CFR > Title 49 - Transportation > SUBTITLE B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (Parts 300–399) > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS (Parts 350–399) > PART 350—COMMERCIAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM > SUBPART C—Funding (§350.301 to §350.345) > 350.323—What criteria are used in the Basic Program Funds allocation?

350.323—What criteria are used in the Basic Program Funds allocation?

(a) The funds are distributed proportionally to the States using the following four, equally weighted (25 percent), factors.
(1) 1997 Road miles (all highways) as defined by the FMCSA.
(2) All vehicle miles traveled (VMT) as defined by the FMCSA.
(3) Population—annual census estimates as issued by the U.S. Census Bureau.
(4) Special fuel consumption (net after reciprocity adjustment) as defined by the FMCSA.
(b) Distribution of Basic Program Funds is subject to a maximum and minimum allocation as illustrated in the Table to this section, as follows:
Table to § 350.323(b)—Basic Program Fund Allocation Limitations
Recipient Maximum allocation Minimum allocation
States and Puerto Rico 4.944% of the Basic Program Funds $350,000 or 0.44% of Basic Program Funds, whichever is greater.
U.S. Territories $350,000 (fixed amount)