Notification of Ineligibility. Applicants found to be ineligible for participation in WRP will be notified in writing of their status and advised of any applicable appeal rights. Appeal rights can be found in Title 440, Conservation Programs Manual, Part 510, “Appeals and Mediation.” Ineligibility may be the result of the lands not being eligible or the landowner not being eligible. (See Subpart J, “Exhibits,” for a sample ineligibility determination letter.) [M_440_514_B - Amend. 80 - December 2010] Subpart C - Ranking Criteria 514.20 Overview A. The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) regulation provides that the State Conservationist will, in consultation with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the State Technical Committee (STC), rank applications for enrollment in the WRP based on— (1) The likelihood of successful restoration of wetland functions and values, and maximizing wildlife benefits, taking into consideration the cost of restoration, protection, enhancement, maintenance, management, and the cost of acquiring the easement or 30-year contract. (2) The significance of the wetland functions and values. (3) The duration of a proposed enrollment, with permanent easements being given priority over nonpermanent easements, 30-year contracts, and restoration cost-share agreements. B. This subpart provides guidance for establishing and using the ranking criteria and process.
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