General Manual State Supplement

Title 130, Part 403, Homeland Security/Crisis Responsibilities, Subpart A, General

North Dakota May 31, 2006
To issue a supplement to the General Manual in the event of a natural disaster in North Dakota.

National Bulletins

National Bulletin: 360-6-2 May 31, 2006
Subject: PER - Emergency Preparedness-Incident Command System Training
This national bulletin gives guidance to National, State, and Center employees regarding Incident Command training. The hurricanes that devastated Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Texas reinforced the fact that we need to be better prepared for future natural and manmade disasters. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 5 (HSPD-5) states that Federal departments and agencies will implement protocols to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from domestic incidents, whether they are natural or manmade.

National Bulletin: 130-6-2 June 1, 2006
Subject: AGN – Prizes at Conferences
This national bulletin provides instructions and guidance to NRCS employees regarding prizes in connection with conferences.

National Bulletin: 130-6-3 June 1, 2006
Subject: AGN – Partner’s Raffle for a New Car
This national bulletin provides instructions and guidance to NRCS employees regarding the raffle associated with the upcoming 2006 National Conference of the National Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (NARC&DC).

National Bulletin: 300-6-44 May 30, 2006
Subject: LTP – State Watershed Selection Process for Conservation Security Program
This national bulletin notifies State Conservationist and Directors, Pacific Islands and Caribbean Areas of the process for watershed prioritization in the Conservation Security Program (CSP) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007.

National Bulletin: 300-6-43 June 2, 2006
Subject: LTP – Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Fiscal Year (FY) 2006 Energy Initiative
This national bulletin announces the extension of the time period of the FY 2006 energy conservation initiative for EQUIP. An overwhelming number of requests have been received by States from contract participants requesting additional time to participate in the energy initiative.

National Bulletin: 450-6-13 June 5, 2006
Subject: TCH – Distribution of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Energy Management Initiative Implementation Plan and Related Materials
This national bulletin discuss how Energy costs has increased significantly over the last few years and are likely to remain at historically high levels for some time. Many farmers and ranchers commented during the USDA Farm Bill Listening Sessions on the adverse impact of higher energy-related costs on their operations. NRCS has taken an early and aggressive approach to addressing the energy cost concerns of farmers and ranchers. Many conservation practices, including residue management, nutrient management, and irrigation water management among others, not only provide environmental benefits, but they can also significantly reduce on-farm energy use and production costs. In short, there is a growing opportunity to provide financial and technical assistance that can save producers energy and money, while improving the conservation of other natural resources.