USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comments on revisions to nearly 50 national conservation practice standards.
The comment period will close April 23.
The updated standards include: 12 agronomic practices for water quality and erosion control; two aquaculture practices; three forestry practices; six practices affecting waterways; five drainage-related practices; seven livestock-related practices; three energy and air quality practices; eight water conservation practices; and three farm traffic-related practices.
“NRCS is committed to efficiently and effectively implementing the farm bill and delivering on our promise to America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners,” NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr said.
“We are taking a close look at our conservation practice standards to make sure they make sense—both for farmers and for natural resources.”
Comments may be submitted at regulations.gov by searching for docket number NRCS-2020-0001, or by mail to Mr. Bill Reck, National Environmental Engineer, Conservation Engineering Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture, NRCS, 1400 Independence Ave., South Building, Room 6136, Washington, D.C. 20250.
