16 USC Ch. 34: Front Matter
From Title 16-CONSERVATIONCHAPTER 34-RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 34-RURAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROGRAM
Sec.
1501.
Establishment and purpose of programs; contracting and purchasing authority of Secretary; maintenance of continuing and stable supply of agricultural commodities and forest products.
1502.
Plan of farming operations or land use; necessity for contract applicants to furnish Secretary; contents of plan.
1503.
Contracts.
(a)
Approved conservation plans as basis; duties of landowner or operator under contracts.
(b)
Duties of Secretary under contracts; shared costs.
(c)
Termination and modification of contracts.
1504.
Authority of Secretary to furnish eligible owners and operators conservation materials, etc.
1505.
Multiyear set-aside contracts.
(a)
Contracting authority of Secretary; duration of contracts; eligibility and duties of producers.
(b)
Cost-sharing incentives for farm operators.
1506.
Rules and regulations; limitations on total acreage retired from production pursuant to contracts.
1507.
Advisory boards.
(a)
State boards; functions; membership; appointment and qualifications of members; meetings.
(b)
National board; establishment in consultation with Secretary of the Interior; functions and duties.
1508.
Coordination with and utilization by Secretary of Federal, State, and local services and facilities to carry out programs and plans.
1509.
Repealed.
1510.
Authorization of appropriations; construction and continuation of programs, contracts, and authorities.
Chapter Referred to in Other Sections
This chapter is referred to in section 2103 of this title; title 7 section 6962.