Practice approval.

(a) Requests shall be prioritized before approval based on factors deemed appropriate by FSA, which include, but are not limited to: (1) Type and degree of damage; (2) Type of practices needed to address the problem; (3) Availability of funds; (4) Availability of technical assistance; (5) Environmental concerns; (6) Safety factors; or (7) In the case of ECP, welfare of eligible livestock. (b) Requests for cost-share assistance may be approved if: (1) Funds are available; and (2) The requested practice is determined eligible. [69 FR 10302, Mar. 4, 2004, and amended at 75 FR 70088, Nov. 17, 2010]