[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: 7CFR652.26] [Page 462] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER VI--NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 652--TECHNICAL SERVICE PROVIDER ASSISTANCE--Table of Contents Subpart B--Certification Sec. 652.26 Certification renewal. (a) NRCS certifications are in effect for three years and automatically expire unless they are renewed for an additional three years in accordance with this section. (b) A technical service provider may request renewal of an NRCS certification by: (1) Submitting a complete certification renewal application to NRCS or through a private sector entity, a public agency, or a recommending organization to NRCS at least 60 days prior to expiration of the current certification; (2) Providing verification on the renewal form that the requirements of this part are met; and (3) Agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions of a Certification Agreement. (c) All certification renewals are in effect for three years and may be renewed for subsequent three-year periods in accordance with this section.