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In this Act: (1) Conservation easement The term conservation easement — (A) means a voluntary, legal agreement between a landowner and the Secretary that limits use of the land in order to protect its conservation values; and (B) does not include agreements— (i) with Indian Tribes; or for (ii) related to utilities. (2) Eligible conservation easement The term eligible conservation easement means a conservation easement that— (A) has been in effect for longer than 30 years; or (B) was put into effect before 1977 without the creation of an official corresponding map. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior.