A bill to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to assist owners and operators of highly erodible cropland to set aside such cropland and carry out soil and water conservation measures needed to protect such cropland.
Highly Erodible Cropland Pilot Program Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a long-term (five to ten years) pilot program with owners and operators of highly erodible land who, in return for cash or in-kind assistance, agree to carry out soil and water conservation programs in place of active crop production on such land. Sets forth program provisions, including payment limitations.
Limits the program to owners and operators who enter into project contracts within one year after enactment of this Act.
Requires a report to the appropriate congressional committees if such program is put into effect.
Authorizes FY 1985 appropriations.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to Subcommittee on Soil and Water Conservation.
Committee on Agriculture received executive comment from Agriculture Department. Unfavorable.
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