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Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) 2012
Deadline for 2012 proposals has not been announced. Applications submitted will be held for the next funding consideration and ranking, likely in federal fiscal year 2012. General Program DescriptionThe Farm and Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) is a voluntary program of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) whose purpose is to protect agricultural lands by limiting non-agricultural uses. NRCS partners with approved state, local units of government, and certain non-profit entities who arrange for the purchase of development rights through conservation easements on private lands. The entity holds and manages these conservation easements in perpetuity. The amount available for this program in Oregon for 2012 is not known at this time. Prior year FRPP allocations to Oregon have been 2 to 3 million dollars annually. Funds will be used to reimburse the entities for up to 50 percent of the current appraised fair market value of the conservation easement on approved parcels. All parcels are ranked individually on their own merit. Funds will be awarded to the highest ranked eligible parcels through a statewide competitive process. Conservation easements on funded parcels must close by March 31, 2013. Entities must bear the cost of appraisals, surveys when needed, title search, legal and closing costs, and monitoring and enforcement of the easement. More specific information may be obtained from the contact person listed below. Established in 1996, the 2008 Farm Bill and Interim Final Rule have changed how the program works. Please read all application materials carefully. Notice of 2012 Program FundingOregon NRCS will accept applications of entities and parcels through February 14, 2012 for federal fiscal year 2012 funding. The entity must be deemed eligible before any parcels submitted by that entity will be considered. All required parcel data must be included or the parcel will be rejected. NRCS does not accept applications from individual landowners for this program. Landowners must work through an approved entity to participate in FRPP. Entity Eligibility Criteria Parcel EligibilityAny state or local unit of government, or qualified non-profit organization can apply for FRPP funds by demonstrating:
Eligible entities who have parcels selected to receive FRPP funding will sign an agreement with NRCS. Within 30 days of agreement signing, the entity will be required to submit a draft easement deed for NRCS approval. Parcel EligibilityEligible land must:
The eligibility of the land and the landowner for each parcel must be established at the time the parcel is submitted for potential funding. Documents below require Acrobat Reader. For each parcel, the landowner's legal name and contact information must be provided. An application form NRCS-CPA-1200 (PDF, 131 KB) must be completed by the owner(s) of each parcel and submitted by the entity as part of the application package. Additionally, a CCC-901 (PDF, 258 KB) Members Information form must be signed by the landowner and on file with the Farm Service Agency (FSA). The landowner must be compliant with Highly Erodible and Wetland Conservation provisions of the 1985 Farm Bill, as amended. A current AD-1026 (PDF, 159 KB) must be on file with FSA. Landowners also must meet the adjusted gross income limitation, earning less than $1 million in income for each of the past three years, unless more than 66% of the total gross income was from farm income. A current CCC-926 must be on file with FSA. Forest management plans are required on all parcels with forest cover on greater than 10 acres or 10% of the easement area (whichever is greater). If the parcel requires a forest management plan, a certification by the landowner that such a plan will be completed prior to closing is needed. NRCS Parcel Ranking ProcessDocuments below require
Acrobat Reader As part of the ranking and eligibility process, NRCS will complete a pre-acquisition database search for hazardous materials on or near the parcel. In addition, NRCS will conduct an on-site visit to determine the condition of the land. NRCS will also interview the landowner to ensure that all FRPP requirements are understood and that any information collected is accurate and complete. As a condition for participation, NRCS will develop a conservation plan for all Highly Erodible Land. To ensure compliance with the plan, the easement shall grant to the U.S., through NRCS and its successor or assigns, a right of access to the easement area. Entities will be notified of parcel funding decisions as soon as possible after the end of the ranking period. All funds will be obligated by April 1, 2012. Application SubmissionsInterested entities must complete information regarding the Oregon 2012 FRPP funding and application process which is found in the following document: Documents below require
Acrobat Reader All applications for 2012 funding must be received by 4:30 PM on February 14, 2012. Due to the inclusion of personal and private information, no electronic submittals will be accepted. Applications should be marked "PRIVATE" and addressed to:
Draft Rule for Public Comment (PDF, 207 KB)2012 Parcel Application Materials - coming soon!National InformationArchivesState Contact:Bari Williams
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