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USDA/FSA | RIN: 0560-AI26 | Publication ID: Fall 2015 |
Title: Conservation Compliance | |
Abstract:
The interim rule implements mandatory changes to the conservation compliance regulations in 7 CFR part 12 as required by the Agricultural Act of 2014 (the 2014 Farm Bill). The current regulations require participants in most USDA programs to comply with conservation compliance measures on any land that is highly erodible or that is considered a wetland. The 2014 Farm Bill expands current conservation compliance requirements to apply to producers who obtain subsidized Federal crop insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act. It also slightly modifies the existing wetlands "Mitigation Banking" program to remove the requirement that USDA hold easements in the mitigation program. |
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Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA) | Priority: Other Significant |
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions |
Major: No | Unfunded Mandates: No |
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 12 | |
Legal Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq. 16 U.S.C. 3811 and 3812 16 U.S.C. 3821 and 3822 |
Legal Deadline:
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Statement of Need: This rule is needed to update the FSA regulations to implement the 2014 Farm Bill changes. |
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Summary of the Legal Basis: The Agricultural Act of 2014 (Pub. L. 113-79). |
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Alternatives: There are no alternatives to this rule; the changes are legislatively mandated. |
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Anticipated Costs and Benefits: A cost-benefit analysis was prepared for this rule and will be made available when the rule is published. |
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Risks: None. |
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Timetable:
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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No | Government Levels Affected: None |
Small Entities Affected: Businesses | Federalism: No |
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes | |
Public Comment URL: regulations.gov | |
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
Agency Contact: Deirdre Holder Branch Chief, Regulatory Analysis and PRA Requirements Branch Department of Agriculture Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-0572 Phone:202 205-5851 Email: deirdre.holder@usda.gov |