2021 US Code
Title 16 - Conservation
Chapter 59 - Wetlands Resources
Subchapter III - State and Federal Wetlands Acquisition
Sec. 3921 - National wetlands priority conservation plan
| 16 U.S.C. § 3921 (2021) |
| §3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan |
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(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish, and periodically review and revise, a national wetlands priority conservation plan which shall specify, on a region-by-region basis or other basis considered appropriate by the Secretary, the types of wetlands and interests in wetlands which should be given priority with respect to Federal and State acquisition. (b) ConsultationThe Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) after consultation with— (1) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency; (2) the Secretary of Commerce; (3) the Secretary of Agriculture; and (4) (the chief executive officer of) each State. The Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a), shall consider— (1) the estimated proportion remaining of the respective types of wetlands which existed at the time of European settlement; (2) the estimated current rate of loss and the threat of future losses of the respective types of wetlands; and (3) the contributions of the respective types of wetlands to— (A) wildlife, including endangered and threatened species, migratory birds, and resident species; (B) commercial and sport fisheries; (C) surface and ground water quality and quantity, and flood control; (D) outdoor recreation; and (E) other areas or concerns the Secretary considers appropriate. |
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(Pub. L. 99–645, title III, §301, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3586.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 16 - CONSERVATION |
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| Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 59 - WETLANDS RESOURCES SUBCHAPTER III - STATE AND FEDERAL WETLANDS ACQUISITION Sec. 3921 - National wetlands priority conservation plan |
| section 3921 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
| No |
| standard |
| 100 Stat. 3586 |
| Public Law 99-645 |
