5. Qualification Criteria

Ao Bligible projects, before receiving funding, must meet the following general criteria:

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be lecated in British Columbia;

contribute te federal and/or provineial agricultural development peiorities as outlined in the Agreement: growth and development; increased employment; enhanced viability and competitiveness; conservation and development of resources;

be able toe be completed witain the time frame of the ARDSA (85/90) agreement;

receive approval of the Agreement Management Committee;

if direct financial contributions to a project are made by any other agency (federal or provincial government, Crown . corporation of quasi~gevernmental body), such contributions will be considered in determining the level of financial assistance which shall be provided under this Agreement in respect of that project or portion thereof assisted. The total of all contributions shall not exceed the limite of this Agreement.

funding for projects is intended to support incremental economic development, and not to substitute for funds available foz existing government activity. ~ Projects must be consistent with relevant federal and provincial government policies.

B. All projects under Program 2 should:

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Have the approval of the user groups and be accompanied by an application from the user group in which they demonstrate their Willingness and fiscal capability to contribute the lecal share ef the project cost. In addition, the user group must provide assurance that they will implement a reasonable policy for capital replacement of the works (sinking fund) as well as ongoing maintenance. . ee

Be found acceptable on the basis of an engineering and economic analysig and have consideration given to the positive and negative ecolegical consequences. Drainage projects should be compatible with current water resource and agricultural policies and, where applicable, consistent with comprehensive river basin plans.

have an economic analysis undertaken by the Technical Sub-Committee that considers the following criteria:

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