27—12.71 (161C) General conditions. The following general conditions shall be met.
	 12.71(1) Technician certification. The designated water protection practices shall not be funded unless the technician has inspected the site and has determined that such practice(s) is needed to protect water quality.
	 12.71(2)  Limitation of reimbursable cost of practices. Overbuilding or other practice modifications which exceed the minimum requirements of the specification shall be permitted, if approved by the technician. Any additional costs resulting from such overbuilding or exceeding of the minimum specifications shall not be cost shared by the state.
	 12.71(3) Materials. Projects funded with water protection funds will utilize only new materials or used materials that meet or exceed design standards and have a life expectancy of 20 years.
	 12.71(4) Repair or maintenance. Repair or maintenance of existing practices is not eligible for funding.