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Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.86.59 What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for innovative physical components, technology, or techniques that improve the BIG project?

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) 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:

(1) Newly available;  or

(2) Repurposed in a unique way.

(b) Examples of the type of innovations we will consider are components, technology, or techniques that:

(1) Extend the useful life of the BIG–funded project;

(2) Are designed to allow the operator to save costs, decrease maintenance, or improve operation;

(3) Are designed to improve BIG–eligible services or amenities;

(4) Reduce the carbon footprint of the BIG–funded facility. Carbon footprint means the impact of the total set of greenhouse gas emissions;

(5) Are used during construction specifically to reduce negative environmental impacts, beyond compliance requirements;  or

(6) Improve facility resilience.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 50. Wildlife and Fisheries § 50.86.59 What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for innovative physical components, technology, or techniques that improve the BIG project? - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-50-wildlife-and-fisheries/cfr-sect-50-86-59/

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