The use of SCS standards and specifications to digitize soils surveys of the second order will result in a data format usable by all parties in this agreement, other federal agencies, state, and local agencies and the public. To complete the digitizing and delivery of output products for mutually selected counties using standards specified in Technical Specifications for Line-Segment Digitizing Soil Survey Maps. To accelerate the digitation of soil surveys in the state by targeting a five-year production schedule to complete coverage of the entire state, contingent upon availability of suitable base maps, soil recompilations, and funding. In consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived, the SCS, the SDNR, and the SEPA agree to the following: The Counties use soils data for purposes such as siting decisions, to determine soil limitations for various uses, and to determine agricultural land valuations on parcels. The SEPA uses soils data to improve their ability to evaluate ground water pollution, aquifer and wellhead protection perform best management practice selection and watershed prioritization and develop pollutant-loading models and soil erosion models. The SDNR in carrying out its assigned responsibilities under applicable state law has need for soil and water resources data from conservation programs to meet identified state and local needs. The SCS uses these data for conservation planning, watershed management, engineering interpretations, and to help prioritize conservation and land use needs. The SCS, in carrying out its responsibilities in the National Cooperative Soil Survey, has need for digitized soil survey data. Four agencies are identified in this agreement with a common need for soils data: the SCS, the State Department of Natural Resources (SDNR), the State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), and the County Auditors (Counties), representing county government. The broad value of digital soils data is widely recognized at the federal, state, county, and local levels.
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