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- § 3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan
- § 3922. Federal acquisition
- § 3923. Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions
§ 3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan
(a) In general
(b) ConsultationThe Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) after consultation with—
(1) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
(2) the Secretary of Commerce;
(3) the Secretary of Agriculture; and
(4) (the chief executive officer of) each State.
(c) Factors to be consideredThe Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a), shall consider—
(1) the estimated proportion remaining of the respective types of wetlands which existed at the time of European settlement;
(2) the estimated current rate of loss and the threat of future losses of the respective types of wetlands; and
(3) the contributions of the respective types of wetlands to—
(A) wildlife, including endangered and threatened species, migratory birds, and resident species;
(B) commercial and sport fisheries;
(C) surface and ground water quality and quantity, and flood control;
(D) outdoor recreation; and
(E) other areas or concerns the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 99–645, title III, § 301, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3586.)
§ 3922. Federal acquisition
The Secretary is authorized to purchase wetlands or interests in wetlands, which are not acquired under the authority of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act of 1929 (16 U.S.C. 715–715s), consistent with the wetlands priority conservation plan established under section 3921 of this title.
(Pub. L. 99–645, title III, § 304, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3588.)
§ 3923. Restriction on use of eminent domain in acquisitions
The powers of condemnation or eminent domain shall not be used in the acquisition of wetlands under any provision of this chapter where such wetlands have been constructed for the purpose of farming or ranching, or result from conservation activities associated with farming or ranching.
(Pub. L. 99–645, title III, § 305, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3588.)