REPS 3 specifications state that at least half of the recommended level of lime must be applied by the end of year 2 of the REPS plan, and the remainder by the end of year 4. In the case of granulated lime, the recommended requirement must be spread in equal amounts every year for the period of the contract. An inspection was carried out on the farm of the person named and it was found that the lime was not spread within the first two years. A letter explaining this and advising the person named of the penalty was sent on 18 November 2010. The letter also informed him of his right to appeal. To date no letter of appeal has been received from the person named.