; and (ii) own, operate, or contract to handle, operate, or sell to— (I) a curbside recyclables collection program; (II) a redemption center, drop-off facility, or transfer station for recyclables; or (III) a material recovery facility. (d) Selection criteria (1) Priority In awarding financial assistance to States, local governments, and tribal governments under the Recycling Infrastructure Program, the Administrator shall give priority to States, local governments, and tribal governments that propose to use the assistance to— (A) expand recycling access and collection of recyclable materials to underserved areas; (B) modernize existing technology; (C) use innovative technology; (D) enhance curbside recycling and other collection; or (E) reduce contamination of recyclable materials. (2) Applicability Nothing in this subsection supersedes the applicability of other requirements of Federal law (including regulations). (e) Federal assistance (1) Amount The amount of the Federal financial assistance used for a project or program described in subsection (b) shall not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the project or program. (2) Supplant Federal financial assistance under this Act shall not be used to supplant or repay other financial assistance. (f) State, Tribal, and local permits The provision of financial assistance with respect to a project or program described in subsection (b) shall not— (1) alter any obligation to obtain any required State, local, or tribal permit or approval with respect to the project or program