§ 1410.34 - Extended program protection.

(a) In the final year of the contract, participants may, subject to the terms and conditions announced by CCC request to extend the preservation of quota and acreage allotment history for 5 years (and, if announced by CCC, in successive 5-year increments). Such approval may be given by CCC only if the participant agrees to continue for that period, but without payment, to abide by the terms and conditions which applied to the relevant contract relating to the conservation of the property for the term in which payments were to be made.

(b) Where such an extension is approved, no additional cost-share, annual rental, or other payment shall be made.

(c) Haying and grazing of the acreage subject to such an extension may be permitted during the extension period, except during any consecutive 5-month period between April 1 and October 31 of any year as established by the State committee. In the event of a natural disaster, CCC may permit unlimited haying and grazing of such acreage.

(d) In the event of a violation of any CRP contract extended under this section, CCC may reduce or terminate, retroactively, prospectively, or both, the amount of quota, and acreage allotment history otherwise preserved under the extended contract.