PART 624 — EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION [ 7 CFR 624 ]PART624 — EMERGENCY WATERSHED PROTECTION [ 7 CFR 624 ]Table of Contents§ 624.1 — Purpose.§ 624.2 — Objective.§ 624.3 — Scope.§ 624.4 — Definitions.§ 624.5 — Coordination.§ 624.6 — Program administration.[ Last FR update: 04/08/2011 ]§ 624.7 — Cost-sharing.§ 624.8 — Assistance.§ 624.9 — Time limits.§ 624.10 — Floodplain easements.§ 624.11 — Waivers.Authority: Sec. 216, P.L. 81–516,33 U.S.C. 70lb–1;Sec. 403, P.L. 95–334, as amended, 16U.S.C. 2203; 5U.S.C. 301.Source: 70FR 16926, Apr. 4, 2005, unless otherwise noted.§ 624.1 Purpose.The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) andUnited States Forest Service (FS) are responsible for administering theEmergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. This part sets forth the requirementsand procedures for Federal assistance, administered by NRCS, under Section 216,Public Law 81–516, 33U.S.C. 701b–1; and Section 403 ofthe ...