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Technical Service Providers

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentUSDA Conservation Program Participant Guide to Technical Service Providers

TSP Listening Session - Sept. 1, 2005 - East Lansing

A public listening session is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Sept. 1, 2005. The purpose of the listeing session is to provide information on the Technical Service Providers program and to solicit input from current TSPs and other interested parties. The meeting will be held at the NRCS State Office, 3001 Coolidge Road, East Lansing, MI.

If you are unable to attend the forum but wish to provide questions or comments prior to the date, you may send a facsimile to Kevin Wickey at (517-324-5171); send an e-mail to kevin.wickey@mi.usda.gov; or send by mail to USDA-NRCS, Attention: Kevin Wickey, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823-6321.

The following information will be presented at the Sept. 1, 2005 TSP Listening Session.

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentA Snapshot of Technical Assistance Needed by NRCS (33KB)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTSPs Where We've Been and Where We're Going (129KB)

The following documents were presented at the Technical Provider Workshop which took place on March 17, 2004 in DeWitt, Michigan.  Questions regarding this information should be forwarded to Vicki Anderson, Resource Conservationist.

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentCertification of Conservation Practices (680 kb)
Adobe Acrobat Document2002 Farm Bill (3.31 mb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNational Environmental Policy Act (145 kb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNot-to-Exceed Rates (215 kb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTSP Overview (761 kb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNRCS Planning Process (2.21 mb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentNRCS Quality Assurance Review Process (55.5 kb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTSP Reporting Process (2.44 mb)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTSP Registry Process (1.21 mb)
Microsoft Word DocumentTraining Workshop Agenda (53 kb)
Microsoft Word DocumentPresenter Contact Information (38 kb)
Microsoft Word DocumentFreedom of Information Act (24.5 kb)
Microsoft Word DocumentTSP Legal Responsibilities and Liability (20.5 kb)
Microsoft Word DocumentPayment Processes for Services Provided by TSPs (21 kb)

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Adobe Acrobat DocumentTechnical Service Provider Information Sheet (Michigan)
Adobe Acrobat DocumentStep-by-Step Guide to Becoming A Technical Service Provider
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTechnical Service Categories and Certification Criteria
Adobe Acrobat DocumentTSP Express, March 2004 - A newsletter for Technical Service Providers
Adobe Acrobat DocumentCNMP Provider News, February 2004 - A newsletter for CNMP Providers

Technical Service Provider Interim Final Rule and Rule Summaries

Technical Service Provider Final Rule

TechReg

TechReg is the Natural Resources Conservation Service Technical Service Provider Registry.  Those interested in becoming certified Technical Service Providers or those interested in locating a certified Technical Service provider will find the necessary information to do so on the TechReg website.

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