Noxious Weed Act

Legislation issued in 1974, as amended by Section 15 of the Management of Undesirable Plants on Federal Lands in 1990. This Act (7 USC 2801 et seq.) defines noxious weeds and authorizes the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish requirements controlling the importation, transportation, and sale of noxious weeds. The full suite of regulations promulgated by the USDA is available at 7 CFR 360.

Regulations Applicable to Energy Development

The entire suite of regulations issued by the USDA may be applicable to energy development activities.

Noxious Weed Act Regulations (7 CFR 360)
Regulations implemented by the USDA implementing Noxious Weed Act requirements

Relevant Web Site(s)

USDA Plant Health
USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Web site on plant health issues

This statute may apply to the following energy resources:

Biomass, Carbon Sequestration, Coal, Geothermal, Low-Head Hydropower, Oil & Gas, Solar, Transmission, Wind