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[CITE: 16USC3921]

 
                         TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
 
                     CHAPTER 59--WETLANDS RESOURCES
 
         SUBCHAPTER III--STATE AND FEDERAL WETLANDS ACQUISITION
 
Sec. 3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan


(a) In general

    The Secretary shall establish, and periodically review and revise, a 
national wetlands priority conservation plan which shall specify, on a 
region-by-region basis or other basis considered appropriate by the 
Secretary, the types of wetlands and interests in wetlands which should 
be given priority with respect to Federal and State acquisition.

(b) Consultation

    The Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) of 
this section after consultation with--
        (1) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
        (2) the Secretary of Commerce;
        (3) the Secretary of Agriculture; and
        (4) (the chief executive officer of) each State.

(c) Factors to be considered

    The Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a) 
of this section, shall consider--
        (1) the estimated proportion remaining of the respective types 
    of wetlands which existed at the time of European settlement;
        (2) the estimated current rate of loss and the threat of future 
    losses of the respective types of wetlands; and
        (3) the contributions of the respective types of wetlands to--
            (A) wildlife, including endangered and threatened species, 
        migratory birds, and resident species;
            (B) commercial and sport fisheries;
            (C) surface and ground water quality and quantity, and flood 
        control;
            (D) outdoor recreation; and
            (E) other areas or concerns the Secretary considers 
        appropriate.

(Pub. L. 99-645, title III, Sec. 301, Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3586.)

                  Section Referred to in Other Sections

    This section is referred to in sections 460l-8, 3922, 3954, 4404 of 
this title.
