Technical services provided by qualified personnel not affiliated with USDA.

(a) NRCS may use the services of qualified third-party TSPs in its delivery of EQIP technical assistance in accordance with 7 CFR part 652. (b) Participants may obtain technical services from certified TSPs 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.