§429.14. What criteria will Reclamation consider when reviewing applications?

43 C.F.R. § 429.14

Reclamation will consider the following criteria when reviewing applications:

(a)

Compatibility with authorized project purposes, project operations, safety, and security;

(b)

Environmental compliance;

(c)

Compatibility with public interests;

(d)

Conflicts with Federal policies and initiatives;

(e)

Public health and safety;

(f)

Availability of other reasonable alternatives; and

(g)

Best interests of the United States.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 373; 43 U.S.C. 373b; 43 U.S.C. 387; 43 CFR part 21; Public Law 108-447, Title VIII; 31 U.S.C. 9701, as amended.

Source: 73 FR 74335, Dec. 5, 2008, unless otherwise noted.