621.12—How to request assistance.
For a cooperative study a governor, or a Federal, State, or local government agency must submit a written request and a Proposal to Study (PTS) through the NRCS State Conservationist to the Chief. Assistance in preparing the proposal may be obtained by contacting the State Conservationist. The State Conservationist sends the request and proposal with comments to the Chief for consideration. The proposal should:
(f)
Discuss views and priorities of affected soil conservation districts regarding the proposed study;
(k)
State that procedures for informing clearinghouses and for eliciting public participation will be followed;