New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 2 - AGRICULTURE
Chapter 90 - STATE SOIL CONSERVATION COMMITTEE
Subchapter 2 - SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION PROJECT COST SHARING: ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Section 2:90-2.25 - Cost share rates

(a) Projects as identified in 2:90-2.5 through 2.24 shall be cost shared at 75 percent of the actual cost, not to exceed 75 percent of a maximum amount per project as estimated by the district in consultation with the United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service District Conservationist and Farm Services Agency County Executive Director. Districts shall consult with authorized personnel within the New Jersey Forest Service for forestry related practices.

(b) The maximum per project cost shall be based upon the average cost for installation of such practices in the district, as determined from actual Farm Services Agency and NRCS cost records for similar work under Federal cost share programs. For those practices which arc not in the Federal programs, the district shall consult with USDA or Forest Service officials in the district to investigate actual costs and establish a suitable average maximum cost reflecting current prices. An average cost schedule developed in accordance with this procedure shall be adopted by the district and filed with the State Soil Conservation Committee on or before January 15 of each year. The SSCC shall reserve the right to review maximum cost rates and to require adjustments if deemed necessary.

(c) The least cost practice or system which is determined to be effective and functional shall be the basis for cost-share rates. An applicant may install a more expensive practice or system if it is determined to be effective and conforms to the standards and specifications in 2:90-2.3, but shall be eligible for reimbursement only for up to 75 percent of the least cost option described above.