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16 U.S.C. § 590g — Additional policies and purposes of chapter
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**(a) Purposes enumerated** It is hereby declared to be the policy of this chapter also to secure, and the purposes of this chapter shall also include, (1) preservation and improvement of soil and water quality and related resources; (2) promotion of the economic use and conservation of land; (3) diminution of exploitation and wasteful and unscientific use of national soil resources; (4) the protection of rivers and harbors against the results of soil erosion in aid of maintaining the navigability of waters and water courses and in aid of flood control; (5) reestablishment, at as rapid a rate as the Secretary of Agriculture determines to be practicable and in the general public interest, of the ratio between the purchasing power of the net income per person on farms and that of the income per person not on farms that prevailed during the five-year period August 1909–July 1914, inclusive, as determined from statistics available in the United States Department of Agriculture, and the maintenance of such ratio; (6) prevention and abatement of agricultural-related pollution,11 So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon. and (7) the promotion of energy and water conservation through dry land farming. The powers conferred under this section and sections 590h, 590i, and 590j to 590n of this title shall be used to assist voluntary action calculated to effectuate the purposes specified in this section. Such powers shall not be used to discourage the production of supplies of foods and fibers sufficient to maintain normal domestic human consumption as determined by the Secretary from the records of domestic human consumption in the years 1920 to 1929, inclusive, taking into consideration increased population, quantities of any commodity that were forced into domesti
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**(a) Purposes enumerated** It is hereby declared to be the policy of this chapter also to secure, and the purposes of this chapter shall also include, (1) preservation and improvement of soil and water quality and related resources; (2) promotion of the economic use and conservation of land; (3) diminution of exploitation and wasteful and unscientific use of national soil resources; (4) the protection of rivers and harbors against the results of soil erosion in aid of maintaining the navigability of waters and water courses and in aid of flood control; (5) reestablishment, at as rapid a rate as the Secretary of Agriculture determines to be practicable and in the general public interest, of the ratio between the purchasing power of the net income per person on farms and that of the income per person not on farms that prevailed during the five-year period August 1909–July 1914, inclusive, as determined from statistics available in the United States Department of Agriculture, and the maintenance of such ratio; (6) prevention and abatement of agricultural-related pollution,11 So in original. The comma probably should be a semicolon. and (7) the promotion of energy and water conservation through dry land farming. The powers conferred under this section and sections 590h, 590i, and 590j to 590n of this title shall be used to assist voluntary action calculated to effectuate the purposes specified in this section. Such powers shall not be used to discourage the production of supplies of foods and fibers sufficient to maintain normal domestic human consumption as determined by the Secretary from the records of domestic human consumption in the years 1920 to 1929, inclusive, taking into consideration increased population, quantities of any commodity that were forced into domestic consumption by decline in exports during such period, current trends in domestic consumption and exports of particular commodities, and the quantities of substitutes available for domestic consumption within any general class of food commodities. In carrying out the purposes of this section due regard shall be given to the maintenance of a continuous and stable supply of agricultural commodities adequate to meet consumer demand at prices fair to both producers and consumers.
**(b) to (g) Repealed. Pub. L. 87–703, title I, § 101(1), Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 605**
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It is recognized that the wastage of soil and moisture resources on farm, grazing, and forest lands of the Nation, resulting from soil erosion, is a menace to the national welfare and that it is declared to be the policy of Congress to provide permanently for the control and prevention of soil erosion to preserve soil, water, and related resources, promote soil and water quality, control floods, prevent impairment of reservoirs, and maintain the navigability of rivers and harbors, protect public health, public lands and relieve unemployment, and the Secretary of Agriculture, from now on, shall coordinate and direct all activities with relation to soil erosion and in order to effectuate this policy is authorized, from time to time—
(1) To conduct surveys, investigations, and research relating to the character of soil erosion and the preventive measures needed, to publish the results of any such surveys, investigations, or research, to disseminate information concerning such methods, and to conduct demonstrational projects in areas subject to erosion by wind or water;
(2) To carry out preventive measures, including, but not limited to, engineering operations, methods of cultivation, the growing of vegetation, and changes in use of land;
(3) To cooperate or enter into agreements with, or to furnish financial or other aid to, any agency, governmental or otherwise, or any person, subject to such conditions as he may deem necessary, for the purposes of this chapter; and
(4) To acquire lands, or rights or interests therein, by purchase, gift, condemnation, or otherwise, whenever necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
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**(a) Definitions** In this section:
(1) **Agricultural commodity** — The term “agricultural commodity” has the meaning given the term in [section 5602 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section5602&num=0&edition=prelim).
(2) **Geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher** — The term “geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher” has the meaning given the term in section 10906(a) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ([7 U.S.C. 2204](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section2204&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 107–171).
**(b) Authorization** Subject to the availability of funds under subsection (d), the Secretary may provide geographically disadvantaged farmers or ranchers direct reimbursement payments for activities described in subsection (c).
**(c) Transportation**
(1) **In general** — Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary may provide direct reimbursement payments to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher to transport an agricultural commodity, or inputs used to produce an agricultural commodity, during a fiscal year.
(2) **Proof of eligibility** — To be eligible to receive assistance under paragraph (1), a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher shall demonstrate to the Secretary that transportation of the agricultural commodity or inputs occurred over a distance of more than 30 miles, as determined by the Secretary.
(3) **Amount**
(A) *In general* — Subject to paragraph (2), the amount of direct reimbursement payments made to a geographically disadvantaged farmer or rancher under this section for a fiscal year shall equal the product obtained by multiplying—
(i) the amount of costs incurred by the geographically di
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**(a) Repealed. Pub. L. 87–703, title I, § 101(2), Sept. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 605**
**(b) Conservation and environmental assistance**
(1) **Environmental quality incentives program** — The Secretary shall provide technical assistance, cost-share payments, and incentive payments to operators through the environmental quality incentives program in accordance with subchapter A of chapter 4 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 [[16 U.S.C. 3839aa](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3839aa&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(2) **to (4) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(1)(A)(i)(I), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1004**
(5) **State, county, and area committees**
(A) *Appointment of State committees* — The Secretary shall appoint in each State a State committee composed of not fewer than 3 nor more than 5 members who are fairly representative of the farmers in the State. The members of a State committee shall serve at the pleasure of the Secretary for such term as the Secretary may establish.
(B) *Establishment and elections for county, area, or local committees*
(i) *Establishment*
(I) *In general* — In each county or area in which activities are carried out under this section, the Secretary shall establish a county or area committee.
(II) *Local administrative areas* — The Secretary may designate local administrative areas within a county or a larger area under the jurisdiction of a committee established under subclause (I).
(ii) *Composition of county, area, or local committees*
(I) *In general* — Except as provided in subclause (II), a committee established under clause (i) shall consist of not fewer than 3 nor more than 5 members that—
(aa) are fairly represe
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The facts constituting the bases for any payment or grant or the amount thereof authorized to be made under [section 590g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section590g&num=0&edition=prelim), when officially determined in conformity with rules or regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture, shall be reviewable only by the Secretary of Agriculture.
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To enable the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out the purposes of [section 590g of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section590g&num=0&edition=prelim) there is authorized to be appropriated for any fiscal year not exceeding $500,000,000. The amount appropriated shall be available until expended. The Secretary shall distribute the funds available for financial assistance among the several States in accordance with their conservation needs, as determined by the Secretary.
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary is authorized to establish and maintain in the Department a Farm Service Agency.
**(b) Functions** If the Secretary establishes the Farm Service Agency under subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to assign to the Agency jurisdiction over the following functions:
(1) Agricultural price and income support programs, production adjustment programs, and related programs.
(2) Repealed. Pub. L. 104–127, title I, § 194(c), Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 946.
(3) Agricultural credit programs assigned before October 13, 1994, by law to the Farmers Home Administration (including farm ownership and operating, emergency, and disaster loan programs) and other lending programs for agricultural producers and others engaged in the production of agricultural commodities.
(4) Subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 [[16 U.S.C. 3831](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3831&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(5) Such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate, except for those programs assigned by the Secretary to the Natural Resources Conservation Service or another agency of the Department under [section 6936(b) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section6936/b&num=0&edition=prelim).
**(c) Special concurrence requirements for certain functions** In carrying out the programs specified in subsection (b)(4), the Secretary shall—
(1) acting on the recommendations of the Farm Service Agency, with the concurrence of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, issue regulations to carry out such programs;
(2) ensure that the Farm Service Agency, in establishing policies, priorities, and guidelines for such progr
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**(a) Establishment** The Secretary is authorized to establish and maintain within the Department a Natural Resources Conservation Service.
**(b) Functions** If the Secretary establishes the Natural Resources Conservation Service under subsection (a), the Secretary is authorized to assign to the Service jurisdiction over the following:
(1) The Water Bank Act ([16 U.S.C. 1301](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section1301&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
(2) Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ([16 U.S.C. 3801](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.), except subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of such title [[16 U.S.C. 3831](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3831&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.].
(3) Salinity control measures under [section 1592(c) of title 43](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title43-section1592/c&num=0&edition=prelim).
(4) The Farms for the Future Act of 1990 ([7 U.S.C. 4201](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4201&num=0&edition=prelim) note; Public Law 101–624).
(5) Such other functions as the Secretary considers appropriate, except functions under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D of title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 ([16 U.S.C. 3831](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3831&num=0&edition=prelim) et seq.).
**(c) Special concurrence requirements for certain functions** In carrying out the programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
(1) acting on the recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, with the concurre
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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 590g
Aug. 8, 1968, Pub. L. 90–463, title I, 82 Stat. 642.
Oct. 24, 1967, Pub. L. 90–113, title I, 81 Stat. 323.
Sept. 7, 1966, Pub. L. 89–556, title I, 80 Stat. 692.
Nov. 2, 1965, Pub. L. 89–316, title I, 79 Stat. 1168.
Sept. 2, 1964, Pub. L. 88–573, title I, 78 Stat. 865.
Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L. 88–250, title I, 77 Stat. 823.
Oct. 24, 1962, Pub. L. 87–879, title I, 76 Stat. 1206.
July 26, 1961, Pub. L. 87–112, title I, 75 Stat. 229.
June 29, 1960, Pub. L. 86–532, title I, 74 Stat. 234.
July 8, 1959, Pub. L. 86–80, title I, 73 Stat. 169.
June 13, 1958, Pub. L. 85–459, title I, 72 Stat. 190.
Aug. 2, 1957, Pub. L. 85–118, title I, 71 Stat. 335.
June 4, 1956, ch. 355, title I, 70 Stat. 231.
May 23, 1955, ch. 43, title I, 69 Stat. 54.
June 29, 1954, ch. 409, title I, 68 Stat. 310.
July 28, 1953, ch. 251, title I, 67 Stat. 215.
July 5, 1952, ch. 574, title I, 66 Stat. 345.
Aug. 31, 1951, ch. 374, title I, 65 Stat. 236.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, Ch. VI, title I, 64 Stat. 668.
June 29, 1949, ch. 280, title I, 63 Stat. 340.
June 19, 1948, ch. 543, 62 Stat. 524.
July 30, 1947, ch. 356, title I, 61 Stat. 523.
June 22, 1946, ch. 445, 60 Stat. 287.
May 5, 1945, ch. 109, 59 Stat. 156.
June 28, 1944, ch. 296, 58 Stat. 451.
July 12, 1943, ch. 215, 57 Stat. 411.
July 22, 1942, ch. 516, 56 Stat. 679.
July 1, 1941, ch. 267, 55 Stat. 421.
June 25, 1940, ch. 421, 54 Stat. 545.
June 30, 1939, ch. 253, 53 Stat. 954.
June 16, 1938, ch. 464, 52 Stat. 725.
June 29, 1937, ch. 404, 50 Stat. 410.
June 4, 1936, ch. 489, title I, 49 Stat. 1436.
Provisions similar to former section 590e–2 of this
title were contained in following prior appropriation
acts:
Oct. 21, 1993, Pub. L. 103–111, title II, 107 Stat. 1060.
Aug. 14, 1992, Pub.
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