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National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
69 Fed. Reg. 72163 (December 13, 2004) (notice). The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will solicit comments on the activities of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 69885 (December 1, 2004) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Closure of Waste Impoundments (Code 360), Cross Wind Trap Strips (Code 589C), Irrigation Water Management (Code 449), Land Reclamation, Landslide Treatment (Code 453), Mine Shaft and Adit Closing (Code 457), Pond Sealing or Lining, Compacted Clay Treatment (Code 521D), and Water Well (Code 642). NRCS State Conservationists who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States will incorporate them into Section IV of their respective electronic Field Office Technical Guides (eFOTG). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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69 Fed. Reg. 69449 (November 29, 2004) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing a final rule for technical service provider assistance as authorized under section 1242 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (Food Security Act), as amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, P.L. 107-171 (2002 Farm Bill). This final rule responds to comments received on the Interim Final Rule and two amendments, makes adjustments to the implementation of Technical Service Provider (TSP) assistance in response to these comments, and sets forth the final process for providing conservation technical assistance through technical service providers. The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated responsibility for administering technical services provided by technical service providers to NRCS.
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69 Fed. Reg. 69349 (November 29, 2004) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture has renewed the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force, and has appointed qualified individuals to serve as members.
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69 Fed. Reg. 65579 (November 15, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS to issue revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These revised standards are listed in the full text of this notice.
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69 Fed. Reg. 65407 (November 12, 2004) (notice). This notice announces the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to request comments on a newly approved information collection, 0578-0030, Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 65144 (November 12, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Prescribed Burning (338); Manure Transfer (634); and Pumping Plant (533). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 64270 (November 4, 2004) (notice). Pursuant to Section 102 (2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; the Council on Environmental Quality Regulations; and the Natural Resources Conservation Service Regulations, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, gives notice than an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for Segment No. 7 of Main Ditch, Poinsett Watershed, Craighead and Poinsett Counties, Arkansas.
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69 Fed. Reg. 60283 (October 8, 2004) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 611). The Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture, is amending soil survey regulations to reflect current law and contemporary conditions. The new rule clarifies soil survey operations and content of soil survey information; increases flexibility in disseminating soil surveys, including electronic dissemination; eliminates specific requirements to print and distribute soil survey reports; and corrects mailing addresses. These amendments are non-controversial changes to an existing regulation and are required to bring the regulation in conformity with statue. Therefore, NRCS believes that public notice is not needed and hereby issuing a final rule.
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69 Fed. Reg. 60141 (October 7, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue five revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Animal Mortality Facility (316); Composting Facility (317); Closure of Waste Impoundment (360); Stripcropping (585) and Underground Outlet (620). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 56345 (September 21, 2004) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 635). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) issues its final rule implementing the equitable relief authority and the procedures set forth at Section 1613 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (the 2002 Act), relating to relief for participants for covered programs administered by NRCS. The relief applies to cases where the applicant for relief took action to the applicant's detriment based on action or advice from departmental officials. This rule also addresses situations where the participant simply, but in good faith, failed to fully comply with program requirements. The rule implements Section 1613 as it applies to NRCS administered conservation programs.
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69 Fed. Reg. 56159 (September 20, 2004) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published an Interim Final Rule for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) on June 21, 2004, (69 FR 34502), with a comment period expiring September 20, 2004. By this document, NRCS is extending the period during which it will accept public comment on the Interim Final Rule for CSP to October 5, 2004. This extension is to give the public additional time to comment on key issues that have been raised regarding the implementation of the program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 53883 (September 3, 2004) (notice). The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a meeting to solicit comments on the activities of the Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 47078 (August 4, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Fire Break (394), Land Reconstruction, Abandoned Mined Land (543) and Land Reconstruction, Currently Mined Land (544). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 41782 (July 12, 2004) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public and a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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69 Fed. Reg. 32974 (June 14, 2004) (notice). This notice announces that it is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised conservation practices are listed in the full text of this notice.
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69 Fed. Reg. 31344 (June 3, 2004) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Arizona has determined that a change is needed in Section IV of the NRCS State Technical Guide. Specifically, NRCS in Arizona will revise the NRCS Arizona Practice Standard for Nutrient Management.
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69 Fed. Reg. 25058 (May 5, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of the Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue two revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Cover Crop (340), and Fishpond Management (399). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 24560 (May 4, 2004) (notice). This document announces the process to be used in determining priority watershed and the details of the enrollment categories that will be used in the FY 2004 sign-up for the Conservation Security Program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 23494 (April 29, 2004) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force, and requests nominations for qualified persons to serve as members.
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69 Fed. Reg. 18519 (April 8, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue two revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards are: Animal Mortality Facility Composting Facility.
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69 Fed. Reg. 18037 (April 6, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Maine to issue revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The revised standard is: 370 Atmospheric Resource Quality Management.
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69 Fed. Reg. 16399 (March 29, 2004) (notice). Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by § 2301 of the 2002 Farm Bill established Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. Through CIG, the Secretary of Agriculture may pay the cost of competitive grants to carry out projects that stimulate innovative approaches to leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. This notice announces the availability of up to $15 million of CCC funds for CIGs in Fiscal Year 2004. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects.
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69 Fed. Reg. 11592 (March 11, 2004) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing a forthcoming training conference for Federal Grants and Cooperative and Contribution Agreements. Special emphasis will be placed on clarifying the grants and agreements process with emphasis on the competitive process.
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69 Fed. Reg. 9798 (March 2, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue one new conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The new standard is: Drainage WaterManagement. This practice may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 9799 (March 2, 2004) (notice). This notice announces a correction to the original announcement of a meeting of the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality.
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69 Fed. Reg. 9575 (March 1, 2004) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), has prepared a Supplement to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Environmental Assessment consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.
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69 Fed. Reg. 9299 (February 27, 2004) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is announcing the publication of the National Animal Agriculture Conservation Framework (NAACF). The NAACF presents a blueprint for assisting livestock and poultry producers with their voluntary, proactive efforts to foster environmentally sound and economically viable production.
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69 Fed. Reg. 7616 (February 18, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Mississippi to issue twelve revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are listed in the full text of this notice
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69 Fed. Reg. 7616 (February 18, 2004) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public and a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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69 Fed. Reg. 5313 (February 4, 2004) (notice). It is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana to issue ten revised and two new conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are detailed in this notice. These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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69 Fed. Reg. 2852 (January 21, 2004) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). This document corrects the summary information to a notice of meetings associated with its Conservation Security Program proposed rule published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2004. This document changes the date that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will accept comments to its proposed rule from March 1, 2004, to March 2, 2004. This change clarifies that the public comment closing date for the proposed rule is March 2, 2004, as published in the Federal Register on January 2, 2004.
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69 Fed. Reg. 2083 (January 14, 2004) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). The Natural Resources Conservation Service hereby gives notice that it will conduct 10 public forums whereby interested individuals can provide comments and ideas regarding the proposed rule for the Conservation Security Program.
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69 Fed. Reg. 193 (January 2, 2004) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). The NRCS is issuing a proposed rule with a request for comments that implements the Conservation Security Program. This proposed rule describes how NRCS will implement the Conservation Security Program to provide financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers who conserve and improve the quality of soil, water, air, energy, plant and animal life, and support other conservation activities. This proposed rule also addresses public comments that NRCS solicited in an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking published February 18, 2003, in the Federal Register and other comments NRCS received in public workshops and focus groups. In addition, Congress is currently considering legislation that amends the Conservation Security Program statute. Pending the enactment of the legislation, NRCS intends to publish a supplement to this proposed rule. The supplement will amend the proposed rule to provide further guidance as to how the agency will implement Conservation Security Program and to address potential changes in law.
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68 Fed. Reg. 67399 (December 2, 2003) (notice). This notice announces the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards.
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68 Fed. Reg. 67146 (December 1, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65434 (November 20, 2003) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public; a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65202 (November 19, 2003) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 624). The Natural Resources Conservation Service proposes several changes to the implementation of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to improve the effectiveness of its response to natural disasters.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65031 (November 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Wetland Creation to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in conservation systems designed to mitigate for wetland conversions.
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68 Fed. Reg. 59161 (October 14, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a meeting to solicit comments on the activities of the Resource Conservation and Development Program. Comments will be solicited on, and should be limited to, the following topics: (1) Program effectiveness in meeting the needs of the States, units of Government, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations and Research Conservation and Development Program councils served by the Program; (2) Program effectiveness in developing community leadership conservation; (3) Program elements that best serve regional conservation and development needs; and (4) Program elements that can be strengthened to better serve regional conservation and development needs.
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68 Fed. Reg. 57662 (October 6, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Residue Management, Seasonal to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in systems that treat highly erodible cropland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 54715 (September 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Louisiana intends to issue revised conservation practice standards: Channel Vegetation, Deep Tillage, Conservation Crop Rotation, Residue Management, No-Till, Residue Management, Mulch-Till, Residue Management, Ridge-Till, Cover Crop, Critical Area Planting, Closure of Waste Impoundments, Grassed Waterway, Irrigation System, Tail Water Recovery, Pasture and Hayland Planting, Pipeline, Prescribed Grazing, Range Planting, Heavy Use Area Protection, Animal Trails and Walkways, Streambank and Shoreline Protection, Nutrient Management, Tree/Shrub Establishment, Watering Facility, Waste Utilization, Wetland Restoration, Wetland Creation.
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68 Fed. Reg. 54200 (September 16, 2003) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Brush Management, Forage Harvest Management, Irrigation System--Sprinkler, Irrigation Water Conveyance--Ditch and Canal Lining--Flexible Membrane, Stream Crossing, Structure for Water Control, and Well Decommissioning. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas. NRCS State Conservationists and Directors for the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States/areas will incorporate them into Section IV of their Field Office Technical Guides. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 53343 (September 10, 2003) (notice).The Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking public comments on the draft National Animal Agriculture Conservation Framework. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is asking for comments from individuals; the livestock and poultry industries; private consultants; Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments or subgroups thereof; universities and colleges; environmental groups; conservation organizations; and other entities. The National Animal Agriculture Conservation Framework presents an approach for assisting livestock and poultry producers with voluntary, proactive efforts to foster environmentally sound and economically viable production.
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68 Fed. Reg. 43343 (July 22, 2003) (notice). Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public; a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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68 Fed. Reg. 42672 (July 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon to issue revised conservation practice standards in section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards include: 342, Critical Area Planting; 484, Mulching; 595, Pest Management; 633, Waste Utilization.
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68 Fed. Reg. 42679 (July 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana intends to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Critical Area Planting (342), Structure for Water Control (587), and Terrace (600). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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68 Fed. Reg. 40751 (July 8, 2003) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This rulemaking amends the technical service provider assistance interim final rule published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2002, by providing a limited exception to the certification and payment requirements when the Department is partnering with State, local, or tribal governments to carry out its duties to provide technical services.
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68 Fed. Reg. 33469 (June 4, 2003) (notice). It has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Cover Crop (Code 340) to account for improved technology. These practice standards can be used in systems that treat highly erodible cropland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 32337 (May 30, 2003) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1466). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing a final rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. NRCS published a proposed rule for EQIP in the Federal Register on February 10, 2003, (68 FR 6655) and solicited comments from the public. This final rule establishes the process by which NRCS will administer the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, responds to comments received from the public during the 30-day comment period, and incorporates clarifications to improve implementation of the program.
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68 Fed. Reg. 32458 (May 30, 2003) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 27519 (May 20, 2003) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact and an Environmental Assessment consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to implement the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
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68 Fed. Reg. 23691 (May 5, 2003) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality. Please see the list at the end of this notice. In addition, the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public.
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68 Fed. Reg. 23693 (May 5, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that changes are being made to the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Technical Guide for Virginia. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land.
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68 Fed. Reg. 22675 (April 29, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service intends to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean areas. NRCS State Conservationists and Directors for the Pacific Basin and Caribbean areas who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States/areas will incorporate them into Section IV of their Field Office Technical Guide. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 15335 (March 31, 2003) (interim final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register of March 24, 2003, a document concerning payment rates for technical service providers, and clarification of the Department's use of technical service providers. The dates paragraph was incorrect. This document corrects that paragraph.
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68 Fed. Reg. 14131 (March 24, 2003) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This interim final rule amends the technical service provider assistance rule, 7 C.F.R. Part 652, published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2002, by setting forth the United States Department of Agriculture process for establishing payment rates for program participant acquisition of technical services.
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68 Fed. Reg. 6655 (February 10, 2003) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1466). This proposed rule implements the provisions of Title II of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 relating to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service proposes to revise and update the rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. This proposed rule describes how the NRCS intends to implement EQIP as authorized by amendments in Title II of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act.
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68 Fed. Reg. 67399 (December 2, 2003) (notice). This notice announces the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards.
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68 Fed. Reg. 67146 (December 1, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65434 (November 20, 2003) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public; a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65202 (November 19, 2003) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 624). The Natural Resources Conservation Service proposes several changes to the implementation of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to improve the effectiveness of its response to natural disasters.
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68 Fed. Reg. 65031 (November 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Wetland Creation to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in conservation systems designed to mitigate for wetland conversions.
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68 Fed. Reg. 59161 (October 14, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a meeting to solicit comments on the activities of the Resource Conservation and Development Program. Comments will be solicited on, and should be limited to, the following topics: (1) Program effectiveness in meeting the needs of the States, units of Government, Indian Tribes, non-profit organizations and Research Conservation and Development Program councils served by the Program; (2) Program effectiveness in developing community leadership conservation; (3) Program elements that best serve regional conservation and development needs; and (4) Program elements that can be strengthened to better serve regional conservation and development needs.
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68 Fed. Reg. 57662 (October 6, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Residue Management, Seasonal to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in systems that treat highly erodible cropland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 54715 (September 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Louisiana intends to issue revised conservation practice standards: Channel Vegetation, Deep Tillage, Conservation Crop Rotation, Residue Management, No-Till, Residue Management, Mulch-Till, Residue Management, Ridge-Till, Cover Crop, Critical Area Planting, Closure of Waste Impoundments, Grassed Waterway, Irrigation System, Tail Water Recovery, Pasture and Hayland Planting, Pipeline, Prescribed Grazing, Range Planting, Heavy Use Area Protection, Animal Trails and Walkways, Streambank and Shoreline Protection, Nutrient Management, Tree/Shrub Establishment, Watering Facility, Waste Utilization, Wetland Restoration, Wetland Creation.
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68 Fed. Reg. 54200 (September 16, 2003) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Brush Management, Forage Harvest Management, Irrigation System--Sprinkler, Irrigation Water Conveyance--Ditch and Canal Lining--Flexible Membrane, Stream Crossing, Structure for Water Control, and Well Decommissioning. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas. NRCS State Conservationists and Directors for the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States/areas will incorporate them into Section IV of their Field Office Technical Guides. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 53343 (September 10, 2003) (notice).The Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking public comments on the draft National Animal Agriculture Conservation Framework. The Natural Resources Conservation Service is asking for comments from individuals; the livestock and poultry industries; private consultants; Federal, State, Tribal, and local governments or subgroups thereof; universities and colleges; environmental groups; conservation organizations; and other entities. The National Animal Agriculture Conservation Framework presents an approach for assisting livestock and poultry producers with voluntary, proactive efforts to foster environmentally sound and economically viable production.
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68 Fed. Reg. 43343 (July 22, 2003) (notice). Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public; a draft agenda of the meeting is attached.
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68 Fed. Reg. 42672 (July 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that it is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Oregon to issue revised conservation practice standards in section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards include: 342, Critical Area Planting; 484, Mulching; 595, Pest Management; 633, Waste Utilization.
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68 Fed. Reg. 42679 (July 18, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana intends to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Critical Area Planting (342), Structure for Water Control (587), and Terrace (600). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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68 Fed. Reg. 40751 (July 8, 2003) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This rulemaking amends the technical service provider assistance interim final rule published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2002, by providing a limited exception to the certification and payment requirements when the Department is partnering with State, local, or tribal governments to carry out its duties to provide technical services.
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68 Fed. Reg. 33469 (June 4, 2003) (notice). It has been determined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the Natural Resources Conservation Service Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Cover Crop (Code 340) to account for improved technology. These practice standards can be used in systems that treat highly erodible cropland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 32337 (May 30, 2003) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1466). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing a final rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. NRCS published a proposed rule for EQIP in the Federal Register on February 10, 2003, (68 FR 6655) and solicited comments from the public. This final rule establishes the process by which NRCS will administer the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, responds to comments received from the public during the 30-day comment period, and incorporates clarifications to improve implementation of the program.
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68 Fed. Reg. 32458 (May 30, 2003) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean Areas. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 27519 (May 20, 2003) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service has prepared a Finding of No Significant Impact and an Environmental Assessment consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, to implement the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
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68 Fed. Reg. 23691 (May 5, 2003) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture has appointed new members to the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality. Please see the list at the end of this notice. In addition, the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality will meet to continue discussions on critical air quality issues in relation to agriculture. Special emphasis will be placed on obtaining a greater understanding about the relationship between agricultural production and air quality. The meeting is open to the public.
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68 Fed. Reg. 23693 (May 5, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that changes are being made to the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Technical Guide for Virginia. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land.
View this notice: |
68 Fed. Reg. 22675 (April 29, 2003) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service intends to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards are used to convey national guidance in developing Field Office Technical Guide Standards used in the States and the Pacific Basin and Caribbean areas. NRCS State Conservationists and Directors for the Pacific Basin and Caribbean areas who choose to adopt these practices for use within their States/areas will incorporate them into Section IV of their Field Office Technical Guide. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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68 Fed. Reg. 15335 (March 31, 2003) (interim final rule; correction) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register of March 24, 2003, a document concerning payment rates for technical service providers, and clarification of the Department's use of technical service providers. The dates paragraph was incorrect. This document corrects that paragraph.
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68 Fed. Reg. 14131 (March 24, 2003) (interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This interim final rule amends the technical service provider assistance rule, 7 C.F.R. Part 652, published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2002, by setting forth the United States Department of Agriculture process for establishing payment rates for program participant acquisition of technical services.
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68 Fed. Reg. 6655 (February 10, 2003) (proposed rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1466). This proposed rule implements the provisions of Title II of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 relating to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service proposes to revise and update the rule for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. This proposed rule describes how the NRCS intends to implement EQIP as authorized by amendments in Title II of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act.
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67 Fed. Reg. 78771 (December 26, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that a determination has been made by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 342, Critical Area Planting; 466, Land Smoothing; 468, Lined Waterway or Outlet; 484, Mulching; 516, Pipeline; 533, Pumping Plant; 608, Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral to account for improved technology. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land.
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67 Fed. Reg. 71930 (December 3, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service's intention to issue an interim conservation practice standard in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. This standard is: Transition to Organic Production (NY000).
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67 Fed. Reg. 70119 (November 21, 2002) (final rule) (to be codified 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This interim final rule establishes the Department of Agriculture's process for administering the provision of conservation technical assistance by technical service providers as authorized under section 1242 of the Food Security Act, as amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill). The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated responsibility for administering technical services provided by technical service providers to the Natural Resources Conservation Service. NRCS seeks comments from the public on this interim final rule.
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67 Fed. Reg. 70043 (November 19, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Indiana Natural Resources Conservation Service intends to issue three revised conservation practice standards in section IV of the Filed Office Technical Guide. The revised standards are: Hedgerow Planting (422), Stream Crossing (578) and Heavy Use Area Protection (561). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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67 Fed. Reg. 68495 (November 12, 2002) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 610). Section 386 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 authorizes the Secretary to provide a coordinated technical, educational, and related assistance program to conserve and enhance private grazing land resources. This final rule establishes a policy to implement the conservation technical assistance regulations as they relate to private grazing land conservation assistance.
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67 Fed. Reg. 65778 (October 28, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a Farm Bill 2002 National Technical Service Provider Summit entitled ``Expanding the Capabilities of Conservation Service on Private Lands.'' The Summit is intended to initiate a Departmental dialogue with potential technical service providers.
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67 Fed. Reg. 62684 (October 8, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana intends to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards are: Pond (378), Pipeline (516) and Forest Trails and Landings (655). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.
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67 Fed. Reg. 61848 (October 2, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Natural Resources Conservation Service intends to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These practices may be used in resource management systems that treat highly erodible land, or on land determined to be wetland.
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67 Fed. Reg. 60208 (September 25, 2002) (notice). This notice announces that the Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the Task Force on Agricultural Air Quality and requests nominations for qualified persons to serve as members.
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67 Fed. Reg. 37,774 (May 30, 2002) (notice). This notice announces the intention to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards for the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These standards include: Animal Trails and Walkways; Channel Bank Vegetation; Clearing and Snagging; Dike; Residue Management, Ridge Till; Residue Management, Seasonal; Row Arrangement. Comments should be received by June 30, 2002.
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