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MD.300.8.4, LTP - Farm Bill Programs Delegated Authority Signature List

Maryland Bulletin: 300-8-4
Subject: LTP - Farm Bill Programs Delegated Authority Signature List
Date: January 25, 2008

Purpose. To transmit an approved delegated authority list of persons authorized to sign Conservation Program cost-share contract documents.

Expiration Date. September 30, 2008.

Explanation.

NRCS Required Signatures
Authority to sign the conservation plan (Form NRCS-CPA-1155) or conservation plan revision (Form NRCS-CPA-1156) is delegated to the Designated Conservationist. By signing, the Designated Conservationist certifies the technical adequacy of the conservation treatment in accordance with NRCS Conservation Planning Policy. (See CPM Part 512, Subpart B). The Designated Conservationist is required to meet minimum planning and contracting training requirements annually before signing the CPA-1155 or CPA-1156.

NRCS Approving Official
The NRCS Approving Official, as designated by the State Conservationist, will approve all Conservation Program Contracts (CPC) using an electronic signature to Form NRCS-CPA-1202 in ProTracts which obligates funds for the contract. Contracts having financial assistance obligations exceeding $150,000 will be forwarded to the Regional Assistant Chief for review and approval.

Two attachments are included with this bulletin. The NRCS Designated Conservationist provides a listing of who may approve contract payments in ProTracts. Only the State Conservationist may delegate and authorize changes to this authority.

The Maryland ProTracts Permission Roles will identify the person(s) or position and what permissions may be granted in ProTracts. District Conservationists may request ProTracts permissions for staff they supervise or field office affiliates (non-NRCS partners) as per the roles outlined. Requests for ProTracts roles may be sent to the ASTC - Programs with justification for assigning the role.

Contact. If you have questions or need additional information contact Mark Rose, Assistant Sate Conservationist for Programs.

/s/

JON F. HALL
State Conservationist

 

Maryland Protracts Permission Role Assignments
State Office Roles Person Responsible
State Conservationist Sign contracts, approve modifications, approve payments, cancel or terminate contracts, access ProTracts to generate reports and monitor programs. Jon Hall
State Program Manager Control permissions, establish sub-accounts, allocate program funds to counties through ProTracts, cancel or terminate contracts, access ProTracts to generate reports, and monitor programs; manage ranking criteria and develop, edit, copy, or delete ranking tools from the Application Evaluation and Ranking Tool (AERT). Mark Rose
Tom Morgart
Tiffany Laws
State Coordinator Add and manage applications, develop and manage contracts, certify practices, calculate payments; manage ranking criteria and develop, edit, copy or delete, ranking tools from AERT. Linda Adams
Sabrina Albright
Nancy Basil
Contract Specialist This role is typically assigned to state office administrative and financial management personnel. This role can be established for state level or second level reviewers. Grant access to view funds, manage applications, view cost lists, and manage contracts. The permission does not allow for the approval of applications, contracts and payments. It serves as read only access to ProTracts Laurie Blasky
Jeannette Pauli


 

Maryland Protracts Permission Role Assignments
Field Office Roles Person Responsible
Designated Conservationist Upload cost lists, add applications, develop and manage contracts, certify practices and calculate payments, select applications for funding, approve payment requests; evaluate and rank applications in AERT. NRCS Field Office Representative.
Only one granted per county.
(STC delegates this authority.)
Area Zone Manager Generate reports, monitor program activities, sign contracts, and approve modifications. Tansel Hudson
Anne Lynn
Steve Strano
Patty Engler
Program Specialist Review cost information, applications, and contracts; select applications for funding; reallocate funds; sign contracts; approve modifications; manage ranking criteria and develop, edit, copy, or delete ranking tools from AERT Assigned to NRCS by the STC
Field Office Manager Add and manage applications, develop and manage contracts, certify practices, calculate payments and select applications for funding; evaluate and rank applications in AERT Assigned to NRCS as requested by the Designated Conservationist
Field Office Add applications, develop and manage contracts, certify practices, calculate payments; evaluate and rank applications in AERT. Assigned to NRCS staff as requested by the Designated Conservationist
Affiliate Field User This role mirrors the approvals granted at the Field Office role designation. If Affiliate Field User roles are being granted within the state, verify the field office roles are appropriate for the affiliate and program. Add applications, develop and manage contracts, certify practices, calculate payments; evaluate and rank applications in AERT. Non-NRCS staff located in the field office.

 

Delegated Signature Authority
Conservation Program Contracting
County Town NRCS Approving Official &
Designated Conservationist		 NRCS Field Office
Manager		 Affiliates
Allegany Cumberland Carl Robinette Fred Strem Ben Cooper, Craig Zimmerman, Rob Obermeier
Anne Arundel Annapolis Joseph Haamid   John Czajkowski, Jessica Thomas
Baltimore Cockeysville Tim Clippinger Ray Sufczynski Jared Wagner, Andy Thomas
Calvert Prince Frederick Gary Wynn   Paula Mask, Craig Mask, Jennifer David, Jennifer Snoddy
Caroline Denton Jack King Heather Beaven, Mark Mason Alison Taylor, Stephanie Knutsen, Carol Middleton, Paul Biddle, Rebecca Brown
Carroll Westminster Eric Hines Lori Ashbaugh, Rob Weaver Gay Teada
Cecil Elkton Lindsay Tulloch Bill Metcalf, Rachel Yeatman Eric Webberking, Daniel Polite, Chris Brown
Charles La Plata Jim Cary Kyong Chung Julie Okronley
Dorchester Cambridge Gene Skinner Jim Luzader Thomas Brannock, Richard Corkran, Mark Foskey, Jamie Young
Frederick Frederick Mark Seibert Cory Brink, Rob Weaver, Lori Ashbaugh  
Garrett Mt. Lake Park Chad Bucklew Kim Meyers Roger Kitzmiller, Cheston Miller, Charles Hayes
Harford Forest Hill Cliff Bienko Annette Ensor  
Howard Jim Myers      
Kent Chestertown Nancy Metcalf Eugene Jones, Christopher Davidson Colin Jones, Robert Myers, Jennifer Hindman
Montgomery Derwood JG Warfield Brandy King Eddie Franceschi, Brian Taylor
Prince George's Upper Marlboro Oliver Miranda   Steve Darcey, Diane Carter
Queen Anne's Sharon Calisto     Alison Howard, Carrie Cochran, Rebecca Briggs
Somerset Princess Anne Garth McCabe Roger Smith Mark Carey, Michael Dryden
St. Mary's Leonardtown Terry Heinard John Mattingly  
Talbot Easton Teresa Kampmeyer Jack King, Heather Beavan, Mark Mason Levin Schwaninger, David Wilson, Steve Spielman, Shawn Smith
Washington Hagerstown Hans Kefauver   Neil Rotruck, Ginger Noble
Wicomico Salisbury Michael Sigrist Charlene Mills George Bradford, Richard Glasgow, Thomas Phillips
Worcester Snow Hill Nelson Brice Garth McCabe William Garner, Harry Hughes
District of Columbia DC Leslie Burks Joseph Haamid  
The NRCS Approving Official and Designated Conservationist will be the NRCS representative assigned to the field office.
The Field Office Manager will not have payment certification authority without justification approved by the State Conservationist.
Affiliates are non-NRCS staff that assist the field in contract management. Affiliates may be assigned roles in ProTracts at the request of the District Conservationist (DC) designated for that county. The DC will ensure the affiliate to be added has had adequate training in ProTracts and Conservation Program Contracting.

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