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Show 622 tions conducted on any lands under the jurisdiction of that Department.690 Otherwise by the Secretary of Agriculture "with the cooperation of the agency having jurisdiction" of such lands.691 Taylor Grazing Act.-This legislation authorizes the estab- lishment of grazing districts from unappropriated and un- reserved public lands chiefly valuable for grazing and raising forage crops.692 The Secretary of the Interior is directed to make provision for the protection, administration, regulation, and improvement of these grazing districts, and to do any and all things necessary to preserve and provide for the orderly development and improvement of the range.693 He is further authorized "to continue the study of erosion and flood control" and to perform such works as may be necessary to protect and rehabilitate the areas involved.694 Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act.-Under Title III of this statute, the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to develop a program of land utilization and conservation, including re- tirement of submarginal lands.695 He is authorized to protect, improve, develop, and administer such property and to con- struct such structures thereon as may be necessary to adapt it to its most beneficial use.696 The express purpose of the pro- gram is to assist in controlling soil erosion, reforestation, pre- serving natural resources, mitigating floods, preventing im- pairment of dams and reservoirs, conserving surface and sub- surface moisture, protecting the watersheds of navigable streams, and protecting the public lands, health, safety, and welfare.697 690 Reorganization Plan No. IV, § 6, effective June 30, 1940, 54 Stat. 1234, 1235, 5 U. S. 0.133t note following. 691 Act of April 27,1935, § 2, 49 Stat. 163, 16 U. S. C. 590b. 892 Act of June 28, 1934, 48 Stat. 1269, as amended, 43 U. S. G. 315 et seq. See also supra, pp. 364-366. a8S § 2, 48 Stat. 1270, 43 U. S. C. 315a. tuId. 488 Act of July 22, 1937, § 31, 50 Stat. 522, 525, 7 U. S. C. 1010. See also supra, pp. 372-374. •" § 32, 50 Stat. 525, as amended, 7 U. S. C. 1011. 497 § 31, 50 Stat. 525, 7 U. S. O. 1010. |
