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16 U.S.C. § 590m (CONSERVATION)
§ 590m. Execution of powers of Secretary by Production and Marketing Administration
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this chapter, the Secretary is authorized and directed to provide for the execution by the Production and Marketing Administration of such powers conferred upon him under sections 590g, 590h, 590i, and 590j to 590n of this title as he deems may be appropriately exercised by such Administration, and for such purposes the provisions of law applicable to the appointment and compensation of persons employed by the Production and Marketing Administration shall apply.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 13, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1151; amended 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, § 501, eff. July 16, 1946, 11 F.R. 7877, 60 Stat. 1100.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Production and Marketing Administration functions transferred to other units of Department of Agriculture under Secretary’s memorandum 1320, supp. 4, of Nov. 2, 1953.
Functions of all officers, agencies, and employees of Department of Agriculture transferred, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of Agriculture by 1953 Reorg. Plan No. 2, § 1, eff. June 4, 1953, 18 F.R. 3219, 67 Stat. 633, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
Agriculture Adjustment Administration consolidated into Production and Marketing Administration by Secretary of Agriculture’s Memorandum No. 1118, Aug. 18, 1945, which consolidation was ratified by 1946 Reorg. Plan No. 3, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation consolidated with other agencies into Agricultural Conservation and Adjustment Administration for duration of World War II, see Ex. Ord. No. 9069, Feb. 23, 1942.
Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 590n (CONSERVATION)
§ 590n. Payments reviewable only by Secretary
The facts constituting the bases for any payment or grant or the amount thereof authorized to be made under section 590g of this title, when officially determined in conformity with rules or regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture, shall be reviewable only by the Secretary of Agriculture.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 14, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1151; amended Aug. 3, 1956, ch. 950, § 6(a), 70 Stat. 1033; Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(1)(C), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1005.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–127 struck out “or 590h” after “section 590g” and struck out at end “Payments to claimants under sections 590g, 590h, 590i, 590j to 590q, inclusive, of this title may be made upon the certificate of the claimant, which certificate shall be in such form as the Secretary of Agriculture may prescribe, that he has carried out the conservation practice or practices and has complied with all other requirements as conditions for such payments and that the statements and information contained in the application for payment are correct and true, to the best of his knowledge and belief, under the penalties of title 18.”
1956—Act Aug. 3, 1956, inserted provisions relating to payments to be made to claimant upon his certificate, and form of such certificate.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: Functions respecting lands under jurisdiction of Department of the Interior, see Transfer of Functions note set out under section 590a of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 590q (CONSERVATION)
§ 590q. Coverage; “State” defined; short title
(a) This chapter shall apply to the States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands, and, as used in this chapter, the term “State” includes Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
(b) This chapter may be cited as the “Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act”.
(Apr. 27, 1935, ch. 85, § 17, as added Feb. 29, 1936, ch. 104, § 1, 49 Stat. 1151; amended July 26, 1947, ch. 339, § 2, 61 Stat. 494; Pub. L. 86–70, § 13(b), June 25, 1959, 73 Stat. 143; Pub. L. 86–624. § 8(b), July 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 412; Pub. L. 98–454, title VI, § 601(d), Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1736.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454 inserted reference to Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in two places.
1960—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–624 substituted “States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico” for “States, the Territory of Hawaii, and the possessions of Puerto Rico”, and struck out “Hawaii” from definition of “State”.
1959—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 86–70 substituted “the States, the Territory of Hawaii,” for “the United States, the Territories of Alaska and Hawaii”, and struck out “Alaska,” after “the term ‘State’ includes”.
1947—Subsec. (a). Act July 26, 1947, included the Virgin Islands.
heading: Repeals
text: Section 3 of act July 26, 1947, repealed all laws in conflict therewith.
16 U.S.C. § 590q–1 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590q–1. Sale and distribution of supplies, materials, and equipment to other Government agencies; reimbursement
The Soil Conservation Service subject to applicable regulations under chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3306(f), 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4104, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41 may sell and distribute supplies, materials, and equipment to other Government activities, the cost of such supplies and materials or the value of such equipment (including the cost of transportation and handling) to be reimbursed to appropriations current at the time additional supplies, materials, or equipment are procured from the appropriations chargeable with the cost or value of such supplies, materials, or equipment.
(Sept. 21, 1944, ch. 412, title III, § 302(b), 58 Stat. 738; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 2(12), 65 Stat. 707.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944, and not as part of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act which comprises this chapter.
In text, “chapters 1 to 11 of title 40 and division C (except sections 3302, 3306(f), 3307(e), 3501(b), 3509, 3906, 4104, 4710, and 4711) of subtitle I of title 41” substituted for “the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended,” on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, which Act enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, and Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts.
heading: Amendments
text: 1951—Act Oct. 31, 1951, inserted reference to applicable regulations of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended.
16 U.S.C. § 590q–2 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590q–2. Voluntary relinquishment of allotments
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide for the reduction or cancellation of any allotment or base when the owner of the farm states in writing that he has no further use of such allotment or base.
(Pub. L. 91–524, title VIII, § 803, Nov. 30, 1970, 84 Stat. 1381.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Agriculture Act of 1970, and not as part of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act which comprises this chapter.
16 U.S.C. § 590r to 590x–4 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 590r to 590x–4. Repealed. Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 341(a), Aug. 8, 1961, 75 Stat. 318
text: Section 590r, acts Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 1, 50 Stat. 869; Aug. 17, 1954, ch. 751, § 1(1), (2), 68 Stat. 734; July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–624, § 9, 74 Stat. 412, related to Congressional declaration of policy.
text: Section 590s, acts Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 2, 50 Stat. 869; Aug. 17, 1954, ch. 751, § 1(3), 68 Stat. 735, related to powers and duties of Secretary of Agriculture.
text: Section 590t, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 3, 50 Stat. 869, related to location of projects.
text: Section 590u, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 4, 50 Stat. 870, related to State aid and certain requirements.
text: Section 590v, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 5, 50 Stat. 870, related to use of employees and agencies within Department of Agriculture.
text: Section 590w, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 6, 50 Stat. 870, related to cooperation of governmental agencies, expenditures and rules and regulations.
text: Section 590x, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 7, 50 Stat. 870, authorized appropriations.
text: Section 590x–1, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 8, as added Aug. 17, 1954, ch. 751, § 1(4), 68 Stat. 735, prescribed limitations on aid.
text: Section 590x–2, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 9, as added Aug. 17, 1954, ch. 751, § 1(4), 68 Stat. 735, authorized loans for farm land improvement.
text: Section 590x–3, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 10(a)–(e), as added Aug. 17, 1954, ch. 751, § 1(4), 68 Stat. 735, provided for an insurance program for loans by other than United States, an insurance fund, contents of fund, selling and reinsuring of notes, disposition of insurance charges, insurance contract as United States obligation, incontestability, discharge of obligations, and limitation on aggregate amount of obligations.
text: Section 590x–4, act Aug. 28, 1937, ch. 870, § 11, as added Aug. 25, 1958, Pub. L. 85–748, § 2, 72 Stat. 841, related to authorization of Secretary for execution, insurance and sale of loans, insurance, appraisal and delinquency charges, use of proceeds for expenses; computation of aggregate amount of principal obligations which may be insured, insurance of loans from funds advanced by lenders other than United States, provisions applicable to loans, conversion of loans to insured loans, expense funds, sale of loans on noninsured basis and assignment of loans.
text: The subject matter of former sections 590r to 590x–4 of this title is covered by section 1921 et seq. of Title 7, Agriculture.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal of sections effective one hundred and twenty days after Aug. 8, 1961, or such earlier date as the provisions of section 1921 et seq. of Title 7, Agriculture, are made effective by regulations of Secretary of Agriculture, see section 341(a) of Pub. L. 87–128, set out as a note under section 1921 of Title 7.
Sections repealed effective Oct. 15, 1961, by section 300.1 of former Title 6, Code of Federal Regulations, see Effective Date note under section 1921 of Title 7.
16 U.S.C. § 590y (CONSERVATION)
§ 590y. Authorization and purpose of investigation, construction, and maintenance of projects; title to projects; limitation on costs
For the purpose of stabilizing water supply and thereby rehabilitating farmers on the land and providing opportunities for permanent settlement of farm families, the Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter referred to as “the Secretary”) is authorized to investigate and, upon compliance with the provisions of this subchapter, to construct water conservation and utilization projects in the Great Plains and arid and semiarid areas of the United States, and to operate and maintain each such project in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; Provided, That the United States shall retain title to the dams, reservoirs, irrigation, and other project works until Congress otherwise provides: And provided further, That expenditures from appropriations made directly pursuant to the authority contained in section 590z–10(1) of this title to meet reimbursable construction costs allocated to irrigation as defined in section 590z–2(b) of this title shall not exceed $2,000,000 for dams and reservoirs in any one project, and that expenditures from appropriations made directly pursuant to the authority contained in section 590z–10(1) of this title to meet costs allocated to flood control by the Secretary after consultation with the Chief of Engineers, Department of the Army, shall not exceed $500,000 on any one project.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, § 1, 53 Stat. 1418; Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 861, 54 Stat. 1119; Mar. 7, 1942, ch. 164, 56 Stat. 142; July 16, 1943, ch. 242, § 1, 57 Stat. 566; July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, § 205(a), 61 Stat. 501.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1943—Act July 16, 1943, raised amount of expenditures for dams and reservoirs on any one project from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000.
1942—Act Mar. 7, 1942, amended last proviso.
1940—Act Oct. 14, 1940, reenacted section.
heading: Change of Name
text: Department of War designated Department of the Army and title of Secretary of War changed to Secretary of the Army by section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title II, 61 Stat. 501. Section 205(a) of act July 26, 1947, was repealed by section 53 of act Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 641. Section 1 of act Aug. 10, 1956, enacted “Title 10, Armed Forces” which in sections 3010 to 3013 continued military Department of the Army under administrative supervision of Secretary of the Army.
heading: Angostura Project
text: Act Aug. 9, 1955, ch. 630, 69 Stat. 552, provided: “That the provisions of sections 41(g), 43, and 51 of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act, as amended [sections 1015(g), 1017, and 1025 of Title 7, Agriculture], are hereby extended to apply on the obligations of settlers on the Angostura project in South Dakota developed under the Act of August 11, 1939, as amended [this section].”
16 U.S.C. § 590z–7 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590z–7. Provisions for furnishing surplus power and municipal or miscellaneous water supplies
In connection with any project undertaken pursuant to this subchapter, provisions, including contracts of sale, may be made for furnishing municipal or miscellaneous water supplies, or for developing and furnishing power in addition to the power requirements of irrigation: Provided, That expenditures from appropriations made directly pursuant to the authority contained in section 590z–10(1) of this title to meet costs allocated to municipal or miscellaneous water supplies or surplus power shall not exceed $500,000 for any one project: Provided further, That no contract relating to a water supply for municipal or miscellaneous purposes or to electric power shall be made unless, in the judgment of the Secretary, it will not impair the efficiency of the project for irrigation purposes. On any project where such provisions are made, the Secretary shall allocate to municipal or miscellaneous water purposes or to surplus power the part of the estimated construction costs of the project which he deems properly so allocable; and such allocations shall not be included in the reimbursable construction costs covered by the repayment contract or contracts required under section 590z–2 of this title. All right, title, and interest in the facilities provided for such municipal or miscellaneous water supplies or surplus power and the revenues derived therefrom shall be and remain in the United States. Contracts for such municipal or miscellaneous water supplies or for such surplus power shall be at such rates as, in the Secretary’s judgment, will produce revenues at least sufficient to cover the appropriate share of the annual operation and maintenance cost of the project and such fixed charges, including interest, as the Secretary deems proper. Contracts for the sale of surplus power shall be for periods not to exceed forty years and contracts for water supply for municipal or miscellaneous purposes shall be for such periods as the Secretary may determine and may include such renewal options as the Secretary deems desirable: And provided further, That in sales or leases of such power, preference shall be given to municipalities and other public corporations or agencies; and also to cooperatives and other nonprofit organizations financed in whole or in part by loans made pursuant to the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 [7 U.S.C. 901 et seq.] and any amendments thereof.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, § 9, as added Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 861, 54 Stat. 1124.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Rural Electrification Act of 1936, referred to in text, is act May 20, 1936, ch. 432, 49 Stat. 1363, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 31 (§ 901 et seq.) of Title 7, Agriculture. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 901 of Title 7 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 590z–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590z–8. Authority of Secretary of the Interior over lands, contracts, water rights, etc.
(a) Utilization of lands
In connection with any project constructed pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter, the Secretary shall have the same authority, with regard to the utilization of lands owned by the United States, other than lands acquired under section 590z–3 of this title as he has in connection with projects undertaken pursuant to the Federal reclamation laws, Act of June 17, 1902 (32 Stat. 388), and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto.
(b) Contracts, land acquisitions, etc.
In connection with the construction or operation and maintenance of a project undertaken pursuant to the authority of this subchapter, the Secretary shall have with respect to construction and supply contracts, and with respect to the acquisition, exchange, and disposition of lands, interest in lands, water rights, and other property and the relocation thereof, the same authority, including authority to acquire lands and interests in land and water rights with titles and at prices satisfactory to him, which he has in connection with projects under the Federal reclamation laws.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, § 10, as added Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 861, 54 Stat. 1125.)
heading: References in Text
text: Act of June 17, 1902, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, popularly known as the Reclamation Act, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 371 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of Title 43 and Tables.
16 U.S.C. § 590z–9 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590z–9. Powers and duties of Secretaries of the Interior and Agriculture; rules and regulations
The Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture are authorized to perform any and all Acts 1 and to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper for the purpose of carrying out their respective functions under this subchapter and for the purpose of carrying the provisions of this subchapter into full force and effect.
(Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, § 11, as added Oct. 14, 1940, ch. 861, 54 Stat. 1125.)
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 590z–11 (CONSERVATION)
§ 590z–11. Delegation of powers and duties by Secretary of the Interior
For the purpose of facilitating and simplifying the administration of the Federal reclamation laws (Act of June 17, 1902, 32 Stat. 388, and Acts amendatory thereof or supplementary thereto) and this subchapter, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to delegate, from time to time and to the extent and under such regulations as he deems proper, his powers and duties under said laws to the Commissioner of Reclamation, an Assistant Commissioner, or the officer in charge of any office, division, district, or project of the Bureau of Reclamation.
(Dec. 19, 1941, ch. 595, 55 Stat. 842.)
heading: References in Text
text: Act of June 17, 1902, referred to in text, is act June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, popularly known as the Reclamation Act, which is classified generally to chapter 12 (§ 371 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of Title 43 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: This section was not enacted as part of act Aug. 11, 1939, ch. 717, 53 Stat. 1418, which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§ 1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
16 U.S.C. § 593 (CONSERVATION)
§ 593. Protection of timber in Florida
The President is authorized to employ so much of the land and naval forces of the United States as may be necessary effectually to prevent the felling, cutting down, or other destruction of the timber of the United States in Florida, and to prevent the transportation or carrying away any such timber as may be already felled or cut down; and to take such other and further measures as may be deemed advisable for the preservation of the timber of the United States in Florida.
(R.S. § 2460.)
heading: Codification
text: R.S. § 2460 derived from act Feb. 23, 1882, ch. 9, 3 Stat. 651.
16 U.S.C. § 594–1 to 594–5 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 594–1 to 594–5. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–313, § 16(a)(3), formerly § 13(a)(3), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered § 16(a)(3), Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525
text: Section 594–1, act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 1, 61 Stat. 177, set forth policy of Federal Government respecting protection of all forest lands from insects and diseases.
text: Section 594–2, act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 2, 61 Stat. 177, related to conduct of surveys by Secretary of Agriculture to detect infestation by forest insect pests and tree diseases.
text: Section 594–3, act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 3, 61 Stat. 177, related to allocation of funds for pest and plant disease control.
text: Section 594–4, act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 4, 61 Stat. 177, related to contributions for insect or disease control carried out on non-federally owned forest land.
text: Section 594–5, acts June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 5, 61 Stat. 177; June 20, 1975, Pub. L. 94–40, 89 Stat. 224, set forth funding requirements for Federal program.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 17 of Pub. L. 95–313, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2101 of this title.
heading: Short Title
text: Act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 7, 61 Stat. 177, providing that sections 594–1 to 594–5 of this title be known as the “Forest Pest Control Act”, was repealed by Pub. L. 95–313, § 16(a)(3), formerly § 13(a)(3), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374, renumbered § 16(a)(3), Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525.
heading: Construction
text: Act June 25, 1947, ch. 141, § 6, 61 Stat. 177, providing that sections 594–1 to 594–5 of this title not be construed as limiting or repealing existing legislation, was repealed by Pub. L. 95–313, § 16(a)(3), formerly § 13(a)(3), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374, renumbered § 16(a)(3), Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525.
heading: Plan for Control of Dutch Elm Disease
text: Pub. L. 94–588, § 20, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2963, provided that the Secretary of Agriculture, in consultation with officials of both the States and political subdivisions thereof, conduct a study of the incidence of Dutch elm disease and evaluate methods for controlling the spread of such disease and submit a report on the results of such study to the President and the Congress on or before Mar. 1, 1977.
16 U.S.C. § 594a (CONSERVATION)
§ 594a. Repealed. Pub. L. 95–313, § 16(a)(2), formerly § 13(a)(2), July 1, 1978, 92 Stat. 374; renumbered § 16(a)(2), Pub. L. 101–624, title XII, § 1215(1), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3525
text: Section, act Apr. 26, 1940, ch. 159, 54 Stat. 168, set forth provisions relating to white-pine blister rust control by the Secretary of Agriculture, and local authorities.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1978, see section 17 of Pub. L. 95–313, set out as an Effective Date note under section 2101 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 595, 596 (CONSERVATION)
§§ 595, 596. Repealed. Feb. 28, 1933, ch. 131, § 1, 47 Stat. 1349
text: Sections, R.S. §§ 2461, 2462, penalized cutting and provided for forfeiture of vessels carrying away timber on lands reserved or purchased to supply timber for Navy.