November 20, 2014
Mandatory SpendingOption 2
Function 300 - Natural Resources and Environment
Limit Enrollment in the Department of Agriculture Conservation Stewardship Program
| Billions of dollars | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2015-2019 | 2015-2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Change in Outlays | 0 | * | -0.2 | -0.4 | -0.5 | -0.7 | -0.9 | -1.1 | -1.2 | -1.4 | -1.1 | -6.4 |
Notes: This option would take effect in October 2015. Estimates are relative to CBO’s August 2014 baseline projections.
* = between -$50 million and zero.
Under the Conservation Stewardship Program, landowners enter into multiyear, renewable contracts with the Department of Agriculture to undertake various conservation measures in exchange for annual payments and technical help. This option would prohibit new enrollment in the program beginning in fiscal year 2016.