§ 1410.115 - CRP contract.

(a) In order to enroll land in the CRP, the participant must enter into a contract with CCC.

(b) The CRP contract will be comprised of:

(1) The terms and conditions for participation in the CRP;

(2) The conservation plan; and

(3) Any other materials or agreements determined necessary by CCC.

(c)(1) In order to enter into a CRP contract, the applicant must submit an offer to participate at the local FSA office during the applicable signup period.

(2) An offer to enroll land in the CRP shall be irrevocable for such period as is determined and announced by CCC.

(3) The applicant shall be liable to CCC for liquidated damages if the applicant revokes an offer during the period in which the offer is irrevocable, except that such irrevocable period shall not be applicable for the first signup period under this subpart, and

CCC may waive payment of such liquidated damages if CCC determines that the assessment of such damages, in a particular case, is not in the best interest of CCC.

(d) The CRP contract must, within the dates established by CCC, be signed by:

(1) The applicant; and

(2) The owners of the cropland to be placed in the CRP, if applicable.

(e) The Deputy Administrator or designee is authorized to approve CRP contracts on behalf of CCC.