conservation · Natural Resources Conservation Service · Rule · Published 2003-03-24 · Effective 2003-03-24 · 68 FR 14131
Document
Document number
03-6668
Federal Register citation
68 FR 14131
CFR reference
7 CFR 652
Type
Rule
Action
Interim final rule with request for comments.
Category
conservation
Sub-agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Publication date
2003-03-24
Effective date
2003-03-24
Abstract
This rulemaking amends the technical service provider assistance rule, 7 CFR part 652, published in the Federal Register on November 21, 2002, by setting forth the United States Department of Agriculture (Department) process for establishing payment rates for program participant acquisition of technical services. In addition, this rulemaking sets forth the Department's policy regarding subcontracting by technical service providers in the course of their delivery of technical services and amends 7 CFR part 652 accordingly. Finally the Department is using the opportunity presented by this rulemaking to clarify its policy regarding the certification process, to amend the definition of technical service provider in 7 CFR 652.21, and to amend the dates for submitting an Application for Certification in 7 CFR 652.21(f) and (d). The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) seeks comments from the public on this interim final rule.