7 CFR § 1469.4
Significant resource concerns
July 6, 2020
(a) Soil quality and water quality are nationally significant resource concerns for all land uses.
(b) For each sign-up, the Chief may determine additional nationally significant resource concerns for all land uses. Such significant resource concerns will reflect pressing conservation needs and emphasize off-site environmental benefits. In addition, the Chief may approve other priority resource concerns for which enhancement payments will be offered for specific locations and land uses.