(a) The purpose of this Part is to provide rules and procedures for the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (corporation), in conjunction with the New York State Department of Health (department), to provide financial assistance from the New York State Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWSRF) created by chapter 413 of the Laws of 1996.

(b) This Part, in conjunction with the applicable rules and regulations of the department, 10 NYCRR Part 53, applies to all parties seeking or receiving financial assistance from the DWSRF and to the activities of the corporation and the department in the discharge of their duties related to the DWSRF. For the purposes of the corporation, to the extent this Part conflicts with 10 NYCRR Part 53, this Part shall prevail.