Federal Register #NRCS20260034

NRCS Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to Conservation Practice Standards

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Department of Agriculture, is seeking public feedback on proposed updates to Conservation Practice Standards (CPS) in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NHCP). - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is not a procurement for products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Public comments on revisions to a broad set of CPS codes, including but not limited to: 311, 591, 450, 513, 372, 317, 373, 374, 672, 670, 315, 464, 460, 516, 353, 319, 338, 654, 555, 557, 318, 381, 574, 395, 575, 490, 632, 629, 627, 642, 640, and 351. - Each CPS code addresses a specific agricultural or environmental practice (e.g., alley cropping, waste treatment, energy efficiency, livestock pipeline, monitoring wells, prescribed burning). - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The request is for public input on technical standards, not for the procurement of goods or services. - Revisions include clarifications, updated criteria, new references, and changes to purposes and requirements for each practice. - The process aims to improve clarity, effectiveness, and applicability of conservation practices nationwide.

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is revising specific conservation practice standards (CPS) in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NHCP). The revisions include updates to multiple CPS codes addressing various agricultural and environmental practices. NRCS is providing the public an opportunity to comment on these proposed changes. Comments are to be received by July 6, 2026.

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