159G-43. Inspection of project.
(a) Authority. - The Department may inspect a project for which it awards a loan or grant under this Article to determine the progress made on the project and whether the construction of the project is consistent with the project described in the loan or grant application. The inspection may be performed by personnel of the Department or by a professional engineer licensed under Chapter 89C of the General Statutes.
(b) Disqualification. - An individual may not perform an inspection of a project under this section if the individual meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Is an officer or employee of the local government unit, nonprofit water corporation, or investor-owned drinking water corporation that received the loan or grant award for the project.
(2) Is an owner, officer, employee, or agent of a contractor or subcontractor engaged in the construction of the project for which the loan or grant was made. (2005-454, s. 3; 2011-145, s. 13.11A(d).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 159G - Water Infrastructure
Article 2 - Water Infrastructure Loans and Grants Administered by Department.
§ 159G-30 - Department's responsibility.
§ 159G-31 - Entities eligible to apply for loan or grant.
§ 159G-32 - Projects eligible for loan or grant.
§ 159G-33 - Loans and grants available from Wastewater Reserve.
§ 159G-34 - Loans and grants available from Drinking Water Reserve.
§ 159G-34.5 - Grant types available from Viable Utility Reserve.
§ 159G-35 - Criteria for loans and grants.
§ 159G-36 - Limits on loans and grants.
§ 159G-38 - Environmental assessment and public hearing.
§ 159G-39 - Review of applications and award of loan or grant.
§ 159G-40 - Terms of loan and execution of loan documents.
§ 159G-41 - Withdrawal of loan or grant.
§ 159G-42 - Disbursement of loan or grant.
§ 159G-43 - Inspection of project.
§ 159G-45 - Assessment of local government units; assistance.