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Regulatory Permits for Farm Bill Projects

Regulatory Permits for Farm Bill Projects. Jackie Charbonneau, Ecologist Natural Resources Conservation Service September 20, 2012. Why Do W e Need P ermits?. NRCS requires compliance with applicable regulations & laws for projects that we fund. When Do We Need Permits?.

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Regulatory Permits for Farm Bill Projects

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  1. Regulatory Permits for Farm Bill Projects Jackie Charbonneau, Ecologist Natural Resources Conservation Service September 20, 2012

  2. Why Do We Need Permits? • NRCS requires compliance with applicable regulations & laws for projects that we fund

  3. When Do We Need Permits? • Potentially impacting a T&E Species or their habitat • CA red-legged frog • CA tiger salamander • Alameda whipsnake • Altering a creek or drainage • Discharging sediment into a drainage • Impacting a wetland

  4. NRCS Projects that Usually Require Permits • Pond restoration (desilting, spillway repair, etc.) • Stream restoration • Livestock water development (Spring development, pipeline, tanks & troughs, etc.) • Erosion control (access road improvements, culvert improvements, etc.)

  5. NRCS Projects that Usually Require Permits

  6. Agencies that May Require Permits/Authorization • Alameda County – Grading • Army Corps of Engineers • Regional Water Quality Control Board • US Fish and Wildlife Service • CA Department of Fish and Game • State Water Board (water rights)

  7. The Good News NRCS and ACRCD can help YOU with the permits!

  8. How ACRCD/NRCS Can Help with Permits • NRCS is responsible for Federal ESA Consultation • Programmatic Biological Opinion (BO) expected soon • ACRCD - coverage for State Listed species • Voluntary Local Program (VLP) expected soon • NRCS is responsible for Army Corps Permit • Nationwide Permits (NWP’s), Exemptions • Other permits are landowner’s responsibility, but we can help with project facilitation

  9. Summary • Participants that are enrolled in NRCS programs are eligible for assistance with permits • NRCS and ACRCD have experience & relationships with regulatory agencies • We can help you get good projects on the ground (a little patience is always helpful)

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