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Handbooks
190-National Biology Handbook, Part 641, Guidance for Effective Implementation and Reporting of Conservation Practice Standard 395, Stream Habitat Improvement and Management

Users Guide
210-8-17, SITES 2005, Water Resource Site Analysis Computer Program, 2005, Version 2005.1.3, and Updated User Documentation

Technical Notes
190-7, Nutrient Management – Reducing Risk of E.coli 0157:H7 Contamination

210-1, Biomass Energy – An Analysis of Energy Production Costs from Manure Anaerobic Digestion Systems on U.S. Livestock Production Facilities


National Bulletins

National Bulletin: 120-8-6                                     Action Required By: November 30, 2007
Subject: Personal Property System (PROP) Data Clean-Up
 
This national bulletin advises the State Property Management Officers (PMO) and Accountable Property Officers (APO) to update the contact information currently entered in the Personal Property System (PROP).

National Bulletin: 120-8-7                                     Action Required By: November 30, 2007
Subject: Garaged Locations of E-85 Vehicles Review
 
This national bulletin requires States verify information previously submitted regarding waivers for garage locations of E-85 vehicles.

National Bulletin: 120-8-8                                     Action Required By: November 30, 2007
Subject: Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST) Data
  
This national bulletin advises State Conservationists and State Administrative Officers of the annual requirement to submit vehicle inventory data.

National Bulletin: 190-8-3                                      Action Required By: December 14, 2007
Subject: Review of Ecological Sciences Business Area Analysis Group Charter and a Request for Nominees to the Group
 
This national bulletin requests a review of the Ecological Sciences Business Area Analysis Group (ESBAAG) draft charter (attached) and nominations for the Group.

National Bulletin: 210-8-2                                        Action Required By: November 16, 2007
Subject: NRCS Snowpac Meeting
  
This national bulletin is to announce the NRCS SnowPAC meeting and to solicit participation.

National Bulletin: 270-8-3                                        Action Required By: March 31, 2008
Subject: Fiscal Yea 2008 Computer Security Awareness Training and Privacy Basic Courses
  
This national bulletin announces the availability of the legislatively mandated FY 2008 USDA Computer Security Awareness Training (CSAT) and Privacy Basics courses in AgLearn.

National Bulletin: 300-8-4                                        Action Required By: December 31, 2007
Subject: Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Contract Expiration
 
This national bulletin advises States of actions needed on contracts that have reached either the scheduled contract expiration date or the 10 year maximum contract length expiration date for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).

National Bulletin: 440-8-4
Subject: Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Certification for Fiscal Year 2008 Contracts
 
This national bulletin notifies States that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will not be processing AGI certification requests for the 2008 crop year until further notice and to provide guidance on handling new program applicants.