§ 759.4 - Time and method for application.

(a) Hog operations may obtain an application, Form FSA-1042 (Small Hog Operation Payment Program Application), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by facsimile from any county FSA office. In addition, applicants may download a copy of the FSA-1042 at http://www.fsa.usda.gov/dafp/psd/.

(b) A request for benefits under this part must be submitted on a completed Form FSA-1042. The Form FSA-1042 should be submitted to the FSA county office serving the county where the hog operation is located but, in any case, must be received by the FSA County Office by the close of business on September 24, 1999. Applications not received by the close of business on September 24, 1999, will be returned as not having been timely filed and the hog operation will not be eligible for benefits under this program.

(c) The hog operation requesting benefits under this part must certify with respect to the accuracy and truthfulness of the information provided in their application for benefits. All information provided is subject to verification and spot checks by FSA. Refusal to allow FSA or any other agency of the Department of Agriculture to verify any information provided will result in a determination of ineligibility. Data furnished by the applicant will be used to determine eligibility for program benefits. Furnishing the data is voluntary; however, without it program benefits will not be approved. Providing a false certification to the Government is punishable by imprisonment, fines and other penalties.