Statewide CNMP Development Initiative - FY 2008

Program Information

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the availability of funds for development of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMP) by private-sector Technical Service Providers (TSPs). A CNMP is a conservation system plan that is unique to animal feeding operations (AFO/CAFO). It includes a set of conservation practices and management activities that address natural resource concerns dealing with manure and organic by-products and their potential impacts on water quality. Listings of Technical Service Providers who are certified to develop a CNMP in a specific state and county can be found on the TechReg website at http://techreg.usda.gov.
 

Eligibility and Application Process

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis, but only those received by November 1, 2007 will be considered for the initial selections. Funding selections will be made by December 11, 2007. Unsuccessful applications will be maintained for future funding consideration if the applicant chooses to remain on the waiting list.

The CNMP practice can be added to any 2008 EQIP application that is livestock related and currently needs a CNMP. The CNMP financial assistance item may be included during the normal ranking and planning process. This practice is not available for prior year contracts. Individuals with a prior year EQIP contract would need to sign up for a new contract under the CNMP initiative.

In order to be eligible for the payment, the producer must acquire a TSP who is registered for CNMP planning in TechReg (http://techreg.usda.gov). NRCS will not approve a contract until the applicant provides the name of the TSP and certification that the CNMP will be developed by December 31, 2008. After contract approval, the participant will be responsible for working with the Technical Service Provider to get the CNMP written. When the CNMP is completed and accepted by NRCS, the incentive payment will be made to the contract participant. The participant will then be responsible for paying the TSP for the CNMP.  The CNMP provided by the Technical Service Provider must meet the requirements as outlined in the Statement of Work.

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Statewide CNMP Initiative Ranking Tool Guidance (PDF; 12 KB)

Statewide CNMP Initiative Ranking Criteria (PDF; 6 KB)

Statement of Work (PDF; 75 KB)

Eligible Practices and Payment Rates

The only eligible practice for the CNMP initiative is practice code 100, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, for the development of the CNMP.   Payment will be allowed for the development of the plan on a handling facility and payment is also eligible for the plan covering the land application of the animal waste on land areas owned/operated by the applicant.

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 Statewide EQIP Practice Payment Rates (PDF; 36 KB)

Contacts

For additional information and assistance, contact your local NRCS Field Service Center.

Last Reviewed/Modified: 05/16/2008

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