§86.59. What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for innovative physical components, technology, or techniques that improve the BIG project?
50 C.F.R. § 86.59
In evaluating a proposed project under the criterion at § 86.51(c)(2), we consider if the project will include physical components, technology, or techniques that are:
Newly available; or
Repurposed in a unique way.
Examples of the type of innovations we will consider are components, technology, or techniques that:
Extend the useful life of the BIG-funded project;
Are designed to allow the operator to save costs, decrease maintenance, or improve operation;
Are designed to improve BIG-eligible services or amenities;
Reduce the carbon footprint of the BIG-funded facility. Carbon footprint means the impact of the total set of greenhouse gas emissions;
Are used during construction specifically to reduce negative environmental impacts, beyond compliance requirements; or
Improve facility resilience.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 16 U.S.C. 777c, g, and g-1.
Source
Source: 80 FR 26161, May 6, 2015, unless otherwise noted.