25 CFR § 171.610 - Can I arrange an Incentive Agreement if I want to farm idle lands?
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Identifier
/us/cfr/t25/s171.610
Currency
2026-03-24
Positive Law
No
Updated
2026-03-24
Chapter
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
Authority
25 U.S.C. 2; 25 U.S.C. 9; 25 U.S.C. 13; 25 U.S.C. 381; Act of April 4, 1910, 36 Stat. 270, as amended (codified at 25 U.S.C. 385); 25 U.S.C. 386a; Act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1803 (codified at 25 U... 25 U.S.C. 2; 25 U.S.C. 9; 25 U.S.C. 13; 25 U.S.C. 381; Act of April 4, 1910, 36 Stat. 270, as amended (codified at 25 U.S.C. 385); 25 U.S.C. 386a; Act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1803 (codified at 25 U.S.C. 389 ).
# 171.610 Can I arrange an Incentive Agreement if I want to farm idle lands?We may approve an Incentive Agreement if:(a) You request one in writing at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the irrigation season that includes a detailed plan to improve the idle lands, which contains at least the following:(1) A description of specific improvements you will make, such as clearing, leveling, or other activities that will improve idle lands to a condition that supports authorized use of delivered water;(2) The estimated cost of the improvements you will make;(3) The time schedule for your proposed improvements;(4) Your proposed schedule for water delivery, if necessary; and(5) Justification for use of irrigation water during the improvement period.(b) You sign our Incentive Agreement containing terms and conditions we specify.