#aacth ,,congress #ast ,session ,in the ,house of ,representatives1 ,u4 ,s41 ,september #bh1 #bjac ,,house ,,amendment ,,to ,,senate ,,amendment3 ,that the ,house agree to the amendment of the ,senate to the bill 7,h4,r4 #bfdb7 entitled ,an ,act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the ,department of ,agriculture through fiscal year #bjah1 and for other purposes41 with the following ,in lieu of the matter proposed to be inserted by the amendment of the ,senate to the text of the bill1 insert the following3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4 ,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,title ,i--,commodities ,subtitle ,a--,repeals and reforms ,sec4 #aaja4 ,repeal of direct payments4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,repeal of counter-cyclical payments4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,repeal of average crop revenue election program4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,base acres4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,payment yields4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,farm risk management election4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,producer agreements4 ,subtitle ,b--,marketing loans ,sec4 #abja4 ,availability of nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for loan commodities4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,loan rates for nonrecourse marketing assistance loans4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,term of loans4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,repayment of loans4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,loan deficiency payments4 ,sec4 #abjf4 ,payments in lieu of loan deficiency payments for grazed acreage4 ,sec4 #abjg4 ,special marketing loan provisions for upland cotton4 ,sec4 #abjh4 ,special competitive provisions for extra long staple cotton4 ,sec4 #abji4 ,availability of recourse loans for high moisture feed grains and seed cotton4 ,sec4 #abaj4 ,adjustments of loans4 ,subtitle ,c--,sugar ,sec4 #acja4 ,sugar program4 ,subtitle ,d--,dairy ,part ,i--,dairy ,producer ,margin ,insurance ,program ,sec4 #adja4 ,dairy producer margin insurance program4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,rulemaking4 ,part ,,ii--,repeal or reauthorization of other dairy-related provisions ,sec4 #adaa4 ,repeal of dairy product price support and milk income loss contract programs4 ,sec4 #adab4 ,repeal of dairy export incentive program4 ,sec4 #adac4 ,extension of dairy forward pricing program4 ,sec4 #adad4 ,extension of dairy indemnity program4 ,sec4 #adae4 ,extension of dairy promotion and research program4 ,sec4 #adaf4 ,repeal of ,federal ,milk ,marketing ,order ,review ,commission4 ,part ,,iii--,effective date ,sec4 #adba4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,e--,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance ,programs ,sec4 #aeja4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance4 ,sec4 #aejb4 ,national ,drought ,council and ,national ,drought ,policy ,action ,plan4 ,subtitle ,f--,administration ,sec4 #afja4 ,administration generally4 ,sec4 #afjb4 ,repeal of permanent price support authority4 ,sec4 #afjc4 ,payment limitations4 ,sec4 #afjc;,a4 ,payments limited to active farmers4 ,sec4 #afjd4 ,adjusted gross income limitation4 ,sec4 #afje4 ,geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4 ,sec4 #afjf4 ,personal liability of producers for deficiencies4 ,sec4 #afjg4 ,prevention of deceased individuals receiving payments under farm commodity programs4 ,sec4 #afjh4 ,technical corrections4 ,sec4 #afji4 ,assignment of payments4 ,sec4 #afaj4 ,tracking of benefits4 ,sec4 #afaa4 ,signature authority4 ,sec4 #afab4 ,implementation4 ,sec4 #afac4 ,protection of producer information4 ,title ,,ii--,conservation ,subtitle ,a--,conservation ,reserve ,program ,sec4 #bjja4 ,extension and enrollment requirements of conservation reserve program4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,farmable wetland program4 ,sec4 #bjjc4 ,duties of owners and operators4 ,sec4 #bjjd4 ,duties of the ,secretary4 ,sec4 #bjje4 ,payments4 ,sec4 #bjjf4 ,contract requirements4 ,sec4 #bjjg4 ,conversion of land subject to contract to other conserving uses4 ,sec4 #bjjh4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,b--,conservation ,stewardship ,program ,sec4 #baja4 ,conservation stewardship program4 ,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program ,sec4 #bbja4 ,purposes4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,establishment and administration4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,evaluation of applications4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,duties of producers4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,limitation on payments4 ,sec4 #bbjf4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments4 ,sec4 #bbjg4 ,effective date4 ,subtitle ,d--,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program ,sec4 #bcja4 ,agricultural conservation easement program4 ,subtitle ,e--,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program ,sec4 #bdja4 ,regional conservation partnership program4 ,subtitle ,f--,other ,conservation ,programs ,sec4 #beja4 ,conservation of private grazing land4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,grassroots source water protection program4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program4 ,sec4 #bejd4 ,agriculture conservation experienced services program4 ,sec4 #beje4 ,small watershed rehabilitation program4 ,sec4 #bejf4 ,agricultural management assistance program4 ,sec4 #bejg4 ,emergency watershed protection program4 ,subtitle ,g--,funding and ,administration ,sec4 #bfja4 ,funding4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,technical assistance4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,reservation of funds to provide assistance to certain farmers or ranchers for conservation access4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,annual report on program enrollments and assistance4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,review of conservation practice standards4 ,sec4 #bfjf4 ,administrative requirements applicable to all conservation programs4 ,sec4 #bfjg4 ,standards for ,state technical committees4 ,sec4 #bfjh4 ,rulemaking authority4 ,sec4 #bfji4 ,wetlands mitigation4 ,sec4 #bfaj4 ,lesser prairie-chicken conservation report4 ,subtitle ,h--,repeal of ,superseded ,program ,authorities and ,transitional ,provisions2 ,technical ,amendments ,sec4 #bgja4 ,comprehensive conservation enhancement program4 ,sec4 #bgjb4 ,emergency forestry conservation reserve program4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,wetlands reserve program4 ,sec4 #bgjd4 ,farmland protection program and farm viability program4 ,sec4 #bgje4 ,grassland reserve program4 ,sec4 #bgjf4 ,agricultural water enhancement program4 ,sec4 #bgjg4 ,wildlife habitat incentive program4 ,sec4 #bgjh4 ,great ,lakes basin program4 ,sec4 #bgji4 ,chesapeake ,bay watershed program4 ,sec4 #bgaj4 ,cooperative conservation partnership initiative4 ,sec4 #bgaa4 ,environmental easement program4 ,sec4 #bgab4 ,technical amendments4 ,title ,,iii--,trade ,subtitle ,a--,food for ,peace ,act ,sec4 #cjja4 ,general authority4 ,sec4 #cjjb4 ,support for organizations through which assistance is provided4 ,sec4 #cjjc4 ,food aid quality4 ,sec4 #cjjd4 ,minimum levels of assistance4 ,sec4 #cjje4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group4 ,sec4 #cjjf4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation4 ,sec4 #cjjg4 ,assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods4 ,sec4 #cjjh4 ,general provisions4 ,sec4 #cjji4 ,prepositioning of agricultural commodities4 ,sec4 #cjaj4 ,annual report regarding food aid programs and activities4 ,sec4 #cjaa4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance4 ,sec4 #cjab4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #cjac4 ,micronutrient fortification programs4 ,sec4 #cjad4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program4 ,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh ,sec4 #caja4 ,funding for export credit guarantee program4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,funding for market access program4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,foreign market development cooperator program4 ,subtitle ,c--,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws ,sec4 #cbja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets4 ,sec4 #cbjd4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program4 ,sec4 #cbje4 ,technical assistance for specialty crops4 ,sec4 #cbjf4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust4 ,sec4 #cbjg4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services4 ,sec4 #cbjh4 ,department of ,agriculture certificates of origin4 ,title ,,iv--,supplemental nutrition assistance program ,sec4 #djjj4 ,short ,title4 ,sec4 #djja4 ,preventing payment of cash to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for the return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with benefits provided under the program4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,retailers4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,enhancing services to elderly and disabled supplemental nutrition assistance program participants4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,updating program eligibility4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,exclusion of medical marijuana from excess medical expense deduction4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,standard utility allowances based on the receipt of energy assistance payments4 ,sec4 #djjh4 ,eligibility disqualifications4 ,sec4 #djji4 ,repeal of ,state work program waiver authority4 ,sec4 #djaj4 ,ending supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for lottery or gambling winners4 ,sec4 #djaa4 ,improving security of food assistance4 ,sec4 #djab4 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions4 ,sec4 #djac4 ,use of benefits for purchase of community-supported agriculture share4 ,sec4 #djad4 ,restaurant meals program4 ,sec4 #djae4 ,mandating ,state immigration verification4 ,sec4 #djaf4 ,data exchange standardization for improved interoperability4 ,sec4 #djag4 ,pilot projects to improve ,federal-,state cooperation in identifying and reducing fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 ,sec4 #djah4 ,prohibiting government-sponsored recruitment activities4 ,sec4 #djai4 ,repeal of bonus program4 ,sec4 #djbj4 ,funding of employment and training programs4 ,sec4 #djba4 ,monitoring employment and training programs4 ,sec4 #djbb4 ,cooperation with program research and evaluation4 ,sec4 #djbc4 ,pilot projects to reduce dependency and increase work effort in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 ,sec4 #djbd4 ,authorization of appropriations4 ,sec4 #djbe4 ,limitation on use of block grant to ,puerto ,rico4 ,sec4 #djbf4 ,assistance for community food projects4 ,sec4 #djbg4 ,emergency food assistance4 ,sec4 #djbh4 ,nutrition education4 ,sec4 #djbi4 ,retailer trafficking4 ,sec4 #djcj4 ,technical and conforming amendments4 ,sec4 #djca4 ,tolerance level for excluding small errors4 ,sec4 #djcb4 ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands pilot program4 ,sec4 #djcc4 ,annual ,state report on verification of ,,snap participation4 ,sec4 #djcd4 ,termination of existing agreement4 ,sec4 #djce4 ,service of traditional foods in public facilities4 ,sec4 #djcf4 ,testing applicants for unlawful use of controlled substances4 ,sec4 #djcg4 ,eligibility disqualifications for certain convicted felons4 ,sec4 #djch4 ,expungement of unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits4 ,sec4 #djci4 ,pilot projects to promote work and increase ,state accountability in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 ,sec4 #djdj4 ,improved wage verification using the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires4 ,sec4 #djda4 ,feasibility study for ,indian tribes4 ,sec4 #djdb4 ,commodity distribution program4 ,sec4 #djdc4 ,commodity supplemental food program4 ,sec4 #djdd4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4 ,sec4 #djde4 ,processing of commodities4 ,sec4 #djdf4 ,farmers' market nutrition program4 ,sec4 #djdg4 ,nutrition information and awareness pilot program4 ,sec4 #djdh4 ,fresh fruit and vegetable program4 ,sec4 #djdi4 ,additional authority for purchase of fresh fruits1 vegetables1 and other specialty food crops4 ,sec4 #djej4 ,encouraging locally and regionally grown and raised food4 ,sec4 #djea4 ,review of public health benefits of white potatoes4 ,sec4 #djeb4 ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative4 ,sec4 #djec4 ,review of sole-source contracts in ,federal nutrition programs4 ,sec4 #djed4 ,purchase of ,halal and ,kosher food for emergency food assistance program4 ,title ,v--,credit ,subtitle ,a--,farm ownership loans ,sec4 #ejja4 ,eligibility for farm ownership loans4 ,sec4 #ejjb4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program4 ,sec4 #ejjc4 ,down payment loan program4 ,sec4 #ejjd4 ,elimination of mineral rights appraisal requirement4 ,subtitle ,b--,operating loans ,sec4 #eaja4 ,eligibility for farm operating loans4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,elimination of rural residency requirement for operating loans to youth4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,authority to waive personal liability for youth loans due to circumstances beyond borrower control4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,microloans4 ,subtitle ,c--,emergency loans ,sec4 #ebja4 ,eligibility for emergency loans4 ,subtitle ,d--,administrative provisions ,sec4 #ecja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,eligible beginning farmers and ranchers4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,loan authorization levels4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,priority for participation loans4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,loan fund set-asides4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,conforming amendment to borrower training provision1 relating to eligibility changes4 ,subtitle ,e--,state agricultural mediation programs ,sec4 #edja4 ,state agricultural mediation programs4 ,subtitle ,f--,loans to purchasers of highly fractionated land ,sec4 #eeja4 ,loans to purchasers of highly fractionated land4 ,title ,,vi--,rural ,development ,subtitle ,a--,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act ,sec4 #fjja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants4 ,sec4 #fjjb4 ,rural business opportunity grants4 ,sec4 #fjjc4 ,elimination of reservation of community facilities grant program funds4 ,sec4 #fjjd4 ,utilization of loan guarantees for community facilities4 ,sec4 #fjje4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program4 ,sec4 #fjjf4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities4 ,sec4 #fjjg4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training4 ,sec4 #fjjh4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program4 ,sec4 #fjji4 ,household water well systems4 ,sec4 #fjaj4 ,rural business and industry loan program4 ,sec4 #fjaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants4 ,sec4 #fjab4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products4 ,sec4 #fjac4 ,intermediary relending program4 ,sec4 #fjad4 ,rural college coordinated strategy4 ,sec4 #fjae4 ,rural water and waste disposal infrastructure4 ,sec4 #fjaf4 ,simplified applications4 ,sec4 #fjag4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters4 ,sec4 #fjah4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program4 ,sec4 #fjai4 ,delta ,regional ,authority4 ,sec4 #fjbj4 ,northern ,great ,plains ,regional ,authority4 ,sec4 #fjba4 ,rural business investment program4 ,subtitle ,b--,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf ,sec4 #faja4 ,relending for certain purposes4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,fees for certain loan guarantees4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,rural utilities service contracting authority4 ,sec4 #fajd4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes4 ,sec4 #faje4 ,expansion of #iaa access4 ,sec4 #fajf4 ,access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #fbja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 ,value-added agricultural market development program grants4 ,sec4 #fbjc4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program4 ,sec4 #fbjd4 ,program metrics4 ,sec4 #fbje4 ,study of rural transportation issues4 ,sec4 #fbjf4 ,certain ,federal actions not to be considered major4 ,sec4 #fbjg4 ,telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas4 ,sec4 #fbjh4 ,regional economic and infrastructure development4 ,title ,,vii--,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters ,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg ,sec4 #gaja4 ,option to be included as non-land-grant college of agriculture4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,specialty crop committee4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,veterinary services grant program4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,policy research centers4 ,sec4 #gajg4 ,repeal of human nutrition intervention and health promotion research program4 ,sec4 #gajh4 ,repeal of pilot research program to combine medical and agricultural research4 ,sec4 #gaji4 ,nutrition education program4 ,sec4 #gaaj4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs4 ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,repeal of appropriations for research on national or regional problems4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food science facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,repeal of national research and training virtual centers4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,hispanic-serving institutions4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,competitive ,grants ,program for ,hispanic ,agricultural ,workers and ,youth4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,repeal of research equipment grants4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,university research4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,extension service4 ,sec4 #gaba4 ,auditing1 reporting1 bookkeeping1 and administrative requirements4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,supplemental and alternative crops4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions4 ,sec4 #gabd4 ,aquaculture assistance programs4 ,sec4 #gabe4 ,rangeland research programs4 ,sec4 #gabf4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response4 ,sec4 #gabg4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education4 ,sec4 #gabh4 ,matching funds requirement4 ,sec4 #gabi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding expansion of the land grant program to include enhanced funding and additional institutions4 ,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij ,sec4 #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,national training program4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,repeal of ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,repeal of rural electronic commerce extension program4 ,sec4 #gbjh4 ,repeal of agricultural genome initiative4 ,sec4 #gbji4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives4 ,sec4 #gbaj4 ,repeal of nutrient management research and extension initiative4 ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative4 ,sec4 #gbab4 ,repeal of agricultural bioenergy feedstock and energy efficiency research and extension initiative4 ,sec4 #gbac4 ,farm business management4 ,sec4 #gbad4 ,centers of excellence4 ,sec4 #gbae4 ,repeal of red meat safety research center4 ,sec4 #gbaf4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities4 ,sec4 #gbag4 ,national rural information center clearinghouse4 ,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih ,sec4 #gcja4 ,relevance and merit of agricultural research1 extension1 and education funded by the ,department4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,repeal of coordinated program of research1 extension1 and education to improve viability of small and medium size dairy1 livestock1 and poultry operations4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,fusarium ,graminearum grants4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,repeal of ,bovine ,johne's disease control program4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,grants for youth organizations4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,specialty crop research initiative4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,food animal residue avoidance database program4 ,sec4 #gcji4 ,repeal of national swine research center4 ,sec4 #gcaj4 ,office of pest management policy4 ,sec4 #gcaa4 ,repeal of studies of agricultural research1 extension1 and education4 ,subtitle ,d--,other ,laws ,sec4 #gdja4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act4 ,sec4 #gdjb4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid4 ,sec4 #gdjc4 ,research ,facilities ,act4 ,sec4 #gdjd4 ,repeal of carbon cycle research4 ,sec4 #gdje4 ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act4 ,sec4 #gdjf4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh4 ,sec4 #gdjg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj4 ,sec4 #gdjh4 ,repeal of use of remote sensing data4 ,sec4 #gdji4 ,repeal of reports under ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb4 ,sec4 #gdaj4 ,beginning farmer and rancher development program4 ,sec4 #gdaa4 ,inclusion of ,american ,samoa1 ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and ,northern ,mariana ,islands as a ,state under ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act4 ,subtitle ,e--,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh ,part #a--;,agricultural ,security ,sec4 #geja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center4 ,sec4 #gejb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response4 ,sec4 #gejc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures4 ,sec4 #gejd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program4 ,part #b--,miscellaneous ,sec4 #geaa4 ,enhanced use lease authority pilot program4 ,sec4 #geab4 ,grazinglands research laboratory4 ,sec4 #geac4 ,budget submission and funding4 ,sec4 #gead4 ,research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria4 ,sec4 #geae4 ,repeal of farm and ranch stress assistance network4 ,sec4 #geaf4 ,repeal of seed distribution4 ,sec4 #geag4 ,natural products research program4 ,sec4 #geah4 ,sun grant program4 ,sec4 #geai4 ,repeal of study and report on food deserts4 ,sec4 #gebj4 ,repeal of agricultural and rural transportation research and education4 ,subtitle ,f--,miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #gfja4 ,agreements with nonprofit organizations for ,national ,arboretum4 ,sec4 #gfjb4 ,cotton ,disease ,research ,report4 ,sec4 #gfjc4 ,acceptance of facility for ,agricultural ,research ,service4 ,sec4 #gfjd4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections4 ,sec4 #gfje4 ,legitimacy of industrial hemp research4 ,title ,,viii--,forestry ,subtitle ,a--,repeal of ,certain ,forestry ,programs ,sec4 #hjja4 ,forest land enhancement program4 ,sec4 #hjjb4 ,watershed forestry assistance program4 ,sec4 #hjjc4 ,expired cooperative national forest products marketing program4 ,sec4 #hjjd4 ,hispanic-serving institution agricultural land national resources leadership program4 ,sec4 #hjje4 ,tribal watershed forestry assistance program4 ,sec4 #hjjf4 ,separate ,forest ,service decisionmaking and appeals process4 ,subtitle ,b--,reauthorization of ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh ,programs ,sec4 #haja4 ,state-wide assessment and strategies for forest resources4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,forest ,legacy ,program4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,community forest and open space conservation program4 ,subtitle ,c--,reauthorization of ,other ,forestry-,related ,laws ,sec4 #hbja4 ,rural revitalization technologies4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,office of ,international ,forestry4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,change in funding source for healthy forests reserve program4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,stewardship end result contracting project authority4 ,subtitle ,d--,national ,forest ,critical ,area ,response ,sec4 #hcja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,designation of critical areas4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,application of expedited procedures and activities of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc to critical areas4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,good neighbor authority4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous ,provisions ,sec4 #hdja4 ,revision of strategic plan for forest inventory and analysis4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces ,program4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,green science and technology transfer research under ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh4 ,sec4 #hdjd4 ,extension of stewardship contracts authority regarding use of designation by prescription to all thinning sales under ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf4 ,sec4 #hdje4 ,reimbursement of fire funds expended by a ,state for management and suppression of certain wildfires4 ,sec4 #hdjf4 ,ability of ,national ,forest ,system lands to meet needs of local wood producing facilities for raw materials4 ,sec4 #hdjg4 ,report on the ,national ,forest ,system roads4 ,sec4 #hdjh4 ,forest ,service large airtanker and aerial asset firefighting recapitalization pilot program4 ,sec4 #hdji4 ,land conveyance1 ,jefferson ,national ,forest in ,wise ,county1 ,virginia4 ,sec4 #hdaj4 ,categorical exclusion for forest projects in response to emergencies4 ,title ,,ix--,energy ,sec4 #ijja4 ,definition of renewable energy system4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery assistance4 ,sec4 #ijjd4 ,repowering assistance program4 ,sec4 #ijje4 ,bioenergy ,program for ,advanced ,biofuels4 ,sec4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program4 ,sec4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4 ,sec4 #ijjh4 ,biomass ,research and ,development4 ,sec4 #ijji4 ,feedstock ,flexibility ,program for ,bioenergy ,producers4 ,sec4 #ijaj4 ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program4 ,sec4 #ijaa4 ,community wood energy program4 ,sec4 #ijab4 ,repeal of biofuels infrastructure study4 ,sec4 #ijac4 ,repeal of renewable fertilizer study4 ,sec4 #ijad4 ,energy efficiency report for ,,usda facilities4 ,title ,x--,horticulture ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,specialty crops market news allocation4 ,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,repeal of grant program to improve movement of specialty crops4 ,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,farmers market and local food promotion program4 ,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,organic agriculture4 ,sec4 #ajjje4 ,investigations and enforcement of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij4 ,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,food safety education initiatives4 ,sec4 #ajjjg4 ,specialty crop block grants4 ,sec4 #ajjjh4 ,department of ,agriculture consultation regarding enforcement of certain labor law provisions4 ,sec4 #ajjji4 ,report on honey4 ,sec4 #ajjaj4 ,bulk shipments of apples to ,canada4 ,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,consolidation of plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention programs4 ,sec4 #ajjab4 ,modification1 cancellation1 or suspension on basis of a biological opinion4 ,sec4 #ajjac4 ,use and discharges of authorized pesticides4 ,sec4 #ajjad4 ,seed not pesticide or device for purposes of importation4 ,sec4 #ajjae4 ,stay of regulations related to ,christmas ,tree ,promotion1 ,research1 and ,information ,order4 ,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,study on proposed order pertaining to sulfuryl fluoride4 ,sec4 #ajjag4 ,study on local and regional food production and program evaluation4 ,sec4 #ajjah4 ,annual report on invasive species4 ,title ,,xi--,crop ,insurance ,sec4 #aajja4 ,information sharing4 ,sec4 #aajjb4 ,publication of information on violations of prohibition on premium adjustments4 ,sec4 #aajjc4 ,supplemental coverage option4 ,sec4 #aajjd4 ,premium amounts for catastrophic risk protection4 ,sec4 #aajje4 ,repeal of performance-based discount4 ,sec4 #aajjf4 ,permanent enterprise unit subsidy4 ,sec4 #aajjg4 ,enterprise units for irrigated and nonirrigated crops4 ,sec4 #aajjh4 ,data collection4 ,sec4 #aajji4 ,adjustment in actual production history to establish insurable yields4 ,sec4 #aajaj4 ,submission and review of policies4 ,sec4 #aajaa4 ,equitable relief for specialty crop policies4 ,sec4 #aajab4 ,budget limitations on renegotiation of the standard reinsurance agreement4 ,sec4 #aajac4 ,crop production on native sod4 ,sec4 #aajad4 ,coverage levels by practice4 ,sec4 #aajae4 ,beginning farmer and rancher provisions4 ,sec4 #aajaf4 ,stacked income protection plan for producers of upland cotton4 ,sec4 #aajag4 ,peanut revenue crop insurance4 ,sec4 #aajah4 ,authority to correct errors4 ,sec4 #aajai4 ,implementation4 ,sec4 #aajbj4 ,research and development priorities4 ,sec4 #aajba4 ,additional research and development contracting requirements4 ,sec4 #aajbb4 ,program compliance partnerships4 ,sec4 #aajbc4 ,pilot programs4 ,sec4 #aajbd4 ,technical amendments4 ,sec4 #aajbe4 ,advance public notice of crop insurance policy and plan changes4 ,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous ,subtitle ,a--,livestock ,sec4 #abaja4 ,repeal of the ,national ,sheep ,industry ,improvement ,center4 ,sec4 #abajb4 ,repeal of certain regulations under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba4 ,sec4 #abajc4 ,trichinae certification program4 ,sec4 #abajd4 ,national ,aquatic ,animal ,health ,plan4 ,sec4 #abaje4 ,country of origin labeling4 ,sec4 #abajf4 ,national animal health laboratory network4 ,sec4 #abajg4 ,repeal of duplicative catfish inspection program4 ,sec4 #abajh4 ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,program4 ,sec4 #abaji4 ,report on bovine tuberculosis in ,texas4 ,sec4 #abaaj4 ,economic fraud in wild and farm-raised seafood4 ,subtitle ,b--,socially disadvantaged producers and limited resource producers ,sec4 #abbja4 ,outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers4 ,sec4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,advocacy and ,outreach4 ,sec4 #abbjc4 ,socially ,disadvantaged ,farmers and ,ranchers ,policy ,research ,center4 ,sec4 #abbjd4 ,receipt for service or denial of service from certain department of agriculture agencies4 ,subtitle ,c--,other miscellaneous provisions ,sec4 #abcja4 ,grants to improve supply1 stability1 safety1 and training of agricultural labor force4 ,sec4 #abcjb4 ,program benefit eligibility status for participants in high plains water study4 ,sec4 #abcjc4 ,office of ,tribal ,relations4 ,sec4 #abcjd4 ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison4 ,sec4 #abcje4 ,prohibition on keeping ,,gsa leased cars overnight4 ,sec4 #abcjf4 ,noninsured crop assistance program4 ,sec4 #abcjg4 ,ensuring high standards for agency use of scientific information4 ,sec4 #abcjh4 ,evaluation required for purposes of prohibition on closure or relocation of county offices for the ,farm ,service ,agency4 ,sec4 #abcji4 ,acer access and development program4 ,sec4 #abcaj4 ,regulatory review by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,sec4 #abcaa4 ,prohibition on attending an animal fighting venture or causing a minor to attend an animal fighting venture4 ,sec4 #abcab4 ,prohibition against interference by ,state and local governments with production or manufacture of items in other ,states4 ,sec4 #abcac4 ,increased protection for agricultural interests in the ,missouri ,river ,basin4 ,sec4 #abcad4 ,increased protection for agricultural interests in the ,black ,dirt region4 ,sec4 #abcae4 ,protection of honey bees and other pollinators4 ,sec4 #abcaf4 ,produce represented as grown in the ,united ,states when it is not in fact grown in the ,united ,states4 ,sec4 #abcag4 ,urban agriculture coordination4 ,sec4 #abcah4 ,sense of ,congress on increased business opportunities for black farmers1 women1 minorities1 and small businesses4 ,sec4 #abcai4 ,sense of ,congress regarding agriculture security programs4 ,sec4 #abcbj4 ,report on water sharing4 ,sec4 #abcba4 ,scientific and economic analysis of the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act4 ,sec4 #abcbb4 ,improved ,department of ,agriculture consideration of economic impact of regulations on small business4 ,sec4 #abcbc4 ,silvicultural activities4 ,sec4 #abcbd4 ,applicability of ,spill ,prevention1 ,control1 and ,countermeasure rule4 ,sec4 #abcbe4 ,agricultural producer information disclosure4 ,sec4 #abcbf4 ,report on ,national ,ocean ,policy4 ,sec4 #abcbg4 ,sunsetting of programs4 ,subtitle ,d--,chesapeake ,bay ,accountability and ,recovery ,sec4 #abdja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #abdjb4 ,chesapeake ,bay ,crosscut ,budget4 ,sec4 #abdjc4 ,restoration through adaptive management4 ,sec4 #abdjd4 ,independent ,evaluator for the ,chesapeake ,bay ,program4 ,sec4 #abdje4 ,definitions4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary of ,agriculture ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities ,a ,repeals and reforms #aaja4 ,repeal of direct payments 7a7 ,repeal ,sections #aajc and #acjc of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgac1 #hgec7 are repealed4 7b7 ,continued application for #bjac crop year ,sections #aajc and #acjc of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgac1 #hgec71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to apply through the #bjac crop year with respect to all covered commodities 7as defined in section #ajja of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb77 and peanuts on a farm4 7c7 ,continued application for #bjad and #bjae crop years ,subject to this subtitle1 the amendments made by sections #afjc and #afjd of this ,act1 and sections #afjg and #afaa of this ,act1 section #aajc of the ,food1 ,conservation and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgac71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to apply through the #bjad and #bjae crop years with respect to upland cotton only 7as defined in section #ajja of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb771 except that1 in applying such section #aajc1 the term payment acres means the following3 7#a7 ,for crop year #bjad1 #gj percent of the base acres of upland cotton on a farm on which direct payments are made4 7#b7 ,for crop year #bjae1 #fj percent of the base acres of upland cotton on a farm on which direct payments are made4 #aajb4 ,repeal of counter-cyclical payments 7a7 ,repeal ,sections #aajd and #acjd of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgad1 #hged7 are repealed4 7b7 ,continued application for #bjac crop year ,sections #aajd and #acjd of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgad1 #hged71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to apply through the #bjac crop year with respect to all covered commodities 7as defined in section #ajja of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb77 and peanuts on a farm4 #aajc4 ,repeal of average crop revenue election program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #aaje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgae7 is repealed4 7b7 ,continued application for #bjac crop year ,section #aaje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgae71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 shall continue to apply through the #bjac crop year with respect to all covered commodities 7as defined in section #ajja of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb77 and peanuts on a farm for which the irrevocable election under section #aaje of that ,act was made before the date of enactment of this ,act4 #aajd4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle and subtitle ,b3 7#a7 ,actual county revenue ,the term actual county revenue1 with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year1 means the amount determined by the ,secretary under section #aajg7;c77#d7 to determine whether revenue loss coverage payments are required to be provided for that crop year4 7#b7 ,base acres ,the term base acres1 with respect to a covered commodity and cotton on a farm1 means the number of acres established under sections #aaja and #acjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giaa1 #gieb7 or sections #aaja and #acjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgaa1 #hgeb71 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjac1 subject to any adjustment under section #aaje of this ,act4 ,for purposes of making payments under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #aajg1 base acres are reduced by the payment acres calculated in section #aaja7;c74 7#c7 ,county revenue loss coverage trigger ,the term county revenue loss coverage trigger1 with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year1 means the amount determined by the ,secretary under section #aajg7;c77#e7 to determine whether revenue loss coverage payments are required to be provided for that crop year4 7#d7 ,covered commodity ,the term covered commodity means wheat1 oats1 and barley 7including wheat1 oats1 and barley used for haying and grazing71 corn1 grain sorghum1 long grain rice1 medium grain rice1 pulse crops1 soybeans1 other oilseeds1 and peanuts4 7#e7 ,effective price ,the term effective price1 with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year1 means the price calculated by the ,secretary under section #aajg7;b77#b7 to determine whether price loss coverage payments are required to be provided for that crop year4 7#f7 ,extra long staple cotton ,the term extra long staple cotton means cotton that-- 7,a7 is produced from pure strain varieties of the ,barbadense species or any hybrid of the species1 or other similar types of extra long staple cotton1 designated by the ,secretary1 having characteristics needed for various end uses for which ,united ,states upland cotton is not suitable and grown in irrigated cotton-growing regions of the ,united ,states designated by the ,secretary or other areas designated by the ,secretary as suitable for the production of the varieties or types2 and 7,b7 is ginned on a roller-type gin or1 if authorized by the ,secretary1 ginned on another type gin for experimental purposes4 7#g7 ,farm base acres ,the term farm base acres means the sum of the base acreage for all covered commodities and cotton on a farm in effect as of ,september #cj1 #bjac1 and subject to any adjustment under section #aaje4 7#h7 ,medium grain rice ,the term medium grain rice includes short grain rice4 7#i7 ,midseason price ,the term midseason price means the applicable national average market price received by producers for the first #e months of the applicable marketing year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#aj7 ,other oilseed ,the term other oilseed means a crop of sunflower seed1 rapeseed1 canola1 safflower1 flaxseed1 mustard seed1 crambe1 sesame seed1 or any oilseed designated by the ,secretary4 7#aa7 ,payment acres 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d71 the term payment acres1 with respect to the provision of price loss coverage payments and revenue loss coverage payments1 means-- 7i7 #he percent of total acres planted for the year to each covered commodity on a farm2 and 7ii7 #cj percent of total acres approved as prevented from being planted for the year to each covered commodity on a farm4 7,b7 ,maximum ,the total quantity of payment acres determined under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed the farm base acres4 7,c7 ,reduction ,if the sum of all payment acres for a farm exceeds the limits established under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall reduce the payment acres applicable to each crop proportionately4 7,d7 ,exclusion ,the term payment acres does not include any crop subsequently planted during the same crop year on the same land for which the first crop is eligible for payments under this subtitle1 unless the crop was approved for double cropping in the county1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#ab7 ,payment yield ,the term payment yield means the yield established for counter-cyclical payments under section #aajb or #acjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giab1 #gieb71 section #aajb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgab71 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjac1 or under section #aajf of this ,act1 for a farm for a covered commodity4 7#ac7 ,price loss coverage ,the term price loss coverage means coverage provided under section #aajg7;b74 7#ad7 ,producer 7,a7 ,in general ,the term producer means an owner1 operator1 landlord1 tenant1 or sharecropper that shares in the risk of producing a crop and is entitled to share in the crop available for marketing from the farm1 or would have shared had the crop been produced4 7,b7 ,hybrid seed ,in determining whether a grower of hybrid seed is a producer1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 not take into consideration the existence of a hybrid seed contract2 and 7ii7 ensure that program requirements do not adversely affect the ability of the grower to receive a payment under this title4 7#ae7 ,pulse crop ,the term pulse crop means dry peas1 lentils1 small chickpeas1 and large chickpeas4 7#af7 ,reference price ,the term reference price1 with respect to a covered commodity for a crop year1 means the following3 7,a7 ,wheat1 #e4ej per bushel4 7,b7 ,corn1 #c4gj per bushel4 7,c7 ,grain sorghum1 #c4ie per bushel4 7,d7 ,barley1 #d4ie per bushel4 7,e7 ,oats1 #b4dj per bushel4 7,f7 ,long grain rice1 #ad4jj per hundredweight4 7,g7 ,medium grain rice1 #ad4jj per hundredweight4 7,h7 ,soybeans1 #h4dj per bushel4 7,i7 ,other oilseeds1 #bj4ae per hundredweight4 7,j7 ,peanuts #ece4jj per ton4 7,k7 ,dry peas1 #aa4jj per hundredweight4 7,l7 ,lentils1 #ai4ig per hundredweight4 7,m7 ,small chickpeas1 #ai4jd per hundredweight4 7,n7 ,large chickpeas1 #ba4ed per hundredweight4 7#ag7 ,revenue loss coverage ,the term revenue loss coverage means coverage provided under section #aajg7;c74 7#ah7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ai7 ,state ,the term ,state means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 the ,district of ,columbia2 7,c7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 and 7,d7 any other territory or possession of the ,united ,states4 7#bj7 ,temperate japonica rice ,the term temperate japonica rice means rice that is grown in high altitudes or temperate regions of high latitudes with cooler climate conditions1 in the ,western ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#ba7 ,transitional yield ,the term transitional yield has the meaning given the term in section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b774 7#bb7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states1 when used in a geographical sense1 means all of the ,states4 7#bc7 ,united ,states premium factor ,the term ,united ,states ,premium ,factor means the percentage by which the difference in the ,united ,states loan schedule premiums for ,strict ,middling 7,,sm7 #aa_/h-;inch upland cotton and for ,middling 7,m7 #ac_/cb-;inch upland cotton exceeds the difference in the applicable premiums for comparable international qualities4 #aaje4 ,base acres 7a7 ,adjustment of base acres 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an adjustment1 as appropriate1 in the base acres for covered commodities and cotton for a farm whenever any of the following circumstances occurs3 7,a7 ,a conservation reserve contract entered into under section #abca of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 with respect to the farm expires or is voluntarily terminated4 7,b7 ,cropland is released from coverage under a conservation reserve contract by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the producer has eligible oilseed acreage as the result of the ,secretary designating additional oilseeds1 which shall be determined in the same manner as eligible oilseed acreage under section #aaja7;a77#a77;,d7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgaa7;a77#a77;,d774 7#b7 ,special conservation reserve acreage payment rules ,for the crop year in which a base acres adjustment under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a7 is first made1 the owner of the farm shall elect to receive price loss coverage or revenue loss coverage with respect to the acreage added to the farm under this subsection or a prorated payment under the conservation reserve contract1 but not both4 7b7 ,prevention of excess base acres 7#a7 ,required reduction ,if the sum of the base acres for a farm1 together with the acreage described in paragraph 7#b7 exceeds the actual cropland acreage of the farm1 the ,secretary shall reduce the base acres for #a or more covered commodities or cotton for the farm so that the sum of the base acres and acreage described in paragraph 7#b7 does not exceed the actual cropland acreage of the farm4 7#b7 ,other acreage ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include the following3 7,a7 ,any acreage on the farm enrolled in the conservation reserve program or wetlands reserve program 7or successor programs7 under chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcj et seq474 7,b7 ,any other acreage on the farm enrolled in a ,federal conservation program for which payments are made in exchange for not producing an agricultural commodity on the acreage4 7,c7 ,if the ,secretary designates additional oilseeds1 any eligible oilseed acreage1 which shall be determined in the same manner as eligible oilseed acreage under subsection 7a77#a77;,c74 7#c7 ,selection of acres ,the ,secretary shall give the owner of the farm the opportunity to select the base acres for a covered commodity or cotton for the farm against which the reduction required by paragraph 7#a7 will be made4 7#d7 ,exception for double-cropped acreage ,in applying paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make an exception in the case of double cropping1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,reduction in base acres 7#a7 ,reduction at option of owner 7,a7 ,in general ,the owner of a farm may reduce1 at any time1 the base acres for any covered commodity or cotton for the farm4 7,b7 ,effect of reduction ,a reduction under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be permanent and made in a manner prescribed by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,required action by ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall proportionately reduce base acres on a farm for covered commodities and cotton for land that has been subdivided and developed for multiple residential units or other nonfarming uses if the size of the tracts and the density of the subdivision is such that the land is unlikely to return to the previous agricultural use1 unless the producers on the farm demonstrate that the land-- 7i7 remains devoted to commercial agricultural production2 or 7ii7 is likely to be returned to the previous agricultural use4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures to identify land described in subparagraph 7,a74 #aajf4 ,payment yields 7a7 ,establishment and purpose ,for the purpose of making payments under this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall provide for the establishment of a yield for each farm for any designated oilseed for which a payment yield was not established under section #aajb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgab7 in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,payment yields for designated oilseeds 7#a7 ,determination of average yield ,in the case of designated oilseeds1 the ,secretary shall determine the average yield per planted acre for the designated oilseed on a farm for the #aiih through #bjja crop years1 excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the designated oilseed was zero4 7#b7 ,adjustment for payment yield 7,a7 ,in general ,the payment yield for a farm for a designated oilseed shall be equal to the product of the following3 7i7 ,the average yield for the designated oilseed determined under paragraph 7#a74 7ii7 ,the ratio resulting from dividing the national average yield for the designated oilseed for the #aiha through #aihe crops by the national average yield for the designated oilseed for the #aiih through #bjja crops4 7,b7 ,no national average yield information available ,to the extent that national average yield information for a designated oilseed is not available1 the ,secretary shall use such information as the ,secretary determines to be fair and equitable to establish a national average yield under this section4 7#c7 ,use of county average yield ,if the yield per planted acre for a crop of a designated oilseed for a farm for any of the #aiih through #bjja crop years was less than #ge percent of the county yield for that designated oilseed1 the ,secretary shall assign a yield for that crop year equal to #ge percent of the county yield for the purpose of determining the average under paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,no historic yield data available ,in the case of establishing yields for designated oilseeds1 if historic yield data is not available1 the ,secretary shall use the ratio for dry peas calculated under paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii7 in determining the yields for designated oilseeds1 as determined to be fair and equitable by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,effect of lack of payment yield 7#a7 ,establishment by secretary ,if no payment yield is otherwise established for a farm for which a covered commodity is planted and eligible to receive price loss coverage payments1 the ,secretary shall establish an appropriate payment yield for the covered commodity on the farm under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,use of similarly situated farms ,to establish an appropriate payment yield for a covered commodity on a farm as required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the farm program payment yields applicable to that covered commodity for similarly situated farms4 ,the use of such data in an appeal1 by the ,secretary or by the producer1 shall not be subject to any other provision of law4 7d7 ,single opportunity ,to update yields used ,to determine price loss coverage payments 7#a7 ,election to update ,at the sole discretion of the owner of a farm1 the owner of a farm shall have a #a-time opportunity to update the payment yields on a covered commodity-by-covered-commodity basis that would otherwise be used in calculating any price loss coverage payment for covered commodities on the farm4 7#b7 ,time for election ,the election under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at a time and manner to be in effect for the #bjad crop year as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,method of updating yields ,if the owner of a farm elects to update yields under this subsection1 the payment yield for a covered commodity on the farm1 for the purpose of calculating price loss coverage payments only1 shall be equal to #ij percent of the average of the yield per planted acre for the crop of the covered commodity on the farm for the #bjjh through #bjab crop years1 as determined by the ,secretary1 excluding any crop year in which the acreage planted to the crop of the covered commodity was zero4 7#d7 ,use of county average yield ,if the yield per planted acre for a crop of the covered commodity for a farm for any of the #bjjh through #bjab crop years was less than #ge percent of the average of the #bjjh through #bjab county yield for that commodity1 the ,secretary shall assign a yield for that crop year equal to #ge percent of the average of the #bjjh through #bjab county yield for the purposes of determining the average yield under paragraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,effect of lack of payment yield 7,a7 ,establishment by secretary ,for purposes of this subsection1 if no payment yield is otherwise established for a covered commodity on a farm1 the ,secretary shall establish an appropriate updated payment yield for the covered commodity on the farm under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,use of similarly situated farms ,to establish an appropriate payment yield for a covered commodity on a farm as required by subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the farm program payment yields applicable to that covered commodity for similarly situated farms4 ,the use of such data in an appeal1 by the ,secretary or by the producer1 shall not be subject to any other provision of law4 #aajg4 ,farm risk management election 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,payments required ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 if the ,secretary determines that payments are required under subsection 7b77#a7 or 7c77#b7 for a covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall make payments for that covered commodity available under such subsection to producers on a farm pursuant to the terms and conditions of this section4 7#b7 ,prohibition on payments2 exceptions ,notwithstanding any other provision of this title1 a producer on a farm may not receive price loss coverage payments or revenue loss coverage payments if the sum of the planted acres of covered commodities on the farm is #aj acres or less1 as determined by the ,secretary1 unless the producer is-- 7,a7 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #cee7;e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;e7772 or 7,b7 a limited resource farmer or rancher1 as defined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,price loss coverage 7#a7 ,payments ,for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 the ,secretary shall make price loss coverage payments to producers on a farm for a covered commodity if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the effective price for the covered commodity for the crop year2 is less than 7,b7 the reference price for the covered commodity for the crop year4 7#b7 ,effective price ,the effective price for a covered commodity for a crop year shall be the higher of-- 7,a7 the midseason price2 or 7,b7 the national average loan rate for a marketing assistance loan for the covered commodity in effect for such crop year under subtitle ,b4 7#c7 ,payment rate ,the payment rate shall be equal to the difference between-- 7,a7 the reference price for the covered commodity2 and 7,b7 the effective price determined under paragraph 7#b7 for the covered commodity4 7#d7 ,payment amount ,if price loss coverage payments are required to be provided under this subsection for the #bjad crop year or any succeding crop year for a covered commodity1 the amount of the price loss coverage payment to be paid to the producers on a farm for the crop year shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the payment rate for the covered commodity under paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 the payment yield for the covered commodity2 and 7,c7 the payment acres for the covered commodity4 7#e7 ,time for payments ,if the ,secretary determines under this subsection that price loss coverage payments are required to be provided for the covered commodity1 the payments shall be made beginning ,october #a1 or as soon as practicable thereafter1 after the end of the applicable marketing year for the covered commodity4 7#f7 ,special rule for barley ,in determining the effective price for barley in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall use the all-barley price4 7#g7 ,special rule for temperate japonica rice ,the ,secretary shall provide a reference price with respect to temperate japonica rice in an amount equal to #aae percent of the amount established in subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g7 of section #aajd7af7 in order to reflect price premiums4 7c7 ,revenue loss coverage 7#a7 ,available as an alternative ,as an alternative to receiving price loss coverage payments under subsection 7b7 for a covered commodity1 all of the owners of the farm may make a one-time1 irrevocable election on a covered commodity-by-covered-commodity basis to receive revenue loss coverage payments for each covered commodity in accordance with this subsection4 ,if any of the owners of the farm make different elections on the same covered commodity on the farm1 all of the owners of the farm shall be deemed to have not made the election available under this paragraph4 7#b7 ,payments ,in the case of owners of a farm that make the election described in paragraph 7#a7 for a covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall make revenue loss coverage payments available under this subsection for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the actual county revenue for the crop year for the covered commodity2 is less than 7,b7 the county revenue loss coverage trigger for the crop year for the covered commodity4 7#c7 ,time for payments ,if the ,secretary determines under this subsection that revenue loss coverage payments are required to be provided for the covered commodity1 payments shall be made beginning ,october #a1 or as soon as practicable thereafter1 after the end of the applicable marketing year for the covered commodity4 7#d7 ,actual county revenue ,the amount of the actual county revenue for a crop year of a covered commodity shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the actual county yield1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for each planted acre for the crop year for the covered commodity2 and 7,b7 the higher of-- 7i7 the midseason price2 or 7ii7 the national average loan rate for a marketing assistance loan for the covered commodity in effect for such crop year under subtitle ,b4 7#e7 ,county revenue loss coverage trigger 7,a7 ,in general ,the county revenue loss coverage trigger for a crop year for a covered commodity on a farm shall equal #he percent of the benchmark county revenue4 7,b7 ,benchmark county revenue 7i7 ,in general ,the benchmark county revenue shall be the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 subject to clause 7ii71 the average historical county yield as determined by the ,secretary for the most recent #e crop years1 excluding each of the crop years with the highest and lowest yields2 and 7,,ii7 subject to clause 7iii71 the average national marketing year average price for the most recent #e crop years1 excluding each of the crop years with the highest and lowest prices4 7ii7 ,yield conditions ,if the historical county yield in clause 7i77,i7 for any of the #e most recent crop years1 as determined by the ,secretary1 is less than #gj percent of the transitional yield1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the amounts used for any of those years in clause 7i77,i7 shall be #gj percent of the transitional yield4 7iii7 ,reference price ,if the national marketing year average price in clause 7i77,,ii7 for any of the #e most recent crop years is lower than the reference price for the covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall use the reference price for any of those years for the amounts in clause 7i77,,ii74 7#f7 ,payment rate ,the payment rate shall be equal to the lesser of-- 7,a7 the difference between-- 7i7 the county revenue loss coverage trigger for the covered commodity2 and 7ii7 the actual county revenue for the crop year for the covered commodity2 or 7,b7 #aj percent of the benchmark county revenue for the crop year for the covered commodity4 7#g7 ,payment amount ,if revenue loss coverage payments under this subsection are required to be provided for the #bjad crop year or any succeeding crop year of a covered commodity1 the amount of the revenue loss coverage payment to be provided to the producers on a farm for the crop year shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,a7 the payment rate under paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 the payment acres of the covered commodity on the farm4 7#h7 ,duties of the secretary ,in providing revenue loss coverage payments under this subsection1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall ensure that producers on a farm do not reconstitute the farm of the producers to void or change the election made under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall use all available information and analysis1 including data mining1 to check for anomalies in the provision of revenue loss coverage payments2 7,c7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall calculate a separate county revenue loss coverage trigger for irrigated and nonirrigated covered commodities and a separate actual county revenue for irrigated and nonirrigated covered commodities2 7,d7 shall assign a benchmark county yield for each planted acre for the crop year for the covered commodity on the basis of the yield history of representative farms in the ,state1 region1 or crop reporting district1 as determined by the ,secretary1 if-- 7i7 the ,secretary cannot establish the benchmark county yield for each planted acre for a crop year for a covered commodity in the county in accordance with paragraph 7#e72 or 7ii7 the yield determined under paragraph 7#e7 is an unrepresentative average yield for the county 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7,e7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall ensure that in order to be eligible for a payment under this subsection1 the producers on the farm suffered an actual loss on the covered commodity for the crop year for which payment is sought4 7d7 ,annual report ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report annually containing an evaluation of the impact of price loss coverage and revenue loss coverage-- 7#a7 on the planting1 production1 price1 and export of covered commodities2 and 7#b7 on the cost of each commodity program4 7e7 ,cap on total obligations and expenditures ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 the total amount of price loss coverage payments and revenue loss coverage payments made under this section during the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbj shall not exceed #af1ief1ejj1jjj4 ,producer agreements required by section #aajh shall specifically state that payments made under this section shall be reduced as necessary to comply with this subsection4 #aajh4 ,producer agreements 7a7 ,compliance with certain requirements 7#a7 ,requirements ,before the producers on a farm may receive payments under this subtitle with respect to the farm1 the producers shall agree1 during the crop year for which the payments are made and in exchange for the payments-- 7,a7 to comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle ,b of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa et seq472 7,b7 to comply with applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle ,c of title ,,xii of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba et seq472 and 7,c7 to effectively control noxious weeds and otherwise maintain the land in accordance with sound agricultural practices1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary may issue such rules as the ,secretary considers necessary to ensure producer compliance with the requirements of paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,modification ,at the request of the transferee or owner1 the ,secretary may modify the requirements of this subsection if the modifications are consistent with the objectives of this subsection1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,transfer or change of interest in farm 7#a7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a transfer of 7or change in7 the interest of the producers on a farm for which payments under this subtitle are provided shall result in the termination of the payments1 unless the transferee or owner of the acreage agrees to assume all obligations under subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,effective date ,the termination shall take effect on the date determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,exception ,if a producer entitled to a payment under this subtitle dies1 becomes incompetent1 or is otherwise unable to receive the payment1 the ,secretary shall make the payment in accordance with rules issued by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,acreage reports ,as a condition on the receipt of any benefits under this subtitle or subtitle ,b1 the ,secretary shall require producers on a farm to submit to the ,secretary annual acreage reports with respect to all cropland on the farm4 7d7 ,tenants and sharecroppers ,in carrying out this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall provide adequate safeguards to protect the interests of tenants and sharecroppers4 7e7 ,sharing of payments ,the ,secretary shall provide for the sharing of payments made under this subtitle among the producers on a farm on a fair and equitable basis4 ,b ,marketing loans #abja4 ,availability of nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for loan commodities 7a7 ,definition of loan commodity ,in this subtitle1 the term loan commodity means wheat1 corn1 grain sorghum1 barley1 oats1 upland cotton1 extra long staple cotton1 long grain rice1 medium grain rice1 peanuts1 soybeans1 other oilseeds1 graded wool1 nongraded wool1 mohair1 honey1 dry peas1 lentils1 small chickpeas1 and large chickpeas4 7b7 ,nonrecourse loans available 7#a7 ,in general ,for the #bjad crops and each succeeding annual crops of each loan commodity1 the ,secretary shall make available to producers on a farm nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for loan commodities produced on the farm4 7#b7 ,terms and conditions ,the marketing assistance loans shall be made under terms and conditions that are prescribed by the ,secretary and at the loan rate established under section #abjb for the loan commodity4 7c7 ,eligible production ,the producers on a farm shall be eligible for a marketing assistance loan under subsection 7b7 for any quantity of a loan commodity produced on the farm4 7d7 ,compliance with conservation and wetlands requirements ,as a condition of the receipt of a marketing assistance loan under subsection 7b71 the producer shall comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle ,b of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa et seq47 and applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle ,c of title ,,xii of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba et seq47 during the term of the loan4 7e7 ,special rules for peanuts 7#a7 ,in general ,this subsection shall apply only to producers of peanuts4 7#b7 ,options for obtaining loan ,a marketing assistance loan under this section1 and loan deficiency payments under section #abje1 may be obtained at the option of the producers on a farm through-- 7,a7 a designated marketing association or marketing cooperative of producers that is approved by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7#c7 ,storage of loan peanuts ,as a condition on the approval by the ,secretary of an individual or entity to provide storage for peanuts for which a marketing assistance loan is made under this section1 the individual or entity shall agree-- 7,a7 to provide the storage on a nondiscriminatory basis2 and 7,b7 to comply with such additional requirements as the ,secretary considers appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this section and promote fairness in the administration of the benefits of this section4 7#d7 ,storage1 handling1 and associated costs 7,a7 ,in general ,to ensure proper storage of peanuts for which a loan is made under this section1 the ,secretary shall pay handling and other associated costs 7other than storage costs7 incurred at the time at which the peanuts are placed under loan1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,redemption and forfeiture ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 require the repayment of handling and other associated costs paid under subparagraph 7,a7 for all peanuts pledged as collateral for a loan that is redeemed under this section2 and 7ii7 pay storage1 handling1 and other associated costs for all peanuts pledged as collateral that are forfeited under this section4 7#e7 ,marketing ,a marketing association or cooperative may market peanuts for which a loan is made under this section in any manner that conforms to consumer needs1 including the separation of peanuts by type and quality4 7#f7 ,reimbursable agreements and payment of administrative expenses ,the ,secretary may implement any reimbursable agreements or provide for the payment of administrative expenses under this subsection only in a manner that is consistent with those activities in regard to other loan commodities4 #abjb4 ,loan rates for nonrecourse marketing assistance loans 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 the loan rate for a marketing assistance loan under section #abja for a loan commodity shall be equal to the following3 7#a7 ,in the case of wheat1 #b4id per bushel4 7#b7 ,in the case of corn1 #a4ie per bushel4 7#c7 ,in the case of grain sorghum1 #a4ie per bushel4 7#d7 ,in the case of barley1 #a4ie per bushel4 7#e7 ,in the case of oats1 #a4ci per bushel4 7#f7 ,in the case of base quality of upland cotton1 for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 the simple average of the adjusted prevailing world price for the #b immediately preceding marketing years1 as determined by the ,secretary and announced ,october #a preceding the next domestic plantings1 but in no case less than #j4dg per pound or more than #j4eb per pound4 7#g7 ,in the case of extra long staple cotton1 #j4gigg per pound4 7#h7 ,in the case of long grain rice1 #f4ej per hundredweight4 7#i7 ,in the case of medium grain rice1 #f4ej per hundredweight4 7#aj7 ,in the case of soybeans1 #e4jj per bushel4 7#aa7 ,in the case of other oilseeds1 #aj4ji per hundredweight for each of the following kinds of oilseeds3 7,a7 ,sunflower seed4 7,b7 ,rapeseed4 7,c7 ,canola4 7,d7 ,safflower4 7,e7 ,flaxseed4 7,f7 ,mustard seed4 7,g7 ,crambe4 7,h7 ,sesame seed4 7,i7 ,other oilseeds designated by the ,secretary4 7#ab7 ,in the case of dry peas1 #e4dj per hundredweight4 7#ac7 ,in the case of lentils1 #aa4bh per hundredweight4 7#ad7 ,in the case of small chickpeas1 #g4dc per hundredweight4 7#ae7 ,in the case of large chickpeas1 #aa4bh per hundredweight4 7#af7 ,in the case of graded wool1 #a4ae per pound4 7#ag7 ,in the case of nongraded wool1 #j4dj per pound4 7#ah7 ,in the case of mohair1 #d4bj per pound4 7#ai7 ,in the case of honey1 #j4fi per pound4 7#bj7 ,in the case of peanuts1 #cee per ton4 7b7 ,single county loan rate for other oilseeds ,the ,secretary shall establish a single loan rate in each county for each kind of other oilseeds described in subsection 7a77#aa74 #abjc4 ,term of loans 7a7 ,term of loan ,in the case of each loan commodity1 a marketing assistance loan under section #abja shall have a term of #i months beginning on the first day of the first month after the month in which the loan is made4 7b7 ,extensions prohibited ,the ,secretary may not extend the term of a marketing assistance loan for any loan commodity4 #abjd4 ,repayment of loans 7a7 ,general rule ,the ,secretary shall permit the producers on a farm to repay a marketing assistance loan under section #abja for a loan commodity 7other than upland cotton1 long grain rice1 medium grain rice1 extra long staple cotton1 peanuts and confectionery and each other kind of sunflower seed 7other than oil sunflower seed77 at a rate that is the lesser of-- 7#a7 the loan rate established for the commodity under section #abjb1 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc772 7#b7 a rate 7as determined by the ,secretary7 that-- 7,a7 is calculated based on average market prices for the loan commodity during the preceding #cj-;day period2 and 7,b7 will minimize discrepancies in marketing loan benefits across ,state boundaries and across county boundaries2 or 7#c7 a rate that the ,secretary may develop using alternative methods for calculating a repayment rate for a loan commodity that the ,secretary determines will-- 7,a7 minimize potential loan forfeitures2 7,b7 minimize the accumulation of stocks of the commodity by the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 minimize the cost incurred by the ,federal ,government in storing the commodity2 7,d7 allow the commodity produced in the ,united ,states to be marketed freely and competitively1 both domestically and internationally2 and 7,e7 minimize discrepancies in marketing loan benefits across ,state boundaries and across county boundaries4 7b7 ,repayment rates for upland cotton1 long grain rice1 and medium grain rice ,the ,secretary shall permit producers to repay a marketing assistance loan under section #abja for upland cotton1 long grain rice1 and medium grain rice at a rate that is the lesser of-- 7#a7 the loan rate established for the commodity under section #abjb1 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc772 or 7#b7 the prevailing world market price for the commodity1 as determined and adjusted by the ,secretary in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,repayment rates for extra long staple cotton ,repayment of a marketing assistance loan for extra long staple cotton shall be at the loan rate established for the commodity under section #abjb1 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc774 7d7 ,prevailing world market price ,for purposes of this section and section #abjg1 the ,secretary shall prescribe by regulation-- 7#a7 a formula to determine the prevailing world market price for each of upland cotton1 long grain rice1 and medium grain rice2 and 7#b7 a mechanism by which the ,secretary shall announce periodically those prevailing world market prices4 7e7 ,adjustment of prevailing world market price for upland cotton1 long grain rice1 and medium grain rice 7#a7 ,rice ,the prevailing world market price for long grain rice and medium grain rice determined under subsection 7d7 shall be adjusted to ,united ,states quality and location4 7#b7 ,cotton ,the prevailing world market price for upland cotton determined under subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 shall be adjusted to ,united ,states quality and location1 with the adjustment to include-- 7i7 a reduction equal to any ,united ,states ,premium ,factor for upland cotton of a quality higher than ,middling 7,m7 #ac_/cb-;inch2 and 7ii7 the average costs to market the commodity1 including average transportation costs1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 may be further adjusted1 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act and ending on ,july #ca1 #bjai1 if the ,secretary determines the adjustment is necessary-- 7i7 to minimize potential loan forfeitures2 7ii7 to minimize the accumulation of stocks of upland cotton by the ,federal ,government2 7iii7 to ensure that upland cotton produced in the ,united ,states can be marketed freely and competitively1 both domestically and internationally2 and 7iv7 to ensure an appropriate transition between current-crop and forward-crop price quotations1 except that the ,secretary may use forward-crop price quotations prior to ,july #ca of a marketing year only if-- 7,i7 there are insufficient current-crop price quotations2 and 7,,ii7 the forward-crop price quotation is the lowest such quotation available4 7#c7 ,guidelines for additional adjustments ,in making adjustments under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a mechanism for determining and announcing the adjustments in order to avoid undue disruption in the ,united ,states market4 7f7 ,repayment rates for confectionery and other kinds of sunflower seeds ,the ,secretary shall permit the producers on a farm to repay a marketing assistance loan under section #abja for confectionery and each other kind of sunflower seed 7other than oil sunflower seed7 at a rate that is the lesser of-- 7#a7 the loan rate established for the commodity under section #abjb1 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc772 or 7#b7 the repayment rate established for oil sunflower seed4 7g7 ,payment of cotton storage costs ,effective for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 the ,secretary shall make cotton storage payments available in the same manner1 and at the same rates as the ,secretary provided storage payments for the #bjjf crop of cotton1 except that the rates shall be reduced by #aj percent4 7h7 ,repayment rate for peanuts ,the ,secretary shall permit producers on a farm to repay a marketing assistance loan for peanuts under section #abja at a rate that is the lesser of-- 7#a7 the loan rate established for peanuts under section #abjb7;a77#bj71 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc772 or 7#b7 a rate that the ,secretary determines will-- 7,a7 minimize potential loan forfeitures2 7,b7 minimize the accumulation of stocks of peanuts by the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 minimize the cost incurred by the ,federal ,government in storing peanuts2 and 7,d7 allow peanuts produced in the ,united ,states to be marketed freely and competitively1 both domestically and internationally4 7i7 ,authority ,to temporarily adjust repayment rates 7#a7 ,adjustment authority ,in the event of a severe disruption to marketing1 transportation1 or related infrastructure1 the ,secretary may modify the repayment rate otherwise applicable under this section for marketing assistance loans under section #abja for a loan commodity4 7#b7 ,duration ,any adjustment made under paragraph 7#a7 in the repayment rate for marketing assistance loans for a loan commodity shall be in effect on a short-term and temporary basis1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #abje4 ,loan deficiency payments 7a7 ,availability of loan deficiency payments 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary may make loan deficiency payments available to producers on a farm that1 although eligible to obtain a marketing assistance loan under section #abja with respect to a loan commodity1 agree to forgo obtaining the loan for the commodity in return for loan deficiency payments under this section4 7#b7 ,unshorn pelts1 hay1 and silage 7,a7 ,marketing assistance loans ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 nongraded wool in the form of unshorn pelts and hay and silage derived from a loan commodity are not eligible for a marketing assistance loan under section #abja4 7,b7 ,loan deficiency payment ,effective for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 the ,secretary may make loan deficiency payments available under this section to producers on a farm that produce unshorn pelts or hay and silage derived from a loan commodity4 7b7 ,computation ,a loan deficiency payment for a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7#a7 the payment rate determined under subsection 7c7 for the commodity2 by 7#b7 the quantity of the commodity produced by the eligible producers1 excluding any quantity for which the producers obtain a marketing assistance loan under section #abja4 7c7 ,payment rate 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a loan commodity1 the payment rate shall be the amount by which-- 7,a7 the loan rate established under section #abjb for the loan commodity2 exceeds 7,b7 the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section #abjd4 7#b7 ,unshorn pelts ,in the case of unshorn pelts1 the payment rate shall be the amount by which-- 7,a7 the loan rate established under section #abjb for ungraded wool2 exceeds 7,b7 the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for ungraded wool may be repaid under section #abjd4 7#c7 ,hay and silage ,in the case of hay or silage derived from a loan commodity1 the payment rate shall be the amount by which-- 7,a7 the loan rate established under section #abjb for the loan commodity from which the hay or silage is derived2 exceeds 7,b7 the rate at which a marketing assistance loan for the loan commodity may be repaid under section #abjd4 7d7 ,exception for extra long staple cotton ,this section shall not apply with respect to extra long staple cotton4 7e7 ,effective date for payment rate determination ,the ,secretary shall determine the amount of the loan deficiency payment to be made under this section to the producers on a farm with respect to a quantity of a loan commodity or commodity referred to in subsection 7a77#b7 using the payment rate in effect under subsection 7c7 as of the date the producers request the payment4 #abjf4 ,payments in lieu of loan deficiency payments for grazed acreage 7a7 ,eligible producers 7#a7 ,in general ,effective for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 in the case of a producer that would be eligible for a loan deficiency payment under section #abje for wheat1 barley1 or oats1 but that elects to use acreage planted to the wheat1 barley1 or oats for the grazing of livestock1 the ,secretary shall make a payment to the producer under this section if the producer enters into an agreement with the ,secretary to forgo any other harvesting of the wheat1 barley1 or oats on that acreage4 7#b7 ,grazing of triticale acreage ,effective for the #bjad crop year and each succeeding crop year1 with respect to a producer on a farm that uses acreage planted to triticale for the grazing of livestock1 the ,secretary shall make a payment to the producer under this section if the producer enters into an agreement with the ,secretary to forgo any other harvesting of triticale on that acreage4 7b7 ,payment amount 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a payment made under this section to a producer on a farm described in subsection 7a77#a7 shall be equal to the amount determined by multiplying-- 7,a7 the loan deficiency payment rate determined under section #abje7;c7 in effect1 as of the date of the agreement1 for the county in which the farm is located2 by 7,b7 the payment quantity determined by multiplying-- 7i7 the quantity of the grazed acreage on the farm with respect to which the producer elects to forgo harvesting of wheat1 barley1 or oats2 and 7ii7 7,i7 the payment yield in effect for the calculation of price loss coverage under subtitle ,a with respect to that loan commodity on the farm2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a farm without a payment yield for that loan commodity1 an appropriate yield established by the ,secretary in a manner consistent with section #aajf7;c7 of this ,act4 7#b7 ,grazing of triticale acreage ,the amount of a payment made under this section to a producer on a farm described in subsection 7a77#b7 shall be equal to the amount determined by multiplying-- 7,a7 the loan deficiency payment rate determined under section #abje7;c7 in effect for wheat1 as of the date of the agreement1 for the county in which the farm is located2 by 7,b7 the payment quantity determined by multiplying-- 7i7 the quantity of the grazed acreage on the farm with respect to which the producer elects to forgo harvesting of triticale2 and 7ii7 7,i7 the payment yield in effect for the calculation of price loss coverage under subtitle ,a with respect to wheat on the farm2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a farm without a payment yield for wheat1 an appropriate yield established by the ,secretary in a manner consistent with section #aajf7;c7 of this ,act4 7c7 ,time1 manner1 and availability of payment 7#a7 ,time and manner ,a payment under this section shall be made at the same time and in the same manner as loan deficiency payments are made under section #abje4 7#b7 ,availability 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an availability period for the payments authorized by this section4 7,b7 ,certain commodities ,in the case of wheat1 barley1 and oats1 the availability period shall be consistent with the availability period for the commodity established by the ,secretary for marketing assistance loans authorized by this subtitle4 7d7 ,prohibition on crop insurance indemnity or noninsured crop assistance ,a #bjad crop or succeeding annual crop of wheat1 barley1 oats1 or triticale planted on acreage that a producer elects1 in the agreement required by subsection 7a71 to use for the grazing of livestock in lieu of any other harvesting of the crop shall not be eligible for an indemnity under a policy or plan of insurance authorized under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 or noninsured crop assistance under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 #abjg4 ,special marketing loan provisions for upland cotton 7a7 ,special import quota 7#a7 ,definition of special import quota ,in this subsection1 the term special import quota means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,president shall carry out an import quota program beginning on ,august #a1 #bjad1 as provided in this subsection4 7,b7 ,program requirements ,whenever the ,secretary determines and announces that for any consecutive #d-week period1 the ,friday through ,thursday average price quotation for the lowest-priced ,united ,states growth1 as quoted for ,middling 7,m7 #ac_/cb-;inch cotton1 delivered to a definable and significant international market1 as determined by the ,secretary1 exceeds the prevailing world market price1 there shall immediately be in effect a special import quota4 7#c7 ,quantity ,the quota shall be equal to the consumption during a #a-week period of cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the most recent #c months for which official data of the ,department of ,agriculture are available or1 in the absence of sufficient data1 as estimated by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,application ,the quota shall apply to upland cotton purchased not later than #ij days after the date of the ,secretary's announcement under paragraph 7#b7 and entered into the ,united ,states not later than #ahj days after that date4 7#e7 ,overlap ,a special quota period may be established that overlaps any existing quota period if required by paragraph 7#b71 except that a special quota period may not be established under this subsection if a quota period has been established under subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,preferential tariff treatment ,the quantity under a special import quota shall be considered to be an in-quota quantity for purposes of-- 7,a7 section #bac7;d7 of the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc7;d772 7,b7 section #bjd of the ,andean ,trade ,preference ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc72 7,c7 section #ejc7;d7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfc7;d772 and 7,d7 ,general ,note #c7;a77iv7 to the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule4 7#g7 ,limitation ,the quantity of cotton entered into the ,united ,states during any marketing year under the special import quota established under this subsection may not exceed the equivalent of #aj weeks' consumption of upland cotton by domestic mills at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the #c months immediately preceding the first special import quota established in any marketing year4 7b7 ,limited global import quota for upland cotton 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,demand ,the term demand means-- 7i7 the average seasonally adjusted annual rate of domestic mill consumption of cotton during the most recent #c months for which official data of the ,department of ,agriculture are available or1 in the absence of sufficient data1 as estimated by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the larger of-- 7,i7 average exports of upland cotton during the preceding #f marketing years2 or 7,,ii7 cumulative exports of upland cotton plus outstanding export sales for the marketing year in which the quota is established4 7,b7 ,limited global import quota ,the term limited global import quota means a quantity of imports that is not subject to the over-quota tariff rate of a tariff-rate quota4 7,c7 ,supply ,the term supply means1 using the latest official data of the ,department of ,agriculture-- 7i7 the carry-over of upland cotton at the beginning of the marketing year 7adjusted to #dhj-pound bales7 in which the quota is established2 7ii7 production of the current crop2 and 7iii7 imports to the latest date available during the marketing year4 7#b7 ,program ,the ,president shall carry out an import quota program that provides that whenever the ,secretary determines and announces that the average price of the base quality of upland cotton1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in the designated spot markets for a month exceeded #acj percent of the average price of the quality of cotton in the markets for the preceding #cf months1 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 there shall immediately be in effect a limited global import quota subject to the following conditions3 7,a7 ,quantity ,the quantity of the quota shall be equal to #ba days of domestic mill consumption of upland cotton at the seasonally adjusted average rate of the most recent #c months for which official data of the ,department of ,agriculture are available or1 in the absence of sufficient data1 as estimated by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,quantity if prior quota ,if a quota has been established under this subsection during the preceding #ab months1 the quantity of the quota next established under this subsection shall be the smaller of #ba days of domestic mill consumption calculated under subparagraph 7,a7 or the quantity required to increase the supply to #acj percent of the demand4 7,c7 ,preferential tariff treatment ,the quantity under a limited global import quota shall be considered to be an in-quota quantity for purposes of-- 7i7 section #bac7;d7 of the ,caribbean ,basin ,economic ,recovery ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bgjc7;d772 7ii7 section #bjd of the ,andean ,trade ,preference ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjc72 7iii7 section #ejc7;d7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdfc7;d772 and 7iv7 ,general ,note #c7;a77iv7 to the ,harmonized ,tariff ,schedule4 7,d7 ,quota entry period ,when a quota is established under this subsection1 cotton may be entered under the quota during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date the quota is established by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,no overlap ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 a quota period may not be established that overlaps an existing quota period or a special quota period established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,economic adjustment assistance to users of upland cotton 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall1 on a monthly basis1 make economic adjustment assistance available to domestic users of upland cotton in the form of payments for all documented use of that upland cotton during the previous monthly period regardless of the origin of the upland cotton4 7#b7 ,value of assistance ,effective beginning on ,august #a1 #bjac1 the value of the assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #c cents per pound4 7#c7 ,allowable purposes ,economic adjustment assistance under this subsection shall be made available only to domestic users of upland cotton that certify that the assistance shall be used only to acquire1 construct1 install1 modernize1 develop1 convert1 or expand land1 plant1 buildings1 equipment1 facilities1 or machinery4 7#d7 ,review or audit ,the ,secretary may conduct such review or audit of the records of a domestic user under this subsection as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this subsection4 7#e7 ,improper use of assistance ,if the ,secretary determines1 after a review or audit of the records of the domestic user1 that economic adjustment assistance under this subsection was not used for the purposes specified in paragraph 7#c71 the domestic user shall be-- 7,a7 liable for the repayment of the assistance to the ,secretary1 plus interest1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 ineligible to receive assistance under this subsection for a period of #a year following the determination of the ,secretary4 #abjh4 ,special competitive provisions for extra long staple cotton 7a7 ,competitiveness program ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall carry out a program-- 7#a7 to maintain and expand the domestic use of extra long staple cotton produced in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to increase exports of extra long staple cotton produced in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 to ensure that extra long staple cotton produced in the ,united ,states remains competitive in world markets4 7b7 ,payments under program2 trigger ,under the program1 the ,secretary shall make payments available under this section whenever-- 7#a7 for a consecutive #d-week period1 the world market price for the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton 7adjusted to ,united ,states quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton71 as determined by the ,secretary1 is below the prevailing ,united ,states price for a competing growth of extra long staple cotton2 and 7#b7 the lowest priced competing growth of extra long staple cotton 7adjusted to ,united ,states quality and location and for other factors affecting the competitiveness of such cotton71 as determined by the ,secretary1 is less than #acd percent of the loan rate for extra long staple cotton4 7c7 ,eligible recipients ,the ,secretary shall make payments available under this section to domestic users of extra long staple cotton produced in the ,united ,states and exporters of extra long staple cotton produced in the ,united ,states that enter into an agreement with the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to participate in the program under this section4 7d7 ,payment amount ,payments under this section shall be based on the amount of the difference in the prices referred to in subsection 7b77#a7 during the fourth week of the consecutive #d-week period multiplied by the amount of documented purchases by domestic users and sales for export by exporters made in the week following such a consecutive #d-week period4 #abji4 ,availability of recourse loans for high moisture feed grains and seed cotton 7a7 ,high moisture feed grains 7#a7 ,definition of high moisture state ,in this subsection1 the term high moisture state means corn or grain sorghum having a moisture content in excess of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation standards for marketing assistance loans made by the ,secretary under section #abja4 7#b7 ,recourse loans available ,for the #bjad crop and each succeeding annual crop of corn and grain sorghum1 the ,secretary shall make available recourse loans1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to producers on a farm that-- 7,a7 normally harvest all or a portion of their crop of corn or grain sorghum in a high moisture state2 7,b7 present-- 7i7 certified scale tickets from an inspected1 certified commercial scale1 including a licensed warehouse1 feedlot1 feed mill1 distillery1 or other similar entity approved by the ,secretary1 pursuant to regulations issued by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 field or other physical measurements of the standing or stored crop in regions of the ,united ,states1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that do not have certified commercial scales from which certified scale tickets may be obtained within reasonable proximity of harvest operation2 7,c7 certify that the producers on the farm were the owners of the feed grain at the time of delivery to1 and that the quantity to be placed under loan under this subsection was in fact harvested on the farm and delivered to1 a feedlot1 feed mill1 or commercial or on-farm high-moisture storage facility1 or to a facility maintained by the users of corn and grain sorghum in a high moisture state2 and 7,d7 comply with deadlines established by the ,secretary for harvesting the corn or grain sorghum and submit applications for loans under this subsection within deadlines established by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,eligibility of acquired feed grains ,a loan under this subsection shall be made on a quantity of corn or grain sorghum of the same crop acquired by the producer equivalent to a quantity determined by multiplying-- 7,a7 the acreage of the corn or grain sorghum in a high moisture state harvested on the farm of the producer2 by 7,b7 the lower of the farm program payment yield used to make payments under subtitle ,a or the actual yield on a field1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that is similar to the field from which the corn or grain sorghum was obtained4 7b7 ,recourse loans available for seed cotton ,for the #bjad crop and each succeeding annual crop of upland cotton and extra long staple cotton1 the ,secretary shall make available recourse seed cotton loans1 as determined by the ,secretary1 on any production4 7c7 ,repayment rates ,repayment of a recourse loan made under this section shall be at the loan rate established for the commodity by the ,secretary1 plus interest 7determined in accordance with section #afc of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhc774 #abaj4 ,adjustments of loans 7a7 ,adjustment authority ,subject to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary may make appropriate adjustments in the loan rates for any loan commodity 7other than cotton7 for differences in grade1 type1 quality1 location1 and other factors4 7b7 ,manner of adjustment ,the adjustments under subsection 7a7 shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 be made in such a manner that the average loan level for the commodity will1 on the basis of the anticipated incidence of the factors1 be equal to the level of support determined in accordance with this subtitle and subtitle ,c4 7c7 ,adjustment on county basis 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish loan rates for a crop for producers in individual counties in a manner that results in the lowest loan rate being #ie percent of the national average loan rate1 if those loan rates do not result in an increase in outlays4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,adjustments under this subsection shall not result in an increase in the national average loan rate for any year4 7d7 ,adjustment in loan rate for cotton 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make appropriate adjustments in the loan rate for cotton for differences in quality factors4 7#b7 ,types of adjustments ,loan rate adjustments under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 the use of non-spot market price data1 in addition to spot market price data1 that would enhance the accuracy of the price information used in determining quality adjustments under this subsection2 7,b7 adjustments in the premiums or discounts associated with upland cotton with a staple length of #cc or above due to micronaire with the goal of eliminating any unnecessary artificial splits in the calculations of the premiums or discounts2 and 7,c7 such other adjustments as the ,secretary determines appropriate1 after consultations conducted in accordance with paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,consultation with private sector 7,a7 ,prior to revision ,in making adjustments to the loan rate for cotton 7including any review of the adjustments7 as provided in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consult with representatives of the ,united ,states cotton industry4 7,b7 ,inapplicability of ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to consultations under this subsection4 7#d7 ,review of adjustments ,the ,secretary may review the operation of the upland cotton quality adjustments implemented pursuant to this subsection and may make further adjustments to the administration of the loan program for upland cotton1 by revoking or revising any adjustment taken under paragraph 7#b74 7e7 ,rice ,the ,secretary shall not make adjustments in the loan rates for long grain rice and medium grain rice1 except for differences in grade and quality 7including milling yields74 ,c ,sugar #acja4 ,sugar program 7a7 ,continuation of current program and loan rates 7#a7 ,sugarcane ,section #aef7;a77#e7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;a77#e77 is amended by striking the #bjab crop year and inserting the #bjab crop year and each succeeding crop year4 7#b7 ,sugar beets ,section #aef7;b77#b7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;b77#b77 is amended by striking each of the #bjji through #bjab crop years and inserting the #bjji crop year and each succeeding crop year4 7#c7 ,effective period ,section #aef7;i7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;i77 is repealed4 7b7 ,flexible marketing allotments for sugar 7#a7 ,sugar estimates ,section #cei;b7a77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;bb7a77#a77 is amended by striking each of the #bjjh through #bjab crop years and inserting the #bjjh crop year and each succeeding crop year4 7#b7 ,effective period ,section #cei;i7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;ii7a77 is amended by striking only for the #bjjh through #bjab crop years and inserting for the #bjjh crop year and each succeeding crop year4 ,d ,dairy ,i ,dairy ,producer ,margin ,insurance ,program #adja4 ,dairy producer margin insurance program ,subtitle ,e of title ,i of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #aeaa4 ,dairy producer margin insurance program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,actual dairy producer margin ,the term actual dairy producer margin means the difference between the all-milk price and the average feed cost1 as calculated under subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,all-milk price ,the term all-milk price means the average price received1 per hundredweight of milk1 by dairy producers for all milk sold to plants and dealers in the ,united ,states1 as reported by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service4 7#c7 ,average feed cost ,the term average feed cost means the average cost of feed used by a dairy operation to produce a hundredweight of milk1 determined under subsection 7b77#a7 using the sum of the following3 7,a7 ,the product determined by multiplying-- 7i7 #a4jgbh2 by 7ii7 the price of corn per bushel4 7,b7 ,the product determined by multiplying-- 7i7 #j4jjgce2 by 7ii7 the price of soybean meal per ton4 7,c7 ,the product determined by multiplying-- 7i7 #j4jacg2 by 7ii7 the price of alfalfa hay per ton4 7#d7 ,consecutive #b-month period ,the term consecutive #b-month period refers to the #b-month period consisting of the months of ,january and ,february1 ,march and ,april1 ,may and ,june1 ,july and ,august1 ,september and ,october1 or ,november and ,december1 respectively4 7#e7 ,dairy producer ,the term dairy producer means an individual or entity that directly or indirectly 7as determined by the ,secretary7-- 7,a7 shares in the risk of producing milk2 and 7,b7 makes contributions 7including land1 labor1 management1 equipment1 or capital7 to the dairy operation of the individual or entity that are at least commensurate with the share of the individual or entity of the proceeds of the operation4 7#f7 ,margin insurance program ,the term margin insurance program means the dairy producer margin insurance program required by this section4 7#g7 ,participating dairy producer ,the term participating dairy producer means a dairy producer that registers under subsection 7d77#b7 to participate in the margin insurance program4 7#h7 ,production history ,the term production history means the quantity of annual milk marketings determined for a dairy producer under subsection 7e77#a74 7#i7 ,united ,states ,the term ,united ,states1 in a geographical sense1 means the #ej ,states4 7b7 ,calculation of average feed cost and actual dairy producer margins 7#a7 ,calculation of average feed cost ,the ,secretary shall calculate the national average feed cost for each month using the following data3 7,a7 ,the price of corn for a month shall be the price received during that month by agricultural producers in the ,united ,states for corn1 as reported in the monthly ,agriculture ,prices report by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,the price of soybean meal for a month shall be the central ,illinois price for soybean meal1 as reported in the ,market ,news-,monthly ,soybean ,meal ,price ,report by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,the price of alfalfa hay for a month shall be the price received during that month by agricultural producers in the ,united ,states for alfalfa hay1 as reported in the monthly ,agriculture ,prices report by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,calculation of actual dairy producer margins ,the ,secretary shall calculate the actual dairy producer margin for each consecutive #b-month period by subtracting-- 7,a7 the average feed cost for that consecutive #b-month period1 determined in accordance with paragraph 7#a72 from 7,b7 the all-milk price for that consecutive #b-month period4 7c7 ,establishment of dairy producer margin insurance program ,the ,secretary shall establish and administer a dairy producer margin insurance program for the purpose of protecting dairy producer income by paying participating dairy producers margin insurance payments when actual dairy producer margins are less than the threshold levels for the payments4 7d7 ,eligibility and registration of dairy producers for margin insurance program 7#a7 ,eligibility ,all dairy producers in the ,united ,states shall be eligible to participate in the margin insurance program4 7#b7 ,registration process 7,a7 ,registration 7i7 ,annual registration ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall register all interested dairy producers in the margin insurance program4 7ii7 ,manner and form ,the ,secretary shall specify the manner and form by which a dairy producer shall register for the margin insurance program4 7,b7 ,treatment of multi-producer operations ,if a dairy operation consists of more than #a dairy producer1 all of the dairy producers of the operation shall be treated as a single dairy producer for purposes of-- 7i7 purchasing margin insurance2 and 7ii7 payment of producer premiums under subsection 7f77#d74 7,c7 ,treatment of producers with multiple dairy operations ,if a dairy producer operates #b or more dairy operations1 each dairy operation of the producer shall require a separate registration to participate and purchase margin insurance4 7#c7 ,time for registration 7,a7 ,existing dairy producers ,during the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this section1 and annually thereafter1 a dairy producer that is actively engaged in a dairy operation as of that date may register with the ,secretary to participate in the margin insurance program4 7,b7 ,new ,entrants ,a dairy producer that has no existing interest in a dairy operation as of the date of enactment of this section1 but that1 after that date1 establishes a new dairy operation1 may register with the ,secretary during the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date on which the dairy operation first markets milk commercially to participate in the margin insurance program4 7#d7 ,retroactivity 7,a7 ,notice of availability of retroactive protection ,not later than #cj days after the effective date of this section1 the ,secretary shall publish a notice in the ,federal ,register to inform dairy producers of the availability of retroactive margin insurance1 subject to the condition that interested producers must file a notice of intent 7in such form and manner as the ,secretary specifies in the ,federal ,register notice7 to participate in the margin insurance program4 7,b7 ,retroactive margin insurance 7i7 ,availability ,if a dairy producer files a notice of intent under subparagraph 7,a7 to participate in the margin insurance program before the initiation of the sign-up period for the margin insurance program and subsequently signs up for the margin insurance program1 the producer shall receive margin insurance retroactive to the effective date of this section4 7ii7 ,duration ,retroactive margin insurance under this paragraph for a dairy producer shall apply from the effective date of this section until the date on which the producer signs up for the margin insurance program4 7,c7 ,notice of intent and obligation to participate ,in no way does filing a notice of intent under this paragraph obligate a dairy producer to sign up for the margin insurance program once the program rules are final1 but if a producer does file a notice of intent and subsequently signs up for the margin insurance program1 that dairy producer is obligated to pay premiums for any retroactive margin insurance selected in the notice of intent4 7#e7 ,reconstitution ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a dairy producer does not reconstitute a dairy operation for the sole purpose of purchasing margin insurance4 7e7 ,production history of participating dairy producers 7#a7 ,determination of production history 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the production history of the dairy operation of each participating dairy producer in the margin insurance program4 7,b7 ,calculation ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 the production history of a participating dairy producer shall be equal to the highest annual milk marketings of the dairy producer during any #a of the #c calendar years immediately preceding the registration of the dairy producer for participation in the margin insurance program4 7,c7 ,updating production history ,so long as a participating producer remains registered1 the production history of the participating producer shall be annually updated based on the highest annual milk marketings of the dairy producer during any one of the #c immediately preceding calendar years4 7,d7 ,new producers ,if a dairy producer has been in operation for less than #a year1 the ,secretary shall determine the initial production history of the dairy producer under subparagraph 7,b7 by extrapolating the actual milk marketings for the months that the dairy producer has been in operation to a yearly amount4 7#b7 ,required information ,a participating dairy producer shall provide all information that the ,secretary may require in order to establish the production history of the dairy operation of the dairy producer4 7#c7 ,transfer of production history 7,a7 ,transfer by sale 7i7 ,request for transfer ,if an existing dairy producer sells an entire dairy operation to another party1 the seller and purchaser may jointly request that the ,secretary transfer to the purchaser the interest of the seller in the production history of the dairy operation4 7ii7 ,transfer ,if the ,secretary determines that the seller has sold the entire dairy operation to the purchaser1 the ,secretary shall approve the transfer and1 thereafter1 the seller shall have no interest in the production history of the sold dairy operation4 7,b7 ,transfer by ,lease 7i7 ,request for transfer ,if an existing dairy producer leases an entire dairy operation to another party1 the lessor and lessee may jointly request that the ,secretary transfer to the lessee for the duration of the term of the lease the interest of the lessor in the production history of the dairy operation4 7ii7 ,transfer ,if the ,secretary determines that the lessor has leased the entire dairy operation to the lessee1 the ,secretary shall approve the transfer and1 thereafter1 the lessor shall have no interest for the duration of the term of the lease in the production history of the leased dairy operation4 7,c7 ,coverage level ,a purchaser or lessee to whom the ,secretary transfers a production history under this paragraph may not obtain a different level of margin insurance coverage held by the seller or lessor from whom the transfer was obtained4 7,d7 ,new entrants ,the ,secretary may not transfer the production history determined for a dairy producer described in subsection 7d77#c77;,b7 to another person4 7#d7 ,movement and transfer of production history 7,a7 ,movement and transfer authorized ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 if a dairy producer moves from #a location to another location1 the dairy producer may maintain the production history associated with the operation4 7,b7 ,notification requirement ,a dairy producer shall notify the ,secretary of any move of a dairy operation under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,subsequent occupation of vacated location ,a party subsequently occupying a dairy operation location vacated as described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall have no interest in the production history previously associated with the operation at that location4 7f7 ,margin insurance 7#a7 ,in general ,at the time of the registration of a dairy producer in the margin insurance program under subsection 7d7 and annually thereafter during the duration of the margin insurance program1 an eligible dairy producer may purchase margin insurance4 7#b7 ,selection of payment threshold ,a participating dairy producer purchasing margin insurance shall elect a coverage level in any increment of #j4ej1 with a minimum of #d4jj and a maximum of #h4jj4 7#c7 ,selection of coverage percentage ,a participating dairy producer purchasing margin insurance shall elect a percentage of coverage1 equal to not more than #hj percent nor less than #be percent1 of the production history of the dairy operation of the participating dairy producer4 7#d7 ,producer ,premiums 7,a7 ,premiums required ,a participating dairy producer that purchases margin insurance shall pay an annual premium equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7i7 the percentage selected by the dairy producer under paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 the production history applicable to the dairy producer2 and 7iii7 the premium per hundredweight of milk1 as specified in the applicable table under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c74 7,b7 ,premium per hundredweight for first #d million pounds of production ,for the first #d1jjj1jjj pounds of milk marketings included in the annual production history of a participating dairy operation1 the premium per hundredweight corresponding to each coverage level specified in the following table is as follows3 ,coverage ,level,premium per ,cwt4 #d4jjj4jj #d4ejj4ja #e4jjj4jb #e4ejj4jce #f4jjj4jde #f4ejj4ji #g4jjj4ah #g4ejj4fj #h4jjj4ie 7,c7 ,premium per hundredweight for production in excess of #d million pounds ,for milk marketings in excess of #d1jjj1jjj pounds included in the annual production history of a participating dairy operation1 the premium per hundredweight corresponding to each coverage level is as follows3 ,coverage ,level,premium per ,cwt4 #d4jjj4jcj #d4ejj4jde #e4jjj4jff #e4ejj4aa #f4jjj4ahe #f4ejj4bi #g4jjj4ch #g4ejj4hc #h4jja4jf 7,d7 ,time for payment 7i7 ,first year ,as soon as practicable after a dairy producer registers to participate in the margin insurance program and purchases margin insurance1 the dairy producer shall pay the premium determined under subparagraph 7,a7 for the dairy producer for the first calendar year of the margin insurance4 7ii7 ,subsequent years 7,i7 ,in general ,when the dairy producer first purchases margin insurance1 the dairy producer shall also elect the method by which the dairy producer will pay premiums under this subsection for subsequent years in accordance with #a of the schedules described in subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii74 7,,ii7 ,single annual payment ,the participating dairy producer may elect to pay #ajj percent of the annual premium determined under subparagraph 7,a7 for the dairy producer for a calendar year by not later than ,january #ae of the calendar year4 7,,iii7 ,semi-annual payments ,the participating dairy producer may elect to pay-- 7aa7 #ej percent of the annual premium determined under subparagraph 7,a7 for the dairy producer for a calendar year by not later than ,january #ae of the calendar year2 and 7bb7 the remaining #ej percent of the premium by not later than ,june #ae of the calendar year4 7#e7 ,producer premium obligations 7,a7 ,pro-ration of first year premium ,a participating dairy producer that purchases margin insurance after initial registration in the margin insurance program shall pay a pro-rated premium for the first calendar year based on the date on which the producer purchases the coverage4 7,b7 ,subsequent premiums ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,a71 the annual premium for a participating dairy producer shall be determined under paragraph 7#d7 for each year in which the margin insurance program is in effect4 7,c7 ,legal obligation 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 a participating dairy producer that purchases margin insurance shall be legally obligated to pay the applicable premiums for the entire period of the margin insurance program 7as provided in the payment schedule elected under paragraph 7#d77;,b771 and may not opt out of the margin insurance program4 7ii7 ,death ,if the dairy producer dies1 the estate of the deceased may cancel the margin insurance and shall not be responsible for any further premium payments4 7iii7 ,retirement ,if the dairy producer retires1 the producer may request that ,secretary cancel the margin insurance if the producer has terminated the dairy operation entirely and certifies under oath that the producer will not be actively engaged in any dairy operation for at least the next #g years4 7#f7 ,payment threshold ,a participating dairy producer with margin insurance shall receive a margin insurance payment whenever the average actual dairy producer margin for a consecutive #b-month period is less than the coverage level threshold selected by the dairy producer under paragraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,margin insurance payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make a margin insurance protection payment to each participating dairy producer whenever the average actual dairy producer margin for a consecutive #b-month period is less than the coverage level threshold selected by the dairy producer under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,amount of payment ,the margin insurance payment for the dairy operation of a participating dairy producer shall be determined as follows3 7i7 ,the ,secretary shall calculate the difference between-- 7,i7 the coverage level threshold selected by the dairy producer under paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 the average actual dairy producer margin for the consecutive #b-month period4 7ii7 ,the amount determined under clause 7i7 shall be multiplied by-- 7,i7 the percentage selected by the dairy producer under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,,ii7 the lesser of-- 7aa7 the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,,aa7 the production history applicable to the producer under subsection 7e77#a72 by 7,,bb7 #f2 and 7bb7 the actual quantity of milk marketed by the dairy operation of the dairy producer during the consecutive #b-month period4 7g7 ,effect of failure ,to pay premiums 7#a7 ,loss of benefits ,a participating dairy producer that is in arrears on premium payments for margin insurance-- 7,a7 remains legally obligated to pay the premiums2 and 7,b7 may not receive margin insurance until the premiums are fully paid4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,the ,secretary may take such action as is necessary to collect premium payments for margin insurance4 7h7 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,the ,secretary shall use the funds1 facilities1 and the authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out this section4 7i7 ,program start date ,the ,secretary shall conduct the margin insurance program beginning on ,october #a1 #bjac4 4 #adjb4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,procedure ,the promulgation of regulations for the initiation of the margin insurance program1 and for administration of the margin insurance program1 shall be made-- 7#a7 without regard to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act72 7#b7 without regard to the ,statement of ,policy of the ,secretary of ,agriculture effective ,july #bd1 #aiga 7#cf ,fed4 ,reg4 #achjd71 relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking2 and 7#c7 subject to subsection 7b71 pursuant to section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,special rulemaking requirements 7#a7 ,interim rules authorized ,with respect to the margin insurance program1 the ,secretary may promulgate interim rules under the authority provided in subparagraph 7,b7 of section #eec7;b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 if the ,secretary determines such interim rules to be needed4 ,any such interim rules for the margin insurance program shall be effective on publication4 7#b7 ,final rules ,with respect to the margin insurance program1 the ,secretary shall promulgate final rules1 with an opportunity for public notice and comment1 no later than #ba months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,inclusion of additional order ,section #adc7;a77#b7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbec7;a77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,subsection 7b77#b7 does not apply to the authority of the ,secretary under this subsection44 ,,ii ,repeal or reauthorization of other dairy-related provisions #adaa4 ,repeal of dairy product price support and milk income loss contract programs 7a7 ,repeal of dairy product price support program ,section #aeja of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgga7 is repealed4 7b7 ,repeal of milk income loss contract program ,section #aejf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggc7 is repealed4 #adab4 ,repeal of dairy export incentive program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #aec of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gac;a-#ad7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ijb7b7 of the ,trade ,sanctions ,reform and ,export ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e71 respectively4 #adac4 ,extension of dairy forward pricing program ,section #aejb7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjae and inserting #bjba4 #adad4 ,extension of dairy indemnity program ,section #c of ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejl7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #adae4 ,extension of dairy promotion and research program ,section #aac7;e77#b7 of the ,dairy ,production ,stabilization ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #adaf4 ,repeal of ,federal ,milk ,marketing ,order ,review ,commission ,section #aeji of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #agbf7 is repealed4 ,,iii ,effective date #adba4 ,effective date ,this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 ,e ,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance ,programs #aeja4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible producer on a farm 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible producer on a farm means an individual or entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 assumes the production and market risks associated with the agricultural production of crops or livestock4 7,b7 ,description ,an individual or entity referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a citizen of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 a resident alien2 7iii7 a partnership of citizens of the ,united ,states2 or 7iv7 a corporation1 limited liability corporation1 or other farm organizational structure organized under ,state law4 7#b7 ,farm-raised fish ,the term farm-raised fish means any aquatic species that is propagated and reared in a controlled environment4 7#c7 ,livestock ,the term livestock includes-- 7,a7 cattle 7including dairy cattle72 7,b7 bison2 7,c7 poultry2 7,d7 sheep2 7,e7 swine2 7,f7 horses2 and 7,g7 other livestock1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,livestock indemnity payments 7#a7 ,payments ,for fiscal year #bjab and each succeeding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to make livestock indemnity payments to eligible producers on farms that have incurred livestock death losses in excess of the normal mortality1 as determined by the ,secretary1 due to-- 7,a7 attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the ,federal ,government or protected by ,federal law1 including wolves and avian predators2 or 7,b7 adverse weather1 as determined by the ,secretary1 during the calendar year1 including losses due to hurricanes1 floods1 blizzards1 disease1 wildfires1 extreme heat1 and extreme cold4 7#b7 ,payment rates ,indemnity payments to an eligible producer on a farm under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made at a rate of #ge percent of the market value of the applicable livestock on the day before the date of death of the livestock1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,special rule for payments made due to disease ,the ,secretary shall ensure that payments made to an eligible producer under paragraph 7#a7 are not made for the same livestock losses for which compensation is provided pursuant to section #ajdjg7;d7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjf7;d774 7c7 ,livestock forage disaster program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,covered livestock 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the term covered livestock means livestock of an eligible livestock producer that1 during the #fj days prior to the beginning date of a qualifying drought or fire condition1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the eligible livestock producer-- 7,i7 owned2 7,,ii7 leased2 7,,iii7 purchased2 7,,iv7 entered into a contract to purchase2 7,v7 is a contract grower2 or 7,,vi7 sold or otherwise disposed of due to qualifying drought conditions during-- 7aa7 the current production year2 or 7bb7 subject to paragraph 7#c77;,b77ii71 #a or both of the #b production years immediately preceding the current production year4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the term covered livestock does not include livestock that were or would have been in a feedlot1 on the beginning date of the qualifying drought or fire condition1 as a part of the normal business operation of the eligible livestock producer1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,drought monitor ,the term drought monitor means a system for classifying drought severity according to a range of abnormally dry to exceptional drought1 as defined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,eligible livestock producer 7i7 ,in general ,the term eligible livestock producer means an eligible producer on a farm that-- 7,i7 is an owner1 cash or share lessee1 or contract grower of covered livestock that provides the pastureland or grazing land1 including cash-leased pastureland or grazing land1 for the livestock2 7,,ii7 provides the pastureland or grazing land for covered livestock1 including cash-leased pastureland or grazing land that is physically located in a county affected by drought2 7,,iii7 certifies grazing loss2 and 7,,iv7 meets all other eligibility requirements established under this subsection4 7ii7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible livestock producer does not include an owner1 cash or share lessee1 or contract grower of livestock that rents or leases pastureland or grazing land owned by another person on a rate-of-gain basis4 7,d7 ,normal carrying capacity ,the term normal carrying capacity1 with respect to each type of grazing land or pastureland in a county1 means the normal carrying capacity1 as determined under paragraph 7#c77;,d77i71 that would be expected from the grazing land or pastureland for livestock during the normal grazing period1 in the absence of a drought or fire that diminishes the production of the grazing land or pastureland4 7,e7 ,normal grazing period ,the term normal grazing period1 with respect to a county1 means the normal grazing period during the calendar year for the county1 as determined under paragraph 7#c77;,d77i74 7#b7 ,program ,for fiscal year #bjab and each succeeding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to provide compensation for losses to eligible livestock producers due to grazing losses for covered livestock due to-- 7,a7 a drought condition1 as described in paragraph 7#c72 or 7,b7 fire1 as described in paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,assistance for losses due to drought conditions 7,a7 ,eligible losses 7i7 ,in general ,an eligible livestock producer may receive assistance under this subsection only for grazing losses for covered livestock that occur on land that-- 7,i7 is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover2 or 7,,ii7 is planted to a crop planted specifically for the purpose of providing grazing for covered livestock4 7ii7 ,exclusions ,an eligible livestock producer may not receive assistance under this subsection for grazing losses that occur on land used for haying or grazing under the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq474 7,b7 ,monthly payment rate 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 the payment rate for assistance under this paragraph for #a month shall1 in the case of drought1 be equal to #fj percent of the lesser of-- 7,i7 the monthly feed cost for all covered livestock owned or leased by the eligible livestock producer1 as determined under subparagraph 7,c72 or 7,,ii7 the monthly feed cost calculated by using the normal carrying capacity of the eligible grazing land of the eligible livestock producer4 7ii7 ,partial compensation ,in the case of an eligible livestock producer that sold or otherwise disposed of covered livestock due to drought conditions in #a or both of the #b production years immediately preceding the current production year1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the payment rate shall be #hj percent of the payment rate otherwise calculated in accordance with clause 7i74 7,c7 ,monthly feed cost 7i7 ,in general ,the monthly feed cost shall equal the product obtained by multiplying-- 7,i7 #cj days2 7,,ii7 a payment quantity that is equal to the feed grain equivalent1 as determined under clause 7ii72 and 7,,iii7 a payment rate that is equal to the corn price per pound1 as determined under clause 7iii74 7ii7 ,feed grain equivalent ,for purposes of clause 7i77,,ii71 the feed grain equivalent shall equal-- 7,i7 in the case of an adult beef cow1 #ae4g pounds of corn per day2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of any other type of weight of livestock1 an amount determined by the ,secretary that represents the average number of pounds of corn per day necessary to feed the livestock4 7iii7 ,corn price per pound ,for purposes of clause 7i77,,iii71 the corn price per pound shall equal the quotient obtained by dividing-- 7,i7 the higher of-- 7aa7 the national average corn price per bushel for the #ab-month period immediately preceding ,march #a of the year for which the disaster assistance is calculated2 or 7bb7 the national average corn price per bushel for the #bd-month period immediately preceding that ,march #a2 by 7,,ii7 #ef4 7,d7 ,normal grazing period and drought monitor intensity 7i7 ,,fsa county committee determinations 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the normal carrying capacity and normal grazing period for each type of grazing land or pastureland in the county served by the applicable committee4 7,,ii7 ,changes ,no change to the normal carrying capacity or normal grazing period established for a county under subclause 7,i7 shall be made unless the change is requested by the appropriate ,state and county ,farm ,service ,agency committees4 7ii7 ,drought intensity 7,i7 ,d#b ,an eligible livestock producer that owns or leases grazing land or pastureland that is physically located in a county that is rated by the ,u4,s4 ,drought ,monitor as having a ,d#b 7severe drought7 intensity in any area of the county for at least #h consecutive weeks during the normal grazing period for the county1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be eligible to receive assistance under this paragraph in an amount equal to #a monthly payment using the monthly payment rate determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7,,ii7 ,d#c ,an eligible livestock producer that owns or leases grazing land or pastureland that is physically located in a county that is rated by the ,u4,s4 ,drought ,monitor as having at least a ,d#c 7extreme drought7 intensity in any area of the county at any time during the normal grazing period for the county1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be eligible to receive assistance under this paragraph-- 7aa7 in an amount equal to #c monthly payments using the monthly payment rate determined under subparagraph 7,b72 7bb7 if the county is rated as having a ,d#c 7extreme drought7 intensity in any area of the county for at least #d weeks during the normal grazing period for the county1 or is rated as having a ,d#d 7exceptional drought7 intensity in any area of the county at any time during the normal grazing period1 in an amount equal to #d monthly payments using the monthly payment rate determined under subparagraph 7,b72 or 7cc7 if the county is rated as having a ,d#d 7exceptional drought7 intensity in any area of the county for at least #d weeks during the normal grazing period1 in an amount equal to #e monthly payments using the monthly rate determined under subparagraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,assistance for losses due to fire on public managed land 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible livestock producer may receive assistance under this paragraph only if-- 7i7 the grazing losses occur on rangeland that is managed by a ,federal agency2 and 7ii7 the eligible livestock producer is prohibited by the ,federal agency from grazing the normal permitted livestock on the managed rangeland due to a fire4 7,b7 ,payment rate ,the payment rate for assistance under this paragraph shall be equal to #ej percent of the monthly feed cost for the total number of livestock covered by the ,federal lease of the eligible livestock producer1 as determined under paragraph 7#c77;,c74 7,c7 ,payment duration 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 an eligible livestock producer shall be eligible to receive assistance under this paragraph for the period-- 7,i7 beginning on the date on which the ,federal agency excludes the eligible livestock producer from using the managed rangeland for grazing2 and 7,,ii7 ending on the last day of the ,federal lease of the eligible livestock producer4 7ii7 ,limitation ,an eligible livestock producer may only receive assistance under this paragraph for losses that occur on not more than #ahj days per year4 7#e7 ,no duplicative payments ,an eligible livestock producer may elect to receive assistance for grazing or pasture feed losses due to drought conditions under paragraph 7#c7 or fire under paragraph 7#d71 but not both for the same loss1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-,raised fish 7#a7 ,in general ,for fiscal year #bjab and each succeeding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use not more than #bj1jjj1jjj of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to provide emergency relief to eligible producers of livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-raised fish to aid in the reduction of losses due to disease 7including cattle tick fever71 adverse weather1 or other conditions1 such as blizzards and wildfires1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that are not covered under subsection 7b7 or 7c74 7#b7 ,use of funds ,funds made available under this subsection shall be used to reduce losses caused by feed or water shortages1 disease1 or other factors as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,availability of funds ,any funds made available under this subsection shall remain available until expended4 7e7 ,tree assistance program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible orchardist ,the term eligible orchardist means a person that produces annual crops from trees for commercial purposes4 7,b7 ,natural disaster ,the term natural disaster means plant disease1 insect infestation1 drought1 fire1 freeze1 flood1 earthquake1 lightning1 or other occurrence1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,nursery tree grower ,the term nursery tree grower means a person who produces nursery1 ornamental1 fruit1 nut1 or ,christmas trees for commercial sale1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,tree ,the term tree includes a tree1 bush1 and vine4 7#b7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,loss ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for fiscal year #bjab and each succeeding fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall use such sums as are necessary of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to provide assistance-- 7i7 under paragraph 7#c7 to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that planted trees for commercial purposes but lost the trees as a result of a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers that have a production history for commercial purposes on planted or existing trees but lost the trees as a result of a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,limitation ,an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower shall qualify for assistance under subparagraph 7,a7 only if the tree mortality of the eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower1 as a result of damaging weather or related condition1 exceeds #ae percent 7adjusted for normal mortality74 7#c7 ,assistance ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 the assistance provided by the ,secretary to eligible orchardists and nursery tree growers for losses described in paragraph 7#b7 shall consist of-- 7,a7 7i7 reimbursement of #fe percent of the cost of replanting trees lost due to a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in excess of #ae percent mortality 7adjusted for normal mortality72 or 7ii7 at the option of the ,secretary1 sufficient seedlings to reestablish a stand2 and 7,b7 reimbursement of #ej percent of the cost of pruning1 removal1 and other costs incurred by an eligible orchardist or nursery tree grower to salvage existing trees or1 in the case of tree mortality1 to prepare the land to replant trees as a result of damage or tree mortality due to a natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in excess of #ae percent damage or mortality 7adjusted for normal tree damage and mortality74 7#d7 ,limitations on assistance 7,a7 ,definitions of legal entity and person ,in this paragraph1 the terms legal entity and person have the meaning given those terms in section #ajja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a774 7,b7 ,amount ,the total amount of payments received1 directly or indirectly1 by a person or legal entity 7excluding a joint venture or general partnership7 under this subsection may not exceed #abe1jjj for any crop year1 or an equivalent value in tree seedlings4 7,c7 ,acres ,the total quantity of acres planted to trees or tree seedlings for which a person or legal entity shall be entitled to receive payments under this subsection may not exceed #ejj acres4 7f7 ,payment limitations 7#a7 ,definitions of legal entity and person ,in this subsection1 the terms legal entity and person have the meaning given those terms in section #ajja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a774 7#b7 ,amount ,the total amount of disaster assistance payments received1 directly or indirectly1 by a person or legal entity 7excluding a joint venture or general partnership7 under this section 7excluding payments received under subsection 7e77 may not exceed #abe1jjj for any crop year4 7#c7 ,direct attribution ,subsections 7e7 and 7f7 of section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 or any successor provisions relating to direct attribution shall apply with respect to assistance provided under this section4 #aejb4 ,national ,drought ,council and ,national ,drought ,policy ,action ,plan 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,council ,the term ,council means the ,national ,drought ,council established by this section4 7#b7 ,drought ,the term drought means a natural disaster that is caused by a deficiency in precipitation-- 7,a7 that may lead to a deficiency in surface and subsurface water supplies 7including rivers1 streams1 wetlands1 ground water1 soil moisture1 reservoir supplies1 lake levels1 and snow pack72 and 7,b7 that causes or may cause-- 7i7 substantial economic or social impacts2 or 7ii7 physical damage or injury to individuals1 property1 or the environment4 7#c7 ,indian tribe ,the term ,indian tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7#d7 ,member ,the term member1 with respect to the ,national ,drought ,council1 means a member of the ,council specified or appointed under this section or1 in the absence of the member1 the member's designee4 7#e7 ,mitigation ,the term mitigation means a short- or long-term action1 program1 or policy that is implemented in advance of or during a drought to minimize any risks and impacts of drought4 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,state ,the term ,state means the several ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,american ,samoa1 ,guam1 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico1 and the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7#h7 ,trigger ,the term trigger means the thresholds or criteria that must be satisfied before mitigation or emergency assistance may be provided to an area-- 7,a7 in which drought is emerging2 or 7,b7 that is experiencing a drought4 7#i7 ,watershed ,the term watershed means a region or area with common hydrology1 an area drained by a waterway that drains into a lake or reservoir1 the total area above a given point on a stream that contributes water to the flow at that point1 or the topographic dividing line from which surface streams flow in two different directions4 ,in no case shall a watershed be larger than a river basin4 7#aj7 ,watershed group ,the term watershed group means a group of individuals1 formally recognized by the appropriate ,state or ,states1 who represent the broad scope of relevant interests within a watershed and who work together in a collaborative manner to jointly plan the management of the natural resources contained within the watershed4 7b7 ,effect of section ,this section does not affect-- 7#a7 the authority of a ,state to allocate quantities of water under the jurisdiction of the ,state2 or 7#b7 any ,state water rights established as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,national drought council 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,office of the ,secretary of ,agriculture a council to be known as the ,national ,drought ,council4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,council shall be composed of-- 7i7 the ,secretary 7or the designee of the ,secretary72 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,commerce 7or the designee of the ,secretary of ,commerce72 7iii7 the ,secretary of the ,army 7or the designee of the ,secretary of the ,army72 7iv7 the ,secretary of the ,interior 7or the designee of the ,secretary of the ,interior72 7v7 the ,director of the ,federal ,emergency ,management ,agency 7or the designee of the ,director72 7vi7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7or the designee of the ,administrator72 7vii7 #d members appointed by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,national ,governors ,association1 each of whom shall be the ,governor of a ,state 7or the designee of the ,governor7 and who collectively shall represent the geographic diversity of the ,nation2 7viii7 #a member appointed by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,national ,association of ,counties2 7ix7 #a member appointed by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,united ,states ,conference of ,mayors2 7x7 #a member appointed by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in coordination with ,indian tribes1 to represent the interests of tribal governments2 and 7xi7 #a member appointed by the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,national ,association of ,conservation ,districts1 to represent local soil and water conservation districts4 7,b7 ,date of appointment ,the appointment of each member of the ,council shall be made not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,term2 vacancies 7,a7 ,term ,a non-,federal member of the ,council appointed under paragraph 7#b7 shall be appointed for a term of two years4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on the ,council-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,council2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7,c7 ,terms of members filling vacancies ,any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed only for the remainder of that term4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall meet at the call of the co-chairs4 7,b7 ,frequency ,the ,council shall meet at least semiannually4 7#e7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,council shall constitute a quorum1 but a lesser number may hold hearings or conduct other business4 7#f7 ,council leadership 7,a7 ,in general ,there shall be a ,federal co-chair and non-,federal co-chair of the ,council4 7,b7 ,appointment 7i7 ,federal co-chair ,the ,secretary shall be the ,federal co-chair4 7ii7 ,non-,federal co-chair ,the non-,federal members of the ,council shall elect1 on a biannual basis1 a non-,federal co-chair of the ,council from among the members appointed under paragraph 7#b74 7d7 ,duties of the council 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall-- 7,a7 not later than one year after the date of the first meeting of the ,council1 develop a comprehensive ,national ,drought ,policy ,action ,plan that-- 7i7 7,i7 delineates and integrates responsibilities for activities relating to drought 7including drought preparedness1 mitigation1 research1 risk management1 training1 and emergency relief7 among ,federal agencies2 and 7,,ii7 ensures that those activities are coordinated with the activities of the ,states1 local governments1 ,indian tribes1 and neighboring countries2 7ii7 is consistent with-- 7,i7 this ,act and other applicable ,federal laws2 and 7,,ii7 the laws and policies of the ,states for water management2 7iii7 is integrated with drought management programs of the ,states1 ,indian tribes1 local governments1 watershed groups1 and private entities2 and 7iv7 avoids duplicating ,federal1 ,state1 tribal1 local1 watershed1 and private drought preparedness and monitoring programs in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 evaluate ,federal drought-related programs in existence on the date of enactment of this ,act and make recommendations to ,congress and the ,president on means of eliminating-- 7i7 discrepancies between the goals of the programs and actual service delivery2 7ii7 duplication among programs2 and 7iii7 any other circumstances that interfere with the effective operation of the programs2 7,c7 make recommendations to the ,president1 ,congress1 and appropriate ,federal agencies on-- 7i7 the establishment of common interagency triggers for authorizing ,federal drought mitigation programs2 and 7ii7 improving the consistency and fairness of assistance among ,federal drought relief programs2 7,d7 encourage and facilitate the development of drought preparedness plans under subtitle ,c1 including establishing the guidelines under this section2 7,e7 based on a review of drought preparedness plans1 develop and make available to the public drought planning models to reduce water resource conflicts relating to water conservation and droughts2 7,f7 develop and coordinate public awareness activities to provide the public with access to understandable and informative materials on drought1 including-- 7i7 explanations of the causes of drought1 the impacts of drought1 and the damages from drought2 7ii7 descriptions of the value and benefits of land stewardship to reduce the impacts of drought and to protect the environment2 7iii7 clear instructions for appropriate responses to drought1 including water conservation1 water reuse1 and detection and elimination of water leaks2 7iv7 information on ,state and local laws applicable to drought2 and 7v7 opportunities for assistance to resource-dependent businesses and industries in times of drought2 and 7,g7 establish operating procedures for the ,council4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,council shall consult with groups affected by drought emergencies4 7#c7 ,reports to congress 7,a7 ,annual report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than one year after the date of the first meeting of the ,council1 and annually thereafter1 the ,council shall submit to ,congress a report on the activities carried out under this section4 7ii7 ,inclusions 7,i7 ,in general ,the annual report shall include a summary of drought preparedness plans4 7,,ii7 ,initial report ,the initial report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include any recommendations of the ,council4 7,b7 ,final report ,not later than seven years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,council shall submit to ,congress a report that recommends-- 7i7 amendments to this section2 and 7ii7 whether the ,council should continue4 7e7 ,powers of the council 7#a7 ,hearings ,the ,council may hold hearings1 meet and act at any time and place1 take any testimony and receive any evidence that the ,council considers advisable to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,information from ,federal agencies 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,council may obtain directly from any ,federal agency any information that the ,council considers necessary to carry out this section4 7,b7 ,provision of information 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 on request of the ,secretary or the non-,federal co-chair of the ,council1 the head of a ,federal agency may provide information to the ,council4 7ii7 ,limitation ,the head of a ,federal agency shall not provide any information to the ,council that the ,federal agency head determines the disclosure of which may cause harm to national security interests4 7#c7 ,postal services ,the ,council may use the ,united ,states mail in the same manner and under the same conditions as other agencies of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,gifts ,the ,council may accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts or donations of services or property4 7f7 ,council personnel matters 7#a7 ,compensation of members 7,a7 ,non-,federal employees ,a member of the ,council who is not an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,federal employees ,a member of the ,council who is an officer or employee of the ,united ,states shall serve without compensation in addition to the compensation received for services of the member as an officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,council shall be allowed travel expenses at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,council4 7g7 ,termination of council ,the ,council shall terminate at the end of the eighth fiscal year beginning on or after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,f ,administration #afja4 ,administration generally 7a7 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall use the funds1 facilities1 and authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out this title4 7b7 ,determinations by ,secretary ,a determination made by the ,secretary under this title shall be final and conclusive4 7c7 ,regulations 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 as appropriate1 shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement this title and the amendments made by this title4 7#b7 ,procedure ,the promulgation of the regulations and administration of this title and the amendments made by this title and sections #ajjjc and #ajjaf of this ,act shall be made-- 7,a7 pursuant to section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including by interim rules effective on publication under the authority provided in subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b7 of such section if the ,secretary determines such interim rules to be needed and final rules1 with an opportunity for notice and comment1 no later than #ba months after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 without regard to chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act72 and 7,c7 without regard to the ,statement of ,policy of the ,secretary of ,agriculture effective ,july #bd1 #aiga 7#cf ,fed4 ,reg4 #achjd71 relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking4 7d7 ,adjustment ,authority ,related to ,trade ,agreements ,compliance 7#a7 ,required determination2 adjustment ,if the ,secretary determines that expenditures under this title that are subject to the total allowable domestic support levels under the ,uruguay ,round ,agreements 7as defined in section #b of the ,uruguay ,round ,agreements ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja77 will exceed the allowable levels for any applicable reporting period1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 make adjustments in the amount of the expenditures during that period to ensure that the expenditures do not exceed the allowable levels4 7#b7 ,congressional notification ,before making any adjustment under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the determination made under that paragraph and the extent of the adjustment to be made4 #afjb4 ,repeal of permanent price support authority 7a7 ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#a7 ,repeals ,the following provisions of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich are repealed3 7,a7 ,parts ,,ii through ,v of subtitle ,b of title ,,iii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acbf et seq474 7,b7 ,subtitle ,d of title ,,iii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acgi;a et seq474 7,c7 ,title ,,iv 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq474 7#b7 ,inapplicability to upland cotton ,section #cgg of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acgg7 is amended by striking was not fully planted and inserting was not fully planted3 ,provided further1 ,that effective on the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 this section shall not apply to upland cotton4 7b7 ,agricultural ,act of #aidi ,the following provisions of the ,agricultural ,act of #aidi are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #aja 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adda74 7#b7 ,section #ajc7;a7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #addd7;a774 7#c7 ,section #aje 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #addd;b74 7#d7 ,section #ajg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adde;a74 7#e7 ,section #aaj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adde;e74 7#f7 ,section #aab 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adde;g74 7#g7 ,section #aae 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #addek74 7#h7 ,section #bja 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #addf74 7#i7 ,title ,,iii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #addg et seq474 7#aj7 ,title ,,iv 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adba et seq471 other than sections #djd1 #dab1 and #daf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adbd1 #adbi1 and #adca74 7#aa7 ,title ,v 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adfa et seq474 7#ab7 ,title ,,vi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga et seq474 7c7 ,suspension of certain quota provisions ,the joint resolution entitled ,a joint resolution relating to corn and wheat marketing quotas under the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich1 as amended1 approved ,may #bf1 #aida 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #accj1 #acdj71 is repealed4 #afjc4 ,payment limitations 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,legal entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term legal entity means-- 7i7 an organization that 7subject to the requirements of this section and section #ajja;,a7 is eligible to receive a payment under a provision of law referred to in subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d72 7ii7 a corporation1 joint stock company1 association1 limited partnership1 limited liability company1 limited liability partnership1 charitable organization1 estate1 irrevocable trust1 grantor of a revocable trust1 or other similar entity 7as determined by the ,secretary72 and 7iii7 an organization that is participating in a farming operation as a partner in a general partnership or as a participant in a joint venture4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,the term legal entity does not include a general partnership or joint venture4 2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 through 7d7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,limitation on payments for covered commodities and peanuts ,the total amount of payments received1 directly or indirectly1 by a person or legal entity for any crop year for #a or more covered commodities and peanuts under title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac may not exceed #abe1jjj1 of which-- 7#a7 not more than #ge1jjj may consist of marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments under subtitle ,b of title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac2 and 7#b7 not more than #ej1jjj may consist of any other payments made for covered commodities and peanuts under title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 7c7 ,spousal equity 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7b71 except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 if a person and the spouse of the person are covered by paragraph 7#b7 and receive1 directly or indirectly1 any payment or gain covered by this section1 the total amount of payments or gains 7as applicable7 covered by this section that the person and spouse may jointly receive during any crop year may not exceed an amount equal to twice the applicable dollar amounts specified in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,separate farming operations ,in the case of a married couple in which each spouse1 before the marriage1 was separately engaged in an unrelated farming operation1 each spouse shall be treated as a separate person with respect to a farming operation brought into the marriage by a spouse1 subject to the condition that the farming operation shall remain a separate farming operation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,election to receive separate payments ,a married couple may elect to receive payments separately in the name of each spouse if the total amount of payments and benefits described in subsection 7b7 that the married couple receives1 directly or indirectly1 does not exceed an amount equal to twice the applicable dollar amounts specified in those subsections4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 of subsection 7f71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,irrevocable trusts ,in promulgating regulations to define the term legal entity as the term applies to irrevocable trusts1 the ,secretary shall ensure that irrevocable trusts are legitimate entities that have not been created for the purpose of avoiding a payment limitation4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h71 in the second sentence1 by striking or other entity and inserting or legal entity4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7e71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 each place it appears in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c77;,b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7,b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting ,subsection 7b72 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by striking subsection 7b7 or 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7iii7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking subsection 7d72 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsection 7b71 7c71 or 7d7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 except as provided in subsection 7g7 and inserting ,except as provided in subsection 7f72 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 and inserting subsection 7b72 7,c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by striking subsection 7f77#f77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7e77#f77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 by striking subsection 7b7 or 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7h7 as subsections 7d7 through 7g71 respectively4 7#b7 ,section #ajja;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #ajja and inserting section #ajja7;b72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of section #ajja and inserting section #ajja7;b74 7#c7 ,section #ajja;,b7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-b7;a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #ajja and inserting section #ajja7;b74 7c7 ,application ,the amendments made by this section shall apply beginning with the #bjad crop year4 #afjc;,a4 ,payments limited to active farmers ,section #ajja;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking or active personal management each place it appears in subparagraphs 7,a77i77,,ii7 and 7,b77ii72 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 1 as applied to the legal entity1 are met by the legal entity1 the partners or members making a significant contribution of personal labor or active personal management and inserting are met by partners or members making a significant contribution of personal labor1 those partners or members2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 the landowner share-rents the land at a rate that is usual and customary2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 the share of the payments received by the landowner is commensurate with the share of the crop or income received as rent4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking active personal management or2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking 7#e7 and all that follows through 7,a7 ,in general4--,a person and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,custom farming services ,a person 2 7ii7 by inserting under usual and customary terms after services2 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,farm managers ,a person who otherwise meets the requirements of this subsection other than 7b77#b77;,a77i77,,ii7 shall be considered to be actively engaged in farming1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with respect to the farming operation1 including a farming operation that is a sole proprietorship1 a legal entity such as a joint venture or general partnership1 or a legal entity such as a corporation or limited partnership1 if the person-- 7,a7 makes a significant contribution of management to the farming operation necessary for the farming operation1 taking into account-- 7i7 the size and complexity of the farming operation2 and 7ii7 the management requirements normally and customarily required by similar farming operations2 7,b7 7i7 is the only person in the farming operation qualifying as actively engaged in farming by using the farm manager special class designation under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 together with any other persons in the farming operation qualifying as actively engaged in farming under subsection 7b77#b7 or as part of a special class under this subsection1 does not collectively receive1 directly or indirectly1 an amount equal to more than the applicable limits under section #ajja7;b72 7,c7 does not use the management contribution under this paragraph to qualify as actively engaged in more than #a farming operation2 and 7,d7 manages a farm operation that does not substantially share equipment1 labor1 or management with persons or legal entities that with the person collectively receive1 directly or indirectly1 an amount equal to more than the applicable limits under section #ajja7;b74 4 #afjd4 ,adjusted gross income limitation 7a7 ,limitations and covered benefits ,section #ajja;,d7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,limitations and inserting ,limitations on ,commodity and ,conservation ,programs2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#a7 ,limitation ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 a person or legal entity shall not be eligible to receive any benefit described in paragraph 7#b7 during a crop1 fiscal1 or program year1 as appropriate1 if the average adjusted gross income of the person or legal entity exceeds #iej1jjj4 7#b7 ,covered benefits ,paragraph 7#a7 applies with respect to a payment or benefit under subtitle ,a1 ,b1 or ,e of title ,i1 or title ,,ii of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 title ,,ii of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb1 title ,,ii of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh1 title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 section #ebd7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b771 or section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 4 7b7 ,elimination of unused definitions ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ajja;,d7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,average adjusted gross income ,in this section1 the term average adjusted gross income1 with respect to a person or legal entity1 means the average of the adjusted gross income or comparable measure of the person or legal entity over the #c taxable years preceding the most immediately preceding complete taxable year1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,income determination ,section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e71 respectively4 7d7 ,conforming amendments ,section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of2 and 7,b7 by striking 1 the average adjusted gross farm income1 and the average adjusted gross nonfarm income2 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking 1 average adjusted gross farm income1 and average adjusted gross nonfarm income both places it appears2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7 7as redesignated by subsection 7c77#b7 of this section7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 average adjusted gross farm income1 and average adjusted gross nonfarm income both places it appears2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b72 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as redesignated by subsection 7c77#b7 of this section7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 and inserting subsection 7b77#b72 and 7,b7 by striking 1 average adjusted gross farm income1 or average adjusted gross nonfarm income4 7e7 ,effective period ,subsection 7e7 of section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a71 as redesignated by subsection 7c77#b7 of this section1 is repealed4 7f7 ,limitation on applicability ,section #ajja7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 or title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 7g7 ,transition ,section #ajja;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a71 as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 shall apply with respect to the #bjac crop1 fiscal1 or program year1 as appropriate1 for each program described in paragraphs 7#a77;,c7 and 7#b77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 of that section 7as so in effect on that day74 #afje4 ,geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers ,section #afba7;d7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgib7;d77 is amended by striking each of fiscal years #bjji through #bjab and inserting fiscal year #bjji and each succeeding fiscal year4 #afjf4 ,personal liability of producers for deficiencies ,section #afd of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhd7 is amended by striking and title ,i of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh each place it appears and inserting title ,i of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb et seq471 and title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 #afjg4 ,prevention of deceased individuals receiving payments under farm commodity programs 7a7 ,reconciliation ,at least twice each year1 the ,secretary shall reconcile ,social ,security numbers of all individuals who receive payments under this title1 whether directly or indirectly1 with the ,commissioner of ,social ,security to determined if the individuals are alive4 7b7 ,preclusion ,the ,secretary shall preclude the issuance of payments to1 and on behalf of1 deceased individuals that were not eligible for payments4 #afjh4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,missing punctuation ,section #cei;f7c77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;ff7c77#a77;,b77 is amended by adding a period at the end4 7b7 ,erroneous cross reference 7#a7 ,amendment ,section #afjc7;g7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #agci7 is amended in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#f7 and the amendments made by those paragraphs by striking #agjc7;a7 each place it appears and inserting #afjc7;a74 7#b7 ,effective date ,this subsection and the amendments made by this subsection take effect as if included in the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #afea74 7c7 ,continued applicability of appropriations general provision ,section #gfg of division ,a of ,public ,law #ajh-g 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giaa note2 #aag ,stat4 #dh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking sections #aaja and #aajb of ,public ,law #ajg-aga and inserting subtitle ,a of title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking such section #aajb and inserting such subtitle2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,this section1 as amended by section #afjh7;c7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 shall take effect beginning with the #bjad crop year4 4 #afji4 ,assignment of payments 7a7 ,in general ,the provisions of section #h7;g7 of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7g771 relating to assignment of payments1 shall apply to payments made under this title4 7b7 ,notice ,the producer making the assignment1 or the assignee1 shall provide the ,secretary with notice1 in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 of any assignment made under this section4 #afaj4 ,tracking of benefits ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary may track the benefits provided1 directly or indirectly1 to individuals and entities under titles ,i and ,,ii and the amendments made by those titles4 #afaa4 ,signature authority 7a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this title and title ,,ii and amendments made by those titles1 if the ,secretary approves a document1 the ,secretary shall not subsequently determine the document is inadequate or invalid because of the lack of authority of any person signing the document on behalf of the applicant or any other individual1 entity1 general partnership1 or joint venture1 or the documents relied upon were determined inadequate or invalid1 unless the person signing the program document knowingly and willfully falsified the evidence of signature authority or a signature4 7b7 ,affirmation 7#a7 ,in general ,nothing in this section prohibits the ,secretary from asking a proper party to affirm any document that otherwise would be considered approved under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,no retroactive effect ,a denial of benefits based on a lack of affirmation under paragraph 7#a7 shall not be retroactive with respect to third-party producers who were not the subject of the erroneous representation of authority1 if the third-party producers-- 7,a7 relied on the prior approval by the ,secretary of the documents in good faith2 and 7,b7 substantively complied with all program requirements4 #afab4 ,implementation 7a7 ,streamlining ,in implementing this title1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 seek to reduce administrative burdens and costs to producers by streamlining and reducing paperwork1 forms1 and other administrative requirements2 7#b7 improve coordination1 information sharing1 and administrative work with the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7#c7 take advantage of new technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery to producers4 7b7 ,maintenance of base acres and payment yields 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain1 for each covered commodity and upland cotton1 base acres and payment yields on a farm established under-- 7,a7 7i7 in the case of covered commodities and upland cotton1 sections #aaja and #aajb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giaa1 #giab72 and 7ii7 in the case of peanuts1 section #acjb of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gieb72 and 7,b7 7i7 in the case of covered commodities and upland cotton1 sections #aaja and #aajb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgaa1 #hgab72 and 7ii7 in the case of peanuts1 section #acjb of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgeb74 7#b7 ,special rule for long grain and medium grain rice 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain separate base acres for long grain rice and medium grain rice4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall use the same total base acres and payment yields established with respect to rice under sections #aajh of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgah71 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 subject to any adjustment under section #aaje4 7c7 ,implementation ,the ,secretary shall make available to the ,farm ,service ,agency to carry out this title #ajj1jjj1jjj4 #afac4 ,protection of producer information 7a7 ,prohibition of public disclosure of protected information ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary1 any officer or employee of the ,department of ,agriculture1 any contractor or cooperator of the ,department1 and any officer or employee of another ,federal agency shall not disclose-- 7#a7 information submitted by a producer or owner of agricultural land to the ,federal ,government pursuant to title ,i or ,,ii of this ,act2 or 7#b7 other information provided by a producer or owner of agricultural land concerning the agricultural operation1 farming or conservation practices1 or the land itself in order to participate in programs of the ,department of ,agriculture or other ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,exceptions ,information described in subsection 7a7 may be disclosed if-- 7#a7 the information is required to be made publicly available under any other provision of ,federal law2 7#b7 the producer or owner of agricultural land who provided the information has lawfully publicly disclosed the information2 7#c7 the producer or owner of agricultural land who provided the information consents to the disclosure2 or 7#d7 the information is disclosed to the ,attorney ,general1 to the extent necessary1 to ensure compliance and law enforcement4 7c7 ,notice of disclosure ,any disclosure of information pursuant to an exception provided in subsection 7b7 shall be reported to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate within #bd hours after the disclosure4 7d7 ,producer defined ,in this section1 the term producer has the meaning given that term in section #aajd7ad7 of this ,act4 ,,ii ,conservation ,a ,conservation ,reserve ,program #bjja4 ,extension and enrollment requirements of conservation reserve program 7a7 ,extension ,section #abca7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;a77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,eligible land ,section #abca7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking the date of enactment of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh and inserting the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by inserting before paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#c7 grasslands that-- 7,a7 contain forbs or shrubland 7including improved rangeland and pastureland7 for which grazing is the predominant use2 7,b7 are located in an area historically dominated by grasslands2 and 7,c7 could provide habitat for animal and plant populations of significant ecological value if the land is retained in its current use or restored to a natural condition2 2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking filterstrips devoted to trees or shrubs and inserting filterstrips or riparian buffers devoted to trees1 shrubs1 or grasses2 and 7#e7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#e7 the portion of land in a field not enrolled in the conservation reserve in a case in which-- 7,a7 more than #ej percent of the land in the field is enrolled as a buffer or filterstrip1 or more than #ge percent of the land in the field is enrolled as a conservation practice other than as a buffer or filterstrip2 and 7,b7 the remainder of the field is-- 7i7 infeasible to farm2 and 7ii7 enrolled at regular rental rates4 4 7c7 ,planting ,status of ,certain ,land ,section #abca7;c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;c77 is amended by striking if and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting if1 during the crop year1 the land was devoted to a conserving use44 7d7 ,enrollment ,subsection 7d7 of section #abca of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,enrollment 7#a7 ,maximum acreage enrolled ,the ,secretary may maintain in the conservation reserve at any one time during-- 7,a7 fiscal year #bjad1 no more than #bg1ejj1jjj acres2 7,b7 fiscal year #bjae1 no more than #bf1jjj1jjj acres2 7,c7 fiscal year #bjaf1 no more than #be1jjj1jjj acres2 7,d7 fiscal year #bjag1 no more than #bd1jjj1jjj acres2 and 7,e7 fiscal year #bjah1 no more than #bd1jjj1jjj acres4 7#b7 ,grasslands 7,a7 ,limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations in paragraph 7#a71 no more than #b1jjj1jjj acres of the land described in subsection 7b77#c7 may be enrolled in the program at any one time during the #bjad through #bjah fiscal years4 7,b7 ,priority ,in enrolling acres under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may give priority to land with expiring conservation reserve program contracts4 7,c7 ,method of enrollment ,in enrolling acres under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall make the program available to owners or operators of eligible land on a continuous enrollment basis with one or more ranking periods4 4 7e7 ,duration of contract ,section #abca7;e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;e77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,special rule for certain land ,in the case of land devoted to hardwood trees1 shelterbelts1 windbreaks1 or wildlife corridors under a contract entered into under this subchapter1 the owner or operator of the land may1 within the limitations prescribed under paragraph 7#a71 specify the duration of the contract4 4 7f7 ,conservation priority areas ,section #abca7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking watershed areas of the ,chesapeake ,bay ,region1 the ,great ,lakes ,region1 the ,long ,island ,sound ,region1 and other2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking watersheds4--,watersheds and inserting areas4--,areas2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking a watershed's designation-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting an area's designation if the ,secretary finds that the area no longer contains actual and significant adverse water quality or habitat impacts related to agricultural production activities44 #bjjb4 ,farmable wetland program 7a7 ,extension ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 by striking a program and inserting a farmable wetland program4 7b7 ,eligible acreage ,section #abca;,b7b77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7b77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking flow from a row crop agriculture drainage system and inserting surface and subsurface flow from row crop agricultural production4 7c7 ,acreage limitation ,section #abca;,b7c77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking #a1jjj1jjj and inserting #gej1jjj4 7d7 ,clerical amendment ,the heading of section #abca;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7 is amended to read as follows3 ,farmable wetland program44 #bjjc4 ,duties of owners and operators 7a7 ,limitation on harvesting1 grazing1 or commercial use of forage ,section #abcb7;a77#h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcb7;a77#h77 is amended by striking except that and all that follows through the semicolon at the end of the paragraph and inserting except as provided in subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of section #abcc24 7b7 ,conservation plan requirements ,subsection 7b7 of section #abcb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcb7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,conservation plans ,the plan referred to in subsection 7a77#a7 shall set forth-- 7#a7 the conservation measures and practices to be carried out by the owner or operator during the term of the contract2 and 7#b7 the commercial use1 if any1 to be permitted on the land during the term4 4 7c7 ,rental payment reduction ,section #abcb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcb7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 #bjjd4 ,duties of the ,secretary ,section #abcc of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is amended to read as follows3 #abcc4 ,duties of the ,secretary 7a7 ,cost-,share and rental payments ,in return for a contract entered into by an owner or operator under the conservation reserve program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 share the cost of carrying out the conservation measures and practices set forth in the contract for which the ,secretary determines that cost sharing is appropriate and in the public interest2 and 7#b7 for a period of years not in excess of the term of the contract1 pay an annual rental payment in an amount necessary to compensate for-- 7,a7 the conversion of highly erodible cropland or other eligible lands normally devoted to the production of an agricultural commodity on a farm or ranch to a less intensive use2 7,b7 the retirement of any base history that the owner or operator agrees to retire permanently2 and 7,c7 the development and management of grasslands for multiple natural resource conservation benefits1 including to soil1 water1 air1 and wildlife4 7b7 ,specified activities permitted ,the ,secretary shall permit certain activities or commercial uses of land that is subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program in a manner that is consistent with a plan approved by the ,secretary1 as follows3 7#a7 ,harvesting1 grazing1 or other commercial use of the forage in response to a drought or other emergency created by a natural disaster1 without any reduction in the rental rate4 7#b7 ,consistent with the conservation of soil1 water quality1 and wildlife habitat 7including habitat during nesting seasons for birds in the area71 and in exchange for a reduction of not less than #be percent in the annual rental rate for the acres covered by the authorized activity-- 7,a7 managed harvesting and other commercial use 7including the managed harvesting of biomass71 except that in permitting managed harvesting1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,state technical committee-- 7i7 shall develop appropriate vegetation management requirements2 and 7ii7 shall identify periods during which managed harvesting may be conducted1 such that the frequency is not more than once every three years2 7,b7 routine grazing or prescribed grazing for the control of invasive species1 except that in permitting such routine grazing or prescribed grazing1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,state technical committee-- 7i7 shall develop appropriate vegetation management requirements and stocking rates for the land that are suitable for continued routine grazing2 and 7ii7 shall identify the periods during which routine grazing may be conducted1 such that the frequency is not more than once every two years1 taking into consideration regional differences such as-- 7,i7 climate1 soil type1 and natural resources2 7,,ii7 the number of years that should be required between routine grazing activities2 and 7,,iii7 how often during a year in which routine grazing is permitted that routine grazing should be allowed to occur2 and 7,c7 the installation of wind turbines and associated access1 except that in permitting the installation of wind turbines1 the ,secretary shall determine the number and location of wind turbines that may be installed1 taking into account-- 7i7 the location1 size1 and other physical characteristics of the land2 7ii7 the extent to which the land contains wildlife and wildlife habitat2 and 7iii7 the purposes of the conservation reserve program under this subchapter4 7#c7 ,the intermittent and seasonal use of vegetative buffer practices incidental to agricultural production on lands adjacent to the buffer such that the permitted use does not destroy the permanent vegetative cover4 7c7 ,authorized activities on grasslands ,for eligible land described in section #abca7;b77#c71 the ,secretary shall permit the following activities3 7#a7 ,common grazing practices1 including maintenance and necessary cultural practices1 on the land in a manner that is consistent with maintaining the viability of grassland1 forb1 and shrub species appropriate to that locality4 7#b7 ,haying1 mowing1 or harvesting for seed production1 subject to appropriate restrictions during the nesting season for critical bird species in the area4 7#c7 ,fire presuppression1 fire-related rehabilitation1 and construction of fire breaks4 7#d7 ,grazing-related activities1 such as fencing and livestock watering4 7d7 ,resource conserving use 7#a7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #a year before the date of termination of a contract under the program1 the ,secretary shall allow an owner or operator to make conservation and land improvements that facilitate maintaining protection of enrolled land after expiration of the contract4 7#b7 ,conservation plan ,the ,secretary shall require an owner or operator carrying out the activities described in paragraph 7#a7 to develop and implement a conservation plan4 7#c7 ,re-enrollment prohibited ,land improved under paragraph 7#a7 may not be re-enrolled in the conservation reserve program for #e years after the date of termination of the contract4 4 #bjje4 ,payments 7a7 ,trees1 windbreaks1 shelterbelts1 and wildlife corridors ,section #abcd7;b77#c77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;b77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and after the semicolon2 7#b7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7#c7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 7b7 ,annual rental payments ,section #abcd7;c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or other eligible lands after highly erodible cropland both places it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,methods of ,determination 7,a7 ,in general ,the amounts payable to owners or operators in the form of rental payments under contracts entered into under this subchapter may be determined through-- 7i7 the submission of bids for such contracts by owners and operators in such manner as the ,secretary may prescribe2 or 7ii7 such other means as the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 7,b7 ,grasslands ,in the case of eligible land described in section #abca7;b77#c71 the ,secretary shall make annual payments in an amount that is not more than #ge percent of the grazing value of the land covered by the contract4 4 7c7 ,payment schedule ,subsection 7d7 of section #abcd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,payment schedule 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in this section1 payments under this subchapter shall be made in cash in such amount and on such time schedule as is agreed on and specified in the contract4 7#b7 ,advance payment ,payments under this subchapter may be made in advance of determination of performance4 4 7d7 ,payment limitation ,section #abcd7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 1 including rental payments made in the form of in-kind commodities12 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#b74 #bjjf4 ,contract requirements 7a7 ,early termination by owner or operator ,section #abce7;e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,during fiscal year #bjad1 the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by striking before ,january #a1 #aiie12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,land devoted to hardwood trees4 7,d7 ,wildlife habitat1 duck nesting habitat1 pollinator habitat1 upland bird habitat buffer1 wildlife food plots1 ,state acres for wildlife enhancement1 shallow water areas for wildlife1 and rare and declining habitat4 7,e7 ,farmable wetland and restored wetland4 7,f7 ,land that contains diversions1 erosion control structures1 flood control structures1 contour grass strips1 living snow fences1 salinity reducing vegetation1 cross wind trap strips1 and sediment retention structures4 7,g7 ,land located within a federally-designated wellhead protection area4 7,h7 ,land that is covered by an easement under the conservation reserve program4 7,i7 ,land located within an average width1 according to the applicable ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service field office technical guide1 of a perennial stream or permanent water body4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #fj days after the date on which the owner or operator submits the notice required under paragraph 7#a77;,c7 and inserting upon approval by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,transition option for certain farmers or ranchers ,section #abce7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,duties and all that follows through a beginning farmer and inserting ,transition to covered farmer or rancher4--,in the case of a contract modification approved in order to facilitate the transfer of land subject to a contract from a retired farmer or rancher to a beginning farmer2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by inserting 1 including preparing to plant an agricultural crop after improvements2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the farmer or rancher and inserting the covered farmer or rancher2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking section #ajja;,a7b77#c77;,b7 and inserting section #ajja2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking requirement of section #abca7;h77#d77;,b7 and inserting option pursuant to section #abcd7;c77#b77;,a77ii74 7c7 ,final year contract ,section #abce of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7g7 ,final year of contract ,the ,secretary shall not consider an owner or operator to be in violation of a term or condition of the conservation reserve contract if-- 7#a7 during the year prior to expiration of the contract1 the land is enrolled in the conservation stewardship program2 and 7#b7 the activity required under the conservation stewardship program pursuant to such enrollment is consistent with this subchapter4 7h7 ,land enrolled in agricultural conservation easement program ,the ,secretary may terminate or modify a contract entered into under this subchapter if eligible land that is subject to such contract is transferred into the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h4 4 #bjjg4 ,conversion of land subject to contract to other conserving uses ,section #abce;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce;a7 is repealed4 #bjjh4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac1 except the amendment made by section #bjja7;d71 which shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,effect on existing contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the amendments made by this subtitle shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,updating of existing contracts ,the ,secretary shall permit an owner or operator of land subject to a contract entered into under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 to update the contract to reflect the activities and uses of land under contract permitted under the terms and conditions of section #abcc7;b7 of that ,act 7as amended by section #bjjd71 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 ,b ,conservation ,stewardship ,program #baja4 ,conservation stewardship program 7a7 ,revision of current program ,subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,b ,conservation stewardship program #abch;,d4 ,definitions ,in this subchapter3 7#a7 ,agricultural operation ,the term agricultural operation means all eligible land1 whether or not contiguous1 that is-- 7,a7 under the effective control of a producer at the time the producer enters into a contract under the program2 and 7,b7 operated with equipment1 labor1 management1 and production or cultivation practices that are substantially separate from other agricultural operations1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,conservation activities 7,a7 ,in general ,the term conservation activities means conservation systems1 practices1 or management measures4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term conservation activities includes-- 7i7 structural measures1 vegetative measures1 and land management measures1 including agriculture drainage management systems1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 planning needed to address a priority resource concern4 7#c7 ,conservation stewardship plan ,the term conservation stewardship plan means a plan that-- 7,a7 identifies and inventories priority resource concerns2 7,b7 establishes benchmark data and conservation objectives2 7,c7 describes conservation activities to be implemented1 managed1 or improved2 and 7,d7 includes a schedule and evaluation plan for the planning1 installation1 and management of the new and existing conservation activities4 7#d7 ,eligible land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible land means-- 7i7 private or tribal land on which agricultural commodities1 livestock1 or forest-related products are produced2 and 7ii7 lands associated with the land described in clause 7i7 on which priority resource concerns could be addressed through a contract under the program4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term eligible land includes-- 7i7 cropland2 7ii7 grassland2 7iii7 rangeland2 7iv7 pasture land2 7v7 nonindustrial private forest land2 and 7vi7 other agricultural areas 7including cropped woodland1 marshes1 and agricultural land used or capable of being used for the production of livestock71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,priority resource concern ,the term priority resource concern means a natural resource concern or problem1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 is identified at the national1 ,state1 or local level as a priority for a particular area of a ,state2 7,b7 represents a significant concern in a ,state or region2 and 7,c7 is likely to be addressed successfully through the implementation of conservation activities under this program4 7#f7 ,program ,the term program means the conservation stewardship program established by this subchapter4 7#g7 ,stewardship threshold ,the term stewardship threshold means the level of management required1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to conserve and improve the quality and condition of a natural resource4 #abch;,e4 ,conservation stewardship program 7a7 ,establishment and purpose ,during each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 the ,secretary shall carry out a conservation stewardship program to encourage producers to address priority resource concerns in a comprehensive manner-- 7#a7 by undertaking additional conservation activities2 and 7#b7 by improving1 maintaining1 and managing existing conservation activities4 7b7 ,exclusions 7#a7 ,land enrolled in other conservation programs ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the following land 7even if covered by the definition of eligible land7 is not eligible for enrollment in the program3 7,a7 ,land enrolled in the conservation reserve program1 unless-- 7i7 the conservation reserve contract will expire at the end of the fiscal year in which the land is to be enrolled in the program2 and 7ii7 conservation reserve program payments for land enrolled in the program cease before the first program payment is made to the applicant under this subchapter4 7,b7 ,land enrolled in a wetland easement through the agricultural conservation easement program4 7,c7 ,land enrolled in the conservation security program4 7#b7 ,conversion to cropland ,eligible land used for crop production after ,october #a1 #bjac1 that had not been planted1 considered to be planted1 or devoted to crop production for at least #d of the #f years preceding that date shall not be the basis for any payment under the program1 unless the land does not meet the requirement because-- 7,a7 the land had previously been enrolled in the conservation reserve program2 7,b7 the land has been maintained using long-term crop rotation practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,c7 the land is incidental land needed for efficient operation of the farm or ranch1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #abch;,f4 ,stewardship contracts 7a7 ,submission of contract offers ,to be eligible to participate in the conservation stewardship program1 a producer shall submit to the ,secretary a contract offer for the agricultural operation that-- 7#a7 demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the producer1 at the time of the contract offer1 meets or exceeds the stewardship threshold for at least #b priority resource concerns2 and 7#b7 would1 at a minimum1 meet or exceed the stewardship threshold for at least #a additional priority resource concern by the end of the stewardship contract by-- 7,a7 installing and adopting additional conservation activities2 and 7,b7 improving1 maintaining1 and managing existing conservation activities across the entire agricultural operation in a manner that increases or extends the conservation benefits in place at the time the contract offer is accepted by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,evaluation of contract offers 7#a7 ,ranking of applications ,in evaluating contract offers submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall rank applications based on-- 7,a7 the level of conservation treatment on all applicable priority resource concerns at the time of application2 7,b7 the degree to which the proposed conservation activities effectively increase conservation performance2 7,c7 the number of applicable priority resource concerns proposed to be treated to meet or exceed the stewardship threshold by the end of the contract2 7,d7 the extent to which other priority resource concerns will be addressed to meet or exceed the stewardship threshold by the end of the contract period2 7,e7 the extent to which the actual and anticipated conservation benefits from the contract are provided at the least cost relative to other similarly beneficial contract offers2 and 7,f7 the extent to which priority resource concerns will be addressed when transitioning from the conservation reserve program to agricultural production4 7#b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary may not assign a higher priority to any application because the applicant is willing to accept a lower payment than the applicant would otherwise be eligible to receive4 7#c7 ,additional criteria ,the ,secretary may develop and use such additional criteria that the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure that national1 ,state1 and local priority resource concerns are effectively addressed4 7c7 ,entering into contracts ,after a determination that a producer is eligible for the program under subsection 7a71 and a determination that the contract offer ranks sufficiently high under the evaluation criteria under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall enter into a conservation stewardship contract with the producer to enroll the eligible land to be covered by the contract4 7d7 ,contract provisions 7#a7 ,term ,a conservation stewardship contract shall be for a term of #e years4 7#b7 ,required provisions ,the conservation stewardship contract of a producer shall-- 7,a7 state the amount of the payment the ,secretary agrees to make to the producer for each year of the conservation stewardship contract under section #abch;,g7d72 7,b7 require the producer-- 7i7 to implement a conservation stewardship plan that describes the program purposes to be achieved through #a or more conservation activities2 7ii7 to maintain and supply information as required by the ,secretary to determine compliance with the conservation stewardship plan and any other requirements of the program2 and 7iii7 not to conduct any activities on the agricultural operation that would tend to defeat the purposes of the program2 7,c7 permit all economic uses of the eligible land that-- 7i7 maintain the agricultural nature of the land2 and 7ii7 are consistent with the conservation purposes of the conservation stewardship contract2 7,d7 include a provision to ensure that a producer shall not be considered in violation of the contract for failure to comply with the contract due to circumstances beyond the control of the producer1 including a disaster or related condition1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,e7 include provisions requiring that upon the violation of a term or condition of the contract at any time the producer has control of the land-- 7i7 if the ,secretary determines that the violation warrants termination of the contract-- 7,i7 the producer shall forfeit all rights to receive payments under the contract2 and 7,,ii7 the producer shall refund all or a portion of the payments received by the producer under the contract1 including any interest on the payments1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 if the ,secretary determines that the violation does not warrant termination of the contract1 the producer shall refund or accept adjustments to the payments provided to the producer1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate2 7,f7 include provisions in accordance with paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 of this section2 and 7,g7 include any additional provisions the ,secretary determines are necessary to carry out the program4 7#c7 ,change of interest in land subject to a contract 7,a7 ,in general ,at the time of application1 a producer shall have control of the eligible land to be enrolled in the program4 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a change in the interest of a producer in eligible land covered by a contract under the program shall result in the termination of the contract with regard to that land4 7,b7 ,transfer of duties and rights ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply if-- 7i7 within a reasonable period of time 7as determined by the ,secretary7 after the date of the change in the interest in eligible land covered by a contract under the program1 the transferee of the land provides written notice to the ,secretary that all duties and rights under the contract have been transferred to1 and assumed by1 the transferee for the portion of the land transferred2 7ii7 the transferee meets the eligibility requirements of the program2 and 7iii7 the ,secretary approves the transfer of all duties and rights under the contract4 7#d7 ,modification and termination of contracts 7,a7 ,voluntary modification or termination ,the ,secretary may modify or terminate a contract with a producer if-- 7i7 the producer agrees to the modification or termination2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that the modification or termination is in the public interest4 7,b7 ,involuntary termination ,the ,secretary may terminate a contract if the ,secretary determines that the producer violated the contract4 7#e7 ,repayment ,if a contract is terminated1 the ,secretary may1 consistent with the purposes of the program-- 7,a7 allow the producer to retain payments already received under the contract2 or 7,b7 require repayment1 in whole or in part1 of payments received and assess liquidated damages4 7e7 ,contract renewal ,at the end of the initial #e-year contract period1 the ,secretary may allow the producer to renew the contract for #a additional #e-year period if the producer-- 7#a7 demonstrates compliance with the terms of the initial contract2 7#b7 agrees to adopt and continue to integrate conservation activities across the entire agricultural operation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 agrees1 by the end of the contract period-- 7,a7 to meet the stewardship threshold of at least two additional priority resource concerns on the agricultural operation2 or 7,b7 to exceed the stewardship threshold of two existing priority resource concerns that are specified by the ,secretary in the initial contract4 #abch;,g4 ,duties of the secretary 7a7 ,in general ,to achieve the conservation goals of a contract under the conservation stewardship program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 make the program available to eligible producers on a continuous enrollment basis with #a or more ranking periods1 one of which shall occur in the first quarter of each fiscal year2 7#b7 identify not less than #e priority resource concerns in a particular watershed or other appropriate region or area within a ,state2 and 7#c7 establish a science-based stewardship threshold for each priority resource concern identified under paragraph 7#b74 7b7 ,allocation to states ,the ,secretary shall allocate acres to ,states for enrollment1 based-- 7#a7 primarily on each ,state's proportion of eligible land to the total acreage of eligible land in all ,states2 and 7#b7 also on consideration of-- 7,a7 the extent and magnitude of the conservation needs associated with agricultural production in each ,state2 7,b7 the degree to which implementation of the program in the ,state is1 or will be1 effective in helping producers address those needs2 and 7,c7 other considerations to achieve equitable geographic distribution of funds1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,acreage enrollment limitation ,during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjba1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 enroll in the program an additional #h1fie1jjj acres for each fiscal year2 and 7#b7 manage the program to achieve a national average rate of #ah per acre1 which shall include the costs of all financial assistance1 technical assistance1 and any other expenses associated with enrollment or participation in the program4 7d7 ,conservation stewardship payments 7#a7 ,availability of payments ,the ,secretary shall provide annual payments under the program to compensate the producer for-- 7,a7 installing and adopting additional conservation activities2 and 7,b7 improving1 maintaining1 and managing conservation activities in place at the agricultural operation of the producer at the time the contract offer is accepted by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,payment amount ,the amount of the conservation stewardship annual payment shall be determined by the ,secretary and based1 to the maximum extent practicable1 on the following factors3 7,a7 ,costs incurred by the producer associated with planning1 design1 materials1 installation1 labor1 management1 maintenance1 or training4 7,b7 ,income forgone by the producer4 7,c7 ,expected conservation benefits4 7,d7 ,the extent to which priority resource concerns will be addressed through the installation and adoption of conservation activities on the agricultural operation4 7,e7 ,the level of stewardship in place at the time of application and maintained over the term of the contract4 7,f7 ,the degree to which the conservation activities will be integrated across the entire agricultural operation for all applicable priority resource concerns over the term of the contract4 7,g7 ,such other factors as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,exclusions ,a payment to a producer under this subsection shall not be provided for-- 7,a7 the design1 construction1 or maintenance of animal waste storage or treatment facilities or associated waste transport or transfer devices for animal feeding operations2 or 7,b7 conservation activities for which there is no cost incurred or income forgone to the producer4 7#d7 ,delivery of payments ,in making payments under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 prorate conservation performance over the term of the contract so as to accommodate1 to the extent practicable1 producers earning equal annual payments in each fiscal year2 and 7,b7 make payments as soon as practicable after ,october #a of each fiscal year for activities carried out in the previous fiscal year4 7e7 ,supplemental payments for resource-conserving crop rotations 7#a7 ,availability of payments ,the ,secretary shall provide additional payments to producers that1 in participating in the program1 agree to adopt or improve resource-conserving crop rotations to achieve beneficial crop rotations as appropriate for the eligible land of the producers4 7#b7 ,beneficial crop rotations ,the ,secretary shall determine whether a resource-conserving crop rotation is a beneficial crop rotation eligible for additional payments under paragraph 7#a7 based on whether the resource-conserving crop rotation is designed to provide natural resource conservation and production benefits4 7#c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a payment described in paragraph 7#a71 a producer shall agree to adopt and maintain beneficial resource-conserving crop rotations for the term of the contract4 7#d7 ,resource-conserving crop rotation ,in this subsection1 the term resource-conserving crop rotation means a crop rotation that-- 7,a7 includes at least #a resource-conserving crop 7as defined by the ,secretary72 7,b7 reduces erosion2 7,c7 improves soil fertility and tilth2 7,d7 interrupts pest cycles2 and 7,e7 in applicable areas1 reduces depletion of soil moisture or otherwise reduces the need for irrigation4 7f7 ,payment limitations ,a person or legal entity may not receive1 directly or indirectly1 payments under the program that1 in the aggregate1 exceed #bjj1jjj under all contracts entered into during fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 excluding funding arrangements with ,indian tribes1 regardless of the number of contracts entered into under the program by the person or legal entity4 7g7 ,specialty crop and organic producers ,the ,secretary shall ensure that outreach and technical assistance are available1 and program specifications are appropriate to enable specialty crop and organic producers to participate in the program4 7h7 ,coordination with organic certification ,the ,secretary shall establish a transparent means by which producers may initiate organic certification under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 while participating in a contract under the program4 7i7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations that-- 7#a7 prescribe such other rules as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitations established under subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 otherwise enable the ,secretary to carry out the program4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effect on existing contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,conservation stewardship program ,funds made available under section #abda7;a77#d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#d77 7as amended by section #bfja7;a7 of this title7 may be used to administer and make payments to program participants that enrolled into contracts during any of fiscal years #bjji through #bjac4 ,c ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program #bbja4 ,purposes ,section #abdj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c7 and1 in such subparagraph1 by inserting and after the semicolon2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 developing and improving wildlife habitat2 and 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#e74 #bbjb4 ,establishment and administration ,section #abdj;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjad and inserting #bjah2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,term ,a contract under the program shall have a term that does not exceed #aj years4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 veteran farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e7771 before or a beginning farmer or rancher2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,advance payments 7i7 ,in general ,not more than #ej percent of the amount determined under subparagraph 7,a7 may be provided in advance for the purpose of purchasing materials or contracting4 7ii7 ,return of funds ,if funds provided in advance are not expended during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of receipt of the funds1 the funds shall be returned within a reasonable time frame1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7f7 ,allocation of funding 7#a7 ,livestock ,for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 at least #fj percent of the funds made available for payments under the program shall be targeted at practices relating to livestock production4 7#b7 ,wildlife habitat ,for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 #g4e percent of the funds made available for payments under the program shall be targeted at practices benefitting wildlife habitat4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,federally ,recognized ,native ,american ,indian ,tribes and ,alaska ,native ,corporations and inserting ,indian ,tribes2 7,b7 by striking federally recognized ,native ,american ,indian ,tribes and ,alaska ,native ,corporations 7including their affiliated membership organizations7 and inserting ,indian tribes2 and 7,c7 by striking or ,native ,corporation2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,wildlife habitat incentive practice ,the ,secretary shall provide payments to producers under the program for practices1 including recurring practices for the term of the contract1 that support the restoration1 development1 protection1 and improvement of wildlife habitat on eligible land1 including-- 7#a7 upland wildlife habitat2 7#b7 wetland wildlife habitat2 7#c7 habitat for threatened and endangered species2 7#d7 fish habitat2 7#e7 habitat on pivot corners and other irregular areas of a field2 and 7#f7 other types of wildlife habitat1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7k7 ,funding for community irrigation associations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into an alternative funding arrangement with an eligible irrigation association if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the purposes of the program will be met by such an arrangement2 and 7,b7 statutory limitations regarding contracts with individual producers will not be exceeded by any member of the irrigation association4 7#b7 ,eligible irrigation associations ,in this subsection1 the term eligible irrigation association means an irrigation association that is-- 7,a7 comprised of producers2 and 7,b7 a local government entity1 but does not have the authority to impose taxes or levies4 4 #bbjc4 ,evaluation of applications ,section #abdj;,c7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#c7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking environmental and inserting conservation2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking purpose of the environmental quality incentives program specified in section #abdj7a7 and inserting purposes of the program4 #bbjd4 ,duties of producers ,section #abdj;,d7#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#d7b77 is amended by striking farm1 ranch1 or forest and inserting enrolled4 #bbje4 ,limitation on payments ,section #abdj;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is amended to read as follows3 #abdj;,g4 ,limitation on payments ,a person or legal entity may not receive1 directly or indirectly1 cost-share or incentive payments under this chapter that1 in aggregate1 exceed #dej1jjj for all contracts entered into under this chapter by the person or legal entity during the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 regardless of the number of contracts entered into under this chapter by the person or legal entity4 4 #bbjf4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments ,section #abdj;,h of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,e7 facilitate on-farm conservation research and demonstration activities2 and 7,f7 facilitate pilot testing of new technologies or innovative conservation practices4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjad1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the status of projects funded under this section1 including-- 7#a7 funding awarded2 7#b7 project results2 and 7#c7 incorporation of project findings1 such as new technology and innovative approaches1 into the conservation efforts implemented by the ,secretary4 4 #bbjg4 ,effective date 7a7 ,in general ,the amendments made by this subtitle shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 7b7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendments made by this subtitle shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 ,d ,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program #bcja4 ,agricultural conservation easement program 7a7 ,establishment ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,h ,agricultural ,conservation ,easement ,program #abfe4 ,establishment and purposes 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an agricultural conservation easement program for the conservation of eligible land and natural resources through easements or other interests in land4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program are to-- 7#a7 combine the purposes and coordinate the functions of the wetlands reserve program established under section #abcg1 the grassland reserve program established under section #abch,n1 and the farmland protection program established under section #abch;,i1 as such sections were in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjac2 7#b7 restore1 protect1 and enhance wetlands on eligible land2 7#c7 protect the agricultural use and related conservation values of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses of that land2 and 7#d7 protect grazing uses and related conservation values by restoring and conserving eligible land4 #abfe;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,agricultural land easement ,the term agricultural land easement means an easement or other interest in eligible land that-- 7,a7 is conveyed for the purpose of protecting natural resources and the agricultural nature of the land2 and 7,b7 permits the landowner the right to continue agricultural production and related uses subject to an agricultural land easement plan1 as approved by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an agency of ,state or local government or an ,indian tribe 7including a farmland protection board or land resource council established under ,state law72 or 7,b7 an organization that is-- 7i7 organized for1 and at all times since the formation of the organization has been operated principally for1 #a or more of the conservation purposes specified in clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 of section #agj7;h77#d77;,a7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf2 7ii7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of that ,code that is exempt from taxation under section #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7iii7 described in-- 7,i7 paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of section #eji7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #eji7;a77#c7 of that ,code and is controlled by an organization described in section #eji7;a77#b7 of that ,code4 7#c7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means private or tribal land that is-- 7,a7 in the case of an agricultural land easement1 agricultural land1 including land on a farm or ranch-- 7i7 that is subject to a pending offer for purchase of an agricultural land easement from an eligible entity2 7ii7 that-- 7,i7 has prime1 unique1 or other productive soil2 7,,ii7 contains historical or archaeological resources2 or 7,,iii7 the protection of which will further a ,state or local policy consistent with the purposes of the program2 and 7iii7 that is-- 7,i7 cropland2 7,,ii7 rangeland2 7,,iii7 grassland or land that contains forbs1 or shrubland for which grazing is the predominate use2 7,,iv7 pastureland2 or 7,v7 nonindustrial private forest land that contributes to the economic viability of an offered parcel or serves as a buffer to protect such land from development2 7,b7 in the case of a wetland easement1 a wetland or related area1 including-- 7i7 farmed or converted wetlands1 together with adjacent land that is functionally dependent on that land1 if the ,secretary determines it-- 7,i7 is likely to be successfully restored in a cost-effective manner2 and 7,,ii7 will maximize the wildlife benefits and wetland functions and values1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior at the local level2 7ii7 cropland or grassland that was used for agricultural production prior to flooding from the natural overflow of-- 7,i7 a closed basin lake and adjacent land that is functionally dependent upon it1 if the ,state or other entity is willing to provide #ej percent share of the cost of an easement2 and 7,,ii7 a pothole and adjacent land that is functionally dependent on it2 7iii7 farmed wetlands and adjoining lands that-- 7,i7 are enrolled in the conservation reserve program2 7,,ii7 have the highest wetland functions and values1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 are likely to return to production after they leave the conservation reserve program2 7iv7 riparian areas that link wetlands that are protected by easements or some other device that achieves the same purpose as an easement2 or 7v7 other wetlands of an owner that would not otherwise be eligible1 if the ,secretary determines that the inclusion of such wetlands in a wetland easement would significantly add to the functional value of the easement2 or 7,c7 in the case of either an agricultural land easement or wetland easement1 other land that is incidental to land described in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 if the ,secretary determines that it is necessary for the efficient administration of the easements under this program4 7#d7 ,program ,the term program means the agricultural conservation easement program established by this subtitle4 7#e7 ,wetland easement ,the term wetland easement means a reserved interest in eligible land that-- 7,a7 is defined and delineated in a deed2 and 7,b7 stipulates-- 7i7 the rights1 title1 and interests in land conveyed to the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 the rights1 title1 and interests in land that are reserved to the landowner4 #abfe;,b4 ,agricultural land easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,the ,secretary shall facilitate and provide funding for-- 7#a7 the purchase by eligible entities of agricultural land easements and other interests in eligible land2 and 7#b7 technical assistance to provide for the conservation of natural resources pursuant to an agricultural land easement plan4 7b7 ,cost-,share assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall protect the agricultural use1 including grazing1 and related conservation values of eligible land through cost-share assistance to eligible entities for purchasing agricultural land easements4 7#b7 ,scope of assistance available 7,a7 ,federal share ,an agreement described in paragraph 7#d7 shall provide for a ,federal share determined by the ,secretary of an amount not to exceed #ej percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement or other interest in land1 as determined by the ,secretary using-- 7i7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 7ii7 an area-wide market analysis or survey2 or 7iii7 another industry-approved method4 7,b7 ,non-federal share 7i7 ,in general ,under the agreement1 the eligible entity shall provide a share that is at least equivalent to that provided by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,source of contribution ,an eligible entity may include as part of its share a charitable donation or qualified conservation contribution 7as defined by section #agj7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 from the private landowner if the eligible entity contributes its own cash resources in an amount that is at least #ej percent of the amount contributed by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,exception ,in the case of grassland of special environmental significance1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may provide an amount not to exceed #ge percent of the fair market value of the agricultural land easement4 7#c7 ,evaluation and ranking of applications 7,a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria to maximize the benefit of ,federal investment under the program4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in establishing the criteria1 the ,secretary shall emphasize support for-- 7i7 protecting agricultural uses and related conservation values of the land2 and 7ii7 maximizing the protection of areas devoted to agricultural use4 7,c7 ,bidding down ,if the ,secretary determines that #b or more applications for cost-share assistance are comparable in achieving the purpose of the program1 the ,secretary shall not assign a higher priority to any of those applications solely on the basis of lesser cost to the program4 7#d7 ,agreements with eligible entities 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into agreements with eligible entities to stipulate the terms and conditions under which the eligible entity is permitted to use cost-share assistance provided under this section4 7,b7 ,length of agreements ,an agreement shall be for a term that is-- 7i7 in the case of an eligible entity certified under the process described in paragraph 7#e71 a minimum of five years2 and 7ii7 for all other eligible entities1 at least three1 but not more than five years4 7,c7 ,minimum terms and conditions ,an eligible entity shall be authorized to use its own terms and conditions for agricultural land easements so long as the ,secretary determines such terms and conditions-- 7i7 are consistent with the purposes of the program2 7ii7 permit effective enforcement of the conservation purposes of such easements2 7iii7 include a right of enforcement for the ,secretary1 that may be used only if the terms of the easement are not enforced by the holder of the easement2 7iv7 subject the land in which an interest is purchased to an agricultural land easement plan that-- 7,i7 describes the activities which promote the long-term viability of the land to meet the purposes for which the easement was acquired2 7,,ii7 requires the management of grasslands according to a grasslands management plan2 and 7,,iii7 includes a conservation plan1 where appropriate1 and requires1 at the option of the ,secretary1 the conversion of highly erodible cropland to less intensive uses2 and 7v7 include a limit on the impervious surfaces to be allowed that is consistent with the agricultural activities to be conducted4 7,d7 ,substitution of qualified projects ,an agreement shall allow1 upon mutual agreement of the parties1 substitution of qualified projects that are identified at the time of the proposed substitution4 7,e7 ,effect of violation ,if a violation occurs of a term or condition of an agreement under this subsection-- 7i7 the ,secretary may terminate the agreement2 and 7ii7 the ,secretary may require the eligible entity to refund all or part of any payments received by the entity under the program1 with interest on the payments as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,certification of eligible entities 7,a7 ,certification process ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which the ,secretary may-- 7i7 directly certify eligible entities that meet established criteria2 7ii7 enter into long-term agreements with certified eligible entities2 and 7iii7 accept proposals for cost-share assistance for the purchase of agricultural land easements throughout the duration of such agreements4 7,b7 ,certification criteria ,in order to be certified1 an eligible entity shall demonstrate to the ,secretary that the entity will maintain1 at a minimum1 for the duration of the agreement-- 7i7 a plan for administering easements that is consistent with the purpose of this subtitle2 7ii7 the capacity and resources to monitor and enforce agricultural land easements2 and 7iii7 policies and procedures to ensure-- 7,i7 the long-term integrity of agricultural land easements on eligible land2 7,,ii7 timely completion of acquisitions of such easements2 and 7,,iii7 timely and complete evaluation and reporting to the ,secretary on the use of funds provided under the program4 7,c7 ,review and revision 7i7 ,review ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of eligible entities certified under subparagraph 7,a7 every three years to ensure that such entities are meeting the criteria established under subparagraph 7,b74 7ii7 ,revocation ,if the ,secretary finds that the certified eligible entity no longer meets the criteria established under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may-- 7,i7 allow the certified eligible entity a specified period of time1 at a minimum #ahj days1 in which to take such actions as may be necessary to meet the criteria2 and 7,,ii7 revoke the certification of the eligible entity1 if1 after the specified period of time1 the certified eligible entity does not meet such criteria4 7c7 ,method of enrollment ,the ,secretary shall enroll eligible land under this section through the use of-- 7#a7 permanent easements2 or 7#b7 easements for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws4 7d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance1 if requested1 to assist in-- 7#a7 compliance with the terms and conditions of easements2 and 7#b7 implementation of an agricultural land easement plan4 #abfe;,c4 ,wetland easements 7a7 ,availability of assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance to owners of eligible land to restore1 protect1 and enhance wetlands through-- 7#a7 wetland easements and related wetland easement plans2 and 7#b7 technical assistance4 7b7 ,easements 7#a7 ,method of enrollment ,the ,secretary shall enroll eligible land under this section through the use of-- 7,a7 #cj-year easements2 7,b7 permanent easements2 7,c7 easements for the maximum duration allowed under applicable ,state laws2 or 7,d7 as an option for ,indian tribes only1 #cj-year contracts 7which shall be considered to be #cj-year easements for the purposes of this subtitle74 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,ineligible land ,the ,secretary may not acquire easements on-- 7i7 land established to trees under the conservation reserve program1 except in cases where the ,secretary determines it would further the purposes of the program2 and 7ii7 farmed wetlands or converted wetlands where the conversion was not commenced prior to ,december #bc1 #aihe4 7,b7 ,changes in ownership ,no wetland easement shall be created on land that has changed ownership during the preceding #bd-month period unless-- 7i7 the new ownership was acquired by will or succession as a result of the death of the previous owner2 7ii7 7,i7 the ownership change occurred because of foreclosure on the land2 and 7,,ii7 immediately before the foreclosure1 the owner of the land exercises a right of redemption from the mortgage holder in accordance with ,state law2 or 7iii7 the ,secretary determines that the land was acquired under circumstances that give adequate assurances that such land was not acquired for the purposes of placing it in the program4 7#c7 ,evaluation and ranking of offers 7,a7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall establish evaluation and ranking criteria to maximize the benefit of ,federal investment under the program4 7,b7 ,considerations ,when evaluating offers from landowners1 the ,secretary may consider-- 7i7 the conservation benefits of obtaining a wetland easement1 including the potential environmental benefits if the land was removed from agricultural production2 7ii7 the cost-effectiveness of each wetland easement1 so as to maximize the environmental benefits per dollar expended2 7iii7 whether the landowner or another person is offering to contribute financially to the cost of the wetland easement to leverage ,federal funds2 and 7iv7 such other factors as the ,secretary determines are necessary to carry out the purposes of the program4 7,c7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall place priority on acquiring wetland easements based on the value of the wetland easement for protecting and enhancing habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife4 7#d7 ,agreement ,to be eligible to place eligible land into the program through a wetland easement1 the owner of such land shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary to-- 7,a7 grant an easement on such land to the ,secretary2 7,b7 authorize the implementation of a wetland easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection 7f72 7,c7 create and record an appropriate deed restriction in accordance with applicable ,state law to reflect the easement agreed to2 7,d7 provide a written statement of consent to such easement signed by those holding a security interest in the land2 7,e7 comply with the terms and conditions of the easement and any related agreements2 and 7,f7 permanently retire any existing base history for the land on which the easement has been obtained4 7#e7 ,terms and conditions of easement 7,a7 ,in general ,a wetland easement shall include terms and conditions that-- 7i7 permit-- 7,i7 repairs1 improvements1 and inspections on the land that are necessary to maintain existing public drainage systems2 and 7,,ii7 owners to control public access on the easement areas while identifying access routes to be used for restoration activities and management and easement monitoring2 7ii7 prohibit-- 7,i7 the alteration of wildlife habitat and other natural features of such land1 unless specifically authorized by the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 the spraying of such land with chemicals or the mowing of such land1 except where such spraying or mowing is authorized by the ,secretary or is necessary-- 7aa7 to comply with ,federal or ,state noxious weed control laws2 7bb7 to comply with a ,federal or ,state emergency pest treatment program2 or 7cc7 to meet habitat needs of specific wildlife species2 7,,iii7 any activities to be carried out on the owner's or successor's land that is immediately adjacent to1 and functionally related to1 the land that is subject to the easement if such activities will alter1 degrade1 or otherwise diminish the functional value of the eligible land2 and 7,,iv7 the adoption of any other practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the program1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 provide for the efficient and effective establishment of wildlife functions and values2 and 7iv7 include such additional provisions as the ,secretary determines are desirable to carry out the program or facilitate the practical administration thereof4 7,b7 ,violation ,on the violation of the terms or conditions of a wetland easement1 the wetland easement shall remain in force and the ,secretary may require the owner to refund all or part of any payments received by the owner under the program1 together with interest thereon as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,compatible uses ,land subject to a wetland easement may be used for compatible economic uses1 including such activities as hunting and fishing1 managed timber harvest1 or periodic haying or grazing1 if such use is specifically permitted by the wetland easement plan developed for the land under subsection 7f7 and is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the wetland resources for which the easement was established4 7,d7 ,reservation of grazing rights ,the ,secretary may include in the terms and conditions of a wetland easement a provision under which the owner reserves grazing rights if-- 7i7 the ,secretary determines that the reservation and use of the grazing rights-- 7,i7 is compatible with the land subject to the easement2 7,,ii7 is consistent with the historical natural uses of the land and the long-term protection and enhancement goals for which the easement was established2 and 7,,iii7 complies with the wetland easement plan developed for the land under subsection 7f72 and 7ii7 the agreement provides for a commensurate reduction in the easement payment to account for the grazing value1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,compensation 7,a7 ,determination 7i7 ,permanent easements ,the ,secretary shall pay as compensation for a permanent wetland easement acquired under the program an amount necessary to encourage enrollment in the program1 based on the lowest of-- 7,i7 the fair market value of the land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 using the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice or an area-wide market analysis or survey2 7,,ii7 the amount corresponding to a geographical cap1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulations2 or 7,,iii7 the offer made by the landowner4 7ii7 #cj-year easements ,compensation for a #cj-year wetland easement shall be not less than #ej percent1 but not more than #ge percent1 of the compensation that would be paid for a permanent wetland easement4 7,b7 ,form of payment ,compensation for a wetland easement shall be provided by the ,secretary in the form of a cash payment1 in an amount determined under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,payment schedule 7i7 ,easements valued at #ejj1jjj or less ,for wetland easements valued at #ejj1jjj or less1 the ,secretary may provide easement payments in not more than #aj annual payments4 7ii7 ,easements valued at more than #ejj1jjj ,for wetland easements valued at more than #ejj1jjj1 the ,secretary may provide easement payments in at least #e1 but not more than #aj annual payments1 except that1 if the ,secretary determines it would further the purposes of the program1 the ,secretary may make a lump-sum payment for such an easement4 7c7 ,easement restoration 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide financial assistance to owners of eligible land to carry out the establishment of conservation measures and practices and protect wetland functions and values1 including necessary maintenance activities1 as set forth in a wetland easement plan developed for the eligible land under subsection 7f74 7#b7 ,payments ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in the case of a permanent wetland easement1 pay an amount that is not less than #ge percent1 but not more than #ajj percent1 of the eligible costs1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in the case of a #cj-year wetland easement1 pay an amount that is not less than #ej percent1 but not more than #ge percent1 of the eligible costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of wetland easements4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with private entities or agreements with a ,state1 non-governmental organization1 or ,indian tribe to carry out necessary restoration1 enhancement1 or maintenance of a wetland easement if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the program4 7e7 ,wetland enhancement option ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more agreements with a ,state 7including a political subdivision or agency of a ,state71 nongovernmental organization1 or ,indian tribe to carry out a special wetland enhancement option that the ,secretary determines would advance the purposes of program4 7f7 ,administration 7#a7 ,wetland easement plan ,the ,secretary shall develop a wetland easement plan for eligible lands subject to a wetland easement1 which shall include practices and activities necessary to restore1 protect1 enhance1 and maintain the enrolled lands4 7#b7 ,delegation of easement administration ,the ,secretary may delegate-- 7,a7 any of the easement management1 monitoring1 and enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary to other ,federal or ,state agencies that have the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out such delegated responsibilities2 and 7,b7 any of the easement management responsibilities of the ,secretary to other conservation organizations if the ,secretary determines the organization has the appropriate expertise and resources4 7#c7 ,payments 7,a7 ,timing of payments ,the ,secretary shall provide payment for obligations incurred by the ,secretary under this section-- 7i7 with respect to any easement restoration obligation under subsection 7c71 as soon as possible after the obligation is incurred2 and 7ii7 with respect to any annual easement payment obligation incurred by the ,secretary1 as soon as possible after ,october #a of each calendar year4 7,b7 ,payments to others ,if an owner who is entitled to a payment under this section dies1 becomes incompetent1 is otherwise unable to receive such payment1 or is succeeded by another person or entity who renders or completes the required performance1 the ,secretary shall make such payment1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary and without regard to any other provision of law1 in such manner as the ,secretary determines is fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances4 #abfe;,d4 ,administration 7a7 ,ineligible land ,the ,secretary may not use program funds for the purposes of acquiring an easement on-- 7#a7 lands owned by an agency of the ,united ,states1 other than land held in trust for ,indian tribes2 7#b7 lands owned in fee title by a ,state1 including an agency or a subdivision of a ,state1 or a unit of local government2 7#c7 land subject to an easement or deed restriction which1 as determined by the ,secretary1 provides similar protection as would be provided by enrollment in the program2 or 7#d7 lands where the purposes of the program would be undermined due to on-site or off-site conditions1 such as risk of hazardous substances1 proposed or existing rights of way1 infrastructure development1 or adjacent land uses4 7b7 ,priority ,in evaluating applications under the program1 the ,secretary may give priority to land that is currently enrolled in the conservation reserve program in a contract that is set to expire within #a year and-- 7#a7 in the case of an agricultural land easement1 is grassland that would benefit from protection under a long-term easement2 and 7#b7 in the case of a wetland easement1 is a wetland or related area with the highest functions and value and is likely to return to production after the land leaves the conservation reserve program4 7c7 ,subordination1 exchange1 modification1 and termination 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may subordinate1 exchange1 modify1 or terminate any interest in land1 or portion of such interest1 administered by the ,secretary1 either directly or on behalf of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation under the program if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 it is in the ,federal ,government's interest to subordinate1 exchange1 modify1 or terminate the interest in land2 7,b7 the subordination1 exchange1 modification1 or termination action-- 7i7 will address a compelling public need for which there is no practicable alternative2 or 7ii7 such action will further the practical administration of the program2 and 7,c7 the subordination1 exchange1 modification1 or termination action will result in comparable conservation value and equivalent or greater economic value to the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall work with the owner1 and eligible entity if applicable1 to address any subordination1 exchange1 modification1 or termination of the interest1 or portion of such interest1 in land4 7#c7 ,notice ,at least #ij days before taking any termination action described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall provide written notice of such action to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7d7 ,land enrolled in conservation reserve program ,the ,secretary may terminate or modify a contract entered into under section #abca7;a7 if eligible land that is subject to such contract is transferred into the program4 7e7 ,allocation of funds for agricultural land easements ,of the funds made available under section #abda to carry out the program for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall1 to the extent practicable1 use for agricultural land easements-- 7#a7 no less than #dj percent in each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjag2 and 7#b7 no less than #ej percent in fiscal year #bjah4 4 7b7 ,compliance with certain requirements ,before an eligible entity or owner of eligible land may receive assistance under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 the eligible entity or person shall agree1 during the crop year for which the assistance is provided and in exchange for the assistance-- 7#a7 to comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle ,b of title ,,xii of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa et seq472 and 7#b7 to comply with applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle ,c of title ,,xii of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba et seq474 7c7 ,cross reference2 calculation ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and at the end of subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle ,h2 and 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking programs administered under subchapters ,b and ,c of chapter #a of subtitle ,d and inserting conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d and wetland easements under section #abfe;,c2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking an easement acquired under subchapter ,c of chapter #a of subtitle ,d and inserting a wetland easement under section #abfe;,c2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,calculation ,in calculating the percentages described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall include any acreage that was included in calculations of percentages made under such paragraph1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjac1 and that remains enrolled when the calculation is made after that date under paragraph 7#a74 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 ,e ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program #bdja4 ,regional conservation partnership program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after subtitle ,h1 as added by section #bcja1 the following new subtitle3 ,i ,regional ,conservation ,partnership ,program #abga4 ,establishment and purposes 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a regional conservation partnership program to implement eligible activities on eligible land through-- 7#a7 partnership agreements with eligible partners2 and 7#b7 contracts with producers4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the program are as follows3 7#a7 ,to use covered programs to accomplish purposes and functions similar to those of the following programs1 as in effect on ,september #cj1 #bjac3 7,a7 ,the agricultural water enhancement program established under section #abdj;,i4 7,b7 ,the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed program established under section #abdj,q4 7,c7 ,the cooperative conservation partnership initiative established under section #abdc4 7,d7 ,the ,great ,lakes basin program for soil erosion and sediment control established under section #abdj,p4 7#b7 ,to further the conservation1 restoration1 and sustainable use of soil1 water1 wildlife1 and related natural resources on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale4 7#c7 ,to encourage eligible partners to cooperate with producers in-- 7,a7 meeting or avoiding the need for national1 ,state1 and local natural resource regulatory requirements related to production on eligible land2 and 7,b7 implementing projects that will result in the carrying out of eligible activities that affect multiple agricultural or nonindustrial private forest operations on a local1 regional1 ,state1 or multistate basis4 #abga;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means the following3 7,a7 ,the agricultural conservation easement program4 7,b7 ,the environmental quality incentives program4 7,c7 ,the conservation stewardship program4 7,d7 ,the healthy forests reserve program established under section #eja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega74 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means any of the following conservation activities3 7,a7 ,water quality or quantity conservation1 restoration1 or enhancement projects relating to surface water and groundwater resources1 including-- 7i7 the conversion of irrigated cropland to the production of less water-intensive agricultural commodities or dryland farming2 or 7ii7 irrigation system improvement and irrigation efficiency enhancement4 7,b7 ,drought mitigation4 7,c7 ,flood prevention4 7,d7 ,water retention4 7,e7 ,air quality improvement4 7,f7 ,habitat conservation1 restoration1 and enhancement4 7,g7 ,erosion control and sediment reduction4 7,h7 ,other related activities that the ,secretary determines will help achieve conservation benefits4 7#c7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means land on which agricultural commodities1 livestock1 or forest-related products are produced1 including-- 7,a7 cropland2 7,b7 grassland2 7,c7 rangeland2 7,d7 pastureland2 7,e7 nonindustrial private forest land2 and 7,f7 other land incidental to agricultural production 7including wetlands and riparian buffers7 on which significant natural resource issues could be addressed under the program4 7#d7 ,eligible partner ,the term eligible partner means any of the following3 7,a7 ,an agricultural or silvicultural producer association or other group of producers4 7,b7 ,a ,state or unit of local government4 7,c7 ,an ,indian tribe4 7,d7 ,a farmer cooperative4 7,e7 ,a water district1 irrigation district1 rural water district or association1 or other organization with specific water delivery authority to producers on agricultural land4 7,f7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,g7 ,an organization or entity with an established history of working cooperatively with producers on agricultural land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to address-- 7i7 local conservation priorities related to agricultural production1 wildlife habitat development1 or nonindustrial private forest land management2 or 7ii7 critical watershed-scale soil erosion1 water quality1 sediment reduction1 or other natural resource issues4 7#e7 ,partnership agreement ,the term partnership agreement means an agreement entered into under section #abga;,b between the ,secretary and an eligible partner4 7#f7 ,program ,the term program means the regional conservation partnership program established by this subtitle4 #abga;,b4 ,regional conservation partnerships 7a7 ,partnership agreements authorized ,the ,secretary may enter into a partnership agreement with an eligible partner to implement a project that will assist producers with installing and maintaining an eligible activity on eligible land4 7b7 ,length ,a partnership agreement shall be for a period not to exceed #e years1 except that the ,secretary may extend the agreement one time for up to #ab months when an extension is necessary to meet the objectives of the program4 7c7 ,duties of partners 7#a7 ,in general ,under a partnership agreement1 the eligible partner shall-- 7,a7 define the scope of a project1 including-- 7i7 the eligible activities to be implemented2 7ii7 the potential agricultural or nonindustrial private forest land operations affected2 7iii7 the local1 ,state1 multistate1 or other geographic area covered2 and 7iv7 the planning1 outreach1 implementation1 and assessment to be conducted2 7,b7 conduct outreach to producers for potential participation in the project2 7,c7 at the request of a producer1 act on behalf of a producer participating in the project in applying for assistance under section #abga;,c2 7,d7 leverage financial or technical assistance provided by the ,secretary with additional funds to help achieve the project objectives2 7,e7 conduct an assessment of the project's effects2 and 7,f7 at the conclusion of the project1 report to the ,secretary on its results and funds leveraged4 7#b7 ,contribution ,an eligible partner shall provide a significant portion of the overall costs of the scope of the project that is the subject of the agreement entered into under subsection 7a71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,competitive process ,the ,secretary shall conduct a competitive process to select applications for partnership agreements and may assess and rank applications with similar conservation purposes as a group4 7#b7 ,criteria used ,in carrying out the process described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall make public the criteria used in evaluating applications4 7#c7 ,content ,an application to the ,secretary shall include a description of-- 7,a7 the scope of the project1 as described in subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 7,b7 the plan for monitoring1 evaluating1 and reporting on progress made toward achieving the project's objectives2 7,c7 the program resources requested for the project1 including the covered programs to be used and estimated funding needed from the ,secretary2 7,d7 eligible partners collaborating to achieve project objectives1 including their roles1 responsibilities1 capabilities1 and financial contribution2 and 7,e7 any other elements the ,secretary considers necessary to adequately evaluate and competitively select applications for funding under the program4 7#d7 ,priority to certain applications ,the ,secretary may give a higher priority to applications that-- 7,a7 assist producers in meeting or avoiding the need for a natural resource regulatory requirement2 7,b7 have a high percentage of eligible producers in the area to be covered by the agreement2 7,c7 significantly leverage non-,federal financial and technical resources and coordinate with other local1 ,state1 or national efforts2 7,d7 deliver high percentages of applied conservation to address conservation priorities or regional1 ,state1 or national conservation initiatives2 7,e7 provide innovation in conservation methods and delivery1 including outcome-based performance measures and methods2 or 7,f7 meet other factors that are important for achieving the purposes of the program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 #abga;,c4 ,assistance to producers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into contracts with producers to provide financial and technical assistance to-- 7#a7 producers participating in a project with an eligible partner1 as described in section #abga;,b2 or 7#b7 producers that fit within the scope of a project described in section #abga;,b or a critical conservation area designated under section #abga;,f1 but who are seeking to implement an eligible activity on eligible land independent of a partner4 7b7 ,terms and conditions 7#a7 ,consistency with program rules ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall ensure that the terms and conditions of a contract under this section are consistent with the applicable rules of the covered programs to be used as part of the project1 as described in the application under section #abga;,b7d77#c77;,c74 7#b7 ,adjustments ,except with respect to statutory program requirements governing appeals1 payment limitations1 and conservation compliance1 the ,secretary may adjust the discretionary program rules of a covered program-- 7,a7 to provide a simplified application and evaluation process2 and 7,b7 to better reflect unique local circumstances and purposes if the ,secretary determines such adjustments are necessary to achieve the purposes of the program4 7c7 ,payments 7#a7 ,in general ,in accordance with statutory requirements of the covered programs involved1 the ,secretary may make payments to a producer in an amount determined by the ,secretary to be necessary to achieve the purposes of the program4 7#b7 ,payments to producers in ,states with water quantity concerns ,the ,secretary may provide payments to producers participating in a project that addresses water quantity concerns for a period of five years in an amount sufficient to encourage conversion from irrigated farming to dryland farming4 7#c7 ,waiver authority ,to assist in the implementation of the program1 the ,secretary may waive the applicability of the limitation in section #ajja;,d7b77#b7 of this ,act for participating producers if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary to fulfill the objectives of the program4 #abga;,d4 ,funding 7a7 ,availability of funds ,the ,secretary shall use #ajj1jjj1jjj of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah to carry out the program4 7b7 ,duration of availability ,funds made available under subsection 7a7 shall remain available until expended4 7c7 ,additional funding and acres 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to the funds made available under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall reserve #f percent of the funds and acres made available for a covered program for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah in order to ensure additional resources are available to carry out this program4 7#b7 ,unused funds and acres ,any funds or acres reserved under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year from a covered program that are not obligated under this program by ,april #a of that fiscal year shall be returned for use under the covered program4 7d7 ,allocation of funding ,of the funds and acres made available for the program under subsections 7a7 and 7c71 the ,secretary shall allocate-- 7#a7 #be percent of the funds and acres to projects based on a ,state competitive process administered by the ,state ,conservationist1 with the advice of the ,state technical committee established under subtitle ,g2 7#b7 #ej percent of the funds and acres to projects based on a national competitive process to be established by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 #be percent of the funds and acres to projects for the critical conservation areas designated under section #abga;,f4 7e7 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,none of the funds made available under the program may be used to pay for the administrative expenses of eligible partners4 #abga;,e4 ,administration 7a7 ,disclosure ,in addition to the criteria used in evaluating applications as described in section #abga;,b7d77#b71 the ,secretary shall make publicly available information on projects selected through the competitive process described in section #abga;,b7d77#a74 7b7 ,reporting ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjad1 and every two years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the status of projects funded under the program1 including-- 7#a7 the number and types of eligible partners and producers participating in the partnership agreements selected2 7#b7 the number of producers receiving assistance2 and 7#c7 total funding committed to projects1 including from ,federal and non-,federal resources4 #abga;,f4 ,critical conservation areas 7a7 ,in general ,in administering funds under section #abga;,d7d77#c71 the ,secretary shall select applications for partnership agreements and producer contracts within critical conservation areas designated under this section4 7b7 ,critical conservation area designations 7#a7 ,priority ,in designating critical conservation areas under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to geographical areas based on the degree to which the geographical area-- 7,a7 includes multiple ,states with significant agricultural production2 7,b7 is covered by an existing regional1 ,state1 binational1 or multistate agreement or plan that has established objectives1 goals1 and work plans and is adopted by a ,federal1 ,state1 or regional authority2 7,c7 would benefit from water quality improvement1 including through reducing erosion1 promoting sediment control1 and addressing nutrient management activities affecting large bodies of water of regional1 national1 or international significance2 7,d7 would benefit from water quantity improvement1 including improvement relating to-- 7i7 groundwater1 surface water1 aquifer1 or other water sources2 or 7ii7 a need to promote water retention and flood prevention2 or 7,e7 contains producers that need assistance in meeting or avoiding the need for a natural resource regulatory requirement that could have a negative economic impact on agricultural operations within the area4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not designate more than #h geographical areas as critical conservation areas under this section4 7c7 ,administration 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall administer any partnership agreement or producer contract under this section in a manner that is consistent with the terms of the program4 7#b7 ,relationship to existing activity ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure that eligible activities carried out in critical conservation areas designated under this section complement and are consistent with other ,federal and ,state programs and water quality and quantity strategies4 7#c7 ,additional authority ,for a critical conservation area described in subsection 7b77#a77;,d71 the ,secretary may use authorities under the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 other than section #ad of such ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab71 to carry out projects for the purposes of this section4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 ,f ,other ,conservation ,programs #beja4 ,conservation of private grazing land ,section #abdj,m7e7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7e77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #bejb4 ,grassroots source water protection program ,section #abdj,o7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7 is amended to read as follows3 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah4 7#b7 ,availability of funds ,in addition to funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 #bejc4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program 7a7 ,funding ,section #abdj,r7f77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7;f77#a77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 and #cj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,report on program effectiveness ,not later than two years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report evaluating the effectiveness of the voluntary public access program established by section #abdj,r of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e71 including-- 7#a7 identifying cooperating agencies2 7#b7 identifying the number of land holdings and total acres enrolled by each ,state and tribal government2 7#c7 evaluating the extent of improved access on eligible lands1 improved wildlife habitat1 and related economic benefits2 and 7#d7 any other relevant information and data relating to the program that would be helpful to such committees4 #bejd4 ,agriculture conservation experienced services program 7a7 ,funding ,subsection 7c7 of section #abeb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may carry out the ,,aces program using funds made available to carry out each program under this title4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,funds made available to carry out the conservation reserve program may not be used to carry out the ,,aces program4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #beje4 ,small watershed rehabilitation program 7a7 ,availability of ,funds ,section #ad7;h77#a7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period and inserting a semicolon2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 #bej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ad7;h77#b77;,e7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#b77;,e77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #bejf4 ,agricultural management assistance program 7a7 ,uses ,section #ebd7;b77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and redesignating subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking or resource conservation practices2 and 7,b7 by striking clause 7i7 and redesignating clauses 7ii7 through 7iv7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iii71 respectively4 7b7 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation 7#a7 ,funding ,section #ebd7;b77#d77;,b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77#d77;,b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,b7 ,funding ,the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall make available to carry out this subsection not less than #aj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 7#b7 ,certain uses ,section #ebd7;b77#d77;,c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77#d77;,c77 is amended-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by striking #ej and inserting #cj2 and 7ii7 by striking 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 and inserting 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #dj and inserting #fj4 #bejg4 ,emergency watershed protection program ,section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,in evaluating requests for assistance under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority consideration to projects that address runoff retardation and soil-erosion preventive measures needed to mitigate the risks and remediate the effects of catastrophic wildfire on land that is the source of drinking water for landowners and land users44 ,g ,funding and ,administration #bfja4 ,funding 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7a7 of section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,annual funding ,for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 the ,secretary shall use the funds1 facilities1 and authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out the following programs under this title 7including the provision of technical assistance73 7#a7 ,the conservation reserve program under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d1 including1 to the maximum extent practicable1 #be1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah to carry out section #abce7;f7 to facilitate the transfer of land subject to contracts from retired or retiring owners and operators to beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers4 7#b7 ,the agriculture conservation easement program under subtitle ,h1 using1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 #dbe1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjad2 7,b7 #dej1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjae2 7,c7 #dge1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjaf2 7,d7 #ejj1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjag2 and 7,e7 #bjj1jjj1jjj in fiscal year #bjah4 7#c7 ,the conservation security program under subchapter ,a of chapter #b of subtitle ,d1 using such sums as are necessary to administer contracts entered into before ,september #cj1 #bjjh4 7#d7 ,the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d4 7#e7 ,the environmental quality incentives program under chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 using1 to the maximum extent practicable1 #a1gej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 7b7 ,regional equity2 guaranteed availability of funds ,section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b7 and 7c7 as subsections 7c7 and 7d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsection3 7b7 ,availability of funds ,amounts made available by subsection 7a7 shall be used by the ,secretary to carry out the programs specified in such subsection for fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and shall remain available until expended4 ,amounts made available for the programs specified in such subsection during a fiscal year through modifications1 cancellations1 terminations1 and other related administrative actions and not obligated in that fiscal year shall remain available for obligation during subsequent fiscal years1 but shall reduce the amount of additional funds made available in the subsequent fiscal year by an amount equal to the amount remaining unobligated4 4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bfjb4 ,technical assistance 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7c7 of section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda71 as redesignated by section #bfja7;b77#b7 of this ,act1 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,availability of funds ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds made available for a fiscal year for each of the programs specified in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 shall be available for the provision of technical assistance for the programs for which funds are made available as necessary to implement the programs effectively2 and 7,b7 shall not be available for the provision of technical assistance for conservation programs specified in subsection 7a7 other than the program for which the funds were made available4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjac1 the ,secretary shall submit 7and update as necessary in subsequent years7 to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report-- 7,a7 detailing the amount of technical assistance funds requested and apportioned in each program specified in subsection 7a7 during the preceding fiscal year2 and 7,b7 any other data relating to this subsection that would be helpful to such committees4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bfjc4 ,reservation of funds to provide assistance to certain farmers or ranchers for conservation access 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7g7 of section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,preference ,in providing assistance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give preference to a veteran farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e777 that qualifies under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bfjd4 ,annual report on program enrollments and assistance 7a7 ,in general ,subsection 7h7 of section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking wetlands reserve program and inserting agricultural conservation easement program2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and redesignating paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking agricultural water enhancement program and inserting regional conservation partnership program2 and 7,b7 by striking #abdj;,i7g7 and inserting #abga;,c7c77#c74 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bfje4 ,review of conservation practice standards ,section #abdb7;h77#a77;,a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;h77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh and inserting the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 #bfjf4 ,administrative requirements applicable to all conservation programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,veteran farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e7774 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by inserting 1 ,h1 and ,i before the period at the end2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking country and inserting county2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7c77#b77;,b7 or 7f77#d7 and inserting subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii7 or 7f77#b72 7#d7 in subsection 7h77#b71 by inserting 1 including1 to the extent practicable1 practices that maximize benefits for honey bees after pollinators2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7j7 ,improved administrative efficiency and effectiveness ,in administrating a conservation program under this title1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7#a7 seek to reduce administrative burdens and costs to producers by streamlining conservation planning and program resources2 and 7#b7 take advantage of new technologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness4 7k7 ,relation to other payments ,any payment received by an owner or operator under this title1 including an easement payment or rental payment1 shall be in addition to1 and not affect1 the total amount of payments that the owner or operator is otherwise eligible to receive under any of the following3 7#a7 ,this ,act4 7#b7 ,the ,agricultural ,act of #aidi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adba et seq474 7#c7 ,the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 7#d7 ,any law that succeeds a law specified in paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 or 7#c74 4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bfjg4 ,standards for ,state technical committees ,section #abfa7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;b77 is amended by striking ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh1 the ,secretary shall develop and inserting ,the ,secretary shall review and update as necessary4 #bfjh4 ,rulemaking authority ,subtitle ,e of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new section3 #abdf4 ,regulations 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement programs under this title1 including such regulations as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitations established under section #abdd7;f74 7b7 ,rulemaking procedure ,the promulgation of regulations and administration of programs under this title-- 7#a7 shall be carried out without regard to-- 7,a7 the ,statement of ,policy of the ,secretary effective ,july #bd1 #aiga 7#cf ,fed4 ,reg4 #achjd71 relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rulemaking2 and 7,b7 chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act72 and 7#b7 shall be made pursuant to section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 including by interim rules effective on publication under the authority provided in subparagraph 7,b7 of subsection 7b7 of such section if the ,secretary determines such interim rules to be needed and final rules1 with an opportunity for notice and comment1 no later than #ba months after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 4 #bfji4 ,wetlands mitigation ,section #abbb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d71 by striking unless more acreage is needed to provide equivalent functions and values that will be lost as a result of the wetland conversion to be mitigated2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,e7-- 7i7 by inserting not before greater than2 and 7ii7 by striking if more acreage is needed to provide equivalent functions and values that will be lost as a result of the wetland conversion that is mitigated2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7g74 #bfaj4 ,lesser prairie-chicken conservation report 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report containing the results of a review and analysis of each of the programs administered by the ,secretary that pertain to the conservation of the lesser prairie-chicken1 including the conservation reserve program1 the environmental quality incentives program1 the wildlife habitat incentive program1 and the ,lesser ,prairie-,chicken ,initiative4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall include in the report required by this section1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 with respect to each program described in subsection 7a7 as it relates to the conservation of the lesser prairie-chicken1 findings regarding-- 7,a7 the cost of the program to the ,federal ,government1 impacted ,state governments1 and the private sector2 7,b7 the conservation effectiveness of the program2 and 7,c7 the cost-effectiveness of the program2 and 7#b7 a ranking of the programs described in subsection 7a7 based on their relative cost-effectiveness4 ,h ,repeal of ,superseded ,program ,authorities and ,transitional ,provisions2 ,technical ,amendments #bgja4 ,comprehensive conservation enhancement program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abcj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcj7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcj et seq47 is amended to read as follows3 ,conservation ,reserve4 #bgjb4 ,emergency forestry conservation reserve program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the conservation reserve program under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgjc4 ,wetlands reserve program 7a7 ,repeal ,subchapter ,c of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcg et seq47 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subchapter ,c of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcg et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bcja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgjd4 ,farmland protection program and farm viability program 7a7 ,repeal ,subchapter ,c of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;h et seq47 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the heading of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch et seq47 is amended by striking and ,farmland ,protection4 7c7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendments made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subchapter ,c of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;h et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bcja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7d7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgje4 ,grassland reserve program 7a7 ,repeal ,subchapter ,d of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chchn et seq47 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under subchapter ,d of chapter #b of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chchn et seq47 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the agricultural conservation easement program under subtitle ,h of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bcja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgjf4 ,agricultural water enhancement program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abdj;,i of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#i7 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #abdj;,i of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#i7 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bdja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgjg4 ,wildlife habitat incentive program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abdj,n of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #abdj,n of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#a7 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the environmental quality incentives program under chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq47 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgjh4 ,great ,lakes basin program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abdj,p of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#c7 is repealed4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgji4 ,chesapeake ,bay watershed program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abdj,q of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#d7 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #abdj,q of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#d7 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bdja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgaj4 ,cooperative conservation partnership initiative 7a7 ,repeal ,section #abdc of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdc7 is repealed4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on existing contracts ,the amendment made by this section shall not affect the validity or terms of any contract entered into by the ,secretary of ,agriculture under section #abdc of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdc7 before ,october #a1 #bjac1 or any payments required to be made in connection with the contract4 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,secretary may use funds made available to carry out the regional conservation partnership program under subtitle ,i of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe1 as added by section #bdja of this ,act1 to continue to carry out contracts referred to in paragraph 7#a7 using the provisions of law and regulation applicable to such contracts as they existed on ,september #cj1 #bjac4 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #bgaa4 ,environmental easement program ,chapter #c of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci et seq47 is repealed4 #bgab4 ,technical amendments 7a7 ,definitions ,section #abja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking ,e and inserting ,i4 7b7 ,program ineligibility ,section #abaa7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;a77 is amended by striking predominate each place it appears and inserting predominant4 7c7 ,specialty crop producers ,section #abdb7;i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;i77 is amended in the header by striking ,speciality and inserting ,specialty4 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food for ,peace ,act #cjja4 ,general authority ,section #bja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7to be implemented by the ,administrator7 after under this title2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#g7 and the second sentence and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#g7 build resilience to mitigate and prevent food crises and reduce the future need for emergency aid4 4 #cjjb4 ,support for organizations through which assistance is provided ,section #bjb7;e77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7;e77#a77 is amended by striking #ac percent and inserting #aa percent4 #cjjc4 ,food aid quality ,section #bjb7;h7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,administrator shall use funds made available for fiscal year #bjji and inserting ,in consultation with the ,secretary1 the ,administrator shall use funds made available for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7ii7 by inserting to establish a mechanism after this title2 7,b7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 to evaluate1 as necessary1 the use of current and new agricultural commodities and products thereof in different program settings and for particular recipient groups1 including the testing of prototypes2 7,d7 to establish and implement appropriate protocols for quality assurance of food products procured by the ,secretary for food aid programs2 and 7,e7 to periodically update program guidelines on the recommended use of agricultural commodities and food products in food aid programs to reflect findings from the implementation of this subsection and other relevant information4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,the ,administrator and inserting ,in consultation with the ,secretary1 the ,administrator2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking section #bjg7;f7 and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 section #bjg7;f7-- 7,a7 for fiscal years #bjji through #bjac1 not more than #d1ejj1jjj may be used to carry out this subsection2 and 7,b7 for fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 not more than #a1jjj1jjj may be used to carry out this subsection4 4 #cjjd4 ,minimum levels of assistance ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cjje4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group 7a7 ,membership ,section #bje7;b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#f72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as paragraph 7#h72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following new paragraph3 7#g7 representatives from the ,united ,states agricultural processing sector involved in providing agricultural commodities for programs under this ,act2 and 4 7b7 ,consultation ,section #bje7;d7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the first sentence and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,consultation in advance of issuance of implementation regulations1 handbooks1 and guidelines ,not later than #de days before a proposed regulation1 handbook1 or guideline implementing this title1 or a proposed significant revision to a regulation1 handbook1 or guideline implementing this title1 becomes final1 the ,administrator shall provide the proposal to the ,group for review and comment4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,consultation regarding food aid quality efforts ,the ,administrator shall seek input from and consult with the ,group on the implementation of section #bjb7;h74 4 7c7 ,reauthorization ,section #bje7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cjjf4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation 7a7 ,regulations and guidance ,section #bjg7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and ,guidance after ,regulations2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 the ,administrator shall issue all regulations and revisions to agency guidance necessary to implement the amendments made to this title by such ,act42 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting and guidance after develop regulations4 7b7 ,funding ,section #bjg7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting and at the end of subparagraph 7,d72 7,b7 by striking 2 and at the end of subparagraph 7,e7 and inserting the period2 and 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,f72 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d72 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjab and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting #bjac1 and up to #aj1jjj1jjj of such funds for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah42 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7c7 ,implementation reports ,not later than #bgj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,agency for ,international ,development shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,agriculture and ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing-- 7#a7 the implementation of section #bjg7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7c772 7#b7 the surveys1 studies1 monitoring1 reporting1 and audit requirements for programs conducted under title ,,ii of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba et seq47 by an eligible organization that is a nongovernmental organization 7as such term is defined in section #djb of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb772 and 7#c7 the surveys1 studies1 monitoring1 reporting1 and audit requirements for such programs by an eligible organization that is an intergovernmental organization1 such as the ,world ,food ,program or other multilateral organization4 #cjjg4 ,assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods ,section #bjh7;f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cjjh4 ,general provisions 7a7 ,impact on ,local ,farmers and ,economy ,section #djc7;b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence3 ,the ,secretary or the ,administrator1 as appropriate1 shall seek information1 as part of the regular proposal and submission process1 from implementing agencies on the potential benefits to the local economy of sales of agricultural commodities within the recipient country44 7b7 ,prevention of price disruptions ,section #djc7;e7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking reasonable market price and inserting fair market value2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,coordination on assessments ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall coordinate in assessments to carry out paragraph 7#a7 and in the development of approaches to be used by implementing agencies for determining the fair market value described in paragraph 7#b74 4 7c7 ,report on use of funds ,section #djc of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7m7 ,report on use of funds ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 and annually thereafter1 the ,administrator shall submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 specifying the amount of funds 7including funds for administrative costs1 indirect cost recovery1 and internal transportation1 storage and handling1 and associated distribution costs7 provided to each eligible organization that received assistance under this ,act in the previous fiscal year2 and 7#b7 describing how those funds were used by the eligible organization4 4 #cjji4 ,prepositioning of agricultural commodities ,section #djg7;c77#d7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7c77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7,b7 by striking for each such fiscal year not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of such funds and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjja through #bjac not more than #aj1jjj1jjj of such funds and for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah not more than #ae1jjj1jjj of such funds2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,additional prepositioning sites ,the ,administrator may establish additional sites for prepositioning in foreign countries or change the location of current sites for prepositioning in foreign countries after conducting1 and based on the results of1 assessments of need1 the availability of appropriate technology for long-term storage1 feasibility1 and cost4 4 #cjaj4 ,annual report regarding food aid programs and activities ,section #djg7;f77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking agricultural trade and inserting food aid2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following3 and the total number of beneficiaries of the project and the activities carried out through such project2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b77iii7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting 1 and the total number of beneficiaries in1 after commodities made available to2 7,b7 by striking and at the end of subclause 7,i72 7,c7 by inserting and at the end of subclause 7,,ii72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subclause 7,,ii7 the following new subclause3 7,,iii7 the ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program established by section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a72 4 #cjaa4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance ,section #djh of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cjab4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #dab7;a77#a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7a77#a77 is amended by striking for fiscal year #bjjh and each fiscal year thereafter1 #b1ejj1jjj1jjj and inserting #b1ejj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac and #b1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,minimum level of nonemergency food assistance ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #dab7;e7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,funds and commodities ,for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 of the amounts made available to carry out emergency and nonemergency food assistance programs under title ,,ii1 not less than #djj1jjj1jjj shall be expended for nonemergency food assistance programs under such title4 4 #cjac4 ,micronutrient fortification programs 7a7 ,elimination of obsolete reference to study ,section #dae7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking 1 using recommendations and all that follows through quality enhancements4 7b7 ,extension ,section #dae7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cjad4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program ,section #eja of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjac1 and not less than the greater of #ae1jjj1jjj or #j4e percent of the amounts made available for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh #caja4 ,funding for export credit guarantee program ,section #baa7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efda7;b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cajb4 ,funding for market access program ,section #baa7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efda7;c77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cajc4 ,foreign market development cooperator program ,section #gjc7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #egbc7;a77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 ,c ,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws #cbja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7a7 ,extension ,the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7#c7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l77#a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,repeal of completed project ,subsection 7f7 of the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended by striking paragraph 7#f74 #cbjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act ,section #cjb of the ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b77i71 by striking #bjab both places it appears and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjab both places it appears and inserting #bjah4 #cbjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets 7a7 ,direct credits or export credit guarantees ,section #aedb7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fbd2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,development of agricultural systems ,section #aedb7;d77#a77;,a77i7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fbd2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #cbjd4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #cajg7l77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7l77#b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,technical correction ,section #cajg7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7;d77 is amended by striking to in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a74 #cbje4 ,technical assistance for specialty crops 7a7 ,purpose ,section #cbje7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efhj7;b77 is amended by striking related barriers to trade and inserting technical barriers to trade4 7b7 ,funding ,section #cbje7;e77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efhj7;e77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting and at the end of subparagraph 7,c72 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 and inserting the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 #i1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjaa through #bjah4 4 7c7 ,u4,s4 ,atlantic ,spiny ,dogfish study ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct an economic study on the existing market in the ,united ,states for ,u4,s4 ,atlantic ,spiny ,dogfish4 #cbjf4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust ,section #cbjb7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note7 is amended by striking section and all that follows through the period and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 #fj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #cbjg4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,b of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended by inserting after section #bbe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fica7 the following new section3 #bbe;,a4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary is authorized to establish in the ,department the position of ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services4 7b7 ,confirmation required ,if the ,secretary establishes the position of ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services under subsection 7a71 the ,under ,secretary shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,functions of under secretary 7#a7 ,principal functions ,upon establishment1 the ,secretary shall delegate to the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services those functions under the jurisdiction of the ,department that are related to foreign agricultural services4 7#b7 ,additional functions ,the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services shall perform such other functions as may be required by law or prescribed by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,succession ,any official who is serving as ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services on the date of the enactment of this section and who was appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 shall not be required to be reappointed under subsection 7b7 or section #bbe7;b7 to the successor position authorized under subsection 7a7 or section #bbe7;a7 if the ,secretary establishes the position1 and the official occupies the new position1 with #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this section 7or such later date set by the ,secretary if litigation delays rapid succession74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #bbe of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fica7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services each place it appears and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm ,services2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by striking and foreign agricultural4 7c7 ,permanent authority ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f77;,c71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 the authority of the ,secretary to establish in the ,department the position of ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,foreign ,agricultural ,services in accordance with section #bbe;,a2 4 #cbjh4 ,department of ,agriculture certificates of origin ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall seek to ensure that ,department of ,agriculture certificates of origin are accepted by any country with respect to which the ,united ,states has entered into a free trade agreement providing for preferential duty treatment4 ,,iv ,supplemental nutrition assistance program #djjj4 ,short ,title ,this title may be cited as the ,nutrition ,reform and ,work ,opportunity ,act of #bjac4 #djja4 ,preventing payment of cash to recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for the return of empty bottles and cans used to contain food purchased with benefits provided under the program ,section #c7k77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7k77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and hot foods and inserting hot foods2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 and any deposit fee in excess of amount of the ,state fee reimbursement 7if any7 required to purchase any food or food product contained in a returnable bottle or can1 regardless of whether such fee is included in the shelf price posted for such food or food product14 #djjb4 ,retailers 7a7 ,definition of retail food store ,section #c7p77#a77;,a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7p77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking at least #b and inserting at least #c4 7b7 ,alternative benefit delivery ,section #g7;f7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,imposition of costs 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall require participating retailers 7including restaurants participating in a ,state option restaurant program intended to serve the elderly1 disabled1 and homeless7 to pay #ajj percent of the costs of acquiring1 and arrange for the implementation of1 electronic benefit transfer point-of-sale equipment and supplies4 7,b7 ,exemptions ,the ,secretary may exempt from subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 farmers' markets and other direct-to-consumer markets1 military commissaries1 nonprofit food buying cooperatives1 and establishments1 organizations1 programs1 or group living arrangements described in paragraphs 7#e71 7#g71 and 7#h7 of section #c7k72 and 7ii7 establishments described in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#i7 of section #c7k71 other than restaurants participating in a ,state option restaurant program4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,termination of manual vouchers 7,a7 ,in general ,effective beginning on the effective date of this paragraph1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 no ,state shall issue manual vouchers to a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance under this ,act or allow retailers to accept manual vouchers as payment1 unless the ,secretary determines that the manual vouchers are necessary1 such as in the event of an electronic benefit transfer system failure or a disaster situation4 7,b7 ,exemptions ,the ,secretary may exempt categories of retailers or individual retailers from subparagraph 7,a7 based on criteria established by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,unique identification number required ,in an effort to enhance the antifraud protections of the program1 the ,secretary shall require all parties providing electronic benefit transfer services to provide for and maintain a unique business identification and a unique terminal identification number information through the supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer transaction routing system4 ,in developing the regulations implementing this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall consider existing commercial practices for other point-of-sale debit transactions4 ,the ,secretary shall issue proposed regulations implementing this paragraph not earlier than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph4 4 7c7 ,electronic benefit transfers ,section #g7;h77#c77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking is operational-- and all that follows through 7ii7 in the case of other participating stores1 and inserting is operational4 7d7 ,approval of retail food stores and wholesale food concerns ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the #b;d sentence of subsection 7a77#a7 by striking 2 and 7,c7 and inserting 2 7,c7 whether the applicant is located in an area with significantly limited access to food2 and 7,d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,,ebt service requirement ,an approved retail food store shall provide adequate ,,ebt service as described in section #g7;h77#c77;,b74 4 #djjc4 ,enhancing services to elderly and disabled supplemental nutrition assistance program participants 7a7 ,enhancing services to elderly and disabled program participants ,section #c7p7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7p77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 a governmental or private nonprofit food purchasing and delivery service that-- 7,a7 purchases food for1 and delivers such food to1 individuals who are-- 7i7 unable to shop for food2 and 7ii7 7,i7 not less than #fj years of age2 or 7,,ii7 physically or mentally handicapped or otherwise disabled2 7,b7 clearly notifies the participating household at the time such household places a food order-- 7i7 of any delivery fee associated with the food purchase and delivery provided to such household by such service2 and 7ii7 that a delivery fee cannot be paid with benefits provided under supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7,c7 sells food purchased for such household at the price paid by such service for such food and without any additional cost markup4 4 7b7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,issuance of rules ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall issue regulations that-- 7,a7 establish criteria to identify a food purchasing and delivery service referred to in section #c7p77#e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh as amended by this ,act2 and 7,b7 establish procedures to ensure that such service-- 7i7 does not charge more for a food item than the price paid by the such service for such food item2 7ii7 offers food delivery service at no or low cost to households under such ,act2 7iii7 ensures that benefits provided under the supplemental nutrition assistance program are used only to purchase food1 as defined in section #c of such ,act2 7iv7 limits the purchase of food1 and the delivery of such food1 to households eligible to receive services described in section #c7p77#e7 of such ,act as so amended2 7v7 has established adequate safeguards against fraudulent activities1 including unauthorized use of electronic benefit cards issued under such ,act2 and 7vi7 such other requirements as the ,secretary deems to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,limitation ,before the issuance of rules under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not approve more than #bj food purchasing and delivery services referred to in section #c7p77#e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh as amended by this ,act1 to participate as retail food stores under the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 #djjd4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations ,section #d7;b77#f77;,f7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#f77;,f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf4 #djje4 ,updating program eligibility ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the #b;d sentence of subsection 7a7 by striking households in which each member receives benefits and inserting households in which each member receives cash assistance2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7j7 by striking or who receives benefits under a ,state program and inserting or who receives cash assistance under a ,state program4 #djjf4 ,exclusion of medical marijuana from excess medical expense deduction ,section #e7;e77#e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,exclusion of medical marijuana ,the ,secretary shall promulgate rules to ensure that medical marijuana is not treated as a medical expense for purposes of this paragraph4 4 #djjg4 ,standard utility allowances based on the receipt of energy assistance payments 7a7 ,standard utility allowances in the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #e7;e77#f77;,c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#f77;,c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7i7 by inserting 1 subject to clause 7iv7 after ,secretary2 and 7#b7 by striking subclause 7,i7 of clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 if a ,state agency elects to use a standard utility allowance that reflects heating and cooling costs1 the standard utility allowance shall be made available to households that received a payment1 or on behalf of which a payment was made1 under the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq47 or other similar energy assistance program1 if in the current month or in the immediately preceding #ab months1 the household either received such payment1 or such payment was made on behalf of the household1 that was greater than #bj annually1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bfje7;f77#b77;,a7 of the ,low-,income ,home ,energy ,assistance ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfbd7;f77#b77;,a77 is amended by inserting before the semicolon the following3 1 except that1 for purposes of the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 such payments or allowances were greater than #bj annually1 consistent with section #e7;e77#f77;,c77iv77,i7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#f77;,c77iv77,i771 as determined by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7c7 ,effective date and implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 this section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac1 and shall apply with respect to certification periods that begin after such date4 7#b7 ,state option to delay implementation for current recipients ,a ,state may1 at the option of the ,state1 implement a policy that eliminates or reduces the effect of the amendments made by this section on households that received a standard utility allowance as of the date of enactment of this ,act1 for not more than a #ahj-;day period that begins on the date on which such amendments would otherwise apply to the respective household4 #djjh4 ,eligibility disqualifications ,section #f7;e77#c77;,b7 of ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;e77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking section2 and inserting the following3 section1 subject to the condition that the course or program of study-- 7i7 is part of a program of career and technical education 7as defined in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb77 that may be completed in not more than #d years at an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb772 or 7ii7 is limited to remedial courses1 basic adult education1 literacy1 or ,english as a second language2 4 #djji4 ,repeal of ,state work program waiver authority ,section #f7o7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,d7 by striking 7#e71 or 7#f7 and inserting or 7#e72 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by striking subclause 7,,ii72 7ii7 in subclause 7,v7 by striking 7#e7 and inserting 7#d72 and 7iii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 and 7,v7 as subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 and 7,,iv71 respectively2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking 7,g7 and inserting 7,h72 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking and each subsequent fiscal year and inserting through fiscal year #bjac2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking and each subsequent fiscal year and inserting through fiscal year #bjac2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 ,fiscal year #bjad and thereafter ,subject to subparagraph 7,g71 for fiscal year #bjad and each subsequent fiscal year1 a ,state agency may provide a number of exemptions such that the average monthly number of the exemptions in effect during the fiscal year does not exceed #ae percent of the number of individuals identified as ,nondisabled ,adults ,age #ah-di in ,childless ,households in the table ,b4#e ,distribution of ,participating ,households by ,household ,composition and by ,state of the report entitled ,characteristics of ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program ,households3 ,fiscal ,year #bjaa 7,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program ,report ,no4 ,,snap-#ab-;,,char7 prepared for and published by the ,office of ,research and ,analysis of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture in ,november #bjab4 2 and 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 respectively4 #djaj4 ,ending supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for lottery or gambling winners 7a7 ,in general ,section #f of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7r7 ,ineligibility for benefits due to receipt of substantial lottery or gambling winnings 7#a7 ,in general ,any household in which a member receives substantial lottery or gambling winnings1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall lose eligibility for benefits immediately upon receipt of the winnings4 7#b7 ,duration of ineligibility ,a household described in paragraph 7#a7 shall remain ineligible for participation until the household meets the allowable financial resources and income eligibility requirements under subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 7i71 7k71 7l71 7m71 and 7n7 of section #e4 7#c7 ,agreements ,as determined by the ,secretary1 each ,state agency1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall establish agreements with entities responsible for the regulation or sponsorship of gaming in the ,state to determine whether individuals participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program have received substantial lottery or gambling winnings4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #e7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;a77 is amended in the #b;d sentence by striking sections #f7;b71 #f7;d77#b71 and #f7;g7 and inserting subsections 7b71 7d77#b71 7g71 and 7r7 of section #f4 #djaa4 ,improving security of food assistance ,section #g7;h77#h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking card fee and inserting of cards2 7#b7 by striking ,a ,state and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,fees ,a ,state 2 and 7#c7 by adding after subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated by paragraph 7#b77 the following3 7,b7 ,purposeful loss of cards 7i7 ,in general ,subject to terms and conditions established by the ,secretary in accordance with clause 7ii71 if a household makes excessive requests for replacement of the electronic benefit transfer card of the household1 the ,secretary may require a ,state agency to decline to issue a replacement card to the household unless the household1 upon request of the ,state agency1 provides an explanation for the loss of the card4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the terms and conditions established by the ,secretary shall provide that-- 7,i7 the household be given the opportunity to provide the requested explanation and meet the requirements under this paragraph promptly2 7,,ii7 after an excessive number of lost cards1 the head of the household shall be required to review program rights and responsibilities with ,state agency personnel authorized to make determinations under section #e7;a72 and 7,,iii7 any action taken1 including actions required under section #f7;b77#b71 other than the withholding of the electronic benefit transfer card until an explanation described in subclause 7,i7 is provided1 shall be consistent with the due process protections under section #f7;b7 or #aa7;e77#aj71 as appropriate4 7,c7 ,protecting vulnerable persons ,in implementing this paragraph1 a ,state agency shall act to protect homeless persons1 persons with disabilities1 victims of crimes1 and other vulnerable persons who lose electronic benefit transfer cards but are not intentionally committing fraud4 7,d7 ,effect on eligibility ,while a ,state may decline to issue an electronic benefits transfer card until a household satisfies the requirements under this paragraph1 nothing in this paragraph shall be considered a denial of1 or limitation on1 the eligibility for benefits under section #e4 4 #djab4 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions ,section #g7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,demonstration projects on acceptance of benefits of mobile transactions 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pilot the use of mobile technologies determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate to test the feasibility and implications for program integrity1 by allowing retail food stores1 farmers markets1 and other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlets to accept benefits from recipients of supplemental nutrition assistance through mobile transactions4 7,b7 ,demonstration projects ,to be eligible to participate in a demonstration project under subsection 7a71 a retail food store1 farmers market1 or other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlet shall submit to the ,secretary for approval a plan that includes-- 7i7 a description of the technology2 7ii7 the manner by which the retail food store1 farmers market or other direct producer-to-consumer marketing outlet will provide proof of the transaction to households2 7iii7 the provision of data to the ,secretary1 consistent with requirements established by the ,secretary1 in a manner that allows the ,secretary to evaluate the impact of the demonstration on participant access1 ease of use1 and program integrity2 and 7iv7 such other criteria as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,date of completion ,the demonstration projects under this paragraph shall be completed and final reports submitted to the ,secretary by not later than ,july #a1 #bjaf4 7,d7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate that includes a finding1 based on the data provided under subparagraph 7,c7 whether or not implementation in all ,states is in the best interest of the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 4 #djac4 ,use of benefits for purchase of community-supported agriculture share ,section #aj of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7 is amended in the #ast sentence by inserting agricultural producers who market agricultural products directly to consumers shall be authorized to redeem benefits for the initial cost of the purchase of a community-supported agriculture share1 after food so purchased14 #djad4 ,restaurant meals program 7a7 ,in general ,section #aa7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#bb7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bc77;,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 if the ,state elects to carry out a program to contract with private establishments to offer meals at concessional prices1 as described in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#i7 of section #c7k7-- 7,a7 the plans of the ,state agency for operating the program1 including-- 7i7 documentation of a need that eligible homeless1 elderly1 and disabled clients are underserved in a particular geographic area2 7ii7 the manner by which the ,state agency will limit participation to only those private establishments that the ,state determines necessary to meet the need identified in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 any other conditions the ,secretary may prescribe1 such as the level of security necessary to ensure that only eligible recipients participate in the program2 and 7,b7 a report by the ,state agency to the ,secretary annually1 the schedule of which shall be established by the ,secretary1 that includes-- 7i7 the number of households and individual recipients authorized to participate in the program1 including any information on whether the individual recipient is elderly1 disabled1 or homeless2 and 7ii7 an assessment of whether the program is meeting an established need1 as documented under subparagraph 7,a77i74 4 7b7 ,approval of retail food stores and wholesale food concerns ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,private establishments 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 no private establishment that contracts with a ,state agency to offer meals at concessional prices as described in paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#i7 of section #c7k7 may be authorized to accept and redeem benefits unless the ,secretary determines that the participation of the private establishment is required to meet a documented need in accordance with section #aa7;e77#bd74 7#b7 ,existing contracts 7,a7 ,in general ,if1 on the day before the effective date of this subsection1 a ,state has entered into a contract with a private establishment described in paragraph 7#a7 and the ,secretary has not determined that the participation of the private establishment is necessary to meet a documented need in accordance with section #aa7;e77#bd71 the ,secretary shall allow the operation of the private establishment to continue without that determination of need for a period not to exceed #ahj days from the date on which the ,secretary establishes determination criteria1 by regulation1 under section #aa7;e77#bd74 7,b7 ,justification ,if the ,secretary determines to terminate a contract with a private establishment that is in effect on the effective date of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide justification to the ,state in which the private establishment is located for that termination4 7#c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ij days after ,september #cj1 #bjad1 and #ij days after the last day of each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall report to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate on the effectiveness of a program under this subsection using any information received from ,states under section #aa7;e77#bd7 as well as any other information the ,secretary may have relating to the manner in which benefits are used4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments ,section #c7k7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7k77 is amended by inserting subject to section #i7;h7 after concessional prices each place it appears4 #djae4 ,mandating ,state immigration verification ,section #aa7p7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7p77 is amended to read as follows3 7p7 ,state verification option ,in carrying out the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 a ,state agency shall be required to use an income and eligibility1 or an immigration status1 verification system established under section #aacg of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;b-#g71 in accordance with standards set by the ,secretary4 4 #djaf4 ,data exchange standardization for improved interoperability 7a7 ,data exchange standardization ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,data exchange standards for improved interoperability 7#a7 ,designation ,the ,secretary shall1 in consultation with an interagency work group established by the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 and considering ,state government perspectives1 designate data exchange standards to govern1 under this part-- 7,a7 necessary categories of information that ,state agencies operating such programs are required under applicable law to electronically exchange with another ,state agency2 and 7,b7 ,federal reporting and data exchange required under applicable law4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the data exchange standards required by paragraph 7#a7 shall1 to the extent practicable-- 7,a7 incorporate a widely accepted1 non-proprietary1 searchable1 computer-readable format1 such as the e,xtensible ,markup ,language2 7,b7 contain interoperable standards developed and maintained by intergovernmental partnerships1 such as the ,national ,information ,exchange ,model2 7,c7 incorporate interoperable standards developed and maintained by ,federal entities with authority over contracting and financial assistance2 7,d7 be consistent with and implement applicable accounting principles2 7,e7 be implemented in a manner that is cost-effective and improves program efficiency and effectiveness2 and 7,f7 be capable of being continually upgraded as necessary4 7#c7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to require a change to existing data exchange standards for ,federal reporting found to be effective and efficient4 4 7b7 ,effective ,date ,the ,secretary shall issue a proposed rule within #bd months after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 ,the rule shall identify federally required data exchanges1 include specification and timing of exchanges to be standardized1 and address the factors used in determining whether and when to standardize data exchanges4 ,it should also specify state implementation options and describe future milestones4 #djag4 ,pilot projects to improve ,federal-,state cooperation in identifying and reducing fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #ab of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,pilot projects ,to improve ,federal-,state cooperation in identifying and reducing fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 under such terms and conditions as determined by the ,secretary1 pilot projects to test innovative ,federal-,state partnerships to identify1 investigate1 and reduce retailer fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 including allowing ,states to operate retail ,food ,store investigation programs4 ,at least #a such pilot project shall be carried out in an urban area that is among the #aj largest urban areas in the ,united ,states 7based on population7 if the supplemental nutrition assistance program is separately administered in such area and if the administration of such program in such area complies with the other applicable requirements of such program4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,pilot projects shall be selected based on criteria the ,secretary establishes1 which shall include-- 7,a7 enhancing existing efforts by the ,secretary to reduce retailer fraud2 7,b7 requiring participant ,states to maintain their overall level of effort at addressing recipient fraud1 as determined by the ,secretary1 prior to participation in the pilot project2 7,c7 collaborating with other law enforcement authorities as necessary to carry out an effective pilot project2 7,d7 commitment of the participant ,state agency to follow ,federal rules and procedures with respect to retailer investigations2 and 7,e7 the extent to which a ,state has committed resources to recipient fraud and the relative success of those efforts4 7#c7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,the ,secretary shall evaluate the projects selected under this subsection to measure the impact of the pilot projects4 7,b7 ,such evaluation shall include-- 7i7 each pilot project's impact on increasing the ,secretary's capacity to address retailer fraud2 7ii7 the effectiveness of the pilot projects in identifying1 preventing and reducing retailer fraud2 and 7iii7 the cost effectiveness of such pilot projects4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that includes a description of the results of each pilot project1 including an evaluation of the impact of the project on retailer fraud and the costs associated with each pilot project4 7#e7 ,funding ,any costs incurred by the ,state to operate the pilot projects in excess of the amount expended under this ,act for retailer fraud in the respective ,state in the previous fiscal year shall not be eligible for ,federal reimbursement under this ,act4 4 #djah4 ,prohibiting government-sponsored recruitment activities 7a7 ,administrative cost-,sharing and quality control ,section #af7;a77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;a77#d77 is amended by inserting after recruitment activities the following3 designed to persuade an individual to apply for program benefits or that promote the program via television1 radio1 or billboard advertisements4 7b7 ,limitation on use of funds authorized ,to be appropriated under ,act ,section #ah of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,ban on recruitment and promotion activities 7#a7 ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 no funds authorized to be appropriated under this ,act shall be used by the ,secretary for-- 7,a7 recruitment activities designed to persuade an individual to apply for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits2 7,b7 television1 radio1 or billboard advertisements that are designed to promote supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits and enrollment2 or 7,c7 any agreements with foreign governments designed to promote supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits and enrollment4 7#b7 ,paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall not apply to programmatic activities undertaken with respect to benefits made available in response to a natural disaster4 4 7c7 ,ban on recruitment activities by entities that receive funds ,section #ah of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,ban on recruitment by entities that receive funds ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations that forbid entities that receive funds under this ,act to compensate any person for conducting outreach activities relating to participation in1 or for recruiting individuals to apply to receive benefits under1 the supplemental nutrition assistance program if the amount of such compensation would be based on the number of individuals who apply to receive such benefits4 4 #djai4 ,repeal of bonus program ,section #af7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;d77 is repealed4 #djbj4 ,funding of employment and training programs ,section #af7;h77#a77;,a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking #ij1jjj1jjj and all that follows through #gi1jjj1jjj1 and inserting #gi1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 #djba4 ,monitoring employment and training programs 7a7 ,reporting measures ,section #af7;h77#e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77#e77 is amended to read3 7#e7 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall monitor the employment and training programs carried out by ,state agencies under section #f7;d77#d7 and assess their effectiveness in-- 7i7 preparing members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program for employment1 including the acquisition of basic skills necessary for employment2 and 7ii7 increasing the numbers of household members who obtain and retain employment subsequent to their participation in such employment and training programs4 7,b7 ,reporting measures ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,labor1 shall develop reporting measures that identify improvements in the skills1 training education or work experience of members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 ,measures shall be based on common measures of performance for federal workforce training programs1 so long as they reflect the challenges facing the types of members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program who participate in a specific employment and training component4 ,the ,secretary shall require that each ,state employment and training plan submitted under section #aa7;e77#ai7 identify appropriate reporting measures for each of their proposed components that serve at least #ajj people4 ,such measures may include3 7i7 the percentage and number of program participants who received employment and training services and are in unsubsidized employment subsequent to the receipt of those services2 7ii7 the percentage and number of program participants who obtain a recognized postsecondary credential1 including a registered apprenticeship1 or a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 while participating in or within #a year after receiving employment and training services2 7iii7 the percentage and number of program participants who are in an education or training program that is intended to lead to a recognized postsecondary credential1 including a registered apprenticeship or on-the-job training program1 a regular secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent1 or unsubsidized employment2 7iv7 subject to the terms and conditions set by the ,secretary1 measures developed by each ,state agency to assess the skills acquisition of employment and training program participants that reflect the goals of their specific employment and training program components1 which may include1 but are not limited to-- 7,i7 the percentage and number of program participants who are meeting program requirements in each component of the ,state's education and training program2 and 7,,ii7 the percentage and number of program participants who are gaining skills likely to lead to employment as measured through testing1 quantitative or qualitative assessment or other method2 and 7v7 other indicators as approved by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,state report ,each ,state agency shall annually prepare and submit to the ,secretary a report on the ,state's employment and training program that includes the numbers of supplemental nutrition assistance program participants who have gained skills1 training1 work or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment using measures identified in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,modifications to the state employment and training plan ,subject to the terms and conditions established by the ,secretary1 if the ,secretary determines that the state agency's performance with respect to employment and training outcomes is inadequate1 the ,secretary may require the ,state agency to make modifications to their employment and training plan to improve such outcomes4 7,e7 ,periodic evaluation 7i7 ,in general ,subject to terms and conditions established by the ,secretary1 not later than ,october #a1 #bjaf1 and not less frequently than once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to review existing practice and research to identify employment and training program components and practices that-- 7,i7 effectively assist members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program in gaining skills1 training1 work1 or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment1 and 7,,ii7 are best integrated with statewide workforce development systems4 7ii7 ,report to congress ,the ,secretary shall submit a report that describes the results of the study under clause 7i7 to the ,committee on ,agriculture in the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition and ,forestry in the ,senate4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,notwithstanding section #d7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;a771 the ,secretary shall issue interim final regulations implementing the amendment made by subsection 7a7 no later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,states shall include such reporting measures in their employment and training plans for the #ast fiscal year thereafter that begins no sooner than #f months after the date that such regulations are published4 #djbb4 ,cooperation with program research and evaluation ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,cooperation with program research and evaluation ,states1 ,state agencies1 local agencies1 institutions1 facilities such as data consortiums1 and contractors participating in programs authorized under this ,act shall cooperate with officials and contractors acting on behalf of the ,secretary in the conduct of evaluations and studies under this ,act and shall submit information at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require4 4 #djbc4 ,pilot projects to reduce dependency and increase work effort in the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf71 as amended by section #aba1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,pilot projects ,to reduce dependency and increase work effort in the supplemental nutrition assistance program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 pilot projects to identify best practices for employment and training programs under this ,act to raise the number of work registrants who obtain unsubsidized employment1 increase their earned income1 and reduce their reliance on public assistance1 including but not limited to the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#b7 ,selection criteria ,pilot projects shall be selected based on criteria the ,secretary establishes1 that shall include-- 7,a7 enhancing existing employment and training programs in the ,state2 7,b7 agreeing to participate in the evaluation described in paragraph 7#c71 including making available data on participants' employment activities and post-participation employment1 earnings1 and public benefit receipt2 7,c7 collaborating with the ,state workforce board and other job training programs in the ,state and local area2 7,d7 the extent to which the pilot project's components can be easily replicated by other ,states or political subdivisions2 and 7,e7 such additional criteria that ensure that the pilot projects-- 7i7 target a variety of populations of work registrants1 including childless adults1 parents1 and individuals with low skills or limited work experience2 7ii7 are selected from a range of existing employment and training programs including programs that provide-- 7,i7 section #bj workfare2 7,,ii7 skills development for work registrants with limited employment history2 7,,iii7 post-employment support services necessary for maintaining employment2 and 7,,iv7 education leading to a recognized postsecondary credential1 registered apprenticeship1 or secondary school diploma or its equivalent2 7iii7 are located in a range of geographic areas1 including rural1 urban1 and ,indian reservations2 and 7iv7 include participants who are exempt and not exempt under section 7#f77;d77#b74 7#c7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of projects selected under this subsection to measure the impact of the pilot projects on the ability of each pilot project target population to find and retain employment that leads to increased household income and reduced dependency1 compared to what would have occurred in the absence of the pilot project4 7#d7 ,report to congress ,by ,september #cj1 #bjag1 the ,secretary shall submit1 to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that includes a description of-- 7,a7 the results of each pilot project1 including an evaluation of the impact of the project on the employment1 income1 and public benefit receipt of the targeted population of work registrants2 7,b7 the ,federal1 ,state1 and other costs of each pilot project2 7,c7 the planned dissemination of the reports' findings with ,state agencies2 and 7,d7 the steps and funding necessary to incorporate components of pilot projects that demonstrate increased employment and earnings into ,state employment and training programs4 7#e7 ,funding ,from amounts made available under section #ah7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall make #aj1jjj1jjj available for each of the fiscal years #bjad1 #bjae1 and #bjaf to carry out this subsection4 ,such amounts shall remain available until expended4 7#f7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,funds provided under this subsection for pilot projects shall be used only for-- 7i7 pilot projects that comply with the provisions of this ,act2 7ii7 the costs and administration of the pilot projects2 7iii7 the costs incurred in providing information and data to the independent evaluation under paragraph 7#c72 and 7iv7 the costs of the evaluation under paragraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,funds made available under this subsection may not be used to supplant non-,federal funds used for existing employment and training activities4 4 #djbd4 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is amended in the #ast sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf4 #djbe4 ,limitation on use of block grant to ,puerto ,rico ,section #ai7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,limitation on use of funds ,none of the funds made available to the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico under this subparagraph may be used to provide nutrition assistance in the form of cash benefits4 4 #djbf4 ,assistance for community food projects 7a7 ,definition ,section #be7;a77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;a77#a77;,b77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subclause 7,,iii7 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 to provide incentives for the consumption of fruits and vegetables among low-income individuals2 or 4 7b7 ,additional funding ,section #be7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,secretary to carry out this section not less than #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter4 ,of the amount made available under this subparagraph for each such fiscal year1 #e1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out subsection 7a77#a77;,b77,i77,,iv74 7,b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out this section1 the funds transferred under subparagraph 7,a7 without further appropriation4 7,c7 ,maintenance of funding ,the funding provided under subparagraph 7,a7 shall supplement 7and not supplant7 other ,federal funding made available to the ,secretary to carry out this section4 4 #djbg4 ,emergency food assistance 7a7 ,purchase of commodities ,section #bg7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjac through #bjaf2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 and inserting the following3 7,a7 for fiscal year #bjac1 #bfe1gej1jjj2 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjad1 the dollar amount of commodities specified in subparagraph 7,a7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 between ,june #cj1 #bjab and ,june #cj1 #bjac1 and increased by #gj1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 for fiscal year #bjae1 the dollar amount of commodities determined for fiscal year #bjad under subparagraph 7,b7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 between ,june #cj1 #bjac and ,june #cj1 #bjad2 7,d7 for fiscal year #bjaf1 the dollar amount of commodities determined for fiscal year #bjae under subparagraph 7,c7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 between ,june #cj1 #bjad and ,june #cj1 #bjae1 and reduced by #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7,e7 for each subsequent fiscal year1 the dollar amount of commodities determined for the preceding fiscal year adjusted to reflect the percentage by which the thrifty food plan has been adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 for the #ab-month period ending on the preceding ,june #cj4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,funds availability ,for purposes of the funds described in this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make the funds available for #b fiscal years2 and 7,b7 allow ,states to carry over unexpended balances to the next fiscal year pursuant to such terms and conditions as are determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,emergency food program infrastructure grants ,section #bji7;d7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7d77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf4 #djbh4 ,nutrition education ,section #bh of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7 by inserting and physical activity after healthy food choices2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7 by striking #dja1jjj1jjj2 and inserting #cgb1jjj1jjj2 and2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f7 by striking 7,f7 for fiscal year #bjaf and inserting 7,e7 for fiscal year #bjae4 #djbi4 ,retailer trafficking ,the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bi4 ,retailer trafficking 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to provide the ,department of ,agriculture with additional resources to prevent trafficking in violation of this ,act by strengthening recipient and retailer program integrity4 ,additional funds are provided to supplement the ,department's payment accuracy1 and retailer and recipient integrity activities4 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,secretary to carry out this section not less than #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out this section the funds transferred under paragraph 7#a7 without further appropriation4 7#c7 ,maintenance of funding ,the funding provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall supplement 7and not supplant7 other ,federal funding for programs carried out under this ,act4 4 #djcj4 ,technical and conforming amendments 7a7 ,section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7g7 by striking coupon1 the last place it appears and inserting coupon2 7#b7 in subsection 7k77#g7 by striking or are and inserting and2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7l72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7m7 through 7t7 as subsections 7l7 through 7s71 respectively2 and 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7s7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7t7 ,supplemental nutritional assistance program means the program operated pursuant to this ,act4 4 7b7 ,section #d7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;a77 is amended by striking benefits the last place it appears and inserting ,benefits4 7c7 ,section #e of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the last sentence of subsection 7i77#b77;,d7 by striking section #ac7;b77#b7 and inserting section #ac7;b72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k77#d77;,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b77;,h7 and inserting paragraph 7#b77;,g74 7d7 ,section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b77vii7 by moving the left margin #d ems to the left1 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,f77iii7 by moving the left margin #f ems to the left4 7e7 ,section #g7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77 is amended by redesignating the #b;d paragraph 7#ab7 as paragraph 7#ac74 7f7 ,section #ab of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,c7 by striking civil money penalties and inserting civil penalties2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g77#a7 by striking 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7 and inserting 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf74 7g7 ,section #ae7;b77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbd7;b77#a77 is amended in the #ast sentence by striking an benefit both places it appears and inserting a benefit4 7h7 ,section #af7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;a77 is amended in the proviso following paragraph 7#h7 by striking 1 as amended44 7i7 ,section #ah7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;e77 is amended in the #ast sentence by striking sections #g7;f7 and inserting section #g7;f74 7j7 ,section #bb7;b77#aj77;,b77i7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjca7;b77#aj77;,b77i77 is amended in the last sentence by striking ,food benefits and inserting ,benefits4 7k7 ,section #bf7;f77#c77;,c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjce7;f77#c77;,c77 is amended by striking subsection and inserting subsections4 7l7 ,section #bg7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77#a77 is amended by striking 7,public ,law #ih-h2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 and inserting 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae74 7m7 ,section #eji of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef;g7 is amended in the section heading by striking food stamp programs and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7n7 ,section #daae7;c77#b77;,h7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #ahga7 is amended by striking #eca and inserting #ded4 7o7 ,section #chjc7;c77#b77;,c77vii7 of title #ca of the ,united ,states ,code is amended by striking section #c7l7 and inserting section #c7s74 7p7 ,section #aae of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-aic7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7 by striking section #c7l7 and inserting section #c7s72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7 by striking section #c7l7 and inserting section #c7s72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#b7 by striking section #c7l7 and inserting section #c7s74 7q7 ,the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #d7;a7 by striking ,food ,stamp ,act of #aigg and inserting ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh2 and 7#b7 in section #e-- 7,a7 in subsection 7i77#a7 by striking ,food ,stamp ,act of #aigg and inserting ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7l77#b77;,b7 by striking ,food ,stamp ,act of #aigg and inserting ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh4 7r7 ,the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading of section #dec7;j77#aj7 by striking food stamp and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance2 7#b7 in section #aacg-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a77#e77;,b7 by striking food stamp and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#d7 by striking food stamp program under the ,food ,stamp ,act of #aigg and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance program under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh2 and 7#c7 in the heading of section #afca7n7 by striking food stamp and inserting supplemental nutrition assistance4 #djca4 ,tolerance level for excluding small errors ,the ,secretary shall set the tolerance level for excluding small errors for the purposes of section #af7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77-- 7#a7 for fiscal year #bjad at an amount no greater than #be2 and 7#b7 for each fiscal year thereafter1 the amount specified in paragraph 7#a7 adjusted by the percentage by which the thrifty food plan is adjusted under section #c7u77#d7 of such ,act between ,june #cj1 #bjab1 and ,june #cj of the immediately preceding fiscal year4 #djcb4 ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands pilot program 7a7 ,study 7#a7 ,in general ,prior to establishing the pilot program under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to be completed not later than #b years after the effective date of this section to assess-- 7,a7 the capabilities of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands to operate the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the same manner in which the program is operated in the ,states 7as defined in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq4772 and 7,b7 alternative models of the supplemental nutrition assistance program operation and benefit delivery that best meet the nutrition assistance needs of the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 7#b7 ,scope ,the study conducted under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 will assess the capability of the ,commonwealth to fulfill the responsibilities of a ,state agency1 including-- 7,a7 extending and limiting participation to eligible households1 as prescribed by sections #e and #f of the ,act2 7,b7 issuing benefits through ,,ebt cards1 as prescribed by section #g of the ,act2 7,c7 maintaining the integrity of the program1 including operation of a quality control system1 as prescribed by section #af7;c7 of the ,act2 7,d7 implementing work requirements1 including operating an employment and training program1 as prescribed by section #f7;d7 of the ,act2 and 7,e7 paying a share of administrative costs with non-,federal funds1 as prescribed by section #af7;a7 of the ,act4 7b7 ,establishment ,if the ,secretary determines that a pilot program is feasible1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program for the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands to operate the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the same manner in which the program is operated in the ,states4 7c7 ,scope ,the ,secretary shall utilize the information obtained from the study conducted under subsection 7a7 to establish the scope of the pilot program established under subsection 7b74 7d7 ,report ,not later than ,june #cj1 #bjai1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the pilot program carried out under this section1 including an analysis of the feasibility of operating in the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands the supplemental nutrition assistance program as it is operated in the ,states4 7e7 ,funding 7#a7 ,study ,of the funds made available under section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh1 the ,secretary may use not more than #a1jjj1jjj in each of fiscal years #bjad and #bjae to conduct the study described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,pilot program ,of the funds made available under section #ah7;a77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh1 for the purposes of establishing and carrying out the pilot program established under subsection 7b7 of this section1 including the ,federal costs for providing technical assistance to the ,commonwealth1 authorizing and monitoring retail food stores1 and assessing pilot operations1 the ,secretary may use not more than-- 7,a7 #ac1ejj1jjj in fiscal year #bjaf2 and 7,b7 #h1ejj1jjj in each of fiscal years #bjag and #bjah4 #djcc4 ,annual ,state report on verification of ,,snap participation 7a7 ,annual report ,not later #a year after the date specified by the ,secretary in the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter1 each ,state agency that carries out the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall submit to the ,secretary a report containing sufficient information for the ,secretary to determine whether the ,state agency has1 for the then most recently concluded fiscal year preceding such annual date1 verified that households to which such ,state agency provided such assistance in such fiscal year-- 7#a7 did not obtain benefits attributable to a deceased individual2 7#b7 did not include an individual who was simultaneously included in a household receiving such assistance in another ,state2 and 7#c7 did not include1 during the time benefits were provided1 an individual who was then disqualified from receiving benefits4 7b7 ,penalty for noncompliance ,for any fiscal year for which a ,state agency fails to comply with subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall reduce by #ej percent the amount otherwise payable to such ,state agency under section #af7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh with respect to such fiscal year4 #djcd4 ,termination of existing agreement ,effective on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the memorandum of understanding entered into on ,july #bb1 #bjjd1 by the ,secretary of ,agriculture of the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,foreign ,affairs of the ,republic of ,mexico and known as the ,partnership for ,nutrition ,assistance ,initiative is null and void4 #djce4 ,service of traditional foods in public facilities 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,food service program ,the term food service program includes-- 7,a7 food service at a residential child care facility with a license from an appropriate ,state agency2 7,b7 a child nutrition program 7as defined in section #be7;b7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;f7b772 7,c7 food service at a hospital or clinic or long term care facility2 and 7,d7 a senior meal program4 7#b7 ,indian2 ,indian tribe2 ,indian tribal organization ,the terms ,indian2 ,indian tribe2 and ,indian ,tribal ,organization have the meanings given those terms in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 7#c7 ,traditional food 7,a7 ,in general ,the term traditional food means food that has traditionally been prepared and consumed by an ,indian tribe4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term traditional food includes-- 7i7 wild game meat2 7ii7 fish2 7iii7 seafood2 7iv7 marine mammals2 7v7 plants2 and 7vi7 berries4 7b7 ,program ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall allow the donation to and serving of traditional food through a food service program at a public facility1 nonprofit facility1 including facilities operated by an ,indian tribe or tribal organization that primarily serves ,indians if the operator of the food service program-- 7#a7 ensures that the food is received whole1 gutted1 gilled1 as quarters1 or as a roast1 without further processing2 7#b7 makes a reasonable determination that-- 7,a7 the animal was not diseased2 7,b7 the food was butchered1 dressed1 transported1 and stored to prevent contamination1 undesirable microbial growth1 or deterioration2 and 7,c7 the food will not cause a significant health hazard or potential for human illness2 7#c7 carries out any further preparation or processing of the food at a different time or in a different space from the preparation or processing of other food for the applicable program to prevent cross-contamination2 7#d7 cleans and sanitizes food-contact surfaces of equipment and utensils after processing the traditional food2 and 7#e7 labels donated traditional food with the name of the food and stores the traditional food separately from other food for the applicable program1 including through storage in a separate freezer or refrigerator or in a separate compartment or shelf in the freezer or refrigerator4 7c7 ,liability ,liability for damages from donated traditional food and products to the participating food service program shall not be subject to civil or criminal liability arising from the nature1 age1 packaging1 or condition of donated food4 #djcf4 ,testing applicants for unlawful use of controlled substances ,section #f of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae71 as amended by section #aji1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,testing applicants for unlawful use of controlled substances 7#a7 ,nothing in this ,act1 or in any other ,federal law1 shall be considered to prevent a ,state1 at the full cost to such ,state1 from-- 7,a7 enacting legislation to provide for testing any individual who is a member of a household applying for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits1 for the unlawful use of controlled substances as a condition for receiving such benefits2 and 7,b7 finding an individual ineligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program on the basis of the positive result of the testing conducted by the ,state under such legislation4 7#b7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 term controlled substance has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 77#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb74 4 #djcg4 ,eligibility disqualifications for certain convicted felons 7a7 ,amendment ,section #f of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae71 as amended by sections #aji and #ace1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7t7 ,disqualification for certain convicted felons 7#a7 ,in general ,an individual shall not be eligible for benefits under this ,act if the individual is convicted of-- 7,a7 aggravated sexual abuse under section #bbda of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,b7 murder under section #aaaa of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,c7 an offense under chapter #aaj of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code2 7,d7 a ,federal or ,state offense involving sexual assault1 as defined in #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acibe7;a772 or 7,e7 an offense under ,state law determined by the ,attorney ,general to be substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c74 7#b7 ,effects on assistance and benefits for others ,the amount of benefits otherwise required to be provided to an eligible household under this ,act shall be determined by considering the individual to whom paragraph 7#a7 applies not to be a member of such household1 except that the income and resources of the individual shall be considered to be income and resources of the household4 7#c7 ,enforcement ,each ,state shall require each individual applying for benefits under this ,act1 during the application process1 to state1 in writing1 whether the individual1 or any member of the household of the individual1 has been convicted of a crime described in paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #e7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;a771 as amended by section #aji1 is amended in the #b;d sentence by striking and 7r7 and inserting 1 7r71 and 7t74 7c7 ,inapplicability to convictions occurring on or before enactment ,the amendments made by this section shall not apply to a conviction if the conviction is for conduct occurring on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 #djch4 ,expungement of unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj71 as amended by section #aae1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7w7 ,expungement of unused benefits ,the ,state agency shall expunge from the ,,ebt account of a household benefits that are not used before the expiration of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date such benefits are posted to such account4 4 #djci4 ,pilot projects to promote work and increase ,state accountability in the supplemental nutrition assistance program 7a7 ,pilot projects ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf71 as amended by sections #abb and #abc1 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,pilot projects ,to promote work and increase ,state accountability in the supplemental nutrition assistance program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out pilot projects to develop and test methods allowing ,states to run a work program with certain features comparable to the ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 with the intent of increasing employment and self-sufficiency through increased ,state accountability and thereby reducing the need for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits4 7#b7 ,agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall enter into cooperative agreements with ,states in accordance with pilot projects that meet the criteria required under this subsection4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to enter into a cooperative agreement to operate a pilot project under this subsection1 a ,state shall amend its ,state plan under section #aa7;d7 to include a description of its pilot project and explanations of how such project meets the criteria required under this subsection4 ,the ,secretary may not disapprove a pilot project which meets the requirements under this subsection4 7,c7 ,assurances ,a ,state shall include in its plan assurances that its pilot project will-- 7i7 operate for at least three #ab-month periods but not more than five #ab-month periods2 7ii7 have a robust data collection system for program administration that is designed and shared with project evaluators to ensure proper and timely evaluation2 and 7iii7 intend to offer a work activity described in paragraph 7#c7 to adults assigned and required to participate under paragraph 7#d77;,a7 and who are not exempt under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7,d7 ,number of pilot projects ,any ,state may carry out a pilot project that meets the requirements of this subsection4 7,e7 ,extent of pilot projects ,pilot projects shall cover no less than the entire ,state4 7#c7 ,work activity 7,a7 ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term work activity means any of the following3 7i7 ,employment in the public or private sector that is not subsidized by any public program4 7ii7 ,employment in the private sector for which the employer receives a subsidy from public funds to offset some or all of the wages and costs of employing an adult4 7iii7 ,employment in the public sector for which the employer receives a subsidy from public funds to offset some or all of the wages and costs of employing an adult4 7iv7 ,a work activity that-- 7,i7 is performed in return for public benefits2 7,,ii7 provides an adult with an opportunity to acquire the general skills1 knowledge1 and work habits necessary to obtain employment2 7,,iii7 is designed to improve the employability of those who cannot find unsubsidized employment2 and 7,,iv7 is supervised by an employer1 work site sponsor1 or other responsible party on an ongoing basis4 7v7 ,training in the public or private sector that is given to a paid employee while he or she is engaged in productive work and that provides knowledge and skills essential to the full and adequate performance of the job4 7vi7 ,job search1 obtaining employment1 or preparation to seek or obtain employment1 including-- 7,i7 life skills training2 7,,ii7 substance abuse treatment or mental health treatment1 determined to be necessary and documented by a qualified medical1 substance abuse1 or mental health professional2 or 7,,iii7 rehabilitation activities1 supervised by a public agency or other responsible party on an ongoing basis4 7vii7 ,structured programs and embedded activities-- 7,i7 in which adults perform work for the direct benefit of the community under the auspices of public or nonprofit organizations2 7,,ii7 that are limited to projects that serve useful community purposes in fields such as health1 social service1 environmental protection1 education1 urban and rural redevelopment1 welfare1 recreation1 public facilities1 public safety1 and child care2 7,,iii7 that are designed to improve the employability of adults not otherwise able to obtain unsubsidized employment2 and 7,,iv7 that are supervised on an ongoing basis2 and 7,v7 with respect to which a ,state agency takes into account1 to the extent possible1 the prior training1 experience1 and skills of a recipient in making appropriate community service assignments4 7viii7 ,career and technical training programs 7not to exceed #ab months with respect to any adult7 that are directly related to the preparation of adults for employment in current or emerging occupations and that are supervised on an ongoing basis4 7ix7 ,training or education for job skills that are required by an employer to provide an adult with the ability to obtain employment or to advance or adapt to the changing demands of the workplace and that are supervised on an ongoing basis4 7x7 ,education that is related to a specific occupation1 job1 or job offer and that is supervised on an ongoing basis4 7xi7 ,in the case of an adult who has not completed secondary school or received such a certificate of general equivalence1 regular attendance-- 7,i7 in accordance with the requirements of the secondary school or course of study1 at a secondary school or in a course of study leading to such certificate2 and 7,,ii7 supervised on an ongoing basis4 7xii7 ,providing child care to enable another recipient of public benefits to participate in a community service program that-- 7,i7 does not provide compensation for such community service2 7,,ii7 is a structured program designed to improve the employability of adults who participate in such program2 and 7,,iii7 is supervised on an ongoing basis4 7,b7 ,protections ,work activities under this subsection shall be subject to all applicable health and safety standards4 ,except as described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 the term work activity shall be considered work preparation and not defined as employment for purposes of other law4 7#d7 ,pilot projects ,pilot projects carried out under this subsection shall include interventions to which adults are assigned that are designed to reduce unnecessary dependence1 promote self-sufficiency1 increase work levels1 increase earned income1 and reduce supplemental nutrition assistance benefit expenditures among households eligible for1 applying for1 or participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,a7 ,adults assigned to interventions by the ,state shall-- 7i7 be subject to mandatory participation in work activities specified in paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 participate in work activities specified in paragraph 7#c7 for a minimum of #bj hours per week per household2 7iii7 be a maximum age of not less than #ej and not more than #fj1 as defined by the ,state2 7iv7 be subject to penalties during a period of nonparticipation without good cause ranging from1 at ,state option1 a minimum of the removal of the adults from the household benefit amount1 up to a maximum of the discontinuance of the entire household benefit amount2 and 7v7 not be penalized for nonparticipation if child care is not available for #a or more children under #f years of age4 7,b7 ,the ,state shall allow certain individuals to be exempt from work requirements-- 7i7 those participating in work programs under a ,state program funded under part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 for an equal or greater number of hours2 7ii7 those with #a or more dependent children under #a year of age2 7iii7 #a adult family member per household who is needed in the home to care for a disabled family member2 7iv7 an adult who is receiving temporary or permanent disability benefits provided by a governmental entity2 and 7v7 those with a good cause reason for nonparticipation1 such as victims of domestic violence1 as defined by the ,state4 7#e7 ,evaluation and reporting 7,a7 ,evaluation 7i7 ,independent evaluation 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for each ,state that enters into a cooperative agreement under paragraph 7#b7 an independent1 longitudinal evaluation of its pilot project under this subsection to determine total program savings over the entire course of the pilot project with results reported in consecutive #ab-month increments4 7,,ii7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the evaluation is to measure the impact of interventions provided by the ,state under the pilot project on the ability of adults in households eligible for1 applying for1 or participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program to find and retain employment that leads to increased household income and reduced dependency4 7,,iii7 ,requirement ,the independent evaluation under subclause 7,i7 shall use valid statistical methods which can determine the difference between supplemental nutrition assistance benefit expenditures1 if any1 as a result of the interventions as compared to a control group that-- 7aa7 is not subject to the interventions provided by the ,state under the pilot project under this subsection2 and 7bb7 maintains services provided under #af7;h7 in the year prior to the start of the pilot project under this subsection4 7,,iv7 ,option ,states shall have the option to evaluate pilot projects by matched counties or matched geographical areas using a constructed control group design to isolate the effects of the intervention of the pilot project4 7,v7 ,definition ,constructed control group means there is no random assignment1 and instead program participants 7those subject to interventions7 and non-participants 7control described in subclause 7,,iii77 are equated using matching or statistical procedures on characteristics that may be associated with program outcomes4 7,b7 ,reporting ,not later than #ij days after the end of fiscal year #bjad and of each fiscal year thereafter1 until the completion of the last evaluation under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate1 a report that includes a description of-- 7i7 the status of each pilot project carried out under this subsection2 7ii7 the results of the evaluation completed during the previous fiscal year2 and 7iii7 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 baseline information relevant to the stated goals and desired outcomes of the pilot project2 7,,ii7 the impact of the interventions on appropriate employment1 income1 and public benefit receipt outcomes among households participating in the pilot project2 7,,iii7 equivalent information about similar or identical measures for control groups2 7,,iv7 the planned dissemination of the report findings to ,state agencies2 and 7,v7 the steps and funding necessary to incorporate into ,state employment and training programs the components of pilot projects that demonstrate increased employment and earnings4 7,c7 ,public dissemination ,in addition to the reporting requirements under subparagraph 7,b71 evaluation results shall be shared broadly to inform policy makers1 service providers1 other partners1 and the public in order to promote wide use of successful strategies1 including by posting evaluation results on the ,internet website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#f7 ,funding 7,a7 ,additional available funds ,from amounts made available under section #ah7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall make available-- 7i7 up to #a1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjad through #bjag for evaluations described in paragraph 7#e7 to carry out this subsection1 with such amounts to remain available until expended2 and 7ii7 amounts equal to one-half of the accumulated supplemental nutrition assistance benefit dollars saved over each consecutive #ab-month period according to the evaluation under paragraph 7#e7 for bonus grants to ,states under paragraph 7#g77;,b74 7,b7 ,administrative expenses 7i7 ,reimbursement ,except as provided in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 if1 in carrying out a pilot project under this subsection during a fiscal year1 a ,state incurs costs that exceed the amount allocated to the ,state agency under section #af7;h77#a71 the ,secretary shall pay such ,state an amount equal to #ej percent of such costs2 and 7,,ii7 the ,secretary shall also reimburse the ,state in an amount equal to #ej percent of the total amount of payments made or costs incurred by the ,state agency in connection with transportation costs and other expenses reasonably necessary and directly related to participation in a pilot project under this subsection1 except that the amount of the reimbursement for dependent care expenses shall not exceed an amount equal to the payment made under section #f7;d77#d77;,i77i77,,ii7 but not more than the applicable local market rate1 and such reimbursement shall not be made out of funds allocated under section #af7;h77#a74 7ii7 ,limitation ,for any fiscal year1 the ,secretary may not pay under clause 7i7 to a ,state an amount the exceeds the amount equal to the product of-- 7,i7 the amount of administrative expenses that would be reimbursable for such fiscal year to such ,state under clause 7i7 without regard to this clause2 and 7,,ii7 #bgg1jjj1jjj 7plus the amount carried over1 if any1 under clause 7iii771 divided by the aggregate amount of administrative expenses that would be reimbursable for such fiscal year to all of the ,states under clause 7i7 without regard to this clause4 7iii7 ,carryover ,the amount by which #bgg1jjj1jjj exceeds the aggregate amount paid under clause 7i7 for a particular fiscal year shall remain available for payments under such clause for any subsequent fiscal year4 7,c7 ,other funds ,any additional funds required by a ,state to carry out a pilot project under this subsection may be provided by the ,state from funds made available to the ,state for such purpose and in accordance with ,state and other ,federal laws1 including the following3 7i7 ,section #djc of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fjc74 7ii7 ,the ,workforce ,investment ,act of #aiih 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #ibja et seq474 7iii7 ,the ,child ,care and ,development ,block ,grant ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheh et seq47 and section #dah of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fah74 7iv7 ,the social services block grant under subtitle ,a of title ,,xx of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acig et seq474 7#g7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,specific uses ,funds provided under this subsection for evaluation of pilot projects under paragraph 7#f77;,a77i7 shall be used only for-- 7i7 pilot projects that comply with this subsection2 7ii7 the costs incurred in gathering and providing information and data used to conduct the independent evaluation under paragraph 7#e72 and 7iii7 the costs of the evaluation under paragraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,limitation ,funds provided for bonus grants to ,states for pilot projects under subparagraph 7#f77;,a77ii7 shall be used only for-- 7i7 pilot projects that comply with this subsection2 and 7ii7 any ,state purpose1 not to be restricted to the supplemental nutrition assistance program or its beneficiary population4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #af1 as amended by section #aba of this ,act-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7 by striking subsection 7k7 and inserting subsections 7k7 and 7h7 and section #bj2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 by inserting under sections #f7;d77#d7 and #ag7n7 after programs2 and 7,,ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7ii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,exclusion of reimbursement for administrative costs ,no funds may be paid under subsection 7a7 to a ,state agency for administrative costs incurred to carry out any of such programs in such fiscal year4 2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#d7 by inserting or #ag7n7 after section #f7;d77#d72 and 7iv7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7#b7 in section #bj by amending subsection 7g7 to read as follows3 7g7 ,exclusion of reimbursement for administrative costs ,no funds may be paid under this section to a ,state agency for administrative costs incurred to carry out a workfare program operated under this section4 2 and 7#c7 in section #bb7;d77#a77;,b77ii7 by striking 1 7g71 7h77#b71 and 7h77#c7 and inserting and 7g74 #djdj4 ,improved wage verification using the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #aa7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7 by inserting and after compliance with the requirement specified in paragraph 7#bd7 after section #af7;e7 of this ,act1 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bb7 by striking and at the end1 7#c7 in paragraph 7#bc7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and1 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bd7 that the ,state agency shall request wage data directly from the ,national ,directory of ,new ,hires established under section #dec7;i7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fec7;i77 relevant to determining eligibility to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits and determining the correct amount of such benefits4 4 #djda4 ,feasibility study for ,indian tribes ,section #d of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,feasibility study for ,indian tribes 7#a7 ,study ,subject to the availability of appropriations to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of a tribal demonstration project for tribes to administer all ,federal food assistance programs1 services1 functions1 and activities 7or portions thereof7 of the agency4 7#b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the study1 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the probable effects on specific programs and program beneficiaries of such a demonstration project2 7,b7 statutory1 regulatory1 or other impediments to implementation of such a demonstration project2 7,c7 strategies for implementing such a demonstration project2 7,d7 probable costs or savings associated with such a demonstration project2 7,e7 methods to assure quality and accountability in such a demonstration project2 and 7,f7 such other issues that may be determined by the ,secretary or developed through consultation with pursuant to paragraph 7#d74 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the effective date of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit a report to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 ,the report shall contain-- 7,a7 the results of the study under this subsection2 7,b7 a list of programs1 services1 functions1 and activities 7or portions thereof7 within each agency with respect to which it would be feasible to include in a tribal demonstration project2 7,c7 a list of programs1 services1 functions1 and activities 7or portions thereof7 included in the list provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 that could be included in a tribal demonstration project without amending a statute1 or waiving regulations that the ,secretary may not waiver2 and 7,d7 a list of legislative actions required in order to include those programs1 services1 function1 and activities 7or portions thereof7 included in the list provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 but not included in the list provided pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 in a tribal demonstration project4 7#d7 ,consultation with ,indian tribes ,the ,secretary shall consult with ,indian tribes to determine a protocol for consultation under paragraph 7#a7 prior to consultation under such paragraph with the other entities described in such paragraph4 ,the protocol shall require1 at a minimum1 that-- 7,a7 the government-to-government relationship with ,indian tribes forms the basis for the consultation process2 7,b7 the ,indian tribes and the ,secretary jointly conduct the consultations required by this subsection2 and 7,c7 the consultation process allows for separate and direct recommendations from the ,indian tribes and other entities described in paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #a1jjj1jjj4 4 #djdb4 ,commodity distribution program ,section #d7;a7 of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended in the #ast sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf4 #djdc4 ,commodity supplemental food program ,section #e of the ,agriculture and ,consumer ,protection ,act of #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b77;,b7 of subsection 7a7 by striking #bjab each place it appears and inserting #bjaf2 7#b7 in the #ast sentence of subsection 7d77#b7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7g7 and inserting the following3 7g7 ,eligibility ,except as provided in subsection 7m71 the ,states shall only provide assistance under the commodity supplemental food program to low-income individuals aged #fj and older4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,phase-,out ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an individual who receives assistance under the commodity supplemental food program on the day before the effective date of this subsection shall continue to receive that assistance until the date on which the individual no longer qualifies for assistance under the eligibility criteria for the program in effect on the day before the effective date of this subsection4 4 #djdd4 ,distribution of surplus commodities to special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7#b77;,a77 is amended in the #ast sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf4 #djde4 ,processing of commodities 7a7 ,section #ag of the ,commodity ,distribution ,reform ,act and ,,wic ,amendments of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking the heading and inserting ,commodity donations and processing2 and 7#b7 adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,processing ,for any program included in subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may1 notwithstanding any other provision of ,state or ,federal law relating to the procurement of goods and services-- 7#a7 retain title to commodities delivered to a processor1 on behalf of a ,state 7including a ,state distributing agency and a recipient agency71 until such time as end products containing such commodities1 or similar commodities as approved by the ,secretary1 are delivered to a ,state distributing agency or to a recipient agency2 and 7#b7 promulgate regulations to ensure accountability for commodities provided to a processor for processing into end products1 and to facilitate processing of commodities into end products for use by recipient agencies4 ,such regulations may provide that-- 7,a7 a processor that receives commodities for processing into end products1 or provides a service with respect to such commodities or end products1 in accordance with its agreement with a ,state distributing agency or a recipient agency1 provide to the ,secretary a bond or other means of financial assurance to protect the value of such commodities2 and 7,b7 in the event a processor fails to deliver to a ,state distributing agency or a recipient agency an end product in conformance with the processing agreement entered into under this ,act1 the ,secretary take action with respect to the bond or other means of financial assurance pursuant to regulations promulgated under this paragraph and distribute any proceeds obtained by the ,secretary to one or more ,state distributing agencies and recipient agencies as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #ah of the ,commodity ,distribution ,reform ,act and ,,wic ,amendments of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,the term commodities means agricultural commodities and their products that are donated by the ,secretary for use by recipient agencies4 7#b7 ,the term end product means a food product that contains processed commodities4 4 7c7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,section #c of the ,commodity ,distribution ,reform ,act and ,,wic ,amendments of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ajj-bcg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the program established under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,d7 by striking the ,committee on ,education and ,labor and inserting the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,a77ii7 by striking section #cb of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 and inserting section #cb of the ,act of ,august #bd1 #aice 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c72 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a77;,d77iii7 by striking subclause 7,,ii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 the program established under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7k7 by striking the ,committee on ,education and ,labor and inserting the ,committee on ,education and the ,workforce4 #djdf4 ,farmers' market nutrition program ,section #ddjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading by striking ,seniors2 7#b7 by amending subsection 7a7 to read as follows3 7a7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall use to carry out and expand the farmers market nutrition program #bj1fjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjaf4 7#b7 ,additional funding ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this subsection for each of the fiscal years specified in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,requirement ,not less than #ej percent of the funds made available to carry out this section in any fiscal year shall be used to provide assistance to seniors4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking seniors2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 by inserting 1 and low-income families who are determined to be at nutritional risk after low-income seniors2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 by striking seniors2 7#e7 in subsection 7d7 by striking seniors2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7 by striking seniors2 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 7e71 and 7f7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,state grants and other assistance ,the ,secretary shall carry out the ,program through grants and other assistance provided in accordance with agreements made with ,states1 for implementation through ,state agencies and local agencies1 that include provisions-- 7#a7 for the issuance of coupons or vouchers to participating individuals2 7#b7 establishing an appropriate annual percentage limitation on the use of funds for administrative costs2 and 7#c7 specifying other terms and conditions as the ,secretary deems appropriate to encourage expanding the participation of small scale farmers in ,federal nutrition programs4 4 #djdg4 ,nutrition information and awareness pilot program ,section #ddjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caga note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 #djdh4 ,fresh fruit and vegetable program ,section #ai of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,fresh2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking fresh2 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking fresh2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking fresh4 #djdi4 ,additional authority for purchase of fresh fruits1 vegetables1 and other specialty food crops ,section #ajfjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjaf2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,pilot grant program for purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts made available to carry out subsection 7b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall conduct a pilot program under which the ,secretary will give not more than five participating ,states the option of receiving a grant in an amount equal to the value of the commodities that the participating ,state would otherwise receive under this section for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjaf4 7#b7 ,use of grant funds ,a participating ,state receiving a grant under this subsection may use the grant funds solely to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables for distribution to schools and service institutions in the ,state that participate in the food service programs under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq474 7#c7 ,selection of participating ,states ,the ,secretary shall select participating ,states from applications submitted by the ,states4 7#d7 ,reporting requirements 7,a7 ,school and service institution requirement ,schools and service institutions in a participating ,state shall keep records of purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables made using the grant funds and report such records to the ,state4 7,b7 ,state requirement ,each participating ,state shall submit to the ,secretary a report on the success of the pilot program in the ,state1 including information on-- 7i7 the amount and value of each type of fresh fruit and vegetable purchased by the ,state2 and 7ii7 the benefit provided by such purchases in conducting the school food service in the ,state1 including meeting school meal requirements4 4 #djej4 ,encouraging locally and regionally grown and raised food 7a7 ,commodity ,purchase ,streamlining ,the ,secretary may permit each school food authority with a low annual commodity entitlement value1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to elect to substitute locally and regionally grown and raised food for the authority's allotment1 in whole or in part1 of commodity assistance for the school meal programs under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq471 if-- 7#a7 the election is requested by the school food authority2 7#b7 the ,secretary determines that the election will reduce ,state and ,federal administrative costs2 and 7#c7 the election will provide the school food authority with greater flexibility to purchase locally and regionally grown and raised foods4 7b7 ,farm-to-,school demonstration programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may establish farm-to-school demonstration programs under which school food authorities1 agricultural producers producing for local and regional markets1 and other farm-to-school stakeholders will collaborate with the ,agriculture ,marketing ,service to1 on a cost neutral basis1 source food for the school meal programs under the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq47 and the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agga et seq47 from local farmers and ranchers in lieu of the commodity assistance provided to the school food authorities for the school meal programs4 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,each demonstration program carried out under this subsection shall-- 7i7 facilitate and increase the purchase of unprocessed and minimally processed locally and regionally grown and raised agricultural products to be served under the school meal programs2 7ii7 test methods to improve procurement1 transportation1 and meal preparation processes for the school meal programs2 7iii7 assess whether administrative costs can be saved through increased school food authority flexibility to source locally and regionally produced foods for the school meal programs2 and 7iv7 undertake rigorous evaluation and share information about results of the demonstration program1 including cost savings1 with the ,secretary1 other school food authorities1 agricultural producers producing for the local and regional market1 and the general public4 7,b7 ,plans ,in order to be selected to carry out a demonstration program under this subsection1 a school food authority shall submit to the ,secretary a plan at such time and in such manner as the ,secretary may require1 and containing information with respect to the requirements described in clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 of subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to demonstration program participants to assist such participants to acquire bids from potential vendors in a timely and cost-effective manner4 7#d7 ,length ,the ,secretary shall determine the appropriate length of time for each demonstration program under this subsection4 7#e7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate among relevant agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture and non-governmental organizations with appropriate expertise to facilitate the provision of training and technical assistance necessary to successfully carry out demonstration programs under this subsection4 7#f7 ,number ,subject to the availability of funds to carry out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall select at least #aj demonstration programs to be carried out under this subsection4 7#g7 ,diversity and balance ,in selecting demonstration programs to be carried out under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 ensure-- 7,a7 geographical diversity2 7,b7 that at least half of the demonstration programs are completed in collaboration with school food authorities with small annual commodity entitlements1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 that at least half of the demonstration programs are completed in rural or tribal communities2 7,d7 equitable treatment of school food authorities with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced price lunches1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,e7 that at least one of the demonstration programs is completed on a military installation as defined in section #bfhg7;e77#a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #djea4 ,review of public health benefits of white potatoes ,the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the economic and public health benefits of white potatoes on low-income families who are determined to be at nutritional risk4 ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall report the findings of this review to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #djeb4 ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,d of title ,,ii of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bdb4 ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to enhance the authorities of the ,secretary to support efforts to provide access to healthy food by establishing an initiative to improve access to healthy foods in underserved areas1 to create and preserve quality jobs1 and to revitalize low-income communities by providing loans and grants to eligible fresh1 healthy food retailers to overcome the higher costs and initial barriers to entry in underserved areas4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,community development financial institution ,the term community development financial institution has the meaning given the term in section #ajc of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb74 7#b7 ,initiative ,the term ,initiative means the ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative established under subsection 7c77#a74 7#c7 ,national fund manager ,the term national fund manager means a community development financial institution that is-- 7,a7 in existence on the date of enactment of this section2 and 7,b7 certified by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institution ,fund of the ,department of ,treasury to manage the ,initiative for purposes of-- 7i7 raising private capital2 7ii7 providing financial and technical assistance to partnerships2 and 7iii7 funding eligible projects to attract fresh1 healthy food retailers to underserved areas1 in accordance with this section4 7#d7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means a regional1 ,state1 or local public-private partnership that-- 7,a7 is organized to improve access to fresh1 healthy foods2 7,b7 provides financial and technical assistance to eligible projects2 and 7,c7 meets such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish4 7#e7 ,perishable food ,the term perishable food means a staple food that is fresh1 refrigerated1 or frozen4 7#f7 ,quality job ,the term quality job means a job that provides wages and other benefits comparable to1 or better than1 similar positions in existing businesses of similar size in similar local economies4 7#g7 ,staple food 7,a7 ,in general ,the term staple food means food that is a basic dietary item4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term staple food includes-- 7i7 bread2 7ii7 flour2 7iii7 fruits2 7iv7 vegetables2 and 7v7 meat4 7c7 ,initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish an initiative to achieve the purpose described in subsection 7a7 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 the ,secretary shall provide funding to entities with eligible projects1 as described in subparagraph 7,b71 subject to the priorities described in subparagraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,use of funds ,funds provided to an entity pursuant to clause 7i7 shall be used-- 7,i7 to create revolving loan pools of capital or other products to provide loans to finance eligible projects or partnerships2 7,,ii7 to provide grants for eligible projects or partnerships2 7,,iii7 to provide technical assistance to funded projects and entities seeking ,initiative funding2 and 7,,iv7 to cover administrative expenses of the national fund manager in an amount not to exceed #aj percent of the ,federal funds provided4 7,b7 ,eligible projects ,subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 the national fund manager shall establish eligibility criteria for projects under the ,initiative1 which shall include the existence or planned execution of agreements-- 7i7 to expand or preserve the availability of staple foods in underserved areas with moderate- and low-income populations by maintaining or increasing the number of retail outlets that offer an assortment of perishable food and staple food items1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in those areas2 and 7ii7 to accept benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7,c7 ,priorities ,in carrying out the ,initiative1 priority shall be given to projects that-- 7i7 are located in severely distressed low-income communities1 as defined by the ,community ,development ,financial ,institutions ,fund of the ,department of ,treasury2 and 7ii7 include #a or more of the following characteristics3 7,i7 ,the project will create or retain quality jobs for low-income residents in the community4 7,,ii7 ,the project supports regional food systems and locally grown foods1 to the maximum extent practicable4 7,,iii7 ,in areas served by public transit1 the project is accessible by public transit4 7,,iv7 ,the project involves women- or minority-owned businesses4 7,v7 ,the project receives funding from other sources1 including other ,federal agencies4 7,,vi7 ,the project otherwise advances the purpose of this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #abe1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#f7 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 the authority of the ,secretary to establish and carry out the ,health ,food ,financing ,initiative under section #bdb4 4 #djec4 ,review of sole-source contracts in ,federal nutrition programs ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of sole-source contracts in ,federal nutrition programs1 and the effect such contracts have on program participation1 program goals1 nonprogram consumers1 retailers1 and free market dynamics4 ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall report the findings of this review to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #djed4 ,purchase of ,halal and ,kosher food for emergency food assistance program ,section #bjb of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,kosher and ,halal food ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall finalize and implement a plan-- 7#a7 to increase the purchase of ,kosher and ,halal food from food manufacturers with a ,kosher or ,halal certification to carry out the program established under this ,act if the ,kosher and ,halal food purchased is cost neutral as compared to food that is not from food manufacturers with a ,kosher or ,halal certification2 and 7#b7 to modify the labeling of the commodities list used to carry out the program in a manner that enables ,kosher and ,halal food bank operators to identify which commodities to obtain from local food banks4 4 ,v ,credit ,a ,farm ownership loans #ejja4 ,eligibility for farm ownership loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjb7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--,the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,the 2 7#b7 in the #ast sentence1 by inserting after limited liability companies the following3 1 and such other legal entities as the ,secretary deems appropriate12 7#c7 in the #bnd sentence1 by redesignating clauses 7#a7 through 7#d7 as clauses 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7#d7 in each of the #bnd and #crd sentences1 by striking and limited liability companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability companies1 and such other legal entities2 7#e7 in the #crd sentence1 by striking 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,special deeming rules 7,a7 ,eligibility of certain operating-only entities ,an entity that is or will become only the operator of a family farm is deemed to meet the owner-operator requirements of paragraph 7#a7 if the individuals that are the owners of the family farm own more than #ej percent 7or such other percentage as the ,secretary determines is appropriate7 of the entity4 7,b7 ,eligibility of certain embedded entities ,an entity that is an owner-operator described in paragraph 7#a71 or an operator described in subparagraph 7,a7 of this paragraph that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by other entities1 is deemed to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 if at least #ge percent of the ownership interests of each embedded entity of such entity is owned directly or indirectly by the individuals that own the family farm4 4 7b7 ,direct farm ownership experience requirement ,section #cjb7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;b77#a77 is amended by inserting or has other acceptable experience for a period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary1 after #c years4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #cjd7;c77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;c77#b77 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of section #cjb7;a7 and inserting clauses 7,a7 and 7,b7 of section #cjb7;a77#a74 7#b7 ,section #caj;,d of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting after partnership the following3 1 or such other legal entities as the ,secretary deems appropriate12 and 7,b7 by striking or partners each place it appears and inserting partners1 or owners4 #ejjb4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program 7a7 ,eligibility ,section #cjd7;c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;c77 is amended by inserting after limited liability companies the following3 1 or such other legal entities as the ,secretary deems appropriate14 7b7 ,limitation on loan guarantee amount ,section #cjd7;e7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;e77 is amended by striking #ge percent and inserting #ij percent4 7c7 ,extension of program ,section #cjd7;h7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;h77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #ejjc4 ,down payment loan program 7a7 ,in general ,section #caj;,e7b77#a77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77#a77;,c77 is amended by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #ffg1jjj4 7b7 ,technical correction ,section #caj;,e7b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77 is amended by striking the #bnd paragraph 7#b74 #ejjd4 ,elimination of mineral rights appraisal requirement ,section #cjg of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d74 ,b ,operating loans #eaja4 ,eligibility for farm operating loans ,section #caa7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7a7 ,in general4--,the and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,eligibility requirements ,the 2 7#b7 in the #ast sentence1 by inserting after limited liability companies the following3 1 and such other legal entities as the ,secretary deems appropriate12 7#c7 in the #bnd sentence1 by redesignating clauses 7#a7 through 7#d7 as clauses 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively2 7#d7 in each of the #bnd and #crd sentences1 by striking and limited liability companies each place it appears and inserting limited liability companies1 and such other legal entities2 7#e7 in the #crd sentence1 by striking 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,special deeming rule ,an entity that is an operator described in paragraph 7#a7 that is owned1 in whole or in part1 by other entities1 is deemed to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under paragraph 7#a7 if at least #ge percent of the ownership interests of each embedded entity of such entity is owned directly or indirectly by the individuals that own the family farm4 4 #eajb4 ,elimination of rural residency requirement for operating loans to youth ,section #caa7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;b77#a77 is amended by striking who are rural residents4 #eajc4 ,authority to waive personal liability for youth loans due to circumstances beyond borrower control ,section #caa7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,the ,secretary may1 on a case-by-case basis1 waive the personal liability of a borrower for a loan made under this subsection if any default on the loan was due to circumstances beyond the control of the borrower4 4 #eajd4 ,microloans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cac of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,microloans 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may establish a program to make or guarantee microloans4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not make or guarantee a microloan under this subsection that exceeds #ce1jjj or that would cause the total principal indebtedness outstanding at any #a time for microloans made under this chapter to any #a borrower to exceed #gj1jjj4 7#c7 ,applications ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall limit the administrative burdens and streamline the application and approval process for microloans under this subsection4 7#d7 ,cooperative lending projects 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may contract with community-based and nongovernmental organizations1 ,state entities1 or other intermediaries1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate-- 7i7 to make or guarantee a microloan under this subsection2 and 7ii7 to provide business1 financial1 marketing1 and credit management services to borrowers4 7,b7 ,requirements ,before contracting with an entity described in subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall review and approve-- 7,i7 the loan loss reserve fund for microloans established by the entity2 and 7,,ii7 the underwriting standards for microloans of the entity2 and 7ii7 establish such other requirements for contracting with the entity as the ,secretary determines necessary4 4 7b7 ,exceptions for direct loans ,section #caa7;c77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;c77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7#b7 ,exceptions ,in this subsection1 the term direct operating loan shall not include-- 7,a7 a loan made to a youth under subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 a microloan made to a beginning farmer or rancher or a veteran farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e774 4 7c7 ,section #cab7;a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7;a77 is amended by inserting 7including a microloan1 as defined by the ,secretary7 after ,a direct loan4 7d7 ,section #caf7;a77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is amended by inserting a microloan to a beginning farmer or rancher or veteran farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e771 or after ,the interest rate on4 ,c ,emergency loans #ebja4 ,eligibility for emergency loans ,section #cba7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking owner-operators 7in the case of loans for a purpose under subtitle ,a7 or operators 7in the case of loans for a purpose under subtitle ,b7 each place it appears and inserting 7in the case of farm ownership loans in accordance with subtitle ,a7 owner-operators or operators1 or 7in the case of loans for a purpose under subtitle ,b7 operators2 7#b7 by inserting after limited liability companies the #ast place it appears the following3 1 or such other legal entities as the ,secretary deems appropriate2 7#c7 by inserting after limited liability companies the #bnd place it appears the following3 1 or other legal entities2 7#d7 by striking and limited liability companies1 and inserting limited liability companies1 and such other legal entities2 7#e7 by striking ownership and operator and inserting ownership or operator2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 ,an entity that is an owner-operator or operator described in this subsection is deemed to meet the direct ownership requirement imposed under this subsection if at least #ge percent of the ownership interests of each embedded entity of such entity is owned directly or indirectly by the individuals that own the family farm44 ,d ,administrative provisions #ecja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #ecjb4 ,eligible beginning farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,conforming amendments relating to changes in eligibility rules ,section #cdc7;a77#aa7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting after joint operation1 the #ast place it appears the following3 or such other legal entity as the ,secretary deems appropriate12 7#b7 by striking or joint operators each place it appears and inserting joint operators1 or owners2 and 7#c7 by inserting after joint operation1 the #bnd and #crd place it appears the following3 or such other legal entity14 7b7 ,modification of acreage ownership limitation ,section #cdc7;a77#aa77;,f7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77;,f77 is amended by striking median acreage and inserting average acreage4 #ecjc4 ,loan authorization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #ecjd4 ,priority for participation loans ,section #cdf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77;,a77i77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 ,priority ,in order to maximize the number of borrowers served under this clause1 the ,secretary-- 7aa7 shall give priority to applicants who apply under the down payment loan program under section #caj;,e or joint financing arrangements under section #cjg7;a77#c77;,d72 and 7bb7 may offer other financing options under this subtitle to applicants only if the ,secretary determines that down payment or other participation loan options are not a viable approach for the applicants4 4 #ecje4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 by striking of the total amount4 #ecjf4 ,conforming amendment to borrower training provision1 relating to eligibility changes ,section #cei7;c77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;a7c77#b77 is amended by striking section #cjb7;a77#b7 or #caa7;a77#b7 and inserting section #cjb7;a77#a77;,b7 or #caa7;a77#a77;,b74 ,e ,state agricultural mediation programs #edja4 ,state agricultural mediation programs ,section #ejf of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is amended by striking #bjae and inserting #bjah4 ,f ,loans to purchasers of highly fractionated land #eeja4 ,loans to purchasers of highly fractionated land ,the first section of ,public ,law #ia-bbi 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dhh7 is amended in subsection 7b77#a7 by striking pursuant to section #bje7;c7 of the ,indian ,land ,consolidation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd7;c77 and inserting or to intermediaries in order to establish revolving loan funds for the purchase of highly fractionated land4 ,,vi ,rural ,development ,a ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act #fjja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b77vii7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,b77vii77 is amended by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 #fjjb4 ,rural business opportunity grants ,section #cjf7;a77#aa77;,d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#aa77;,d77 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjjc4 ,elimination of reservation of community facilities grant program funds ,section #cjf7;a77#ai7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #fjjd4 ,utilization of loan guarantees for community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#bd7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bd77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,utilization of loan guarantees for community facilities ,the ,secretary shall consider the benefits to communities that result from using loan guarantees in the ,community ,facilities ,program and to the maximum extent possible utilize guarantees to enhance community involvement4 4 #fjje4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77 is amended to read as follows3 7#bb7 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall continue a national rural water and wastewater circuit rider program that-- 7i7 is consistent with the activities and results of the program conducted before the date of enactment of this paragraph1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 receives funding from the ,secretary1 acting through the ,rural ,utilities ,service4 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this paragraph #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #fjjf4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#be77;,c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#be77;,c77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjjg4 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#bf7 ,essential community facilities technical assistance and training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to public bodies and private nonprofit corporations1 such as ,states1 counties1 cities1 townships1 and incorporated towns and villages1 boroughs1 authorities1 districts and ,indian tribes on ,federal and ,state reservations which will serve rural areas for the purpose of enabling them to provide to associations described in this subsection technical assistance and training1 with respect to essential community facilities programs authorized under this subsection1 to-- 7i7 assist communities in identifying and planning for community facility needs2 7ii7 identify public and private resources to finance community facilities needs2 7iii7 prepare reports and surveys necessary to request financial assistance to develop community facilities2 7iv7 prepare applications for financial assistance2 7v7 improve the management1 including financial management1 related to the operation of community facilities2 or 7vi7 assist with other areas of need identified by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,selection priority ,in selecting recipients of grants under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to private1 nonprofit1 or public organizations that have experience in providing technical assistance and training to rural entities4 7,c7 ,funding ,not less than #c nor more than #e percent of any funds appropriated to carry out each of the essential community facilities grant1 loan and loan guarantee programs as authorized under this subsection for any fiscal year shall be reserved for grants under this paragraph4 4 #fjjh4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program ,section #cjf;,a7i77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7i77#b77 is amended by striking #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bg1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjji4 ,household water well systems ,section #cjf;,e7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7d77 is amended by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjaj4 ,rural business and industry loan program 7a7 ,flexibility for the business and loan program ,section #caj;,b7a77#b77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;a77#b77;,a77 is amended by inserting including working capital after employment4 7b7 ,greater flexibility for adequate collateral through accounts receivable ,section #caj;,b7g77#g7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,in the discretion of the ,secretary1 if the ,secretary determines that the action would not create or otherwise contribute to an unreasonable risk of default or loss to the ,federal ,government1 the ,secretary may take account receivables as security for the obligations entered into in connection with loans and a borrower may use account receivables as collateral to secure a loan made or guaranteed under this subsection44 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #f months after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by this section4 #fjaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants ,section #caj;,b7e77#ab7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77#ab77 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjab4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b77v77,i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77v77,i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 by inserting and not more than #g percent after #e percent4 #fjac4 ,intermediary relending program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb-aicf;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caj;,h4 ,intermediary relending program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make loans to the entities1 for the purposes1 and subject to the terms and conditions specified in the #ast1 #bnd1 and last sentences of section #fbc7;a7 of the ,community ,economic ,development ,act of #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihab7;a774 7b7 ,limitations on authorization of appropriations ,for loans under subsection 7a71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary not more than #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #acbc7;b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7,public ,law #ii-aih2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#c7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #fjad4 ,rural college coordinated strategy ,section #cca of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,rural college coordinated strategy ,the ,secretary shall develop a coordinated strategy across the relevant programs within the ,rural ,development mission areas to serve the specific1 local needs of rural communities when making investments in rural community colleges and technical colleges through other current authorities4 ,during the development of a coordinated strategy1 the ,secretary shall consult with groups representing rural-serving community colleges and technical colleges to coordinate critical investments in rural community colleges and technical colleges involved in workforce training4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed to provide a priority for funding within current authorities4 ,the ,secretary shall use the coordinated strategy and information developed for the strategy to more effectively serve rural communities with respect to investments in community colleges and technical colleges4 4 #fjae4 ,rural water and waste disposal infrastructure ,section #ccc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking require2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting require after 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting 1 require after #cad2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting require after loans12 7#e7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by inserting require after 7#d72 and 7,b7 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#f7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 by inserting require after 7#e72 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 with respect to water and waste disposal direct and guaranteed loans provided under section #cjf1 encourage1 to the maximum extent practicable1 private or cooperative lenders to finance rural water and waste disposal facilities by-- 7,a7 maximizing the use of loan guarantees to finance eligible projects in rural communities where the population exceeds #e1ejj2 7,b7 maximizing the use of direct loans to finance eligible projects in rural communities where the impact on rate payers will be material when compared to financing with a loan guarantee2 7,c7 establishing and applying a materiality standard when determining the difference in impact on rate payers between a direct loan and a loan guarantee2 7,d7 in the case of projects that require interim financing in excess of #ejj1jjj1 requiring that such projects initially seek such financing from private or cooperative lenders2 and 7,e7 determining if an existing direct loan borrower can refinance with a private or cooperative lender1 including with a loan guarantee1 prior to providing a new direct loan4 4 #fjaf4 ,simplified applications 7a7 ,in general ,section #ccc;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,simplified application forms ,except as provided in subsection 7g77#b7 of this section1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 develop a simplified application process1 including a single page application where possible1 for grants and relending authorized under sections #cjf1 #cjf;,c1 #cjf;,d1 #cjf;,e1 #caj;,b7b71 #caj;,b7c71 #caj;,b7e71 #caj;,b7f71 #caj;,h1 #cgi;,b1 and #cgi;,e4 4 7b7 ,report to the ,congress ,within #b years after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a written report that contains an evaluation of the implementation of the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #fjag4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters ,section #cgi;,b7d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #fjah4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program ,section #cgi;,e7d77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7d77#b77 is amended by striking #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjji through #bjab and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fjai4 ,delta ,regional ,authority 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #chb,m7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ab7;a77 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,section #chb,n of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ac7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #fjbj4 ,northern ,great ,plains ,regional ,authority 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #chc,n7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#ab7;a77 is amended by striking #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,section #chc,o of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#ac7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #fjba4 ,rural business investment program ,section #chd,s of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#ah7 is amended by striking #ej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 ,b ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf #faja4 ,relending for certain purposes 7a7 ,in general ,the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #b7;a71 by inserting 7including relending for this purpose as provided in section #d7 after efficiency2 7#b7 in section #d7;a71 by inserting 7including relending to ultimate consumers for this purpose by borrowers enumerated in the proviso in this section7 after efficiency2 and 7#c7 in section #cac7;b77#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7acting through the ,rural ,utilities ,service7 after ,secretary2 and 7,b7 by inserting energy efficiency 7including relending to ultimate consumers for this purpose71 after promoting4 7b7 ,current authority ,the authority provided in this section is in addition to any other relending authority of the ,secretary under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 or any other law4 7c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary 7acting through the ,rural ,utilities ,service7 shall continue to carry out section #cac of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7 in the same manner as on the day before enactment of this ,act until such time as any regulations necessary to carry out the amendments made by this section are fully implemented4 #fajb4 ,fees for certain loan guarantees ,the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #d the following3 #e4 ,fees for certain loan guarantees 7a7 ,in general ,for electrification baseload generation loan guarantees1 the ,secretary shall1 at the request of the borrower1 charge an upfront fee to cover the costs of the loan guarantee4 7b7 ,fee ,the fee described in subsection 7a7 for a loan guarantee shall be equal to the costs of the loan guarantee 7within the meaning of section #ejb7e77;,c7 of the ,federal ,credit ,reform ,act of #aiij 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a7#e77;,c7774 7c7 ,limitation ,funds received from a borrower to pay the fee described in this section shall not be derived from a loan or other debt obligation that is made or guaranteed by the ,federal ,government4 4 #fajc4 ,rural utilities service contracting authority ,section #ah7;c7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,rural ,electrification ,administration each place it appears and inserting ,rural ,utilities ,service2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting cooperative before agreements2 and 7,b7 by inserting after the #ast sentence the following3 ,a contract funded by a borrower that is to be paid for out of the general funds of the borrower is not a public contract within the meaning of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code44 #fajd4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes ,section #cac;,a7f7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7;f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #faje4 ,expansion of #iaa access ,section #cae7;d7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7d77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #fajf4 ,access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas ,section #fja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,priorities ,in making or guaranteeing loans under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give-- 7,a7 the highest priority to applicants that offer to provide broadband service to the greatest proportion of households that1 prior to the provision of the broadband service1 had no incumbent service provider2 and 7,b7 priority to applicants that offer in their applications to provide broadband service not predominantly for business service1 but where at least #be percent of customers in the proposed service territory are commercial interests4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by striking and at the end of subparagraph 7,b72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end of subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 the amount and type of support requested2 and 7,e7 a list of the census block groups or tracts proposed to be so served4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,additional process ,the ,secretary shall establish a process under which an incumbent service provider which1 as of the date of the publication of notice under paragraph 7#e7 with respect to an application submitted by the provider1 is providing broadband service to a remote rural area1 may 7but shall not be required to7 submit to the ,secretary1 not less than #ae and not more than #cj days after that date1 information regarding the broadband services that the provider offers in the proposed service territory1 so that the ,secretary may assess whether the application meets the requirements of this section with respect to eligible projects4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,requirement ,in considering the technology needs of customers in a proposed service territory1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the upgrade or replacement cost for the construction or acquisition of facilities and equipment in the territory4 2 and 7#d7 in each of subsections 7k77#a7 and 7l71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 ,c ,miscellaneous #fbja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #bcce;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is amended by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiif through #bjab and inserting #fe1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #fbjb4 ,value-added agricultural market development program grants ,section #bca7;b77#g7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7b77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjjh and inserting #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking #ae1jjj1jjj and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #fbjc4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program ,section #fdjb7;i7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7i77 is amended by striking #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #fbjd4 ,program metrics 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall collect data regarding economic activities created through grants and loans1 including any technical assistance provided as a component of the grant or loan program1 and measure the short and long term viability of award recipients and any entities to whom those recipients provide assistance using award funds under section #bca of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajf-bbd71 section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg71 section #cac7;b77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7b77#b771 or section #cjf7;a77#aa71 #caj;,b7c71 #caj;,b7e71 #caj;,b7g71 #caj;,h1 or #cgi;,e1 or subtitle ,e1 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#aa71 #aicb7;c71 #aicb7;e71 #aicb7;g71 #bjjhs1 or #bjji through #bjjim74 7b7 ,data ,the data collected under subsection 7a7 shall include information collected from recipients both during the award period and after the period as determined by the ,secretary1 but not less than #b years after the award period ends4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that contains the data described in subsection 7a74 ,the report shall include detailed information regarding-- 7#a7 actions taken by the ,secretary to utilize the data2 7#b7 the number of jobs1 including self-employment and the value of salaries and wages2 7#c7 how the provision of funds from the grant or loan involved affected the local economy2 7#d7 any benefit1 such as an increase in revenue or customer base2 and 7#e7 such other information as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 #fbje4 ,study of rural transportation issues 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall publish an updated version of the study described in section #fbjf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7as amended by subsection 7b774 7b7 ,addition to study ,section #fbjf7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #aiga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 the sufficiency of infrastructure along waterways in the ,united ,states and the impact of such infrastructure on the movement of agricultural goods in terms of safety1 efficiency and speed1 as well as the benefits derived through upgrades and repairs to locks and dams4 4 7c7 ,report to congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture and the ,secretary of ,transportation shall submit to the ,congress the updated version of the study required by subsection 7a74 #fbjf4 ,certain ,federal actions not to be considered major ,in the case of a loan1 loan guarantee1 or grant program in the rural development mission area of the ,department of ,agriculture1 an action of the ,secretary before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this ,act that does not involve the provision by the ,department of ,agriculture of ,federal dollars or a ,federal loan guarantee1 including-- 7#a7 the approval by the ,department of ,agriculture of the decision of a borrower to commence a privately funded activity2 7#b7 a lien accommodation or subordination2 7#c7 a debt settlement or restructuring2 or 7#d7 the restructuring of a business entity by a borrower1 shall not be considered a major ,federal action4 #fbjg4 ,telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas ,section #bccc7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking and at the end of paragraph 7#ab72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ac7 as paragraph 7#ad7 and inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 whether the applicant for assistance is located in a designated health professional shortage area 7within the meaning of section #ccb of the ,public ,health ,service ,act7 4 #fbjh4 ,regional economic and infrastructure development ,section #aegea of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,not more than and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 not more than 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,limited funding ,in a case in which less than #aj1jjj1jjj is made available to a ,commission for a fiscal year under this section1 paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply4 4 ,,vii ,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg #gaja4 ,option to be included as non-land-grant college of agriculture ,section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,cooperating forestry school 7,a7 ,in general ,the term cooperating forestry school means an institution-- 7i7 that is eligible to receive funds under the ,act of ,october #aj1 #aifb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a et seq471 commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,act of #aifb2 and 7ii7 with respect to which the ,secretary has not received a declaration of the intent of that institution to not be considered a cooperating forestry school4 7,b7 ,termination of declaration ,a declaration of the intent of an institution to not be considered a cooperating forestry school submitted to the ,secretary shall be in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#aj7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking that2 7ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by inserting that before qualify2 and 7,,ii7 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by inserting that before offer2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 with respect to which the ,secretary has not received a statement of the declaration of the intent of a college or university to not be considered a ,hispanic-serving agricultural college or university4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,termination of declaration of intent ,a declaration of the intent of a college or university to not be considered a ,hispanic-serving agricultural college or university submitted to the ,secretary shall be in effect until ,september #cj1 #bjah4 4 #gajb4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board 7a7 ,extension of termination date ,section #adjh7;h7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7;h77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,duties of ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board ,section #adjh7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 consult with industry groups on agricultural research1 extension1 education1 and economics1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary based on that consultation4 4 #gajc4 ,specialty crop committee ,section #adjh;,a7c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,measures and inserting ,programs2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,programs that would and inserting ,research1 extension1 and teaching programs designed to improve competitiveness in the specialty crop industry1 including programs that would2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting 1 including improving the quality and taste of processed specialty crops before the semicolon2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,g71 by inserting the remote sensing and the before mechanization4 #gajd4 ,veterinary services grant program ,the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg is amended by inserting after section #adae;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7 the following new section3 #adae;,b4 ,veterinary services grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,qualified entity ,the term qualified entity means-- 7,a7 a for-profit or nonprofit entity located in the ,united ,states that1 or an individual who1 operates a veterinary clinic providing veterinary services-- 7i7 in a rural area1 as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a772 and 7ii7 in a veterinarian shortage situation2 7,b7 a ,state1 national1 allied1 or regional veterinary organization or specialty board recognized by the ,american ,veterinary ,medical ,association2 7,c7 a college or school of veterinary medicine accredited by the ,american ,veterinary ,medical ,association2 7,d7 a university research foundation or veterinary medical foundation2 7,e7 a department of veterinary science or department of comparative medicine accredited by the ,department of ,education2 7,f7 a ,state agricultural experiment station2 or 7,g7 a ,state1 local1 or tribal government agency4 7#b7 ,veterinarian shortage situation ,the term veterinarian shortage situation means a veterinarian shortage situation as determined by the ,secretary under section #adae;,a4 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,competitive grants ,the ,secretary shall carry out a program to make competitive grants to qualified entities that carry out programs or activities described in paragraph 7#b7 for the purpose of developing1 implementing1 and sustaining veterinary services4 7#b7 ,eligibility requirements ,a qualified entity shall be eligible to receive a grant described in paragraph 7#a7 if the entity carries out programs or activities that the ,secretary determines will-- 7,a7 substantially relieve veterinarian shortage situations2 7,b7 support or facilitate private veterinary practices engaged in public health activities2 or 7,c7 support or facilitate the practices of veterinarians who are providing or have completed providing services under an agreement entered into with the ,secretary under section #adae;,a7a77#b74 7c7 ,award processes and preferences 7#a7 ,application1 evaluation1 and input processes ,in administering the grant program established under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 use an appropriate application and evaluation process1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 seek the input of interested persons4 7#b7 ,coordination preference ,in selecting recipients of grants to be used for any of the purposes described in subsection 7d77#a71 the ,secretary shall give a preference to qualified entities that provide documentation of coordination with other qualified entities1 with respect to any such purpose4 7#c7 ,consideration of available funds ,in selecting recipients of grants to be used for any of the purposes described in subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the amount of funds available for grants and the purposes for which the grant funds will be used4 7#d7 ,nature of grants ,a grant awarded under this section shall be considered to be a competitive research1 extension1 or education grant4 7d7 ,use of grants ,to relieve veterinarian shortage situations and support veterinary services 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a qualified entity may use funds provided by a grant awarded under this section to relieve veterinarian shortage situations and support veterinary services for any of the following purposes3 7,a7 ,to promote recruitment 7including for programs in secondary schools71 placement1 and retention of veterinarians1 veterinary technicians1 students of veterinary medicine1 and students of veterinary technology4 7,b7 ,to allow veterinary students1 veterinary interns1 externs1 fellows1 and residents1 and veterinary technician students to cover expenses 7other than the types of expenses described in section #adae;,a7c77#e77 to attend training programs in food safety or food animal medicine4 7,c7 ,to establish or expand accredited veterinary education programs 7including faculty recruitment and retention71 veterinary residency and fellowship programs1 or veterinary internship and externship programs carried out in coordination with accredited colleges of veterinary medicine4 7,d7 ,to provide continuing education and extension1 including veterinary telemedicine and other distance-based education1 for veterinarians1 veterinary technicians1 and other health professionals needed to strengthen veterinary programs and enhance food safety4 7,e7 ,to provide technical assistance for the preparation of applications submitted to the ,secretary for designation as a veterinarian shortage situation under this section or section #adae;,a4 7#b7 ,qualified entities operating veterinary clinics ,a qualified entity described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 may only use funds provided by a grant awarded under this section to establish or expand veterinary practices1 including-- 7,a7 equipping veterinary offices2 7,b7 sharing in the reasonable overhead costs of such veterinary practices1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,c7 establishing mobile veterinary facilities in which a portion of the facilities will address education or extension needs4 7e7 ,special requirements for certain grants 7#a7 ,terms of service requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,funds provided through a grant made under this section to a qualified entity described in subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 and used by such entity under subsection 7d77#b7 shall be subject to an agreement between the ,secretary and such entity that includes a required term of service for such entity 7including a qualified entity operating as an individual71 as prospectively established by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in establishing a term of service under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider only-- 7i7 the amount of the grant awarded2 and 7ii7 the specific purpose of the grant4 7#b7 ,breach remedies 7,a7 ,in general ,an agreement under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide remedies for any breach of the agreement by the qualified entity referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 including repayment or partial repayment of the grant funds1 with interest4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may grant a waiver of the repayment obligation for breach of contract if the ,secretary determines that such qualified entity demonstrates extreme hardship or extreme need4 7,c7 ,treatment of amounts recovered ,funds recovered under this paragraph shall-- 7i7 be credited to the account available to carry out this section2 and 7ii7 remain available until expended without further appropriation4 7f7 ,prohibition on use of grant funds for construction ,except as provided in subsection 7d77#b71 funds made available for grants under this section may not be used-- 7#a7 to construct a new building or facility2 or 7#b7 to acquire1 expand1 remodel1 or alter an existing building or facility1 including site grading and improvement and architect fees4 7g7 ,regulations ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 4 #gaje4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education ,section #adag7m7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7m77 is amended by striking section #fj1jjj1jjj and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 #fj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiij through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gajf4 ,policy research centers ,section #adai;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting ,agricultural and food before policy2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,secretary may and inserting ,secretary shall1 acting through the ,office of the ,chief ,economist12 7,b7 by striking make grants1 competitive grants1 and special research grants to1 and enter into cooperative agreements and other contracting instruments with1 and inserting make competitive grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with12 and 7,c7 by inserting with a history of providing unbiased1 nonpartisan economic analysis to ,congress after subsection 7b72 7#c7 in subsection 7b71 by striking other research institutions and all that follows through shall be eligible and inserting and other public research institutions and organizations shall be eligible2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7c7 and 7d7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7b71 the following new subsection3 7c7 ,preference ,in awarding grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give a preference to policy research centers that have extensive databases1 models1 and demonstrated experience in providing ,congress with agricultural market projections1 rural development analysis1 agricultural policy analysis1 and baseline projections at the farm1 multiregional1 national1 and international levels4 2 and 7#f7 by striking subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d77 and inserting the following new subsection3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiif through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gajg4 ,repeal of human nutrition intervention and health promotion research program ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #adbd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd7 is repealed4 #gajh4 ,repeal of pilot research program to combine medical and agricultural research ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #adbd;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cagd;a7 is repealed4 #gaji4 ,nutrition education program ,section #adbe7;f7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage7;f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gaaj4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs ,section #adcc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7 is amended by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #adcc4 ,appropriations for continuing animal health and disease research programs 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to support continuing animal health and disease research programs at eligible institutions-- 7,a7 #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjac2 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7#b7 ,use of funds ,funds made available under this section shall be used-- 7,a7 to meet the expenses of conducting animal health and disease research1 publishing and disseminating the results of such research1 and contributing to the retirement of employees subject to the ,act of ,march #d1 #aidj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cca72 7,b7 for administrative planning and direction2 and 7,c7 to purchase equipment and supplies necessary for conducting the research described in subparagraph 7,a74 4 #gaaa4 ,repeal of appropriations for research on national or regional problems 7a7 ,repeal ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #adcd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caif7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,matching funds ,section #adch of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjj7 is amended in the first sentence by striking 1 exclusive of the funds provided for research on specific national or regional animal health and disease problems under the provisions of section #adcd of this title14 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations for existing and certain new agricultural research programs ,section #adfc7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7;c77 is amended by striking sections #adcc and #adcd and inserting section #adcc4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #addg7;b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food science facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions 7a7 ,supporting tropical and subtropical agricultural research 7#a7 ,in general ,section #addg;,b7a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;a77 is amended to read as follows3 7a7 ,purpose ,it is the intent of ,congress to assist the land-grant colleges and universities in the insular areas in efforts to-- 7#a7 acquire1 alter1 or repair facilities or relevant equipment necessary for conducting agricultural research2 and 7#b7 support tropical and subtropical agricultural research1 including pest and disease research4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #addg;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7 is amended in the heading-- 7,a7 by inserting and support tropical and subtropical agricultural research after equipment2 and 7,b7 by striking institutions and inserting colleges and universities4 7b7 ,extension ,section #addg;,b7d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;d77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gaad4 ,repeal of national research and training virtual centers ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #addh of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;c7 is repealed4 #gaae4 ,hispanic-serving institutions ,section #adee7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda7;c77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gaaf4 ,competitive ,grants ,program for ,hispanic ,agricultural ,workers and ,youth ,section #adef7;e77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbdc7;e77#a77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a competitive grants program-- 7,a7 to fund fundamental and applied research and extension at ,hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities in agriculture1 human nutrition1 food science1 bioenergy1 and environmental science2 and 7,b7 to award competitive grants to ,hispanic-serving agricultural colleges and universities to provide for training in the food and agricultural sciences of ,hispanic agricultural workers and ,hispanic youth working in the food and agricultural sciences4 4 #gaag4 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs ,section #adei;,a7c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiii through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gaah4 ,repeal of research equipment grants ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #adfb;,a of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj;a7 is repealed4 #gaai4 ,university research ,section #adfc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is amended in both of subsections 7a7 and 7b7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gabj4 ,extension service ,section #adfd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gaba4 ,auditing1 reporting1 bookkeeping1 and administrative requirements ,section #adfi of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7d7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsections3 7b7 ,administrative expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b7 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may retain not more than #d percent of amounts made available for agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching assistance programs for the administration of those programs authorized under this ,act or any other ,act4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,the limitation on administrative expenses under paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to peer panel expenses under subsection 7d7 or any other provision of law related to the administration of agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching assistance programs that contains a limitation on administrative expenses that is less than the limitation under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,agreements with non-,federal entities 7#a7 ,former agricultural research facilities of the ,department ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary1 for purposes of supporting ongoing research and information dissemination activities1 including supporting research and those activities through co-locating scientists and other technical personnel1 sharing of laboratory and field equipment1 and providing financial support1 shall enter into grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other legal instruments with former ,department of ,agriculture agricultural research facilities4 7#b7 ,agreements with agricultural research organizations ,the ,secretary1 for purposes of receiving from a non-,federal agricultural research organization support for agricultural research1 including staffing1 laboratory and field equipment1 or direct financial assistance1 may enter into grants1 contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other legal instruments with a non-,federal agricultural research organization1 the operation of which is consistent with the research mission and programs of an agricultural research facility of the ,department of ,agriculture4 4 #gabb4 ,supplemental and alternative crops 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations and termination ,section #adgc;,d of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 7b7 ,competitive grants ,section #adgc;,d7c77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7c77#a77 is amended by striking use such research funding1 special or competitive grants1 or other means1 as the ,secretary determines1 and inserting make competitive grants4 #gabc4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions ,section #adgc;,f7b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;i7b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gabd4 ,aquaculture assistance programs 7a7 ,competitive grants ,section #adge7;b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbb7;b77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting competitive before grants4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adgg of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7 is amended to read as follows3 #adgg4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle-- 7#a7 #g1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,prohibition on use ,funds made available under this section may not be used to acquire or construct a building4 4 #gabe4 ,rangeland research programs ,section #adhc7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cccf7;a77 is amended by striking subtitle and all that follows and inserting the following3 subtitle-- 7#a7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gabf4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response ,section #adhd7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7;a77 is amended by striking response such sums as are necessary and all that follows and inserting the following3 response-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjb through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gabg4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education 7a7 ,distance education grants for insular areas 7#a7 ,competitive grants ,section #adij7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;a77 is amended by striking or noncompetitive4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #adij7;f7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77 is amended by striking section and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjb through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 7b7 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas ,section #adia7;c7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77 is amended by striking such sums as are necessary and all that follows and inserting the following3 to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjb through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gabh4 ,matching funds requirement 7a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following new subtitle3 ,p ,general ,provisions #adib4 ,matching funds requirement 7a7 ,in general ,the recipient of a competitive grant that is awarded by the ,secretary under a covered law shall provide funds1 in-kind contributions1 or a combination of both1 from sources other than funds provided through such grant in an amount at least equal to the amount of such grant4 7b7 ,exception ,the matching funds requirement under subsection 7a7 shall not apply to grants awarded-- 7#a7 to a research agency of the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7#b7 to an entity eligible to receive funds under a capacity and infrastructure program 7as defined in section #bea7;f77#a77;,c7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,c7771 including a partner of such entity4 7c7 ,covered law ,in this section1 the term covered law means each of the following provisions of law3 7#a7 ,this title4 7#b7 ,title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq474 7#c7 ,the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja et seq474 7#d7 ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,e of title ,,vii of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb et seq474 7#e7 ,the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,paragraph 7#i7 of subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7#b7 in the heading1 by inserting for equipment grants after funds2 7#c7 by striking 7,a7 ,equipment grants4--2 and 7#d7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such subparagraphs two ems to the left4 7c7 ,application to amendments 7#a7 ,new grants ,section #adib of the ,national ,agricultural1 ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg1 as added by subsection 7a71 shall apply with respect to grants described in such section awarded after ,october #a1 #bjac1 unless the provision of a covered law under which such grants are awarded specifically exempts such grants from the matching funds requirement under such section4 7#b7 ,existing grants ,a matching funds requirement in effect on or before ,october #a1 #bjac1 under a covered law shall continue to apply to a grant awarded under such provision of law on or before that date4 #gabi4 ,sense of ,congress regarding expansion of the land grant program to include enhanced funding and additional institutions ,it is the sense of the ,congress that-- 7#a7 institutions of higher education designated under the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij 7commonly known1 and referred to in this section1 as the ,second ,morrill ,act2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq47 have played an integral role in the education and advancement of agriculture and mechanic arts for over a century2 7#b7 in addition to those institutions1 a number of colleges and universities have fulfilled similar and parallel missions in successfully training and graduating generations of students who have gone on to be leaders in their field2 7#c7 the colleges and universities1 both with and without designation under the ,second ,morrill ,act1 fulfill a vital role to the future of industry1 opportunities for increased job creation1 and the strength of agriculture in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 ,congress must ensure that the ,united ,states' higher education framework and policies meet the needs of young individuals in the ,united ,states1 and that students from across the country are able to choose from a variety of institutions and programs that will equip them with the skills and training necessary to achieve their individual goals2 and 7#e7 as ,congress and the agricultural community generally consider policies and approaches to improve research1 extension1 and education in the agricultural sciences1 expansion of the land grant program under the ,second ,morrill ,act to include enhanced funding and additional institutions should be considered4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij #gbja4 ,best utilization of biological applications ,section #afbd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehad7 is amended in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year2 and 7#b7 by inserting #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjah after chapter4 #gbjb4 ,integrated management systems ,section #afbg7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section through the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjah4 4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program ,section #afbh7;f7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gbjd4 ,national training program ,section #afbi7;i7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i77 is amended to read as follows3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out the ,national ,training ,program #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjac through #bjah4 4 #gbje4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program ,section #afce7;b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking such funds as may be necessary2 and 7#b7 by striking subtitle and all that follows and inserting the following3 subtitle-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gbjf4 ,repeal of ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 subtitle ,d of title ,,xvi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehea et seq47 is repealed4 #gbjg4 ,repeal of rural electronic commerce extension program ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #afgj of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibc7 is repealed4 #gbjh4 ,repeal of agricultural genome initiative ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #afga of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7 is repealed4 #gbji4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives ,section #afgb of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence of subsection 7a71 by striking subsections 7e7 through 7i7 and inserting subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g72 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking subsections 7e7 through 7i7 and inserting subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7g72 7#c7 by striking subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7i72 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7g71 7h71 and 7j7 as subsections 7e71 7f71 and 7h71 respectively2 7#e7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d77-- 7,a7 by striking #bjab each place it appears in paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 and 7#c7 and inserting #bjah2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and honey bee health disorders after collapse2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting 1 including best management practices after strategies2 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d77 the following new subsection3 7g7 ,coffee plant health initiative 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a coffee plant health initiative to address the critical needs of the coffee industry by-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the coffee berry borer 7,hypothenemus hampei72 and 7,b7 establishing an area-wide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of1 being affected by the coffee berry borer4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may carry out the coffee plant health initiative through-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies1 including the ,agricultural ,research ,service and the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture2 7,b7 ,national ,laboratories2 7,c7 institutions of higher education2 7,d7 research institutions or organizations2 7,e7 private organizations or corporations2 7,f7 ,state agricultural experiment stations2 7,g7 individuals2 or 7,h7 groups consisting of #b or more entities or individuals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g74 7#c7 ,project grants and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 enter into cooperative agreements with eligible entities1 as appropriate2 and 7,b7 award grants on a competitive basis4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7h7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d771 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gbaj4 ,repeal of nutrient management research and extension initiative ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #afgb;,a of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;a7 is repealed4 #gbaa4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative ,section #afgb;,b of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7e7 ,farm business management encouraged ,following the completion of a peer review process for grant proposals received under this section1 the ,secretary shall give a priority to grant proposals found in the review process to be scientifically meritorious using the same criteria the ,secretary uses to give priority to grants under section #afgb;,d7b74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the heading of such paragraph1 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading of such paragraph1 by striking #bjji through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjji through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 #gbab4 ,repeal of agricultural bioenergy feedstock and energy efficiency research and extension initiative 7a7 ,repeal ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #afgb;,c of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;e7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7xi72 and 7#b7 by redesignating clauses 7xii7 and 7xiii7 as clauses 7xi7 and 7xii71 respectively4 #gbac4 ,farm business management ,section #afgb;,d7d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7d77 is amended by striking such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 and inserting the following3 to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gbad4 ,centers of excellence ,the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #afgb;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7 the following new section3 #afgc4 ,centers of excellence 7a7 ,funding priorities ,the ,secretary shall prioritize centers of excellence established for specific agricultural commodities for the receipt of funding for any competitive research or extension program administered by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,composition ,a center of excellence is composed of #a or more of the eligible entities specified in subsection 7b77#g7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#g77 that provide financial or in-kind support to the center of excellence4 7c7 ,criteria for centers of excellence 7#a7 ,required efforts ,the criteria for consideration to be recognized as a center of excellence shall include efforts-- 7,a7 to ensure coordination and cost effectiveness by reducing unnecessarily duplicative efforts regarding research1 teaching1 and extension2 7,b7 to leverage available resources by using public_/private partnerships among agricultural industry groups1 institutions of higher education1 and the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 to implement teaching initiatives to increase awareness and effectively disseminate solutions to target audiences through extension activities2 and 7,d7 to increase the economic returns to rural communities by identifying1 attracting1 and directing funds to high-priority agricultural issues4 7#b7 ,additional efforts ,where practicable1 the criteria for consideration to be recognized as a center of excellence shall include efforts to improve teaching capacity and infrastructure at colleges and universities 7including land-grant institutions1 schools of forestry1 schools of veterinary medicine1 and ,,nlgca ,institutions74 4 #gbae4 ,repeal of red meat safety research center ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #afgf of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibi7 is repealed4 #gbaf4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ,section #afhj7;c77#a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7;c77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking is and inserting are2 and 7#b7 by striking section and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7,a7 #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #aiii through #bjac2 and 7,b7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gbag4 ,national rural information center clearinghouse ,section #bcha7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;b7e77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 ,c ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih #gcja4 ,relevance and merit of agricultural research1 extension1 and education funded by the ,department ,section #ajc7;a77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfac7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading by striking ,merit review of extension and inserting ,relevance and merit review of research1 extension12 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by inserting relevance and before merit2 and 7,b7 by striking extension or education and inserting research1 extension1 or education2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting on a continuous basis after procedures4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program ,section #djf7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;f77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gcjc4 ,repeal of coordinated program of research1 extension1 and education to improve viability of small and medium size dairy1 livestock1 and poultry operations 7a7 ,repeal ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #djg of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbg7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d771 as amended by section #gbab7;b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7xi7 7as redesignated by section #gbab7;b772 and 7#b7 by redesignating clause 7xii7 7as redesignated by section #gbab7;b77 as clause 7xi74 #gcjd4 ,fusarium ,graminearum grants ,section #djh7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #aiii through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #g1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gcje4 ,repeal of ,bovine ,johne's disease control program ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #dji of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbi7 is repealed4 #gcjf4 ,grants for youth organizations ,section #daj7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77 is amended by striking section such sums as are necessary and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gcjg4 ,specialty crop research initiative ,section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and genomics and inserting genomics1 and other methods2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting handling and processing1 after production efficiency12 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7d7 ,research projects ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall award competitive grants on the basis of-- 7#a7 an initial scientific peer review conducted by a panel of subject matter experts from ,federal agencies1 non-,federal entities1 and the specialty crop industry2 and 7#b7 a final funding determination made by the ,secretary based on a review and ranking for merit1 relevance1 and impact conducted by a panel of specialty crop industry representatives for the specific specialty crop4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking 7#a7 ,mandatory funding for fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab4--,of the funds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,mandatory funding 7,a7 ,fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab ,of the funds 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,subsequent funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section-- 7i7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjad and #bjae2 7ii7 #ee1jjj1jjj for fiscal years #bjaf and #bjag2 and 7iii7 #fe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the heading1 by striking #bjjh ,through #bjab and inserting #bjad ,through #bjah2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 #gcjh4 ,food animal residue avoidance database program ,section #fjd7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfdb7;e77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gcji4 ,repeal of national swine research center ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #fab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-ahe2 #aab ,stat4 #fje7 is repealed4 #gcaj4 ,office of pest management policy ,section #fad7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking such sums as are necessary2 and 7#b7 by striking section and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiii through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gcaa4 ,repeal of studies of agricultural research1 extension1 and education ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 subtitle ,c of title ,,vi of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfga et seq47 is repealed4 ,d ,other ,laws #gdja4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act ,section #af7;a7 of the ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking such sums as are necessary2 and 7#b7 by striking ,act and all that follows and inserting the following3 ,act-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiia through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gdjb4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7a7 ,definition of #aiid institutions ,section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking ,memorial2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#bf71 by striking ,community2 7#c7 by striking paragraphs 7#e71 7#aj71 and 7#bg72 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cb71 7#cc71 and 7#cd7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#e71 7#aj71 7#ae71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#cb71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#cj71 7#ca71 7#cc71 7#cd71 7#ce71 and 7#ad71 respectively1 and transferring the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7#e7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,aaniih ,nakoda ,college4 2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 the following new paragraph3 7#f7 ,college of the ,muscogee ,nation4 2 7#g7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ae7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#af7 ,keweenaw ,bay ,ojibwa ,community ,college4 2 and 7#h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bj7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#ba7 ,navajo ,technical ,college4 4 7b7 ,endowment for #aiid institutions ,section #ecc7;b7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7c7 ,institutional ,capacity ,building ,grants ,section #ece of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended by striking #bjab each place it appears in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 and inserting #bjah4 7d7 ,research grants 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ecf7;c7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7#b7 ,research grant requirements ,section #ecf7;b7 of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is amended by striking with at least #a other land-grant college or university and all that follows and inserting the following3 with-- 7#a7 the ,agricultural ,research ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7#b7 at least #a-- 7,a7 other land-grant college or university 7exclusive of another #aiid ,institution72 7,b7 non-land-grant college of agriculture 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 or 7,c7 cooperating forestry school 7as defined in that section74 4 #gdjc4 ,research ,facilities ,act ,section #f7;a7 of the ,research ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7a77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gdjd4 ,repeal of carbon cycle research ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #bba of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgaa7 is repealed4 #gdje4 ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7a7 ,extension ,subsection 7b77#aa77;,a7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#aa77;,a77 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,priority areas ,subsection 7b77#b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7vi71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7vii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7viii7 plant-based foods that are major sources of nutrients of concern 7as determined by the ,secretary74 2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7vii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7viii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new clauses3 7ix7 the research and development of surveillance methods1 vaccines1 vaccination delivery systems1 or diagnostic tests for pests and diseases 7especially zoonotic diseases7 in wildlife reservoirs presenting a potential concern to public health or domestic livestock and pests and diseases in minor species 7including deer1 elk1 and bison72 and 7x7 the identification of animal drug needs and the generation and dissemination of data for safe and effective therapeutic applications of animal drugs for minor species and minor uses of such drugs in major species4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting before the semicolon 1 including the effects of plant-based foods that are major sources of nutrients of concern on diet and health2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by inserting before the semicolon 1 including plant-based foods that are major sources of nutrients of concern2 7,c7 in clause 7iv71 by inserting before the semicolon 1 including postharvest practices conducted with respect to plant-based foods that are major sources of nutrients of concern2 and 7,d7 in clause 7v71 by inserting before the period 1 including improving the functionality of plant-based foods that are major sources of nutrients of concern2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7iv71 7v71 and 7vi7 as clauses 7v71 7vi71 and 7vii71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following new clause3 7iv7 the effectiveness of conservation practices and technologies designed to address nutrient losses and improve water quality2 2 and 7#e7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting economics1 after trade12 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7v7 and 7vi7 as clauses 7vi7 and 7vii71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following new clause3 7v7 the economic costs1 benefits1 and viability of producers adopting conservation practices and technologies designed to improve water quality2 4 7c7 ,general administration ,subsection 7b77#d7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 establish procedures under which a commodity board established under a commodity promotion law 7as such term is defined under section #eja7;a7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7;a777 or a ,state commodity board 7or other equivalent ,state entity7 may directly submit to the ,secretary proposals for requests for applications to specifically address particular issues related to the priority areas specified in paragraph 7#b74 4 7d7 ,special considerations ,subsection 7b77#f7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 to eligible entities to carry out the specific research proposals submitted under procedures established under paragraph 7#d77;,f74 4 7e7 ,eligible entities ,subsection 7b77#g77;,g7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#g77;,g77 is amended by striking or corporations and inserting 1 foundations1 or corporations 4 7f7 ,inter-,regional ,research ,project ,number #d ,subsection 7e7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking minor use pesticides and inserting pesticides for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops 7as defined in section #c of the ,specialty ,crop ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note7712 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting and for use on specialty crops after minor agricultural use2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,g72 and 7,d7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 prioritize potential pest management technology for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops2 7,d7 conduct research to develop the data necessary to facilitate pesticide registrations1 reregistrations1 and associated tolerances2 7,e7 assist in removing trade barriers caused by residues of pesticides registered for minor agricultural use and for use on domestically grown specialty crops2 7,f7 assist in the registration and reregistration of pest management technologies for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops2 and 4 7g7 ,emphasis on sustainable agriculture ,the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7 is amended by striking subsection 7k74 #gdjf4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #f of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge7 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,termination date ,section #h of the ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note2 ,public ,law #ie-cjf7 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #gdjg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj ,section #aj of the ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji7 is amended by striking #bjab each place it appears and inserting #bjah4 #gdjh4 ,repeal of use of remote sensing data ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #hib of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eice7 is repealed4 #gdji4 ,repeal of reports under ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7a7 ,repeal of report on producers and handlers for organic products ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gdji of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 7b7 ,repeal of report on genetically modified pest-,protected plants ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gdaj of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aga2 #aaf ,stat4 #dfb7 is repealed4 7c7 ,repeal of study on nutrient banking ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gdaa of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;a note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 #gdaj4 ,beginning farmer and rancher development program ,section #gdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,r7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,a7 basic livestock1 forest management1 and crop farming practices2 7,b7 innovative farm1 ranch1 and private1 nonindustrial forest land transfer strategies2 7,c7 entrepreneurship and business training2 7,d7 financial and risk management training 7including the acquisition and management of agricultural credit72 7,e7 natural resource management and planning2 7,f7 diversification and marketing strategies2 7,g7 curriculum development2 7,h7 mentoring1 apprenticeships1 and internships2 7,i7 resources and referral2 7,j7 farm financial benchmarking2 7,k7 assisting beginning farmers or ranchers in acquiring land from retiring farmers and ranchers2 7,l7 agricultural rehabilitation and vocational training for veterans2 and 7,m7 other similar subject areas of use to beginning farmers or ranchers4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and community-based organizations and inserting 1 community-based organizations1 and school-based agricultural educational organizations2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#h7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,military veteran beginning farmers and ranchers 7,a7 ,in general ,not less than #e percent of the funds used to carry out this subsection for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of military veteran beginning farmers and ranchers4 7,b7 ,coordination permitted ,a recipient of a grant under this section using the grant as described in subparagraph 7,a7 may coordinate with a recipient of a grant under section #afhj of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7 in addressing the needs of military veteran beginning farmers and ranchers with disabilities4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#aa7 ,limitation on indirect costs ,a recipient of a grant under this section may not use more than #aj percent of the funds provided by the grant for the indirect costs of carrying out the initiatives described in paragraph 7#a74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7h77#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 #gdaa4 ,inclusion of ,american ,samoa1 ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and ,northern ,mariana ,islands as a ,state under ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act ,section #h of ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#g7 is amended by striking and ,guam and inserting ,guam1 ,american ,samoa1 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia1 and the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands4 ,e ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh #a ,agricultural ,security #geja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center ,section #adaab7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gejb4 ,assistance to build local capacity in agricultural biosecurity planning1 preparation1 and response ,section #adaac of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiac7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking such sums as may be necessary2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection and all that follows and inserting the following3 subsection-- 7,a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection and all that follows and inserting the following3 are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection-- 7,a7 #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7,b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gejc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures ,section #adaba7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba7;b77 is amended by striking is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and all that follows and inserting the following3 are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #gejd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program ,section #adabb7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hibb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking sums as are necessary2 and 7#b7 by striking section and all that follows and inserting the following3 section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac1 to remain available until expended2 and 7#b7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah1 to remain available until expended4 4 #b ,miscellaneous #geaa4 ,enhanced use lease authority pilot program ,section #cjh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#f77;,a71 by striking #e years and inserting #aj years2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking #a1 #c1 and #e years and inserting #f1 #h1 and #aj years4 #geab4 ,grazinglands research laboratory ,section #gejb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjai7 is amended by striking #e-year period and inserting #aj-year period4 #geac4 ,budget submission and funding ,section #gejf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered program ,the term covered program means-- 7,a7 each research program carried out by the ,agricultural ,research ,service or the ,economic ,research ,service for which annual appropriations are requested in the annual budget submission of the ,president2 and 7,b7 each competitive program carried out by the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture for which annual appropriations are requested in the annual budget submission of the ,president4 7#b7 ,request for awards ,the term request for awards means a funding announcement published by the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture that provides detailed information on funding opportunities at the ,institute1 including the purpose1 eligibility1 restriction1 focus areas1 evaluation criteria1 regulatory information1 and instructions on how to apply for such opportunities4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsections3 7e7 ,additional ,presidential budget submission requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,each year1 the ,president shall submit to ,congress1 together with the annual budget submission of the ,president1 the information described in paragraph 7#b7 for each funding request for a covered program4 7#b7 ,information described ,the information described in this paragraph includes-- 7,a7 baseline information1 including with respect to each covered program-- 7i7 the funding level for the program for the fiscal year preceding the year the annual budget submission of the ,president is submitted2 7ii7 the funding level requested in the annual budget submission of the ,president1 including any increase or decrease in the funding level2 and 7iii7 an explanation justifying any change from the funding level specified in clause 7i7 to the level specified in clause 7ii72 7,b7 with respect to each covered program that is carried out by the ,economic ,research ,service or the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the location and staff years of the program2 7,c7 the proposed funding levels to be allocated to1 and the expected publication date1 scope1 and allocation level for1 each request for awards to be published under or associated with-- 7i7 each priority area specified in subsection 7b77#b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b77#b772 7ii7 each research and extension project carried out under section #afba7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa7;a772 7iii7 each grant to be awarded under section #afgb;,b7a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7a772 7iv7 each grant awarded under section #dab7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;d772 and 7v7 each grant awarded under #gdje7;c77#a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f7c77#a772 or 7,d7 any other information the ,secretary determines will increase congressional oversight with respect to covered programs4 7#c7 ,prohibition ,unless the ,president submits the information described in paragraph 7#b77;,c7 for a fiscal year1 the ,president may not carry out any program during the fiscal year that is authorized under-- 7,a7 subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;i7b772 7,b7 section #afba of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehaa72 7,c7 section #afgb;,b of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b72 7,d7 section #dab of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb72 or 7,e7 section #gdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f74 7f7 ,report of the ,secretary of ,agriculture ,each year on a date that is not later than the date on which the ,president submits the annual budget1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing a description of the agricultural research1 extension1 and education activities carried out by the ,federal ,government during the fiscal year that immediately precedes the year for which the report is submitted1 including-- 7#a7 a review of the extent to which those activities-- 7,a7 are duplicative or overlap within the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 are similar to activities carried out by-- 7i7 other ,federal agencies2 7ii7 the ,states 7including the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico and other territories or possessions of the ,united ,states72 7iii7 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 or 7iv7 the private sector2 and 7#b7 for each report submitted under this section on or after ,january #a1 #bjac1 a #e-year projection of national priorities with respect to agricultural research1 extension1 and education1 taking into account domestic needs4 4 #gead4 ,research and education grants for the study of antibiotic-resistant bacteria ,section #geba7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb7;c77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #geae4 ,repeal of farm and ranch stress assistance network ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gebb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf7 is repealed4 #geaf4 ,repeal of seed distribution ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gebc of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dae-a7 is repealed4 #geag4 ,natural products research program ,section #gebe7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg7;e77 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #g1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #geah4 ,sun grant program 7a7 ,in general ,section #gebf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d77;,b71 by striking the ,department of ,energy and inserting other appropriate ,federal agencies 7as determined by the ,secretary72 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking multistate and all that follows through the period and inserting integrated1 multistate research1 extension1 and education programs on technology development and technology implementation42 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as subparagraph 7,c72 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 7ii7 by striking gasification and inserting bioproducts2 and 7iii7 by striking the ,department of ,energy and inserting other appropriate ,federal agencies2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #gebf7;f77#a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;f77#a77 is amended by striking subsection 7c77#a77;,d77i7 and inserting subsection 7c77#a77;,c77i74 #geai4 ,repeal of study and report on food deserts ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gebg of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjci7 is repealed4 #gebj4 ,repeal of agricultural and rural transportation research and education ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #gebi of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eich7 is repealed4 ,f ,miscellaneous provisions #gfja4 ,agreements with nonprofit organizations for ,national ,arboretum ,section #f of the ,act of ,march #d1 #aibg 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aif71 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 negotiate agreements for the ,national ,arboretum with nonprofit scientific or educational organizations1 the interests of which are complementary to the mission of the ,national ,arboretum1 or nonprofit organizations that support the purpose of the ,national ,arboretum1 except that the net proceeds of the organizations from the agreements shall be used exclusively for research and educational work for the benefit of the ,national ,arboretum and the operation and maintenance of the facilities of the ,national ,arboretum1 including enhancements1 upgrades1 restoration1 and conservation2 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7d7 ,recognition of donors ,a non-profit organization that entered into an agreement under subsection 7a77#a7 may recognize donors if that recognition is approved in advance by the ,secretary4 ,in considering whether to approve such recognition1 the ,secretary shall broadly exercise the discretion of the ,secretary to the fullest extent allowed under ,federal law in effect on the date of the enactment of this subsection4 4 #gfjb4 ,cotton ,disease ,research ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the fungus fusarium oxysporum f4 sp4 vasinfectum race #d 7referred to in this section as ,,fov ,race #d7 and the impact of such fungus on cotton1 including-- 7#a7 an overview of the threat ,,fov ,race #d poses to the cotton industry in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 the status and progress of ,federal research initiatives to detect1 contain1 or eradicate ,,fov ,race #d1 including current ,,fov ,race #d-specific research projects2 and 7#c7 a comprehensive strategy to combat ,,fov ,race #d that establishes-- 7,a7 detection and identification goals2 7,b7 containment goals2 7,c7 eradication goals2 and 7,d7 a plan to partner with the cotton industry in the ,united ,states to maximize resources1 information sharing1 and research responsiveness and effectiveness4 #gfjc4 ,acceptance of facility for ,agricultural ,research ,service 7a7 ,construction authorized ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may authorize a non-,federal entity to construct1 at no cost and without obligation to the ,federal ,government1 a facility for use by the ,agricultural ,research ,service on land owned by the ,agricultural ,research ,service and managed by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,acceptance of gift 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 upon the completion of the construction of the facility by the non-,federal entity under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall accept the facility as a gift in accordance with ,public ,law #ie-ddb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfi74 7#b7 ,certification ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget1 shall certify in advance that the acceptance under paragraph 7#a7 complies with the limitations specified in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7c74 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,value ,the ,secretary may not accept a facility as a gift under this section if the fair market value of the facility is more than #e1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,no ,federal cost ,the ,secretary shall not enter into any acquisitions1 demonstrations1 exchanges1 grants1 contracts1 incentives1 leases1 procurements1 sales1 or other transaction authorities or arrangements that would obligate future appropriations with respect to the facility constructed under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,termination of authority ,no facility may be accepted by the ,secretary for use by the ,agricultural ,research ,service under this section after ,september #cj1 #bjah4 #gfjd4 ,miscellaneous technical corrections ,sections #gdjh and #gdji of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjac7 are both amended by striking ,title ,,iii of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid and inserting ,title ,,iii of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid4 #gfje4 ,legitimacy of industrial hemp research 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hja et seq471 the ,drug-,free ,workplace ,act of #aihh 7#da ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq471 the ,safe and ,drug-,free ,schools and ,communities ,act of #aihf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja et seq471 or any other ,federal law1 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 may grow or cultivate industrial hemp if-- 7#a7 the industrial hemp is grown or cultivated for purposes of agricultural research or other academic research2 and 7#b7 the growing or cultivating of industrial hemp is allowed under the laws of the ,state in which such institution of higher education is located and such research occurs4 7b7 ,industrial hemp defined ,in this section1 the term industrial hemp means the plant ,cannabis sativa ,l4 and any part of such plant1 whether growing or not1 with a delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than #j4c percent on a dry weight basis4 ,,viii ,forestry ,a ,repeal of ,certain ,forestry ,programs #hjja4 ,forest land enhancement program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #d of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #hjjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aga2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc note7 is amended by striking subsection 7a74 7c7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #hjjb4 ,watershed forestry assistance program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #f of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;b7 is repealed4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #hjjc4 ,expired cooperative national forest products marketing program ,section #ah of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baab7 is repealed4 #hjjd4 ,hispanic-serving institution agricultural land national resources leadership program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #hdjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdi;a7 is repealed4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #hjje4 ,tribal watershed forestry assistance program 7a7 ,repeal ,section #cjc of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7 is repealed4 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by this section shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjac4 #hjjf4 ,separate ,forest ,service decisionmaking and appeals process ,section #cbb of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiic 7,public ,law #ajb-cha2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #afab note7 is repealed4 ,section #dbh of division ,e of the ,consolidated ,appropriations ,act1 #bjab 7,public ,law #aab-gd2 #abe ,stat4 #ajdf2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae note7 shall not apply to any project or activity implementing a land and resource management plan developed under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7 that is categorically excluded from documentation in an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 ,b ,reauthorization of ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh ,programs #haja4 ,state-wide assessment and strategies for forest resources ,section #b;,a7c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph3 7#e7 as feasible1 appropriate military installations where the voluntary participation and management of private or ,state-owned or other public forestland is able to support1 promote1 and contribute to the missions of such installations2 and 4 #hajb4 ,forest ,legacy ,program ,subsection 7m7 of section #g of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7 is amended to read as follows3 7m7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#b7 #ee1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #hajc4 ,community forest and open space conservation program ,subsection 7g7 of section #g;,a of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;d7 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#b7 #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 ,c ,reauthorization of ,other ,forestry-,related ,laws #hbja4 ,rural revitalization technologies ,section #bcga7;d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #hbjb4 ,office of ,international ,forestry ,subsection 7d7 of section #bdje of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjd7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #aiif through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #f1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #hbjc4 ,change in funding source for healthy forests reserve program ,section #ejh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,in general and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7b7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 the following new subsections3 7b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary of ,agriculture to carry out this section #i1gej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7c7 ,additional source of funds ,in addition to funds appropriated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations in subsection 7b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary may use such amount of the funds appropriated for that fiscal year to carry out the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;a et seq47 as the ,secretary determines necessary to cover the cost of technical assistance1 management1 and enforcement responsibilities for land enrolled in the healthy forests reserve program pursuant to subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #ejd4 4 #hbjd4 ,stewardship end result contracting project authority ,section #cdg of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7as contained in section #aja7;e7 of division ,a of ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajd note7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjac and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#f7 ,contract for sale of property ,at the discretion of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 a contract entered into by the ,forest ,service under this section may be considered a contract for the sale of property under such terms as the ,secretary may prescribe without regard to any other provision of law4 7#g7 ,fire liability provisions ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,chief and the ,director shall issue for use in all contracts and agreements under this section fire liability provisions that are in substantially the same form as the fire liability provisions contained in-- 7,a7 integrated resource timber contracts1 as described in the ,forest ,service contract numbered #bdjj-ac1 part ,h1 section ,h4#d2 and 7,b7 timber sale contracts conducted pursuant to section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a74 4 ,d ,national ,forest ,critical ,area ,response #hcja4 ,definitions ,in this title3 7#a7 ,critical area ,the term critical area means an area of the ,national ,forest ,system designated by the ,secretary under section #gcjb4 7#b7 ,national forest system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given that term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 #hcjb4 ,designation of critical areas 7a7 ,designation requirements ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall designate critical areas within the ,national ,forest ,system for the purposes of addressing-- 7#a7 deteriorating forest health conditions in existence as of the date of the enactment of this ,act due to insect infestation1 drought1 disease1 or storm damage2 and 7#b7 the future risk of insect infestations or disease outbreaks through preventative treatments4 7b7 ,designation method ,in considering ,national ,forest ,system land for designation as a critical area1 the ,secretary shall use-- 7#a7 for purposes of subsection 7a77#a71 the most recent annual forest health aerial surveys of mortality and defoliation2 and 7#b7 for purposes of subsection 7a77#b71 the ,national ,insect and ,disease ,risk ,map4 7c7 ,time for initial designations ,the first critical areas shall be designated by the ,secretary not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7d7 ,duration of designation ,the designation of a critical area shall expire not later than #aj years after the date of the designation4 #hcjc4 ,application of expedited procedures and activities of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc to critical areas 7a7 ,applicability ,subject to subsections 7b7 through 7e71 title ,i of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa et seq47 7including the environmental analysis requirements of section #ajd of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fead71 the special administrative review process under section #aje of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae71 and the judicial review process under section #ajf of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaf771 shall apply to all ,forest ,service projects and activities carried out in a critical area4 7b7 ,application of other law ,section #cbb of ,public ,law #ajb-cha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afab note2 #ajf ,stat4 #adai7 shall not apply to projects conducted in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,required modifications ,in applying title ,i of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa et seq47 to ,forest ,service projects and activities in a critical area1 the ,secretary shall make the following modifications3 7#a7 ,the authority shall apply to the entire critical area1 including land that is outside of a wildland-urban interface area or that does not satisfy any of the other eligibility criteria specified in section #ajb7;a7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feab7;a774 7#b7 ,all projects and activities of the ,forest ,service1 including necessary connected actions 7as described in section #aejh4be7;a77#a7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation771 shall be considered to be authorized hazardous fuel reduction projects for purposes of applying the title4 7d7 ,smaller projects 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a project conducted in a critical area in accordance with this section that comprises less than #aj1jjj acres shall be-- 7,a7 considered an action categorically excluded from the requirements for an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 and 7,b7 exempt from the special administrative review process under section #aje of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feae74 7#b7 ,exclusion of certain areas ,paragraph 7#a7 does not apply to-- 7,a7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7,b7 any ,federal land on which1 by ,act of ,congress or ,presidential proclamation1 the removal of vegetation is restricted or prohibited2 7,c7 a congressionally designated wilderness study area2 or 7,d7 an area in which activities under paragraph 7#a7 would be inconsistent with the applicable land and resource management plan4 7e7 ,forest ,management ,plans ,all projects and activities carried out in a critical area pursuant to this subtitle shall be consistent with the land and resource management plan established under section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7 for the unit of the ,national ,forest ,system containing the critical area4 #hcjd4 ,good neighbor authority 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means a ,state that contains ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,state forester ,the term ,state forester means the head of a ,state agency with jurisdiction over ,state forestry programs in an eligible ,state4 7b7 ,cooperative agreements and contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement or contract 7including a sole source contract7 with a ,state forester to authorize the ,state forester to provide the forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration1 management1 and protection services described in paragraph 7#b7 on ,national ,forest ,system land in the eligible ,state4 7#b7 ,authorized services ,the forest1 rangeland1 and watershed restoration1 management1 and protection services referred to in paragraph 7#a7 include the conduct of-- 7,a7 activities to treat insect infected forests2 7,b7 activities to reduce hazardous fuels2 7,c7 activities involving commercial harvesting or other mechanical vegetative treatments2 or 7,d7 any other activities to restore or improve forest1 rangeland1 and watershed health1 including fish and wildlife habitat4 7#c7 ,state as agent ,except as provided in paragraph 7#f71 a cooperative agreement or contract entered into under paragraph 7#a7 may authorize the ,state forester to serve as the agent for the ,secretary in providing the restoration1 management1 and protection services authorized under that paragraph4 7#d7 ,subcontracts ,in accordance with applicable contract procedures for the eligible ,state1 a ,state forester may enter into subcontracts to provide the restoration1 management1 and protection services authorized under a cooperative agreement or contract entered into under paragraph 7#a74 7#e7 ,timber sales ,subsections 7d7 and 7g7 of section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a7 shall not apply to services performed under a cooperative agreement or contract entered into under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,retention of ,,nepa responsibilities ,any decision required to be made under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 with respect to any restoration1 management1 and protection services to be provided under this section by a ,state forester on ,national ,forest ,system land shall not be delegated to a ,state forester or any other officer or employee of the eligible ,state4 7#g7 ,applicable law ,the restoration1 management1 and protection services to be provided under this section shall be carried out on a project-to-project basis under existing authorities of the ,forest ,service4 ,e ,miscellaneous ,provisions #hdja4 ,revision of strategic plan for forest inventory and analysis 7a7 ,revision required ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall revise the strategic plan for forest inventory and analysis initially prepared pursuant to section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 to address the requirements imposed by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,elements of revised strategic plan ,in revising the strategic plan1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall describe in detail the organization1 procedures1 and funding needed to achieve each of the following3 7#a7 ,complete the transition to a fully annualized forest inventory program and include inventory and analysis of interior ,alaska4 7#b7 ,implement an annualized inventory of trees in urban settings1 including the status and trends of trees and forests1 and assessments of their ecosystem services1 values1 health1 and risk to pests and diseases4 7#c7 ,report information on renewable biomass supplies and carbon stocks at the local1 ,state1 regional1 and national level1 including by ownership type4 7#d7 ,engage ,state foresters and other users of information from the forest inventory and analysis in reevaluating the list of core data variables collected on forest inventory and analysis plots with an emphasis on demonstrated need4 7#e7 ,improve the timeliness of the timber product output program and accessibility of the annualized information on that database4 7#f7 ,foster greater cooperation among the forest inventory and analysis program1 research station leaders1 and ,state foresters and other users of information from the forest inventory and analysis4 7#g7 ,promote availability of and access to non-,federal resources to improve information analysis and information management4 7#h7 ,collaborate with the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 ,national ,aeronautics and ,space ,administration1 ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration1 and ,united ,states ,geological ,survey to integrate remote sensing1 spatial analysis techniques1 and other new technologies in the forest inventory and analysis program4 7#i7 ,understand and report on changes in land cover and use4 7#aj7 ,expand existing programs to promote sustainable forest stewardship through increased understanding1 in partnership with other ,federal agencies1 of the over #aj million family forest owners1 their demographics1 and the barriers to forest stewardship4 7#aa7 ,implement procedures to improve the statistical precision of estimates at the sub-,state level4 7c7 ,submission of revised strategic plan ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit the revised strategic plan to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #hdjb4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces ,program ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may use funds derived from conservation-related programs executed on ,national ,forest ,system lands to utilize the ,agriculture ,conservation ,experienced ,services ,program established pursuant to section #abeb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 to provide technical services for conservation-related programs and authorities carried out by the ,secretary on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 #hdjc4 ,green science and technology transfer research under ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7a7 ,additional ,forestry and ,rangeland ,research and ,education ,high ,priority ,section #c7;d77#b7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;d77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,science and technology transfer1 through the ,forest ,products ,laboratory1 to demonstrate the beneficial characteristics of wood as a green building material1 including investments in life cycle assessment for wood products4 4 7b7 ,research facilities and cooperation ,section #d of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdc7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7e7 ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate an annual report describing1 for the period covered by the report-- 7#a7 the research conducted in furtherance of the research and education priority specified in section #c7;d77#b77;,f72 7#b7 the number of buildings the ,forest ,service has built with wood as the primary structural material2 and 7#c7 the investments made by the ,forest ,service in green building wood promotion4 4 #hdjd4 ,extension of stewardship contracts authority regarding use of designation by prescription to all thinning sales under ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf ,subsection 7g7 of section #ad of the ,national ,forest ,management ,act of #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a7 is amended to read as follows3 7g7 ,designation1 including but not limited to1 marking when necessary1 designation by description1 or designation by prescription1 and supervision of harvesting of trees1 portions of trees1 or forest products shall be conducted by persons employed by the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,such persons shall have no personal interest in the purchase or harvest of such products and shall not be directly or indirectly in the employment of the purchaser thereof4 ,designation by prescription and designation by prescription shall be considered valid methods for designation1 and may be supervised by use of post-harvest cruise1 sample weight scaling1 or other methods determined by the ,secretary to be appropriate4 4 #hdje4 ,reimbursement of fire funds expended by a ,state for management and suppression of certain wildfires 7a7 ,definition of ,state ,in this section1 the term ,state includes the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico4 7b7 ,reimbursement authority ,if a ,state seeks reimbursement for amounts expended for resources and services provided to another ,state for the management and suppression of a wildfire1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 subject to subsections 7c7 and 7d7-- 7#a7 may accept the reimbursement amounts from the other ,state2 and 7#b7 shall pay those amounts to the ,state seeking reimbursement4 7c7 ,mutual assistance agreement ,as a condition of seeking and providing reimbursement under subsection 7b71 the ,state seeking reimbursement and the ,state providing reimbursement must each have a mutual assistance agreement with the ,forest ,service or an agency of the ,department of the ,interior for providing and receiving wildfire management and suppression resources and services4 7d7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may prescribe the terms and conditions determined to be necessary to carry out subsection 7b74 7e7 ,effect on prior reimbursements ,any acceptance of funds or reimbursements made by the ,secretary of ,agriculture before the date of enactment of this ,act that otherwise would have been authorized under this section shall be considered to have been made in accordance with this section4 #hdjf4 ,ability of ,national ,forest ,system lands to meet needs of local wood producing facilities for raw materials ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to ,congress a report containing-- 7#a7 an assessment of the raw material needs of wood producing facilities located within the boundaries of each unit of the ,national ,forest ,system or located outside of the unit1 but within #ajj miles of such boundaries2 7#b7 the volume of timber which would be available if the unit of the ,national ,forest ,system annually sold its ,allowable ,sale ,quantity in the current ,forest ,plan2 7#c7 the volume of timber actually sold and harvested from each unit of the ,national ,forest ,system for the previous decade2 7#d7 a comparison of the volume actually sold and harvested from the previous decade to the ,allowable ,sale ,quantity calculated in that decade by preceding or current forest plans2 and 7#e7 an assessment of the ability of each unit of ,national ,forest ,system to meet the needs of these facilities for raw materials4 #hdjg4 ,report on the ,national ,forest ,system roads ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the following3 7#a7 ,the total mileage of ,national ,forest ,system roads and trails not meeting forest plan standards and guidelines4 7#b7 ,the total amount1 in dollars1 of ,capital ,improvement ,maintenance deferred maintenance needs for ,national ,forest ,system roads1 including a five-year analysis in the trend in total deferred maintenance costs4 7#c7 ,the sources of funds used for capital improvement maintenance roads1 including appropriated funds1 mandatory funds1 and receipts from activities on ,national ,forest ,system lands4 7#d7 ,the impact of road closures on recreational activities and timber harvesting4 7#e7 ,the impact on land acquisitions1 whether through fee acquisition1 donation1 or easement1 on the maintenance backlog4 #hdjh4 ,forest ,service large airtanker and aerial asset firefighting recapitalization pilot program 7a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 may establish a large airtanker and aerial asset lease program in accordance with this section4 7b7 ,aircraft requirements ,in carrying out the program described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may enter into a multiyear lease contract for up to five aircraft that meet the criteria-- 7#a7 described in the ,forest ,service document entitled ,large ,airtanker ,modernization ,strategy and dated ,february #aj1 #bjab1 for large airtankers2 and 7#b7 determined by the ,secretary1 for other aerial assets4 7c7 ,lease terms ,the term of any individual lease agreement into which the ,secretary enters under this section shall be-- 7#a7 up to five years1 inclusive of any options to renew or extend the initial lease term2 and 7#b7 in accordance with section #cijc of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code4 7d7 ,prohibition ,no lease entered into under this section shall provide for the purchase of the aircraft by1 or the transfer of ownership to1 the ,forest ,service4 #hdji4 ,land conveyance1 ,jefferson ,national ,forest in ,wise ,county1 ,virginia 7a7 ,conveyance required ,upon payment by the ,association of the consideration under subsection 7b7 and the costs under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall1 subject to valid existing rights1 convey to the ,association all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,jefferson ,national ,forest in ,wise ,county1 ,virginia1 consisting of approximately #j4gj acres and containing the ,mullins and ,sturgill ,cemetery and an easement to provide access to the parcel1 as generally depicted on the map4 7b7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,fair market value ,as consideration for the land conveyed under subsection 7a71 the ,association shall pay to the ,secretary cash in an amount equal to the market value of the land1 as determined by an appraisal approved by the ,secretary and conducted in conformity with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions and section #bjf of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf74 7#b7 ,deposit ,the consideration received by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall be deposited into the general fund of the ,treasury of the ,united ,states for the purposes of deficit reduction4 7c7 ,description of property ,the exact acreage and legal description of the land to be conveyed under subsection 7a7 shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,costs ,the ,association shall pay to the ,secretary at closing the reasonable costs of the survey1 the appraisal1 and any administrative and environmental analyses required by law4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,association ,the term ,association means the ,mullins and ,sturgill ,cemetery ,association of ,pound1 ,virginia4 7#b7 ,map ,the term map means the map titled ,mullins and ,sturgill ,cemetery dated ,march #a1 #bjac4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7f7 ,additional terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may require such additional terms and conditions in connection with the conveyance under subsection 7a7 as the ,secretary considers appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 #hdaj4 ,categorical exclusion for forest projects in response to emergencies ,in the case of ,national ,forest ,system land damaged by a natural disaster regarding which the ,president declares a disaster or emergency pursuant to the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq471 any forest project carried out to clean up or restore the damaged ,national ,forest ,system land during the two-year period beginning on the date of the declaration shall be categorically excluded from the requirements relating to environmental assessments or environmental impact statements under section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 ,,ix ,energy #ijja4 ,definition of renewable energy system ,section #ijja of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,biobased product 7,a7 ,in general ,the term biobased product means a product determined by the ,secretary to be a commercial or industrial product 7other than food or feed7 that is-- 7i7 composed1 in whole or in significant part1 of biological products1 including renewable domestic agricultural materials and forestry materials2 or 7ii7 an intermediate ingredient or feedstock4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term biobased product1 with respect to forestry materials1 includes forest products that meet biobased content requirements1 notwithstanding the market share the product holds1 the age of the product1 or whether the market for the product is new or emerging4 2 7#b7 redesignating paragraphs 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 and 7#ad7 as paragraphs 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 7#ac71 7#ad71 and 7#af72 7#c7 inserting after paragraph 7#h71 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 ,forest product 7,a7 ,in general ,the term forest product means a product made from materials derived from the practice of forestry or the management of growing timber4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term forest product includes-- 7i7 pulp1 paper1 paperboard1 pellets1 lumber1 and other wood products2 and 7ii7 any recycled products derived from forest materials4 2 and 7#d7 inserting after paragraph 7#ad7 7as so redesignated71 the following new paragraph3 7#ae7 ,renewable energy system 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the term renewable energy system means a system that-- 7i7 produces usable energy from a renewable energy source2 and 7ii7 may include distribution components necessary to move energy produced by such system to the initial point of sale4 7,b7 ,limitation ,a system described in subparagraph 7,a7 may not include a mechanism for dispensing energy at retail4 4 #ijjb4 ,biobased markets program ,section #ijjb7;h7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7;h77 is amended by-- 7#a7 striking 7h7 ,funding4-- and all that follows through to carry out this section1 there and inserting 7h7 ,funding4--,there2 and 7#b7 striking #bjac and inserting #bjah4 #ijjc4 ,biorefinery assistance 7a7 ,program adjustments ,section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking to eligible entities and all that follows through guarantees for loans and inserting to eligible entities guarantees for loans2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 and 7h7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 and 7g71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7c77#b7 each place it appears and inserting subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c71 by striking subsection 7h7 and inserting subsection 7g74 7b7 ,funding ,section #ijjc7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb1 as redesignated by subsection 7a77#c71 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,discretionary funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijjd4 ,repowering assistance program ,section #ijjd7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,discretionary funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijje4 ,bioenergy ,program for ,advanced ,biofuels ,section #ijje7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,discretionary funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program ,section #ijjf7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in the heading of paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,authorization of appropriations and inserting ,fiscal year #bjac2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program 7a7 ,tiered application process ,section #ijjg7;c7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,tiered application process ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish a three-tiered application1 evaluation1 and oversight process that varies based on the cost of the proposed project with the process most simplified for projects referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 more comprehensive for projects referred to in subparagraph 7,b71 and most comprehensive for projects referred to in subparagraph 7,c74 ,the three tiers for such process shall be as follows3 7,a7 ,tier #a ,projects for which the cost of the project funded under this subsection is not more than #hj1jjj4 7,b7 ,tier #b ,projects for which the cost of the project funded under this subsection is more than #hj1jjj but less than #bjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,tier #c ,projects for which the cost of the project funded under this subsection is #bjj1jjj or more4 4 7b7 ,funding ,section #ijjg7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,discretionary funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #de1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijjh4 ,biomass ,research and ,development ,section #ijjh7;h7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the heading1 by striking ,discretionary funding and inserting ,fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 by striking ,in addition to any other funds made available to carry out this section1 there and inserting ,there2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijji4 ,feedstock ,flexibility ,program for ,bioenergy ,producers ,section #ijaj7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #bjac and inserting #bjah2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjac and inserting #bjah4 #ijaj4 ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program ,section #ijaa of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#f72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,program to and all that follows through support the establishment and inserting ,program to support the establishment2 7,b7 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7viii71 by striking 2 and and inserting a semicolon2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7ix7 as clause 7x72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7viii7 the following new clause3 7ix7 existing project areas that have received funding under this section and the continuation of funding of such project areas to advance the maturity of such project areas2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e77;,c77ii7-- 7i7 by striking subclause 7,,iii72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subclauses 7,,iv7 and 7,v7 as subclauses 7,,iii7 and 7,,iv71 respectively2 7#d7 by striking subsection 7d72 7#e7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking ,fiscal year #bjac and all that follows through ,there is authorized and inserting ,fiscal year #bjac4--,there is authorized2 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as paragraph 7#c7 and moving the margin of such paragraph 7as so redesignated7 two ems to the left2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a71 the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ge1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,c77ii7 of this paragraph71 by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection4 #ijaa4 ,community wood energy program ,section #ijac7;e7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7;e77 is amended by striking carry out this section and all that follows and inserting the following3 carry out this section-- 7#a7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #ijab4 ,repeal of biofuels infrastructure study ,section #ijjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjie7 is repealed4 #ijac4 ,repeal of renewable fertilizer study ,section #ijjc of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bjif7 is repealed4 #ijad4 ,energy efficiency report for ,,usda facilities 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on energy use and energy efficiency projects at ,department of ,agriculture facilities4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required by subsection 7a7 shall include the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of energy use by ,department of ,agriculture facilities4 7#b7 ,a list of energy audits that have been conducted at such facilities4 7#c7 ,a list of energy efficiency projects that have been conducted at such facilities4 7#d7 ,a list of energy savings projects that could be achieved with enacting a consistent1 timely1 and proper mechanical insulation maintenance program and upgrading mechanical insulation at such facilities4 ,x ,horticulture #ajjja4 ,specialty crops market news allocation ,section #ajajg7;b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;b7b77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #ajjjb4 ,repeal of grant program to improve movement of specialty crops ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #ajdjc of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;c7 is repealed4 #ajjjc4 ,farmers market and local food promotion program ,section #f of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading of such section1 by inserting and ,local ,food after ,farmers' ,market2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by inserting and ,local ,food after ,farmers' ,market2 7,b7 by striking farmers' markets and to promote2 and 7,c7 by striking the period and inserting and assist in the development of local food business enterprises42 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,program purposes ,the purposes of the ,program are to increase domestic consumption of1 and consumer access to1 locally and regionally produced agricultural products by assisting in the development1 improvement1 and expansion of-- 7#a7 domestic farmers' markets1 roadside stands1 community-supported agriculture programs1 agritourism activities1 and other direct producer-to-consumer market opportunities2 and 7#b7 local and regional food business enterprises that process1 distribute1 aggregate1 and store locally or regionally produced food products4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting or other agricultural business entity after cooperative2 and 7,b7 by inserting 1 including a community supported agriculture network or association after association2 7#e7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,funds requirements for eligible entities 7#a7 ,matching funds ,an entity receiving a grant under this section for a project to carry out a purpose described in subsection 7b77#b7 shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount equal to #be percent of the total cost of such project4 7#b7 ,limitation on use of funds ,an eligible entity may not use a grant or other assistance provided under this section for the purchase1 construction1 or rehabilitation of a building or structure4 2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7f7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#e77-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #ej percent of such funds shall be used for the purposes described in paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7b7 and #ej percent of such funds shall be used for the purposes described in paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7#e7 ,limitation on administrative expenses ,not more than #c percent of the total amount made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses4 4 #ajjjd4 ,organic agriculture 7a7 ,organic production and market data initiatives ,section #gdjg7;d77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7d77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the heading of such paragraph1 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjad through #bjah4 7b7 ,modernization and technology upgrade for national organic program ,section #babb of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7c7 ,modernization and technology upgrade for national organic program ,the ,secretary shall modernize database and technology systems of the national organic program4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations for national organic program ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #babc7;b77#f7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7;b77#f77 is amended to read as follows3 7#f7 #aa1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 7d7 ,national organic certification cost-,share program ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #ajfjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is repealed4 7e7 ,exemption of certified organic products from promotion order assessments ,subsection 7e7 of section #eja of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7 is amended to read as follows3 7e7 ,exemption of certified organic products from promotion order assessments 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of a commodity promotion law1 a person that produces1 handles1 markets1 or imports organic products may be exempt from the payment of an assessment under a commodity promotion law with respect to any agricultural commodity that is certified as organic or #ajj percent organic 7as defined in part #bje of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a successor regulation74 7#b7 ,split operations ,the exemption described in paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to the certified organic or #8#ajj percent organic' 7as defined in part #bje of title #g of the ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 products of a producer1 handler1 or marketer regardless of whether the agricultural commodity subject to the exemption is produced1 handled1 or marketed by a person that also produces1 handles1 or markets conventional or nonorganic agricultural products1 including conventional or nonorganic agricultural products of the same agricultural commodity as that for which the exemption is claimed4 7#c7 ,approval ,the ,secretary shall approve the exemption of a person under this subsection if the person maintains a valid organic certificate issued under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq474 7#d7 ,termination of effectiveness ,this subsection shall be effective until the date on which the ,secretary issues an organic commodity promotion order in accordance with subsection 7f74 7#e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations concerning eligibility and compliance for an exemption under paragraph 7#a74 4 7f7 ,organic commodity promotion order ,section #eja of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7f7 ,organic commodity promotion order 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,certified organic farm ,the term certified organic farm has the meaning given the term in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb74 7,b7 ,covered person ,the term covered person means a producer1 handler1 marketer1 or importer of an organic agricultural commodity4 7,c7 ,dual-covered agricultural commodity ,the term dual-covered agricultural commodity means an agricultural commodity that-- 7i7 is produced on a certified organic farm2 and 7ii7 is covered under both-- 7,i7 an organic commodity promotion order issued pursuant to paragraph 7#b72 and 7,,ii7 any other agricultural commodity promotion order issued under section #ead4 7#b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may issue an organic commodity promotion order under section #ead that includes any agricultural commodity that-- 7,a7 is produced or handled 7as defined in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb77 and that is certified to be sold or labeled as organic or #ajj percent organic 7as defined in part #bje of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a successor regulation772 or 7,b7 is imported with a valid organic certificate 7as defined in such part74 7#c7 ,election ,if the ,secretary issues an organic commodity promotion order described in paragraph 7#b71 a covered person may elect1 for applicable dual-covered agricultural commodities and in the sole discretion of the covered person1 whether to be assessed under the organic commodity promotion order or another applicable agricultural commodity promotion order4 7#d7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations concerning eligibility and compliance for an exemption under paragraph 7#a74 4 7g7 ,definition of agricultural commodity ,section #eac7a7 of the ,commodity ,promotion1 ,research1 and ,information ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdab7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 products1 as a class1 that are produced on a certified organic farm 7as defined in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb77 and that are certified to be sold or labeled as organic or #ajj percent organic 7as defined in part #bje of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a successor regulation72 4 #ajjje4 ,investigations and enforcement of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij ,the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #babb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 the following new section3 #babb;,a4 ,investigation and enforcement 7a7 ,expedited administrative hearing ,the ,secretary shall establish an expedited administrative hearing procedure under which the ,secretary may suspend or revoke the organic certification of a producer or handler or the accreditation of a certifying agent in accordance with subsection 7d74 ,such a hearing may be conducted in addition to a hearing conducted pursuant to section #babj4 7b7 ,investigation 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may take such investigative actions as the ,secretary considers to be necessary to carry out this title-- 7,a7 to verify the accuracy of any information reported or made available under this title2 and 7,b7 to determine1 with regard to actions1 practices1 or information required under this title1 whether a person covered by this title has committed a violation of this title4 7#b7 ,investigative powers ,the ,secretary may administer oaths and affirmations1 subpoena witnesses1 compel attendance of witnesses1 take evidence1 and require the production of any records required to be maintained under section #baab7;d7 or #baaf7;c7 that are relevant to the investigation4 7c7 ,unlawful ,act ,it shall be unlawful and a violation of this title for any person covered by this title-- 7#a7 to refuse to provide information required by the ,secretary under this title2 or 7#b7 to violate-- 7,a7 a suspension or revocation of the organic certification of a producer or handler2 or 7,b7 a suspension or revocation of the accreditation of a certifying agent4 7d7 ,enforcement 7#a7 ,suspension 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 after notice and opportunity for an expedited administrative hearing1 suspend the organic certification of a producer1 handler or the accreditation of a certifying agent if-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 during such expedited administrative hearing1 proved that-- 7,i7 in the case of a producer or handler1 the producer or handler-- 7aa7 has recklessly committed a violation of a term1 condition1 or requirement of the organic plan to which the producer or handler is subject2 or 7bb7 has recklessly committed1 or is recklessly committing1 a violation of this title2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a certifying agent1 the agent has recklessly committed1 or is recklessly committing1 a violation of this title2 or 7ii7 the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent has waived such expedited administrative hearing4 7,b7 ,issuance of suspension ,a suspension issued under this paragraph shall be issued not later than five days after the date on which-- 7i7 the expedited administrative hearing referred to in clause 7i7 of subparagraph 7,a7 concludes2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary receives notice of the waiver referred to in clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph4 7,c7 ,duration of suspension ,the period of a suspension issued under this paragraph shall be not more than #ij days1 beginning on the date on which the ,secretary issues the suspension4 7,d7 ,curing of violations 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not issue a suspension of a certification or accreditation under this paragraph if the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent subject to such suspension-- 7,i7 before the date on which the suspension would otherwise have been issued1 cures1 or corrects the deficiency giving rise to1 the violation for which the certification or accreditation would have been suspended2 or 7,,ii7 within a reasonable timeframe 7as determined by the ,secretary71 enters into a settlement with the ,secretary regarding a deficiency referred to in subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,during suspension ,the ,secretary shall terminate the suspension of an organic certification or accreditation issued under this paragraph if the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent subject to such suspension cures the violation for which the certification or accreditation was suspended under this paragraph before the date on which the period of the suspension ends4 7#b7 ,revocation 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may1 after notice and opportunity for an expedited administrative hearing under this section and an expedited administrative appeal under section #baba1 revoke the organic certification of a producer or handler1 or the accreditation of a certifying agent if-- 7i7 the ,secretary1 during such hearing1 proved that-- 7,i7 in the case of a producer or handler1 the producer or handler-- 7aa7 has knowingly committed an egregious violation of a term1 condition1 or requirement of the organic plan to which the producer or handler is subject2 or 7bb7 has knowingly committed1 or is knowingly committing1 an egregious violation of this title2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of a certifying agent1 the agent has knowingly committed1 or is knowingly committing1 an egregious violation of this title2 or 7ii7 the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent has waived such expedited administrative hearing and such an expedited administrative appeal4 7,b7 ,initiation of revocation proceedings 7i7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary finds1 during an investigation or during the period of a suspension under paragraph 7#a71 that a producer1 handler1 or certifying agent has knowingly committed an egregious violation of this title1 the ,secretary shall initiate revocation proceedings with respect to such violation not later than #cj days after the date on which the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent receives notice of such finding in accordance with clause 7ii74 ,the ,secretary may not initiate revocation proceedings with respect to such violation after the date on which that #cj-;day period ends4 7ii7 ,notice ,not later than five days after the date on which the ,secretary makes the finding described in clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall provide to the producer1 handler1 or certifying agent notice of such finding4 7e7 ,appeal 7#a7 ,suspensions 7,a7 ,in general ,the suspension of a certification or accreditation under subsection 7d77#a7 by the ,secretary may be appealed to a ,united ,states district court in accordance with section #baba7;b7 not later than #cj business days after the date on which the person subject to such suspension receives notice of the suspension4 7,b7 ,suspension final and conclusive ,a suspension of a certification or accreditation under subsection 7d77#a7 by the ,secretary shall be final and conclusive-- 7i7 in the case of a suspension that is appealed under subparagraph 7,a7 within the #cj-;day period specified in such subparagraph1 on the date on which judicial review of such suspension is complete2 or 7ii7 in the case of a suspension that is not so appealed1 the date on which such #cj-;day period ends4 7#b7 ,revocations 7,a7 ,in general ,the revocation of a certification or an accreditation under subsection 7d77#b7 by the ,secretary may be appealed to a ,united ,states district court in accordance with section #baba7;b7 not later than #cj business days after the date on which the person subject to such revocation receives notice of the revocation4 7,b7 ,revocation final and conclusive ,a revocation of a certification or an accreditation under subsection 7d77#b7 by the ,secretary shall be final and conclusive-- 7i7 in the case of a revocation that is appealed under subparagraph 7,a7 within the #cj-;day period specified in such subparagraph1 on the date on which judicial review of such revocation is complete2 or 7ii7 in the case of a revocation that is not so appealed1 the date on which such #cj-;day period ends4 7#c7 ,standards for review of suspensions and revocations ,a suspension or revocation of a certification or an accreditation under subsection 7d7 shall be reviewed in accordance with the standards of review specified in section #gjf7b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7f7 ,noncompliance 7#a7 ,in general ,if a person covered by this title fails to obey a revocation of a certification or an accreditation under subsection 7d77#b7 after such revocation has become final and conclusive or after the appropriate ,united ,states district court has entered a final judgment in favor of the ,secretary1 the ,united ,states may apply to the appropriate ,united ,states district court for enforcement of such revocation4 7#b7 ,enforcement ,if the court determines that the revocation was lawfully made and duly served and that the person violated the revocation1 the court shall enforce the revocation4 7#c7 ,civil penalty ,if the court finds that the person violated the revocation of a certification or an accreditation under subsection 7d77#b71 the person shall be subject to one or more of the penalties provided in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 of section #babj4 7g7 ,violation of this title defined ,in this section1 the term violation of this title means a violation specified in section #babj4 4 #ajjjf4 ,food safety education initiatives ,section #ajaje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including farm workers after industry2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 practices that prevent bacterial contamination of food1 how to identify sources of food contamination1 and other means of decreasing food contamination4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #ajjjg4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7j7 and inserting subsection 7l72 and 7,b7 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7b7 ,grants based on value and acreage ,subject to subsection 7c71 for each ,state whose application for a grant for a fiscal year that is accepted by the ,secretary under subsection 7f71 the amount of the grant for such fiscal year to the ,state under this section shall bear the same ratio to the total amount made available under subsection 7l77#a7 for such fiscal year as-- 7#a7 the average of the most recent available value of specialty crop production in the ,state and the acreage of specialty crop production in the ,state1 as demonstrated in the most recent ,census of ,agriculture data2 bears to 7#b7 the average of the most recent available value of specialty crop production in all ,states and the acreage of specialty crop production in all ,states1 as demonstrated in the most recent ,census of ,agriculture data4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 an assurance that any grant funds received under this section that are used for equipment or capital-related research costs determined to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops-- 7,a7 shall be supplemented by the expenditure of ,state funds in an amount that is not less than #ej percent of such costs during the fiscal year in which such costs were incurred2 and 7,b7 shall be completely replaced by ,state funds on the day after the date on which such fiscal year ends4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7j7 as subsection 7l72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7i7 the following new subsections3 7j7 ,multistate projects ,not later than #ahj days after the effective date of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall issue guidance for the purpose of making grants to multistate projects under this section for projects involving-- 7#a7 food safety2 7#b7 plant pests and disease2 7#c7 research2 7#d7 crop-specific projects addressing common issues2 and 7#e7 any other area that furthers the purposes of this section1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7k7 ,administration 7#a7 ,department ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not use more than #c percent of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 7#b7 ,states ,a ,state receiving a grant under this section may not use more than #h percent of the funds received under the grant for a fiscal year for administrative expenses4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d77-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such subparagraphs two ems to the right2 7,b7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a771 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraphs3 7,d7 #gb1ejj1jjj for fiscal years #bjad through #bjag2 and 7,e7 #he1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#b7 ,multistate projects ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may use to carry out subsection 7j71 to remain available until expended-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad2 7,b7 #b1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjae2 7,c7 #c1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjaf2 7,d7 #d1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjag2 and 7,e7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 4 #ajjjh4 ,department of ,agriculture consultation regarding enforcement of certain labor law provisions ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall consult with the ,secretary of ,labor regarding the restraining of shipments of agricultural commodities1 or the confiscation of such commodities1 by the ,department of ,labor for actual or suspected labor law violations in order to consider-- 7#a7 the perishable nature of such commodities2 7#b7 the impact of such restraining or confiscation on the economic viability of farming operations2 and 7#c7 the competitiveness of specialty crops through grants awarded to ,states under section #aja of the ,specialty ,crops ,competitiveness ,act of #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note74 #ajjji4 ,report on honey 7a7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with persons affected by the potential establishment of a ,federal standard for the identity of honey1 shall submit to the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs a report describing how an appropriate ,federal standard for the identity of honey would be in the interest of consumers1 the honey industry1 and ,united ,states agriculture4 7b7 ,considerations ,in preparing the report required under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall take into consideration the ,march #bjjf1 ,standard of ,identity citizens petition filed with the ,food and ,drug ,administration1 including any current industry amendments or clarifications necessary to update such petition4 #ajjaj4 ,bulk shipments of apples to ,canada 7a7 ,bulk shipment of apples to ,canada ,section #d of the ,export ,apple ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehd7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,apples in and inserting 7a7 ,apples in2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7b7 ,apples may be shipped to ,canada in bulk bins without complying with the provisions of this ,act4 4 7b7 ,definition of bulk bin ,section #i of the ,export ,apple ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehi7 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#e7 ,the term bulk bin means a bin that contains a quantity of apples weighing more than #ajj pounds4 4 7c7 ,regulations ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall issue regulations to carry out the amendments made by this section4 #ajjaa4 ,consolidation of plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention programs 7a7 ,relocation of legislative language relating to national clean plant network ,section #dbj of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following new subsection3 7e7 ,national clean plant network 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program to be known as the ,national ,clean ,plant ,network 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program74 7#b7 ,requirements ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall establish a network of clean plant centers for diagnostic and pathogen elimination services-- 7,a7 to produce clean propagative plant material2 and 7,b7 to maintain blocks of pathogen-tested plant material in sites located throughout the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,availability of clean plant source material ,clean plant source material may be made available to-- 7,a7 a ,state for a certified plant program of the ,state2 and 7,b7 private nurseries and producers4 7#d7 ,consultation and collaboration ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 consult with-- 7i7 ,state departments of agriculture2 and 7ii7 land-grant colleges and universities and ,,nlgca ,institutions 7as those terms are defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7,b7 to the extent practicable and with input from the appropriate ,state officials and industry representatives1 use existing ,federal or ,state facilities to serve as clean plant centers4 7#e7 ,funding for fiscal year #bjac ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the ,program #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjac4 4 7b7 ,funding ,subsection 7f7 of section #dbj of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba7 7as so redesignated7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraphs3 7#e7 #fb1ejj1jjj for fiscal years #bjad through #bjag2 and 7#f7 #ge1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah4 4 7c7 ,repeal of existing provision ,section #ajbjb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggfa7 is repealed4 7d7 ,clarification of use of funds for technical assistance ,section #dbj of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba71 as amended by subsection 7a71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7g7 ,relationship to other law ,the use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds under this section to provide technical assistance shall not be considered an allotment or fund transfer from the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation for purposes of the limit on expenditures for technical assistance imposed by section #aa of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;i74 4 7e7 ,use of funds for clean plant network ,section #dbj of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba71 as amended by subsections 7a7 and 7d71 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7h7 ,use of funds for clean plant network ,of the funds made available under subsection 7f7 to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 not less than #e1jjj1jjj shall be available to carry out the national clean plant network under subsection 7e74 4 #ajjab4 ,modification1 cancellation1 or suspension on basis of a biological opinion 7a7 ,in general ,except in the case of a voluntary request from a pesticide registrant to amend a registration under section #c of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a71 a registration of a pesticide may be modified1 canceled1 or suspended on the basis of the implementation of a ,biological ,opinion issued by the ,national ,marine ,fisheries ,service or the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service prior to the date of completion of the study referred to in subsection 7b71 or ,january #a1 #bjae1 whichever is earlier1 only if-- 7#a7 the modification1 cancellation1 or suspension is undertaken pursuant to section #f of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;d72 and 7#b7 the ,biological ,opinion complies with the recommendations contained in the study referred to in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,national ,academy of ,sciences ,study ,the study commissioned by the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on ,march #aj1 #bjaa1 shall include1 at a minimum1 each of the following3 7#a7 ,a formal1 independent1 and external peer review1 consistent with ,office of ,management and ,budget policies1 of each ,biological ,opinion described in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,assessment of economic impacts of measures or alternatives recommended in each such ,biological ,opinion4 7#c7 ,an examination of the specific scientific and procedural questions and issues pertaining to economic feasibility contained in the ,june #bc1 #bjaa1 letter sent to the ,administrator 7and other ,federal officials7 by the ,chairmen of the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,natural ,resources1 and the ,subcommittee on ,interior1 ,environment1 and ,related ,agencies of the ,committee on ,appropriations1 of the ,house of ,representatives4 #ajjac4 ,use and discharges of authorized pesticides 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,reducing ,regulatory ,burdens ,act of #bjac4 7b7 ,use of authorized pesticides ,section #c7;f7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,use of authorized pesticides ,except as provided in section #djb7s7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act1 the ,administrator or a ,state may not require a permit under such ,act for a discharge from a point source into navigable waters of a pesticide authorized for sale1 distribution1 or use under this ,act1 or the residue of such a pesticide1 resulting from the application of such pesticide4 4 7c7 ,discharges of pesticides ,section #djb of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7s7 ,discharges of pesticides 7#a7 ,no permit requirement ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a permit shall not be required by the ,administrator or a ,state under this ,act for a discharge from a point source into navigable waters of a pesticide authorized for sale1 distribution1 or use under the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act1 or the residue of such a pesticide1 resulting from the application of such pesticide4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the following discharges of a pesticide or pesticide residue3 7,a7 ,a discharge resulting from the application of a pesticide in violation of a provision of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act that is relevant to protecting water quality1 if-- 7i7 the discharge would not have occurred but for the violation2 or 7ii7 the amount of pesticide or pesticide residue in the discharge is greater than would have occurred without the violation4 7,b7 ,stormwater discharges subject to regulation under subsection 7p74 7,c7 ,the following discharges subject to regulation under this section3 7i7 ,manufacturing or industrial effluent4 7ii7 ,treatment works effluent4 7iii7 ,discharges incidental to the normal operation of a vessel1 including a discharge resulting from ballasting operations or vessel biofouling prevention4 4 #ajjad4 ,seed not pesticide or device for purposes of importation ,section #ag7;c7 of the ,federal ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 and ,rodenticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfo7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new sentences3 ,solely for purposes of notifications of arrival upon importation1 for purposes of this subsection1 seed1 including treated seed1 shall not be considered a pesticide or device4 ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed as precluding or limiting the authority of the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to the importation or movement of plants1 plant products1 or seeds1 under the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq47 or the ,federal ,seed ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq4744 #ajjae4 ,stay of regulations related to ,christmas ,tree ,promotion1 ,research1 and ,information ,order ,not later than #fj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall lift the administrative stay that was imposed by the rule entitled ,christmas ,tree ,promotion1 ,research1 and ,information ,order2 ,stay of ,regulations and published by the ,department of ,agriculture on ,november #ag1 #bjaa 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #gabda71 on the regulations in subpart ,a of part #bad of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 establishing an industry-funded promotion1 research1 and information program for fresh cut ,christmas trees4 #ajjaf4 ,study on proposed order pertaining to sulfuryl fluoride ,not later than two years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 in conjunction with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the potential economic and public health effects that would result from finalization of the proposed order published in the ,january #ai1 #bjaa1 ,federal ,register 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #cdbb7 pertaining to the pesticide sulfuryl fluoride1 including the anticipated impacts of such finalization on the production of an adequate1 wholesome1 and economical food supply and on farmers and related agricultural sectors4 #ajjag4 ,study on local and regional food production and program evaluation 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 collect data on the production and marketing of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#b7 facilitate interagency collaboration and data sharing on programs related to local and regional food systems2 and 7#c7 monitor the effectiveness of programs designed to expand or facilitate local food systems4 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 collect and distribute comprehensive reporting of prices of locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#b7 conduct surveys and analysis and publish reports relating to the production1 handling1 distribution1 and retail sales of1 and trend studies 7including consumer purchasing patterns7 on1 locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 7#c7 evaluate the effectiveness of existing programs in growing local and regional food systems1 including-- 7,a7 the impact of local food systems on job creation and economic development2 7,b7 the level of participation in the ,farmers' ,market and ,local ,food ,promotion ,program established under section #f of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje71 including the percentage of projects funded in comparison to applicants and the types of eligible entities receiving funds2 7,c7 the ability for participants to leverage private capital and a synopsis of the places from which non-,federal funds are derived2 and 7,d7 any additional resources required to aid in the development or expansion of local and regional food systems2 7#d7 expand the ,agricultural ,resource ,management ,survey to include questions on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products2 and 7#e7 seek to establish or expand private-public partnerships to facilitate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the collection of data on locally or regionally produced agricultural food products1 including the development of a nationally coordinated and regionally balanced evaluation of the redevelopment of locally or regionally produced food systems4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter until ,september #cj1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the progress that has been made in implementing this section and identifying any additional needs related to developing local and regional food systems4 #ajjah4 ,annual report on invasive species 7a7 ,initial report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on invasive species4 7#b7 ,matters included ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,a list of each invasive species that is in the ,united ,states as of the date of the report4 7,b7 ,for each invasive species listed under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 the country from which the species originated2 7ii7 the means in which the species entered the ,united ,states2 7iii7 the year in which the species entered the ,united ,states2 7iv7 the rate by which the entry of the species is increasing or decreasing2 7v7 cost estimates1 covering both the date of the report and future periods1 of the cost of such species to the public and private sectors2 7vi7 if cost estimates cannot be conducted under clause 7v71 a detailed explanation of why2 7vii7 environmental impact estimates1 covering both the date of the report and future periods1 of the environmental impact of the species2 7viii7 if environmental impact estimates cannot be conducted under clause 7vii71 a detailed explanation of why2 7ix7 recommendations as to what steps are needed to combat the species2 7x7 a description of the ongoing research occurring to combat the species2 and 7xi7 a description of any legal recourse available to people affected by the species4 7,c7 ,any other matter the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7#c7 ,period covered ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall cover the period beginning in #aihj and ending on the date on which the report is submitted4 7b7 ,annual updated reports ,not later than ,october #a of each fiscal year beginning after the date on which the report under paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7a7 is submitted1 the ,secretary shall submit annually to ,congress an updated report1 including an update to each of the matters described in paragraph 7#b7 of such subsection4 7c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make each report under this section available to the public4 ,,xi ,crop ,insurance #aajja4 ,information sharing 7a7 ,in ,general ,section #ejb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#d7 ,information 7,a7 ,request ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,farm ,service ,agency shall1 in a timely manner1 provide to an agent or an approved insurance provider authorized by the producer any information 7including ,farm ,service ,agency ,form #eghs 7or any successor form7 or maps 7or any corrections to those forms or maps7 that may assist the agent or approved insurance provider in insuring the producer under a policy or plan of insurance under this subtitle4 7,b7 ,privacy ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 an agent or approved insurance provider that receives the information of a producer pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 shall treat the information in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,sharing ,nothing in this section prohibits the sharing of the information of a producer pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 between the agent and the approved insurance provider of the producer4 4 7b7 ,disclosure of crop insurance premium subsidies made on behalf of ,members of ,congress and certain other individuals and entities ,section #ejb7;c77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 ,disclosure in the public interest ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a7 or any other provision of law1 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall on an annual basis make available to the public-- 7i7 7,i7 the name of each individual or entity specified in subparagraph 7,c7 who obtained a federally subsidized crop insurance1 livestock1 or forage policy or plan of insurance during the previous fiscal year2 7,,ii7 the amount of premium subsidy received by that individual or entity from the ,corporation2 and 7,,iii7 the amount of any ,federal portion of indemnities paid in the event of a loss during that fiscal year for each policy associated with that individual or entity2 and 7ii7 for each private insurance provider1 by name-- 7,i7 the underwriting gains earned through participation in the federally subsidized crop insurance program2 and 7,,ii7 the amount paid under this subtitle for-- 7aa7 administrative and operating expenses2 7bb7 any ,federal portion of indemnities and reinsurance2 and 7cc7 any other purpose4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall not disclose information pertaining to individuals and entities covered by a catastrophic risk protection plan offered under section #ejh7;b74 7,c7 ,covered individuals and entities ,subparagraph 7,a7 applies with respect to the following3 7i7 ,members of ,congress and their immediate families4 7ii7 ,cabinet ,secretaries and their immediate families4 7iii7 ,entities of which any individual described in clause 7i7 or 7ii71 or combination of such individuals1 is a majority shareholder4 4 #aajjb4 ,publication of information on violations of prohibition on premium adjustments ,section #ejh7;a77#i7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#i77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,c7 ,publication of violations 7i7 ,publication required ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,corporation shall publish in a timely manner on the website of the ,risk ,management ,agency information regarding each violation of this paragraph1 including any sanctions imposed in response to the violation1 in sufficient detail so that the information may serve as effective guidance to approved insurance providers1 agents1 and producers4 7ii7 ,protection of privacy ,in providing information under clause 7i7 regarding violations of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall redact the identity of the persons and entities committing the violations in order to protect their privacy4 4 #aajjc4 ,supplemental coverage option 7a7 ,availability of supplemental coverage option ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #ejh7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,yield and loss basis options ,a producer shall have the option of purchasing additional coverage based on-- 7,a7 7i7 an individual yield and loss basis2 or 7ii7 an area yield and loss basis2 7,b7 an individual yield and loss basis1 supplemented with coverage based on an area yield and loss basis to cover a part of the deductible under the individual yield and loss policy1 as described in paragraph 7#d77;,c72 or 7,c7 a margin basis alone or in combination with the coverages available in subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b74 4 7b7 ,level of coverage ,paragraph 7#d7 of section #ejh7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;c77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,level of coverage 7,a7 ,dollar denomination and percentage of yield ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the level of coverage-- 7i7 shall be dollar denominated2 and 7ii7 may be purchased at any level not to exceed #he percent of the individual yield or #ie percent of the area yield 7as determined by the ,corporation74 7,b7 ,information ,the ,corporation shall provide producers with information on catastrophic risk and additional coverage in terms of dollar coverage 7within the allowable limits of coverage provided in this paragraph74 7,c7 ,supplemental coverage option 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 in the case of the supplemental coverage option described in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 the ,corporation shall offer producers the opportunity to purchase coverage in combination with a policy or plan of insurance offered under this subtitle that would allow indemnities to be paid to a producer equal to a part of the deductible under the policy or plan of insurance-- 7,i7 at a county-wide level to the fullest extent practicable2 or 7,,ii7 in counties that lack sufficient data1 on the basis of such larger geographical area as the ,corporation determines to provide sufficient data for purposes of providing the coverage4 7ii7 ,trigger ,coverage offered under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and clause 7i7 shall be triggered only if the losses in the area exceed #aj percent of normal levels 7as determined by the ,corporation74 7iii7 ,coverage ,subject to the trigger described in clause 7ii71 coverage offered under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and clause 7i7 shall not exceed the difference between-- 7,i7 #ij percent2 and 7,,ii7 the coverage level selected by the producer for the underlying policy or plan of insurance4 7iv7 ,ineligible crops and acres ,crops for which the producer has elected under section #aajg7;c77#a7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac to receive revenue loss coverage and acres that are enrolled in the stacked income protection plan under section #ejh;,b shall not be eligible for supplemental coverage under this subparagraph4 7v7 ,calculation of premium ,notwithstanding subsection 7d71 the premium for coverage offered under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 and clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 be sufficient to cover anticipated losses and a reasonable reserve2 and 7,,ii7 include an amount for operating and administrative expenses established in accordance with subsection 7k77#d77;,f74 4 7c7 ,payment of portion of premium by ,corporation ,section #ejh7;e77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,h7 ,in the case of the supplemental coverage option authorized in subsection 7c77#d77;,c71 the amount shall be equal to the sum of-- 7i7 #fe percent of the additional premium associated with the coverage2 and 7ii7 the amount determined under subsection 7c77#d77;,c77vi77,,ii71 subject to subsection 7k77#d77;,f71 for the coverage to cover operating and administrative expenses4 4 7d7 ,effective date ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation shall begin to provide additional coverage based on an individual yield and loss basis1 supplemented with coverage based on an area yield and loss basis1 not later than for the #bjad crop year4 #aajjd4 ,premium amounts for catastrophic risk protection ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ejh7;d77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77#b77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in the case of catastrophic risk protection1 the amount of the premium established by the ,corporation for each crop for which catastrophic risk protection is available shall be reduced by the percentage equal to the difference between the average loss ratio for the crop and #ajj percent1 plus a reasonable reserve4 4 #aajje4 ,repeal of performance-based discount 7a7 ,repeal ,section #ejh7;d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ejh7;a77#i77;,b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#i77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or at the end of clause 7i72 7#b7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7#c7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7ii74 #aajjf4 ,permanent enterprise unit subsidy ,subparagraph 7,a7 of section #ejh7;e77#e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#e77 is amended to read as follows3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may pay a portion of the premiums for plans or policies of insurance for which the insurable unit is defined on a whole farm or enterprise unit basis that is higher than would otherwise be paid in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 4 #aajjg4 ,enterprise units for irrigated and nonirrigated crops ,section #ejh7;e77#e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,d7 ,nonirrigated crops ,beginning with the #bjad crop year1 the ,corporation shall make available separate enterprise units for irrigated and nonirrigated acreage of crops in counties4 4 #aajjh4 ,data collection ,section #ejh7;g77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;g77#b77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,sources of yield data ,to determine yields under this paragraph1 the ,corporation-- 7i7 shall use county data collected by the ,risk ,management ,agency or the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 or both2 or 7ii7 if sufficient county data is not available1 may use other data considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 4 #aajji4 ,adjustment in actual production history to establish insurable yields ,section #ejh7;g77#d77;,b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;g77#d77;,b77 is amended by striking #fj each place it appears and inserting #gj4 #aajaj4 ,submission and review of policies 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejh7;h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by striking 7#a7 ,in general4--,in addition and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,authority to submit 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,review and submission by ,corporation ,the ,corporation shall review any policy developed under section #ebb7;c7 or any pilot program developed under section #ebc and submit the policy or program to the ,board under this subsection if the ,corporation1 at the sole discretion of the ,corporation1 finds that the policy or program-- 7i7 will likely result in a viable and marketable policy consistent with this subsection2 7ii7 would provide crop insurance coverage in a significantly improved form2 and 7iii7 adequately protects the interests of producers4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a policy and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a policy 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 ,specified review and approval priorities ,in reviewing policies and other materials submitted to the ,board under this subsection for approval1 the ,board-- 7i7 shall make the development and approval of a revenue policy for peanut producers a priority so that a revenue policy is available to peanut producers in time for the #bjad crop year2 7ii7 shall make the development and approval of a margin coverage policy for rice producers a priority so that a margin coverage policy is available to rice producers in time for the #bjad crop year2 and 7iii7 may approve a submission that is made pursuant to this subsection that would1 beginning with the #bjad crop year1 allow producers that purchase policies in accordance with subsection 7e77#e77;,a7 to separate enterprise units by risk rating for acreage of crops in counties4 4 7b7 ,advance payments ,section #ebb7;b77#b77;,e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77#b77;,e77 is amended by striking #ej percent and inserting #ge percent4 #aajaa4 ,equitable relief for specialty crop policies ,section #ejh7k77#h77;,e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77;,e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 ,equitable relief for specialty crop policies 7,i7 ,in general ,for each of the #bjaa through #bjae reinsurance years1 in addition to the total amount of funding for reimbursement of administrative and operating costs that is otherwise required to be made available in each such reinsurance year pursuant to an agreement entered into by the ,corporation1 the ,corporation shall use #da1jjj1jjj to provide additional reimbursement with respect to eligible insurance contracts for any agricultural commodity that is not eligible for a benefit under subtitles ,a1 ,b or ,c of title ,i of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 7,,ii7 ,treatment ,additional reimbursements made under this clause shall be included as part of the base level of administrative and operating expense reimbursement to which any limit on compensation to persons involved in the direct sale and service of any eligible crop insurance contract required under an agreement entered into by the ,corporation is applied4 7,,iii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this clause shall be construed as statutory assent to the limit described in subclause 7,,ii74 4 #aajab4 ,budget limitations on renegotiation of the standard reinsurance agreement ,section #ejh7k77#h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77 is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,f7 ,budget 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall ensure that any ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement negotiated under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 as compared to the previous ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement-- 7,i7 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall be budget neutral2 and 7,,ii7 in no event1 may significantly depart from budget neutrality4 7ii7 ,use of savings ,to the extent that any budget savings is realized in the renegotiation of a ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement under subparagraph 7,a77ii71 and the savings are determined not to be a significant departure from budget neutrality under clause 7i71 the savings shall be used to increase the obligations of the ,corporation under subsections 7e77#b7 or 7k77#d7 or section #ebc4 4 #aajac4 ,crop production on native sod 7a7 ,federal crop insurance ,section #ejh7o7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting 1 or the producer cannot substantiate that the ground has ever been tilled1 after tilled2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,ineligibility for and inserting ,reduction in2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for benefits under-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting for-- 7i7 a portion of crop insurance premium subsidies under this subtitle in accordance with paragraph 7#c72 7ii7 benefits under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc72 and 7iii7 payments described in subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh74 2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following new paragraphs3 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,during the first #d crop years of planting on native sod acreage by a producer described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 paragraph 7#b7 shall apply to #fe percent of the transitional yield of the producer2 and 7ii7 the crop insurance premium subsidy provided for the producer under this subtitle shall be #ej percentage points less than the premium subsidy that would otherwise apply4 7,b7 ,yield substitution ,during the period native sod acreage is covered by this subsection1 a producer may not substitute yields for the native sod acreage4 7#d7 ,application ,this subsection shall only apply to native sod in the ,prairie ,pothole ,national ,priority ,area4 4 7b7 ,noninsured crop disaster assistance ,section #aif7;a77#d7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;a77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ineligibility and inserting benefit reduction2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by inserting 1 or the producer cannot substantiate that the ground has ever been tilled1 after tilled2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,ineligibility and inserting ,reduction in2 and 7,b7 in clause 7i71 by striking for benefits under-- and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting for-- 7,i7 benefits under this section2 7,,ii7 a portion of crop insurance premium subsidies under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 in accordance with subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,,iii7 payments described in subsection 7b7 or 7c7 of section #ajja of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh74 2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following new subparagraphs3 7,c7 ,administration 7i7 ,in general ,during the first #d crop years of planting on native sod acreage by a producer described in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 subparagraph 7,b7 shall apply to #fe percent of the transitional yield of the producer2 and 7,,ii7 the crop insurance premium subsidy provided for the producer under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 shall be #ej percentage points less than the premium subsidy that would otherwise apply4 7ii7 ,yield substitution ,during the period native sod acreage is covered by this paragraph1 a producer may not substitute yields for the native sod acreage4 7,d7 ,application ,this paragraph shall only apply to native sod in the ,prairie ,pothole ,national ,priority ,area4 4 7c7 ,cropland report 7#a7 ,baseline ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the cropland acreage in each applicable county and ,state1 and the change in cropland acreage from the preceding year in each applicable county and ,state1 beginning with calendar year #bjjj and including that information for the most recent year for which that information is available4 7#b7 ,annual updates ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjae1 and each ,january #a thereafter through ,january #a1 #bjah1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes-- 7,a7 the cropland acreage in each applicable county and ,state as of the date of submission of the report2 and 7,b7 the change in cropland acreage from the preceding year in each applicable county and ,state4 #aajad4 ,coverage levels by practice ,section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7p7 ,coverage levels by practice ,beginning with the #bjae crop year1 a producer that produces an agricultural commodity on both dry land and irrigated land may elect a different coverage level for each production practice4 4 #aajae4 ,beginning farmer and rancher provisions 7a7 ,definition ,section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,beginning farmer or rancher ,the term beginning farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who has not actively operated and managed a farm or ranch with a bona fide insurable interest in a crop or livestock as an owner-operator1 landlord1 tenant1 or sharecropper for more than #e crop years1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7b7 ,premium adjustments ,section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#e77;,e71 by inserting and beginning farmers or ranchers after limited resource farmers2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#h7 ,premium for beginning farmers or ranchers ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection regarding payment of a portion of premiums1 a beginning farmer or rancher shall receive premium assistance that is #aj percentage points greater than premium assistance that would otherwise be available under paragraphs 7#b7 7except for subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph71 7#e71 7#f71 and 7#g7 for the applicable policy1 plan of insurance1 and coverage level selected by the beginning farmer or rancher4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking or at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii77,,iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 if the producer is a beginning farmer or rancher who was previously involved in a farming or ranching operation1 including involvement in the decisionmaking or physical involvement in the production of the crop or livestock on the farm1 for any acreage obtained by the beginning farmer or rancher1 a yield that is the higher of-- 7,i7 the actual production history of the previous producer of the crop or livestock on the acreage determined under subparagraph 7,a72 or 7,,ii7 a yield of the producer1 as determined in clause 7i74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii7 7as amended by section #aajji7-- 7i7 by inserting 7,i7 after 7ii72 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 in the case of beginning farmers or ranchers1 replace each excluded yield with a yield equal to #hj percent of the applicable transitional yield4 4 #aajaf4 ,stacked income protection plan for producers of upland cotton 7a7 ,availability of ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan for ,producers of ,upland ,cotton ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act is amended by inserting after section #ejh;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;a7 the following new section3 #ejh;,b4 ,stacked income protection plan for producers of upland cotton 7a7 ,availability ,beginning not later than the #bjad crop of upland cotton1 the ,corporation shall make available to producers of upland cotton an additional policy 7to be known as the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan71 which shall provide coverage consistent with the ,group ,risk ,income ,protection ,plan 7and the associated ,harvest ,revenue ,option ,endorsement7 offered by the ,corporation for the #bjaa crop year4 7b7 ,required terms ,the ,corporation may modify the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan on a program-wide basis1 except that the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan shall comply with the following requirements3 7#a7 ,provide coverage for revenue loss of not less than #aj percent and not more than #cj percent of expected county revenue1 specified in increments of #e percent4 ,the deductible is the minimum percent of revenue loss at which indemnities are triggered under the plan1 not to be less than #aj percent of the expected county revenue4 7#b7 ,be offered to producers of upland cotton in all counties with upland cotton production-- 7,a7 at a county-wide level to the fullest extent practicable2 or 7,b7 in counties that lack sufficient data1 on the basis of such larger geographical area as the ,corporation determines to provide sufficient data for purposes of providing the coverage4 7#c7 ,be purchased in addition to any other individual or area coverage in effect on the producer's acreage or as a stand-alone policy1 except that if a producer has an individual or area coverage for the same acreage1 the maximum coverage available under the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan shall not exceed the deductible for the individual or area coverage4 7#d7 ,establish coverage based on-- 7,a7 the expected price established under existing ,group ,risk ,income ,protection or area wide policy offered by the ,corporation for the applicable county 7or area7 and crop year2 and 7,b7 an expected county yield that is the higher of-- 7i7 the expected county yield established for the existing area-wide plans offered by the ,corporation for the applicable county 7or area7 and crop year 7or1 in geographic areas where area-wide plans are not offered1 an expected yield determined in a manner consistent with those of area-wide plans72 or 7ii7 the average of the applicable yield data for the county 7or area7 for the most recent #e years1 excluding the highest and lowest observations1 from the ,risk ,management ,agency or the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service 7or both7 or1 if sufficient county data is not available1 such other data considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,use a multiplier factor to establish maximum protection per acre 7referred to as a protection factor7 of not less than the higher of the level established on a program wide basis or #abj percent4 7#f7 ,pay an indemnity based on the amount that the expected county revenue exceeds the actual county revenue1 as applied to the individual coverage of the producer4 ,indemnities under the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan shall not include or overlap the amount of the deductible selected under paragraph 7#a74 7#g7 ,in all counties for which data are available1 establish separate coverage levels for irrigated and non-irrigated practices4 7c7 ,premium ,notwithstanding section #ejh7;d71 the premium for the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan shall-- 7#a7 be sufficient to cover anticipated losses and a reasonable reserve2 and 7#b7 include an amount for operating and administrative expenses established in accordance with section #ejh7k77#d77;,f74 7d7 ,payment of portion of premium by ,corporation ,subject to section #ejh7;e77#d71 the amount of premium paid by the ,corporation for all qualifying coverage levels of the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan shall be-- 7#a7 #hj percent of the amount of the premium established under subsection 7c7 for the coverage level selected2 and 7#b7 the amount determined under subsection 7c77#b71 subject to section #ejh7k77#d77;,f71 for the coverage to cover administrative and operating expenses4 7e7 ,relation to other coverages ,the ,stacked ,income ,protection ,plan is in addition to all other coverages available to producers of upland cotton4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ejh7k77#d77;,f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77;,f77 is amended by inserting or authorized under subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 or section #ejh;,b after of this subparagraph4 #aajag4 ,peanut revenue crop insurance ,the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act is amended by inserting after section #ejh;,b1 as added by the previous section1 the following new section3 #ejh;,c4 ,peanut revenue crop insurance 7a7 ,in general ,effective beginning with the #bjad crop year1 the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall make available to producers of peanuts a revenue crop insurance program for peanuts4 7b7 ,effective price ,subject to subsection 7c71 for purposes of the revenue crop insurance program and the multiperil crop insurance program under this ,act1 the effective price for peanuts shall be equal to the ,rotterdam price index for peanuts1 as adjusted to reflect the farmer stock price of peanuts in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,adjustments 7#a7 ,in general ,the effective price for peanuts established under subsection 7b7 may be adjusted by the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation to correct distortions4 7#b7 ,administration ,if an adjustment is made under paragraph 7#a71 the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,corporation shall-- 7,a7 make the adjustment in an open and transparent manner2 and 7,b7 submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the reasons for the adjustment4 4 #aajah4 ,authority to correct errors ,section #eae7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,beginning with and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,frequency ,beginning with 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#c7 ,corrections 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the corrections permitted by the ,corporation as of the date of enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 the ,corporation shall allow an agent or an approved insurance provider1 subject to subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 within a reasonable amount of time following the applicable sales closing date1 to correct unintentional errors in information that is provided by a producer for the purpose of obtaining coverage under any policy or plan of insurance made available under this subtitle to ensure that the eligibility information is correct2 7ii7 within a reasonable amount of time following-- 7,i7 the acreage reporting date1 to correct unintentional errors in factual information that is provided by a producer after the sales closing date to reconcile the information with the information reported by the producer to the ,farm ,service ,agency2 or 7,,ii7 the date of any subsequent correction of data by the ,farm ,service ,agency made as a result of the verification of information2 and 7iii7 at any time1 to correct unintentional errors that were made by the ,farm ,service ,agency or an agent or approved insurance provider in transmitting the information provided by the producer to the approved insurance provider or the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,limitation ,in accordance with the procedures of the ,corporation1 correction to the information described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 may only be made if the corrections do not allow the producer-- 7i7 to avoid ineligibility requirements for insurance2 7ii7 to obtain1 enhance1 or increase an insurance guarantee or indemnity1 or avoid premium owed1 if a cause of loss exists or has occurred before any correction has been made2 or 7iii7 to avoid an obligation or requirement under any ,federal or ,state law4 7,c7 ,exception to late filing sanctions ,any corrections made pursuant to this paragraph shall not be subject to any late filing sanctions authorized in the reinsurance agreement with the ,corporation4 4 #aajai4 ,implementation ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7j71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,systems maintenance and upgrades 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall maintain and upgrade the information management systems of the ,corporation used in the administration and enforcement of this subtitle4 7,b7 ,requirement 7i7 ,in general ,in maintaining and upgrading the systems1 the ,secretary shall ensure that new hardware and software are compatible with the hardware and software used by other agencies of the ,department to maximize data sharing and promote the purposes of this section4 7ii7 ,acreage report streamlining initiative project ,as soon as practicable1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement an acreage report streamlining initiative project to allow producers to report acreage and other information directly to the ,department4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7k71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,information technology 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of subsection 7j77#a71 the ,corporation may use1 from amounts made available from the insurance fund established under section #eaf7;c71 not more than-- 7i7 7,i7 for fiscal year #bjad1 #be1jjj1jjj2 and 7,,ii7 for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjah1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 or 7ii7 if the ,acreage ,crop ,reporting ,streamlining ,initiative 7,,acrsi7 project is substantially completed by ,september #cj1 #bjae1 not more than #ae1jjj1jjj for each of the fiscal years #bjae through #bjah4 7,b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate of the substantial completion of the ,acreage ,crop ,reporting ,streamlining ,initiative 7,,acrsi7 project not later than ,july #a1 #bjae4 4 #aajbj4 ,research and development priorities 7a7 ,authority ,to conduct research and development1 priorities ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading by striking contracting2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may enter into contracts to carry out research and development to and inserting may conduct activities or enter into contracts to carry out research and development to maintain or improve existing policies or develop new policies to2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting conduct research and development or after ,the ,corporation may2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting conducting research and development or after ,before2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting after expert review in accordance with section #eje7;e7 after approved by the ,board2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking a pasture1 range1 and forage program and inserting policies that increase participation by producers of underserved agricultural commodities1 including sweet sorghum1 biomass sorghum1 rice1 peanuts1 sugarcane1 alfalfa1 pennycress1 and specialty crops4 7b7 ,funding ,section #ebb7;e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking 7,a7 ,authority4-- and inserting 7,a7 ,conducting and contracting for research and development4--2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting conduct research and development and after the ,corporation may use to2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting conduct research and development and after for the fiscal year to2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking to provide either reimbursement payments or contract payments2 and 7#c7 by striking paragraph 7#d74 #aajba4 ,additional research and development contracting requirements ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#ag7 as paragraph 7#bd72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#af71 the following new paragraphs3 7#ag7 ,margin coverage for catfish 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall offer to enter into a contract with a qualified entity to conduct research and development regarding a policy to insure producers against reduction in the margin between the market value of catfish and selected costs incurred in the production of catfish4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,eligibility for the policy described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be limited to freshwater species of catfish that are propagated and reared in controlled or selected environments4 7,c7 ,implementation ,the ,board shall review the policy described in subparagraph 7,b7 under subsection #ejh7;h7 and approve the policy if the ,board finds that the policy-- 7i7 will likely result in a viable and marketable policy consistent with this subsection2 7ii7 would provide crop insurance coverage in a significantly improved form2 7iii7 adequately protects the interests of producers2 and 7iv7 the proposed policy meets other requirements of this subtitle determined appropriate by the ,board4 7#ah7 ,biomass and sweet sorghum energy crop insurance policies 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,corporation shall offer to enter into #a or more contracts with qualified entities to carry out research and development regarding-- 7i7 a policy to insure biomass sorghum that is grown expressly for the purpose of producing a feedstock for renewable biofuel1 renewable electricity1 or biobased products2 and 7ii7 a policy to insure sweet sorghum that is grown for a purpose described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,research and development ,research and development with respect to each of the policies required in subparagraph 7,a7 shall evaluate the effectiveness of risk management tools for the production of biomass sorghum or sweet sorghum1 including policies and plans of insurance that-- 7i7 are based on market prices and yields2 7ii7 to the extent that insufficient data exist to develop a policy based on market prices and yields1 evaluate the policies and plans of insurance based on the use of weather indices1 including excessive or inadequate rainfall1 to protect the interest of crop producers2 and 7iii7 provide protection for production or revenue losses1 or both4 7#ai7 ,study on swine catastrophic disease program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall contract with a qualified person to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of insuring swine producers for a catastrophic event4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#bj7 ,whole farm diversified risk management insurance plan 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall conduct activities or enter into contracts to carry out research and development to develop a whole farm risk management insurance plan1 with a liability limitation of #a1bej1jjj1 that allows a diversified crop or livestock producer the option to qualify for an indemnity if actual gross farm revenue is below #he percent of the average gross farm revenue or the expected gross farm revenue that can reasonably be expected of the producer1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,eligible producers ,the ,corporation shall permit producers 7including direct-to-consumer marketers and producers servicing local and regional and farm identity-preserved markets7 who produce multiple agricultural commodities1 including specialty crops1 industrial crops1 livestock1 and aquaculture products1 to participate in the plan in lieu of any other plan under this subtitle4 7,c7 ,diversification ,the ,corporation may provide diversification-based additional coverage payment rates1 premium discounts1 or other enhanced benefits in recognition of the risk management benefits of crop and livestock diversification strategies for producers that grow multiple crops or that may have income from the production of livestock that uses a crop grown on the farm4 7,d7 ,market readiness ,the ,corporation may include coverage for the value of any packing1 packaging1 or any other similar on-farm activity the ,corporation determines to be the minimum required in order to remove the commodity from the field4 7,e7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results and feasibility of the research and development conducted under this paragraph1 including an analysis of potential adverse market distortions4 7#ba7 ,study on poultry catastrophic disease program 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall contract with a qualified person to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of insuring poultry producers for a catastrophic event4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 7#bb7 ,poultry business interruption insurance policy 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,corporation shall offer to enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with a university or other legal entity to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure the commercial production of poultry against business interruptions caused by integrator bankruptcy4 7,b7 ,research and development ,as part of the research and development conducted pursuant to a contract or cooperative agreement entered into under subparagraph 7,a71 the entity shall-- 7i7 evaluate the market place for business interruption insurance that is available to poultry growers2 7ii7 determine what statutory authority would be necessary to implement a business interruption insurance through the ,corporation2 7iii7 assess the feasibility of a policy or plan of insurance offered under this subtitle to insure against losses due to the bankruptcy of an business integrator2 and 7iv7 analyze the costs to the ,federal ,government of a ,federal business interruption insurance program for poultry growers4 7,c7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph1 the terms poultry and poultry grower have the meanings given those terms in section #b7;a7 of the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb7;a774 7,d7 ,deadline for contract or cooperative agreement ,not later than six months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall enter into the contract or cooperative agreement required by subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,deadline for completion of research and development ,not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the research and development conducted pursuant to the contract or cooperative agreement entered into under subparagraph 7,a74 7#bc7 ,study of food safety insurance 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall offer to enter into a contract with #a or more qualified entities to conduct a study to determine whether offering policies that provide coverage for specialty crops from food safety and contamination issues would benefit agricultural producers4 7,b7 ,subject ,the study described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall evaluate policies and plans of insurance coverage that provide protection for production or revenue impacted by food safety concerns including1 at a minimum1 government1 retail1 or national consumer group announcements of a health advisory1 removal1 or recall related to a contamination concern4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,corporation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 #aajbb4 ,program compliance partnerships ,paragraph 7#a7 of section #ebb7;d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to authorize the ,corporation to enter into partnerships with public and private entities for the purpose of either-- 7,a7 increasing the availability of loss mitigation1 financial1 and other risk management tools for producers1 with a priority given to risk management tools for producers of agricultural commodities covered by section #aif of the ,agricultural ,market ,transition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc71 specialty crops1 and underserved agricultural commodities2 or 7,b7 improving analysis tools and technology regarding compliance or identifying and using innovative compliance strategies4 4 #aajbc4 ,pilot programs ,section #ebc7;a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 at the sole discretion of the ,corporation1 after may2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#e74 #aajbd4 ,technical amendments 7a7 ,eligibility for department programs ,section #ejh7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#g72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#h7 through 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#aj71 respectively4 7b7 ,exclusions to assistance for losses due to drought conditions 7#a7 ,in general ,section #eca7;d77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca7;d77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7,a7 ,eligible losses4-- and all that follows through ,an eligible in clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,eligible losses ,an eligible 2 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ija7;d77#c77;,a7 of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdig7;d77#c77;,a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking 7,a7 ,eligible losses4-- and all that follows through ,an eligible in clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,eligible losses ,an eligible 2 7,b7 by striking clause 7ii72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately4 #aajbe4 ,advance public notice of crop insurance policy and plan changes ,section #eje7;e7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeje7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g72 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following new paragraph 7#e73 7#e7 ,advance notice of modification before implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,any modification to be made in the terms or conditions of any policy or plan of insurance offered under this subtitle shall not take effect for a crop year unless the ,secretary publishes the modification in the ,federal ,register and on the website of the ,corporation and provides for a subsequent period of public comment-- 7i7 with respect to fall-planted crops1 not later than #fj days before ,june #cj during the preceding crop year2 and 7ii7 with respect to spring-planted crops1 not later than #fj days before ,november #cj during the preceding crop year4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the application of subparagraph 7,a7 in an emergency situation declared by the ,secretary upon notice to ,congress of the nature of the emergency and the need for immediate implementation of the policy or plan modification referred to in such subparagraph4 4 ,,xii ,miscellaneous ,a ,livestock #abaja4 ,repeal of the ,national ,sheep ,industry ,improvement ,center ,effective ,october #a1 #bjac1 section #cge of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;j7 is repealed4 #abajb4 ,repeal of certain regulations under the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7a7 ,repeal of certain regulation requirement ,section #aajjf of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #babj7 is repealed4 7b7 ,repeal of certain existing regulation ,subsection 7n7 of section #bja4b of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 is repealed4 7c7 ,prohibition on enforcement of certain regulations or issuance of similar regulations ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall not-- 7#a7 enforce subsection 7n7 of section #bja4b of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 finalize or implement sections #bja4b7l71 #bja4b7t71 #bja4b7u71 #bja4c7;c71 #bja4baj1 #bja4baa1 #bja4bac1 and #bja4bad of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 as proposed to be added by the proposed rule entitled ,implementation of ,regulations ,required ,under ,title ,,xi of the ,food1 ,conservation and ,energy ,act of #bjjh2 ,conduct in ,violation of the ,act published by the ,department of ,agriculture on ,june #bb1 #bjaj 7#ge ,fed4 ,reg4 #cecch72 or 7#c7 issue regulations or adopt a policy similar to the provisions-- 7,a7 referred to in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 or 7,b7 rescinded by the ,secretary pursuant to section #gdb of the ,consolidated and ,further ,continuing ,appropriations ,act1 #bjac 7,public ,law #aac-f74 #abajc4 ,trichinae certification program 7a7 ,alternative certification process ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall amend the rule made under paragraph 7#b7 of section #aajaj7;a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7;a77 to implement the voluntary trichinae certification program established under paragraph 7#a7 of such section1 to include a requirement to establish an alternative trichinae certification process based on surveillance or other methods consistent with international standards for categorizing compartments as having negligible risk for trichinae4 7b7 ,final regulations ,not later than one year after the date on which the international standards referred to in subsection 7a7 are adopted1 the ,secretary shall finalize the rule amended under such subsection4 7c7 ,reauthorization ,section #ajdje7;d77#a7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7;d77#a77 is amended in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 by striking #bjab each place it appears and inserting #bjah4 #abajd4 ,national ,aquatic ,animal ,health ,plan ,section #aajac7;d7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcbb7;d77 is amended by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah4 #abaje4 ,country of origin labeling 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 shall conduct an economic analysis of the proposed rule entitled ,mandatory ,country of ,origin ,labeling of ,beef1 ,pork1 ,lamb1 ,chicken1 ,goat ,meat1 ,wild and ,farm-raised ,fish and ,shellfish1 ,perishable ,agricultural ,commodities1 ,peanuts1 ,pecans1 ,ginseng and ,macadamia ,nuts published by the ,department of ,agriculture on ,march #ab1 #bjac 7#gf ,fed4 ,reg4 #aefde74 7b7 ,contents ,the economic analysis described in subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to the labeling of beef1 pork1 and chicken1 an analysis of the impact on consumers1 producers1 and packers in the ,united ,states of-- 7#a7 the implementation of subtitle ,d of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch et seq472 and 7#b7 the proposed rule referred to in subsection 7a74 #abajf4 ,national animal health laboratory network ,subtitle ,e of title ,x of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after section #ajdji 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh7 the following new section3 #ajdji;,a4 ,national animal health laboratory network 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall enter into contracts1 grants1 cooperative agreements1 or other legal instruments with eligible laboratories for any of the following purposes3 7#a7 ,to enhance the capability of the ,secretary to detect1 and respond in a timely manner to1 emerging or existing threats to animal health and to support the protection of public health1 the environment1 and the agricultural economy of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,to provide the capacity and capability for standardized-- 7,a7 test procedures1 reference materials1 and equipment2 7,b7 laboratory biosafety and biosecurity levels2 7,c7 quality management system requirements2 7,d7 interconnected electronic reporting and transmission of data2 and 7,e7 evaluation for emergency preparedness4 7#c7 ,to coordinate the development1 implementation1 and enhancement of national veterinary diagnostic laboratory capabilities1 with special emphasis on surveillance planning and vulnerability analysis1 technology development and validation1 training1 and outreach4 7b7 ,eligibility ,an eligible laboratory under this section is a diagnostic laboratory meeting specific criteria developed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state animal health officials and ,state and university veterinary diagnostic laboratories4 7c7 ,priority ,to the extent practicable and to the extent capacity and specialized expertise may be necessary1 the ,secretary shall give priority to existing ,federal1 ,state1 and university facilities4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #abajg4 ,repeal of duplicative catfish inspection program 7a7 ,in general ,effective on the date of the enactment of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq471 section #aajaf of such ,act 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bacj7 and the amendments made by such section are repealed4 7b7 ,application ,the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 and the ,federal ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 shall be applied and administered as if section #aajaf 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #bacj7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq47 and the amendments made by such section had not been enacted4 #abajh4 ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,program ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall ensure that the ,department of ,agriculture continues to administer the diagnostic surveillance program for ,h#e_/;,h#g low pathogenic avian influenza with respect to commercial poultry under section #adf4ad of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation7 without amending the regulations in section #adg4dc of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation7 with respect to the governance of the ,general ,conference ,committee established under such section4 ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall maintain-- 7#a7 the operations of the ,general ,conference ,committee-- 7,a7 in the physical location at which the ,committee was located on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7,b7 with the organizational structure within the ,department of ,agriculture in effect as of such date2 and 7#b7 the funding levels for the ,national ,poultry ,improvement ,plan for ,commercial ,poultry 7established under part #adf of title #i1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations or a successor regulation7 at the fiscal year #bjac funding levels for the ,plan4 #abaji4 ,report on bovine tuberculosis in ,texas ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjad1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on the incidence of bovine tuberculosis in cattle in ,texas4 ,the report shall cover the period beginning on ,january #a1 #aiig1 and ending on ,december #ca1 #bjac4 #abaaj4 ,economic fraud in wild and farm-raised seafood 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,office of the ,chief ,economist1 shall submit to ,congress a report on the economic implications for consumers1 fishermen1 and aquaculturists of fraud and mislabeling in wild and farm-raised seafood4 7b7 ,contents ,the report required under subsection 7a7 shall include1 with respect to fraud and mislabeling in wild and farm-raised seafood1 an analysis of the impact on consumers and producers in the ,united ,states of-- 7#a7 sales of imported seafood that is misrepresented as domestic product2 7#b7 country of origin labeling that allows seafood harvested outside the ,united ,states to be labeled as a product of the ,united ,states2 7#c7 the lack of seafood product traceability through the supply chain2 and 7#d7 the inadequate use of ,,dna testing and other technology to address seafood safety and fraud1 including traceability4 ,b ,socially disadvantaged producers and limited resource producers #abbja4 ,outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,outreach and assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers ,section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting and veteran farmers and ranchers after ranchers2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after ranchers2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77i71 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after ranchers2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the heading of such subparagraph1 by striking #bjab and inserting #bjah2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following new clause3 7iii7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting or veteran farmers and ranchers after socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting veteran farmers or ranchers and before members2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by inserting veteran farmers or ranchers and before members2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7e77#e77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after ranchers2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after ranchers4 7b7 ,definition of veteran farmer or rancher ,section #beja7;e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph3 7#g7 ,veteran farmer or rancher ,the term veteran farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who served in the active military1 naval1 or air service1 and who was discharged or released from the service under conditions other than dishonorable4 4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,advocacy and ,outreach ,paragraph 7#c7 of section #bbf;,b7f7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;f77 is amended to read as follows3 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection-- 7,a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjji through #bjac2 and 7,b7 #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #abbjc4 ,socially ,disadvantaged ,farmers and ,ranchers ,policy ,research ,center ,section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi71 as amended by section #abbja1 is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7i7 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers policy research center ,the ,secretary shall award a grant to a college or university eligible to receive funds under the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq471 including ,tuskegee ,university1 to establish a policy research center to be known as the ,socially ,disadvantaged ,farmers and ,ranchers ,policy ,research ,center for the purpose of developing policy recommendations for the protection and promotion of the interests of socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4 4 #abbjd4 ,receipt for service or denial of service from certain department of agriculture agencies ,section #beja;,a7e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi-a7;e77 is amended by striking and1 at the time of the request1 also requests a receipt4 ,c ,other miscellaneous provisions #abcja4 ,grants to improve supply1 stability1 safety1 and training of agricultural labor force ,subsection 7d7 of section #adbjd of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhq-#a7 is amended to read as follows3 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-- 7#a7 such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjac2 and 7#b7 #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 4 #abcjb4 ,program benefit eligibility status for participants in high plains water study ,section #bija of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,stat4 #ahah7 is amended by striking this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act and inserting this ,act1 an amendment made by this ,act1 the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac1 or an amendment made by the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac4 #abcjc4 ,office of ,tribal ,relations 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,reform and ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended by adding after section #cjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ced7 the following new section3 #cji4 ,office of ,tribal ,relations ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,office of the ,secretary an ,office of ,tribal ,relations to advise the ,secretary on policies related to ,indian tribes4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#h71 as added by section #cbjg1 the following new paragraph3 7#i7 the authority of the ,secretary to establish in the ,office of the ,secretary the ,office of ,tribal ,relations in accordance with section #cji2 and 4 #abcjd4 ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended by inserting after section #bah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7 the following new section3 #bai4 ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 provide information to returning veterans about1 and connect returning veterans with1 beginning farmer training and agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs appropriate to the needs and interests of returning veterans1 including assisting veterans in using ,federal veterans educational benefits for purposes relating to beginning a farming or ranching career2 7#b7 provide information to veterans concerning the availability of and eligibility requirements for participation in agricultural programs1 with particular emphasis on beginning farmer and rancher programs2 7#c7 serve as a resource for assisting veteran farmers and ranchers1 and potential farmers and ranchers1 in applying for participation in agricultural programs2 and 7#d7 advocate on behalf of veterans in interactions with employees of the ,department4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#i71 as added by section #aacjc1 the following new paragraph3 7#aj7 the authority of the ,secretary to establish in the ,department the position of ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison in accordance with section #bai4 4 #abcje4 ,prohibition on keeping ,,gsa leased cars overnight ,effective immediately1 a ,federal employee of a ,state office of the ,farm ,service ,agency in the field and non-,federal employees of county and area committees established under section #h7;b77#e7 of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77 shall keep leased interagency motor pool vehicles at a location listed on the ,general ,services ,administration inventory of owned and leased properties or a location owned or leased by the ,department of ,agriculture overnight unless the employee assigned the vehicle is on overnight1 approved travel status involving per diem4 #abcjf4 ,noninsured crop assistance program ,section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc71 as amended by section #aajac7;b71 is further amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following new paragraph3 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,coverages ,in the case of an eligible crop described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall operate a noninsured crop disaster assistance program to provide coverages based on individual yields 7other than for value-loss crops7 equivalent to-- 7i7 catastrophic risk protection available under section #ejh7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;b772 or 7ii7 additional coverage available under subsections 7c7 and 7h7 of section #ejh of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 that does not exceed #fe percent4 7,b7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section through the ,farm ,service ,agency 7referred to in this section as the ,agency74 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7iii72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following new clause3 7ii7 for which additional coverage under subsections 7c7 and 7h7 of section #ejh of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is not available2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting sweet sorghum1 biomass sorghum1 before and industrial crops2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting ,subject to subsection 7l71 the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following new subsection3 7l7 ,payment equivalent to additional coverage 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall make available to a producer eligible for noninsured assistance under this section a payment equivalent to an indemnity for additional coverage under subsections 7c7 and 7h7 of section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 that does not exceed #fe percent of the established yield for the eligible crop on the farm1 computed by multiplying-- 7,a7 the quantity that is not greater than #fe percent of the established yield for the crop1 as determined by the ,secretary1 specified in increments of #e percent2 7,b7 #ajj percent of the average market price for the crop1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 a payment rate for the type of crop1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that reflects-- 7i7 in the case of a crop that is produced with a significant and variable harvesting expense1 the decreasing cost incurred in the production cycle for the crop that is1 as applicable-- 7,i7 harvested2 7,,ii7 planted but not harvested2 or 7,,iii7 prevented from being planted because of drought1 flood1 or other natural disaster1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 in the case of a crop that is produced without a significant and variable harvesting expense1 such rate as shall be determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,premium ,to be eligible to receive a payment under this subsection1 a producer shall pay-- 7,a7 the service fee required by subsection 7k72 and 7,b7 a premium for the applicable crop year that is equal to the product obtained by multiplying-- 7i7 the number of acres devoted to the eligible crop2 7ii7 the established yield for the eligible crop1 as determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7e72 7iii7 the coverage level elected by the producer2 7iv7 the average market price1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7v7 4#jebe4 7#c7 ,limited resource1 beginning1 and socially disadvantaged farmers ,the additional coverage made available under this subsection shall be available to limited resource1 beginning1 and socially disadvantaged producers1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in exchange for a premium that is #ej percent of the premium determined for a producer under paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,premium ,payment and ,application ,deadline 7,a7 ,premium payment ,a producer electing additional coverage under this subsection shall pay the premium amount owed for the additional coverage by ,september #cj of the crop year for which the additional coverage is purchased4 7,b7 ,application ,deadline ,the latest date on which additional coverage under this subsection may be elected shall be the application closing date described in subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,effective date ,additional coverage under this subsection shall be available beginning with the #bjae crop4 4 #abcjg4 ,ensuring high standards for agency use of scientific information 7a7 ,requirement for final guidelines ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjad1 each ,federal agency shall have in effect guidelines for ensuring and maximizing the quality1 objectivity1 utility1 and integrity of scientific information relied upon by such agency4 7b7 ,content of guidelines ,the guidelines described in subsection 7a71 with respect to a ,federal agency1 shall ensure that-- 7#a7 when scientific information is considered by the agency in policy decisions-- 7,a7 the information is subject to well-established scientific processes1 including peer review where appropriate2 7,b7 the agency appropriately applies the scientific information to the policy decision2 7,c7 except for information that is protected from disclosure by law or administrative practice1 the agency makes available to the public the scientific information considered by the agency2 7,d7 the agency gives greatest weight to information that is based on experimental1 empirical1 quantifiable1 and reproducible data that is developed in accordance with well-established scientific processes2 and 7,e7 with respect to any proposed rule issued by the agency1 such agency follows procedures that include1 to the extent feasible and permitted by law1 an opportunity for public comment on all relevant scientific findings2 7#b7 the agency has procedures in place to make policy decisions only on the basis of the best reasonably obtainable scientific1 technical1 economic1 and other evidence and information concerning the need for1 consequences of1 and alternatives to the decision2 and 7#c7 the agency has in place procedures to identify and address instances in which the integrity of scientific information considered by the agency may have been compromised1 including instances in which such information may have been the product of a scientific process that was compromised4 7c7 ,approval needed for policy decisions ,to take effect ,no policy decision issued after ,january #a1 #bjad1 by an agency subject to this section may take effect prior to such date that the agency has in effect guidelines under subsection 7a7 that have been approved by the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7d7 ,policy decisions not in compliance 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 a policy decision of an agency that does not comply with guidelines approved under subsection 7c7 shall be deemed to be arbitrary1 capricious1 an abuse of discretion1 and otherwise not in accordance with law4 7#b7 ,exception ,this subsection shall not apply to policy decisions that are deemed to be necessary because of an imminent threat to health or safety or because of another emergency4 7e7 ,definitions ,for purposes of this section3 7#a7 ,agency ,the term agency has the meaning given such term in section #eea7a7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,policy decision ,the term policy decision means1 with respect to an agency1 an agency action as defined in section #eea7ac7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 7other than an adjudication1 as defined in section #eea7g7 of such title71 and includes-- 7,a7 the listing1 labeling1 or other identification of a substance1 product1 or activity as hazardous or creating risk to human health1 safety1 or the environment2 and 7,b7 agency guidance4 7#c7 ,agency guidance ,the term agency guidance means an agency statement of general applicability and future effect1 other than a regulatory action1 that sets forth a policy on a statutory1 regulatory1 or technical issue or on an interpretation of a statutory or regulatory issue4 #abcjh4 ,evaluation required for purposes of prohibition on closure or relocation of county offices for the ,farm ,service ,agency 7a7 ,prohibition on closure or relocation of offices with high workload volume ,section #adbab of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb;a7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following new subsection3 7a7 ,prohibition on closure or relocation of offices with high workload volume ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not close or relocate a county or field office of the ,farm ,service ,agency in a ,state if the ,secretary determines1 after conducting the evaluation required under subsection 7b77#a77;,b71 that the office has a high workload volume compared with other county offices in the ,state4 4 7b7 ,workload evaluation ,section #adbab7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb;a7b77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and moving the margins of such clauses two ems to the right2 7#b7 by striking the ,farm ,service ,agency1 to the maximum extent practicable and inserting the ,farm ,service ,agency-- 7,a7 to the maximum extent practicable 2 7#c7 in clause 7ii7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a77-- 7,a7 by inserting as of the date of the enactment of this ,act after employees2 and 7,b7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following new subparagraph3 7,b7 conduct and complete an evaluation of all workload assessments for ,farm ,service ,agency county offices that were open and operational as of ,january #a1 #bjab1 during the period that begins on a date that is not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of the ,federal ,agriculture ,reform and ,risk ,management ,act of #bjac and ends on the date that is #ah months after such date of enactment4 4 7c7 ,notice required ,section #adbab7;b77#b7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb;a7b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,after the period referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not close a county or field office of the ,farm ,service ,agency unless-- and inserting ,after carrying out each of the activities required under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall1 before closing a county or field office of the ,farm ,service ,agency--2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the ,secretary holds and inserting hold2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the ,secretary notifies and inserting notify4 7d7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adbab7;b77#a7 of such ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking ,after the period referred to in subsection 7a77#a71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 #abcji4 ,acer access and development program 7a7 ,grants authorized ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may make competitive grants to ,states1 tribal governments1 and research institutions to support the efforts of such ,states1 tribal governments1 and research institutions to promote the domestic maple syrup industry through the following activities3 7#a7 ,promotion of research and education related to maple syrup production4 7#b7 ,promotion of natural resource sustainability in the maple syrup industry4 7#c7 ,market promotion for maple syrup and maple-sap products4 7#d7 ,encouragement of owners and operators of privately held land containing species of trees in the genus ,acer-- 7,a7 to initiate or expand maple-sugaring activities on the land2 or 7,b7 to voluntarily make the land available1 including by lease or other means1 for access by the public for maple-sugaring activities4 7b7 ,application ,in submitting an application for a competitive grant under this section1 a ,state1 tribal government1 or research institution shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the activities to be supported using the grant funds2 7#b7 a description of the benefits that the ,state1 tribal government1 or research institution intends to achieve as a result of engaging in such activities2 and 7#c7 an estimate of the increase in maple-sugaring activities or maple syrup production that the ,state1 tribal government1 or research institution anticipates will occur as a result of engaging in such activities4 7c7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed so as to preempt a ,state or tribal government law1 including a ,state or tribal government liability law4 7d7 ,definition of maple-,sugaring ,in this section1 the term maple-sugaring means the collection of sap from any species of tree in the genus ,acer for the purpose of boiling to produce food4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah4 #abcaj4 ,regulatory review by the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7a7 ,review of regulatory agenda ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall review publications that may give notice that the ,environmental ,protection ,agency is preparing or plans to prepare any guidance1 policy1 memorandum1 regulation1 or statement of general applicability and future effect that may have a significant impact on a substantial number of agricultural entities1 including-- 7#a7 any regulatory agenda of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency published pursuant to section #fjb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7#b7 any regulatory plan or agenda published by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or the ,office of ,management and ,budget pursuant to an ,executive order1 including ,executive ,order ,no4 #abhff2 and 7#c7 any other publication issued by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or the ,office of ,management and ,budget that may reasonably be foreseen to contain notice of plans by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency to prepare any guidance1 policy1 memorandum1 regulation1 or statement of general applicability and future effect that may have a significant impact on a substantial number of agricultural entities4 7b7 ,information gathering ,for a publication item reviewed under subsection 7a7 that the ,secretary determines may have a significant impact on a substantial number of agricultural entities1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 solicit from the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency any information the ,administrator may provide to facilitate a review of the publication item2 7#b7 utilize the ,chief ,economist of the ,department of ,agriculture to produce an economic impact statement for the publication item that contains a detailed estimate of potential costs to agricultural entities2 7#c7 identify individuals representative of potentially affected agricultural entities for the purpose of obtaining advice and recommendations from such individuals about the potential impacts of the publication item2 and 7#d7 convene a review panel for analysis of the publication item that includes the ,secretary1 any full-time ,federal employee of the ,department of ,agriculture appointed to the panel by the ,secretary1 and any employee of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency or the ,office of ,information and ,regulatory ,affairs within the ,office of ,management and ,budget that accepts an invitation from the ,secretary to participate in the panel4 7c7 ,duties of the review panel ,a review panel convened for a publication item under subsection 7b77#d7 shall-- 7#a7 review any information or material obtained by the ,secretary and prepared in connection with the publication item1 including any draft proposed guidance1 policy1 memorandum1 regulation1 or statement of general applicability and future effect2 7#b7 collect advice and recommendations from agricultural entity representatives identified by the ,administrator after consultation with the ,secretary2 7#c7 compile and analyze such advice and recommendations2 and 7#d7 make recommendations to the ,secretary based on the information gathered by the review panel or provided by agricultural entity representatives4 7d7 ,comments 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the date the ,secretary convenes a review panel pursuant to subsection 7b77#d71 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,administrator comments on the planned or proposed guidance1 policy1 memorandum1 regulation1 or statement of general applicability and future effect for consideration and inclusion in any related administrative record1 including-- 7,a7 a report by the ,secretary on the concerns of agricultural entities2 7,b7 the findings of the review panel2 7,c7 the findings of the ,secretary1 including any adopted findings of the review panel2 and 7,d7 recommendations of the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,publication ,the ,secretary shall publish the comments in the ,federal ,register and make the comments available to the public on the public ,internet website of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7e7 ,waivers ,the ,secretary may waive initiation of the review panel under subsection 7b77#d7 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7f7 ,definition of agricultural entity ,in this section1 the term agricultural entity means any entity involved in or related to agricultural enterprise1 including enterprises that are engaged in the business of production of food and fiber1 ranching and raising of livestock1 aquaculture1 and all other farming and agricultural related industries4 #abcaa4 ,prohibition on attending an animal fighting venture or causing a minor to attend an animal fighting venture ,section #bf7;a77#a7 of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef7;a77#a77 is amended by striking the period and inserting or to knowingly attend or knowingly cause a minor to attend an animal fighting venture44 #abcab4 ,prohibition against interference by ,state and local governments with production or manufacture of items in other ,states 7a7 ,in general ,consistent with ,article ,i1 section #h1 clause #c of the ,constitution of the ,united ,states1 the government of a ,state or locality therein shall not impose a standard or condition on the production or manufacture of any agricultural product sold or offered for sale in interstate commerce if-- 7#a7 such production or manufacture occurs in another ,state2 and 7#b7 the standard or condition is in addition to the standards and conditions applicable to such production or manufacture pursuant to-- 7,a7 ,federal law2 and 7,b7 the laws of the ,state and locality in which such production or manufacture occurs4 7b7 ,agricultural product defined ,in this section1 the term agricultural product has the meaning given such term in section #bjg of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbf74 #abcac4 ,increased protection for agricultural interests in the ,missouri ,river ,basin 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,record runoff occurred in the ,missouri ,river basin during #bjaa as a result of historic rainfall over portions of the upper basin coupled with heavy plains and mountain snowpack4 7#b7 ,runoff above ,sioux ,city1 ,iowa1 during the #e-month period of ,march through ,july totaled an estimated #dh4d million acre-feet 7referred to in this section as ,,maf74 ,this runoff volume was more than #bj percent greater than the design storm for the ,missouri ,river ,mainstem ,reservoir ,system 7referred to in this section as the ,system71 which was based on the #ahha runoff of #dj4j ,,maf during the same #e-month period4 7#c7 ,during the #bjaa runoff season1 nearly #fa million acre-feet of water entered the ,missouri ,river system1 far surpassing the previous record of #di ,,maf in runoff that was set during the flood of #aiig4 7#d7 ,given the incredible amount of water entering the ,system1 the summer months were spent working to evacuate as much water from the ,system as possible1 ultimately leading to record high water releases from ,gavins ,point ,dam of #afj1jjj cubic feet per second1 a rate that more than doubled the previous release record of #gj1jjj cubic feet per second set in #aiig4 7#e7 ,for nearly four months1 those extremely high releases from ,gavins ,point were maintained1 resulting in severe and sustained flooding1 with much of western ,iowa and eastern ,nebraska as well as portions of ,south ,dakota1 ,kansas1 and ,missouri inundated by a flooding river three to five feet deep1 up to #aa miles wide1 and flowing at a rate of #d to #aa miles per hour4 7#f7 ,thousands of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed and hundreds of millions of dollars in damage was done to roads and other public infrastructure4 7#g7 ,in addition to the homes1 businesses1 and infrastructure impacted by the flooding1 hundreds of thousands of acres of cropland were affected4 7#h7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture has estimated that #djj1jjj to #ejj1jjj acres of some of the most productive crop land in the world was flooded in #bjaa4 7#i7 ,local ,farm ,services ,agency representatives have estimated that #hb1ajj1jjj was lost in #bjaa alone due to damaged or lost crops and unplanted acres4 7#aj7 ,not only did the flooding eliminate the #bjaa crop1 but it is highly unlikely that many farmers will be able to put that land back into production at any point in the near future4 7#aa7 ,producers will have to contend with large piles of sand1 silt1 and other debris that have been deposited in their fields1 meaning the impact of the #bjaa flood will be felt in the agricultural communities up and down the ,missouri ,river for many years to come4 7#ab7 ,currently1 the amount of storage capacity in the ,system that is set aside for flood control is based upon the vacated space required to control the #ahha flood1 because prior to the #bjaa flood1 the #ahha flood was seen as the high water mark4 7#ac7 ,given the historic flooding that took place in #bjaa1 it is clear that year's flooding now represents a new high water mark1 surpassing the flooding of even the #ahha flood4 7#ad7 ,it is important that the flood control related functions of the ,system management be adjusted to reflect the reality of the #bjaa flood as the new worst case scenario for flooding along the ,missouri ,river4 7#ae7 ,system management may begin to be adjusted to account for the #bjaa flood through a recalculation of the amount of storage space within the ,system that is allocated to flood control1 using the model not of the #ahha flood1 but of the greatest flood experienced--the flood of #bjaa4 7#af7 ,as a result of the flooding in #bjaa1 many ,states received disaster declarations from the ,department of ,agriculture to help farmers and producers recover from the damage done by the high water4 7#ag7 ,though helpful1 even the assistance provided by the ,department of ,agriculture will not provide many in the agriculture community with the resources to put their land back into production any time soon4 7#ah7 ,without the protection that will come from a fundamental change in the ,system's flood control storage allocations1 farmers1 producers1 and other agricultural interests who may be in a position to restart their operations will find it difficult to justify doing so1 given the fact that they will not be protected from similar flooding in the future4 7b7 ,updated management of the ,missouri river ,to protect agricultural interests ,in order to strengthen the agricultural economy1 revitalize the rural communities1 and conserve the natural resources of the ,missouri ,river basin1 the ,congress directs that the ,secretary of ,agriculture take action to promote immediate increased flood protection to farmers1 producers1 and other agricultural interests in the ,missouri ,river basin by working within its jurisdiction to support efforts-- 7#a7 to recalculate the amount of space within the ,system that is allocated to flood control storage using the #bjaa flood as the model2 and 7#b7 to increase the ,missouri ,river's channel capacity between the reservoirs and below ,gavins ,point4 #abcad4 ,increased protection for agricultural interests in the ,black ,dirt region ,in order to strengthen the agricultural economy1 revitalize the rural communities1 and conserve the natural resources of the ,black ,dirt region1 the ,congress directs that the ,secretary of ,agriculture take action to promote immediate increased flood protection to farmers1 producers1 and other agricultural interests around the ,wallkill ,river and in the ,black ,dirt region4 #abcae4 ,protection of honey bees and other pollinators 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall carry out such activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to protect and ensure the long-term viability of populations of honey bees1 wild bees1 and other beneficial insects of agricultural crops1 horticultural plants1 wild plants1 and other plants1 including-- 7#a7 providing technical expertise relating to proposed agency actions that may threaten pollinator health or jeopardize the long-term viability of populations of pollinators2 7#b7 providing formal guidance on national policies relating to-- 7,a7 permitting managed honey bees to forage on ,national ,forest ,service lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities2 and 7,b7 planting and maintaining managed honey bee and native pollinator forage on ,national ,forest ,service lands where compatible with other natural resource management priorities2 7#c7 making use of the best available peer-reviewed science regarding environmental and chemical stressors on pollinator health2 and 7#d7 regularly monitoring and reporting on the health and population status of managed and native pollinators including bees1 birds1 bats1 and other species4 7b7 ,task force on bee health and commercial beekeeping 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a task force-- 7,a7 to coordinate ,federal efforts carried out on or after the date of enactment of this ,act to address the serious worldwide decline in bee health1 especially honey bees and declining native bees2 and 7,b7 to assess ,federal efforts to mitigate pollinator losses and threats to the ,united ,states commercial beekeeping industry4 7#b7 ,agency consultation ,the task force established under this subsection shall seek ongoing consultation from any ,federal agency carrying out activities important to bee health and commercial beekeeping1 including officials from-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,b7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,c7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,d7 the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 7,e7 the ,department of ,commerce2 and 7,f7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection4 7#c7 ,stakeholder consultation ,the task force established under this subsection shall consult with beekeeper1 conservation1 scientist1 and agricultural stakeholders4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the task force established under subsection 7b7 shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7#a7 summarizes ,federal activities carried out pursuant to subsection 7f7 of section of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7 7as redesignated by section #gbji7 or any other provision of law 7including regulations7 to address bee decline2 7#b7 summarizes international efforts to address the decline of managed honey bees and native pollinators2 and 7#c7 provides recommendations to ,congress regarding how to better coordinate ,federal agency efforts to address the decline of managed honey bees and native pollinators4 7d7 ,pollinator research lab feasibility study 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 may conduct feasibility studies regarding-- 7,a7 re-locating existing honey bee and native pollinator research from ,federal laboratories to a cooperator-run facility in a location most geographically appropriate for pollinator research2 and 7,b7 modernizing existing honey bee research laboratories identified by the ,agricultural ,research ,service in the capital investment strategy document dated #bjab4 7#b7 ,consultation ,in conducting the feasibility studies under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7,a7 beekeeper1 native bee1 agricultural1 research institution1 and bee conservation stakeholders regarding new research laboratory needs under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 and 7,b7 commercial beekeepers regarding the modernizing of existing honey bee laboratories under paragraph 7#a77;,b74 #abcaf4 ,produce represented as grown in the ,united ,states when it is not in fact grown in the ,united ,states 7a7 ,technical assistance to ,,cbp ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall make available to ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection technical assistance related to the identification of produce represented as grown in the ,united ,states when it is not in fact grown in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,report to ,congress ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report on produce represented as grown in the ,united ,states when it is not in fact grown in the ,united ,states4 #abcag4 ,urban agriculture coordination ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall coordinate opportunities for urban agriculture1 by-- 7#a7 compiling a list of all programs administered by the ,secretary or by the head of any other department1 agency1 or instrumentality of the ,united ,states to which urban farmers can apply for assistance or participation2 7#b7 examining and implementing opportunities to adjust the regulations governing the programs to enable urban farmers to participate in more of the programs2 7#c7 developing a process for streamlining the process by which urban farmers may apply for assistance from1 or for participation in1 the programs1 including through the use of a single1 harmonized application for multiple programs2 and 7#d7 such other methods as the ,secretary deems appropriate4 #abcah4 ,sense of ,congress on increased business opportunities for black farmers1 women1 minorities1 and small businesses ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,government should increase the number of contracts the ,federal ,government awards to black farmers1 businesses owned and controlled by women1 businesses owned and controlled by minorities1 and small business concerns4 #abcai4 ,sense of ,congress regarding agriculture security programs ,it is the sense of ,congress that-- 7#a7 agricultural nutrients and other agricultural chemicals are essential to ensuring the most efficient production of food1 fuel1 and fiber2 7#b7 these products must be properly stored1 handled1 transported1 and used to ensure that they are not misused or cause harm either accidentally or intentionally2 7#c7 the ,department of ,agriculture is the ,federal agency with the staffing and technical expertise to understand the important role these products play in agriculture2 7#d7 other ,federal departments and agencies have been given lead responsibility to develop and implement security programs affecting the availability1 storage1 transportation1 and use of a variety of chemicals and products used in agriculture2 7#e7 it is critical that the ,department of ,agriculture participates fully in the development of any such security programs to ensure that they do not unnecessarily restrict the availability of the most efficient and beneficial products needed to sustain agriculture in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture should review staffing at the ,department to ensure that the agency has senior employees within the ,department at the ,senior ,executive ,service level or higher1 who have responsibility for coordinating with other ,federal1 ,state1 and international agencies in the development of regulations1 guidance1 and procedures for the secure handling of agricultural chemicals2 and 7#g7 such employees shall-- 7,a7 work with manufacturers1 retailers1 and the general farm community to review existing and proposed ,federal1 ,state1 and international agricultural chemical security regulations2 7,b7 coordinate with manufacturers1 retailers1 transporters1 and farmers to evaluate how existing and proposed security regulations1 including systems to track the sale1 transportation1 delivery1 and use of agricultural products1 can be designed to minimize any adverse impact on agricultural productivity2 7,c7 evaluate how existing and proposed security regulations will affect the ability of agricultural producers to have timely access to nutrients1 chemicals1 and other products that are affordable and best suited to the producers' operations2 7,d7 develop recommendations on best practices1 policies1 and regulatory mechanisms relating to existing and proposed security programs to ensure that there is minimal adverse impact on agricultural productivity2 and 7,e7 engage with ,federal agencies with responsibility for establishing security programs to ensure that they have the information needed to develop procedures for effective security administration and enforcement that minimize any adverse impact on domestic or international agricultural productivity4 #abcbj4 ,report on water sharing ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7#a7 efforts by ,mexico to meet its treaty deliveries of water to the ,rio ,grande in accordance with the ,treaty between the ,united ,states and ,mexico ,respecting ,utilization of waters of the ,colorado and ,tijuana ,rivers and of the ,rio ,grande 7done at ,washington1 ,february #c1 #aidd72 and 7#b7 the benefits to the ,united ,states of the ,interim ,international ,cooperative ,measures in the ,colorado ,river ,basin through #bjag and ,extension of ,minute #cah ,cooperative ,measures to ,address the ,continued ,effects of the ,april #bjaj ,earthquake in the ,mexicali ,valley1 ,baja1 ,california 7done at ,coronado1 ,california1 ,november #bj1 #bjab2 commonly referred to as ,minute ,no4 #cai74 #abcba4 ,scientific and economic analysis of the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 may not enforce any regulations promulgated under the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act 7,public ,law #aaa-cec7 until the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register the following3 7#a7 ,an analysis of the scientific information used in the final rule to implement the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act with a particular focus on-- 7,a7 agricultural businesses of a variety of sizes2 7,b7 regional differences of agriculture production1 processing1 marketing1 and value added production2 7,c7 agricultural businesses that are diverse livestock and produce producers2 and 7,d7 what1 if any1 negative impact on the agricultural businesses would be created1 or exacerbated1 by implementation of the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act4 7#b7 ,an analysis of the economic impact of the proposed final rule to implement the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act with a particular focus on-- 7,a7 agricultural businesses of a variety of sizes2 and 7,b7 small and mid-sized value added food processors4 7#c7 ,a plan to systematically evaluate the regulations by surveying farmers and processors and developing an ongoing process to evaluate and address business concerns4 7b7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act and annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives a report on the impact of implementation of the regulations promulgated under the ,,fda ,food ,safety ,modernization ,act4 #abcbb4 ,improved ,department of ,agriculture consideration of economic impact of regulations on small business ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall complete procedures consistent with the requirements of subsection 7b7 of section #fji of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 whenever the ,department of ,agriculture promulgates any rule which will have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities4 #abcbc4 ,silvicultural activities ,section #djb7l7 of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7l77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,silvicultural activities 7,a7 ,,npdes permit requirements for silvicultural activities ,the ,administrator shall not require a permit or otherwise promulgate regulations under this section or directly or indirectly require any ,state to require a permit under this section for a discharge of stormwater runoff resulting from the conduct of the following silviculture activities3 nursery operations1 site preparation1 reforestation and subsequent cultural treatment1 thinning1 prescribed burning1 pest and fire control1 harvesting operations1 surface drainage1 and road use1 construction1 and maintenance4 7,b7 ,permits for dredged or fill material ,nothing in this paragraph exempts a silvicultural activity resulting in the discharge of dredged or fill material from any permitting requirement under section #djd4 4 #abcbd4 ,applicability of ,spill ,prevention1 ,control1 and ,countermeasure rule 7a7 ,in general ,the ,administrator1 in implementing the ,spill ,prevention1 ,control1 and ,countermeasure rule with respect to any farm1 shall-- 7#a7 require certification of compliance with such rule by-- 7,a7 a professional engineer for a farm with-- 7i7 an individual tank with an aboveground storage capacity greater than #aj1jjj gallons2 7ii7 an aggregate aboveground storage capacity greater than or equal to #db1jjj gallons2 or 7iii7 a history that includes a spill1 as determined by the ,administrator2 or 7,b7 the owner or operator of the farm 7via self-certification7 for a farm with-- 7i7 an aggregate aboveground storage capacity greater than #aj1jjj gallons but less than #db1jjj gallons2 and 7ii7 no history of spills1 as determined by the ,administrator2 and 7#b7 exempt from all requirements of such rule any farm-- 7,a7 with an aggregate aboveground storage capacity of less than or equal to #aj1jjj gallons2 and 7,b7 no history of spills1 as determined by the ,administrator4 7b7 ,calculation of aggregate aboveground storage capacity ,for the purposes of subsection 7a71 the aggregate aboveground storage capacity of a farm excludes-- 7#a7 all containers on separate parcels that have a capacity that is less than #a1cbj gallons2 and 7#b7 all storage containers holding animal feed ingredients approved for use in livestock feed by the ,food and ,drug ,administration4 7c7 ,definitions ,in this section1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,farm ,the term farm has the meaning given such term in section #aab4b of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#c7 ,gallon ,the term gallon refers to a ,united ,states liquid gallon4 7#d7 ,history of spills ,the term history of spills has the meaning used to describe the term reportable discharge history in section #aab4g7k77#a7 of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,spill ,prevention1 ,control1 and ,countermeasure rule ,the term ,spill ,prevention1 ,control1 and ,countermeasure rule means the regulation promulgated by the ,environmental ,protection ,agency under part #aab of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 #abcbe4 ,agricultural producer information disclosure 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#b7 ,agency ,the term ,agency means the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,agricultural operation ,the term agricultural operation includes any operation where an agricultural commodity crop is raised1 including livestock operations4 7#d7 ,livestock operation ,the term livestock operation includes any operation involved in the raising or finishing of livestock or poultry4 7b7 ,disclosure of information 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,administrator1 any officer or employee of the ,agency1 or any contractor of the ,agency1 shall not make public the information of any owner1 operator1 or employee of an agricultural operation provided to the ,agency by a farmer1 rancher1 or livestock producer or a ,state agency that has been obtained in accordance with the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 or any other law1 including-- 7,a7 names2 7,b7 telephone numbers2 7,c7 email addresses2 7,d7 physical addresses2 7,e7 ,global ,positioning ,system coordinates2 or 7,f7 other identifying location information4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 affects-- 7,a7 the disclosure of information described in paragraph 7#a7 if-- 7i7 the information has been transformed into a statistical or aggregate form at the county level or higher without any information that identifies the agricultural operation or agricultural producer2 or 7ii7 the producer consents to the disclosure2 or 7,b7 the authority of any ,state agency to collect information on livestock operations4 7#c7 ,condition of permit or other programs ,the approval of any permit1 practice1 or program administered by the ,administrator shall not be conditioned on the consent of the agricultural producer or livestock producer under paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii74 #abcbf4 ,report on ,national ,ocean ,policy 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg1 issued on ,july #ai1 #bjaj1 established the national policy for the ,stewardship of the ,ocean1 ,our ,coasts1 and the ,great ,lakes and requires-- 7,a7 ,federal implementation of ecosystem-based management to achieve a fundamental shift in how the ,united ,states manages ocean1 coastal1 and ,great ,lakes resources2 and 7,b7 the establishment of nine new governmental ,regional ,planning ,bodies and ,coastal and ,marine ,spatial ,plans in every region of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg created a #ed-member ,national ,ocean ,council led by the ,white ,house ,council on ,environmental ,quality and ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy that includes #ed principal and deputy-level representatives from ,federal entities1 including the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg requires ,national ,ocean ,council members1 including the ,department of ,agriculture1 to take action to implement the ,policy and participate in coastal and marine spatial planning to the maximum extent possible4 7#d7 ,the ,final ,recommendations of the ,interagency ,ocean ,policy ,task ,force that were adopted by ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg state that effective implementation of the ,national ,ocean ,policy will require clear and easily understood requirements and regulations1 where appropriate1 that include enforcement as a critical component4 7#e7 ,despite repeated ,congressional requests1 the ,national ,ocean ,council1 which is charged with overseeing implementation of the policy1 has still not provided a complete accounting of ,federal activities under the policy and resources expended and allocated in furtherance of implementation of the policy4 7#f7 ,the continued economic and budgetary challenges of the ,united ,states underscore the necessity for sound1 transparent1 and practical ,federal policies4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,agriculture shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report detailing-- 7#a7 all activities engaged in and resources expended in furtherance of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg since ,july #ai1 #bjaj2 and 7#b7 any budget requests for fiscal year #bjad for support of implementation of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acedg4 #abcbg4 ,sunsetting of programs 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 each fiscal year the ,secretary of ,agriculture may not carry out any program-- 7#a7 for which an authorization of appropriations is established or extended under this ,act2 and 7#b7 that is funded by discretionary appropriations 7as defined in section #bej7;c7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ijj7;c7774 7b7 ,effective date ,subsection 7a7 shall take effect with respect to a program referred to in such subsection on the date on which the authorization of appropriations under this ,act for such program expires4 7c7 ,existing obligations ,subsection 7a7 does not affect the ability of the ,secretary to carry out responsibilities with regard to loans1 grants1 or other obligations made or in existence before an applicable effective date under subsection 7b74 ,d ,chesapeake ,bay ,accountability and ,recovery #abdja4 ,short title ,this subtitle may be cited as the ,chesapeake ,bay ,accountability and ,recovery ,act of #bjac4 #abdjb4 ,chesapeake ,bay ,crosscut ,budget 7a7 ,crosscut ,budget ,the ,director1 in consultation with the ,chesapeake ,executive ,council1 the chief executive of each ,chesapeake ,bay ,state1 and the ,chesapeake ,bay ,commission1 shall submit to ,congress a financial report containing-- 7#a7 an interagency crosscut budget that displays-- 7,a7 the proposed funding for any ,federal restoration activity to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year1 including any planned interagency or intra-agency transfer1 for each of the ,federal agencies that carry out restoration activities2 7,b7 to the extent that information is available1 the estimated funding for any ,state restoration activity to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year2 7,c7 all expenditures for ,federal restoration activities from the preceding #b fiscal years1 the current fiscal year1 and the succeeding fiscal year2 and 7,d7 all expenditures1 to the extent that information is available1 for ,state restoration activities during the equivalent time period described in subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 a detailed accounting of all funds received and obligated by all ,federal agencies for restoration activities during the current and preceding fiscal years1 including the identification of funds which were transferred to a ,chesapeake ,bay ,state for restoration activities2 7#c7 to the extent that information is available1 a detailed accounting from each ,state of all funds received and obligated from a ,federal agency for restoration activities during the current and preceding fiscal years2 and 7#d7 a description of each of the proposed ,federal and ,state restoration activities to be carried out in the succeeding fiscal year 7corresponding to those activities listed in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a771 including the-- 7,a7 project description2 7,b7 current status of the project2 7,c7 ,federal or ,state statutory or regulatory authority1 programs1 or responsible agencies2 7,d7 authorization level for appropriations2 7,e7 project timeline1 including benchmarks2 7,f7 references to project documents2 7,g7 descriptions of risks and uncertainties of project implementation2 7,h7 adaptive management actions or framework2 7,i7 coordinating entities2 7,j7 funding history2 7,k7 cost sharing2 and 7,l7 alignment with existing ,chesapeake ,bay ,agreement and ,chesapeake ,executive ,council goals and priorities4 7b7 ,minimum funding levels ,the ,director shall only describe restoration activities in the report required under subsection 7a7 that-- 7#a7 for ,federal restoration activities1 have funding amounts greater than or equal to #ajj1jjj2 and 7#b7 for ,state restoration activities1 have funding amounts greater than or equal to #ej1jjj4 7c7 ,deadline ,the ,director shall submit to ,congress the report required by subsection 7a7 not later than #cj days after the submission by the ,president of the ,president's annual budget to ,congress4 7d7 ,report ,copies of the financial report required by subsection 7a7 shall be submitted to the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,natural ,resources1 ,energy and ,commerce1 and ,transportation and ,infrastructure of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committees on ,appropriations1 ,environment and ,public ,works1 and ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate4 7e7 ,effective ,date ,this section shall apply beginning with the first fiscal year after the date of enactment of this ,act for which the ,president submits a budget to ,congress4 #abdjc4 ,restoration through adaptive management 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,administrator1 in consultation with other ,federal and ,state agencies1 and with the participation of stakeholders1 shall develop a plan to provide technical and financial assistance to ,chesapeake ,bay ,states to employ adaptive management in carrying out restoration activities in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed4 7b7 ,plan development ,the plan referred to in subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 specific and measurable objectives to improve water quality1 habitat1 and fisheries identified by ,chesapeake ,bay ,states2 7#b7 a process for stakeholder participation2 7#c7 monitoring1 modeling1 experimentation1 and other research and evaluation technical assistance requested by ,chesapeake ,bay ,states2 7#d7 identification of ,state restoration activities planned by ,chesapeake ,bay ,states to attain the ,state's objectives under paragraph 7#a72 7#e7 identification of ,federal restoration activities that could help a ,chesapeake ,bay ,state to attain the ,state's objectives under paragraph 7#a72 7#f7 recommendations for a process for modification of ,state and ,federal restoration activities that have not attained or will not attain the specific and measurable objectives set forth under paragraph 7#a72 and 7#g7 recommendations for a process for integrating and prioritizing ,state and ,federal restoration activities and programs to which adaptive management can be applied4 7c7 ,implementation ,in addition to carrying out ,federal restoration activities under existing authorities and funding1 the ,administrator shall implement the plan developed under subsection 7a7 by providing technical and financial assistance to ,chesapeake ,bay ,states using resources available for such purposes that are identified by the ,director under section #aadjb4 7d7 ,updates ,the ,administrator shall update the plan developed under subsection 7a7 every #b years4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after the end of a fiscal year1 the ,administrator shall transmit to ,congress an annual report on the implementation of the plan required under this section for such fiscal year4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report required under paragraph 7#a7 shall contain information about the application of adaptive management to restoration activities and programs1 including level changes implemented through the process of adaptive management4 7#c7 ,effective date ,paragraph 7#a7 shall apply to the first fiscal year that begins after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,inclusion of plan in annual action plan and annual progress report ,the ,administrator shall ensure that the ,annual ,action ,plan and ,annual ,progress ,report required by section #bje of ,executive ,order ,no4 #acejh includes the adaptive management plan outlined in subsection 7a74 #abdjd4 ,independent ,evaluator for the ,chesapeake ,bay ,program 7a7 ,in general ,there shall be an ,independent ,evaluator for restoration activities in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed1 who shall review and report on restoration activities and the use of adaptive management in restoration activities1 including on such related topics as are suggested by the ,chesapeake ,executive ,council4 7b7 ,appointment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,independent ,evaluator shall be appointed by the ,administrator from among nominees submitted by the ,chesapeake ,executive ,council4 7#b7 ,nominations ,the ,chesapeake ,executive ,council may submit to the ,administrator #d nominees for appointment to any vacancy in the office of the ,independent ,evaluator4 7c7 ,reports ,the ,independent ,evaluator shall submit a report to the ,congress every #b years in the findings and recommendations of reviews under this section4 7d7 ,chesapeake ,executive ,council ,in this section1 the term ,chesapeake ,executive ,council has the meaning given that term by section #cjg of the ,national ,oceanic and ,atmospheric ,administration ,authorization ,act of #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-efg2 #ae ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaa;d74 #abdje4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle1 the following definitions apply3 7#a7 ,adaptive management ,the term adaptive management means a type of natural resource management in which project and program decisions are made as part of an ongoing science-based process4 ,adaptive management involves testing1 monitoring1 and evaluating applied strategies and incorporating new knowledge into programs and restoration activities that are based on scientific findings and the needs of society4 ,results are used to modify management policy1 strategies1 practices1 programs1 and restoration activities4 7#b7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7#c7 ,chesapeake ,bay ,state ,the term ,chesapeake ,bay ,state or ,state means the ,states of ,maryland1 ,west ,virginia1 ,delaware1 and ,new ,york1 the ,commonwealths of ,virginia and ,pennsylvania1 and the ,district of ,columbia4 7#d7 ,chesapeake ,bay ,watershed ,the term ,chesapeake ,bay watershed means the ,chesapeake ,bay and the geographic area1 as determined by the ,secretary of the ,interior1 consisting of #cf tributary basins1 within the ,chesapeake ,bay ,states1 through which precipitation drains into the ,chesapeake ,bay4 7#e7 ,chief ,executive ,the term chief executive means1 in the case of a ,state or ,commonwealth1 the ,governor of each such ,state or ,commonwealth and1 in the case of the ,district of ,columbia1 the ,mayor of the ,district of ,columbia4 7#f7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7#g7 ,state restoration activities ,the term ,state restoration activities means any ,state programs or projects carried out under ,state authority that directly or indirectly protect1 conserve1 or restore living resources1 habitat1 water resources1 or water quality in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed1 including programs or projects that promote responsible land use1 stewardship1 and community engagement in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed4 ,restoration activities may be categorized as follows3 7,a7 ,physical restoration4 7,b7 ,planning4 7,c7 ,feasibility studies4 7,d7 ,scientific research4 7,e7 ,monitoring4 7,f7 ,education4 7,g7 ,infrastructure development4 7#h7 ,federal restoration activities ,the term ,federal restoration activities means any ,federal programs or projects carried out under existing ,federal authority that directly or indirectly protect1 conserve1 or restore living resources1 habitat1 water resources1 or water quality in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed1 including programs or projects that provide financial and technical assistance to promote responsible land use1 stewardship1 and community engagement in the ,chesapeake ,bay watershed4 ,restoration activities may be categorized as follows3 7,a7 ,physical restoration4 7,b7 ,planning4 7,c7 ,feasibility studies4 7,d7 ,scientific research4 7,e7 ,monitoring4 7,f7 ,education4 7,g7 ,infrastructure development4 ,clerk4