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USDA/NRCS RIN: 0578-AA45 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: Environmental Quality Incentives Program 
Abstract: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) assistance promotes agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible goals, and strives to optimize environmental benefits. Through EQIP, CCC provides flexible technical, financial, and educational assistance to producers to install and maintain conservation systems that enhance soil, water, air quality, related natural resources, and wildlife habitat while sustaining production of food and fiber. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Economically Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1466   
Legal Authority: 16 USC 3839aa   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  01/15/2009  74 FR 2293   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  04/17/2009    
Interim Final Rule Correction  03/12/2009  74 FR 10674   
Final Action  10/00/2009    
Additional Information: Gregory Johnson, Director of Financial Assistance Programs Division, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, P.O. Box 2890, Washington, DC 20013, Phone: 202-720-1845, Email: gregory.johnson@wdc.usda.gov
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Previously reported as 0578-AA19, Previously reported as 0578-AA31 
Agency Contact:
Dan Lawson
Branch Chief, Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance Division
Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Room 6027-S, P.O. Box 2890,
Washington, DC 20013
Phone:202 720-8851
Fax:202 720-4265
Email: dan.lawson@wdc.usda.gov