Title 7 — Agriculture

Chapter 88 — Research

§ 5925. High-priority research and extension initiatives

Statutory text

Competitive specialized research and extension grants authorized

In general

The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the “Secretary”) may make competitive grants to support research and extension activities specified in subsections (d) through (g).

Matching funds requirement

In general

Subject to subparagraph (C), an entity receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant.

In-kind support

Non-Federal matching funds described in subparagraph (A) may include in-kind support.

Waiver

The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that—

the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or

the project—

involves a minor commodity; and

deals with scientifically important research; and

the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.

Consultation

The Secretary shall make the grants in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board.

Administration

In general

Except as otherwise provided in this section, paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 3157 of this title shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.

Use of task forces

To facilitate the making of research and extension grants under this section in the research and extension areas specified in subsections (d) through (g), the Secretary may appoint a task force for each such area to make recommendations to the Secretary. The Secretary may not incur costs in excess of $1,000 for any fiscal year in connection with each task force established under this paragraph.

Partnerships encouraged

Following the completion of a peer review process for grant proposals received under this section, the Secretary shall provide a priority to those grant proposals, found in the peer review process to be scientifically meritorious, that involve the cooperation of multiple entities.

High-priority research and extension areas

Dairy financial risk management research and extension

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of providing research, development, or education materials, information, and outreach programs regarding risk management strategies for dairy producers and for dairy cooperatives and other processors and marketers of milk.

Potato research and extension

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating new strains of potatoes that are resistant to blight and other diseases, as well as insects. Emphasis may be placed on developing potato varieties that lend themselves to innovative marketing approaches.

Wood use research and extension

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing new uses for wood from underused tree species as well as investigating methods of modifying wood and wood fibers to produce better building materials.

Bighorn and domestic sheep disease mechanisms

Research and extension grants may be made under this section to conduct research relating to the health status of (including the presence of infectious diseases in) bighorn and domestic sheep under range conditions.

Agricultural development in the American-Pacific region

Research and extension grants may be made under this section to support food and agricultural science at a consortium of land-grant institutions in the American-Pacific region.

Tropical and subtropical agricultural research

Research grants may be made under this section, in equal dollar amounts to the Caribbean and Pacific Basins, to support tropical and subtropical agricultural research, including pest and disease research, at the land-grant institutions in the Caribbean and Pacific regions.

Women and minorities in stem fields

Research and extension grants may be made under this section to increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, with priority given to eligible institutions that carry out continuing programs funded by the Secretary.

Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems research program

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of studying improvements in alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems yields, biomass and persistence, pest pressures, the bioenergy potential of alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage systems to reduce losses during harvest and storage.

Coffee plant health initiative

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—

developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei); and

establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of, being affected by the coffee berry borer.

Corn, soybean meal, cereal grains, and grain byproducts research and extension

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out or enhancing research to improve the digestibility, nutritional value, and efficiency of the use of corn, soybean meal, cereal grains, and grain byproducts for the poultry and food animal production industries.

Macadamia tree health initiative

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—

developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and

establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, the macadamia felted coccid.

National turfgrass research initiative

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of—

carrying out or enhancing research related to turfgrass and sod issues;

enhancing production and uses of turfgrass for the general public;

identifying new turfgrass varieties with superior drought, heat, cold, and pest tolerance to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticide use;

selecting genetically superior turfgrasses and developing improved technologies for managing commercial, residential, and recreational turfgrass areas;

producing turfgrasses that—

aid in mitigating soil erosion;

protect against pollutant runoff into waterways; or

provide other environmental benefits;

investigating, preserving, and protecting native plant species, including grasses not currently utilized in turfgrass systems;

creating systems for more economical and viable turfgrass seed and sod production throughout the United States; and

investigating the turfgrass phytobiome and developing biologic products to enhance soil, enrich plants, and mitigate pests.

Fertilizer management initiative

In general

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out research to improve fertilizer use efficiency in crops—

to maximize crop yield; and

to minimize nutrient losses to surface and groundwater and the atmosphere.

Priority

In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to research examining the impact of the source, rate, timing, and placement of plant nutrients.

Cattle fever tick program

Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study cattle fever ticks—

to facilitate the understanding of the role of wildlife in the persistence and spread of cattle fever ticks;

to develop advanced methods for eradication of cattle fever ticks, including—

alternative treatment methods for cattle and other susceptible species;

field treatment for premises, including corral pens and pasture loafing areas;

methods for treatment and control on infested wildlife;

biological control agents; and

new and improved vaccines;

to evaluate rangeland vegetation that impacts the survival of cattle fever ticks;

to improve management of diseases relating to cattle fever ticks that are associated with wildlife, livestock, and human health;

to improve diagnostic detection of tick-infested or infected animals and pastures; and

to conduct outreach to impacted ranchers, hunters, and landowners to integrate tactics and document sustainability of best practices.

Laying hen and turkey research program

Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer. Emphasis may be placed on laying hen and turkey disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, gut health, and alternative housing systems under extreme seasonal weather conditions.

Chronic wasting disease

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 3103 of this title) with established deer research programs for the purposes of treating, mitigating, or eliminating chronic wasting disease.

Algae agriculture research program

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the development and testing of algae and algae systems (including micro- and macro-algae systems).

Nutrient management

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of examining nutrient management based on the source, rate, timing, and placement of crop nutrients.

Dryland farming agricultural systems

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the utilization of big data for more precise management of dryland farming agricultural systems.

Hop plant health initiative

Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat diseases of hops caused by the plant pathogens Podosphaera macularis and Pseudoperonospora humuli.

Pulse crop health initiative

Definitions

In this subsection:

Initiative

The term “Initiative” means the pulse crop health initiative established by paragraph (2).

Pulse crop

The term “pulse crop” means dry beans, dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas.

Establishment

The Secretary shall carry out a pulse crop health competitive research and extension initiative to address the critical needs of the pulse crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools and information, including—

research conducted with respect to pulse crops in the areas of health and nutrition, such as—

pulse crop diets and the ability of such diets to reduce obesity and associated chronic disease; and

the underlying mechanisms of the health benefits of pulse crop consumption;

research related to the functionality of pulse crops, such as—

improving the functional properties of pulse crops and pulse crop fractions; and

developing new and innovative technologies to improve pulse crops as an ingredient in food products;

research conducted with respect to pulse crops for purposes of enhancing sustainability and global food security, such as—

improving pulse crop productivity, nutrient density, and phytonutrient content using plant breeding, genetics, and genomics;

improving pest and disease management, including resistance to pests and diseases; and

improving nitrogen fixation and water use efficiency to reduce the carbon and energy footprint of agriculture;

the optimization of systems used in producing pulse crops to reduce water usage; and

education and technical assistance programs with respect to pulse crops, such as programs—

providing technical expertise to help food companies include pulse crops in innovative and healthy food; and

establishing an educational program to encourage pulse crop consumption in the United States.

Administration

Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of section 3157 of this title shall apply with respect to the making of a competitive grant under this subsection.

Priorities

In making competitive grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide a higher priority to projects that—

are multistate, multiinstitutional, and multidisciplinary; and

include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to the pulse crop industry and the public.

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.

Training coordination for food and agriculture protection

In general

The Secretary shall make a competitive grant to, or enter into a contract or a cooperative agreement with, an eligible entity (described in paragraph (2)) for purposes of establishing an internationally integrated training system to enhance the protection of the food supply in the United States, to be known as the “Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network” (referred to in this subsection as the “Network”).

Eligibility

In general

For purposes of this subsection, an eligible entity is a multiinstitutional consortium that includes—

a nonprofit institution that provides food safety protection training; and

one or more training centers in institutions of higher education (as defined in section 1001 of title 20) that have demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering community-based training in food supply and agricultural safety and defense.

Collective consideration

The Secretary may consider such consortium collectively and not on an institution-by-institution basis.

Duties of eligible entity

As a condition of receiving a competitive grant or entering into a contract or a cooperative agreement with the Secretary under this subsection, the eligible entity, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall establish and maintain the Network, including by—

providing basic, technical, management, and leadership training (including by developing curricula) to regulatory and public health officials, producers, processors, and other agribusinesses;

serving as the hub for the administration of the Network;

implementing a standardized national curriculum to ensure the consistent delivery of quality training throughout the United States;

building and overseeing a nationally recognized instructor cadre to ensure the availability of highly qualified instructors;

reviewing training proposed through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and other relevant Federal agencies that report to the Secretary on the quality and content of proposed and existing courses;

assisting Federal agencies in the implementation of food safety protection training requirements including requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), the Agricultural Act of 2014, and any provision of law amended by such Act; and

performing evaluation and outcome-based studies to provide to the Secretary information on the effectiveness and impact of training and metrics on jurisdictions and sectors within the food safety system.

Membership

An eligible entity may alter the consortium membership to meet specific training expertise needs.

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023, to remain available until expended.

Pollinator protection

Research and extension

Grants

Research and extension grants may be made under this section—

to survey and collect data on bee colony production and health;

to investigate pollinator biology, immunology, ecology, genomics, and bioinformatics;

to conduct research on various factors that may be contributing to or associated with colony collapse disorder, and other serious threats to the health of honey bees and other pollinators, including—

parasites and pathogens of pollinators; and

the sublethal effects of insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides on honey bees and native and managed pollinators;

to develop mitigative and preventative measures to improve native and managed pollinator health; and

to promote the health of honey bees and native pollinators through habitat conservation and best management practices.

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023.

Department of Agriculture capacity and infrastructure

In general

The Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, increase the capacity and infrastructure of the Department—

to address colony collapse disorder and other long-term threats to pollinator health, including the hiring of additional personnel; and

to conduct research on colony collapse disorder and other pollinator issues at the facilities of the Department.

Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph $7,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023.

Honey bee surveillance

There is authorized to be appropriated to conduct a nationwide honey bee pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance program $2,750,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2023.

Enhanced coordination of honeybee and pollinator research

In general

The Chief Scientist of the Department of Agriculture shall coordinate research, extension, education, and economic activities in the Department of Agriculture relating to native and managed pollinator health and habitat.

Duties

In carrying out subparagraph (A), the Chief Scientist shall—

assign an individual to serve in the Office of the Chief Scientist as a Honeybee and Pollinator Research Coordinator who shall be responsible for leading the efforts of the Chief Scientist in carrying out such subparagraph;

implement and coordinate pollinator health research efforts of the Department, as recommended by the Pollinator Health Task Force;

establish annual strategic priorities and goals for the Department for native and managed pollinator research;

communicate such priorities and goals to each agency or office of the Department of Agriculture, the managed pollinator industry, and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the Secretary; and

coordinate and identify all research on native and managed pollinator health needed and conducted by the Department of Agriculture and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the Secretary to ensure consistency and reduce unintended duplication of effort.

Research

In coordinating research activities under subparagraph (A), the Chief Scientist shall ensure that such research—

identifies and addresses the multiple stressors on pollinator health, including pests and pathogens, reduced habitat, lack of nutritional resources, and exposure to pesticides;

evaluates stewardship and management practices of managed pollinators that would impact managed pollinator health;

documents the prevalence of major pests, such as varroa destructor (commonly referred to as the varroa mite), and diseases that are transported between States through practices involving managed pollinators;

evaluates the impact of overcrowding of colonies for pollination services and the impact of such overcrowding on pollinator health status and pollinator health recovery;

evaluates and reports on the health differences of managed pollinators in—

crops not requiring contract pollination;

crops requiring contract pollination; and

native habitat;

evaluates the impact of horticultural and agricultural pest management practices on native and managed pollinator colonies in diverse agroecosystems;

documents pesticide residues that are—

found in native and managed pollinator colonies; and

associated with typical localized commercial crop pest management practices;

with respect to native and managed pollinator colonies visiting crops for crop pollination or honey production purposes, documents—

the strength and health of such colonies;

the survival, growth, reproduction, and production of such colonies;

pests, pathogens, and viruses that affect such colonies;

environmental conditions of such colonies;

beekeeper practices; and

any other relevant information, as determined by the Chief Scientist;

documents, with respect to healthy populations of managed pollinators, best management practices and other practices for managed pollinators and crop managers;

evaluates the effectiveness of—

conservation practices that target the specific needs of native and managed pollinator habitats;

incentives that allow for the expansion of native and managed pollinator forage acreage; and

managed pollinator breeding practices and efforts to, with respect to managed pollinators, avoid creating a genetic bottleneck and improve genetic diversity;

in the case of commercially managed pollinator colonies, continues to gather data—

on an annual basis with respect to losses of such colonies, splits of such colonies, and the total number of pollinator colonies;

on rising input costs; and

overall economic value to the food economy; and

addresses any other issue relating to native and managed pollinators, as determined by the Chief Scientist, in consultation with scientific experts.

Publication

The Chief Scientist, to the maximum extent practicable, shall—

make publicly available the results of the research described in subparagraph (C); and

in the case of the research described in subparagraph (C)(vi), publish any data or reports that were produced by the Department of Agriculture but not made publicly available during the period beginning on January 1, 2008, and ending on December 20, 2018.

Consultation

The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall publish guidance on enhancing pollinator health and the long-term viability of populations of pollinators, including recommendations related to—

allowing for managed honey bees to forage on National Forest System lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities; and

planting and maintaining managed honey bee and native pollinator foraging on National Forest System lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities.

Annual report on response to honey bee colony collapse disorder

The Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate an annual report—

describing the progress made by the Department of Agriculture in—

investigating the cause or causes of honey bee colony collapse and honey bee health disorders;

finding appropriate strategies, including best management practices 1 to reduce colony loss; and

addressing the decline of managed honey bees and native pollinators;

assessing Federal efforts to mitigate pollinator losses and threats to the United States commercial beekeeping industry; and

providing recommendations to Congress regarding how to better coordinate Federal agency efforts to address the decline of managed honey bees and native pollinators.

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2023.

Footnotes

1 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma.

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.

1990
Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990
Pub. L. 101–624 title XVI § 1672 · 104 Stat. 3359
Enacted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925
Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3770
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3770
Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 1672. SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. (a) Animal Lean Content Research.— The Secretary of Agriculture is encouraged to fund research for the development of technology which will ascertain the lean content of animal carcasses to be used for human consumption. (b) Ethanol Research.— In order to further carry on and enhance needed ethanol research, the facility of the Agricultural Research Service located at Peoria, Illinois (authorized by section 202 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1292)), may enter into cooperative agreements, contracts, and the exchange of scientific information with the Department of Energy in the area of ethanol research. Such facility shall hereafter be referred to as the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. (c) Aflatoxin Research.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a research program for the purpose of determining the presence of aflatoxin in the food and feed chains. The research required under this subsection shall include research in the following areas: (A) The examination of agricultural commodities, products, and feeds for the presence and quantity of aflatoxin. (B) The examination of human populations to assess the exposure level to aflatoxin. (C) The examination of safe levels of aflatoxin in the food and feed chains. (D) The development and assessment of control methods for aflatoxin, including methods to handle, store, detoxify, and dispose of aflatoxin-contaminated agricultural commodities, products, and feeds. (E) The development of effective methods of controlling the aflatoxin contamination of agricultural products in international trade when the level of such contamination exceeds an acceptable level. (F) The development of plants resistant to aflatoxin contamination. (G) The improvement of sampling and analysis methods for aflatoxin. (H) The effect of aflatoxin on animal disease through immunosuppression and interaction with other disease agents. (I) The economic consequences of aflatoxin contamination. (d) Mesquite Research.— (1) Research required.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a research program for the purpose of developing enhanced production methods and commercial uses of mesquite. (2) Competitive grants.— The Secretary shall make competitive Educational facilities. grants, for periods not to exceed 5 years, to a State agricultural experiment station, a college or university, or a consortium of such entities, for a research project in the research areas identified in paragraph (3). (3) Research areas.— A grant available under paragraph (2) shall be awarded to an applicant to conduct research in— (A) the development of techniques to produce, from small-diameter, short-length, or otherwise irregular mesquite logs, solid-wood products useful as flooring, furniture parts, turning blanks, and such other uses as may have potential economic value; (B) the development of management techniques designed to improve stands for quality lumber production from mesquite; and (C) such other methods of production, harvesting, processing, and marketing that are designed to provide viable markets for mesquite and lead to the commercialization of mesquite as a cash crop. (4) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995 to carry out this subsection. (e) Prickly Pear Research.— (1) Research required.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct a research program for the purpose of investigating enhanced genetic selection and processing techniques of prickly pears. (2) Competitive grants.— The Secretary shall make competitive Educational facilities. grants, for periods not to exceed 5 years, to a State agricultural experiment station, a college or university, or a consortium of such entities, for research projects in the research areas identified in paragraph (3). (3) Research areas.— A grant available under paragraph (2) shall be awarded to an applicant to conduct research— (A) to investigate, through genetic selection, the development of varieties of prickly pear with improved growth, freeze tolerance, and harvest characteristics; (B) to develop techniques to produce and process prickly pear as a food source; and (C) to continue to investigate the nutritional value and health benefits of prickly pears. (4) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995 to carry out this subsection. (f) Immunoassay Research.— (1) Research required.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish and carry out a program to make grants to colleges and universities for research relating to immunoassay used— (A) to detect agricultural pesticide residues on agricultural commodities for human consumption; and (B) to diagnose animal and plant diseases. (2) Preference.— In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary may give preference to those colleges and universities that, as of the date of the enactment of this Act, are conducting research described in this subsection. (g) Niche Market Development.— The Secretary shall make research and extension grants available for the development of agricultural production and marketing systems that will service niche markets located in nearby metropolitan areas. In awarding such grants, the Secretary shall pay particular attention to areas— (1) with a high concentration of small farm operations; and (2) that experience difficulty in delivering products to market due to geographic isolation. (h) Scrapie Research.— (1) Research authorized.— The Secretary of Agriculture may establish and carry out a program to conduct research on the disease of scrapie in sheep and goats, including research regarding the following: (A) Methods for detecting infection of animals with scrapie before the animals become symptomatic. (B) Methods for treatment, prevention, and cure of scrapie. (C) Methods for controlling the spread of scrapie. (2) Grants and contracts.— In carrying out a research program established under this subsection, the Secretary may make grants to and contract with Federal, State, and local agencies and any other organizations that are experienced in research regarding animal diseases. (3) Coordination.— The Secretary shall coordinate the research program established under this subsection with other research programs regarding encephalopathies, in particular research regarding bovine spongiform encephalopathy in cattle. (i) Deer Tick Ecology and Related Research.— There are authorized to be appropriated $250,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995 to be used by the Agricultural Research Service to assist research in the field of population ecology of deer ticks and other insects and pests which transmit Lyme disease. (j) New Commercial Products from Natural Plant Materials.— The Secretary of Agriculture may— (1) conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant materials for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and (2) participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting such research. (k) Administrative Provisions.— (1) Peer review.— Except for research funded under subsection (i), research funded under this section shall be subject to peer review at such times as the Secretary considers necessary for the purpose of reviewing the progress and efficacy of the research and the justification and need for continued funding. (2) Limitation on use of funds.— Funds provided under this section may not be used for the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or construction of a building or facility. (3) General eligibility.— Unless otherwise specified in this Educational facilities. section, State agricultural experiment stations, all colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals shall be eligible to participate in the programs established by this section.
1991
Pub. L. 102–237 § 407(11) · 105 Stat. 1818
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(c)
Pub. L. 102–237, § 407(11), redesignated pars. (A) to (I) as (1) to (9), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–237, § 407(11), redesignated pars. (A) to (I) as (1) to (9), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(11) in section 1672(c) (7 U.S.C. 5925(c)), by redesignating paragraphs (A) through (I) as paragraphs (1) through (9), respectively;
1991
Pub. L. 102–237 § 406(1) · 105 Stat. 1818
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(i)
Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(1), substituted “Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Cooperative State Research Service, to make competitive grants” for “Agricultural Research Service”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(1), substituted “Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Cooperative State Research Service, to make competitive grants” for “Agricultural Research Service”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) in subsection (i), by striking “Agricultural Research Service” and inserting “Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Cooperative State Research Service, to make competitive grants”; and
1991
Pub. L. 102–237 § 406(2) · 105 Stat. 1818
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(k)(1)
Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(2), substituted “Research” for “Except for research funded under subsection (i), research”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(2), substituted “Research” for “Except for research funded under subsection (i), research”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subsection (k)(l), by striking “Except for research funded under subsection (i), research” and inserting “Research”.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 title VIII · 110 Stat. 888
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
  Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 863(1), 888, added subsec. (a)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
  Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 863(1), 888, struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture is encouraged to fund research for the development of technology which will ascertain the lean content of animal carcasses to be used for human consumption.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 863(1), 888, added subsec. (a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture is encouraged to fund research for the development of technology which will ascertain the lean content of animal carcasses to be used for human consumption.”
Enacted provision · exact public law
TITLE VIII— RESEARCH, EXTENSION,AND EDUCATION Subtitle A— Modification and Extension of Activities Under 1977 Act SEC. 801. PURPOSES OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. Section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1402. PURPOSES OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. “The purposes of federally supported agricultural research, extension, and education are to— “(1) enhance the competitiveness of the United States agriculture and food industry in an increasingly competitive world environment; “(2) increase the long-term productivity of the United States agriculture and food industry while maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base on which rural America and the United States agricultural economy depend; “(3) develop new uses and new products for agricultural commodities, such as alternative fuels, and develop new crops; “(4) support agricultural research and extension to promote economic opportunity in rural communities and to meet the increasing demand for information and technology transfer throughout the United States agriculture industry; “(5) improve risk management in the United States agriculture industry; “(6) improve the safe production and processing of, and adding of value to, United States food and fiber resources using methods that maintain the balance between yield and environmental soundness; “(7) support higher education in agriculture to give the next generation of Americans the knowledge, technology, and applications necessary to enhance the competitiveness of United States agriculture; and “(8) maintain an adequate, nutritious, and safe supply of food to meet human nutritional needs and requirements. SEC. 802. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. (a) In General.— Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1408. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a board to be known as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board’. “(b) Membership.— “(1) In general.— The Advisory Board shall consist of 30 members, appointed by the Secretary. “(2) Selection of members.— The Secretary shall appoint members of the Advisory Board from nominations submitted by organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies fitting the criteria specified in paragraph (3). “(3) Membership categories.— The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories: “(A) 1 member representing a national farm organization. “(B) 1 member representing farm cooperatives. “(C) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity. “(D) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity. “(E) 1 member representing a national animal commodity organization. “(F) 1 member representing a national crop commodity organization. “(G) 1 member representing a national aquaculture association. “(H) 1 member representing a national food animal science society. “(I) 1 member representing a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, or weed science society. “(J) 1 member representing a national food science organization. “(K) 1 member representing a national human health association. “(L) 1 member representing a national nutritional science society. “(M) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). “(N) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. “(O) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)). “(P) 1 member representing Hispanic-serving institutions. “(Q) 1 member representing the American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. “(R) 1 member representing that portion of the scientific community not closely associated with agriculture. “(S) 1 member engaged in the transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets. “(T) 1 member representing food retailing and marketing interests. “(U) 1 member representing food and fiber processors. “(V) 1 member actively engaged in rural economic development. “(W) 1 member representing a national consumer interest group. “(X) 1 member representing a national forestry group. “(Y) 1 member representing a national conservation or natural resource group. “(Z) 1 member representing private sector organizations involved in international development. “(AA) 1 member representing an agency within the Department of Agriculture that lacks research capabilities. “(BB) 1 member representing a research agency of the Federal Government (other than the Department of Agriculture). “(CC) 1 member representing a national social science association. “(DD) 1 member representing national organizations directly concerned with agricultural research, education, and extension. “(4) Ex officio members.— The Secretary, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics, the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, the Administrator of the Economic Research Service, and the Administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall serve as ex officio members of the Advisory Board. “(5) Officers.— At the first meeting of the Advisory Board each year, the members shall elect from among the members of the Advisory Board a chairperson, vice chairperson, and 7 additional members to serve on the executive committee established under paragraph (6). “(6) Executive committee.— The Advisory Board shall establish an executive committee charged with the responsibility of working with the Secretary and officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture to summarize and disseminate the recommendations of the Advisory Board. “(c) Duties.— The Advisory Board shall— “(1) review and provide consultation to the Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities on long-term and short-term national policies and priorities, as set forth in section 1402, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; “(2) evaluate the results and effectiveness of agricultural research, extension, education, and economics with respect to the policies and priorities; “(3) review and make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics on the research, extension, education, and economics portion of the draft strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; and “(4) review the mechanisms of the Department of Agriculture for technology assessment (which should be conducted by qualified professionals) for the purposes of— “(A) performance measurement and evaluation of the implementation by the Secretary of the strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; “(B) implementation of the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402; and “(C) the development of mechanisms for the assessment of emerging public and private agricultural research and technology transfer initiatives. “(d) Consultation.— In carrying out this section, the Advisory Board shall solicit opinions and recommendations from persons who will benefit from and use federally funded agricultural research, extension, education, and economics. “(e) Appointment.— A member of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Secretary for a term of up to 3 years. The members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed to serve staggered terms. “(f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.— The Advisory Board shall be deemed to have filed a charter for the purpose of section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). “(g) Termination.— The Advisory Board shall remain in existence until September 30, 2002.”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1404(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(1)) is amended by striking “National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and inserting “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board”. (2) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) is amended by striking “the recommendations of the Advisory Board developed under section 1408(g),” and inserting “any recommendations of the Advisory Board”. (3) The last sentence of section 4(a) of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1673(a)) is amended by striking “National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and inserting “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board”. SEC. 803. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT EXEMPTION FOR FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS. Section 1409A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3124a) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(e) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— “(1) Public meetings.— All meetings of any entity described in paragraph (3) shall be publicly announced in advance and shall be open to the public. Detailed minutes Records, of meetings and other appropriate records of the activities of such an entity shall be kept and made available to the public on request. “(2) Exemption.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to any entity described in paragraph (3). “(3) Entities described.— This subsection shall apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity that— “(A) is created for the purpose of cooperative efforts in agricultural research, extension, or teaching; and “(B) consists entirely of— “(i) full-time Federal employees; and “(ii) one or more individuals who are employed by, or are officials of— “(I) a State cooperative institution or State cooperative agency; or “(II) a public college or university or other postsecondary institution.”. SEC. 804. COORDINATION AND PLANNING OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1413 (7 U.S.C. 3128) the following: “SEC. 1413A. ACCOUNTABILITY. “(a) Review of Information Technology Systems.— The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information technology systems that are available for use in developing the system required by subsection (b). “(b) Monitoring and Evaluation System.— The Secretary shall develop and carry out a system to monitor and evaluate agricultural research and extension activities conducted or supported by the Department of Agriculture that will enable the Secretary to measure the impact and effectiveness of research, extension, and education programs according to priorities, goals, and mandates established by law. In developing the system, the Secretary shall incorporate information transfer technologies to optimize public access to research information. “(c) Consistency With Other Requirements.— The Secretary shall develop and implement the system in a manner consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and amendments made by the Act. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. “SEC. 1413B. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.”. SEC. 805. GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION. (a) Purpose OF Grants.— Section 1417(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) to design and implement food and agricultural programs to build teaching and research capacity at colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments;”. (b) Research Foundations.— Section 1417(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) Research foundations.—An eligible college or university under subsection (b) includes a research foundation maintained by the college or university.”. (c) Extension of Program.— Section 1417(i) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(i)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (d) Secondary Education and 2-Year Postsecondary Education Teaching Programs.— Section 1417 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections and (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: “(h) Secondary Education and 2-Year Postsecondary Education Teaching Programs.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection: “(A) Institution of higher education.— The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given the term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)). “(B) Secondary school.— The term ‘secondary school’ has the meaning given the term in section 14101(25) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801(25)). “(2) Agriscience and agribusiness education.— The Secretary shall— “(A) promote and strengthen secondary education and 2-year postsecondary education in agriscience and agribusiness in order to help ensure the existence in the United States of a qualified workforce to serve the food and agricultural sciences system; and “(B) promote complementary and synergistic linkages among secondary, 2-year postsecondary, and higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences in order to promote excellence in education and encourage more young Americans to pursue and complete a baccalaureate or higher degree in the food and agricultural sciences. “(3) Grants.— The Secretary may make competitive or noncompetitive grants, for grant periods not to exceed 5 years, to public secondary schools, and institutions of higher education that award an associate’s degree, that the Secretary determines have made a commitment to teaching agriscience and agri-business— “(A) to enhance curricula in agricultural education; “(B) to increase faculty teaching competencies; “(C) to interest young people in pursuing higher education in order to prepare for scientific and professional careers in the food and agricultural sciences; “(D) to promote the incorporation of agriscience and agribusiness subject matter into other instructional programs, particularly classes in science, business, and consumer education; “(E) to facilitate joint initiatives by the grant recipient with other secondary schools, institutions of higher education that award an associate’s degree, and institutions of higher education that award a bachelor’s degree to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve agriscience and agribusiness education; and “(F) to support other initiatives designed to meet local, State, regional, or national needs related to promoting excellence in agriscience and agribusiness education.”. SEC. 806. GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON THE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF ALCOHOLS AND INDUSTRIAL HYDROCARBONS FROM AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND FOREST PRODUCTS. Section 1419(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3154(d)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 807. POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1419 (7 U.S.C. 3154) the following: 7 USC 3155. “SEC. 1419A. POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS. “(a) In General.— Consistent with this section, the Secretary may make grants, competitive grants, and special research grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements and other contracting instruments with, policy research centers described in subsection (b) to conduct research and education programs that are objective, operationally independent, and external to the Federal Government and that concern the effect of public policies on— “(1) the farm and agricultural sectors; “(2) the environment; “(3) rural families, households, and economies; and “(4) consumers, food, and nutrition. “(b) Eligible Recipients.— State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, private organizations, corporations, and individuals shall be eligible to apply for funding under subsection (a). “(c) Activities.— Under this section, funding may be provided for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education concerning policy research activities consistent with this section, including activities that— “(1) quantify the implications of public policies and regulations; “(2) develop theoretical and research methods; “(3) collect and analyze data for policymakers, analysts, and individuals; and “(4) develop programs to train analysts. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.”. SEC. 808. HUMAN NUTRITION INTERVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH PROGRAM. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by striking section 1424 (7 U.S.C. 3174) and inserting the following: “SEC. 1424. HUMAN NUTRITION INTERVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH PROGRAM. “(a) Authority of Secretary.— The Secretary may establish, and award grants for projects for, a multi-year research initiative on human nutrition intervention and health promotion. “(b) Emphasis OF Initiative.— In administering human nutrition research projects under this section, the Secretary shall give specific emphasis to— “(1) coordinated longitudinal research assessments of nutritional status; and “(2) the implementation of unified, innovative intervention strategies, to identify and solve problems of nutritional inadequacy and contribute to the maintenance of health, well-being, performance, and productivity of individuals, thereby reducing the need of the individuals to use the health care system and social programs of the United States. “(c) Administration of Funds.— The Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service shall administer funds made available to carry out this section to ensure a coordinated approach to health and nutrition research efforts. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal years 1996 and 1997. “SEC. 1424A. PILOT RESEARCH PROGRAM TO COMBINE MEDICAL AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH. “(a) Findings.— Congress finds the following: “(1) Although medical researchers in recent years have demonstrated that there are several naturally occurring compounds in many vegetables and fruits that can aid in the prevention of certain forms of cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis, there has been almost no research conducted to enhance these compounds in food plants by modern breeding and molecular genetic methods. “(2) By linking the appropriate medical and agricultural research scientists in a highly-focused, targeted research pro gram, it should be possible to develop new varieties of vegetables and fruits that would provide greater prevention of diet- related diseases that are a major cause of death in the United States. “(b) Pilot Research Program.— The Secretary shall conduct, through the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, a pilot research program to link major cancer and heart and other circulatory disease research efforts with agricultural research efforts to identify compounds in vegetables and fruits that prevent these diseases. Using information derived from such combined research efforts, the Secretary shall assist in the development of new varieties of vegetables and fruits having enhanced therapeutic properties for disease prevention. “(c) Agreements.— The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program through agreements entered into with land-grant colleges or universities, other universities, State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal or State governmental entities. The Secretary shall enter into the agreements on a competitive basis. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1997 to carry out the pilot program.”. SEC. 809. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM. Section 1425(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175(c)(3)) is amended by striking “$63,000,000” and all that follows through “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “, $83,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 and 1997”. SEC. 810. PURPOSES AND FINDINGS RELATING TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH. Section 1429 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3191) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1429. PURPOSES AND FINDINGS RELATING TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH. “(a) Purposes.— The purposes of this subtitle are to— “(1) promote the general welfare through the improved health and productivity of domestic livestock, poultry, aquatic animals, and other income-producing animals that are essential to the food supply of the United States and the welfare of producers and consumers of animal products; “(2) improve the health of horses; “(3) facilitate the effective treatment of, and, to the extent possible, prevent animal and poultry diseases in both domesticated and wild animals that, if not controlled, would be disastrous to the United States livestock and poultry industries and endanger the food supply of the United States; “(4) improve methods for the control of organisms and residues in food products of animal origin that could endanger the human food supply; “(5) improve the housing and management of animals to improve the well-being of livestock production species; “(6) minimize livestock and poultry losses due to transportation and handling; “(7) protect human health through control of animal diseases transmissible to humans; “(8) improve methods of controlling the births of predators and other animals; and “(9) otherwise promote the general welfare through expanded programs of research and extension to improve animal health. “(b) Findings.— Congress finds that— “(1) the total animal health and disease research and extension efforts of State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government would be more effective if there were close coordination between the efforts; and “(2) colleges and universities having accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine and State agricultural experiment stations that conduct animal health and disease research are especially vital in training research workers in animal health and related disciplines.”. SEC. 811. ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE CONTINUING RESEARCH. Section 1433 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3195) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; (2) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” each place it appears and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking “horses, and poultry” and inserting “horses, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; (3) in subsection (d), by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; and (4) in subsection (f), by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”. SEC. 812. ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL RESEARCH. Section 1434 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3196) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting “or national or regional problems relating to pre-harvest, on-farm food safety, or animal wellbeing,” after “problems,”; and (B) by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; (2) in subsection (b), by striking “eligible institutions” and inserting “State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals”; (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting “, food safety, and animal well-being” after “animal health and disease”; and (B) in the fourth sentence— (i) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as para graphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) any food safety problem that has a significant preharvest (on-farm) component and is recognized as posing a significant health hazard to the consuming public; “(3) issues of animal well-being related to production methods that will improve the housing and management of animals to improve the well-being of livestock production species;”; (4) in the first sentence of subsection (d), by striking “to eligible institutions”; and (5) by adding at the end the following: “(f) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to a panel or board created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals submitted under this subtitle.”. SEC. 813. GRANT PROGRAM TO UPGRADE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES FACILITIES AT 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES. Section 1447(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)) is amended by striking “$8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995” and inserting “, $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 and 1997”. SEC. 814. NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTENNIAL CENTERS. Section 1448 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting “, or fiscal years 1996 and 1997,” after “1995”; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 815. PROGRAMS FOR HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. (a) In General.— The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1448 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) the following: “Subtitle H— Programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions “SEC. 1455. EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAMS FOR HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. “(a) Grant Authority.— The Secretary may make competitive grants (or grants without regard to any requirement for competition) to Hispanic-serving institutions for the purpose of promoting and strengthening the ability of Hispanic-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “(b) Use of Grant Funds.— Grants made under this section shall be used— “(1) to support the activities of consortia of Hispanic-serving institutions to enhance educational equity for underrepresented students; “(2) to strengthen institutional educational capacities, including libraries, curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention, in order to respond to identified State, regional, national, or international educational needs in the food and agricultural sciences; “(3) to attract and support undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups in order to prepare them for careers related to the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems of the United States, beginning with the mentoring of students at the high school level and continuing with the provision of financial support for students through their attainment of a doctoral degree; and “(4) to facilitate cooperative initiatives between 2 or more Hispanic-serving institutions, or between Hispanic-serving institutions and units of State government or the private sector, to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs. “(c) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to make grants under this section $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1997.”. (b) Hispanic-Serving Institution Defined.— Paragraph (9) of section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended to read as follows: “(9) the term ‘Hispanic-serving institution’ has the meaning given the term by section 316(b)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(1));”. SEC. 816. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION. Section 1458(a)(8) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3291(a)(8)) is amended— (1) by striking “establish” and inserting “continue”; and (2) by striking “to be”. SEC. 817. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1463 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311) is amended by striking “1995” both places it appears and inserting “1997”. SEC. 818. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXTENSION EDUCATION. Section 1464 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3312) is amended by striking “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997”. SEC. 819. SUPPLEMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE CROPS RESEARCH. (a) Extension of Program.— Section 1473D(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (b) Elimination of Pilot Nature of Program.— Section 1473D of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “and pilot”; (2) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking “at pilot sites” and all that follows through “the area”; (3) in subsection (c)(2)(C), by striking “from pilot sites”; (4) in subsection (c)(2)(D)— (A) by striking “near such pilot sites”; and (B) by striking “successful pilot program” and inserting “successful program”; and (5) in paragraph (3), by striking “pilot”. (c) Additional Authority.— Section 1473D(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(3)) 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 a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(E) to conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant material for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and “(F) to participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting research described in subparagraph (E).”. SEC. 820. AQUACULTURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.— Section 1404(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(3)) is amended by inserting “ornamental fish,” after “reptile,”. (b) Reports.— Section 1475 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3322) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (e); and (2) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for Aquaculture Research Facilities.— Section 1476(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3323(b)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (d) Authorization of Appropriations for Research and Extension.— Section 1477 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3324) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 821. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR RANGELAND RESEARCH. Section 1483(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3336(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. Subtitle B— Modification and Extension of Activities Under 1990 Act SEC. 831. WATER QUALITY RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION. Section 1481(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5501(d)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 832. NATIONAL GENETICS RESOURCES PROGRAM. (a) Functions.— Section 1632(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5841(d)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) unless otherwise prohibited by law, have the right to make available on request, without charge and without regard to the country from which the request originates, the genetic material that the program assembles;”. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 1635 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5844(b)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 833. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WEATHER INFORMATION SYSTEM. Section 1641(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5855(c)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 834. LIVESTOCK PRODUCT SAFETY AND INSPECTION PROGRAM. Section 1670(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5923(e)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 835. PLANT GENOME MAPPING PROGRAM. Section 1671(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924(g)) is amended by inserting “for fiscal years 1996 and 1997” after “appropriated”. SEC. 836. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Subsections (d)(4), (e)(4), and (i) of section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) are each amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 837. AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM. Section 1673(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5926(h)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 838. NATIONAL CENTERS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT QUALITY RESEARCH. (a) Purposes of National Centers.— Section 1675(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(a)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs and (7), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) enhance agricultural competitiveness through product quality research and technology implementation;”. (b) Regional Basis of Centers.— Section 1675(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) Regional basis.— The centers shall be regionally based units that conduct a broad spectrum of research, development, and education programs to enhance the competitiveness, quality, safety and wholesomeness of agricultural products.”. (c) Program Plan and Review.— Section 1675(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “, but not less” and all that follows through “the Secretary”. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 1675(g)(1) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(g)(1)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 839. RED MEAT SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER. Section 1676 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5929) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1676. RED MEAT SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER. “(a) Establishment of Center.— The Secretary of Agriculture Grants, shall award a grant, on a competitive basis, to a research facility described in subsection (b) to establish a red meat safety research center. “(b) Eligible Research Facility Described.— A research facility eligible for a grant under subsection (a) is a research facility that— “(1) is part of a land-grant college or university, or other federally supported agricultural research facility, located in close proximity to a livestock slaughter and processing facility; and “(2) is staffed by professionals with a wide diversity of scientific expertise covering all aspects of meat science. “(c) Research Conducted.— The red meat safety research center established under subsection (a) shall carry out research related to general food safety, including— “(1) the development of intervention strategies that reduce microbiological contamination of carcass surfaces; “(2) research regarding microbiological mapping of carcass surfaces; and “(3) the development of model hazard analysis and critical control point plans. “(d) Administration of Funds.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer funds appropriated to carry out this section. “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 1997 to carry out this section”. SEC. 840. INDIAN RESERVATION EXTENSION AGENT PROGRAM. Section 1677 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5930) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: “(f) Reduced Regulatory Burden.— On a determination by the Secretary of Agriculture that a program carried out under this section has been satisfactorily administered for not less than 2 years, the Secretary shall implement a reduced reapplication process for the continued operation of the program in order to reduce regulatory burdens on participating university and tribal entities.”. SEC. 841. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES. Section 1680 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6)(B), by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 842. NATIONAL RURAL INFORMATION CENTER CLEARINGHOUSE. Section 2381(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 843. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. Section 2412 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6710) is amended by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”. Subtitle C— Repeal of Certain Activities and Authorities SEC. 851. SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND FORESTRY RESEARCH. Section 401(h) of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6651(h)) is amended by striking the second through fifth sentences. SEC. 852. JOINT COUNCIL ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES. (a) Repeal.— Section 1407 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3122) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1405 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121) is amended— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in paragraph (11), by striking “the Joint Council,”. (2) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) is amended by striking “the recommendations of the Joint Council developed under section 1407(f),”. (3) Section 1412 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3127) is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking “the joint council, advisory board,” and inserting “advisory board”; (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; (ii) by striking “the cochairpersons of the Joint Council and” each place it appears; and (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking “one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Joint Council, one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Advisory Board,” and inserting “one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Advisory Board”; and (C) in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” each place it appears and inserting “Advisory Board”. (4) Section 1413 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3128) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”. (5) Section 1434(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3196(c)) is amended— (A) in the second sentence, by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in the fourth sentence, by striking “the Joint Council,”. SEC. 853. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW BOARD. (a) Repeal.— Section 1408A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123a) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended— (A) in paragraph (16)(F), by adding “and” at the end; (B) in paragraph (17), by striking “; and” at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (18). (2) Section 1405(12) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121(12)) is amended by striking “, after coordination with the Technology Board,”. (3) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) (as amended by section 802(b)(2)) is amended by striking “and the recommendations of the Technology Board developed under section 1408A(d)”. (4) Section 1412 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3127) (as amended by section 852(b)(3)) is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking “and technology board”; (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking “and the Technology Board” each place it appears; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking “and one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Technology Board”; and (C) in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “and Technology Board” each place it appears. (5) Section 1413 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3128) (as amended by section 852(b)(4)) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “or the Technology Board”; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking “and the Technology Board”. SEC. 854. ANIMAL HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD. Section 1432 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3194) is repealed. SEC. 855. RESIDENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES. Section 1446 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222a) is repealed. SEC. 856. GRANTS TO STATES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. Section 1458A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292) is repealed. SEC. 857. RANGELAND RESEARCH. (a) Reports.— Section 1481 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3334) is repealed. (b) Advisory Board.— Section 1482 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3335) is repealed. SEC. 858. COMPOSTING RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM. Section 1456 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3130) is repealed. SEC. 859. EDUCATION PROGRAM REGARDING HANDLING OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. (a) Repeal.— Section 1499A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125c) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1499(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5506(b)) is amended by striking “and section 1499A”. SEC. 860. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION REGARDING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. (a) Reporting Requirement.— Section 1622 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5812) is amended by striking subsection (b). (b) Advisory Council.— Section 1622 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5812) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) in paragraph (3), by striking “subsection (e)” and inserting “subsection (b)”; and (C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (2) by striking subsections (c) and (d); (3) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b); and (4) in subsection (b)(2) (as so redesignated)— (A) by striking subparagraph (A); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively. (c) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1619(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5801(b)) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (7); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), and (10) as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively. (2) Section 1621(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5811(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively. (3) Section 1628(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5831(b)) is amended by striking “Advisory Council, the Soil Conservation Service,” and inserting “Natural Resources Conservation Service”. SEC. 861. RESEARCH REGARDING PRODUCTION, PREPARATION, PROCESSING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. Subtitle E of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5871 et seq.) is repealed. SEC. 862. PLANT AND ANIMAL PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM. (a) Repeal.— Subtitle F of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5881 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Conforming amendments.— (1) Section 28(b)(2)(A) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136w-3(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “and the information required by section 1651 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990”. (2) Section 1627(a)(3) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5821(a)(3)) is amended by striking “and section 1650”. (3) Section 1628 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5831) is amended by striking “section 1650,” each place it appears in subsections (a) and (d). (4) Section 1629 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5832) is amended by striking “section 1650,” each place it appears in subsections (f) and (g)(11). SEC. 863. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i) and (k) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively. SEC. 864. COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. Section 1674 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5927) is repealed. SEC. 865. SPECIAL GRANT TO STUDY CONSTRAINTS ON AGRICULTURAL TRADE. Section 1678 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5931) is repealed. SEC. 866. PILOT PROJECT TO COORDINATE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Section 1679 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5932) is repealed. SEC. 867. DEMONSTRATION AREAS FOR RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Section 2348 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2662a) is repealed. SEC. 868. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Section 2404 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6703) is repealed. SEC. 869. COMMITTEE OF NINE UNDER HATCH ACT OF 1887. Section 3(c)3 of the Act of March 2, 1887 (commonly known as the “Hatch Act of 1887”; 7 U.S.C. 361c(c)3) is amended by striking “, and shall be used” and all that follows through “by this paragraph”. SEC. 870. COTTON CROP REPORTS. The Act of May 3, 1924 (43 Stat. 115, chapter 149; 7 U.S.C. 475), is repealed. SEC. 871. RURAL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS UNDER TITLE V OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1972. Section 502 of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2662) is amended by striking subsections (g) and (j). SEC. 872. HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH. Section 1452 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99198; 7 U.S.C. 3173 note) is repealed. SEC. 873. GRANTS TO UPGRADE 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGE EXTENSION FACILITIES. Section 1416 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 3224) is repealed. SEC. 874. INDIAN SUBSISTENCE FARMING DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM. Subtitle C of title IX of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 (Public Law 102–237; 7 U.S.C. 5930 note) is repealed. Subtitle D— Miscellaneous Research Provisions SEC. 881. CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS RESEARCH. (a) Reports.— Section 4 of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178b) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 16(a) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178n(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 882. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING 1994 INSTITUTIONS. Section 533 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Memorandum of Agreement.— Not later than January Native Americans. 6, 1997, the Secretary shall develop and implement a formal memo-randum of agreement with the 1994 Institutions to establish programs to ensure that tribally controlled colleges and Native American communities equitably participate in Department of Agriculture employment, programs, services, and resources.”. SEC. 883. SMITH-LEVER ACT FUNDING FOR 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES, INCLUDING TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY. (a) Eligibility for Funds.— Section 3(d) of the Act of May 8, 1914 (commonly known as the “Smith-Lever Act”; 7 U.S.C. 343(d)), is amended by adding at the end the following: “A college or university eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, may apply for and receive directly from the Secretary of Agriculture— “(1) amounts made available under this subsection after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives for which no funds were made available under this subsection for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary; and “(2) amounts made available after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives funded under this subsection prior to that date that are in excess of the highest amount made available for the programs or initiatives under this subsection for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.— The third sentence of section 1444(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(a)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, except that for the purpose of this calculation, the total appropriations shall not include amounts made available after September 30, 1995, under section 3(d) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 343(d)), to carry out programs or initiatives for which no funds were made available under section 3(d) of that Act for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, and shall not include amounts made available after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives funded under section 3(d) of that Act prior to that date that are in excess of the highest amount made available for the programs or initiatives for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary”. SEC. 884. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. (a) Research Facilities.— The Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: 7 USC 390. “SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. “This Act may be cited as the ‘Research Facilities Act’. “SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. “In this Act: “(1) Agricultural research facility.— The term ‘agricultural research facility’ means a proposed facility for research in food and agricultural sciences for which Federal funds are requested by a college, university, or nonprofit institution to assist in the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of the facility. “(2) Congressional agriculture committees.— The term ‘congressional agriculture committees’ means the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. “(3) Food and agricultural sciences.— The term ‘food and agricultural sciences’ means— “(A) agriculture, including soil and water conservation and use, the use of organic materials to improve soil tilth and fertility, plant and animal production and protection, and plant and animal health; “(B) the processing, distribution, marketing, and utilization of food and agricultural products; “(C) forestry, including range management, production of forest and range products, multiple use of forests and rangelands, and urban forestry; “(D) aquaculture (as defined in section 1404(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(3)); “(E) human nutrition; “(F) production inputs, such as energy, to improve productivity; and “(G) germ plasm collection and preservation. “(4) Secretary.— The term ‘Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. “(5) Task force.— The term ‘task force’ means the Strategic Planning Task Force established under section 4. “SEC. 3. REVIEW PROCESS. “(a) Submission to Secretary.— Each proposal for an agricultural research facility shall be submitted to the Secretary for review. The Secretary shall review the proposals in the order in which the proposals are received. “(b) Application Process.— In consultation with the congressional agriculture committees, the Secretary shall establish an application process for the submission of proposals for agricultural research facilities. “(c) Criteria for Approval.— “(1) Determination by secretary.— With respect to each proposal for an agricultural research facility submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine whether the proposal meets the criteria set forth in paragraph (2). “(2) Criteria.— A proposal for an agricultural research facility shall meet the following criteria: “(A) Non-federal share.— The proposal shall certify the availability of at least a 50 percent non-Federal share of the cost of the facility. The non-Federal share shall be paid in cash and may include funding from private sources or from units of State or local government. “(B) Nonduplication of facilities.— The proposal shall demonstrate how the agricultural research facility would be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region. “(C) National research priorities.— The proposal shall demonstrate how the agricultural research facility would serve— “(i) 1 or more of the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101); and “(ii) regional needs. “(D) Long-term support.— The proposal shall demonstrate that the recipient college, university, or nonprofit institution has the ability and commitment to support the long-term, ongoing operating costs of— “(i) the agricultural research facility after the facility is completed; and “(ii) each program to be based at the facility. “(d) Evaluation of Proposals.— Not later than 90 days after receiving a proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— “(1) evaluate and assess the merits of the proposal, including the extent to which the proposal meets the criteria set forth in subsection (c); and “(2) report to the congressional agriculture committees on the results of the evaluation and assessment. “SEC. 4. TASK FORCE ON 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. “(a) Establishment.— Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, the Secretary shall establish a task force, to be known as the ‘Strategic Planning Task Force’. The task force shall be comprised of 15 members. “(b) Composition.— The Secretary shall select the members of the task force from a list of individuals recommended by the Advisory Board established under section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123). In submitting the list to the Secretary, the Board may recommend for selection individuals (including members of the Advisory Board) who have expertise in facilities development, modernization, construction, consolidation, and closure. “(c) Duties.— The task force shall review all currently operating agricultural research facilities constructed in whole or in part with Federal funds, and all planned agricultural research facilities proposed to be constructed with Federal funds, pursuant to criteria established by the Secretary, to ensure that a comprehensive research capacity is maintained. “(d) 10-Year Strategic Plan.— Not later than 2 years after the task force is established, the task force shall prepare and submit to the Secretary and the congressional agriculture committees a 10-year strategic plan, reflecting both national and regional perspectives, for development, modernization, construction, consolidation, and closure of Federal agricultural research facilities and agricultural research facilities proposed to be constructed with Federal funds. “(e) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— “(1) Public meetings.— All meetings of the task force shall be publicly announced in advance and shall be open to the Records. public. Detailed minutes of meetings and other appropriate records of the activities of the task force shall be kept and made available to the public on request. “(2) Exemption.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.) shall not apply to the task force. “(f) Definition of Agricultural Research Facility.— Notwithstanding section 2(1), in this section the term ‘agricultural research facility’ means a facility for research in food and agricultural sciences. “SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT. “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and 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 solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals submitted under this Act. “SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. “(a) In General.— Subject to subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 1996 and 1997 for the study, plan, design, structure, and related costs of agricultural research facilities under this Act. “(b) Allowable Administrative Costs.— Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available for any project for an agricultural research facility shall be available for administration of the project.”. (b) Application of Amendment.— The amendment made by 7 USC 390 note. subsection (a), other than section 4 of the Research Facilities Act (as amended by subsection (a)), shall not apply to any project for an agricultural research facility for which funds have been made available for a feasibility study or for any phase of the project prior to October 1, 1995. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for Federal Facilities.— Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99–198; 99 Stat. 1556) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “(a)”; and (B) by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (d) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1463(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311(a)) is amended by striking “1416,”. SEC. 885. NATIONAL COMPETITIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) Authorization of Appropriations for Competitive Grants.— Subsection (b)(10) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)( 10)) is amended— (1) by striking “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997”; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “20 percent” and inserting “40 percent”. (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.”. SEC. 886. RURAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. Section 502(a) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2662(a)) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “The rural development extension programs shall also promote coordinated and integrated rural community initiatives that advance and empower capacity building through leadership development, entrepreneurship, business development and management training, and strategic planning to increase jobs, income, and quality of life in rural communities”. SEC. 887. DAIRY GOAT RESEARCH PROGRAM. Section 1432(b)(5) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981 (Public Law 97–98; 7 U.S.C. 3222 note) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 888. COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR RESEARCH TO ERADICATE AND CONTROL BROWN CITRUS APHID AND CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) (as amended by section 863) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: “(a) Brown Citrus Aphid and Citrus Tristeza Virus.— “(1) Research grants authorized.— The Secretary of Agriculture may make competitive grants available to support research for the purpose of— “(A) developing methods to eradicate the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus from citrus crops grown in the United States; or “(B) adapting citrus crops grown in the United States to the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus. “(2) Method of providing grants.— Grants authorized under this subsection shall be made in the same manner, and shall be subject to the same conditions, as provided for competitive grants under the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i). “(3) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1997.”. SEC. 889. STUTTGART NATIONAL AQUACULTURE RESEARCH CENTER. (a) Transfer of Functions to Secretary of Agriculture.— (1) Purpose.— The first section of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778) is amended— (A) by striking “Secretary of the Interior” and all that follows through “directed to” and inserting “Secretary of Agriculture shall”; (B) by striking “an experiment station or stations” and inserting “1 or more centers”; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking “Department of Agriculture” and inserting “Secretary of the Interior”. (2) Authority.— Section 2 of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778a) is amended by striking “, the Secretary” and all that follows through “authorized” and inserting “, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized”. (3) Assistance.— Section 3 of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778b) is amended— (A) by striking “Secretary of the Interior” and inserting “Secretary of Agriculture”; and (B) by striking “Department of Agriculture” and inserting “Secretary of the Interior”. (b) Transfer of Fish Farming Experimental Laboratory to Department of Agriculture.— (1) Designation of Stuttgart national aquaculture research center.— (A) In general.— The Fish Farming Experimental Laboratory in Stuttgart, Arkansas (including the facilities in Kelso, Arkansas), shall be known and designated as the “Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center”. (B) References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the laboratory referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center”. (2) Transfer of laboratory to department of agriculture.— Subject to section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, there are transferred to the Department of Agriculture— (A) the personnel employed in connection with the laboratory referred to in paragraph (1)(A); (B) the assets, liabilities, contracts, and real and personal property of the laboratory; (C) the records of the laboratory; and (D) the unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed in connection with, held in connection with, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the laboratory. (3) Nonduplication of facilities.— The research center referred to in paragraph (1)(A) shall be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region, as determined by the Administrator of the Service. SEC. 890. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITIES RELATED TO NATIONAL ARBORETUM. (a) Solicitation of Gifts, Benefits, and Devises.— The first sentence of section 5 of the Act of March 4, 1927 (20 U.S.C. 195), is amended by inserting “solicit,” after “authorized to”. (b) Concessions, Fees, and Voluntary Services.— The Act of March 4, 1927 (20 U.S.C. 191 et seq.), is amended by adding at the end the following: “SEC. 6. CONCESSIONS, FEES, AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES. “(a) In General.— Notwithstanding the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.) and section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b), the Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of the mission of the National Arboretum, may— “(1) negotiate agreements granting concessions at the National Arboretum to nonprofit scientific or educational organizations the interests of which are complementary to the mission of the National Arboretum, except that the net proceeds of the organizations from the concessions shall be used exclusively for research and educational work for the benefit of the National Arboretum; “(2) provide by concession, on such terms as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate and necessary, for commercial services for food, drink, and nursery sales, if an agreement for a permanent concession under this paragraph is negotiated with a qualified person submitting a proposal after due consideration of all proposals received after the Secretary of Agriculture provides reasonable public notice of the intent of the Secretary to enter into such an agreement; “(3) dispose of excess property, including excess plants and fish, in a manner designed to maximize revenue from any sale of the property, including by way of public auction, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the free dissemination of new varieties of seeds and germ plasm in accordance with section 520 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the ‘Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862’) (7 U.S.C. 2201); “(4) charge such fees as the Secretary of Agriculture considers reasonable for temporary use by individuals or groups of National Arboretum facilities and grounds for any purpose consistent with the mission of the National Arboretum; “(5) charge such fees as the Secretary of Agriculture considers reasonable for the use of the National Arboretum for commercial photography or cinematography; “(6) publish, in print and electronically and without regard to laws relating to printing by the Federal Government, informational brochures, books, and other publications concerning the National Arboretum or the collections of the Arboretum; and “(7) license use of the National Arboretum name and logo for public service or commercial uses. “(b) Use of Funds.— Any funds received or collected by the Secretary of Agriculture as a result of activities described in subsection (a) shall be retained in a special fund in the Treasury for the use and benefit of the National Arboretum as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate. “(c) Acceptance of Voluntary Services.— The Secretary of Agriculture may accept the voluntary services of organizations described in subsection (a)(1), and the voluntary services of individuals (including employees of the National Arboretum), for the benefit of the National Arboretum.”. SEC. 891. TRANSFER OF AQUACULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. (a) Transfer of Fish Culture Laboratory to Department of Agriculture.— (1) Designation of claude harris national aquacultural research center.— (A) In general.— The Southeastern Fish Culture Laboratory in Marion, Alabama, shall be known and designated as the “Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center”. (B) References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the laboratory referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center”. (2) Transfer of laboratory to department of agriculture.— Subject to section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may transfer, in whole or in part, to the Department of Agriculture, with the consent of the Secretary of Agriculture— (A) the personnel employed in connection with the laboratory referred to in paragraph (1); (B) the assets, liabilities, contracts, and real and personal property of the laboratory; (C) the records of the laboratory; and (D) the unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed in connection with, held in connection with, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the laboratory. (b) Nonduplication of Facilities.— The research center designated by subsection (a) shall be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. SEC. 892. USE OF REMOTE SENSING DATA AND OTHER DATA TO ANTICIPATE POTENTIAL FOOD, FEED, AND FIBER SHORTAGES OR EXCESSES AND TO PROVIDE TIMELY INFORMATION TO ASSIST FARMERS WITH PLANTING DECISIONS. (a) Findings.— Congress finds that— (1) remote sensing data can be useful to predict impending famine problems and forest infestations in time to allow remedial action; (2) remote sensing data can inform the agricultural community as to the condition of crops and the land that sustains those crops; and (3) remote sensing data and other data can be valuable, when received on a timely basis, in determining the need for additional plantings of a particular crop or a substitute crop. (b) Information Development.— The Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, maximizing private funding and involvement, shall provide farmers and other interested persons with timely information, through remote sensing, on crop conditions, fertilization and irrigation needs, pest infiltration, soil conditions, projected food, feed, and fiber production, and any other information available through remote sensing. (c) Coordination.— The Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall jointly develop a proposal to provide farmers and other prospective users with supply and demand information for food and fibers. (d) Sunset.— The authorities provided by this section shall expire 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 893. SENSE OF SENATE REGARDING METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES. It is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Department of Agriculture should continue to make methyl bromide alternative research and extension activities a high priority of the Department; and (2) the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, producer and processor organizations, environmental organizations, and State agencies should continue their dialogue on the risks and benefits of extending the 2001 phaseout deadline. Subtitle E— Research Authority After Fiscal Year 1997 SEC. 897. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Subject to section 898, there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 such sums as are necessary to carry out the agricultural research, extension, and education activities and initiatives of the Department of Agriculture. SEC. 898. ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS. During each of fiscal years 1998 through 2002, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct only those agricultural research, extension, and education activities and initiatives of the Department of Agriculture for which funds are specifically provided for the fiscal year in an appropriation Act.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 836 · 110 Stat. 888
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)(4); 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)(4)
Pub. L. 104–127, § 836, substituted “1997” for “1995”
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Subsecs. (d)(4), (e)(4). Pub. L. 104–127, § 836, substituted “1997” for “1995”.
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SEC. 836. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Subsections (d)(4), (e)(4), and (i) of section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) are each amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 863 · 110 Stat. 888
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)
  Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (i) as (f)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)
  Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, struck out heading and text of former subsec. (f). Text read as follows:
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Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (f). Text read as follows:
“(1) Research required.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish and carry out a program to make grants to colleges and universities for research relating to immunoassay used— “(A) to detect agricultural pesticide residues on agricultural commodities for human consumption; and “(B) to diagnose animal and plant diseases. “(2) Preference.—In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary may give preference to those colleges and universities that, as of November 28, 1990, are conducting research described in this subsection.”
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SEC. 863. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i) and (k) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 863 · 110 Stat. 888
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)
  Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (k) as (g)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)
  Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, struck out heading and text of former subsec. (g). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall make research and extension grants available for the development of agricultural production and marketing systems that will service niche markets located in nearby metropolitan areas. In awarding such grants, the Secretary shall pay particular attention to areas—
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Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (k) as (g) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (g). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall make research and extension grants available for the development of agricultural production and marketing systems that will service niche markets located in nearby metropolitan areas. In awarding such grants, the Secretary shall pay particular attention to areas—
“(1) with a high concentration of small farm operations; and “(2) that experience difficulty in delivering products to market due to geographic isolation.”
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SEC. 863. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i) and (k) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 863(1) · 110 Stat. 888
Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out subsec. (h) which provided that Secretary of Agriculture may establish and carry out a program to conduct research on disease of scrapie in sheep and goats
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Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out subsec. (h) which provided that Secretary of Agriculture may establish and carry out a program to conduct research on disease of scrapie in sheep and goats.
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(1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 title VIII · 110 Stat. 888
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(i)
  Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 836, 863(2), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f)
2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(i)
  Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 836, 863(2), substituted “1997” for “1995”
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Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 836, 863(2), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and substituted “1997” for “1995”.
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TITLE VIII— RESEARCH, EXTENSION,AND EDUCATION Subtitle A— Modification and Extension of Activities Under 1977 Act SEC. 801. PURPOSES OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. Section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1402. PURPOSES OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. “The purposes of federally supported agricultural research, extension, and education are to— “(1) enhance the competitiveness of the United States agriculture and food industry in an increasingly competitive world environment; “(2) increase the long-term productivity of the United States agriculture and food industry while maintaining and enhancing the natural resource base on which rural America and the United States agricultural economy depend; “(3) develop new uses and new products for agricultural commodities, such as alternative fuels, and develop new crops; “(4) support agricultural research and extension to promote economic opportunity in rural communities and to meet the increasing demand for information and technology transfer throughout the United States agriculture industry; “(5) improve risk management in the United States agriculture industry; “(6) improve the safe production and processing of, and adding of value to, United States food and fiber resources using methods that maintain the balance between yield and environmental soundness; “(7) support higher education in agriculture to give the next generation of Americans the knowledge, technology, and applications necessary to enhance the competitiveness of United States agriculture; and “(8) maintain an adequate, nutritious, and safe supply of food to meet human nutritional needs and requirements. SEC. 802. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. (a) In General.— Section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1408. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, EDUCATION, AND ECONOMICS ADVISORY BOARD. “(a) Establishment.— The Secretary shall establish within the Department of Agriculture a board to be known as the ‘National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board’. “(b) Membership.— “(1) In general.— The Advisory Board shall consist of 30 members, appointed by the Secretary. “(2) Selection of members.— The Secretary shall appoint members of the Advisory Board from nominations submitted by organizations, associations, societies, councils, federations, groups, and companies fitting the criteria specified in paragraph (3). “(3) Membership categories.— The Advisory Board shall consist of members from each of the following categories: “(A) 1 member representing a national farm organization. “(B) 1 member representing farm cooperatives. “(C) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a food animal commodity. “(D) 1 member actively engaged in the production of a plant commodity. “(E) 1 member representing a national animal commodity organization. “(F) 1 member representing a national crop commodity organization. “(G) 1 member representing a national aquaculture association. “(H) 1 member representing a national food animal science society. “(I) 1 member representing a national crop, soil, agronomy, horticulture, or weed science society. “(J) 1 member representing a national food science organization. “(K) 1 member representing a national human health association. “(L) 1 member representing a national nutritional science society. “(M) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of July 2, 1862 (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.). “(N) 1 member representing the land-grant colleges and universities eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University. “(O) 1 member representing the 1994 Institutions (as defined in section 532 of the Equity in Educational Land Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note)). “(P) 1 member representing Hispanic-serving institutions. “(Q) 1 member representing the American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. “(R) 1 member representing that portion of the scientific community not closely associated with agriculture. “(S) 1 member engaged in the transportation of food and agricultural products to domestic and foreign markets. “(T) 1 member representing food retailing and marketing interests. “(U) 1 member representing food and fiber processors. “(V) 1 member actively engaged in rural economic development. “(W) 1 member representing a national consumer interest group. “(X) 1 member representing a national forestry group. “(Y) 1 member representing a national conservation or natural resource group. “(Z) 1 member representing private sector organizations involved in international development. “(AA) 1 member representing an agency within the Department of Agriculture that lacks research capabilities. “(BB) 1 member representing a research agency of the Federal Government (other than the Department of Agriculture). “(CC) 1 member representing a national social science association. “(DD) 1 member representing national organizations directly concerned with agricultural research, education, and extension. “(4) Ex officio members.— The Secretary, the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics, the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service, the Administrator of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, the Administrator of the Economic Research Service, and the Administrator of the National Agricultural Statistics Service shall serve as ex officio members of the Advisory Board. “(5) Officers.— At the first meeting of the Advisory Board each year, the members shall elect from among the members of the Advisory Board a chairperson, vice chairperson, and 7 additional members to serve on the executive committee established under paragraph (6). “(6) Executive committee.— The Advisory Board shall establish an executive committee charged with the responsibility of working with the Secretary and officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture to summarize and disseminate the recommendations of the Advisory Board. “(c) Duties.— The Advisory Board shall— “(1) review and provide consultation to the Secretary and land-grant colleges and universities on long-term and short-term national policies and priorities, as set forth in section 1402, relating to agricultural research, extension, education, and economics; “(2) evaluate the results and effectiveness of agricultural research, extension, education, and economics with respect to the policies and priorities; “(3) review and make recommendations to the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics on the research, extension, education, and economics portion of the draft strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; and “(4) review the mechanisms of the Department of Agriculture for technology assessment (which should be conducted by qualified professionals) for the purposes of— “(A) performance measurement and evaluation of the implementation by the Secretary of the strategic plan required under section 306 of title 5, United States Code; “(B) implementation of the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402; and “(C) the development of mechanisms for the assessment of emerging public and private agricultural research and technology transfer initiatives. “(d) Consultation.— In carrying out this section, the Advisory Board shall solicit opinions and recommendations from persons who will benefit from and use federally funded agricultural research, extension, education, and economics. “(e) Appointment.— A member of the Advisory Board shall be appointed by the Secretary for a term of up to 3 years. The members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed to serve staggered terms. “(f) Federal Advisory Committee Act.— The Advisory Board shall be deemed to have filed a charter for the purpose of section 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.). “(g) Termination.— The Advisory Board shall remain in existence until September 30, 2002.”. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1404(1) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(1)) is amended by striking “National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and inserting “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board”. (2) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) is amended by striking “the recommendations of the Advisory Board developed under section 1408(g),” and inserting “any recommendations of the Advisory Board”. (3) The last sentence of section 4(a) of the Renewable Resources Extension Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 1673(a)) is amended by striking “National Agricultural Research and Extension Users Advisory Board” and inserting “National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board”. SEC. 803. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT EXEMPTION FOR FEDERAL-STATE COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS. Section 1409A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3124a) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(e) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— “(1) Public meetings.— All meetings of any entity described in paragraph (3) shall be publicly announced in advance and shall be open to the public. Detailed minutes Records, of meetings and other appropriate records of the activities of such an entity shall be kept and made available to the public on request. “(2) Exemption.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to any entity described in paragraph (3). “(3) Entities described.— This subsection shall apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity that— “(A) is created for the purpose of cooperative efforts in agricultural research, extension, or teaching; and “(B) consists entirely of— “(i) full-time Federal employees; and “(ii) one or more individuals who are employed by, or are officials of— “(I) a State cooperative institution or State cooperative agency; or “(II) a public college or university or other postsecondary institution.”. SEC. 804. COORDINATION AND PLANNING OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1413 (7 U.S.C. 3128) the following: “SEC. 1413A. ACCOUNTABILITY. “(a) Review of Information Technology Systems.— The Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information technology systems that are available for use in developing the system required by subsection (b). “(b) Monitoring and Evaluation System.— The Secretary shall develop and carry out a system to monitor and evaluate agricultural research and extension activities conducted or supported by the Department of Agriculture that will enable the Secretary to measure the impact and effectiveness of research, extension, and education programs according to priorities, goals, and mandates established by law. In developing the system, the Secretary shall incorporate information transfer technologies to optimize public access to research information. “(c) Consistency With Other Requirements.— The Secretary shall develop and implement the system in a manner consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and amendments made by the Act. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. “SEC. 1413B. FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT EXEMPTION FOR COMPETITIVE RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS. “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to any committee, board, commission, panel, or task force, or similar entity, created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals requesting funding under any competitive research, extension, or education program carried out by the Secretary.”. SEC. 805. GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES EDUCATION. (a) Purpose OF Grants.— Section 1417(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) to design and implement food and agricultural programs to build teaching and research capacity at colleges and universities having significant minority enrollments;”. (b) Research Foundations.— Section 1417(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(3) Research foundations.—An eligible college or university under subsection (b) includes a research foundation maintained by the college or university.”. (c) Extension of Program.— Section 1417(i) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152(i)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (d) Secondary Education and 2-Year Postsecondary Education Teaching Programs.— Section 1417 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3152) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsections (h) and (i) as subsections and (j), respectively; and (2) by inserting after subsection (g) the following: “(h) Secondary Education and 2-Year Postsecondary Education Teaching Programs.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection: “(A) Institution of higher education.— The term ‘institution of higher education’ has the meaning given the term in section 1201(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1141(a)). “(B) Secondary school.— The term ‘secondary school’ has the meaning given the term in section 14101(25) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801(25)). “(2) Agriscience and agribusiness education.— The Secretary shall— “(A) promote and strengthen secondary education and 2-year postsecondary education in agriscience and agribusiness in order to help ensure the existence in the United States of a qualified workforce to serve the food and agricultural sciences system; and “(B) promote complementary and synergistic linkages among secondary, 2-year postsecondary, and higher education programs in the food and agricultural sciences in order to promote excellence in education and encourage more young Americans to pursue and complete a baccalaureate or higher degree in the food and agricultural sciences. “(3) Grants.— The Secretary may make competitive or noncompetitive grants, for grant periods not to exceed 5 years, to public secondary schools, and institutions of higher education that award an associate’s degree, that the Secretary determines have made a commitment to teaching agriscience and agri-business— “(A) to enhance curricula in agricultural education; “(B) to increase faculty teaching competencies; “(C) to interest young people in pursuing higher education in order to prepare for scientific and professional careers in the food and agricultural sciences; “(D) to promote the incorporation of agriscience and agribusiness subject matter into other instructional programs, particularly classes in science, business, and consumer education; “(E) to facilitate joint initiatives by the grant recipient with other secondary schools, institutions of higher education that award an associate’s degree, and institutions of higher education that award a bachelor’s degree to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve agriscience and agribusiness education; and “(F) to support other initiatives designed to meet local, State, regional, or national needs related to promoting excellence in agriscience and agribusiness education.”. SEC. 806. GRANTS FOR RESEARCH ON THE PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF ALCOHOLS AND INDUSTRIAL HYDROCARBONS FROM AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES AND FOREST PRODUCTS. Section 1419(d) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3154(d)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 807. POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1419 (7 U.S.C. 3154) the following: 7 USC 3155. “SEC. 1419A. POLICY RESEARCH CENTERS. “(a) In General.— Consistent with this section, the Secretary may make grants, competitive grants, and special research grants to, and enter into cooperative agreements and other contracting instruments with, policy research centers described in subsection (b) to conduct research and education programs that are objective, operationally independent, and external to the Federal Government and that concern the effect of public policies on— “(1) the farm and agricultural sectors; “(2) the environment; “(3) rural families, households, and economies; and “(4) consumers, food, and nutrition. “(b) Eligible Recipients.— State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, private organizations, corporations, and individuals shall be eligible to apply for funding under subsection (a). “(c) Activities.— Under this section, funding may be provided for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and education concerning policy research activities consistent with this section, including activities that— “(1) quantify the implications of public policies and regulations; “(2) develop theoretical and research methods; “(3) collect and analyze data for policymakers, analysts, and individuals; and “(4) develop programs to train analysts. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal years 1996 and 1997.”. SEC. 808. HUMAN NUTRITION INTERVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH PROGRAM. The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by striking section 1424 (7 U.S.C. 3174) and inserting the following: “SEC. 1424. HUMAN NUTRITION INTERVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION RESEARCH PROGRAM. “(a) Authority of Secretary.— The Secretary may establish, and award grants for projects for, a multi-year research initiative on human nutrition intervention and health promotion. “(b) Emphasis OF Initiative.— In administering human nutrition research projects under this section, the Secretary shall give specific emphasis to— “(1) coordinated longitudinal research assessments of nutritional status; and “(2) the implementation of unified, innovative intervention strategies, to identify and solve problems of nutritional inadequacy and contribute to the maintenance of health, well-being, performance, and productivity of individuals, thereby reducing the need of the individuals to use the health care system and social programs of the United States. “(c) Administration of Funds.— The Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service shall administer funds made available to carry out this section to ensure a coordinated approach to health and nutrition research efforts. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for fiscal years 1996 and 1997. “SEC. 1424A. PILOT RESEARCH PROGRAM TO COMBINE MEDICAL AND AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH. “(a) Findings.— Congress finds the following: “(1) Although medical researchers in recent years have demonstrated that there are several naturally occurring compounds in many vegetables and fruits that can aid in the prevention of certain forms of cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke, and atherosclerosis, there has been almost no research conducted to enhance these compounds in food plants by modern breeding and molecular genetic methods. “(2) By linking the appropriate medical and agricultural research scientists in a highly-focused, targeted research pro gram, it should be possible to develop new varieties of vegetables and fruits that would provide greater prevention of diet- related diseases that are a major cause of death in the United States. “(b) Pilot Research Program.— The Secretary shall conduct, through the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, a pilot research program to link major cancer and heart and other circulatory disease research efforts with agricultural research efforts to identify compounds in vegetables and fruits that prevent these diseases. Using information derived from such combined research efforts, the Secretary shall assist in the development of new varieties of vegetables and fruits having enhanced therapeutic properties for disease prevention. “(c) Agreements.— The Secretary shall carry out the pilot program through agreements entered into with land-grant colleges or universities, other universities, State agricultural experiment stations, the State cooperative extension services, nonprofit organizations with demonstrable expertise, or Federal or State governmental entities. The Secretary shall enter into the agreements on a competitive basis. “(d) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1997 to carry out the pilot program.”. SEC. 809. FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM. Section 1425(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3175(c)(3)) is amended by striking “$63,000,000” and all that follows through “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “, $83,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 and 1997”. SEC. 810. PURPOSES AND FINDINGS RELATING TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH. Section 1429 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3191) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1429. PURPOSES AND FINDINGS RELATING TO ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH. “(a) Purposes.— The purposes of this subtitle are to— “(1) promote the general welfare through the improved health and productivity of domestic livestock, poultry, aquatic animals, and other income-producing animals that are essential to the food supply of the United States and the welfare of producers and consumers of animal products; “(2) improve the health of horses; “(3) facilitate the effective treatment of, and, to the extent possible, prevent animal and poultry diseases in both domesticated and wild animals that, if not controlled, would be disastrous to the United States livestock and poultry industries and endanger the food supply of the United States; “(4) improve methods for the control of organisms and residues in food products of animal origin that could endanger the human food supply; “(5) improve the housing and management of animals to improve the well-being of livestock production species; “(6) minimize livestock and poultry losses due to transportation and handling; “(7) protect human health through control of animal diseases transmissible to humans; “(8) improve methods of controlling the births of predators and other animals; and “(9) otherwise promote the general welfare through expanded programs of research and extension to improve animal health. “(b) Findings.— Congress finds that— “(1) the total animal health and disease research and extension efforts of State colleges and universities and of the Federal Government would be more effective if there were close coordination between the efforts; and “(2) colleges and universities having accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine and State agricultural experiment stations that conduct animal health and disease research are especially vital in training research workers in animal health and related disciplines.”. SEC. 811. ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE CONTINUING RESEARCH. Section 1433 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3195) is amended— (1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; (2) in subsection (b)(2)— (A) by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” each place it appears and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; and (B) in the second sentence, by striking “horses, and poultry” and inserting “horses, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; (3) in subsection (d), by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”; and (4) in subsection (f), by striking “domestic livestock and poultry” and inserting “domestic livestock, poultry, and commercial aquaculture species”. SEC. 812. ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE NATIONAL OR REGIONAL RESEARCH. Section 1434 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3196) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by inserting “or national or regional problems relating to pre-harvest, on-farm food safety, or animal wellbeing,” after “problems,”; and (B) by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; (2) in subsection (b), by striking “eligible institutions” and inserting “State agricultural experiment stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations, and individuals”; (3) in subsection (c)— (A) in the first sentence, by inserting “, food safety, and animal well-being” after “animal health and disease”; and (B) in the fourth sentence— (i) by redesignating paragraphs (2) and (3) as para graphs (4) and (5), respectively; and (ii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) any food safety problem that has a significant preharvest (on-farm) component and is recognized as posing a significant health hazard to the consuming public; “(3) issues of animal well-being related to production methods that will improve the housing and management of animals to improve the well-being of livestock production species;”; (4) in the first sentence of subsection (d), by striking “to eligible institutions”; and (5) by adding at the end the following: “(f) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of this Act shall not apply to a panel or board created solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals submitted under this subtitle.”. SEC. 813. GRANT PROGRAM TO UPGRADE AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES FACILITIES AT 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES. Section 1447(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222b(b)) is amended by striking “$8,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 1991 through 1995” and inserting “, $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 1996 and 1997”. SEC. 814. NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTENNIAL CENTERS. Section 1448 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(1), by inserting “, or fiscal years 1996 and 1997,” after “1995”; and (2) in subsection (f), by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 815. PROGRAMS FOR HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. (a) In General.— The National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 is amended by inserting after section 1448 (7 U.S.C. 3222c) the following: “Subtitle H— Programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions “SEC. 1455. EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAMS FOR HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. “(a) Grant Authority.— The Secretary may make competitive grants (or grants without regard to any requirement for competition) to Hispanic-serving institutions for the purpose of promoting and strengthening the ability of Hispanic-serving institutions to carry out education, applied research, and related community development programs. “(b) Use of Grant Funds.— Grants made under this section shall be used— “(1) to support the activities of consortia of Hispanic-serving institutions to enhance educational equity for underrepresented students; “(2) to strengthen institutional educational capacities, including libraries, curriculum, faculty, scientific instrumentation, instruction delivery systems, and student recruitment and retention, in order to respond to identified State, regional, national, or international educational needs in the food and agricultural sciences; “(3) to attract and support undergraduate and graduate students from underrepresented groups in order to prepare them for careers related to the food, agricultural, and natural resource systems of the United States, beginning with the mentoring of students at the high school level and continuing with the provision of financial support for students through their attainment of a doctoral degree; and “(4) to facilitate cooperative initiatives between 2 or more Hispanic-serving institutions, or between Hispanic-serving institutions and units of State government or the private sector, to maximize the development and use of resources, such as faculty, facilities, and equipment, to improve food and agricultural sciences teaching programs. “(c) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to make grants under this section $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1997.”. (b) Hispanic-Serving Institution Defined.— Paragraph (9) of section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended to read as follows: “(9) the term ‘Hispanic-serving institution’ has the meaning given the term by section 316(b)(1) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1059c(b)(1));”. SEC. 816. INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EXTENSION. Section 1458(a)(8) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3291(a)(8)) is amended— (1) by striking “establish” and inserting “continue”; and (2) by striking “to be”. SEC. 817. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1463 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311) is amended by striking “1995” both places it appears and inserting “1997”. SEC. 818. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXTENSION EDUCATION. Section 1464 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3312) is amended by striking “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997”. SEC. 819. SUPPLEMENTAL AND ALTERNATIVE CROPS RESEARCH. (a) Extension of Program.— Section 1473D(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (b) Elimination of Pilot Nature of Program.— Section 1473D of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d) is amended— (1) in subsection (a), by striking “and pilot”; (2) in subsection (c)(2)(B), by striking “at pilot sites” and all that follows through “the area”; (3) in subsection (c)(2)(C), by striking “from pilot sites”; (4) in subsection (c)(2)(D)— (A) by striking “near such pilot sites”; and (B) by striking “successful pilot program” and inserting “successful program”; and (5) in paragraph (3), by striking “pilot”. (c) Additional Authority.— Section 1473D(c)(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3319d(c)(3)) 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 a semicolon; and (3) by adding at the end the following: “(E) to conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant material for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and “(F) to participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting research described in subparagraph (E).”. SEC. 820. AQUACULTURE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS. (a) Definition.— Section 1404(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(3)) is amended by inserting “ornamental fish,” after “reptile,”. (b) Reports.— Section 1475 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3322) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (e); and (2) by redesignating subsections (f) and (g) as subsections (e) and (f), respectively. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for Aquaculture Research Facilities.— Section 1476(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3323(b)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. (d) Authorization of Appropriations for Research and Extension.— Section 1477 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3324) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 821. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR RANGELAND RESEARCH. Section 1483(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3336(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. Subtitle B— Modification and Extension of Activities Under 1990 Act SEC. 831. WATER QUALITY RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND COORDINATION. Section 1481(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5501(d)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 832. NATIONAL GENETICS RESOURCES PROGRAM. (a) Functions.— Section 1632(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5841(d)) is amended by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following: “(4) unless otherwise prohibited by law, have the right to make available on request, without charge and without regard to the country from which the request originates, the genetic material that the program assembles;”. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 1635 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5844(b)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 833. NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL WEATHER INFORMATION SYSTEM. Section 1641(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5855(c)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 834. LIVESTOCK PRODUCT SAFETY AND INSPECTION PROGRAM. Section 1670(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5923(e)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 835. PLANT GENOME MAPPING PROGRAM. Section 1671(g) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5924(g)) is amended by inserting “for fiscal years 1996 and 1997” after “appropriated”. SEC. 836. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Subsections (d)(4), (e)(4), and (i) of section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) are each amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 837. AGRICULTURAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM. Section 1673(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5926(h)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 838. NATIONAL CENTERS FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCT QUALITY RESEARCH. (a) Purposes of National Centers.— Section 1675(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(a)) is amended— (1) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs and (7), respectively; and (2) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) enhance agricultural competitiveness through product quality research and technology implementation;”. (b) Regional Basis of Centers.— Section 1675(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(b)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) Regional basis.— The centers shall be regionally based units that conduct a broad spectrum of research, development, and education programs to enhance the competitiveness, quality, safety and wholesomeness of agricultural products.”. (c) Program Plan and Review.— Section 1675(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(b)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by striking the second sentence; and (2) in paragraph (2), by striking “, but not less” and all that follows through “the Secretary”. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 1675(g)(1) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5928(g)(1)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 839. RED MEAT SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER. Section 1676 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5929) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1676. RED MEAT SAFETY RESEARCH CENTER. “(a) Establishment of Center.— The Secretary of Agriculture Grants, shall award a grant, on a competitive basis, to a research facility described in subsection (b) to establish a red meat safety research center. “(b) Eligible Research Facility Described.— A research facility eligible for a grant under subsection (a) is a research facility that— “(1) is part of a land-grant college or university, or other federally supported agricultural research facility, located in close proximity to a livestock slaughter and processing facility; and “(2) is staffed by professionals with a wide diversity of scientific expertise covering all aspects of meat science. “(c) Research Conducted.— The red meat safety research center established under subsection (a) shall carry out research related to general food safety, including— “(1) the development of intervention strategies that reduce microbiological contamination of carcass surfaces; “(2) research regarding microbiological mapping of carcass surfaces; and “(3) the development of model hazard analysis and critical control point plans. “(d) Administration of Funds.— The Secretary of Agriculture shall administer funds appropriated to carry out this section. “(e) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 1997 to carry out this section”. SEC. 840. INDIAN RESERVATION EXTENSION AGENT PROGRAM. Section 1677 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5930) is amended— (1) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g); and (2) by inserting after subsection (e) the following: “(f) Reduced Regulatory Burden.— On a determination by the Secretary of Agriculture that a program carried out under this section has been satisfactorily administered for not less than 2 years, the Secretary shall implement a reduced reapplication process for the continued operation of the program in order to reduce regulatory burdens on participating university and tribal entities.”. SEC. 841. ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM FOR FARMERS WITH DISABILITIES. Section 1680 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5933) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)(6)(B), by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”; and (2) in subsection (b)(2), by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 842. NATIONAL RURAL INFORMATION CENTER CLEARINGHOUSE. Section 2381(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125b(e)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 843. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE. Section 2412 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6710) is amended by striking “1996” and inserting “1997”. Subtitle C— Repeal of Certain Activities and Authorities SEC. 851. SUBCOMMITTEE ON FOOD, AGRICULTURAL, AND FORESTRY RESEARCH. Section 401(h) of the National Science and Technology Policy, Organization, and Priorities Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. 6651(h)) is amended by striking the second through fifth sentences. SEC. 852. JOINT COUNCIL ON FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES. (a) Repeal.— Section 1407 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3122) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1405 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121) is amended— (A) in paragraph (5), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in paragraph (11), by striking “the Joint Council,”. (2) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) is amended by striking “the recommendations of the Joint Council developed under section 1407(f),”. (3) Section 1412 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3127) is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking “the joint council, advisory board,” and inserting “advisory board”; (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; (ii) by striking “the cochairpersons of the Joint Council and” each place it appears; and (iii) in paragraph (2), by striking “one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Joint Council, one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Advisory Board,” and inserting “one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Advisory Board”; and (C) in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” each place it appears and inserting “Advisory Board”. (4) Section 1413 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3128) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking “Joint Council, Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”. (5) Section 1434(c) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3196(c)) is amended— (A) in the second sentence, by striking “Joint Council, the Advisory Board,” and inserting “Advisory Board”; and (B) in the fourth sentence, by striking “the Joint Council,”. SEC. 853. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY REVIEW BOARD. (a) Repeal.— Section 1408A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123a) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103) is amended— (A) in paragraph (16)(F), by adding “and” at the end; (B) in paragraph (17), by striking “; and” at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (18). (2) Section 1405(12) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3121(12)) is amended by striking “, after coordination with the Technology Board,”. (3) Section 1410(2) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3125(2)) (as amended by section 802(b)(2)) is amended by striking “and the recommendations of the Technology Board developed under section 1408A(d)”. (4) Section 1412 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3127) (as amended by section 852(b)(3)) is amended— (A) in the section heading, by striking “and technology board”; (B) in subsection (a)— (i) by striking “and the Technology Board” each place it appears; and (ii) in paragraph (2), by striking “and one shall serve as the executive secretary to the Technology Board”; and (C) in subsections (b) and (c), by striking “and Technology Board” each place it appears. (5) Section 1413 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3128) (as amended by section 852(b)(4)) is amended— (A) in subsection (a), by striking “or the Technology Board”; and (B) in subsection (b), by striking “and the Technology Board”. SEC. 854. ANIMAL HEALTH SCIENCE RESEARCH ADVISORY BOARD. Section 1432 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3194) is repealed. SEC. 855. RESIDENT INSTRUCTION PROGRAM AT 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES. Section 1446 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3222a) is repealed. SEC. 856. GRANTS TO STATES FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEVELOPMENT CENTERS. Section 1458A of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3292) is repealed. SEC. 857. RANGELAND RESEARCH. (a) Reports.— Section 1481 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3334) is repealed. (b) Advisory Board.— Section 1482 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3335) is repealed. SEC. 858. COMPOSTING RESEARCH AND EXTENSION PROGRAM. Section 1456 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3130) is repealed. SEC. 859. EDUCATION PROGRAM REGARDING HANDLING OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. (a) Repeal.— Section 1499A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 3125c) is repealed. (b) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1499(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5506(b)) is amended by striking “and section 1499A”. SEC. 860. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION REGARDING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. (a) Reporting Requirement.— Section 1622 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5812) is amended by striking subsection (b). (b) Advisory Council.— Section 1622 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5812) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking paragraph (2); (B) in paragraph (3), by striking “subsection (e)” and inserting “subsection (b)”; and (C) by redesignating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs (2) and (3), respectively; (2) by striking subsections (c) and (d); (3) by redesignating subsection (e) as subsection (b); and (4) in subsection (b)(2) (as so redesignated)— (A) by striking subparagraph (A); and (B) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively. (c) Conforming Amendments.— (1) Section 1619(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5801(b)) is amended— (A) by striking paragraph (7); and (B) by redesignating paragraphs (8), (9), and (10) as paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), respectively. (2) Section 1621(c) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5811(c)) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (E) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively; and (B) in paragraph (2)— (i) by striking subparagraph (A); and (ii) by redesignating subparagraphs (B) through (F) as subparagraphs (A) through (E), respectively. (3) Section 1628(b) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5831(b)) is amended by striking “Advisory Council, the Soil Conservation Service,” and inserting “Natural Resources Conservation Service”. SEC. 861. RESEARCH REGARDING PRODUCTION, PREPARATION, PROCESSING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS. Subtitle E of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5871 et seq.) is repealed. SEC. 862. PLANT AND ANIMAL PEST AND DISEASE CONTROL PROGRAM. (a) Repeal.— Subtitle F of title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5881 et seq.) is repealed. (b) Conforming amendments.— (1) Section 28(b)(2)(A) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136w-3(b)(2)(A)) is amended by striking “and the information required by section 1651 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990”. (2) Section 1627(a)(3) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5821(a)(3)) is amended by striking “and section 1650”. (3) Section 1628 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5831) is amended by striking “section 1650,” each place it appears in subsections (a) and (d). (4) Section 1629 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5832) is amended by striking “section 1650,” each place it appears in subsections (f) and (g)(11). SEC. 863. CERTAIN SPECIALIZED RESEARCH PROGRAMS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended— (1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and (2) by redesignating subsections (i) and (k) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively. SEC. 864. COMMISSION ON AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. Section 1674 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5927) is repealed. SEC. 865. SPECIAL GRANT TO STUDY CONSTRAINTS ON AGRICULTURAL TRADE. Section 1678 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5931) is repealed. SEC. 866. PILOT PROJECT TO COORDINATE FOOD AND NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAMS. Section 1679 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5932) is repealed. SEC. 867. DEMONSTRATION AREAS FOR RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Section 2348 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2662a) is repealed. SEC. 868. TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGARDING GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE Section 2404 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 6703) is repealed. SEC. 869. COMMITTEE OF NINE UNDER HATCH ACT OF 1887. Section 3(c)3 of the Act of March 2, 1887 (commonly known as the “Hatch Act of 1887”; 7 U.S.C. 361c(c)3) is amended by striking “, and shall be used” and all that follows through “by this paragraph”. SEC. 870. COTTON CROP REPORTS. The Act of May 3, 1924 (43 Stat. 115, chapter 149; 7 U.S.C. 475), is repealed. SEC. 871. RURAL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND ADDITIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS UNDER TITLE V OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1972. Section 502 of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2662) is amended by striking subsections (g) and (j). SEC. 872. HUMAN NUTRITION RESEARCH. Section 1452 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99198; 7 U.S.C. 3173 note) is repealed. SEC. 873. GRANTS TO UPGRADE 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGE EXTENSION FACILITIES. Section 1416 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981 (7 U.S.C. 3224) is repealed. SEC. 874. INDIAN SUBSISTENCE FARMING DEMONSTRATION GRANT PROGRAM. Subtitle C of title IX of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 (Public Law 102–237; 7 U.S.C. 5930 note) is repealed. Subtitle D— Miscellaneous Research Provisions SEC. 881. CRITICAL AGRICULTURAL MATERIALS RESEARCH. (a) Reports.— Section 4 of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178b) is amended— (1) by striking subsection (g); and (2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (g). (b) Authorization of Appropriations.— Section 16(a) of the Critical Agricultural Materials Act (7 U.S.C. 178n(a)) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 882. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT REGARDING 1994 INSTITUTIONS. Section 533 of the Equity in Educational Land-Grant Status Act of 1994 (Public Law 103–382; 7 U.S.C. 301 note) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) Memorandum of Agreement.— Not later than January Native Americans. 6, 1997, the Secretary shall develop and implement a formal memo-randum of agreement with the 1994 Institutions to establish programs to ensure that tribally controlled colleges and Native American communities equitably participate in Department of Agriculture employment, programs, services, and resources.”. SEC. 883. SMITH-LEVER ACT FUNDING FOR 1890 LAND-GRANT COLLEGES, INCLUDING TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY. (a) Eligibility for Funds.— Section 3(d) of the Act of May 8, 1914 (commonly known as the “Smith-Lever Act”; 7 U.S.C. 343(d)), is amended by adding at the end the following: “A college or university eligible to receive funds under the Act of August 30, 1890 (7 U.S.C. 321 et seq.), including Tuskegee University, may apply for and receive directly from the Secretary of Agriculture— “(1) amounts made available under this subsection after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives for which no funds were made available under this subsection for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary; and “(2) amounts made available after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives funded under this subsection prior to that date that are in excess of the highest amount made available for the programs or initiatives under this subsection for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary.”. (b) Conforming Amendment.— The third sentence of section 1444(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3221(a)) is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following: “, except that for the purpose of this calculation, the total appropriations shall not include amounts made available after September 30, 1995, under section 3(d) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 343(d)), to carry out programs or initiatives for which no funds were made available under section 3(d) of that Act for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary, and shall not include amounts made available after September 30, 1995, to carry out programs or initiatives funded under section 3(d) of that Act prior to that date that are in excess of the highest amount made available for the programs or initiatives for fiscal year 1995, or any previous fiscal year, as determined by the Secretary”. SEC. 884. AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. (a) Research Facilities.— The Research Facilities Act (7 U.S.C. 390 et seq.) is amended to read as follows: 7 USC 390. “SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. “This Act may be cited as the ‘Research Facilities Act’. “SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. “In this Act: “(1) Agricultural research facility.— The term ‘agricultural research facility’ means a proposed facility for research in food and agricultural sciences for which Federal funds are requested by a college, university, or nonprofit institution to assist in the construction, alteration, acquisition, modernization, renovation, or remodeling of the facility. “(2) Congressional agriculture committees.— The term ‘congressional agriculture committees’ means the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate. “(3) Food and agricultural sciences.— The term ‘food and agricultural sciences’ means— “(A) agriculture, including soil and water conservation and use, the use of organic materials to improve soil tilth and fertility, plant and animal production and protection, and plant and animal health; “(B) the processing, distribution, marketing, and utilization of food and agricultural products; “(C) forestry, including range management, production of forest and range products, multiple use of forests and rangelands, and urban forestry; “(D) aquaculture (as defined in section 1404(3) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103(3)); “(E) human nutrition; “(F) production inputs, such as energy, to improve productivity; and “(G) germ plasm collection and preservation. “(4) Secretary.— The term ‘Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture. “(5) Task force.— The term ‘task force’ means the Strategic Planning Task Force established under section 4. “SEC. 3. REVIEW PROCESS. “(a) Submission to Secretary.— Each proposal for an agricultural research facility shall be submitted to the Secretary for review. The Secretary shall review the proposals in the order in which the proposals are received. “(b) Application Process.— In consultation with the congressional agriculture committees, the Secretary shall establish an application process for the submission of proposals for agricultural research facilities. “(c) Criteria for Approval.— “(1) Determination by secretary.— With respect to each proposal for an agricultural research facility submitted under subsection (a), the Secretary shall determine whether the proposal meets the criteria set forth in paragraph (2). “(2) Criteria.— A proposal for an agricultural research facility shall meet the following criteria: “(A) Non-federal share.— The proposal shall certify the availability of at least a 50 percent non-Federal share of the cost of the facility. The non-Federal share shall be paid in cash and may include funding from private sources or from units of State or local government. “(B) Nonduplication of facilities.— The proposal shall demonstrate how the agricultural research facility would be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region. “(C) National research priorities.— The proposal shall demonstrate how the agricultural research facility would serve— “(i) 1 or more of the national research policies and priorities set forth in section 1402 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3101); and “(ii) regional needs. “(D) Long-term support.— The proposal shall demonstrate that the recipient college, university, or nonprofit institution has the ability and commitment to support the long-term, ongoing operating costs of— “(i) the agricultural research facility after the facility is completed; and “(ii) each program to be based at the facility. “(d) Evaluation of Proposals.— Not later than 90 days after receiving a proposal under subsection (a), the Secretary shall— “(1) evaluate and assess the merits of the proposal, including the extent to which the proposal meets the criteria set forth in subsection (c); and “(2) report to the congressional agriculture committees on the results of the evaluation and assessment. “SEC. 4. TASK FORCE ON 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH FACILITIES. “(a) Establishment.— Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, the Secretary shall establish a task force, to be known as the ‘Strategic Planning Task Force’. The task force shall be comprised of 15 members. “(b) Composition.— The Secretary shall select the members of the task force from a list of individuals recommended by the Advisory Board established under section 1408 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3123). In submitting the list to the Secretary, the Board may recommend for selection individuals (including members of the Advisory Board) who have expertise in facilities development, modernization, construction, consolidation, and closure. “(c) Duties.— The task force shall review all currently operating agricultural research facilities constructed in whole or in part with Federal funds, and all planned agricultural research facilities proposed to be constructed with Federal funds, pursuant to criteria established by the Secretary, to ensure that a comprehensive research capacity is maintained. “(d) 10-Year Strategic Plan.— Not later than 2 years after the task force is established, the task force shall prepare and submit to the Secretary and the congressional agriculture committees a 10-year strategic plan, reflecting both national and regional perspectives, for development, modernization, construction, consolidation, and closure of Federal agricultural research facilities and agricultural research facilities proposed to be constructed with Federal funds. “(e) Applicability of Federal Advisory Committee Act.— “(1) Public meetings.— All meetings of the task force shall be publicly announced in advance and shall be open to the Records. public. Detailed minutes of meetings and other appropriate records of the activities of the task force shall be kept and made available to the public on request. “(2) Exemption.— The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and title XVIII of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 2281 et seq.) shall not apply to the task force. “(f) Definition of Agricultural Research Facility.— Notwithstanding section 2(1), in this section the term ‘agricultural research facility’ means a facility for research in food and agricultural sciences. “SEC. 5. APPLICABILITY OF FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT. “The Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. App.) and 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 solely for the purpose of reviewing applications or proposals submitted under this Act. “SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. “(a) In General.— Subject to subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary for fiscal years 1996 and 1997 for the study, plan, design, structure, and related costs of agricultural research facilities under this Act. “(b) Allowable Administrative Costs.— Not more than 3 percent of the funds made available for any project for an agricultural research facility shall be available for administration of the project.”. (b) Application of Amendment.— The amendment made by 7 USC 390 note. subsection (a), other than section 4 of the Research Facilities Act (as amended by subsection (a)), shall not apply to any project for an agricultural research facility for which funds have been made available for a feasibility study or for any phase of the project prior to October 1, 1995. (c) Authorization of Appropriations for Federal Facilities.— Section 1431 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1985 (Public Law 99–198; 99 Stat. 1556) is amended— (1) in subsection (a)— (A) by striking “(a)”; and (B) by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”; and (2) by striking subsection (b). (d) Conforming Amendment.— Section 1463(a) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3311(a)) is amended by striking “1416,”. SEC. 885. NATIONAL COMPETITIVE RESEARCH INITIATIVE. (a) Authorization of Appropriations for Competitive Grants.— Subsection (b)(10) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)( 10)) is amended— (1) by striking “fiscal year 1995” and inserting “each of fiscal years 1995 through 1997”; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking “20 percent” and inserting “40 percent”. (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.”. SEC. 886. RURAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION. Section 502(a) of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (7 U.S.C. 2662(a)) is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following: “The rural development extension programs shall also promote coordinated and integrated rural community initiatives that advance and empower capacity building through leadership development, entrepreneurship, business development and management training, and strategic planning to increase jobs, income, and quality of life in rural communities”. SEC. 887. DAIRY GOAT RESEARCH PROGRAM. Section 1432(b)(5) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act Amendments of 1981 (Public Law 97–98; 7 U.S.C. 3222 note) is amended by striking “1995” and inserting “1997”. SEC. 888. COMPETITIVE GRANTS FOR RESEARCH TO ERADICATE AND CONTROL BROWN CITRUS APHID AND CITRUS TRISTEZA VIRUS. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) (as amended by section 863) is amended by inserting before subsection (b) the following: “(a) Brown Citrus Aphid and Citrus Tristeza Virus.— “(1) Research grants authorized.— The Secretary of Agriculture may make competitive grants available to support research for the purpose of— “(A) developing methods to eradicate the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus from citrus crops grown in the United States; or “(B) adapting citrus crops grown in the United States to the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus. “(2) Method of providing grants.— Grants authorized under this subsection shall be made in the same manner, and shall be subject to the same conditions, as provided for competitive grants under the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i). “(3) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $3,000,000 for fiscal year 1997.”. SEC. 889. STUTTGART NATIONAL AQUACULTURE RESEARCH CENTER. (a) Transfer of Functions to Secretary of Agriculture.— (1) Purpose.— The first section of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778) is amended— (A) by striking “Secretary of the Interior” and all that follows through “directed to” and inserting “Secretary of Agriculture shall”; (B) by striking “an experiment station or stations” and inserting “1 or more centers”; and (C) in paragraph (5), by striking “Department of Agriculture” and inserting “Secretary of the Interior”. (2) Authority.— Section 2 of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778a) is amended by striking “, the Secretary” and all that follows through “authorized” and inserting “, the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized”. (3) Assistance.— Section 3 of Public Law 85–342 (16 U.S.C. 778b) is amended— (A) by striking “Secretary of the Interior” and inserting “Secretary of Agriculture”; and (B) by striking “Department of Agriculture” and inserting “Secretary of the Interior”. (b) Transfer of Fish Farming Experimental Laboratory to Department of Agriculture.— (1) Designation of Stuttgart national aquaculture research center.— (A) In general.— The Fish Farming Experimental Laboratory in Stuttgart, Arkansas (including the facilities in Kelso, Arkansas), shall be known and designated as the “Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center”. (B) References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the laboratory referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center”. (2) Transfer of laboratory to department of agriculture.— Subject to section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, there are transferred to the Department of Agriculture— (A) the personnel employed in connection with the laboratory referred to in paragraph (1)(A); (B) the assets, liabilities, contracts, and real and personal property of the laboratory; (C) the records of the laboratory; and (D) the unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed in connection with, held in connection with, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the laboratory. (3) Nonduplication of facilities.— The research center referred to in paragraph (1)(A) shall be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region, as determined by the Administrator of the Service. SEC. 890. EXPANSION OF AUTHORITIES RELATED TO NATIONAL ARBORETUM. (a) Solicitation of Gifts, Benefits, and Devises.— The first sentence of section 5 of the Act of March 4, 1927 (20 U.S.C. 195), is amended by inserting “solicit,” after “authorized to”. (b) Concessions, Fees, and Voluntary Services.— The Act of March 4, 1927 (20 U.S.C. 191 et seq.), is amended by adding at the end the following: “SEC. 6. CONCESSIONS, FEES, AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES. “(a) In General.— Notwithstanding the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 (40 U.S.C. 471 et seq.) and section 321 of the Act of June 30, 1932 (40 U.S.C. 303b), the Secretary of Agriculture, in furtherance of the mission of the National Arboretum, may— “(1) negotiate agreements granting concessions at the National Arboretum to nonprofit scientific or educational organizations the interests of which are complementary to the mission of the National Arboretum, except that the net proceeds of the organizations from the concessions shall be used exclusively for research and educational work for the benefit of the National Arboretum; “(2) provide by concession, on such terms as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate and necessary, for commercial services for food, drink, and nursery sales, if an agreement for a permanent concession under this paragraph is negotiated with a qualified person submitting a proposal after due consideration of all proposals received after the Secretary of Agriculture provides reasonable public notice of the intent of the Secretary to enter into such an agreement; “(3) dispose of excess property, including excess plants and fish, in a manner designed to maximize revenue from any sale of the property, including by way of public auction, except that this paragraph shall not apply to the free dissemination of new varieties of seeds and germ plasm in accordance with section 520 of the Revised Statutes (commonly known as the ‘Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862’) (7 U.S.C. 2201); “(4) charge such fees as the Secretary of Agriculture considers reasonable for temporary use by individuals or groups of National Arboretum facilities and grounds for any purpose consistent with the mission of the National Arboretum; “(5) charge such fees as the Secretary of Agriculture considers reasonable for the use of the National Arboretum for commercial photography or cinematography; “(6) publish, in print and electronically and without regard to laws relating to printing by the Federal Government, informational brochures, books, and other publications concerning the National Arboretum or the collections of the Arboretum; and “(7) license use of the National Arboretum name and logo for public service or commercial uses. “(b) Use of Funds.— Any funds received or collected by the Secretary of Agriculture as a result of activities described in subsection (a) shall be retained in a special fund in the Treasury for the use and benefit of the National Arboretum as the Secretary of Agriculture considers appropriate. “(c) Acceptance of Voluntary Services.— The Secretary of Agriculture may accept the voluntary services of organizations described in subsection (a)(1), and the voluntary services of individuals (including employees of the National Arboretum), for the benefit of the National Arboretum.”. SEC. 891. TRANSFER OF AQUACULTURAL RESEARCH CENTER. (a) Transfer of Fish Culture Laboratory to Department of Agriculture.— (1) Designation of claude harris national aquacultural research center.— (A) In general.— The Southeastern Fish Culture Laboratory in Marion, Alabama, shall be known and designated as the “Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center”. (B) References.— Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the laboratory referred to in subparagraph (A) shall be deemed to be a reference to the “Claude Harris National Aquacultural Research Center”. (2) Transfer of laboratory to department of agriculture.— Subject to section 1531 of title 31, United States Code, not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior may transfer, in whole or in part, to the Department of Agriculture, with the consent of the Secretary of Agriculture— (A) the personnel employed in connection with the laboratory referred to in paragraph (1); (B) the assets, liabilities, contracts, and real and personal property of the laboratory; (C) the records of the laboratory; and (D) the unexpended balance of appropriations, authorizations, allocations, and other funds employed in connection with, held in connection with, arising from, available to, or to be made available in connection with the laboratory. (b) Nonduplication of Facilities.— The research center designated by subsection (a) shall be complementary to, and not duplicative of, facilities of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions, and facilities of the Agricultural Research Service, within the State and region, as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. SEC. 892. USE OF REMOTE SENSING DATA AND OTHER DATA TO ANTICIPATE POTENTIAL FOOD, FEED, AND FIBER SHORTAGES OR EXCESSES AND TO PROVIDE TIMELY INFORMATION TO ASSIST FARMERS WITH PLANTING DECISIONS. (a) Findings.— Congress finds that— (1) remote sensing data can be useful to predict impending famine problems and forest infestations in time to allow remedial action; (2) remote sensing data can inform the agricultural community as to the condition of crops and the land that sustains those crops; and (3) remote sensing data and other data can be valuable, when received on a timely basis, in determining the need for additional plantings of a particular crop or a substitute crop. (b) Information Development.— The Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, maximizing private funding and involvement, shall provide farmers and other interested persons with timely information, through remote sensing, on crop conditions, fertilization and irrigation needs, pest infiltration, soil conditions, projected food, feed, and fiber production, and any other information available through remote sensing. (c) Coordination.— The Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration shall jointly develop a proposal to provide farmers and other prospective users with supply and demand information for food and fibers. (d) Sunset.— The authorities provided by this section shall expire 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act. SEC. 893. SENSE OF SENATE REGARDING METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES. It is the sense of the Senate that— (1) the Department of Agriculture should continue to make methyl bromide alternative research and extension activities a high priority of the Department; and (2) the Department of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Agency, producer and processor organizations, environmental organizations, and State agencies should continue their dialogue on the risks and benefits of extending the 2001 phaseout deadline. Subtitle E— Research Authority After Fiscal Year 1997 SEC. 897. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. Subject to section 898, there are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 1998 through 2002 such sums as are necessary to carry out the agricultural research, extension, and education activities and initiatives of the Department of Agriculture. SEC. 898. ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS. During each of fiscal years 1998 through 2002, the Secretary of Agriculture shall conduct only those agricultural research, extension, and education activities and initiatives of the Department of Agriculture for which funds are specifically provided for the fiscal year in an appropriation Act.
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 863(1) · 110 Stat. 888
Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(j)
Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out heading and text of subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may—
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Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out heading and text of subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may—
“(1) conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant materials for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and “(2) participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting such research.”
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(1) by striking subsections (a), (f), (g), (h), and (j); and
1996
Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996
Pub. L. 104–127 § 863(2) · 110 Stat. 888
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(k)
Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(2), redesignated subsec. (k) as (g)
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Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(2), redesignated subsec. (k) as (g).
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(2) by redesignating subsections (i) and (k) as subsections (f) and (g), respectively.
1998
Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998
Pub. L. 105–185 title II § 242 · 112 Stat. 523
1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 5925
  Pub. L. 105–185 amended section catchline and text generally
2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925
  Pub. L. 105–185 substituting present provisions for provisions which in subsecs. (a) to (f) which authorized specialized research programs relating to, respectively, brown citrus aphid and citrus tristeza virus, ethanol, aflatoxin, mesquite, prickly pear, and deer tick ecology and related research, and for provisions in subsec. (g) subjecting research to peer review, setting limitation on use of funds, and providing for general eligibility to participate in programs
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Pub. L. 105–185 amended section catchline and text generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which in subsecs. (a) to (f) which authorized specialized research programs relating to, respectively, brown citrus aphid and citrus tristeza virus, ethanol, aflatoxin, mesquite, prickly pear, and deer tick ecology and related research, and for provisions in subsec. (g) subjecting research to peer review, setting limitation on use of funds, and providing for general eligibility to participate in programs.
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SEC. 242. HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVES. Section 1672 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 1672. HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVES. “(a) Competitive Specialized Research and Extension Grants Authorized.— The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) may make competitive grants to support research and extension activities specified in subsections (e), (f), and (g). The Secretary shall make the grants in consultation with the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board. “(b) Administration.— “(1) In general.— Except as otherwise provided in this section, paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11) of subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i) shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section. “(2) Use of task forces.— To facilitate the making of research and extension grants under this section in the research and extension areas specified in subsection (e), the Secretary may appoint a task force for each such area to make recommendations to the Secretary. The Secretary may not incur costs in excess of $1,000 for any fiscal year in connection with each task force established under this paragraph. “(c) Matching Funds Required.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary shall require the recipient of a grant under this section to provide funds or in-kind support from non-Federal sources in an amount at least equal to the amount provided by the Federal Government. “(2) Waiver authority.— The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement specified in paragraph (1) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that— “(A) the results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or “(B) the project involves a minor commodity, the project deals with scientifically important research, and the grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement. “(d) Partnerships Encouraged.— Following the completion of a peer review process for grant proposals received under this section, the Secretary may provide a priority to those grant proposals, found in the peer review process to be scientifically meritorious, that involve the cooperation of multiple entities. “(e) High-Priority Research and Extension Areas.— “(1) Brown citrus aphid and citrus tristeza virus research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of— “(A) developing methods to control or eradicate the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus from citrus crops grown in the United States; or “(B) adapting citrus crops grown in the United States to the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus. “(2) Ethanol research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out or enhancing research on ethanol derived from agricultural crops as an alternative fuel source. “(3) Aflatoxin research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of identifying and controlling aflatoxin in the food and feed chains. “(4) Mesquite research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing enhanced production methods and commercial uses of mesquite. “(5) Prickly pear research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of investigating enhanced genetic selection and processing techniques of prickly pears. “(6) Deer tick ecology research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of studying the population ecology of deer ticks and other insects and pests that transmit Lyme disease. “(7) Red meat safety research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing— “(A) intervention strategies that reduce microbial contamination on carcass surfaces; “(B) microbiological mapping of carcass surfaces; and “(C) model hazard analysis and critical control point plans. “(8) Grain sorghum ergot research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing techniques for the eradication of sorghum ergot. “(9) Peanut market enhancement research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of evaluating the economics of applying innovative technologies for peanut processing in a commercial environment. “(10) Dairy financial risk management research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of providing research, development, or education materials, information, and outreach programs regarding risk management strategies for dairy producers and for dairy cooperatives and other processors and marketers of milk. “(11) Cotton research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving pest management, fiber quality enhancement, economic assessment, textile production, and optimized production systems for short staple cotton. “(12) Methyl bromide research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of— “(A) developing and evaluating chemical and nonchemical alternatives, and use and emission reduction strategies, for pre-planting and post-harvest uses of methyl bromide; and “(B) transferring the results of the research for use by agricultural producers. “(13) potato research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing and evaluating new strains of potatoes that are resistant to blight and other diseases, as well as insects. Emphasis may be placed on developing potato varieties that lend themselves to innovative marketing approaches. “(14) Wood use research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing new uses for wood from underused tree species as well as investigating methods of modifying wood and wood fibers to produce better building materials. “(15) Low-bush blueberry research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of evaluating methods of propagating and developing low-bush blueberry as a marketable crop. “(16) Wetlands use research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of better use of wetlands in diverse ways to provide various economic, agricultural, and environmental benefits. “(17) Wild pampas grass control, management, and eradication research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of control, management, and eradication of wild pampas grass. “(18) Food safety, including pathogen detection and limitation, research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of increasing food safety, including the identification of advanced detection and processing methods to limit the presence of pathogens (including hepatitis A and E. coli 0157:H7) in domestic and imported foods. “(19) Financial risk management research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of providing research, development, or education materials, information, and outreach programs regarding financial risk management strategies for agricultural producers and for cooperatives and other processors and marketers of any agricultural commodity. “(20) Ornamental tropical fish research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of meeting the needs of commercial producers of ornamental tropical fish and aquatic plants for improvements in the areas of fish reproduction, health, nutrition, predator control, water use, water quality control, and farming technology. “(21) Sheep scrapie research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of investigating the genetic aspects of scrapie in sheep. “(22) Gypsy moth research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing biological control, management, and eradication methods against nonnative insects, including Lymantria dispar (commonly known as the ‘gypsy moth’), that contribute to significant agricultural, economic, or environmental harm. “(23) Forestry research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section to develop and distribute new, high-quality, science-based information for the purpose of improving the long-term productivity of forest resources and contributing to forest-based economic development by addressing such issues as— “(A) forest land use policies; “(B) multiple-use forest management, including wildlife habitat development, improved forest regeneration systems, and timber supply; and “(C) improved development, manufacturing, and marketing of forest products. “(24) Tomato spotted wilt virus research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of control, management, and eradication of tomato spotted wilt virus. “(f) Imported Fire Ant Control, Management, and Eradication.— “(1) Task force.— The Secretary shall establish a task force pursuant to subsection (b)(2) regarding the control, management, and eradication of imported fire ants. The Secretary shall solicit and evaluate grant proposals under this subsection in consultation with the task force. “(2) Initial grants.— “(A) Request for proposals.— The Secretary shall Publication. publish a request for proposals for grants for research or demonstration projects related to the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants. “(B) Selection.— Not later than 1 year after the date of publication of the request for proposals, the Secretary shall evaluate the grant proposals submitted in response to the request and may select meritorious research or demonstration projects related to the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants to receive an initial grant under this subsection. “(3) Subsequent grants.— “(A) Evaluation of initial grants.— If the Secretary awards grants under paragraph (2)(B), the Secretary shall evaluate all of the research or demonstration projects conducted under the grants for their use as the basis of a national plan for the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants by the Federal Government, State and local governments, and owners and operators of land. “(B) Selection.— On the basis of the evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may select the projects that the Secretary considers most promising for additional research or demonstration related to preparation of a national plan for the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants. The Secretary shall notify Notification. the task force of the projects selected under this subparagraph. “(4) Selection and submission of national plan.— “(A) Evaluation of subsequent grants.— If the Secretary awards grants under paragraph (3)(B), the Secretary shall evaluate all of the research or demonstration projects conducted under the grants for use as the basis of a national plan for the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants by the Federal Government, State and local governments, and owners and operators of land. “(B) Selection.— On the basis of the evaluation under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall select 1 project funded under paragraph (3)(B), or a combination of those projects, for award of a grant for final preparation of the national plan. “(C) Submission.— The Secretary shall submit to Congress the final national plan prepared under subparagraph (B) for the control, management, and possible eradication of imported fire ants. “(g) Formosan Termite Research and Eradication.— “(1) Research program.— The Secretary may make competitive research grants under this subsection to regional and multijurisdictional entities, local government planning organizations, and local governments for the purpose of conducting research for the control, management, and possible eradication of Formosan termites in the United States. “(2) Eradication program.— The Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with regional and multijurisdictional entities, local government planning organizations, and local governments for the purposes of— “(A) conducting projects for the control, management, and possible eradication of Formosan termites in the United States; and “(B) collecting data on the effectiveness of the projects. “(3) Funding priority.— In allocating funds made available to carry out paragraph (2), the Secretary shall provide a higher priority for regions or locations with the highest historical rates of infestation of Formosan termites. “(4) Management coordination.— The program management of research grants, cooperative agreements, and projects under this subsection shall be conducted under existing authority in coordination with the national formosan termite management and research demonstration program conducted by the Agricultural Research Service. “(h) Authorization of Appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 1999 through 2002.”.
2002
Pub. L. 107–171 § 7208(b) · 116 Stat. 134
Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)(25)(44)
Pub. L. 107–171, § 7208(b), added pars. (25) to (44)
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Subsec. (e)(25) to (44). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7208(b), added pars. (25) to (44).
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(b) High-Priority Research and Extension Initiatives.— Section 1672(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: (25) Genetically modified agriculture products (GMAP) research.— Research grants may be made under this section for the purposes of providing unbiased, science-based evaluation of the risks and benefits to the public and the environment of specific genetically modified plant and animal products. Grants may be used to form interdisciplinary teams to review and conduct research on scientific, social, economic, and ethical issues during the review process, to answer questions raised by the release of new genetically modified agriculture products, to conduct fundamental studies on the health and environmental safety of genetically modified agriculture products (including quantitative risk assessment, the effect of specific genetically modified agriculture products on human health, and gene flow studies), to communicate the risk of genetically modified agriculture products through extension and education programs, and to engage the public and industry in relevant issues. (26) Wind erosion research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of validating wind erosion models. (27) Crop loss research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of validating crop loss models. (28) Land use management research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of evaluating the environmental benefits of land use management tools such as those provided in the Farmland Protection Program. (29) Water and air quality research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of better understanding agricultural impacts to air and water quality and means to address them. (30) Revenue and insurance tools research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of better understanding the impact of revenue and insurance tools on farm income. (31) Agrotourism research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of better understanding the economic, environmental, and food systems impacts of agrotourism. (32) Harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables (including citrus), including the development of mechanical harvesting technologies and effective, economical, and safe abscission compounds. (33) Nitrogen-fixation by plants.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of enhancing the nitrogen-fixing ability and efficiency of legumes, developing new varieties of legumes that fix nitrogen more efficiently, and developing new varieties of other commercially important crops that potentially are able to fix nitrogen. (34) Agricultural marketing.— Extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of providing education materials, information, and outreach programs regarding commodity and livestock marketing strategies for agricultural producers and for cooperatives and other marketers of any agricultural commodity, including livestock. (35) Environment and private lands research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of researching the use of computer models to aid in assessment of best management practices on a watershed basis, working with government, industry, and private landowners to help craft industry-led solutions to identified environmental issues, researching and monitoring water, air, or soil environmental quality to aid in the development of new approaches to local environmental concerns, and working with local, State, and federal officials to help craft effective environmental solutions that respect private property rights and agricultural production realities. (36) Livestock disease research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of identifying possible livestock disease threats, educating the public regarding livestock disease threats, training persons to deal with such threats, and conducting related research. (35) Plant gene expression.— Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of plant gene expression research to accelerate the application of basic plant genomic science to the development and testing of new varieties of enhanced food crops, crops that can be used as renewable energy sources, and other alternative uses of agricultural crops. (36) Animal infectious diseases research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of developing prevention and control methodologies for animal infectious diseases (including evaluation under field conditions in countries in which an animal disease occurs) such as laboratory tests for quicker detection of infected animals and presence of disease, prevention strategies (including vaccination programs), and rapid diagnostic techniques for animal disease agents considered to be risks for agricultural bioterrorism attack. (39) Program to combat childhood obesity.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section to institutions of higher education with demonstrated capacity in basic and clinical obesity research, nutrition research, and community health education research to develop and evaluate community-wide strategies that catalyze partnerships between families and health care, education, recreation, mass media, and other community resources to reduce the incidence of childhood obesity. (40) Integrated pest management.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section to coordinate and improve research, education, and outreach on, and implementation on farms of, integrated pest management. (41) Beef cattle genetics.— Research and extension grants for beef cattle genetics evaluation research may be made under this section to consortia of institutions of higher education that have expertise in beef cattle genetic evaluation research and technology and that have been actively involved for at least 20 years in the estimation and prediction of progeny differences for publication and use by seed stock producer breed associations. (42) Dairy pipeline cleaner.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of preventing and eliminating the dangers of dairy pipeline cleaner, including development of safer packaging and transfer mechanisms, outlining accident causes and potential prevention measures, and other means of improving efforts to prevent ingestion of dairy pipeline cleaner. (43) Development of publicly held plants and animal varieties.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of development of publicly held plants and animal varieties (including germplasm for identity-preserved markets) and genetic resource conservation activities. (44) Sugarcane genetics.— Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of maintaining acceptable yields under reduced production inputs, implementing marker-assisted breeding strategies and other basic plant genomic technologies to screen for improved plant resistance to diseases, weeds, and insects toward minimizing pesticide use, enhancing food, fiber and energy production, and developing varieties for maximum performance under prevailing conditions, including management for improved soil and water conservation.”.
2002
Pub. L. 107–171 § 7119 · 116 Stat. 134
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
Pub. L. 107–171, § 7119, substituted “2007” for “2002”
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Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7119, substituted “2007” for “2002”.
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SEC. 7119. HIGH-PRIORITY RESEARCH AND EXTENSION INITIATIVES. Section 1672(h) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(h)) is amended by striking “2002” and inserting “2007.
2004
Specialty Crops Competitiveness Act of 2004
Pub. L. 108–465 title III § 302 · 118 Stat. 3882
Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)(45)
Pub. L. 108–465 added par. (45)
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Subsec. (e)(45). Pub. L. 108–465 added par. (45).
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SEC. 302. NATIONAL SPECIALTY CROP RESEARCH PROGRAM. Section 1672(e) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(e)) is amended by adding at the end of the following new paragraph: “(45) Specialty crop research.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of specialty crop production in the United States.” .
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(b)(1) · 122 Stat. 1651
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(1), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsections (e), (f), and (g)” in first sentence
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Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(1), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsections (e), (f), and (g)” in first sentence.
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(1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “(e), (f), and (g)” and inserting “(e) through (i)”; and
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(b)(2)(A) · 122 Stat. 1651
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(b)(1)
Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(A), substituted “paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”
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Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(A), substituted “paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”.
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(A) in paragraph (1), by striking “paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)” and inserting “paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)”; and
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(b)(2)(B) · 122 Stat. 1651
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(b)(2)
Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(B), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsection (e)”
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Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(B), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsection (e)”.
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(B) in paragraph (2), by striking “subsection (e)” and inserting “subsections (e) through (i)”.
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7203 · 122 Stat. 1651
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)
Pub. L. 110–246, § 7203, substituted “shall” for “may”
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Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7203, substituted “shall” for “may”.
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SEC. 7203. PARTNERSHIPS. Section 1672(d) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(d)) is amended by striking “may” and inserting “shall”.
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(a)(1)(B) · 122 Stat. 1651
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(B)–(D), redesignated pars. (2), (3), (5), (6), (9) to (14), (16), (18) to (20), (22), (24), (25), (28) to (31), (33), (35) to (40), and (44) as (1) to (29), respectively
2. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(B)–(D), added pars. (30) to (52)
3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(B)–(D), struck out former pars. (1), (4), (7), (8), (15), (17), (21), (23), (26), (27), (32), (34), (41) to (43), and (45), which related to research on the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus, uses of mesquite, red meat safety, sorghum ergot eradication, development of the low-bush blueberry, wild pampas grass control, genetic aspects of scrapie in sheep, forestry, wind erosion, crop loss models, harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables, agricultural marketing, beef cattle genetics, ingestion of dairy pipeline cleaner, genetic resource conservation, and improvement of specialty crop production, respectively
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Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(B)–(D), redesignated pars. (2), (3), (5), (6), (9) to (14), (16), (18) to (20), (22), (24), (25), (28) to (31), (33), (35) to (40), and (44) as (1) to (29), respectively, added pars. (30) to (52), and struck out former pars. (1), (4), (7), (8), (15), (17), (21), (23), (26), (27), (32), (34), (41) to (43), and (45), which related to research on the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus, uses of mesquite, red meat safety, sorghum ergot eradication, development of the low-bush blueberry, wild pampas grass control, genetic aspects of scrapie in sheep, forestry, wind erosion, crop loss models, harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables, agricultural marketing, beef cattle genetics, ingestion of dairy pipeline cleaner, genetic resource conservation, and improvement of specialty crop production, respectively.
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(B) by striking paragraphs (1), (4), (7), (8), (15), (17), (21), (23), (26), (27), (32), (34), (41), (42), (43), and (45);
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(a)(1)(A) · 122 Stat. 1651
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)(3)
Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(A), substituted “, improving, and eventually commercializing, alfatoxin controls in corn and other affected agricultural products and crops” for “and controlling aflatoxin in the food and feed chains”
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Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(A), substituted “, improving, and eventually commercializing, alfatoxin controls in corn and other affected agricultural products and crops” for “and controlling aflatoxin in the food and feed chains”.
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(A) in paragraph (3), by striking “and controlling aflatoxin in the food and feed chains.” and inserting “, improving, and eventually commercializing, alfatoxin controls in corn and other affected agricultural products and crops.”;
2008
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Pub. L. 110–246 § 7204(a)(2) · 122 Stat. 1651
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)(j)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(2)–(4), added subsecs. (h) and (i)
2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)(j)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(2)–(4), redesignated former subsec. (h) as (j)
3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)(j)
  Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(2)–(4), substituted “2012” for “2007” in subsec. (j)
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Subsecs. (h) to (j). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(2)–(4), added subsecs. (h) and (i), redesignated former subsec. (h) as (j), and substituted “2012” for “2007” in subsec. (j).
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(2) by redesignating subsection (h) as subsection (j);
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(1) · 128 Stat. 649
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(1), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(1), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”.
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(1) in the first sentence of subsection (a), by striking “subsections (e) through (i)” and inserting “subsections (d) through (g)”;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(2) · 128 Stat. 649
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(b)(2)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(2), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(2), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”.
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(2) in subsection (b)(2), in the first sentence, by striking “subsections (e) through (i)” and inserting “subsections (d) through (g)”;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(c)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(c)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C), struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c), and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement.
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(C) in section 1672 (7 U.S.C. 5925)— (i) by striking subsection (c); and (ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(5) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(5), added pars. (9) and (10)
2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(5), redesignated pars. (6), (9), (10), (44), (45), (46), (49), and (50) as (1) to (8), respectively
3. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(5), struck out former pars. (1) to (5), (7), (8), (11) to (43), (47), (48), (51), and (52), which related to certain research and extension grants
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(5), added pars. (9) and (10), redesignated pars. (6), (9), (10), (44), (45), (46), (49), and (50) as (1) to (8), respectively, and struck out former pars. (1) to (5), (7), (8), (11) to (43), (47), (48), (51), and (52), which related to certain research and extension grants.
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(5) in subsection (d) (as redesignated by such section)— (A) by striking paragraphs (1) through (5), (7), (8), (11) through (43), (47), (48), (51), and (52); (B) by redesignating paragraphs (6), (9), (10), (44), (45), (46), (49), and (50) as paragraphs (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8), respectively; and (C) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(9) Coffee plant health initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— “(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei); and “(B) establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of, being affected by the coffee berry borer. “(10) Corn, soybean meal, cereal grains, and grain byproducts research and extension.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out or enhancing research to improve the digestibility, nutritional value, and efficiency of the use of corn, soybean meal, cereal grains, and grain byproducts for the poultry and food animal production industries.” ;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(6) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(6), added subsec. (e)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(6), struck out former subsec. (e) which related to imported fire ant control, management, and eradication
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(6), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which related to imported fire ant control, management, and eradication.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(6) by striking subsection (e) (as redesignated by such section) and inserting the following new subsection: “(e) Pulse Crop Health Initiative.— “(1) Definitions.— In this subsection: “(A) Initiative.— The term ‘Initiative’ means the pulse crop health initiative established by paragraph (2). “(B) Pulse crop.— The term ‘pulse crop’ means dry beans, dry peas, lentils, and chickpeas. “(2) Establishment.— The Secretary shall carry out a pulse crop health competitive research and extension initiative to address the critical needs of the pulse crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools and information, including— “(A) research conducted with respect to pulse crops in the areas of health and nutrition, such as— “(i) pulse crop diets and the ability of such diets to reduce obesity and associated chronic disease; and “(ii) the underlying mechanisms of the health benefits of pulse crop consumption; “(B) research related to the functionality of pulse crops, such as— “(i) improving the functional properties of pulse crops and pulse crop fractions; and “(ii) developing new and innovative technologies to improve pulse crops as an ingredient in food products; “(C) research conducted with respect to pulse crops for purposes of enhancing sustainability and global food security, such as— “(i) improving pulse crop productivity, nutrient density, and phytonutrient content using plant breeding, genetics, and genomics; “(ii) improving pest and disease management, including resistance to pests and diseases; and “(iii) improving nitrogen fixation and water use efficiency to reduce the carbon and energy footprint of agriculture; “(D) the optimization of systems used in producing pulse crops to reduce water usage; and “(E) education and technical assistance programs with respect to pulse crops, such as programs— “(i) providing technical expertise to help food companies include pulse crops in innovative and healthy food; and “(ii) establishing an educational program to encourage pulse crop consumption in the United States. “(3) Administration.— Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)) shall apply with respect to the making of a competitive grant under this subsection. “(4) Priorities.— In making competitive grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall provide a higher priority to projects that— “(A) are multistate, multiinstitutional, and multidisciplinary; and “(B) include explicit mechanisms to communicate results to the pulse crop industry and the public. “(5) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018.” ;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(7) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(7), added subsec. (f)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(7), struck out former subsec. (f) which related to Formosan termite research and eradication
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(7), added subsec. (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to Formosan termite research and eradication.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(7) by striking subsection (f) (as redesignated by such section) and inserting the following new subsection: “(f) Training Coordination for Food and Agriculture Protection.— “(1) In general.— The Secretary shall make a competitive grant to, or enter into a contract or a cooperative agreement with, an eligible entity (described in paragraph (2)) for purposes of establishing an internationally integrated training system to enhance the protection of the food supply in the United States, to be known as the ‘Comprehensive Food Safety Training Network’ (referred to in this subsection as the ‘Network’). “(2) Eligibility.— “(A) In general.— For purposes of this subsection, an eligible entity is a multiinstitutional consortium that includes— “(i) a nonprofit institution that provides food safety protection training; and “(ii) one or more training centers in institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) that have demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering community-based training in food supply and agricultural safety and defense. “(B) Collective consideration.— The Secretary may consider such consortium collectively and not on an institution-by-institution basis. “(3) Duties of eligible entity.— As a condition of receiving a competitive grant or entering into a contract or a cooperative agreement with the Secretary under this subsection, the eligible entity, in cooperation with the Secretary, shall establish and maintain the Network, including by— “(A) providing basic, technical, management, and leadership training (including by developing curricula) to regulatory and public health officials, producers, processors, and other agribusinesses; “(B) serving as the hub for the administration of the Network; “(C) implementing a standardized national curriculum to ensure the consistent delivery of quality training throughout the United States; “(D) building and overseeing a nationally recognized instructor cadre to ensure the availability of highly qualified instructors; “(E) reviewing training proposed through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and other relevant Federal agencies that report to the Secretary on the quality and content of proposed and existing courses; “(F) assisting Federal agencies in the implementation of food safety protection training requirements including requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), the Agricultural Act of 2014, and any provision of law amended by such Act; and “(G) performing evaluation and outcome-based studies to provide to the Secretary information on the effectiveness and impact of training and metrics on jurisdictions and sectors within the food safety system. “(4) Membership.— An eligible entity may alter the consortium membership to meet specific training expertise needs. “(5) Authorization of appropriations.— There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2018, to remain available until expended.” ;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(A) · 128 Stat. 649
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(1)(B); 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(2)(B)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), substituted “2018” for “2012”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(1)(B), (2)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), substituted “2018” for “2012”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by striking “2012” each place it appears in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (3) and inserting “2018”;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(A) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(3)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), (B), struck out “pest and pathogen” after “bee” in heading
2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(3)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), (B), substituted “pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance” for “pest and pathogen surveillance” in text
3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(3)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), (B), substituted “2018” for “2012” in text
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), (B), struck out “pest and pathogen” after “bee” in heading and substituted “pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance” for “pest and pathogen surveillance” and “2018” for “2012” in text.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by striking “2012” each place it appears in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (3) and inserting “2018”;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(D) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(4)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(D), added par. (4).Former par. (4) redesignated (5)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(D), added par. (4).Former par. (4) redesignated (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(D) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following new paragraph: “(4) Consultation.— The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of the Interior and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, shall publish guidance on enhancing pollinator health and the long-term viability of populations of pollinators, including recommendations related to— “(A) allowing for managed honey bees to forage on National Forest System lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities; and “(B) planting and maintaining managed honey bee and native pollinator foraging on National Forest System lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities.” ; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(E)(i) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(i), (ii), substituted “annual report—” for “annual report” in introductory provisions
2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(i), (ii), inserted subpar. (A) designation before “describing”
3. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(i), (ii), redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (ii) of subpar. (A), respectively, and realigned margins
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(5). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(i), (ii), substituted “annual report—” for “annual report” in introductory provisions, inserted subpar. (A) designation before “describing”, redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (ii) of subpar. (A), respectively, and realigned margins.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) by redesignating subparagraphs (A) and (B) as clauses (i) and (ii), respectively, and moving the margins of such subparagraphs two ems to the right;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(C) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(C), redesignated par. (4) as (5)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(C), redesignated par. (4) as (5).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5);
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(I) · 128 Stat. 649
Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)(A)(i)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(I), inserted “and honey bee health disorders” after “collapse”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(i). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(I), inserted “and honey bee health disorders” after “collapse”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(I) by inserting “and honey bee health disorders” after “collapse”; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(E)(iv)(I) · 128 Stat. 649
Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)(A)(ii)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iv)(I), inserted “, including best management practices” after “strategies”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iv)(I), inserted “, including best management practices” after “strategies”
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(I) by inserting “, including best management practices” after “strategies”; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(II) · 128 Stat. 649
Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)(A)(iii)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(II), (iv)(II), (v), added cl. (iii)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(II), (iv)(II), (v), added cl. (iii).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(II) by striking “and” at the end;
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(8)(E)(vi) · 128 Stat. 649
Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)(B); 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(5)(C)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(vi), added subpars. (B) and (C)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(5)(B), (C). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(vi), added subpars. (B) and (C).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(vi) by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs: “(B) assessing Federal efforts to mitigate pollinator losses and threats to the United States commercial beekeeping industry; and “(C) providing recommendations to Congress regarding how to better coordinate Federal agency efforts to address the decline of managed honey bees and native pollinators.” ; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(9) · 128 Stat. 649
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(9), substituted “2018” for “2012”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(9), substituted “2018” for “2012”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(9) in subsection (h) (as redesignated by paragraph (4)), by striking “2012” and inserting “2018”.
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(3) · 128 Stat. 649
1. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(3), (4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h)
2. Struck · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
  Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(3), (4), struck out former subsec. (h) which related to regional centers of excellence
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(3), (4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which related to regional centers of excellence.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by striking subsection (h) (as redesignated by section 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii));
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7209(4) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(i)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by redesignating subsection (i) (as redesignated by such section) as subsection (h);
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(i)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i)
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2014
Agricultural Act of 2014
Pub. L. 113–79 § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii) · 128 Stat. 649
Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(j)
Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) by redesignating subsections (d) through (j) as subsections (c) through (i), respectively; and
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7614(b)(2)(C) · 132 Stat. 4490
1. Amended · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(C), designated first and second sentences as pars. (1) and (3), respectively
2. Inserted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(C), inserted headings
3. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(a)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(C), added par. (2)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(C), designated first and second sentences as pars. (1) and (3), respectively, inserted headings, and added par. (2).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(C) High-priority research and extension initiatives.— Section 1672(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 5925(a)) is amended— (i) by striking “The Secretary of Agriculture” and inserting the following: “(1) In general.— The Secretary of Agriculture” ; (ii) in paragraph (1) (as so designated), in the second sentence, by striking “The Secretary shall” and inserting the following: “(3) Consultation.— The Secretary shall” ; and (iii) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following: “(2) Matching funds requirement.— “(A) In general.— Subject to subparagraph (C), an entity receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall provide non-Federal matching funds (including funds from an agricultural commodity promotion, research, and information program) equal to not less than the amount of the grant. “(B) In-kind support.— Non-Federal matching funds described in subparagraph (A) may include in-kind support. “(C) Waiver.— The Secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph (A) with respect to a research project if the Secretary determines that— “(i) the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or “(ii) (I) the project— “(aa) involves a minor commodity; and “(bb) deals with scientifically important research; and “(II) the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.” .
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490
1. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)(8)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(A), substituted, in heading, “Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “Alfalfa and forage”, and in text
2. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)(8)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(A), substituted “alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “alfalfa and forage”
3. Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)(8)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(A), substituted “alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage” for “alfalfa and other forages, and”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(A), substituted, in heading, “Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “Alfalfa and forage”, and in text, substituted “alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “alfalfa and forage” and “alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage” for “alfalfa and other forages, and”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraph (8)— (i) in the heading, by striking “Alfalfa and forage” and inserting “Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems”; (ii) by striking “alfalfa and forage” and inserting “alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems”; and (iii) by striking “alfalfa and other forages, and” and inserting “alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage”; and
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(1)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(d)(11)(20)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(B), added pars. (11) to (20)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d)(11) to (20). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(B), added pars. (11) to (20).
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by adding at the end the following new paragraphs: “(11) Macadamia tree health initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— “(A) developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid (Eriococcus ironsidei); and “(B) establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by, or areas at risk of being affected by, the macadamia felted coccid. “(12) National turfgrass research initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of— “(A) carrying out or enhancing research related to turfgrass and sod issues; “(B) enhancing production and uses of turfgrass for the general public; “(C) identifying new turfgrass varieties with superior drought, heat, cold, and pest tolerance to reduce water, fertilizer, and pesticide use; “(D) selecting genetically superior turfgrasses and developing improved technologies for managing commercial, residential, and recreational turfgrass areas; “(E) producing turfgrasses that— “(i) aid in mitigating soil erosion; “(ii) protect against pollutant runoff into waterways; or “(iii) provide other environmental benefits; “(F) investigating, preserving, and protecting native plant species, including grasses not currently utilized in turfgrass systems; “(G) creating systems for more economical and viable turfgrass seed and sod production throughout the United States; and “(H) investigating the turfgrass phytobiome and developing biologic products to enhance soil, enrich plants, and mitigate pests. “(13) Fertilizer management initiative.— “(A) In general.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purpose of carrying out research to improve fertilizer use efficiency in crops— “(i) to maximize crop yield; and “(ii) to minimize nutrient losses to surface and groundwater and the atmosphere. “(B) Priority.— In awarding grants under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall give priority to research examining the impact of the source, rate, timing, and placement of plant nutrients. “(14) Cattle fever tick program.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section to study cattle fever ticks— “(A) to facilitate the understanding of the role of wildlife in the persistence and spread of cattle fever ticks; “(B) to develop advanced methods for eradication of cattle fever ticks, including— “(i) alternative treatment methods for cattle and other susceptible species; “(ii) field treatment for premises, including corral pens and pasture loafing areas; “(iii) methods for treatment and control on infested wildlife; “(iv) biological control agents; and “(v) new and improved vaccines; “(C) to evaluate rangeland vegetation that impacts the survival of cattle fever ticks; “(D) to improve management of diseases relating to cattle fever ticks that are associated with wildlife, livestock, and human health; “(E) to improve diagnostic detection of tick-infested or infected animals and pastures; and “(F) to conduct outreach to impacted ranchers, hunters, and landowners to integrate tactics and document sustainability of best practices. “(15) Laying hen and turkey research program.— Research grants may be made under this section for the purpose of improving the efficiency and sustainability of laying hen and turkey production through integrated, collaborative research and technology transfer. Emphasis may be placed on laying hen and turkey disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, nutrition, gut health, and alternative housing systems under extreme seasonal weather conditions. “(16) Chronic wasting disease.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities (as defined in section 1404 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3103)) with established deer research programs for the purposes of treating, mitigating, or eliminating chronic wasting disease. “(17) Algae agriculture research program.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the development and testing of algae and algae systems (including micro- and macro-algae systems). “(18) Nutrient management.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of examining nutrient management based on the source, rate, timing, and placement of crop nutrients. “(19) Dryland farming agricultural systems.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the utilization of big data for more precise management of dryland farming agricultural systems. “(20) Hop plant health initiative.— Research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat diseases of hops caused by the plant pathogens Podosphaera macularis and Pseudoperonospora humuli.” ;
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(2) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(e)(5)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in subsection (e)(5), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”;
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(3) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(f)(5)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(3), substituted “2023” for “2018”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (f)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(3), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) in subsection (f)(5), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”;
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(4)(A) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(1)(B); 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(2)(B); 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(1)(3)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(A), substituted “2023” for “2018”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(1)(B), (2)(B), (3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(A), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraphs (1)(B), (2)(B), and (3), by striking “2018” each place it appears and inserting “2023”;
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(4)(B) · 132 Stat. 4490
1. Added · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(B), (C), added par. (4)
2. Redesignated · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(g)(4)(6)
  Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(B), (C), redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (g)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(B), (C), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (4) and (5) as paragraphs (5) and (6), respectively; and
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.
2018
Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–334 § 7209(5) · 132 Stat. 4490
Substituted · 7 U.S.C. § 5925(h)
Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(5), substituted “2023” for “2018”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(5), substituted “2023” for “2018”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(5) in subsection (h), by striking “2018” and inserting “2023”.
Effective date note
Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.

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Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, referred to in subsec. (f)(3)(F), is act June 25, 1938, ch. 675, 52 Stat. 1040, which is classified generally to chapter 9 (§ 301 et seq.) of Title 21, Food and Drugs. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 301 of Title 21 and Tables.

The Agricultural Act of 2014, referred to in subsec. (f)(3)(F), is Pub. L. 113–79, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 649. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 9001 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.

Amendments1991–2018 · 8 rounds

2018

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7614(b)(2)(C), designated first and second sentences as pars. (1) and (3), respectively, inserted headings, and added par. (2).

Subsec. (d)(8). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(A), substituted, in heading, “Alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “Alfalfa and forage”, and in text, substituted “alfalfa seed and alfalfa forage systems” for “alfalfa and forage” and “alfalfa seed and other alfalfa forage” for “alfalfa and other forages, and”.

Subsec. (d)(11) to (20). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(1)(B), added pars. (11) to (20).

Subsec. (e)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(2), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

Subsec. (f)(5). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(3), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

Subsec. (g)(1)(B), (2)(B), (3). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(A), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

Subsec. (g)(4) to (6). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(4)(B), (C), added par. (4) and redesignated former pars. (4) and (5) as (5) and (6), respectively.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 115–334, § 7209(5), substituted “2023” for “2018”.

2014

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(1), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(2), substituted “subsections (d) through (g)” for “subsections (e) through (i)”.

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C), redesignated subsec. (d) as (c), and struck out former subsec. (c) which related to matching funds requirement.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(5), added pars. (9) and (10), redesignated pars. (6), (9), (10), (44), (45), (46), (49), and (50) as (1) to (8), respectively, and struck out former pars. (1) to (5), (7), (8), (11) to (43), (47), (48), (51), and (52), which related to certain research and extension grants.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (e) as (d).

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(6), added subsec. (e) and struck out former subsec. (e) which related to imported fire ant control, management, and eradication.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (f) as (e).

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(7), added subsec. (f) and struck out former subsec. (f) which related to Formosan termite research and eradication.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (g) as (f). Former subsec. (f) redesignated (e).

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (h) as (g).

Subsec. (g)(1)(B), (2)(B). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), substituted “2018” for “2012”.

Subsec. (g)(3). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(A), (B), struck out “pest and pathogen” after “bee” in heading and substituted “pest, pathogen, health, and population status surveillance” for “pest and pathogen surveillance” and “2018” for “2012” in text.

Subsec. (g)(4). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(D), added par. (4).Former par. (4) redesignated (5).

Subsec. (g)(5). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(i), (ii), substituted “annual report—” for “annual report” in introductory provisions, inserted subpar. (A) designation before “describing”, redesignated former subpars. (A) and (B) as cls. (i) and (ii) of subpar. (A), respectively, and realigned margins.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(C), redesignated par. (4) as (5).

Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(i). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(I), inserted “and honey bee health disorders” after “collapse”.

Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(ii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iv)(I), inserted “, including best management practices” after “strategies”

Subsec. (g)(5)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(iii)(II), (iv)(II), (v), added cl. (iii).

Subsec. (g)(5)(B), (C). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(8)(E)(vi), added subpars. (B) and (C).

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(9), substituted “2018” for “2012”.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(3), (4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h) and struck out former subsec. (h) which related to regional centers of excellence.

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h).

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7209(4), redesignated subsec. (i) as (h).

Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 113–79, § 7128(b)(2)(C)(ii), redesignated subsec. (j) as (i).

2008

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(1), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsections (e), (f), and (g)” in first sentence.

Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(A), substituted “paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B)” for “paragraphs (1), (6), (7), and (11)”.

Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(b)(2)(B), substituted “subsections (e) through (i)” for “subsection (e)”.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7203, substituted “shall” for “may”.

Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(B)–(D), redesignated pars. (2), (3), (5), (6), (9) to (14), (16), (18) to (20), (22), (24), (25), (28) to (31), (33), (35) to (40), and (44) as (1) to (29), respectively, added pars. (30) to (52), and struck out former pars. (1), (4), (7), (8), (15), (17), (21), (23), (26), (27), (32), (34), (41) to (43), and (45), which related to research on the brown citrus aphid and the citrus tristeza virus, uses of mesquite, red meat safety, sorghum ergot eradication, development of the low-bush blueberry, wild pampas grass control, genetic aspects of scrapie in sheep, forestry, wind erosion, crop loss models, harvesting productivity for fruits and vegetables, agricultural marketing, beef cattle genetics, ingestion of dairy pipeline cleaner, genetic resource conservation, and improvement of specialty crop production, respectively.

Subsec. (e)(3). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(1)(A), substituted “, improving, and eventually commercializing, alfatoxin controls in corn and other affected agricultural products and crops” for “and controlling aflatoxin in the food and feed chains”.

Subsecs. (h) to (j). Pub. L. 110–246, § 7204(a)(2)–(4), added subsecs. (h) and (i), redesignated former subsec. (h) as (j), and substituted “2012” for “2007” in subsec. (j).

2004

Subsec. (e)(45). Pub. L. 108–465 added par. (45).

2002

Subsec. (e)(25) to (44). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7208(b), added pars. (25) to (44).

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 107–171, § 7119, substituted “2007” for “2002”.

1998

Pub. L. 105–185 amended section catchline and text generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which in subsecs. (a) to (f) which authorized specialized research programs relating to, respectively, brown citrus aphid and citrus tristeza virus, ethanol, aflatoxin, mesquite, prickly pear, and deer tick ecology and related research, and for provisions in subsec. (g) subjecting research to peer review, setting limitation on use of funds, and providing for general eligibility to participate in programs.

1996

Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 863(1), 888, added subsec. (a) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (a). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture is encouraged to fund research for the development of technology which will ascertain the lean content of animal carcasses to be used for human consumption.”

Subsecs. (d)(4), (e)(4). Pub. L. 104–127, § 836, substituted “1997” for “1995”.

Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (f). Text read as follows:

“(1) Research required.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall establish and carry out a program to make grants to colleges and universities for research relating to immunoassay used—

“(A) to detect agricultural pesticide residues on agricultural commodities for human consumption; and

“(B) to diagnose animal and plant diseases.

“(2) Preference.—In making grants under this subsection, the Secretary may give preference to those colleges and universities that, as of November 28, 1990, are conducting research described in this subsection.”

Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863, redesignated subsec. (k) as (g) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (g). Text read as follows: “The Secretary shall make research and extension grants available for the development of agricultural production and marketing systems that will service niche markets located in nearby metropolitan areas. In awarding such grants, the Secretary shall pay particular attention to areas—

“(1) with a high concentration of small farm operations; and

“(2) that experience difficulty in delivering products to market due to geographic isolation.”

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out subsec. (h) which provided that Secretary of Agriculture may establish and carry out a program to conduct research on disease of scrapie in sheep and goats.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 104–127, §§ 836, 863(2), redesignated subsec. (i) as (f) and substituted “1997” for “1995”.

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(1), struck out heading and text of subsec. (j). Text read as follows: “The Secretary of Agriculture may—

“(1) conduct fundamental and applied research related to the development of new commercial products derived from natural plant materials for industrial, medical, and agricultural applications; and

“(2) participate with colleges and universities, other Federal agencies, and private sector entities in conducting such research.”

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 104–127, § 863(2), redesignated subsec. (k) as (g).

1991

Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 102–237, § 407(11), redesignated pars. (A) to (I) as (1) to (9), respectively.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(1), substituted “Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Cooperative State Research Service, to make competitive grants” for “Agricultural Research Service”.

Subsec. (k)(1). Pub. L. 102–237, § 406(2), substituted “Research” for “Except for research funded under subsection (i), research”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by section 7614(b)(2)(C) 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.

Effective Date of 2008 Amendment

Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.

Methyl Bromide Alternatives

Pub. L. 108–465, title III, § 301, Dec. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 3885, provided that:

“(a)
Priority.—
The Secretary of Agriculture shall elevate the priority of current methyl bromide alternative research and extension activities and reexamine the risks and benefits of extending the phase-out deadline in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act [Dec. 21, 2004], including the estimated cost to the grower or processor associated with any alternatives proposed.
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“(b)
Authorization of Appropriations.—
For each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2009, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture $5,000,000 to carry out this section.”
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Executive Documents

Creating a Federal Strategy To Promote the Health of Honey Bees and Other Pollinators

Memorandum of President of the United States, June 20, 2014, 79 F.R. 35903, provided:

Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies

Pollinators contribute substantially to the economy of the United States and are vital to keeping fruits, nuts, and vegetables in our diets. Honey bee pollination alone adds more than $15 billion in value to agricultural crops each year in the United States. Over the past few decades, there has been a significant loss of pollinators, including honey bees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies, from the environment. The problem is serious and requires immediate attention to ensure the sustainability of our food production systems, avoid additional economic impact on the agricultural sector, and protect the health of the environment.

Pollinator losses have been severe. The number of migrating Monarch butterflies sank to the lowest recorded population level in 2013–14, and there is an imminent risk of failed migration. The continued loss of commercial honey bee colonies poses a threat to the economic stability of commercial beekeeping and pollination operations in the United States, which could have profound implications for agriculture and food. Severe yearly declines create concern that bee colony losses could reach a point from which the commercial pollination industry would not be able to adequately recover. The loss of native bees, which also play a key role in pollination of crops, is much less studied, but many native bee species are believed to be in decline. Scientists believe that bee losses are likely caused by a combination of stressors, including poor bee nutrition, loss of forage lands, parasites, pathogens, lack of genetic diversity, and exposure to pesticides.

Given the breadth, severity, and persistence of pollinator losses, it is critical to expand Federal efforts and take new steps to reverse pollinator losses and help restore populations to healthy levels. These steps should include the development of new public-private partnerships and increased citizen engagement. Therefore, by the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby direct the following:

Section 1. Establishing the Pollinator Health Task Force. There is hereby established the Pollinator Health Task Force (Task Force), to be co-chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to the Co-Chairs, the Task Force shall also include the heads, or their designated representatives, from:

(a) the Department of State;

(b) the Department of Defense;

(d) the Department of Housing and Urban Development;

(e) the Department of Transportation;

(f) the Department of Energy;

(g) the Department of Education;

(h) the Council on Environmental Quality;

(i) the Domestic Policy Council;

(j) the General Services Administration;

(k) the National Science Foundation;

(l) the National Security Council Staff;

(m) the Office of Management and Budget;

(n) the Office of Science and Technology Policy; and

(o) such executive departments, agencies, and offices as the Co-Chairs may designate.

Sec. 2. Mission and Function of the Task Force. Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, the Task Force shall develop a National Pollinator Health Strategy (Strategy), which shall include explicit goals, milestones, and metrics to measure progress. The Strategy shall include the following components:

(a) Pollinator Research Action Plan. The Strategy shall include an Action Plan (Plan) to focus Federal efforts on understanding, preventing, and recovering from pollinator losses. The Plan shall be informed by research on relevant topics and include:

(i) studies of the health of managed honey bees and native bees, including longitudinal studies, to determine the relative contributions of, and mitigation strategies for, different stressors leading to species declines and colony collapse disorder, including exposure to pesticides, poor nutrition, parasites and other pests, toxins, loss of habitat and reduced natural forage, pathogens, and unsustainable management practices;

(ii) plans for expanded collection and sharing of data related to pollinator losses, technologies for continuous monitoring of honey bee hive health, and use of public-private partnerships, as appropriate, to provide information on the status and trends of managed hive losses;

(iii) assessments of the status of native pollinators, including the Monarch butterfly and bees, and modeling of native pollinator populations and habitats;

(iv) strategies for developing affordable seed mixes, including native pollinator-friendly plants, for maintenance of honey bees and other pollinators, and guidelines for and evaluations of the effectiveness of using pollinator-friendly seed mixes for restoration and reclamation projects;

(v) identification of existing and new methods and best practices to reduce pollinator exposure to pesticides, and new cost-effective ways to control bee pests and diseases; and

(vi) strategies for targeting resources toward areas of high risk and restoration potential and prioritizing plans for restoration of pollinator habitat, based on those areas that will yield the greatest expected net benefits.

(b) Public Education Plan. The Strategy shall include plans for expanding and coordinating public education programs outlining steps individuals and businesses can take to help address the loss of pollinators. It shall also include recommendations for a coordinated public education campaign aimed at individuals, corporations, small businesses, schools, libraries, and museums to significantly increase public awareness of the importance of pollinators and the steps that can be taken to protect them.

(c) Public-Private Partnerships. The Strategy shall include recommendations for developing public-private partnerships to build on Federal efforts to encourage the protection of pollinators and increase the quality and amount of habitat and forage for pollinators. In developing this part of the Strategy, the Task Force shall consult with external stakeholders, including State, tribal, and local governments, farmers, corporations, and nongovernmental organizations.

(d) Task Force member agencies shall report regularly to the Task Force on their efforts to implement section 3 of this memorandum.

Sec. 3. Increasing and Improving Pollinator Habitat. Unless otherwise specified, within 180 days of the date of this memorandum:

(a) Task Force member agencies shall develop and provide to the Task Force plans to enhance pollinator habitat, and subsequently implement, as appropriate, such plans on their managed lands and facilities, consistent with their missions and public safety. These plans may include: facility landscaping, including easements; land management; policies with respect to road and other rights-of-way; educational gardens; use of integrated vegetation and pest management; increased native vegetation; and application of pollinator-friendly best management practices and seed mixes. Task Force member agencies shall also review any new or renewing land management contracts and grants for the opportunity to include requirements for enhancing pollinator habitat.

(b) Task Force member agencies shall evaluate permit and management practices on power line, pipeline, utility, and other rights-of-way and easements, and, consistent with applicable law, make any necessary and appropriate changes to enhance pollinator habitat on Federal lands through the use of integrated vegetation and pest management and pollinator-friendly best management practices, and by supplementing existing agreements and memoranda of understanding with rights-of-way holders, where appropriate, to establish and improve pollinator habitat.

(c) Task Force member agencies shall incorporate pollinator health as a component of all future restoration and reclamation projects, as appropriate, including all annual restoration plans.

(d) The Council on Environmental Quality and the General Services Administration shall, within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, revise their respective guidance documents for designed landscapes and public buildings to incorporate, as appropriate, pollinator-friendly practices into site landscape performance requirements to create and maintain high quality habitats for pollinators. Future landscaping projects at all Federal facilities shall, to the maximum extent appropriate, use plants beneficial to pollinators.

(e) The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior shall, within 90 days of the date of this memorandum, develop best management practices for executive departments and agencies to enhance pollinator habitat on Federal lands.

(f) The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior shall establish a reserve of native seed mixes, including pollinator-friendly plants, for use on post-fire rehabilitation projects and other restoration activities.

(g) The Department of Agriculture shall, as appropriate and consistent with applicable law, substantially increase both the acreage and forage value of pollinator habitat in the Department’s conservation programs, including the Conservation Reserve Program, and provide technical assistance, through collaboration with the land-grant university-based cooperative extension services, to executive departments and agencies, State, local, and tribal governments, and other entities and individuals, including farmers and ranchers, in planting the most suitable pollinator-friendly habitats.

(h) The Department of the Interior shall assist States and State wildlife organizations, as appropriate, in identifying and implementing projects to conserve pollinators at risk of endangerment and further pollinator conservation through the revision and implementation of individual State Wildlife Action Plans. The Department of the Interior shall, upon request, provide technical support for these efforts, and keep the Task Force apprised of such collaborations.

(i) The Department of Transportation shall evaluate its current guidance for grantees and informational resources to identify opportunities to increase pollinator habitat along roadways and implement improvements, as appropriate. The Department of Transportation shall work with State Departments of Transportation and transportation associations to promote pollinator-friendly practices and corridors. The Department of Transportation shall evaluate opportunities to make railways, pipelines, and transportation facilities that are privately owned and operated aware of the need to increase pollinator habitat.

(j) The Department of Defense shall, consistent with law and the availability of appropriations, support habitat restoration projects for pollinators, and shall direct military service installations to use, when possible, pollinator-friendly native landscaping and minimize use of pesticides harmful to pollinators through integrated vegetation and pest management practices.

(k) The Army Corps of Engineers shall incorporate conservation practices for pollinator habitat improvement on the 12 million acres of lands and waters at resource development projects across the country, as appropriate.

(l) The Environmental Protection Agency shall assess the effect of pesticides, including neonicotinoids, on bee and other pollinator health and take action, as appropriate, to protect pollinators; engage State and tribal environmental, agricultural, and wildlife agencies in the development of State and tribal pollinator protection plans; encourage the incorporation of pollinator protection and habitat planting activities into green infrastructure and Superfund projects; and expedite review of registration applications for new products targeting pests harmful to pollinators.

(m) Executive departments and agencies shall, as appropriate, take immediate measures to support pollinators during the 2014 growing season and thereafter. These measures may include planting pollinator-friendly vegetation and increasing flower diversity in plantings, limiting mowing practices, and avoiding the use of pesticides in sensitive pollinator habitats through integrated vegetation and pest management practices.

Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) This memorandum shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(b) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to any agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.

(c) Nothing in this memorandum shall be construed to require the disclosure of confidential business information or trade secrets, classified information, law enforcement sensitive information, or other information that must be protected in the interest of national security or public safety.

(d) This memorandum is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

(e) The Secretary of Agriculture is hereby authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.

Barack Obama.

Credits

1990–2018 · 10 acts

1990Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3770
1991Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, §§ 406, 407(11), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1864, 1865
1996Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, §§ 836, 863, 888, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1169, 1174, 1180
1998Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 242, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 549
2002Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7119, 7208(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 434, 442
2004Pub. L. 108–465, title III, § 302, Dec. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 3885
2008Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7203, 7204, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1233
2008Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7203, 7204, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1994
2014Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(2)(C), 7209, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 879, 881
2018Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7209, 7614(b)(2)(C), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4806, 4834.

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(Pub. L. 101–624, title XVI, § 1672, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3770; Pub. L. 102–237, title IV, §§ 406, 407(11), Dec. 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 1864, 1865; Pub. L. 104–127, title VIII, §§ 836, 863, 888, Apr. 4, 1996, 110 Stat. 1169, 1174, 1180; Pub. L. 105–185, title II, § 242, June 23, 1998, 112 Stat. 549; Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, §§ 7119, 7208(b), May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 434, 442; Pub. L. 108–465, title III, § 302, Dec. 21, 2004, 118 Stat. 3885; Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, §§ 7203, 7204, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1233; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, §§ 7203, 7204, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1994; Pub. L. 113–79, title VII, §§ 7128(b)(2)(C), 7209, Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 879, 881; Pub. L. 115–334, title VII, §§ 7209, 7614(b)(2)(C), Dec. 20, 2018, 132 Stat. 4806, 4834.)