---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 171.610"
title: "25"
number: "171.610"
heading: "Can I arrange an Incentive Agreement if I want to farm idle lands?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/171.610"
---

# §171.610. Can I arrange an Incentive Agreement if I want to farm idle lands?


We may approve an Incentive Agreement if:

- (a) You request one in writing at least 90 days prior to the beginning of the irrigation season that includes a detailed plan to improve the idle lands, which contains at least the following:
  - (1) A description of specific improvements you will make, such as clearing, leveling, or other activities that will improve idle lands to a condition that supports authorized use of delivered water;
  - (2) The estimated cost of the improvements you will make;
  - (3) The time schedule for your proposed improvements;
  - (4) Your proposed schedule for water delivery, if necessary; and
  - (5) **Justification for use of irrigation water during the improvement period.**
- (b) **You sign our Incentive Agreement containing terms and conditions we specify.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 2; 25 U.S.C. 9; 25 U.S.C. 13; 25 U.S.C. 381; Act of April 4, 1910, 36 Stat. 270, as amended (codified at 25 U.S.C. 385); 25 U.S.C. 386a; Act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1803 (codified at 25 U.S.C. 389 et seq. ).

### Source

Source: 73 FR 11036, Feb. 29, 2008, unless otherwise noted.