In carrying out its function as statewide coordinating, planning, and research agency for all Ports in the State of Oregon, and to insure the most orderly, efficient, and economical development of the state port system, the Authority will take into consideration and may request information from the Applicant regarding the following:
(1)
The need for port services in the territory to be included within the proposed Port;
(2)
The adequacy of funding for the proposed Port; and
(3)
The orderly development of the proposed Port and its effects upon the development of a state port system.