§ 1932. Assistance for rural entities

Footnotes

1. 1 So in original. Probably should be “centers.”
2. 2 So in original. The word “section” probably should appear.

Legislative history

Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.

1. 1972

   Agricultural Act of 1961

   Pub. L. 87–128 title III § 310B · 75 Stat. 294

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932

   Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 310B, as added Pub. L. 92–419, title I, § 118(a), Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 663

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 87–128, title III, § 310B, as added Pub. L. 92–419, title I, § 118(a), Aug. 30, 1972, 86 Stat. 663

2. 1973

   Agricultural Act of 1970

   Pub. L. 91–524 § 817 · 84 Stat. 1358

   1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(4)(6)

      Pub. L. 91–524, § 817, as added by Pub. L. 93–86

   2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(4)(6)

      Pub. L. 91–524, § 817, as added pars. (4) to (6)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 91–524, § 817, as added by Pub. L. 93–86, added pars. (4) to (6).

3. 1977

   Food and Agriculture Act of 1977

   Pub. L. 95–113 title XV § 1503(b) · 91 Stat. 913

   1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

      Pub. L. 95–113 inserted reference to the conservation, development, and utilization of water for aquaculture purposes

   2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

      Pub. L. 95–113 inserted definition of “aquaculture”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–113 inserted reference to the conservation, development, and utilization of water for aquaculture purposes and inserted definition of “aquaculture”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 310B(a) of subtitle A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (86 Stat. 663; 7 U.S.C. 1932(a)) is amended by (1) striking out the period at the end of the first sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “, and the conservation, development, and utilization of water for aquaculture purposes.”; and (2) adding at the end thereof a new sentence as follows: “As “Aquaculture.” used in this subsection, the. term ‘aquaculture’ means the culture or husbandry of aquatic animals or plants by private industry for commercial purposes including the culture and growing of fish by private industry for the purpose of creating or augmenting publicly owned and regulated stocks of fish.”.

4. 1978

   Agricultural Credit Act of 1978

   Pub. L. 95–334 § 112(1) · 92 Stat. 420

   Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(1); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(2)

   Pub. L. 95–334, § 112(1), inserted exception for assistance less than $1,000,000, or where direct employment will not be increased by more than 50 employees

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(1), (2). Pub. L. 95–334, § 112(1), inserted exception for assistance less than $1,000,000, or where direct employment will not be increased by more than 50 employees.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) inserting in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) (that follow subsection (d)) immediately after “312(b)”, wherever that term appears therein, the following: “, except for cases in which such assistance does not exceed $1,000,000 or for cases in which direct employment will not be increased by more than fifty employees,”; and

5. 1978

   Agricultural Credit Act of 1978

   Pub. L. 95–334 § 112 · 92 Stat. 420

   1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(3)

      Pub. L. 95–334, § 112, inserted exception for assistance less than $1,000,000, or where direct employment will not be increased by more than 50 employees

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(3)

      Pub. L. 95–334, § 112, substituted “30” for “60”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 95–334, § 112, inserted exception for assistance less than $1,000,000, or where direct employment will not be increased by more than 50 employees and substituted “30” for “60”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 112. exemption of small business projects from restrictions on rural industrial assistance and other loans Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act is amended by— 7 USC 1932. (1) inserting in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) (that follow subsection (d)) immediately after “312(b)”, wherever that term appears therein, the following: “, except for cases in which such assistance does not exceed $1,000,000 or for cases in which direct employment will not be increased by more than fifty employees,”; and (2) in paragraph (3) (that follows subsection (d)), striking out “60” and inserting in lieu thereof “30”.

6. 1980

   Agricultural Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980

   Pub. L. 96–358 § 5 · 94 Stat. 1184

   Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)

   Pub. L. 96–358 added subsec. (e)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 96–358 added subsec. (e).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 5. loans under the consolidated farm and rural development act Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by adding at the end thereof a new subsection (e) as follows: “(e) (1) The Secretary may also insure and guarantee loans under this section to public, private, or cooperative organizations organized for profit or nonprofit, or to individuals for the purpose of constructing or improving subterminal facilities if— “(A) the construction or improvement of such facilities is consistent with the appropriate approved State or regional plans and the recommendations of the local plan review commission established pursuant to the Agricultural Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980; Ante, p. 1184. “(B) the Secretary determines that the ownership and operation of such subterminal facilities will result in the efficient and competitive movement of bulk agricultural commodities and will return increased benefits to the local producers served by such facilities; and “(C) the Secretary determines that the rail carrier designated to provide service to any such facility will be able to provide adequate service. Stock purchase. Such loans may be made available for purchase of rail rolling stock (including locomotives), motor trucks, barges, and other bulk agricultural commodities transport equipment to be used in conjunction with the operation of subterminal facilities. “(2) The Secretary may only insure or guarantee loans under this subsection if the Secretary finds that applicants are unable to obtain credit from commercial lending institutions (including specialized lending institutions established to provide credit to agricultural producers) on reasonable terms and conditions. “(3) In order to preserve local ownership and control of agricultural transportation facilities, the Secretary shall give preference under this subsection to existing agricultural elevator operators and local producers in areas in which subterminal facilities are proposed to be located. “(4) (A) The total amount of loan authority made available for use for the purpose of this subsection for any fiscal year shall be allocated by the Secretary on the basis of need among those States that have approved State or regional plans as defined in the Agricultural Ante, p. 1184. Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980. Such allocation shall be based on such formula as the Secretary shall prescribe by regulation. “(B) Any loan authority available for use in any State in any fiscal year that is not used by such State shall be reallocated, to the extent practicable, among other States eligible for the assistance provided under this section, in accordance with the same formula developed by the Secretary for the initial allocation of loan authority under this subsection. “(5) As used in this subsection, the term ‘subterminal facility’ has the same meaning as provided in the Agricultural Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980. “(6) Within one hundred and eighty days after the effective date of Regulations. Ante, p. 1184. the Agricultural Subterminal Facilities Act of 1980, the Secretary shall establish such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this subsection.”.

7. 1980

   Pub. L. 96–438 § 1(2) · 94 Stat. 1871

   Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

   Pub. L. 96–438 authorized the Secretary to make and insure loans for the purpose of reducing the reliance on nonrenewable energy resources by encouraging the development and construction of solar energy systems, including the modification of existing systems, in rural areas and defined term “solar energy”, for purposes of subsection (a) of this section, as meaning energy derived from sources, other than fossil fuels, and technologies included in the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–438 authorized the Secretary to make and insure loans for the purpose of reducing the reliance on nonrenewable energy resources by encouraging the development and construction of solar energy systems, including the modification of existing systems, in rural areas and defined term “solar energy”, for purposes of subsection (a) of this section, as meaning energy derived from sources, other than fossil fuels, and technologies included in the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) in the first sentence of section 310B(a), striking out all 7 USC 1932. that follows “individuals” down through the end of the sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following: “for the purposes of (1) improving, developing, or financing business, industry, and employment and improving the economic and environmental climate in rural communities, including pollution abatement and control, (2) the conservation, development, and use of water for aquaculture purposes in rural areas, and (3) reducing the reliance on nonrenewable energy resources by encouraging the development and construction of solar energy systems, including the modification of existing systems, in rural areas. For the purposes of this subsection, “Solar energy.” the term ‘solar energy’ means energy derived from sources (other than fossil fuels) and technologies included in the Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, as amended.”; and 42 USC 5901 note. 7 USC 1942.

8. 1986

   Pub. L. 99–409 § 2(1) · 100 Stat. 923

   Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

   Pub. L. 99–409, § 2(1), inserted provision that no loan may be made, insured, or guaranteed under this subsection that exceeds $25,000,000 in principal amount

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 99–409, § 2(1), inserted provision that no loan may be made, insured, or guaranteed under this subsection that exceeds $25,000,000 in principal amount.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) adding at the end of subsection (a) the following: “No loan Loans. may be made, insured, or guaranteed under this subsection that exceeds $25,000,000 in principal amount.”; and

9. 1986

   Pub. L. 99–409 § 2(2) · 100 Stat. 923

   Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

   Pub. L. 99–409, § 2(2), added subsec. (f)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 99–409, § 2(2), added subsec. (f).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) effective on October 1, 1986, adding at the end thereof the Effective date. following: “(f) (1) The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to public and nonprofit private institutions for the purpose of enabling them to establish and operate centers of rural technology development that have, as a primary objective, the improvement of the economic condition of rural areas by promoting the development (through technological innovation and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of (A) new products that can be produced in rural areas, and (B) new processes that can be used in such production. “(2) Grants under this subsection may be made on a competitive basis. In making grants, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants that will establish centers for rural technology in areas that have (A) few industries and agribusinesses, (B) high levels of unemployment, (C) high rates of out-migration of people, business, and industries, and (D) low levels of per capita income. “(3) If grants are to be made under this subsection, the Secretary Regulations. shall issue regulations implementing this subsection that shall include provisions for the monitoring and evaluation of the rural technology development activities carried out by institutions that receive grants under this subsection.”

10. 1987

    Pub. L. 100–203 title I § 1504 · 101 Stat. 1330

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 100–203 inserted “and private nonprofit corporations” after “to public bodies”

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 100–203 substituted “to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging” for “to facilitate development of”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 100–203 inserted “and private nonprofit corporations” after “to public bodies” and substituted “to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging” for “to facilitate development of”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1504. RURAL INDUSTRIALIZATION ASSISTANCE. Section 310B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)) is amended— (1) by inserting “and private nonprofit corporations” after “public bodies”; and (2) by striking out “to facilitate development of” and inserting in lieu thereof “to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging”.

11. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2388(b) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 2388(b), substituted “paragraphs (1) and (3)” for “subsections (a) and (c)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2388(b), substituted “paragraphs (1) and (3)” for “subsections (a) and (c)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Amendment to Section 310B(a).— Section 310B(a) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(a)) is amended by striking “subsections (a) and (c)” and inserting “paragraphs (1) and (3)”.

12. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2325 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2325, designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2325, added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2325, designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2325. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT. Section 310B(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(b)) is amended— (1) by inserting “(1)” before “The Secretary”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) The Secretary may make grants to nonprofit organizations for the provision of regional technical assistance to local and regional governments and related agencies for the purpose of reducing or eliminating pollution of water resources and improving the planning and management of solid waste disposal facilities. Grants made under this paragraph for the provision of technical assistance shall be made for 100 percent of the cost of such assistance.”.

13. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2388(c) · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2388(c), designated first par. and pars. (1) to (6) as (1) to (7), respectively

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2388(c), substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (1) and (2)” in par. (4), and realigned margins of pars. (5) to (7)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2388(c), designated first par. and pars. (1) to (6) as (1) to (7), respectively, substituted “paragraphs (2) and (3)” for “paragraph (1) and (2)” in par. (4), and realigned margins of pars. (5) to (7).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Section 310B(d) Amendments.— Section 310B(d) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(d)) is amended— (1) by moving paragraphs (4), (5), and (6) two ems to the left so that the left margin of such paragraphs is aligned with the left margin of paragraph (3); (2) in paragraph (3), by striking “paragraph (1) and (2)” and inserting “paragraphs (2) and (3)”; (3) by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (6) as paragraphs (2) through (7), respectively; and (4) by inserting “(1)” after “(d)”.

14. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2386 · 104 Stat. 3359

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 2386, added par. (4) relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2386, added par. (4) relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2386. GRANTS TO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS. Section 310B(f) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(4) The Secretary may make grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems, whose coverage area is predominately rural, for the purpose of demonstrating the effectiveness of such systems in providing information on agriculture and other issues of importance to farmers and other rural residents. Grants available under this paragraph may be used for capital equipment expenditures, start-up and program costs, and other costs necessary to the operation of such demonstrations.”.

15. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2347 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347, formerly § 2347(a), as renumbered by Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), added subsec. (f)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347, formerly § 2347(a), as renumbered by Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), struck out former subsec. (f) which read as follows:

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347, formerly § 2347(a), as renumbered by Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), added subsec. (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which read as follows:

    “(1) The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to public and nonprofit private institutions for the purpose of enabling them to establish and operate centers of rural technology development that have, as a primary objective, the improvement of the economic condition of rural areas by promoting the development (through technological innovation and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of (A) new products that can be produced in rural areas, and (B) new processes that can be used in such production. “(2) Grants under this subsection may be made on a competitive basis. In making grants, the Secretary shall give preference to applicants that will establish centers for rural technology in areas that have (A) few industries and agribusinesses, (B) high levels of unemployment, (C) high rates of out-migration of people, business, and industries, and (D) low levels of per capita income. “(3) If grants are to be made under this subsection, the Secretary shall issue regulations implementing this subsection that shall include provisions for the monitoring and evaluation of the rural technology development activities carried out by institutions that receive grants under this subsection.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2347. RURAL TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (a) In General.— Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: “(f) (1) The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of enabling such institutions to establish and operate centers for rural technology or cooperative development. “(2) Any nonprofit institution seeking a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary an application containing a plan for the establishment and operation by such institution of a center for rural technology or cooperative development. The Secretary may approve such application if such plan contains the following: “(A) A provision that substantiates that such center will effectively serve rural areas in the United States. “(B) A provision that the primary objective of such center will be to improve the economic condition of rural areas by promoting the development (through technological innovation, cooperative development, and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of— “(i) new services and products that can be produced or provided in rural areas; “(ii) new processes that can be utilized in the production of products in rural areas; and “(iii) new enterprises that can add value to on-farm production through processing or marketing. “(C) A description of the activities that such center will carry out to accomplish such objective. Such activities may include the following: “(i) Programs for technology research, investigations, and basic feasibility studies in any field or discipline for the purpose of generating principles, facts, technical knowledge, new technology, or other information that may be useful to rural industries, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and other persons or entities in rural areas served by such centers in the development and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(ii) Programs for the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of principles, facts, technical knowledge, new technology, or other information that may be useful to rural industries, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and other persons in rural areas served by the center in the development and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(iii) Programs providing training and instruction for individuals residing in rural areas served by the center with respect to the development (through technological innovation, cooperative development, and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(iv) Programs providing loans and grants to individuals, small businesses, and cooperatives in rural areas served by the center for purposes of generating, evaluating, developing, and commercializing new products, processes, or services. “(v) Programs providing technical assistance and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, cooperatives, and industries in rural areas served by the center for purposes of developing and commercializing new products, processes, or services. “(vi) Programs providing research and support to individuals, small businesses, cooperatives, and industries in rural areas served by the center for purposes of developing new agricultural enterprises to add value to on-farm production through processing or marketing. “(D) A description of the contributions that such activities are likely to make to the improvement of the economic conditions of the rural areas for which such center will provide services. “(E) Provisions that such center, in carrying out such activities, will seek, where appropriate, the advice, participation, expertise, and assistance of representatives of business, industry, educational institutions, the Federal Government, and State and local governments. “(F) Provisions that such center— “(i) will consult with any college or university administering any program under title V of the Rural Development Act of 1972 in the State in which such center is located; and “(ii) will cooperate with such college or university in the coordination of such activities and such program. “(G) Provisions that such center will take all practicable steps to develop continuing sources of financial support for such center, particularly from sources in the private sector. “(H) Provisions for— “(i) monitoring and evaluating such activities by the institution operating such center; and “(ii) accounting for money received by such institution under this section. “(I) Provisions that such center will provide for the optimal application of such technology and cooperative development in rural areas, especially those areas adversely affected by adverse agricultural economic conditions, through the establishment of demonstration projects and subcenters for— “(i) rural technology development where the technology can be implemented by communities, community colleges, businesses, cooperatives, and other institutions; or “(ii) cooperative development where such development can be implemented by cooperatives to improve local economic conditions. “(3) Grants made under paragraph (1) shall be made on a competitive basis. In making grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to grant applications providing for the establishment of centers for rural technology or cooperative development that— “(A) can demonstrate the capability to transfer for practical application in rural areas the technology generated at such centers and the ability to commercialize products, processes, services, and enterprises in such rural areas; “(B) will effectively serve in rural areas that have— “(i) few rural industries and agribusinesses; “(ii) high levels of unemployment or underemployment; “(iii) high rates of outmigration of people, businesses, and industries; and “(iv) low levels of per capita income; and “(C) will contribute the most to the improvement of economic conditions of rural areas. “(4) As used in this subsection: “(A) The term ‘nonprofit institution’ means any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. “(B) The term ‘United States’ means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the other territories and possessions of the United States. “(g) In carrying out subsection (f), the Secretary may provide technical assistance to alleviate or prevent conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment of persons residing in economically distressed rural areas that the Secretary determines have a substantial need for such assistance. Such assistance shall include planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the needs for development potential of projects that increase employment and improve economic growth in such areas. “(h) The Secretary may make grants to defray not to exceed 75 percent of the administrative costs incurred by organizations and public bodies to carry out projects for which grants or loans are made under subsection (f). For purposes of determining the non-Federal share of such costs, the Secretary shall consider contributions in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to premises, equipment, and services.”. (b) Limitation on Authorization of Appropriations.— To carry out subsections (f) and (h) of section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not to exceed $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1992,1993, and 1994.

16. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2347 · 104 Stat. 3359

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(h)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347, formerly § 2347(a), as renumbered by Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), added subsecs. (g) and (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (g), (h). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347, formerly § 2347(a), as renumbered by Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), added subsecs. (g) and (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2347. RURAL TECHNOLOGY GRANTS. (a) In General.— Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by striking subsection (f) and inserting the following: “(f) (1) The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of enabling such institutions to establish and operate centers for rural technology or cooperative development. “(2) Any nonprofit institution seeking a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Secretary an application containing a plan for the establishment and operation by such institution of a center for rural technology or cooperative development. The Secretary may approve such application if such plan contains the following: “(A) A provision that substantiates that such center will effectively serve rural areas in the United States. “(B) A provision that the primary objective of such center will be to improve the economic condition of rural areas by promoting the development (through technological innovation, cooperative development, and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of— “(i) new services and products that can be produced or provided in rural areas; “(ii) new processes that can be utilized in the production of products in rural areas; and “(iii) new enterprises that can add value to on-farm production through processing or marketing. “(C) A description of the activities that such center will carry out to accomplish such objective. Such activities may include the following: “(i) Programs for technology research, investigations, and basic feasibility studies in any field or discipline for the purpose of generating principles, facts, technical knowledge, new technology, or other information that may be useful to rural industries, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and other persons or entities in rural areas served by such centers in the development and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(ii) Programs for the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of principles, facts, technical knowledge, new technology, or other information that may be useful to rural industries, cooperatives, agribusinesses, and other persons in rural areas served by the center in the development and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(iii) Programs providing training and instruction for individuals residing in rural areas served by the center with respect to the development (through technological innovation, cooperative development, and adaptation of existing technology) and commercialization of new products, processes, or services. “(iv) Programs providing loans and grants to individuals, small businesses, and cooperatives in rural areas served by the center for purposes of generating, evaluating, developing, and commercializing new products, processes, or services. “(v) Programs providing technical assistance and advisory services to individuals, small businesses, cooperatives, and industries in rural areas served by the center for purposes of developing and commercializing new products, processes, or services. “(vi) Programs providing research and support to individuals, small businesses, cooperatives, and industries in rural areas served by the center for purposes of developing new agricultural enterprises to add value to on-farm production through processing or marketing. “(D) A description of the contributions that such activities are likely to make to the improvement of the economic conditions of the rural areas for which such center will provide services. “(E) Provisions that such center, in carrying out such activities, will seek, where appropriate, the advice, participation, expertise, and assistance of representatives of business, industry, educational institutions, the Federal Government, and State and local governments. “(F) Provisions that such center— “(i) will consult with any college or university administering any program under title V of the Rural Development Act of 1972 in the State in which such center is located; and “(ii) will cooperate with such college or university in the coordination of such activities and such program. “(G) Provisions that such center will take all practicable steps to develop continuing sources of financial support for such center, particularly from sources in the private sector. “(H) Provisions for— “(i) monitoring and evaluating such activities by the institution operating such center; and “(ii) accounting for money received by such institution under this section. “(I) Provisions that such center will provide for the optimal application of such technology and cooperative development in rural areas, especially those areas adversely affected by adverse agricultural economic conditions, through the establishment of demonstration projects and subcenters for— “(i) rural technology development where the technology can be implemented by communities, community colleges, businesses, cooperatives, and other institutions; or “(ii) cooperative development where such development can be implemented by cooperatives to improve local economic conditions. “(3) Grants made under paragraph (1) shall be made on a competitive basis. In making grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall give preference to grant applications providing for the establishment of centers for rural technology or cooperative development that— “(A) can demonstrate the capability to transfer for practical application in rural areas the technology generated at such centers and the ability to commercialize products, processes, services, and enterprises in such rural areas; “(B) will effectively serve in rural areas that have— “(i) few rural industries and agribusinesses; “(ii) high levels of unemployment or underemployment; “(iii) high rates of outmigration of people, businesses, and industries; and “(iv) low levels of per capita income; and “(C) will contribute the most to the improvement of economic conditions of rural areas. “(4) As used in this subsection: “(A) The term ‘nonprofit institution’ means any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. “(B) The term ‘United States’ means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the other territories and possessions of the United States. “(g) In carrying out subsection (f), the Secretary may provide technical assistance to alleviate or prevent conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment of persons residing in economically distressed rural areas that the Secretary determines have a substantial need for such assistance. Such assistance shall include planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the needs for development potential of projects that increase employment and improve economic growth in such areas. “(h) The Secretary may make grants to defray not to exceed 75 percent of the administrative costs incurred by organizations and public bodies to carry out projects for which grants or loans are made under subsection (f). For purposes of determining the non-Federal share of such costs, the Secretary shall consider contributions in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to premises, equipment, and services.”. (b) Limitation on Authorization of Appropriations.— To carry out subsections (f) and (h) of section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary not to exceed $50,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1992,1993, and 1994.

17. 1990

    Rural Economic Development Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 2337 · 104 Stat. 3359

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 2337, added subsec. (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–624, § 2337, added subsec. (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 2337. LOANS FOR BUSINESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PARTNERSHIPS. Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by adding after the subsections added by section 2347(a) of this Act the following: “(i) Loans for Business Telecommunications Partnerships.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make loans under this subsection at low interest rates and at market rates to 1 or more businesses, local governments, or public agencies in rural areas to fund facilities in which the recipients of such loans share telecommunications terminal equipment, computers, computer software, and computer hardware. “(2) General requirements.— “(A) Application process.— “(i) Submission of application.— Any entity desiring a loan under this subsection shall submit an application therefor to the Secretary. “(ii) Contents of application.— Each application for a loan under this subsection shall include— “(I) a detailed explanation of the proposed rural telecommunications system, including the general telecommunications transmission services and facilities required, and a list of the specific equipment that the applicant proposes to purchase or lease, to implement the system; “(II) a description of the manner in which the proposed project is to be funded; “(III) a copy of a binding commitment entered into between the applicant and each entity which is legally permitted to provide, and from which the applicant is to obtain, the telecommunications services and facilities required for the project, which stipulates that if the applicant receives the loan requested in the application the entity will provide such telecommunications services and facilities in the area served by the entity within a reasonable time and at a charge which is in accordance with State law; “(IV) a description of the manner in which the applicant intends to use the loan requested in the application; “(V) a description of how the proposed project will be evaluated; and “(VI) such other information as the Secretary may reasonably require. “(B) Consideration of applications.— “(i) Review by secretary.— The Secretary shall— “(I) review each application submitted pursuant to subparagraph (A)(i); “(II) determine whether or not the application meets the requirements of subparagraph (A)(ii); “(III) approve each application which meets such requirements; “(IV) disapprove each application which fails to meet such requirements; and “(V) in the case of an approved application that proposes a project to be implemented in an eligible State (within the meaning of section 365(b)(3)), transmit the approved application to the review panel of the eligible State. “(ii) Review by certain state review panels.— “(I) In general.— The review panel shall examine each application transmitted to the review panel pursuant to clause (i)(V) to determine the technical and economic adequacy and feasibility of the project described in the application and the likelihood that the project will succeed. “(II) Authority to obtain information from applicants.— Each entity which submits an application for a loan under this subsection shall provide the review panel of any eligible State in which the partnership intends to implement the project described in the application such information as the review panel may reasonably request to assist in reviewing the application. “(III) Authority to request applicants to modify projects.— The review panel may, before final consideration of an application of an entity for a loan under this subsection, request the entity to modify the project described in the application. “(iii) Ranking of applications.— “(I) In general.— The review panel shall rank, pursuant to a written policy and criteria, the applications that the review panel receives during any fiscal year for a loan under this subsection, in an order which takes into account— “(aa) the results of the review conducted under clause (i); “(bb) the extent to which the projects described in the applications would promote any area plan (as defined in section 365(b)(1)) developed for the areas in which the projects are to be implemented; and “(cc) in the case of a project which would duplicate existing services, the reasons therefor. “(II) Grouping of applications.— The review panel shall separate into 2 groups the applications for a loan under this subsection received by the review panel during a fiscal year. The 1st group shall consist of the applications received during the 1st 6 months of the fiscal year. The 2nd group shall consist of the applications received during the 2nd 6 months of the fiscal year. “(III) Competition among applications.— The review panel shall consider each application in a group to be competing only with the other applications in the group. “(IV) Written policy and criteria.— “(aa) In general.— Subject to subdivision (bb), the review panel shall develop the written policy and criteria to be used to rank applications, in the same manner as the review panel develops the written policy and criteria used for purposes of section 366(b)(3). “(bb) Prohibition against development or acquisition of telecommunications transmission facilities.— The policy and criteria developed under subdivision (aa) shall require that the project described in an application not include the development or acquisition of telecommunications transmission facilities. “(iv) Transmittal of ranked applications.— The review panel shall transmit to the State coordinator appointed pursuant to section 365(b)(3)(A)(ii) each list of applications ranked pursuant to clause (ii) of this subsection, in the same manner in which lists of applications ranked pursuant to section 366(b) are transmitted to the State coordinator pursuant to section 366. The State coordinator shall transmit to the Secretary each such list received by the State coordinator. “(C) Priority.— The Secretary shall establish procedures to target loans under this subsection to the rural areas and applicants that demonstrate the need for such loans, taking into consideration— “(i) the relative needs of all applicants; “(ii) the needs of the affected rural areas; “(iii) the financial ability of the applicants, without such loans, to use telecommunications for the business purposes for which such loans may be made; and “(iv) the recommendations of the review panels for the eligible States (within the meaning of section 365(b)(3)) in which such areas are located. “(D) Report required if the secretary intends to fund projects other than as recommended by review panel.— If the Secretary determines to provide loans under this subsection to projects in an eligible State (within the meaning of section 365(b)(3)) other than in the manner recommended by the review panel of the State, the Secretary— “(i) within 10 days after making such determination, shall submit to the review panel of the eligible State, the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report on the reasons for providing loans to projects other than in the manner so recommended; and “(ii) shall not provide such loans before the end of the 7-day period beginning on the date the review panel and such committees have received such report. “(E) Monitoring of use of loans.— The Secretary shall take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that loans provided under this subsection are used in accordance with the approved application therefor. “(3) Relationship to state law.— This subsection shall not be construed to affect in any manner the applicability of the Communications Act of 1934, the regulations and orders prescribed thereunder, or any State or local law relating to the regulation or provision of telecommunications facilities or services. “(4) Regulations.— Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe final regulations governing the loan program established under this subsection other than with respect to agency management and personnel, in accordance with the notice and comment rulemaking requirements described in section 553 of title 5, United States Code, notwithstanding subsection (a)(2) of such section 553. “(5) Definitions.— As used in this subsection: “(A) Review panel.— The term ‘review panel’ means, with respect to an eligible State (within the meaning of section 365(b)(3), the rural economic development review panel of the State, as established pursuant to section 366. “(B) Rural area.— The term ‘rural area’ has the meaning given such term in section 306(a)(7) for purposes of loans for essential community facilities under section 306(a)(1). “(C) Telecommunications terminal equipment.— The term ‘telecommunications terminal equipment’ means telecommunications equipment (excluding telecommunications transmission facilities) that— “(i) interconnects with telecommunications transmission facilities; and “(ii) modifies, converts, encodes, or otherwise prepares signals to be transmitted through, or modifies, reconverts, or carries signals received from, the facilities. “(D) Telecommunications transmission facilities.— The term ‘telecommunications transmission facilities’ means facilities (other than telecommunications terminal equipment) that transmit, receive, or carry signals between the telecommunications terminal equipment at each end of a telecommunications circuit or path. “(6) Treatment of loan program as designated rural development program.— For purposes of this title, the loan program established under this subsection shall, with respect to eligible States (within the meaning of section 365(b)(3)), be treated as a designated rural development program (within the meaning of section 365(b)(2)). “(7) Limitations on authorization of appropriations.— “(A) In general.— For loans under this subsection, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995. “(B) Availability.— Amounts appropriated pursuant to subparagraph (A) shall remain available until expended.”.

18. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 701(h)(1)(C) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(5); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(7)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(h)(1)(C), (D), substituted “this chapter” for “this Act”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(5), (7). Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(h)(1)(C), (D), substituted “this chapter” for “this Act”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) Section 310B(d)(5) (7 U.S.C. 1932(d)(5)).

19. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 701(c)(3) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)(4)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(3), (4), redesignated par. (4), relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems, as subsec. (j), and transferred such provision to follow subsec. (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(4). Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(3), (4), redesignated par. (4), relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems, as subsec. (j), and transferred such provision to follow subsec. (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by transferring to the end of such section the provision added by section 2386 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4051);

20. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 701(c)(1) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)(2)(B)(iv)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(1), substituted “(iii) of this subparagraph” for “(ii) of this subsection”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i)(2)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(1), substituted “(iii) of this subparagraph” for “(ii) of this subsection”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (i)(2)(B)(iv), by striking “(ii) of this subsection” and inserting “(iii) of this subparagraph”;

21. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 701(c)(2) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)(5)(A)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(2), inserted closing parenthesis after “section 2008(b)(3) of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i)(5)(A). Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(2), inserted closing parenthesis after “section 2008(b)(3) of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (i)(5)(A), by striking “365(b)(3),” and inserting “365(b)(3)),”;

22. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 701(c)(3) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(3)–(5), redesignated subsec. (f)(4), relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems, as subsec. (j), transferred such provision to follow subsec. (i)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(3)–(5), inserted heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 102–237, § 701(c)(3)–(5), redesignated subsec. (f)(4), relating to grants to statewide private nonprofit public television systems, as subsec. (j), transferred such provision to follow subsec. (i), and inserted heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by transferring to the end of such section the provision added by section 2386 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 4051);

23. 1992

    Agricultural Credit Improvement Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–554 § 6 · 106 Stat. 4142

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 102–554 designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 102–554 added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–554 designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC.6. GRANTS FOR PRIVATE BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. Section 310B(c) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)) is amended— (1) by inserting “(1)” after “(c)”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) The Secretary may make grants to qualified nonprofit organizations for the provision of technical assistance and training to rural communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or facilities. Assistance provided under this paragraph may include on-site technical assistance to local and regional governments, public transit agencies, and related nonprofit and for-profit organizations in rural areas, the development of training materials, and the provision of necessary training assistance to local officials and agencies in rural areas.”.

24. 1992

    Farm Credit Banks and Associations Safety and Soundness Act of 1992

    Pub. L. 102–552 title V § 516(d) · 106 Stat. 4102

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

    Pub. L. 102–552, which directed the substitution of “business enterprises or the creation, expansion, and operation of rural distance learning networks or rural learning programs that provide educational instruction or job training instruction related to potential employment or job advancement to adult students,” for “business enterprises,” in section 310B(c) without specifying the name of the act, was executed to this section, which is section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 102–552, which directed the substitution of “business enterprises or the creation, expansion, and operation of rural distance learning networks or rural learning programs that provide educational instruction or job training instruction related to potential employment or job advancement to adult students,” for “business enterprises,” in section 310B(c) without specifying the name of the act, was executed to this section, which is section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Section 310B(c) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act.— Section 310B(c) (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)) is amended by striking “business enterprises,” and inserting “business enterprises or the creation, expansion, and operation of rural distance learning networks or rural learning programs that provide educational instruction or job training instruction related to potential employment or job advancement to adult students,”.

25. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Struck and inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(1), in first sentence, struck out “and” before “(3)” and inserted before period at end “, and (4) to facilitate economic opportunity for industries undergoing adjustment from terminated Federal agricultural price and income support programs or increased competition from foreign trade”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(1), in first sentence, struck out “and” before “(3)” and inserted before period at end “, and (4) to facilitate economic opportunity for industries undergoing adjustment from terminated Federal agricultural price and income support programs or increased competition from foreign trade”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a)— (A) by striking “and” at the end of clause (2); and (B) by inserting before the period the following: “, and (4) to facilitate economic opportunity for industries undergoing adjustment from terminated Federal agricultural price and income support programs or increased competition from foreign trade”;

26. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 635(b) · 110 Stat. 888

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 635(b), in third sentence, substituted “(4) of” for “(3) of”

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127, § 635(b), in third sentence, substituted “(4) of” for “(3) of”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Conforming Amendment.— The third sentence of section 310B(a) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(a)) is amended by striking “(3) of” and inserting “(4) of”.

27. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(2) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(2), inserted heading

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(2), redesignated par. (2) as subsec. (b)

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(2), struck out “(2)” before “The Secretary”

    4. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(2), struck out par. (1) which read as follows: “Secretary may make grants, not to exceed $50,000,000 annually, to eligible applicants under this section for pollution abatement and control projects in rural areas. No such grant shall exceed 50 per centum of the development cost of such a project.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(2), inserted heading, redesignated par. (2) as subsec. (b), struck out “(2)” before “The Secretary”, and struck out par. (1) which read as follows: “Secretary may make grants, not to exceed $50,000,000 annually, to eligible applicants under this section for pollution abatement and control projects in rural areas. No such grant shall exceed 50 per centum of the development cost of such a project.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (b), by striking “(b)(1)” and all that follows through “(2) The” and inserting the following: “(b) Solid Waste Management Grants.— The”;

28. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(3) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), inserted heading, in par. (1)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), inserted par. heading

    3. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), inserted “(including nonprofit entities)” after “private business enterprises”, in par. (2)

    4. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), substituted “award grants on a competitive basis” for “make grants”

    5. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(3), inserted heading, in par. (1), inserted par. heading and inserted “(including nonprofit entities)” after “private business enterprises”, in par. (2), inserted par. heading and substituted “award grants on a competitive basis” for “make grants”, and added par. (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (c)— (A) by striking “(c)(1) The” and inserting the following: “(c) Rural Business Enterprise Grants.— “(1) In general.— The”; (B) in paragraph (1), by inserting “(including nonprofit entities)” after “private business enterprises”; (C) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking “(2) The” and inserting the following: “(2) Passenger transportation services or facilities.— The”; and (ii) by striking “make grants” and inserting “award grants on a competitive basis”; and (D) by adding at the end the following: “(3) Grants to aid industries in adjusting to terminated federal agricultural programs or increased foreign competition.— The Secretary may make grants under this section to facilitate economic opportunity for industries undergoing adjustment from terminated Federal agricultural price and income support programs or increased competition from foreign trade.”;

29. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 661(d)(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(2)(4)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 661(d)(1), substituted “provision of this section” for “provision of this section and sections 1924(b) and 1942(b) of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 104–127, § 661(d)(1), substituted “provision of this section” for “provision of this section and sections 1924(b) and 1942(b) of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “sections 304(b), 310B, and 312(b)” each place it appears in paragraphs (2), (3), and (4) and inserting “this section”; and

30. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 661(d)(2) · 110 Stat. 888

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(d)(6)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 661(d)(2), substituted “this section” for “this section, section 1924 of this title, or section 1942 of this title”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d)(6). Pub. L. 104–127, § 661(d)(2), substituted “this section” for “this section, section 1924 of this title, or section 1942 of this title”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (6), by striking “this section, section 304, or section 312” and inserting “this section”.

31. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(4) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(4), added subsec. (e)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(4), struck out former subsec. (e) which authorized the insuring or guaranteeing of loans for the purpose of constructing or improving subterminal facilities

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(4), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which authorized the insuring or guaranteeing of loans for the purpose of constructing or improving subterminal facilities.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) by striking subsection (e) and inserting the following: “(e) Rural Cooperative Development Grants.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection: “(A) Nonprofit institution.— The term ‘nonprofit institution’ means any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. “(B) United states.— The term ‘United States’ means the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the other territories and possessions of the United States. “(2) Grants.— The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of enabling the institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development. “(3) Goals.— The goals of a center funded under this subsection shall be to facilitate the creation of jobs in rural areas through the development of new rural cooperatives, value added processing, and rural businesses. “(4) Application.— Any nonprofit institution seeking a grant under paragraph (2) shall submit to the Secretary an application containing a plan for the establishment and operation by the institution of a center or centers for cooperative development. The Secretary may approve the application if the plan contains the following: “(A) A provision that substantiates that the center will effectively serve rural areas in the United States. “(B) A provision that the primary objective of the center will be to improve the economic condition of rural areas through cooperative development. “(C) A description of the activities that the center will carry out to accomplish the objective. The activities may include the following: “(i) Programs for applied research and feasibility studies that may be useful to individuals, cooperatives, small businesses, and other similar entities in rural areas served by the center. “(ii) Programs for the collection, interpretation, and dissemination of information that may be useful to individuals, cooperatives, small businesses, and other similar entities in rural areas served by the center. “(iii) Programs providing training and instruction for individuals, cooperatives, small businesses, and other similar entities in rural areas served by the center. “(iv) Programs providing loans and grants to individuals, cooperatives, small businesses, and other similar entities in rural areas served by the center. “(v) Programs providing technical assistance, research services, and advisory services to individuals, cooperatives, small businesses, and other similar entities in rural areas served by the center. “(vi) Programs providing for the coordination of services and sharing of information among the center. “(D) A description of the contributions that the activities are likely to make to the improvement of the economic conditions of the rural areas for which the center will provide services. “(E) Provisions that the center, in carrying out the activities, will seek, where appropriate, the advice, participation, expertise, and assistance of representatives of business, industry, educational institutions, the Federal Government, and State and local governments. “(F) Provisions that the center will take all practicable steps to develop continuing sources of financial support for the center, particularly from sources in the private sector. “(G) Provisions for— “(i) monitoring and evaluating the activities by the nonprofit institution operating the center; and “(ii) accounting for money received by the institution under this section. “(5) Awarding grants.— Grants made under paragraph (2) shall be made on a competitive basis. In making grants under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall give preference to grant applications providing for the establishment of centers for rural cooperative development that— “(A) demonstrate a proven track record in administering a nationally coordinated, regionally or State-wide operated project; “(B) demonstrate previous expertise in providing technical assistance in rural areas; “(C) demonstrate the ability to assist in the retention of businesses, facilitate the establishment of cooperatives and new cooperative approaches, and generate employment opportunities that will improve the economic conditions of rural areas; “(D) demonstrate the ability to create horizontal linkages among businesses within and among various sectors in rural areas of the United States and vertical linkages to domestic and international markets; “(E) commit to providing technical assistance and other services to underserved and economically distressed areas in rural areas of the United States; and “(F) commit to providing greater than a 25 percent matching contribution with private funds and in-kind contributions. “(6) 1-year grants; authority to approve grant for 1 additional year without application.— The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection for a period of 1 year. The Secretary shall evaluate programs receiving assistance under this subsection. If the Secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program, the Secretary may award an additional grant to the program for the immediately succeeding year without application for the grant. “(7) Technical assistance to prevent excessive unemployment or underemployment.— In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to alleviate or prevent conditions of excessive unemployment, underemployment, outmigration, or low employment growth in economically distressed rural areas that the Secretary determines have a substantial need for the assistance. The assistance may include planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the need for development potential of projects that increase employment and improve economic growth in the areas. “(8) Grants to defray administrative costs.— The Secretary may make grants to defray not to exceed 75 percent of the costs incurred by organizations and public bodies to carry out projects for which grants or loans are made under this subsection. For purposes of determining the non-Federal share of the costs, the Secretary shall consider contributions in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including premises, equipment, and services. “(9) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 through 2002.”;

32. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 759B · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 759B, added par. (1)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 759B, redesignated existing provisions as par. (2)

    3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 759B, added par. heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–127, § 759B, added par. (1), redesignated existing provisions as par. (2), and added par. heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 759B. ELIGIBILITY FOR GRANTS TO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS. Section 310B(f) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)) (as redesignated by section 747(a)(6)) is amended by striking “Systems.—The” and inserting “Systems.— “(1) Definition of statewide.— In this subsection, the term ‘statewide’ means having a coverage area of not less than 90 percent of the population of a State and not less than 80 percent of the rural land area of the State (as determined by the Secretary). “(2) Grants.— The”.

33. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(5) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (6), redesignated subsec. (j) as (f)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (6), struck out former subsec. (f) which authorized grants to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of establishing and operating centers for rural technology or cooperative development. See subsec. (e) of this section

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (6), redesignated subsec. (j) as (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which authorized grants to nonprofit institutions for the purpose of establishing and operating centers for rural technology or cooperative development. See subsec. (e) of this section.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i);

34. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 705(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “(a) In General.—”; and

35. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(5) · 110 Stat. 888

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (7), added subsec. (g)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)

       Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (7), struck out former subsec. (g) which read as follows: “In carrying out subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to alleviate or prevent conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment of persons residing in economically distressed rural areas that the Secretary determines have a substantial need for such assistance. Such assistance shall include planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the needs for development potential of projects that increase employment and improve economic growth in such areas.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), (7), added subsec. (g) and struck out former subsec. (g) which read as follows: “In carrying out subsection (f) of this section, the Secretary may provide technical assistance to alleviate or prevent conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment of persons residing in economically distressed rural areas that the Secretary determines have a substantial need for such assistance. Such assistance shall include planning and feasibility studies, management and operational assistance, and studies evaluating the needs for development potential of projects that increase employment and improve economic growth in such areas.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i);

36. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 705(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “(a) In General.—”; and

37. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(5) · 110 Stat. 888

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(h)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), struck out subsec. (h) which read as follows: “The Secretary may make grants to defray not to exceed 75 percent of the administrative costs incurred by organizations and public bodies to carry out projects for which grants or loans are made under subsection (f) of this section. For purposes of determining the non-Federal share of such costs, the Secretary shall consider contributions in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to premises, equipment, and services.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), struck out subsec. (h) which read as follows: “The Secretary may make grants to defray not to exceed 75 percent of the administrative costs incurred by organizations and public bodies to carry out projects for which grants or loans are made under subsection (f) of this section. For purposes of determining the non-Federal share of such costs, the Secretary shall consider contributions in cash and in kind, fairly evaluated, including but not limited to premises, equipment, and services.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i);

38. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 705(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(h)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 104–127, § 705(1), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 101–624, § 2347(a). See 1990 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “(a) In General.—”; and

39. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(5) · 110 Stat. 888

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), struck out subsec. (i) which authorized making of loans at low interest rates and at market rates to 1 or more businesses, local governments, or public agencies in rural areas to fund facilities in which recipients of such loans share telecommunications terminal equipment, computers, computer software, and computer hardware

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(5), struck out subsec. (i) which authorized making of loans at low interest rates and at market rates to 1 or more businesses, local governments, or public agencies in rural areas to fund facilities in which recipients of such loans share telecommunications terminal equipment, computers, computer software, and computer hardware.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) by striking subsections (f), (g), (h), and (i);

40. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 747(a)(6) · 110 Stat. 888

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(6), redesignated subsec. (j) as (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(6), redesignated subsec. (j) as (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) by redesignating subsection (j) as subsection (f); and

41. 1996

    Pub. L. 104–180 title VII § 731 · 110 Stat. 1569

    Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(2)

    Pub. L. 104–180 amended Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(4), which enacted subsec. (e), to insert “effective October 1, 1996,” after “The Secretary shall make grants” in par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2). Pub. L. 104–180 amended Pub. L. 104–127, § 747(a)(4), which enacted subsec. (e), to insert “effective October 1, 1996,” after “The Secretary shall make grants” in par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    Sec. 731. Section 747 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement Ante, p. 1125. and Reform Act of 1996 is amended by inserting, “effective October 1, 1996,” following “The Secretary shall make grants” in section 310B(e)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: Effective date. Provided, That this section shall take effect upon enactment of this Act into law.

42. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6013 · 116 Stat. 134

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)(3)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6013, inserted “and other renewable energy systems (including wind energy systems and anaerobic digestors for the purpose of energy generation)” after “solar energy systems”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6013, inserted “and other renewable energy systems (including wind energy systems and anaerobic digestors for the purpose of energy generation)” after “solar energy systems”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6013. LOANS AND LOAN GUARANTEES FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS. Section 310B(a)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(3)) is amended by inserting “and other renewable energy systems (including wind energy systems and anaerobic digestors for the purpose of energy generation)” after “solar energy systems”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

43. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6014 · 116 Stat. 134

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6014, substituted “Grants” for “In general” in heading

    2. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6014, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A)

    3. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6014, inserted heading

    4. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(1)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6014, added subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6014, substituted “Grants” for “In general” in heading, designated existing provisions as subpar. (A) and inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6014. RURAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE GRANTS. Section 310B(c)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(1)) is amended— (1) by striking “(1) In General.—The Secretary” and inserting the following: “(1) Grants.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) Small and emerging private business enterprises.— “(i) In general.— For the purpose of subparagraph (A), a small and emerging private business enterprise shall include (regardless of the number of employees or operating capital of the enterprise) an eligible nonprofit entity, or other tax-exempt organization, with a principal office in an area that is located— “(I) on land of an existing or former Native American reservation; and “(II) in a city, town, or unincorporated area that has a population of not more than 5,000 inhabitants. “(ii) Use of grant.— An eligible nonprofit entity, or other tax exempt organization, described in clause (i) may use assistance provided under this paragraph to create, expand, or operate value-added processing in an area described in clause (i) in connection with production agriculture. “(iii) Priority.— In making grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give priority to grants that will be used to provide assistance to eligible nonprofit entities and other tax exempt organizations described in clause (i).”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

44. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6015(1) · 116 Stat. 134

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(F)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015(1), which directed amendment of this section “in paragraph (5)(F), before the period at the end the following: ‘, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382))’ ”, could not be executed because the phrase “by inserting” did not appear. Corrected amendment was made by Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(d)(1), effective as if included in Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015. See 2018 Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note below

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(F). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015(1), which directed amendment of this section “in paragraph (5)(F), before the period at the end the following: ‘, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382))’ ”, could not be executed because the phrase “by inserting” did not appear. Corrected amendment was made by Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(d)(1), effective as if included in Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015. See 2018 Amendment note above and Effective Date of 2018 Amendment note below.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (5)(F), before the period at the end the following: “, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103-382))”; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

45. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6015(2) · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(9)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015(2), substituted “2007” for “2002”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(9). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6015(2), substituted “2007” for “2002”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (9), by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

46. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6016 · 116 Stat. 134

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)(3)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6016, added par. (3)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6016, added par. (3).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6016. GRANTS TO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS. Section 310B(f) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

47. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6017 · 116 Stat. 134

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6017, added subsec. (g)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)

       Pub. L. 107–171, § 6017, struck out heading and text of former subsec. (g). Text read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6017, added subsec. (g) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (g). Text read as follows:

    “(1) Definition of farmer.—In this subsection, the term ‘farmer’ means any farmer that the Secretary determines is a family farmer. “(2) Loan guarantees.—The Secretary may guarantee loans under this section to individual farmers for the purpose of purchasing start-up capital stock of a farmer cooperative established for the purpose of processing an agricultural commodity. “(3) Eligibility.—To be eligible for a loan guarantee under this subsection, a farmer must produce the agricultural commodity that will be processed by the cooperative.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6017. BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY LOAN MODIFICATIONS. Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following: “(g) Business and Industry Direct and Guaranteed Loans.— “(1) Definition of business and industry loan.— In this subsection, the term “business and industry loan’ means a business and industry direct or guaranteed loan that is made or guaranteed by the Secretary under subsection (a)(1). “(2) Loan guarantees for the purchase of cooperative stock.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary may guarantee a business and industry loan to individual farmers or ranchers for the purpose of purchasing capital stock of a farmer or rancher cooperative established for the purpose of processing an agricultural commodity. “(B) Processing contracts during initial period.— A cooperative described in subparagraph (A) for which a farmer or rancher receives a guarantee to purchase stock under subparagraph (A) may contract for services to process agricultural commodities, or otherwise process value-added agricultural products, during the 5-year period beginning on the date of the startup of the cooperative in order to provide adequate time for the planning and construction of the processing facility of the cooperative. “(C) Financial information.— Financial information required by the Secretary from a farmer or rancher as a condition of making a business and industry loan guarantee under this paragraph shall be provided in the manner generally required by commercial agricultural lenders in the area. “(3) Loans to cooperatives.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary may make or guarantee a business and industry loan to a cooperative organization that is headquartered in a metropolitan area if the loan is used for a project or venture described in subsection (a) that is located in a rural area or a loan guarantee that meets the requirements of paragraph (6). “(B) Refinancing.— A cooperative organization that is eligible for a business and industry loan shall be eligible to refinance an existing business and industry loan with a lender if— “(i) the cooperative organization— “(I) is current and performing with respect to the existing loan; and “(II) is not, and has not been, in payment default, or the collateral of which has not been converted, with respect to the existing loan; and “(ii) there is adequate security or full collateral for the refinanced loan. “(4) Loan appraisals.— The Secretary may require that any appraisal made in connection with a business and industry loan be conducted by a specialized appraiser that uses standards that are similar to standards used for similar purposes in the private sector, as determined by the Secretary. “(5) Fees.— The Secretary may assess a 1-time fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed 2 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan. “(6) Loan guarantees in nonrural areas.— “(A) In general.— The Secretary may guarantee a business and industry loan to a cooperative organization for a facility that is not located in a rural area if— “(i) the primary purpose of the loan guarantee is for a facility to provide value-added processing for agricultural producers that are located within 80 miles of the facility; “(ii) the applicant demonstrates to the Secretary that the primary benefit of the loan guarantee will be to provide employment for residents of a rural area; and “(iii) the total amount of business and industry loans guaranteed for a fiscal year under this paragraph does not exceed 10 percent of the business and industry loans guaranteed for the fiscal year under subsection (a)(1). “(B) Principal amounts.— The principal amount of a business and industry loan guaranteed under this paragraph may not exceed $25,000,000. “(7) Intangible assets.— In determining whether a cooperative organization is eligible for a guaranteed business and industry loan, the Secretary may consider the market value of a properly appraised brand name, patent, or trademark of the cooperative. “(8) Limitations on loan guarantees for cooperative organizations.— “(A) Principal amount.— “(i) In general.— Subject to clause (ii), the principal amount of a business and industry loan made to a cooperative organization and guaranteed under this subsection shall not exceed $40,000,000. “(ii) Use.— To be eligible for a guarantee under this subsection for a business and industry loan made to a cooperative organization, the principal amount of the any such loan in excess of $25,000,000 shall be used to carry out a project— “(I) in a rural area; and “(II) that provides for the value-added processing of agricultural commodities. “(B) Applications.— If a cooperative organization submits an application for a guarantee under this subsection of a business and industry loan with a principal amount that is in excess of $25,000,000, the Secretary— “(i) shall review and, if appropriate, approve the application; and “(ii) may not delegate the approval authority. “(C) Maximum amount.— The total amount of business and industry loans made to cooperative organizations and guaranteed for a fiscal year under this subsection with principal amounts that are in excess of $25,000,000 may not exceed 10 percent of the business and industry loans guaranteed for the fiscal year under subsection (a)(1).”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

48. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6007(b) · 116 Stat. 134

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(h)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6007(b), added subsec. (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6007(b), added subsec. (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Loan Guarantees for Certain Loans.— Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(h) Loan Guarantees for Certain Loans.— The Secretary may guarantee loans made under subsection (a) to finance the issuance of bonds for the projects described in section 306(a)(24).”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

49. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), inserted section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), inserted section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “sec. 310B. (a)” and inserting the following: “SEC. 310B. ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL ENTITIES. “(a) Loans to Private Business Enterprises.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection:” ;

50. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted subsec. heading

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted par. (1) heading and introductory provisions

    3. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), designated former fourth sentence as subpar. (A)

    4. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted subpar. heading

    5. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), substituted “The” for “As used in this subsection, the”

    6. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), designated former second sentence as subpar. (B)

    7. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this subsection, the”

    8. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), designated former first sentence as par. (2)

    9. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted par. heading, in introductory provisions

    10. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), substituted “The Secretary may” for “The Secretary may also”

    11. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted “and private investment funds that invest primarily in cooperative organizations” after “nonprofit”

    12. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), redesignated former cls. (1) to (4) as subpars. (A) to (D), respectively

    13. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), designated former third sentence as par. (3)

    14. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted par. heading

    15. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), substituted “Loans described in paragraph (2)” for “Such loans”

    16. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)

        Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), designated former fifth sentence as par. (4)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(1), (2), inserted subsec. heading, inserted par. (1) heading and introductory provisions, designated former fourth sentence as subpar. (A), inserted subpar. heading, substituted “The” for “As used in this subsection, the”, designated former second sentence as subpar. (B), inserted subpar. heading, substituted “The” for “For the purposes of this subsection, the”, designated former first sentence as par. (2), inserted par. heading, in introductory provisions, substituted “The Secretary may” for “The Secretary may also” and inserted “and private investment funds that invest primarily in cooperative organizations” after “nonprofit”, redesignated former cls. (1) to (4) as subpars. (A) to (D), respectively, designated former third sentence as par. (3), inserted par. heading, substituted “Loans described in paragraph (2)” for “Such loans”, and designated former fifth sentence as par. (4) and inserted par. heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “sec. 310B. (a)” and inserting the following: “SEC. 310B. ASSISTANCE FOR RURAL ENTITIES. “(a) Loans to Private Business Enterprises.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection:” ;

51. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(a)(1) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(A)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(1), substituted “carrying out activities to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses” for “administering a nationally coordinated, regionally or State-wide operated project”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(A). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(1), substituted “carrying out activities to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses” for “administering a nationally coordinated, regionally or State-wide operated project”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking “administering a nationally coordinated, regionally or State-wide operated project” and inserting “carrying out activities to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses”;

52. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(B)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(2), inserted “to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses” before semicolon at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(B). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(2), inserted “to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses” before semicolon at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by inserting “to promote and assist the development of cooperatively and mutually owned businesses” before the semicolon;

53. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(a)(3) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(D); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(E)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(3)–(6), added subpar. (E)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(D); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(E)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(3)–(6), redesignated former subpar. (E) as (D)

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(D); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(E)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(3)–(6), struck out “and” at end

    4. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(D); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(E)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(3)–(6), struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: “demonstrate the ability to create horizontal linkages among businesses within and among various sectors in rural areas of the United States and vertical linkages to domestic and international markets;”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(D), (E). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(3)–(6), added subpar. (E), redesignated former subpar. (E) as (D), struck out “and” at end, and struck out former subpar. (D) which read as follows: “demonstrate the ability to create horizontal linkages among businesses within and among various sectors in rural areas of the United States and vertical linkages to domestic and international markets;”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by striking subparagraph (D);

54. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(a)(7) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(F)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(7), struck out “greater than” before “a 25 percent”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(F). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(a)(7), struck out “greater than” before “a 25 percent”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) in subparagraph (F), by striking “providing greater than” and inserting “providing”.

55. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(b) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(b), added par. (6)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(b), struck out former par. (6). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection for a period of 1 year. The Secretary shall evaluate programs receiving assistance under this subsection. If the Secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program, the Secretary may award an additional grant to the program for the immediately succeeding year without application for the grant.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(6). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(b), added par. (6) and struck out former par. (6). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall make grants under this subsection for a period of 1 year. The Secretary shall evaluate programs receiving assistance under this subsection. If the Secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program, the Secretary may award an additional grant to the program for the immediately succeeding year without application for the grant.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Authority to Award Multiyear Grants.— Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)) is amended by striking paragraph (6) and inserting the following: “(6) Grant period.— “(A) In general.— A grant awarded to a center that has received no prior funding under this subsection shall be made for a period of 1 year. “(B) Multiyear grants.— If the Secretary determines it to be in the best interest of the program, the Secretary shall award grants for a period of more than 1 year, but not more than 3 years, to a center that has successfully met the parameters described in paragraph (5), as determined by the Secretary.” .

56. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6013(c) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(7)(12)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(c)–(f), added pars. (7), (10), and (11)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(7)(12)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(c)–(f), redesignated former pars. (7) to (9) as (8), (9), and (12), respectively, and in par. (12)

    3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(7)(12)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(c)–(f), substituted “2008 through 2012” for “1996 through 2007”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(7) to (12). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6013(c)–(f), added pars. (7), (10), and (11), redesignated former pars. (7) to (9) as (8), (9), and (12), respectively, and in par. (12), substituted “2008 through 2012” for “1996 through 2007”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Authority to Extend Grant Period.— Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (7), (8), and (9) as paragraphs (8), (9), and (12), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following: “(7) Authority to extend grant period.— The Secretary may extend for 1 additional 12-month period the period in which a grantee may use a grant made under this subsection.” .

57. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6014 · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)(3)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6014, substituted “2008 through 2012” for “2002 through 2007”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6014, substituted “2008 through 2012” for “2002 through 2007”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6014. GRANTS TO BROADCASTING SYSTEMS.   Section 310B(f)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)(3)) is amended by striking “2002 through 2007” and inserting “2008 through 2012”.

58. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(a)(3)(A) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(1)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(A), (b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)”

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(1)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(A), (b)(2), inserted “, including guarantees described in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)” before period at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(A), (b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)” and inserted “, including guarantees described in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)” before period at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting “, including guarantees described in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)” before the period at the end;

59. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(a)(3)(B) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(3)(A)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(B), substituted “Eligibility” for “In general” in subpar. heading

    2. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(3)(A)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(B), designated existing provisions as cl. (i)

    3. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(3)(A)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(B), inserted heading

    4. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(3)(A)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(B), added cl. (ii)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(3)(A). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(B), substituted “Eligibility” for “In general” in subpar. heading, designated existing provisions as cl. (i), inserted heading, and added cl. (ii).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraph (3)(A)— (i) by striking “(A) In general.—The Secretary” and inserting the following: “(A) Eligibility.— “(i) In general.— The Secretary” ; and (ii) by adding at the end the following: “(ii) Equity.— The Secretary may guarantee a loan made for the purchase of preferred stock or similar equity issued by a cooperative organization or a fund that invests primarily in cooperative organizations, if the guarantee significantly benefits 1 or more entities eligible for assistance for the purposes described in subsection (a)(1), as determined by the Secretary.” ; and

60. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(6)(A)(iii)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(6)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 310B(g) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)) is amended by striking “subsection (a)(1)” each place it appears in paragraphs (1), (6)(A)(iii), and (8)(C) and inserting “subsection (a)(2)(A)”.

61. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(a)(3)(C) · 122 Stat. 1651

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(8)(A)(ii)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(C), inserted “that” after “project” in introductory provisions

    2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(8)(A)(ii)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(C), added subcls. (I) and (II)

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(8)(A)(ii)

       Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(C), struck out former subcls. (I) and (II) which read as follows:

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(8)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(a)(3)(C), inserted “that” after “project” in introductory provisions, added subcls. (I) and (II), and struck out former subcls. (I) and (II) which read as follows:

    “(I) in a rural area; and “(II) that provides for the value-added processing of agricultural commodities.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraph (8)(A)(ii), by striking “a project—” and all that follows through the end of subclause (II) and inserting “a project that— “(I) (aa) is in a rural area; and “(bb) provides for the value-added processing of agricultural commodities; or “(II) significantly benefits 1 or more entities eligible for assistance for the purposes described in subsection (a)(1), as determined by the Secretary.” .

62. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6012(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(8)(C)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(8)(C). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6012(b)(2), substituted “subsection (a)(2)(A)” for “subsection (a)(1)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 310B(g) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)) is amended by striking “subsection (a)(1)” each place it appears in paragraphs (1), (6)(A)(iii), and (8)(C) and inserting “subsection (a)(2)(A)”.

63. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 6015 · 122 Stat. 1651

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 6015, added par. (9)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(9). Pub. L. 110–246, § 6015, added par. (9).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6015. LOCALLY OR REGIONALLY PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS.   Section 310B(g) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(9) Locally or regionally produced agricultural food products.— “(A) Definitions.— In this paragraph: “(i) Locally or regionally produced agricultural food product.— The term ‘locally or regionally produced agricultural food product’ means any agricultural food product that is raised, produced, and distributed in— “(I) the locality or region in which the final product is marketed, so that the total distance that the product is transported is less than 400 miles from the origin of the product; or “(II) the State in which the product is produced. “(ii) Underserved community.— The term ‘underserved community’ means a community (including an urban or rural community and an Indian tribal community) that has, as determined by the Secretary— “(I) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and “(II) a high rate of hunger or food insecurity or a high poverty rate. “(B) Loan and loan guarantee program.— “(i) In general.— The Secretary shall make or guarantee loans to individuals, cooperatives, cooperative organizations, businesses, and other entities to establish and facilitate enterprises that process, distribute, aggregate, store, and market locally or regionally produced agricultural food products to support community development and farm and ranch income. “(ii) Requirement.— The recipient of a loan or loan guarantee under clause (i) shall include in an appropriate agreement with retail and institutional facilities to which the recipient sells locally or regionally produced agricultural food products a requirement to inform consumers of the retail or institutional facilities that the consumers are purchasing or consuming locally or regionally produced agricultural food products. “(iii) Priority.— In making or guaranteeing a loan under clause (i), the Secretary shall give priority to projects that have components benefitting underserved communities. “(iv) Reports.— Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this paragraph and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a report that describes projects carried out using loans or loan guarantees made under clause (i), including— “(I) the characteristics of the communities served; and “(II) resulting benefits. “(v) Reservation of funds.— “(I) In general.— For each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012, the Secretary shall reserve not less than 5 percent of the funds made available to carry out this subsection to carry out this subparagraph. “(II) Availability of funds.— Funds reserved under subclause (I) for a fiscal year shall be reserved until April 1 of the fiscal year.” .

64. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 4(a) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

    Pub. L. 110–246, §§ 6016, 6017, added subsecs. (i) and (j)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (i), (j). Pub. L. 110–246, §§ 6016, 6017, added subsecs. (i) and (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— The Act entitled “An Act to provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes” (H.R. 2419 of the 110th Congress), and the amendments made by that Act, are repealed, effective on the date of enactment of that Act.

65. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6010(a) · 128 Stat. 649

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(a)(2)(A)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(a), inserted “(including through the financing of working capital)” after “employment”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a)(2)(A). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(a), inserted “(including through the financing of working capital)” after “employment”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 310B(a)(2)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(a)(2)(A)) is amended by inserting “(including through the financing of working capital)” after “employment”.

66. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6011 · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6011, designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6011, inserted heading

    3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6011, added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6011, designated existing provisions as par. (1), inserted heading, and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6011. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANTS.   Section 310B(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(b)) is amended— (1) by striking “The Secretary” and by inserting the following: “(1) In general.— The Secretary” ; and (2) by adding at the end the following “(2) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.” .

67. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6012(a) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6012(a), added subsec. (c)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6012(a), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to rural business enterprise grants

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6012(a), added subsec. (c) and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to rural business enterprise grants.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Section 310B of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932) is amended by striking subsection (c) and inserting the following: “(c) Rural Business Development Grants.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to eligible entities described in paragraph (2) in rural areas that primarily serve rural areas for purposes described in paragraph (3). “(2) Eligible entities.— The Secretary may make grants under this subsection to— “(A) governmental entities; “(B) Indian tribes; and “(C) nonprofit entities. “(3) Eligible purposes for grants.— Eligible entities that receive grants under this subsection may use the grant funds for— “(A) business opportunity projects that— “(i) identify and analyze business opportunities; “(ii) identify, train, and provide technical assistance to existing or prospective rural entrepreneurs and managers; “(iii) assist in the establishment of new rural businesses and the maintenance of existing businesses, including through business support centers; “(iv) conduct regional, community, and local economic development planning and coordination, and leadership development; and “(v) establish centers for training, technology, and trade that will provide training to rural businesses in the use of interactive communications technologies to develop international trade opportunities and markets; and “(B) projects that support the development of business enterprises that finance or facilitate— “(i) the development of small and emerging private business enterprise; “(ii) the establishment, expansion, and operation of rural distance learning networks; “(iii) the development of rural learning programs that provide educational instruction or job training instruction related to potential employment or job advancement to adult students; and “(iv) the provision of technical assistance and training to rural communities for the purpose of improving passenger transportation services or facilities. “(4) Authorization of appropriations.— “(A) In general.— There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this subsection $65,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, to remain available until expended. “(B) Allocation.— Of the funds made available under subparagraph (A) for a fiscal year, not more than 10 percent shall be used for the purposes described in paragraph (3)(A).” .

68. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6013 · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(12); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(13)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6013, added par. (12)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(12); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(13)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6013, redesignated former par. (12) as (13)

    3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(12); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(13)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6013, substituted “$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(12), (13). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6013, added par. (12), redesignated former par. (12) as (13), and substituted “$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018” for “$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6013. RURAL COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.   Section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraph (12) as paragraph (13); (2) by inserting after paragraph (11) the following: “(12) Interagency working group.— Not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2014, the Secretary shall coordinate and chair an interagency working group to foster cooperative development and ensure coordination with Federal agencies and national and local cooperative organizations that have cooperative programs and interests.” ; and (3) in paragraph (13) (as so redesignated), by striking “$50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012” and inserting “$40,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018”.

69. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6010(b) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(7)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(7)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(b), inserted heading

    3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(7)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(b), added subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(7). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6010(b), designated existing provisions as subpar. (A), inserted heading, and added subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Greater Flexibility for Adequate Collateral Through Accounts Receivable.— Section 310B(g)(7) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(7)) is amended— (1) by striking “In determining” and inserting the following: “(A) In general.— In determining” ; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(B) Accounts receivable.— In the discretion of the Secretary, if the Secretary determines that the action would not create or otherwise contribute to an unreasonable risk of default or loss to the Federal Government, the Secretary may take accounts receivable as security for the obligations entered into in connection with loans and a borrower may use accounts receivable as collateral to secure a loan made or guaranteed under this subsection.” .

70. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6014 · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(v)(I)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 6014, substituted “2018” for “2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(9)(B)(v)(I). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6014, substituted “2018” for “2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6014. LOCALLY OR REGIONALLY PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS.   Section 310B(g)(9)(B)(v)(I) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)(v)(I)) is amended by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.

71. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6015 · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)(4)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 6015, substituted “2018” for “2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i)(4). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6015, substituted “2018” for “2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6015. APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FOR RURAL AREAS PROGRAM.   Section 310B(i)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4)) is amended by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.

72. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 6016 · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 6016, substituted “2018” for “2012”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 113–79, § 6016, substituted “2018” for “2012”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6016. RURAL ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP ZONES.   Section 310B(j) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(j)) is amended by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.

73. 2014

    Government Reports Elimination Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–188 title I § 101(c) · 128 Stat. 2016

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(v)

       Pub. L. 113–188 redesignated cl. (v) as (iv)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv); 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(v)

       Pub. L. 113–188 struck out former cl. (iv) which required annual reports describing projects carried out using loans or loan guarantees made under cl. (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(9)(B)(iv), (v). Pub. L. 113–188 redesignated cl. (v) as (iv) and struck out former cl. (iv) which required annual reports describing projects carried out using loans or loan guarantees made under cl. (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Evaluation of the Rural Development, Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program Financing of Locally or Regionally Produced Food Products.— Section 310B(g)(9)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)) is amended— (1) by striking clause (iv); and (2) by redesignating clause (v) as clause (iv).

74. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6410 · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6410, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6410, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6410. SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT GRANTS.   Section 310B(b)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(b)(2)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

75. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6701(c) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(3)(A)(v)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(c), substituted “markets; or” for “markets; and”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(3)(A)(v). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(c), substituted “markets; or” for “markets; and”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Section 310B(c)(3)(A)(v) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(3)(A)(v)) is amended by striking “and” after the semicolon and inserting “or”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

76. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6411 · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(c)(4)(A)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6411, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(4)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6411, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6411. RURAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT GRANTS.   Section 310B(c)(4)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(c)(4)(A)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

77. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6701(d)(1) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(5)(F)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(d)(1), inserted before period at end “, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382))”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(F). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6701(d)(1), inserted before period at end “, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382))”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) Section 310B(e)(5)(F) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(5)(F)) is amended by inserting “, except that the Secretary shall not require non-Federal financial support in an amount that is greater than 5 percent in the case of a 1994 institution (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 301 note; Public Law 103–382))” before the period at the end.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

78. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6412(a)(1) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(10)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(a)(1), inserted “(including research and analysis based on data from the latest available Economic Census conducted by the Bureau of the Census)” after “conduct research”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(10). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(a)(1), inserted “(including research and analysis based on data from the latest available Economic Census conducted by the Bureau of the Census)” after “conduct research”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (10), by inserting “(including research and analysis based on data from the latest available Economic Census conducted by the Bureau of the Census)” after “conduct research”; and

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

79. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6412(b) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(11)(B)(i)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(b), substituted “(13)” for “(12)” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(11)(B)(i). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(b), substituted “(13)” for “(12)” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Technical Correction.— Section 310B(e)(11)(B)(i) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(e)(11)(B)(i)) is amended by striking “(12)” and inserting “(13)”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

80. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6412(a)(2) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(e)(13)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(a)(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(13). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6412(a)(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (13), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

81. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6601(a)(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(f)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6601(a)(1)(B), struck out subsec. (f) which related to grants to broadcasting systems

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6601(a)(1)(B), struck out subsec. (f) which related to grants to broadcasting systems.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) Section 310B(f) (7 U.S.C. 1932(f)).

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

82. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6413 · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6413, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g)(9)(B)(iv)(I). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6413, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6413. LOCALLY OR REGIONALLY PRODUCED AGRICULTURAL FOOD PRODUCTS.   Section 310B(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(9)(B)(iv)(I)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

83. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6414 · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(i)(4)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6414, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i)(4). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6414, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6414. APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER FOR RURAL AREAS PROGRAM.   Section 310B(i)(4) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(i)(4)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

84. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 6415 · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 1932(j)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 6415, substituted “2023” for “2018”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 115–334, § 6415, substituted “2023” for “2018”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 6415. RURAL ECONOMIC AREA PARTNERSHIP ZONES.   Section 310B(j) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(j)) is amended by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.

    Effective date note
    Pub. L. 115–334, title VI, § 6701(d)(2), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4778, provided that: “The amendment made by this subsection [amending this section] shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section 6015 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171).”

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