented in its application for funding.
(d) The designated Planning Group Sponsor shall provide notice that a request for funding is being submitted in accordance with §361.21 of this title (relating to General Notice Requirements).
(e) The EA may request clarification from the Planning Group Sponsor, if necessary, to evaluate the application. Incomplete applications may be rejected and returned to the applicant.

Source Note: The provisions of this §361.70 adopted to be effective June 10, 2020, 45 TexReg 3792; amended to be effective November 1, 2023, 48 TexReg 6360