PROHIBITION ON USE OF LOANS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.

SEC. 363. [7 U.S.C. 2006e] PROHIBITION ON USE OF LOANS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES. The Secretary shall not approve any loan under this title to drain, dredge, fill, level, or otherwise manipulate a wetland (as defined in section 1201(a)(16) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3801(a)(16))), or to engage in any activity that results in impairing or reducing the flow, circulation, or reach of water, except in the case of activity related to the maintenance of previously converted wetlands, or in the case of such activity that is already commenced before November 28, 1990. This section shall not apply to a loan made or guaranteed under this title for a utility line.