§ 1439.805 - Proof of loss.

(a) Livestock producers must, in accordance with instructions issued by the Deputy Administrator, provide adequate proof that the loss of eligible livestock occurred in the area of Presidential designation or Secretarial declaration and that the death of the eligible livestock was reasonably related to the recognized natural disaster. The documentary evidence of the loss, quantity of the loss and type of eligible livestock claimed for payment shall be reported to CCC together with any supporting documentation under paragraph (b) of this section.

(b) The livestock producer shall provide any available supporting documents that will assist the county committee in verifying the loss and the quantity of eligible livestock that perished in the natural disaster. Examples of the supporting documentation include, but are not limited to: purchase records, veterinarian receipts, bank loan papers, rendering truck certificates, Federal Emergency Management Agency and National Guard records, auction barn receipts, and any other documents available to confirm the presence of the livestock and the subsequent losses. Certifications of third parties or the producer and other such documentation as the county committee determines to be necessary in order to verify the information provided by the producer may be submitted, subject to review and approval by the county committee. Failure to provide documentation that is satisfactory to the county committee will result in disapproval of the application by the county committee.

(c) In all circumstances, livestock producers shall certify the accuracy of the information provided. As provided by various statutes, providing a false certification to the government is punishable by imprisonment, fines and other penalties. All information provided is subject to verification and spot checks by the CCC.