Easement transfer to eligible entities.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(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

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1415.18