Section 83.224. Project evaluation and prioritization criteria

(a) Applications for financial assistance will be evaluated in accordance with project evaluation criteria guidelines developed by the Commission.

(b) Applications for financial assistance will be prioritized for consideration as follows:

(1) CAOs in compliance with the act and properly implementing a plan approved prior to October 1, 2006, which, due to the revisions to the regulations, are required to implement additional practices to meet the new criteria.

(2) Existing agricultural operations newly classified as CAOs due to the revised criteria established in this amended subchapter.

(3) Existing agricultural operations that become CAOs after October 1, 2006, due to loss of rented acres.

(4) VAOs having an approved plan as of October 1, 2006.

(5) Other agricultural operations in existence as of October 1, 2006.

The provisions of this § 83.224 amended June 2, 2006, effective October 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 2636. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (232345).

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Cross References

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