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—

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(a) Made a good faith effort to comply fully with the requirements; and

(b) Rendered substantial performance.