Search Results for agency_names:"Natural Resources Conservation Service"

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  • 2025-01440 — Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project in Adams, Franklin, Grant, and Lincoln Counties, Washington
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7654
    Reading Time:about 13 minutes

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, plans to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Odessa Subarea Special Study Project in Washington State. This project aims to evaluate changes to a proposed irrigation system, which will involve installing a buried pipeline not previously considered and requiring blasting. The goal is to replace declining groundwater used for irrigation with surface water from the Columbia Basin Project to maintain the economic viability of local agriculture. NRCS seeks public comments on the proposed actions and potential alternatives by February 21, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to build a new water pipe to help farmers, because using the ground water is becoming harder. They're asking people what they think before they start building.

  • 2025-00958 — Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Owyhee Irrigation District Infrastructure Modernization Project, Malheur County, OR
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    Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 4718
    Reading Time:about 9 minutes

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, plans to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the modernization of the Owyhee Irrigation District (OID) in Eastern Oregon. The project aims to improve the reliability and efficiency of water delivery to local farms by updating the outdated irrigation infrastructure, which has been in use for about 90 years. This modernization will involve activities like canal lining and installation of new control systems. Public input is being sought, with comments accepted until February 18, 2025, and further public meetings scheduled for early 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to fix old water pipes and channels that bring water to farms in Oregon, to make it work better and waste less water, and they are asking people to share their thoughts about it until next February.

  • 2024-29224 — Notice of Request for an Extension of Existing Information Collection Package
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 100463
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the Department of Agriculture (USDA), plans to request an extension for a currently approved information collection concerning Long-Term Contracting forms. This extension will support programs that provide financial and technical assistance for conservation practices on private lands through long-term contracts. The public is invited to submit comments on the necessity, accuracy, and methods of this information collection until February 10, 2025. These comments will be considered in the request for approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

    Simple Explanation

    The NRCS wants more time to collect information forms so they can help farmers take care of their land better, and they're asking people to share their thoughts about it. This helps them learn how important and useful these forms are.