---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 86.58"
title: "50"
number: "86.58"
heading: "What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for a physical component, technology, or technique that will improve eligible user access?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/86.58"
---

# §86.58. What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for a physical component, technology, or technique that will improve eligible user access?

- (a) In evaluating a proposed project under the criterion at [§ 85.51(c)(1)](/cfr/50/85.51.md?p=c-1), we consider whether the project will increase the availability of the BIG-funded facility for eligible users or improve eligible boater access to the facility by:
  - (1) Using a new technology or technique; or
  - (2) **Applying a new use of an existing technology or technique.**
- (b) We will not award points for following access standards set by law.
- (c) We will consider if you choose to complete the project using an optional or advanced technology or technique that will improve access, or if you go beyond the minimum requirements.
- (d) To receive consideration for this criterion, you must describe in the grant application the current standard and how you will exceed the standard.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 777c, g, and g-1.

### Source

Source: 80 FR 26161, May 6, 2015, unless otherwise noted.