Title 16
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Title 16
Title 16
WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION
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Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary
Conservation agreements to effectuate water bank program; duration and renewal; adjustment of payment rate for renewal period; “wetlands” defined; duration of ownership or control of land as determining eligibility for agreements; protection of and compensation for tenants and sharecroppers; participation by owner or operator in other Federal or State programs
Terms of agreement; required provisions
Annual payment; adjustment
Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program
Termination or modification of agreements
Utilization of services and facilities
Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses
Consultation with Secretary of the Interior; conformity of program with wetlands programs administered by Secretary of the Interior; consultation with and utilization of technical services of appropriate local, State, Federal, and private conservation agencies; coordination of programs
Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements
Rules and regulations