b) Applicants for the SDP are eligible to receive financial assistance for costs associated with a DDE that occurred on or after April 15, 2020, under the following conditions:

1. 1) An applicant may receive up to $135 for each 1000 pounds of disposed carcasses.
2. 2) An applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.
3. 3) An applicant may apply for financial assistance for no more than 5 DDEs.
4. 4) An applicant who received financial assistance for carcass disposal from the USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program is ineligible for the SDP.
5. 5) If an applicant is located in a disproportionately impacted area, the amount of financial assistance will be increased by 10%.

c) Applicants of the SDP must submit the following documentation:

1. 1) Completed application;
2. 2) IRS Form W-9;

3. 3) Certification from the applicant attesting that:

   1. A) The disposal of carcasses complied with the Illinois Dead Animal Disposal Act [225 ILCS 610];
   2. B) The applicant did not receive financial assistance for carcass disposal from the USDA Environmental Quality Incentives Program; and
   3. C) Depopulation was the only option because of market supply chain disruption caused by the COVID-19 emergency.

4. 4) Certification from a veterinarian containing the following:

   1. A) Confirmation of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship;
   2. B) Confirmation that the veterinarian has reviewed the applicant's records and that the records accurately depict the number and weight of the applicant's animals at the time of depopulation; and
   3. C) Attestation that euthanasia practices were consistent with American Veterinary Medical Association guidelines.
5. 5) Inventory records documenting total site inventories and dates and location of depopulation and disposal.