§ 4202. Identifying effects of Federal programs on conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses
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(a)Development of criteria to identify The Department of Agriculture, in cooperation with other departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government, shall develop criteria for identifying the effects of Federal programs on the conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
(b)Use of criteria to identify Departments, agencies, independent commissions, and other units of the Federal Government shall use the criteria established under subsection
(a)of this section, to identify the quantity of farmland actually converted by Federal programs, and to identify and take into account the adverse effects of Federal programs on the preservation of farmland; consider alternative actions, as appropriate, that could lessen such adverse effects; and assure that such Federal programs, to the extent practicable, are compatible with State, unit of local government, and private programs and policies to protect farmland.
(c)Availability of restorative, etc., information The Department of Agriculture may make available to States, units of local government, individuals, organizations, and other units of the Federal Government information useful in restoring, maintaining, and improving the quantity and quality of farmland.
(Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1541, Dec. 22, 1981, 95 Stat. 1342; Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1454, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3614.)
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- Public Law 99–197To designate certain national forest system lands in the State of Kentucky for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System, to release other forest lands for multiple use management, and for other purposes
- Public Law 101–624To extend and revise agricultural price support and related programs, to provide for agricultural export, resource conservation, farm credit, and agricultural research and related programs, to ensure consumers an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices, and for other purposes
- Public Law 97–98To provide price and income protection for farmers, assure consumers an abundance of food and fiber at reasonable prices, continue food assistance to low-income households, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1541
- 95 Stat. 1342
- Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1454
- 104 Stat. 3614
- Pub. L. 101–624
- section 1549 of Pub. L. 97–98
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Identifying effects of Federal programs on conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–98, title XV, § 1541
Stat.95 Stat. 1342
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–624, title XIV, § 1454
Stat.104 Stat. 3614
Pub. L.Pub. L. 101–624
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