RCPP 2014 Farm Implementation FY 2023 Ranking Criteria - Rhode Island

Applicability

Is the applicant implementing an approved NRCS small scale CNMP developed through the RCPP Farm Implementation within the Scituate Reservoir Watershed AND does the applicant have a Farm, Forest and Open Space (FFOS) Conservation Plan?

1. YES – Points: N/A
2. NO – Points: N/A

Category Question

Are the Planned Land Units (PLUs) in the State of Rhode Island?

1. Yes – Points: N/A
2. Otherwise / NO – Points: N/A

Program Questions

1. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes, the PLU is contained within a conservation easement – Points: 20
   2. No, the PLU is not within an easement area – Points: 0
2. Does the applicant meet the NRCS definition of a Historically Underserved (HU) producer as identified in the CPA-1200?
   1. YES – Points: 40
   2. NO – Points: 0
3. Does this application include the FULL implementation of the CNMP including composting facilities for small scale livestock farmers?
   1. YES – Points: 60
   2. NO – Points: 0
4. Will this project allow continued implementation of a nutrient management system that is being progressively installed?
   1. YES – Points: 30
   2. NOT APPLICABLE – Points: 0
5. If this application is approved for funding, will this be the applicant's first contract with NRCS?
   1. YES – Points: 50
   2. NOT APPLICABLE – Points: 0

Resource Questions

1. Is this application addressing one or more of the project's priority resource concerns? Multiple resource concerns may be selected.
   1. Field Sediment, Nutrient, and Pathogen Loss – Points: 25
   2. Concentrated Erosion – Points: 10
   3. Source Water Depletion – Points: 20
   4. Storage and Handling of Pollutants – Points: 40
   5. Air Quality Emissions – Points: 5
   6. Not Applicable – Points: 0
2. What is the distance from the Planned Land Unit (PLU) to water bodies including streams, ponds, lakes, estuaries, all surface waters?
   1. PLU is 100 feet from waterbody or less – Points: 50
   2. PLU is 100-500 feet from waterbody – Points: 30
   3. PLU is 500-1000 feet from a waterbody – Points: 20
   4. Otherwise – Points: 0
3. Is the Planned Land Unit (PLU) 100 feet or less from the edge of the wetland?
   1. PLU is 100 feet or less from the edge of the wetland – Points: 30
   2. Otherwise – Points: 0
4. Does the Planned Land Unit (PLU) include Prime and State Important Soils?
   1. Yes - PLU contains prime or state important soils – Points: 20
   2. Otherwise – Points: 0