# 7 C.F.R. § 1415.7 (2026): Application procedures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 1415.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application procedures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter XIV: COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 1415: GRASSLANDS RESERVE PROGRAM / § 1415.7: § 1415.7   Application procedures.

## Text

(a) Applicants, except as otherwise described under § 1415.17, may submit an application through a USDA Service Center for participation in GRP. Applications may be submitted throughout the year.
(b) By filing an application for participation, the applicant consents to a USDA representative entering upon the land offered for enrollment for purposes of assessing the grassland functions and values and for other activities that are necessary for USDA to make an offer of enrollment. Generally, the applicant will be notified prior to a USDA representative entering upon their property.
(c) Applicants submit applications that identify the duration of the easement or rental contract for which they seek to enroll their land. Rental contracts may be for the duration of 10-years, 15-years, or 20-years; easements may be permanent in duration or for the maximum duration authorized by State law.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.1 (2026) § 1415.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_1.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.2 (2026) § 1415.2   Administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_2.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.3 (2026) § 1415.3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_3.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.4 (2026) § 1415.4   Program requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_4.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.5 (2026) § 1415.5   Land eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_5.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.6 (2026) § 1415.6   Participant eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_6.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.7 (2026) § 1415.7   Application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_7.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.8 (2026) § 1415.8   Establishing priority for enrollment of properties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_8.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.9 (2026) § 1415.9   Enrollment of easements and rental contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_9.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.10 (2026) § 1415.10   Compensation for easements and rental contracts acquired by the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_10.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.11 (2026) § 1415.11   Restoration agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_11.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.12 (2026) § 1415.12   Modifications to easements and rental contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_12.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.13 (2026) § 1415.13   Transfer of land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_13.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 1415.14 (2026) § 1415.14   Misrepresentation and violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P1415_S1415_14.md)

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