§2006e. Prohibition on use of loans for certain purposes

The Secretary shall not approve any loan under this chapter to drain, dredge, fill, level, or otherwise manipulate a wetland (as defined in section 3801(a)(16) of title 16), or to engage in any activity that results in impairing or reducing the flow, circulation, or reach of water, except in the case of activity related to the maintenance of previously converted wetlands, or in the case of such activity that is already commenced before November 28, 1990.

(Pub. L. 87 128, title III, §363, as added Pub. L. 101 624, title XVIII, §1824, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3831; amended Pub. L. 102 237, title V, §501(i), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1868.)

References in Text

For definition of "this chapter", referred to in text, see note set out under section 1921 of this title.

Amendments

1991-Pub. L. 102 237 inserted a closing parenthesis after "3801(a)(16) of title 16" and substituted "before November 28, 1990" for "prior to the date of enactment of this section".

Effective Date of 1991 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 102 237 effective as if included in the provision of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101 624, to which the amendment relates, see section 1101(b)(3) of Pub. L. 102 237, set out as a note under section 1421 of this title.