Requests shall be prioritized before approval based on factors deemed appropriate by FSA, which include, but are not limited to:
Type and degree of damage;
Type of practices needed to address the problem;
Availability of funds;
Availability of technical assistance;
Environmental concerns;
Safety factors; or
In the case of ECP, welfare of eligible livestock.
Requests for cost-share assistance may be approved if:
Funds are available; and
The requested practice is determined eligible.