Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 60 - Soil and Water Conservation Commission, Idaho State
Rule 60.05.01 - RULES OF THE IDAHO STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Subchapter A - RULES FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE IDAHO RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND RANGELAND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Section 60.05.01.057 - APPLICATION FOR LOAN

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 60.05.01.057

Current through August 31, 2023

01. How to Apply. Any applicant desiring a loan from the RCRDP fund must: (3-31-22)

a. Prepare and submit a conservation plan. The conservation plan must be presented by the applicant (or representative appointed by the applicant) to the local District Board at a scheduled meeting unless the project includes only practices that have been pre-ranked by the local District in accordance with Paragraph 56.01.f. of these rules. If the project includes only pre-ranked practices, the applicant must submit the conservation plan to the Commission. (3-31-22)

b. Prepare and submit a completed application. The application including all information required under Subsection 57.03 of these rules must be submitted to the Commission. (3-31-22)

02. Two or More Applicants. Two (2) or more applicants may install a practice(s) as a group providing the loan can be adequately collateralized and all parties agree to joint and several liability. (3-31-22)

03. Application Form. The application must be on a form prescribed by the Commission and include: (3-31-22)

a. Name of applicant, and the location, size, and type of agricultural enterprise. (3-31-22)

b. Identification and extent of the resource problem (erosion, plant community deterioration, water loss, water quality, low production, etc.). (3-31-22)

c. Statement of applicant's objectives and expected benefits. (3-31-22)

d. Estimate of costs of implementing the project and of total loan funds needed. (3-31-22)
i. Applicant must be required to supply at least five percent (5%) of the total project costs through personal funds or in-kind services. (3-31-22)

ii. Total RCRDP loan funds combined with other funds cannot exceed ninety-five percent (95%) of total project costs. (3-31-22)

e. Applicant's statement of security offered. (3-31-22)

f. Applicant's statement of willingness to allow continued monitoring and evaluation of impacts resulting from applied land treatment and management practices. (3-31-22)

g. All documentation required under Subsection 101.03 of these rules and any other documentation requested by the Commission needed to determine whether there is reasonable assurance that the applicant can repay the loan. (3-31-22)

h. A copy of the applicant's conservation plan which becomes a part of the application for assistance. The conservation plan must include: (3-31-22)
i. A map showing project location and extent of the resource problem. (3-31-22)

ii. The eligible practices to be installed. (3-31-22)

iii. Estimated costs of applying the practices. (3-31-22)

iv. An implementation schedule. (3-31-22)

v. A statement whereby the applicant agrees to properly maintain and operate installed practices. (3-31-22)

vi. Needed clearances, easements and rights of way. (3-31-22)

vii. Any other appropriate documentation needed to complete the implementation of the conservation plan as requested by the local District or Commission. (3-31-22)

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