1. (a) The State Board, in consultation with SWCDs, shall study and must approve all methods used to control brush considering the overall impact of the project.

2. (b) The State Board may approve a method for cost-sharing if the State Board finds that the proposed method:

   1. (1) has proven to be an effective and efficient method for controlling brush;
   2. (2) is cost efficient;
   3. (3) will have a beneficial impact on the development of water sources and wildlife habitat;
   4. (4) will conserve topsoil to prevent erosion or silting of any river or stream; and/or
   5. (5) will allow the revegetation of the area after the brush is removed with plants that are beneficial to stream flows, groundwater levels, and livestock and wildlife.
3. (c) Approved methods shall be designated in program guidance established by the State Board.
4. (d) Request for approval of brush control methods. Brush control area working groups, as established by §517.28(b), may submit written requests to the State Board for approval of brush control methods for a brush control area.

Source Note:The provisions of this §517.27 adopted to be effective February 13, 2003, 28 TexReg 1209; amended to be effective March 21, 2004, 29 TexReg 2651.