[Federal Register: March 19, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 53)]
[Notices]
[Page 12514]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Notice of Proposed Changes to Section III of the Field Office
Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in
Washington State
AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department
of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in Section III of
the FOTG. NRCS is also seeking review and comments to proposed changes.
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SUMMARY: It is the intention of NRCS in Washington State to issue new
and revised resource management system (RMS) quality criteria. Quality
criteria identify the minimum level of treatment necessary to achieve a
resource management system. Quality criteria are established that will
protect soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources. These quality
criteria are applicable to all land uses and to various operating
units.
DATES: Comments will be received for a period of 30 days following the
publication date of this notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond L. Hughbanks, State
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 316 W. Boone
Avenue, Suite 450, Spokane, Washington 99201-2348. Phone: 509-323-2900.
Fax: 509-323-2909. Copies of these standards will be made available
upon written request. You may submit your electronic requests and
comments to: Marty.seamons@wa.usda.gov
Dated: February 14, 2002.
Frank R. Easter,
Acting State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 02-6605 Filed 3-18-02; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 3410-16-P
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