Common use of Maximum Amounts Clause in Contracts

Maximum Amounts. (a) Least cost. A governmental unit may set cost−share rates up to the maximum amount specified for the practice in this section. Where 2 or more practices are of equal effectiveness in reducing pollutants, the cost−share rate shall be based on the least cost practice provided the practice is consistent with the use and management of the land in question. The depart- ment may approve, in writing, cost−sharing for a best manage- ment practice that is not the least cost if the practice is cost effec- tive in improving safety, operation and maintenance or life expectancy of the practice or in providing greater control of pollu- tants or providing fish and wildlife habitat. The department shall approve the cost−share agreement if the best management prac- tices are the least−cost alternatives to control the nonpoint sources or if the practices provide greater water quality improvement or habitat enhancement than the least−cost alternative.