[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 53 (Tuesday, March 19, 2002)]
[Notices]
[Page 12514]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-6605]


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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service


Notice of Proposed Changes to Section III of the Field Office 
Technical Guide (FOTG) of the Natural Resources Conservation Service in 
Washington State

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department 
of Agriculture.

ACTION: Notice of availability of proposed changes in Section III of 
the FOTG. NRCS is also seeking review and comments to proposed changes.

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SUMMARY: It is the intention of NRCS in Washington State to issue new 
and revised resource management system (RMS) quality criteria. Quality 
criteria identify the minimum level of treatment necessary to achieve a 
resource management system. Quality criteria are established that will 
protect soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources. These quality 
criteria are applicable to all land uses and to various operating 
units.

DATES: Comments will be received for a period of 30 days following the 
publication date of this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Raymond L. Hughbanks, State 
Conservationist, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 316 W. Boone 
Avenue, Suite 450, Spokane, Washington 99201-2348. Phone: 509-323-2900. 
Fax: 509-323-2909. Copies of these standards will be made available 
upon written request. You may submit your electronic requests and 
comments to: [email protected]

    Dated: February 14, 2002.
Frank R. Easter,
Acting State Conservationist.
[FR Doc. 02-6605 Filed 3-18-02; 8:45 am]
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