Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

75 Fed. Reg. 62759 (October 13, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in certain NRCS State Technical Guide practice standards. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 62759 (October 13, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in certain NRCS State Technical Guide practice standards. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.47259 (August 5, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in the following practice standards: 327, Conservation Cover and 315, Herbaceous Weed Control. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.46903 (August 4, 2010) (notice). Notice is given of the intention of NRCS to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.45091 (August 2, 2010) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force and requests nominations for qualified persons to serve as members. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg.44214 (July 28, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture on September 29-30. The Livestock and Poultry Subcommittee of the AAQTF will conduct a pre-meeting Livestock and Poultry Air Emissions Standardization Workshop on September 27-28. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 34974 (June 21, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in the following practice standards: 386, Field Border, 393, Filter Strip, and 655, Forest Trails and Landings. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 33761 (June 15, 2010) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 366, Anaerobic Digester. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 33761 (June 15, 2010) (notice). Notice is given of the intention of NRCS to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 8917 (February 26, 2010) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet on March 9-11, 2010, to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 6839 (February 12, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). This final rule amends the Natural Resources Conservation Service regulations for technical service provider provisions. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 6553 (February 10, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 650). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published an interim final rule on July 13, 2009, that identified additional categorical exclusions. This final rule responds to comments and makes final the provisions set forth in the interim final rule. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 6539 (February 10, 2010) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 625). This final rule amends Natural Resources Conservation Service regulations for the Healthy Forests Reserve Program. View this document.

75 Fed. Reg. 4525 (January 28, 2010) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 66907 (December 17, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 610). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is publishing a final rule that sets forth the policies for State Technical Committees at 7 C.F.R. Part 610, subpart C. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 63537 (December 4, 2009) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 662). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing a final rule on the procedures for implementing the Regional Equity provision of section 1241(d) of the Food Security Act of 1985. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 55536 (October 28, 2009) (notice of availability). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 360, Closure of Waste Impoundments; 367, Waste Facility Cover; 607, Surface Drainage, Field Ditch; 608, Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral and 634, Waste Transfer. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 49850 (September 29, 2009) (notice of determination). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined that cost-share payments made under the State of Florida's Agricultural Best Management Practices Program are primarily for the purpose of conserving soil and water resources or protecting and restoring the environment. This determination permits recipients to exclude such payments from gross income to the extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 47188 (September 15, 2009) (notice of availability of proposed changes for review and comment). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standard: 528, Prescribed Grazing. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44818 (August 31, 2009) (notice). This notice announces that the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia has determined that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 44347 (August 28, 2009) (notice of availability). Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 42227 (August 21, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture on September 16-18, 2009. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 42228 (August 21, 2009) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a public meeting on September 14, 2009, to gather stakeholder input on important natural resource concerns and program approaches to address these natural resource concerns in the next decade. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 41675 (August 18, 2009) (notice of availability for review and comment). It has been determined that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide in practice standards: 500, Obstruction Removal; 326, Clearing and Snagging; 460, Land Clearing; 572, Spoil Spreading; 466, Land Smoothing; 521C, Pond Sealing or Lining, Bentonite Sealant; 521B, Pond Sealing or Lining, Soil Dispersant; 521A, Pond Sealing or Lining, Flexible Membrane; 521D, Pond Sealing, Compacted Clay Treatment. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 41109 (August 14, 2009) (notice; reopening of comment period). On June 12, 2009, notice was published to notify the public about NRCS compliance with section 1242(h) of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended; and to solicit public comment about improving agency conservation practice standards. The public comment period is reopened with a closing date of September 14, 2009. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 39916 (August 10, 2009) (Notice of Availability and request for comments). The NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia has determined that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 356, Dike; 378, Pond; 402, Dam; 554, Draining Water Management; 587, Structure for Water Control; and 606, Subsurface Drain. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 34209 (July 15, 2009) (interim final rule; amendment; reopening of comment period). This document amends an interim final rule amending the program regulations for the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program by expanding the definition of agricultural lands to include areas of a farm or ranch that are not currently under production. This document also reopens the comment period on this amendment. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 33319 (July 13, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comment). The Natural Resources Conservation Service publishes this interim final rule to request comments on additional categorical exclusions, which are actions that the agency has determined do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment and, thus, should not require preparing an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 33405 (July 13, 2009) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide for certain practice standards. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 31910 (July 6, 2009) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the Big Slough Watershed Supplement No.1, Clay County, Arkansas. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 27995 (June 12, 2009) (notice; request for comment). NRCS conducted an internal review of the conservation practice standards and met with various stakeholder groups to obtain their input about how to improve the completeness and relevance of the standards. NRCS is hereby notifying the public of the results of the preliminary review and requests comments from the public. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 25487 (May 28, 2009) (notice of public meetings). NRCS will hold public meetings to gather stakeholder input on important natural resource concerns and program approaches to address these concerns in the next decade. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 21316 (May 7, 2009) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide, specifically in practice standards: 338, Prescribed Burning; 391, Riparian Forest Buffer; 490, Tree/Shrub Site Preparation; and 666, Forest Stand Improvement. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17449 (April 15, 2009) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet on May 6-7, 2009, to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 17450 (April 15, 2009) (notice of availability for public review and comment). Notice is hereby given of the intention to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 15673 (April 7, 2009) (standard operating procedures for State Technical Committees). NRCS published an interim final rule for State Technical Committees on November 25, 2008, which states NRCS will incorporate standard operating procedures for State Technical Committees into its directives system and provide public notice of those procedures. NRCS seeks public comment on this document that includes the current NRCS standard operating procedures as set forth in the NRCS directives system. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 12111 (March 23, 2009) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is withdrawing its July 9, 2007 Record of Decision for the Lost River Subwatershed of the Potomac River Watershed and has decided to update and reissue a second draft supplemental work plan and environmental impact statement. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 10673 (March 12, 2009) (interim final rule; correction and extension of comment period). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register of January 16, 2009, an interim final rule with request for comment amending the program regulations for the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program. This document corrects language in that rule and extends the comment period by an additional 30 days and asks for public input on key programmatic implementation questions. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 7563 (February 18, 2009) (proposed rule; reopening public comments). On January 14, 2009, NRCS published a proposed rule for the Healthy Forests Reserve Program with a public comment period closing on February 13, 2009. NRCS is reopening the public comment period and amending the closing date to March 20, 2009. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 2800 (January 16, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 652). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing an interim final rule for technical service provider assistance as authorized under the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 2786 (January 16, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 636). The Natural Resources Conservation Service issues this interim final rule with request for comment to incorporate statutory changes to the Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program resulting from the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 authorization. This rule also simplifies the regulation and makes administrative changes to improve program efficiency. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 1954 (January 14, 2009) (proposed rule; request for comment) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 625). This rule proposes to amend the interim final rule for the Healthy Forests Reserve Program to incorporate changes associated with enactment of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 1587 (January 13, 2009) (interim final rule with request for comments) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 662). This interim final rule sets forth how the Natural Resources Conservation Service will implement the Regional Equity provision reauthorized by Section 2703 of Title II of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. View this document.

74 Fed. Reg. 260 (January 5, 2009) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide related to animal agriculture. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 71521 (November 25, 2008) (interim final rule with request for comments). This interim final rule adopts changes related to State Technical Committees. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 60235 (October 10, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture on November 6-7, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 54667 (September 23, 2008) (affirmation of interim final rule as final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 650). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published an Interim Final Rule on June 25, 2008, amending its National Environmental Policy Act compliance regulations by clarifying the appropriate use of a program environmental assessment and by aligning its NEPA public involvement process with that of the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations that implement NEPA. It is announcing that the interim rule is final without change. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 51351 (September 3, 2008) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 613). Minor editorial changes are being made to clarify and update the existing regulation governing the agency's policy on the operation of Plant Materials Centers. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 46869 (August 12, 2008) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service gives notice that an environmental impact statement is not being prepared for the rehabilitation of grade stabilization Structure W3 in Papillion Creek Watershed, Washington County, Nebraska. A Finding of No Significant Impact was made. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 44218 (July 30, 2008) (notice). It is the intention of the NRCS in Idaho to issue a revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. The revised standard is: Filter Strip (393). View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 42543 (July 22, 2008) (notice). NRCS is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined the payments made under Pennsylvania's Upper Makefield Township Riparian Restoration and Preservation Grant Program are primarily for the purpose of protecting or restoring the environment. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 40283 (July 14, 2008) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention to issue a series of revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined to be a wetland. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 35883 (June 25, 2008) (Interim final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 650). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is amending its National Environmental Policy Act compliance regulations by clarifying the appropriate use of a program environmental assessment and by aligning its NEPA public involvement process with that of the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations that implement the NEPA. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 34703 (June 18, 2008) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture intends to reestablish the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force and requests nominations or qualified persons to serve as members. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 26361 (May 9, 2008) (notice; extension). NRCS and CCC published in the Federal Register on April 10, 2008, a document stating "Notice of the Conservation Security Program, (CSP-08-01) sign up." This notice extends the sign-up period end date from May 16, 2008, to May 30, 2008, in the Summary and Supplementary Information sections of the previously published document. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 22129 (April 24, 2008) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture on May 13-14 and 16, 2008. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 22129 (April 24, 2008) (Notice of availability of proposed changes). The NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia has determined that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 642, Water Well; 516, Pipeline; 614, Watering Facility; 533, Pumping Plant; and 527, Sinkhole and Sinkhole Area. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land. View this document.

73 Fed. Reg. 19531 (April 10, 2008) (notice). The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs, announces the availability of funds to be awarded by Cooperative Agreement to one qualifying organization for the purpose of improving labor law compliance in the agricultural sector in Guatemala. Approximately $940,000 million dollars are available for award. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 51213 (September 6, 2007) (notice). The State Conservationist for Virginia has determined that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 396, Fish Passage and 645, Upland Wildlife Habitat Management. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 46602 (August 21, 2007) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Iowa that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide, specifically in Section IV Practice Standards and Specifications, Stripcropping (585) to account for improved technology. View this document.

72 Fed Reg. 37184 (July 9, 2007) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of the agency to issue a series of new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. stems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined tobe a wetland. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 34432 (June 22, 2007) (notice). It has been determined by the agency State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standard: 382, Fence. This practice will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 26073 (May 8, 2007) (notice). The agency gives notice that an environmental assessment has been prepared for the use of NRCS conservation practices to address natural resource concerns on non-federal lands in the New England States and New York. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 17820 (April 10, 2007) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. View this document.

72 Fed. Reg. 1978 (January 17, 2007) (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. 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 a wetland. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76965 (December 22, 2006) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined the cost-share payments made under specific State of Florida conservation programs are primarily for the purposes of conserving soil and water resources, or protecting and restoring the environment. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 76635 (December 22, 2006) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service is providing public notice that the Secretary of Agriculture has determined the cost-share payments made under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' Small Renewables Initiative Program are primarily for the purpose of protecting or restoring the environment. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 66498 (November 15, 2006) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register notice of October 24, 2006, a document with an incorrect URL. The incorrect URL is located in the SUMMARY section on page 62247. This notice corrects the previously published document. The Department of Agriculture (USDA), NRC seeks comments on the proposed revision of the "Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Programs Manual--Part 513: Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program." View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 64511 (November 2, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 40689 (July 18, 2006) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 40689 (July 18, 2006) (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. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 30652 (May 30, 2006) (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. View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28547 (May 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 625). Title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 authorizes the establishment of the Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP). The purpose of this program is to assist landowners in restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems to: Promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species; improve biodiversity; and enhance carbon sequestration. This interim final rule sets forth how NRCS will implement HFRP to meet the statutory objectives of the program.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28239 (May 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 614). The Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture issues this interim final rule amending NRCS's informal appeals procedures as required by Title II of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, 7 U.S.C. 6991 et seq.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28547 (May 17, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 625). Title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 authorizes the establishment of the Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP). The purpose of this program is to assist landowners in restoring and enhancing forest ecosystems to: Promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species; improve biodiversity; and enhance carbon sequestration. This interim final rule sets forth how NRCS will implement HFRP to meet the statutory objectives of the program.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 28239 (May 16, 2006) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 614). The Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture issues this interim final rule amending NRCS’s informal appeals procedures as required by Title II of the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, 7 U.S.C. 6991 et seq.     View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 17437 (April 6, 2006) (notice). The Secretary of Agriculture intends to renew the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force and requests nominations for qualified persons to serve as members.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 10636 (March 2, 2006) (notice). This notice announces the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s intention to request an extension and revision for a currently approved information collection, Long-Term Contracting.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 7005 (February 10, 2006) (notice). This notice announces that the Agricultural Air Quality Task Force will meet to continue discussions on air quality issues relating to agriculture.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 6250 (February 7, 2006) (notice). This document announces the sign-up CSP-06-01 for the Conservation Security Program. This sign-up will be open from February 13, 2006, through March 31, 2006, in selected 8-digit watersheds in all 50 States, Guam, and the Caribbean.       View this document.

71 Fed. Reg. 5644 (February 2, 2006) (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 that may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined to be wetland.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 74761 (December 16, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue three revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 57854 (October 4, 2005) (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.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 54895 (September 19, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of the Natural Resources Conservation Service to issue one revised conservation practice standard in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. This standard is: Wastewater Treatment Strip (NY635).       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 49255 (August 24, 2005) (notice). The Agricultural Air Quality Task Force meeting originally scheduled for Thursday, September 22-23, 2005, in Ithaca, New York, has been cancelled. The original meeting notice can be found in the Federal Register, Volume 70, Number 151, pages 45649-45650, published on Monday, August 8, 2005.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 45649 (August 8, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of Natural Resources Conservation Service in Indiana to issue eight revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 45649 (August 8, 2005) (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.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 41608 (July 20, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) published an amendment to the interim final rule for the Conservation Security Program (CSP) on March 25, 2005, (70 FR 15201), with a comment period expiring July 25, 2005. By this notice, NRCS is extending the period during which it will accept public comment on the amended interim final rule for CSP to September 9, 2005. This extension is to give the public additional time to comment on key issues that have been raised regarding the implementation of the program under the amended interim final rule.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 32566 (June 3, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 28507 (May 18, 2005) (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.       View this document.

69 Fed. Reg. 24367 (May 9, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS to issue one revised conservation practice standard in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. This standard is: Feed Management (NY592).       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20524 (April 20, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue 11 new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. 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. These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land or on land determined to be wetland.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg 20349 (April 19, 2005) (notice). The Natural Resources Conservation Service published in the Federal Register of March 25, 2005 (70 FR 15277), a document concerning the FY 2005 Conservation Security Program sign-up process. The notice contained a typographic error that may impact program implementation. This document corrects that error.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 16921 (April 4, 2005) (final rule)(to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 624). The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is issuing a final rule for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to improve the effectiveness of its response to natural disasters.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 17053 (April 4, 2005)(notice). This notice presents the Record of Decision regarding the Natural Resources Conservation Service implementation of revisions to the Emergency Watershed Protection Program to allow NRCS to more effectively and efficiently meet EWP statutory requirements and improve the effectiveness of agency responses to sudden watershed impairments caused by natural disasters.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 170061 (April 4, 2005) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Tennessee that changes must be made in the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, specifically in practice standard Critical Area Planting (342) to account for improved technology. This practice standard can be used in conservation systems designed to treat highly erodible cropland.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 16482 (March 31, 2005) (notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Iowa that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in Section 4, Practice Standards and Specifications 328, Conservation Crop Rotation; 330, Contour Farming; and 332, Contour Buffer Strips, to account for improved technology. These practices can be used in systems that treat highly erodible land.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15201 (March 25, 2005) (final rule) (to be codified at 7 C.F.R. Part 1469). This document establishes an amendment to the interim final rule governing activities under the Conservation Security Program which is administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 15277 (March 25, 2005) (notice). This document announces the sign-up CSP-05-01 for the Conservation Security Program. This sign-up will be open from March 28, 2005, through May 27, 2005, in selected 8-digit watersheds in all 50 States and the Caribbean.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 13447 (March 21, 2005)(notice). It has been determined by the NRCS State Conservationist for Virginia that changes must be made in the NRCS State Technical Guide specifically in practice standards: 386, Field Border; 393, Riparian Herbaceous Cover; and 393, Filter Strip Facility. These practices will be used to plan and install conservation practices on cropland, pastureland, woodland, and wildlife land.       View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 4816 (January 31, 2005) (notice). Notice is hereby given of the intention of NRCS to issue 21 new or revised conservation practice standards in its National Handbook of Conservation Practices. 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.    View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 9611 (February 28, 2005) (notice). It is the intention of NRCS in Indiana to issue one new and four revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The new standard is Salinity and Sodic Management (610). The revised standards are: Dry Hydrant (432), Forage Harvest Management (511), Access Road (560) and Spoil Spreading (572). These practices may be used in conservation systems that treat highly erodible land and/or wetlands.    View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1865 (January 11, 2005) (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 Conservation Security Program, which is authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002.    View this document.

70 Fed. Reg. 1222 (January 6, 2005) (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. This will be the first meeting of the renewed Task Force and its newly appointed members.    View this document.