(b) The authority, in consultation with other state agencies the authority determines to be appropriate, shall develop the priority ranking system to achieve optimum water quality consistent with federal primary drinking water regulations and health protection objectives of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the water quality goals of the state, and the federal Clean Water Act.

     (c) The ranking system shall prioritize loans securing longer term benefits over shorter term projects, all other factors being equal.

As added by P.L.189-2018, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.120-2021, SEC.1.