16 USC 3812a - Development and implementation of conservation plans and conservation systems

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 11, 2026

§ 3812a.

Development and implementation of conservation plans and conservation systems

(a)

Technical requirements

(1)

is technically and economically feasible;

(2)

is based on local resource conditions and available conservation technology;

(3)

is cost-effective; and

(4)

does not cause undue economic hardship on the person applying the conservation system under the person’s conservation plan.

(b)

Measurement of erosion reduction

(c)

Residue measurement

(1)

Responsibilities of the Secretary

For the purpose of measuring the level of residue on a field, the Secretary shall—

(A)

take into account any residue incorporated into the top 2 inches of soil, as well as the growing crop, in the measurement;

(B)

provide technical guidelines for acceptable residue measurement methods;

(C)

provide a certification system for third parties to perform residue measurements; and

(D)

provide for the acceptance and use of information and data voluntarily provided by the producer regarding the field.

(2)

Acceptance of producer measurements

(d)

Certification of compliance

(1)

In general

(2)

Status reviews

(3)

Revisions and modifications

(4)

Crop insurance premium assistance

(e)

Technical assistance

(f)

Encouragement of on-farm research

(Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1213, as added Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 315(a)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 984; amended Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2611(a)(3), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 763.)

cite as: 16 USC 3812a