50 CFR § 80.57 - How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?
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identifier: "/us/cfr/t50/s80.57"
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title: "50 CFR § 80.57 - How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?"
title_number: 50
title_name: "Wildlife and Fisheries"
section_number: "80.57"
section_name: "How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?"
chapter_name: "UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
subchapter_number: "F"
subchapter_name: "FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE—WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM"
part_number: "80"
part_name: "ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, PITTMAN-ROBERTSON WILDLIFE RESTORATION AND DINGELL-JOHNSON SPORT FISH RESTORATION ACTS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "16 U.S.C. 669 except for provisions specific to the Wildlife Conservation and Restoration program, and 777-777m, except 777e-1 and g-1."
regulatory_source: "91 FR 1888, Jan. 15, 2026, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "80"
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# 80.57 How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?
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.