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STATE TECHNICAL TEAM MEETING AGENDA

April 19, 2006
9:00 – 12:30 p.m.
USDA Conference Room, Warwick RI

Agenda Item Purpose Discussion Leader
Introductions Review agenda Opening Comments

Agree upon final agenda

Roylene Rides at the Door
Environmental Quality Incentives Program Review the following:
  • Contract cancellation policy

  • Heavy Use Areas and types of livestock

  • Conservation Innovation Grant

  • Update on FY 2006 applications and those selected for funding
    		•  Vicky Drew
    Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Update on the NRCS State WHIP PLAN Joseph Bachand
    Farm and Ranchland Protection Program
    • Review and discuss changes to FRPP as a result of the New Rule and FY 06 Request for Proposal
    • Review Ranking Criteria for FY 06
    		 Vicky Drew
    Farm Viability Provide update Ken Ayars
    Field Office Technical Guide Update Joel Schmidt
    Conservation Security Program (CSP) Update on 2006 Sign Up Vicky Drew
    Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP) Update on status of securing easements on FY 05 application Vicky Drew

    Other Items

     

    		 Roylene Rides at the Door
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    Set Date

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    The meeting place is accessible to mobility impaired persons. Individuals requesting interpreter services for the hearing impaired must notify the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service at 828-1300 at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting date.

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