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RCPP Project ID:2724 <br /> paperwork involved. Maximizing incentives along with a streamlined <br /> application process will allow us to reach and work on those fields <br /> that will generate the greatest reduction at the lowest unit cost. <br /> Furthermore, HU producer engagement warrants consideration of <br /> higher payment percentages. <br /> Above Covered Program Payment Percentages <br /> Yes <br /> Payment Rate Below Covered Program Payment Percentages <br /> Recommendations/Rationale No <br /> 'Provide an explanation for the deviation from similar covered program <br /> payment rates. <br /> Inflation is running high and expected to do so well into the future <br /> and current payment rates are not keeping up. NRCS is behind at <br /> least a year in updating cost scenarios. Our program is targeting <br /> landowners that DO NOT currently participate in USDA programs <br /> or deploy conservation practices on their ground and are the <br /> responsible for the majority of sediment and nutrient loading in the <br /> watershed. Lack of participation is typically the result of inadequate <br /> incentives and the time and paperwork involved. Maximizing <br /> incentives along with a streamlined application process will allow us <br /> to reach and work on those fields that will generate the greatest <br /> reduction at the lowest unit cost. Furthermore, HU producer <br /> 1 <br /> engagement warrants consideration of higher payment percentages. <br /> State conservationists may approve rates equivalent to the highest rates <br /> available for similar activities in the state (e.g. 90% for p-practices, <br /> standard CSP rates for enhancements); higher rates (not to exceed 100%) <br /> may be allowed,but only with national review and express written <br /> approval. <br /> Project/activity wide AGI applicably waiver: Partner requesting AGI <br /> applicability waiver for all producer participants in this activity type? <br /> Yes <br /> If yes, document justification below. NRCS to process waiver request per <br /> NRCS policy, and parties to update exhibit based on NRCS determination: <br /> Many large landowners operate in the Lake Decatur Watershed and <br /> are known to have ground being targeted under this RCPP. <br /> Exclusion based on AGI will severely limit our ability to execute the <br /> program in scope and on fields critical to achieving our nutrient and <br /> Adjusted Gross Income sediment reduction goals. <br /> (Producer Contracts) <br /> Application/participant level AGI waivers (Do not complete if <br /> "applicability" wavier is approved for this RCPP Activity Type, or the <br /> ;project generally.) : <br /> Document Lead partner support(or lack of support) for AGI waivers in this <br /> project at the application/participant level. (Required if first question "yes") <br /> Not applicable. <br /> Page 28 of 51 <br />