{"data":{"id":"us/50-cfr-86.52","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"50 CFR 86.52","heading":"What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?","body":"In evaluating a proposed project under the criterion at §§ 86.51(a)(1) on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure facilities, we consider whether the project will:\n(a) Construct new boating infrastructure in an area that lacks it, but where eligible vessels now travel or would travel if the project were completed;\n(b) Renovate a facility to:\n(1) Improve its physical condition;\n(2) Follow local building codes;\n(3) Improve generally accepted safety standards; or\n(4) Adapt it to a new purpose for which there is a demonstrated need;\n(c) Create accessibility for eligible vessels by reducing wave action, increasing depth, or making other physical improvements;\n(d) Expand an existing marina or mooring site that is unable to accommodate current or projected demand by eligible vessels; or\n(e) Make other improvements to accommodate an established eligible need.","path":["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 86—BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM","Subpart E—Project Selection"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-50.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:39Z","sha256":"b2d53504092aa5656ecd4566e02f5a7ae00cf4ef5e7ad06107d6309446ecdbcd","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/50-cfr-86.51","next":"us/50-cfr-86.53"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}