§ 3921. — National wetlands priority conservation plan.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC3921]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 59--WETLANDS RESOURCES
SUBCHAPTER III--STATE AND FEDERAL WETLANDS ACQUISITION
Sec. 3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan
(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) Consultation
The Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) of
this section 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.
(c) Factors to be considered
The Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a)
of this section, 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.
(Pub. L. 99-645, title III, Sec. 301, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3586.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 460l-8, 3922, 3954, 4404 of
this title.
