Title 7: Agriculture
PART 636—WILDLIFE HABITAT INCENTIVES PROGRAM
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§ 636.18 Technical services provided by qualified personnel not affiliated with USDA.
(a) NRCS may use the services of qualified TSPs in performing its responsibilities for technical assistance.
(b) Participants may use technical services from qualified personnel of other Federal, State, and local agencies, Indian tribes, or individuals who are certified as TSPs by NRCS.
(c) Technical services provided by qualified personnel not affiliated with USDA may include, but is not limited to: Conservation planning; conservation practice survey, layout, design, installation, and certification; and information; education; and training for producers.
(d) NRCS retains approval authority over certification of work done by non-NRCS personnel for the purpose of approving WHIP payments.
