§ 702.8 - Eligible salinity reduction practices (SRP's).

(a) Eligible SRP's are those practices specified in the project implementation plan and the participant's salinity control plan that:

(1) Significantly reduce the salt loading from a unit of land; or

(2) Replace incidental fish and wildlife values foregone; or

(3) Reduce erosion or seepage to a degree which significantly benefits salinity control.

(b) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, the following practices shall not be considered to be eligible SRP's:

(1) Practices installed primarily for the purpose of bringing additional land into production, for increasing production above that which is incidental to application of conservation treatment for salinity control, or for flood protection; and

(2) Practices which are installed or commenced before the contract for cost-share assistance has been approved.