Section 250-RICR-120-05-50.12 - Application Review and SelectionA. Application Review - All applications shall be reviewed to determine eligibility and completeness. In order to be considered complete, the applicant and their proposed project shall meet the requirements in §§ 50.8, 50.9 and 50.10 (Application Requirements, Reimbursement Grant Eligibility Requirements and Project Categories and Eligible Costs) of this Part.B. Application Scoring - Projects accepted by the Department will be ranked in accordance with the following criteria: 1. Ranking of technology from Project Prioritization List in § 50.11 of this Part.2. Environmental benefit of diesel emissions reductions as demonstrated in percent reduction.3. Percentage of time the existing vehicle is currently operated in Rhode Island, and the percentage of time the upgraded or replaced vehicle will be in operation by the applicant.4. Readiness and timeliness to proceed.5. Other Measures to Reduce Emissions - Proof of additional fleet/driver training programs or how proposed project is part of a larger strategy to address emissions reductions from heavy-duty vehicles. This may include, but not limited to, a supply chain efficiency plan, road-speed governing, use of idle reduction technology or strategy, and driver training programs that increase skills, knowledge, and measure and incentivize performance.C. Applicants may request a meeting on their application package after the awards are announced. The meeting request shall be made in writing within thirty (30) days of the applicable grant announcement and shall be accommodated within thirty (30) days of the request.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-50.12