*TSP Step-by-Step Process for Program Participants*

1.  The Participant notifies NRCS that they want to use a TSP for the
    practice(s) **and completes the *FY08 TSP Request Form*
    (attached)*.***

    a.  The Participant selects a certified/approved TSP from the
        TechReg website at
        [http://techreg.usda.gov](http://techreg.usda.gov/).

        i.  The website contains a resume of the qualifications and the
            individual categories in which the TSP is certified, and the
            Technical Service Payment rates for reimbursement.

        ii. Participants will not be reimbursed if the TSP is not
            qualified for the specific practice, nor reimbursed more
            than the Technical Service Payment rates.

    b.  The Participant contacts the provider and makes arrangements for
        service.

    c.  The Participant enters the provider information on ***'FY08 TSP
        Request Form'*** and submits the form to NRCS

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1.  **Subject to availability of funds**, the Application must include
    Technical Assistance Practices (Practice Codes, 100, 910, 911, 912,
    and/or 913) or the Contract must be modified to include the TSP
    services and payment rates prior to the TSP starting work.

    a.  The Participant signs the Application or Contract Modification
        for TSP services, with final approval by NRCS. The TSP funds are
        not officially approved until NRCS signs the contract or
        modification.

    b.  NRCS will notify the Participant when final approval is
        authorized,.

2.  The Participant hires the TSP, and develops a contract or agreement
    with the TSP for the services to be provided, payments, and schedule
    for completion. It is up to the Participant to negotiate the rate
    that the TSP charges, as well as establishing when and how the
    payment will be made to the TSP. The Participant works with the TSP
    to assure that the work will be completed within 1 year of the
    contract or modification approval date.

3.  The Participant works with the TSP to complete the contracted
    services.

> Important! A detailed description of work required and deliverables
> from the TSP are listed in each practice "Statement of Work" on the
> eFOTG website. Participants will not be reimbursed until all required
> items are delivered to NRCS.

4.  The TSP provides copies of all required documentation as listed in
    the Statement of Work, and an invoice for the services completed to
    the Participant.

    a.  (if appropriate) the TSP should certify completion of work on
        the NRCS Nutrient Management Plan, CNMP, and/or Pest Management
        Plan checklists to document completion of these practices.

    b.  The amount paid will be the actual bills not to exceed the
        Technical Service Payment rate in the contract.

        i.  If the TSP charges more than the Technical Service Payment
            rate, it is the Participant's responsibility to pay the
            difference.

5.  The Participant submits the required documentation and the invoice
    to NRCS for payment.

    i.  Nutrient Management Plans, Pest Management Plans, and
        Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans are not required to be
        maintained in the NRCS case file (approved checklists are
        sufficient), but should be available upon request from the
        [Participant]{.underline}.

6.  NRCS reviews the documentation and, if complete, processes and makes
    a one-time payment [to the Participant]{.underline}.

**FY08 TSP Request Form**

*[NRCS Representative fills out the following information]{.underline}*

Participant's Name
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Program \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Application/Contract Number
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  ---------------- -------------- -------------- ----------- --------------
  Conservation     Practice       900 Series     Technical   Total \$
  Practice Code    Amount (acres, Code (910,     Service     Amount
                   Animal Units,  911, 912       Payment     
                   numbers)       and/or 913)    Rate per    
                                                 unit        

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             

                                                             
  ---------------- -------------- -------------- ----------- --------------

*[Program Participant fills out the following information]{.underline}*

**Practices other than CNMPs:**

The Technical Service Provider (TSP) listed below has agreed to provide
the services for the conservation practice(s) listed above as currently
scheduled in my Conservation Program application/contract.

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TSP Name TSP TechReg ID \#

**CNMPs - Certified TSP Requirements:**

The Technical Service Provider(s) (TSP) listed below has agreed to
provide the services for the CNMP listed above as currently scheduled in
my Conservation Program contract.

1.  CNMP Plan Development -- Total Plan

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TSP Name TSP TechReg ID \#

**[OR all 3 of the following:]{.underline}**

1.  CNMP Plan Development - Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage

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TSP Name TSP TechReg ID \#

2.  CNMP Plan Development - Land Treatment

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TSP Name TSP TechReg ID \#

3.  CNMP Plan Development - Nutrient Management

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\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TSP Name TSP TechReg ID \#

The TSP(s) and I understand that in order to receive reimbursement the
technical assistance must be complete within 1 year of the contract or
modification obligation date. The USDA-NRCS reimbursement will not
exceed the Technical Service Payment rate in the contract. It is my
responsibility to negotiate and pay the TSP accordingly. The negotiated
price may be lower, equal to, or higher than the TSP Technical Service
Payment rate.

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Participant Signature Date