Sec. 8. (a) In determining the priority of grant applications under this chapter, the department shall first consider an applicant’s demonstrated commitment to an annual household hazardous waste or conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste collection, recycling, or disposal project. The department shall consider evidence of the following in making the department’s determination under this subsection:

(1) A resolution by the applicant that the applicable community is committed to undertaking annual action to promote the proper collection, recycling, or disposal of household hazardous waste or conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste.

(2) An educational project sponsored by the applicant concerning the potential dangers associated with household hazardous waste or conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste, including instructions for the proper methods of handling, storage, recycling, or disposal of household hazardous waste or conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste.

(3) Sponsorship or participation in other projects that relate to the collection, recycling, or disposal of household hazardous waste or conditionally exempt small quantity generator waste, including projects developed or sponsored by civic organizations or private foundations.

(4) An educational project by the applicant concerning nonhazardous and nontoxic substitutes for hazardous household products.

     (b) If the department determines that one (1) or more applicants demonstrate substantially similar commitment levels under subsection (a), the department shall give priority to the application the department received first.

[Pre-1996 Recodification Citation: 13-7-33-13.]

As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.10. Amended by P.L.237-1999, SEC.7.