S.Amdt. 2418
What it does: Rewrites page 196, lines 3–16
Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman (D-CT)What it changes
1 change to S. 3240
Rewrites page 196, lines 3–16
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 196, lines 3–16 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (g) Wildlife Habitat Incentive Practice.--
Inserted: (1) Definition of eligible land.--
Inserted: (A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1240A, in this subsection, the term 'eligible land' has such meaning as the applicable State conservationist, in consultation with the State technical committee, shall establish, in accordance with subparagraph (B).
Inserted: (B) Requirements.--
Inserted: (i) Restriction.--The definition of 'eligible land' shall include only non-Federal land.
Inserted: (ii) Deadline.--An initial definition under subparagraph (A) shall be established not more than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
Inserted: (iii) Review.--Each definition of 'eligible land' shall be reviewed by the applicable State technical committee not less frequently than once each year.
Inserted: (2) Payments.--The Secretary shall provide payments under the program for conservation practices that support the restoration, development, and improvement of wildlife habitat on eligible land, including--
Inserted: (A) upland wildlife habitat;
Inserted: (B) wetland wildlife habitat;
Inserted: (C) habitat for threatened and endangered species;
Inserted: (D) fish habitat;
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Inserted: (E) habitat in riparian areas and waterways;
Inserted: (F) habitat on pivot corners and other irregular areas of a field; and
Inserted: (G) other types of wildlife habitat, as determined by the Secretary.
Original wording
On page 196, strike lines 3 through 16 and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 2418. Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself and Mr. Reed) submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 3240, to reauthorize agricultural programs through 2017, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
On page 196, strike lines 3 through 16 and insert the following:
“(g) Wildlife Habitat Incentive Practice.--
“(1) Definition of eligible land.--
“(A) In general.--Notwithstanding section 1240A, in this subsection, the term ‘eligible land' has such meaning as the applicable State conservationist, in consultation with the State technical committee, shall establish, in accordance with subparagraph (B).
“(B) Requirements.--
“(i) Restriction.--The definition of ‘eligible land' shall include only non-Federal land.
“(ii) Deadline.--An initial definition under subparagraph (A) shall be established not more than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act.
“(iii) Review.--Each definition of ‘eligible land' shall be reviewed by the applicable State technical committee not less frequently than once each year.
“(2) Payments.--The Secretary shall provide payments under the program for conservation practices that support the restoration, development, and improvement of wildlife habitat on eligible land, including--
“(A) upland wildlife habitat;
“(B) wetland wildlife habitat;
“(C) habitat for threatened and endangered species;
“(D) fish habitat;
“(E) habitat in riparian areas and waterways;
“(F) habitat on pivot corners and other irregular areas of a field; and
“(G) other types of wildlife habitat, as determined by the Secretary.”.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 13, 2012