R64-3-5. Requirements and Procedures for the Commission to Administer the ACES Program

  (1) In approving a planner for the ACES Program the Commission shall consider the following:

  (a) NRCS certification in the sector(s) and/or area(s) of the workbook(s) being reviewed, and/or a Technical Service Provider (TSP) approved by NRCS in the sector(s) and/or area(s) of the workbook(s) being reviewed, and Grazing Improvement Program Coordinator(s), and

  (b) training on the ACES Program from the Department

  (i) at least every five (5) years, and

  (ii) when changes are made to the workbook(s).

  (2) The Commission shall provide a list of approved planners on the ACES website (http://ag.utah.gov/aces/index.html).

  Variance

  (3) The Commission shall consider the following in determining a variance:

  (a) the reasons for granting a variance:

  (i) insufficient time to complete the necessary improvement(s);

  (ii) consideration of the effect the season has on the improvement(s); and

  (iii) economic factors determined by the availability of funds.