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7 U.S.C. § 4202 — Identifying effects of Federal programs on conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses
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**(a) Development of criteria to identify** The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government, shall develop criteria for identifying the effects of Federal programs on the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
**(b) Use of criteria to identify** Departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government shall use the criteria established under subsection (a) of this section, to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and to identify and take into account the adverse effects of Federal programs on the preservation of farmland; consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could lessen such adverse effects; and assure that such Federal programs, to the extent practicable, are compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland.
**(c) Availability of restorative, etc., information** The Department of Agriculture may make available to States, units of local government, individuals, organizations, and other units of the Federal Government information useful in restoring, maintaining, and improving the quantity and quality of farmland.
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**(a) Development of criteria to identify** The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government, shall develop criteria for identifying the effects of Federal programs on the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
**(b) Use of criteria to identify** Departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government shall use the criteria established under subsection (a) of this section, to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and to identify and take into account the adverse effects of Federal programs on the preservation of farmland; consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could lessen such adverse effects; and assure that such Federal programs, to the extent practicable, are compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland.
**(c) Availability of restorative, etc., information** The Department of Agriculture may make available to States, units of local government, individuals, organizations, and other units of the Federal Government information useful in restoring, maintaining, and improving the quantity and quality of farmland.
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**(a) Congressional statement of findings** Congress finds that—
(1) the Nation’s farmland is a unique natural resource and provides food and fiber necessary for the continued welfare of the people of the United States;
(2) each year, a large amount of the Nation’s farmland is irrevocably converted from actual or potential agricultural use to nonagricultural use;
(3) continued decrease in the Nation’s farmland base may threaten the ability of the United States to produce food and fiber in sufficient quantities to meet domestic needs and the demands of our export markets;
(4) the extensive use of farmland for nonagricultural purposes undermines the economic base of many rural areas;
(5) Federal actions, in many cases, result in the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses where alternative actions would be preferred;
(6) the Department of Agriculture is the agency primarily responsible for the implementation of Federal policy with respect to United States farmland, assuring the maintenance of the agricultural production capacity of the United States, and has the personnel and other resources needed to implement national farmland protection policy; and
(7) the Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies should take steps to assure that the actions of the Federal Government do not cause United States farmland to be irreversibly converted to nonagricultural uses in cases in which other national interests do not override the importance of the protection of farmland nor otherwise outweigh the benefits of maintaining farmland resources.
**(b) Statement of purpose** The purpose of this chapter is to minimize the extent to which Federal programs contribute to the unnecessary and irreversible conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses, and to assure t
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This chapter shall not be deemed to provide a basis for any action, either legal or equitable, by any person or class of persons challenging a Federal project, program, or other activity that may affect farmland: Provided, That the Governor of an affected State where a State policy or program exists to protect farmland may bring an action in the Federal district court of the district where a Federal program is proposed to enforce the requirements of [section 4202 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title7-section4202&num=0&edition=prelim) and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
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TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE
§ 4202
under this chapter in a manner that is consistent
with the chapter and the regulations promulgated by
the Secretary; and
‘‘(3) agree to comply with any other requirements
set forth in agreements with the Secretary or as the
Secretary may prescribe by regulation.
‘‘(b) ANNUAL APPLICATIONS.—Eligible States described
in section 1465(c)(3)(B) may apply for Federal assistance
under this chapter on an annual basis. The Secretary
shall approve or disapprove each application for assist-
ance, and notify the applicant of the action not later
than 30 days after receipt of a complete application.
‘‘(c) MATCH AND MAXIMUM AMOUNT.—
‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The total amount of any guaran-
tees provided by the Secretary under this program for
each eligible State shall equal an amount that is
equal to double the amount that is, or shall be, made
available to the trust fund (including matching funds
described in paragraphs (2) through (4)) in each such
eligible State by the State, political subdivisions
thereof, charitable organizations, private persons, or
any other entity, for acquiring interests in land to
protect and preserve important farmlands for future
agricultural use but in no event shall the total Fed-
eral share exceed $10,000,000 in any fiscal year for any
given State.
‘‘(2) EARNINGS.—Earnings of the State trust fund
and funds expended by the State or the State trust
fund prior to loan closing for purposes consistent
with this chapter, and in the same fiscal year, may be
considered as matching funds.
‘‘(3) OBLIGATIONS.—Proceeds from the sale of tax-ex-
empt general obligation bonds, or other obligations,
of the State or State trust fund shall be an allowable
source of matching funds under this chapter for the
same f
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