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16 U.S.C. § 1902 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1902. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 2, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1342, related to preservation and management of areas by Secretary of the Interior and promulgation of regulations. See section 100732 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1903...1906 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 1903 to 1906. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Sections 1903 to 1906 had been omitted from the Code prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–287.
text: Section 1903, Pub. L. 94–429, § 4, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, provided for a 4-year cessation of certain mining operations within the boundaries of Death Valley National Monument, Mount McKinley National Park, and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, subject to exceptions.
text: Section 1904, Pub. L. 94–429, § 5, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, provided for inapplicability of requirements for annual expenditures on mining claims to mining operations during the 4-year period under section 1903.
text: Section 1905, Pub. L. 94–429, § 6, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, provided that within 2 years the Secretary of the Interior determine the validity of unpatented mining claims within Glacier Bay National Monument, Death Valley and Organ Pipe Cactus National Monuments and Mount McKinley National Park, submit to Congress recommendations for acquisition of valid claims, and study and submit to Congress recommendations for modifications of existing boundaries of the Death Valley Monument and the Glacier Bay National Monument.
text: Section 1906, Pub. L. 94–429, § 7, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, provided that within 4 years the Secretary determine the validity of unpatented mining claims within Crater Lake National Park, Coronado National Memorial, and Glacier Bay National Monument, and submit to Congress recommendations for acquisition of valid claims.
16 U.S.C. § 1907 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1907. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 8, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, related to recordation of mining claims and publication of notice. See section 100733 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1908 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1908. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 9, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1343, related to damage to natural and historical landmarks and procedures for determination and enforcement of abatement of damaging activities. Subsec. (a) was repealed and restated in section 100734 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs. Subsec. (b), which required a report on the effect of surface mining activities on natural and historical landmarks and had been omitted from the Code, was repealed as obsolete.
16 U.S.C. § 1909 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1909. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 10, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1344, related to severability.
16 U.S.C. § 1910 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1910. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 11, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1344; Pub. L. 98–620, title IV, § 402(21), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3358, related to civil actions for just compensation by mining claim holders. See section 100735 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1911 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1911. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 12, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1344, related to acquisition of land by Secretary. See section 100736 of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 1912 (CONSERVATION)
§ 1912. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–287, § 7, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3272
text: Section, Pub. L. 94–429, § 13, Sept. 28, 1976, 90 Stat. 1344, related to financial disclosure by officer or employee of Secretary. See section 1865(b) of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, and section 100737(a) to (c) of Title 54, National Park Service and Related Programs.
16 U.S.C. § 2001 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2001. Congressional findings
The Congress finds that:
(1) There is a growing demand on the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation to meet present and future needs.
(2) The Congress, in its concern for sustained use of the resource base of the United States, has ensured that the Department of Agriculture possesses information, technical expertise, and a delivery system for providing assistance to land users with respect to conservation and use of soils; plants; woodlands; watershed protection and flood prevention; the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; animal husbandry; fish and wildlife management; recreation; community development; and related resource uses.
(3) Appraisal and inventory of resources, assessment and inventory of conservation needs, evaluation of the effects of conservation practices, and analyses of alternative approaches to existing conservation programs are basic to effective soil, water, and related natural resource conservation.
(4) Since individual and governmental decisions concerning soil and water resources often transcend administrative boundaries and affect other programs and decisions, a coordinated appraisal and program framework are essential.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 2, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407; Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 246(f)(2)(A), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3225; Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2804(a), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2804(a), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1814.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Par. (2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2804(a)(1), substituted “base of the” for “base, of the”.
Pars. (3), (4). Pub. L. 110–246, § 2804(a)(2), added par. (3), redesignated former par. (3) as (4), and struck out “Resource appraisal is basic to effective soil and water conservation.” before “Since individual”.
1994—Par. (2). Pub. L. 103–354 struck out “created the Soil Conservation Service” after “resource base,” and substituted “, has ensured that the Department of Agriculture” for “Department of Agriculture which” after “United States”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 95–192, § 1, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977’.”
16 U.S.C. § 2002 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2002. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(2) The term “soil, water, and related resources” means those resources which come within the scope of the programs administered and participated in by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(3) The term “soil and water conservation program” means a set of guidelines for attaining the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 3, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407; Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 246(f)(2)(B), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3225.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Par. (2). Pub. L. 103–354 struck out “through the Soil Conservation Service” after “Agriculture”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture, insofar as they involve lands and programs under jurisdiction of that Department, related to compliance with this chapter with respect to pre-construction, construction, and initial operation of transportation system for Canadian and Alaskan natural gas transferred to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, until first anniversary of date of initial operation of Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, see Reorg. Plan No. 1 of 1979, §§ 102(f), 203(a), 44 F.R. 33663, 33666, 93 Stat. 1373, 1376, effective July 1, 1979, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees. Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System abolished and functions and authority vested in Inspector transferred to Secretary of Energy by section 3012(b) of Pub. L. 102–486, set out as an Abolition of Office of Federal Inspector note under section 719e of Title 15, Commerce and Trade. Functions and authority vested in Secretary of Energy subsequently transferred to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects by section 720d(f) of Title 15.
16 U.S.C. § 2003 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2003. Congressional policy and declaration of purpose
(a) Responsiveness to long-term needs
In order to further the conservation of soil, water, and related resources, it is declared to be the policy of the United States and purpose of this chapter that the conduct of programs administered by the Secretary of Agriculture for the conservation of such resources shall be responsive to the long-term needs of the Nation, as determined under the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Full utilization of cooperative arrangements with State and tribal agencies
Recognizing that the arrangements under which the Federal Government cooperates with State and tribal soil and water conservation agencies and other appropriate State and tribal natural resource agencies such as those concerned with forestry and fish and wildlife and, through conservation districts, with other local units of government and land users, have effectively aided in the protection and improvement of the Nation’s basic resources, including the restoration and maintenance of resources damaged by improper use, it is declared to be the policy of the United States that these arrangements and similar cooperative arrangements should be utilized to the fullest extent practicable to achieve the purpose of this chapter consistent with the roles and responsibilities of the non-Federal agencies, landowners and land users.
(c) Attainment of policies and purposes
The Secretary shall promote the attainment of the policies and purposes expressed in this chapter by—
(1) appraising on a continuing basis the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation;
(2) developing and updating periodically a program for furthering the conservation, protection, and enhancement of the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation consistent with the roles and program responsibilities of other Federal agencies and State, tribal, and local governments; and
(3) providing to Congress and the public, through reports, the information developed pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, and by providing Congress with an annual evaluation report as provided in section 2006 of this title.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 4, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1407; Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2508(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 756.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79, § 2508(a)(1), inserted “and tribal” after “State” in two places in text.
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 2508(a)(2), inserted “, tribal,” after “State”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 2002 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2005a (CONSERVATION)
§ 2005a. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(e), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1007
text: Section, Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1251, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1516, related to technical assistance for water resources.
16 U.S.C. § 2005b (CONSERVATION)
§ 2005b. Repealed. Pub. L. 107–171, title II, § 2502(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 267
text: Section, Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 386, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1017, related to conservation of private grazing land. See section 3839bb of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2008 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2008. Utilization of available information and data
In the implementation of this chapter, the Secretary shall utilize information and data available from other Federal, State, tribal, and local governments, and private organizations and he shall coordinate his actions with the resource appraisal and planning efforts of other Federal agencies and avoid unnecessary duplication and overlap of planning and program efforts.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 9, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1411; Pub. L. 113–79, title II, § 2508(d), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 756.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–79 inserted “, tribal” after “State”.
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of certain enforcement functions of Secretary or other official in Department of Agriculture under this chapter to Federal Inspector, Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System, and subsequent transfer to Secretary of Energy, then to Federal Coordinator for Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Projects, see note set out under section 2002 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2009 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2009. Termination of program
The provisions of this chapter shall terminate on December 31, 2023.
(Pub. L. 95–192, § 10, Nov. 18, 1977, 91 Stat. 1411; Pub. L. 99–198, title XII, § 1252(d), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1517; Pub. L. 110–234, title II, § 2804(e), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1088; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title II, § 2804(e), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1816; Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2402(4), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4571.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 substituted “2023” for “2018”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–246, § 2804(e), substituted “2018” for “2008”.
1985—Pub. L. 99–198 substituted “2008” for “1985”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
16 U.S.C. § 2103 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2103. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8001(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–313, § 4, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468, related to the establishment and implementation of a forest land enhancement program.
text: A prior section 2103, Pub. L. 95–313, § 4, July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 367; Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §§ 1214, 1224(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525, 3542; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, §§ 336(a)(2)(B), 373, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005, 1015, related to forestry incentives program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8001(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Purposes of Forest Land Enhancement Program
text: Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468, which listed purposes for the establishment of a forest land enhancement program, was repealed by Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8001(b), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913.
16 U.S.C. § 2103b (CONSERVATION)
§ 2103b. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8002, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–313, § 6, as added Pub. L. 108–148, title III, § 302, Dec. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1903; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7511(c)(35), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1270; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7511(c)(35), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2032, related to the establishment and implementation of watershed forestry assistance programs.
text: A prior section 2103b, Pub. L. 95–313, § 6, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1216, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3526, established the Stewardship Incentive Program, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8001(a), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 468.
text: A prior section 6 of Pub. L. 95–313 was renumbered section 9 and is classified to section 2105 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 2106b (CONSERVATION)
§ 2106b. Use of money collected from States for fire suppression assistance
Any money collected from the States for fire suppression assistance rendered by the Forest Service on non-Federal lands not in the vicinity of National Forest System lands shall on and after October 21, 1998, be used to reimburse the applicable appropriation and shall remain available until expended as the Secretary may direct in conducting activities authorized by 16 U.S.C. 2101 note, 2101–2110, 1606, and 2111.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(e) [title II], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–231, 2681–273.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, and also as part of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Similar Provisions
text: Provisions similar to this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Pub. L. 105–83, title II, Nov. 14, 1997, 111 Stat. 1577.
Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(d) [title II], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–181, 3009–208.
Pub. L. 104–134, title I, § 101(c) [title II], Apr. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–156, 1321–185; renumbered title I, Pub. L. 104–140, § 1(a), May 2, 1996, 110 Stat. 1327.
Pub. L. 103–332, title II, Sept. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 2524.
Pub. L. 103–138, title II, Nov. 11, 1993, 107 Stat. 1403.
Pub. L. 102–381, title II, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1402.
Pub. L. 102–154, title II, Nov. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1018.
Pub. L. 101–512, title II, Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 1943.
Pub. L. 101–121, title II, Oct. 23, 1989, 103 Stat. 727.
Pub. L. 100–446, title II, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1810.
16 U.S.C. § 2109b (CONSERVATION)
§ 2109b. Repealed. Pub. L. 115–334, title VIII, § 8102(b)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4839
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–313, § 13B, as added Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8008, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1286, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VIII, § 8008, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2047, related to competitive allocation of funds for cooperative forest innovation partnership projects.
16 U.S.C. § 2110 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2110. Statement of limitation
This chapter shall not authorize the Federal Government to regulate the use of private land or to deprive owners of land of their rights to property or to income from the sale of property, unless such property rights are voluntarily conveyed or limited by contract or other agreement. This chapter does not diminish in any way the rights and responsibilities of the States and political subdivisions of States.
(Pub. L. 95–313, § 14, formerly § 11, July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered § 14 and amended Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, §§ 1215(1), 1221, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525, 3540.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 14 of Pub. L. 95–313 was renumbered section 17 and is set out as a note under section 2101 of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1990—Pub. L. 101–624, § 1221, amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “This chapter does not authorize the Federal Government to regulate the use of private land or to deprive owners of land of their rights to property or to income from the sale of property, and this chapter does not diminish in any way the rights and responsibilities of the States and political subdivisions of States.”
16 U.S.C. § 2112 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2112. Repealed. Pub. L. 113–79, title VIII, § 8003, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 913
text: Section, Pub. L. 95–313, § 18, formerly § 15, as added Pub. L. 100–418, title IV, § 4403, Aug. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 1400; renumbered § 18, Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525, related to the establishment of a cooperative national forest products marketing program.
16 U.S.C. § 2114 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2114. Administration
(a) In general
The Secretary shall administer this chapter in accordance with regulations that the Secretary shall develop.
(b) Guidelines
The regulations promulgated under this chapter shall include guidelines for the administration of this chapter at the Federal and State levels and shall identify the measures and activities that are eligible for cost sharing under this chapter.
(c) Existing mechanisms
Existing mechanisms shall be used to the extent possible to make payments and deliver services to the landowner under this chapter.
(d) Land grant universities
The Secretary, in consultation with State foresters or equivalent State officials, may provide assistance directly to other State and local natural resource management agencies and land grant universities in implementing this chapter in cases in which the State foresters or equivalent State officials are not able to make fund transfers to other State and local agencies.
(Pub. L. 95–313, § 20, as added Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1223, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3542.)
16 U.S.C. § 2201 (CONSERVATION)
§ 2201. Emergency conservation program
(a) In general
The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this chapter as the “Secretary”) is authorized to make payments to agricultural producers who carry out emergency measures to control wind erosion on farmlands or to rehabilitate farmlands damaged by wind erosion, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, or other natural disasters when, as a result of the foregoing, new conservation problems have been created that (1) if not treated, will impair or endanger the land, (2) materially affect the productive capacity of the land, (3) represent damage that is unusual in character and, except for wind erosion, is not the type that would recur frequently in the same area, and (4) will be so costly to rehabilitate that Federal assistance is or will be required to return the land to productive agricultural use.
(b) Repair or replacement of fencing
(1) In general
With respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection (a) for the repair or replacement of fencing, the Secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving not more than 25 percent of the payment, determined by the Secretary based on the applicable percentage of the fair market value of the cost of the repair or replacement, before the agricultural producer carries out the repair or replacement.
(2) Return of funds
If the funds provided under paragraph (1) are not expended by the end of the 60-day period beginning on the date on which the agricultural producer receives those funds, the funds shall be returned within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 95–334, title IV, § 401, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2403(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4571.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–334 inserted section catchline, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, substituted “The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this chapter as the ‘Secretary’)” for “The Secretary of Agriculture”, inserted “wildfires,” after “hurricanes,”, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 95–334, title IV, § 406, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 434, provided that: “The provisions of this title [enacting this chapter] shall become effective October 1, 1978.”