House Bill 5048
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5048
Congress
115
Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Nutrient Management Technical Service Provider Certification Act of 2018
This bill amends the Food Security Act of 1985 to provide alternative certification methods for third-party technical service providers (TSPs). (TSPs provide technical expertise to agricultural producers on behalf of the Department of Agriculture [USDA] Natural Resource Conservation Service to assist in planning and implementing conservation measures.)
USDA must approve certain professional certifications that meet or exceed national criteria and were established by:
- the USDA,
- an agriculture-related retailer,
- a farmer cooperative,
- the American Society of Agronomy, or
- the National Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants.
A qualified certification includes a certifications as:
- a Certified Crop Advisor by the American Society for Agronomy,
- a Certified Professional Agronomist by the American Society for Agronomy, and
- a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan Specialist by USDA.
February 15, 2018
02/15/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
02/15/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:31 PM