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U.S. Code as of:
01/03/05
Section 4202. Identifying effects of Federal programs on conversion of farmland to nonagricultural uses
(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.
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