Applicability

Does the application meet the requirements to participate in the RI ACT NOW FARM BILL Combustion Systems and Energy Initiative; AND was the application received during the open Act Now application period?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Category Question 

Is the PLU located in Rhode Island?

1. YES — Points: 0
2. NO — Points: 0

Program Questions 

1. If this application is approved for funding, will this be the applicant's first EQIP contract?
   1. YES — Points: 100
   2. NOT APPLICABLE — Points: 0
2. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes — Points: 100
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
3. Has the participant been in contract TERMINATION with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -200
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. Has the participant been in contract VIOLATION with any prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -25
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions 

1. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address one or more of the priority resource concerns?
   1. Practice List- Air Quality Emissions: Emissions of greenhouse gases - GHGs — Points: 115
   2. Practice List-Inefficient Energy use: Energy efficiency of equipment and facilities — Points: 85
   3. None of the above — Points: -200