(1) Ecology will only reimburse eligible costs incurred between the effective date and the expiration date of an agreement.

(a) Ecology will not reimburse costs until on or after the signature date of an agreement.

(b) Any costs incurred before the signature date are at the recipient's risk.

(2) The recipient must submit a progress report with a payment request and other documentation as required in the grant or loan agreement to be reimbursed.

(3) Ecology will not issue final payment until the closeout requirements in WAC 173-323-110 have been met.