CFR > Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER F—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE—WILDLIFE SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAM (Parts 80–86) > PART 86—BOATING INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT (BIG) PROGRAM > SUBPART M—How States Will Complete the State Program Plans (§86.130 to §86.137) > 86.137—What variables should I consider?

86.137—What variables should I consider?

You should consider the following variables:
(a) Location of population centers,
(b) Boat-based recreation demand,
(c) Cost of development,
(d) Local support and commitment to maintenance,
(e) Water-body size,
(f) Nature of the fishery and other resources,
(g) Geographic distribution of existing tie-up facilities,
(h) How to balance the need for new tie-up facilities with the cost to maintain and improve existing facilities.