Chapter 29. WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION

• § 1301 - Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary
• § 1302 - 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
• § 1303 - Terms of agreement; required provisions
• § 1304 - Annual payment; adjustment
• § 1305 - Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program
• § 1306 - Termination or modification of agreements
• § 1307 - Utilization of services and facilities
• § 1308 - Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses
• § 1309 - 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
• § 1310 - Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements
• § 1311 - Rules and regulations