§ 3839bb-1. Wildlife habitat incentive program
(a)
In general
The Secretary, in consultation with the State technical committees established under section
3861 of this title, shall establish within the Natural Resources Conservation Service a program to be known as the wildlife habitat incentive program (referred to in this section as the “program”) for the development of wildlife habitat on private agricultural land, nonindustrial private forest land, and tribal lands.
(b)
Cost-share payments
(1)
In general
Under the program, the Secretary shall make cost-share payments to owners of lands referred to in subsection (a) to develop—
(2)
Increased cost share for long-term agreements
(c)
Regional equity
In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, ensure that regional issues of concern relating to wildlife habitat are addressed in an appropriate manner.
(d)
Priority for certain conservation initiatives
In carrying out this section, the Secretary may give priority to projects that would address issues raised by State, regional, and national conservation initiatives.
(e)
Payment limitation
Payments made to a person or legal entity, directly or indirectly, under the program may not exceed, in the aggregate, $50,000 per year.