The Commission Soil Health Team (aka Program Specialists) will serve as the SHIP technical representatives. Their responsibilities include:

1. (1) Conducting the application review and selection process;
2. (2) Conducting field visits as necessary to determine landowner and operator needs;
3. (3) Developing conservation plans with design and schedule of practice installations;
4. (4) Determining compliance with SHIP practice standards and specifications;
5. (5) Certifying practice implementation in accordance with the SHIP conservation plan;
6. (6) Preparing necessary payment documentation for conservation districts to process a claim for reimbursement; and
7. (7) Confirming that the landowner or operator has received their payment(s).

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25