R305-4-6. Prioritization of Awards for Grant Applications

  As required by Subsection 19-1-404(1)(b)(iv), the Department will consider the following criteria in prioritizing and awarding grants:

  (1) The feasibility and practicality of the project;

  (2) The financial need of the applicant including its financial condition and the availability of other grants, rebates, or low-interest loans for the project; and

  (3) Whether and to what extent the project is leveraged; and

  (4) The environmental and other benefits to the state and local community attributable to the project.

  (5) When determining feasibility, the committee established in Subsection R305-4-4(4) may consider but are not limited to the following criteria:

  (a) the cost of the project relative to market cost information; and

  (b) the length of time proposed to complete the project.

  (6) When determining practicality, the committee established in Subsection R305-4-4(4) may consider but are not limited to the following criteria:

  (i) the technology selected for the project; and

  (ii) the location of the project.

  (7) When determining the environmental and other benefits to the state and local community attributable to the project, the committee established in Subsection R305-4-4(4) may consider but is not limited to the following criteria:

  (a) the pollution reduction benefits attributable to the project;

  (b) the location of the project;

  (c) the ratio of the total project cost to the environmental and other benefits attributable to the project; and

  (d) the accessibility and openness of any refueling equipment to the public, if applicable.