EP 1110-1-24
15 Dec 00
EXAMPLES OF REGULATIONS RELATED TO LAND USE CONTROL * (cont.)
Regulation/Authority
Summary
Farmland Protection Act, 7 U.S.C.
Requires Federal agencies to consider the effects of programs
4201 et seq.
on farmland and to prevent conversion of farmland to
nonagricultural uses.
Federal Land Policy and
Governs retention, management, land-use planning, disposal,
Management Act, 43 U.S.C.
and acquisition of public lands; requires regulation of use and
1701 et seq.
occupancy of public lands.
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, Provides financial and technical assistance to states for creation
16 U.S.C. 2901 et seq.
and implementation of conservation programs for nongame fish
and wildlife and encourages Federal agencies to conserve
nongame fish and wildlife.
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
Requires persons to consult with Federal and state agencies
(FWCA), 16 U.S.C. 661-666c
when modifying, controlling, or impounding a surface water
body over 4 hectares in size.
Forest and Rangeland Resources,
Four acts that govern the management, conservation, and
16 U.S.C. 1600-1614, 1641-
utilization of national forest and rangeland renewable resources.
1647, 1671-1676, 1681-1687
Historic Sites Act, 16 U.S.C.
Authorizes designation of national historic sites and landmarks
461-467
and interagency efforts to preserve historic resources.
Marine Protection, Research, and
Declares that it is national policy to regulate dumping of all types
Sanctuaries Act, 33 U.S.C.
of materials into ocean waters, and to prevent or strictly limit
1401-1445
ocean dumping of any material that would adversely affect
human health or the marine environment.
Migratory Bird Conservation Act,
Establishes Migratory Bird Conservation Commission to
16 U.S.C. 715 et seq.
recommend for purchase, rental, or acquisition by the
Department of the Interior land or water suitable for use for
migratory bird conservation.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 16
Governs activities that may affect or threaten migratory birds or
U.S.C. 703-712
their habitats.
* From DERP-FUDS Program Manual, July 1996.
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