§ 4072.1. Application Process.

To apply for a loan, the sponsor shall submit a completed and signed application (appropriate to the type of loan requested - “Airport Development Loan-Application” [DOA-0013 (Rev. 01/2005)], “Matching Funds Loan-Application” [DOA-0019 (Rev. 01/2005)], or “Revenue Generating Loan-Application” [DOA-0020 (Rev. 01/2005)]) to the Department with the following documentation included:

(a) Sponsor Acceptance and Approval. A resolution or minute order from the governing board of the sponsor documenting its approval of the application for a loan and certifying the sponsor's ability to repay the loan.

(b) Federal Aviation Administration Documentation.

(1) For loans to match an FAA AIP grant only. A copy of the FAA AIP Grant Agreement that has been signed by designated representatives of the sponsor and the FAA. The Department may evaluate a loan application based upon a sponsor's application to the FAA for grant funds, but the Department cannot award the loan until it has a copy of the FAA AIP Grant Agreement described above.

(2) The FAA's final determination regarding the sponsor's submission of Federal form(s), such as FAA Form 7460-1 or FAA Form 7480-1, when applicable.

(c) Environmental Compliance. Verification that sponsor is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project, if applicable. During the CEQA public review period, the sponsor, or its representative, shall circulate all environmental documents for the project through the Department and the Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse.

(d) Airport Layout Plan or Drawing with Project Information. An Airport Layout Plan (ALP), as defined in section 4052, with a depiction of the proposed project and its location highlighted. The ALP shall be:

(1) The most recent FAA approved version if the airport is in the NPIAS or

(2) An 11 x 17-inch drawing of the airport approved by the sponsor if the airport is not in the NPIAS.

Either an electronic version or a legible hardcopy of the ALP, or the 11 x 17-inch drawing, is acceptable.

This subdivision does not apply to a loan to prepare: (A) a new ALP; (B) a new Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP); or (C) an update to an existing ALUCP.

(e) Sponsor Eligibility and Airport Protection and Programming Requirements. A completed and signed “California Aid to Airports Program (CAAP) -Certification” form [DOA-0007 (Rev. 01/2005)] to certify eligibility pursuant to Article 2 of Chapter 4 of these regulations. This subdivision does not apply if the sponsor has previously submitted a completed certification form to the Department for the same fiscal year in which the project is planned; or if the project is for an ALP, Master Plan, or ALUCP.

(f) Project Feasibility Requirements. Demonstration that the proposed project is feasible pursuant to section 4072.

(g) Additional Information. Sponsor shall provide additional documentation if the Department determines that further information is required to sufficiently evaluate the proposed project.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 6-3-2005; operative 7-3-2005 (Register 2005, No. 22).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 21243, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21002, 21602 and 21688, Public Utilities Code.