When evaluating applications, the Administrator will give priority consideration (but not necessarily in the following order) to projects that:

1. (a) Enhance public safety;
2. (b) Enhance the environment;
3. (c) Promote economic development;
4. (d) Enable United States companies to be more competitive in international markets;
5. (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
6. (f) Preserve or enhance rail or intermodal service to small communities or rural areas.