The following are some guidelines to help determine payment rates to Cooperators participating in the Oklahoma Land Access Program:

1. (1) The amount of compensation paid to the Cooperator enrolled in the OLAP shall include consideration of the following variables:

   1. (A) The acreage enrolled as an OLAP walk-in area.
   2. (B) The type(s) of lease activities allowed on the OLAP walk-in area.
   3. (C) The season duration for applicable lease activities.

2. (2) Additional compensation may be awarded based upon:

   1. (A) Concurrent enrollment by multiple private landowners with adjoining OLAP walk-in areas.
   2. (B) Proximity to major metropolitan areas.
   3. (C) Enrollment of OLAP walk-in area for additional consecutive years.
   4. (D) Enrollment of CRP, EQUIP, WRP, and other conservation easement programs for the remaining duration of the easement program contract.
   5. (E) Concurrent enrollment in other Department programs.
3. (3) Variables determining compensation are specified in the OLAP walk-in area evaluation document. Walk-in areas are quantitatively scored based on the aforementioned variables to ensure standardized compensation. A copy of the document is given to the Cooperator for their review and records.

Added at 34 Ok Reg 2192, eff 9-11-17