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USDA/NRCS RIN: 0578-AA22 Publication ID: Spring 1997 
Title: 7 CFR Part 610 Technical Assistance 
Abstract: Section 342 subtitle E of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (FAIRA) expands the membership and roles of State Technical Committees set forth in section 1261 of Subtitle G of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. Under these guidelines, the Secretary is required to establish a technical committee in each State to assist in making technical considerations relating to the implementation of conservation provisions. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) uses these State Technical Committees in an advisory capacity. The rule will set forth the policies and procedures for the use of State Technical Committees by the United States Department of Agriculture, membership criteria, and the responsibilities assigned to these committees. ^PThe NRCS has delivered the majority of the technical assistance provided to private landowners through the authorities provided in 7 CFR part 610.2. Section 610.2 has not yet been revised to provide for the responsibilities assigned to the NRCS beyond that of soil conservation. To more accurately reflect the broader mission of NRCS, particularly as it relates to technical assistance provided to private grazing land. Section 610.2 is being amended to acknowledge that one of NRCS's missions is to improve the quality of all agricultural lands, including grazing land, pastureland, rangeland, forestland, and cropland so that the long-term sustainability of the resource base is achieved. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: State, local, or tribal governments 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 610   
Legal Authority: PL 104-129   
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/00/1997    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined  Government Levels Affected: None 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Peter Zeck
Regulatory Liaison
Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Room 5235-S, P.O. Box 2890,
Washington, DC 20013
Phone:202 690-4860
Email: pzeck@usda.gov