Section 701.16 - Practice approval(a) Requests shall be prioritized before approval based on factors deemed appropriate by FSA, which include, but are not limited to: (1) Type and degree of damage;(2) Type of practices needed to address the problem;(3) Availability of funds;(4) Availability of technical assistance;(5) Environmental concerns;(7) In the case of ECP, welfare of eligible livestock.(b) Requests for cost-share assistance may be approved if: (1) Funds are available; and(2) The requested practice is determined eligible. 69 FR 10302 , Mar. 4, 2004, and amended at 75 FR 70088 , Nov. 17, 2010