Incentive contract period

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(a) NRCS shall apply science-based criteria to determine an appropriate contract period to achieve desired conservation benefits.

(b) The period determined as appropriate under paragraph (a) of this section shall not be less than 5 years nor exceed 10 years.

eCFR data current as of: November 6, 2026

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