| (a) This section establishes a process to provide fast and simple access to rebate grants, in accordance with Texas Health and Safety Code, §386.117. (b) The rebate grant process shall: (1) designate certain types of projects eligible for rebates; (2) project standardized oxides of nitrogen emissions reductions for each designated project type; (3) assign a standardized rebate amount for each designated project type; (4) allow for processing rebates on an ongoing first-come, first-served basis; and (5) consolidate, simplify, and reduce the administrative work for applicants and the commission associated with grant application, contracting, reimbursement, and reporting processes for designated project types. (c) The commission may: (1) award rebate grants as a pilot project for a specific region or may award the grants statewide; (2) limit or expand the designated project types as necessary to further the goals of the program; and (3) administer the rebate grants or may designate another entity to administer the grants. |
