§ 308.1. Use of funds in Projects constructed under projected cost.
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(a)If the Assistant Secretary determines before closeout of a construction Project funded under parts 305 or 307 of this chapter that the cost of the Project, based on the designs and specifications that were the basis of the Investment Assistance, has decreased because of a decrease in costs, EDA may in its discretion approve the use of the excess funds (or a portion of the excess funds) by the Recipient to:
(1)Increase the Investment Rate of the Project to the maximum percentage allowable under § 301.4 of this chapter for which the Project was eligible at the time of the Investment award; or
(2)Further improve the Project consistent with its purpose.
(b)EDA, in its sole discretion, may use any amount of excess funds remaining after application of paragraph
(a)of this section for other eligible Investments.
(c)In the case of Projects involving funds transferred from other Federal Agencies, EDA will consult with the transferring Agency regarding the use of any excess funds.