Cost-share payments.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) Cost-share payments will be made available to the participant if an eligible practice, or an identifiable unit thereof, including fencing and water distribution, has been installed in compliance with the appropriate standards and specifications. Cost-share payments are not subject to the provisions of § 1410.42(d). (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, cost-share payments will not be made to the same owner or operator on the same acreage for any eligible practices that have been previously established, or for which such owner or operator has received cost-share assistance from any other Federal agency. (c) Cost-share payments may be authorized for the replacement or restoration of practices for which cost-share payments have been previously allowed under CRP, only if: (1) Replacement or restoration of the practice is needed to achieve adequate erosion control, enhance water quality, wildlife habitat, or increase protection of public wellheads, or other conservation measures approved by CCC; (2) The failure of the original practice was due to reasons beyond the control of the participant; and (3) The benefits that would be received from the replacement or restoration of the practice outweighs the cost of replacing or restoring the practice. (d) Limitations on cost-share payments include: (1) The cost-share payment made to a participant will not exceed the participant's actual contribution to the eligible costs of establishing the practice. (2) The amount

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1410.40