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| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.1 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.1 Purpose. | CCC | (a) The purpose of the Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) is to assist landowners and operators in protecting grazing uses and related conservation values by conserving and restoring grassland resources on eligible private lands through rental contracts, easements, and restoration agreements. (b) GRP emphasizes: (1) Supporting grazing operations; (2) Maintaining and improving plant and animal biodiversity; and (3) Protecting grasslands and shrublands from the threat of conversion to uses other than grazing. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.10 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.10 Compensation for easements and rental contracts acquired by the Secretary. | CCC | (a) The Chief will not pay more than the fair market value of the land, less the grazing value of the land encumbered by the easement. (b) To determine this amount, the Chief will pay as compensation the lowest of: (1) The fair market value of the land encumbered by the easement as determined by the Chief using— (i) The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, or (ii) An area-wide market analysis or market survey; (2) The amount corresponding to a geographical cap, as determined by the State Conservationist, with advice from the State Technical Committee; or (3) An offer made by the landowner. (c) For 10-, 15-, and 20-year rental contracts, the participant will receive not more than 75 percent of the grazing value in an annual payment for the length of the contract, as determined by FSA. As provided by the regulations at part 1400 of this title, payments made under one or more rental contracts to a person or legal entity, directly or indirectly, may not exceed, in the aggregate, $50,000 per year. (d) In order to provide for better uniformity among States, the NRCS Chief and FSA Administrator may review and adjust, as appropriate, State or other geographically based payment rates for rental contracts. (e) Easement or rental contract payments received by a participant will be in addition to, and not affect, the total amount of payments that the participant is otherwise eligible to receive under other USDA programs. (f) Easement payments will be made in a single payment to the landowner unless otherwise requested by the landowner. (g) USDA may accept and use contributions of non-Federal funds to support the purposes of the program. These funds are available to USDA without further appropriation and until expended, to carry out the program. (h) USDA recognizes that environmental benefits will be achieved by implementing conservation practices and activities funded through GRP, and that ecosystem credits may be gained as a result of implementing activities compatible with the purposes of a GRP… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.11 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.11 Restoration agreements. | CCC | (a) Restoration agreements are only authorized to be used in conjunction with easements and rental contracts. NRCS, in consultation with the program participant, determines if the grassland resources are adequate to meet the participant's objectives and the purposes of the program, or if a restoration agreement is needed. Such a determination is also subject to the availability of funding. USDA may condition participation in the program upon the execution of a restoration agreement depending on the condition of the grassland resources. When the functions and values of the grassland are determined adequate by NRCS, a restoration agreement is not required. However, if a restoration agreement is required, NRCS will set the terms of the restoration agreement. The restoration plan component of the restoration agreement identifies conservation practices and activities necessary to restore or improve the functions and values of the grassland to meet both USDA and the participant's objectives and purposes of the program. If the functions and values of the grassland decline while the land is subject to a GRP easement or rental contract through no fault of the participant, the participant may enter into a restoration agreement at that time to improve the functions and values with USDA approval and when funds are available. (b) The NRCS State Conservationist, with advice from the State Technical Committee and in consultation with FSA, determines the conservation practices and activities and the cost-share percentages, not to exceed statutory limits available under GRP. A list of conservation practices and activities approved for cost-share assistance under GRP restoration plans is available to the public through the local USDA Service Center. NRCS may work through the local conservation district with the program participant to determine the terms of the restoration plan. The conservation district may assist NRCS with determining eligible conservation practices and activities and approving restoration agreements. (c) Only … | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.12 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.12 Modifications to easements and rental contracts. | CCC | (a) After an easement has been recorded, no substantive modification will be made to the easement. Modifications that would not result in acquisition or divestiture of additional property rights may be made. (b) State Conservationists may approve modifications for restoration agreements and GRP management plans or conservation plans where applicable, as long as the modifications do not affect the provisions of the easement and meet program objectives. (c) USDA may approve modifications to rental contracts, including corresponding changes to conservation plans, GRP management plans, and restoration plans to facilitate the practical administration and management of the enrolled area so long as the modification will not adversely affect the grassland functions and values for which the land was enrolled. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.13 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.13 Transfer of land. | CCC | (a) Any transfer of the property prior to an applicant's acceptance into the program will void the offer of enrollment, unless at the option of the State Conservationist or State Executive Director, as appropriate, an offer is extended to the new landowner and the new landowner agrees to the same easement or rental contract terms and conditions. (b) After acreage is accepted in the program, for easements with multiple payments, any remaining easement payments will be made to the original participant unless NRCS receives an assignment of proceeds. (c) Future annual rental payments will be made to the successor participant. (d) The new landowner is responsible for complying with the terms of the recorded easement, and the contract successor is responsible for complying with the terms of the rental contract and for assuring completion of all activities and practices required by any associated restoration agreement. Eligible cost-share payments will be made to the new participant upon presentation that the successor assumed the costs of establishing the practices. (e) With respect to any and all payments owed to participants, the United States bears no responsibility for any full payments or partial distributions of funds between the original participant and the participant's successor. In the event of a dispute or claim on the distribution of cost-share payments, USDA may withhold payments, without the accrual of interest, pending an agreement or adjudication on the rights to the funds. (f) The rights granted to the United States in an easement will apply to any of its agents or assigns. All obligations of the participant under the GRP conservation easement deed also bind the participant's heirs, successors, agents, assigns, lessees, and any other person claiming under them. (g) Rental contracts may be transferred to another landowner, operator, or tenant that acquires an interest in the land enrolled in GRP. The successor must be determined by FSA to be eligible to participate in GRP and must assume full resp… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.14 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.14 Misrepresentation and violations. | CCC | (a) The following provisions apply to violations of rental contracts: (1) Rental contract violations, determinations, and appeals are handled in accordance with the terms of the rental contract; (2) A participant who is determined to have erroneously represented any fact affecting a program determination made in accordance with this part may not be entitled to rental contract payments and must refund to CCC all payments, plus interest, in accordance with part 1403 of this title; and (3) In the event of a violation of a rental contract, the participant will be given notice and an opportunity to voluntarily correct the violation within 30 days of the date of the notice, or such additional time as CCC may allow. Failure to correct the violation may result in termination of the rental contract. (b) The following provisions apply to violations of easement deeds: (1) Easement violations are handled under the terms of the easement deed; (2) Upon notification of the participant, NRCS has the right to enter upon the easement area at any time to monitor compliance with the terms of the GRP conservation easement deed or remedy deficiencies or violations; (3) When NRCS believes there may be a violation of the terms of the GRP conservation easement deed, NRCS may enter the property without prior notice; and (4) The participant will be liable for any costs incurred by the United States as a result of the participant's negligence or failure to comply with the easement terms and conditions. (c) USDA may require the participant to refund all or part of any payments received by the participant under the program contract or agreement. (d) In addition to any and all legal and equitable remedies available to the United States under applicable law, USDA may withhold any easement payment, rental payment, or cost-share payments owing to the participant at any time there is a material breach of the easement covenants, rental contract, or any contract. Such withheld funds may be used to offset costs incurred by the United States… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.15 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.15 Payments not subject to claims. | CCC | Any cost-share, rental, or easement payment or portion thereof due any person under this part will be allowed without regard to any claim or lien in favor of any creditor, except agencies of the United States Government. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.16 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.16 Assignments. | CCC | (a) Any person entitled to any cash payment under this program may assign the right to receive such cash payments, in whole or in part. (b) If a participant that is entitled to a payment dies, is declared legally incompetent, or is otherwise unable to receive the payment, or is succeeded by another person who renders or completes the required performance, such a participant may be eligible to receive payment in such a manner as USDA determines is fair and reasonable in light of all the circumstances. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.17 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.17 Cooperative agreements. | CCC | (a) NRCS may enter into cooperative agreements which establish terms and conditions under which an eligible entity will use funds provided by NRCS to own, write, and enforce a grassland protection easement. (b) To be eligible to receive GRP funding, an eligible entity must demonstrate: (1) A commitment to long-term conservation of agricultural lands, ranch land, or grassland for grazing and conservation purposes; (2) A capability to acquire, manage, and enforce easements; (3) Sufficient number of staff dedicated to monitoring and easement stewardship; (4) The availability of funds; and (5) For nongovernmental organizations, the existence of a dedicated account and funds for the purposes of easement management, monitoring, and enforcement of each easement held by the eligible entity. (c) NRCS enters into a cooperative agreement with those eligible entities selected for funding. Once a proposal is selected by the State Conservationist, the eligible entity must work with the appropriate State Conservationist to finalize and sign the cooperative agreement, incorporating all necessary GRP requirements. The cooperative agreement addresses: (1) The interests in land to be acquired, including the form of the easement deeds to be used and terms and conditions; (2) The management and enforcement of the interests acquired; (3) The responsibilities of NRCS; (4) The responsibilities of the eligible entity on lands acquired with the assistance of GRP; (5) The parcels accepted by the State Conservationist, landowners' names, addresses, location map(s), and other relevant information in an a attachment to the cooperative agreement; (6) The allowance of parcel substitution upon mutual agreement of the parties; (7) The manner in which violations are addressed; (8) The right of the Secretary to conduct periodic inspections to verify the eligible entity's enforcement of the easements; (9) The manner in which the eligible entity will evaluate and report the use of funds to the Secretary; (10) The eligible entity's ag… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.18 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.18 Easement transfer to eligible entities. | CCC | (a) NRCS may transfer title of ownership to an easement to an eligible entity to hold and enforce an easement if: (1) The Chief determines that transfer will promote protection of grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrubland; (2) The owner authorizes the eligible entity to hold and enforce the easement; and (3) The eligible entity agrees to assume the costs incurred in administering and enforcing the easement, including the costs of restoration or rehabilitation of the land as specified by the owner and the eligible entity, and the entity assumes responsibility for enforcing the GRP management plan or conservation plan, as applicable, as approved by NRCS. (b) NRCS has the right to conduct periodic inspections to verify the eligible entities enforcement of the easement, which includes the terms and requirements set forth in the GRP management plan and any associated restoration or conservation plan for any easements transferred pursuant to this section. (c) An eligible entity that seeks to hold and enforce an easement will apply to the NRCS State Conservationist for approval. (d) The Chief may approve an application if the eligible entity: (1) Has relevant experience necessary, as appropriate for the application, to administer an easement on grassland, land that contains forbs, or shrublands; (2) Has a charter that describes the commitment of the eligible entity to conserving ranch land, agricultural land, or grassland for grazing and conservation purposes; (3) Possesses the human and financial resources necessary, as determined by the Chief, to effectuate the purposes of the charter; (4) Has sufficient financial resources to carry out easement administrative and enforcement activities; (5) Presents proof of a dedicated fund for enforcement as described in § 1415.17(b)(5), if the entity is a nongovernmental organization; and (6) Presents documentation that the landowner has concurred in the transfer. (e) The Chief or his or her successors and assigns, will retain a right of enforcement in any tra… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.19 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.19 Appeals. | CCC | (a) Applicants or participants may obtain a review of any administrative determination concerning eligibility for participation utilizing the administrative appeal regulations provided in parts 614 and 780 of this title. (b) Before a person may seek judicial review of any administrative action concerning eligibility for program participation under this part, the person must exhaust all administrative appeal procedures set forth in paragraph (a) of this section, and for the purposes of judicial review, no decision will be a final agency action except a decision of the NRCS Chief or the FSA Administrator, as applicable, under these procedures. (c) Any appraisals, market analysis, or supporting documentation that may be used by NRCS in determining property value are considered confidential information, and will only be disclosed as determined at the sole discretion of NRCS in accordance with applicable law. (d) Enforcement actions undertaken by NRCS in furtherance of its Federally held property rights are under the jurisdiction of the Federal District Courts and are not subject to review under administrative appeal regulations. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.2 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.2 Administration. | CCC | (a) The regulations in this part set forth policies, procedures, and requirements for program implementation of GRP, as administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The regulations in this part are administered under the general supervision and direction of the NRCS Chief and the FSA Administrator. These two agency leaders: (1) Concur in the establishment of program policy and direction, development of the national allocation formula, and development of broad national ranking criteria; (2) Use a national allocation formula to provide GRP funds to NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors that emphasizes support for grazing operations, biodiversity of plants and animals, and grasslands under the greatest threat of conversion to uses other than grazing. The national allocation formula may also include additional factors related to improving program implementation, as determined by the NRCS Chief and the FSA Administrator. The allocation formula may be modified periodically to change the emphasis of any factor(s) in order to address a particular natural resource concern, such as the precipitous decline of a population of a grassland-dependent bird(s) or animal(s); (3) Ensure the national, State, and local-level information regarding program implementation is made available to the public; (4) Consult with USDA leaders at the State level and other Federal agencies with the appropriate expertise and information when evaluating program policies and direction; and (5) Authorize NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors to determine how funds will be used and how the program will be implemented at the State level. (b) At the State level, the NRCS State Conservationist and the FSA State Executive Director are jointly responsible for: (1) Determining how funds will be used and how the program will be implemented at the State level to achieve the program purposes; (2) Identifying State priorities for project selection base… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.20 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.20 Scheme or device. | CCC | (a) If it is determined by USDA that a participant has employed a scheme or device to defeat the purposes of this part, any part of any program payment otherwise due or paid to such participant during the applicable period may be withheld or be required to be refunded with interest thereon, as determined appropriate by USDA. (b) A scheme or device includes, but is not limited to, coercion, fraud, misrepresentation, depriving any other person of payments for cost-share practices, rental contracts, or easements for the purpose of obtaining a payment to which a person would otherwise not be entitled. (c) A participant who succeeds to the responsibilities under this part will report in writing to USDA any interest of any kind in enrolled land that is held by a predecessor or any lender. A failure of full disclosure will be considered a scheme or device under this section. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.3 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.3 Definitions. | CCC | Activity means an action other than a conservation practice that is included as a part of a GRP management or conservation plan that has the effect of alleviating problems or improving treatment of the resources, including ensuring proper management or maintenance of the functions and values restored, protected, or enhanced through an easement or rental contract. Administrator means the Administrator of FSA or the person delegated authority to act for the Administrator. Applicant means a person, legal entity, joint operator, or Indian Tribe who applies to participate in the program. Chief means the Chief of NRCS or designee. Biological diversity means the variety and variability among living organisms and the ecological complexes in which they live. Commodity Credit Corporation is a government-owned and operated entity that was created to stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices. The CCC is managed by a Board of Directors, subject to the general supervision and direction of the Secretary of Agriculture, who is an ex-officio director and chairperson of the Board. The CCC provides the funding for GRP, and FSA and NRCS administer GRP on its behalf. Common grazing practices means those grazing practices, including those related to forage and seed production, common to the area of the subject ranching or farming operation. Included are routine management activities necessary to maintain the viability of forage or browse resources that are common to the locale of the subject ranching or farming operation. Conservation district means any district or unit of State, Tribal, or local government formed under State, Tribal, or territorial law for the express purpose of developing and carrying out a local soil and water conservation program. Such district or unit of government may be referred to as a conservation district, soil conservation district, soil and water conservation district, resource conservation district, natural resource district, land conservation committee, or similar name. Conse… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.4 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.4 Program requirements. | CCC | (a) Except as provided for under § 1415.17, only landowners may submit applications for easements. For rental contracts, applicants must own or provide written evidence of control of the property for the duration of the rental contract. (b) The easement or rental contract will require that the area be maintained in accordance with GRP goals and objectives for the term of the easement or rental contract, including the conservation, protection, enhancement, and if necessary, restoration of the grassland functions and values. (c) All participants in GRP are required to implement a GRP management plan approved by NRCS. When an eligible entity holds the GRP easement, NRCS will develop GRP management plans with eligible entities. In cases where a participant receives ranking points on the basis of resource concerns other than grazing land concerns, all such resource concerns will be addressed in an applicable conservation plan. (d) The easement or rental contract must grant USDA or its representatives a right of ingress and egress to the easement or rental contract area. For easements, this access is legally described by the conservation easement deed and the GRP management plan. Access to rental contract areas is identified in the GRP management plan. (e) Easement participants are required to convey unencumbered title that is acceptable to the United States and provide consent or subordination agreements from each holder of a security or other interest in the land. The landowner must warrant that the easement granted the United States or eligible entity is superior to the rights of all others, except for exceptions to the title that are deemed acceptable by USDA. (f) Landowners are required to use a standard GRP conservation easement deed developed by USDA or developed by an eligible entity and approved by USDA under § 1415.17 of this part. The easement grants development rights, title, and interest in the easement area in order to protect grassland and other conservation values. (g) The program participant must… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.5 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.5 Land eligibility. | CCC | (a) GRP is available on privately owned lands, which include private and Tribal land. Publicly owned land is not eligible. (b) Land is eligible for funding consideration if the State Conservationist determines that the land is: (1) Grassland, land that contains forbs or shrubland (including improved rangeland and pastureland) for which grazing is the predominant use; or (2) Located in an area that has been historically dominated by grassland, forbs, or shrubland, and the State Conservationist, with advice from the State Technical Committee, determines that it is compatible with grazing uses and related conservation values, and (i) Could provide habitat for animal or plant populations of significant ecological value if the land is retained in its current use or is restored to a natural condition, (ii) Contains historical or archeological resources, or (iii) Would address issues raised by State, regional, and national conservation priorities. (c) Incidental lands, in conjunction with eligible land, may also be considered for enrollment to allow for the efficient administration of an easement or rental contract. Incidental lands may include relatively small areas that do not specifically meet the eligibility requirements, but as a part of the land unit, may contribute to grassland functions and values and related conservation values, or its inclusion may increase efficiencies in land surveying, easement management, and monitoring by reducing irregular boundaries. (d) Land will not be enrolled if the functions and values of the grassland are already protected under an existing contract, easement, or deed restriction, or if the land already is in ownership by an entity whose purpose is to protect and conserve grassland and related conservation values. This land becomes eligible for enrollment in GRP if the existing contract, easement, or deed restriction expires or is terminated, and the grassland values and functions are no longer protected. (e) Land on which gas, oil, earth, or other mineral rights explorat… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.6 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.6 Participant eligibility. | CCC | [75 FR 73925, Nov. 29, 2010, as amended at 83 FR 23209, May 18, 2018] | To be eligible to participate in GRP, an applicant, except as otherwise described in § 1415.17: (a) Must be a landowner for easement participation or be a landowner or have control of the eligible acreage being offered for rental contract participation; (b) Agree to provide such information to USDA that is necessary or desirable to assist in its determination of eligibility for program benefits and for other program implementation purposes; (c) Meet the Adjusted Gross Income requirements in part 1400 of this chapter, unless exempted under part 1400 of this chapter; and (d) Meet the conservation compliance requirements found in part 12 of this title. | |||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.7 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.7 Application procedures. | CCC | (a) Applicants, except as otherwise described under § 1415.17, may submit an application through a USDA Service Center for participation in GRP. Applications may be submitted throughout the year. (b) By filing an application for participation, the applicant consents to a USDA representative entering upon the land offered for enrollment for purposes of assessing the grassland functions and values and for other activities that are necessary for USDA to make an offer of enrollment. Generally, the applicant will be notified prior to a USDA representative entering upon their property. (c) Applicants submit applications that identify the duration of the easement or rental contract for which they seek to enroll their land. Rental contracts may be for the duration of 10-years, 15-years, or 20-years; easements may be permanent in duration or for the maximum duration authorized by State law. | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.8 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.8 Establishing priority for enrollment of properties. | CCC | (a) USDA, at the national level, will provide to NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors, national guidelines for establishing State-specific ranking criteria for selection of applications for funding. (b) NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors, with advice from State Technical Committees, establish criteria to evaluate and rank applications for easement and rental contract enrollment, including applications from eligible entities under § 1415.17, following the guidance established in paragraph (a) of this section. (c) Ranking criteria will emphasize support for: (1) Grazing operations; (2) Protection of grassland, land that contains forbs, and shrubland at the greatest risk from the threat of conversion to uses other than grazing; (3) Plant and animal biodiversity; and (4) In ranking parcels offered by eligible entities, these additional criteria will also be considered— (i) Leveraging of non-Federal funds, and (ii) Entity contributions in excess of 50 percent of the purchase price, as defined in § 1415.3. (d) When funding is available, NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors will periodically select for funding the highest ranked applications, including applications from entities under § 1415.17, based on applicant and land eligibility and the State-developed ranking criteria. (e) NRCS State Conservationists and FSA State Executive Directors may establish separate ranking pools to address, for example, specific conservation issues raised by State, regional, and national conservation priorities. (f) The NRCS State Conservationist and FSA State Executive Director, with advice from the State Technical Committee, may emphasize enrollment of unique grasslands or specific geographic areas of the State. (g) The NRCS State Conservationist and the FSA State Executive Director, with advice from the State Technical Committee, will select applications for funding. (h) If available funds are insufficient to accept the highest ranked application,… | ||||||
| 7:7:10.1.2.2.12.0.342.9 | 7 | Agriculture | XIV | B | 1415 | PART 1415—GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM | § 1415.9 Enrollment of easements and rental contracts. | CCC | (a) Based on the priority ranking, NRCS or FSA, as appropriate, will notify applicants in writing of their tentative acceptance into the program for either rental contract or conservation easement options. The letter notifies the applicant of the intent to continue the enrollment process unless otherwise notified by the applicant. Enrollment under cooperative agreements is described under § 1415.17. (b) An offer of tentative acceptance into the program neither binds USDA to acquire an easement or enter into a rental contract, nor binds the applicant to convey an easement, enter into a rental contract, or agree to restoration activities. (c) Offer of enrollment will be through either: (1) An agreement to purchase an easement presented by NRCS to the applicant which will describe the easement, the easement terms and conditions, and other terms and conditions that may be required by NRCS; or (2) A rental contract will be presented by FSA to the applicant which will describe the contract area, the contract terms and conditions, and other terms and conditions that may be required by FSA. (d) For rental contracts, land will be considered to be enrolled in GRP once an FSA representative approves the GRP rental contract. FSA may withdraw the offer before approval of the contract due to lack of available funds or other reasons. (e) For easements, after the option agreement to purchase an easement is executed by NRCS and the participant, the land will be considered enrolled in GRP. NRCS will proceed with the development of the GRP management plan, conservation or restoration plan if applicable, and various easement acquisition activities, which may include conducting a legal survey of the easement area, securing necessary subordination agreements, procuring title insurance, and conducting other activities necessary to record the easement or implement GRP. (f) Prior to closing an easement, NRCS may withdraw the land from enrollment at any time due to lack of available funds, title concerns, or other reasons. |
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