U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
DEPARTMENTAL REGULATION |
Number: 1020-002 |
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SUBJECT: USDA Soil and Water Conservation Program
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DATE: October 6, 1983 |
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OPI: SEC (NRE), SCS (APD) |
1 PURPOSE
This regulation assigns responsibility for administering the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-192, 16 U.S.C. 2000 et seq.).
2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/CANCELLATIONS
This regulation supersedes Secretary's Memorandum 1930, dated December 30, 1977, which is canceled.
3 POLICY
The Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment has Departmental leadership for carrying out the provisions of the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977.
4 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
The Act requires the Secretary to appraise on a continuing basis the status, condition, and trends of the Nation's soil, water, and related resources. It also requires the Secretary to develop a national soil and water conservation program and to report annually to the Congress on progress in implementing the program.
5 AUTHORITY
The Assistant Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment may use the agencies of the Department as necessary to carry out the Department's functions under this Act.