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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 319. Landscaping and scenic enhancement
(a) Landscape and Roadside Development. - The Secretary may
approve as a part of the construction of Federal-aid highways the
costs of landscape and roadside development, including acquisition
and development of publicly owned and controlled rest and
recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities reasonably
necessary to accommodate the traveling public, and for acquisition
of interests in and improvement of strips of land necessary for the
restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty
adjacent to such highways.
(b) Planting of Wildflowers. -
(1) General rule. - The Secretary shall require the planting of
native wildflower seeds or seedlings, or both, as part of any
landscaping project under this section. At least 1/4 of 1
percent of the funds expended for such landscaping project shall
be used for such plantings.
(2) Waiver. - The requirements of this subsection may be waived
by the Secretary if a State certifies that native wildflowers or
seedlings cannot be grown satisfactorily or planting areas are
limited or otherwise used for agricultural purposes.
(3) Gifts. - Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to
prohibit the acceptance of native wildflower seeds or seedlings
donated by civic organizations or other organizations and
individuals to be used in landscaping projects.
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