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Proposed Rule for Sec. 1604
Farm Security & Rule Investment Act of 2002
Could Wreak Havoc
With State & Regional Environmental Protection Efforts

An explanation of the problems with the proposed rule for Sec. 1604 and its implications, including examples of how Sec. 1604 could interfere with major environmental initiatives in just one state, can be obtained by clicking on Problems with Sec. 1604 Rule

For some suggestions on what needs to be done, click on Fixing Sec. 1604.

The statutory language for Sec. 1604 can be viewed by clicking here.

The text of the proposed rule (7 CFR 1400) can be viewed at http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=2002_register&docid=02-27227-filed

For a copy of the letter from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. Bronson, click here.

You will need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF files above. You may obtain the reader for free at http//www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

The comment period for the rule is closed, but problems with the rule may continue.  Updates on actions related to the rule will be posted here in the coming weeks.

Thanks for giving this your attention.

Craig Evans
President
Stewardship America
craig@privatelands.org

P.S. Please pass this message on to as many other people you feel can be of help. Thanks!

 

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