§ 3157. Competitive, special, and facilities research grants

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. 1965

   Pub. L. 89–106 § 2 · 79 Stat. 431

   Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157

   Pub. L. 89–106, § 2, Aug. 4, 1965, 79 Stat. 431

   Source evidence

   Code source credit
   Pub. L. 89–106, § 2, Aug. 4, 1965, 79 Stat. 431

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 2. The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make grants, Research grants. for periods not to exceed five years’ duration, to State agricultural experiment stations, colleges, universities, and other research institutions and organizations and to Federal and private organizations and individuals for research to further the programs of the Department of Agriculture. Each recipient of assistance under this section shall keep Records. such records as the Secretary shall prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such grants, the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such funds are given or used, and the amount of that portion of the costs of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Comptroller General Audit. of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any hooks, documents, papers, and records of the recipients that are pertinent to the grants received under this section.

2. 1977

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977

   Pub. L. 95–113 title XIV § 1414 · 91 Stat. 913

   1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157

      Pub. L. 95–113 designated existing provisions as subsec. (e) and a part of subsec. (b)

   2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157

      Pub. L. 95–113 added the remainder of subsec. (b) and subsecs. (a), (c), (d), (f), (g), and (h)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 95–113 designated existing provisions as subsec. (e) and a part of subsec. (b) and added the remainder of subsec. (b) and subsecs. (a), (c), (d), (f), (g), and (h).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 1414. program of competitive, special, and facilities grants for agricultural research Section 2 of the Act of August 4, 1965 (79 Stat. 431; 7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended to read as follows: “Sec. 2. (a) In order to promote research in food, agriculture, and related areas, a research grants program is hereby established in the Department of Agriculture. “(b) The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make competitive Grants. grants, for periods not to exceed five years, to State agricultural experiment stations, all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals, for research to further the programs of the Department of Agriculture. To the greatest extent possible the Secretary shall allocate these grants to high priority research taking into consideration, when available, the determinations made by the Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences identifying high priority research areas. In seeking research proposals and in performing peer review evaluations of such proposals under this subsection, the Secretary shall seek the widest participation of qualified scientists in the Federal Government, all colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and the private sector. The research grants shall be made without regard to matching funds by the recipient or Appropriation authorization. recipients of such grants. There are hereby authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this subsection, $25,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1978, $30,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979, $35,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, $40,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1981, and $50,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982, and not in excess of such sums as may after the date of enactment of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 be authorized by law for any subsequent fiscal year. “(c) The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to make grants, for periods not to exceed five years in duration— “(1) to land-grant colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and to all colleges and universities having a demonstrable capacity in food and agricultural research, as determined by the Secretary, to carry out research to facilitate or expand promising breakthroughs in areas of the food and agricultural sciences of importance to the Nation; and “(2) to land-grant colleges and universities and State agricultural experiment stations, to facilitate or expand on-going State- Federal food and agricultural research programs that (A) promote excellence in research, (B) promote the development of regional research centers, or (C) promote the research partner-ship between the Department of Agriculture and such colleges and universities or State agricultural experiment stations. These grants shall be made without regard to matching funds. “(d) The Secretary of Agriculture shall make annual grants to support the purchase of equipment, supplies, and land, and the construction, alteration, or renovation of buildings, necessary for the conduct of food and agricultural research, to— “(1) each State agricultural experiment station in an amount of $100,000 or an amount which is equal to 10 per centum of the funds received by such station under the Act of March 2, 1887 (24 Stat. 440–442, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 361a–361i), and the Act of October 10, 1962 (76 Stat. 806–807, as amended; 16 U.S.C. 582a, 582a-1—582a-7), whichever is greater: Provided, That of any amount in excess of $50,000 made available under this paragraph during any year for allotment to a State agricultural experiment station, no payment thereof shall be made in excess of the amount which the station makes available during that year for the purposes for which giants under this paragraph are made available; and “(2) each accredited college of veterinary medicine and State agricultural experiment station which receives funds from the Federal Government for animal health research, in an amount which is equal to 10 per centum of the animal health research funds received by such college or experiment station from the Federal Government during the previous fiscal year. Deferred grants. Any college or State agricultural experiment station eligible for annual grants under this subsection may elect to defer the receipt of an annual grant for any fiscal year for up to five years: Provided, That the total amounts deferred may not exceed $1,000,000. Application may be made for receipt of deferred grants at any time during the five years, subject to the matching funds requirement of this subsection and the availability of appropriations under this subsection. “(e) Each recipient of assistance under this section shall keep such Recordkeeping. records as the Secretary of Agriculture shall, by regulation, prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by such recipient of the proceeds of such grants, the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such funds are given or used, and the amount of that portion of the costs of the project or undertaking supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Audit. Comptroller General of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipients that are pertinent to the grants received under this section. “(f) The Secretary of Agriculture shall limit allowable overhead costs, with respect to grants awarded under this section, to those necessary to carry out the purposes of the grants. “(g) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, Appropriation authorization. there are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. “(h) The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to issue such Rules and regulations. rules and regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.”.

3. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1415(a) · 95 Stat. 1213

   1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(a), inserted “and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and provision specifying what is included in high priority research

   2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(a), substituted “for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1982, September 30, 1983, September 30, 1984, and September 30, 1985” for “for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982”

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(a), inserted “and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and provision specifying what is included in high priority research and substituted “for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1982, September 30, 1983, September 30, 1984, and September 30, 1985” for “for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982”.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (a) Section 2(b) of the Act of August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)), is amended by— (1) inserting in the second sentence after “on Food and Agricultural Sciences” the following: “and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board”; (2) inserting after the second sentence the following: “For purposes of the preceding sentence, high priority research shall include— “(1) basic research aimed at the discovery of new scientific principles and techniques that may be applicable in agriculture and forestry; “(2) research aimed at the development of new and innovative products, methods, and technologies relating to biological nitrogen fixation, photosynthesis, and other processes which will improve and increase the production of agricultural and forestry resources; “(3) basic and applied research in the fields of animal productivity and health; “(4) basic and applied research in the fields of soil and water; “(5) basic and applied research in the field of human nutrition; and “(6) research to develop new strains of crops and new promising crops, including guayule, jojoba, and others.”; and (3) striking out “for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1982,” in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof “for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1982, September 30, 1983, September 30, 1984, and September 30, 1985,”

4. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1415(b) · 95 Stat. 1213

   1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(b), in par. (1) inserted “research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities,”, in par. (2) inserted reference to research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine

   2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(b), in par. (1) added subpar. (D)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(b), in par. (1) inserted “research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities,”, in par. (2) inserted reference to research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine, and added subpar. (D).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (b) Section 2(c) of the Act of August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 4501(c)) is amended by— (1) inserting “research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities,” in paragraph (1) after “land-grant colleges and universities,”; and (2) amending paragraph (2) to read as follows: “(2) to State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.) and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine, to facilitate or expand ongoing State-Federal food and agricultural research programs that (A) promote excellence in research, (B) promote the development of regional research centers, (C) promote the research partnership between the Department of Agriculture and such colleges and universities, such research foundations or State agricultural experiment stations, or (D) facilitate coordination and cooperation of research among States.”.

5. 1981

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981

   Pub. L. 97–98 § 1415(c) · 95 Stat. 1213

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(d)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(c), in provision preceding par. (1) substituted provision directing that annual grants be made to support the renovation and refurbishment, including energy retrofitting, of research spaces in buildings or spaces to be used for research, and the purchase and installation of fixed equipment in such spaces and providing that grants may be used for new construction only for auxiliary facilities and fixed equipment used for research in such facilities, such as greenhouses, insectaries, and research farm structures and installations for provision that grants be made to support the purchase of equipment, supplies, and land, and the construction, alteration, or renovation of buildings, necessary for the conduct of food and agricultural research

   2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(d)

      Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(c), in provision preceding par. (1) added pars. (3) and (4)

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 97–98, § 1415(c), in provision preceding par. (1) substituted provision directing that annual grants be made to support the renovation and refurbishment, including energy retrofitting, of research spaces in buildings or spaces to be used for research, and the purchase and installation of fixed equipment in such spaces and providing that grants may be used for new construction only for auxiliary facilities and fixed equipment used for research in such facilities, such as greenhouses, insectaries, and research farm structures and installations for provision that grants be made to support the purchase of equipment, supplies, and land, and the construction, alteration, or renovation of buildings, necessary for the conduct of food and agricultural research and added pars. (3) and (4).

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (c) Section 2(d) of the Act of August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i(d)) is amended by— (1) striking out “the purchase of equipment” and all that follows through the dash and inserting in lieu thereof “the renovation and refurbishment (including energy retrofitting) of research spaces in buildings or spaces to be used for research, and the purchase and installation of fixed equipment in such spaces. Such grants may be used for new construction only for auxiliary facilities and fixed equipment used for research in such facilities, such as greenhouses, insectaries, and research farm structures and installations. Such grants shall be made to—”; (2) striking out “available; and” in paragraph (1) and inserting in lieu thereof “available;”; (3) striking out the period at the end of paragraph (2) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and (4) inserting after paragraph (2) the following new paragraphs: “(3) each forestry school not described in paragraph (1) of this subsection, which is eligible to receive funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 U6 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), in an amount which is equal to 10 per centum of the funds received by such school under that Act; and “(4) each college eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee Institute, in an amount which is equal to 10 per centum of the funds received by such college under section 1445 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 7 USC 3222. 1977.”.

6. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1409(a)(1) · 99 Stat. 1354

   1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

      Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(a)(1), (2), substituted in third sentence par. “(2) research, with emphasis on biotechnology,” for “(2) research”

   2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

      Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(a)(1), (2), added pars. (7) and (8), and prohibited any grant under subsec. (b) for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsec. (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or a facility

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(a)(1), (2), substituted in third sentence par. “(2) research, with emphasis on biotechnology,” for “(2) research” and added pars. (7) and (8), and prohibited any grant under subsec. (b) for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsec. (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or a facility.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) The third sentence of section 2(b) of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)), is amended by— (A) inserting “, with emphasis on biotechnology,” after “(2) research” in paragraph (2); (B) striking out “and” at the end of paragraph (5); (C) striking out the period at the end of paragraph (6) and inserting in lieu thereof a semicolon; and (D) adding at the end thereof the following new paragraphs: “(7) research to reduce farm input costs through the collection of national and international data and the transfer of appropriate technology relating to sustainable agricultural systems, soil, energy, and water conservation technologies, rural and farm resource management, and the diversification of farm product processing and marketing systems; and “(8) research to develop new and alternative industrial uses for agricultural crops.”.

7. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1409(a)(3) · 99 Stat. 1354

   Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(a)(3), in concluding provisions substituted appropriations authorization of $70,000,000 annually for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1986, through Sept. 30, 1990 for prior authorization of 25, 30, 35, and 40 million dollars for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1978, through Sept. 30, 1981, and 50 million dollars annually for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1982, through Sept. 30, 1985, and for any subsequent fiscal year not in excess of such sums as may be authorized by law; and authorized retention of four percent of appropriated funds for payment of administrative costs

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(a)(3), in concluding provisions substituted appropriations authorization of $70,000,000 annually for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1986, through Sept. 30, 1990 for prior authorization of 25, 30, 35, and 40 million dollars for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1978, through Sept. 30, 1981, and 50 million dollars annually for fiscal years ending Sept. 30, 1982, through Sept. 30, 1985, and for any subsequent fiscal year not in excess of such sums as may be authorized by law; and authorized retention of four percent of appropriated funds for payment of administrative costs.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (3) Effective October 1, 1985, section 2(b) of such Act is amended by Effective date. 7 USC 450i. striking out the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof the following new sentences: “There are authorized to be appropriated, for the purpose of carrying out this subsection, $70,000,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 1986, through September 30, 1990. Four percent of the amount appropriated for each of such fiscal years to carry out this subsection may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out this subsection.”.

8. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1409(b)(1) · 99 Stat. 1354

   Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(b)(1), prohibited any grant under subsec. (c) for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsec. (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or a facility

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(b)(1), prohibited any grant under subsec. (c) for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsec. (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or a facility.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (1) Section 2(c) of such Act is amended by inserting after the 7 USC 450i. first sentence the following new sentence: “No grant may be made under this subsection for any purpose for Prohibition. Grants. which a grant may be made under subsection (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or facility.”.

9. 1985

   National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

   Pub. L. 99–198 § 1409(b)(2) · 99 Stat. 1354

   Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(b)(2), authorized retention of four percent of appropriated funds for payment of administrative costs

   Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

   Source evidence

   Code amendment note
   Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(b)(2), authorized retention of four percent of appropriated funds for payment of administrative costs.

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   (2) Effective October 1, 1985, section 2(c) of such Act is amended by Effective date. adding at the end thereof the following new sentence: “Four percent of the amount appropriated for any fiscal year to carry out this subsection may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out this subsection.”.

10. 1985

    National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985

    Pub. L. 99–198 § 1409(c) · 99 Stat. 1354

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

    Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(c), added subsec. (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 99–198, § 1409(c), added subsec. (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) Section 2 of such Act is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new subsection: “(i) The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and Prohibition. title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.) shall not apply to a panel or board created for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals submitted under this section.”.

11. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(c)(1) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(1), inserted “Competitive, special, and facilities research grants” as section catchline

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(1), inserted “Competitive, special, and facilities research grants” as section catchline.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “Sec. 2. (a)” and inserting the following: “SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS. “(a) Establishment of Grant Program.—”;

12. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(c)(1) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(a)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(1), inserted heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(1), inserted heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “Sec. 2. (a)” and inserting the following: “SEC. 2. COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS. “(a) Establishment of Grant Program.—”;

13. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(a) · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(a), inserted heading

    2. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(a), designated first two sentences of existing text as par. (1)

    3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(a), added pars. (2) to (10)

    4. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(a), struck out former similar provisions which identified “high priority research” as well as provisions relating to the awarding, administration, and funding of such research

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(a), inserted heading, designated first two sentences of existing text as par. (1), added pars. (2) to (10), and struck out former similar provisions which identified “high priority research” as well as provisions relating to the awarding, administration, and funding of such research.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Initiative Established.— Subsection (b) of section 2 of Public Law 89–106 (7 U.S.C. 450i) is amended— (1) by inserting “Competitive Grants.—(1)” after “(b)”; and (2) by striking the third sentence and all that follows and inserting the following new paragraphs: “(2) High Priority Research.— For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘high priority research’ means basic and applied research that focuses on both national and regional research needs (and methods to transfer such research to onfarm or inmarket practice) in— “(A) plant systems, including plant genome structure and function; molecular and cellular genetics and plant biotechnology; plant-pest interactions and biocontrol systems; crop plant response to environmental stresses; unproved nutrient qualities of plant products; and new food and industrial uses of plant products; “(B) animal systems, including aquaculture, cellular and molecular basis of animal reproduction, growth, disease, and health; identification of genes responsible for improved production traits and resistance to disease; improved nutritional performance of animals; and improved nutrient qualities of animal products, and uses, and the development of new and improved animal husbandry and production systems that take into account production efficiency and animal wellbeing, and animal systems applicable to aquaculture; “(C) nutrition, food quality, and health, including microbial contaminants and pesticides residues related to human health; links between diet and health; bioavailability of nutrients; postharvest physiology and practices; and improved processing technologies; “(D) natural resources and the environment, including fundamental structures and functions of ecosystems; biological and physical bases of sustainable production systems; minimizing soil and water losses and sustaining surface water and ground water quality; global climate effects on agriculture; forestry; and biological diversity; “(E) engineering, products, and processes, including new uses and new products from traditional and non-traditional crops, animals, byproducts, and natural resources; robotics, energy efficiency, computing, and expert systems; new hazard and risk assessment and mitigation measures; and water quality and management; and “(F) markets, trade, and policy, including optional strategies for entering and being competitive in overseas markets; new decision tools for onfarm and inmarket systems; choices and applications of technology; technology assessment; and new approaches to rural economic development. “(3) Types of Grants.— In addition to making research grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary may conduct a program to improve research capabilities in the agricultural, food, and environ-mental sciences and award the following categories of competitive grants: “(A) Grants may be awarded to a single investigator or coinvestigators within the same discipline. “(B) Grants may be awarded to teams of researchers from different areas of agricultural research and scientific disciplines. “(C) Grants may be awarded to multidisciplinary teams that are proposing research on long-term applied research problems, with technology transfer a major component of all such grant proposals. “(D) Grants may be awarded to an institution to allow for the improvement of the research, development, technology transfer, and education capacity of the institution through the acquisition of special research equipment and the improvement of Scholarships and fellowships. Students. agricultural education and teaching. The Secretary shall use not less than 25 percent, and not more than 40 percent, of the funds made available for grants under this subparagraph to provide fellowships to outstanding pre- and post-doctoral students for research in the agricultural sciences. “(E) Grants may be awarded to single investigators or coinvestigators who are beginning their research careers and do not have an extensive research publication record. To be eligible for a grant under this subparagraph, an individual shall have less than 5 years of post-graduate research experience. “(F) Grants may be awarded to ensure that the faculty of small and mid-sized institutions who have not previously been successful in obtaining competitive grants under this subsection receive a portion of the grants. “(4) Term.— The term of a competitive grant made under this subsection may not exceed 5 years. “(5) Director.— The Secretary shall appoint a director for the grant program authorized by this subsection. The Secretary, acting through the director, shall be responsible for the overall direction of the grant program and implementation of general policies respecting the management and operation of programs and activities in the program. “(6) Participation in Grant Process.— In seeking proposals for grants under this subsection and in performing peer review evaluations of such proposals, the Secretary shall seek the widest participation of qualified scientists in the Federal Government, colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and the private sector. “(7) Construction Prohibited.— A grant made under paragraph (1) may not be used for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsection (d) or for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or facility. “(8) Matching Funds.— (A) Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Secretary may not take the offer or availability of matching funds into consideration in making a grant under this subsection. “(B) In the case of grants under paragraph (3)(D), the amount provided under this subsection may not exceed 50 percent of the cost the special research equipment or other equipment acquired. “(9) Annual Report.— The Secretary shall transmit to Congress an annual report describing the policies, priorities, and operations of the grant program authorized by this subsection during the preceding fiscal year. The report shall— “(A) include a description of the progress being made to comply with subsection (j); and “(B) be transmitted not later than January 1 of each year. “(10) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $150,000,000 for fiscal year 1991, $275,000,000 for fiscal year 1992, $350,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, and $400,000,000 for fiscal year 1994, and $500,000,000 for fiscal year 1995, of which each fiscal year— “(A) not less than 10 percent for fiscal year 1991, 20 percent for fiscal year 1992, and 30 percent for fiscal year 1993 and each fiscal year thereafter shall be available to make grants for research to be conducted by multidisciplinary teams; “(B) not less than 20 percent shall be available to make grants for research to be conducted by persons conducting mission-linked systems research; “(C) not less than 10 percent shall be available to make grants under subparagraphs (D) and (F) of paragraph (3) for awarding grants in research and education strengthening and research opportunity; “(D) not more than two percent may be used for equipment grants under subparagraph (3)(D); and “(E) not more than four percent may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this subsection.”.

14. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1616 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, amended subsec. (c) generally

    2. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, designating former introductory text as par. (1)

    3. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, redesignating former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, and in subpar. (A), expanding the entities which may receive grants under this subsection to include all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals for the purpose of conducting research in areas of food and agriculture important to the U.S.

    4. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, designating former closing provisions as pars. (2) through (4), and in par. (4)

    5. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)

       Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, inserting provisions requiring that ninety percent of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year under this subsection be used for regional research projects

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1616, amended subsec. (c) generally, designating former introductory text as par. (1), redesignating former pars. (1) and (2) as subpars. (A) and (B), respectively, and in subpar. (A), expanding the entities which may receive grants under this subsection to include all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals for the purpose of conducting research in areas of food and agriculture important to the U.S., and designating former closing provisions as pars. (2) through (4), and in par. (4), inserting provisions requiring that ninety percent of the amounts appropriated for a fiscal year under this subsection be used for regional research projects.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1616. SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANTS. Subsection (c) of section 2 of the Act of August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended to read as follows: “(c) Special Grants.— (1) The Secretary of Agriculture may make grants, for periods not to exceed 5 years— “(A) to State agricultural experiment stations, all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals for the purpose of conducting research to facilitate or expand promising breakthroughs in areas of the food and agricultural sciences of importance to the United States; and “(B) to State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962 (16 U.S.C. 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine for the purpose of facilitating or expanding ongoing State-Federal food and agricultural research programs that— “(i) promote excellence in research on a regional and national level; “(ii) promote the development of regional research centers; “(iii) promote the research partnership between the Department of Agriculture, colleges and universities, research foundations, and State agricultural experiment stations for regional research efforts; and “(iv) facilitate coordination and cooperation of research among States through regional research grants. “(2) Limitations.— The Secretary may not make a grant under this subsection— “(A) for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsection (d); or “(B) for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or facility. “(3) Matching Funds.— Grants made under this subsection shall be made without regard to matching funds. “(4) Set Asides.— Of amounts appropriated for a fiscal year to carry out this subsection— “(A) ninety percent of such amounts shall be used for grants for regional research projects; and “(B) four percent of such amounts may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary to carry out this subsection.”.

15. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(c)(2) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(d)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(2), inserted heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(c)(2), inserted heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (d), by inserting “Facilities Grants.—” after “(d)”;

16. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XIV § 1497 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), (2), 1615(c)(3), added subsec. (e)

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), (2), 1615(c)(3), inserted heading

    3. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), (2), 1615(c)(3), redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), (2), 1615(c)(3), added subsec. (e), inserted heading, and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1497. INTER-REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT NUMBER 4 (IR–4 PROGRAM). Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (hereinafter referred to in this section as the ‘IR-4 Program’) to assist in the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of— “(A) the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); and “(B) tolerances for residues of minor use chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities under sections 408 and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a, 348). “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the IR-4 program in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and other interested parties. “(3) In carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall give priority to registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for pesticide uses related to the production of agricultural crops for food use. “(4) As part of carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall— “(A) participate in research activities aimed at reducing residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use; “(B) develop analytical techniques applicable to residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use, including automation techniques and validation of analytical methods; and “(C) coordinate with other programs within the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency designed to develop and promote biological and other alternative control measures. “(5) The Secretary shall prepare and submit, to appropriate Reports. Committees of Congress, a report on an annual basis that contains— “(A) a listing of all registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data has been collected in the preceding year; “(B) a listing of all registration, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data collection is scheduled to occur in the following year, with an explanation of the priority system used to develop this list; “(C) a listing of all activities the IR-4 program has carried out pursuant to paragraph (4). “(6) The Secretary shall submit to Congress within one year of the Reports. date of the enactment of this paragraph a report detailing the feasibility of requiring recoupment of the costs of developing residue data for registrations, reregistrations or tolerances under this program. Such recoupment shall only apply to those registrants which make a profit on such registration, reregistration, or tolerance subsequent to residue data development under this program. Such report shall include: “(A) an analysis of possible benefits to the IR-4 program of such a recoupment; “(B) an analysis of the impact of such a payment on the availability of registrants to pursue registrations or reregistrations of minor use pesticides; and “(C) recommendations for implementation of such a recoupment policy “(7) There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal Appropriation authorization. year 1991, and such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this section.”; and (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

17. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XIV § 1497 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(f)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(f)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(4), inserted heading. Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(4), redesignated subsec. (e) as (f) and inserted heading. Former subsec. (f) redesignated (g).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1497. INTER-REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT NUMBER 4 (IR–4 PROGRAM). Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (hereinafter referred to in this section as the ‘IR-4 Program’) to assist in the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of— “(A) the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); and “(B) tolerances for residues of minor use chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities under sections 408 and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a, 348). “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the IR-4 program in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and other interested parties. “(3) In carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall give priority to registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for pesticide uses related to the production of agricultural crops for food use. “(4) As part of carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall— “(A) participate in research activities aimed at reducing residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use; “(B) develop analytical techniques applicable to residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use, including automation techniques and validation of analytical methods; and “(C) coordinate with other programs within the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency designed to develop and promote biological and other alternative control measures. “(5) The Secretary shall prepare and submit, to appropriate Reports. Committees of Congress, a report on an annual basis that contains— “(A) a listing of all registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data has been collected in the preceding year; “(B) a listing of all registration, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data collection is scheduled to occur in the following year, with an explanation of the priority system used to develop this list; “(C) a listing of all activities the IR-4 program has carried out pursuant to paragraph (4). “(6) The Secretary shall submit to Congress within one year of the Reports. date of the enactment of this paragraph a report detailing the feasibility of requiring recoupment of the costs of developing residue data for registrations, reregistrations or tolerances under this program. Such recoupment shall only apply to those registrants which make a profit on such registration, reregistration, or tolerance subsequent to residue data development under this program. Such report shall include: “(A) an analysis of possible benefits to the IR-4 program of such a recoupment; “(B) an analysis of the impact of such a payment on the availability of registrants to pursue registrations or reregistrations of minor use pesticides; and “(C) recommendations for implementation of such a recoupment policy “(7) There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal Appropriation authorization. year 1991, and such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this section.”; and (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

18. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XIV § 1497 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(g)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(5), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(g)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(5), inserted heading. Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(5), redesignated subsec. (f) as (g) and inserted heading. Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1497. INTER-REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT NUMBER 4 (IR–4 PROGRAM). Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (hereinafter referred to in this section as the ‘IR-4 Program’) to assist in the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of— “(A) the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); and “(B) tolerances for residues of minor use chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities under sections 408 and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a, 348). “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the IR-4 program in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and other interested parties. “(3) In carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall give priority to registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for pesticide uses related to the production of agricultural crops for food use. “(4) As part of carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall— “(A) participate in research activities aimed at reducing residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use; “(B) develop analytical techniques applicable to residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use, including automation techniques and validation of analytical methods; and “(C) coordinate with other programs within the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency designed to develop and promote biological and other alternative control measures. “(5) The Secretary shall prepare and submit, to appropriate Reports. Committees of Congress, a report on an annual basis that contains— “(A) a listing of all registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data has been collected in the preceding year; “(B) a listing of all registration, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data collection is scheduled to occur in the following year, with an explanation of the priority system used to develop this list; “(C) a listing of all activities the IR-4 program has carried out pursuant to paragraph (4). “(6) The Secretary shall submit to Congress within one year of the Reports. date of the enactment of this paragraph a report detailing the feasibility of requiring recoupment of the costs of developing residue data for registrations, reregistrations or tolerances under this program. Such recoupment shall only apply to those registrants which make a profit on such registration, reregistration, or tolerance subsequent to residue data development under this program. Such report shall include: “(A) an analysis of possible benefits to the IR-4 program of such a recoupment; “(B) an analysis of the impact of such a payment on the availability of registrants to pursue registrations or reregistrations of minor use pesticides; and “(C) recommendations for implementation of such a recoupment policy “(7) There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal Appropriation authorization. year 1991, and such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this section.”; and (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

19. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1497(3) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Changed · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(g)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1497(3), which directed insertion of “and subsection (e)” after “subsection (b)”, could not be executed because “subsection (b)” did not appear in text

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1497(3), which directed insertion of “and subsection (e)” after “subsection (b)”, could not be executed because “subsection (b)” did not appear in text.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

20. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XIV § 1497 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(6), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(6), inserted heading. Former subsec. (h) redesignated (i)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(6), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h) and inserted heading. Former subsec. (h) redesignated (i).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1497. INTER-REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT NUMBER 4 (IR–4 PROGRAM). Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (hereinafter referred to in this section as the ‘IR-4 Program’) to assist in the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of— “(A) the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); and “(B) tolerances for residues of minor use chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities under sections 408 and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a, 348). “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the IR-4 program in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and other interested parties. “(3) In carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall give priority to registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for pesticide uses related to the production of agricultural crops for food use. “(4) As part of carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall— “(A) participate in research activities aimed at reducing residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use; “(B) develop analytical techniques applicable to residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use, including automation techniques and validation of analytical methods; and “(C) coordinate with other programs within the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency designed to develop and promote biological and other alternative control measures. “(5) The Secretary shall prepare and submit, to appropriate Reports. Committees of Congress, a report on an annual basis that contains— “(A) a listing of all registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data has been collected in the preceding year; “(B) a listing of all registration, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data collection is scheduled to occur in the following year, with an explanation of the priority system used to develop this list; “(C) a listing of all activities the IR-4 program has carried out pursuant to paragraph (4). “(6) The Secretary shall submit to Congress within one year of the Reports. date of the enactment of this paragraph a report detailing the feasibility of requiring recoupment of the costs of developing residue data for registrations, reregistrations or tolerances under this program. Such recoupment shall only apply to those registrants which make a profit on such registration, reregistration, or tolerance subsequent to residue data development under this program. Such report shall include: “(A) an analysis of possible benefits to the IR-4 program of such a recoupment; “(B) an analysis of the impact of such a payment on the availability of registrants to pursue registrations or reregistrations of minor use pesticides; and “(C) recommendations for implementation of such a recoupment policy “(7) There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal Appropriation authorization. year 1991, and such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this section.”; and (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

21. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 title XIV § 1497 · 104 Stat. 3359

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

       Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(7), inserted heading. Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 101–624, §§ 1497(1), 1615(c)(7), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i) and inserted heading. Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 1497. INTER-REGIONAL RESEARCH PROJECT NUMBER 4 (IR–4 PROGRAM). Section 2 of the Act entitled “An Act to facilitate the work of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes”, approved August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively; (2) by inserting after subsection (d) the following new subsection: “(e) (1) The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish an Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4 (hereinafter referred to in this section as the ‘IR-4 Program’) to assist in the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of— “(A) the registration or reregistration of minor use pesticides under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136 et seq.); and “(B) tolerances for residues of minor use chemicals in or on raw agricultural commodities under sections 408 and 409 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 346a, 348). “(2) The Secretary shall carry out the IR-4 program in cooperation with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, extension services, private industry, and other interested parties. “(3) In carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall give priority to registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for pesticide uses related to the production of agricultural crops for food use. “(4) As part of carrying out the IR-4 program, the Secretary shall— “(A) participate in research activities aimed at reducing residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use; “(B) develop analytical techniques applicable to residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use, including automation techniques and validation of analytical methods; and “(C) coordinate with other programs within the Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency designed to develop and promote biological and other alternative control measures. “(5) The Secretary shall prepare and submit, to appropriate Reports. Committees of Congress, a report on an annual basis that contains— “(A) a listing of all registrations, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data has been collected in the preceding year; “(B) a listing of all registration, reregistrations, and tolerances for which data collection is scheduled to occur in the following year, with an explanation of the priority system used to develop this list; “(C) a listing of all activities the IR-4 program has carried out pursuant to paragraph (4). “(6) The Secretary shall submit to Congress within one year of the Reports. date of the enactment of this paragraph a report detailing the feasibility of requiring recoupment of the costs of developing residue data for registrations, reregistrations or tolerances under this program. Such recoupment shall only apply to those registrants which make a profit on such registration, reregistration, or tolerance subsequent to residue data development under this program. Such report shall include: “(A) an analysis of possible benefits to the IR-4 program of such a recoupment; “(B) an analysis of the impact of such a payment on the availability of registrants to pursue registrations or reregistrations of minor use pesticides; and “(C) recommendations for implementation of such a recoupment policy “(7) There are authorized to be appropriated $25,000,000 for fiscal Appropriation authorization. year 1991, and such sums as are necessary for subsequent fiscal years to carry out this section.”; and (3) by inserting in subsection (g) following “subsection (b)” the following: “and subsection (e)”.

22. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(b) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(j)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), added subsec. (j) relating to emphasis on sustainable agriculture

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), added subsec. (j) relating to emphasis on sustainable agriculture.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Administrative Provisions.— Such section is further amended 7 USC 450i. by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(j) Emphasis on Sustainable Agriculture.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that grants made under subsections (b) and (c) are, where appropriate, consistent with the development of systems of sustainable agriculture. For purposes of this section, the term ‘sustainable agriculture’ has the meaning given that term in section 1404(17) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(17)). “(k) Reports.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare and submit to Congress on January 1 of each year a report on awards made under subsections (b) and (c) during the previous fiscal year. “(l) Consultation With Technology Board.— The Secretary of Agriculture may consult with the Agricultural Science and Technology Review Board regarding the policies, priorities, and operation of subsections (b) and (c).”.

23. 1990

    Conservation Program Improvements Act

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1497(1) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(j)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1497(1), redesignated subsec. (i), relating to application of other laws, as (j)

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1497(1), redesignated subsec. (i), relating to application of other laws, as (j).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by redesignating subsections (e) through (i) as subsections (f) through (j), respectively;

24. 1990

    Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990

    Pub. L. 101–624 § 1615(b) · 104 Stat. 3359

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(k); 7 U.S.C. § 3157(l)

    Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), added subsecs. (k) and (l)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (k) and (l). Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), added subsecs. (k) and (l).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Administrative Provisions.— Such section is further amended 7 USC 450i. by adding at the end the following new subsections: “(j) Emphasis on Sustainable Agriculture.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall ensure that grants made under subsections (b) and (c) are, where appropriate, consistent with the development of systems of sustainable agriculture. For purposes of this section, the term ‘sustainable agriculture’ has the meaning given that term in section 1404(17) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(17)). “(k) Reports.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall prepare and submit to Congress on January 1 of each year a report on awards made under subsections (b) and (c) during the previous fiscal year. “(l) Consultation With Technology Board.— The Secretary of Agriculture may consult with the Agricultural Science and Technology Review Board regarding the policies, priorities, and operation of subsections (b) and (c).”.

25. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(a) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(a)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1)

    2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(a)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(a), added par. (2)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(a), designated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Short Title.— Subsection (a) of section 2 of Public Law 89–106 (7 U.S.C. 450i) is amended— (1) by inserting “(D” before “In order”; and (2) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: “(2) Short title.— This section may be cited as the ‘Competitive, Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act. Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act’.”.

26. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(1) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(1), struck out “and” after “1993,”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(1), struck out “and” after “1993,”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (b)(10), by striking “and” after “1993,”;

27. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(A) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(A), substituted “Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4” for “Record keeping” as heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(A), substituted “Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4” for “Record keeping” as heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “Record Keeping.—” and inserting “Inter-Regional Research Project Number 4.—”;

28. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(B) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(1)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(B), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(B), substituted “this subsection” for “this section” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraphs (1) and (7), by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”;

29. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(C) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(2)(4)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(2) to (4). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5)(C), and (6)(A), by striking “IR-4 program” and inserting “IR-4 Program”;

30. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(D) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(5)(B)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(D), substituted “registrations,” for “registration,”

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(5)(B)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(D), inserted “and” at end

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(B). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(D), substituted “registrations,” for “registration,” and inserted “and” at end.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (D) in paragraph (5)(B)— (i) by striking “registration,” and inserting “registrations,”; and (ii) by inserting “and” at the end of the subparagraph; and

31. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(C) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(5)(C)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(5)(C). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5)(C), and (6)(A), by striking “IR-4 program” and inserting “IR-4 Program”;

32. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(E) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(E), substituted “not later than November 28, 1991,” for “within one year of November 28, 1990,”

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(6)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(E), inserted a comma after “reregistrations” in first sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(6). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(E), substituted “not later than November 28, 1991,” for “within one year of November 28, 1990,” and inserted a comma after “reregistrations” in first sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (E) in paragraph (6)— (i) by striking “within one year of the date of the enactment of this paragraph” and inserting “not later than November 28, 1991,”; and (ii) by inserting a comma after “reregistrations” in the first sentence;

33. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(C) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(6)(A)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(6)(A). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(C), substituted “IR–4 Program” for “IR–4 program”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5)(C), and (6)(A), by striking “IR-4 program” and inserting “IR-4 Program”;

34. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(2)(B) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(7)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(B), substituted “this subsection” for “this section”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(7). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(2)(B), substituted “this subsection” for “this section”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in paragraphs (1) and (7), by striking “this section” and inserting “this subsection”;

35. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(3) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(f)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(3), substituted “Record keeping” for “Limits on overhead costs” as heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(3), substituted “Record keeping” for “Limits on overhead costs” as heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in subsection (f), by striking “Limits On Overhead Costs.—” and inserting “Record Keeping.—”;

36. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(4) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(g)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(4), substituted “Limits on overhead costs” for “Authorization of appropriations” as heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(4), substituted “Limits on overhead costs” for “Authorization of appropriations” as heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in subsection (g), by striking “Authorization of Appropriations.—” and inserting “Limits on Overhead Costs.—”;

37. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(5) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(5), substituted “Authorization of appropriations” for “Rules”

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(5), substituted “subsections (b) and (e)” for “subsection (b) of this section”

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(5), struck out “the provisions of” after “to carry out”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(5), substituted “Authorization of appropriations” for “Rules” as heading and “subsections (b) and (e)” for “subsection (b) of this section” and struck out “the provisions of” after “to carry out”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (5) in subsection (h)— (A) by striking “RULES.—” and inserting “Authorization of Appropriations.—”; (B) by striking “subsection (b) of this section” and inserting “subsections (b) and (e)”; and (C) by striking “the provisions of”;

38. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(6) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(6), substituted “Rules” for “Application of other laws” as heading

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(6), substituted “may” for “is authorized to”

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(i)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(6), struck out “the provisions of” after “to carry out”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(6), substituted “Rules” for “Application of other laws” as heading, substituted “may” for “is authorized to”, and struck out “the provisions of” after “to carry out”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (6) in subsection (i)— (A) by striking “Application of Other Laws.—” and inserting “Rules.—”; (B) by striking “is authorized to” and inserting “may”; and (C) by striking “the provisions of”;

39. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(7) · 105 Stat. 1818

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(j)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(7), (8), inserted “Application of other laws” as heading

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(j)

       Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(7), (8), redesignated another subsec. (j), relating to emphasis on sustainable agriculture, as (k)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(7), (8), inserted “Application of other laws” as heading and redesignated another subsec. (j), relating to emphasis on sustainable agriculture, as (k).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (7) in subsection (j) (as redesignated by section 1497(1) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (104 Stat. 3630)), by inserting “Application of Other Laws.—” after “(j)”; and

40. 1991

    Pub. L. 102–237 § 401(b)(8) · 105 Stat. 1818

    Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(k)(m)

    Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(8), redesignated subsecs. (j) to (l), as added by Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), as (k) to (m), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (k) to (m). Pub. L. 102–237, § 401(b)(8), redesignated subsecs. (j) to (l), as added by Pub. L. 101–624, § 1615(b), as (k) to (m), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (8) by redesignating subsections (j), (k), and (1) (as inserted by section 1615(b) of such Act (104 Stat. 3731)) as subsections (k), (1), and (m), respectively.

41. 1995

    Federal Reports Elimination and Sunset Act of 1995

    Pub. L. 104–66 title I § 1011(v) · 109 Stat. 707

    1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(l); 7 U.S.C. § 3157(m)

       Pub. L. 104–66 redesignated subsec. (m) as (l)

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(l); 7 U.S.C. § 3157(m)

       Pub. L. 104–66 struck out former subsec. (l) which directed Secretary of Agriculture to submit annual reports to Congress on competitive grant and special grant awards

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsecs. (l), (m). Pub. L. 104–66 redesignated subsec. (m) as (l) and struck out former subsec. (l) which directed Secretary of Agriculture to submit annual reports to Congress on competitive grant and special grant awards.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (v) Report on Awards Made by the National Research Initiative and Special Grants.— Section 2 of the Act of August 4, 1965 (7 U.S.C. 450i), is amended— (1) by striking subsection (1); and (2) by redesignating subsection (m) as subsection (1).

42. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 885(a)(1) · 110 Stat. 888

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(a)(1), substituted “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997” for “fiscal year 1995” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(a)(1), substituted “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997” for “fiscal year 1995” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) by striking “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997”; and

43. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 885(a)(2) · 110 Stat. 888

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)(B)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(a)(2), substituted “40 percent” for “20 percent”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10)(B). Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(a)(2), substituted “40 percent” for “20 percent”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “20 percent” and inserting “40 percent”.

44. 1996

    Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996

    Pub. L. 104–127 § 885(b) · 110 Stat. 888

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(11)

    Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(b), added par. (11)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(11). Pub. L. 104–127, § 885(b), added par. (11).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Availability of Funds.— Subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(11) Availability of Funds.— Funds made available under paragraph (10) shall be available for obligation for a 2-year period beginning on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the funds are made available.”.

45. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 title II · 112 Stat. 523

    1. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(1)

       Pub. L. 105–185, §§ 211(1), 606(h)(1), in first sentence, inserted “national laboratories,” after “Federal agencies,” and in second sentence

    2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(1)

       Pub. L. 105–185, §§ 211(1), 606(h)(1), in first sentence, substituted “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (as established under section 3123 of this title)” for “Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 105–185, §§ 211(1), 606(h)(1), in first sentence, inserted “national laboratories,” after “Federal agencies,” and in second sentence, substituted “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (as established under section 3123 of this title)” for “Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences and the National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law
    (ii) by redesignating subsection (g) as subsection (f);

46. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 211(2) · 112 Stat. 523

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(2), substituted “multistate” for “regional” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(2), substituted “multistate” for “regional” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “regional” and inserting “multistate”;

47. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 211(3) · 112 Stat. 523

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(3)(E)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(3), substituted “an individual shall be within 5 years of the individual’s initial career track position” for “an individual shall have less than 5 years of post-graduate research experience” in second sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(E). Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(3), substituted “an individual shall be within 5 years of the individual’s initial career track position” for “an individual shall have less than 5 years of post-graduate research experience” in second sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (3) in the second sentence of paragraph (3)(E), by striking “an individual shall have less than” and all that follows through “research experience” and inserting “an individual shall be within 5 years of the individual’s initial career track position”; and

48. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 211(4) · 112 Stat. 523

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(8)(B)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(4), substituted “the cost of” for “the cost”

    2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(8)(B)

       Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(4), inserted at end “The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under this subparagraph in the case of a smaller college or university (as described in section 2204f(c)(2)(C)(ii) of this title) if the equipment to be acquired costs not more than $25,000 and has multiple uses within a single research project or is usable in more than 1 research project.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(8)(B). Pub. L. 105–185, § 211(4), substituted “the cost of” for “the cost” and inserted at end “The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under this subparagraph in the case of a smaller college or university (as described in section 2204f(c)(2)(C)(ii) of this title) if the equipment to be acquired costs not more than $25,000 and has multiple uses within a single research project or is usable in more than 1 research project.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (4) in paragraph (8)(B)— (A) by striking “the cost” and inserting “the cost of”; and (B) by adding at the end the following: “The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under this subparagraph in the case of a smaller college or university (as described in section 793(c)(2)(C)(ii) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2204f(c)(2)(C)(ii))) if the equipment to be acquired costs not more than $25,000 and has multiple uses within a single research project or is usable in more than 1 research project.”.

49. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 301(f) · 112 Stat. 523

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 301(f), substituted “2002” for “1997” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 105–185, § 301(f), substituted “2002” for “1997” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act.— Subsection (b)(10) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(10)) is amended by striking “1997” and inserting “2002”.

50. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(1)(A) · 112 Stat. 523

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(1)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(A), substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(A), substituted “3 years” for “5 years” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) by striking “5 years” and inserting “3 years”;

51. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(1)(B) · 112 Stat. 523

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(B), inserted “, extension, or education activities” after “conducting research”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(A). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(B), inserted “, extension, or education activities” after “conducting research”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “, extension, or education activities” after “conducting research”; and

52. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(1)(C)(i) · 112 Stat. 523

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(1)(B)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(i), inserted “, extension, or education” after “agricultural research” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(B). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(i), inserted “, extension, or education” after “agricultural research” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “, extension, or education” after “agricultural research”;

53. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(1)(C)(ii) · 112 Stat. 523

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(1)(B)(i)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(ii), inserted “, extension, or education” after “research”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(i). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(ii), inserted “, extension, or education” after “research”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (ii) in clause (i), by inserting “, extension, or education” after “research”; and

54. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(1)(C)(iii) · 112 Stat. 523

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(1)(B)(iv)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(iii), substituted “, extension, or education among States through regional” for “among States through regional research”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(1)(B)(iv). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(1)(C)(iii), substituted “, extension, or education among States through regional” for “among States through regional research”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) in clause (iv), by striking “among States through regional research” and inserting “, extension, or education among States through regional”; and

55. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 212(2) · 112 Stat. 523

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(5); 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(6)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(2), added pars. (5) and (6)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(5), (6). Pub. L. 105–185, § 212(2), added pars. (5) and (6).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by adding at the end the following: “(5) Review requirements.— “(A) Research activities.— The Secretary shall make a grant under this subsection for a research activity only if the activity has undergone scientific peer review arranged by the grantee in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary. “(B) Extension and education activities.— The Secretary Regulations. shall make a grant under this subsection for an extension or education activity only if the activity has undergone merit review arranged by the grantee in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary. “(6) Reports.— “(A) In general.— A recipient of a grant under this subsection shall submit to the Secretary on an annual basis a report describing the results of the research, extension, or education activity and the merit of the results. “(B) Public availability.— “(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause(ii), on request, the Secretary shall make the report available to the public. “(ii) Exceptions.— Clause (i) shall not apply to the extent that making the report, or a part of the report, available to the public is not authorized or permitted by section 552 of title 5, United States Code, or section 1905 of title 18, United States Code.”.

56. 1998

    Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998

    Pub. L. 105–185 § 606(h)(2) · 112 Stat. 523

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(l)

    Pub. L. 105–185, § 606(h)(2), struck out heading and text of subsec. (l). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may consult with the Agricultural Science and Technology Review Board regarding the policies, priorities, and operation of subsections (b) and (c) of this section.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (l). Pub. L. 105–185, § 606(h)(2), struck out heading and text of subsec. (l). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may consult with the Agricultural Science and Technology Review Board regarding the policies, priorities, and operation of subsections (b) and (c) of this section.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) by striking subsection (1).

57. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–76 § 775(1) · 115 Stat. 704

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(3)(G)

    Pub. L. 107–76, § 775(1), added subpar. (G)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(3)(G). Pub. L. 107–76, § 775(1), added subpar. (G).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (b)(3) by adding at the end the following: “(G) Grants may be awarded to improve research capabilities in States (as defined in the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended) in which institutions have been less successful in receiving funding under this subsection, based on a three-year rolling average of funding levels. ” ; and

58. 2001

    Pub. L. 107–76 § 775(2) · 115 Stat. 704

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)(C)

    Pub. L. 107–76, § 775(2), substituted “, (F), and (G) of paragraph (3) for” for “and (F) of paragraph (3) for awarding grants in”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10)(C). Pub. L. 107–76, § 775(2), substituted “, (F), and (G) of paragraph (3) for” for “and (F) of paragraph (3) for awarding grants in”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsections (b)(10)(C) by striking “and (F) of paragraph (3) for awarding grants in” and inserting “, (F), and (G) of paragraph (3) for”.

59. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7211 · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7211, substituted “in the areas described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). Such needs shall be determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, not later than July 1 of each fiscal year for the purposes of the following fiscal year.” for “in—” in provisions preceding subpar. (A)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7211, substituted “in the areas described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). Such needs shall be determined by the Secretary, in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, not later than July 1 of each fiscal year for the purposes of the following fiscal year.” for “in—” in provisions preceding subpar. (A).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 7211. COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS. Section 2(b)(2) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(2)) is amended by striking “in—” and inserting the following: “in the areas described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). Such needs shall be determined Deadline. by the Secretary, in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board, not later than July 1 of each fiscal year for the purposes of the following fiscal year.”.

60. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 6403(b) · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(8)(B)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 6403(b), substituted “college, university, or research foundation maintained by a college or university that ranks in the lowest ⅓ of such colleges, universities, and research foundations on the basis of Federal research funds received” for “smaller college or university (as described in section 2204f(c)(2)(C)(ii) of this title)” in second sentence

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(8)(B). Pub. L. 107–171, § 6403(b), substituted “college, university, or research foundation maintained by a college or university that ranks in the lowest ⅓ of such colleges, universities, and research foundations on the basis of Federal research funds received” for “smaller college or university (as described in section 2204f(c)(2)(C)(ii) of this title)” in second sentence.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 2(b)(8)(B) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(8)(B)) is amended in the second sentence by striking “smaller college or university (as described in section 793(c)(2)(ii) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 2204f(c)(2)(ii))” and inserting “college, university, or research foundation maintained by a college or university that ranks in the lowest ⅓ of such colleges, universities, and research foundations on the basis of Federal research funds received”.

61. 2002

    Pub. L. 107–171 § 7136 · 116 Stat. 134

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(10)

    Pub. L. 107–171, § 7136, substituted “2007” for “2002” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(10). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7136, substituted “2007” for “2002” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    SEC. 7136. COMPETITIVE, SPECIAL, AND FACILITIES RESEARCH GRANTS NATIONAL RESEARCH INITIATIVE. Section 2(b)(10) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(10)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007”.

62. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7406(a) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(a), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) authorized the Secretary to make competitive grants for research to further Department of Agriculture programs and to conduct a program to improve research capabilities in the agricultural, food, and environmental sciences and required an annual report to Congress describing the operations of the program during the preceding fiscal year

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(a), amended subsec. (b) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (b) authorized the Secretary to make competitive grants for research to further Department of Agriculture programs and to conduct a program to improve research capabilities in the agricultural, food, and environmental sciences and required an annual report to Congress describing the operations of the program during the preceding fiscal year.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— Subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)) is amended to read as follows: “(b) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative.— “(1) Establishment.— There is established in the Department of Agriculture an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative under which the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this subsection as ‘the Secretary’) may make competitive grants for fundamental and applied research, extension, and education to address food and agricultural sciences (as defined under section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)). “(2) Priority areas.— The competitive grants program established under this subsection shall address the following areas: “(A) Plant health and production and plant products.— Plant systems, including— “(i) plant genome structure and function; “(ii) molecular and cellular genetics and plant biotechnology; “(iii) conventional breeding, including cultivar and breed development, selection theory, applied quantitative genetics, breeding for improved food quality, breeding for improved local adaptation to biotic stress and abiotic stress, and participatory breeding; “(iv) plant-pest interactions and biocontrol systems; “(v) crop plant response to environmental stresses; “(vi) unproved nutrient qualities of plant products; and “(vii) new food and industrial uses of plant products. “(B) Animal health and production and animal products.— Animal systems, including— “(i) aquaculture; “(ii) cellular and molecular basis of animal reproduction, growth, disease, and health; “(iii) animal biotechnology; “(iv) conventional breeding, including breed development, selection theory, applied quantitative genetics, breeding for improved food quality, breeding for improved local adaptation to biotic stress and abiotic stress, and participatory breeding; “(v) identification of genes responsible for improved production traits and resistance to disease; “(vi) improved nutritional performance of animals; “(vii) improved nutrient qualities of animal products and uses; and “(viii) the development of new and improved animal husbandry and production systems that take into account production efficiency, animal well-being, and animal systems applicable to aquaculture. “(C) Food safety, nutrition, and health.— Nutrition, food safety and quality, and health, including— “(i) microbial contaminants and pesticides residue relating to human health; “(ii) links between diet and health; “(iii) bioavailability of nutrients; “(iv) postharvest physiology and practices; and “(v) improved processing technologies. “(D) Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment.— Natural resources and the environment, including— “(i) fundamental structures and functions of ecosystems; “(ii) biological and physical bases of sustainable production systems; “(iii) minimizing soil and water losses and sustaining surface water and ground water quality; “(iv) global climate effects on agriculture; “(v) forestry; and “(vi) biological diversity. “(E) Agriculture systems and technology.— Engineering, products, and processes, including— “(i) new uses and new products from traditional and nontraditional crops, animals, byproducts, and natural resources; “(ii) robotics, energy efficiency, computing, and expert systems; “(iii) new hazard and risk assessment and mitigation measures; and “(iv) water quality and management. “(F) Agriculture economics and rural communities.— Markets, trade, and policy, including— “(i) strategies for entering into and being competitive in domestic and overseas markets; “(ii) farm efficiency and profitability, including the viability and competitiveness of small and medium-sized dairy, livestock, crop and other commodity operations; “(iii) new decision tools for farm and market systems; “(iv) choices and applications of technology; “(v) technology assessment; and “(vi) new approaches to rural development, including rural entrepreneurship. “(3) Term.— The term of a competitive grant made under this subsection may not exceed 10 years. “(4) General administration.— In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall— “(A) seek and accept proposals for grants; “(B) determine the relevance and merit of proposals through a system of peer and merit review in accordance with section 103 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7613); “(C) award grants on the basis of merit, quality, and relevance; “(D) solicit and consider input from persons who conduct or use agricultural research, extension, or education in accordance with section 102(b) of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7612(b)); and “(E) in seeking proposals for grants under this subsection and in performing peer review evaluations of such proposals, seek the widest participation of qualified individuals in the Federal Government, colleges and universities, State agricultural experiment stations, and the private sector. “(5) Allocation of funds.— In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall allocate funds to the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative to ensure that, of funds allocated for research activities— “(A) not less than 60 percent is made available to make grants for fundamental research (as defined in subsection (f)(1) of section 251 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971)), of which— “(i) not less than 30 percent is made available to make grants for research to be conducted by multidisciplinary teams; and “(ii) not more than 2 percent is used for equipment grants under paragraph (6)(A); and “(B) not less than 40 percent is made available to make grants for applied research (as defined in subsection (f)(1) of section 251 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971)). “(6) Special considerations.— In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary may assist in the development of capabilities in the agricultural, food, and environmental sciences by providing grants— “(A) to an institution to allow for the improvement of the research, development, technology transfer, and education capacity of the institution through the acquisition of special research equipment and the improvement of agricultural education and teaching, except that the Secretary shall use not less than 25 percent of the funds made available for grants under this subparagraph to provide fellowships to outstanding pre- and post-doctoral students for research in the agricultural sciences; “(B) to a single investigator or coinvestigators who are beginning research careers and do not have an extensive research publication record, except that, to be eligible for a grant under this subparagraph, an individual shall be within 5 years of the beginning of the initial career track position of the individual; “(C) to ensure that the faculty of small, mid-sized, and minority-serving institutions who have not previously been successful in obtaining competitive grants under this subsection receive a portion of the grants; and “(D) to improve research, extension, and education capabilities in States (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) in which institutions have been less successful in receiving funding under this subsection, based on a 3-year rolling average of funding levels. “(7) Eligible entities.— The Secretary may make grants to carry out research, extension, and education under this subsection to— “(A) State agricultural experiment stations; “(B) colleges and universities; “(C) university research foundations; “(D) other research institutions and organizations; “(E) Federal agencies; “(F) national laboratories; “(G) private organizations or corporations; “(H) individuals; or “(I) any group consisting of 2 or more of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (H). “(8) Construction prohibited.— Funds made available for grants under this subsection shall not be used for the construction of a new building or facility or the acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of an existing building or facility (including site grading and improvement, and architect fees). “(9) Matching funds.— “(A) Equipment grants.— “(i) In general.— Except as provided in clause (ii), in the case of a grant made under paragraph (6)(A), the amount provided under this subsection may not exceed 50 percent of the cost of the special research equipment or other equipment acquired using funds from the grant. “(ii) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive all or part of the matching requirement under clause (i) in the case of a college, university, or research foundation maintained by a college or university that ranks in the lowest ⅓ of such colleges, universities, and research foundations on the basis of Federal research funds received, if the equipment to be acquired using funds from the grant costs not more than $25,000 and has multiple uses within a single research project or is usable in more than 1 research project. “(B) Applied research.— As a condition of making a grant under paragraph (5)(B), the Secretary shall require the funding of the grant to be matched with equal matching funds from a non-Federal source if the grant is for applied research that is— “(i) commodity-specific; and “(ii) not of national scope. “(10) Program administration.— To the maximum extent practicable, the Director of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, in coordination with the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, shall allocate grants under this subsection to high-priority research, taking into consideration, when available, the determinations made by the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board (as established under section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123)). “(11) Authorization of appropriations.— “(A) In general.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $700,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2012, of which— “(i) not less than 30 percent shall be made available for integrated research pursuant to section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C. 7626); and “(ii) not more than 4 percent may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this subsection. “(B) Availability.— Funds made available under this paragraph shall— “(i) be available for obligation for a 2-year period beginning on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the funds are first made available; and “(ii) remain available until expended to pay for obligations incurred during that 2-year period.” .

63. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7406(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(d)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(b)(2), struck out subsec. (d) which related to annual grants to support the renovation and refurbishment of research spaces in buildings or spaces to be used for research and the purchase and installation of fixed equipment in such spaces

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7406(b)(2), struck out subsec. (d) which related to annual grants to support the renovation and refurbishment of research spaces in buildings or spaces to be used for research and the purchase and installation of fixed equipment in such spaces.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Subsection (d) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(d)) is repealed.

64. 2008

    Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

    Pub. L. 110–246 § 7101(b)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(k)

    Pub. L. 110–246, § 7101(b)(2), which directed amendment of “Section 2(k) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act” by substituting “3103” for “3103(17)”, was executed by making the substitution to subsec. (k) of this section, which is the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7101(b)(2), which directed amendment of “Section 2(k) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act” by substituting “3103” for “3103(17)”, was executed by making the substitution to subsec. (k) of this section, which is the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) Section 2(k) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(k)) is amended in the second sentence by striking “section 1404(17) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(17))” and inserting “section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)”.

65. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(b)(1) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(B)(ix); 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(B)(x)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(1), added cls. (ix) and (x)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(B)(ix), (x). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(1), added cls. (ix) and (x).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subparagraph (B)— (A) in clause (vii), by striking “and” at the end; (B) in clause (viii), by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon; and (C) by adding at the end the following new clauses: “(ix) the research and development of surveillance methods, vaccines, vaccination delivery systems, or diagnostic tests for pests and diseases, including— “(I) epizootic diseases in domestic livestock (including deer, elk, bison, and other animals of the family Cervidae); and “(II) zoonotic diseases (including bovine brucellosis and bovine tuberculosis) in domestic livestock or wildlife reservoirs that present a potential concern to public health; and “(x) the identification of animal drug needs and the generation and dissemination of data for safe and effective therapeutic applications of animal drugs for minor species and minor uses of such drugs in major species.” ;

66. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(b)(2)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(D)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(2)(A), substituted “Bioenergy” for “Renewable energy” in heading

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(D). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(2)(A), substituted “Bioenergy” for “Renewable energy” in heading.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the heading, by striking “Renewable energy” and inserting “Bioenergy”;

67. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(b)(2)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(D)(iv)(vii)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(2)(B), (C), added cl. (iv)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(D)(iv)(vii)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(2)(B), (C), redesignated former cls. (iv) to (vi) as (v) to (vii), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(D)(iv) to (vii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(2)(B), (C), added cl. (iv) and redesignated former cls. (iv) to (vi) as (v) to (vii), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating clauses (iv), (v), and (vi) as clauses (v), (vi), and (vii), respectively; and

68. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(b)(3)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(F)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(3)(A), inserted “economics,” after “trade,” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(F). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(3)(A), inserted “economics,” after “trade,” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by inserting “economics,” after “trade,”;

69. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(b)(3)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(F)(v)(vii)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(3)(B), (C), added cl. (v)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(F)(v)(vii)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(3)(B), (C), redesignated former cls. (v) and (vi) as (vi) and (vii), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(F)(v) to (vii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(b)(3)(B), (C), added cl. (v) and redesignated former cls. (v) and (vi) as (vi) and (vii), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by redesignating clauses (v) and (vi) as clauses (vi) and (vii), respectively; and

70. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(c) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(4)(F)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(c), added subpar. (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(4)(F). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(c), added subpar. (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (c) General Administration.— Subsection (b)(4) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(4)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (D), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(F) establish procedures, including timelines, under which an entity established under a commodity promotion law (as such term is defined under section 501(a) of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 7401(a))) or a State commodity board (or other equivalent State entity) may directly submit to the Secretary for consideration proposals for requests for applications that specifically address particular issues related to the priority areas specified in paragraph (2). ” .

71. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(d) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(6)(E)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(d), added subpar. (E)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(6)(E). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(d), added subpar. (E).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (d) Special Considerations.— Subsection (b)(6) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(6)) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (C), by striking “and” at the end; (2) in subparagraph (D), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (3) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(E) to eligible entities to carry out the specific proposals submitted under procedures established under paragraph (4)(F) only if such specific proposals are consistent with a priority area specified in paragraph (2).” .

72. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(e) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(7)(G)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(e), substituted “, foundations, or corporations” for “or corporations”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(7)(G). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(e), substituted “, foundations, or corporations” for “or corporations”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (e) Eligible Entities.— Subsection (b)(7)(G) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(7)(G)) is amended by striking “or corporations” and inserting “, foundations, or corporations”.

73. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(4)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(A)(iii)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(4)(A), added cl. (iii)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(4)(A), added cl. (iii).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (A), by adding at the end the following new clause: “(iii) Exemption.— The matching funds requirement under section 1492 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 shall not apply in the case of a grant made under paragraph (6)(A).” ; and

74. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(f) · 128 Stat. 649

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(B)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(f), added subpar. (B)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(f), added subpar. (B).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (f) Special Contribution Requirement for Certain Grants.— Subsection (b)(9) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(9)) (as amended by section 7128(b)(4)) is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: “(B) Contribution requirement for commodity promotion grants.— “(i) In general.— Subject to clauses (ii) and (iii), as a condition of funding a grant under paragraph (6)(E), the Secretary shall require that the grant be matched with an equal contribution of funds from the entities described in paragraph (4)(F) submitting proposals under procedures established under such paragraph. “(ii) Availability of funds.— “(I) In general.— Contributions required by clause (i) shall be available to the Secretary for obligation and remain available until expended for the purpose of making grants under paragraph (6)(E). “(II) Administration.— Of amounts contributed to the Secretary under clause (i), not more than 4 percent may be retained by the Secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the Secretary in carrying out this subsection. “(III) Restriction.— Funds contributed to the Secretary by an entity under clause (i) in connection with a proposal submitted by that entity under procedures established under paragraph (4)(F) may only be used to fund grants in connection with that proposal. “(IV) Remaining funds.— Funds contributed to the Secretary by an entity under clause (i) that remain unobligated at the time of grant closeout shall be returned to that entity. “(V) Indirect costs.— The indirect cost rate applicable to appropriated funds for a grant funded under paragraph (6)(E) shall apply to amounts contributed by an entity under clause (i). “(iii) Other matching funds requirements.— The contribution requirement under clause (i) shall be in addition to any matching funds requirement for grant recipients required by section 1492 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977.” .

75. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(4)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(B)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(4)(B), struck out subpar. (B) which related to applied research

    Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(4)(B), struck out subpar. (B) which related to applied research.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) by striking subparagraph (B).

76. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(a) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(11)(A)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(a), substituted “2018” for “2012” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(11)(A). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(a), substituted “2018” for “2012” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) Extension.— Subsection (b)(11)(A) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)(11)(A)) is amended, in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.

77. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(g)(1) · 128 Stat. 649

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(1)(A)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(1), substituted “pesticides for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops (as defined in section 3 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note)),” for “minor use pesticides”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(1)(A). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(1), substituted “pesticides for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops (as defined in section 3 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note)),” for “minor use pesticides”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in paragraph (1)(A), by striking “minor use pesticides” and inserting “pesticides for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops (as defined in section 3 of the Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004 (7 U.S.C. 1621 note)),”; and

78. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(g)(2)(A) · 128 Stat. 649

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(4)(A)

    Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(2)(A), inserted “and for use on specialty crops” after “minor agricultural use”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(4)(A). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(2)(A), inserted “and for use on specialty crops” after “minor agricultural use”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (A), by inserting “and for use on specialty crops” after “minor agricultural use”;

79. 2014

    Agricultural Act of 2014

    Pub. L. 113–79 § 7404(g)(2)(B) · 128 Stat. 649

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(4)(C)(G)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(2)(B)–(D), added subpars. (C) to (F)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(e)(4)(C)(G)

       Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(2)(B)–(D), redesignated former subpar. (C) as (G)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (e)(4)(C) to (G). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7404(g)(2)(B)–(D), added subpars. (C) to (F) and redesignated former subpar. (C) as (G).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (B), by striking “and” at the end;

80. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490

    1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(D)(iii)(viii)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(A), added cl. (iii)

    2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(D)(iii)(viii)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(A), redesignated former cls. (iii) to (vii) as (iv) to (viii), respectively

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(D)(iii) to (viii). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(A), added cl. (iii) and redesignated former cls. (iii) to (vii) as (iv) to (viii), respectively.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in subparagraph (D)— (i) by redesignating clauses (iii) through (vii) as clauses (iv) through (viii), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after clause (ii) the following new clause: “(iii) soil health;” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

81. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(E)(v)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(B), added cl. (v)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(E)(v). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(B), added cl. (v).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in subparagraph (E)— (i) in clause (iii), by striking “and” at the end; (ii) in clause (iv), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: “(v) tools that accelerate the use of automation or mechanization for labor-intensive tasks in the production and distribution of crops.” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

82. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(1)(C) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(2)(F)(viii)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(C), added cl. (viii)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(2)(F)(viii). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(1)(C), added cl. (viii).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (C) in subparagraph (F)— (i) in clause (vi), by striking “and” at the end; (ii) in clause (vii), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (iii) by adding at the end the following new clause: “(viii) barriers and bridges to entry and farm viability for young, beginning, socially disadvantaged, veteran, and immigrant farmers and ranchers, including farm succession, transition, transfer, entry, and profitability issues.” ;

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

83. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(2) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(6)(F)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(2), added subpar. (F)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(6)(F). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(2), added subpar. (F).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in paragraph (6)— (A) in subparagraph (D), by striking “and” at the end; (B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; and (C) by adding at the end the following: “(F) to an institution to carry out collaboration in biomedical and agricultural research using existing research models.” ; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

84. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(4)(B)(i) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(A)(iii)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(i), struck out cl. (iii). Text read as follows: “The matching funds requirement under section 3371 of this title shall not apply in the case of a grant made under paragraph (6)(A).”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(i), struck out cl. (iii). Text read as follows: “The matching funds requirement under section 3371 of this title shall not apply in the case of a grant made under paragraph (6)(A).”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking clause (iii);

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

85. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(I) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(B)(i)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(I), substituted “clause (ii),” for “clauses (ii) and (iii),”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(B)(i). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(I), substituted “clause (ii),” for “clauses (ii) and (iii),”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (I) in clause (i), by striking “clauses (ii) and (iii),” and inserting “clause (ii),”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

86. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(II) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(B)(iii)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(II), struck out cl. (iii). Text read as follows: “The contribution requirement under clause (i) shall be in addition to any matching funds requirement for grant recipients required by section 3371 of this title.”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(B)(iii). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(ii)(II), struck out cl. (iii). Text read as follows: “The contribution requirement under clause (i) shall be in addition to any matching funds requirement for grant recipients required by section 3371 of this title.”

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (II) by striking clause (iii); and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

87. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(4)(B)(iii) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(9)(C)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(iii), added subpar. (C)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(9)(C). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(4)(B)(iii), added subpar. (C).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (iii) by adding at the end the following: “(C) Applied research.— An entity receiving a grant under paragraph (5)(B) for applied research that is commodity-specific and not of national scope shall provide non-Federal matching funds equal to not less than the amount of the grant.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

88. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(3)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(11)(A)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(3)(A), substituted “2023” for “2018” in introductory provisions

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(11)(A). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(3)(A), substituted “2023” for “2018” in introductory provisions.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (A) in the matter preceding clause (i), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

89. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7504(3)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(b)(11)(A)(ii)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(3)(B), substituted “5” for “4”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (b)(11)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7504(3)(B), substituted “5” for “4”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (B) in clause (ii), by striking “4” and inserting “5”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

90. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7505(b)(1) · 132 Stat. 4490

    1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(2)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(1), substituted “this subsection” for “this subsection—”

    2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(2)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(1), struck out subpar. (B) designation before “for the planning”

    3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(c)(2)

       Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(1), struck out subpar. (A) which read as follows: “for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsection (d); or”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(1), substituted “this subsection” for “this subsection—”, struck out subpar. (B) designation before “for the planning”, and struck out subpar. (A) which read as follows: “for any purpose for which a grant may be made under subsection (d); or”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (1) in subsection (c)(2), in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “subsection—” and all that follows through “for the planning” in subparagraph (B) and inserting “subsection for the planning”; and

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

91. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7505(a) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Added · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(d)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(a), added subsec. (d)

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(a), added subsec. (d).

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (a) In General.— The Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 3157) is amended by inserting after subsection (c) the following: “(d) Extension Design and Demonstration Initiative.— “(1) Purpose.— The purpose of this subsection is to encourage the design of adaptive prototype systems for improving extension and education that seek to advance the application, translation, and demonstration of scientific discoveries and other agricultural research for the adoption and understanding of food, agricultural, and natural resources practices, techniques, methods, and technologies using digital or other novel platforms. “(2) Grants.— The Secretary shall award grants each fiscal year on a competitive basis— “(A) for the design of 1 or more extension and education prototype systems— “(i) that leverage digital platforms or other novel means of translating, delivering, or demonstrating agricultural research; and “(ii) to adapt, apply, translate, or demonstrate scientific findings, data, technology, and other research outcomes to producers, the agricultural industry, and other interested persons or organizations; and “(B) to demonstrate, by incorporating analytics and specific metrics, the value, impact, and return on the Federal investment of a prototype system designed under subparagraph (A) as a model for use by other eligible entities described in paragraph (3) for improving, modernizing, and adapting applied research, demonstration, and extension services. “(3) Eligible entities.— An entity that is eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (2) is— “(A) a State agricultural experiment station (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)); “(B) a cooperative extension service (as defined in such section); and “(C) a land-grant college or university (as defined in such section) . “(4) Requirement.— The Secretary shall award grants under paragraph (2) to not fewer than 2 and not more than 5 eligible entities described in paragraph (3) that represent a diversity of regions, commodities, and agricultural or food production issues. “(5) Term.— The term of a grant awarded under paragraph (2) shall be not longer than 5 years. “(6) Authorization of appropriations.— There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023, to remain available until expended.” .

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

92. 2018

    Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

    Pub. L. 115–334 § 7505(b)(2) · 132 Stat. 4490

    Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(h)

    Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(2), inserted “, (d),” after “subsections (b)”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7505(b)(2), inserted “, (d),” after “subsections (b)”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (2) in subsection (h), by inserting “, (d),” after “subsections (b)”.

    Effective date note
    Amendment by section 7614(b)(4)(B) of Pub. L. 115–334 applicable to grants, cooperative agreements, or other awards made after Dec. 20, 2018, with matching funds requirement in effect on Dec. 20, 2018, to continue to apply to such grant, cooperative agreement, or other award, see section 7614(c) of Pub. L. 115–334, set out as a note under section 3151 of this title.

93. 2022

    Pub. L. 117–286 § 4(a)(36) · 136 Stat. 4196

    Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 3157(j)

    Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”

    Source evidence

    Code amendment note
    Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted “Chapter 10 of title 5” for “The Federal Advisory Committee Act”.

    Enacted provision · exact public law section
    (36) Section 2(j) of Public Law 89–106 (7 U.S.C. 3157(j)) is amended by striking “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App. 2)” and inserting “Chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code,”.

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