Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Resource Conservation and Development Act of 1979 - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a resource conservation and development program to assist States, local units of government, and local nonprofit organizations to operate and maintain a planning process for land conservation and utilization, natural resources development, and rural economic and environmental improvement. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) provide technical assistance in developing area plans for designated rural areas; (2) cooperate in conducting surveys and inventories, disseminating information, and developing area plans; (3) assist in the carrying out of approved area plans by local public agencies and nonprofit organizations designated by States; (4) enter into specified agreements; and (5) assist local governments in acquiring land or interest in land for rehabilitation or reclamation which will eliminate a threat to the public health or welfare, subject to specified conditions. Sets forth terms and conditions of agreements which must be met if the Secretary is to provide any technical or financial assistance, including loans, to a State agency, local government, or local nonprofit organization…