Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 38, September 21, 2024
Section 61.22 - Special recreation needs(a) Points: 0, 1, 3, 5, 7.(b) The funding request will be evaluated on how it meets special recreation needs of a neighborhood, community or region. The primary factor to be analyzed will be how the project meets the recreation needs of special population groups, such as minority, low income, elderly and handicapped/disabled.(c) Other factors that will be considered are:(1) How the project will help to alleviate existing liability, safety and health hazards.(2) Projects which demonstrate or introduce an innovative concept, technique, approach or method.(3) Projects that will enhance river-based recreation opportunities by providing direct public access to rivers through the acquisition, rehabilitation or development of areas and facilities for active and passive recreation use along the Commonwealth's major water arteries.(4) Projects that will support or enhance local efforts or initiatives to preserve wetland areas. This section cited in 17 Pa. Code § 61.5 (relating to regional office review, rating and ranking of funding requests).