Eligible entities that participate in ACEP-ALE enter into a Program Agreement and Parcel Cost-Share Contracts (Parcel Contracts) with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). These documents identify specific NRCS requirements, products, and timelines for ALE acquisition activities.
Program Agreements establish roles and responsibilities for the lead eligible entity and all potential partners who may co-hold an ALE or serve as a third-party right holder.
The Parcel Contract identifies the lead eligible entity, any other eligible entities, and the amounts to be paid to each for the acquisition of an ALE. It is comprised of a series of forms:
- Form NRCS-CPA-1265
- Form NRCS-CPA-1265-Appendix
- Form NRCS-CPA-1266 Schedule of Acquisition for Easements
- NRCS-CPA-1267 Modification of the Schedule of Acquisition for Easements
For more information about how these agreements are used, visit the ACEP-ALE Toolkit.