2017 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 3 - Forests; Forest Service; Reforestation; Management
Subchapter I - General Provisions
Sec. 580n - Protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover; establishment and maintenance of conservation measures; coordination of programs and policies

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Citation 16 U.S.C. § 580n (2017)
Section Name §580n. Protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover; establishment and maintenance of conservation measures; coordination of programs and policies
Section Text

In order to carry out the national policy declared in section 580m of this title, the Chief of Engineers, under the supervision of the Secretary of the Army, shall provide for the protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover and the establishment and maintenance of other conservation measures on reservoir areas under his jurisdiction, so as to yield the maximum benefit and otherwise improve such areas. Programs and policies developed pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be coordinated with the Secretary of Agriculture, and with appropriate State conservation agencies.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 86–717, §2, Sept. 6, 1960, 74 Stat. 817.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 16 - CONSERVATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 16 - CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 3 - FORESTS; FOREST SERVICE; REFORESTATION; MANAGEMENT
SUBCHAPTER I - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 580n - Protection and development of forest or other vegetative cover; establishment and maintenance of conservation measures; coordination of programs and policies
Contains section 580n
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 74 Stat. 817
Public Law References Public Law 86-717
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