Conn. Agencies Regs. § 23-101(b)-8

Current through December 27, 2024

Section 23-101(b)-8 - Decisions on applications

An applicant shall not be awarded a greenways small grant unless such applicant's project satisfies at least one of the criteria listed in subdivisions (1) through (13) of this section. Projects satisfying more than one of these criteria may receive higher priority for a grant award under this program. The criteria are as follows:

(1) The applicant is, in light of its financial resources and other relevant factors, likely to actually complete the subject project;

(2) The applicant, if a municipality, (A) has adopted a conservation and development plan which includes establishment of greenways or other open space, and (B) such project is consistent with such plan;

(3) Such project area extends into more than one municipality;

(4) Such project area adds to a greenway or other open space existing on the date the application was filed with the commissioner;

(5) Such project area connects an urban area to a greenway or other open space existing on the date the application was filed with the commissioner;

(6) Such project area connects two or more greenways or other open space areas existing on the date the application was filed with the commissioner;

(7) Such project area, because of its location, biological resources, or other features, is capable of being, and likely to be, utilized as a corridor for migration of wildlife or fish species native to Connecticut;

(8) Such project will preserve scenic values;

(9) Such project will protect or enhance biological or habitat values of a watercourse, wetlands, or other natural resource;

(10) Such project will protect a significant geological or historical feature;

(11) Such project includes provision of educational material, such as signage, maps, or trail guides, about the biological, scenic, geological, or historical features within such project area or its vicinity or includes educational materials or opportunities which would have a positive impact on greenway activities statewide;

(12) The applicant, if a municipality, (A) has not adopted a conservation and development plan and such project consists of preparing such a plan which includes establishment of greenways or other open space, or (B) has adopted such a plan which does not include establishment of greenways or other open space, and such project consists of revising such plan to include greenways or other open space; and

(13) The project is in an area officially designated as a greenway by the Connecticut Greenways Council.

Conn. Agencies Regs. § 23-101(b)-8

Adopted effective May 31, 2007