16 USC 2201 - Emergency conservation program

U.S Code last checked for updates: Jul 26, 2026

§ 2201.

Emergency conservation program

(a)

In general

(b)

Repair or replacement of fencing and other emergency conservation measures

(1)

In general

With respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection (a) for the repair or replacement of fencing, or for other emergency measures to replace or restore farmland or conservation structures requiring an immediate response (as determined by the Secretary), the Secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving, before the agricultural producer carries out the repair, replacement, or restoration—

(A)

with respect to a payment to the agricultural producer for a replacement, 75 percent of the cost of the replacement, as determined by the Secretary; and

(B)

with respect to a payment to the agricultural producer for a repair or restoration, 50 percent of the cost of the repair or restoration, as determined by the Secretary.

(2)

Return of funds

(c)

Wildfire determination

A wildfire that causes damage eligible for a payment under subsection (a) includes—

(1)

a wildfire that is not caused naturally, if the damage is caused by the spread of the wildfire due to natural causes; and

(2)

a wildfire that is caused by the Federal Government.

(Pub. L. 95–334, title IV, § 401, Aug. 4, 1978, 92 Stat. 433; Pub. L. 115–334, title II, § 2403(a)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4571; Pub. L. 119–102, § 2, July 12, 2026, 140 Stat. 985.)

cite as: 16 USC 2201