§ 6936.
(c)
Special concurrence requirements for certain functions
In carrying out the programs specified in paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
(1)
acting on the recommendations of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, with the concurrence of the Farm Service Agency, issue regulations to carry out such programs;
(2)
ensure that the Natural Resources Conservation Service, in establishing policies, priorities, and guidelines for each such program, does so with the concurrence of the Farm Service Agency at national, State, and local levels;
(3)
ensure that, in reaching such concurrence at the local level, the Natural Resources Conservation Service works in cooperation with Soil and Water Conservation Districts or similar organizations established under State law;
(4)
ensure that officials of county and area committees established under
section 590h(b)(5) of title 16 meet annually with officials of such Districts or similar organizations to consider local conservation priorities and guidelines; and
(5)
take steps to ensure that the concurrence process does not interfere with the effective delivery of such programs.
(e)
Savings provision
For purposes of subsections (c) and (d) of this section:
(1)
A reference to the “Natural Resources Conservation Service” includes any other office, agency, or administrative unit of the Department assigned the functions authorized for the Natural Resources Conservation Service under this section.
(2)
A reference to the “Farm Service Agency” includes any other office, agency, or administrative unit of the Department assigned the functions authorized for the Farm Service Agency under
section 6932 of this title.
([Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 228], formerly § 246, Oct. 13, 1994, [108 Stat. 3223]; [Pub. L. 104–127, title III, § 336(a)(2)(D)], (b)(2)(B), (c)(3), (d)(2), Apr. 4, 1996, [110 Stat. 1005], 1006; [Pub. L. 107–171, title VIII, § 8002(c)], May 13, 2002, [116 Stat. 473]; renumbered § 228 and amended [Pub. L. 115–334, title XII], §§ 12404(b)(1), 12410(a)–(c)(1), Dec. 20, 2018, [132 Stat. 4975], 4977, 4978.)