Section 83.521. General

(a) This program is known as the Plan Development Incentives Program (PDIP).

(b) State and Federal funds allocated for the PDIP shall be used solely to finance a portion of the costs associated with the development of plans for agricultural operations planning under the act and those administrative expenses of delegated conservation districts or cooperating organizations associated with the implementation of the PDIP.

(c) Eligibility for cost-share funding under the PDIP is limited to operators of concentrated animal operations and other agricultural operations participating under the act as defined in § 83.211 (relating to applicant eligibility).

(d) PDIP participants shall submit an application for PDIP funds to the Commission or a delegated conservation district on forms provided by the Commission.

(e) Funding levels for PDIP shall be determined by the Commission. Availability of funds to eligible participants will be determined as described in § 83.213 (relating to application prioritization criteria).

(f) The Commission or a delegated conservation district will evaluate applications for eligibility, prioritization and allowable reimbursement based on criteria established in § § 83.211—83.216 (relating to Plan Development Incentives Program) and other guidance established by the Commission.

(g) An approved application for funding shall remain effective for 180 days from the date of approval by a delegated conservation district or the Commission.

(h) The Commission may audit PDIP records or accounts of the conservation district or cooperating organization assisting in the administration of the PDIP.