Common use of NRCS Roles and Responsibilities Clause in Contracts

NRCS Roles and Responsibilities. (1) The NRCS designated conservationist will support the development of the conservation action plan by— (i) Providing overall planning assistance. (ii) Identifying non-USDA programs that may be of assistance. (iii) Explaining appropriate USDA conservation programs and services. (2) For specific guidance on planning assistance, consult steps five through seven of the areawide planning process in the NPPH. 500.5 Implementing the Conservation Action Plan A. Introduction (1) Implementation of the conservation action plan means that the community stakeholders, with the leadership of the conservation district, obtain the needed programs and services to address the problems identified by their conservation needs assessment. (2) In this step, they coordinate existing assistance, available through private organizations, Federal, State, Tribal, and local agencies, including USDA; ensure that appropriate program application processes are followed; develop detailed proposals for new programs; and seek financial, educational, and technical assistance as necessary. B. NRCS Roles and Responsibilities