Compliance Check. (i) Immediately following the expiration of the period to cure, it is essential to make a field check to ensure compliance. For example, in the case of cultivated, plowed, or destroyed grasslands, compliance will not be complete until reseeded grasses are established. Reseeding by the landowner or operator is only a first step to being in compliance. NRCS must be prepared to tell the landowner or operator that they will be out of compliance until the grassland habitats have been reestablished. This may take several years and may require mowing of weeds (with prior authorization) or reseeding (with prior authorization). (ii) After the NRCS determines that the easement area has been remediated, send a certified letter notifying the landowner. Mention that any future violations may be referred to the AUSA for possible action. (See Subpart J, “Exhibits,” for a sample confirmation of remedied violation letter.) (iii) In the event the subject does not comply, an attempt should be made to recontact the landowner. These efforts should be thoroughly documented in the case file. If efforts to obtain compliance are unsuccessful, the NRCS State office will notify OGC. NRCS, with XXX’s assistance, will draft and send a certified letter to the landowner indicating noncompliance and that the case is now being referred to the AUSA through OGC. (See Subpart J, “Exhibits,” for a sample notification letter of case submission to Department of Justice.)
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Samples: Cooperative Agreement, Cooperative Agreement, Cooperative Agreement
