Section 83.501. Purpose

(a) It is the intention of the Commission to provide delegated conservation districts with funds to assist districts in the implementation of the Program developed under the act, if the district complies with the terms and conditions of this subchapter. The funds will be used for the employment of technical staff, to provide administrative funding assistance to the district and to finance other Commission approved activities under the Program.

(b) The Commission will annually allocate the available funding for this program and will provide for the fair and equitable distribution of funds.

(c) The purpose of the Technical Assistance Funding Program is to provide assistance to delegated districts for employment of technical staff, administrative purposes and other Commission approved activities to carry out those district functions necessary to implement the Program.

(d) The purpose of the PDIP is to provide financial support to the operators of concentrated animal operations or other agricultural operations for the development of an approved nutrient management plan under the act.