; and (2) local, regional, or national significance. (c) Guidelines for infrastructure projects The Executive Committee and the Board shall establish standard operating procedures, and develop online application procedures, to assist applications of infrastructure projects under this section to develop applications for financial assistance under this section. (d) Criteria (1) In general In making a determination as to whether to provide an infrastructure project with financial assistance, the Board shall evaluate and rate each applicant based on the factors appropriate for the type of the proposed infrastructure project, including— (A) consistency of the project with a regional infrastructure development plan that builds economic connectivity in the project area and beyond, so that maximum growth is achieved while leaving no community behind; (B) a life-cycle projection of the benefits, as compared to costs, of the project, that incorporates the factors in subparagraphs (C) through (N) of this paragraph; (C) promotion of economic growth, including private sector-led growth associated with the project; (D) job creation, including fair and responsible employment practices, and a workforce development to train workers in new skills, including by union apprentice programs to train new hires; (E) a preference for projects in areas of high unemployment, or disadvantaged communities, including a workforce development plan to train workers in new skills and connect them with job openings financed by the Bank; (F) environmental and public health benefits including the reduction in greenhouse gases, and water and air pollution, and the removal of lead and other hazardous materials; (G) a demonstrated ability to contract for design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the infrastructure project throughout its estimated useful life, including by defining project objectives and utilizing performance-based monitoring