Chapter 29 Water BANK Program for Wetlands Preservation

Sections in Chapter 29

• § 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