Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) and Report of Acreage

Instructions For CCC-576

NOTICE OF LOSS AND APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT - NONINSURED CROP DISASTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR 2015 AND SUBSEQUENT YEARS



Producers with Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) coverage use this form to document the following:

 loss or damage to a crop or commodity

• disaster event or cause of loss

 an explanation of what has been or will be done with the crop acreage and commodity

 a record of production

 a request for payment

The completed Notice of Loss (form CCC-576 Parts A and B) must be filed with FSA by the following:

 for prevented planting claims, within 15 calendar days after the final planting date

 for low yield and value loss claims, the earlier of the following:

 15 calendar days after the damaging weather or disaster occurrence

• 15 calendar days after date damage to the specific crop acreage or commodity is apparent to the producer

15 calendar days after the normal harvest date.

The completed Application for Payment (form CCC-576 Parts D and H) must be filed with FSA no later than 60 calendar days after the coverage period ends for the crop.

Exception: An application for NAP payment for perennial forage intended for grazing will not be required on loss filed based upon independent assessments.

Do not make any entries on this web version of the CCC-576. It is provided on this web site for informational purposes only. Producers must visit their local Servicing Center office for computer-generated version of CCC-576.

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