(a) NRCS may use the services of qualified third party technical service providers in its delivery of EQIP technical assistance in accordance with 7 CFR part 652.
(b) Participants may obtain technical services from certified technical service providers in accordance with 7 CFR part 652.
(c) NRCS retains approval authority of work done by non-NRCS personnel for the purpose of approving EQIP payments.