16 U.S.C. § 3830
Section 3830 · Comprehensive conservation enhancement program
Current version, with additions and removals from the August 10, 1993 version.
During the 1991 through 1995 calendar years, the Secretary shall, in accordance with this part, establish an Environmental Conservation Acreage Reserve Program and implement such program through contracts and the acquisition of easements to assist owners and operators of highly erodible lands, other fragile lands (including land with associated ground or surface water that may be vulnerable to contamination), and wetlands in conserving and improving the soil and water resources of the farms or ranches of such owners and operators.
(1) In general
During the 1996 through 2002 calendar years, the Secretary shall establish a comprehensive conservation enhancement program (referred to in this section as “CCEP”) to be implemented through contracts and the acquisition of easements to assist owners and operators of farms and ranches to conserve and enhance soil, water, and related natural resources, including grazing land, wetland, and wildlife habitat.
(2) Means
The Secretary shall carry out the CCEP by—
(A) providing for the long-term protection of environmentally sensitive land; and
(B) providing technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers to—
(i) improve the management and operation of the farms and ranches; and
(ii) reconcile productivity and profitability with protection and enhancement of the environment.
(3) Programs
The CCEP shall consist of—
(A) the conservation reserve program established under subpart B;
(B) the wetlands reserve program established under subpart C; and
(C) the environmental quality incentives program established under part IV of this subchapter.
(1) In general
The Secretary shall carry out the Environmental Conservation Acreage Reserve Program established under subsection (a) of this section through the conservation reserve program and the wetland reserve program established in subparts B and C, respectively. Acreage enrolled into the conservation reserve under subpart B prior to November 28, 1990, shall be considered to be land placed in the Environmental Conservation Acreage Reserve Program for the purposes of this part.
(2) Prior enrollments
Acreage enrolled in the conservation reserve or wetlands reserve program prior to April 4, 1996, shall be considered to be placed into the CCEP.