[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 10]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR1466.4]

[Page 685]
 
                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
  CHAPTER XIV--COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1466_ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INCENTIVES PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A_General Provisions
 
Sec. 1466.4  National Priorities.

    (a) The following National priorities will be used in the 
implementation of EQIP:
    (1) Reductions of nonpoint source pollution, such as nutrients, 
sediment, pesticides, or excess salinity in impaired watersheds 
consistent with TMDLs where available as well as the reduction of 
groundwater contamination and the conservation of ground and surface 
water resources;
    (2) Reduction of emissions, such as particulate matter, nitrogen 
oxides (NOX), volatile organic compounds, and ozone 
precursors and depleters that contribute to air quality impairment 
violations of National Ambient Air Quality Standards;
    (3) Reduction in soil erosion and sedimentation from unacceptable 
levels on agricultural land; and
    (4) Promotion of at-risk species habitat conservation.
    (b) With the advice of other Federal agencies, NRCS will undertake 
periodic reviews of the National priorities and the effects of program 
delivery at the state and local level. The Chief intends to annually 
review the National priorities to adapt the program to address emerging 
resource issues. NRCS will:
    (1) Use the National priorities to guide the allocation of EQIP 
funds to the State NRCS offices,
    (2) Use the National priorities in conjunction with state and local 
priorities to assist with prioritization and selection of EQIP 
applications, and
    (3) Periodically review and update the National priorities utilizing 
input from the public and affected stakeholders to ensure that the 
program continues to address national resource needs.