7 CFR § 635.4
Failure to fully comply
July 6, 2020
The Chief may grant equitable relief to any participant that NRCS determines is not in full compliance with the requirements, terms and conditions of a covered program, and therefore ineligible for a payment, or other benefit, if the participant—
(a) Made a good faith effort to comply fully with the requirements; and
(b) Rendered substantial performance.