Sec. 70.13. Technical feasibility studies

(a) A technical feasibility study must have been performed or updated within one year of the date of submission of a program application to the department.

(b) Technical feasibility studies with respect to a construction project must be prepared under the supervision of and stamped with the seal and signature of a registered architect or professional engineer.

(c) A technical feasibility study must contain the following information regarding the project for which program assistance is being requested:

(1) a description of how the project will minimize, reduce or eliminate the generation of wastes, use or reuse wastes, increase energy efficiency or water conservation, improve air or water quality and/or improve process economics;

(2) a detailed breakdown of project costs;

(3) for projects involving construction, the proposed construction-to-occupancy schedule and copies of the preliminary architectural drawings, scope of work and schematics; and

(4) evidence satisfactory to the department that all applicable Federal, State and local permits, certificates and approvals have been applied for.

(d) Conflict of interest prohibited.

A person performing a technical feasibility study is permitted to provide construction management services to a program recipient, but such person may not be involved in the sale or installation of the proposed waste prevention technology.