(1) A project commences on the date a contract for the project is signed by the company and the department.

(2) When an application for a grant is received by the department, the application will be reviewed by department staff to determine whether the application has been completed by the company in accordance with the guidelines provided in ARM 8.99.803.

(a) If an application is incomplete, the company will be notified. Once a completed application has been submitted, it will be forwarded to the committee for review.

(b) A completed application will be considered by the committee during its next scheduled meeting.