SECTION 35:20-17-14. Approval of cost-shares

(a)   Cost-share funding shall be allocated on a first-come first served basis, unless the Department in consultation with the Advisory Committee establishes an application rating system to fund projects with the highest priority or to meet specific objectives.

(b)   In no case shall a cost-share rate be adjusted from the rate in effect when the application was approved.

(c)   In the event funding is not immediately available, an application will be retained on file and reconsidered as new funding becomes available. At the end of twelve (12) months, and at least annually thereafter, landowners will be required to notify the Department in writing if they wish for their application to remain on file.

(d)   Landowners shall obtain written approval prior to implementing cost-shared practices. Reimbursement shall not occur unless an approved cooperative agreement is on file with the Department prior to practice implementation.

[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 785, eff 3-17-03 (emergency); Added at 20 Ok Reg 1533, eff 6-12-03; Amended at 21 Ok Reg 748, eff 4-26-04; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 1113, eff 7-1-10]