250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-4.9
The Commission shall evaluate the applications received utilizing criteria consistent with Commission objectives. Criteria to be considered shall include the extent to which derelict and abandoned vessels are in danger of sinking or have sunk, are breaking up or have broken up, pose a hazard to navigation, and/or pose threats to the environment; and the extent to which obstructions pose a hazard to navigation, and/or pose threats to the environment. The Commission shall utilize the Abandoned Vessel Scoring Form (a copy of which is attached hereto and designated Appendix #2, § 4.13 of this Part) in evaluating the applications.
Once the Commission has reviewed and scored all of the applications, it shall evaluate which applications should be granted reimbursements based upon the scoring. The Commission may also consider the relative amounts of money requested in the various applications in order to maximize use of the limited amounts appropriated to the Account. Upon completion of all scoring activities, the Commission by majority vote shall submit to the Director recommendations of amounts to be awarded to applicants. The amount of the reimbursements awarded on the list of recommendations may not exceed the amount of funds available to be awarded from funds in the Account. The Commission shall submit the recommendations to the Director who shall review and make a determination on recommendations within 30 (thirty) days of receipt. Final decision making authority for awarding of funds resides with the Director.
250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-80-00-4.9