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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation, Soil management…
Natural resources conservation, Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Agricultural Management Assistance Program - Provides cost-share assistance for conservation practices that improve water management, water quality, and erosion control. Reauthorized under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Conservation Stewardship Program - Provides payments for structural and land management practices that address resource concerns. Reauthorized by the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113 79).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Environmental programmes: Natural Resource…
Environmental programmes: Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Grassland Reserve Program - Long-term contracts or easements to restore and conserve grassland. Functions moved to Agricultural Conservation Easements Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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| Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/18 | Costa Rica | 2021 | Animal protection, Environmental protection from…
Animal protection, Environmental protection from pests and diseases, MEAs implementation and compliance, Plant protection
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Export licences, Import licences | Agriculture, Other | 1. Agricultural products: Import licences are…
1. Agricultural products: Import licences are required for some agricultural products, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life and health, and fulfilling the obligations established in international agreements (2021).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Wetland Reserve Program - Conservation and restoration of wetlands through long-term agreements. Producers must implement a conservation plan and retire crop acreage base. Funding transferred to NRCS under 2002 Farm Act (PL 107-171). Functions moved to Agricultural Conservation Easements Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Soil management and conservation | Non-monetary support | Agriculture | Farm Service Agency (FSA): Conservation Reserve…
Farm Service Agency (FSA): Conservation Reserve Program - Soil erosion reduction and other environmental benefits are addressed through 10-year rental agreements to establish permanent cover crops on cropland.
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| Import Licensing Procedures | G/LIC/N/3/CRI/18 | Costa Rica | 2021 | Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances…
Chemical, toxic and hazardous substances management, MEAs implementation and compliance
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Export licences, Import licences | Chemicals | 4. Chemical Products: Import licences are…
4. Chemical Products: Import licences are required for some chemical products, with the aim of protecting human, animal or plant life or health, and fulfilling the obligations established in international agreements (2021).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources…
Biodiversity and ecosystem, Natural resources conservation
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Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support | Agriculture, Fisheries, Other | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program - Provides technical assistance and cost-share assistance to landowners to develop habitat for upland wildlife, wetlands wildlife, endangered species, fish, and other wildlife. Funds come from CCC under 5-10 year contracts (Title III, Public Law 104-127). Functions moved to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program under the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79). Payments due to producers from contracts signed in previous program years were paid during FY2016.
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Air pollution reduction, Natural resources…
Air pollution reduction, Natural resources conservation, Soil management and conservation, Water management and conservation
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Grants and direct payments | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative - The program assists producers in implementing activities to improve water quality and quantity, and restore, enhance and preserve soil, air, and related resources in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Functions moved to the Regional Conservation Partnerships Program by the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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| Agriculture | G/AG/N/USA/150 | United States of America | 2021 | Natural resources conservation | Grants and direct payments, Non-monetary support | Agriculture | Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS):…
Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS): Agriculture Conservation Easements Program (ACEP) - Combines the functions of the former Wetlands Reserve Program, the Grassland Reserve Program (easement portion), and the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program. The program provides financial and technical assistance to help conserve agricultural lands and wetlands and their related benefits. Authorized by the 2014 Farm Act (PL 113-79).
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