**CSP Applicant:
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**[CSP Application Process]{.underline}**

**Step 1**: Applicant completes initial CSP questionnaire.

> Begin tracking program interest

**Step 2**: Provide and explain self-assessment workbook and
supplemental sheets.

> Direct them to obtain aerial photos of operation, based on the
> following criteria:

-   First choice- digitized CLU maps

-   Second choice- use current, local map system if being adhered to by
    producer, NRCS and FSA, digitize fields later in CSP process

> Instruct them to identify, on the maps, their operation (control of
> land for contract length), fields, acreages, conservation practices
> and land uses

**Step 3**: Conduct first interview with applicant who brings completed
workbook, supplemental forms, and supporting documentation

**Eligibility**

> Review completed materials and begin organizing into 6-part folders
>
> Verify control of land plus 526 and 1026 *(MABDIG)*
>
> Review documentation of historic stewardship including conservation
> plan *(Farm Field Questionnaires)* controlling gully and ephemeral
> erosion, nutrient and pest management plans and records, soil test
> data, etc. *(complete Water Quality Eligibility Evaluation Worksheet)*
>
> Finish pasture self-assessment, if applicable
>
> **Begin building application**
>
> Discuss treatment of riparian corridors with applicant, if Tier II or
> III possible
>
> Complete wildlife self-assessments with applicant, if Tier III
> possible
>
> Complete stewardship activity and practice worksheet with applicant
>
> Review and identify potential enhancements and new practices
>
> Identify potential need for pasture, wildlife and farmstead
> assessments
>
> Discuss contract length with applicant
>
> Applicant signs CCC-1200 application signature block and appendix plus
> SF 1199A

**Step 4**: Determine final eligibility, Tier, category and sub-category
and estimate contract amount.

> Review applicant's documentation
>
> Group fields with predominant rotations and conservation planning
> soils
>
> Digitize potentially eligible fields in Toolkit - produce soil map &
> soil inventory list
>
> Run RUSLE2 for soil loss, soil conditioning index (SCI) and soil
> tillage intensity rating (STIR)
>
> Complete SCI and STIR spreadsheet for enhancements
>
> Conduct on-farm assessments as needed
>
> Determine tier and contract length
>
> Determine enrollment category and sub-category
>
> Estimate contract with CSP estimator
>
> Contact applicant to schedule 2^nd^ Appointment
>
> -- Date & Time of 2^nd^ Appt:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**Step 5**: Conduct final interview

> Finalize application
>
> Include CCC 526 and AD 1026A in file *(MABDIG Printout)*
>
> Provide estimate of contract value
>
> SF1199A and SCIMS ID

**Step 6**: Enter in Toolkit

**Step 7**: Build contract in Protracts

**[If contract is funded]{.underline}:**

**Step 8**: Obtain signatures for 1200

> Participant signs 1200 and appendix (provide copy)
>
> DC electronically signs 1200 to bring to contract level

**Step 9**: Obtain 1245 signatures

> DC electronically certifies the 1245's in ProTracts, checks 1199A
>
> Participant signs 1245 signature cover page
>
> DC sends copies of 1199A, 1200, 1245's and any receipts to voucher
> examiner (provide copy to participant) to Voucher Examiner for
> verification and review
>
> DC is notified by VE that information is correct and approves payment
> in ProTracts

**Step 10**: Voucher examiner processes and mails materials to State
Office

**Step 11**: State Office certifies payment(s) in FFIS and schedules for
"immediate pay"

**Step 12**: Perform contract status review prior to next fiscal year
payment