Beginning Practices. (1) A practice initiated prior to application for WHIP or cost-share agreement approval is ineligible for financial assistance. However, the State Conservationist or designated conservationist may waive this provision, in accordance with 440-CPM, Part 512, Subpart C, Section 512.23C, and when (the following requirements being met)— (i) The practice is included in WPO. (ii) The practice was not started prior to the date the waiver is approved. (2) Applicants who request a waiver must be notified by NRCS that they may be ineligible to receive payment if— (i) The cost-share agreement is not approved. (ii) The practice does not meet NRCS standards and specifications. (iii) The requested practice is not included in WPO. (3) The waiver is approved when the applicant receives an approval letter, as shown in 440-CPM, Part 512, Subpart J, Section 512.91E.
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