Federal Register #2026-15284

USDA Interim Rule on Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation Determinations

This opportunity involves a regulatory update from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding wetland and highly erodible land conservation determinations: - Government Buyer: - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - No OEMs, vendors, or commercial products/services are mentioned - The interim rule amends regulations for wetland determinations under the Food Security Act of 1985 - Ensures determinations issued after November 28, 1990, are certified for program eligibility decisions - Addresses inconsistencies in determinations from 1990 to 1996 - Responds to a recent court ruling on procedural requirements - No procurement of products or services is requested - The notice is regulatory and affects program eligibility procedures, not acquisition

Description

The USDA is amending regulations to ensure wetland determinations issued after November 28, 1990, are certified as sufficient for determining ineligibility for certain USDA program benefits under the Wetland Conservation provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. Certification involves notifying affected persons and informing them of their appeal rights. The rule addresses inconsistencies in treatment of wetland determinations from 1990 to 1996 and responds to a 2024 court ruling regarding procedural requirements. It aligns USDA regulations with the governing statute, legislative history, and congressional intent.

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