[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 6]
[Revised as of January 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR601.3]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
   CHAPTER VI--NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF 
                               AGRICULTURE
 
PART 601--FUNCTIONS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 601.3   Defense responsibilities.

    In the event of nuclear attack, NRCS is responsible for providing:
    (a) Technical guidance, based upon results of radiological 
monitoring and the extent of radiological contamination to farmers, 
ranchers, and others relating to:
    (1) The selection and use of land for agricultural production.
    (2) The harvesting of crops.
    (3) The use of crops stored on the farm.
    (4) The use, conservation, disposal, and control of water to insure 
adequate usable water for agricultural purposes and to prevent floods.
    (5) The safety of livestock.
    (b) Basic soil information, land use guides, and onsite technical 
assistance in selecting land for production and in applying practices to 
increase production of food and fiber with maximum efficiency.

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