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Code · BILL · 115th Congress · H.R. 2 (Enrolled) — To provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture throug... · Sec. 2702

Sec. 2702. Definitions

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Section 1271A of the Food Security Act of 1985 ( 16 U.S.C. 3871a ) is amended— in paragraph (1)— in subparagraph (C), by inserting , not including the grassland conservation initiative under section 1240L–1 before the period at the end; and by adding at the end the following: The conservation reserve program established under subchapter B of chapter 1 of subtitle D. The programs established by the Secretary to carry out the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act ( 16 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), except for any program established by the Secretary to carry out section 14 ( 16 U.S.C. 1012 ) of that Act. ; by striking paragraphs
(2)and
(3)and inserting the following: The term eligible activity means a practice, activity, agreement, easement, or related conservation measure that is available under the statutory authority for a covered program. The term eligible land means any agricultural or nonindustrial private forest land or associated land on which the Secretary determines an eligible activity would help achieve conservation benefits. ; in paragraph (4)— in subparagraph (E), by inserting acequia, after irrigation district, ; and by adding at the end the following: An organization described in section 1265A(3)(B). A conservation district. ; by striking paragraph
(5)and inserting the following: The term partnership agreement means the programmatic agreement entered into between the Secretary and an eligible partner, subject to the terms and conditions under section 1271B. ; and by adding at the end the following: The term program contract means the contract between the Secretary and a producer entered into under this subtitle. The term program contract does not include a contract under a covered program. .
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