If the total requested dollar amount of funds for refueling projects under RCW 43.325.020(4) exceeds the amount available for refueling projects in the energy freedom account created in RCW 43.325.040, the applications must be prioritized based upon the following criteria:

     (1) The extent to which the project will help reduce dependence on petroleum fuels and imported energy either directly or indirectly;

     (2) The extent to which the project will reduce air and water pollution either directly or indirectly;

     (3) The extent to which the project will establish a viable bioenergy production capacity in Washington;

     (4) The extent to which the project will make biofuels more accessible to the motoring public;

     (5) The benefits to Washington's agricultural producers; and

     (6) The number and quality of jobs and economic benefits created by the project.

[2007 c 348 § 304.]