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Decree No. 925 of 9 May 2013 sets out the provisions relating to applications for registration and import licensing. The automatic licensing requirement (import registration) depends on whether the goods to be imported are subject to requirements, permits or prior authorizations on the part of other control bodies (environmental, sanitary, phytosanitary, animal health, etc.).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.

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).