LB638

Nebraska LB638 amends the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act by changing fund provisions and eliminating incentive payments.

Nebraska LB638 modifies the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act by altering provisions of the Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Cash Fund. The Department of Natural Resources must apply for a $25 million grant from the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund, to be paid out in five annual installments of $5 million. The fund will support projects consistent with the act's purposes. The bill also eliminates incentive payments and legislative intent provisions, focusing instead on encouraging farmers to reduce commercial fertilizer use and adopt innovative technologies.