PURPOSE: This rule establishes cost-share rates and reimbursement procedures.

1. (1) Cost-Share Rates. Cost-share and incentive rates are established by the commission and based on the estimated approved costs of eligible practices which have proven to be effective soil and water conservation methods.
2. (2) Eligible Costs. Eligible costs will be determined by the commission to include necessary and reasonable costs incurred by the landowner in implementing an approved practice. The costs may include, but are not limited to, machine hire or the use of the landowner’s own equipment, necessary materials delivered to and used at the site, and labor required to implement the practice.
3. (3) Documenting Costs. The commission determines the supporting documentation necessary to approve cost-share payments.
4. (4) Claim for Payment. The landowner is eligible for payment after the practice has been completed, certified by the technician, and approved by the district board.

AUTHORITY: section 278.080, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Aug. 12, 1980, effective Jan. 1, 1981. Amended: Filed Dec. 14, 1982, effective April 11, 1983. Amended: Filed Jan. 15, 1986, effective April 25, 1986. Amended: Filed Aug. 25, 1986, effective Jan. 30, 1987. Amended: Filed Dec. 1, 1986, effective March 26, 1987. Emergency amendment filed July 9, 2003, effective July 19, 2003, expired Jan. 14, 2004. Amended: Filed Sept. 23, 2003, effective April 30, 2004. Emergency amendment filed July 29, 2009, effective Aug. 8, 2009, expired Feb. 25, 2010. Amended: Filed June 3, 2008, effective Jan. 30, 2009. Amended: Filed May 23, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019.

*Original authority: 278.080, RSMo 1943, amended 1961, 1980, 1986, 1995, 2000, 2001.