Alabama Bulletin No. AL180-8-1

Date:  October 11, 2007

Subject:  CPA – Technical Service Provider (TSP) Initiative

Purpose:   To transmit information on Technical Service Provider Initiative.

Expiration Date: December 31, 2007.

NRCS has entered into TSP Agreements with four state agencies. Highlights of the agreements are as follows:

1. Alabama State Soil and Water Conservation Committee (SWCC), effective September 30, 2007 - $366,400.
   
   This is a continuation of last year’s agreement with a notable change.
   
   Significant Change to SWCC Agreement:
   
   "SWCC, through the District Staff, will provide technical assistance on Farm Bill contracts assigned by the NRCS designated conservationist in local NRCS offices. SWCC will dedicate a minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the funds under this agreement for district technicians to provide technical assistance to landowners/operators."
    
2. Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) - $160,000.
   
   This is a continuation of last year’s agreement effective September 30, 2007.
   
   "ADCNR will provide 4 wildlife biologists to deliver wildlife programs that are a part of the 2002 Farm Bill." The ADCNR biologists will assist in locating and evaluating WRP sites.
    
3. Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries (ADA&I) - $10,000.
   
   This is a continuation of last year’s agreement effective September 30, 2007.
   
   ADA&I will provide partial reimbursement to operators for the cost of annual CAFO inspections performed by qualified credentialed professionals.
    
4. Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) - $60,000. 
   
   This is a new agreement effective September 5, 2007.
   
   AFC will provide planning/technical assistance to landowners under the EQIP Forest Health Initiative and conduct a minimum of 4 certified burn manager workshops (1 per AFC region).
    

If you have any questions, please contact me.

/s/

JULIE B. YATES
Acting Public Affairs Specialist

Dist: E
 

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