Working relations with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and related State environmental agencies.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a) (b) (c) (2) (3) (d) (i) Within the framework of USDA agreements and guidelines, develop (ii) Assist EPA as requested in developing EPA policy, guidelines, and standards. (iii) Consider EPA needs in soil survey and land, inventory, and monitoring activities. (iv) Maintain needed liaison and develop mutual guidelines with EPA on water resources work and in coordinating EIS's. (v) Advise EPA regarding soils, plant materials, and soil and water conservation techniques. (vi) Establish procedures for periodic review of NRCS national standards for treatment systems and practices for agricultural pollution abatement, including wind and water erosion and sediment control, transport of pesticides, organic matter and fertilizers, and burning of residues or clearing debris. (2) The TSC director will: (i) Within the framework of NRCS memorandums and guidelines coordinate with the EPA regional administrator(s) the development of needed agreements for undertaking specific activities or projects of multistate significance and mutual advantage. (3) The state conservationist will: (i) Obtain early input of EPA and interested state and local environmental agencies in the planning process for projects or measures within the state impacting on the environment. (ii) Coordinate preparations of NRCS practice standards and procedures for agricultural pollution abatement within the state with EPA and related state agencies. (iii) Encourage the development of a coordinated review and approval proce

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 650.21