16 U.S.C. § 6577

Involvement by other agencies and organizations

In carrying out this subchapter, the Secretary of Agriculture may consult with—

(1)

nonindustrial private forest landowners;

(2)

other Federal agencies;

(3)

State fish and wildlife agencies;

(4)

State forestry agencies;

(5)

State environmental quality agencies;

(6)

other State conservation agencies; and

(7)

nonprofit conservation organizations.

( Pub. L. 108–148, title V, § 507 , Dec. 3, 2003 , 117 Stat. 1914 .)