§ 3921. National wetlands priority conservation plan

• (a) The Secretary shall establish, and periodically review and revise, a national wetlands priority conservation plan which shall specify, on a region-by-region basis or other basis considered appropriate by the Secretary, the types of wetlands and interests in wetlands which should be given priority with respect to Federal and State acquisition.
• (b) The Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) after consultation with—
  • (1) the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency;
  • (2) the Secretary of Commerce;
  • (3) the Secretary of Agriculture; and
  • (4) (the chief executive officer of) each State.
• (c) The Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a), shall consider—
  • (1) the estimated proportion remaining of the respective types of wetlands which existed at the time of European settlement;
  • (2) the estimated current rate of loss and the threat of future losses of the respective types of wetlands; and
  • (3) the contributions of the respective types of wetlands to—
    • (A) wildlife, including endangered and threatened species, migratory birds, and resident species;
    • (B) commercial and sport fisheries;
    • (C) surface and ground water quality and quantity, and flood control;
    • (D) outdoor recreation; and
    • (E) other areas or concerns the Secretary considers appropriate.