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FEDERAL · 50 CFR

Part 86 — Boating Infrastructure Grant Program

56 sections · Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries

§ 86.1What does this part do?
§ 86.2What is the purpose of BIG?
§ 86.3What terms do I need to know?
§ 86.10Who may apply for a BIG grant?
§ 86.11What actions are eligible for funding?
§ 86.12What types of construction and services does boating infrastructure include?
§ 86.13What operational and design features must a facility have where a BIG-funded facility is located?
§ 86.14How can I receive BIG funds for facility maintenance?
§ 86.15How can dredging qualify as an eligible action?
§ 86.16What actions are ineligible for BIG funding?
§ 86.17Who must own the site of a BIG-funded facility?
§ 86.18How can I ensure that a BIG-funded facility continues to serve its intended purpose for its useful life?
§ 86.19What if a BIG-funded facility would benefit both eligible and ineligible users?
§ 86.30What is the source of BIG funds?
§ 86.31How does the Service know how much money will be available for BIG grants each year?
§ 86.32What are the match requirements?
§ 86.33What information must I give on match commitments, and where do I give it?
§ 86.34What if a partner is not willing or able to follow through on a match commitment?
§ 86.40What are the differences between BIG Tier 1—State grants and BIG Tier 2—National grants?
§ 86.41How do I apply for a grant?
§ 86.42What do I have to include in a grant application?
§ 86.43What information must I put in the project statement?
§ 86.44What if I need more than the maximum Federal share and required match to complete my BIG-funded project?
§ 86.45If the Service does not select my grant application for funding, can I apply for the same project the following year?
§ 86.46What changes can I make in a grant application after I submit it?
§ 86.50Who ranks BIG Tier 2—National grant applications?
§ 86.51What criteria does the Service use to evaluate BIG Tier 2—National applications?
§ 86.52What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on the need for more or improved boating infrastructure?
§ 86.53What factors does the Service consider for benefits to eligible users that justify the cost?
§ 86.54What does the Service consider when evaluating a project on boater access to significant destinations and services that support transient boater travel?
§ 86.55What does the Service consider as a partner for the purposes of these ranking criteria?
§ 86.56What does the Service consider when evaluating a project that includes more than the minimum match?
§ 86.57What does the Service consider when evaluating contributions that a partner brings to a project?
§ 86.58What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for a physical component, technology, or technique that will improve eligible user access?
§ 86.59What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for innovative physical components, technology, or techniques that improve the BIG project?
§ 86.60What does the Service consider when evaluating a project for demonstrating a commitment to environmental compliance, sustainability, and stewardship?
§ 86.61What happens after the Director approves projects for funding?
§ 86.70What standards must I follow when constructing a BIG-funded facility?
§ 86.71How much time do I have to complete the work funded by a BIG grant?
§ 86.72What if I cannot complete the project during the period of performance?
§ 86.73How long must I operate and maintain a BIG-funded facility, and who is responsible for the cost of facility operation and maintenance?
§ 86.74How do I determine the useful life of a BIG-funded facility?
§ 86.75How should I credit BIG?
§ 86.76How can I use the logo for BIG?
§ 86.77How must I treat program income?
§ 86.78How must I treat income earned after the period of performance?
§ 86.90How much must an operator of a BIG-funded facility charge for using the facility?
§ 86.91May an operator of a BIG-funded facility increase or decrease user fees during its useful life?
§ 86.92Must an operator of a BIG-funded facility allow public access?
§ 86.93May I prohibit overnight use by eligible vessels at a BIG-funded facility?
§ 86.94Must I give information to eligible users and the public about BIG-funded facilities?
§ 86.100Can I change the information in a grant application after I receive a grant?
§ 86.101How do I ask for a revision of a grant?
§ 86.102Can I appeal a decision?
§ 86.103Can the Director authorize an exception to this part?
§ 86.110What are the information-collection requirements of this part?