(1) The agency may award grant funding for a preliminary planning assessment if there has been a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance to the environment.

(2) The amount awarded through a preliminary planning assessment grant reduces an applicant's total funding award amount. Preliminary planning assessment grant amounts are listed in the program guidance.

(3) If PLIA determines that a preliminary planning assessment is required, the agency will designate a prime consultant to perform the preliminary planning assessment at the location of the release or threatened release.

(4) An award of a preliminary planning assessment grant does not guarantee that the applicant will receive further program funding.