Section 83.223. Financial assistance eligibility criteria

(a) The Commission will consider the following criteria in reviewing applications for financial assistance:

(1) Whether the project will improve the health, safety or environment of the people of this Commonwealth and otherwise satisfy the purposes of the act and this subchapter.

(2) The long-term financial or operational viability, or both, of the agricultural operation.

(3) The cost effectiveness of the proposed BMPs in comparison with other alternatives.

(4) The applicant’s ability to operate and maintain the BMPs in a proper manner.

(b) Only those BMPs listed in an approved plan or plan amendment are eligible to receive funding under the plan implementation category of the Financial Assistance Program.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 83.211 (relating to applicant eligibility); 25 Pa. Code § 83.232 (relating to implementation and reporting); and 25 Pa. Code § 83.233 (relating to delegation of financial assistance).