(a) In general
The Secretary shall establish, and periodically review and revise, a national wetlands priority conservation plan which shall specify, on a region-by-region basis or other basis considered appropriate by the Secretary, the types of wetlands and interests in wetlands which should be given priority with respect to Federal and State acquisition.
(b) ConsultationThe Secretary shall establish the plan required by subsection (a) after consultation with—
(c) Factors to be consideredThe Secretary, in establishing the plan required by subsection (a), shall consider—
(1)
the estimated proportion remaining of the respective types of wetlands which existed at the time of European settlement;
(2)
the estimated current rate of loss and the threat of future losses of the respective types of wetlands; and