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<br />I\) <br />w <br />0) <br />o <br /> <br />2. <br /> <br />Overcoming cost-share limitations imposed by present ACP requirements: <br /> <br />a) $3,500 per year limitation per farmer in annual or LTA's' <br />b)' $10,000 per year limitation in pooling agreements <br />c) Cost-share amounts being taxable <br />d) Qualifying Indian lands for cost sharing <br />e) Inability to cost share with irrigation districts or companies. <br /> <br />3. Reliability and maintenance of automated equipment: <br /> <br />a) Ability to withstand elements, livestock, and farm equipment <br />b) Availability of replacement parts and repair service <br />c) Simple repairs and adjustments by farmers. <br /> <br />4. Conservation planning and technical assistance: <br /> <br />'a) Balance or imbalance of LTA's vs. annual practices <br />b) Rate of total anfarm irrigation water management system planning <br />c) Continued'education and followup water management assistance.' <br /> <br />5. Environmental consequences: <br /> <br />a) Fish and wildlife measures last to be implemented <br />b) Impacts on wildlife habitat and mitigation efforts <br />'c) Effects of mitigation on salt and water budgets <br /> <br />6. Monitoring and evaluation: <br /> <br />a) Development of a comprehensive long-range monitoring and <br />evaluation program. <br /> <br />While progress has been made, there remain many issues and concerns which <br />need further attention. USDA and interagency efforts will be directed <br />toward these problem areas in 1982. <br /> <br />18 <br />