MD.440.9.8, PGM - Use of Revised FSA Form 211 and 211A, Power of Attorney (POA) and POA Continuation Sheet

Maryland Bulletin: 440-9-8
Subject: PGM - Use of Revised FSA Form 211 and 211A, Power of Attorney (POA) and POA Continuation Sheet
Date: March 13, 2009

Purpose. To provide clarification to NRCS field offices on the use of revised forms FSA-211, Power of Attorney and FSA-21 lA, Power of Attorney Signature Continuation Sheet.

Expiration Date. September 30, 2009.

Explanation. 

As of December 17,2008, forms FSA-211 and FSA-211A are acceptable for use in all NRCS Farm Bill and non Farm Bill programs. NRCS will maintain existing policy for authorized acknowledgement of signatures on FSA-211, FSA-211A and NRCS CPA-09 power of attorney forms.

The notarized NRCS CPA-09 will remain acceptable for use in FY2009. However, NRCS will decommission the use of form NRCS CPA-09 beginning with FY10. Field offices are encouraged to use the revised FSA-211 for all program activities in FY09.

Guidance for completing FSA-211:

1. Name of the person being appointed POA.
2. Address of the person being appointed POA
3. County where the address in (2) is located
4. State of where the person being appointed POA resides
5. Enter the name of the individual or entity to act as POA for the grantor.
   
   Section A:
   
   For NRCS programs check box 1 or 15.
   Box 1 is for all current programs including NRCS
   Box 15 is for NRCS Conservation Programs only.
   
   Section B:
   
   Check boxes as applicable
   Box 1 is for all actions numbered 2-7.
   
   Section C: Not applicable
   
   Authorized Signatures:
   
   Box 6A will be signed by an individual granting POA.
   Box 6B must be dated.
   Box 6C must be checked when more than one signature is required for granting the POA.
   Box 7 A will be signed by the entity granting a POA. Ex: Five Brothers Farms by Jon D. Brother or Jon D. Brother for Five Brothers Farms
   Box 7B will show the Title or Relationship of the Person signing in Box 7 A. Ex: Partner or Member or President, etc
   Box 7C will show the signature date for the signature in Box 7 A.

A notary is required by NRCS unless the signature is witnessed by a FSA employee. NRCS employees may not sign as a witness.

Guidance for completing FSA-211 A:

FSA-211A will be used for multiple signatures granting a POA. A notary is required by NRCS unless the signature is witnessed by an FSA employee.

Box 3A will be signed by an individual granting POA. Ex: Jack C. Brother
Box 3B will show the Title or Relationship of the individual signing for the entity. Ex: Partner or Member or President, etc.
Box 3C must show the date of the signature.
Box 3D, E and F will show the witness of the FSA employee only, date signed and position as the FSA employee.

Additional signatures may be added as needed in Boxes 4 thru 7. All members of the entity must sign the FSA-211A. If an entity has four members, all four must sign the FSA-211A.

FSA Notice CM-628 will provide specific instructions and has been included as an attachment to this bulletin.

For entities or partnerships the CCC 902 (formerly CCC 502) will be used to verify the number of signatures required on the FSA 211. All names on the 902 must match the names on the 211.

If you have additional questions, you may call 443-482-2910.

/s/

MARK A. ROSE
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs

Attachments: See email dated March 16, 2009

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