In reviewing each plan, at a minimum FTA will consider the following:

1. (a) Whether the plan was filed on time;
2. (b) Comments submitted by the state, if applicable;
3. (c) Whether the plan contains responsive elements for each component required under § 37.139 of this part;
4. (d) Whether the plan, when viewed in its entirety, provides for paratransit service comparable to the entity's fixed route service;
5. (e) Whether the entity complied with the public participation efforts required by this part; and
6. (f) The extent to which efforts were made to coordinate with other public entities with overlapping or contiguous service areas or jurisdictions.