S 1035 · 99th Congress · Agriculture and Food
Fragile Lands Conservation and Wetlands Protection Act of 1985
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Agriculture requested executive comment from Agriculture Department.(1985-05-21)
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Fragile Lands Conservation and Wetlands Protection Act of 1985 - Title I: Highly Erodible Land Conservation - Makes a person who produces an agricultural commodity on highly erodible land ineligible for five years (with respect to all commodities) for agricultural price supports, storage facility loans, crop insurance, disaster payments, and other Farmers Home Administration loans. Provides exceptions for: (1) crops produced using approved conservation methods; and (2) certain previously cultivated land (1981 through 1985). Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to complete specified soil capability class surveys. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Wetlands Conservation - Makes a person who produces an agricultural commodity on converted wetlands ineligible for five years (with respect to all commodities) for agricultural price supports, storage facility loans, crop insurance, disaster payments, and other Farmers Home Administration loans. Provides exceptions for: (1) wetlands converted before enactment of this Act; and (2) production that is possible as a result of natural conditions such as drought, and not harmful to natural wetland characteristics. Directs the Secretary to admi…
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