Code of Massachusetts Regulations
700 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Title 700 CMR 4.00 - Industrial Rail Access Program
Section 4.07 - Application Process

(a) Information demonstrating that the applicant is an Eligible Applicant;

(b) The size and scope of the Project in relation to the Eligible Applicant's total operations, and the strategic importance of the Project to the Eligible Applicant's operations;

(c) A detailed Project description, including plans and specifications for the proposed Project;

(d) The costs, benefits, and impacts (including the economic development impact) of the Project;

(e) A Project budget showing all sources and uses of funding for the Project;

(f) A capital budget for the Project, and an operating budget demonstrating the Project's economic viability;

(g) Documentation that the Eligible Applicant possesses or will possess control of the Project Location(s) (if the proposed Project requires land acquisition, proponents must identify the interests to be acquired and the manner in which such interests will be acquired);

(h) A detailed Project schedule that identifies key milestones and completion dates;

(i) A list of any and all federal, state and local permits required for the Project;

(j) Documentation of the Eligible Applicant's capacity to meet the IRAP Program requirements and to complete the Project;

(k) Information demonstrating the long-term transportation cost savings expected to be realized in connection the Project;

(l) Means and methods of ensuring the quality of the work to be performed in connection with the proposed Project;

(m) Evidence of the Project's readiness to proceed;

(n) Documentation of any local and/or statewide support; and

(o) Such other documentation or information that the Secretary may require.