Notice of availability of proposed changes in NRCS

Notice of availability of proposed changes in NRCS-Michigan FOTG, Section IV for review and comment. SUMMARY: It is the intention of NRCS in Michigan to issue revised conservation practice standards in Section IV of the FOTG. The revised standards include:

Surface Drainage, Main or Lateral (608)
Dike (356)
Aquaculture Ponds (397)
Irrigation Storage Reservoir (436)
Irrigation System, Surface and Subsurface (443)
Land Smoothing (466)
Obstruction Removal (500)
Surface Drainage, Field Ditch (607)
Clearing and Snagging (326)
Agrichemical Containment Facility (702)

DATES: Comments will be received on or before January 2, 2004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Inquire in writing to Kevin Wickey, Assistant State Conservationist-Technology, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 3001 Coolidge Road, Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823. Copies of these standards will be made available upon written request. You may submit electronic requests and comments to Kevin.Wickey@mi.usda.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Wickey (517) 324-5279.