§1579 Fish and wildlife habitat; mitigation of losses

Summary

Starting October 1, 1979, and only when Congress has provided money in advance, the Secretary of the Interior may take steps the Secretary thinks are needed to make up for fish and wildlife habitat lost because of other actions under this part. The Secretary can buy land, take land by legal means, or swap land; sell or transfer land, buildings, and equipment; and build, run, maintain, and replace facilities. Federal money cannot be used to run, maintain, or replace facilities that are not federally owned. All costs paid under this authority are not reimbursed to the government.