Federal Register #NRCS20260100

NRCS Requests Public Comment on Proposed Revisions to Conservation Practice Standards

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to 48 conservation practice standards (CPS) in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NHCP). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Scope of Notice: - Proposed updates to technical standards and guidance for conservation practices - Practices include Access Road, Agrichemical Handling Facility, Air Filtration and Scrubbing, Aquaculture Pond, Brush Management, and more - No procurement of products or services is requested - No OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are mentioned - Notable Requirements: - Public is invited to review and comment on technical revisions - Revisions include clarifications, technical updates, and expanded guidance for each CPS - This is a request for comment, not a solicitation for goods or services

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is revising specific conservation practice standards (CPS) in the National Handbook of Conservation Practices (NHCP). The revisions cover 48 CPSs including Access Road, Agrichemical Handling Facility, Air Filtration and Scrubbing, Aquaculture Pond, Brush Management, and others. The notice provides an overview of the planned changes and invites public comments on the proposed revisions. Comments must be received by October 1, 2026, and can be submitted online or by mail.

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