16 USC 2006 - Reports to Congress

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 06, 2024

§ 2006.

Reports to Congress

(a)

Appraisal

(b)

Program and statement of policy

Not later than the date on which Congress convenes in 2012, 2017, and 2023, the President shall transmit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate—

(1)

the initial program or updated program developed under section 2005 of this title and completed before the end of the previous year;

(2)

a detailed statement of policy regarding soil and water conservation activities of the Department of Agriculture; and

(3)

a special evaluation of the status, conditions, and trends of soil quality on cropland in the United States that addresses the challenges and opportunities for reducing soil erosion to tolerance levels.

(c)

Improvements to appraisal and program

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cite as: 16 USC 2006