(1) Projects of Regional Significance.
In reviewing Projects of Regional Significance, the following criteria is generally used in whole or in part:

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    (a) Project’s consistency with adopted regional and local goals, objectives and policies.
    (b) The need for the project and whether it duplicates an existing program.
    (c) Appropriateness of the proposed funding levels and its project costs.
    (d) Accuracy of data utilized; appropriateness of methodology, and the completeness of the proposal.
    (e) The project’s potential for air, noise and water pollution.
    (f) The potential impact on historic/archeologic sites, wildlife habitats and sensitive ecosystems.
    (g) The potential for increased surface water runoff and/or erosion.
    (h) The accessibility to adequate infrastructure.
    (i) The location of project in relation to those it will serve.
    (j) If the project is located in the coastal zone, the project’s compatibility with the State’s Coastal Zone Management Program.
    (k) The impact of traffic generated by the project.
    (l) The effects on energy resource supply and demand.
    (m) The project’s potential secondary impacts including impacts on neighboring communities.
    (n) The potential displacement of people, housing or business.
    (o) The project’s relationship to flood plain.
    (2) Projects of Less than Regional Significance.
In reviewing Projects of Less Than Regional Significance, consistency with adopted regional and local goals, objectives and policies is assessed.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 186.505(1). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 380.06. History-New 9-5-78, Amended 10-15-78, Formerly 29I-5.03, Amended 5-14-09.