CRANBERRY ACREAGE RESERVE PROGRAM.

SEC. 10608. CRANBERRY ACREAGE RESERVE PROGRAM. (a) Definitions.—In this section: (1) Eligible area.—The term “eligible area” means a wetland or buffer strip adjacent to a wetland that, as determined by the Secretary— (A) (i)is used, and has a history of being used, for the cultivation of cranberries; or (ii)is an integral component of a cranberry-growing operation; (B) is located in an environmentally sensitive area. (2) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture. (b) Program.—The Secretary shall establish a program to purchase permanent easements in eligible areas from willing sellers. (c) Purchase Price.—The Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that each easement purchased under this section is for an amount that appropriately reflects the range of values for agricultural and nonagricultural land in the region in which the eligible area subject to the easement is located (including whether that land is located in 1 or more environmentally sensitive areas, as determined by the Secretary). (d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000.