Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Loans

Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) Loans A new administrative rule, 35 Illinois Administrative Code Part 663 was adopted on January 26, 2024, which will govern the procedures for issuing loans for Lead Service Line Replacement activities from the Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP).  The funds shall be used for lead service line replacement projects and associated activities directly connected to the replacement of lead service lines. Lead Service Line Replacement (LSLR) projects apply for funding just like they would for traditional drinking water projects through the PWSLP, with the exception of a  NEW  LSLR Funding Nomination Form . All LSLR loans will have an interest rate of 0% and a loan term of 30 years.  Projects in an area classified as a disadvantaged community may choose to have a loan term of up to 40 years.  (See Part 663 for definition of a disadvantaged community.) Principal Forgiveness is a possibility for projects which score the highest and are considered located in an area classified as a disadvantaged community. Projects will be scored and ranked based upon demographic data for the census tract(s) where the lead service line replacements will occur. Census Bureau Website Census Tract Data Instructions for identifying census tract(s) where LSLR will occur can be found within the LSLR Funding Nomination Form . Applicants must have planning approval by to March 31st of each year in order to be scored for funding on the upcoming Intended Funding List (IFL) which is released on July 1st.  Once the applicant has funds reserved for the project, they have the entire fiscal year (July 1st through June 30th, but funding only reserved through December 31st) to get their loan written.  For further information and explanation on the funding cycle of the IEPA loan programs please see the  Funding Cycle Explanation Document . PWSLP REQUIREMENTS SRF LOAN POSTINGS (Intended Use Plans, Annual Reports, etc.) Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program All pertinent forms and guidance documents for the program are provided below and listed in the order of which they are utilized.  Please contact the Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section (IFAS) at (217)782-2027 for additional information and assistance. 1.  PLANNING APPROVAL-RELATED FORMS & GUIDANCE *FUNDING NOMINATION FORM NEWS* Funding Nomination Form (FNFs) can now be submitted online using the new Illinois EPA LGTS Portal. Illinois EPA LGTS Portal Applicants are encouraged to use the online Portal to submit Funding Nomination Forms instead of downloading and submitting PDF forms. Please send an email to [email protected] to create/setup an account with illinois.gov and access the online Illinois EPA LGTS Portal. An OKTA ILogin account is required to access the Illinois EPA LGTS Portal.  If you have not already created one or need assistance with your account, please go to the ILogin Help page for further guidance. *Applicants that choose to NOT utilize the online Portal MUST still submit a PDF copy of the FNF to the assigned project manager for the project to be scored. Funding Nomination Form for Lead Service Line Replacement Project Plan Submittal Checklist 3 Copies of Project Plan Report upon Agency Submittal Environmental Checklist Useful Life Calculation Worksheet PWSLP Green Project Reserve Quick Reference Guide 2.  LOAN APPLICATION-RELATED FORMS & GUIDANCE Loan Application Form Loan Application Instructions Loan Application Supporting (Financial & Legal) Documents: 5-Year Financial Projections Tax Certificate Tax Certificate Instructions Five Officer Certification Form Federal Reporting Requirements Debarment, Suspension Form Signature Authorization Authorizing Ordinance Examples: Home Rule Ordinance Non Home Rule Ordinance Legal Opinion Examples: Home Rule Legal Opinion Non Home Rule Legal Opinion Private Entity Legal Opinion