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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.34 - Application procedures

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(a) An
						  application for funding, in a format approved by the Commission, shall be
						  completed by the district for any staff position, project or activity
						  authorized by the Commission and this subchapter.
(b) The application for funding shall be
						  signed by the chairperson or a designee and submitted to the Commission within
						  the time frames established by the Commission.
(c) When an application for funding is
						  submitted for a staff position, a copy of the job description for each staff
						  position shall be included in each application for funding.
(d) When multicounty proposals for staff
						  positions or programs authorized by the Commission or this subchapter are the
						  most feasible and cost-effective manner for delivering program objectives or
						  services, the Commission may authorize two or more conservation districts to
						  apply for funding. Applications must include letters of intent from all
						  cooperating districts, signed by the chairperson or a designee of that
						  cooperating district, indicating that each cooperating conservation district
						  board took official action to support the proposed application and the date of
						  that action.
(e) In prioritizing
						  and selecting applications to be funded under the Technical Assistance Cost
						  Share Program element, the Commission may consider the district's application
						  consistency with goals and other relevant information established in program
						  guidelines.
(f) Upon Commission
						  approval of an application, the district will be notified of the amount
						  available for funding.
The provisions of this §
															83.34 issued under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.42 (relating to application
								procedures); 25 Pa. Code §
															83.53 (relating to application
								procedures for reimbursement); and 25 Pa. Code §
															83.62 (relating to application
								procedures).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.35 - Procedures for allocating funds

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(a)
						  The district shall submit documentation of the eligible staff position's salary
						  and salary-related costs for the actual and anticipated calendar periods on
						  forms approved by the Commission.
(b) The State or Federal government may
						  provide funds to the district for activities devoted to a program of the State
						  or Federal government in addition to the funding provided by the Commission
						  through this program. A district may not receive State or Federal funds, the
						  combination of which exceeds 100% of the cost of administering a
						  program.
(c) If extenuating
						  circumstances regarding the allocation warrant special consideration, the
						  Commission will have the discretion to adjust the allocation provided to a
						  particular district.
(d) Funds
						  provided will be available on a fiscal year basis for costs incurred for the
						  positions at the beginning of the fiscal year or from the time the district
						  fills the position during that fiscal year.
(e) The Commission may exercise its judgment
						  in approving applications for funding and in determining the distribution of
						  these funds.
(f) The Commission may
						  impose restrictions or special conditions upon the issuance of these
						  funds.
(g) The Commission will have
						  sole authority to determine the level of funding that individual conservation
						  districts are eligible to receive under any element of this program.
The provisions of this §
															83.35 issued under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.52 (relating to procedures for
								allocating funds).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.36 - Procedures for advance payments

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For purposes of disbursing funds to conservation
							 districts, the Commission may process an advanced payment as follows:
(1) When an application for funding of a
						  staff position has been approved by the Commission, the Commission may advance
						  up to 25% of the approved application amount. Subsequent payment to the
						  district will be made on an "actual cash expended" basis not to exceed approved
						  funding caps for the positions. The district shall request reimbursement of the
						  remaining allocation amount on forms approved by the Commission in accordance
						  with §§
													83.37 and
						  83.38 (relating to reimbursement
						  requirements and procedures; and reporting requirements).
(2) When annual funding for administrative
						  assistance for general conservation district program administration has been
						  approved by the Commission, a district shall receive an initial grant, the
						  amount to be determined by the Commission, if funding is available for the
						  fiscal year and the requirements of §
													83.55(a) and (b)
						  (relating to reporting procedures) for administrative assistance are met.
						  Additional administrative funds may be granted to districts if they become
						  available, provided the requirements of § 83.55(a) and (b) are
						  met.
(3) When annual funding for
						  administrative assistance for other program elements under this subchapter
						  include eligible expenses for both staff positions and administrative
						  activities and have been approved by the Commission, the Commission may advance
						  funding consistent with paragraphs (1) and (2) up to caps that may be
						  established by the Commission.
(4)
						  Upon receipt of advance payment funds, the district shall promptly deposit
						  these funds in an interest bearing account in a bank or other financial
						  institution insured by the FDIC, FSLIC or equivalent insurer. The advance
						  payment funds and any interest earned thereon shall be expended by the district
						  to fulfill the objectives of the approved program element for which the advance
						  payment was received.
(5) For each
						  program element when advance payment funds are received, the district shall
						  keep a separate accounting of the advance payments and the interest earned
						  thereon.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.37 - Reimbursement requirements and procedures

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(a) The following reports and documents shall
						  be provided to the Commission or its designee on or before the dates listed.
						  Other reports required by the Commission and this subchapter shall be provided
						  on or before dates established by the Commission.
Report/Document
Due
									 Date
Team Sheets
January 31
Annual Report
March 31
Budget (current calendar year)
March 31
Financial Statement (previous calendar year)
March 31
Financial Audit Report
October 1
Quarterly Reports (program elements and special
									 projects)
January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15
(b) The Commission or its designee may not
						  process a district's claim for reimbursement until that district's required
						  reports and documents related to a Conservation District Fund Allocation
						  Program element or an approved special project are received by the
						  Commission.
(c) Final payment for
						  activities conducted under program elements or approved special projects under
						  this subchapter will not be provided to a district until all program elements
						  or special project activities have been completed as described in the program
						  guidelines or the special project work plan and the required reports have been
						  submitted to the Commission in a manner consistent with §
													83.38 (relating to reporting
						  requirements).
(d) When a
						  conservation district receives funding under this subchapter and is unable to
						  meet a reporting deadline as noted in subsection (a), the conservation district
						  may request an extension to that deadline as outlined in Commission
						  policy.
(e) Funding claims will be
						  reviewed and forwarded by the Commission or its designee to the comptroller for
						  payment within 15 working days after an acceptable claim and the required
						  reports are received in the Commission or designee's office.
The provisions of this §
															83.37 issued under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.44 (relating to reimbursement
								procedures); 25 Pa. Code §
															83.54 (relating to reimbursement
								procedures); 25 Pa. Code §
															83.65 (relating to reimbursement
								procedures); and 25 Pa. Code §
															83.74 (relating to reimbursement
								procedures).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.38 - Reporting requirements

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(a) A
						  district having staff positions or special projects approved for funding by the
						  Commission shall file quarterly claims indicating applicable cost of employment
						  or costs of the special project for the period.
(b) Claims shall be filed no later than 15
						  days after the close of the quarter. Quarters end on September 30, December 31,
						  March 31 and June 30.
(c) At the
						  same time, the district shall submit a quarterly report of activities for the
						  program element or special project.
(1)
						  Quarterly reports for cost share program elements must include a report of
						  activities and accomplishments that have resulted from the employment of the
						  conservation district manager, technician or engineers or the monthly board
						  meeting minutes for the quarter if they include activities and accomplishments
						  of the conservation district manager, technicians or engineers.
(2) Quarterly reports for special projects
						  must include a report indicating the status of the project or accomplishments
						  consistent with the project work plan.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.39 - Record retention requirements

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(a) The
						  district shall maintain in its file a record of the activities of all positions
						  (district manager, technicians and engineers) and special projects funded under
						  this subchapter.
(b) A conservation
						  district receiving funds under any program element under this subchapter shall
						  maintain in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles the books,
						  records, receipts, financial statements and other documents pertaining to any
						  program element or special project under this program. These records shall be
						  retained a minimum of 3 years, commencing at the end of the fiscal year of
						  funding. The records shall be made available to the Commission, PDA and the
						  Department or their agents upon request.
The provisions of this §
															83.39 issued under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.46 (relating to record
								retention requirements).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.41 - General requirements

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(a) This
						  program is known as the Conservation District Management Cost Share
						  Program.
(b) The conservation
						  district manager or other management staff position shall be the employee of
						  the district and not the employee of the Commonwealth. A person serving as a
						  conservation district manager or in another management staff position may not
						  serve in a clerical capacity with the district unless the Commission gives
						  special approval.
(c) The
						  Commission will pay no more than 50% of the total cost of employment for a
						  conservation district manager or other management position even when employed
						  by more than one district. The maximum amount that a district can be reimbursed
						  for the fiscal year per management staff position will be set annually by the
						  Commission.
(d) No more than one
						  conservation district management staff position per district may be cost shared
						  unless the Commission determines that adequate funds are available.
(e) The Commission will have the authority to
						  adjust the conservation district management annual cost share for unforeseen
						  circumstances.
The provisions of this §
															83.41 issued under section 4(1),
								(5)(c) and (6) of the act of December 19, 1984 (P. L. 1125, No. 221)
								(3 P.
								S. §
																852(1), (5)(c) and
								(6)); amended under the Conservation District
								Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864);
								and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.42 - Application procedures

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Application for funding for this program element
							 shall be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.34 (relating to application
							 procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.42 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.43 - Reporting requirements

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Reporting requirements for this program element shall
							 be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.38 (relating to reporting
							 requirements).
The provisions of this §
															83.43 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.44 - Reimbursement procedures

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Reimbursement procedures for this program element
							 shall be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.37 (relating to reimbursement
							 requirements and procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.44 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.45 - Procedures for allocating funds

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The conservation district management staff position's
							 actual salary and salary-related costs for the new July 1 through December 31
							 calendar period and anticipated salary and salary-related costs for the new
							 January 1 through June 30 calendar period shall be the basis for computing the
							 new fiscal year allocation.
The provisions of this §
															83.45 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › CONSERVATION DISTRICT MANAGEMENT COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.46 - Record retention requirements

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Record retention requirements for this program
							 element shall be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.39 (relating to record
							 retention requirements).
The provisions of this §
															83.46 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.51 - General requirements and eligibility

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(a) This program is known as the
						  Administrative Assistance Funding Program.
(b) Funds made available to this program
						  shall be utilized to help defray costs directly related to the following:
(1) Administration of general district
						  programs, fulfillment of requirements of the act and this subchapter. Eligible
						  costs are those costs contained in §
														83.33(d)-(f)
						  (relating to eligible expenses).
(2) Administrative or other expenses approved
						  by the Commission and incurred by conservation districts when the conservation
						  districts have agreed to provide administrative support to the county
						  agricultural land preservation board for duties carried out by the board under
						  the Agricultural Area Security Law.
(3) Administrative or other expenses approved
						  by the Commission and incurred by conservation districts when the conservation
						  district accepts administrative responsibility and activities of other county,
						  State or Federal programs. Eligible costs are those costs contained in §
						  83.33(f).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.52 - Procedures for allocating funds

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(a) A
						  district shall annually receive funds in a manner consistent with §
													83.35 (relating to procedures for
						  allocating funds), the amount to be determined by the Commission, if funding is
						  available for the fiscal year and the requirements of §
													83.55(a) and (b)
						  (relating to reporting procedures) are met.
(b) Additional administrative funds may be
						  granted to districts if they become available, provided the requirements of
						  § 83.55(a) and (b) are met.
(c) Contingent on the availability of funds,
						  the Commission, at its discretion, also has the option to reimburse
						  conservation districts for:
(1) Extraordinary
						  travel and administrative expenses in excess of the initial administrative
						  assistance grant.
(2) Additional
						  eligible expenses in providing administrative support, or other services to a
						  county, State or Federal program when the conservation district accepts
						  administrative responsibility and program implementation activities.
(3) The Commission may also reimburse a
						  district for the travel expenses of a district director, associate director or
						  staff person to attend a meeting or conference at the request of the
						  Commission.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.53 - Application procedures for reimbursement

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Application for funding shall be completed for this
							 program element in a manner consistent with §
													83.34 (relating to application
							 procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.53 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.54 - Reimbursement procedures

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(a) When
						  extraordinary travel and administrative expenses in excess of the initial grant
						  are to be reimbursed, a reimbursement claim form shall be submitted by
						  districts to the Commission semiannually indicating costs to be reimbursed for
						  the period. The claims shall be filed no later than 15 days after December 31
						  and June 30.
(b) The Commission may
						  reimburse all or a portion of the reimbursable expenses submitted by
						  districts.
(c) Reimbursement claims
						  shall be made by conservation districts, and processed by the Commission,
						  consistent with the reimbursement procedures contained in §
													83.37 (relating to reimbursement
						  requirements and procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.54 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.55 - Reporting procedures

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(a) Within
						  15 days following the end of the fiscal year on June 30, each participating
						  district shall file an "Administrative Assistance Program Financial Statement"
						  noting how the general administrative funds were utilized.
(b) A district shall, by October 1, submit a
						  financial audit for the previous calendar year unless an extension of time is
						  requested by the district and approved by the Commission. The standards and
						  guidelines for the financial audit and extension of time request will be
						  established by the Commission.
(c)
						  A conservation district accepting funds for administrative activities of
						  programs other than general conservation district programs or fulfillment of
						  requirements of the act and this subchapter shall provide a quarterly report of
						  activities and accomplishments that have resulted from the expenditure of these
						  funds as required by the Commission or guidelines established for that
						  program.
The provisions of this §
															83.55 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.56 - Special requirements

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General administrative funds not used for the
							 purposes authorized by the Commission shall be reconciled and deducted from the
							 following year's grant to that district.
The provisions of this §
															83.56 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.61 - General requirements

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(a) This
						  program is known as the Technical Assistance Cost Share Program.
(b) Funds allocated to districts under this
						  program shall be utilized solely for employing conservation district
						  technicians or engineers to provide technical assistance and services assumed
						  by the district including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) The Erosion and Sediment Control Program
						  and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permitting Program as
						  specified in the delegation agreement with the Department. The percentage of
						  cost share for conservation district technicians performing duties under
						  Erosion and Sediment Control Program shall be at the following rates, based on
						  the level of responsibilities:
(i) Level
						  I-35%
(ii) Level II-50%
(iii) Level III-65%
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.62 - Application procedures

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Application for funding for this program element
							 shall be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.34 (relating to application
							 procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.62 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.63 - Reporting requirements

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Reporting requirements for this program element shall
							 be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.38 (relating to reporting
							 requirements).
The provisions of this §
															83.63 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.64 - Procedures for allocating funds

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(a)
						  For Technical Assistance funding, the technician's or engineer's actual salary
						  and salary-related costs for the new July 1 through December 31 calendar period
						  and anticipated salary and salary-related costs for the new January 1 through
						  June 30 calendar period shall be the basis for computing the new fiscal year
						  allocation.
(b) The Commission will
						  determine, on the basis of criteria established by the Commission, which
						  technical personnel will receive cost share.
(c) The allocation may be prorated if
						  sufficient funds are not available to provide the desired rate of cost share
						  for the approved technicians or engineers.
The provisions of this §
															83.64 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.65 - Reimbursement procedures

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Reimbursement requirements and procedures for this
							 program element shall be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.37 (relating to reimbursement
							 requirements and procedures).
The provisions of this §
															83.65 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE COST SHARE PROGRAM › Section 83.66 - Reserved

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Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.71 - General requirements

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(a) The
						  Commission may allocate to districts, State, Federal or other funds, as
						  available, to reimburse districts for a portion of their costs to carry out
						  special projects approved by the Commission. These projects shall be limited to
						  a reasonable period of time for the accomplishment of project objectives but
						  State funding will not be assured for longer than 1 State fiscal year. Eligible
						  projects will be determined on individual merit by the Commission based on
						  criteria established within the specific guidelines of the funding
						  source.
(b) The Commission may
						  authorize special project grants to any district or cooperating organization
						  for purposes consistent with this subchapter and the act.
The provisions of this §
															83.71 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.72 - Application procedures

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(a)
						  Districts may apply for available funds. The Commission will establish a
						  deadline for the filing of the applications. Applications must be in writing
						  and be made on forms prescribed, prepared and furnished by the Commission.
						  Applications must set forth the information and be accompanied by the data that
						  is necessary for the Commission to determine the applicant's eligibility to be
						  considered for a special project.
(b) Project proposals shall be submitted to
						  the Commission in a format provided by the Commission that describes the
						  purpose, schedule and scope of activities, expected results, and projected
						  completion dates, required personnel, special services, physical resources and
						  estimated costs for the completion of the project and the district's financial
						  resources to cost share the project.
(c) Applications will be reviewed by the
						  Commission and preliminarily ranked based on guidelines adopted by the
						  Commission. Additional information may be required of districts submitting
						  projects regarding the intent and purpose of the project.
The provisions of this §
															83.72 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.73 - Procedures for allocating funds

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(a)
						  The Commission will approve the amount of funds available for special
						  projects.
(b) Projects containing
						  objectives that are consistent with the current priorities of the Commission
						  may receive higher priority for funding and may be cost shared at a higher
						  rate.
(c) The Commission will
						  approve special projects for funding. Districts will be notified immediately
						  following approval or denial by the Commission.
(d) It is the goal of the Commission to
						  require a project sponsor to provide a portion of the funding for special
						  projects. The Commission may require the project sponsor to provide matching
						  funds or in-kind services, at the Commission's discretion. The Commission is
						  authorized to provide up to 100% cost share for special projects.
(e) Funds may be reallocated at any time in
						  the event a project cannot be completed or is abandoned for any
						  reason.
The provisions of this §
															83.73 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.73a - Reporting requirements

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Reporting requirements for this program element shall
							 be completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.38(b), (c)(2) and (f)
							  (relating to reporting
							 requirements).
The provisions of this §
															83.73a amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.74 - Reimbursement procedures

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(a)
						  Reimbursement requirement and procedures for this program element shall be
						  completed in a manner consistent with §
													83.37(b) and (c)
						  (relating to reimbursement requirements and procedures).
(b) Administrative expenses of the district
						  such as district employees' salaries which are defrayed through this
						  subchapter, routine office rental or other routine overhead costs will not be
						  reimbursable. Payment of these items is not includable in claims submitted to
						  the Commission.
The provisions of this §
															83.74 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDING PROGRAM › Section 83.75 - Special requirements

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After receiving initial approval, districts shall
							 provide additional information required by the Commission.
The provisions of this §
															83.75 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864) and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › FORFEITURE AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.81 - Forfeiture

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(a) The Commission
						  will reallocate funds previously approved by the Commission for a district, if
						  that district fails to comply with this subchapter and other practices and
						  procedures established by the Commission.
(b) A recipient of Conservation District
						  Funding Allocation Program funds that fails to abide by §§
													83.71-83.82 (relating to special
						  projects funding program), shall be in default. In the event of a default, the
						  Commission may cancel the special project agreement and reallocate the special
						  project funds previously approved by the Commission.
The provisions of this §
															83.81 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter B - CONSERVATION DISTRICT FUND ALLOCATION PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › FORFEITURE AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS › Section 83.82 - Special provisions

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The Commission may delegate authority to the PDA, the
							 Department or other Commonwealth agency staff to act on its behalf.
The provisions of this §
															83.82 amended under the
								Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§
																849-864); and section 1920-A of The
								Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §
																510-20).
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
															83.81 (relating to
								forfeiture).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › Part I - Department of Environmental Protection › Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources › Article I - Land Resources › Chapter 83 - STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION › Subchapter C - CHESAPEAKE BAY NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROGRAM-STATEMENT OF POLICY › GENERAL › Section 83.101 - Purpose

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(a) The EPA and the
						  Department have determined that excess levels of pollutants, including
						  sediment, nitrogen and phosphorus, are delivered to the Chesapeake Bay via Elk
						  Creek, Potomac River and the Susquehanna River systems. The pollutants result
						  from improper agricultural activities, primarily poor farming methods,
						  mismanaged animal wastes and other activities causing excess soil erosion and
						  runoff. A nonpoint source pollution abatement program initiative by the
						  Commonwealth requires a comprehensive program to encourage better land
						  management practices within the agricultural community. The intention of the
						  Commission is to:
(1) Promote these practices
						  through a comprehensive program to demonstrate new land management
						  techniques.
(2) Foster new land
						  management attitudes.
(3) Furnish
						  technical expertise.
(4) Provide
						  financial assistance to landowners for the installation of BMPs to control
						  nonpoint sources of pollution.