The purpose of this chapter is to set forth limitations on the allocation and uses of moneys administered by the department of ecology for purposes of providing grants and loans for wastewater treatment facilities, agricultural pollution abatement facilities, and lake restoration projects pursuant to chapter 43.99F RCW (Referendum 39). To derive the most benefit for the state in protecting the health and safety of the people it is necessary to establish criteria for the use of funds made available by Referendum 39. This chapter will outline (1) limitations on the allocation and uses of the funds, (2) the criteria to be considered for determining who will receive funds, and (3) the process to be followed for distributing the funds.