---
kind: "section"
citation: "7 C.F.R. § 652.26"
title: "7"
number: "652.26"
heading: "Certification renewal."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/7/652.26"
---

# §652.26. Certification renewal.

- (a) NRCS certifications are in effect for a time period specified by NRCS in the Certification Agreement, not to exceed 3 years and automatically expire unless they are renewed for an additional time period in accordance with this section.
- (b) A technical service provider may request renewal of an NRCS certification by:
  - (1) Submitting a complete certification renewal application to NRCS or through a private sector entity, a public agency, or a recommending organization to NRCS at least 60 days prior to expiration of the current certification;
  - (2) Providing verification on the renewal form that the requirements of this part are met; and
  - (3) **Agreeing to abide by the terms and conditions of a Certification Agreement.**
- (c) All certification renewals are in effect for a time period specified by NRCS in the Certification Agreement, not to exceed three years and before expiration, may be renewed for subsequent time period in accordance with this section.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 16 U.S.C. 3842.

### Source

Source: 69 FR 69472, Nov. 29, 2004, unless otherwise noted.