1. What are the Landowner’s Responsibilities? Karl Visser, P.E. Illinois TSP Point-of-contact

2. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities2 Relationship NRCS Producer TSP EQIP

3. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities3 Landowner Ask NRCS for TSP funding in EQIP contract Find a certified TSP Check out TSP Contract with TSP  Discuss price Get Cultural Resources clearance Monitor TSP progress Install practice/plan Submit completion documentation to NRCS Reimburse TSP

4. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities4 How Do I Find a TSP? Consult TechReg website (http://techreg.usda.gov)http://techreg.usda.gov  Only work performed by TechReg-certified TSP’s is eligible for reimbursement

5. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities5 Can NRCS Recommend a TSP? No NRCS does not recommend one TSP over any other

6. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities6 How Do I Check Out a TSP? Qualifications listed on TechReg website Is TSP certified in the specific area? Ask TSP for references, past clients Discuss price

7. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities7 TSP Cost - Reimbursement? Q:What if TSP cost is greater than NRCS reimbursement? A:Full cost of TSP is landowner’s responsibility NRCS reimbursement is limited to contract amount

8. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities8 NRCS Standards Q:What if completed practice does not meet NRCS standards? A:Landowner refund NRCS if TSP services do not meet NRCS standards NRCS is not liable for TSP’s work

9. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities9 TSP Certification Q:What if the TSP is certified (on the TSP list), but isn’t certified for particular practice? A:NRCS can’t reimburse producer for work by unqualified TSP

10. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities10 NRCS Contract Q:What if I don’t have an EQIP contract? Can NRCS pay anyway? A:No. NRCS and producer must have existing contract

11. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities11 NRCS Funding Availability? Q:What if NRCS funds for TSP assistance aren’t available this year? Can I delay the TSP design until next year? A:Generally, yes. Talk to NRCS District Conservationist for specific details.

12. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities12 Landowner Delay? Q:I have TSP funds in my NRCS contract for this year. Can I delay the TSP design to next year? A:No. You are risking contract default. Talk to District Conservationist for further information.

13. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities13 Landowner – TSP Conflicts Q:Will NRCS help settle conflicts between landowners and TSP? A:No. TSP and landowner have a contract. No contract between TSP and NRCS

14. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities14 Questions? TSP Responsibilities

15. January 10, 2006Landowner Responsibilities15 Thank You! The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue S.W., Washington D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.