50 C.F.R. § 80.13 Substantiality in character and design.
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
All projects proposed for funding under the Acts must be substantial in character and design. A substantial project (for fish and wildlife purposes) is one which: (a) Identifies and describes a need within the purposes of the relevant Act to be utilized; (b) Identifies the objectives to be accomplished based on the stated need; (c) Utilizes accepted fish and wildlife conservation and management principles, sound design, and appropriate procedures; and (d) Will yield benefits which are pertinent to the identified need at a level commensurate with project costs.
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 80—ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS, FEDERAL AID IN FISH AND FEDERAL AID IN WILDLIFE RESTORATION ACTS
§ 80.13 Substantiality in character and design.