; (B) to finance airport infrastructure improvement projects that would reduce the emission of air pollutants and greenhouse gases related to the operations of the airport; and (C) to conduct any relevant planning or permitting in connection with the purchase or installation of zero-emission airport equipment or technology. (3) Eligible entities An entity eligible to receive an award under the program established under paragraph (2) is— (A) a State (including the District of Columbia and territories of the United States), regional, local, or Tribal agency that has jurisdiction over an airport; (B) an airport authority; and (C) a private entity that— (i) applies for an award under this subsection in partnership with an entity described in subparagraph (A) or (B); and (ii) owns, operates, or uses airport equipment or technology. (4) Selection (A) Application An eligible entity seeking an award under the program established under paragraph (2) shall submit to the Administrator an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Administrator may require. (B) Priority In selecting the recipients of awards under the program established under paragraph (2), the Administrator shall give priority to projects that would— (i) maximize the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; (ii) maximize the public health benefits from the reduction of air pollutants; (iii) maximize public health and environmental benefits from every dollar spent under the program; and (iv) alleviate air pollution in poor air quality areas, including— (I) areas identified by the Administrator as in nonattainment or maintenance of national ambient air quality standards promulgated under section 109 of the Clean Air Act ( 42 U.S.C. 7409 ) for criteria air pollutants