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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 6578
1 So in original. Heading and text do not correspond.
(b) Thirty-year easement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy for-
ests reserve program using a 30-year easement,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner
of the land an amount equal to not more than
(as determined by the Secretary)—
(1) 75 percent of the fair market value of the
land, less the fair market value of the land en-
cumbered by the easement; and
(2) 75 percent of the actual costs of the ap-
proved conservation practices or 75 percent of
the average cost of approved practices.
(c) Ten-year agreement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy for-
ests reserve program using a 10-year cost-share
agreement, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
pay the owner of the land an amount equal to
not more than (as determined by the Sec-
retary)—
(1) fifty percent of the actual costs of the ap-
proved conservation practices; or
(2) fifty percent of the average cost of ap-
proved practices.
(d) Acceptance of contributions
The Secretary of Agriculture may accept and
use contributions of non-Federal funds to make
payments under this section.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 504, Dec. 3, 2003, 117
Stat. 1913; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8205(b),
May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a),
title VIII, § 8205(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664,
2057.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical
amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub.
L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L.
110–246.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 8205(b), substituted
‘‘Permanent easements’’ for ‘‘Easements of not more
than 99 years’’ in heading and ‘‘a permanent easement
(or an easement desc
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Page 2615
TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 6578
1 So in original. Heading and text do not correspond.
(b) Thirty-year easement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy for-
ests reserve program using a 30-year easement,
the Secretary of Agriculture shall pay the owner
of the land an amount equal to not more than
(as determined by the Secretary)—
(1) 75 percent of the fair market value of the
land, less the fair market value of the land en-
cumbered by the easement; and
(2) 75 percent of the actual costs of the ap-
proved conservation practices or 75 percent of
the average cost of approved practices.
(c) Ten-year agreement
In the case of land enrolled in the healthy for-
ests reserve program using a 10-year cost-share
agreement, the Secretary of Agriculture shall
pay the owner of the land an amount equal to
not more than (as determined by the Sec-
retary)—
(1) fifty percent of the actual costs of the ap-
proved conservation practices; or
(2) fifty percent of the average cost of ap-
proved practices.
(d) Acceptance of contributions
The Secretary of Agriculture may accept and
use contributions of non-Federal funds to make
payments under this section.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 504, Dec. 3, 2003, 117
Stat. 1913; Pub. L. 110–234, title VIII, § 8205(b),
May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1295; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a),
title VIII, § 8205(b), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664,
2057.)
Editorial Notes
CODIFICATION
Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical
amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub.
L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L.
110–246.
AMENDMENTS
2008—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 8205(b), substituted
‘‘Permanent easements’’ for ‘‘Easements of not more
than 99 years’’ in heading and ‘‘a permanent easement
(or an easement described in section 6572(f)(1)(C)(ii) of
this title)’’ for ‘‘an easement of not more than 99 years
described in section 6572(f)(1)(C) of this title’’ in intro-
ductory provisions.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2008 AMENDMENT
Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L.
110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the
date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of
Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under
section 8701 of Title 7, Agriculture.
§ 6575. Technical assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide
landowners with technical assistance to assist
the owners in complying with the terms of plans
(as included in agreements or easements) under
the healthy forests reserve program.
(b) Technical service providers
The Secretary of Agriculture may request the
services of, and enter into cooperative agree-
ments with, individuals or entities certified as
technical service providers under section 3842 of
this title, to assist the Secretary in providing
technical assistance necessary to develop and
implement the healthy forests reserve program.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 505, Dec. 3, 2003, 117
Stat. 1913.)
§ 6576. Protections and measures
(a) Protections
In the case of a landowner that enrolls land in
the program and whose conservation activities
result in a net conservation benefit for listed,
candidate, or other species, the Secretary of Ag-
riculture shall make available to the landowner
safe harbor or similar assurances and protection
under—
(1) section 1536(b)(4) of this title; or
(2) section 1539(a)(1) of this title.
(b) Measures
If protection under subsection (a) requires the
taking of measures that are in addition to the
measures covered by the applicable restoration
plan agreed to under section 6573 of this title,
the cost of the additional measures, as well as
the cost of any permit, shall be considered part
of the restoration plan for purposes of financial
assistance under section 6574 of this title.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 506, Dec. 3, 2003, 117
Stat. 1914.)
§ 6577. Involvement by other agencies and orga-
nizations
In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary
of Agriculture may consult with—
(1) nonindustrial private forest landowners;
(2) other Federal agencies;
(3) State fish and wildlife agencies;
(4) State forestry agencies;
(5) State environmental quality agencies;
(6) other State conservation agencies; and
(7) nonprofit conservation organizations.
(Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 507, Dec. 3, 2003, 117
Stat. 1914.)
§ 6578. Funding
(a) Fiscal years 2009 through 2013 1
Of the funds of the Commodity Credit Corpora-
tion, the Secretary of Agriculture shall make
available $9,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2009
through 2012 1 to carry out this subchapter.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated to the
Secretary of Agriculture to carry out this sec-
tion $12,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014
through 2023.
(c) Additional source of funds
In addition to funds appropriated pursuant to
the authorization of appropriations in sub-
section (b) for a fiscal year, the Secretary may
use such amount of the funds appropriated for
that fiscal year to carry out the Soil Conserva-
tion and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590a
et seq.) as the Secretary determines necessary
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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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TITLE 16—CONSERVATION
§ 590a
Act Apr. 8, 1935, ch. 48, § 14, 49 Stat. 119, formerly clas-
sified to section 590 of this title, was repealed by Pub.
L. 89–554, § 8(a), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 649.
CHAPTER 3B—SOIL CONSERVATION
Sec.
590a.
Purpose.
590b.
Lands on which preventive measures may be
taken.
590c.
Conditions under which benefits of law ex-
tended to nongovernment controlled lands.
590d.
Cooperation of governmental agencies; offi-
cers and employees, appointment and com-
pensation; expenditures for personal serv-
ices and supplies.
590e to 590e–2. Repealed or Omitted.
590f.
Authorization of appropriations and con-
servation technical assistance funds.
590g.
Additional policies and purposes of chapter.
590g–1, 590g–2. Omitted.
590h.
Payments and grants of aid.
590h–1 to 590h–4. Omitted or Repealed.
590i.
Surveys and investigations; publication of in-
formation.
590i–1, 590i–2. Omitted.
590j.
Definitions.
590k.
Availability of funds.
590l.
Expansion of domestic and foreign markets
for agricultural commodities; advances for
crop insurance; transfer of funds to corpora-
tion.
590m.
Execution of powers of Secretary by Produc-
tion and Marketing Administration.
590n.
Payments reviewable only by Secretary.
590o.
Authorization of appropriations; distribution
of appropriated funds.
590p.
Repealed.
590p–1.
Limitation on wetlands drainage assistance
to aid wildlife preservation; termination of
limitation; redetermination of need for as-
sistance upon change of ownership of lands.
590q.
Coverage; ‘‘State’’ defined; short title.
590q–1.
Sale and distribution of supplies, materials,
and equipment to other Government agen-
cies; reimbursement.
590q–2.
Voluntary relinquishment of allotments.
590q–3.
Critical lands re
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**(a) In general** The Secretary of Agriculture shall provide landowners with technical assistance to assist the owners in complying with the terms of plans (as included in agreements or easements) under the healthy forests reserve program.
**(b) Technical service providers** The Secretary of Agriculture may request the services of, and enter into cooperative agreements with, individuals or entities certified as technical service providers under [section 3842 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title16-section3842&num=0&edition=prelim), to assist the Secretary in providing technical assistance necessary to develop and implement the healthy forests reserve program.
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