2018 US Code
Title 7 - Agriculture
Chapter 33 - Farm Tenancy
Subchapter III - Land Conservation and Land Utilization
Sec. 1010a - Soil, water, and related resource data

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Citation 7 U.S.C. § 1010a (2018)
Section Name §1010a. Soil, water, and related resource data
Section Text

In recognition of the increasing need for soil, water, and related source data for land conservation, use, and development, for guidance of community development for a balanced rural-urban growth, for identification of prime agriculture producing areas that should be protected, and for use in protecting the quality of the environment, the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to carry out a land inventory and monitoring program to include, but not be limited to, studies and surveys of erosion and sediment damages, flood plain identification and utilization, land use changes and trends, and degradation of the environment resulting from improper use of soil, water, and related resources.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 92–419, title III, §302, Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 670; Pub. L. 96–470, title I, §102(c), Oct. 19, 1980, 94 Stat. 2237.)

Editorial Notes CODIFICATION

Section was not enacted as part of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act which constitutes a major part of this chapter.

AMENDMENTS

1980—Pub. L. 96–470 struck out provision that the Secretary issue at not less than five-year intervals a land inventory report reflecting soil, water, and related resource conditions.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 7 - AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 33 - FARM TENANCY
SUBCHAPTER III - LAND CONSERVATION AND LAND UTILIZATION
Sec. 1010a - Soil, water, and related resource data
Contains section 1010a
Date 2018
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 14, 2019
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 86 Stat. 670
94 Stat. 2237
Public Law References Public Law 92-419, Public Law 96-470
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