What US Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (16 U.S.C. Chapter 40): National Appraisal and Conservation Program requires
The Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, codified at 16 U.S.C. Chapter 40 (sections 2001 through 2009), directs the Secretary of Agriculture to appraise the soil, water, and related resources of the Nation on a continuing basis and to develop a national soil and water conservation program, administered through the Natural Resources Conservation Service in cooperation with State, tribal, and local agencies. Section 2001 sets the congressional findings on the importance of the Nation's soil and water resources. Section 2002 provides the definitions. Section 2003 sets the congressional policy and declaration of purpose, including furthering the conservation of soil, water, and related resources. Section 2004 requires a continuing appraisal of soil, water, and related resources, including data on their quality, quantity, and capability. Section 2005 requires the Secretary to develop and update a national soil and water conservation program setting the direction of conservation activities. Section 2006 requires reports to Congress, including a statement of the Secretary's recommendations. Section 2007 authorizes appropriations, section 2008 requires the utilization of available information and data to avoid duplication, and section 2009 addresses the termination of the program. The Act is the foundational statute for the national appraisal and planning of soil and water conservation.
Pillar: Agriculture & Agritech · Authority: U.S. Congress / Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2022-title16/html/USCODE-2022-title16-chap40.htm
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- Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, 16 U.S.C. 2001 - congressional findings.
- Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, 16 U.S.C. 2002 - definitions.
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