USDA requests input on environmental impacts of the Tree Assistance Program, Farm Storage Facility Loan Program

In Community, Farm, State by OC Monitor Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture welcomes input on the assessment of environmental impacts on two programs – the Tree Assistance Program and Farm Storage Facility Loan program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting comments until Jan. 18, 2025, on its draft programmatic environmental assessments. The TAP environmental assessment includes updates to streamline the program and enable a quick response to natural disasters. The FSFL environmental assessment recommends continuing the program as currently administered.

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