50 CFR 80.57
§ 80.57 How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?
United States · 50 CFR — Wildlife and Fisheries · Status: effective
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- 50 CFR 80.57, § 80.57 How does a proposed project qualify as substantial in character and design?, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/419339
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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.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.