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Chapter 29

Water Bank Program for Wetlands Preservation

1301Congressional declaration of policy; authority of Secretary 1302Conservation agreements to effectuate water bank program; duration and renewal; adjustment of payment rate for renewal period; “wetlands” defined; duration of ownership or control of land as determining eligibility for agreements; protection of and compensation for tenants and sharecroppers; participation by owner or operator in other Federal or State programs 1303Terms of agreement; required provisions 1304Annual payment; adjustment 1305Renewal or extension of agreement; participation of subsequent owner or operator in program 1306Termination or modification of agreements 1307Utilization of services and facilities 1308Advisory Board; appointment; functions; membership; reimbursement for expenses 1309Consultation with Secretary of the Interior; conformity of program with wetlands programs administered by Secretary of the Interior; consultation with and utilization of technical services of appropriate local, State, Federal, and private conservation agencies; coordination of programs 1310Authorization of appropriations; maximum amount of payments pursuant to agreements 1311Rules and regulations