(1) Overall objectives or goals of the applicant in seeking to complete the project, such as:

(2) Categories or types of recyclables or household hazardous waste or containers to be managed by the project, including tonnages of materials anticipated to be recovered during the life of the project.

(3) Service area of the project, including:

(4) Major components of the project, detailing methods, schedules, equipment, and services required for each subsystem, including but not limited to:

(5) A description of the marketing procedures to be used for sale or distribution of recyclables containers or digestate compost.

(6) A description of processes and procedures to be used for minimizing the generation of non-marketable residues, and a description of processes to be used for the handling and management of residues.

(7) A description of the public education and promotion program to be used to facilitate maximum public participation in the project.

(8) An implementation schedule, including:

(1) If the project is not consistent with a department-approved CRA or LSWMP, the project will be considered ineligible for State assistance funding under this Part, with the following exceptions:

(1) An itemized list of all equipment, materials, and services for which state funding is requested, including, for each item on the list:

(2) For projects that involve structures and facilities, an estimate of other related eligible project costs necessary for completion of the project, including:

(3) For any force account work, a cost comparison between the alternatives of using a municipal work force and equipment and non-municipal alternatives.

(4) For any leased or rented items used during site preparation and construction activities, an explanation of the necessity for leasing or renting the equipment.

(5) Identification of all eligible costs for the project.

(6) A description of any State, Federal, or other financial assistance for this project, received directly or indirectly or pending and any rebates or refunds or cost recovery associated with the project.

(1) If the applicant is a public authority, a public benefit corporation, a school district or a supervisory district, the applicant must provide a copy of the local laws or ordinances adopted pursuant to GML section 120-aa within the applicant's service area.

(2) If the applicant is a Native American tribe or nation, the applicant must describe waste reduction and recycling efforts undertaken within the applicant's service area.

(1) This requirement applies if the project, or project component, includes buildings or structures, or if a fixed location will be used as a waste drop-off, collection, or processing location.

(2) This requirement does not apply to projects consisting only of curbside containers, collection vehicles or mobile equipment.

(3) If the applicant does not own the property where the project is to be undertaken and does not intend to acquire title to the property, documentation must be provided as evidence that the applicant has authorization to use and maintain the property for the useful life of the project (e.g., a lease agreement or similar document).

(4) If the project involves land acquisition, a valid purchase agreement may be substituted for certification required by this subdivision. However, no payment will be allowed for any project under this Subpart until all land acquisition necessary for the project is completed and proof of recording is provided to the department.