§260.7. Priority consideration.

49 C.F.R. § 260.7

When evaluating applications, the Administrator will give priority consideration (but not necessarily in the following order) to projects that:

(a)

Enhance public safety;

(b)

Enhance the environment;

(c)

Promote economic development;

(d)

Enable United States companies to be more competitive in international markets;

(e)

Are endorsed by the plans prepared under section 135 of title 23, United States Code, by the State or States in which they are located; or

(f)

Preserve or enhance rail or intermodal service to small communities or rural areas.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 49 U.S.C. 22401, 22402, 22403, 22404, 22405, 22406; 49 U.S.C. 116.

Source: 65 FR 41841, July 6, 2000, unless otherwise noted.