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PUBLIC LAW 89-321-NOV. 3, 1965

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carrying out the program to any otliei- Federal agency or to States or local government agencies for use in acquiring cropland for the preservation of open spaces, natural beauty, the development of wildlife or recreational facilities, or the prevention of air or water pollution under terms and conditions consistent with and at costs not greater than those under agreements entered into with producers, provided the Secretary determines that the purposes of the program will be accomplished by such action. (j) The Secretary also is authorized to share the cost with State and local governmental agencies in the establishment of practices or uses which will establish, protect, and conserve open spaces, natural beauty, wildlife or recreational resources, or prevent air or water pollution under terms and conditions and at costs consistent with those under agreements entered into with producers, pro\ided the Secretary determines that the purposes of the program will be accomplished by such action. (k) I n carrying out the program, the Secretary shall not during any of the fiscal years ending June 80, 1966 through June 30, 1968 or during the period June 30, 1968 through December 31, 1969, enter into agreements with producers which would re(iuire payments to producers in any calendar year under such agreements in excess of $225,000,000 plus any amount by which agreements entered into in prior fiscal years require payments in amounts less than authorized for such prior fiscal years. For purposes of applying this limitation, the annual adjustment payment shall be cluirgeaple to the year in which performance is rendered I'egardless of the year in which it is made. (1) The Secretary is authorized to utilize the facilities, services. Commodity authorities, and funds of the Commodity (^redit Corporation in dis- tion/use°af°'^^' charging his functions and responsibilities under this program, includ- facilities. ing payment of costs of administration: Provided. That after December 31, 1966, the Connnodity Credit Corporation shall not make any expenditures for carrying o\U the purposes of this title unless the Corporation has received funds to cover such expenditures from appropriations made to carry out the purposes of this title. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the program, including such amounts as may be required to make payments to the Corporation for its actual costs incurred or to be incurred under this program. (m) In case any producer who is entitled to any payment or compensation dies, becomes incompetent, or disappears before receiving such payment or compensation, or is succeeded by another who renders or completes the required performance, the payment or compensation shall, without regard to any other provisions of law, be made as the Secretary may determine to be fair and reasonable in all the circumstances and so provide by regulations. (n) The Secretary shall provide adeijuate safeguards to protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers, in<']uding provision for sharing, on a fair and equitable basis, in payments or compensation under 'this program. (o) The acreage on any farm which is diverted from the production of any commodity pursuant to an agreement hereafter entered into under this title shall be deemed to be acreage diverted from that commodity for the purposes of any conmiodity program under which diversion is required as a condition of eligibility for price support. (p) The Secretary may, without regard to the civil service laws. Advisory Board appoint an Advisory Board on Wildlife to advise and consult on pointment^' ^ matters relating to his functions under this title as he deems appropriate. The Board shall consist of twelve persons <^hosen from members of wildlife organizations, farm organizations, State game and 49-850 0-66—79

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