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CHAPTER 29⁠—WATER BANK PROGRAM FOR WETLANDS PRESERVATION — Front Matter

Chap.Sec.
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.