NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices

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NRCS Seeks Public Comment on 8 Conservation Practices

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to eight national conservation practice standards. Comments are due March 4, 2024.

Proposed revisions to the national conservation practice standards include:

  • Field Border (Code 386)
  • Filter Strip (Code 393)
  • Grazing Management (Code 528)
  • Hedgerow Planting (Code 422)
  • Mulching (Code 484)
  • Seasonal Water Management for Wildlife (Code 646)
  • Structure for Water Control (Code 587), and
  • Wetland Restoration (Code 657).

Proposed text can be found on this NRCS webpage. Changes are included in this notice on the Federal Register. Comments should be submitted via regulations.gov or via mail by March 4, 2024.

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