Agency: Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:
Conservation technical assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Bill Section:
21002(a)(1)
US Code:
7 USC 6936
New or Existing:
Existing
Potential Cost:
$1,000,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-31
Implementation Status/Rulemaking:
On November 21, 2022, USDA released a Request for Information (RFI, NRCS-2022-0015) on how Natural Resources Conservation Service will implement funds received under the Inflation Reduction. Comments were accepted through December 21, 2022: Source
On June 23, 2023, USDA announced it is ramping up hiring of new NRCS engineers, engineering technicians, and natural resource specialists: Source
TCS Notes:
Conservation technical assistance allows NRCS to work with potential beneficiaries of USDA conservation programs in both planning and implementing conservation practices. Funds are to remain available until September 30, 2031.
In addition to the combined $1.3 million appropriated for Conservation Technical Assistance in Section 21002(a)(1)-(2), an additional $100 million is appropriated for administrative expenses.