(a) OCCSP payments are equal to the lesser of the following for each scope:

(1) The applicable reimbursement percentage, not to exceed 75 percent, multiplied by a producer's allowable costs; or

(2) The maximum payment amount, not to exceed $750 per scope.

(b) The applicable reimbursement percentage and maximum payment amount for a program year will be determined and announced by CCC prior to the beginning of the application period.

(c) Producers and handlers shall not receive OCCSP payments for the same scope through both a State agency and an FSA county office for the same program year.

(d) OCCSP payments shall be provided on a first come, first served basis, until all available funds are expended by CCC or the State agency. Applications received after all available funds are expended will not be paid.