# 49 CFR § 260.7: Priority consideration

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.7

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 260.7
- **Heading:** Priority consideration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER II—FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > PART 260—REGULATIONS GOVERNING LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES UNDER THE RAILROAD REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENT FINANCING PROGRAM > Subpart A—Overview

## Text

When evaluating applications, the Administrator will give priority consideration (but not necessarily in the following order) to projects that:
(a) Enhance public safety;
(b) Enhance the environment;
(c) Promote economic development;
(d) Enable United States companies to be more competitive in international markets;
(e) Are endorsed by the plans prepared under section 135 of title 23, United States Code, by the State or States in which they are located; or
(f) Preserve or enhance rail or intermodal service to small communities or rural areas.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 260.1 § 260.1 Program authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.3 § 260.3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.5 § 260.5 Eligible purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.5.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.7 § 260.7 Priority consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.7.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.9 § 260.9 Loan terms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.9.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.11 § 260.11 Investigation charge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.13 § 260.13 Credit reform.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.15 § 260.15 Credit risk premium.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.17 § 260.17 Credit risk premium analysis.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.19 § 260.19 Preapplication meeting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.19.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.21 § 260.21 Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.21.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.23 § 260.23 Form and content of application generally.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.23.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.25 § 260.25 Additional information for Applicants not having a credit rating.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.25.md)
- [49 CFR § 260.27 § 260.27 Additional information for loan guarantees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-260.27.md)

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