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[null," U.S. Department of Agriculture",null,null,null,null,"NRCS-CPA-52 ",null,null,"A.  Client Name:  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS is required to conduct an Environmental Evaluation on all actions: technical and financial assistance."]
[null," Natural Resources Conservation Service",null,null,null,null,"4/2013"]
[null,"ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION WORKSHEET ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"B.  Conservation Plan ID # (as applicable):  "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"     Program Authority:"]
[null,"D.  Client's Objective(s) (purpose): ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"C. Identification #  (farm, tract, field #, etc.):"]
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[null,"E.  Need for Action: ","H.  Alternatives   Summarize each alternative; the \"no action\" alternative is required to be completed."]
[null,null,"No Action",null,null,null,null,"√ if RMS",null,"Alternative 1",null,null,null,null,"√ if RMS",null,"Alternative 2",null,null,null,null,"√ if RMS"]
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[null,"Resource Concerns"]
[null,"Analyze, record, and address concerns identified through the resources inventory process.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"See FOTG Section III- Planning Criteria (PC)."]
[null,"F.  Resource Concerns              ","I.   Effects of Alternatives "]
[null,"Record the existing/ benchmark conditions","Document short-term (ST) and long term (LT) effects; including direct, indirect and cumulative effects."]
[null,null,"Amount, Status, Description",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if  PC is not met","Amount, Status, Description ",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if  PC is not met","Amount, Status, Description",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if  PC is not met"]
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[null,"SOIL: EROSION"]
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[null,"SOIL: SOIL QUALITY DEGRADATION"]
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[null,"WATER: EXCESS / INSUFFICIENT WATER"]
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[null,"WATER: WATER QUALITY DEGRADATION"]
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[null,"AIR: AIR QUALITY IMPACTS"]
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[null,"PLANTS: DEGRADED PLANT CONDITION"]
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[null,"ANIMALS: INADEQUATE HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE"]
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[null,"ANIMALS: LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION LIMITATION"]
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[null,"ENERGY: INEFFICIENT ENERGY USE"]
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[null,"HUMAN: ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL CONSIDERATIONS"]
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[null,"Special Environmental Concerns: Environmental Laws, Executive Orders, policies, etc."]
[null,"Complete and attach applicable Environmental Procedures Guide Sheets for documentation."]
[null,"Items with a \"●\" may require permitting or consultation/coordination with another government agency.  In these cases, check the box to indicate further action is needed before making the final NEPA determination (Section Q-S).  "]
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[null,"G.  Special    Environmental Concerns (address all)","J.   Impacts to Special Environmental Concerns"]
[null,null,"No Action",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Alternative 1",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Alternative 2",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Remember: for the preferred alternative, any \"needs further action\" (i.e. permits or consultation) must be completed prior to making the final NEPA determination (Section Q-S), and must be completed prior to implementation."]
[null,null,"Document All Impacts",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if needs further action","Document All Impacts",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if needs further action","Document All Impacts",null,null,null,null,null,"√ if needs further action"]
[null,"Record occurrence & benchmark condition"]
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[null,"●Clean Air Act  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"▪Use Section K to provide the details of the actions that are needed."]
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[null,"●Clean Water Act "]
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[null,"●Coastal Zone Mgmt. Area","No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect"]
[null,"Not Present"]
[null,"as determined by NOAA"]
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[null,"Coral Reefs","No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect"]
[null,"Not Present"]
[null,"as determined by the US Coral Reef Task Force"]
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[null,"●Cultural Resources / Historic Properties"]
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[null,"●Threatened and Endangered Species"]
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[null,"Environmental Justice"]
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[null,"●Essential Fish Habitat","No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect",null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect"]
[null,"Not Present"]
[null,"as determined by NOAA"]
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[null,"Floodplain Management"]
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[null,"Invasive Species"]
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[null,"●Migratory Bird Treaty Act /Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act "]
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[null,"Natural Areas"]
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[null,"Prime /Unique Farmlands"]
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[null,"Riparian Area"]
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[null,"Scenic Beauty"]
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[null,"●Wetlands"]
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[null,"●Wild and Scenic Rivers"]
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[null,"K. Public Concerns","No Action",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Alternative 1",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Alternative 2",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\n"]
[null,"Permits, easements, permissions, public review, (etc.) required to implement the alternative.  Document any consulted agencies or persons.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Identifying needed permits for all alternatives may be an important decision factor for the client in selecting the preferred alternative. "]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"▪This section will be used to describe the items identified as \"needs further action\" in Section J."]
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[null,"Cumulative Effects:"]
[null,"Describe the cumulative impacts considered (past, present and known future actions) regardless of who performed the actions."]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"The final conservation plan shall not be contrary to the conditions of any required permit, consultation or exemption. Obtain a copy of the permit (etc) if it is needed to ensure consistency GM_450_405.1(D)."]
[null,"L.  Mitigation\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→"]
[null,"Record actions to avoid, minimize and compensate any adverse impacts. "]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"▪Changes made during the planning process that may impact the applicability of the permit should be coordinated with the appropriate regulatory agency. "]
[null,"▪include conditions required for permits, consultations, exemptions."]
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[null,"M. Preferred Alternative",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","For NRCS assistance to proceed, the alternative must clearly address the underlying need(s) as identified in Section \"E\".  Ultimately, the client will decide what actions will occur on their land, but NRCS assistance may not always be appropriate for that action. "]
[null,"Record the client's preferred alternative (by the check box) and briefly  indicate why it was chosen."]
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[null,null,"The client is responsible to comply with all  laws and regulations applicable to the preferred alternative."]
[null,"N.  Context. Record context of the alternatives analyzed (select all that apply):",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Local",null,null,"Regional",null,null,null,null,"National"]
[null,"The significance of an action must be analyzed in several contexts such as society as a whole (national), the affected region (regional), and the affected interests of the locality (local). "]
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[null,"O.  Determination of Significance or Extraordinary Circumstances"]
[null,"A significant effect may exist even if the Federal agency believes that on balance the effect will be beneficial.  Significance cannot be avoided by terming an action temporary or by breaking it down into small component parts. If you answer ANY questions \"yes\" then contact the State Environmental Liaison (NM State Biologist) as there may be extraordinary circumstances and significance issues to consider and a site specific NEPA analysis may be required."]
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[null,"  Yes     No"]
[null,"                      \u009fIs the preferred alternative expected to cause significant effects on public health or safety?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"If any \"Yes\" is checked then you must determine whether the proposed actions can be modified to avoid the adverse effects and prevent the extraordinary circumstances.\n▪ If this can be done, and the client agrees to the necessary changes, then the proposed action will be modified and section \"O\" reassessed.\n▪If the proposed action cannot be modified or the client refuses to accept a proposed change, then Item 5 in Section “Q” must be checked \"Yes\".  Contact the State Environmental Liaison before proceeding with planning."]
[null,"                      \u009fIs the preferred alternative expected to significantly affect unique characteristics of the geographic area such as"]
[null,"                        proximity to historic or cultural resources, park lands, prime farmlands, wetlands, wild and scenic rivers, or ecologically"]
[null,"                        critical areas?"]
[null,"                       \u009fAre the effects of the preferred alternative on the quality of the human environment likely to be highly controversial?"]
[null,"                       \u009fDoes the preferred alternative have highly uncertain effects or involve unique or unknown risks on the"]
[null,"                        human environment?"]
[null,"                       \u009fDoes the preferred alternative establish a precedent for future actions with significant impacts or represent a "]
[null,"                        decision in principle about a future consideration?"]
[null,"                      \u009fIs the preferred alternative known or reasonably expected to have potentially significant environment impacts to"]
[null,"                         the quality of the human environment either individually or cumulatively over time?"]
[null,"                      \u009fWill the preferred alternative likely have a significant adverse effect on ANY of the special environmental concerns? "]
[null,"                        Use the Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheets to assist in this determination.  This includes, but is not limited to,"]
[null,"                        concerns such as cultural or historical resources, threatened and endangered species, environmental justice,"]
[null,"                        wetlands, floodplains, wild and scenic rivers, clean air, riparian areas, natural areas, and invasive species."]
[null,"                      \u009fWill the preferred alternative threaten a violation of Federal, State, or local law or requirements for the protection"]
[null,"                        of the environment?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"COUNTIF((Y178:Y193),\"TRUE\")","v":0}]
[null,"P.  To the best of my knowledge, the data shown in Sections \"A\" through \"O\" is accurate and complete:"]
[null,"Note: Where the planner is not an NRCS employee (e.g. a TSP or Contracted Planner) they will sign in the first signature area, and then an NRCS employee will sign to confirm and validate the information as the responsible agency.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Reminder:  If NRCS is providing planning assistance for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) (e.g. for CRP or HEL plans) then NRCS must complete (or verify) Section A-O, sign Section P, and then provide a copy of this document to FSA along with any other information they may need in order to make a NEPA finding. The RFO for FSA, will complete Sections \"Q\" through \"S\"; FSA will make the actual NEPA decision. After FSA finalizes the NRCS-CPA-52, a copy shall be give to NRCS to keep in the customer folder."]
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[null,"    Signature, non-NRCS planner (if applicable)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Title",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Date"]
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[null,"    Signature, NRCS employee ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Title",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Date"]
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[null,"The following sections are to be completed by the Responsible Federal Official (RFO)"]
[null,"NRCS is the RFO if the action is subject to NRCS control and responsibility*. In New Mexico, the State Conservationist has delegated the District Conservationist or the Acting District Conservationist (as designated by the Area Conservationist) as the RFO; as pertains to field-level "]
[null,"compliance with NEPA. GM_GMSS_NM_190_410_A"]
[null,"   *If NRCS is providing planning assistance for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) (e.g. for CRP or HEL plans) then FSA is the RFO.     "]
[null,"Q.   NEPA Compliance Finding (check one) "]
[null,"The preferred alternative:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NEPA Action Required"]
[null,"                  1)  is not a federal action where the agency has control or responsibility.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Document in \"R.1\" below.\nNo additional analysis is required"]
[null,"                  2)  is a federal action ALL of which is Categorically Excluded (CEs) from further ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Document in \"R.2\" below.\nNo additional analysis is required",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Use the \"NRCS Categorical Exclusions\" NM guidance document located in FOTG Section I to assess if CEs are appropriate to use.  \u009f"]
[null,"                      environmental analysis and there are no \"extraordinary circumstances\" as"]
[null,"                      identified in Section \"O\"."]
[null,"                 3)  is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in an existing NRCS",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Document in \"R.1\" below.\nNo additional analysis is required.  "]
[null,"                      state, regional, or national NEPA document (EA or EIS) and there are no",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Go to: NRCS National Programmatic NEPA Documents"]
[null,"                      predicted significant adverse environmental effects and no \"extraordinary",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Go to: Policy on tiering to NRCS NEPA documents (NECH 610.81)"]
[null,"                      circumstances\" as identified in Section \"O\"."]
[null,"                 4) is a federal action that has been sufficiently analyzed in another Federal agency's ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Document in \"R.1\" below. No additional analysis is required."]
[null,"                     NEPA document (EA or EIS) that addresses the proposed NRCS action and its' "]
[null,"                     effects and has been formally adopted by NRCS.  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fContact the State Environmental Liaison (State Biologist) for list of NEPA documents formally adopted and available for tiering.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Go to: Policy on tiering to other federal agency NEPA doc's (NECH 610.83)"]
[null,"                     \u009fNRCS is required to prepare and publish its own Finding of No Significant Impact "]
[null,"                      for an EA or Record of Decision for an EIS when adopting another agency's "]
[null,"                      EA or EIS document.  (Note: This box is not applicable to FSA)"]
[null,"                5)  is a federal action that has NOT been sufficiently analyzed or may involve",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Further NEPA analysis required.",null,null,null,null,null,null,"R5"]
[null,"                     predicted significant adverse environmental effects or extraordinary circumstances",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"STOP: Contact the State Environmental Liaison before proceeding."]
[null,"                     and may require an EA or EIS."]
[null,"R.  Rationale Supporting the Finding"]
[null,"R.1",{"$f":"IF(B352=TRUE,\"The preferred alternative has been sufficiently analyzed in the following NRCS NEPA document:\",IF(B350=TRUE,\"The prefered alternative is not a federal action subject to NEPA; the action is:\",IF(B353=TRUE,\"The preferred alternative has been sufficiently analyzed in the following NRCS adopted NEPA document:\",\"\")))","v":""},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R1",false]
[null,"Findings Documentation",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R3",false]
[null,null,"notes:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R4",false]
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[null,"R.2",{"$f":"IF(B351=TRUE,\"All actions of the preferred alternative met the six sideboard criteria (NECH 610.46(d)), have no extraordinary circumstances (NECH 610.46(c)), and are covered by one or more CEs (listed below):\",\"\")","v":""},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R2",false]
[null,"Applicable Categorical Exclusion(s) (CEs)\n(more than one may apply) "]
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[null,"Prior to determining that a proposed action is categorically excluded under paragraph (d) of this section, the proposed action must meet six sideboard criteria (7 CFR §  650.6)"]
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[null,"NECH 610.46"]
[null,"NECH 610.116"]
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[null,"S.  Signature of Responsible Federal Official:"]
[null,"I have considered the effects of the alternatives on the Resource Concerns, Economic and Social Considerations, Special Environmental Concerns, and Extraordinary Circumstances as defined by Agency regulation and policy and based on that made the finding indicated above."]
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[null,"RFO Signature",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Title",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Date"]
[null,"notes:"]
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[null,"If the preferred alternative is not a NRCS federal action and where this Environmental Review will be shared with someone other than the client; then indicate who will receive a copy of this NRCS-CPA-52:"]
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[null,"NRCS must have client permission to share protected information, ensure appropriate waivers are in place."]
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[null,"\"SOIL EROSION\" drop down list"]
[null,"Sheet, Rill & Wind Erosion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\"SEC\" drop down list"]
[null,"Concentrated Flow Erosion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"No Effect"]
[null,"Excessive Bank Erosion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"May Effect"]
[null,"None Identified"]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Human"]
[null,"\"SOIL QUALITY DEGREDATION\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Land - Change in Land Use"]
[null,"Subsidence",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Land -  Change in Quantity of Land in Production"]
[null,"Compaction",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Capital - Change in Profitability"]
[null,"Organic Matter Depletion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Capital - Change in Equipment"]
[null,"Concentration of Salts or Other Chemicals",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Capital - Total Investment Cost"]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Capital - Change in Annual Costs"]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Capital - Credit & Farm Program Eligibility"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Labor - Change in Labor"]
[null,"\"EXCESS / INSUFFICIENT WATER\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Labor - Change in Mgmt. Level"]
[null,"Excess (ponding, flooding, seasonal high water table, seeps, drifted snow)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Risk - Cash Flow"]
[null,"Insufficient (Inefficient moisture management)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Risk - Yield"]
[null,"Insufficient (Inefficient use of irrigation water)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Risk - Flexibility & Timing"]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Social-Client /Community Characteristics"]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Social-Public Health and Safety"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Social - Cultural/Historic Resources"]
[null,"\"WATER QUALITY DEGRADATION\" drop down list"]
[null,"Excess Nutrients in Surface and/or Ground Waters",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Rtest",null,"Rtest2"]
[null,"Pesticides Transported to Surface and/or Ground Waters",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"IF(B350=TRUE,\"R.1\",IF(B352=TRUE,\"R.3\",IF(B353=TRUE,\"R.4\",\"\")))","v":""},null,{"$f":"IF(B351=TRUE,\"R.2\",\"\")","v":""}]
[null,"Excess Pathogens & Chemicals (Manure, Bio-solids, Compost)"]
[null,"Excessive Salts in Surface and/or Ground Waters",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R.1"]
[null,"Pollutants Transported to Receiving Water Sources",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS providing a Food Security Act Highly Erodible Land (HEL) or Wetland Conservation Compliance (WCC) determination."]
[null,"Excessive Sediment in Surface Waters",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS providing technical designs; where there is no NRCS financial assistance (or other control of the decision or action)."]
[null,"Elevated Water Temperature",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS providing conservation technical assistance (CTA) or otherwise providing information; where there is no NRCS financial assistance (or other control of the decision or action)."]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(see notes)"]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R.3"]
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[null,"\"AIR QUALITY IMPACTS\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(EQIP) Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, January 2009"]
[null,"Emissions of Particulate Matter & Precursors",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(CSP) Conservation Security/Stewardship Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, June 2009"]
[null,"Emissions of Greenhouse Gases",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(WHIP) Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, January 2009"]
[null,"Emissions of Ozone Precursors",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(WRP) Wetlands Reserve Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, January 2009"]
[null,"Objectionable Odors",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(GRP) Grassland Reserve Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, August 2009"]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(FRPP) Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, January 2009"]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(HFRP) Healthy Forest Reserve Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, April 2006"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(AMAP) Agricultural Management Assistance Program, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Environmental Assessment, November 2002"]
[null,"\"DEGRADED PLANT CONDITION\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R.4"]
[null,"Undesirable Plant Productivity and Health",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"[currently, there are no formally adopted NEPA documents - contact the State Environmental Liaison]"]
[null,"Inadequate Structure and Composition ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"R.2"]
[null,"Excessive Plant Pest Pressure"]
[null,"Wildfire Hazard, Excessive Biomass Accumulation",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(1) Planting appropriate herbaceous and woody vegetation, which does not include noxious weeds or invasive plants, on disturbed sites to restore and maintain the sites ecological functions and services;  Requires that the established vegetative community maintain the sites ecological functions and services, which could not be accomplished by converting native forests or grasslands."]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(2) Removing dikes and associated appurtenances (such as culverts, pipes, valves, gates, and fencing) to allow waters to access floodplains to the extent that existed prior to the installation of such dikes and associated appurtenances."]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(3) Plugging and filling excavated drainage ditches to allow hydrologic conditions to return to pre-drainage conditions to the extent practicable. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(4) Replacing and repairing existing culverts, grade stabilization, and water control structures and other small structures that were damaged by natural disasters where there is no new depth required and only minimal dredging, excavation, or placement of fill is required. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(5) Restoring the natural topographic features of agricultural fields that were altered by farming and ranching activities for the purpose of restoring ecological processes. "]
[null,"\"INADEQUATE HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(6) Removing or relocating residential, commercial, and other public and private buildings and associated structures constructed in the 100-year floodplain or within the breach inundation area of an existing dam or other flood control structure in order to restore natural hydrologic conditions of inundation or saturation, vegetation, or reduce hazards posed to public safety."]
[null,"Habitat Degradation ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(7) Removing storm debris and sediment following a natural disaster where there is a continuing and eminent threat to public health or safety, property, and natural and cultural resources and removal is necessary to restore lands to pre-disaster conditions to the extent practicable. Excavation will not exceed the pre-disaster condition. "]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(8) Stabilizing stream banks and associated structures to reduce erosion through bioengineering techniques following a natural disaster to restore pre-disaster conditions to the extent practicable, e.g., utilization of living and nonliving plant materials in combination with natural and synthetic support materials, such as rocks, riprap, geo-textiles, for slope stabilization, erosion reduction, and vegetative establishment and establishment of appropriate plant communities (bank shaping and planting, brush mattresses, log, root wad, and boulder stabilization methods). "]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(9) Repairing or maintenance of existing small structures or improvements (including structures and improvements utilized to restore disturbed or altered wetland, riparian, in stream, or native habitat conditions). Examples of such activities include the repair or stabilization of existing stream crossings for livestock or human passage, levees, culverts, berms, dikes, and associated appurtenances. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(10) Constructing small structures or improvements for the restoration of wetland, riparian, in stream, or native habitats. Examples of activities include installation of fences and construction of small berms, dikes, and associated water control structures. "]
[null,"\"LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION LIMITATION\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(11) Restoring an ecosystem, fish and wildlife habitat, biotic community, or population of living resources to a determinable pre-impact condition."]
[null,"Inadequate Feed and Forage",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(12) Repairing or maintenance of existing constructed fish passageways, such as fish ladders or spawning areas impacted by natural disasters or human alteration. "]
[null,"Inadequate Livestock Shelter",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(13) Repairing, maintaining, or installing fish screens to existing structures. "]
[null,"Inadequate Livestock Water   ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(14) Repairing or maintaining principal spillways and appurtenances associated with existing serviceable dams, originally constructed to NRCS standards, in order to meet current safety standards. Work will be confined to the existing footprint of the dam, and no major change in reservoir or downstream operations will result."]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(15) Repairing or improving (deepening/widening/armoring) existing auxiliary/emergency spillways associated with dams, originally constructed to NRCS standards, in order to meet current safety standards. Work will be confined to the dam or abutment areas, and no major change in reservoir or downstream operation will result. "]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(16) Repairing embankment slope failures on structures, originally built to NRCS standards, where the work is confined to the embankment or abutment areas."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(17) Increasing the freeboard (height from the auxiliary (emergency) spillway to the top of embankment) of an existing dam or dike, originally built to NRCS standards, by raising the top elevation in order to meet current safety and performance standards. The purpose of the safety standard and associated work is to ensure that during extreme rainfall events, flows are confined to the auxiliary/emergency spillway so that the existing structure is not overtopped which may result in a catastrophic failure. Elevating the top of the dam will not result in an increase to lake or stream levels. Work will be confined to the existing dam and abutment areas, and no major change in reservoir operations will result."]
[null,"\"INEFFICIENT ENERGY USE\" drop down list",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(18) Modifying existing residential, commercial, and other public and private buildings to prevent flood damages, such as elevating structures or sealing basements to comply with current State safety standards and Federal performance standards."]
[null,"Equipment and Facilities",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(19) Undertaking minor agricultural practices to maintain and restore ecological conditions in floodplains after a natural disaster or on lands impacted by human alteration. Examples of these practices include: mowing, haying, grazing, fencing, off stream watering facilities, and invasive species control which are undertaken when fish and wildlife are not breeding, nesting, rearing young, or during other sensitive timeframes. "]
[null,"Farming/Ranching Practices and Field Operations",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(20) Implementing soil control measures on existing agricultural lands, such as grade stabilization structures (pipe drops), sediment basins, terraces, grassed waterways, filter strips, riparian forest buffer, and critical area planting. "]
[null,"None Identified",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(21) Implementing water conservation activities on existing agricultural lands, such as minor irrigation land leveling, irrigation water conveyance (pipelines), irrigation water control structures, and various management practices."]
[null,"Other",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Data gathering and interpretation programs: Soil Survey (7 CFR Part 611)"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Data gathering and interpretation programs: Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasts (7 CFR Part 612) Note: this CatEx does NOT cover structural activities."]
[null,"Special Environmental Concerns",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Data gathering and interpretation programs: Plant Materials for Conservation (7 CFR Part 613)"]
[null,"Not Present",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Data gathering and interpretation programs: Inventory and Monitoring (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance - 10.908)"]
[null,"Present Onsite",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Data gathering and interpretation programs: River Basin Studies under Section 6 under Public law (PL) 83-566 as amended (7 CFR Part 621)"]
[null,"Potentially Present Onsite",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Policy development; planning and implementation which relate to routine activities, such as personnel, organizational changes, or similar administrative functions;"]
[null,"Present Nearby",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Activities which deal solely with the funding of programs, such as program budget proposals, disbursements, and transfer or reprogramming of funds;"]
[null,"Potentially Present Nearby",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Inventories, research activities, and studies, such as resource inventories and routine data collection when such actions are clearly limited in context and intensity;"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Educational and informational programs and activities;"]
[null,"Findings",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Civil and criminal law enforcement and investigative activities;"]
[null,false,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Activities which are advisory and consultative to other agencies and public and private entities, such as legal counseling and representation; and"]
[null,false,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Activities related to trade representation and market development activities abroad."]
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[null," Instructions for Completing the \nEnvironmental Evaluation Worksheet (form NRCS-CPA-52)"]
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[null,"INTRODUCTION"]
[null,"The Environmental Evaluation (EE) is “the part of planning that inventories and estimates the potential effects on the human environment of alternative solutions to resource problems”.  (7 CFR 650.4 and GM 190 Part 410.4(D).)  This form provides for the documentation of that part of the planning process, and was designed to assist the conservation planner with compliance requirements for applicable Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and policy.  The form also provides a framework for documenting compliance with applicable State, Tribal and local requirements.  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"References:"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"GM_190_410_A - Subpart A - Procedures for NRCS-Assisted Programs "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"H_180_600 - Part 600 - National Planning Procedures Handbook "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"H_190_NECH - Part 610 - National Environmental Compliance Handbook"]
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[null,"NRCS is required to conduct an EE on all actions to determine if there is a need for an Environmental Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).  The EE process results in a \"Finding\" or conclusion (see guidance for \"Q\" below) that, either further NEPA analysis is required (EA or EIS) or that no EA or EIS is required because: 1) There is no federal action; 2) The action is categorically excluded; or 3) There is an existing NRCS or NRCS-adopted NEPA document that has sufficiently analyzed the effects of this action.  The EE applies to all assistance provided by NRCS (7 CFR 650.5 and GM 190, Part 410.5). The NRCS-CPA-52 form is used by NRCS to document the results of the evaluation and show compliance with NRCS regulations implementing NEPA at 7 CFR Part 650."]
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[null,"A copy of the NRCS-CPA-52, including any supporting documentation such as Special Environmental Concerns Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheets, must be included in the client's administrative file. Attach additional documents if needed to meet environmental evaluation requirements."]
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[null,"COMPLETING THE NRCS-CPA-52 "]
[null,"A.","Client Name"]
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[null,"B.  ","Conservation Plan ID #: (as applicable)"]
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[null,null,"Program Authority: (as applicable) Identifying the program authority (EQIP, CSP, etc.) will help the Responsible Federal Official determine the appropriate NEPA Compliance Finding in sections \"Q-R\"."]
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[null,"C.  ","Identification #: (farm, tract, field #, etc.):  Record enough information to clearly identify the area covered by this Environmental Evaluation.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"The Nine Steps of Conservation Planning"]
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[null,"D.  ","Client's Objective(s) (purpose):  Record results from planning Step 2. Briefly summarize the client's stated objective(s). Synonymous to \"Purpose\" under NEPA; refers to a goal or desired future condition being pursued in the process of meeting the \"Need\".  \u009fClearly articulated purposes become the decision factors used to decide between the action alternatives. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Step 2. Determine Objectives\nThe conservation planner must record the client's objectives. This might include how the area is to be used, what is the intended use of the property over the long term, what are the family considerations, and other factors that might influence the choice of conservation practices to be applied."]
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[null,null,"Example: To keep the operation economically viable while meeting TMDL requirements.  Clearly articulated purposes become the decision factors used to decide between the action alternatives. "]
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[null,"E.  ","Need for Action: Record results from planning Step 1.  Describe the underlying need for the action being proposed. What is the root cause of the existing problem or opportunity?  Use information from Steps 3 and 4 of the Conservation Planning Process  to help further define the need. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Step 1. Identify Problems\nThe conservation planner assists the client in determining the resource problems, opportunities, and concerns in the planning area. This includes an early identification of all natural resource problems. This will be further clarified as the process continues."]
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[null,null,"▪ The underlying need will define and shape the alternatives and potentially justify the expenditure of federal funds; therefore it is important to accurately articulate the need(s) based on the identified resource concerns and the landowner objectives.  "]
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[null,null,"Note: All alternatives (in Section \"H\") should clearly address the stated need(s). "]
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[null,null,"Resource Concerns: Record results from planning Steps 3 and 4.   Record the resource concerns that have been identified through the Resources Inventory process. Information on resource concerns can be found at: FOTG Section III. Required: Include all resource concerns that apply; not just those identified by the client as being a concern. "]
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[null,null,"Benchmark Conditions: The benchmark is the baseline from which the change in resource condition under the no action and other alternatives is measured. Without it, there is no context for the degree of change. Record the amount, kind, status, location and method of measurement for each identified resource concern.  Example: \"64 ac sheet & rill @ 6T/ac/yr, field 3, RUSLE 2.\"  If more space is needed, use additional documents and then reference them in the space provided here. "]
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[null,null,"Special Environmental Concern (SEC's) - Concerns that are protected by law, Executive order, or agency policy and will need to be analyzed according to the laws, regulations, or Executive orders established to protect them. SEC's are identified in planning steps 3 and 4. For guidance in addressing special environmental concerns, see NECH Subpart B and the Special Environmental Concern Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheets and Fact Sheets. "]
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[null,null,"Occurance:  All SEC's must be addressed.  For each SEC, indicate whether it is present (or potentially present) in the action area or if it is present nearby and may potentially be affected by the proposed action(s). The Guide Sheets will be used to assist in making this determination."]
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[null,null,null,"▪Not Present. \u009f\u009fIf the SEC is determined \"not present\" in/near the project area and it will not be affected by actions of the alternative, then document how this was determined. Use the benchmark condition section to document the rational, or reference an attached document. Example: If floodplains do not exist within or near an affected planning area; under Floodplain Management, the benchmark condition may read “Not Present as determined by FEMA records”. "]
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[null,null,null,"▪Present. If it is determined \"present\" or  it is \"present nearby\" and may potentially be affected by the proposed action(s); indicate the current status or condition of the concern."]
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[null,null,"Baseline Conditions: The benchmark is the baseline from which the change in resource condition under the no action and other alternatives is measured. Without it, there is no context for the degree of change. Record the amount, kind, status, location and method of measurement for each SEC that is present onsite or may potentially be affected by the proposed actions. Example: If threatened species habitat is identified; under Threatened & Endangered Species, the benchmark condition may read \"Potentially Present Onsite, spotted bat habitat is onsite\", or \"Present Nearby, spotted bat known to occur w/in 1 mi.\". If more space is needed, use the Guide Sheet's notes section; state below the finding \"see attached documentation\"; then include the Guide Sheet in the client's administrative file."]
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[null,"H.","Alternatives. Record results from Planning step 5. Briefly, concisely summarize the practice (or system of practices) being proposed.  \u009fAlternatives should be formulated to meet the underlying need (as identified in Section \"E\").  To the extent possible, the alternatives should also prevent additional problems from occurring, and should take advantage of available opportunities. If there are unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of resources, appropriate alternatives that meet the underlying need must be developed. One or more alternatives may be needed to aid in the decision-making process or at the request of the client. Use additional sheets if necessary. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Step 5. Formulate Alternatives\nOne or more conservation alternatives are prepared that will achieve the client's objectives, solve the natural resource problems, and take advantage of opportunities to improve or protect resource conditions. Clients will be provided any products explaining the details of the conservation practices being considered. This would include job sheets, fact sheets, standards, or similar materials."]
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[null,null,"\"No Action\" Alternative (REQUIRED):  Include a brief, concise summary of the activities that would be implemented in the absence of USDA assistance (financial or technical).  Unless a change in management direction or intensity will be undertaken, record effects of existing activities.  \n\u009f▪The \"No Action\" alternative requires the same level of analysis as other alternatives.  It should answer the question of what impacts are likely to occur (or what the predicted future condition of the identified resource concerns might be) under the landowner's current and planned management strategies without implementation of a federally assisted action."]
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[null,null,"√ if RMS:  Indicate (using the check box) if the alternative meets Resource Management System (RMS) criteria based on State's requirements (FOTG, Section III). "]
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[null,"I.","Effects of Alternatives.  Record results from planning step 6. Record the effect of each alternative on the identified resource concern, quantifying where possible.  Use Planning Criteria (PC) and other available tools to quantify an estimated/predicted change to a resource concern. Professional judgment should be used where Planning Criteria or other tools are not available.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Step 6. Evaluate Alternatives\nEach of the alternatives is evaluated to determine if it is addressing the client's objectives and the natural resource problems. The effects of the alternatives should be evaluated both for on-site and off-site impacts. The alternative should also be acceptable to the client. Special attention will need to be given to those ecological values protected by law or Executive Order."]
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[null,null,"Short-term and long-term effects must be considered. To determine these effects, consider  the direct, indirect and cumulative effects:\n"]
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[null,null,"▪Direct effects are caused by the alternative and occur at the same time and place.\n▪Indirect effects are caused by the alternative and are later in time or farther removed in distance, but are still reasonably foreseeable (e.g. \"downstream\" effects).\nvCumulative effects are those that result from all past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions. They can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time. Cumulative effects are most appropriately analyzed on a watershed or area-wide level.  Cumulative Impacts ideally consider \"...all actions in the area of potential effect, REGARDLESS of what agency (Federal or non-Federal) or person undertakes such other actions.\" (CEQ 1508)."]
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[null,null,"Analyze effects based on the combined effect of all practices on the resource concern.  For example, if one proposed practice may impact the water quality of an adjacent stream, but another proposed practice such as a buffer may reduce or eliminate the impact, the overall effect is the one that should be recorded here.  One or more \"Other Alternative(s)\" may be evaluated to aid in the decision-making process or at the request of the client. Use additional sheets if necessary. "]
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[null,null,"Amount, Status, Description. Record the impacts that are likely to occur under each alternative scenario.  Document impacts to each identified resource concern, quantifying where possible.  If this information is found elsewhere in the conservation plan, simply provide a summary here.  Include both short and long-term consequences in the analysis (as mentioned above).  Note: for the \"No Action\", eecord the impacts that are likely to occur (or what the predicted future condition might be) under the landowner's planned management strategies without implementation of a federally assisted action.  "]
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[null,null,"√ if not PC: Use your State's FOTG Section III Planning Criteria (PC) to identify the established threshold levels for resource concerns.  Professional judgment should be used where PC or other tools are not available.  Place a check in the \"not meet PC\" box for each resource concern to indicate when FOTG Section III Planning Criteria will not be met."]
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[null,"J.","Impacts to Special Environmental Concerns.  Record results from planning step 6."]
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[null,null,"Document All Impacts: The Environmental Procedures Guide Sheets will be used to assist in these determinations. "]
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[null,null,null,"No Effect / May Effect. Record the impacts of the alternatives on the Special Environmental Concerns (SEC). “May Affect” - The determination that a proposed NRCS action may result in impacts to the SEC (beneficially or adversely). “No Effect.” - The conclusion when NRCS determines a proposed action will not have any measurable affect (either beneficial or adverse) on a SEC. In determining the effects, NRCS must use the best scientific and commercial data available. GM 190, Part 410.22 (e)"]
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[null,null,null,"Rational and information used to make the determination. Use the space below the finding to provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. If more space is needed, use the Guide Sheet's notes section; state below the finding \"see attached documentation\"; then include the Guide Sheet in the client's administrative file."]
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[null,null,null,"If there will be an effect, briefly and concisely describe the status and/or description of effect and the degree of change in amount/condition.  It is important to consider and document both short-term and long-term consequences for all foreseeable direct, indirect, and cumulative effects.  Use the guide sheet's note section when more space is needed."]
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[null,null,"√ if need further action: Place a check in the \"needs further action\" box when effects have not been fully determined or when additional procedural action is needed, such as the need for a permit or completing required consultation with regulatory agencies. Use the guide sheets to determine if further actions are required.  Neither the NEPA Finding in Section \"Q\" nor practice implementation should occur until all required consultations and coordination with the appropriate agency have been completed and all necessary permits provided.  Planning and practice implementation may continue for practices not involved in required consultation/coordination efforts only if they are not connected to, or dependent on, the other action."]
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[null,"K.","Public Concerns:  List any necessary easements, permissions, or permits (e.g., Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, wetland mitigation easements, state or county permits) required to implement the alternatives.  Remember that identifying needed permits for ALL alternatives may be an important decision criteria between alternatives and should be considered during the planning process."]
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[null,null,"Relay public concerns related to land-use, demographics, landscape characteristics, or other Federal, Tribal, State, and local laws/regulations.  Document the impacts of each alternative on these issues.  Responses will impact the selection of an alternative as well as issues surrounding \"significance.\""]
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[null,null,"Document contact and communications with USFWS, NOAA-NMFS, Corps, EPA, SWCD's, NRCS State Office, State/Tribal/local environmental agencies, etc., and others consulted, including public participation activities. The NECH provides important information on public participation requirements."]
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[null,null,"Cumulative Effects: (See NECH Exhibit 610.126)  A cumulative impact is defined as \"the impact on the environment which results from the incremental impact of the action when added to other past, present and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or non-federal) or person undertakes such other actions. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions taking place over a period of time\" (40 CFR 1508.70). Cumulative effects include the direct and indirect effects of a project together with the effects from reasonably foreseeable future actions of others. For a project to be reasonably foreseeable, it must have advanced far enough in the planning process that its implementation is likely.  Reasonably foreseeable future actions are not speculative, are likely to occur based on reliable resources and are typically characterized in planning documents.  Add additional pages as needed."]
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[null,"L.","Mitigation:  Include here any mitigation measures that are NOT already incorporated in the alternatives that will offset any adverse impacts.  This may include conditions included in required permits.  Briefly describe or reference all mitigation measures to be applied for each alternative.  Mitigation actions for the preferred (selected) alternative must be included in the conservation plan, designs, and specifications."]
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[null,null,"As referenced in CEQ regulations (40 CFR 1508.20) and NECH (Part 610.71), mitigation includes:"]
[null,null,"●","Avoiding the impacts altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action."]
[null,null,"●","Minimizing impacts by limiting the degree of magnitude of the action and its implementation."]
[null,null,"●","Rectifying the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the affected environment."]
[null,null,"●","Reducing or eliminating impact over time by preservation/maintenance operations during action life."]
[null,null,"●","Compensating for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments."]
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[null,"M.","Preferred Alternative:  Record results from planning step 7.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"→","Step 7. Make Decisions\nThe client selects the alternatives that will best serve their business. The conservationist then prepares the conservation plan of operations (CPO) for the client which includes the practices to be implemented and the schedule. The CPO is a record of conservation decisions made by the client."]
[null,null,"Record the alternative to be implemented and indicate why it was chosen.  Ultimately, the client will decide what actions will occur on their land, but NRCS funding or assistance may not always be appropriate for that action.  For NRCS assistance to proceed, the alternative must clearly address the underlying need(s) as identified in \"E\".  The Objective(s) (Purpose) stated in \"D\" serves as the decision factors between alternatives.  "]
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[null,"N.","Context:  Record the context used in the alternatives analysis.  Significance varies with the setting of the proposed action.  For instance, in the case of a site-specific action, significance would usually depend upon the effects in the locale rather than in the world as a whole. Both short- and long-term effects are relevant."]
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[null,"O.","Determination of Significance or Extraordinary Circumstances:  NRCS evaluates each action using its list of special environmental concerns along with the significance factors to determine whether an action has extraordinary circumstances.  Action(s) that have potential for significant impacts on the human environment cannot be categorically excluded.  Thus, in the absence of any extraordinary circumstances the actions can preceed without the preparation of an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS). Where extraordinary circumstances are determined to exist, the categorical exclusion will not apply."]
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[null,null,"Categorical Exclusions (CE):  Before documenting the use of a categorical exclusion, it is important to read Section 610.46 of the NECH.  This section provides a list of all categorical exclusions that apply to actions as well as more detailed considerations and requirements for their use.  For an action to be categorically excluded, there must be appropriate documentation on the NRCS-CPA-52 indicating that the proposed action does not meet any of the criteria for “significance,” as discussed above.  These criteria are also known as “extraordinary circumstances” when discussing categorical exclusions.  If any part of a proposed plan involves actions that are NOT on the list of allowable categorical exclusions, the entire plan is not eligible for a categorical exclusion.  "]
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[null,null,"To complete the determination on the NRCS-CPA-52, check \"yes\" or \"no\" for each of the questions.  If you are not sure about the answer, contact your State Environmental Liaison for assistance.  The NRCS-CPA-52 must provide evidence to conclude that the activity will not result in extraordinary circumstances or significant adverse environmental effects on the quality of the human environment, either individually or cumulatively.  If any of the extraordinary circumstances are found to apply to the proposed action, then you should determine whether the proposal can be modified to mitigate the adverse effects and prevent the extraordinary circumstances. If this can be done and the client agrees to any necessary change(s) in the proposed action to avoid significant adverse impacts, then the proposed action is to be modified and implemented. If the proposed action cannot be modified or the client refuses to accept a proposed change, then Item 5 in Section “Q” must be checked for the NRCS NEPA Compliance Finding to indicate that additional analysis and documentation is needed. "]
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[null,"P.","Signature (planner):  The individual completing Parts \"A\" thru \"O\" of the NRCS-CPA-52 must sign and date to indicate they have used the best available information. This may or may not be the same person as the agency representative.  In cases where the planner is not an NRCS employee, they must sign in the first signature area and then the NRCS will sign in the second signature area to confirm and validate the information as the responsible agency.  When NRCS plans on behalf of another agency, NRCS need sign only as the planner and then the lead agency RFO will complete the rest of the NRCS-CPA-52."]
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[null,"Q.","NEPA Compliance Finding (check one):  This finding will determine the appropriate NEPA action required. Instructions below correspond to the option numbers in Section \"Q\" of the Form.  In Section \"R\"  document the rationale for your Finding. "]
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[null,null,null,"●","NRCS providing technical designs where there is no federal financial assistance. "]
[null,null,null,"●","NRCS providing planning assistance or other technical assistance and information to individuals, organizations, States, or local governments where there is no federal financial assistance or other control of the decision or action."]
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[null,null,"2)","CE actions are a category of actions that do not individually or cumulatively have a significant effect on the human environment; therefore, neither an environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is required. First determine whether the proposed action is a categorically excluded action as identified in NRCS or USDA regulations implementing NEPA.  (USDA and NRCS categorical exclusions are listed in the NECH, Part 610.46.)  Note that there may be overarching or CE-specific side boards that must be met in order to apply a CE.  If the proposed action is listed as a CE action, then assess whether there are any applicable extraordinary circumstances that would prevent the action from being eligible as a CE. Check this box only if the action is categorically excluded AND there are no EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES associated with the proposed action.  (See NECH Exhibit 610.116, \"How to Use NRCS’s Categorical Exclusions.”)"]
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[null,null,"3)","Check this box if there is an existing NRCS NEPA document that has sufficiently analyzed the action being proposed.  A number of NRCS National Programmatic NEPA documents have analyzed effects of many practices planned under nationwide conservation programs.  There may also be Regional, State, or area wide Programmatic NEPA documents that can be referred to.  For information about \"Tiering\" to existing NRCS NEPA documents see the NECH Part 610.81."]
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[null,null,null,"Keep in mind that Programmatic EA's and EIS's are not site-specific so they do not attempt to describe every possible type of effect resulting from actions that could be taken.  Thus, you must use your knowledge of site-specific conditions to decide if additional analysis is needed. Network diagrams illustrating general effects of conservation practices are associated with national or State EA's or EIS's.  These diagrams may help in analyzing effects of practices.  If the planner believes the site-specific impacts are outside the range of effects described in the programmatic EA or EIS, this box may not be checked."]
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[null,null,"5)","If 1), 2), 3), or 4) do not apply, the action may cause a significant effect on the quality of the human environment and an EA or EIS may be required.  Additional analysis may be required to comply with NEPA. Contact the State Environmental Liaision or equivalent for guidance on completing this analysis and provide them with a copy of the NRCS-CPA-52 and supporting documentation."]
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[null,"R.","Rationale Supporting the Finding:  Explain the reasons for making the \"Finding\" in \"Q\". "]
[null,null,"If \"Q 1)\" was selected, explain why the action is NOT a federal action subject to NRCS regulations implementing NEPA."]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the appropriate air quality regulatory agency:"]
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[null,"For all of NM (except Bernalillo County and Tribal Lands)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"For Bernalillo County"]
[null,"New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"City of Albuquerque/Bernalillo Air Quality Division"]
[null,"Air Quality Bureau",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (505) 768-1972, hotline dial 311",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Air Quality - Technical Resources:"]
[null,"525 Camino de los Marquez, Suite 1\n\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"For Tribal Lands",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"1. NRCS and EPA have released \"Agricultural Air Quality Conservation Measures Reference Guide for Cropping Systems and General Land Management\". \n"]
[null,"Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505-1816\n\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (Region 6)"]
[null,"phone: (575) 647-7983, (505) 476-4300",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (505) 476-4335"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"2. NRCS the US Forest Service have released \"Basic Smoke Management Practices\" Technical Note."]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
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[null,null,"Regulated Air Pollutant - differs depending on the air quality regulations in effect for a given site. The New Mexico definition for “air pollutant” means the emission, except as such emission occurs in nature, into the outdoor atmosphere of one or more \"air contaminants\" in such quantities and duration as may with reasonable probability injure human health, animal or plant life, or as may unreasonable interfere with the public welfare, visibility or the reasonable use of property. \"Air contaminant\" means any airborne substance, including but not limited to, any particulate matter, greenhouse gas, particulate matter, ozone precursor, odors, fly ash, dust, fumes, gas, mist, smoke, vapor, micro-organisms, radioactive material, any combination thereof or any decay or reaction product thereof (20.2.2.7 NMAC).\n"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Particulate Matter \n"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Ozone Precursors \n\n"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Odors\n\n"]
[null,null,"Specific Regulations:"]
[null,null,"New Source Performance Standards applies to new, modified and reconstructed facilities in specific source categories such as manufacturers of glass, cement, rubber tires and wool fiberglass (40 CFR Part 60)."]
[]
[null,null,"National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants are standards for hazardous air pollutants: Asbestos, Beryllium, Mercury, Vinyl chloride, Benzene, Arsenic, Radon/radionuclides (40 CFR Part 61, 63)"]
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[null,null,"Open Burning, NM state regulation applies to almost all types of outdoor burning, including trash burning and small-scale weed, yard waste, agricultural, and prescribed burning. The regulation applies statewide, except in Bernalillo County and on Tribal/Pueblo Lands (where NMED does not have authority over air quality)."]
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[null,null,"Smoke and Visibility Emissions, NM state regulation applies to from certain sources."]
[null,null,"Dust, NM state regulation is currently under consideration by NMED.  Refer to their website for current information."]
[null,null,"\u009fFor a complete listing of NM air quality regulations: http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/_title20/T20C002.htm"]
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[null,null,"ex. Bare Agricultural Fields • Chemical Applications • Wind erosion • Ammonia release • Burning: Poor smoke management  • Manure Application  • CAFO  • Combustion Engines  • Unpaved Roads  • Nox Emissions"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\"  Document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions are not expected to increase the emission rate of a regulated air pollutant\", go to step 3. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to eliminate or reduce the increase in emission rate?  \n"]
[null,null,"Note: NRCS must review the planned action to see if there is an opportunity to either eliminate the emission rate increase or reduce the emission rate increase (possibly move to less stringent permitting). "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions may increase emission rate of a regulated air pollutant, see Section K\"."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Advise the client to contact the appropriate air quality regulatory agency to either verify that no permitting or authorization is necessary or to determine what requirements must be met prior to implementing the proposed action; record in Section \"K\". Document in Section \"J\" that \"Further Action Is Needed\". Proceed with planning, but any required permits/authorizations are required prior to implementation. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” actions will be modified to eliminate emission rate increase. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions modified to eliminate any increase in emission rates, see Section L\". Document mitigation measures in Section L.  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” actions will be modified to reduce emission rate increase. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions modified to reduce any increase in emission rates, see Section L\". Document mitigation measures in Section L."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Advise the client to contact the appropriate air quality regulatory agency to either verify that no permitting or authorization is necessary or to determine what requirements must be met prior to implementing the proposed action.  Document in Section \"J\" that \"Further Action Is Needed\". Proceed with planning, but any required permits/authorizations are required prior to implementation. "]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Is the action(s) expected to result in a decrease in the emission rate of any \"criteria air pollutant\" for an EPA designated \"nonattainment area\" for that criteria air pollutant? \n"]
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[null,null,"Criteria Air Pollutants - Ozone, Particulate Matter, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulfur Dioxide, and Lead. Those of most concern for agriculture are ozone (i.e. emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)) and particulate matter (i.e. dust, smoke, NOx, ammonia, and VOCs). "]
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[null,null,"Examples of decreasing the emission rate: 1. Dust control by installing windbreaks; 2. Proper smoke management; 3. Maintain surface residue/cover; 4. Proper manure management; 5. Proper nutrient management."]
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[null,null,"Nonattainment Areas - Areas where air pollution levels persistently exceed the NAAQS may be designated \"nonattainment. "]
[null,null,"NM Map of Nonattainment Areas (FOTG Section I)"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" no further action is required."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  the opportunity for obtaining nonattainment pollutant emission credits may exist.  "]
[null,null,null,null,"Note: As of 4/2013; there are no credits available and none identified in the foreseeable future."]
[null,null,null,null,"If available, advise the client of this potential opportunity. If the client is interested in registering nonattainment pollutant emission credits, advise him/her to contact the appropriate air quality regulatory agency with permitting jurisdiction for the site to determine if and how credits can be documented and/or registered for potential sale.  "]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"CLEAN WATER ACT (CWA)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Clean Water Act"]
[null,"NECH 610.22",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"The Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972 is the primary federal law in the United States governing water pollution. The CWA establishes the basic structure for regulating discharges of pollutants into the waters of the United States and regulating quality standards for surface waters. For additional information, see NECH 610.22."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"SECTION I"]
[null,"Federally Administered Regulatory Program - CWA Section 404",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Section 404 of the CWA established a permit program to regulate the discharge of dredged and fill material into waters of the U.S.  Discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the U.S. is prohibited unless the action is exempted or is authorized by a permit issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) or by the State in a few cases.  "]
[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the appropriate regulatory agency:"]
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[null,"US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Albuquerque District"]
[null,"Albuquerque Regulatory Office",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Durango Regulatory Office ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Las Cruces Regulatory Office"]
[null,"4101 Jefferson Plaza NE",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"1970 East 3rd Ave., Suite 109",null,null,null,null,null,null,"505 South Main Street, Suite 142"]
[null,"Albuquerque, NM 87109",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Durango, Colorado 81301",null,null,null,null,null,null,"Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001"]
[null,"phone: (505) 342-3262",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (970) 259-1764",null,null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (575) 556-9939",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"For more information on Waters of the US"]
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[null,"STEP 1.  ",null," §404"]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially result in the discharge or placement of dredged or fill material or other pollutants into areas that could be considered to be waters of the United States?"]
[]
[null,null,"ex. • Bank stabilization  • Spring developments • Land leveling (filling-in low spots) • Water crossings • Ditching",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"US Corps Offices in NM, as of 04/2013"]
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[null,null,"Waters of the U.S. - includes essentially all surface waters such as navigable waters and their tributaries, interstate waters and their tributaries, most natural lakes, wetlands adjacent to these waters, and impoundments of these waters.  This may include lakes, rivers, streams (including intermittent and ephemeral streams), natural ponds, mudflats, playa lakes, springs, sloughs, wet meadows, swamps, bottomland hardwood wetlands, and other kinds of watercourses, wetlands and aquatic areas. (33 CFR Part 328)"]
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[null,null," \u009fOnly the Corps can determine if an area is waters of the U.S.; if unsure, have the client contact the Corp for a preliminary consultation early in the planning stage."]
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[null,null,"Dredged or Fill Material - is material that has the effect of either replacing any portion of a water of the U.S. with dry land or changing the bottom elevation of any portion of a water (33 CFR Part 323). Including rock, sand, soil, clay, plastics, construction debris, wood chips, overburden from mining or other excavation activities, and materials used to create any structure or infrastructure."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions do not have the potential to impacts Waters of the U.S.\".  Proceed to Section II."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  ",null," §404"]
[null,"Is the action(s) an activity \"exempt\" from section 404 regulations (40 CFR Part 232)?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Agricultural Exemption: It is important to recognize that these terms have specific, regulatory meanings in relation to the Section 404(f) exemptions.  For example, \"plowing\" under Section 404(f) means all mechanical means of manipulating soil, including land leveling, to prepare it for the planting of crops. However, grading activities that would change any area of waters of the United States, including wetlands, into dry land are not exempt. \"Minor drainage\"  is limited to discharges associated with the continuation of established wetland crop production (e.g., building rice levees) or the connection of upland crop drainage facilities to waters of the United States or emergency removal of blockages that close/constrict existing crop drainage ways. Minor drainage does not include discharges associated with the construction of ditches which drain or significantly modify any wetlands or aquatic areas considered as waters of the United States."]
[null,null,"Agricultural Exemptions - discharges associated with normal farming, ranching, and forestry activities such as plowing, cultivating, minor drainage, and harvesting for the production of food, fiber, and forest products, or upland soil and water conservation practices (Section 404(f)(1)(A)). To be exempt, these activities must be part of an established, ongoing operation. For example, the conversion of a floodplain wetland to cropland is not exempt."]
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[null,null,"\u009fWhile these terms all have common, everyday definitions, it is important to recognize that these terms have specific, regulatory meanings in relation to the Section 404(f) exemptions. If unsure, have the client contact the Corp for a preliminary consultation early in the planning stage."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,”  go to Step 3. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null," "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and record \"Activates are covered by the §404 agricultural exemption\".  Proceed to Section II."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  ",null," §404"]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to avoid the discharge of dredged or fill material or other pollutants into waters of the United States? Contact the State Environmental Liaison (State Biologist) for assistance."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,”  go to Step 4. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" modify the action(s) to avoid discharge and repeat step 1. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/guidance/wetlands/cwaag.cfm"]
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[null,"STEP 4.  ",null," §404"]
[null,"Has the client obtained a section 404 permit (individual, regional, or nationwide) or a determination of an exemption from the appropriate Corps office?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding.  e.g. \"Actions have the potential to impacts Waters of the U.S., see Section K\"."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Advise the client to contact the appropriate Corp office to either verify that no permitting is necessary or to determine what permits and requirements must be met prior to implementing the proposed action; record in Section \"K\". Document in Section \"J\" that \"Further Action Is Needed\". Proceed with planning, but any required permits/authorizations are required prior to implementation.  Proceed to Section II."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Client has obtained a COE permit, see attached\". Proceed to Section II."]
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[null,"SECTION II"]
[null,"State Administered Regulatory Programs, CWA Sections 303(d) and 402"]
[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the appropriate regulatory agency:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Section 303 requires states, territories, and tribes to identify “impaired waters” and to establish Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).  The TMDL specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant that the impaired water body can receive and meet water quality standards."]
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[null,"State Administered §303(d)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Contact for §402"]
[null,"New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6"]
[null,"Surface Water Quality Bureau",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"1445 Ross Ave., Suite 1200"]
[null,"Lynette Guevara, §303(d) Coordinator",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Dallas, Texas 75202 "]
[null,"Heidi Henderson, TMDL Coordinator",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(800) 887-6063"]
[null,"P.O. Box 5469, Santa Fe, NM 87502",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Section 402 of the CWA established the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, which the States administer, requires a permit for projects involving point-source pollution.  "]
[null,"phone: (505) 827-2904 ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: NPDES permitting on Navajo Lands it handled out of EPA Region 9, and Ute Mountain Lands is handled out of EPA Region 8."]
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[null,"Tribal Administered  §303(d)"]
[null,"US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 6",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"EPA Region 8",null,null,null,null,null,"EPA Region 9"]
[null,"phone: (800) 887-6063 ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (800) 227-8917",null,null,null,null,null,"phone: (415) 947-8021"]
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[null,"STEP 1",null," §303(d)"]
[null,"Is the proposed action(s) located in proximity to waters listed by the State as “impaired” under Section 303(d) of the CWA?"]
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[null,null,"NM State List of §303(d) Impaired Waters are provided in the “2012-2014 State of New Mexico CWA §303(d)/§305(b) Integrated List & Report”, NMED. Refer to Appendix A. "]
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[null,null,"GIS shape file layers are located in the NRCS service center’s F:/geodata/hydrography.  List is in FOTG Section I.\nNotes:  1. §303 does not require impaired waters to be identified on Tribal lands (no list is available).\n             2. The §303(d) list is updated biennially - ensure you have the current list/GIS layers\n"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,” Go to Step 2."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” insure consistency with the New Mexico Water Quality Standards (WQS)."]
[null,null,null,null,"TMDLs  specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant (point and non-point sources) that a water body can receive without violating the NM Water Quality Standards (WQS).  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"State TDMLs are at NMED's site: ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/TMDL/List/"]
[null,null,null,null,"Tribal TDMLs are at EPA's site: ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/standards/wqslibrary/tribes"]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: Even if TMDLs have not been established by the State for that stream segment, ensure that the action will not contribute to further degradation of that stream segment."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. Document in Section \"J\",  \"See Section L for mitigation requirements\". Document in Section \"L\": \"the preferred alternative must insure consistency with the NM Water Quality Standards\".  Go to Step 2."]
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[null,"STEP 2",null,"§402"]
[null,"Will the proposed action(s) likely result in \"point-source discharges\" from developments, construction sites, or other areas of soil disturbance, or sewer discharges?"]
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[null,null,"Point Source Discharge - any discernible, confined and discrete conveyance, including but not limited to any pipe, ditch, channel, tunnel, conduit, well, discrete fissure, container, rolling stock, concentrated animal feeding operation, or vessel or other floating craft; from which pollutants are or may be discharged. This term does not include agricultural storm water discharges and return flows from irrigated agriculture. Pollution means the man-made or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological, and radiological integrity of water."]
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[null,null,"Examples: projects involving storm water ponds or concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for which comprehensive nutrient management plans (CNMPs) are being developed. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,” provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding (in conjunction with the findings from Section I) e.g. \"Actions do not have the potential to impacts Waters of the U.S or  §303(d) waters\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” Section 402 of the CWA requires a permit for these activities through the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3",null,"§402"]
[null,"Has the client obtained a NPDES permit or a determination of an exemption from the appropriate EPA or State-regulatory office?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,” document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"Advise the client to contact the appropriate Corp office to either verify that no permitting is necessary or to determine what permits and requirements must be met prior to implementing the proposed action; record in Section \"K\". Document in Section \"J\" that \"Further Action Is Needed\". Proceed with planning, but any required permits/authorizations are required prior to implementation. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: The NMED Point Source Regulation Section reviews federally-issued NPDES permits to assure they also comply with applicable state law, state water quality standards and the state's water quality management plan.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Client has obtained a NPDES permit, see attached\".",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null," "]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"CULTURAL RESOURCES / HISTORIC PROPERTIES",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Cultural Resources"]
[null,"NECH 610.25",null,null,null,null,"NCRPH",null,null,null,"GM420, Part 401",null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Cultural Resources: The NRCS is required (through the NHPA, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s regulations for compliance with Section 106 of the NHPA, and GM 420, Part 401) to consider the effects of our actions and undertakings on NRHP eligible cultural resources/historic properties in consultation with specific parties (State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO), Federally recognized tribes that want to consult on agency projects, and other interested parties).  For additional information, see NECH 610.85 and the NRCS National Cultural Resources Handbook."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS)."]
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[null,"NOTE regarding consultations:  When dealing with undertakings with the potential to affect cultural resources or historic properties, it is important to follow NRCS policy and the regulations that implement Section 106 and complete consultation with both mandatory (SHPOs, THPOs, federally recognized Tribes, and native Hawaiians) and identified consulting parties during planning.  Consultation is not documented on this guide sheet -- but the process would occur with Steps 2-8, and must be conducted in accordance with NRCS State Office operating procedures, to ensure appropriate oversight by Cultural Resources Specialists who meet the Secretary of Interior's Qualification Standards. "]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Is the action(s) funded in whole, or in part, or otherwise under the direct or indirect control of NRCS?  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"While nearly all NRCS activities could be considered undertakings under the definition in 36 CFR 800.16(y) = STEP 1, not all activities have the potential to cause effects on cultural resources/historic properties = STEP 2. \n"]
[null,null,"Undertaking - Any project, activity, or program funded in whole, or in part, under the direct or indirect jurisdiction of a Federal agency, including those carried out by or on behalf of a Federal agency; those carried out with Federal financial assistance; and those requiring a Federal permit, license or approval GM420, Part 401.2(29)."]
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[null,null,"To make this determination, answer the following:"]
[null,null,"1. Will technical assistance on the action(s) be carried out by, or on behalf of, NRCS?  "]
[null,null,"2. Will the action(s) be carried out with NRCS financial assistance?"]
[null,null,"3. Is NRCS the lead federal agency where the action(s) will require Federal approval (i.e. non-NRCS permit, license etc.)?"]
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[null,null,"4. Is it a joint project with another Federal, State, or local entity with NRCS functioning as lead federal agency?"]
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[null,null,"If unknown, consult with your State Cultural Resources Specialist (CRS)."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If all responses are \"No,\" the action is not an undertaking.  Document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"the project is not an NRCS undertaking because the NRCS is not providing funding, and has no direct or indirect control over the project.\" Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If any response is \"Yes,\" then the action is an undertaking.  Go to Step 2."]
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[null,"Cultural Resource Training is required to complete from this point forward (Steps 2-7)"]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially cause direct or indirect effect to cultural resources or historic properties, should any be present?"]
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[null,null,"Examine each action to decide whether it could cause a change in the characteristics or use of a cultural resource or historic property.  Include both short- and long-term effects, and direct and indirect effects.  Consult the CRS for any questions."]
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[null,null,"Examples of undertakings which generally do not have the potential to cause effects: (1) NRI, water supply forecasts, snow and range surveys, wetlands inventories, and other types and forms of nonintrusive resource data collection; (2) soil survey activities that involve no ground disturbance or are limited to small-scale field investigations; (3) purchase of conservation easements where no subsequent ground-disturbing activities are planned or foreseen."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\"  document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g., \"activities will not involve ground disturbance or other alteration of the physical environment\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” and NRCS is only providing technical assistance,(with no control over the outcome): be aware that the National Cultural Resource NEPA Guidance Sheet implies an ARMS search for Technical Assistance, but the National Programatic Agreement treats Techncical Assistance as an exemption (this approach presumes that potential effects are likely to be minimal or not adverse)."]
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[null,null,null,null,"1. Based on the National Cultural Resource Programmatic Agreement, NRCS will advise producers when proposed practices have the potential to affect cultural resources, and provide contact information for individuals (e.g., SHPOs and THPOs) who can provide advice regarding identification and protection of cultural resources.  Also, advise the producer that state or local cultural resources, historic preservation, or state burial laws may apply.  The producer may use the data if he/she implements a conservation plan/design without NRCS funding/control."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","NM Contact Information Handout (under development)"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009f Contact the CRS for more information. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"\u009fCultural Resource staff may develop a handout covering the appropriate topics; for now, if the project has potential to impact known sites, or the project vicinity is known to have a very high site density, contact the CRS for more information.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"2. Document the impact of \"May Affect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"NRCS is providing Technical Assistance only, see notes section for recommendations\".  Proceed with Planning.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” and the NRCS provides financial assistance or otherwise has jurisdiction, go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Has the undertaking's Area of Potential Effect (APE) been determined?  "]
[null,null,"Area of Potential Effect (APE) - is the geographic area where the undertaking has the potential to directly or indirectly affect cultural resources or historic properties. In addition to the location of the conservation practice, the APE includes:  fill or temporary storage areas, borrow areas, surface grading areas, building removal and deposition sites, access roads and any other lands that would be directly or indirectly affected by the proposed undertaking. In cases involving highly visible projects and/or certain types of resources, the APE may include visual effects.  Effects to Traditional Cultural Properties (which are important for their role in the practices and/or beliefs of a living community), may include visual and other effects (such as noise) that need to be taken into account in determining the APE.  \u009fIf uncertain, consult with the CRS to ensure all areas of potential effect are included within the APE.\n"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" determine the APE and repeat step 3.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 4."]
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[null,"STEP 4.  - Records Search"]
[null,"Have the appropriate records been checked, and interviews conducted, to determine whether any known cultural or historic resources are within or in close proximity (≤1/4 mile) to the APE?  "]
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[null,null,"Follow all other operating procedures as required by NRCS policy and procedures, SLA, and Tribal consultation protocols or operating procedures, as appropriate."]
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[null,null,"Reminder: \u009fRecord checking does not substitute for mandatory consultation with SHPO, THPO, Tribes, and others."]
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[null,null,"Archaeological Records Management Section (ARMS)"]
[null,null,"ARMS is the statewide database and includes data from: National Register of Historic Places, State Register of Historic Places, the SHPO's statewide inventory or data base, and local/county historical society or commission lists."]
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[null,null,"Client Interview; to obtain their knowledge of existing artifacts, historic structures, or cultural features"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" complete all records searches and interviews, repeat Step 4.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\"  got to Step 5."]
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[null,"STEP 5.  - Survey"]
[null,"Has cultural resources survey been completed, and a NIAF filled out, for the project area?  "]
[null,null,"First use the ARMS search results to determine whether all or part of the APE has been previously surveyed.  If it has, consult the CRS to determine whether the survey meets current standards.  If so, no further survey may be needed.  NOTE: if the land ownership is tribal, or federal or state government, contact the cultural resources staff rather than completing the survey. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" complete the cultural resources survey and NIAF, or contact the CRS as appropriate. Repeat Step 5. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\"  and the field office completed the survey, provide the NIAF to the cultural resources staff. Go to Step 6."]
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[null,"STEP 6.  "]
[null,"Did Steps 4 or 5 reveal the existence of any known or potential cultural or historic resources within or near the APE?  "]
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[null,null,"Note:  \"near\" as used here really means \"may extend into the area of potential effect.\"   Whether a site is likely to extend into the project area must be considered on a case-by-case basis, with the nature of the sites within the quarter-mile buffer, and the project setting, taken into account.  One example--in sand dune areas, portions of sites may be buried, but implied by site deposits outside the APE.  Note also that some ARMS site locations (potentially including sites recorded decades ago and without GPS data) may be inexact, and site boundary recording may be incomplete for a variety of reasons.  Given these factors, contact the cultural resource staff with any questions."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"No cultural resources will be affected; none were identified within or near the APE\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" DO NOT proceed with finalizing project design or project implementation until the final CRS response is received. Go to Step 7."]
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[null,"STEP 7.  "]
[null,"Can the proposed undertakings be modified to avoid effects on the known cultural resources?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\"  document the rational or reasoning for why the proposed undertakings can not be modified.  Use the notes section below.  Work with the CRS regarding site evaluation procedures and appropriate mitigation measures.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" modify the planned actions or activities and proceed according to CRS guidance. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Action(s) have been modified to avoid effects, see Section L\". Document mitigation measures in Section L. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,"STEP 8.  "]
[null,"Has consultation with appropriate and interested parties been completed and documented? "]
[null,null,"Note:  the CRS or CRS and Tribal Liaison normally complete the consultation.  Refer to the appropriate specialists for documentation information."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No\" refer to the CRS for further consultation and recommendations to the State Conservationist."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" and all necessary historic preservation activities of identification, evaluation, and treatment have been completed, document any consultation and proceed with planning.  "]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"THREATENED & ENDANGERED SPECIES",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Threatened and Endangered"]
[null,"NECH 610.26",null,null,null,"GM 190, Part 410.22",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Threatened & Endangered Species: NRCS policy (GM 190 Part 410.22(b) states that NRCS will assist in the conservation of threatened and endangered species, and consistent with legal requirements, avoid or prevent activities detrimental to such species and their habitats.  NRCS’s concern for these species will not be limited to those listed by the Secretary of the Interior and published in the Federal Register, but will include species designated by State/Tribal agencies as rare, threatened, endangered, etc. For additional information, see NECH 610.26, GM 190, Part 410.22 (E)."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"  If a species' listing or status changes before implementation, you must complete this review again."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Are protected species or their habitat present in the action area?   \n"]
[null,null,"\u009fRefer to FOTG Section II - T&E:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NM Protected Species (T&E Records Search Report)"]
[null,null,"Protected Species -  Plants or animals: Federally Listed (threatened or endangered), Federally Proposed, Federal Candidate, and State and Tribal designated species of concern which are protected by law or regulation. "]
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[null,null,"Action Area - All areas to be affected directly or indirectly by the proposed actions; not just the area involved in the action."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"T&E Records Search resulted: no protected species or their habitat present, see attached\". Attach the T&E Records Search Report to the NRCS-CPA-52. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the species and relevant benchmark data on NRCS-CPA-52 (Section G) or state \"See attached T&E report.\" Attach the T&E Records Search Report to the NRCS-CPA-52. Proceed to the applicable section(s) listed below (complete all that apply):\n"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"● Section 1- Federally Listed Species and Designated Critical Habitat"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"● Section 2- Federally Proposed Species and Proposed Critical Habitat"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"● Section 3- Federal Candidate Species"]
[null,null,null,null,null,"● Section 4- State and Tribal Designated Species of Concern"]
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[null,"SECTION 1:  Federally Listed Species and Designated Critical Habitat",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(5))"]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially \"effect\" federally threatened or endangered species (or their habitats) and/or areas federally designated as critical habitat?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Effects - The direct and indirect effects of an action on the species or habitat, together with the effects of other activities that are interrelated or interdependent with that action. (ii)  Direct effects are the immediate effects of the action. (iii)  Indirect effects are those for which the proposed action is an essential cause, and that are later in time, but still are reasonably certain to occur.  However, if an effect will occur whether or not the action takes place, the action is not an indirect effect. (GM 190, Part 410.22(d))"]
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[null,null,"Effects - Includes both short- and long-term effects, direct and indirect effects. Includes actions that \"may beneficially effect\" as well as \"may adversely effect\".  The effect determination is critical for maintaining compliance with the Endangered Species Act (ESA); when uncertain consult a biologist or error on the side of caution and document \"May Effect\"."]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions do not have the potential to effect protected species or their habitat\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\" or \"Unsure,\" go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","NRCS Action - Activities in which NRCS exercises (or fails to exercise) control, responsibility, or jurisdictional authority.  NRCS action most commonly occurs in the form of Federal financial assistance, but includes other instances where NRCS control or responsibility is exercised (such as approving compatible uses or subordinating NRCS easement rights). (GM 190, Part 410.22(d))"]
[null,"Is NRCS providing financial assistance or otherwise controlling the action(s)?"]
[null,null,"Otherwise Controlling the Action -  Includes instances where NRCS control or responsibility is exercised (such as approving WRP compatible uses or subordinating NRCS easement rights)."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No\", it is conservation technical assistance only. Go to Step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\", it is a \"NRCS action\". Go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  -  NRCS Federal Action"]
[null,"Are all the effects (identified in Step 1) purely benign (harmless) or wholly beneficial?"]
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[null,null,null,"If “No,” however, the actions will be implemented according to an existing informal consultation or biological opinion or 4(d) special rule. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","All current FWS/NRCS Biological Opinions can be found at FOTG Section II."]
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[null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"The actions will follow the Biological Opinion's (or informal consultation) conservation measures\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,"If “No,” however, the client has obtained an ESA Section 10 permit and the actions will be implemented according to the permit terms and conditions."]
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[null,null,null,"1. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state that \"Client has obtained a ESA Section 10 permit, see attached\". Attach a copy of the permit to the NRCS-CPA-52."]
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[null,null,null,"2. NRCS must obtain written concurrence from the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) - Ecological Services that no further consultation is required. A written client information waiver is required. Contact the NRCS state Biologist for assistance. Document on the NRCS-CPA-52 that \"Further Action Is Needed\".  Proceed with Planning, but finalized coordination is required prior to implementation.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Release form is provided in FOTG Section II - T&E"]
[null,null,null,"\u009fIf NRCS receives USFWS concurrence, attach the concurrence letter to the NRCS-CPA-52."]
[null,null,null,"\u009fIf NRCS does not receive USFWS concurrence.  Document and repeat Step 3."]
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[null,null,null,"If “No,”  there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects. "]
[null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on federally listed species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(5)). "]
[null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, provide the client with a recommended alternative treatments that will avoid adverse effects and, to the extent practicable, provide long-term benefit to the species."]
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[null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 3. "]
[null,null,null,"Option 2. NRCS consults with the USFWS. A written client information waiver is required. Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state that \"NRCS will consult with FWS; actions are subject to those terms\". Proceed with Planning, but finalized coordination is required prior to implementation.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Release form is provided in FOTG Section II - T&E"]
[null,null,null,"\u009fIf NRCS receives USFWS concurrence, attach the concurrence letter to the NRCS-CPA-52.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: NRCS actions must be implemented according to the terms of the concurrence letter. "]
[null,null,null,"\u009fIf USFWS concurrence is not received, or the terms can not be met, then NRCS has the option to enter into formal consultation with the USFWS (contact the NRCS State Biologist), else refer to option 3."]
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[null,null,null,"Option 3. If the client chooses to implement conservation practices/actions in a manner that would result in an adverse effect to federally listed species or their habitats; NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their ESA implications / responsibilities.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" and  NRCS receives written concurrence from the USFWS that the proposed action is \"not likely to adversely affect\" any listed species or critical habitat. [Informal Consultation]"]
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[null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Actions are not likely to adversely affect, as determined by FWS, see attached.\" Attach the USFWS concurrence letter to the NRCS-CPA-52. Proceed with Planning.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" and the actions will be implemented according to an existing informal consultation or biological opinion or 4(d) special rule. "]
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[null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"The actions will follow the Biological Opinion's (or informal consultation) conservation measures\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,"STEP 4.  -  NRCS conservation technical assistance only"]
[null,"Are all the effects (identified in Step 1) purely benign (harmless) or wholly beneficial?"]
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[null,null,null,"If \"No,\" there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects. "]
[null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on federally listed species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(5))."]
[null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, provide the client with a recommended alternative treatments that will avoid adverse effects and, to the extent practicable, provide long-term benefit to the species."]
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[null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 4. "]
[null,null,null,"Option 2. If the client has obtained a permit to lawfully implement the action under ESA Section 10. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state that \"Client has obtained a ESA Section 10 permit, see attached\". Attach the permit to the NRCS-CPA-52. Proceed with Planning.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","USFWS (Region 2) Ecological Services"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"2105 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113\n"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Phone: (505) 346-2525\n"]
[null,null,null,"Option 3. If the client chooses to implement conservation practices/actions in a manner that would result in an adverse effect to federally listed species or their habitats; NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their ESA implications / responsibilities.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"For more information on Take Permits"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Actions are wholly beneficial/benign, as determined by NRCS.\" Document the nature and extent of the effect. Proceed with Planning.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"`"]
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[null,"SECTION 2:  Federally Proposed Species and Proposed Critical Habitat",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(6))"]
[]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially \"effect\" proposed species (or their habitats) and/or areas federally proposed as critical habitat?"]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. Proceed with Planning."]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\" or \"Unsure,\" go to Step 2. "]
[]
[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Is NRCS providing financial assistance or otherwise controlling the action?"]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No\", it is conservation technical assistance only. Go to Step 4."]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\", it is a NRCS action. Go to Step 3."]
[]
[null,"STEP 3.  -  NRCS Federal Action"]
[null,"Are all the effects (identified in Step 1) purely benign (harmless) or wholly beneficial?"]
[]
[null,null,null,"If “No,” however, the actions will be implemented according to an existing conference report or conference opinion. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","All current FWS/NRCS Conferencing documents can be found at FOTG Section II."]
[]
[null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"The action(s) will follow the Conference Report/Opinion conservation measures\". Ensure the client is aware of, and willing to comply with all agreed-to items of the consultation or biological opinion. Document the nature and extent of the effect. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,"If “No,”  there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects. "]
[null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on federally proposed species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(6)). "]
[null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, provide the client with a recommended alternative treatments that will avoid adverse effects and, to the extent practicable, provide long-term benefit to the species."]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,"Option 1. Client to selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 3. "]
[null,null,null,"Option 2. NRCS conferences with the US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) - Ecological Services. A written client information waiver is required.  Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state that \"NRCS will conference with FWS; actions are subject to those terms\". Proceed with Planning, but finalized coordination is required prior to implementation.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Release form is provided in FOTG Section II - T&E"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: NRCS actions must be implemented according to the terms of the concurrence letter. "]
[null,null,null,"\u009f\u009fIf NRCS receives USFWS concurrence, attach the conferencing document to the NRCS-CPA-52. "]
[null,null,null,"\u009f\u009fIf USFWS concurrence is not received, or the terms can not be met, refer to option 3."]
[null,null,null,"Option 3. If the client chooses to implement conservation practices/actions in a manner that would result in an adverse effect to proposed species or their habitats; NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their ESA implications / responsibilities.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Action(s) are wholly beneficial/benign, as determined by NRCS.\"  Document the nature and extent of the effect.  Proceed."]
[]
[]
[null,"STEP 4.  -  NRCS conservation technical assistance only"]
[null,"Are all the effects (identified in Step 1) purely benign (harmless) or wholly beneficial?"]
[]
[null,null,null,"If \"No,\" there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects. "]
[null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on federally listed species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(6))."]
[null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, provide the client with a recommended alternative treatments that will avoid adverse effects and, to the extent practicable, provide long-term benefit to the species."]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 4. "]
[null,null,null,"Option 2. If the client chooses to implement conservation practices/actions in a manner that would result in an adverse effect to proposed species or their habitats; NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their ESA implications / responsibilities.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
[]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,"If \"Yes,\" Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Action(s) are wholly beneficial/benign, as determined by NRCS.\"  Document the nature and extent of the effect. Proceed."]
[]
[]
[null,"SECTION 3:  Federal Candidate Species",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(7)(ii))"]
[]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially \"adversely effect\" candidate species or their habitats?"]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document either \"No Effect\" (or \"May Effect if there are beneficial effects) on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. Proceed with Planning."]
[]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\", there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on Candidate species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(7)). "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, provide the client with an alternative treatment that avoids or minimizes the adverse effects and, to the extent practicable provide long-term benefit to the species."]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 1. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Option 2. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, state that an alternative was provided: e.g \"Alternative 2 is provided as a recommendation to avoid/minimize adverse effects, and to provide long-term benefit\".  Document the nature and extent of the effects. Proceed with Planning."]
[]
[]
[]
[]
[null,"SECTION 4:  State and Tribal Designated Species of Concern",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(7)(iii))"]
[]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially \"adversely effect\" State or Tribal protected species or their habitats?"]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document either \"No Effect\" (or \"May Effect if there are beneficial effects) on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Action(s) are wholly beneficial/benign, as determined by NRCS.\"  Proceed with Planning."]
[]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"If \"Yes\", there is possibility of short- or long-term adverse effects. Go to Step 2."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of NRCS's policy on State/Tribal species (GM 190 Part 410.22(e)(7)). "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, NRCS must fully incorporate species protection as required by State and Tribal law or regulation into conservation plans and contracts. NRCS assistance will be provided only if the client agrees to implement a concurred upon alternative and obtains any required permits.  "]
[]
[]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and Repeat Step 1. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Option 2. NRCS coordinates with the applicable State/Tribal agency. A written client information waiver is required. Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state that \"NRCS must complete coordination with State/Tribal agency; actions will be subject to those terms\". Proceed with Planning, but finalized coordination is required prior to implementation.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
[]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Release form is provided in FOTG Section II - T&E"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: NRCS actions must be implemented according to the terms of the concurrence letter. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,"\u009f\u009fIf NRCS receives State/Tribal concurrence, attach the concurrence to the NRCS-CPA-52."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fAny needed permits must be obtained by the landowner prior to implementation."]
[null,null,null,null,null,"Option 3. If the client chooses to implement conservation practices in a manner that would result in an adverse effect to a state or tribal protected species, NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their State/Tribal law and regulation implications and responsibilities.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT (MBTA) &",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Migratory Birds"]
[null,"BALD & GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Migratory Birds Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 1918 as amended, makes it unlawful for anyone to kill, capture, collect, possess, buy, sell, trade, ship, import, or export any migratory bird, including feathers, parts, nests, or eggs.  "]
[null,"NECH 610.31",null,null,null,"E.O. 13186",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fApplies to Federal agencies as well as private individuals."]
[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Executive Order 13186 \"Responsibilities of Federal Agencies to Protect Migratory Birds\" requires NRCS to consider the impacts of planned actions on migratory bird populations and habitats for all planning activities.  Reasonable measures may be designed to avoid impacts, or where avoidance is not practicable, minimize impact, rectify the impact, reduce or eliminate the impact over time, or compensate for impacts. "]
[null,"SECTION I:  MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT"]
[null,"Birds protected under MBTA, includes all native, wild birds except the house sparrow, rock pigeon, common starling, and non-migratory game birds like geese, ducks pigeons, quail, and grouse. As of 2012, there were 1,007 birds protected under MBTA."]
[]
[null,"\u009fMBTA protected species may or may not also be protected under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). "]
[null,"MBTA protected bird species: ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/RegulationsandPolicies.html"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS Website on MBTA"]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Could the action(s) result in a \"take\" (intentionally or unintentionally) to any migratory bird, nest or egg?  "]
[null,null,"Take - means to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect, or attempt to pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect (50 CFR Section 10.12).  The MBTA does not prohibit the destruction of a nest, provided that birds or eggs are not present and no possession occurs during the destruction (MBPM-2, April, 2003). \n"]
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[null,null,"\u009f \u009fIt is considered \"take\" if there is nest destruction when eggs/birds are present (e.g. during the nesting season)."]
[null,null,"\u009fIt may be considered \"take\" when applying herbicides or pesticides (select yes below)."]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions do not have the potential to result in \"take\" of any migratory bird\".  Proceed to Section II."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
[]
[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Is it the purpose of the action(s) to intentionally \"take\" a migratory bird or any part, nest or egg?"]
[null,null,"Examples: controlling depredation by a migratory bird, or removal of occupied nests of nuisance migratory birds. "]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" go to Step 3."]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  document the impact of \"May Effect\"  on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state \"The client must obtain a MBTA take permit before implementation\". Document the reasons,  and the nature and extent of the take. Proceed to Section II.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"USFWS (Region 2) Migratory Bird Program"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"500 Gold SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102\n"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Phone: (505) 248-7882\n\n"]
[null,null,null,null,"Client must obtain a permit from U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Migratory Bird Program and any required state permit before the action is implemented. Provide the client with USFWS contact information. Attach the permit to the NRCS-CPA-52.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","For more information on MBTA Take Permits"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fAllow at least 60 days for permit application review."]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"\u009f\u009f\u009fIf the permit is not obtained, NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action."]
[]
[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to mitigate (avoided, reduced, or minimize) the \"take\"?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Biology Technical Notes"]
[null,null,"Reasonable measures may be designed to avoid impacts, or where avoidance is not practicable, minimize impact, rectify the impact, reduce or eliminate the impact over time, or compensate for impacts (E.O. 13186)."]
[]
[null,null,"\u009fRefer to the FOTG, Section I - Biology Technical Notes, or contact a NRCS biologist for assistance."]
[null,null,"Examples: altering the timing of practice installation to avoid the nesting season, installation of bird flushing bars on harvest/mowing equipment, installation of wildlife escape ramps in troughs/tanks. "]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No.\" If the action can not be mitigated to lessen the amount of unintentional take; NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their implications and responsibilities under MBTA. Proceed to Section II.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the mitigation measures on the NRCS-CPA-52 (Section L) and ensure the mitigation measures are in the conservation plan.  Go to Step 4."]
[]
[]
[null,"STEP 4.  "]
[null,"Will unintentional \"take\" of migratory birds either individually or cumulatively, result in a \"measurable negative effect\" on a migratory birds population?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: On a national level, NRCS is working with the USFWS on the development of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address how NRCS will further lessen unintentional take. Until then, NRCS will need to coordinate with the USFWS on a local level to address this concern."]
[]
[null,null,"The determination of \"measurable negative effect\" may require informal consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Migratory Bird Program.  Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance.   "]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52. Document the nature and extent of the take. Document the rational and information sources, e.g. \"No measurable neg. effect; as per consult. w/ USFWS-MB office, see notes\". Proceed to Section II."]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” select one of the options provided below, then Proceed to Section II."]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects a different alternative. Document and Repeat Step 1. "]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 2. NRCS consults with USFWS. A written client information waiver is required. Contact the State Biologist for assistance. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state that \"NRCS will consult with USFWS; actions are subject to those terms\". Proceed with Planning, but finalized coordination is required prior to implementation. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Release form is provided in FOTG Section II - T&E"]
[null,null,null,null,"\u009fIn most cases, additional mitigation measures will be developed in coordination with USFWS/NRCS to further lessen the amount of unintentional take (E.O. 13186(3)(e)(9)). "]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 3. If none of the above options can be selected, NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on the actions that will/may cause a measureable negative effect on migratory bird populations. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their implications and responsibilities under MBTA.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,"SECTION II:  BALD & GOLDEN EAGLE PROTECTION ACT",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 1962, provides further protection to all Bald and Golden eagles. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service developed the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines to advise landowners, land managers and others who share public and private lands with bald eagles when and under what circumstances the protective provisions of the Eagle Act may apply to their activities. A notice of availability for the Guidelines was recently published in the Federal Register on June 5, 2007 (72 Fed. Reg. 31332).  "]
[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) potentially result in the take, possession, sale, purchase, barter, or offer to sell, purchase, or barter, export or import\" of any bald or golden eagle, alive or dead, including any part, nest, or egg, unless allowed by permit”? "]
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[]
[null,null,"Take - is defined as \"pursue, shoot, shoot at, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, collect, molest or disturb\" and eagle."]
[null,null,"Disturb - under this act means to agitate or bother a bald or golden eagle to a degree that causes, or is likely to cause injury to an eagle; a decrease in its productivity by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior; or nest abandonment by substantially interfering with normal breeding, feeding, or sheltering behavior."]
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[]
[null,null,"\u009fEnsure that the noise and physical disturbances of practice implementation are addressed."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"No actions (including disturbances) are likely to cause harm to eagles\".  Proceed with Planning.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"For more Information refer to USFWS website. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Bald and Golden Eagle Fact Sheets"]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: If the client has obtained a USFWS permit to lawfully implement the actions. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, record in Section K/M.  Attach a copy of the permit to the NRCS-CPA-52, and ensure all requirements are incorporated into the conservation plan."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to avoid the adverse effect?  "]
[null,null,"Refer to the National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines (USFWS) for measures that can be taken to avoid disturbing nesting bald eagles and their young. Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No.\" NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on the actions that will/may cause adverse effects to bald or golden eagles. NRCS will inform the client of NRCS policy and of their implications and responsibilities under MBTA.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","FOTG Section II - T&E: Information required to give clients when assistance is terminated."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” modify the alternative and repeat Step 1.  "]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"WETLANDS",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Wetlands"]
[null,"NECH 610.34",null,null,null,"GM 190, Part 410.26",null,null,null,null,"E.O. 11990",null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Wetlands  NRCS activities must comply with Executive Order (EO) 11990, “Protection of Wetlands,” Food Security Act of 1985, GM 190 Part 410.26, and with the Clean Water Act.  It is the policy of the NRCS to protect and promote wetland functions and values in all NRCS planning and application assistance. For additional information, see NECH 610.34."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Are wetlands present in or near the planning area?  \n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009f\u009fActivities that impact wetlands and “other waters of the U.S.” often require a Section 404 permit from the Corps of Engineers prior to beginning work. "]
[null,null,"Wetlands - areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water, with a frequency and duration sufficient to support (under normal circumstances) a prevalence of vegetation or aquatic life adapted to saturated or seasonally saturated soil conditions for growth and reproduction.  As defined by E.O. 11990."]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"See the Clean Water Act Guide Sheet"]
[null,null,"Examples: wet meadows, created/artificial wetlands (where not developed using irrigation water),  mud flats, playas, sloughs, farmed wetlands, springs/seeps, stream edges, cienagas, marsh, floodplain wetlands etc.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009f\u009fActivities in wetlands that occur in base (100 yr. or 500 yr.) floodplains are subject to review under NRCS Floodplain Management policy."]
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[null,null,"\u009fIncludes all wetlands except those artificial wetlands solely created by irrigation water.  "]
[null,null,"\u009fThis policy applies to NRCS actions in addition to Wetland Conservation (WC) provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985. Thus, WC exemptions (such as \"Prior Converted -PC\") are not exempt from this policy. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"See the Floodplain Guide Sheet"]
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[null,null,"Wetlands in arid regions can be difficult to recognize and often require special training to identify. If assistance",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","NRCS approved methods to identify wetlands.  "]
[null,null," is needed, request a wetland inventory from the NRCS State Biologist or other wetland agency expert."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. (in Section G) \"Not present, as determined by a site review\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the extent and location of the wetlands. Go to Step 2.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Documentation may be the wetland inventory, or as mapped on the conservation plan or resource inventory. In some cases, it may be adequate to document it on the NRCS CPA-52 Section G e.g.  \"Present - at stream edge\"."]
[null,null,null,null,"NOTE: If the area could qualify as an \"other water of the United States\" such as wetlands around lake or at stream edges, floodplain wetlands, springs/seeps, etc.; a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit may be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps).  Refer to the Clean Water Act Guide sheet."]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) impact any wetland areas?"]
[null,null,"Impacts - Includes both short- and long-term effects, direct and indirect effects. Includes actions that \"may beneficially effect\" as well as \"may adversely effect\".",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"If the client has already adversely affected a wetland and requests technical assistance to further impact the wetland, NRCS will confirm whether the client has complied with all Federal, State, Tribal and local laws associated with the adverse impacts PRIOR TO providing any assistance or completion of the NRCS-CPA-52. GM 190, part 610.42(F)."]
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[null,null,"Examples: draining, dredging, diking, filling, leveling, impounding, pumping, or removal of woody vegetation."]
[null,null,"\u009fThis includes changing wetland types. For example, a wetland restoration project that will alter a wet meadow (rushes, sedges)  into a deeper water marsh (cattail, bulrush, open water).  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Actions will not impact the wetland\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes.” Assess the wetland functions and describe the effects on the wetland. Document in the notes section below and attach a copy of Wetland Functional Assessment.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Wetland Functional Assessment (not yet avail.)"]
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[null,null,null,null,"\u009fIf the impacts are solely beneficial or purely benign (harmless), document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, \"Actions are wholly beneficial/benign\"  Proceed with planning. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"\u009fIf any impacts have the potential to be adverse (e.g. any loss of wetland function or acreage), go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  - Avoidance"]
[null,"Do \"practicable alternatives\" exist that avoid adverse impact to wetlands? ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS's required mitigation sequence is (1) Avoidance, (2) Minimization, and/or (3) Compensation.  For more information, refer to Gm 190, Part 610.26 (F)."]
[null,null,"Practicable Alternatives - an alternative action that is available and capable of being done after considering costs, existing technology, and logistics; in light of overall conservation project purposes.  An alternative that costs more than another may still be cost effective when considering the context of overall project costs and benefits."]
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[null,null,"As required by policy, NRCS will advise the client of any practicable alternatives that either 1] enhance wetland functions and values or 2] avoid adverse impacts to wetlands (functions and/or acreage).   Consult with the NRCS State Biologist or other wetland specialist for assistance."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" NRCS determines that a practicable alternative does not exist. Go to step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the alternative(s) on the NRCS-CPA-52."]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 1. Client selects an alternative with no adverse effects. Document and repeat step 2. "]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 2. If a practicable alternative to avoid adverse impacts is not selected by the client, then NRCS is required to terminate all assistance related to those activities; even if the client is willing to compensate for those lost wetland functions/values. "]
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[null,"STEP 4.  - Minimization"]
[null,"Do measures exist that will minimize adverse impacts to wetlands?"]
[null,null,"Minimization - measures that will reduce adverse effects on the functions of an existing wetland (as identified in Step 2), or the modification of the proposed activity to limit the area of wetland affected;  in light of overall conservation project purposes."]
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[null,null,"As required by policy, NRCS will advise the client of any other measures that will minimize adverse impacts to wetlands.  Consult with the NRCS State Biologist or other wetland specialist for assistance. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" NRCS determines that minimization measures do not exist. Go to step 5."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the minimization measure(s) on the NRCS-CPA-52."]
[null,null,null,null,"Option 1. Client is willing and able to implement the minimization measures. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state. e.g. \"Measures will be taken to minimize adverse impacts, see Section L\". Document the minimization measures in Section L.  Incorporate the measures in the conservation plan. Proceed with Planning. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit may be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers.  Refer to the Clean Water Act Guide sheet."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Option 2. If the client does not select practicable minimization measures, then NRCS is required to terminate all assistance related to those activities; even if the client is willing to compensate for those lost wetland functions/values. "]
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[null,"STEP 5.  - Compensation"]
[null,"Does the client wish to pursue an action that will result in adverse impacts to wetlands (where no practicable alternatives or minimization measures exist)? "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the clients decision to not implement the adverse action (NRCS-CPA-52 Section M) and adjust the conservation plan accordingly. Proceed with Planning. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” "]
[null,null,null,null,"\u009fConsult with the NRCS State Biologist or other wetland specialist for assistance. "]
[null,null,null,null,"1. Advise that client of NRCS policy (GM 190 Part 410.26) and of the requirement to compensate for the unavoidable lost of wetland functions and/or acreage. Requirements will be based on the Wetland Functional Assessment (as identified in Step 2).",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Guidance can be found in the National Wetlands Mitigation Action Plan:"]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.fws.gov/habitatconservation/MAPwithsignatures.pdf"]
[null,null,null,null,"\u009fNRCS may assist the client in the development of a compensatory mitigation plan, however NRCS is not required to do so. The client may choose to use a consultant.  The Corp "]
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[null,null,null,null,"provides a listing of wetland consultants at: http://www.spa.usace.army.mil"]
[null,null,null,null,"Note: a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit may be required from the US Army Corps of Engineers.  Refer to the Clean Water Act Guide sheet."]
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[null,null,null,null,"2. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, that \"Further Action Is Needed\", and state that \"The client must compensate for lost wetland functions/acres, see Section L\". Document the compensatory mitigation requirements and any required permits in Section L.  Proceed with Planning, but adequate compensation is required.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Please Note that the use of program funds to pay for compensatory activities is governed by the specific program authority.  Consult the appropriate program manual."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: If the client does not obtain required permits or does not implement the compensation, then NRCS is required to terminate all assistance related to those activities."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"WILD AND SCENIC RIVERS",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Wild and Scenic Rivers"]
[null,"NECH 610.35",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Wild and Scenic Rivers: The designation of a river under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act provides legal protections from adverse development and provides a mechanism for management of the river's resources.  The principal effect of the Act is to preclude or to severely limit the construction of dams and other water resources projects that might affect the free-flowing character of the river or adversely affect the values for which a river was designated.  Generally, timber harvests and agricultural operations on privately owned lands are unaffected in Wild, Scenic and Recreational River designations.  However, some activities may require permits or may be covered under special provisions of a designated river’s management plan.  Through the Act, Federal agencies are directed to incorporate avoidance/mitigation measures for proposed actions that may have an adverse effect on the natural, cultural, and recreational values of the Inventory river segment to the maximum extent feasible within the agency’s authority. For additional information, see NECH 610.35."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Is there a river segment listed in the Nationwide Rivers Inventory in or near the planning area?  "]
[null,null,"Nationwide Rivers Inventory (NRI) - is a listing of river segments that are believed to possess one or more \"outstandingly remarkable\" natural or cultural values judged to be of more than local or regional significance. This listing includes federally designated National/State Wild and Scenic Rivers."]
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[null,null,"For a listing of NM designated river segments, go to http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/nri/states/nm.html\n"]
[null,null,"GIS shapefile layer is located in the NRCS service center’s F:/geodata/hydrography. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding (in Section G), e.g. \"Not present, as determined by review of the NRI list\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” go to Step 2."]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Could the proposed action(s) have an \"adverse effect\" on the natural, cultural or recreational values of the river that cannot be avoided or minimized?"]
[]
[null,null,"ex.  Land use changes \u009f Riparian modifications \u009fChanges in stream/floodplain hydrology \u009fCAFO"]
[null,null,"Consult the NRCS State Biologist for assistance with developing avoidance alternatives or minimization measures.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: \u009fIt may be necessary to request assistance from the National Park Service, Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program Coordinator to assist in developing appropriate avoidance and mitigation measures. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. e.g. \"Actions will not have an adverse effect on the NRI river\".   Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the nature and significance of the effect   Go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Is NRCS providing financial assistance or otherwise controlling the action(s)?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" advise the client that a permit or authorization may be required to implement the action; provide the client with the following contact information:"]
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[null,null,null,null,"National Park Service,  Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Program Coordinator at UNM Hibben Center Rm 307, 450 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Phone (505) 346- 2871 ext 213"]
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[null,null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Actions may adversely impact a listed river. Client is responsible for obtaining permits.\".  Record any permits in Section K. Proceed with planning, but a permit or authorization is required prior to implementation. When the permits/authorizations are obtained, attach a copy  to the NRCS-CPA-52 and ensure the permit terms and conditions are reflected in the final plan.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” NRCS must consult with the administering agency to determine whether the proposed actions could foreclose options to classify any portion of the river segment as wild, scenic or recreational and to develop avoidance or mitigation measures.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"Actions may adversely impact the listed river. Consultation is required.\".  Record the consultation and any necessary permits in Section K.  Record any mitigation requirement in Section M. Proceed with planning, but a permit or authorization is required prior to implementation."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"NATURAL AREAS",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Natural Areas"]
[null,"GM 190, Part 410.23",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Natural Areas -  It is the policy of the NRCS to support the designation of appropriate natural areas and to recognize dedicated natural areas as a land use.  NRCS employees who provide technical assistance to land users must inform them about the impact their decisions may have on adjacent or nearby natural areas. Land users will be encouraged to consult with concerned agencies, societies, and individuals to arrive at mutually satisfactory land use and treatment. For more information refer to GM 190, Part 410.23."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"Designated Natural Areas.  A natural area is where natural conditions are maintained, i.e. when ordinary physical and biological processes operate with a minimum of human intervention. Natural areas may be \"designated\" (formally or informally) on Federal government, non-federal government, or on private land.  Designation may be provided under Federal regulations, by foundations or conservation organizations, or by private landowners that specify it as such. "]
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[null,"Examples: areas encumbered by a conservation easement, areas set-aside for wildlife/pollinator habitat, outdoor classrooms, nature recreational areas, birding trails, and cultural food source/medicine gathering areas.   Formal designated areas include National Parks or Monuments, USFWS Wildlife Refuges, and National Forests."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Natural areas are established and maintained for a variety of purposes including:"]
[null,"Are there any \"designated natural areas\" present in or near the planning area?"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(i)  Furthering science and education.  Natural areas provide sites for research and outdoor classrooms for study of plant and animal communities in environments with particular ecological conditions."]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No, \"document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Not present, as determined by the landowner and by NRCS review of the surrounding land\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(ii)  Monitoring the surrounding environment.  Natural areas serve as gauges against which to evaluate changes in land use, vegetation, animal life, air quality, or other environmental values."]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) effect the natural area?"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(iii)  Providing recreation attractions.  Natural areas are valued by many people for their scenic, wild, and undisturbed character but must be protected, as needed, to prevent disturbance or alteration of the resources."]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Present, but not affected by the planned actions\".  Describe the baseline condition of the natural area in Section G (use notes below for more space). Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 3.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(iv)  Preserving unique values.  Natural areas may be established to protect scenic, biologic, geologic, or paleontologic features."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Are the effects consistent with maintaining, protecting, and preserving the integrity of the natural characteristics?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"(v)  Serving as a genetic base for native plants and animals.  Natural areas may be established to preserve examples of land and water ecosystems with their full range of genetic diversity of native plants and animals including threatened and endangered species."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" "]
[null,null,null,null,"1. Inform the client about the effects of the proposed actions on the identified natural areas. "]
[null,null,null,null,"2. As required by policy, encourage the client to consult with concerned parties to arrive at a mutually satisfactory alternative. Document any modifications to the action."]
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[null,null,null,null,"3. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, and document the effects of the action(s) and communications with the client. Use the notes section below for more detail.  Describe the baseline condition of the natural area in Section G (use notes below for more space). Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and document the effects of the actions, e.g \"Actions are designed to preserve the natural area's integrity (see notes)\".  Use the notes section below for more detail.  Describe the baseline condition of the natural area in Section G (use notes below for more space). Proceed with Planning."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"  "]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"SCENIC BEAUTY (Landscape Resources)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Scenic Beauty"]
[null,"GM 190, Part 410.24",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0}]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Scenic Beauty. Emphasis should be given to natural resource conservation practices that contribute to the attractiveness of the landscape while increasing agricultural efficiency and productivity.  Contributions to scenic beauty can be a normal product of NRCS work, e.g. pollinator plots, riparian restoration, field borders, and field windbreaks. Through proper planning, the visual characteristics of a scenic landscape can be protected, maintained and improved. For more information refer to GM Title 190, Part 410.24."]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"Scenic Beauty - can be defined as the viewer’s positive perceived value of special, unique and memorable physical elements of a landscape.  Generally described by the measurable, visual elements of landform, water, vegetation, structures and sky. "]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) adversely affect the scenic quality of the general landscape (scenic beauty) or any specifically designated unique or valuable scenic landscape? "]
[]
[null,null,"Refer to FOTG Section I for a listing of NM Designated Unique or Valuable Scenic Landscapes."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Actions are designed to contribute to the landscape scenic value, see notes\".  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to avoid the adverse effects?  "]
[null,null,"NRCS must provide full consideration to preserving or improving scenic beauty/landscape (GM 190, Part 410.24)."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" "]
[null,null,null,null,"1. Consider any state or local requirements (e.g. restrictions in or around Wild & Scenic Rivers; or regulations of the NM Night Sky Protection Act). If any apply, the client must obtain a permit or authorization before NRCS can proceed with assistance.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Info. on the NM Night Sky Protection Act"]
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[null,null,null,null,"2. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, document the adverse effects of the actions on the scenic beauty, and provide the rational for why the actions can not be modified to avoid the effects. Use the notes section below for more detail. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  modify the planned action and repeat Step 1."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Floodplain Management"]
[null,"NECH 610.29",null,null,null,"GM 190, Part 410.25",null,null,null,null,null,"E.O. 11988",null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0}]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Floodplain Management: The E.O. requires that decisions by Federal agencies must recognize that floodplains have unique and significant public values.  Federal agencies are instructed to consider the natural and beneficial values of floodplains and the public benefits to be derived from floodplain restoration or preservation.  The objectives of E.O. 11988 are to avoid, to the extent possible, the long and short-term adverse impacts associated with occupancy and modification of floodplains and to avoid direct and indirect support of floodplain development where there is a practical alternative. "]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"This Guide Sheet is intended for evaluation of \"non-project\" technical and financial assistance only (assisting individual, group, or local unit of government).  For \"project\" assistance (assisting local sponsoring organizations/gov.) criteria consult Title 190, General Manual, Part 410, Subpart B, Section 410.25."]
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[null,"\n\n"]
[null,"Sources of Floodplain Information:"]
[null,"a] FEMA Map Service Center: https://hazards.fema.gov/wps/portal/mapviewer"]
[null,"    \u009fGIS shapefile has been placed in the NRCS service center's  F:\\geodata\\hydrography folder."]
[null,"b] NRCS watershed plans or floodplain management studies."]
[null,"c] NRCS Soil Survey; often alluvial soils and/or soils interpretations of Flood Frequency classes \"Rare\" or "]
[null,"    \"Very Frequent\" (both representing ≤100-year floodplain)."]
[null,"d] Interpretation of topography maps and aerial imagery (i.e. areas adjacent to a defined stream channel)."]
[null,"e] Else, consult the appropriate field engineer or NRCS State Biologist for assistance."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Is the project area in or near a 100-year floodplain?"]
[null,null,"100-Year Floodplain (aka base floodplain) - areas subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any given year."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\"  document this the NRCS-CPA-52 (use Section G) e.g. \"Not Present/Present Nearby; per site review & FEMA maps\". Go to Step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Is the 100-year floodplain planning area an agricultural area that has been used to produce food, fiber, feed, forage or oilseed for at least 3 of the last 5 years before the request for assistance?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" go to Step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” briefly document the agricultural use history on the NRCS-CPA-52 or notes section below.  Go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Is the floodplain’s agricultural production in accordance with official state or designated area water quality plans ( i.e. New Mexico Water Quality Standards)?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Note: The NRCS Chief has determined that agricultural floodplains (with production at least 3 out of the last 5 years) is compatible with E.O. 11988; provided that the production is in accordance with state water quality plans/standards."]
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[null,null,"Refer to the TMDLs, which specifies the maximum amount of a pollutant (point and non-point sources) that a water body can receive without violating the NM Water Quality Standards.  "]
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[null,null,"State TDMLs are at NMED's site: ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/TMDL/List/"]
[null,null,"Tribal TDMLs are at EPA's site: ",null,null,null,null,null,null,"http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/standards/wqslibrary/tribes"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" As required by policy, provide the client with conservation practices or other measures (alternatives) that will bring the land into accordance with water quality plans and incorporate these into the conservation plan.  Go to Step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Note: If the floodplain's agricultural production can not be brought into compliance with water quality standards, the District Conservationist will make the decision on whether to limit assistance by carefully evaluating the potential extent of the adverse effects. Consult a specialist for assistance.  If assistance is terminated, inform the client in writing.  If assistance is continued, go to Step 4."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  document this the NRCS-CPA-52. Go to Step 4."]
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[null,"STEP 4.  "]
[null,"Over the short or long term, will the proposed action or alternative likely result in an increased flood hazard, incompatible development, or other adverse effect to the existing natural and beneficial values of the floodplain (100-yr or 500-yr) or lands adjacent or downstream?"]
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[null,null,"Note: this question also addresses impacts of actions outside of the floodplain, that may affect the floodplain. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “No,” document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding.  e.g. \"Ag. activities meet NM WQS & actions will not pose adverse effects, see notes\" or \"Actions  will not pose adverse effects to nearby floodplains \"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” modify the action if possible to avoid adverse effects.  "]
[null,null,null,null,"1. Inform the client of the hazards of locating actions in the floodplain and discuss alternative methods of achieving the objective (such as finding an alternative location for the action outside the 100-year floodplain). "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If the action can be modified, and the client agrees to implement the alternative; then describe the modification on the NRCS-CPA-52 and Repeat Step 4.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If the action cannot be modified to eliminate adverse effects, Go to Step 5."]
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[null,"STEP 5.  "]
[null,"Is one or more of the alternative methods or locations (as identified in Step 4) practical?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"NRCS may not provide technical and financial assistance to land users if the results of such assisted actions are likely to have significant adverse effects on existing natural and beneficial values in the base flood plain and if NRCS determines that there are practicable alternatives outside the base flood plain. NRCS will make a case-by-case decision on whether to limit assistance whenever a land user proposes converting existing agricultural land to a significantly more intensive agricultural use that could have significant adverse effects on the natural and beneficial values or increase flood risk in the base flood plain.  NRCS will carefully evaluate the potential extent of the adverse effects and any increased flood risk. For more information, refer to GM 190 part 410.25"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\"  The District Conservationist will make the decision on whether to limit assistance by carefully evaluating the potential extent of the adverse effects and any increased flood risk.  Consult a specialist for assistance."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If assistance will be continued, "]
[null,null,null,null,"1] The proposed actions must be modified to minimize the adverse effects to the extent possible. Document any modifications made."]
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[null,null,null,null,"2. Circulate a written public notice locally explaining why the action is proposed to be located in the 100-year floodplain [Required by policy]. Consult the NM Public Affairs Specialist.  Attach a copy of the public notice to the NRCS-CPA-52."]
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[null,null,null,null,"3. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52, document the potential adverse impacts, and rational and information used to determine to proceed with assistance. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If assistance will not be continued, "]
[null,null,null,null,"Inform the client in writing."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” and the client does not agree to implement the alternative methods/locations. "]
[null,null,null,null,"Inform the client of NRCS's policy on floodplains (GM 190 Part 410.25); that NRCS may not continue to provide technical and/or financial assistance where there are practicable alternatives to avoid significant adverse effects to floodplains.  NRCS is required to terminate all assistance on that action.  Inform the client in writing."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Environmental Justice"]
[null,"NECH 610.27",null,null,null,"E.O. 12898",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Environmental Justice: means that, to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, all populations are provided the opportunity to comment before decisions are rendered on proposed federal actions. Furthermore, the principles of environmental justice require that populations are allowed to share in the benefits of, are not excluded from, and are not affected in a disproportionately high and adverse manner by, government programs and activities affecting human health or the environment. For additional information, see NECH 610.27."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Tribal Liaison and/or the NM State Minority Liaison."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"In the area affected by the NRCS action(s), are there low-income populations, minority populations, or Indian Tribes?"]
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[null,null,"Refer to the US Census Bureau for localized data by county or local.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"See EPA's Environmental Justice website"]
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[null,null,"Low-Income Populations - any readily identifiable group of low-income persons who live in geographic proximity to, and, if circumstances warrant, migrant farm workers and other geographically dispersed/transient persons who will be similarly affected by USDA programs or activities. E.O. 12898"]
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[null,null,"Minority Populations - any readily identifiable group of \"minority persons\" who live in geographic proximity to, and, if circumstances warrant, migrant farm workers and other geographically dispersed/transient persons who will be similarly affected by USDA programs or activities. Minority means a person who is a member of the following population groups: American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian or Pacific Islander; Black, not of Hispanic origin; or Hispanic. E.O. 12898\n"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"No known low-income or minority populations in the project's affected area\"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the actions(s) potentially have a \"disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effect\" on a low-income population, minority population, or Indian Tribe?"]
[]
[null,null,"The USDA Departmental Regulation on Environmental Justice provides detailed \"determination procedures\" for NEPA as well as non-NEPA activities and suggests social and economic effects for considerations."]
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[null,null,"Consider, as appropriate, such effects as: bodily impairment, infirmity, illness or death; air, noise, and water pollution and soil contamination; destruction or disruption of man-made or natural resources; destruction or diminution of aesthetic values; destruction or disruption of community cohesion or a community's economic vitality; destruction or disruption of availability of public and private facilities and services; displacement of persons, businesses, farms, or nonprofit organizations; isolation, exclusion, or separation of minority or low-income individuals within a given community or from the broader community; and the denial, reduction in, or significant delay in the receipt of, benefits of USDA programs or activities."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding (in Section G), e.g \"Present Nearby, (state the population).\", (Section J) \"Actions not likely to adversely effect, as determined by NRCS\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” NRCS should work with the client to develop an alternative that avoids the potential for an adverse effect.  If the client is willing and able to select that alternative, document on the NRCS-CPA-52, and repeat Step 2."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Else, NRCS must initiate Tribal consultation or community outreach to affected and interested parties; to encourage participation and input on the proposed actions.  Participation may require adaptive or innovative approaches to overcome linguistic, institutional, cultural, economic, historic, or other potential barriers to effective participation.  Contact the State Public Affairs Specialist/Outreach Coordinator and/or the Tribal or Minority Liaison for assistance. Document the results of these early scoping sessions on the NRCS-CPA-52 (section K). Go to Step 3.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"è","Consultation with entities outside of NRCS requires client's written permission to release personally identifiable information. (GM190 part 410.22(e)(4))"]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Considering the results of the outreach initiative, will the action(s) still have a \"disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effect\"?"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" and the client is willing and able to make necessary modifications."]
[null,null,null,null,"1. NRCS must notify interested and affected parties of the agency decision. Contact your State Public Affairs Specialist/Outreach Coordinator for assistance. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"2. Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding (in Section G), e.g. \"Present Nearby, (state the population)\", (Section J) \"Actions modified based on outreach efforts, see notes\" or \"Public concerns addressed by consultation/outreach, see notes\". Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” If it is determined that there remains a disproportionately high and adverse effect on human health or the environment, or the project or action carries a high degree of controversy then an Environmental Assessment (EA) or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) may be required.  Contact the State Environmental Liaison (State Biologist) for assistance."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"INVASIVE SPECIES\n",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Invasive Species"]
[null,"NECH 610.30",null,null,null,"E.O. 13112",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Invasive Species: Executive Order 13112, 1999 directs Federal agencies to prevent the introduction of invasive species and provide for their control and to minimize the economic, ecological, and human health impacts that invasive species cause. NRCS policy (GM 190, Part 414) requires that NRCS not authorize, fund, or carry out actions that it believes are likely to cause or promote the introduction or spread of invasive species in the United States or elsewhere. For additional information, see NECH 610.30."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
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[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"In the area affected by the NRCS action(s), are \"invasive species\" known to occur or is it an area where there is risk of an invasion?  \n"]
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[null,null,"Invasive Species - is  an \"alien species\" whose presence does (or is likely to) cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human health. \"Alien species\" means, with respect to a particular ecosystem, any species, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that is not native to that ecosystem. Terrestrial and aquatic life forms including plants, animals, and fungi and microbial organisms. "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"More information on Invasive Species laws/policies."]
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[null,null,"Information Sources:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Additional Resources:"]
[null,null,"Invasive Plants. New Mexico Noxious Weed List, April 2009. (official source)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"National Invasive Species Information Center"]
[null,null,"    \u009fUSDA-PLANTS, NM Noxious Weeds",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Status of Invasive Plants in New Mexico"]
[null,null,"    \u009fEarly Detection & Distribution Mapping System",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Troublesome Weeds of NM"]
[null,null,"Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). NM Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan (Appendix A)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Native Plant Society of NM, What is Native?"]
[null,null,"    \u009fUSGS-Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (search by HUC, has species accounts/maps)"]
[null,null,"Agricultural Pests. National Agricultural Pest Information System"]
[null,null,"Forest Invasive Species. Forest Service, Invasive Species "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"No known/potential invasive species in the project's affected area\"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2."]
[null,"Have all appropriate tools, techniques, management strategies, and risks for invasive species prevention, control, and management been considered in the planning process?"]
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[null,null,"To answer this question, conduct an inventory of the invasive species and identify areas at-risk for future invasions (Title 190, General Manual, Part 414, Subpart D, Section 414.30).  Delineate these areas on the conservation plan map and document management considerations in the plan or assistance notes. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" you must consider and include all appropriate factors relating to the existing and potential invasive species for the planning area and repeat Step 2."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” list the species, describe the strategies/techniques and go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Is the action(s) consistent with the Executive Order 13112, the national invasive species management plan, and any applicable State or local invasive species management plan?  "]
[]
[null,null,"\u009fNational Invasive Species Management Plan"]
[null,null,"\u009fNew Mexico Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan, 2008"]
[null,null,"\u009fNew Mexico Non-Native Phreatophyte/Watershed Management Plan"]
[null,null,"(others...)"]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" modify the action. If the action can be modified and the client agrees to the changes; then describe the modification on the NRCS-CPA-52 and repeat Step 3."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If the actions can not be modified or the client is unwilling or unable, then NRCS is required to terminate all assistance related to those activities.  "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Actions are consistent with NM invasive species mgmt. plans\"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"RIPARIAN AREA",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Riparian Area"]
[null,"NECH 610.33",null,null,null,"GM 190, Part 411",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Riparian Area: NRCS policy (190 GM, part 411.03(d) for riparian areas requires: 1) Riparian area management to be integrated into plans and alternatives; 2) Plans to maintain or improve water quality and quantity benefits; 3) Development of alternatives when land user’s objectives are in conflict with conservation of the riparian area resources.  Federal law does not specifically regulate riparian areas.  However, portions of riparian areas, such as wetlands and other waters of the U.S., may be subject to federal regulation under provisions of The Food Security Act, The Clean Water Act, The National Environmental Policy Act and state and local legislation. For additional information, see NECH 610.33."]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
[]
[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Biologist."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"  . "]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Is a riparian area (woody and/or herbaceous) present within or near the planning area?  "]
[null,null,"Riparian Areas -  are ecotones that occur along watercourses or water bodies. They are distinctly different from the surrounding lands due to the unique soil and vegetation characteristics that are strongly influenced by saturated/ moist soils. They occupy the transitional area between the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.  Riparian areas may exist within all land uses; and may be herbaceous, woody or as a mosaic of the two types."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Riparian is not located in or near the project's affected area\"  Proceed with Planning."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"However, riparian areas may be protected under the Endangered Species Act as \"critical habitat\". Refer to the T&E Guide Sheet."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. Described the benchmark conditions of the riparian area(s) on the NRCS-CPA-52 (Section G).  Use attachments if additional space is needed."]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) maintain or improve the riparian function for water quality, water quantity, and fish and wildlife benefit?",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Conservation planning in riparian areas requires special considerations.  A resource problem within the riparian zone may be the manifestation of upland management decisions.  Planners working with riparian areas should consider soils, the present plant community, the site potential, geomorphology of both the stream and the watershed, the stage of stream evolution, fish and wildlife needs, the management of the upland areas of the watershed and the producer’s objectives."]
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[null,null,"NRCS policy requires that NRCS to assist the land user to recognize the values and functions of riparian areas. "]
[null,null,"\u009fCarefully consider downstream and upstream effects, and effects from the adjacent upland areas. "]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" modify the action. If the action can be modified and the client agrees to the changes; then describe the modification on the NRCS-CPA-52 and repeat Step 2."]
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[null,null,null,null,"-Plans that include riparian areas will meet the planning criteria for the soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources within the riparian areas (required by GM 190, Part 411)."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Else, NRCS must provide an alternative to the client that addresses the riparian resource concerns while still meeting the land user's objectives (meets planning criteria); i.e. that identifies ways to resolve conflicts. Contact the NRCS State Biologist for assistance as needed.  Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding. Proceed with Planning."]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fBiology Tech. Note #57: Guide for Planning Riparian\nTreatments in New Mexico."]
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[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fAdditional information: NRCS practice 391-Riparian Forest Buffer and 390-Riparian Herbaceous Buffer."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,” document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"Actions are designed to maintain (or improve) the riparian functions\"  Proceed with Planning.",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"\u009fUse riparian Ecological Site Descriptions when available."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"PRIME AND UNIQUE FARMLANDS (FPPA)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Fact Sheet - Prime Unique Farmlands"]
[null,"NECH 610.32",null,null,null,"7 CFR Part 658",null,null,null,"FPPA",null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Name","v":0},null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Prime and Unique Farmlands: The purpose of the FPPA and the (7CFR Part 658) are to minimize the extent to which Federal programs contribute to the unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses and to assure that Federal programs are administered in a manner that, to the extent practicable, will be compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland. "]
[null,"Evaluation Procedure Guide Sheet",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"(Program)&\" \"&(Plan_ID)","v":" "}]
[null,"Check all that apply to this Guide Sheet review:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,{"$f":"Field","v":0}]
[]
[null,"If more information is needed or there is a question as to whether there are  requirements that need to be met, the planner or client should contact the NRCS, NM State Soil Scientist."]
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[null,"STEP 1.  "]
[null,"Are lands subject to FPPA (prime or unique farmlands, or farmlands of statewide or local importance) present in or near the project's affected area?"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Farmland Protection Policy Act at NRCS"]
[null,null,"Farmland subject to the Farmland Protection Policy Act (FPPA) includes Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of Statewide or Local Importance. For definitions, refer to NECH 610.32."]
[]
[null,null,"\u009f\u009fRefer to the USDA-NRCS Web Soil Survey (soil data explorer/land classification/farmland classification)."]
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[null,null,"Note: Farmland subject to FPPA requirements does not have to be currently used for cropland. It can be forest land, pastureland, cropland, or other land. However, \n"]
[]
[null,null,"\u009fit does not include land already in, or committed to, urban development; as defined as a density of 30 or more structures per 40 acre, urban areas on USGS quadrangle maps, or \"urbanized areas\" by the census bureau."]
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[null,null,"\u009f\u009fit does not include land already in, or committed to water storage. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"No Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"FPPA farmland is not located in or near the project's affected area\"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 2. "]
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[null,"STEP 2.  "]
[null,"Will the action(s) \"irreversibly convert\" FPPA regulated farmland (directly or indirectly) to a non-agricultural use? "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null," "]
[null,null," If uncertain about the effects on prime and unique farmlands in your planning area, consult the State Soil Scientist."]
[null,null,"Note: conversion does not include construction of on-farm structures necessary for farm operations. "]
[]
[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and provide the rationale and information sources used to make the finding, e.g. \"The actions will not irreversibly convert farmland to a non-agricultural use\"  Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  go to Step 3."]
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[null,"STEP 3.  "]
[null,"Can the action(s) be modified to avoid the conversion?"]
[null,null,"NRCS is required to consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could avoid (or lessen) such adverse effects. "]
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[null,null,null,null,"If \"No,\" modify the actions to lessen the adverse effect, as appropriate, and notify the State Soil Scientist to assist with form AD-1006 / NRCS-CPA-106."]
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[null,null,null,null,"\u009fAdverse effects of the proposed project will be documented on Form AD-1006 entitled \"Farmland Conversion Impact Rating\" and form NRCS-CPA-106 entitled \"Farmland Conversion Impact Rating for Corridor Type Projects\"."]
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[null,null,null,null,"Document the impact of \"May Effect\" on the NRCS-CPA-52 and state \"The actions will irreversibly convert farmland to a non-agricultural use, see notes\". Document in the notes section the adverse effects (or refer to the forms used) and describe the mitigating alternatives provided to the client. Proceed with Planning."]
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[null,null,null,null,"If “Yes,”  modify and repeat Step 2."]
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[null,"Notes:"]

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[null,null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,null,"Resource Concerns and Human Considerations (SWAPE+H) Definitions"]
[null,"Resource Concerns",null,"Definitions",null,"NPPH_600.12"]
[null,"SOIL","SOIL EROSION",null,null,"Resource Concern - An expected degradation of the soil, water, air, plant, or animal resource base to the extent that the sustainability or intended use of the resource is impaired. Because NRCS quantifies or describes resource concerns as part of a comprehensive conservation planning process, that includes client objectives, human and energy resources are considered components of the resource base. "]
[null,null,"Sheet, rill, & wind erosion","Detachment and transportation of soil particles caused by rainfall runoff/splash, irrigation runoff or wind that degrades soil quality"]
[null,null,"Concentrated flow erosion","Untreated classic gullies may enlarge progressively by head cutting and/or lateral widening. Ephemeral gullies occur in the same flow area and are obscured by tillage. This includes concentrated flow erosion caused by runoff from rainfall, snowmelt or irrigation water."]
[null,null," Excessive bank erosion from streams shorelines/ water conveyance channels","Sediment from banks or shorelines threatens to degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"SOIL QUALITY DEGRADATION"]
[null,null,"Subsidence","Loss of volume and depth of organic soils due to oxidation caused by above normal microbial activity resulting from excessive water drainage, soil disturbance, or extended drought.  This excludes karst / sinkholes issues or depressions caused by underground activities.",null,"(optional field tool)\n"]
[null,null,"Compaction","Management induced soil compaction resulting in decreased rooting depth that reduces plant growth, animal habitat and soil biological activity"]
[null,null,"Organic matter depletion","Soil organic matter is not adequate to provide a suitable medium for plant growth, animal habitat, and soil biological activity"]
[null,null,"Concentration of salts or other chemicals","Concentration of salts leading to salinity and/or sodicity reducing productivity or limiting desired use"]
[null,null,null,"Concentrations of other chemicals impacting productivity or limiting desired use"]
[null,"WATER","EXCESS / INSUFFICIENT WATER"]
[null,null,"Ponding, flooding, seasonal high water table, seeps, and drifted snow","Surface water or poor subsurface drainage restricts land use and management goals. Wind-blown snow accumulates around and over surface structures, restricting access to humans and animals."]
[null,null,"Inefficient moisture management","Natural precipitation is not optimally managed to support desired land use goals or ecological processes"]
[null,null,"Inefficient use of irrigation water","Irrigation water is not stored, delivered, scheduled and/or applied efficiently Aquifer or surface water withdrawals threaten sustained availability of ground or surface water Available irrigation water supplies have been reduced due to aquifer depletion, competition, regulation and/or drought"]
[null,null,"WATER QUALITY DEGRADATION"]
[null,null,"Excess nutrients in surface and ground waters","Nutrients - organic and inorganic - are transported to receiving waters through surface runoff and/or leaching into shallow ground waters in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"Pesticides transported to surface and ground waters","Pest control chemicals are transported to receiving waters in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"Excess pathogens and chemicals from manure, bio-solids or compost applications","Pathogens, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals carried by land applied soil amendments are transported to receiving waters in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes. This resource concern also includes the off-site transport of leachate and runoff from compost or other organic materials of animal origin."]
[null,null,"Excessive salts in surface and ground waters","Irrigation or rainfall runoff transports salts to receiving water in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"Petroleum, heavy metals and other pollutants transported to receiving waters","Heavy metals, petroleum and other pollutants are transported to receiving water sources in quantities that degrade water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"Excessive sediment in surface waters","Off-site transport of sediment from sheet, rill, gully, and wind erosion into surface water that threatens to degrade surface water quality and limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,null,"Elevated water temperature","Surface water temperatures exceed State/Federal standards and/or limit use for intended purposes"]
[null,"Resource Concerns and Human Considerations (SWAPE+H) Definitions (cont.)"]
[null,"AIR","AIR QUALITY IMPACTS"]
[null,null," Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors","Direct emissions of particulate matter - dust and smoke -, as well as the formation of fine particulate matter in the atmosphere from other agricultural emissions - ammonia, NOx, and VOCs - cause multiple environmental impacts, such as: 1) The unintended movement of particulate matter - typically dust or smoke - results in safety or nuisance visibility restriction, 2) The unintended movement of particulate matter and/or chemical droplets results in unwanted deposits on surfaces, 3) Increased atmospheric concentrations of particulate matter can impact human and animal health and degrade regional visibility."]
[null,null,"Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)","Emissions increase atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases."]
[null,null,"Emissions of Ozone Precursors","Emissions of ozone precursors - NOx and VOCs - resulting in formation of ground- level ozone that cause negative impacts to plants and animals."]
[null,null,"Objectionable odors","Emissions of odorous compounds - VOCs, ammonia and odorous sulfur compounds - cause nuisance conditions"]
[null,"PLANT","DEGRADED PLANT CONDITION"]
[null,null,"Undesirable plant productivity and health","Plant productivity, vigor and/or quality negatively impacts other resources or does not meet yield potential due to improper fertility, management or plants not adapted to site This includes addressing pollinators and beneficial insects."]
[null,null,"Inadequate structure and composition","Plant communities have insufficient composition and structure to achieve ecological functions and management objectives This includes degradation of wetland habitat, targeted ecosystems, or unique plant communities."]
[null,null,"Excessive plant pest pressure","Excessive pest damage to plants including that from undesired plants, diseases, animals, soil borne pathogens, and nematodes This concern addresses invasive plant, animal and insect species"]
[null,null,"Wildfire hazard, excessive biomass accumulation","The kinds and amounts of fuel loadings - plant biomass - create wildfire hazards that pose risks to human safety, structures, plants, animals, and air resources"]
[null,"ANIMAL","INADEQUATE HABITAT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE"]
[null,null,"Habitat degradation","Quantity, quality or connectivity of food, cover, space, shelter and/or water is inadequate to meet requirements of identified fish, wildlife or invertebrate species."]
[null,null,"LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION LIMITATION"]
[null,null,"Inadequate feed and forage","Feed and forage quality or quantity is inadequate for nutritional needs and production goals of the kinds and classes of livestock"]
[null,null,"Inadequate livestock shelter","Livestock lack adequate shelter from climatic conditions to maintain health or production goals"]
[null,null,"Inadequate livestock water","Quantity, quality and/or distribution of drinking water are insufficient to maintain health or production goals for the kinds and classes of livestock"]
[null,"ENERGY","INEFFICIENT ENERGY USE"]
[null,null,"Equipment and facilities","Inefficient use of energy in the Farm Operation increases dependence on non-renewable energy sources that can be addressed through improved energy efficiency and the use of on-farm renewable energy sources. As an example, this concern addresses inefficient energy use in pumping plants, on-farm processing, drying and storage."]
[null,null,"Farming/ranching practices and field operations","Inefficient use of energy in field operations increases dependence on non-renewable energy sources that can be addressed through improved efficiency and the use of on-farm renewable energy sources."]
[null,"Resource Concerns and Human Considerations (SWAPE+H) Definitions (cont.)"]
[null,"HUMAN CONSIDERATIONS","SOCIAL"]
[null,null,"Cultural Resources and/or  Historic Properties Present or Suspected to be Present (Effect)","The degree to which implementation of the conservation practice is expected to increase or decrease the risk of cultural resource disturbance, degradation, or loss.",null,"NPPH_600.12(2)"]
[null,null,"Public health and safety","The degree to which the risk to public health and safety is expected to increase or decrease.",null,"Human Considerations -The potential social, economic, and cultural resource/historic property factors that are considered in the conservation planning process."]
[null,null,"Client/Community Characteristics","Differing social, ethnic, or religious backgrounds may also effect the adoption of conservation practices. Example: some groups  may have land-use ethics or social customs that conflict with some NRCS conservation practices."]
[null,null,"ECONOMIC (Land, Labor, Capital, Management Level, Risk, Profitability)"]
[null,null,"Land - Change in Land Use","The degree to which implementing the conservation practice is expected to cause a change from one land use to another."]
[null,null,"Land - Change in Quantity of Land in Production","The degree to which implementing the conservation practice is expected to cause an increase or decrease in the amount of land in production."]
[null,null,"Capital - Change in Profitability","The degree to which farm or ranch profitability is expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the conservation practice."]
[null,null,"Capital - Change in Equipment","The degree to which implementing the conservation practice is expected to cause an increase or decrease in the amount of capital equipment required for farm or ranch operations."]
[null,null,"Capital - Total Investment Cost","A qualitative measure of the increase in total investment dollars required in order to implement the conservation practice."]
[null,null,"Capital - Change in Annual Costs","A qualitative measure of the expected change in annual capital costs required in order to operate and maintain the conservation practice. Example: The cost that a producer is expected to need to spend on an annual basis in order to perform the operations and maintenance (O&M) necessary to meeting the requirements of NRCS practice standards.",null,null,null,null,null,"\n"]
[null,null,"Capital - Credit & Farm Program Eligibility","Included to make conservation planners aware of the potential availability of funding for implementing conservation practices, and that payment rates do not reflect a specific percentage of installation costs. Program participants should be advised to get bids before signing the contract."]
[null,null,"Labor - Change in Labor","The degree to which implementing the conservation practice is likely to cause an increase or decrease in the total amount of overall farm or ranch labor required for operations.  Including O&M, maintenance/monitoring requirements."]
[null,null,"Labor - Change in Management Level","The degree to which implementing the conservation practice is likely to cause an increase or decrease in the total amount of required active management on a farm or ranch."]
[null,null,"Risk - Cash Flow","The degree to which risk, as related to cash flow in farm or ranch operations, is expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the conservation practice."]
[null,null,"Risk - Yield","The degree to which risk, as related to crop or livestock yields, is expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the conservation practice."]
[null,null,"Risk - Flexibility & Timing","The degree to which risk, as related to the flexibility/timing of farm or ranch operations, is expected to increase or decrease as a result of implementing the conservation practice.  For example, converting from flood irrigation to a sprinkler system gives a farmer an increase in flexibility of irrigation, which results in a decrease in the level of risk associated with inflexibility of operations."]

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[]
[null,"Resource Concerns Field Inventory Guide Sheet (optional tool)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Client/Plan Information:"]
[null,"Resources Inventory: identify the resource concern(s) that need to be addressed."]
[null,"SOIL","Erosion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Optional Form intended to be printed, completed in the field, and then used to assist in the completion of the NRCS-CPA-52 (Section F)."]
[null,null,null,"Sheet, Rill & Wind Erosion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other:"]
[null,null,null,"Concentrated flow",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"None:"]
[null,null,null,"Excessive bank erosion from streams, shorelines or water conveyance channels"]
[null,null,"Quality Degradation"]
[null,null,null,"Subsidence",null,null,"Organic matter depletion",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other:"]
[null,null,null,"Compaction",null,null,"Concentration of salts or other chemicals",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"None:"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]
[]
[]
[null,"WATER","Excess / Insufficient Water",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Quality Degradation"]
[null,null,null,"Excess (Ponding, flooding, seasonal high water table, seeps, and drifted snow)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Excess nutrients in surface and ground waters"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Pesticides transported to surface and ground waters"]
[null,null,null,"Insufficient (Inefficient moisture management)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Excess pathogens/chemicals from manure, bio-solids or compost applications"]
[null,null,null,"Insufficient (Inefficient use of irrigation water)"]
[null,null,null,"Other:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Excessive salts in surface and ground waters"]
[null,null,null,"None:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Petroleum, heavy metals, and other pollutants transported to receiving water sources"]
[]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Excessive sediment in surface waters"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Elevated water temperature"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]
[]
[]
[null,"  AIR","Quality Impacts"]
[null,null,null,"Emissions of Particulate Matter (PM) and PM Precursors",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Objectionable odors"]
[null,null,null,"Emissions of Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other:"]
[null,null,null,"Emissions of Ozone Precursors",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"None:"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]
[]
[]
[null,"  PLANTS","Degraded Plant Condition"]
[null,null,null,"Undesirable plant productivity and health",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Wildfire hazard, excessive biomass accumulation"]
[null,null,null,"Inadequate structure and composition ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null," Other:"]
[null,null,null,"Excessive plant pest pressure",null,null,null,null,null,null,null," None:"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]
[]
[]
[null,"     ANIMALS","Inadequate Habitat for Fish and Wildlife",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Livestock Production Limitation"]
[null,null,null,"Habitat degradation ",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Inadequate feed and forage"]
[null,null,null,"Other:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Inadequate livestock shelter"]
[null,null,null,"None:",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Inadequate livestock water   "]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other:"]
[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"None:"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]
[]
[]
[null,"ENERGY","Inefficient Energy Use"]
[null,null,null,"Equipment and facilities",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Other:"]
[null,null,null,"Farming/ranching practices and field operations",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"None:"]
[]
[null,null,"Benchmark/Existing Conditions:"]

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[null,"click to scroll to the top"]
[null,"Human Resource Concern Questionnaire",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"Optional Form to assist the planner in determining the Human resource concern."]
[]
[null,"Below are some examples for what to consider when addressing the Human - Economic and Social Considerations:  "]
[null,"Land use:"]
[null,"●","Is the present land use suitable for the proposed alternative? "]
[null,"●","Will land use change after practice(s) installation? "]
[null,"●","How will a change affect the operation?  (e.g., Feed and Forage Balance Sheet)"]
[null,"●","Will the action affect resources on which people depend for subsistence, employment or recreation?"]
[null,"●","Will land be taken in or out of production?"]
[]
[null,"Capital:"]
[null,"●","Does the producer have the funds or ability to obtain the funds needed to implement the proposed alternative?"]
[]
[null,"●","What are the impacts of the cost of the initial investment for this alternative?"]
[null,"●","What are the impacts of any additional annual costs for Operation and Maintenance?"]
[null,"●","What possible impact does implementing this alternative have on the client’s future eligibility for farm programs?"]
[]
[]
[null,"Labor:"]
[null,"●","Does the client understand the amount and kind of labor needed to implement, operate and maintain the proposed practice(s)?"]
[]
[null,"●","Does the client have the skills and time to carry out the conservation practice(s) or will they have to hire someone?"]
[]
[]
[null,"Management level:"]
[null,"●","Does the client understand the inputs needed to manage the practice(s) and the client's responsibility in obtaining these inputs?  "]
[]
[null,"●","Does the client understand their responsibility to maintain practice(s) as planned and implemented?"]
[null,"●","Is it necessary for the client to obtain additional education, or hire a technical consultant, to operate and/or maintain the practice(s)?"]
[]
[]
[null,"Profitability:"]
[null,"●","Profitability describes the relative benefits and costs of the farm or ranch operation, and is often measured in dollars.  An activity is profitable if the benefits are greater than the costs."]
[]
[null,"●","Is the proposed alternative needed and feasible? "]
[null,"●","Do the benefits of improving the current operation outweigh the installation and maintenance costs (positive benefit/cost ratio)? "]
[]
[null,"●","Is there a reasonable expectation of long-term profitability/benefits for the operation if implemented?"]
[null,"●","Will crop, livestock, or wildlife yield increase/decrease?"]
[]
[null,"Risk:"]
[null,"●","What is the potential for monetary loss, physical injury, or damage to resources or the environment?"]
[null,"●","Will the proposed alternative aid/risk client participation in USDA programs?"]
[null,"●","Is there flexibility in modifying the conservation plan at a future date?"]
[null,"●","What issues are involved with the timing of installation and maintenance?"]
[null,"●","What are the cash flow requirements of this alternative?"]
[null,"●","What, if any, are the hazards involved?"]
[]
[null,"Public Health and Safety:"]
[null,"●","What effect (both positive or negative) will the action have on the client and community with regard to public health and safety?"]
[]
[null,"●","Are there any hazards associated with no action or any of the alternatives about which the client should be informed?"]

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{"sheet":"CleanAir(FS6)","index":24,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"CleanWater(FS)","index":25,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"CultResouces(FS)","index":26,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"TE(FS)","index":27,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"EJ(FS)","index":28,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"Floodplain(FS)","index":29,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"Invasive(FS)","index":30,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

{"sheet":"MigBird(FS)","index":31,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

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{"sheet":"Riparian(FS)","index":33,"n_rows":0,"n_cols":0,"rows_kept":0,"cut":false,"hidden":false,"merged":[]}

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[null,"APPENDIX A - 303(d) NM State List of Impaired Surface Waters (2012-2014)"]
[null,"2012-2014 State of New Mexico US EPA-Approved CWA §303(d) / §305(b) Integrated List \"Category 5\" waters"]
[null,"If this list is outdated, obtain a current list at: http://www.nmenv.state.nm.us/swqb/303d-305b/"]
[null,null,"TDML Pollutant Parameter"]
[null,"HUC: 11040001",null,"Cimarron Headwaters","CANADIAN RIVER (aka ARKANSAS-WHITE-RED RIVERS) BASIN"]
[null,"Dry Cimarron R (Perennial reaches OK bnd to Long Canyon) ","Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids"]
[null,"Long Canyon (Perennial reaches abv Dry Cimarron)","E. coli, Selenium "]
[null,"HUC: 11080001",null,"Canadian Headwaters"]
[null,"Lake Maloya"]
[null,"Raton Creek (Chicorica Creek to headwaters) ","E. coli, Plant Nutrients\n"]
[null,"Stubblefield Lake"]
[null,"VanBremmer Creek (HWY 64 to headwaters) "]
[null,"Vermejo River (York Canyon to headwaters)","Temperature"]
[null,"York Canyon (Vermejo River to headwaters)","Specific Conductance"]
[null,"HUC: 11080002",null,"Cimarron"]
[null,"Eagle Nest Lake"]
[null,"Greenwood Canyon (Middle Ponil to headwaters) "]
[null,"McCrystal Creek (North Ponil to headwaters)"]
[null,"Middle Ponil Creek (South Ponil to Greenwood Creek) ","Temperature, Turbidity"]
[null,"North Ponil Creek (Seally Canyon to headwaters)","Temperature"]
[null,"North Ponil Creek (South Ponil Creek to Seally Canyon) ","E. coli, Stream Bottom Deposits, Total Phosphorus, Turbidity, Temperature"]
[null,"Ponil Creek (Cimarron River to US 64)","E. coli"]
[null,"Springer Lake"]
[null,"Ute Creek (Cimarron River to headwaters)","Arsenic, E. coli, Temperature"]
[null,"HUC: 11080003",null,"Upper Canadian"]
[null,"Charette Lake (Lower)"]
[null,"HUC: 11080004",null,"Mora"]
[null,"Morphy (Murphy) Lake"]
[null,"HUC: 11080005",null,"Conchas"]
[null,"Conchas Reservoir"]
[null,"HUC: 11080006",null,"Upper Canadian-Ute Reserv"]
[null,"Ute Reservoir"]
[null,"HUC: 11100101",null,"Upper Beaver"]
[null,"Clayton Lake"]
[null,"HUC: 12050002",null,"Blackwater Draw"]
[null,"Green Acres Lake"]
[null,"HUC: 13010005",null,"Conejos","UPPER RIO GRANDE BASIN"]
[null,"Cañada Tío Grande (Río San Antonio to headwaters) "]
[null,"Rio San Antonio (CO border to Montoya Canyon)","Temperature"]
[null,"Rio San Antonio (Montoya Canyon to headwaters)","Temperature"]
[null,"HUC: 13020101",null,"Upper Rio Grande"]
[null,"Acid Canyon (Pueblo to headwaters)"]
[null,"Apache Canyon (Rio Fernando de Taos to headwaters) ","E. coli "]
[null,"Arroyo del Palacio (Rio Grande to headwaters)"]
[null,"Bitter Creek (Red River to headwaters) ","Acute Aluminum, Stream Bottom Deposits"]
[null,"Cañada Aqua (Arroyo La Mina to headwaters) "]
[null,"DP Canyon (Los Alamos Canyon to LANL bnd)"]
[null,"Embudo Creek (Canada de Ojo Sarco to Picuris Pueblo bnd) "]
[null,"Embudo Creek (Rio Grande to Canada de Ojo Sarco)","Stream Bottom Deposits, Turbidity"]
[null,"Gold Creek (Comanche Creek to headwaters) ","Temperature"]
[null,"Graduation Canyon (Pueblo Canyon to headwaters) "]
[null,"Grassy Creek (Comanche Creek to headwaters) "]
[null,"Guaje Canyon (SanIldefonso bnd to headwaters)"]
[null,"Los Alamos Canyon (DP Canyon to upper LANL bnd) "]
[null,"Los Alamos Canyon (NM-4 to DP Canyon)"]
[null,"Pioneer Creek (Red River to headwaters)","Turbidity"]
[null,"Pojoaque River (San Ildefonso bnd to Pojoaque bnd) "]
[null,"Pueblo Canyon (Acid Canyon to headwaters)"]
[null,"Pueblo Canyon (Bayo WWTP to Acid Canyon)"]
[null,"Pueblo Canyon (Los Alamos Canyon to Bayo WWTP) "]
[null,"Red River (Placer Creek to headwaters)"]
[null,"Rio Fernando de Taos (R Pueblo d Taos to USFS bnd at canyon) ","Specific Conductance, Temperature",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"page 1 of 4"]
[null,"Rio Fernando de Taos (Tienditas Creek to headwaters)","E. coli"]
[null,"Rio Fernando de Taos (UFSF bnd at canyon to Tienditas Creek) ","E. coli"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Embudo Creek to Rio Pueblo de Taos)"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Ohkay Owingeh bnd to Embudo Creek) "]
[null,"Rio Grande (Red River to CO border)","Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Santa Clara Pueblo bnd to Ohkay Owingeh bnd) "]
[null,"Rio Grande del Rancho (Rio Pueblo de Taos to HWY 518) "]
[null,"Rio Pueblo (Picuris Pueblo bnd to headwaters)"]
[null,"Rio Pueblo de Taos (Arroyo del Alamo to R Grande del Rancho) ","Stream Bottom Deposits, Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Pueblo de Taos (R Grande del Rancho to Taos Pueblo bnd) ","E. coli, Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Pueblo de Taos (Rio Grande to Arroyo del Alamo)","Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Quemado (Santa Cruz River to Rio Arriba Cnty bnd)","E. coli"]
[null,"Rio Santa Barbara (non-pueblo Embudo Ck to USFS bnd) ","E. coli"]
[null,"Santa Cruz Lake"]
[null,"Santa Cruz River (San Clara Pueblo bnd to Santa Cruz Dam) "]
[null,"Unnamed Arroyo (Rio Pueblo de Taos to Taos WWTP) "]
[null,"Walnut Canyon (Pueblo Canyon to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020102",null,"Rio Chama","MIDDLE RIO GRANDE BASIN"]
[null,"Abiquiu Reservoir"]
[null,"Arroyo del Toro (Rio Chama to headwaters) "]
[null,"Cañada de Horno (Rio Chama to headwaters)"]
[null,"Canjilon Ck (Perennial portions Abiquiu Rsrv to headwaters) ","Specific Conductance,Temperature"]
[null,"El Vado Reservoir"]
[null,"Polvadera Creek (Cañones Creek to headwaters) ","Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Chama (El Vado Reservoir to Rio Brazos)","E. coli, Nutrients, Temperature"]
[null,"Rio Chama (Little Willow Creek to CO border) ","E. coli, Temperature "]
[null,"Rio Chama (Rio Brazos to Little Willow Creek) "]
[null,"Rio Chamita (Rio Chama to CO border)","E. coli, Nutrients, Chronic Aluminum, Total Ammonia, Total Phosphorus, Fecal Coliform, Temperature"]
[null,"Rio del Oso (Rio Chama to headwaters)"]
[null,"Rio Puerco de Chama (Abiquiu Reservoir to HWY 96) ","E. coli, Temperature"]
[null,"Rito Resumidero (Rio Puerco de Chama to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020201",null,"Rio Grande-Santa Fe"]
[null,"Ancho Canyon (North Fork to headwaters)"]
[null,"Ancho Canyon (Rio Grande to North Fork Ancho) "]
[null,"Arroyo de la Delfe (Pajarito Canyon to headwaters) "]
[null,"Cañada del Buey (within LANL)"]
[null,"Cañon de Valle (below LANL gage E256)"]
[null,"Cañon de Valle (LANL gage E256 to Burning Ground Spr) "]
[null,"Cañon de Valle (upper LANL bnd to headwaters)"]
[null,"Galisteo Ck (Perennial reaches abv Kewa Pueblo bnd)"]
[null,"Las Huertas Ck (perennial prt Santa Ana Pueblo bnd to hdwts)"]
[null,"Mortandad Canyon (within LANL)"]
[null,"North Fork Ancho Canyon (Ancho Canyon to headwaters)"]
[null,"Pajarito Canyon (Arroyo de La Delfe to Starmers Spring) "]
[null,"Pajarito Canyon (upper LANL bnd to headwaters) "]
[null,"Pajarito Canyon (within LANL above Starmers Gulch) "]
[null,"Pajarito Canyon (within LANL below Arroyo de La Delfe) "]
[null,"Potrillo Canyon (above Water Canyon)"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Cochiti Reservoir to San Ildefonso bnd) "]
[null,"Rito de los Frijoles (Rio Grande to Upper Crossing) "]
[null,"Rito de los Frijoles (Upper Crossing to headwaters) "]
[null,"San Pedro Creek (San Felipe bnd to headwaters) "]
[null,"Sandia Canyon (Sigma Canyon to NPDES outfall 001) "]
[null,"Sandia Canyon (within LANL below Sigma Canyon)"]
[null,"Santa Fe River (Cochiti Pueblo bnd to Paseo del Canon) ","Chlorine, Stream Bottom Deposits, Dissolved Oxygen, pH"]
[null,"Santa Fe River (Paseo del Canon to Santa Fe WWTP) "]
[null,"Santa Fe River (Santa Fe WWTP to Nichols Rsvr)"]
[null,"Ten Site Canyon (Mortandad Canyon to headwaters) "]
[null,"Three Mile Canyon (Pajarito Canyon to headwaters) "]
[null,"Two Mile Canyon (Pajarito to headwaters)"]
[null,"Water Canyon (Area-A Canyon to NM 501) "]
[null,"Water Canyon (upper LANL bnd to headwaters) "]
[null,"Water Canyon (within LANL below Area-A Cyn) "]
[null,"HUC: 13020202",null,"Jemez"]
[null,"Clear Creek (Rio de las Vacas to San Gregorio Lake) ","Total Organic Carbon, Turbidity"]
[null,"East Fork Jemez (San Antonio Creek to VCNP bnd) ","Arsenic, Temperature"]
[null,"East Fork Jemez (VCNP to headwaters)","Temperature"]
[null,"Fenton Lake"]
[null,"Jaramillo Creek (East Fork Jemez to headwaters) ","Temperature, Turbidity"]
[null,"Jemez River (Jemez Pueblo bnd to Rio Guadalupe) ","Stream Bottom Deposits, Turbidity, Chronic Aluminum"]
[null,"Jemez River (Soda Dam nr Jemez Springs to East Fork) ","Stream Bottom Deposits,Turbidity, Chronic Aluminum",null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,"page 2 of 4"]
[null,"La Jara Creek (East Fork Jemez to headwaters) "]
[null,"Redondo Creek (VCNP bnd to headwaters)","Total Phosphorus, Temperature, Turbidity"]
[null,"Rio Cebolla (Fenton Lake to headwaters)","Stream Bottom Deposits, Temperature"]
[null,"Rio de las Vacas (Clear Creek to headwaters)"]
[null,"Rito de las Palomas (Rio de las Vacas to headwaters) ","Nutrients, Temperature, Total Organic Carbon"]
[null,"Rito de los Indios (San Antonio Creek to headwaters) "]
[null,"Rito Peñas Negras (Rio de las Vacas to headwaters) ","Stream Bottom Deposits,\nTemperature, Total Organic Carbon, Nutrients"]
[null,"San Antonio Creek (East Fork Jemez to VCNP bnd) ","Temperature, Turbidity, Arsenic"]
[null,"San Antonio Creek (VCNP bnd to headwaters)","Temperature, Turbidity"]
[null,"Sulphur Creek (San Antonio Creek to Redondo Creek) "]
[null,"Sulphur Creek (VCNP to headwaters)","Conductivity, pH"]
[null,"Vallecito Ck (Perennial Prt Div abv Ponderosa to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020203",null,"Rio Grande-Albuquerque"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Isleta Pueblo bnd to Alameda Bridge)","E. coli, Fecal Coliform"]
[null,"Rio Grande (non-pueblo Alameda Bridge to HWY 550 Bridge) ","E. coli"]
[null,"Rio Grande (Rio Puerco to Isleta Pueblo bnd)","E. coli"]
[null,"Tijeras Arroyo (Four Hills Bridge to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020204",null,"Rio Puerco"]
[null,"Rio Puerco (non-pueblo Rio Grande to Arroyo Chijuilla) ","Sedimentation, Chronic Aluminum,\nNutrients"]
[null,"Rito Leche (Perennial reaches above HWY 126) "]
[null,"Señorito Creek (Nacimiento Mine to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020207",null,"Rio San Jose"]
[null,"Rio Moquino (Laguna Pueblo to Seboyettia Creek)"]
[null,"HUC: 13020211",null,"Elephant Butte Reservoir"]
[null,"Elephant Butte Reservoir"]
[null,"HUC: 13030101",null,"Caballo","LOWER RIO GRANDE BASIN"]
[null,"Caballo Reservoir"]
[null,"Las Animas Creek (perennial portion R Grande to headwaters) "]
[null,"Rio Grande (Caballo Reservoir to Elephant Butte Reservoir)","E. coli"]
[null,"HUC: 13030102",null,"El Paso-Las Cruces"]
[null,"Burn Lake (Doña Ana)"]
[null,"HUC: 13030202",null,"Mimbres"]
[null,"Bear Canyon Reservoir"]
[null,"Cold Springs Creek (Hot Springs Creek to headwaters) "]
[null,"Gallinas Creek (Mimbres River to headwaters)","Temperature"]
[null,"Mimbres R (Perennial reaches downstream of Willow Springs) "]
[null,"Mimbres R (Perennial reaches Willow Springs to Cooney Cny) "]
[null,"San Vicente Arroyo (Mimbres River to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13050003",null,"Tularosa Valley"]
[null,"Dog Canyon Creek (perennial portions) "]
[null,"Lake Holloman"]
[null,"Three Rivers (USFS bnd to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13060001",null,"Pecos Headwaters","PECOS RIVER BASIN"]
[null,"Dalton Canyon Creek (Perennial prt Pecos R to headwaters) "]
[null,"El Porvenir Creek (Gallinas River to SFNF bnd)"]
[null,"El Rito (Pecos River to headwaters)"]
[null,"Falls Creek (Tecolote Creek to headwaters) "]
[null,"Gallinas River (Pecos River to Aguilar Creek)"]
[null,"Gallinas River (Perennial prt Aguilar Creek to Pecos Arroyo) "]
[null,"Glorieta Ck (Perennial prt Pecos R to Glorieta CC WWTP) "]
[null,"Macho Canyon Creek (Pecos River to headwaters) "]
[null,"McAllister Lake"]
[null,"Pecos Arroyo (Gallinas River to headwaters)"]
[null,"Pecos River (Santa Rosa Reservoir to Tecolote Creek) "]
[null,"Pecos River (Sumner Reservoir to Santa Rosa Reservoir) "]
[null,"Pecos River (Tecolote Creek to Villanueva State Park) "]
[null,"Santa Rosa Reservoir"]
[null,"Storrie Lake"]
[null,"Sumner Reservoir"]
[null,"Tecolote Creek (I-25 to Blue Creek) "]
[null,"Tres Lagunas (Northeast)"]
[null,"Willow Creek (Pecos River to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 13060003",null,"Upper Pecos"]
[null,"Pecos River (Salt Creek to Sumner Reservoir)"]
[null,"HUC: 13060007",null,"Upper Pecos-Long Arroyo"]
[null,"Pecos River (Rio Peñasco to Salt Creek)"]
[null,"HUC: 13060008",null,"Rio Hondo"]
[null,"Alto Lake"]
[null,"Carrizo Creek (Rio Ruidoso to Mescalero Apache bnd) ","Bacteria"]
[null,"Rio Bonito (NM 48 near Angus to headwaters)","Bacteria"]
[null,"HUC: 13060010",null,"Rio Penasco"]
[null,"Agua Chiquita (perennial portions Rio Peñasco to headwaters) "]
[null,"Rio Peñasco (HWY 24 to headwaters)"]
[null,"Rio Peñasco (Pecos River to HWY 24)"]
[null,"HUC: 13060011",null,"Upper Pecos-Black"]
[null,"Avalon Reservoir"]
[null,"Brantley Reservoir"]
[null,"Lower Tansil Lake/Lake Carlsbad (Carlsbad Municipal Lake) "]
[null,"Pecos River (Black River to Lower Tansil Lake)"]
[null,"Pecos River (Brantley Reservoir to Rio Peñasco) "]
[null,"Pecos River (TX border to Black River)"]
[null,"HUC: 14080101",null,"Upper San Juan","SAN JUAN RIVER BASIN"]
[null,"Navajo Reservoir"]
[null,"Navajo River (Jicarilla Apache Nation to CO border) "]
[null,"San Juan River (Animas River to Cañon Largo)","Fecal Coliform, Stream Bottom Deposits, E. coli"]
[null,"HUC: 14080104",null,"Animas"]
[null,"Animas River (Estes Arroyo to So. Ute Indian Tribe bnd) "]
[null,"Animas River (San Juan River to Estes Arroyo)","Fecal Coliform, Total Nitrogen, Total\nPhosphorus"]
[null,"Lake Farmington (Beeline Reservoir)"]
[null,"HUC: 14080105",null,"Middle San Juan"]
[null,"La Plata R (McDermott Arroyo to So. Ute Indian Tribe bnd) ","Fecal Coliform, E. coli, Dissolved Oxygen"]
[null,"La Plata River (San Juan River to McDermott Arroyo)","Fecal Coliform, Stream Bottom Deposits, E. coli"]
[null,"San Juan River (Navajo bnd at Hogback to Animas River)","Fecal Coliform, E. coli"]
[null,"HUC: 15020004",null,"Zuni","LOWER COLORADO RIVER BASIN"]
[null,"McGaffey Lake"]
[null,"HUC: 15040001",null,"Upper Gila"]
[null,"East Fork Gila River (Gila River to headwaters)","Chronic Aluminum"]
[null,"Gila River (Mogollon Ck to East and West Forks of Gila R) "]
[null,"Gilita Creek (Middle Fork Gila R to Willow Creek)"]
[null,"Middle Fork Gila River (Gila River to headwaters)"]
[null,"Taylor Creek (Perennial reaches Beaver Creek to headwaters) ","Chronic Aluminum, Temperature"]
[null,"Turkey Creek (Gila River to headwaters)"]
[null,"West Fork Gila R (East Fork to Middle Fork)"]
[null,"West Fork Gila R (Middle Fork to headwaters)"]
[null,"HUC: 15040002",null,"Upper Gila-Mangas"]
[null,"Bill Evans Lake"]
[null,"Gila River (AZ border to Red Rock)"]
[null,"Gila River (Mangas Creek to Mogollon Creek) "]
[null,"Gila River (Red Rock to Mangas Creek) "]
[null,"Mangas Creek (Gila River to Mangas Springs)","Plant Nutrients"]
[null,"HUC: 15040004",null,"San Francisco "]
[null,"Centerfire Creek (San Francisco R to headwaters) ","Conductivity, Plant Nutrients"]
[null,"Negrito Creek (Tularosa River to confl of N and S forks)","Temperature"]
[null,"San Francisco River (Centerfire Creek to AZ border) ","Temperature, Plant Nutrients"]
[null,"San Francisco River (Dry Creek to Whitewater Creek)"]

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[null,"New Mexico Designated Unique or Valuable Scenic Landscapes"]
[null,"This list is for NRCS planning purposes only, it is not a comprehensive or official list."]
[]
[null,"Scenic Byways"]
[null,"New Mexico has 26 designated scenic byways, totaling over 2,900 miles across a diverse landscape. Byways are established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads with high scenic value based on one or more intrinsic qualities - archaeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational, or scenic.  Eight of the scenic byways are designated as National Scenic Byways (indicated by a \"*\").  "]
[]
[]
[]
[null,"For maps and descriptions of the byways, visit www.nmscenicbyways.com"]
[]
[null,"\u009f","\u009fAbo Pass Trail ","\u009f","Puye Cliffs Scenic Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway*","\u009f","Quebradas Back Country Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","Corrales Road Scenic Byway","\u009f","Historic Route 66 National Scenic Byway*"]
[null,"\u009f","Dry Cimmaron","\u009f","Salt Missions Trail Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","El Camino Real National Scenic Byway*","\u009f","Santa Fe National Forest Scenic Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway","\u009f","Santa Fe Trail National Scenic Byway*"]
[null,"\u009f","Geronimo Trail National Scenic Byway*","\u009f","Socorro Historical District Scenic Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","Guadalupe Back Country Byway","\u009f","Sunspot Scenic Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","Jemez Mountain Trail National Scenic Byway*","\u009f","The High Road to Taos Byway"]
[null,"\u009f","La Frontera Del Llano","\u009f","Trail of the Ancients"]
[null,"\u009f","Lake Valley Back Country Byway","\u009f","Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway*"]
[null,"\u009f","Mesalands Scenic Byway","\u009f","Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway*"]
[null,"\u009f","Narrow Gauge Railroad Scenic Byway","\u009f","Wild Rivers Back Country Byway"]
[]
[null,"Dark Sky Places"]
[null,"International Dark Sky (IDS) places are locations of exceptional nighttime beauty, dark skies education, and preservation of the nighttime environment; to ensure starry spaces for future generations. They can be designated on any lands that meet certain dark sky criteria.  In New Mexico, Clayton Lake State Park has been designated."]
[]
[]
[null,"For more information, visit: www.darksky.org"]
[]
[null,"National and State Parks "]
[null,"New Mexico has thirteen national parks and thirty-five state parks."]
[]
[null,"\u009f","The National Park Service (NPS)"]
[null,null,"NPS website provides an interactive map of the parks."]
[null,null,"http://www.nps.gov/state/nm/"]
[]
[null,"\u009f","New Mexico State Park's "]
[null,null,"NMED website provides an interactive map of the parks."]
[null,null,"http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/FindaPark.html"]
[]
[null,"Grant Funded Scenic Preservation/Enhancement Project Areas"]
[null,"\u009f","Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance Projects","\u009f","Preserve America Grants"]
[null,"\u009f","Historic Preservation Tax Credit Projects",null,"Project areas are mapped by NPS (see website above)."]
[null,"\u009f","Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants Projects"]
[]
[null,"Wild and Scenic Rivers\n"]
[null,"New Mexico has four designated Wild and Scenic Rivers: the Rio Grande/Red River, The Rio Chama, the Pecos, and the east fork of the Jemez River. Wild and Scenic Rivers are preserved for possessing outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreational, geologic, fish and wildlife, historic, cultural, or other similar values. "]
[]
[]
[null,"For maps and descriptions of the Wild and Scenic Rivers, visit www.nps.gov"]
[]
[null,"Wilderness Areas"]
[null,"New Mexico has twenty-five designated Wilderness Areas; congressionally protected places where the earth and its community of life are essentially undisturbed. They are lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the US Forest Service."]
[]
[]
[null,"For maps and descriptions of Wilderness Areas, visit www.wilderness.net/map"]

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[null,"The New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act"]
[null,"[NMSA 1978, Chapter 74, Article 12]"]
[]
[null,"The New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act  sets forth provisions on outdoor night lighting fixtures to \"preserve and enhance the state's dark sky while promoting safety, conserving energy and preserving the environment.\" As one of the first states to initiate the law in the United States, the night sky remains a priority in New Mexico to reduce energy consuming lighting and preserve the heritage of the state."]
[]
[null,"  \u009fAll outdoor lighting fixtures installed after January 1, 2000 shall be shielded, except incandescent fixtures of 150 watts"]
[null,"            or less and other sources (non-incandescent) of 70 watts or less. "]
[null,"  \u009fNo new mercury vapor outdoor lighting fixtures shall be sold or installed after January 1, 2000. "]
[]
[null,"Exception: An outdoor lighting fixture not meeting these provisions shall be allowed, if the fixture is extinguished by an automatic shutoff device between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and sunrise. "]
[]
[null,"\"outdoor lighting fixture\" is defined as any permanent or portable outdoor artificial illuminating device. "]
[null,"\"shielded fixture\" is secured so that light emitted by the fixture \"are projected below a horizontal plane running through the lowest point on the fixture where light is emitted.\""]
[]
[null,"History. The New Mexico Heritage Preservation Alliance (NMHPA) began advocating for the protection of the night sky in early 1999 in attempt to protect and promote New Mexico's heritage. The organization claimed New Mexico's night sky an endangered cultural resource. On April 6, 1999, as a result of the NMPHA efforts, Governor Gary Johnson signed the Night Sky Protection Act into legislation. Outdoor lighting fixture regulations went into effect on January 1, 2000.  In April 2009, Governor Bill Richardson sanctioned the act to include a twenty-five dollar fine for light pollution violations across the state and an enforcement clause."]
[]
[null,"Exceptions. Exceptions to the Night Sky Protection Act include fixtures located on billboards on interstates and federal highways, legally installed fixtures in existence prior to effective date (see notes below), necessary navigational lighting for aircraft safety and outdoor lighting necessary for the safety of workers at specific work sites (farms, ranches, dairies, feedlots or industrial, mining or oil and gas facilities). "]
[null,"*When existing lighting fixtures become unrepairable, their replacements are subject to all the provisions of the Night Sky Protection Act."]
[]
[null,"Penalties. Penalties for violation of the Night Sky Protection Act range from a first offense warning to a twenty-five dollar fine for each offending fixture. Violators are expected to replace or remove light fixtures not adhering to the act. Enforcement of the law became mandatory in April, 2009."]

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[null,"New Mexico State Law & Regulations on Invasive Species"]
[]
[null,"New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) - State Regulations"]
[null,"The official rules are available at the New Mexico Administrative Code website."]
[]
[null,"\u009f\u009fNatural Resources and Wildlife (Title 19), Wildlife Administration (Chapter 30), Aquatic Invasive Species (Part 14)"]
[]
[null,"\u009fAgriculture and Ranching (Title 21), Pest, Disease, and Weed Control (Chapter 17) "]
[null,"           -Japanese beetle Exterior Quarantine (21.17.27)"]
[null,"           -Pecan Weevil Exterior Quarantine (21.17.28) "]
[null,"           -Pepper Weevil Quarantine and Plow-down (21.17.28) "]
[null,"           -Pink Bollworm Permanent Plowdown (21.17.31) "]
[null,"           -Cotton Pest Emergency Action (21.17.32)"]
[null,"           -Red Imported Fire Ant Interior Quarantine (21.17.33)"]
[null,"           -Apple Maggot Interior Quarantine (21.17.35)"]
[null,"           -Cotton Boll Weevil Quarantine (21.17.42) "]
[null,"           -Pesticies (21.17.50)"]
[null,"           -Control of Wood destroying Pests (21.17.51)"]
[null,"           -Restricted-Use Pesticies (21.17.56)"]
[null,"           -M44 Capsules and the Livestock Protection Collar (21.17.57)"]
[null,"           -Organic Methods of Control (21.17.58)"]
[]
[null,"\u009f\u009fAgriculture and Ranching (Title 21), Animals and Animal Industry General Provisions (Chapter 30)"]
[null,"           -Exotic Pests and Foreign Animal Diseases (21.30.4) "]
[null,"           -Feral Hogs (21.30.9)"]
[]
[null,"New Mexico Statute (NMSA) - State Law"]
[null,"The official statutes are made available on the Internet on the New Mexico Compilation Commission website."]
[]
[null,"\u009fGame and Fish and Outdoor Recreation (Chapter 17), Propagation of Fish and Game (Article 4) "]
[null,"           -Aquatic invasive species control (17-4-35)"]
[]
[null,"\u009fAgriculture (Chapter 76) "]
[null,"           -Pesticide Control (Article 4)"]
[null,"           -Insect Pests and Plant Diseases (Article 5) "]
[null,"           -Pest Control (Article 6) "]
[null,"           -Cotton Boll Weevil Control (Article 6A) "]
[null,"           -Pink Bollworm Control (Article 6B) "]
[null,"           -Noxious Weed Control (Article 7) "]
[null,"           -Harmful Plants (Article 7A) "]
[null,"           -Noxious Weed Management (Article 7D)"]
[null,"           -Seeds (Article 10)"]
[]
[]
[null,"Sources: "]
[null,"New Mexico Commission of Public Records. online: http://www.nmcpr.state.nm.us/nmac/"]
[null,"New Mexico Compilation Commission: http://public.nmcompcomm.us/nmpublic/gateway.dll/?f=templates&fn=default.htm"]

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[null,"Definitions of FEMA Flood Zone Designations"]
[]
[null,"FEMA flood zones are geographic areas that the FEMA has defined according to varying levels of flood risk.  A flood is any relatively high streamflow overtopping the natural or artificial banks in any reach of a stream. Each zone reflects the severity or type of flooding in the area."]
[]
[]
[]
[null,"FEMA Map Service Center: https://hazards.fema.gov/wps/portal/mapviewer"]
[null,"\u009fWhere available, a GIS shapefile has been placed in the NRCS service center's  F:\\geodata\\hydrography folder."]
[]
[null,"Moderate to Low Risk Areas"]
[null,"ZONE ","DESCRIPTION "]
[null,"B and X (shaded) ","Between the limits of the 100-year and 500-year Floodplain, area with a 0.2% (or 1 in 500 chance) annual chance of flooding. This zone is also used to designate base floodplains of lesser hazards, such as areas protected by levees from 100-year flood, or shallow flooding areas with average depths of less than one foot or drainage areas less than 1 square mile. "]
[null,"C and X (unshaded) ","500-year Floodplain, area of minimal flood hazard. "]
[]
[null,"High Risk Areas "]
[null,"ZONE ","DESCRIPTION "]
[null,"A ","100-year Floodplain, areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding. Because detailed analyses are not performed for such areas; no depths or base flood elevations are shown within these zones. "]
[null,"AE ","100-year Floodplain. The base floodplain where base flood elevations are provided. AE Zones are now used on new format FIRMs instead of A1-A30 Zones. "]
[null,"A1-30"]
[null,"(old format)"]
[null,"AH ","100-year Floodplain, areas with a 1% annual chance of shallow flooding, usually in the form of a pond, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. flood elevations derived from detailed analyses are shown at selected intervals within these zones. "]
[null,"AO ","100-year Floodplain, river or stream flood hazard areas, and areas with a 1% or greater chance of shallow flooding each year, usually in the form of sheet flow, with an average depth ranging from 1 to 3 feet. Average flood depths derived from detailed analyses are shown within these zones. "]
[null,"AR ","Areas with a temporarily increased flood risk due to the building or restoration of a flood control system (such as a levee or a dam)."]
[null,"A99 ","100-year Floodplain, areas with a 1% annual chance of flooding that will be protected by a Federal flood control system where construction has reached specified legal requirements. No depths or base flood elevations are shown within these zones. "]
[]
[null,"Undetermined Risk Areas "]
[null,"ZONE ","DESCRIPTION "]
[null,"D ","Areas with possible but undetermined flood hazards. No flood hazard analysis has been conducted. Flood insurance rates are commensurate with the uncertainty of the flood risk. "]
[]
[]
[null,"Data Provided by FEMA Map Service Center, P.O. Box 3617 Oakton, Virginia 22124-9617 Phone: (877) 336-2627. "]
[null," Online at: https://msc.fema.gov/"]

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[null,"NRCS Approved Methods to Identify Wetlands"]
[null,"for the purpose of complying with NRCS Wetland Policy (GM 190 Part 410.26)"]
[null,"This guidance is not intended to be used for wetland delineation purposes for the Food Security Act of 1985."]
[]
[null,"Wetlands will be identified using NRCS-approved methods commensurate with the scope and intensity of proposed actions (GM 190 part 410.6(E)). "]
[]
[null,"NRCS approved methods to identify wetlands, include:"]
[]
[null,"i.   Wetlands of the US (Circular 39)"]
[null,"ii.  Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats in the US (Cowardin)"]
[null,"iii. US Army Corp of Engineers Delineation Manual (1987 as revised)"]
[null,"iv.  Food Security Act Wetland Indentification Procedures"]
[]
[]
[null,"i. Wetlands of the US (Circular 39)"]
[]
[null,"Reference:"]
[null,"Shaw, Samuel P. and C. Gordon Fredine  1956.  Wetlands of the United States - their extent and their value to waterfowl and other wildlife.  U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C.  Circular 39. Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center "]
[null,"Online. http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/wetlands/uswetlan/index.htm"]
[]
[null,"ii. Classification of Wetlands and Deepwater Habitats in the US (Cowardin)"]
[]
[null,"Reference:"]
[null,"Cowardin, L. M., V. Carter, F. C. Golet, E. T. LaRoe.  1979.  Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States.  U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C.  Jamestown, ND: Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center "]
[null,"Online.  http://www.npwrc.usgs.gov/resource/wetlands/classwet/index.htm"]
[]
[null,"iii. US Army Corp of Engineers Delineation Manual (1987 as revised)"]
[]
[null,"Reference:"]
[null,"Environmental Laboratory. (1987). \"Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual,\" Technical Report Y-87-1, U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, MS."]
[null,"Online: http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/elpubs/pdf/wlman87.pdf"]
[]
[null,"iv.  Food Security Act Wetland Indentification Procedures"]
[]
[null,"Reference:"]
[null,"Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2010. National Food Security Act Manual (NFSAM) 180-CPA, Circular No. 6, Part 527, Appendix. Washington, D.C."]
[null,"Online: http://www.nm.nrcs.usda.gov/intranet/manuals/manuals.html"]