GroundRules
50 CFR 80.57: How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries
- CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
- SUBCHAPTER F—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE—WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM
- PART 80—ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, PITTMAN-ROBERTSON WILDLIFE RESTORATION AND DINGELL-JOHNSON SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACTS
- Subpart E—Eligible Activities
A proposed project qualifies as substantial in character and design if it:
(a) Describes a need consistent with the Acts;
(b) States a purpose and sets objectives, both of which are based on the need;
(c) Uses a planned approach, appropriate procedures, and accepted principles of fish and wildlife conservation and management, research, construction, wildlife- and fish-associated-recreation participation and access, communication, education, or other eligible purposes; and
(d) Is cost effective.
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