50 CFR § 86.52 - What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?

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title: "50 CFR § 86.52 - What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?"
title_number: 50
title_name: "Wildlife and Fisheries"
section_number: "86.52"
section_name: "What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?"
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: "86"
part_name: "BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "16 U.S.C. 777c, g, and g-1."
regulatory_source: "80 FR 26161, May 6, 2015, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "86"
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# 86.52 What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?

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:

(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;

(b) Renovate a facility to:

(1) Improve its physical condition;

(2) Follow local building codes;

(3) Improve generally accepted safety standards; or

(4) Adapt it to a new purpose for which there is a demonstrated need;

(c) Create accessibility for eligible vessels by reducing wave action, increasing depth, or making other physical improvements;

(d) Expand an existing marina or mooring site that is unable to accommodate current or projected demand by eligible vessels; or

(e) Make other improvements to accommodate an established eligible need.