U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 7720.
National plan for control and management of Sudden Oak Death
(a)
Development of national plan
(b)
Plan elements
In developing the plan, the Secretary shall specifically address the following:
(1)
Information derived by the Department of Agriculture from ongoing efforts to identify hosts of Phytophthora ramorum and survey the extent to which Sudden Oak Death exists in the United States.
(2)
Past and current efforts to understand the risk posed by Phytophthora ramorum and the results of control and management efforts regarding Sudden Oak Death, including efforts related to research, control, quarantine, and hazardous fuel reduction.
(3)
Such future efforts as the Secretary considers necessary to control and manage Sudden Oak Death, including cost estimates for the implementation of such efforts.
(c)
Consultation
(d)
Implementation of plan
(e)
Authorization of appropriations
(Pub. L. 108–488, § 1, Dec. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 3964.)
cite as: 7 USC 7720