,in the ,senate of the ,united ,states1 ,june #bh1 #bjah4 ,amendment3 ,that the bill from the ,house of ,representatives 7,h4,r4 #b7 entitled ,an ,act to provide for the reform and continuation of agricultural and other programs of the ,department of ,agriculture through fiscal year #bjbc1 and for other purposes41 do pass with the following ,strike all after the enacting clause and insert the following3 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents 7a7 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,table of contents ,the table of contents for this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title2 table of contents4,sec4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary4,,title ,i--,commodities,subtitle ,a--,commodity ,policy,sec4 #aaja4 ,payment acres4,sec4 #aajb4 ,producer election4,sec4 #aajc4 ,price loss coverage4,sec4 #aajd4 ,agriculture risk coverage4,sec4 #aaje4 ,repeal of transition assistance for producers of upland cotton4,sec4 #aajf4 ,option to change producer election4,subtitle ,b--,marketing ,loans,sec4 #abja4 ,extensions4,sec4 #abjb4 ,repeal2 unshorn pelts4,sec4 #abjc4 ,economic adjustment assistance for upland cotton users4,subtitle ,c--,sugar,sec4 #acja4 ,sugar program4,subtitle ,d--,dairy,p,a,r,t ,i--,dairy ,risk ,coverage,sec4 #adja4 ,dairy risk coverage4,,part ,,ii--,reauthorizations and ,other ,dairy-,related ,provisions,sec4 #adaa4 ,reauthorizations4,sec4 #adab4 ,class ,i skim milk price4,sec4 #adac4 ,milk donation program4,subtitle ,e--,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance,sec4 #aeja4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance4,sec4 #aejb4 ,loss of peach and blueberry crops due to extreme cold4,subtitle ,f--,noninsured ,crop ,assistance,sec4 #afja4 ,noninsured crop assistance program4,sec4 #afjb4 ,additional assistance for certain producers4,subtitle ,g--,administration,sec4 #agja4 ,regulations4,sec4 #agjb4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority4,sec4 #agjc4 ,implementation4,sec4 #agjd4 ,definition of significant contribution of active personal management4,sec4 #agje4 ,actively engaged in farming requirement4,sec4 #agjf4 ,adjusted gross income limitation4,sec4 #agjg4 ,base acres review4,sec4 #agjh4 ,farm ,service ,agency accountability4,sec4 #agji4 ,technical corrections4,,title ,,ii--,conservation,subtitle ,a--,conservation ,reserve ,program,sec4 #baja4 ,extension and enrollment requirements of conservation reserve program4,sec4 #bajb4 ,farmable wetland program4,sec4 #bajc4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #bajd4 ,payments4,sec4 #baje4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program4,sec4 #bajf4 ,contracts4,sec4 #bajg4 ,conservation reserve easements4,sec4 #bajh4 ,eligible land2 ,state law requirements4,subtitle ,b--,conservation ,stewardship ,program,sec4 #bbja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,establishment4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,stewardship contracts4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,duties of ,secretary4,subtitle ,c--,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program,sec4 #bcja4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,definitions4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,establishment and administration4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,evaluation of applications4,sec4 #bcje4 ,duties of the ,secretary4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,environmental quality incentives program plan4,sec4 #bcjg4 ,limitation on payments4,sec4 #bcjh4 ,conservation innovation grants and payments4,sec4 #bcji4 ,soil health demonstration pilot project4,subtitle ,d--,other ,conservation ,programs,sec4 #bdja4 ,wetland conservation4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,conservation security program4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,conservation of private grazing land4,sec4 #bdjd4 ,soil health and income protection program4,sec4 #bdje4 ,grassroots source water protection program4,sec4 #bdjf4 ,soil testing and remediation assistance4,sec4 #bdjg4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,agriculture conservation experienced services program4,sec4 #bdji4 ,remote telemetry data system4,sec4 #bdaj4 ,agricultural conservation easement program4,sec4 #bdaa4 ,regional conservation partnership program4,sec4 #bdab4 ,wetland conversion4,sec4 #bdac4 ,delineation of wetlands4,sec4 #bdad4 ,emergency conservation program4,sec4 #bdae4 ,watershed protection and flood prevention4,sec4 #bdaf4 ,small watershed rehabilitation program4,sec4 #bdag4 ,repeal of ,conservation ,corridor ,demonstration ,program4,sec4 #bdah4 ,repeal of cranberry acreage reserve program4,sec4 #bdai4 ,repeal of ,national ,natural ,resources ,foundation4,sec4 #bdbj4 ,repeal of flood risk reduction4,sec4 #bdba4 ,repeal of study of land use for expiring contracts and extension of authority4,sec4 #bdbb4 ,repeal of ,integrated ,farm ,management ,program ,option4,sec4 #bdbc4 ,repeal of clarification of definition of agricultural lands4,sec4 #bdbd4 ,resource conservation and development program4,sec4 #bdbe4 ,wildlife management4,sec4 #bdbf4 ,healthy forests reserve program4,sec4 #bdbg4 ,watershed protection4,sec4 #bdbh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to increased watershed-based collaboration4,sec4 #bdbi4 ,modifications to conservation easement program4,subtitle ,e--,funding and ,administration,sec4 #beja4 ,funding4,sec4 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance4,sec4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs4,sec4 #bejd4 ,definition of acequia4,sec4 #beje4 ,authorization of appropriations for water bank program4,sec4 #bejf4 ,report on land access1 tenure1 and transition4,sec4 #bejg4 ,report on small wetlands4,sec4 #bejh4 ,state technical committees4,subtitle ,f--,technical ,corrections,sec4 #bfja4 ,farmable wetland program4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,report on program enrollments and assistance4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,delivery of technical assistance4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,state technical committees4,,title ,,iii--,trade,subtitle ,a--,food for ,peace ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,food aid quality4,sec4 #cajb4 ,generation and use of currencies by private voluntary organizations and cooperatives4,sec4 #cajc4 ,minimum levels of assistance4,sec4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group4,sec4 #caje4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation4,sec4 #cajf4 ,assistance for stockpiling and rapid transportation1 delivery1 and distribution of shelf-stable prepackaged foods4,sec4 #cajg4 ,allowance of distribution costs4,sec4 #cajh4 ,prepositioning of agricultural commodities4,sec4 #caji4 ,annual report regarding food aid programs and activities4,sec4 #caaj4 ,deadline for agreements to finance sales or to provide other assistance4,sec4 #caaa4 ,nonemergency food assistance4,sec4 #caab4 ,micronutrient fortification programs4,sec4 #caac4 ,john ,ogonowski and ,doug ,bereuter ,farmer-to-,farmer ,program4,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh,sec4 #cbja4 ,priority trade promotion1 development1 and assistance4,subtitle ,c--,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws,sec4 #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,emerson ,humanitarian ,trust ,act4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,cochran emerging market fellowship program4,sec4 #ccje4 ,borlaug ,international ,agricultural ,science and ,technology ,fellowship ,program4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,international food security technical assistance4,sec4 #ccjg4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program4,sec4 #ccjh4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust4,sec4 #ccji4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects4,sec4 #ccaj4 ,foreign trade missions4,,title ,,iv--,nutrition,subtitle ,a--,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program,sec4 #daja4 ,definition of certification period4,sec4 #dajb4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations4,sec4 #dajc4 ,work requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance program4,sec4 #dajd4 ,improvements to electronic benefit transfer system4,sec4 #daje4 ,retail incentives4,sec4 #dajf4 ,required action on data match information4,sec4 #dajg4 ,income verification4,sec4 #dajh4 ,pilot projects to improve healthy dietary patterns related to fluid milk in the supplemental nutrition assistance program4,sec4 #daji4 ,interstate data matching to prevent multiple issuances4,sec4 #daaj4 ,quality control4,sec4 #daaa4 ,requirement of live-production environments for certain pilot projects relating to cost sharing for computerization4,sec4 #daab4 ,authorization of appropriations4,sec4 #daac4 ,assistance for community food projects4,sec4 #daad4 ,nutrition education ,state plans4,sec4 #daae4 ,emergency food assistance program4,sec4 #daaf4 ,technical and conforming amendments4,subtitle ,b--,commodity ,distribution ,programs,sec4 #dbja4 ,commodity distribution program4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,commodity supplemental food program4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities2 special nutrition projects4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #dcja4 ,purchase of specialty crops4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,seniors farmers' market nutrition program4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,the ,gus ,schumacher food insecurity nutrition incentive4,sec4 #dcjd4 ,harvesting health pilot projects4,,title ,v--,credit,subtitle ,a--,farm ,ownership ,loans,sec4 #eaja4 ,modification of the #c-year experience requirement for purposes of eligibility for farm ownership loans4,sec4 #eajb4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program4,sec4 #eajc4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans4,subtitle ,b--,operating ,loans,sec4 #ebja4 ,limitations on amount of operating loans4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,cooperative lending pilot projects4,subtitle ,c--,administrative ,provisions,sec4 #ecja4 ,beginning farmer and rancher individual development accounts pilot program4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,loan authorization levels4,sec4 #ecjc4 ,loan fund set-asides4,sec4 #ecjd4 ,equitable relief4,sec4 #ecje4 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 qualified beginning farmers and ranchers4,sec4 #ecjf4 ,emergency loan eligibility4,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous,sec4 #edja4 ,state agricultural mediation programs4,sec4 #edjb4 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers4,sec4 #edjc4 ,sharing of privileged and confidential information4,sec4 #edjd4 ,removal and prohibition authority2 industry-wide prohibition4,sec4 #edje4 ,jurisdiction over institution-affiliated parties4,sec4 #edjf4 ,definition of institution-affiliated party4,sec4 #edjg4 ,repeal of obsolete provisions2 technical corrections4,sec4 #edjh4 ,corporation as conservator or receiver2 certain other powers4,sec4 #edji4 ,reporting4,sec4 #edaj4 ,sense of the ,senate4,,title ,,vi--,rural ,development,subtitle ,a--,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act,sec4 #faja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants4,sec4 #fajb4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs4,sec4 #fajc4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program4,sec4 #fajd4 ,tribal college and university essential community facilities4,sec4 #faje4 ,community facilities direct loans and grants for substance use disorder treatment services4,sec4 #fajf4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program4,sec4 #fajg4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska4,sec4 #fajh4 ,rural decentralized water systems4,sec4 #faji4 ,solid waste management grants4,sec4 #faaj4 ,rural business development grants4,sec4 #faaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants4,sec4 #faab4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products4,sec4 #faac4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program4,sec4 #faad4 ,rural economic area partnership zones4,sec4 #faae4 ,intemediary relending program4,sec4 #faaf4 ,single application for broadband4,sec4 #faag4 ,loan guarantee loan fees4,sec4 #faah4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training4,sec4 #faai4 ,national rural development partnership4,sec4 #fabj4 ,grants for ,,noaa weather radio transmitters4,sec4 #faba4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program4,sec4 #fabb4 ,health care services4,sec4 #fabc4 ,strategic economic and community development4,sec4 #fabd4 ,delta ,regional ,authority4,sec4 #fabe4 ,rural business investment program4,subtitle ,b--,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf,sec4 #fbja4 ,electric loan refinancing4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,technical assistance for rural electrification loans4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,loans for telephone service4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,cushion of credit payments program4,sec4 #fbje4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes4,sec4 #fbjf4 ,access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas4,sec4 #fbjg4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program4,sec4 #fbjh4 ,transparency in the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan ,program4,sec4 #fbji4 ,refinancing of broadband and telephone loans4,sec4 #fbaj4 ,cybersecurity and grid security improvements4,subtitle ,c--,miscellaneous,sec4 #fcja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,rural energy savings program4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,rural health and safety education programs4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission reauthorization4,sec4 #fcje4 ,council on ,rural ,community ,innovation and ,economic ,development4,,title ,,vii--,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg,sec4 #gaja4 ,purposes of agricultural research1 extension1 and education4,sec4 #gajb4 ,matters relating to certain school designations and declarations4,sec4 #gajc4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board4,sec4 #gajd4 ,citrus disease subcommittee of specialty crop committee4,sec4 #gaje4 ,veterinary services grant program4,sec4 #gajf4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education4,sec4 #gajg4 ,research equipment grants4,sec4 #gajh4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers4,sec4 #gaji4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,next generation agriculture technology challenge4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,nutrition education program4,sec4 #gaab4 ,authorization for appropriations for ,federal agricultural research facilities4,sec4 #gaac4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs4,sec4 #gaad4 ,extension at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university2 report4,sec4 #gaae4 ,report on agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural and food sciences facilities at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,sec4 #gaag4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions4,sec4 #gaah4 ,new ,beginning for ,tribal ,students4,sec4 #gaai4 ,hispanic-serving institutions4,sec4 #gabj4 ,binational agricultural research and development4,sec4 #gaba4 ,partnerships to build capacity in international agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching4,sec4 #gabb4 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs4,sec4 #gabc4 ,university research4,sec4 #gabd4 ,extension service4,sec4 #gabe4 ,supplemental and alternative crops2 hemp4,sec4 #gabf4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology program4,sec4 #gabg4 ,capacity building grants for ,,nlgca institutions4,sec4 #gabh4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority pilot4,sec4 #gabi4 ,aquaculture assistance programs4,sec4 #gacj4 ,repeal of rangeland research programs4,sec4 #gaca4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response4,sec4 #gacb4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education4,sec4 #gacc4 ,limitation on designation of entities eligible to receive funds under a capacity program4,sec4 #gacd4 ,scholarship program for students attending #ahij ,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 strategic germplasm and cultivar collection assessment and utilization plan4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative4,sec4 #gbji4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,organic agriculture research and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbaa4 ,farm business management4,sec4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative4,sec4 #gbac4 ,centers of excellence at #ahij ,institutions4,sec4 #gbad4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities4,sec4 #gbae4 ,national ,rural ,information ,center ,clearinghouse4,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih,sec4 #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program4,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program4,sec4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by ,fusarium graminearum or by ,tilletia indica4,sec4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations4,sec4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative4,sec4 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4,sec4 #gcjg4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy4,sec4 #gcjh4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research4,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 ,agricultural and food research initiative4,sec4 #gdje4 ,extension design and demonstration initiative4,sec4 #gdjf4 ,renewable ,resources ,extension ,act of #aigh4,sec4 #gdjg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act of #aihj4,sec4 #gdjh4 ,repeal of review of ,agricultural ,research ,service4,sec4 #gdji4 ,biomass research and development4,sec4 #gdaj4 ,reinstatement of matching requirement for ,federal funds used in extension work at the ,university of the ,district of ,columbia4,sec4 #gdaa4 ,enhanced use lease authority pilot program4,sec4 #gdab4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction over portion of ,henry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,research ,center1 ,beltsville1 ,maryland4,sec4 #gdac4 ,foundation for food and agriculture research4,sec4 #gdad4 ,assistance for forestry research under the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act4,sec4 #gdae4 ,legitimacy of industrial hemp research4,sec4 #gdaf4 ,collection of data relating to barley area planted and harvested4,sec4 #gdag4 ,collection of data relating to the size and location of dairy farms4,sec4 #gdah4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program4,sec4 #gdai4 ,smith-,lever community extension program4,subtitle ,e--,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh,,part ,i--,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 ,,ii--,miscellaneous ,provisions,sec4 #geaa4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network4,sec4 #geab4 ,natural products research program4,sec4 #geac4 ,sun grant program4,sec4 #gead4 ,mechanization and automation for specialty crops4,subtitle ,f--,matching ,funds ,requirement,sec4 #gfja4 ,matching funds requirement4,sec4 #gfjb4 ,extension and agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university4,,title ,,viii--,forestry,subtitle ,a--,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh,sec4 #haja4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program4,subtitle ,b--,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh ,sec4 #hbja4 ,repeal of recycling research4,sec4 #hbjb4 ,repeal of forestry student grant program4,subtitle ,c--,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij,sec4 #hcja4 ,repeals4,subtitle ,d--,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc,sec4 #hdja4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation4,sec4 #hdjb4 ,authorization of appropriations for hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land4,sec4 #hdjc4 ,repeal of biomass commercial utilization grant program4,sec4 #hdjd4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program4,sec4 #hdje4 ,watershed ,condition ,framework4,sec4 #hdjf4 ,authorization of appropriations to combat insect infestations and related diseases4,sec4 #hdjg4 ,healthy ,forests ,reserve ,program reauthorization4,sec4 #hdjh4 ,authorization of appropriations for designation of treatment areas4,sec4 #hdji4 ,administrative review of collaborative restoration projects4,subtitle ,e--,repeal or ,reauthorization of ,miscellaneous ,forestry ,programs,sec4 #heja4 ,repeal of revision of strategic plan for forest inventory and analysis4,sec4 #hejb4 ,semiarid agroforestry research center4,sec4 #hejc4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act4,sec4 #hejd4 ,conveyance of ,forest ,service administrative sites4,subtitle ,f--,forest ,management,sec4 #hfja4 ,definitions4,,part ,i--,expedited environmental analysis and availability of categorical exclusions to expedite forest management activities,sec4 #hfaa4 ,categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat4,,part ,,ii--,miscellaneous forest management activities,sec4 #hfba4 ,additional authority for sale or exchange of small parcels of ,national ,forest ,system land4,sec4 #hfbb4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces program4,sec4 #hfbc4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites4,sec4 #hfbd4 ,good neighbor authority4,sec4 #hfbe4 ,wildland-urban interface4,sec4 #hfbf4 ,chattahoochee-,oconee ,national ,forest land adjustment4,sec4 #hfbg4 ,tennessee wilderness4,sec4 #hfbh4 ,additions to ,rough ,mountain and ,rich ,hole ,wildernesses4,sec4 #hfbi4 ,kisatchie ,national ,forest land conveyance4,sec4 #hfcj4 ,purchase of ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service property1 ,riverside ,county1 ,california4,sec4 #hfca4 ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program4,sec4 #hfcb4 ,utility infrastructure rights-of-way vegetation management pilot program4,sec4 #hfcc4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic development land conveyance4,sec4 #hfcd4 ,prairie dogs4,,part ,,iii--,timber innovation,sec4 #hfda4 ,definitions4,sec4 #hfdb4 ,clarification of research and development program for wood building construction4,sec4 #hfdc4 ,wood innovation grant program4,,title ,,ix--,energy,sec4 #iaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #iajb4 ,biobased markets program4,sec4 #iajc4 ,biorefinery assistance4,sec4 #iajd4 ,repowering assistance program4,sec4 #iaje4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuel4,sec4 #iajf4 ,biodiesel fuel education program4,sec4 #iajg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program4,sec4 #iajh4 ,rural energy self-sufficiency initiative4,sec4 #iaji4 ,feedstock flexibility program for bioenergy producers4,sec4 #iaaj4 ,biomass ,crop ,assistance ,program4,sec4 #iaaa4 ,biogas research and adoption of biogas systems4,sec4 #iaab4 ,community ,wood ,energy ,program4,sec4 #iaac4 ,carbon utilization education program4,,title ,x--,horticulture,sec4 #ajaja4 ,specialty crops market news allocation4,sec4 #ajajb4 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program4,sec4 #ajajc4 ,organic production and market data initiatives4,sec4 #ajajd4 ,organic certification4,sec4 #ajaje4 ,national organic certification cost-share program4,sec4 #ajajf4 ,food safety education initiatives4,sec4 #ajajg4 ,specialty crop block grants4,sec4 #ajajh4 ,plant variety protection4,sec4 #ajaji4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey4,sec4 #ajaaj4 ,clarification of use of funds for technical assistance4,sec4 #ajaaa4 ,hemp production4,sec4 #ajaab4 ,rule of construction4,,title ,,xi--,crop ,insurance,sec4 #aaaja4 ,definitions4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,data collection4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,sharing of records4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,use of resources4,sec4 #aaaje4 ,specialty crops4,sec4 #aaajf4 ,insurance period4,sec4 #aaajg4 ,cover crops4,sec4 #aaajh4 ,underserved producers4,sec4 #aaaji4 ,expansion of performance-based discount4,sec4 #aaaaj4 ,enterprise units4,sec4 #aaaaa4 ,pasture1 rangeland1 and forage policy for members of ,indian tribes4,sec4 #aaaab4 ,submission of policies and materials to board4,sec4 #aaaac4 ,whole farm revenue agent incentives4,sec4 #aaaad4 ,crop production on native sod4,sec4 #aaaae4 ,use of national agricultural statistics service data to combat waste1 fraud1 and abuse4,sec4 #aaaaf4 ,submission of information to corporation4,sec4 #aaaag4 ,acreage report streamlining initiative4,sec4 #aaaah4 ,continuing education for loss adjusters and agents4,sec4 #aaaai4 ,funding for information technology4,sec4 #aaabj4 ,agricultural commodity4,sec4 #aaaba4 ,reimbursement of research1 development1 and maintenance costs4,sec4 #aaabb4 ,research and development authority4,sec4 #aaabc4 ,education assistance4,sec4 #aaabd4 ,cropland report annual updates4,,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous,subtitle ,a--,livestock,sec4 #abaja4 ,sheep production and marketing grant program4,sec4 #abajb4 ,national animal health laboratory network4,sec4 #abajc4 ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank4,sec4 #abajd4 ,study on livestock dealer statutory trust4,sec4 #abaje4 ,definition of livestock4,subtitle ,b--,agriculture and ,food ,defense,sec4 #abbja4 ,repeal of ,office of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,homeland ,security4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,agriculture and food defense4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,biological agents and toxins list4,sec4 #abbje4 ,authorization of appropriations4,subtitle ,c--,historically ,underserved ,producers,sec4 #abcja4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach4,sec4 #abcjb4 ,urban agriculture4,sec4 #abcjc4 ,office of ,advocacy and ,outreach4,sec4 #abcjd4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #abcje4 ,experienced services program4,sec4 #abcjf4 ,youth outreach and beginning farmer coordination4,sec4 #abcjg4 ,availability of ,department of ,agriculture programs for veteran farmers and ranchers4,subtitle ,d--,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid amendments,sec4 #abdja4 ,office of ,congressional ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs4,sec4 #abdjb4 ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison4,sec4 #abdjc4 ,civil rights analyses4,sec4 #abdjd4 ,farm ,service ,agency4,sec4 #abdje4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm ,production and ,conservation4,sec4 #abdjf4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,rural ,development4,sec4 #abdjg4 ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service4,sec4 #abdjh4 ,rural ,health ,liaison4,sec4 #abdji4 ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative4,sec4 #abdaj4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service4,sec4 #abdaa4 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4,sec4 #abdab4 ,trade and foreign agricultural affairs4,sec4 #abdac4 ,repeals4,sec4 #abdad4 ,technical corrections4,sec4 #abdae4 ,effect of subtitle4,sec4 #abdaf4 ,termination of authority4,subtitle ,e--,other ,miscellaneous ,provisions,sec4 #abeja4 ,acer access and development program4,sec4 #abejb4 ,south ,carolina inclusion in ,virginia_/,carolina peanut producing region4,sec4 #abejc4 ,pet and ,women ,safety4,sec4 #abejd4 ,data on conservation practices4,sec4 #abeje4 ,marketing orders4,sec4 #abejf4 ,study on food waste4,sec4 #abejg4 ,report on business centers4,sec4 #abejh4 ,information technology modernization4,sec4 #abeji4 ,report on personnel4,sec4 #abeaj4 ,report on absent landlords4,sec4 #abeaa4 ,restriction on use of certain poisons for predator control4,sec4 #abeab4 ,century farms program4,sec4 #abeac4 ,report on the importation of live dogs4,sec4 #abead4 ,establishment of technical assistance program4,sec4 #abeae4 ,promise ,zones4,sec4 #abeaf4 ,precision agriculture connectivity4,sec4 #abeag4 ,improved soil moisture and precipitation monitoring4,sec4 #abeah4 ,study of marketplace fraud of traditional foods and ,tribal seeds4 ,sec4 #abeai4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives4,sec4 #abebj4 ,report on funding for the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and other extension programs4,sec4 #abeba4 ,prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption4,subtitle ,f--,general ,provisions,sec4 #abfja4 ,expedited exportation of certain species4,sec4 #abfjb4 ,baiting of migratory game birds4,sec4 #abfjc4 ,pima agriculture cotton trust fund4,sec4 #abfjd4 ,agriculture wool apparel manufacturers trust fund4,sec4 #abfje4 ,wool research and promotion4,sec4 #abfjf4 ,emergency ,citrus ,disease ,research and ,development ,trust ,fund4,sec4 #abfjg4 ,extension of merchandise processing fees4,sec4 #abfjh4 ,conforming changes to ,controlled ,substances ,act4,sec4 #abfji4 ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program reauthorization4,sec4 #abfaj4 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-raised fish4,sec4 #abfaa4 ,administrative units4,sec4 #abfab4 ,drought and water conservation agreements4,sec4 #abfac4 ,encouragement of pollinator habitat development and protection4,sec4 #abfad4 ,repair or replacement of fencing2 cost share payments4,sec4 #abfae4 ,food donation standards4,sec4 #abfaf4 ,micro-grants for food security4,sec4 #abfag4 ,use of additional ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions4,sec4 #abfah4 ,business and innovation services essential community facilities4,sec4 #abfai4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program4,sec4 #abfbj4 ,dryland farming agricultural systems4,sec4 #abfba4 ,remote sensing technologies4,sec4 #abfbb4 ,buy ,american requirements4,sec4 #abfbc4 ,eligibility for operators on heirs property land to obtain a farm number4,sec4 #abfbd4 ,loans to purchasers of land with undivided interest and no administrative authority4,sec4 #abfbe4 ,farmland ownership data collection4,sec4 #abfbf4 ,rural business investment program4,sec4 #abfbg4 ,national ,oilheat ,research ,alliance4,sec4 #abfbh4 ,reauthorization of rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program4 #b4 ,definition of ,secretary ,in this ,act1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities ,a ,commodity ,policy #aaja4 ,payment acres ,section #aaad7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijad7;e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,recalculation of base acres 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary recalculates base acres for a farm while a farm is engaged in planting and production of fruits1 vegetables1 or wild rice on base acres for which a reduction in payment acres was made under this subsection1 that planting and production shall be considered to be the same as the planting and production of a covered commodity4 7,b7 ,prohibition ,nothing in this paragraph provides authority for the ,secretary to recalculate base acres for a farm4 4 #aajb4 ,producer election ,section #aaae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7g71 for the #bjad through #bjah crop years and inserting ,for the #bjad through #bjah crop years 7except as provided in subsection 7g77 and for the #bjai through #bjbc crop years2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the #bjai crop year1 as applicable after #bjad crop year2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or the #bjai crop year1 as applicable1 after #bjad crop year2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking elected price and inserting the following3 8elected1 as applicable-- 7,a7 price 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 82 and 7,b7 county coverage for all covered commodities on the farm for the #bjbj through #bjbc crop years4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by inserting for the #bjah crop year1 before all of the producers4 #aajc4 ,price loss coverage ,section #aaaf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7d7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the payment and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the payment 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,announcement ,not later than #cj days after the end of each applicable #ab-month marketing year for each covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall publish the payment rate determined under paragraph 7#a74 4 #aajd4 ,agriculture risk coverage ,section #aaag of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by inserting 7beginning with the #bjai crop year1 based on the physical location of the farm7 after payments2 and 7,b7 by inserting or the #bjai through #bjbc crop years1 as applicable after #bjad through #bjah crop years2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7#e7 and inserting 7#f72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking 7#e7 and inserting 7#f72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by striking ,if and inserting ,effective for the #bjai through #bjbc crop years1 if2 and 7ii7 by striking #gj percent each place it appears and inserting #ge percent2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,trend-adjusted yield ,the ,secretary shall calculate and use a trend-adjusted yield factor to adjust the yield determined under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 and subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 taking into consideration1 but not exceeding1 the trend-adjusted yield factor that is used to increase yield history under the endorsement under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 for that crop and county4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the payment and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the payment 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,announcement ,not later than #cj days after the end of each applicable #ab-month marketing year for each covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall publish the payment rate determined under paragraph 7#a7 for each county4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#e7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting in accordance with subsection 7h71 before to the maximum extent practicable2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting effective for the #bjad through #bjah crop years1 before in the case of2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 effective for the #bjai through #bjbc crop years1 in the case of county coverage-- 7,a7 effective beginning with actual county yields for the #bjai crop year1 assign an actual county yield for each planted acre for the crop year for the covered commodity by giving priority to-- 7i7 the use of actual county yields in1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a single source of data that provides the greatest national coverage of county-level data2 7ii7 the use of a source of data that may be used to determine an average actual county yield under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 and an average historical county yield under subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 for the same county2 and 7iii7 in the case of a county not included in any source of data described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 the use of-- 7,i7 other sources of county yield information2 or 7,,ii7 the yield history of representative farms in the ,state1 region1 or crop reporting district1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in the case of a farm that has a tract with base acres and that tract crosses a county boundary-- 7i7 prorate the base acres based on the quantity of cropland of the tract in each county2 and 7ii7 calculate any crop revenue on the basis described in clause 7i74 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,calculation of separate actual crop revenue and agriculture risk coverage guarantee 7#a7 ,in general ,on request of a county ,farm ,service ,agency committee1 in coordination with a ,farm ,service ,agency ,state committee1 the ,secretary shall consider a #a-time request to calculate a separate actual crop revenue and agriculture risk coverage guarantee for irrigated and nonirrigated covered commodities under subsection 7g77#b7 in a county if1 during the #bjad through #bjah crop years-- 7,a7 an average of not less than #e percent of the planted and considered planted acreage of a covered commodity in the county was irrigated2 and 7,b7 an average of not less than #e percent of the planted and considered planted acreage of the covered commodity in the county was nonirrigated4 7#b7 ,source of information ,in considering a request described in paragraph 7#a7 and calculating a separate actual crop revenue and agriculture risk coverage guarantee for irrigated and nonirrigated covered commodities in a county1 the ,secretary may use other sources of yield information1 including the yield history of representative farms in the ,state1 region1 or crop reporting district1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7i7 ,publications 7#a7 ,county guarantee 7,a7 ,in general ,for each crop year for a covered commodity1 the ,secretary shall publish information describing1 for that crop year for the covered commodity in each county-- 7i7 the agriculture risk coverage guarantee for county coverage determined under subsection 7c77#a72 7ii7 the average historical county yield determined under subsection 7c77#b77;,a72 and 7iii7 the national average market price determined under subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,timing 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 not later than #cj days after the end of each applicable #ab-month marketing year1 the ,secretary shall publish the information described in subparagraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,insufficient data ,in the case of a covered commodity1 such as temperate japonica rice1 for which the ,secretary cannot determine the national average market price for the most recent #ab-month marketing year by the date described in clause 7i7 due to insufficient reporting of timely pricing data by #a or more nongovernmental entities1 including a marketing cooperative for the covered commodity1 as soon as practicable after the pricing data is made available1 the ,secretary shall publish information describing-- 7,i7 the agriculture risk coverage guarantee under subparagraph 7,a77i72 and 7,,ii7 the national average market price under subparagraph 7,a77iii74 7iii7 ,transition ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall publish the information described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the #bjah crop year4 7#b7 ,actual average county yield ,as soon as practicable after each crop year1 the ,secretary shall determine and publish each actual average county yield for each covered commodity1 as determined under subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,data sources for county yields ,for the #bjah crop year and each crop year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall make publicly available information describing1 for the most recent crop year-- 7,a7 the sources of data used to calculate county yields under subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 for each covered commodity-- 7i7 by county2 and 7ii7 nationally2 and 7,b7 the number and outcome of occurrences in which the ,farm ,service ,agency reviewed1 changed1 or determined not to change a source of data used to calculate county yields under subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 4 #aaje4 ,repeal of transition assistance for producers of upland cotton ,section #aaai of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijai7 is repealed4 #aajf4 ,option to change producer election ,section #aaae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,option to change producer election ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 for the #bjba crop year1 all of the producers on a farm may make a #a-time1 irrevocable election to change the election applicable to the producers on the farm under that subsection or subsection 7c71 as applicable1 to price loss coverage or agriculture risk coverage1 as applicable1 which shall apply to the producers on the farm for each of the #bjba1 #bjbb1 and #bjbc crop years4 4 ,b ,marketing ,loans #abja4 ,extensions 7a7 ,in general ,section #abja7;b77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca7;b77#a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,loan rates ,section #abjb7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcb7;a77 is amended by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 7c7 ,repayment ,section #abjd of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjai;and inserting #bjbd2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7d7 ,loan deficiency payments 7#a7 ,extension ,section #abje7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijce7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7#b7 ,payments in lieu of ,l,d,ps ,section #abjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcf7 is amended in subsections 7a7 and 7d7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 7#c7 ,special competitive provisions ,section #abjh7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijch7;a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd4 7#d7 ,availability of recourse loans ,section #abji of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijci7 is amended in subsections 7a77#b7 and 7b7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #abjb4 ,repeal2 unshorn pelts ,section #abje of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijce7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,unshorn pelts1 hay1 and inserting ,hay2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking nongraded wool in the form of unshorn pelts and2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as amended by section #abja7;d77#a771 by striking unshorn pelts or2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b74 #abjc4 ,economic adjustment assistance for upland cotton users 7a7 #bjjh authority ,section #abjg of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgcg7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7b7 #bjad authority ,section #abjg7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcg7;c77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,value of assistance 7,a7 ,effective period ,during the period beginning on ,august #a1 #bjac1 and ending on ,july #ca1 #bjba1 the value of the assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #c cents per pound4 7,b7 ,subsequent period 7i7 ,in general ,beginning on the first day after the end of the period described in subparagraph 7,a71 and subject to the availability of appropriations under clause 7ii71 the value of the assistance provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #c cents per pound4 7ii7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out clause 7i74 4 ,c ,sugar #acja4 ,sugar program 7a7 ,extension ,section #aef of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#d71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,allotments 7#a7 ,estimates ,section #cei;b7a77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;bb7a77#a77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effective period ,section #ceil7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act of #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceill7a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,d ,dairy ,i ,dairy ,risk ,coverage #adja4 ,dairy risk coverage 7a7 ,dairy risk coverage ,part ,i of subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea et seq47 is amended in the part heading by striking ,margin ,protection ,program and inserting ,dairy ,risk ,coverage4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #adja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#aa71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,catastrophic coverage ,the term catastrophic coverage means coverage under section #adjf7;a77#b77;,b74 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,margin protection program and inserting ,dairy risk coverage2 7,b7 by striking margin protection program the first place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7,c7 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,margin protection program and inserting ,dairy risk coverage2 7,b7 by striking margin protection program the first place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7,c7 by striking the margin protection program pursuant to2 and 7#e7 in paragraphs 7#h7 and 7#i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the margin protection program each place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage4 7c7 ,calculation of actual dairy production margin ,section #adjb7;b77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeb7;b77#a77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage4 7d7 ,dairy risk coverage administration ,section #adjc of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijec7 is amended to read as follows3 #adjc4 ,dairy risk coverage administration 7a7 ,in general ,beginning with the #bjai calendar year1 the ,secretary shall administer dairy risk coverage under which participating dairy operations are paid a dairy risk coverage payment when actual dairy production margins are less than the threshold levels for a dairy risk coverage payment4 7b7 ,regulations ,subpart ,a of part #adcj of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah71 shall remain in effect for dairy risk coverage beginning with the #bjai calendar year1 except to the extent that the regulations are inconsistent with any provision of this ,act4 4 7e7 ,participation of dairy operations in dairy risk coverage ,section #adjd of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking the margin and all that follows through payments and inserting dairy risk coverage to receive dairy risk coverage payments2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in each of paragraphs 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#d71 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,catastrophic coverage ,a participating dairy operation may elect to receive catastrophic coverage instead of paying a premium under section #adjg4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#c71 by striking the margin protection program each place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking of the margin protection program2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the administrative and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the administrative 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,catastrophic coverage ,in addition to the administrative fee under subparagraph 7,a71 a participating dairy operation that elects to receive catastrophic coverage shall pay an additional administrative fee of #ajj4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d71 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage4 7f7 ,production history of participating dairy operations ,section #adje of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking the margin protection program each place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking ,in subsequent years and inserting ,during each of the #bjad through #bjai calendar years4 7g7 ,dairy risk coverage payments ,section #adjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking margin protection and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#b7 by striking margin protection each place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking to #d4jj and all that follows through #e4ej and inserting the following3 to-- 7,a7 in the case of catastrophic coverage1 #e4jj2 7,b7 #e4ej 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 in the case of production subject to premiums under section #adjg7;b71 any amount described in subparagraph 7,b71 #h4ej1 or #i4jj2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking 7#b7 a percentage and inserting the following3 7#b7 7,a7 a percentage 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking beginning with #be percent and not exceeding and inserting that does not exceed2 and 7,,ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 in the case of catastrophic coverage1 a coverage level of #dj percent of the production history of the participating dairy operation4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 in the subsection heading1 by striking margin protection and inserting dairy risk coverage4 7h7 ,premiums for dairy risk coverage ,section #adjg of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,except as and all that follows through the and inserting ,the2 7ii7 by striking the rows relating to the #d4jj1 #d4ej1 and #e4jj coverage levels2 7iii7 by striking #j4jji and inserting #j4jb2 7iv7 by striking #j4jaf and inserting #j4jd2 7v7 by striking #j4jdj and inserting #j4jg2 7vi7 by striking #j4jfc and inserting #j4aj2 7vii7 by striking #j4jhg and inserting #j4ab2 7viii7 by striking #j4adb and inserting #j4ad2 and 7ix7 by adding at the end of the table the following3 #h4ejj4afi4jjj4ah 2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking the rows relating to the #d4jj1 #d4ej1 and #e4jj coverage levels2 7,b7 by striking #j4ajj and inserting #j4add2 7,c7 by striking #j4aee and inserting #j4bd2 7,d7 by striking #j4bij and inserting #j4db2 7,e7 by striking #j4hcj and inserting #a4jh2 7,f7 by striking #a4jfj and inserting #a4cb2 and 7,g7 by striking #a4cfj and inserting #a4fh2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,a participating dairy operation in the margin protection program and inserting ,a dairy operation participating in dairy risk coverage2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,small and medium farm discount ,the premium per hundredweight specified in the tables contained in subsections 7b7 and 7c7 for each coverage level shall be reduced by-- 7#a7 #ej percent for a participating dairy operation with a production history that is less than #b1jjj1jjj pounds2 and 7#b7 #be percent for a participating dairy operation with a production history that is not less than #b1jjj1jjj pounds and not greater than #aj1jjj1jjj pounds4 7g7 ,repayment of premiums 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall repay each dairy operation that participated in the margin protection program1 as in effect for each of calendar years #bjad through #bjag1 an amount equal to the difference between-- 7,a7 the total amount of premiums paid by the participating dairy operation under this section for the applicable calendar year2 and 7,b7 the total amount of payments made to the participating dairy operation under section #adjf for that calendar year4 7#b7 ,applicability ,paragraph 7#a7 shall only apply to a calendar year for which the amount described in subparagraph 7,a7 of that paragraph is greater than the amount described in subparagraph 7,b7 of that paragraph4 4 7i7 ,effect of failure to pay administrative fees or premiums ,section #adjh of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking margin protection and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the margin protection program and inserting dairy risk coverage4 7j7 ,duration ,section #adji of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijei7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the margin protection program and inserting ,dairy risk coverage2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7k7 ,administration and enforcement ,section #adaj of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijfj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7c71 by striking the margin protection program each place it appears and inserting dairy risk coverage2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking margin protection and inserting dairy risk coverage4 ,,ii ,reauthorizations and ,other ,dairy-,related ,provisions #adaa4 ,reauthorizations 7a7 ,forward pricing ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjba and inserting #bjbf4 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c of ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7c7 ,promotion and research ,section #aac7;e77#b7 of the ,dairy ,production ,stabilization ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #adab4 ,class ,i skim milk price 7a7 ,class ,i skim milk price ,section #h;c7#e77;,a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#e77;,a771 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg1 is amended by striking ,throughout in the third sentence and all that follows through the period at the end of the fourth sentence and inserting ,throughout the #b-year period beginning on the effective date of this sentence 7and subsequent to such #b-year period unless modified by amendment to the order involved71 for purposes of determining prices for milk of the highest use classification1 the ,class ,i skim milk price per hundredweight specified in section #ajjj4ej7;b7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 shall be the sum of the adjusted ,class ,i differential specified in section #ajjj4eb of such title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus the adjustment to ,class ,i prices specified in sections #ajje4ea7;b71 #ajjf4ea7;b71 and #ajjg4ea7;b7 of such title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus the simple average of the advanced pricing factors computed in sections #ajjj4ej7q77#a7 and #ajjj4ej7q77#b7 of such title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus #j4gd44 7b7 ,effective date and implementation 7#a7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on the first day of the first month beginning more than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,implementation ,implementation of the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall not be subject to any of the following3 7,a7 ,the notice and comment provisions of section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,the notice and hearing requirements of section #h;c7#c7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#c771 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg4 7,c7 ,the order amendment requirements of section #h;c7#ag7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#ag774 7,d7 ,a referendum under section #h;c7#ai7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#ai774 #adac4 ,milk donation program 7a7 ,in general ,part ,,iii of subtitle ,d of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijga7 is amended to read as follows3 ,,iii ,milk ,donation ,program #adca4 ,milk donation program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible dairy organization ,the term eligible dairy organization means a dairy farmer 7either individually or as part of a cooperative71 or a dairy processor1 who-- 7,a7 accounts to a ,federal milk marketing order marketwide pool2 and 7,b7 incurs qualified expenses under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,eligible distributor ,the term eligible distributor means a public or private nonprofit organization that distributes donated eligible milk4 7#c7 ,eligible milk ,the term eligible milk means ,class ,i fluid milk products produced and processed in the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,eligible partnership ,the term eligible partnership means a partnership between an eligible dairy organization and an eligible distributor4 7#e7 ,participating partnership ,the term participating partnership means an eligible partnership for which the ,secretary has approved a donation and distribution plan for eligible milk under subsection 7c77#b74 7b7 ,program required2 purposes ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall establish and administer a milk donation program for the purposes of-- 7#a7 encouraging the donation of eligible milk2 7#b7 providing nutrition assistance to individuals in low-income groups2 and 7#c7 reducing food waste4 7c7 ,donation and distribution plans 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive reimbursement under subsection 7d71 an eligible partnership shall submit to the ,secretary a donation and distribution plan that-- 7,a7 describes the process that the eligible partnership will use for the donation1 processing1 transportation1 temporary storage1 and distribution of eligible milk2 7,b7 includes an estimate of the quantity of eligible milk that the eligible partnership will donate each year1 based on-- 7i7 preplanned donations2 and 7ii7 contingency plans to address unanticipated donations2 and 7,c7 describes the rate at which the eligible partnership will be reimbursed1 which shall be based on a percentage of the limitation described in subsection 7e77#b74 7#b7 ,review and approval ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 review donation and distribution plans submitted under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 determine whether to approve or disapprove each of those donation and distribution plans4 7d7 ,reimbursement 7#a7 ,in general ,on receipt of appropriate documentation under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall reimburse an eligible dairy organization that is a member of a participating partnership on a regular basis for qualified expenses described in subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,documentation 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible dairy organization shall submit to the ,secretary such documentation as the ,secretary may require to demonstrate the qualified expenses described in subsection 7e7 of the eligible dairy organization4 7,b7 ,verification ,the ,secretary may verify the accuracy of documentation submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 by spot checks and audits4 7#c7 ,retroactive reimbursement ,in providing reimbursements under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may provide reimbursements for qualified expenses incurred before the date on which the donation and distribution plan for the applicable participating partnership was approved by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,qualified expenses 7#a7 ,in general ,the amount of a reimbursement under subsection 7d7 shall be an amount equal to the product of-- 7,a7 the quantity of eligible milk donated by the eligible dairy organization under a donation and distribution plan approved by the ,secretary under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 subject to the limitation under paragraph 7#b71 the rate described in that donation and distribution plan under subsection 7c77#a77;,c74 7#b7 ,limitation ,expenses eligible for reimbursement under subsection 7d7 shall not exceed the value that an eligible dairy organization incurred by accounting to the ,federal milk marketing order pool at the difference in the ,class ,i milk value and the lowest classified price for the applicable month 7either ,class ,,iii milk or ,class ,,iv milk74 7f7 ,preapproval 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a process for an eligible partnership to apply for preapproval of donation and distribution plans under subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 not less frequently than annually1 preapprove an amount for qualified expenses described in subsection 7e7 that the ,secretary will allocate for reimbursement under each donation and distribution plan preapproved under subparagraph 7,a71 based on an assessment of-- 7i7 the feasibility of the plan2 and 7ii7 the extent to which the plan advances the purposes described in subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,preference ,in preapproving amounts for reimbursement under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall give preference to eligible partnerships that will provide funding and in-kind contributions in addition to the reimbursements4 7#c7 ,adjustments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall adjust or increase amounts preapproved for reimbursement under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 based on performance and demand4 7,b7 ,requests for increase 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a procedure for a participating partnership to request an increase in the amount preapproved for reimbursement under paragraph 7#a77;,b7 based on changes in conditions4 7ii7 ,interim approval2 incremental increase ,the ,secretary may provide an interim approval of an increase requested under clause 7i7 and an incremental increase in the amount of reimbursement to the applicable participating partnership to allow time for the ,secretary to review the request without interfering with the donation and distribution of eligible milk by the participating partnership4 7g7 ,prohibition on resale of products 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible distributor that receives eligible milk donated under this section may not sell the products back into commercial markets4 7#b7 ,prohibition on future participation ,an eligible distributor that the ,secretary determines has violated paragraph 7#a7 shall not be eligible for any future participation in the program established under this section4 7h7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall publicize opportunities to participate in the program established under this section4 7i7 ,reviews ,the ,secretary shall conduct appropriate reviews or audits to ensure the integrity of the program established under this section4 7j7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #h1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 and #e1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #adja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is amended1 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking and part ,,iii4 ,e ,supplemental ,agricultural ,disaster ,assistance #aeja4 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7a7 ,members of ,indian tribes ,section #aeja7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7as those terms are defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 4 7b7 ,livestock indemnity program ,section #aeja7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking cold4 and inserting cold1 on the condition that in the case of the death loss of unweaned livestock due to that adverse weather1 the ,secretary may disregard any management practice1 vaccination protocol1 or lack of vaccination by the eligible producer on a farm42 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,sharing of bison market value data ,to ensure that payments made under this subsection relating to bison are consistent with the market value of bison1 the ,secretary shall annually seek input and data from the bison industry 7including bison producer groups7 relating to the market value of bison4 4 7c7 ,tree assistance program ,section #aeja7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,payment rate for beginning and veteran producers ,subject to paragraph 7#d71 in the case of a beginning farmer or rancher or a veteran farmer or rancher 7as those terms are defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a77 that is eligible to receive assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide reimbursement of #ge percent of the costs under subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#c74 4 #aejb4 ,loss of peach and blueberry crops due to extreme cold 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide compensation for expenses relating to losses of peach and blueberry crops that occurred-- 7#a7 during calendar year #bjag2 and 7#b7 due to extreme cold1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #ah1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 ,f ,noninsured ,crop ,assistance #afja4 ,noninsured crop assistance program ,section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,data collection and sharing ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency on the type and format of data received under the noninsured crop disaster assistance program that-- 7i7 best facilitates the use of that data in developing policies or plans of insurance offered under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq472 and 7ii7 ensures the availability of that data on a regular basis4 7,d7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate between the agencies of the ,department that provide programs or services to farmers and ranchers that are potentially eligible for the noninsured crop disaster assistance program under this section-- 7i7 to make available coverage under-- 7,i7 the fee waiver under subsection 7k77#b72 or 7,,ii7 the premium discount under subsection 7l77#c72 and 7ii7 to share eligibility information to reduce paperwork and avoid duplication4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,agricultural ,act of #bjad ,as determined by the ,secretary1 native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of a covered crop during the period beginning on ,february #h1 #bjad1 and ending on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this section as described in this subparagraph4 7,,ii7 ,subsequent years 7aa7 ,non-hay and non-forage crops ,during the first #d crop years of planting1 as determined by the ,secretary1 native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of a covered crop other than a hay or forage crop after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this section as described in this subparagraph4 7bb7 ,hay and forage crops ,during each crop year of planting1 as determined by the ,secretary1 native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of a hay or forage crop after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this section as described in this subparagraph4 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,native sod conversion certification 7i7 ,certification ,as a condition on the receipt of benefits under this section1 a producer that has tilled native sod acreage for the production of an insurable crop as described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 shall certify to the ,secretary that acreage using-- 7,i7 an acreage report form of the ,farm ,service ,agency 7,,fsa-#egh or any successor form72 and 7,,ii7 #a or more maps4 7ii7 ,corrections ,beginning on the date on which a producer submits a certification under clause 7i71 as soon as practicable after the producer discovers a change in tilled native sod acreage described in that clause1 the producer shall submit to the ,secretary any appropriate corrections to a form or map described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of that clause4 7iii7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjai1 and each ,january #a thereafter through ,january #a1 #bjbc1 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 describes the tilled native sod acreage that has been certified under clause 7i7 in each county and ,state as of the date of submission of the report4 2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by striking ,this paragraph and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 this paragraph 2 and 7,,ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,election ,a governor of a ,state other than a ,state described in clause 7i7 may elect to have this paragraph apply to the ,state4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking not later than #cj days and inserting by an appropriate deadline2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,streamlined submission process ,the ,secretary shall establish a streamlined process for the submission of records and acreage reports under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 for-- 7,a7 diverse production systems such as those typical of urban production systems1 other small-scale production systems1 and direct-to-consumer production systems2 and 7,b7 additional coverage under subsection 7l7-- 7i7 for maximum liabilities not greater than #ajj1jjj2 and 7ii7 that is equivalent to the process described in the regulations for microloan operating loans under parts #gfa and #gfd of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 the producer's share of the total acres devoted to the eligible crop2 by 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking established yield for the crop and inserting approved yield for the crop1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking farm and inserting approved2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the second sentence-- 7,i7 by inserting approved before yield2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,subject and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,calculation ,subject 2 and 7ii7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking yield coverage and inserting an approved yield2 and 7,,ii7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking transitional yield of the producer and inserting county expected yield2 7#e7 in subsection 7i77#b71 by striking exceed #abe1jjj and inserting the following3 8exceed-- 7,a7 in the case of catastrophic coverage under subsection 7c71 #abe1jjj2 and 7,b7 in the case of additional coverage under subsection 7l71 #cjj1jjj 2 7#f7 in subsection 7k77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bej and inserting #cbe2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #gej and inserting #hbe2 and 7ii7 by striking #a1hge and inserting #a1iej2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,b71 7,c71 and 7,d71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 the producer's share of the total acres devoted to the crop2 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 1 contract price1 or other premium price 7such as a local1 organic1 or direct market price1 as elected by the producer7 after price2 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#e72 and 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#c74 #afjb4 ,additional assistance for certain producers 7a7 ,definition of qualifying natural disaster declaration ,in this section1 the term qualifying natural disaster declaration means-- 7#a7 a natural disaster declared by the ,secretary under section #cba7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7;a772 or 7#b7 a major disaster or emergency designated by the ,president under the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq474 7b7 ,availability of additional assistance ,as soon as practicable after ,october #a1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall make available assistance under section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 to producers of an eligible crop 7as defined in subsection 7a77#b7 of that section7 that suffered losses in a county covered by a qualifying natural disaster declaration for production losses due to volcanic activity4 7c7 ,amount ,the ,secretary shall make assistance available under subsection 7b7 in an amount equal to the amount of assistance determined under section #aif7;d7 of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;d771 less any fees that are owed by producers under section #aif7k7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7k774 ,g ,administration #agja4 ,regulations ,section #afja7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking title and sections #aajjc and #aajag and inserting title1 sections #aajjc and #aajag1 title ,i of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and the amendments made by that title1 and section #ajaji of that ,act2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding and at the end2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,c74 #agjb4 ,suspension of permanent price support authority ,section #afjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijib7 is amended by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #agjc4 ,implementation ,section #afad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,streamlining ,in implementing this title1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 reduce administrative burdens and costs to producers by streamlining and reducing paperwork1 forms1 and other administrative requirements1 including through the implementation of the ,acreage ,crop ,reporting and ,streamlining ,initiative that1 in part1 shall ensure that-- 7,a7 a producer 7or an agent of a producer7 may report information electronically 7including geospatial data7 or conventionally to the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,b7 the ,department of ,agriculture collects and collates producer information that allows cross-agency collation1 including by-- 7i7 using farm numbers1 common-land-unit identifiers1 or other common identifiers to enable data across the farm production and conservation mission area to be collated by farm1 field1 and operator or owner2 7ii7 recording and making available data at the smallest possible unit1 such as field-level2 and 7iii7 harmonizing methods for determining yields and property descriptions2 and 7,c7 on the request of the producer 7or agent thereof71 the ,department of ,agriculture electronically shares with the producer 7or agent7 in real time and without cost to the producer 7or agent7 the common land unit data1 related farm level data1 conservation practices and other information of the producer through a single ,department-wide login2 7#b7 improve coordination1 information sharing1 and administrative work with the ,farm ,service ,agency1 the ,risk ,management ,agency1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 and other agencies1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 including by-- 7,a7 streamlining processes and reducing paperwork for cross-agency interactions1 such as acreage reports and conservation compliance determinations2 and 7,b7 utilizing common acreage reporting processes to collect relevant field-level data such that a producer-- 7i7 has the option to report-- 7,i7 to any of those agencies2 and 7,,ii7 electronically2 and 7ii7 does not need to report duplicative information2 and 7#c7 take advantage of new technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of program delivery to producers1 including by-- 7,a7 providing an option1 as practicable1 for uploading other farm- or field-level data that is unrelated to program requirements1 such as input costs or field characteristics1 such as soil test results2 7,b7 maintaining historical information and allowing users to examine trends on a field- or farm-level2 7,c7 providing access to agency tools1 such as farm- or field-level estimates of benefits of existing or prospective conservation practices2 7,d7 developing data standards and security procedures to allow optional precision agriculture or other third-party providers to develop applications to use or feed into the datasets and analysis2 and 7,e7 developing methods to summarize the improved yield or reduced risk relating to conservation best practices through cooperative extension services or other similar means1 while ensuring the privacy of individual producers4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,deobligation of unliquidated obligations 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 any payment obligated or otherwise made available by the ,secretary under this title on or after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah that is not disbursed to the recipient by the date that is #e years after the date on which the payment is obligated or otherwise made available shall-- 7,a7 be deobligated2 and 7,b7 revert to the ,treasury4 7#b7 ,outstanding payments 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 any payment obligated or otherwise made available by the ,farm ,service ,agency 7or any predecessor agency of the ,department of ,agriculture7 under the laws described in subparagraph 7,b7 before the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 that is not disbursed by the date that is #e years after the date on which the payment is obligated or otherwise made available shall-- 7i7 be deobligated2 and 7ii7 revert to the ,treasury4 7,b7 ,laws described ,the laws referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are any of the following3 7i7 ,this title4 7ii7 ,title ,i of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb et seq474 7iii7 ,title ,i of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq474 7iv7 ,the ,agricultural ,market ,transition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq474 7v7 ,titles ,i through ,,xi of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fbd2 #ajd ,stat4 #ccgd7 and the amendments made by those titles4 7vi7 ,titles ,i through ,x of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,stat4 #acfb7 and the amendments made by those titles4 7vii7 ,titles ,i through ,,xi of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7,public ,law #ig-ih2 #ie ,stat4 #abah7 and the amendments made by those titles4 7viii7 ,titles ,i through ,x of the ,food and ,agriculture ,act of #aigg 7,public ,law #ie-aac2 #ia ,stat4 #iag7 and the amendments made by those titles4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may delay the date of the deobligation and reversion under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of any payment-- 7,a7 that is the subject of-- 7i7 ongoing administrative review or appeal2 7ii7 litigation2 or 7iii7 the settlement of an estate2 or 7,b7 for which the ,secretary otherwise determines that the circumstances are such that the delay is equitable4 4 #agjd4 ,definition of significant contribution of active personal management ,section #ajja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,significant contribution of active personal management ,the term significant contribution of active personal management means active personal management activities performed by a person with a direct or indirect ownership interest in the farming operation on a regular1 continuous1 and substantial basis to the farming operation1 and that meet at least one of the following to be considered significant3 7,a7 ,are performed for at least #be percent of the total management hours required for the farming operation on an annual basis4 7,b7 ,are performed for at least #ejj hours annually for the farming operation4 4 #agje4 ,actively engaged in farming requirement ,section #ajja;,a7b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,actively engaged in farming requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of this section1 section #ajja1 and sections #ajja;,b through #ajja;,f1 and any regulations to implement those provisions or sections1 the ,secretary shall consider not more than #a person or legal entity per farming operation to be actively engaged in farming using active personal management4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary may only consider a person or legal entity to be actively engaged in farming using active personal management under subparagraph 7,a7 if the person or legal entity-- 7i7 together with other persons or legal entities in the farming operation qualifying as actively engaged in farming under paragraph 7#b71 does not collectively receive1 directly or indirectly1 an amount equal to more than the limitation under section #ajja7;b72 7ii7 does not use the active management contribution allowed under this section to qualify as actively engaged in farming in more than #a farming operation2 and 7iii7 manages a farming operation that does not substantially share equipment1 labor1 or management with persons or legal entities that1 together with the person or legal entity1 collectively receive1 directly or indirectly1 an amount equal to more than the limitation under section #ajja7;b74 4 #agjf4 ,adjusted gross income limitation ,section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77#a77 is amended by striking #ijj1jjj and inserting #gjj1jjj4 #agjg4 ,base acres review 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall review the establishment1 calculation1 reallocation1 adjustment1 and reduction of base acres under part ,,ii of subtitle ,a of title ,i of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq474 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years 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 describing the results of the review under subsection 7a74 #agjh4 ,farm ,service ,agency accountability 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,inspector ,general of the ,department of ,agriculture1 shall establish policies1 procedures1 and plans to improve program accountability and integrity through targeted and coordinated activities1 including utilizing data mining to identify and reduce errors1 waste1 fraud1 and abuse in programs administered by the ,farm ,service ,agency4 7b7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 and annually thereafter through fiscal year #bjbc1 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 a summary of-- 7#a7 the existing efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture to eliminate errors1 waste1 fraud1 and abuse1 including efforts that involve coordination with other departments or agencies2 7#b7 identified weaknesses or program integrity issues that contribute to errors1 waste1 fraud1 and abuse in ,farm ,service ,agency programs and plans for actions to be taken to address and reduce those weaknesses or program integrity issues2 7#c7 the existing and planned data sampling and mining activities of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7#d7 errors1 waste1 fraud1 or abuse identified through activities under subsection 7a72 and 7#e7 any plans for administrative actions or recommendations for legislative changes relating to reducing errors1 waste1 fraud1 and abuse in programs of the ,department of ,agriculture4 #agji4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,section #aaab7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7;c77#b77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,any acreage on the farm enrolled in-- 7i7 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 seq472 or 7ii7 a wetland reserve easement under section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c74 4 7b7 ,section #afad7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking pursuant #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a7 and inserting pursuant to section #bea7;a7 of the ,balanced ,budget and ,emergency ,deficit ,control ,act of #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a772 and 7#b7 by striking subtitles ,b each place it appears and inserting subtitle ,b4 ,,ii ,conservation ,a ,conservation ,reserve ,program #baja4 ,extension and enrollment requirements of conservation reserve program ,section #abca of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,agricultural ,act of #bjad and inserting ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 not more than #be1jjj1jjj acres4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking limitations and inserting limitation2 and 7,,ii7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking may and inserting shall2 7,,ii7 by striking land with expiring and inserting the following3 8land1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 with expiring 2 7,,iii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 at risk of conversion or development2 or 7iii7 of ecological significance1 including land that-- 7,i7 may assist in the restoration of threatened or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,,ii7 may assist in preventing a species from being listed as a threatened or endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,,iii7 improves or creates wildlife habitat corridors4 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking the ,secretary shall make and inserting the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 make 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 offer enrollment under subparagraph 7,a7 during any period that any other land may be enrolled in the conservation reserve4 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,additional enrollment procedure 7,a7 ,grasslands and continuous sign-up ,with respect to enrollment in the conservation reserve program using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 or of grassland described in subsection 7b77#c71 the ,secretary shall allow producers to submit applications for enrollment on a continuous basis4 7,b7 ,annual enrollment ,subject to the availability of acreage for enrollment in the conservation reserve program for a fiscal year in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall enter into contracts under the conservation reserve program for each fiscal year4 7#d7 ,state acres for wildlife enhancement 7,a7 ,in general ,for the purposes of applying the limitations in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to land-- 7i7 enrolled in the conservation reserve program using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii72 and 7ii7 on which practices to maintain1 enhance1 or restore wildlife habitat on land designated as a ,state acres for wildlife enhancement area under subsection 7j77#a7 shall be conducted4 7,b7 ,acreage ,of the acres maintained in the conservation reserve in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 to the maximum extent practicable1 not less than #cj percent of acres enrolled in the conservation reserve using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 shall be of land described in subparagraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,enrollment of water quality practices to foster clean lakes1 estuaries1 and rivers 7,a7 ,in general ,for purposes of applying the limitation in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to the enrollment in the conservation reserve program under this subchapter of land that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 will have a positive impact on water quality2 and 7ii7 7,i7 will be devoted to-- 7aa7 a grass sod waterway2 7bb7 a contour grass sod strip2 7cc7 a prairie strip2 7dd7 a filterstrip2 7ee7 a riparian buffer2 7ff7 a wetland or a wetland buffer2 7gg7 a saturated buffer2 7hh7 a bioreactor2 or 7ii7 another similar water quality practice1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 will be enrolled in the conservation reserve program using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii74 7,b7 ,sediment and nutrient loadings ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider land that-- 7i7 is located in a watershed impacted by sediment and nutrient2 and 7ii7 if enrolled1 will reduce sediment loadings1 nutrient loadings1 and harmful algal blooms1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,c7 ,acreage ,of the acres maintained in the conservation reserve in accordance with paragraph 7#a71 to the maximum extent practicable1 not less than #dj percent of acres enrolled in the conservation reserve using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 shall be of land described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 in the monthly publication of the ,secretary describing conservation reserve program statistics1 include a description of enrollments through the priority under this paragraph2 and 7ii7 publish on the website of the ,farm ,service ,agency an annual report describing a summary of1 with respect to the enrollment priority under this paragraph-- 7,i7 new enrollments2 7,,ii7 expirations2 7,,iii7 geographic distribution2 and 7,,iv7 estimated water quality benefits4 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,state acres for wildlife enhancement 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian ,tribe1 in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a71 may submit to the ,secretary a request to designate within the ,state or territory of the ,indian ,tribe a ,state acres for wildlife enhancement area 7referred to in this subsection as a ,,safe area7 in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,requests ,a request submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 include a description of-- 7i7 the specific wildlife species that would benefit from the creation of the habitat2 7ii7 the number of acres requested for enrollment2 7iii7 the geographic area where the habitat would be created2 and 7iv7 the #a or more specific practices to be conducted for the benefit of the wildlife species described in clause 7i72 7,b7 be in accordance with ,state or national wildlife habitat plans or goals2 and 7,c7 include a wildlife monitoring and evaluation plan4 7#c7 ,priority ,the ,secretary may give priority to requests submitted under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 that cover an area-- 7i7 on which the habitat for a particular species may be declining or in danger of declining2 7ii7 the designation of which would help-- 7,i7 to prevent the listing of a species as a threatened species or an endangered species under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,,ii7 to remove a species from the list of threatened species or endangered species under that ,act2 7iii7 that is adjacent to other conservation land1 including to establish wildlife corridors and large blocks of conservation land2 or 7iv7 that provides economic or social value to the local community for outdoor recreation activities2 or 7,b7 that include a commitment of funds from which to pay for incentive payments to an agricultural producer that enrolls land in the conservation reserve program within a ,,safe area4 7#d7 ,regional balance ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall maintain a regional balance in the designation of ,,safe areas4 7#e7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 in the monthly publication of the ,secretary describing conservation reserve program statistics1 include a description of enrollments in ,,safe areas2 and 7,b7 publish on the website of the ,farm ,service ,agency an annual report describing a summary of1 with respect to ,,safe areas-- 7i7 new enrollments2 7ii7 expirations2 7iii7 geographic distribution2 and 7iv7 estimated wildlife benefits4 4 #bajb4 ,farmable wetland program ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #bajc4 ,duties of the ,secretary 7a7 ,cost-,share and rental payments ,section #abcc7;a77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting 1 including the cost of fencing and other water distribution practices1 if applicable after interest4 7b7 ,specified activities permitted ,section #abcc7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as subparagraph 7,c7 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,b7 harvesting1 grazing1 or other commercial use of the forage1 without any reduction in the rental rate1 in response to-- 7i7 drought2 7ii7 flooding2 7iii7 a state of emergency caused by drought or wildfire-- 7,i7 that is declared by the ,governor1 in consultation with the ,state ,committee of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 of the ,state in which the land that is subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program is located2 7,,ii7 that covers any part of the ,state or the entire ,state2 and 7,,iii7 the declaration of which under subclause 7,i7 is not objected to by the ,secretary during the #e business days after the date of declaration2 or 7iv7 any other emergency1 as determined by the ,secretary2 2 7#d7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#e7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated7 the following3 7,a7 consistent with the conservation of soil1 water quality1 and wildlife habitat-- 7i7 managed harvesting and other commercial use 7including the managed harvesting of biomass71 in exchange for a reduction in the annual rental rate of #be percent for the acres covered by the activity1 except that in permitting those activities1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the applicable ,state1 shall-- 7,i7 develop appropriate vegetation management requirements2 7,,ii7 subject harvesting to restrictions during the primary nesting season for birds in the area1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee2 7,,iii7 not allow harvesting to occur more frequently than once every #c years on the same land2 and 7,,iv7 not allow more than #a_/c of the acres covered by all of the conservation reserve program contracts of the owner or operator to be harvested during any year2 and 7ii7 grazing1 in exchange for a reduction in the annual rental rate of #be percent for the acres covered by the activity1 except that in permitting that grazing1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the applicable ,state1 shall-- 7,i7 develop appropriate vegetation management requirements and stocking rates1 based on stocking rates under the livestock forage disaster program established under section #aeja7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77 7referred to in this subsection as the livestock forage disaster program71 for the land that are suitable for continued grazing2 7,,ii7 identify the periods during which grazing may be conducted1 taking into consideration regional differences1 such as-- 7aa7 climate1 soil type1 and natural resources2 7bb7 the appropriate frequency and duration of grazing activities2 and 7cc7 how often during a year in which grazing is permitted that grazing should be allowed to occur2 7,,iii7 not allow grazing to occur more frequently than once every #c years on the same land2 7,,iv7 7aa7 in the case of a conservation reserve program contract that covers more than #bj acres1 not allow more than #a_/c of the acres covered by all of the conservation reserve program contracts of the owner or operator to be grazed during any year2 or 7bb7 in the case of a conservation reserve program contract that covers less than or equal to #bj acres1 allow grazing on all of the land covered by the contract at #be percent of the stocking rate permitted under the livestock forage disaster program2 and 7,v7 allow a veteran or beginning farmer or rancher to graze livestock without any reduction in the rental rate2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 2 and and inserting a period2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,restrictions and conditions ,paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall be subject to the following restrictions and conditions3 7,a7 ,severe or higher intensity drought ,land located in a county that has been rated by the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor as having a ,d#b 7severe drought7 or greater intensity for not less than #a month during the normal grazing period established under the livestock forage disaster program for the #c previous consecutive years shall be ineligible for harvesting or grazing under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 for that year4 7,b7 ,damage to vegetative cover ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfe7;a71 may determine for any year that harvesting or grazing under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 shall not be permitted on land subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program in a particular county if harvesting or grazing for that year would cause long-term damage to the vegetative cover on that land4 7,c7 ,state acres for wildlife enhancement ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the applicable ,state1 may allow grazing or harvesting in accordance with paragraph 7#a77;,a7 on land covered by a contract enrolled under the ,state acres for wildlife enhancement program established by the ,secretary or established under section #abca7;j7 through the duration of that contract1 if grazing or harvesting is specifically permitted under the applicable ,state acres for wildlife enhancement program agreement for that contract4 7,d7 ,conservation reserve enhancement program ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the applicable ,state1 may allow grazing or harvesting under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 to be conducted on land covered by a contract enrolled under the conservation reserve enhancement program established by the ,secretary under this subchapter or under section #abca;,a1 if grazing or harvesting is specifically permitted under the applicable conservation reserve enhancement program agreement for that contract4 4 7c7 ,harvesting and grazing ,section #abcc of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,harvesting and grazing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the applicable ,state1 may permit harvesting and grazing in accordance with subsection 7b7 on any land subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program4 7#b7 ,exception ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a71 may determine for any year that harvesting or grazing described in paragraph 7#a7 shall not be permitted on land subject to a contract under the conservation reserve program in a particular county1 or under a particular practice1 if harvesting or grazing for that year in that county or under that practice1 as applicable1 would cause long-term damage to vegetative cover on that land4 4 #bajd4 ,payments ,section #abcd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,signing and practice incentive payments 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of a continuous enrollment contract1 the ,secretary may make an incentive payment to an owner or operator of eligible land in an amount sufficient to encourage participation in the program established under this subchapter4 7,b7 ,limitation on making payments ,the ,secretary may only make an incentive payment under subparagraph 7,a7 if the national average market price received by producers during the previous #ab-month marketing year for major covered commodities is greater than the national average market price received by producers during the most recent #aj marketing years for major covered commodities4 7#b7 ,tree thinning and other practices 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 7as so designated71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary may and inserting the following3 8,secretary-- 7i7 may 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 shall prioritize the enrollment of marginal and environmentally sensitive land that is the subject of the contract offer4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking other before year12 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by striking ,the ,secretary may use and inserting ,subject to paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii71 with respect to2 and 7,,ii7 by striking rental rates the first place it appears and inserting the following3 8rental rates1 the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall apply the limitation described in subsection 7g77#a72 and 7ii7 may use the estimates 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,rental rate limitation ,except in the case of an incentive payment under subsection 7c71 a payment under this subchapter shall not exceed #hh4e percent of the estimated rental rate determined under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the total and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the total2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,wellhead protection ,paragraph 7#a7 and section #ajja;,d7b7 shall not apply to rental payments received by a rural water district or association for land that is enrolled under this subchapter for the purpose of protecting a wellhead4 4 #baje4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program 7a7 ,in general ,subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abca 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 the following3 #abca;,a4 ,conservation reserve enhancement program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means land that is eligible to be included in the program established under this subchapter4 7#b7 ,eligible partner ,the term eligible partner means-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,c7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,d7 a nongovernmental organization2 7,e7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,f7 a ,state cooperative extension service2 7,g7 a research institute2 and 7,h7 any other entity1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,management ,the term management means an activity conducted by an owner or operator under a contract entered into under this subchapter after the establishment of a conservation practice on eligible land1 to regularly maintain or enhance the vegetative cover established by the conservation practice-- 7,a7 throughout the term of the contract2 and 7,b7 consistent with the conservation plan that covers the eligible land4 7#d7 ,program ,the term program means a conservation reserve enhancement program carried out under an agreement under subsection 7b77#a74 7b7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may enter into an agreement with an eligible partner to carry out a conservation reserve enhancement program-- 7,a7 to assist in enrolling eligible land in the program established under this subchapter2 and 7,b7 that the ,secretary determines will advance the purposes of this subchapter4 7#b7 ,contents ,an agreement entered into under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 describe-- 7i7 #a or more specific ,state or nationally significant conservation concerns to be addressed by the agreement2 7ii7 quantifiable environmental goals for addressing the concerns under clause 7i72 7iii7 a suitable acreage goal for enrollment of eligible land under the agreement1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iv7 the location of eligible land to be enrolled in the project area identified under the agreement2 7v7 the payments to be offered by the ,secretary and eligible partner to an owner or operator2 and 7vi7 an appropriate list of conservation reserve program conservation practice standards1 including any modifications to the practice standards1 that are appropriate to meeting the concerns described under clause 7i71 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with eligible partners2 and 7,b7 require the eligible partner to provide funds4 7#c7 ,effect on existing agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 an agreement under this subsection shall not affect1 modify1 or interfere with existing agreements under this subchapter4 7,b7 ,modification of existing agreements ,to implement this section1 the signatories to an agreement under this subsection may mutually agree to a modification of an agreement entered into before the date of enactment of this section under the ,conservation ,reserve ,enhancement ,program established by the ,secretary under this subchapter4 7c7 ,payments 7#a7 ,funding requirement ,funds provided by an eligible partner may be in cash1 in-kind contributions1 or technical assistance4 7#b7 ,marginal pastureland cost-share payments ,the ,secretary shall ensure that cost-share payments to an owner or operator to install stream fencing1 crossings1 and alternative water development on marginal pastureland under a program reflect the fair market value of the cost of installation4 7#c7 ,cost-share and practice incentive payments 7,a7 ,in general ,on request of an owner or operator1 the ,secretary shall provide cost-share payments when a major conservation practice component is completed under a program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,assignment to eligible partner ,an owner or operator may assign cost-share and practice incentive payments to an eligible partner if the eligible partner installs the conservation practice or conducts the ongoing management of the conservation practice on behalf of the owner or operator4 7#d7 ,riparian buffer management payments 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 that includes riparian buffers as an eligible practice1 the ,secretary shall make cost-share payments to encourage the regular management of the riparian buffer throughout the term of the agreement1 consistent with the conservation plan that covers the eligible land4 7,b7 ,limitation ,the amount of payments received by an owner or operator under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not be greater than #ajj percent of the normal and customary projected management cost1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a74 7d7 ,forested riparian buffer practice 7#a7 ,food-producing woody plants ,in the case of an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 that includes forested riparian buffers as an eligible practice1 the ,secretary shall allow an owner or operator-- 7,a7 to plant food-producing woody plants in the forested riparian buffers1 on the conditions that-- 7i7 the plants shall contribute to the conservation of soil1 water quality1 and wildlife habitat2 and 7ii7 the planting shall be consistent with-- 7,i7 recommendations of the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a72 and 7,,ii7 technical guide standards of the applicable field office of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7,b7 to harvest from plants described in subparagraph 7,a71 on the conditions that-- 7i7 the harvesting shall not damage the conserving cover or otherwise have a negative impact on the conservation concerns targeted by the program2 and 7ii7 only native plant species appropriate to the region shall be used within #ce feet of the watercourse4 7#b7 ,technical assistance ,for the purpose of enrolling forested riparian buffers in a program1 the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 in consultation with the ,chief of the ,forest ,service-- 7,a7 shall provide funds for technical assistance directly to a ,state forestry agency2 and 7,b7 is encouraged to partner with a nongovernmental organization-- 7i7 to make recommendations for conservation practices under the program2 7ii7 to provide technical assistance necessary to carry out the conservation practices recommended under clause 7i72 and 7iii7 to implement riparian buffers by-- 7,i7 pooling and submitting applications on behalf of owners and operators in a specific watershed2 and 7,,ii7 carrying out management activities for the duration of the program4 7e7 ,acreage ,of the acres of land maintained in the conservation reserve in accordance with section #abca7;d77#a71 to the maximum extent practicable1 not less than #bj percent of the acres enrolled in the conservation reserve program using continuous sign-up under section #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 shall be enrolled under an agreement under subsection 7b77#a74 7f7 ,status report ,not later than #ahj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report that describes1 with respect to each agreement entered into under subsection 7b77#a7-- 7#a7 the status of the agreement2 7#b7 the purposes and objectives of the agreement2 7#c7 the ,federal and eligible partner commitments made under the agreement2 and 7#d7 the progress made in fulfilling those commitments4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #abdj,r7c77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7;c77#c77 is amended by striking a special conservation reserve enhancement program described in section #abcd7;f77#d7 and inserting the ,conservation ,reserve ,enhancement ,program under section #abca;,a4 7#b7 ,section #abdd7;f77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77#c77 is amended by striking subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii7 or 7g77#b7 of section #abcd and inserting section #abca;,a or #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii74 #bajf4 ,contracts 7a7 ,in general ,section #abce of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subsection 7e72 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7h7 as subsections 7e7 through 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking retired farmer or rancher and inserting contract holder2 7ii7 by striking retired or retiring owner or operator each place it appears and inserting contract holder2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #a year and inserting #b years2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting purchase1 including a lease with a term of less than #e years and an option to before purchase72 7v7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7vi7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,f72 and 7vii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 give priority to the enrollment of the land in-- 7i7 the conservation stewardship program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #b2 7ii7 the environmental quality incentives program established under chapter #d2 or 7iii7 the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle ,h2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking under the and inserting the following3 8under-- 7i7 the conservation reserve program for grasslands described in section #abca7;b77#c72 or 7ii7 the 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7h7 ,owner or operator election relating to conservation reserve easements 7#a7 ,definition of covered contract ,in this subsection1 the term covered contract means a contract entered into under this subchapter-- 7,a7 during the period beginning on the date of enactment of this subsection and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbc2 and 7,b7 that covers land enrolled in the conservation reserve program-- 7i7 under the clean lakes1 estuaries1 and rivers priority described in section #abca7;d77#e72 or 7ii7 that is located in a ,state acres for wildlife enhancement area under section #abca7;j74 7#b7 ,election ,on the expiration of a covered contract1 an owner or operator party to the covered contract shall elect-- 7,a7 not to reenroll the land under the contract2 7,b7 to reenroll the land under the contract1 on the conditions that-- 7i7 the annual rental payment shall be decreased by #dj percent2 and 7ii7 no incentive payments shall be provided under the contract2 or 7,c7 not to reenroll the land under the contract and to enroll the land under the contract in a conservation reserve easement under section #abca;,c4 7#c7 ,exception ,on the expiration of a covered contract1 if land enrolled in the conservation reserve program under that contract is determined by the ,secretary to not be suitable for permanent protection through a conservation reserve easement under section #abca;,c1 notwithstanding paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,secretary shall allow the land to be reenrolled under the terms of the conservation reserve program in effect on the date of expiration4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #abda7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking #abce7;f7 and inserting #abce7;e74 #bajg4 ,conservation reserve easements ,subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abca;,b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7 the following3 #abca;,c4 ,conservation reserve easements 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,enrollment ,the ,secretary shall offer to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a conservation reserve easement in accordance with this section4 7#b7 ,exclusion of acreage limitation ,for purposes of applying the limitations in section #abca7;d77#a71 the ,secretary shall not count acres of land enrolled under this section4 7b7 ,eligible land ,only land subject to an expired covered contract 7as defined in section #abce7;h77#a77 shall be eligible for enrollment through a conservation reserve easement under this section4 7c7 ,term ,the term of a conservation reserve easement shall be-- 7#a7 permanent2 or 7#b7 the maximum period allowed by ,state law4 7d7 ,agreements ,to be eligible to enroll land in the conservation reserve program through a conservation reserve easement1 the owner of the land shall enter into an agreement with the ,secretary-- 7#a7 to grant an easement on the land to the ,secretary2 7#b7 to implement a conservation reserve easement plan developed for the land under subsection 7h77#a72 7#c7 to create and record an appropriate deed restriction in accordance with applicable ,state law to reflect the easement2 7#d7 to provide a written statement of consent to the easement signed by any person holding a security interest in the land2 7#e7 to comply with the terms and conditions of the easement and any related agreements2 and 7#f7 to permanently retire any existing base history for the land covered by the easement4 7e7 ,terms and conditions of easements 7#a7 ,in general ,a conservation reserve easement shall include terms and conditions that-- 7,a7 permit-- 7i7 repairs1 improvements1 and inspections on the land that are necessary to maintain existing public drainage systems2 and 7ii7 owners to control public access on the land while identifying access routes to be used for restoration activities and management and easement monitoring2 7,b7 prohibit-- 7i7 the alteration of wildlife habitat and other natural features of the land1 unless specifically authorized by the ,secretary as part of the conservation reserve easement plan2 7ii7 the spraying of the land with chemicals or the mowing of the land1 except where the spraying or mowing is authorized by the ,secretary or is necessary-- 7,i7 to comply with ,federal or ,state noxious weed control laws2 7,,ii7 to comply with a ,federal or ,state emergency pest treatment program2 or 7,,iii7 to meet habitat needs of specific wildlife species2 7iii7 any activity to be carried out on the land of the owner or successor that is immediately adjacent to1 and functionally related to1 the land that is subject to the easement if the activity will alter1 degrade1 or otherwise diminish the functional value of the land2 and 7iv7 the adoption of any other practice that would tend to defeat the purposes of the conservation reserve program1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,c7 include any additional provision that the ,secretary determines is appropriate to carry out this section or facilitate the practical administration of this section4 7#b7 ,violation ,on the violation of a term or condition of a conservation reserve easement-- 7,a7 the conservation reserve easement shall remain in force2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary may require the owner to refund all or part of any payments received by the owner under the program1 with interest on the payments1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,compatible uses ,land subject to a conservation reserve easement may be used for compatible economic uses1 including hunting and fishing1 managed timber harvest1 or periodic haying or grazing1 if the use-- 7,a7 is specifically permitted by the conservation reserve easement plan developed for the land2 and 7,b7 is consistent with the long-term protection and enhancement of the conservation resources for which the easement was established4 7f7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,determination 7,a7 ,permanent easements ,the ,secretary shall pay as compensation for a permanent conservation reserve easement acquired under this section an amount necessary to encourage enrollment of land in such a conservation reserve easement1 based on the lowest of-- 7i7 the fair market value of the land1 as determined by the ,secretary1 using the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice or an areawide market analysis or survey2 7ii7 the amount corresponding to a geographical limitation1 as determined by the ,secretary in regulations prescribed by the ,secretary2 or 7iii7 the offer made by the landowner4 7,b7 ,other ,compensation for a conservation reserve easement that is not permanent due to a restriction in applicable ,state law shall be not less than #ej percent1 but not more than #ge percent1 of the compensation that would be paid for a permanent conservation reserve easement4 7#b7 ,form of payment ,compensation for a conservation reserve easement shall be provided by the ,secretary in the form of a cash payment1 in an amount determined under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,payments ,the ,secretary may provide payment under this paragraph to a landowner using-- 7,a7 #aj annual payments2 or 7,b7 #a payment4 7#d7 ,timing ,the ,secretary shall provide any annual easement payment obligation under paragraph 7#c77;,a7 as early as practicable in each fiscal year4 7#e7 ,payments to others ,the ,secretary shall make a payment1 in accordance with regulations prescribed by the ,secretary1 in a manner as the ,secretary determines is fair and reasonable under the circumstances1 if an owner who is entitled to a payment under this section-- 7,a7 dies2 7,b7 becomes incompetent2 7,c7 is succeeded by another person or entity who renders or completes the required performance2 or 7,d7 is otherwise unable to receive the payment4 7g7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall assist owners in complying with the terms and conditions of a conservation reserve easement4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreements ,the ,secretary may enter into #a or more contracts with private entities or agreements with a ,state1 nongovernmental organization1 or ,indian ,tribe to carry out necessary maintenance of a conservation reserve easement if the ,secretary determines that the contract or agreement will advance the purposes of the conservation reserve program4 7h7 ,administration 7#a7 ,conservation reserve easement plan ,the ,secretary shall develop a conservation reserve easement plan for any land subject to a conservation reserve easement1 which shall include practices and activities necessary to maintain1 protect1 and enhance the conservation value of the enrolled land4 7#b7 ,delegation of easement administration 7,a7 ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agencies ,the ,secretary may delegate any of the management1 monitoring1 and enforcement responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to other ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agencies that have the appropriate authority1 expertise1 and resources necessary to carry out those delegated responsibilities4 7,b7 ,conservation organizations ,the ,secretary may delegate any management responsibilities of the ,secretary under this section to conservation organizations if the ,secretary determines the conservation organization has similar expertise and resources4 4 #bajh4 ,eligible land2 ,state law requirements ,the ,secretary shall revise paragraph 7#d7 of section #adaj4f7;d7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to provide that land shall not be ineligible for enrollment in 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 seq47 under that paragraph if the ,deputy ,administrator 7as defined in section #adaj4b7;b7 of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations771 in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a77 determines1 under such terms and conditions as the ,deputy ,administrator1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee1 determines to be appropriate1 that making that land eligible for enrollment in that program is in the best interests of that program4 ,b ,conservation ,stewardship ,program #bbja4 ,definitions ,section #abch;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 development of a comprehensive conservation plan1 as defined in section #abch;,g7f77#a72 7iv7 soil health planning1 including planning to increase soil organic matter2 and 7v7 activities that will assist a producer to adapt to1 or mitigate against1 increasing weather volatility4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 through the use of-- 7,a7 quality criteria under a resource management system2 7,b7 predictive analytics tools or models developed or approved by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7,c7 data from past and current enrollment in the program2 and 7,d7 other methods that measure conservation and improvement in priority resource concerns1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #bbjb4 ,establishment 7a7 ,extension ,section #abch;,e7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;e7a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,exclusions ,section #abch;,e7b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;e7b77#b77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad and inserting the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 #bbjc4 ,stewardship contracts ,section #abch;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,ranking of applications 7,a7 ,in general ,in evaluating contract offers submitted under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall rank applications based on-- 7i7 the natural resource conservation and environmental benefits that result from the conservation treatment on all applicable priority resource concerns at the time of submission of the application2 7ii7 the degree to which the proposed conservation activities increase natural resource conservation and environmental benefits2 and 7iii7 other consistent criteria1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,additional criterion ,if #b or more applications receive the same ranking under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall rank those contracts based on the extent to which the actual and anticipated conservation benefits from each contract are provided at the lowest cost relative to other similarly beneficial contract offers4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting new or improved after integrate2 and 7ii7 by inserting demonstrating continued improvement during the additional #e-year period1 after operation12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 by striking to exceed the stewardship threshold of and inserting to adopt or improve conservation activities1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to achieve higher levels of performance with respect to not less than4 #bbjd4 ,duties of ,secretary ,section #abch;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;g7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,agricultural ,act of #bjad1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbb and inserting ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and ending on ,september #cj1 #bjbh2 and 7ii7 by striking 1 to the maximum extent practicable2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting to the maximum extent practicable1 before enroll2 and 7ii7 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj and inserting #h1gig1jjj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by inserting notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter1 before manage2 and 7ii7 by striking all financial and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 all-- 7,a7 financial assistance1 including payments made under subsections 7d77#e71 7e71 and 7f72 7,b7 technical assistance2 and 7,c7 any other expenses associated with enrollment or participation in the program4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,payment for cover crop activities ,subject to the restriction under subsection 7c77#b71 the amount of a payment under this subsection for cover crop activities shall be not less than #abe percent of the annual payment amount determined by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by inserting and advanced grazing management after rotations2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#a71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 and 7,e7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 and 7vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 by striking the paragraph designation and all that follows through the term in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,advanced grazing management ,the term advanced grazing management means the use of a combination of grazing practices 7as determined by the ,secretary71 which may include management-intensive rotational grazing1 that provide for-- 7i7 improved soil health and carbon sequestration2 7ii7 drought resilience2 7iii7 wildlife habitat2 7iv7 wildfire mitigation2 7v7 control of invasive plants2 and 7vi7 water quality improvement4 7,b7 ,management-intensive rotational grazing ,the term management-intensive rotational grazing means a strategic1 adaptively managed multipasture grazing system in which animals are regularly and systematically moved to fresh pasture in a manner that-- 7i7 maximizes the quantity and quality of forage growth2 7ii7 improves manure distribution and nutrient cycling2 7iii7 increases carbon sequestration from greater forage harvest2 7iv7 improves the quality and quantity of cover for wildlife2 7v7 provides permanent cover to protect the soil from erosion2 and 7vi7 improves water quality4 7,c7 ,resource-conserving crop rotation ,the term 2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,,ii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7v7 builds soil organic matter2 and 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking improve resource-conserving and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 improve1 manage1 and maintain-- 7,a7 resource-conserving crop rotations2 or 7,b7 advanced grazing management4 2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7ii7 by striking and maintain and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting or improve1 manage1 and maintain resource-conserving crop rotations or advanced grazing management for the term of the contract42 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,amount of payment ,subject to the restriction under subsection 7c77#b71 an additional payment provided under paragraph 7#b7 shall be not less than #aej percent of the annual payment amount determined by the ,secretary under subsection 7d77#b74 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7f7 through 7i7 as subsections 7g7 through 7j71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,payment for comprehensive conservation plan 7#a7 ,definition of comprehensive conservation plan ,in this subsection1 the term comprehensive conservation plan means a conservation plan that meets or exceeds the stewardship threshold for each priority resource concern identified by the ,secretary under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,payment for comprehensive conservation plan ,subject to the restriction under subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary shall provide a #a-time payment to a producer that develops and implements a comprehensive conservation plan4 7#c7 ,amount of payment ,the ,secretary shall determine the amount of payment under paragraph 7#b7 based on-- 7,a7 the number of priority resource concerns addressed in the comprehensive conservation plan2 and 7,b7 the number of types of land uses included in the comprehensive conservation plan4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7,b7 by inserting or acequias after ,indian tribes2 and 7#g7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7i7 ,organic certification 7#a7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,in general ,using funds made available for the program for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall allocate funding to ,states to support organic production and transition to organic production through paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,determination ,the ,secretary shall determine the allocation to a ,state under subparagraph 7,a7 based on-- 7i7 the certified and transitioning organic operations of the ,state2 and 7ii7 the organic acreage of the ,state4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7j7 7as so redesignated71 by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting subsection 7g72 and 7#i7 by adding at the end the following3 7k7 ,streamlining and coordination ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall provide for streamlined and coordinated procedures for the program and the environmental quality incentives program under chapter #d1 including applications1 contracting1 conservation planning1 conservation practices1 and related administrative procedures4 7l7 ,soil health ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall manage the program to enhance soil health4 7m7 ,annual report ,each fiscal year1 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-- 7#a7 the national average rate of funding per acre for the program for that fiscal year1 including a description of whether the program is managed in accordance with the restriction under subsection 7c77#b72 and 7#b7 the payment rates for conservation activities offered to producers under the program and an analysis of whether payment rates can be reduced for the most expensive conservation activities4 4 ,c ,environmental ,quality ,incentives ,program #bcja4 ,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,b71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 adapting to1 and mitigating against1 increasing weather volatility2 and 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by striking to make beneficial1 cost effective changes to production systems 7including conservation practices related to organic production7 and inserting to address identified1 new1 or expected resource concerns associated with changes to production systems1 including conservation practices related to organic production2 and 7,b7 by striking livestock1 pest or irrigation management and inserting crops and livestock1 pest management1 irrigation management1 drought resiliency measures4 #bcjb4 ,definitions ,section #abdj;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,conservation planning survey ,the term conservation planning survey means a plan that-- 7,a7 is developed by-- 7i7 a ,state or unit of local government 7including a conservation district72 7ii7 a ,federal agency2 or 7iii7 a third-party provider certified under section #abdb7;e7 7including a certified rangeland professional72 7,b7 assesses rangeland or cropland function and describes conservation activities to enhance the economic and ecological management of that land2 7,c7 can be incorporated into a comprehensive planning document required by the ,secretary for enrollment in a conservation program of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,d7 provides recommendations for enrollment in the program or other conservation programs of the ,department of ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 7,b7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 ,land that facilitates the avoidance of crossing an environmentally sensitive area1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,c7 in clause 7vii7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting identified or expected before resource concerns2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7v7 as clause 7vii72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 soil tests for-- 7,i7 heavy metals1 volatile organic compounds1 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons1 and other contaminants2 and 7,,ii7 biological and physical soil health2 7vi7 scientifically based soil remediation practices to be carried out by the producer1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7ii7 as clause 7v72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7i7 the following3 7ii7 resource-conserving crop rotation planning2 7iii7 soil health planning1 including planning to increase soil organic matter2 7iv7 a conservation planning survey2 and 2 and 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#f7 ,producer ,the term producer includes an acequia4 4 #bcjc4 ,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 #bjai and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,a contract and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,a contract 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,wildlife practices 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of a contract under the program entered into solely for the establishment of #a or more annual management practices for the benefit of wildlife1 notwithstanding any maximum contract term established by the ,secretary1 the contract shall have a term that does not exceed #aj years4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,a contract under the program may include a practice that provides incentives to producers to-- 7,i7 carry out postharvest flooding to provide seasonal wetland habitat for waterfowl and migratory birds during the fall and winter months2 and 7,,ii7 maintain the hydrology of temporary and seasonal wetlands of not more than #b acres in order to maintain waterfowl and migratory bird habitat on working cropland4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by striking ,not more than and inserting ,the ,secretary shall provide at least2 7,,ii7 by striking may be provided2 and 7,,iii7 by striking the purpose of and inserting all costs related to2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #ij-;day and inserting #ahj-;day2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,option to opt out ,a producer described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be given the opportunity to opt out of the advance payments under clause 7i74 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,review and guidance for cost share rates 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 review the cost share rates of payments made to producers for practices on eligible land under this section2 and 7ii7 evaluate whether those rates are the least costly rates of payment that-- 7,i7 encourage participation in the program2 and 7,,ii7 encourage implementation of the most effective practices to address local natural resource concerns on eligible land4 7,b7 ,guidance 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance to ,states to consider the use of the least costly rate of payment to producers for practices4 7ii7 ,considerations ,in determining the least costly rate of payment to producers under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall consider the rate of payment that-- 7,i7 encourages participation in the program2 and 7,,ii7 most effectively addresses local natural resource concerns on eligible land4 7#h7 ,review of conservation practice standards 7,a7 ,review ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall review conservation practice standards under the program to evaluate opportunities to increase flexibility within conservation practice standards while ensuring equivalent natural resource benefits4 7,b7 ,guidance ,if the ,secretary identifies under subparagraph 7,a7 a conservation practice standard that can be modified to provide more flexibility without compromising natural resource benefits1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance for revising the applicable conservation practice standard4 7#i7 ,increased payments for high-priority practices 7,a7 ,state determination ,each ,state1 in consultation with the ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 for the ,state1 may designate #aj practices to be eligible for increased payments under subparagraph 7,b71 on the condition that the practice1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 has received a high ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service evaluation score for addressing specific causes of impairment relating to excessive nutrients in groundwater or surface water or for addressing the conservation of water to advance drought mitigation2 7ii7 meets other environmental priorities2 and 7iii7 is geographically targeted to address a natural resource concern in a specific watershed4 7,b7 ,increased payments ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may increase the amount that would otherwise be provided for a practice under this subsection to not more than #ij percent of the costs associated with planning1 design1 materials1 equipment1 installation1 labor1 management1 maintenance1 or training4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 7ii7 by striking #fj and inserting #ej2 and 7iii7 by striking production4 and inserting production1 including grazing management practices42 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,for each and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,fiscal years #bjad through #bjah ,for each 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 at least #aj percent of the funds made available for payments under the program shall be targeted at practices benefitting wildlife habitat under subsection 7g74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,review of process for determining annual funding allocations to ,states 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall review the process for determining annual funding allocations to ,states under the program4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in conducting the review under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7i7 the roles of1 in determining annual funding allocations to ,states-- 7,i7 relevant data on local natural resource concerns1 including the outcomes of the ,conservation ,effects ,assessment ,project carried out by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 and 7,,ii7 the recommendations of ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a7 and other local stakeholder input2 7ii7 how to utilize the data and local input described in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 of clause 7i7 such that1 to the maximum extent practicable1 consideration of local natural resource concerns is a leading factor when determining annual funding allocations to ,states2 and 7iii7 the process used at the national level to evaluate ,state budget proposals and allocate funds to achieve priority natural resource objectives1 including the factors considered in ranking ,state proposals4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,availability of payments ,the ,secretary may provide water conservation and system efficiency payments under this subsection to an entity described in paragraph 7#b7 or a producer for-- 7,a7 water conservation scheduling1 water distribution efficiency1 soil moisture monitoring1 or an appropriate combination thereof2 7,b7 irrigation-related structural or other measures that conserve surface water or groundwater1 including managed aquifer recovery practices2 or 7,c7 a transition to water-conserving crops1 water-conserving crop rotations1 or deficit irrigation4 2 7,b7 by redesigning paragraph 7#b7 as paragraph 7#c72 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,eligibility of certain entities 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding section #ajja7;f77#f71 the ,secretary may enter into a contract under this subsection with a ,state1 irrigation district1 groundwater management district1 acequia1 or similar entity under a streamlined contracting process to implement water conservation or irrigation practices under a watershed-wide project that will effectively conserve water1 provide fish and wildlife habitat1 or provide for drought-related environmental mitigation1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,implementation ,water conservation or irrigation practices that are the subject of a contract entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be implemented on-- 7i7 eligible land of a producer2 or 7ii7 land that is under the control of an irrigation district1 a groundwater management district1 an acequia1 or a similar entity4 7,c7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive the applicability of the limitations in section #ajja;,d7b7 or section #abdj;,g for a payment made under a contract entered into under this paragraph if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary to fulfill the objectives of the project4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking to a producer and inserting under this subsection2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking the eligible land of the producer is located1 there is a reduction in water use in the operation of the producer and inserting the land on which the practices will be implemented is located1 there is a reduction in water use in the operation on that land2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting except in the case of an application under paragraph 7#b71 before the producer agrees2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,effect ,nothing in this section authorizes the ,secretary to modify the process for determining the annual allocation of funding to ,states under the program4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7i77#c71 by striking #bj1jjj per year or #hj1jjj during any #f-year period and inserting #afj1jjj during the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,micro-,,eqip pilot program 7#a7 ,in general ,on request of not more than #aj ,states1 the ,secretary may establish under the environmental quality incentives program a pilot program in that ,state under which the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 provide financial and technical assistance to small-scale agricultural producers1 including beginning farmers and ranchers and limited resource producers1 that enter into contracts with the ,secretary under the pilot program to address natural resource concerns relating to production on small-scale agricultural operations2 and 7,b7 conduct outreach to small-scale agricultural producers to increase participation in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,payments 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine whether a small-scale agricultural producer is eligible to receive payments under this subsection-- 7i7 on a ,state-by-,state basis2 7ii7 in consultation with the technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 of the ,state in which the small-scale agricultural producer is located2 and 7iii7 based on factors that may include-- 7,i7 the operations of a small-scale agricultural producer1 including with respect to adjusted gross income and gross sales2 7,,ii7 demographic data relating to small-scale agricultural producers compiled by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 and 7,,iii7 other relevant information1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,amount ,the ,secretary shall provide payments under this subsection to a producer that is eligible for the payments under subparagraph 7,a7 in an amount that the ,secretary determines is necessary to achieve the purpose described in paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive financial and technical assistance under this subsection1 a producer that is eligible for the assistance under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,b7 ,administration ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall limit the administrative burdens1 and the regulatory barriers that contribute to administrative burdens1 on producers applying for payments under this subsection1 including by streamlining the application and approval processes for payments4 7#d7 ,pilot program coordinator ,the ,secretary may designate a pilot program coordinator in each ,state who-- 7,a7 at the time of designation is an employee of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service in that ,state2 and 7,b7 shall be responsible for-- 7i7 public outreach relating to the pilot program under this subsection2 7ii7 assisting producers in the submission of applications under the pilot program2 and 7iii7 distributing financial and technical assistance under this subsection in that ,state4 7#e7 ,report ,not later than ,may #a1 #bjbb1 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 results of the pilot program under this subsection1 including-- 7,a7 steps taken under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 to limit administrative burdens and regulatory barriers2 and 7,b7 to the maximum extent practicable1 demographic information about each small-scale agricultural producer participating in the pilot program4 4 #bcjd4 ,evaluation of applications ,section #abdj;,c7a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#c7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking that will ensure and inserting the following3 that shall-- 7#a7 ensure 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 give priority to the consideration of the most effective practices to address natural resource concerns on eligible land4 4 #bcje4 ,duties of the ,secretary ,section #abdj;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,to the extent appropriate1 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,assistance to producers ,to the extent appropriate1 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,streamlining and coordination ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 provide for streamlined and coordinated procedures for the program and the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #b1 including applications1 contracting1 conservation planning1 conservation practices1 and related administrative procedures2 and 7#b7 coordinate management of the program and the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #b to facilitate the ability of a participant in the program to enroll in the conservation stewardship program after meeting the stewardship threshold 7as defined in section #abch;,d7 for not less than #b priority resource concerns under that program4 7c7 ,soil health ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall manage the program to enhance soil health4 4 #bcjf4 ,environmental quality incentives program plan ,section #abdj;,e7a77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#e7;a77#c77 is amended by inserting progressive before implementation4 #bcjg4 ,limitation on payments ,section #abdj;,g of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #bcjh4 ,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 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,f7 and 7,g71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,d7 the following3 7,e7 partner with farmers to develop innovative conservation practices for urban1 indoor1 or other emerging agricultural practices to increase-- 7i7 green space2 7ii7 pollinator habitat2 7iii7 stormwater management2 7iv7 carbon sequestration2 and 7v7 access to agricultural production sites through land tenure agreements and other contracts2 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking and at the end2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,h7 utilize edge-of-field and other monitoring practices on farms-- 7i7 to quantify the impacts of conservation practices utilized under the program2 and 7ii7 to assist producers in making the best conservation investments for their operation4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #bcji4 ,soil health demonstration pilot project ,chapter #d of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #abdj;,i4 ,soil health demonstration pilot project 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall carry out a pilot project that provides financial incentives1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to producers to adopt practices designed to improve soil health1 including by increasing carbon levels in soil 7or soil carbon levels74 7b7 ,requirements ,in establishing the pilot project under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 identify geographic regions of the ,united ,states1 including not less than #a drought prone region1 based on factors such as soil type1 cropping history1 and water availability1 in which to establish the pilot project2 7#b7 establish payments to provide an incentive for the use of practices approved under the pilot project that-- 7,a7 improve soil health2 7,b7 increase carbon levels in the soil2 or 7,c7 meet the goals described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7#c7 establish protocols for measuring carbon levels in soil to measure gains in soil health as a result of the practices used in the pilot project4 7c7 ,study2 report to ,congress 7#a7 ,study ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbb1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study regarding changes in soil health1 and1 if feasible1 economic outcomes1 as a result of the practices used in the pilot project established under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing and analyzing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,funding ,of the funds made available to carry out this chapter1 the ,secretary may use to carry out the pilot project under subsection 7a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 ,d ,other ,conservation ,programs #bdja4 ,wetland conservation ,section #abbb7;c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7;c77 is amended by inserting before the period at the end the following3 in the presence of the affected person1 as long as the affected person makes themselves available for the on-site visit4 #bdjb4 ,conservation security program ,subchapter ,a 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 repealed4 #bdjc4 ,conservation of private grazing land ,section #abdj,m of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,partnerships ,in carrying out the program under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide education and outreach activities through partnerships with-- 7i7 land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7ii7 nongovernmental organizations4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #bdjd4 ,soil health and income protection program ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,m 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 the following3 #abdj,n4 ,soil health and income protection program 7a7 ,definition of eligible land ,in this section3 7#a7 ,in general ,the term eligible land means land that-- 7,a7 is selected by the owner or operator of the land for proposed enrollment in the program under this section2 and 7,b7 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 had a cropping history or was considered to be planted during the #c crop years preceding the crop year described in subsection 7b77#b72 and 7ii7 is verified to be less-productive land1 as compared to other land on the applicable farm4 7#b7 ,exclusion ,the term eligible land does not include any land covered by a conservation reserve program contract under subchapter ,b of chapter #a that expires during the crop year described in subsection 7b77#b74 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary soil health and income protection program under which eligible land is enrolled through the use of agreements to assist owners and operators of eligible land to conserve and improve the soil1 water1 and wildlife resources of the eligible land4 7#b7 ,deadline for participation ,eligible land may be enrolled in the program under this section only during the first crop year beginning after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 7c7 ,agreements 7#a7 ,requirements ,an agreement described in subsection 7b7 shall-- 7,a7 be entered into by the ,secretary1 the owner of the eligible land1 and 7if applicable7 the operator of the eligible land2 and 7,b7 provide that1 during the term of the agreement-- 7i7 the lowest practicable cost perennial conserving use cover crop for the eligible land1 as determined by the applicable ,state conservationist after considering the advice of the applicable ,state technical committee1 shall be planted on the eligible land2 7ii7 except as provided in paragraph 7#e71 the owner or operator of the eligible land shall pay the cost of planting the conserving use cover crop under clause 7i72 7iii7 subject to paragraph 7#f71 the eligible land may be harvested for seed1 hayed1 or grazed outside the nesting and brood-rearing period established for the applicable county2 7iv7 the eligible land may be eligible for a walk-in access program of the applicable ,state1 if any2 and 7v7 a nonprofit wildlife organization may provide to the owner or operator of the eligible land a payment in exchange for an agreement by the owner or operator not to harvest the conserving use cover4 7#b7 ,payments ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f77;,b77ii71 the annual rental rate for a payment under an agreement described in subsection 7b7 shall be equal to #ej percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section #abcd7;d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,limitation on enrolled land ,not more than #ae percent of the eligible land on a farm may be enrolled in the program under this section4 7#d7 ,term 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 each agreement described in subsection 7b7 shall be for a term of #c1 #d1 or #e years1 as determined by the parties to the agreement4 7,b7 ,early termination 7i7 ,secretary ,the ,secretary may terminate an agreement described in subsection 7b7 before the end of the term described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that the early termination of the agreement is necessary4 7ii7 ,owners and operators ,an owner and 7if applicable7 an operator of eligible land enrolled in the program under this section may terminate an agreement described in subsection 7b7 before the end of the term described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the owner and 7if applicable7 the operator pay to the ,secretary an amount equal to the amount of rental payments received under the agreement4 7#e7 ,beginning1 small1 socially disadvantaged1 young1 or veteran farmers and ranchers ,with respect to a beginning1 small1 socially disadvantaged1 young1 or veteran farmer or rancher1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 an agreement described in subsection 7b7 shall provide that1 during the term of the agreement1 the beginning1 underserved1 or young farmer or rancher shall pay #ej percent of the cost of planting the conserving use cover crop under paragraph 7#a77;,b77i72 and 7,b7 the annual rental rate for a payment under an agreement described in subsection 7b7 shall be equal to #ge percent of the average rental rate for the applicable county under section #abcd7;d71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,harvesting1 haying1 and grazing outside applicable period ,the harvesting for seed1 haying1 or grazing of eligible land under paragraph 7#a77;,b77iii7 outside of the nesting and brood-rearing period established for the applicable county shall be subject to the conditions that-- 7,a7 with respect to eligible land that is so hayed or grazed1 adequate stubble height shall be maintained to protect the soil on the eligible land1 as determined by the applicable ,state conservationist after considering the advice of the applicable ,state technical committee2 and 7,b7 with respect to eligible land that is so harvested for seed-- 7i7 the eligible land shall not be eligible to be insured or reinsured under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq472 and 7ii7 the rental payment otherwise applicable to the eligible land under this subsection shall be reduced by #be percent4 7d7 ,funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 #bdje4 ,grassroots source water protection program ,section #abdj,o of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #bdjf4 ,soil testing and remediation assistance ,chapter #e of subtitle ,d of title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abdj,o 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7 the following3 #abdj,p4 ,soil testing and remediation assistance 7a7 ,definition of producer ,in this section1 the term producer includes a small-scale producer of food4 7b7 ,soil health and quality ,to improve the health and quality of the soil used for agricultural production1 the ,secretary shall work with producers to mitigate the presence of contaminants in soil1 including by carrying out subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e74 7c7 ,soil testing protocol 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency1 shall establish a coordinated soil testing protocol to simplify the process used by producers to evaluate soil health1 including testing for-- 7,a7 the optimal level of constituents in and characteristics of the soil1 such as organic matter1 nutrients1 and the potential presence of soil contamination from heavy metals1 volatile organic compounds1 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons1 or other contaminants2 and 7,b7 biological and physical characteristics indicative of proper soil functioning4 7#b7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the soil testing protocol established under paragraph 7#a7 available to the public4 7d7 ,soil assessment and remediation technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance to a producer carrying out a soil assessment or soil remediation practice that shall include-- 7,a7 an overall review of the health of the soil used by the producer for agricultural production2 7,b7 testing of the soil1 if applicable1 to determine the suitability of the soil for agricultural production2 7,c7 based on the results of the soil tested under subparagraph 7,b71 a consultation with the producer and a determination of the quality1 health1 and level of contamination of the soil adequate-- 7i7 to protect against a health risk to producers2 7ii7 to limit contaminants from entering agricultural products for human consumption2 and 7iii7 to regenerate and sustain the soil2 and 7,d7 recommendations on methods to conduct remediation or soil building efforts to improve soils and ensure that the producers-- 7i7 are not growing products in soils with high levels of heavy metals1 volatile organic compounds1 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons1 or other contaminants2 7ii7 have appropriate information regarding financial resources and conservation practices available to keep soil healthy1 including practices1 as defined in section #abdj;,a2 and 7iii7 are given information about experts1 including experts outside of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 that may provide assistance to producers to oversee and monitor soil under remediation or regeneration to ensure soils are suitable for agricultural production in the future4 7#b7 ,education and outreach ,the ,secretary shall conduct education and outreach to producers regarding the uses of soil and methods of addressing soil contamination and soil health degradation4 7e7 ,referral ,on the request of a producer1 where soil is found to pose an imminent hazard to human health1 the ,secretary may refer the producer to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency for additional assistance for remediation under section #ajd7k7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifjd7k774 4 #bdjg4 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program 7a7 ,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 the section heading1 by striking grants and inserting grants1 voluntary public access and habitat incentive program12 and 7#b7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d74 7b7 ,modifications and merging of provisions ,section #abdj,r of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking section and inserting subsection2 and 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#d7 in subsection 7e71 by striking section and inserting subsection2 7#e7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#f7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 through 7e7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,funding ,of the funds made available to carry out this chapter1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this subsection #dj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 7#h7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary shall establish a voluntary public access program in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,voluntary public access and habitat incentive program 7#a7 ,in general ,out of the funds made available to carry out this chapter1 the ,secretary shall carry out a voluntary public access program 7referred to in this subsection as the program7 2 and 7#i7 by moving subsection 7c7 7as so amended and redesignated7 so as to appear after subsection 7b7 of section #abdj;,h 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7 7as amended by subsection 7a77#b774 #bdjh4 ,agriculture conservation experienced services program ,section #abeb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this section terminates effective ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 #bdji4 ,remote telemetry data system ,the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by inserting after section #abeb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 the following3 #abec4 ,remote telemetry data system 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that a remote telemetry data system1 as used for irrigation scheduling-- 7#a7 combines the use of field1 weather1 crop1 soil1 and irrigation data to ensure that the precise quantity of necessary water is applied to crops2 and 7#b7 saves water and energy while sustaining or increasing crop yields4 7b7 ,best practice ,in carrying out the environmental quality incentives program established under chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 the ,secretary shall encourage as a best management practice the use of remote telemetry data systems for irrigation scheduling4 4 #bdaj4 ,agricultural conservation easement program 7a7 ,purposes ,section #abfe7;b77#c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe7;b777#c7 is amended by inserting that may negatively impact the agricultural uses and conservation values before 2 and4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #abfe;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking subject to an agricultural land easement plan1 as approved by the ,secretary2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking government or an ,indian tribe and inserting government1 an ,indian tribe1 or an acequia2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77i71 by striking entity2 and inserting entity1 unless the land will be enrolled in an agricultural land easement under subparagraph 7,b722 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 in the case of an agricultural land easement1 agricultural land that meets the conditions described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 that is owned by an organization described in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 on the conditions that-- 7i7 if the organization that owns the land is also the eligible entity that would hold the agricultural land easement1 the organization that owns the land shall certify to the ,secretary on submission of the application that the land will be owned by a farmer or rancher that is not an organization described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 on acquisition of the agricultural land easement2 7ii7 if the organization that owns the land is not the eligible entity that would hold the agricultural land easement1 the organization that owns the land shall certify1 through an agreement1 contract1 or guarantee with the ,secretary on submission of the application1 that the organization will identify a farmer or rancher that is not an organization described in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 and effect the timely subsequent transfer of the ownership of the land to that farmer or rancher after the date of acquisition of the agricultural land easement2 and 7iii7 if the organization that certified the timely subsequent transfer of the ownership of the land under clause 7ii7 breaches the agreement1 contract1 or guarantee without justification and without a plan to effect the timely transfer of the land1 that organization shall reimburse the ,secretary for the entire amount of the ,federal share of cost of each applicable agricultural land easement4 4 7c7 ,agricultural land easements ,section #abfe;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b71 by striking provide and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting implement the program1 including technical assistance with the development of a conservation plan under subsection 7b77#c742 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,non-federal share ,the non-,federal share provided by an eligible entity under clause 7i7 may comprise-- 7,i7 a charitable donation or qualified conservation contribution 7as defined in section #agj7;h7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf7 from the private landowner from which the agricultural land easement will be purchased2 7,,ii7 costs associated with securing a deed to the agricultural land easement1 including the cost of appraisal1 survey1 inspection1 and title2 and 7,,iii7 other costs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#f71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,condition on assistance ,an eligible entity applying for cost-share assistance under this subsection shall develop an agricultural land easement plan-- 7,a7 with the landowner of the eligible land subject to the agricultural land easement2 and 7,b7 that-- 7i7 describes the natural resource concerns on the eligible land subject to the agricultural land easement2 7ii7 describes the conservation measures and practices that the landowner of the eligible land subject to the agricultural land easement may employ to address the concerns under clause 7i72 7iii7 in the case of grasslands of special environmental significance1 requires the management of grasslands according to a grasslands management plan2 and 7iv7 in the case of highly erodible cropland1 requires the implementation of a conservation plan that includes1 at the option of the ,secretary1 the conversion of highly erodible cropland to less intensive uses4 2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 consultation with the appropriate ,state technical committee established under section #abfa to adjust evaluation and ranking criteria to account for geographic nuances if those adjustments-- 7,i7 meet the purposes of the program2 and 7,,ii7 continue to maximize the benefits of ,federal investment under the program4 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,priority ,in evaluating applications under the program1 the ,secretary may give priority to an application for the purchase of an agricultural land easement that1 as determined by the ,secretary1 maintains agricultural viability4 2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking paragraph 7#e7 and inserting paragraph 7#f72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by inserting and the agricultural activities to be conducted on the eligible land after program2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 exclude a right of inspection1 unless the eligible entity fails to provide monitoring reports to the ,secretary2 2 7iii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,d7 and 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f71 respectively2 and 7iv7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 ,additional permitted terms and conditions ,an eligible entity may include terms and conditions for an agricultural land easement that-- 7i7 are intended to keep the land subject to the agricultural land easement in farmer ownership1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 include other relevant activities relating to the agricultural land easement1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 as items 7aa7 through 7cc71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking entity will and inserting the following3 8eligible entity-- 7i7 will 2 7,,iv7 in clause 7i77,,iii77cc7 7as so redesignated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 has-- 7,i7 been accredited by the ,land ,trust ,accreditation ,commission1 or by an equivalent accrediting body1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,ii7 acquired not fewer than #aj agricultural land easements under the program2 and 7,,iii7 successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program2 or 7iii7 is a ,state department of agriculture or other ,state agency with statutory authority for farm and ranchland protection that has-- 7,i7 acquired not fewer than #aj agricultural land easements under the program2 and 7,,ii7 successfully met the responsibilities of the eligible entity under the applicable agreements with the ,secretary1 as determined by the ,secretary1 relating to agricultural land easements that the eligible entity has acquired under the program4 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,b7 the following3 7,c7 ,terms and conditions ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#e77;,c71 to account for geographic and other differences among ,states and regions1 an eligible entity certified under subparagraph 7,a7 may use terms and conditions established by the eligible entity for agricultural land easements1 on the condition that those terms and conditions shall be consistent with the purposes of the program4 4 7d7 ,wetland reserve easements ,section #abfe;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by inserting and acequias after ,indian tribes2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 the ability of the land to sequester carbon2 and 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by inserting and improving water quality before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 by striking or ,indian tribe and inserting ,indian tribe1 or acequia2 7#c7 in subsection 7e71 by striking or ,indian tribe and inserting ,indian tribe1 or acequia2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f7-- 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 following3 7#b7 ,native vegetation ,the ,secretary may allow the establishment or restoration of an alternative vegetative community on the entirety of the eligible land subject to a wetland reserve easement if that alternative vegetative community-- 7,a7 will substantially support or benefit migratory waterfowl or other wetland wildlife2 or 7,b7 will meet local resource concerns or needs 7including as an element of a regional1 ,state1 or local wildlife initiative or plan74 4 7e7 ,administration ,section #abfe;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting subject to paragraph 7#b71 before lands owned2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,land owned by acequias ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary may use program funds for the purpose of acquiring an easement on land owned by an acequia4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking transferred into the program and inserting enrolled in an easement under section #abfe;,c7b72 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,agricultural land easements ,a farmer or rancher who owns eligible land subject to an agricultural land easement may enter into a contract under subchapter ,b of chapter #a4 4 #bdaa4 ,regional conservation partnership program 7a7 ,establishment and purposes ,section #abga of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 1 including grant agreements under section #abga;,c7d71 after partnership agreements2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking contracts with producers and inserting program contracts with eligible producers2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking use covered programs and inserting carry out conservation activities2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,to further the conservation1 protection1 restoration1 and sustainable use of soil1 water 7including sources of drinking water71 wildlife1 agricultural land1 and related natural resources on eligible land on a regional or watershed scale4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting eligible before producers2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking installation and inserting adoption1 installation12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,to encourage the flexible and streamlined delivery of conservation assistance to eligible producers through partnership agreements4 7#e7 ,to encourage alignment of partnership projects with other ,federal1 ,state1 and local agencies and programs addressing similar natural resource or environmental concerns in a coordinated manner4 7#f7 ,to engage eligible producers in conservation projects to achieve greater conservation outcomes and benefits for eligible producers than would otherwise be achieved4 7#g7 ,to advance conservation and rural community development goals simultaneously4 4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #abga;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting a purpose1 activity1 or agreement under any of after means2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,the conservation reserve program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #a of subtitle ,d4 7,f7 ,the program established by the ,secretary to carry out the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 except for any program established by the ,secretary to carry out section #ad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7 of that ,act4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means-- 7,a7 an eligible activity under the statutory authority for a covered program2 and 7,b7 any other related activity that an eligible partner determines will help address natural resource concerns1 subject to the approval of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,eligible land ,the term eligible land means-- 7,a7 eligible land under the statutory authority for a covered program2 and 7,b7 any other agricultural or nonindustrial private forest land or associated land on which the ,secretary determines an eligible activity would help address natural resource concerns4 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting acequia1 after irrigation district12 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,i7 ,an organization described in clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of section #abfe;,a7#b77;,b74 7,j7 ,a conservation district4 2 7#d7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,eligible producer ,the term eligible producer means a person1 legal entity1 or ,indian tribe that is an owner or operator on eligible land4 2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7#h7 ,program contract ,the term program contract means the contract established by the ,secretary under section #abga;,c7b77#a74 4 7c7 ,regional conservation partnerships ,section #abga;,b of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting eligible before producers2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,maximum length 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the term of a partnership agreement shall not be longer than #e years4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 ,concurrent program deadline ,subject to approval by the ,secretary1 the term of a partnership agreement may be longer than #e years if the longer period is concurrent with a deadline established under a ,state or ,federal program that relates specifically to the project4 7,b7 ,special circumstances ,in the case of special circumstances outside the control of an eligible partner 7as determined by the ,secretary7 that have created a delay in the implementation of a project of the eligible partner1 the eligible partner may request an extension of the term of the partnership agreement4 7#c7 ,partnership agreement renewals ,if an eligible partner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the ,secretary that the eligible partner has made progress in addressing #a or more natural resource concerns defined in the partnership agreement1 not earlier than #a year before the date of expiration of the partnership agreement1 the eligible partner may request from the ,secretary a renewal of the partnership agreement1 including a renewal of funding1 through an expedited approval process-- 7,a7 to continue to implement the partnership agreement2 7,b7 to expand the scope of the partnership agreement2 7,c7 to enroll additional eligible producers2 or 7,d7 to carry out other conservation activities relating to the project1 including the assessment of the project under subsection 7c77#a77;,e71 as mutually agreed by the ,secretary and the eligible partner4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7iii7 and 7iv7 as clauses 7iv7 and 7v71 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7i7 #a or more natural resource concerns that the project shall address2 7ii7 the eligible activities on eligible land to be conducted under the project to address the natural resource concerns2 7iii7 the implementation timeline for carrying out the project1 including any interim milestones2 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting eligible before producers2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking a producer each place it appears and inserting an eligible producer2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or in-kind contributions after additional funds2 and 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking of the project's effects2 and and inserting the following3 8of-- 7i7 the progress made by the project in addressing each natural resource concern defined in the partnership agreement1 including in a quantified form2 and 7ii7 as appropriate1 other environmental1 economic1 or social outcomes of the project2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,an eligible and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,form ,a contribution of an eligible partner under this paragraph may be in the form of-- 7i7 direct funding2 7ii7 in-kind support2 or 7iii7 a combination of direct funding and in-kind support4 7,c7 ,treatment ,any amounts expended during the period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary announces the approval of an application under subsection 7e7 and ending on the day before the effective date of the partnership agreement by an eligible partner for staff salaries or development of the partnership agreement shall be considered to be a part of the contribution of the eligible partner under this paragraph4 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7d7 as subsection 7e72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 establish a timeline for carrying out the duties of the ,secretary under a partnership agreement1 including-- 7,a7 entering into contracts with eligible producers2 7,b7 providing financial assistance to eligible producers2 and 7,c7 in the case of a partnership agreement that is a grant agreement under section #abga;,c7d71 providing the grant amounts to the eligible partner2 7#b7 establish in each ,state a program coordinator for the ,state1 who shall be responsible solely for providing assistance to eligible partners and eligible producers under the program2 7#c7 establish guidance to assist eligible partners with carrying out the assessment required under subsection 7c77#a77;,e72 7#d7 provide to each eligible partner that has entered into a partnership agreement-- 7,a7 a semiannual report describing the status of each pending and obligated contract under the project of the eligible partner2 and 7,b7 an annual report describing how the ,secretary used amounts reserved by the ,secretary for that year for technical assistance under section #abga;,d7f72 7#e7 allow an eligible partner to use a new or modified conservation practice standard under a partnership agreement1 if the ,secretary ensures that the new or modified conservation practice standard-- 7,a7 is based on the best available science2 7,b7 is implemented after consultation with the ,secretary at the local level to assess the anticipated effectiveness of the new or modified conservation practice standard2 and 7,c7 effectively addresses natural resource concerns2 and 7#f7 ensure that any eligible activity effectively addresses natural resource concerns4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7e7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#d77-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,criteria used ,in carrying out the process described in paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 make public the criteria used in evaluating applications2 and 7,b7 in the case of an application submitted by a lead eligible partner that identifies a local conservation district as another eligible partner for the project1 evaluate the engagement of the lead eligible partner with the local conservation district to ensure local input4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through description of-- and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,contents ,the ,secretary shall develop a simplified application process that requires each application submitted under this subsection to include a description of-- 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 1 including the covered programs to be used2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by inserting or in-kind after financial2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking may and inserting shall2 7ii7 in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 by inserting eligible before producers each place it appears2 7iii7 by striking subparagraph 7,d72 7iv7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,f7 as subparagraphs 7,g7 and 7,h71 respectively2 and 7v7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,c7 the following3 7,d7 build new partnerships at the local1 ,state1 and corporate levels or include a diversity of stakeholders in the project2 7,e7 deliver a high percentage of applied conservation-- 7i7 to address the identified natural resource concerns2 or 7ii7 in the case of a project in a critical conservation area under section #abga;,f1 to address the critical conservation condition for that critical conservation area2 7,f7 7i7 develop and implement new watershed or habitat plans to address #a or more natural resource concerns2 or 7ii7 implement the project consistent with existing watershed restoration plans2 2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,review ,to the extent practicable1 after receipt of an application under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide to each applicant information and feedback 7including written information and feedback1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate7 throughout the annual program application process for any improvements that could be made to the application4 4 7d7 ,assistance to eligible producers ,section #abga;,c of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting eligible before producers2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,an eligible producer may receive financial or technical assistance to conduct eligible activities on eligible land through a program contract entered into with the ,secretary4 7b7 ,program contracts 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a program contract to be entered into with an eligible producer to conduct eligible activities on eligible land1 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may establish4 7#b7 ,application bundles 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible partner may submit to the ,secretary1 on behalf of eligible producers1 a bundle of applications for assistance under the program through program contracts to address a substantial portion of a natural resource concern defined in the partnership agreement4 7,b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall give priority to applications described in subparagraph 7,a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,in accordance with statutory requirements of the covered programs involved1 the ,secretary may make payments to a producer and inserting ,subject to section #abga;,d1 the ,secretary may make payments to an eligible producer2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting eligible before producers each place it appears2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking participating and inserting eligible2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,funding arrangements through grant agreements 7#a7 ,in general ,a partnership agreement may be a grant agreement entered into with an eligible partner in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,requirements ,under a grant agreement under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 using amounts made available to carry out this subtitle1 the ,secretary shall provide to the eligible partner a grant2 7,b7 the eligible partner shall carry out eligible activities on eligible land 7including by contracting with #a or more producers1 if the eligible partner determines the contracting to be appropriate71 on the condition that the eligible activities directly or indirectly benefit agricultural producers 7including forestry producers71 to address natural resource concerns on a regional or watershed scale1 such as-- 7i7 infrastructure investments relating to agricultural or nonindustrial private forest production that would benefit multiple producers1 such as a multiproducer irrigation water delivery system1 including investments to address drought2 7ii7 projects addressing water quality or quantity concerns 7including drought7 in coordination with producers1 including the development and implementation of watershed plans2 7iii7 projects that use innovative approaches to leveraging the ,federal investment in conservation with private financial mechanisms1 in conjunction with agricultural production or forest resource management1 such as-- 7,i7 the provision of performance-based payments to eligible producers2 and 7,,ii7 support for an environmental market2 7iv7 projects that facilitate pilot testing of new conservation practices1 technologies1 or activities2 7v7 projects that promote the long-term viability and sustainability of agricultural land through innovative agricultural land and water protection strategies and mechanisms1 including projects that support the transfer of land to beginning farmers and ranchers1 veteran farmers and ranchers1 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers1 and limited resource farmers and ranchers2 and 7vi7 other projects for which the ,secretary determines that the goals and objectives of the program would be easier to achieve through the grant agreement2 and 7,c7 the ,secretary may provide technical and administrative assistance1 as mutually agreed by the parties4 7#c7 ,nonapplicability of adjusted gross income limitation ,the adjusted gross income limitation described in section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 shall not apply to the receipt by an eligible partner of a grant under this subsection4 7#d7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not use more than #cj percent of funding made available to carry out the program for grant agreements4 7#e7 ,reports ,an eligible partner that enters into a grant agreement under this subsection shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7,a7 any information that the ,secretary requires to prepare the report under section #abga;,e7b72 and 7,b7 an annual report that describes the status of the project carried out by the eligible partner1 including a description of-- 7i7 the use of the grant funds2 7ii7 any subcontracts awarded using grant funds2 7iii7 the eligible producers receiving funding using the grant funds2 7iv7 7,i7 the progress made by the project in addressing each natural resource concern defined in the grant agreement1 including in a quantified form2 and 7,,ii7 as appropriate1 other environmental1 economic1 or social outcomes of the project2 and 7v7 any other reporting data the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure compliance with the program rules4 4 7e7 ,funding ,section #abga;,d of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ajj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bjj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,to ensure that additional resources are available to carry out the program1 in addition to the funds made available under subsection 7a71 for each fiscal year the ,secretary shall transfer #g percent of the funds and acres made available for the following programs3 7,a7 ,the conservation stewardship program established under subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d4 7,b7 ,the environmental quality incentives program established under chapter #d of subtitle ,d4 7,c7 ,the agricultural conservation easement program established under subtitle ,h4 7#b7 ,duration of availability ,any funds or acres transferred under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available for obligation only for the purposes of carrying out the program until expended4 7#c7 ,distribution of funds ,to the maximum extent practicable1 of projects receiving funds or acres transferred under paragraph 7#a7 from a program described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of that paragraph1 the percentage of projects that shall have purposes similar to the purposes of the applicable program from which funds or acres were transferred shall be approximately equal to the percentage of funds or acres transferred from the applicable program4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #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 and inserting the following3 #dj percent of the funds and acres to projects based on a ,state or multistate competitive process administered by the ,secretary at the local level with the advice of the applicable ,state technical committees2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #ce percent and inserting #fj percent2 7#d7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking ,none of the funds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 none of the funds 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,project development and outreach ,under a partnership agreement1 the ,secretary may advance reasonable amounts of funding for technical assistance to eligible partners to conduct project development and outreach activities in a project area1 including-- 7,a7 providing outreach and education to eligible producers for potential participation in the project2 7,b7 developing a watershed or habitat plan2 7,c7 establishing baseline metrics to support the development of the assessment required under section #abga;,b7c77#a77;,e72 or 7,d7 providing technical assistance to eligible producers4 7#c7 ,reimbursement ,the ,secretary may reimburse reasonable amounts of funding for activities conducted during the period beginning on the date on which the ,secretary announces the approval of an application under section #abga;,b7e7 and ending on the day before the effective date of the partnership agreement4 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,at the time of project selection1 the ,secretary shall identify and make publically available the amount that the ,secretary shall use to provide technical assistance under the terms of the partnership agreement4 7#b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary shall limit costs of the ,secretary for technical assistance to costs specific and necessary to carry out the objectives of the program4 7#c7 ,third-party providers ,the ,secretary shall develop and implement strategies to encourage third-party technical service providers to provide technical assistance to eligible partners pursuant to a partnership agreement4 4 7f7 ,administration ,section #abga;,e of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,december #ca1 #bjad and inserting ,december #ca1 #bjah2 7,b7 in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 by inserting eligible before producers each place it appears2 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,d7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 a summary of-- 7,a7 the progress made towards addressing the #a or more natural resource concerns defined for the projects2 and 7,b7 any other related environmental1 social1 or economic outcomes of the projects2 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,compliance with certain requirements ,the ,secretary may not provide assistance under the program to an eligible producer unless the eligible producer agrees1 during the program year for which the assistance is provided-- 7#a7 to comply with applicable conservation requirements under subtitle ,b2 and 7#b7 to comply with applicable wetland protection requirements under subtitle ,c4 7d7 ,historically underserved producers ,to the maximum extent practicable1 in carrying out the program1 the ,secretary shall work with eligible partners to maintain eligible benefits available through the covered programs for beginning farmers and ranchers1 veteran farmers and ranchers1 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers1 and limited resource farmers and ranchers4 7e7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall issue regulations to carry out the program4 4 7g7 ,critical conservation areas ,section #abga;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 and 7c7 as subsections 7b71 7c71 and 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,critical conservation area ,the term critical conservation area means a geographical area that contains a critical conservation condition that can be addressed through the program4 7#b7 ,critical conservation condition ,the term critical conservation condition means-- 7,a7 a condition of land that 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 and 7,b7 a condition of land that would benefit from water quantity improvement1 including improvement relating to-- 7i7 drought2 7ii7 groundwater1 surface water1 aquifer1 or other water sources2 or 7iii7 water retention and flood prevention4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking producer and inserting program2 and 7,b7 by inserting that address each critical conservation condition for which the critical conservation area is designated before the period at the end2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall identify #a or more critical conservation conditions that apply to each critical conservation area designated under this section after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi71 including the conservation goals and outcomes sufficient to demonstrate that progress is being made to address the critical conservation conditions4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 contains a critical conservation condition2 or 2 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,e7 as subparagraph 7,d72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting eligible before producers2 and 7,d7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,review and withdrawal ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 review designations of critical conservation areas under this section not more frequently than once every #e years2 and 7,b7 withdraw designation of a critical conservation area only if the ,secretary determines that the area is no longer a critical conservation area4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7d7 ,outreach to eligible partners and eligible producers ,the ,secretary shall provide outreach and education to eligible partners and eligible producers in critical conservation areas designated under this section to encourage the development of projects to address each critical conservation condition identified by the ,secretary for that critical conservation area4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking producer and inserting program2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 and 7#g7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,reports ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjah1 and each year 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 describing the status of each critical conservation condition for each critical conservation area designated under this section1 including-- 7#a7 the conditions for which each critical conservation area is designated2 7#b7 conservation goals and outcomes sufficient to demonstrate that progress is being made to address the critical conservation conditions2 7#c7 the partnership agreements selected to address each conservation goal and outcome2 and 7#d7 the extent to which each conservation goal and outcome is being addressed by the partnership agreements4 4 7h7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #abga;,e of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 7as amended by subsection 7f77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #abga;,b7d7 each place it appears and inserting #abga;,b7e72 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #abga;,c7b77#b7 and inserting #abga;,c7d74 7#b7 ,section #abga;,f of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7 is amended in subsection 7b7 7as redesignated by subsection 7g77#a77 by striking #abga;,d7d77#c7 and inserting #abga;,d7d77#b74 #bdab4 ,wetland conversion ,section #abba7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,except as and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,duty of the ,secretary ,no person shall become ineligible under paragraph 7#a7 if the ,secretary determines that an exemption under section #abbb7;b7 applies to that person4 4 #bdac4 ,delineation of wetlands 7a7 ,identification of minimal effect exemptions ,section #abbb7;d7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence1 by inserting not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 before the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,secretary shall carry out paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in compliance with applicable ,federal environmental laws1 including the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 in accordance with subsections 7d7 and 7e7 of section #ab4ca of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah72 and 7,c7 in consultation with-- 7i7 ,state technical committees established under section #abfa7;a72 7ii7 ,state wildlife and water resource agencies2 7iii7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 7iv7 ,state ,committees of the ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7v7 agricultural commodity organizations4 7#c7 ,training of employees ,the ,secretary 4 7b7 ,mitigation banking ,section #abbb7k77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this paragraph #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #bdad4 ,emergency conservation program 7a7 ,watershed protection program ,section #djc of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking measures and inserting watershed protection program2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting watershed protection after emergency4 7b7 ,payment limitations ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh is amended by inserting after section #djc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 the following3 #djc;,a4 ,payment limitation ,the maximum payment made under the emergency conservation program to an agricultural producer under this title may not exceed #ejj1jjj4 4 7c7 ,funding and administration ,section #djd of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7d7 ,limitation ,the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation 2 7#b7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,in implementing the provisions of and inserting the following3 7c7 ,use of ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,in implementing 2 7#c7 by striking the second sentence2 7#d7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,there are authorized in the first sentence and inserting the following3 #djd4 ,funding and administration 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized 2 7#e7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated71 by inserting 1 to remain available until expended before the period at the end2 and 7#f7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 7as so designated7 the following3 7b7 ,set-aside for fencing ,of the amounts made available under subsection 7a7 for a fiscal year1 #be percent shall be set aside until ,april #a of that fiscal year for the repair or replacement of fencing4 4 #bdae4 ,watershed protection and flood prevention ,section #aj of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjg7 is amended by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,no appropriation in the second sentence and inserting the following3 #aj4 ,funding 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this ,act #bjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,limitations ,no appropriation 4 #bdaf4 ,small watershed rehabilitation program ,section #ad7;h77#b7 of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#b77 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 following3 7,f7 #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #bdag4 ,repeal of ,conservation ,corridor ,demonstration ,program 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,g of title ,,ii of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #ejei of the ,water ,resources ,development ,act of #bjjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #aaj-aad7 is repealed4 #bdah4 ,repeal of cranberry acreage reserve program ,section #ajfjh of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 #bdai4 ,repeal of ,national ,natural ,resources ,foundation ,subtitle ,f of title ,,iii of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq47 is repealed4 #bdbj4 ,repeal of flood risk reduction ,section #che of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccd7 is repealed4 #bdba4 ,repeal of study of land use for expiring contracts and extension of authority ,section #adcg of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is repealed4 #bdbb4 ,repeal of ,integrated ,farm ,management ,program ,option ,section #adea of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehbb7 is repealed4 #bdbc4 ,repeal of clarification of definition of agricultural lands ,section #cbe of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,stat4 #iib7 is repealed4 #bdbd4 ,resource conservation and development program ,section #aecg of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cdfj7 is amended to read as follows3 #aecg4 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this subtitle terminates effective ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 #bdbe4 ,wildlife management 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior shall continue to carry out the ,working ,lands for ,wildlife model of conservation on working landscapes1 as implemented on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 in accordance with-- 7#a7 the document entitled ,partnership ,agreement ,between the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,united ,states ,department of the ,interior ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 numbered ,a-#c;,a#geaf-icg1 and formalized by the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service on ,september #ae1 #bjaf1 and by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service on ,august #d1 #bjaf1 as in effect on ,september #ae1 #bjaf2 and 7#b7 ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service ,director's ,order ,no4 #bag1 dated ,august #i1 #bjaf1 as in effect on ,august #i1 #bjaf4 7b7 ,expansion of model ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of the ,interior may expand the conservation model described in subsection 7a7 through a new partnership agreement between the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service for the purpose of carrying out conservation activities for species conservation4 7c7 ,extension of period of regulatory predictability 7#a7 ,definition of period of regulatory predictability ,in this subsection1 the term period of regulatory predictability means the period of regulatory predictability under the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 initially determined in accordance with the document and order described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 of subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,extension ,after the period of regulatory predictability1 on request of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 may provide additional consultation under section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b771 or additional conference under section #g7;a77#d7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#d771 as applicable1 with the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency1 as applicable1 to extend the period of regulatory predictability4 7d7 ,regulatory certainty ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7n7 ,regulatory certainty 7#a7 ,in general ,in addition to technical and programmatic information that the ,secretary is otherwise authorized to provide1 on request of a ,federal agency1 a ,state1 an ,indian tribe1 or a unit of local government1 the ,secretary may provide technical and programmatic information-- 7,a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 to the ,federal agency1 ,state1 ,indian tribe1 or unit of local government to support specifically the development of mechanisms that would provide regulatory certainty1 regulatory predictability1 safe harbor protection1 or other similar regulatory assurances to a farmer1 rancher1 or private nonindustrial forest landowner under a regulatory requirement-- 7i7 that relates to soil1 water1 or wildlife2 and 7ii7 over which that ,federal agency1 ,state1 ,indian tribe1 or unit of local government has authority2 and 7,b7 relating to conservation practices or activities that could be implemented by a farmer1 rancher1 or private nonindustrial forest landowner to address a targeted soil1 water1 or wildlife resource concern that is the direct subject of a regulatory requirement enforced by that ,federal agency1 ,state1 ,indian tribe1 or unit of local government1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,mechanisms ,the ,secretary shall only provide additional technical and programmatic information under paragraph 7#a7 if the mechanisms to be developed by the ,federal agency1 ,state1 ,indian tribe1 or unit of local government1 as applicable1 under paragraph 7#a77;,a7 are anticipated to include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 the implementation of #a or more conservation practices or activities that effectively addresses the soil1 water1 or wildlife resource concern identified under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 the on-site confirmation that the applicable conservation practices or activities identified under subparagraph 7,a7 have been implemented2 7,c7 a plan for a periodic audit1 as appropriate1 of the continued implementation or maintenance of each of the conservation practices or activities identified under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,d7 notification to a farmer1 rancher1 or private nonindustrial forest landowner of1 and an opportunity to correct1 any noncompliance with a requirement to obtain regulatory certainty1 regulatory predictability1 safe harbor protection1 or other similar regulatory assurance4 7#c7 ,continuing current collaboration on soil1 water1 or wildlife conservation practices ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 continue collaboration with ,federal agencies1 ,states1 ,indian tribes1 or local units of government on existing regulatory certainty1 regulatory predictability1 safe harbor protection1 or other similar regulatory assurances in accordance with paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 continue collaboration with the ,secretary of the ,interior on consultation under section #g7;a77#b7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or conference under section #g7;a77#d7 of that ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#d771 as applicable1 for wildlife conservation efforts1 including the ,working ,lands for ,wildlife model of conservation on working landscapes1 as implemented on the day before the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 in accordance with-- 7i7 the document entitled ,partnership ,agreement ,between the ,united ,states ,department of ,agriculture ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,united ,states ,department of the ,interior ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 numbered ,a-#c;,a#ge-af-icg1 and formalized by the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service on ,september #ae1 #bjaf1 and by the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service on ,august #d1 #bjaf1 as in effect on ,september #ae1 #bjaf2 and 7ii7 ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service ,director's ,order ,no4 #bag1 dated ,august #i1 #bjaf1 as in effect on ,august #i1 #bjaf4 7#d7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subsection-- 7,a7 preempts1 displaces1 or supplants any authority or right of a ,federal agency1 a ,state1 an ,indian tribe1 or a unit of local government2 7,b7 modifies or otherwise affects1 preempts1 or displaces-- 7i7 any cause of action2 or 7ii7 a provision of ,federal or ,state law establishing a remedy for a civil or criminal cause of action2 or 7,c7 applies to a case in which the ,department of ,agriculture is the originating agency requesting a consultation or other technical and programmatic information or assistance from another ,federal agency in assisting farmers1 ranchers1 or nonindustrial private forest landowners participating in a conservation program administered by the ,secretary4 4 #bdbf4 ,healthy forests reserve program 7a7 ,purposes ,section #eja7;a7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega7;a77 is amended-- 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 following3 7#d7 to conserve forest land that provides habitat for species described in section #ejb7;b77#b74 4 7b7 ,eligibility ,section #ejb of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking private land and all that follows through which will and inserting private land1 including private forest land or land being restored to forest1 the enrollment of which will maintain12 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking private land and all that follows through which will and inserting private land1 including private forest land or land being restored to forest1 the enrollment of which will maintain12 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 7i7 are candidates for such listing1 ,state-listed species1 or special concern species2 or 7ii7 are deemed a species of greatest conservation need under a ,state wildlife action plan4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 conserve forest land that provides habitat for species described in section #ejb7;b77#b74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7 7as redesignated by subparagraph 7,a77-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 and 7ii7 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting the following3 7iii7 a permanent easement2 or 7iv7 any combination of the options described in clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii74 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,b71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 7,i7 are candidates for such listing1 ,state-listed species1 or special concern species2 or 7,,ii7 are deemed a species of greatest conservation need under a ,state wildlife action plan4 4 7c7 ,restoration plans ,section #ejc7;b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through restoration practices and inserting the following3 7b7 ,practices and measures 7#a7 ,definition of practices and measures ,in this subsection1 the term practices and measures includes land management practices1 vegetative treatments1 structural practices and measures1 practices to improve biological diversity1 practices to increase carbon sequestration1 and other appropriate activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,restoration plans ,the restoration plan may require such restoration practices and measures 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking and at the end2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as redesignated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 or a species deemed a species of greatest conservation need under a ,state wildlife action plan44 #bdbg4 ,watershed protection 7a7 ,watershed areas ,section #b of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 is amended in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#c7 by inserting 7except in cases in which the ,secretary determines that the undertaking is necessary in a larger watershed or subwatershed in order to address regional drought concerns7 after fifty thousand acres4 7b7 ,authority of the ,secretary ,section #c of the ,watershed ,protection and ,flood ,prevention ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,in order to assist and inserting the following3 #c4 ,assistance to local organizations 7a7 ,in general ,in order to assist 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the watershed plan for works of improvement if the ,secretary determines the watershed plan is unnecessary or duplicative4 4 #bdbh4 ,sense of ,congress relating to increased watershed-based collaboration ,it is the sense of ,congress that the ,federal ,government should recognize and encourage partnerships at the watershed level between nonpoint sources and regulated point sources to advance the goals of the ,federal ,water ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 and provide benefits to farmers1 landowners1 and the public4 #bdbi4 ,modifications to conservation easement program ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is amended by inserting after subtitle ,e the following3 ,f ,other ,conservation ,provisions #abea4 ,modifications to conservation easement program 7a7 ,definition of covered program ,in this section1 the term covered program means wetland reserve easements under section #abfe;,c4 7b7 ,modifications ,notwithstanding any other provision of law applicable to the covered program1 subject to subsection 7c71 if requested by the landowner1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 allow land enrolled in the covered program to be-- 7,a7 modified for water management1 general maintenance1 vegetative cover control1 wildlife habitat management1 or any other purpose1 subject to the condition that the modification shall be approved jointly by-- 7i7 the ,state department of natural resources 7or equivalent ,state agency72 and 7ii7 the technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 of the ,state2 or 7,b7 exchanged for land that has equal or greater conservation1 wildlife1 ecological1 and economic values1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 provide for the modification of an easement under the covered program if the ,secretary determines that the modification-- 7,a7 would facilitate the practical administration and management of the land covered by the easement2 and 7,b7 would not adversely affect the functions and values for which the easement was established4 7c7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,no effect on enrolled acreage1 ecological functions and values ,a modification or exchange under subsection 7b7 shall not-- 7,a7 result in a net loss of acreage enrolled in the covered program2 or 7,b7 adversely affect any ecological or conservation function or value for which the applicable easement was established4 7#b7 ,exchanged acres ,any land for which an exchange is made under subsection 7b7 shall satisfy all requirements for enrollment in the covered program4 7#c7 ,restriction on payments ,in modifying any easement under the covered program1 the ,secretary shall not increase any payment to any party to the easement4 7d7 ,costs ,a party to an easement under the covered program that requests a modification or exchange under subsection 7b7 shall be responsible for all costs of the modification or exchange1 including-- 7#a7 an appraisal to determine whether the economic value of the land for which an exchange is made under subsection 7b7 is equal to or greater than the value of the land removed from the covered program2 7#b7 the repayment of the costs paid by the ,secretary for any restoration of land removed from the covered program2 7#c7 if applicable1 a survey of property boundaries1 including review and approval by the applicable agency2 7#d7 preparation and recording in accordance with standard real estate practices of any exchange1 including requirements for title approval by the ,secretary1 subordination of liens1 and amended warranty easement deed recording2 and 7#e7 any applicable recording and legal fees4 4 ,e ,funding and ,administration #beja4 ,funding 7a7 ,in general ,section #abda7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah 7and fiscal year #bjai in the case of the program specified in paragraph 7#e77 and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #aj1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #aa1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking #cc1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 including not more than #e1jjj1jjj to provide outreach and technical assistance12 and 7ii7 by striking retired or retiring owners and operators and inserting contract holders2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #djj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba2 7,b7 #dbe1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,c7 #dej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #a1dgc1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7,b7 #a1dgh1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7,c7 #a1eda1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7,d7 #a1ega1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7,e7 #a1eie1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,availability of funds ,section #abda7;b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;b77 is amended by striking #bjah 7and fiscal year #bjai in the case of the program specified in subsection 7a77#e77 and inserting #bjbc4 7c7 ,allocations review and update ,section #abda7;g7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;g77 is amended by striking ,review and ,update in the subsection heading and all that follows through ,the ,secretary in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting ,update4--,the ,secretary4 7d7 ,assistance to certain farmers or ranchers for conservation access ,section #abda7;h77#a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by striking #e percent each place it appears and inserting #ae percent4 7e7 ,conservation standards and requirements ,section #abda of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7j7 ,conservation standards and requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to the requirements of this title1 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service shall serve as the lead agency in developing and establishing technical standards and requirements for conservation programs carried out under this title1 including-- 7,a7 standards for conservation practices under this title2 7,b7 technical guidelines for implementing conservation practices under this title1 including the location of the conservation practices2 7,c7 standards for conservation plans2 and 7,d7 payment rates for conservation practices and activities under programs carried out under this title4 7#b7 ,consistency of ,farm ,service ,agency standards ,the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency shall ensure that the standards and requirements of programs administered by the ,farm ,service ,agency incorporate and are consistent with the standards and requirements established by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service under paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,local flexibility ,the ,secretary shall establish a procedure to allow1 on request of a ,state committee of the ,farm ,service ,agency or a ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a7 to modify any standard or requirement established under paragraph 7#a71 that modification if the modification-- 7,a7 addresses a specific and local natural resource concern2 7,b7 is based on science2 and 7,c7 maintains the conservation benefits of the standards and requirements established under paragraph 7#a74 4 #bejb4 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the term and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible participant ,the term 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,third-party provider ,the term third-party provider means a commercial entity 7including a farmer cooperative1 agriculture retailer1 or other commercial entity1 as determined by the ,secretary71 a nonprofit entity1 a ,state1 a unit of local government 7including a conservation district71 or a ,federal agency1 that has expertise in the technical aspect of conservation planning1 including nutrient management planning1 watershed planning1 or environmental engineering4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,certification process ,the ,secretary shall certify a third-party provider through-- 7,a7 a certification process administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7,b7 a non-,federal entity approved by the ,secretary to perform the certification4 7#e7 ,streamlined certification ,the ,secretary shall provide a streamlined certification process for a third-party provider that has an appropriate specialty certification1 including a sustainability specialty certification and a #d,r nutrient management specialty certification from the ,american ,society of ,agronomy4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,expedited revision of standards ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall develop an administrative process for-- 7,a7 expediting the establishment and revision of conservation practice standards2 and 7,b7 considering conservation innovations with respect to any establishment or revision under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and every #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 the administrative process developed under paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 conservation practice standards that were established or revised under that process2 and 7,c7 conservation innovations that were considered under that process4 4 #bejc4 ,administrative requirements for conservation programs 7a7 ,incentives for acequias ,section #abdd7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ranchers and ,indian tribes and inserting ranchers1 ,indian tribes1 and acequias2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,acequias4 4 7b7 ,acreage limitations ,section #abdd7;f7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking #aj and inserting #ae2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad and inserting the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 7c7 ,funding for ,indian ,tribes ,section #abdd7l7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7l77 is amended by striking may and inserting shall4 7d7 ,exemption from certain reporting requirements ,section #abdd7m7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7m77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting or commodity after conservation2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting or the ,farm ,service ,agency before the period at the end4 7e7 ,source water protection ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 7as amended by section #bdbe7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7o7 ,source water protection 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the conservation stewardship program under subchapter ,b of chapter #b of subtitle ,d and the environmental quality incentives program under chapter #d of subtitle ,d1 the ,secretary shall encourage water quality and water quantity practices that-- 7,a7 protect sources of potable water1 including protecting against public health threats2 and 7,b7 mutually benefit agricultural producers4 7#b7 ,collaboration and payments ,in encouraging practices under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 work collaboratively with drinking water utilities1 community water systems1 and ,state technical committees established under section #abfa to identify local priority areas for the protection of source waters for drinking water2 and 7,b7 subject to limitations under the programs described in paragraph 7#a71 provide payment rates to producers for water quality practices or enhancements that primarily result in off-farm benefit at a rate sufficient to encourage greater adoption of those practices or enhancements by producers4 4 7f7 ,payments made to acequias ,section #abdd of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 7as amended by subsection 7e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,payments made to acequias 7#a7 ,waiver authority ,the ,secretary may waive the applicability of the limitations in section #ajja;,d7b7 or section #abdj;,g for a payment made under a contract under this title entered into with an acequia if the ,secretary determines that the waiver is necessary to fulfill the objectives of the project under the contract4 7#b7 ,contract limitations ,if the ,secretary grants a waiver under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall impose a separate payment limitation1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for the contract to which the waiver applies4 4 #bejd4 ,definition of acequia 7a7 ,in general ,section #abja7;a7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#bg7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#bh71 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,acequia ,the term acequia means an entity that-- 7,a7 is a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,b7 is organized for the purpose of managing the operation of an irrigation ditch2 and 7,c7 does not have the authority to impose taxes or levies4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#ai77;,b7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting acequia1 before or other4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,section #cfc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking section #abja7;a77#af7 and inserting section #abja7;a72 and 7#b7 by striking 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#af77 and inserting 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a774 #beje4 ,authorization of appropriations for water bank program ,section #aa of the ,water ,bank ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acaj7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the first sentence1 by striking without fiscal year and all that follows through necessary and inserting #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended12 and 7#b7 by striking the second sentence4 #bejf4 ,report on land access1 tenure1 and transition ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 in consultation with the ,chief ,economist1 shall submit to ,congress and make publicly available a report identifying-- 7#a7 the barriers that prevent or hinder the ability of beginning farmers and ranchers and historically underserved producers to acquire or access farmland2 7#b7 the extent to which ,federal programs1 including agricultural conservation easement programs1 land transition programs1 and financing programs1 are improving-- 7,a7 farmland access and tenure for beginning farmers and ranchers and historically underserved producers2 and 7,b7 farmland transition and succession2 and 7#c7 the regulatory1 operational1 or statutory changes that are necessary to improve-- 7,a7 the ability of beginning farmers and ranchers and historically underserved producers to acquire or access farmland2 7,b7 farmland tenure for beginning farmers and ranchers and historically underserved producers2 and 7,c7 farmland transition and succession4 #bejg4 ,report on small wetlands 7a7 ,in general ,the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service shall submit to ,congress a report describing the number of wetlands with an area not more than #a acre that have been delineated in each of the ,states of ,north ,dakota1 ,south ,dakota1 ,minnesota1 and ,iowa4 7b7 ,requirement ,in the report under subsection 7a71 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service shall list the number of wetlands acres in each ,state described in the report by tenths of an acre1 and ensure the report is based on based available science4 #bejh4 ,state technical committees ,section #abfb7;c7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfb7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,recommendations to ,secretary ,each ,state technical committee shall regularly review new and innovative technologies and practices1 including processes to conserve water and improve water quality and quantity1 and make recommendations to the ,secretary for further consideration of and possible development of conservation practice standards that incorporate those technologies and practices4 4 ,f ,technical ,corrections #bfja4 ,farmable wetland program ,section #abca;,b7b77#b77;,a77i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7b77#b77;,a77i77 is amended by adding a semicolon at the end4 #bfjb4 ,report on program enrollments and assistance ,section #abda7;i7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#d72 and 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c71 7#e71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively4 #bfjc4 ,delivery of technical assistance ,section #abdb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is amended in subsections 7e77#c77;,b7 and 7f77#d7 by striking third party each place it appears and inserting third-party4 #bfjd4 ,state technical committees ,section #abfa7;b77#b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;b77#b77 is amended by striking under section #abfb7;b74 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food for ,peace ,act #caja4 ,food aid quality ,section #bjb7;h77#c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7;h77#c77 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #cajb4 ,generation and use of currencies by private voluntary organizations and cooperatives ,section #bjc of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc7 is amended by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,local ,sales ,in carrying out agreements of the type referred to in subsection 7a71 the ,administrator may permit private voluntary organizations and cooperatives to sell1 in #a or more recipient countries1 or in #a or more countries in the same region1 commodities distributed under nonemergency programs under this title for each fiscal year to generate proceeds to be used as provided in this section4 4 #cajc4 ,minimum levels of assistance ,section #bjd7;a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7;a77 is amended in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group ,section #bje of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a71 in the first sentence1 by striking #de and inserting #cj2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #caje4 ,oversight1 monitoring1 and evaluation ,section #bjg7;f77#d7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking #ag1jjj1jjj and inserting #a4e percent1 but not less than #ag1jjj1jjj12 and 7,b7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b77i71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #cajf4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #cajg4 ,allowance of distribution costs ,section #djf7;b77#f7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7;b77#f77 is amended by striking distribution costs and inserting distribution costs1 including the types of activities for which costs were paid under this subsection prior to fiscal year #bjag4 #cajh4 ,prepositioning of agricultural commodities ,section #djg7;c77#d77;,a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #caji4 ,annual report regarding food aid programs and activities ,section #djg7;f77#a77;,a7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#a77;,a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting or each separately after jointly2 and 7#b7 by inserting by the ,administrator1 the ,secretary1 or both1 as applicable1 after ,act4 #caaj4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #caaa4 ,nonemergency food assistance ,section #dab7;e7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,minimum level of2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #cej1jjj1jjj and inserting #cfe1jjj1jjj2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,farmer-to-farmer program ,in determining the amount expended for a fiscal year for nonemergency food assistance programs under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 amounts expended for that year to carry out programs under section #eja may be considered amounts expended for those nonemergency food assistance programs4 7#d7 ,community development funds ,in determining the amount expended for a fiscal year for nonemergency food assistance programs under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 amounts expended for that year from funds appropriated to carry out part ,i of the ,foreign ,assistance ,act of #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 may be considered amounts expended for those nonemergency food assistance programs if the funds are made available through grants or cooperative agreements that-- 7,a7 strengthen food security in developing countries2 and 7,b7 are consistent with the goals of title ,,ii4 4 #caab4 ,micronutrient fortification programs ,section #dae7;c7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #caac4 ,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 7b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting section #acdb of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 or after ,notwithstanding2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by inserting employees or staff of a ,state cooperative institution 7as defined in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #adjd7ah7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ah771 after private corporations12 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7e77#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh #cbja4 ,priority trade promotion1 development1 and assistance 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,ii of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,c ,priority ,trade ,promotion1 ,development1 and ,assistance #bba4 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall carry out activities under this subtitle-- 7#a7 to access1 develop1 maintain1 and expand markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities2 and 7#b7 to promote cooperation and the exchange of information4 #bbb4 ,market access program 7a7 ,in general ,the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation shall establish and carry out a program to encourage the development1 maintenance1 and expansion of commercial export markets for agricultural commodities 7including commodities that are organically produced 7as defined in section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb777 through cost-share assistance to eligible trade organizations that implement a foreign market development program4 7b7 ,type of assistance ,assistance under this section may be provided in the form of funds of1 or commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,requirements for participation ,to be eligible for cost-share assistance under this section1 an organization shall-- 7#a7 be an eligible trade organization2 7#b7 prepare and submit a marketing plan to the ,secretary that meets the guidelines governing such plans established by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 meet any other requirements established by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,eligible trade organizations ,an eligible trade organization shall be-- 7#a7 a ,united ,states agricultural trade organization or regional ,state-related organization that-- 7,a7 promotes the export and sale of agricultural commodities2 and 7,b7 does not stand to profit directly from specific sales of agricultural commodities2 7#b7 a cooperative organization or ,state agency that promotes the sale of agricultural commodities2 or 7#c7 a private organization that promotes the export and sale of agricultural commodities if the ,secretary determines that such organization would significantly contribute to ,united ,states export market development4 7e7 ,approved marketing plan 7#a7 ,in general ,a marketing plan submitted by an eligible trade organization under this section shall describe the advertising or other market oriented export promotion activities to be carried out by the eligible trade organization with respect to which assistance under this section is being requested4 7#b7 ,requirements ,to be approved by the ,secretary1 a marketing plan submitted under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 specifically describe the manner in which assistance received by the eligible trade organization in conjunction with funds and services provided by the eligible trade organization will be expended in implementing the marketing plan2 7,b7 establish specific market goals to be achieved as a result of the market access program2 and 7,c7 contain any additional requirements that the ,secretary determines to be necessary4 7#c7 ,amendments ,a marketing plan may be amended by the eligible trade organization at any time1 with the approval of the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,branded promotion ,an agreement entered into under this section may provide for the use of branded advertising to promote the sale of agricultural commodities in a foreign country under such terms and conditions as may be established by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,other terms and conditions 7#a7 ,multiyear basis ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under this section on a multiyear basis1 subject to annual review by the ,secretary for compliance with the approved marketing plan4 7#b7 ,termination of assistance ,the ,secretary may terminate any assistance made1 or to be made1 available under this section if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the eligible trade organization is not adhering to the terms and conditions of the program established under this section2 7,b7 the eligible trade organization is not implementing the approved marketing plan or is not adequately meeting the established goals of the market access program2 7,c7 the eligible trade organization is not adequately contributing its own resources to the market access program2 or 7,d7 the ,secretary determines that termination of assistance in a particular instance is in the best interests of the program4 7#c7 ,monitoring and evaluations 7,a7 ,monitoring ,the ,secretary shall monitor the expenditure of funds received under this section by recipients of those funds4 7,b7 ,evaluations ,the ,secretary shall make evaluations of the expenditure of funds received under this section1 including-- 7i7 an evaluation of the effectiveness of the program in developing or maintaining markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities2 7ii7 an evaluation of whether assistance provided under this section is necessary to maintain markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities2 and 7iii7 a thorough accounting of the expenditure of those funds by the recipient4 7,c7 ,initial evaluation ,the ,secretary shall make an initial evaluation of expenditures of a recipient under this paragraph not later than #ae months after the initial provision of funds to the recipient4 7#d7 ,use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section-- 7,a7 shall not be used to provide direct assistance to any foreign for-profit corporation for the use of the corporation in promoting foreign-produced products2 7,b7 shall not be used to provide direct assistance to any for-profit corporation that is not recognized as a small-business concern described in section #c7;a7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a771 excluding-- 7i7 a cooperative2 7ii7 an association described in the first section of the ,act entitled ,an ,act to authorize association of producers of agricultural products1 approved ,february #ah1 #aibb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bia72 and 7iii7 a nonprofit trade association2 and 7,c7 may be used by a ,united ,states trade association1 cooperative1 or small business for individual branded promotional activity related to a ,united ,states branded product1 if the beneficiaries of the activity have provided funds for the activity in an amount that is at least equivalent to the amount of assistance provided under this section4 7g7 ,level of marketing assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall justify in writing the level of assistance provided to an eligible trade organization under the program under this section and the level of cost-sharing required of the organization4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 assistance provided under this section for activities described in subsection 7e77#d7 shall not exceed #ej percent of the cost of implementing the marketing plan4 7,b7 ,action by ,united ,states ,trade ,representative 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may determine not to apply the limitation described in subparagraph 7,a7 in the case of agricultural commodities with respect to which there has been a favorable decision by the ,united ,states ,trade ,representative under section #cja of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa74 7ii7 ,requirement ,criteria for determining that the limitation shall not apply under clause 7i7 shall be consistent and documented4 #bbc4 ,foreign market development cooperator program 7a7 ,definition of eligible trade organization ,in this section1 the term eligible trade organization means a ,united ,states trade organization that-- 7#a7 promotes the export of #a or more ,united ,states agricultural commodities2 and 7#b7 does not have a business interest in or receive remuneration from specific sales of agricultural commodities4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and1 in cooperation with eligible trade organizations1 carry out a foreign market development cooperator program to maintain and develop foreign markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities1 with a continued significant emphasis on the importance of the export of value-added ,united ,states agricultural commodities into emerging markets4 7c7 ,use of funds ,funds made available to carry out this section shall be used only to provide-- 7#a7 cost-share assistance to an eligible trade organization under a contract or agreement with the eligible trade organization2 and 7#b7 assistance for other costs that are appropriate to carry out the foreign market development cooperator program1 including contingent liabilities that are not otherwise funded4 #bbd4 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,garza ,agricultural ,fellowship ,program 7a7 ,definition of emerging market ,in this section1 the term emerging market means any country1 foreign territory1 customs union1 or other economic market that the ,secretary determines-- 7#a7 is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food1 agriculture1 or rural business sectors of the economy of that country1 territory1 customs union1 or other economic market1 as applicable2 and 7#b7 has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for ,united ,states agricultural commodities4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,e 7,kika7 de la ,garza ,agricultural ,fellowship ,program-- 7#a7 to develop agricultural markets in emerging markets2 and 7#b7 to promote cooperation and exchange of information between agricultural institutions and agribusinesses in the ,united ,states and emerging markets4 7c7 ,development of agricultural systems 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,establishment of program ,to develop1 maintain1 or expand markets for exports of ,united ,states agricultural commodities1 the ,secretary shall make available to emerging markets the expertise of the ,united ,states-- 7i7 to make assessments of food and rural business systems needs2 7ii7 to make recommendations on measures necessary to enhance the effectiveness of the food and rural business systems described in clause 7i71 including potential reductions in trade barriers2 and 7iii7 to identify and carry out specific opportunities and projects to enhance the effectiveness of the food and rural business systems described in clause 7i74 7,b7 ,extent of program ,the ,secretary shall implement this paragraph with respect to at least #c emerging markets in each fiscal year4 7#b7 ,experts from the ,united ,states ,the ,secretary may implement paragraph 7#a7 by providing-- 7,a7 assistance to teams 7consisting primarily of agricultural consultants1 agricultural producers1 other persons from the private sector1 and government officials expert in assessing the food and rural business systems of other countries7 to enable those teams to conduct the assessments1 make the recommendations1 and identify the opportunities and projects described in paragraph 7#a77;,a7 in emerging markets2 7,b7 necessary subsistence expenses in the ,united ,states and necessary transportation expenses by individuals designated by emerging markets to enable those individuals to consult with food and rural business system experts in the ,united ,states to enhance those systems of those emerging markets2 7,c7 necessary subsistence expenses in emerging markets and necessary transportation expenses of ,united ,states food and rural business system experts1 agricultural producers1 and other individuals knowledgeable in agricultural and agribusiness matters to assist in transferring knowledge and expertise to entities in emerging markets2 and 7,d7 necessary subsistence expenses and necessary transportation expenses of ,united ,states food and rural business system experts1 including ,united ,states agricultural producers and other ,united ,states individuals knowledgeable in agriculture and agribusiness matters1 and of individuals designated by emerging markets1 to enable those designated individuals to consult with those ,united ,states experts-- 7i7 to enhance food and rural business systems of emerging markets2 and 7ii7 to transfer knowledge and expertise to emerging markets4 7#c7 ,cost-sharing ,the ,secretary shall encourage the nongovernmental experts described in paragraph 7#b7 to share the costs of1 and otherwise assist in1 the participation of those experts in the program under this subsection4 7#d7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary is authorized to provide1 or pay the necessary costs for1 technical assistance 7including the establishment of extension services7 to enable individuals or other entities to carry out recommendations1 projects1 and opportunities in emerging markets1 including recommendations1 projects1 and opportunities described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,a74 7#e7 ,reports to ,secretary ,a team that receives assistance under paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall prepare and submit to the ,secretary such reports as the ,secretary may require4 7#f7 ,advisory committee ,to provide the ,secretary with information that may be useful to the ,secretary in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may establish an advisory committee composed of representatives of the various sectors of the food and rural business systems of the ,united ,states4 7#g7 ,effect ,the authority provided under this subsection shall be in addition to and not in place of any other authority of the ,secretary or the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation4 #bbe4 ,technical assistance for specialty crops 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall establish an export assistance program 7referred to in this section as the program7 to address existing or potential unique barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of ,united ,states specialty crops4 7b7 ,purpose ,the program shall provide direct assistance through public and private sector projects and technical assistance1 including through the program under section #b7;e7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;e771 to remove1 resolve1 or mitigate existing or potential sanitary and phytosanitary and technical barriers to trade4 7c7 ,priority ,the program shall address time sensitive and strategic market access projects based on-- 7#a7 trade effect on market retention1 market access1 and market expansion2 and 7#b7 trade impact4 7d7 ,multiyear projects ,the ,secretary may provide assistance under the program to a project for longer than a #e-year period if the ,secretary determines that further assistance would effectively support the purpose of the program described in subsection 7b74 7e7 ,annual report ,each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that contains1 for the period covered by the report1 a description of-- 7#a7 each factor that affects the export of specialty crops1 including each factor relating to any-- 7,a7 significant sanitary or phytosanitary issue2 7,b7 trade barrier2 or 7,c7 emerging sanitary or phytosanitary issue or trade barrier2 and 7#b7 7,a7 any funds provided under section #bbf7;c77#d7 that were not obligated in a fiscal year2 and 7,b7 a description of why the funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 were not obligated4 #bbf4 ,funding and administration 7a7 ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,the ,secretary shall use the funds1 facilities1 and authorities of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out this subtitle4 7b7 ,funding amount ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this subtitle #bei1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7c7 ,allocation ,for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 the ,secretary shall allocate funds to carry out this subtitle in accordance with the following3 7#a7 ,market access program ,for market access activities authorized under section #bbb1 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not less than #bjj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7#b7 ,foreign market development cooperator program ,to carry out section #bbc1 of the funds of1 or an equal value of commodities owned by1 the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not less than #cd1ejj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7#c7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,garza ,agricultural ,fellowship ,program ,to provide assistance under section #bbd1 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not more than #aj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7#d7 ,technical assistance for specialty crops ,to carry out section #bbe1 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 not less than #i1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year1 to remain available until expended4 7#e7 ,priority trade fund 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition to the amounts allocated under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d71 and notwithstanding any limitations in those paragraphs1 as determined by the ,secretary1 for #a or more programs under this subtitle for authorized activities to access1 develop1 maintain1 and expand markets for ,united ,states agricultural commodities1 #f1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,considerations ,in allocating funds made available under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may consider providing a greater allocation to #a or more programs under this subtitle for which the amounts requested under applications exceed available funding for the #a or more programs4 7d7 ,cuba ,notwithstanding section #ijh of the ,trade ,sanctions ,reform and ,export ,enhancement ,act of #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjg7 or any other provision of law1 funds made available under this section may be used to carry out the programs authorized under sections #bbb and #bbc in ,cuba4 ,funds may not be used as described in the previous sentence in contravention with directives set forth under the ,national ,security ,presidential ,memorandum entitled #8,strengthening the ,policy of the ,united ,states ,toward ,cuba' issued by the ,president on ,june #af1 #bjag1 during the period in which that memorandum is in effect4 7e7 ,authorization for appropriations ,in addition to any other amounts provided under this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out the programs and authorities under subsection 7c77#e7 and sections #bbb through #bbe4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,market access program 7,a7 ,section #bjc of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 is repealed4 7,b7 ,section #baa of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efda7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,section #djb7;a77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #effb7;a77#a77 is amended by striking #bjc and inserting #bbb4 7,d7 ,section #bhb7;f77#b77;,c7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch;a7f77#b77;,c77 is amended by striking section #bjc of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 and inserting section #bbb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh4 7,e7 ,section #gah of the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is amended by striking section #bjc of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 and inserting section #bbb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh4 7,f7 ,section #acjb7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,reconciliation ,act of #aiic 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ff7 is amended-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking section #bjc of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 and inserting section #bbb of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking section #bjc of such ,act and inserting section #bbb of that ,act4 7#b7 ,foreign market development cooperator program ,title ,,vii of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #egba et seq47 is repealed4 7#c7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,garza ,agricultural ,fellowship ,program 7,a7 ,section #aedb of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking subsection 7d72 7ii7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 and 7f7 as subsections 7d7 and 7e71 respectively2 and 7iii7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking country and inserting country1 foreign territory1 customs union1 or economic market2 and 7,,ii7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking the country and inserting that country1 foreign territory1 customs union1 or economic market1 as applicable4 7,b7 ,section #aedc7;b77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbic7;b77#e77 is amended by striking section #aedb7;f7 and inserting section #aedb7;e74 7,c7 ,section #aedc;,a7c77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7;c77#b77 is amended by inserting and section #bbd of the ,agricultural ,trade ,act of #aigh after section #aedb4 7#d7 ,technical assistance for specialty crops ,section #cbje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efhj7 is repealed4 ,c ,other ,agricultural ,trade ,laws #ccja4 ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe ,the ,food for ,progress ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,president each place it appears and inserting ,secretary2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aj7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by striking food2 7,b7 by striking entities to furnish and inserting the following3 entities-- 7#a7 to furnish 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 to provide financial assistance under subsection 7l77#e7 to eligible entities4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7f77#c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#e7 in subsection 7g71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#f7 in subsection 7k71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#g7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through 7#a7 ,to enhance and inserting the following3 7l7 ,support for ,agricultural ,development 7#a7 ,in general ,to enhance 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b71 by inserting internal before transportation2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,flexibility ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 as necessary to carry out this section1 the following funds shall be used to pay for the costs described in paragraph 7#d73 7,a7 ,of the funds of the ,corporation described in subsection 7f77#c71 #cj percent4 7,b7 ,of the funds for administrative expenses under paragraph 7#a71 #cj percent4 7,c7 ,of the funds of the ,corporation1 #bf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 7#h7 in subsection 7m71 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,presidential and inserting ,secretarial2 7#i7 in subsection 7n7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting and assistance after commodities2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by inserting and assistance made available under this section after commodities2 and 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations and revisions to agency guidance and procedures necessary to implement the amendments made to this section by that ,act4 7,b7 ,consultations ,not later than #bgj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall consult with the ,committee on ,agriculture and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate relating to regulations issued and agency guidance and procedures revised under subparagraph 7,a74 2 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7o71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7acting through the ,secretary74 #ccjb4 ,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 #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #ccjc4 ,promotion of agricultural exports to emerging markets ,section #aedb7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ccjd4 ,cochran emerging market fellowship program ,section #aedc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbic7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting 7which may include agricultural extension services7 after systems2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking enhance trade and inserting the following3 enhance-- 7,a7 trade 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 linkages between agricultural interests in the ,united ,states and regulatory systems governing sanitary and phytosanitary standards for agricultural products that-- 7i7 may enter the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 may pose risks to human1 animal1 or plant life or health4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c1jjj1jjj and inserting #d1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj and inserting #c1jjj1jjj2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #f1jjj1jjj4 #ccje4 ,borlaug ,international ,agricultural ,science and ,technology ,fellowship ,program ,section #adgc;,g of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;j7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking shall support and inserting support2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 the development of agricultural extension services in eligible countries4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,leveraging alumni engagement ,in carrying out the purposes and programs under this section1 the ,secretary shall encourage ongoing engagement with fellowship recipients who have completed training under the program to provide advice regarding1 and participate in1 new or ongoing agricultural development projects1 with a priority for capacity-building projects1 that are sponsored by-- 7,a7 ,federal agencies2 and 7,b7 institutions of higher education in the eligible country of the fellowship recipient4 4 #ccjf4 ,international food security technical assistance ,the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #aedc;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7 the following3 #aedc;,b4 ,international food security technical assistance 7a7 ,definition of international food security ,in this section1 the term international food security means access by any person at any time to food and nutrition that is sufficient for a healthy and productive life4 7b7 ,collection of information ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall compile information from appropriate mission areas of the ,department of ,agriculture 7including the ,food1 ,nutrition1 and ,consumer ,services mission area7 relating to the improvement of international food security4 7c7 ,public availability ,to benefit programs for the improvement of international food security1 the ,secretary shall organize the information described in subsection 7b7 and make the information available in a format suitable for-- 7#a7 public education2 and 7#b7 use by-- 7,a7 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local agency2 7,b7 an agency or instrumentality of the government of a foreign country2 7,c7 a domestic or international organization1 including a domestic or international nongovernmental organization2 and 7,d7 an intergovernmental organization4 7d7 ,technical assistance ,on request by an entity described in subsection 7c77#b71 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to the entity to implement a program for the improvement of international food security4 7e7 ,program priority ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to programs relating to the development of food and nutrition safety net systems with a focus on food insecure countries4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #a1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #ccjg4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,international ,food for ,education and ,child ,nutrition ,program ,section #cajg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking that is and inserting the following3 that-- 7#a7 is 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 7,a7 is produced in and procured from-- 7i7 a developing country that is a recipient country2 or 7ii7 a developing country in the same region as a recipient country2 and 7,b7 at a minimum1 meets each nutritional1 quality1 and labeling standard of the recipient country1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7v77,,iv71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7vii72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7v7 the following3 7vi7 the costs associated with transporting the commodities described in subsection 7a77#b7 from a developing country described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 of that subsection to any designated point of entry within the recipient country2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f77#a7-- 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 following3 7,e7 ensure to the maximum extent practicable that assistance-- 7i7 is provided under this section in a timely manner2 and 7ii7 is available when needed throughout the applicable school year2 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,purchase of commodities ,of the funds made available to carry out this section1 not more than #aj percent shall be used to purchase agricultural commodities described in subsection 7a77#b74 4 #ccjh4 ,global ,crop ,diversity ,trust ,section #cbjb7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is amended by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #ccji4 ,local and regional food aid procurement projects ,section #cbjf7;e77#a7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;c7e77#a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by inserting to the ,secretary after appropriated2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #ccaj4 ,foreign trade missions 7a7 ,tribal representation on trade missions 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7b77#b7 of section #cji of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 7as added by section #abcjd7b77 7referred to in this section as the ,advisory ,committee71 shall seek-- 7,a7 to support the greater inclusion of ,tribal agricultural and food products in ,federal trade-related activities2 and 7,b7 to increase the collaboration between ,federal trade promotion efforts and other ,federal trade-related activities in support of the greater inclusion sought under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,interdepartmental coordination ,in carrying out activities to increase the collaboration described in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,commerce2 7,b7 the ,secretary of ,state2 7,c7 the ,secretary of the ,interior2 and 7,d7 the heads of any other relevant ,federal agencies4 7b7 ,report2 goals 7#a7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report describing the efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture and other ,federal agencies under this section to-- 7,a7 the ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation of the ,senate2 and 7,f7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,goals ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish goals for measuring1 in an objective and quantifiable format1 the extent to which ,indian ,tribes and ,tribal agricultural and food products are included in the trade-related activities of the ,department of ,agriculture4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplemental ,nutrition ,assistance ,program #daja4 ,definition of certification period ,section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is amended by striking subsection 7f7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,certification period 7#a7 ,in general ,the term certification period means the period for which a household shall be eligible to receive benefits4 7#b7 ,time limits 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 the certification period shall not exceed #ab months4 7,b7 ,contact ,a ,state agency shall have at least #a contact with each certified household every #ab months4 7,c7 ,elderly or disabled household members ,the certification period may be for a duration of-- 7i7 not more than #bd months if each adult household member is elderly or disabled2 or 7ii7 not more than #cf months if-- 7,i7 each adult household member is elderly or disabled2 and 7,,ii7 the household of the adult household member has no earned income at the time of certification4 7,d7 ,extension of limit ,the limits under this paragraph may be extended until the end of any transitional benefit period established under section #aa7s74 4 #dajb4 ,food distribution program on ,indian reservations 7a7 ,in general ,section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,administrative costs 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall pay not less than #hj percent of administrative costs and distribution costs on ,indian reservations as the ,secretary determines necessary for effective administration of such distribution by a ,state agency or tribal organization4 7,b7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary shall waive up to #ajj percent of the non-,federal share of the costs described in subparagraph 7,a7 if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the tribal organization is financially unable to provide a greater non-,federal share of the costs2 or 7ii7 providing a greater non-,federal share of the costs would be a substantial burden for the tribal organization4 7,c7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may not reduce any benefits or services under the food distribution program on ,indian reservations under this subsection to any tribal organization that is granted a waiver under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,tribal contribution ,the ,secretary may allow a tribal organization to use funds provided to the tribal organization through a ,federal agency or other ,federal benefit to satisfy all or part of the non-,federal share of the costs described in subparagraph 7,a7 if that use is otherwise consistent with the purpose of the funds4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,f71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 ,availability of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,funds made available for a fiscal year to carry out this subsection shall remain available for obligation for a period of #b fiscal years4 7,b7 ,administrative costs ,funds made available for a fiscal year to carry out paragraph 7#d7 shall remain available for obligation by the ,state agency or tribal organization for a period of #b fiscal years4 4 7b7 ,demonstration project for tribal organizations 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,demonstration project ,the term demonstration project means the demonstration project established under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,food distribution program ,the term food distribution program means the food distribution program on ,indian reservations carried out under section #d7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b774 7,c7 ,indian reservation ,the term ,indian reservation has the meaning given the term reservation in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,d7 ,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 #ecjd74 7,e7 ,self-determination contract ,the term self-determination contract has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,f7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #c of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7#b7 ,establishment ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary shall establish a demonstration project under which #a or more tribal organizations may enter into self-determination contracts to purchase agricultural commodities under the food distribution program for the ,indian reservation of that tribal organization4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes to determine the process and criteria under which a tribal organization may participate in the demonstration project4 7,b7 ,criteria ,the ,secretary shall select for participation in the demonstration project tribal organizations that-- 7i7 are successfully administering the food distribution program of the tribal organization under section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b772 7ii7 have the capacity to purchase agricultural commodities in accordance with paragraph 7#d7 for the food distribution program of the tribal organization2 and 7iii7 meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and ,indian tribes4 7#d7 ,procurement of agricultural commodities ,any agricultural commodities purchased by a tribal organization under the demonstration project shall-- 7,a7 be domestically produced2 7,b7 supplant1 not supplement1 the type of agricultural commodities in existing food packages for that tribal organization2 7,c7 be of similar or higher nutritional value as the type of agricultural commodities that would be supplanted in the existing food package for that tribal organization2 and 7,d7 meet any other criteria determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,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 ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the activities carried out under the demonstration project during the preceding year4 7#f7 ,funding 7,a7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 in advance specifically to carry out this subsection shall be available to carry out this subsection4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #c7v7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7v77 is amended by striking the ,indian ,self-,determination ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7b77 and inserting section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #dajc4 ,work requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance program 7a7 ,work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents ,section #f of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking the second sentence2 7ii7 by striking 1 as amended each place it appears2 7iii7 by striking 7,f7 a person and inserting the following3 7vi7 a person 2 7iv7 by striking 7,e7 employed and inserting the following3 7v7 employed 2 7v7 by striking 7,d7 a regular and inserting the following3 7iv7 a regular 2 7vi7 by striking 7,c7 a bona fide student and inserting the following3 7iii7 a bona fide student 2 7vii7 by striking 7,b7 a parent and inserting the following3 7ii7 a parent 2 7viii7 by striking 7,a7 currently and inserting the following3 7i7 currently 2 and 7ix7 by striking 7#b7 ,a person who and all that follows through if he or she is inserting the following3 7,e7 ,exemptions ,a person who otherwise would be required to comply with the requirements of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 shall be exempt from such requirements if the person is-- 2 and 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as amended by subparagraph 7,a77 the following3 7#b7 ,additional work requirements 7,a7 ,definition of work program ,in this paragraph1 the term work program means-- 7i7 a program under title ,i of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act2 7ii7 a program under section #bcf of the ,trade ,act of #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bbif72 7iii7 a program of employment and training operated or supervised by a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state that meets standards approved by the ,governor of the ,state1 including a program under paragraph 7#d71 other than a job search program or a job search training program2 and 7iv7 a workforce partnership under paragraph 7#d77,n74 7,b7 ,work requirement ,subject to the other provisions of this paragraph1 no individual shall be eligible to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program as a member of any household if1 during the preceding #cf-month period1 the individual received supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for not less than #c months 7consecutive or otherwise7 during which the individual did not-- 7i7 work #bj hours or more per week1 averaged monthly2 7ii7 participate in and comply with the requirements of a work program for #bj hours or more per week1 as determined by the ,state agency2 7iii7 participate in and comply with the requirements of a program under section #bj or a comparable program established by a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state2 or 7iv7 receive benefits pursuant to subparagraph 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 or 7,f74 7,c7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,b7 shall not apply to an individual if the individual is-- 7i7 under #ah or over #ej years of age2 7ii7 medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for employment2 7iii7 a parent or other member of a household with responsibility for a dependent child2 7iv7 otherwise exempt under paragraph 7#a77;,e72 or 7v7 a pregnant woman4 7,d7 ,waiver 7i7 ,in general ,on the request of a ,state agency1 the ,secretary may waive the applicability of subparagraph 7,b7 to any group of individuals in the ,state if the ,secretary makes a determination that the area in which the individuals reside-- 7,i7 has an unemployment rate of over #aj percent2 or 7,,ii7 does not have a sufficient number of jobs to provide employment for the individuals4 7ii7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall report the basis for a waiver under clause 7i7 to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7,e7 ,subsequent eligibility 7i7 ,regaining eligibility ,an individual denied eligibility under subparagraph 7,b7 shall regain eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program if1 during a #cj-;day period1 the individual-- 7,i7 works #hj or more hours2 7,,ii7 participates in and complies with the requirements of a work program for #hj or more hours1 as determined by a ,state agency2 or 7,,iii7 participates in and complies with the requirements of a program under section #bj or a comparable program established by a ,state or political subdivision of a ,state4 7ii7 ,maintaining eligibility ,an individual who regains eligibility under clause 7i7 shall remain eligible as long as the individual meets the requirements of clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,loss of employment 7,i7 ,in general ,an individual who regained eligibility under clause 7i7 and who no longer meets the requirements of clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b7 shall remain eligible for a consecutive #c-month period1 beginning on the date the individual first notifies the ,state agency that the individual no longer meets the requirements of clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b74 7,,ii7 ,limitation ,an individual shall not receive any benefits pursuant to subclause 7,i7 for more than a single #c-month period in any #cf-month period4 7,f7 #ae-percent exemption 7i7 ,definitions ,in this subparagraph3 7,i7 ,caseload ,the term caseload means the average monthly number of individuals receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits during the #ab-month period ending the preceding ,june #cj4 7,,ii7 ,covered individual ,the term covered individual means a member of a household that receives supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits1 or an individual denied eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits solely due to subparagraph 7,b71 who-- 7aa7 is not eligible for an exception under subparagraph 7,c72 7bb7 does not reside in an area covered by a waiver granted under subparagraph 7,d72 7cc7 is not complying with clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b72 7dd7 is not receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits during the #c months of eligibility provided under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ee7 is not receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under subparagraph 7,e74 7ii7 ,general rule ,subject to clauses 7iii7 through 7vii71 a ,state agency may provide an exemption from the requirements of subparagraph 7,b7 for covered individuals4 7iii7 ,fiscal year #aiih ,subject to clauses 7v7 and 7vii71 for fiscal year #aiih1 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 covered individuals in the ,state in fiscal year #aiih1 as estimated by the ,secretary1 based on the survey conducted to carry out section #af7;c7 for fiscal year #aiif and such other factors as the ,secretary considers appropriate due to the timing and limitations of the survey4 7iv7 ,subsequent fiscal years ,subject to clauses 7v7 through 7vii71 for fiscal year #aiii 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 covered individuals in the ,state1 as estimated by the ,secretary under clause 7iii71 adjusted by the ,secretary to reflect changes in the ,state's caseload and the ,secretary's estimate of changes in the proportion of members of households that receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits covered by waivers granted under subparagraph 7,d74 7v7 ,caseload adjustments ,the ,secretary shall adjust the number of individuals estimated for a ,state under clause 7iii7 or 7iv7 during a fiscal year if the number of members of households that receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits in the ,state varies from the ,state's caseload by more than #aj percent1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7vi7 ,exemption adjustments ,during fiscal year #aiii and each subsequent fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall increase or decrease the number of individuals who may be granted an exemption by a ,state agency under this subparagraph to the extent that the average monthly number of exemptions in effect in the ,state for the preceding fiscal year under this subparagraph is lesser or greater than the average monthly number of exemptions estimated for the ,state agency for such preceding fiscal year under this subparagraph4 7vii7 ,reporting requirement ,a ,state agency shall submit such reports to the ,secretary as the ,secretary determines are necessary to ensure compliance with this subparagraph4 7,g7 ,other program rules ,nothing in this paragraph shall make an individual eligible for benefits under this ,act if the individual is not otherwise eligible for benefits under the other provisions of this ,act4 2 and 7#b7 by striking subsection 7o74 7b7 ,employment and training programs that meet ,state and local workforce needs ,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,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7i7-- 7i7 by inserting 1 in consultation with the ,state workforce development board1 or1 if the ,state demonstrates that consultation with private employers or employer organizations would be more effective or efficient1 in consultation with private employers or employer organizations1 after designed by the ,state agency2 and 7ii7 by striking that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment4 and inserting the following3 8that will-- 7,i7 increase the ability of the household members to obtain regular employment2 and 7,,ii7 meet ,state or local workforce needs4 2 and 7,b7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and implemented to meet the purposes of clause 7i7 after under this paragraph2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7iv71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as items 7aa7 and 7bb71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 and clause 7viii7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vii7 and subclause 7,,ix71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,c7 by inserting after subclause 7,,vii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,,viii7 ,programs or activities described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,xii7 of clause 7iv7 of section #af7;h77#a77;,f7 that the ,secretary determines1 based on the results of the applicable independent evaluations conducted under clause 7vii77,i7 of that section1 are effective at increasing employment or earnings for households participating in a pilot project under that section4 2 7,d7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking this subparagraph and inserting this clause2 7ii7 by inserting and a program containing a component under subclause 7,i7 shall contain at least #a additional component before the colon2 and 7iii7 by striking 7,b7 ,for purposes of this ,act1 an and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7i7 ,employment and training program ,the term 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,workforce partnership 7,i7 ,in general ,the term workforce partnership means a program that-- 7aa7 is operated by a private employer1 an organization representing private employers1 or a nonprofit organization providing services relating to workforce development2 7bb7 the ,secretary or the ,state agency certifies-- 7,,aa7 subject to subparagraph 7,n77ii71 would assist participants who are members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program in gaining high-quality1 work-relevant skills1 training1 work1 or experience that will increase the ability of the participants to obtain regular employment2 7,,bb7 subject to subparagraph 7,n77ii71 would provide participants with not fewer than #bj hours per week of training1 work1 or experience under subitem 7,,aa72 7,,cc7 would not use any funds authorized to be appropriated by this ,act2 7,,dd7 would provide sufficient information1 on request by the ,state agency1 for the ,state agency to determine that participants who are members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program are fulfilling any applicable work requirement under this subsection2 7,,ee7 would be willing to serve as a reference for participants who are members of households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program for future employment or work-related programs2 and 7,,ff7 meets any other criteria established by the ,secretary1 on the condition that the ,secretary shall not establish any additional criteria that would impose significant paperwork burdens on the workforce partnership2 and 7cc7 is in compliance with the ,fair ,labor ,standards ,act of #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq471 if applicable4 7,,ii7 ,inclusion ,the term workforce partnership includes a multistate program4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,such requirements and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,variation ,the requirements under clause 7i7 2 7,b7 by striking 7,e7 ,each ,state and inserting the following3 7,e7 ,requirements for participation for certain individuals 7i7 ,in general ,each ,state 2 and 7,c7 adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,application to workforce partnerships ,to the extent that a ,state agency requires an individual to participate in an employment and training program1 the ,state agency shall consider an individual participating in a workforce partnership to be in compliance with the employment and training requirements4 2 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,h71 by striking 7,b77v7 and inserting 7,b77i77,v72 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,n7 ,workforce partnerships 7i7 ,in general ,a work registrant may participate in a workforce partnership to comply with the requirements of paragraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 and paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,certification ,in certifying that a program meets the requirements of subitems 7,,aa7 and 7,,bb7 of subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i77bb7 to be certified as a workforce partnership1 the ,secretary or the ,state agency shall require that the program submit to the ,secretary or ,state agency sufficient information that describes-- 7,i7 the services and activities of the program that would provide participants with not fewer than #bj hours per week of training1 work1 or experience under those subitems2 and 7,,ii7 how the program would provide services and activities described in subclause 7,i7 that would directly enhance the employability or job readiness of the participant4 7iii7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,a ,state agency may use a workforce partnership to supplement1 not to supplant1 the employment and training program of the ,state agency4 7iv7 ,participation ,a ,state agency may provide information on workforce partnerships1 if available1 to any member of a household participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 but may not require any member of a household to participate in a workforce partnership4 7v7 ,effect 7,i7 ,in general ,a workforce partnership shall not replace the employment or training of an individual not participating in the workforce partnership4 7,,ii7 ,selection ,nothing in this subsection affects the criteria or screening process for selecting participants by a workforce partnership4 7vi7 ,limitation on reporting requirements ,in carrying out this subparagraph1 the ,secretary and each applicable ,state agency shall limit the reporting requirements of a workforce partnership to-- 7,i7 on notification that an individual is receiving supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits1 notifying the applicable ,state agency that the individual is participating in the workforce partnership2 7,,ii7 identifying participants who have completed or are no longer participating in the workforce partnership2 7,,iii7 identifying changes to the workforce partnership that result in the workforce partnership no longer meeting the certification requirements of the ,secretary or the ,state agency under subparagraph 7,b77ii77,i77bb72 and 7,,iv7 providing sufficient information1 on request by the ,state agency1 for the ,state agency to verify that a participant is fulfilling any applicable work requirements under this subsection4 7,o7 ,referral of certain individuals 7i7 ,in general ,in accordance with such regulations as may be issued by the ,secretary1 with respect to any individual who is not eligible for an exemption under paragraph 7#a77;,e7 and who is determined by an employment and training program component to be ill-suited to participate in the employment and training program component1 the ,state agency shall-- 7,i7 refer the individual to an appropriate employment and training program component2 7,,ii7 refer the individual to an appropriate workforce partnership1 if available2 7,,iii7 reassess the physical and mental fitness of the individual under paragraph 7#a77;,a72 or 7,,iv7 to the maximum extent practicable1 coordinate with other ,federal1 ,state1 or local workforce or assistance programs to identify work opportunities or assistance for the individual4 7ii7 ,process ,in carrying out clause 7i71 the ,state agency shall ensure that an individual undergoing and complying with the process established under that clause shall not be found to have refused without good cause to participate in an employment and training program4 4 7c7 ,updating work-related pilot projects 7#a7 ,in general ,section #af7;h7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b77ii71 by striking #f7o7 and inserting #f7;d77#b72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #f7o77#c7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,c72 and 7bb7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #f7o77#b7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #f7;d77#b77;,b72 and 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #f7o77#b7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of section #f7;d77#b77;,b72 7bb7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking #f7o77#b7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,b72 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking #f7o77#c7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,c72 7dd7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking #f7o77#d7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,d72 and 7ee7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking #f7o77#f7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,f72 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii77,,iii77ee77,,aa71 by striking #f7o7 and inserting #f7;d77#b72 7,,ii7 in clause 7viii7-- 7aa7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking ,september #cj1 #bjah and inserting the following3 ,september #cj1 #bjbc1 for-- 7aa7 the continuation of pilot projects being carried out under this subparagraph as of the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 if the pilot projects meet the limitations described in subclause 7,,ii72 and 7bb7 additional pilot projects authorized under clause 7x74 2 and 7bb7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iv7 ,funds for additional pilot projects ,from amounts made available under section #ah7;a77#a71 the ,secretary shall use to carry out clause 7x7 #ib1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7x7 ,authority to carry out additional pilot projects 7,i7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of funds under clause 7viii71 the ,secretary may carry out #h or more additional pilot projects using a competitive grant process4 7,,ii7 ,requirements ,except as otherwise provided in this clause1 a pilot project under this clause shall meet the criteria described in clauses 7i71 7ii77,,ii77bb71 and 7iii7 through 7vi7 and items 7aa7 through 7dd7 of clause 7ii77,,iii74 7,,iii7 ,evaluation and reporting 7aa7 ,optional evaluation 7,,aa7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall have the option to conduct an independent longitudinal evaluation of pilot projects carried out under this clause1 in accordance with clause 7vii77,i74 7,,bb7 ,qualifying criteria ,if the ,secretary determines to conduct an independent longitudinal evaluation under subitem 7,,aa71 to be eligible to participate in a pilot project under this clause1 a ,state agency shall agree to participate in the evaluation described in clause 7vii71 including providing evidence that the ,state has a robust data collection system for program administration and is cooperating to make available ,state data on the employment activities and post-participation employment1 earnings1 and public benefit receipt of participants to ensure proper and timely evaluation4 7bb7 ,reporting ,if the ,secretary determines not to conduct an independent longitudinal evaluation under item 7aa71 subject to such terms and conditions as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate and not less frequently than annually1 each ,state agency participating in a pilot project carried out under this clause shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes the results of the pilot project4 7,,iv7 ,voluntary activities ,except as provided in subclause 7,,viii71 employment and training activities under a pilot project carried out under this clause shall be voluntary for work registrants4 7,v7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to participate in a pilot project carried out under this clause1 a ,state agency shall commit to maintain at least the amount of ,state funding for employment and training programs and services under paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and under section #bj as the ,state expended for fiscal year #bjah4 7,,vi7 ,limitation ,in carrying out pilot projects under this clause1 the ,secretary shall not be subject to the limitation described in clause 7viii77,,ii77aa74 7,,vii7 ,priority ,in selecting pilot projects under this clause1 the ,secretary may give priority to pilot projects that-- 7aa7 are targeted to-- 7,,aa7 individuals #ej years of age or older2 7,,bb7 formerly incarcerated individuals2 7,,cc7 individuals participating in a substance abuse treatment program4 7,,dd7 homeless individuals2 7,,ee7 people with disabilities seeking to enter the workforce2 or 7,,ff7 other individuals with substantial barriers to employment2 or 7bb7 support employment and workforce participation through an integrated and family-focused approach in providing supportive services4 7,,viii7 ,pilot projects for mandatory participation in employment and training activities ,a ,state agency may be eligible to participate in a pilot project under this clause to test programs that assign work registrants to mandatory participation in employment and training activities1 on the conditions that-- 7aa7 the pilot project provides individualized case management designed to help remove barriers to employment for participants2 and 7bb7 a work registrant is not assigned to employment and training activities primarily consisting of job search1 job search training1 or workforce activities4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#e7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking section #f7;d77#d7 and inserting this paragraph2 and 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7ii71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as items 7aa7 and 7bb71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking clause 7iii7 and inserting subclause 7,,iii72 7bb7 in subclause 7,,iv7-- 7,,aa7 in item 7cc71 by striking section #f7;b7 and inserting subsection 7b72 and 7,,bb7 by redesignating items 7aa7 through 7cc7 as subitems 7,,aa7 through 7,,cc71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7cc7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v7 as items 7aa7 through 7ee71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,v7 ,state option ,the ,state agency may report relevant data from a workforce partnership carried out under subparagraph 7,n7 to demonstrate the number of program participants served by the workforce partnership4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,ii7 in clause 7iv7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,e7 and inserting subparagraph 7,e7 of section #af7;h77#a72 and 7,,bb7 by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting that section2 7bb7 in subclause 7,i7-- 7,,aa7 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,e77ii7 and inserting section #af7;h77#a77;,e77ii72 and 7,,bb7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 of section #f7o77#b7 and inserting clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b72 7cc7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,e7 and inserting section #af7;h77#a77;,e72 and 7dd7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii7 as items 7aa7 through 7cc71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 by redesignating clauses 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 and 7iv7 as subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iv71 and 7,,vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iv7 by inserting after subclause 7,,ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,,iii7 that the ,state agency has consulted with the ,state workforce board or1 if appropriate1 private employers or employer organizations1 in the design of the employment and training program2 2 and 7,v7 by inserting after subclause 7,,iv7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,v7 that the employment and training program components of the ,state agency are responsive to ,state or local workforce needs2 and 2 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting clause 7ii72 7v7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by inserting or that the employment and training program is not adequately meeting ,state or local workforce needs after is inadequate2 7vi7 in subparagraph 7,f7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,october #a1 #bjaf and inserting ,october #a1 #bjbj2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7,,iv7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,v7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,iii7 are meeting ,state or local workforce needs4 2 7vii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f7 7as so amended7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vi71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7viii7 by redesignating the paragraph as subparagraph 7,p71 indenting the subparagraph appropriately1 and moving the subparagraph so as to appear after subparagraph 7,o7 of section #f7;d77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d77 7as added by subsection 7b77#e774 7#b7 ,research1 demonstration1 and evaluations ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c72 7ii7 by striking 7b77#a77;,a7 ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7b7 ,demonstration projects2 pilot projects 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7iii7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking clause 7i7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a72 and 7cc7 in clause 7iii71 by striking clause 7i77,,iii7 and inserting subparagraph 7,a77iii72 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,d7 as paragraph 7#d71 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7,c77i7 ,no waiver and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,restrictions 7,a7 ,in general ,no waiver 2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 in clause 7i71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7bb7 in clause 7ii7-- 7,,aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,,bb7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection2 7cc7 in clause 7iii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7dd7 in clause 7iv7-- 7,,aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 7,,bb7 in subclause 7,i71 by striking the date of enactment of this subparagraph and inserting ,august #bb1 #aiif2 7,,cc7 in subclause 7,,iii77aa71 by striking #c7n7 and inserting #c7q72 7,,dd7 in subclause 7,,iii77dd71 by striking 7#b77;,b7 and inserting 7#a77;,e77ii72 7,,ee7 in subclause 7,,iii77ii71 by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection2 and 7,,ff7 in subclause 7,,iv77bb71 by striking this subclause and inserting this clause2 and 7ee7 in clause 7vi71 by striking this paragraph and inserting this subsection2 and 7,v7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as paragraph 7#b7 and indenting appropriately2 7iv7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7vi7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,f71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iii7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7aa7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,vii7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7bb7 in clause 7iii7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating items 7aa7 through 7jj7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,x71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7cc7 in clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating items 7aa7 and 7bb7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7v7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking the date of enactment of this subparagraph and inserting ,november #bh1 #aiij2 and 7bb7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7ii7 ,clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,application ,subparagraph 7,a7 2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7vi7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,i7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,,ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by redesignating subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 as clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 by striking subsection 7d72 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7e7 through 7l7 as subsections 7d7 through 7k71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7e7 7as so redesignated71 in the first sentence1 by striking subsection 7b77#a7 and inserting subsection 7b74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,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 7i7 ,restriction ,no funds authorized to be appropriated under this ,act shall be used to operate a workforce partnership under section #f7;d77#d77,n74 4 7e7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #e7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;a77 is amended in the second sentence by striking 7d77#b7 and inserting 7d77#a77;,e74 7#b7 ,section #f7;i77#c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;i77#c77 is amended by striking 7d7 and inserting 7d77#a74 7#c7 ,section #g7;h77#f7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#f77 is amended by striking #ag7;f7 and inserting #ag7;e74 7#d7 ,section #g7;i77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;i77#a77 is amended by striking #f7o77#b7 and inserting #f7;d77#b77;,b74 7#e7 ,section #g7;j77#a77;,g7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;j77#a77;,g77 is amended by striking #ag7;f7 and inserting #ag7;e74 7#f7 ,section #aa7n7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7n77 is amended by striking #ag7;b77#a7 and inserting #ag7;b74 7#g7 ,section #af7;b77#d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;b77#d77 is amended by striking section #f7;d7 and inserting section #f7;d77#a74 7#h7 ,section #bj7;b77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbi7;b77#a77 is amended by striking clause 7,b71 7,c71 7,d71 7,e71 or 7,f7 of section #f7;d77#b7 and inserting clause 7ii71 7iii71 7iv71 7v71 or 7vi7 of section #f7;d77#a77;,e74 7#i7 ,section #ajc7;a77#b77;,d7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caac7;a77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking section #f7o7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o77 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 of section #f7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d774 7#aj7 ,section #aba7;b77#b77;,b77iv7 of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caea7;b77#b77;,b77iv77 is amended by striking section #f7o7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o77 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 of section #f7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d774 7#aa7 ,section #bc7;b77#g77;,d77ii7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;d7b77#g77;,d77ii77 is amended by striking section #ag7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;b77#a77;,b77 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 of section #ag7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;b774 7#ab7 ,section #bd7;g77#c77;,c7 of the ,richard ,b4 ,russell ,national ,school ,lunch ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfi;e7g77#c77;,c77 is amended by striking section #ag7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;b77#a77;,b77 and inserting paragraph 7#b7 of section #ag7;b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;b774 #dajd4 ,improvements to electronic benefit transfer system 7a7 ,prohibited fees ,section #g of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,c71 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,interchange and inserting ,prohibited2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by striking paragraph 7#ac7 and inserting the following3 7#ac7 ,prohibited fees 7,a7 ,definition of switching ,in this paragraph1 the term switching means the routing of an intrastate or interstate transaction that consists of transmitting the details of a transaction electronically recorded through the use of an ,,ebt card in #a ,state to the issuer of the card in-- 7i7 the same ,state2 or 7ii7 another ,state4 7,b7 ,prohibition 7i7 ,interchange fees ,no interchange fee shall apply to an electronic benefit transfer transaction under this subsection4 7ii7 ,other fees 7,i7 ,in general ,no fee charged by a benefit issuer 7including any affiliate of a benefit issuer71 or by any agent or contractor when acting on behalf of such benefit issuer1 to a third party relating to the switching or routing of benefits to the same benefit issuer 7including any affiliate of the benefit issuer7 shall apply to an electronic benefit transfer transaction under this subsection4 7,,ii7 ,effective date ,the prohibition under subclause 7,i7 shall be effective through fiscal year #bjbb4 4 7b7 ,,ebt portability ,section #g7;f77#e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77#e77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,operation of individual point of sale device by farmers' markets and direct marketing farmers ,a farmers' market or direct marketing farmer that is exempt under paragraph 7#b77;,b77i7 shall be allowed to operate an individual electronic benefit transfer point of sale device at more than #a location under the same supplemental nutrition assistance program authorization1 if-- 7i7 the farmers' market or direct marketing farmer provides to the ,secretary information on location and hours of operation at each location2 and 7ii7 7,i7 the point of sale device used by the farmers' market or direct marketing farmer is capable of providing location information of the device through the electronic benefit transfer system2 or 7,,ii7 if the ,secretary determines that the technology is not available for a point of sale device to meet the requirement under subclause 7,i71 the farmers' market or direct marketing farmer provides to the ,secretary any other information1 as determined by the ,secretary1 necessary to ensure the integrity of transactions processed using the point of sale device4 4 7c7 ,evaluation of ,state electronic benefit transfer systems ,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#ae7 ,,gao evaluation and study of ,state electronic benefit transfer systems 7,a7 ,evaluation 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall evaluate for each electronic benefit transfer system of a ,state agency selected in accordance with clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 any type of fee charged-- 7aa7 by the benefit issuer 7or an affiliate1 agent1 or contractor of the benefit issuer7 of the ,state agency for electronic benefit transfer-related services1 including electronic benefit transfer-related services that did not exist before ,february #g1 #bjad2 and 7bb7 to any retail food stores1 including retail food stores that are exempt under subsection 7f77#b77;,b77i7 for electronic benefit transfer-related services2 7,,ii7 in consultation with the ,secretary and the retail food stores within the ,state1 any electronic benefit transfer system outages affecting the ,,ebt cards of the ,state agency2 7,,iii7 in consultation with the ,secretary1 any type of entity that-- 7aa7 provides electronic benefit transfer equipment and related services to the ,state agency1 any benefit issuers of the ,state agency1 or any retail food stores within the ,state2 7bb7 routes or switches transactions through the electronic benefit transfer system of the ,state agency2 or 7cc7 has access to transaction information in the electronic benefit transfer system of the ,state agency2 and 7,,iv7 in consultation with the ,secretary1 any emerging entities1 services1 or technologies in use with respect to the electronic benefit transfer system of the ,state agency4 7ii7 ,selection criteria ,the ,comptroller ,general shall select for evaluation under clause 7i7-- 7,i7 with respect to each benefit issuer that provides electronic benefit transfer-related services to #a or more ,state agencies1 not fewer than #a electronic benefit transfer system provided by that benefit issuer2 and 7,,ii7 any electronic benefit transfer system of a ,state agency that has experienced significant or frequent outages during the #b-year period preceding the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,comptroller ,general 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 based on the evaluation carried out under subparagraph 7,a7 that includes-- 7i7 a description of the types of entities that-- 7,i7 provide electronic benefit transfer equipment and related services to ,state agencies1 benefit issuers1 and retail food stores2 7,,ii7 route or switch transactions through electronic benefit transfer systems of ,state agencies2 or 7,,iii7 have access to transaction information in electronic benefit transfer systems of ,state agencies2 7ii7 a description of emerging entities1 services1 and technologies in use with respect to electronic benefit transfer systems of ,state agencies2 and 7iii7 a summary of-- 7,i7 the types of fees charged-- 7aa7 by benefit issuers 7or affiliates1 agents1 or contractors of benefit issuers7 of ,state agencies for electronic benefit transfer-related services1 including whether the types of fees existed before ,february #g1 #bjad2 and 7bb7 to any retail food stores1 including retail food stores that are exempt under subsection 7f77#b77;,b77i7 for electronic benefit transfer-related services2 7,,ii7 7aa7 the causes of any electronic benefit transfer system outages affecting ,,ebt cards2 and 7bb7 potential solutions to minimize the disruption of outages to participating households4 7#af7 ,review of ,,ebt systems requirements 7,a7 ,review 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall review for each electronic benefit transfer system of a ,state agency selected under clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 any contracts or other agreements between the ,state agency and the benefit issuer of the ,state agency to determine-- 7aa7 the customer service requirements of the benefit issuer1 including call center requirements2 and 7bb7 the consistency and compatibility of data provided by the benefit issuer to the ,secretary for appropriate oversight of possible fraudulent transactions2 and 7,,ii7 the use of third-party applications that access the electronic benefit transfer system to provide electronic benefit transfer account information to participating households4 7ii7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall select for the review under clause 7i7 not fewer than #e electronic benefit transfer systems of ,state agencies1 of which-- 7,i7 with respect to each benefit issuer that provides electronic benefit transfer-related services to #a or more ,state agencies1 not fewer than #a shall be provided by that benefit issuer2 and 7,,ii7 not more than #d shall have experienced significant or frequent outages during the #b-year period preceding the date of enactment of this paragraph4 7,b7 ,regulations and guidance ,based on the study conducted by the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#ae77;,b7 and the review conducted by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations or issue such guidance as the ,secretary determines appropriate-- 7i7 to prohibit the imposition of any fee that is inconsistent with paragraph 7#ac72 7ii7 to minimize electronic benefit system outages2 7iii7 to update procedures to handle electronic benefit transfer system outages that minimize disruption to participating households and retail food stores while protecting against fraud and abuse2 7iv7 to develop cost-effective customer service standards for benefit issuers1 including benefit issuer call centers or other customer service options equivalent to call centers1 that would ensure adequate customer service for participating households2 7v7 to address the use of third-party applications that access electronic benefit transfer systems to provide electronic benefit transfer account information to participating households1 including by establishing safeguards consistent with sections #i7;c7 and #aa7;e77#h7 to protect the privacy of data relating to participating households and approved retail food stores2 and 7vi7 to improve the reliability of electronic benefit transfer systems4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 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 includes a description of the effects1 if any1 on an electronic benefit transfer system of a ,state agency from the use of third-party applications that access the electronic benefit transfer system to provide electronic benefit transfer account information to participating households4 4 7d7 ,approval of retail food stores ,section #i of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,no retail food store and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,visit required ,no retail food store 2 7,b7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,approval and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,certificate ,approval 2 7,c7 in the second sentence-- 7i7 by striking food2 and 7,d7 the and inserting the following3 8food2 7iv7 any information1 if available1 about the ability of the anticipated or existing electronic benefit transfer equipment and service provider of the applicant to provide sufficient information through the electronic benefit transfer system to minimize the risk of fraudulent transactions2 and 7v7 the 2 7ii7 by striking concern2 7,c7 whether and inserting the following3 8concern2 7iii7 whether 2 7iii7 by striking applicant2 7,b7 the and inserting the following3 8applicant2 7ii7 the 2 7iv7 by striking following3 7,a7 the nature and inserting the following3 8following3 7i7 the nature 2 and 7v7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking ,in determining and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,factors for consideration ,in determining 2 and 7,d7 in the first sentence1 by striking 7a77#a7 ,regulations and inserting the following3 7a7 ,authorization to accept and redeem benefits 7#a7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,regulations 2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,electronic benefit transfer equipment and service providers ,before implementing clause 7iv7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall issue guidance for retail food stores on how to select electronic benefit transfer equipment and service providers that are able to meet the requirements of that clause4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c71 in the first sentence1 by inserting records relating to electronic benefit transfer equipment and related services1 transaction and redemption data provided through the electronic benefit transfer system1 after purchase invoices14 #daje4 ,retail incentives ,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 7i7 ,incentives 7#a7 ,definition of eligible incentive food ,in this subsection1 the term eligible incentive food means food that is-- 7,a7 identified for increased consumption by the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published under section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda72 and 7,b7 a fruit1 a vegetable1 low-fat dairy1 or a whole grain4 7#b7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations to clarify the process by which an approved retail food store may seek a waiver to offer an incentive that may be used only for the purchase of eligible incentive food at the point of purchase to a household purchasing food with benefits issued under this ,act4 7,b7 ,regulations ,the regulations under subparagraph 7,a7 shall establish a process under which an approved retail food store1 prior to carrying out an incentive program under this subsection1 shall provide to the ,secretary information describing the incentive program1 including-- 7i7 the types of incentives that will be offered2 7ii7 the types of foods that will be incentivized for purchase2 and 7iii7 an explanation of how the incentive program intends to support meeting dietary intake goals4 7#c7 ,no limitation on benefits ,a waiver granted under this subsection shall not be used to carry out any activity that limits the use of benefits under this ,act or any other ,federal nutrition law4 7#d7 ,effect ,regulations promulgated under this subsection shall not affect any requirements under section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 or section #dcjd of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 including the eligibility of a retail food store to participate in a project funded under those sections4 7#e7 ,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 an annual report describing the types of incentives approved under this subsection4 4 #dajf4 ,required action on data match information ,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#bd71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#be71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#bf7 that for a household participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program1 the ,state agency shall pursue clarification and verification1 if applicable1 of information relating to the circumstances of the household received from data matches for the purpose of ensuring an accurate eligibility and benefit determination1 only if the information-- 7,a7 appears to present significantly conflicting information from the information that was used by the ,state agency at the time of certification of the household2 7,b7 is obtained from data matches carried out under subsection 7q71 7r71 or 7w72 or 7,c7 7i7 is fewer than #fj days old relative to the current month of participation of the household2 and 7ii7 if accurate1 would have been required to be reported by the household based on the reporting requirements assigned to the household by the ,state agency under section #f7;c74 4 #dajg4 ,income verification ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 7as amended by section #dajc7;c77#b77;,c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7l7 ,pilot projects for improving earned income verification 7#a7 ,in general ,under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program 7referred to in this subsection as the pilot program7 under which not more than #h ,states may carry out pilot projects to test strategies to improve the accuracy or efficiency of the process for verification of earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7#b7 ,contract options 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program1 prior to soliciting applications for pilot projects from ,state agencies1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 assess the availability of up-to-date earned income information from different commercial data service providers2 and 7ii7 make a determination regarding the overall cost-effectiveness to the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,state agencies administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program of-- 7,i7 the ,secretary entering into a contract with a commercial data service provider to provide to ,state agencies carrying out pilot projects up-to-date earned income information for verification of the earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7,,ii7 the ,secretary entering into an agreement with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services to allow ,state agencies carrying out pilot projects to verify earned income information at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state using up-to-date earned income information from a commercial data service provider under the electronic interface developed by the ,state and used by the ,state ,medicaid agency to verify income eligibility for the ,state ,medicaid program under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 or 7,,iii7 a ,state agency carrying out a pilot project entering into a contract with a commercial data service provider to obtain up-to-date earned income information to verify the earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state4 7,b7 ,authority to enter into contracts ,if determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may1 based on the cost-effectiveness determination described in subparagraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 enter into a contract described in subclause 7,i7 of that subparagraph2 7ii7 enter into an agreement described in subclause 7,,ii7 of that subparagraph2 or 7iii7 allow each ,state agency carrying out a pilot project to enter into a contract described in subclause 7,,iii7 of that subparagraph1 on the condition that the ,federal share of the cost of the contract shall not exceed #ge percent of the total cost of the contract4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 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 describes the results of the assessment and determination under subparagraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,pilot projects 7,a7 ,application ,a ,state agency seeking to carry out a pilot project under the pilot program shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including-- 7i7 an identification of the #a or more proposed changes to the process for verifying earned income used by the ,state agency2 7ii7 a description of how the proposed changes under clause 7i7 would meet the purpose described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7iii7 a plan to evaluate how the proposed changes under clause 7i7 would improve the accuracy or efficiency of the verification of earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state4 7,b7 ,selection criteria ,the ,secretary shall select to carry out pilot projects ,state agencies that1 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 do not have access to up-to-date earned income information for the verification of earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state2 7ii7 would be able to access and use1 for the verification of earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state1 up-to-date earned income information used to determine eligibility for another ,federal assistance program2 or 7iii7 have cost-effective1 innovative approaches to verifying earned income that would improve the accuracy or efficiency of the verification of earned income at certification and recertification of applicant households for the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the ,state4 7#d7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may make grants to a ,state agency to carry out a pilot project4 7#e7 ,effect on other requirements ,a pilot project carried out under this subsection shall not alter the eligibility requirements under section #e or the reporting requirements under section #f7;c74 7#f7 ,report ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the pilot program terminates under paragraph 7#h71 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 describes the results of the pilot projects carried out under the pilot program4 7#g7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,out of funds made available under section #ah7;a77#a71 on ,october #a1 #bjah1 the ,secretary shall make available #aj1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,costs ,the ,secretary shall allocate not more than #aj percent of the amounts made available under subparagraph 7,a7 to carry out subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,c7 of paragraph 7#b7 and paragraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,termination ,the pilot program shall terminate not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbb4 4 #dajh4 ,pilot projects to improve healthy dietary patterns related to fluid milk in the supplemental nutrition assistance program ,section #ag of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 7as amended by section #dajg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7m7 ,pilot projects to improve healthy dietary patterns related to fluid milk consumption among participants or households in the supplemental nutrition assistance program that under-consume fluid milk 7#a7 ,definition of fluid milk ,in this subsection1 the term fluid milk means cow milk1 without flavoring or sweeteners1 consistent with the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published under section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda71 that is packaged in liquid form4 7#b7 ,pilot projects ,the ,secretary shall carry out1 under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 pilot projects to develop and test methods that would increase the purchase of fluid milk1 in a manner consistent with the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published under section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda71 by individuals or households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program that under-consume fluid milk by providing an incentive for the purchase of fluid milk at the point of purchase to a household purchasing food with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits4 7#c7 ,grants or cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may enter into competitively awarded cooperative agreements with1 or provide grants to1 a government agency or nonprofit organization for use in accordance with projects that meet the strategic goals of this subsection1 including allowing the government agency or nonprofit organization to award subgrants to retail food stores authorized under this ,act4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a cooperative agreement or grant under this paragraph1 a government agency or nonprofit organization shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7,c7 ,selection criteria ,pilot projects shall be evaluated against publicly disseminated criteria that shall include-- 7i7 incorporation of a scientifically based strategy that is designed to improve diet quality through the increased purchase of fluid milk for participants or households in the supplemental nutrition assistance program that under-consume fluid milk2 7ii7 a commitment to a pilot project that allows for a rigorous outcome evaluation1 including data collection2 and 7iii7 other criteria1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,use of funds ,funds provided under this paragraph shall not be used for any project that limits the use of benefits under this ,act4 7,e7 ,duration ,each pilot project carried out under this subsection shall be in effect for not more than #bd months4 7#d7 ,projects ,pilot projects carried out under paragraph 7#b7 shall include projects to determine whether incentives for the purchase of fluid milk by individuals or households participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program that under-consume fluid milk result in-- 7,a7 improved nutritional outcomes for participating individuals or households2 7,b7 changes in purchasing and consumption of fluid milk among participating individuals or households2 or 7,c7 diets more closely aligned with healthy eating patterns consistent with the most recent ,dietary ,guidelines for ,americans published under section #cja of the ,national ,nutrition ,monitoring and ,related ,research ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda74 7#e7 ,evaluation and reporting 7,a7 ,evaluation 7i7 ,independent evaluation 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of projects selected under this subsection that measures the impact of the pilot program on health and nutrition as described in paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d74 7,,ii7 ,requirement ,the independent evaluation under subclause 7,i7 shall use rigorous methodologies1 particularly random assignment or other methods that are capable of producing scientifically valid information regarding which activities are effective4 7ii7 ,costs ,the ,secretary may use funds provided to carry out this subsection to pay costs associated with monitoring and evaluating each pilot project4 7,b7 ,reporting ,not later than #ij days after the last day of fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter 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 ,senate a report that includes a description of-- 7i7 the status of each pilot project2 7ii7 the results of the evaluation completed during the previous fiscal year2 and 7iii7 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,i7 the impact of the pilot project on appropriate health1 nutrition1 and associated behavioral outcomes among households participating in the pilot project2 7,,ii7 baseline information relevant to the stated goals and desired outcomes of the pilot project2 and 7,,iii7 equivalent information about similar or identical measures among control or comparison groups that did not participate in the pilot project4 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 to promote wide use of successful strategies4 7#f7 ,funding 7,a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #bj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7,b7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds appropriated under subparagraph 7,a7 in advance specifically to carry out this subsection shall be available to carry out this subsection4 4 #daji4 ,interstate data matching to prevent multiple issuances ,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 7w7 ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse 7#a7 ,definition of indication of multiple issuance ,in this subsection1 the term indication of multiple issuance means an indication1 based on a computer match1 that benefits are being issued to an individual under the supplemental nutrition assistance program from more than #a ,state simultaneously4 7#b7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an interstate data system1 to be known as the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse1 to prevent the simultaneous issuance of benefits to an individual by more than #a ,state under the supplemental nutrition assistance program4 7,b7 ,data matching ,the ,secretary shall require that ,states make available to the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse only such information as is necessary for the purpose described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,data protection ,the information made available by ,states under subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 shall be used only for the purpose described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 shall not be retained for longer than is necessary to accomplish that purpose4 7#c7 ,issuance of interim final regulations ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations 7which shall include interim final regulations7 to carry out this subsection that-- 7,a7 incorporate best practices and lessons learned from the pilot program under section #djcb7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;c7c772 7,b7 require a ,state to take appropriate action1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with respect to each indication of multiple issuance or indication that an individual receiving benefits in #a ,state has applied to receive benefits in another ,state1 while ensuring timely and fair service to applicants for1 and participants in1 the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7,c7 limit the information submitted through or retained by the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse to information necessary to accomplish the purpose described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 7,d7 establish safeguards to protect-- 7i7 the information submitted through or retained by the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse1 including by limiting the period of time that information is retained to the period necessary to accomplish the purpose described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7ii7 the privacy of information that is submitted through or retained by the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse1 which shall include-- 7,i7 prohibiting any contractor who has access to information that is submitted through or retained by the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse from using that information for purposes not directly related to the purpose described in paragraph 7#b77;,a72 and 7,,ii7 other safeguards1 consistent with subsection 7e77#h72 7,e7 establish a process by which a ,state shall-- 7i7 not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this subsection1 conduct a computer match using the ,national ,accuracy ,clearinghouse2 7ii7 after the first computer match under clause 7i71 conduct computer matches on an ongoing basis1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 identify and take appropriate action1 as determined by the ,secretary1 with respect to each indication of multiple issuance or indication that an individual receiving benefits in #a ,state has applied to receive benefits in another ,state2 and 7iv7 protect the identity and location of a vulnerable individual 7including a victim of domestic violence7 that is an applicant to or participant of the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 and 7,f7 include other rules and standards1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #daaj4 ,quality control 7a7 ,records 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aa7;a77#c77;,b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;a77#c77;,b77 is amended in the matter preceding clause 7i7 by inserting and systems containing those records after subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,cost sharing for computerization ,section #af7;g77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;g77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,f77ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 would be accessible by the ,secretary for inspection and audit under section #aa7;a77#c77;,b72 and 4 7b7 ,quality control system ,section #af7;c77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,quality control system integrity 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall issue interim final regulations that-- 7,i7 ensure that the quality control system established under this subsection produces valid statistical results2 7,,ii7 provide for oversight of contracts entered into by a ,state agency for the purpose of improving payment accuracy2 7,,iii7 ensure the accuracy of data collected under the quality control system established under this subsection2 and 7,,iv7 to the maximum extent practicable1 for each fiscal year1 evaluate the integrity of the quality control process of not fewer than #b ,state agencies1 selected in accordance with criteria determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,debarment ,in accordance with the nonprocurement debarment procedures under part #dag of title #b1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 the ,secretary shall bar any person that1 in carrying out the quality control system established under this subsection1 knowingly submits1 or causes to be submitted1 false information to the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,elimination of ,state bonuses for error rates 7#a7 ,in general ,section #af7;d7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;d77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection heading and inserting ,state performance indicators and bonuses4--2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking subparagraph 7,b77ii7 and inserting clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,with respect and all that follows through the end of clause 7i7 and inserting the following3 7i7 ,performance measurement ,with respect to fiscal year #bjje and each fiscal year thereafter1 the ,secretary shall measure the performance of each ,state agency with respect to the criteria established under subparagraph 7,a77i74 2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking 7ii7 subject to paragraph 7#c71 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,performance bonuses for fiscal years #bjje through #bjag ,with respect to each of fiscal years #bjje through #bjag1 subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall 2 and 7,,iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,performance bonuses for fiscal years #bjah and thereafter 7,i7 ,in general ,with respect to fiscal year #bjah and each fiscal year thereafter1 subject to subclause 7,,ii7 and paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall award performance bonus payments in the following fiscal year1 in a total amount of #f1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year1 to ,state agencies that meet standards for high or most improved performance established by the ,secretary under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 for the measure of application processing timeliness4 7,,ii7 ,performance bonus payments for fiscal year #bjah performance ,the ,secretary shall award performance bonus payments in a total amount of #f1jjj1jjj to ,state agencies in fiscal year #bjai for fiscal year #bjah performance1 in accordance with subclause 7,i74 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #af7;i77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;i77#a77 is amended by striking 7as defined in subsection 7d77#a774 #daaa4 ,requirement of live-production environments for certain pilot projects relating to cost sharing for computerization ,section #af7;g77#a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;g77#a77 7as amended by section #daaj7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,g7 as clauses 7i7 through 7vii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#c7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#b72 and 7,b7 by striking in the planning and inserting the following3 8in the-- 7,a7 planning 2 7#d7 in clause 7v7 7as so redesignated7 of subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking implementation1 including through pilot projects in limited areas for major systems changes as determined under rules promulgated by the ,secretary1 data from which and inserting the following3 implementation1 including a requirement that-- 7,i7 such testing shall be accomplished through pilot projects in limited areas for major systems changes 7as determined under rules promulgated by the ,secretary72 7,,ii7 each pilot project described in subclause 7,i7 that is carried out before the implementation of a system shall be conducted in a live-production environment2 and 7,,iii7 the data resulting from each pilot project carried out under this clause 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 operation of #a or more automatic data processing and information retrieval systems that the ,secretary determines may continue to be operated in accordance with clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,a74 4 #daab4 ,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 first sentence by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #daac4 ,assistance for community food projects ,section #be7;b77#b7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;b77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7 by striking fiscal year #bjae and each fiscal year thereafter4 and inserting each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjah2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 4 #daad4 ,nutrition education ,state plans ,section #bh7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,c71 a and inserting ,a2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 by redesignating clause 7iii7 as clause 7iv72 and 7iv7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 the following3 7iii7 describe how the ,state agency shall use an electronic reporting system that measures and evaluates the projects2 and 2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c72 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting 1 the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 before and outside stakeholders2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting the expanded food and nutrition education program or before other health promotion2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,report ,the ,state agency shall submit to the ,secretary an annual evaluation report in accordance with regulations issued by the ,secretary4 4 #daae4 ,emergency food assistance program 7a7 ,state plan ,section #bjb;,a7b7 of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 at the option of the ,state agency1 describe a plan of operation for #a or more projects in partnership with #a or more emergency feeding organizations located in the ,state to harvest1 process1 and package donated commodities received under section #bjc;,d7d72 and 7#f7 describe a plan1 which may include the use of a ,state advisory board established under subsection 7c71 that provides emergency feeding organizations or eligible recipient agencies within the ,state an opportunity to provide input on the commodity preferences and needs of the emergency feeding organization or eligible recipient agency4 4 7b7 ,state and local supplementation of commodities ,section #bjc;,d of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,projects to harvest1 process1 and package donated commodities 7#a7 ,definition of project ,in this subsection1 the term project means the harvesting1 processing1 or packaging of unharvested1 unprocessed1 or unpackaged commodities donated by agricultural producers1 processors1 or distributors for use by emergency feeding organizations under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,federal funding for projects 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 and paragraph 7#c71 using funds made available under paragraph 7#e71 the ,secretary may provide funding to ,states to pay for the costs of carrying out a project4 7,b7 ,federal share ,the ,federal share of the cost of a project under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed #ej percent of the total cost of the project4 7,c7 ,allocation 7i7 ,in general ,each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate to ,states that have submitted under section #bjb;,a7b77#e7 a ,state plan describing a plan of operation for a project the funds made available under subparagraph 7,a7 based on a formula determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,reallocation ,if the ,secretary determines that a ,state will not expend all of the funds allocated to the ,state for a fiscal year under clause 7i71 the ,secretary shall reallocate the unexpended funds to other ,states that have submitted under section #bjb;,a7b77#e7 a ,state plan describing a plan of operation for a project during that fiscal year or the subsequent fiscal year1 as the ,secretary determines appropriate4 7iii7 ,reports ,each ,state to which funds are allocated for a fiscal year under this subparagraph shall1 on a regular basis1 submit to the ,secretary financial reports describing the use of the funds4 7#c7 ,project purposes ,a ,state may only use ,federal funds received under paragraph 7#b7 for a project the purposes of which are-- 7,a7 to reduce food waste at the agricultural production1 processing1 or distribution level through the donation of food2 7,b7 to provide food to individuals in need2 and 7,c7 to build relationships between agricultural producers1 processors1 and distributors and emergency feeding organizations through the donation of food4 7#d7 ,cooperative agreements ,the ,secretary may encourage a ,state agency that carries out a project using ,federal funds received under paragraph 7#b7 to enter into cooperative agreements with ,state agencies of other ,states under section #bjc;,b7d7 to maximize the use of commodities donated under the project4 7#e7 ,funding ,out of funds not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer to the ,secretary to carry out this subsection #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until the end of the subsequent fiscal year4 4 7c7 ,food waste ,section #bjc;,d of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 7as amended by subsection 7b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,food waste ,the ,secretary shall issue guidance outlining best practices to minimize the food waste of the commodities donated under subsection 7a74 4 7d7 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7e7 ,availability of commodities for the emergency food assistance program ,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#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 for fiscal year #bjai1 #bc1jjj1jjj2 7vi7 for fiscal year #bjbj1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 7vii7 for fiscal year #bjba1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 7viii7 for fiscal year #bjbb1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 and 7ix7 for fiscal year #bjbc1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 and 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by striking #bjai and inserting #bjbd2 7ii7 by striking 7,d77iv7 and inserting 7,d77ix72 and 7iii7 by striking ,june #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,june #cj1 #bjbc4 #daaf4 ,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 7d71 by striking #g7;i7 and inserting #g7;h72 7#b7 in subsection 7i71 by striking #g7;i7 and inserting #g7;h72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7o77#a77;,a71 by striking 7r77#a7 and inserting 7q77#a74 7b7 ,section #e7;a7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;a77 is amended by striking #c7n77#d7 each place it appears and inserting #c7m77#d74 7c7 ,section #h of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking #c7n77#e7 and inserting #c7m77#e72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 by striking #c7n77#e7 and inserting #c7m77#e74 7d7 ,section #i7;c7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7;c77 is amended in the third sentence by striking to any used by and inserting to1 and used by14 7e7 ,section #aj of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7 is amended in the first sentence-- 7#a7 by striking or the ,federal ,savings and ,loan ,insurance ,corporation each place it appears2 and 7#b7 by striking #c7p77#d7 and inserting #c7o77#d74 7f7 ,section #aa of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #c7t77#a7 each place it appears and inserting #c7s77#a72 and 7#b7 by striking #c7t77#b7 each place it appears and inserting #c7s77#b74 7g7 ,section #ah7;e7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;e77 is amended in the first sentence by striking #g7;f7 and inserting #g7;e74 7h7 ,section #be7;a77#a77;,b77i77,i7 of the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;a77#a77;,b77i77,i77 is amended by striking service22 and inserting service24 ,b ,commodity ,distribution ,programs #dbja4 ,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 first sentence by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #dbjb4 ,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 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 in the first sentence1 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by striking ,except and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,except 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,certification 7,a7 ,definition of certification period ,in this paragraph1 the term certification period means the period during which a participant in the commodity supplemental food program in a ,state may continue to receive benefits under the commodity supplemental food program without a formal review of the eligibility of the participant4 7,b7 ,minimum certification period ,subject to subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 a ,state shall establish for the commodity supplemental food program of the ,state a certification period of-- 7i7 not less than #a year2 but 7ii7 not more than #c years4 7,c7 ,temporary certification ,an eligible individual in the commodity supplemental food program in a ,state may be provided with a temporary monthly certification to fill any caseload slot resulting from nonparticipation by other certified participants4 7,d7 ,approvals ,a certification period of more than #a year established by a ,state under subparagraph 7,b7 shall be subject to the approval of the ,secretary1 who shall approve such a certification period on the condition that1 with respect to each participant receiving benefits under the commodity supplemental food program of the ,state1 the local agency in the ,state administering the commodity supplemental food program1 on an annual basis during the certification period applicable to the participant-- 7i7 verifies the address and continued interest of the participant2 and 7ii7 has sufficient reason to determine that the participant still meets the income eligibility standards under paragraph 7#a71 which may include a determination that the participant has a fixed income4 4 #dbjc4 ,distribution of surplus commodities2 special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 of the ,agriculture and ,food ,act of #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7a77#b77;,a77 is amended in the first sentence by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,c ,miscellaneous #dcja4 ,purchase of specialty crops ,section #ajfjc7;b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7;b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #dcjb4 ,seniors farmers' market nutrition program ,section #ddjb7;a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7;a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #dcjc4 ,the ,gus ,schumacher food insecurity nutrition incentive ,section #ddje of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking food and inserting the gus schumacher food2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking means and all that follows through the end of subparagraph 7,l7 and inserting means a governmental agency or nonprofit organization42 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7ii7 by striking means the and inserting the following3 8means-- 7,a7 the 2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 the programs for nutrition assistance under section #ai of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 7ii7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,partners and collaborators ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may partner with1 or make subgrants to1 public1 private1 nonprofit1 or for-profit entities1 including-- 7i7 an emergency feeding organization2 7ii7 an agricultural cooperative2 7iii7 a producer network or association2 7iv7 a community health organization2 7v7 a public benefit corporation2 7vi7 an economic development corporation2 7vii7 a farmers' market2 7viii7 a community-supported agriculture program2 7ix7 a buying club2 7x7 a retail food store participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 7xi7 a ,state1 local1 or tribal agency2 7xii7 another eligible entity that receives a grant2 and 7xiii7 any other entity the ,secretary designates4 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the and inserting ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d77iii71 the2 and 7iv7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,tribal agencies ,the ,secretary may allow a tribal agency to use funds provided to the ,indian ,tribe of the tribal agency through a ,federal agency 7including the ,indian ,health ,service7 or other ,federal benefit to satisfy all or part of the non-,federal share described in clause 7i71 if such use is otherwise consistent with the purpose of such funds4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking ,for purposes of and all that follows through that and inserting ,to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i71 by striking meets and inserting meet2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by striking proposes and inserting propose2 7bb7 by striking subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 and inserting the following3 7,,ii7 would increase the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program by providing an incentive for the purchase of fruits and vegetables at the point of purchase to a household purchasing food with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits2 7,,iii7 except in the case of projects receiving #ajj1jjj or less over #a year1 would measure the purchase of fruits and vegetables by low-income consumers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program2 2 7cc7 in subclause 7,,iv71 by striking and at the end2 and 7dd7 by striking subclause 7,v7 and inserting the following3 7,v7 has adequate plans to collect data for reporting and agrees to provide that information for the report described in paragraph 7#e72 and 7,,vi7 would share information with the ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,centers and the ,information and ,evaluation ,centers 7as those terms are defined in paragraph 7#d77 for the purposes described in that paragraph4 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7v72 7,,ii7 by redesignating clause 7vi7 as clause 7x72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting after clause 7iv7 the following3 7v7 include a program design-- 7,i7 that provides incentives when fruits or vegetables are purchased using supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits2 and 7,,ii7 in which the incentives earned may be used only to purchase fruits or vegetables2 7vi7 have demonstrated the ability to provide services to underserved communities2 7vii7 include coordination with multiple stakeholders1 such as farm organizations1 nutrition education programs1 cooperative extension services1 public health departments1 health providers1 private and public health insurance agencies1 cooperative grocers1 grocery associations1 and community-based and nongovernmental organizations2 7viii7 offer supplemental services in high-need communities1 including online ordering1 transportation between home and store1 and delivery services2 7ix7 include food retailers that are open-- 7,i7 for extended hours2 and 7,,ii7 most or all days of the year2 or 2 and 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,training and technical assistance centers2 information and evaluation centers 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,information and evaluation center ,the term ,information and ,evaluation ,center means any of the information and evaluation centers established under subparagraph 7,b77i77,,ii74 7ii7 ,training and technical assistance center ,the term ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,center means any of the training and technical assistance centers established under subparagraph 7,b77i77,i74 7,b7 ,establishment 7i7 ,in general ,to provide services to eligible entities applying for or receiving a grant under this subsection or to partners or collaborators applying for or receiving a subgrant under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,secretary shall establish1 in accordance with clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 #a or more training and technical centers1 each of which shall be known as a ,food ,insecurity ,nutrition ,incentive ,program ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,center2 and 7,,ii7 #a or more information and evaluation centers1 each of which shall be known as a ,food ,insecurity ,nutrition ,incentive ,program ,information and ,evaluation ,center4 7ii7 ,criteria 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish the ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,centers and the ,information and ,evaluation ,centers under clause 7i7 by designating as a ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,center or an ,information or ,evaluation ,center1 as applicable1 #a or more entities that meet the criteria described in subclause 7,,ii7 or 7,,iii71 as applicable4 7,,ii7 ,training and technical assistance centers ,to be eligible to be designated as a ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,center-- 7aa7 an entity shall-- 7,,aa7 have the capacity to effectively implement and track outreach1 training1 and coordination functions2 7,,bb7 be able to produce instructional materials that can easily be replicated and distributed through multiple formats2 7,,cc7 have working relationships with nonprofit and private organizations1 ,state and local governments1 and tribal organizations 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,,dd7 have the ability to work in underserved or rural communities2 and 7,,ee7 have an organizational mission aligned with the needs of eligible entities receiving grants under this subsection2 or 7bb7 for purposes of carrying out subclauses 7,,vii7 and 7,,viii7 of subparagraph 7,c77i71 an entity shall-- 7,,aa7 have experience developing or supporting the development of point of sale technology2 and 7,,bb7 meet any other criteria1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to effectively carry out subclauses 7,,vii7 and 7,,viii7 of subparagraph 7,c77i74 7,,iii7 ,information and evaluation centers ,to be eligible to be designated as an ,information and ,evaluation ,center1 an entity shall-- 7aa7 have experience designing1 creating1 and maintaining an online1 publicly searchable reporting and informational clearinghouse2 and 7bb7 be able to conduct systematic analysis of the impacts and outcomes of projects using a grant under this subsection4 7,c7 ,services 7i7 ,training and technical assistance centers ,the ,training and ,technical ,assistance ,centers shall provide services that include-- 7,i7 assisting eligible entities applying for a grant or partners or collaborators applying for a subgrant under this subsection in-- 7aa7 assessing the food system in the geographical area of the eligible entity2 and 7bb7 designing a proposed project2 7,,ii7 collecting and providing to eligible entities applying for or receiving a grant or to partners or collaborators applying for or receiving a subgrant under this subsection information on best practices from existing projects1 including best practices regarding communications1 signage1 record-keeping1 incentive instruments1 integration with point of sale systems1 and reporting2 7,,iii7 disseminating information and facilitating communication among eligible entities receiving a grant or partners or collaborators receiving a subgrant under this subsection2 7,,iv7 7aa7 identifying common challenges faced by eligible entities receiving a grant or partners or collaborators receiving a subgrant under this subsection2 and 7bb7 coordinating the work towards solutions to those challenges2 7,v7 communicating with farms1 direct to consumer markets1 and grocery organizations to share information and partner on projects using a grant or subgrant under this subsection2 7,,vi7 assisting with collaboration among eligible entities receiving a grant or partners or collaborators receiving a subgrant under this subsection1 ,state agencies1 and the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 7,,vii7 identifying and providing to eligible entities applying for or receiving a grant or partners or collaborators applying for or receiving a subgrant under this subsection information on point of sale technology that could reduce cost and increase efficiency of supplemental nutrition assistance program and incentive transaction processing at participating authorized retailers2 7,,viii7 supporting the development of the technology described in clause 7,,vii72 and 7,,ix7 other services identified by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,information and evaluation centers ,the ,information and ,evaluation ,centers shall provide services that include-- 7,i7 using standard metrics based on outcome measures used for existing projects1 and in collaboration with the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and the ,administrator of the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 creating a system to collect and compile core data sets from eligible entities receiving a grant and partners or collaborators receiving a subgrant1 as appropriate1 under this subsection2 7,,ii7 beginning with fiscal year #bjbj1 preparing an annual report with summary data and an evaluation of each project receiving a grant under this subsection during the fiscal year preceding the report1 that includes the amount of grant funds used for the project and the measurement of the outcomes of the project1 for submission to the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 other services identified by the ,secretary4 7,d7 ,grants and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out this paragraph1 the ,secretary1 on a competitive basis1 shall make grants to1 or enter into cooperative agreements with-- 7i7 ,state cooperative extension services2 7ii7 nongovernmental organizations2 7iii7 ,federal1 ,state1 or tribal agencies2 7iv7 #b-year and #d-year degree-granting institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a777 and land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 and 7v7 other appropriate partners1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,annual evaluation and report 7,a7 ,in general ,annually beginning with fiscal year #bjbj1 the ,secretary shall conduct1 and submit to ,congress an evaluation of each project receiving a grant under this subsection1 including-- 7i7 the results of the project2 7ii7 the amount of grant funds used for the project2 and 7iii7 a measurement of the outcomes of the project4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the evaluation conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be based on uniform data provided by eligible entities receiving a grant under this subsection4 7,c7 ,public availability ,the ,secretary shall make the evaluation conducted under subparagraph 7,a71 including the data provided by eligible entities under subparagraph 7,b71 publicly available online in an anonymized format that protects confidential1 personal1 or other sensitive data4 7,d7 ,reporting mechanism ,the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include eligible entities receiving a grant under this subsection1 grocers1 farmers1 health professionals1 researchers1 and employees of the ,department of ,agriculture with direct experience with implementation of the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the design of-- 7i7 the instrument through which data will be collected from eligible entities under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7ii7 the mechanism for reporting by eligible entities4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out subsection 7b7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#c7 ,costs ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#b7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate not more than #ae percent-- 7,a7 to carry out paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of subsection 7b72 and 7,b7 to pay for the administrative costs of carrying out this section4 4 #dcjd4 ,harvesting health pilot projects 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a nonprofit organization2 or 7,b7 a ,state or unit of local government4 7#b7 ,healthcare partner ,the term healthcare partner means a healthcare provider1 including-- 7,a7 a hospital2 7,b7 a ,federally-qualified health center 7as defined in section #aije7l7 of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7l7772 7,c7 a hospital or clinic operated by the ,secretary of ,veterans ,affairs2 or 7,d7 a health care provider group4 7#c7 ,member 7,a7 ,in general ,the term member means1 as determined by the applicable eligible entity or healthcare partner carrying out a pilot project in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary-- 7i7 an individual eligible for-- 7,i7 benefits under the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7,,ii7 medical assistance under a ,state plan or a waiver of such a plan under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 and enrolled under such plan or waiver2 and 7ii7 a member of a low-income household that suffers from1 or is at risk of developing1 a diet-related health condition4 7,b7 ,scope of eligibility determinations ,a determination by an eligible entity or healthcare partner that an individual is a member for purposes of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not-- 7i7 constitute a determination that the individual is eligible for benefits or assistance under title ,,xix of the ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 or the ,food and ,nutrition ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq471 as applicable2 or 7ii7 be a factor in determining whether the individual is eligible for such benefits or assistance4 7#d7 ,pilot project ,the term pilot project means a pilot project that is awarded a grant under subsection 7b77#a74 7#e7 ,produce prescription program ,the term produce prescription program means a program that-- 7,a7 prescribes fresh fruits and vegetables to members2 7,b7 may provide-- 7i7 financial or non-financial incentives for members to purchase or procure fresh fruits and vegetables2 and 7ii7 educational resources on nutrition to members2 and 7,c7 may establish additional accessible locations for members to procure fresh fruits and vegetables4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,establishment 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program under which the ,secretary shall award grants to eligible entities to conduct pilot projects that demonstrate and evaluate the impact of a produce prescription program on-- 7i7 the improvement of dietary health through increased consumption of fruits and vegetables2 7ii7 the reduction of individual and household food insecurity2 and 7iii7 the reduction in health care use and associated costs4 7,b7 ,healthcare partners ,in carrying out a pilot project using a grant received under subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible entity shall partner with #a or more healthcare partners4 7,c7 ,grant applications 7i7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under subparagraph 7,a71 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application containing such information as the ,secretary may require1 including the information described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,application ,an application under clause 7i7 shall-- 7,i7 identify the #a or more healthcare partners with which the eligible entity is partnering under subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,,ii7 include-- 7aa7 a description of the methods by which an eligible entity shall-- 7,,aa7 screen and verify eligibility for members for participation in a produce prescription program1 in accordance with procedures established under subsection 7a77#c77;,a72 7,,bb7 implement an effective produce prescription program1 including the role of each healthcare partner in implementing the produce prescription program2 7,,cc7 evaluate members participating in a produce prescription program with respect to the issues described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a72 7,,dd7 provide educational opportunities relating to nutrition to members participating in a produce prescription program2 and 7,,ee7 inform members of the availability of the produce prescription pilot project2 7bb7 a description of any additional nonprofit or emergency feeding organizations that shall be involved in the pilot project and the role of each additional nonprofit or emergency feeding organization in implementing and evaluating an effective produce prescription program2 7cc7 documentation of a partnership agreement with a relevant ,state ,medicaid agency or other appropriate entity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to evaluate the effectiveness of a produce prescription program in reducing health care use and associated costs2 and 7dd7 any other data necessary to analyze the impact of a produce prescription program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out the grant program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services and the heads of other appropriate ,federal agencies that carry out activities relating to healthcare partners4 7#c7 ,partnerships 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the grant program under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may enter into #a or more memoranda of understanding with a ,federal agency1 a ,state1 or a private partner to ensure the effective implementation and evaluation of each pilot project4 7,b7 ,memorandum of understanding ,a memorandum of understanding entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 a description of a plan to provide educational opportunities relating to nutrition to members participating in the produce prescription program2 7ii7 a description of the role of the ,federal agency1 ,state1 or private partner1 as applicable1 in implementing and evaluating an effective produce prescription program2 7iii7 documentation of a partnership agreement with a relevant ,state ,medicaid agency or other appropriate entity1 as determined by the ,secretary1 to evaluate the effectiveness of the produce prescription program in reducing health care use and associated costs2 and 7iv7 any other data necessary to analyze the impact of the produce prescription program1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,costs ,the ,secretary may use not greater than #aj percent of the amounts provided under paragraph 7#a7 to pay for the costs of administering1 monitoring1 and evaluating each pilot project4 ,v ,credit ,a ,farm ,ownership ,loans #eaja4 ,modification of the #c-year experience requirement for purposes of eligibility for farm ownership loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #cjb7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7#c7 and inserting 7#e72 and 7,b7 by inserting 7not exceeding #b years7 after period of time2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,other acceptable experience ,in determining whether a farmer or rancher has other acceptable experience under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may count any of-- 7,a7 not less than #af hours of post-secondary education in a field related to agriculture2 7,b7 successful completion of a farm management curriculum offered by a cooperative extension service1 a community college1 an adult vocational agriculture program1 a non-profit organization1 or a land-grant college or university2 7,c7 an honorable discharge from the armed forces of the ,united ,states2 7,d7 successful repayment of a youth loan made under section #caa7;b72 7,e7 at least #a year as hired farm labor with substantial management responsibilities2 7,f7 successful completion of a farm mentorship1 apprenticeship1 or internship program with an emphasis on management requirements and day-to-day farm management decisions2 and 7,g7 an established relationship with an individual participating as a counselor who has experience in farming or ranching or is a retired farmer or rancher in a ,service ,corps of ,retired ,executives program authorized under section #h7;b77#a77;,b7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;b77#a77;,b771 or with a local farm or ranch operator or organization1 approved by the ,secretary1 that is committed to mentoring the farmer or rancher4 7#c7 ,deeming rule ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a71 a farmer or rancher is deemed to have participated in the business operations of a farm or ranch for not less than #c years or have other acceptable experience for a period of time1 as determined by the ,secretary1 if the farmer or rancher meets the requirements of subparagraphs 7,e7 and 7,g7 of paragraph 7#b74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #caj;,d7a77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7;a77#b77 is amended by striking paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#d7 of section #cjb and inserting subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of section #cjb7;a77#a74 #eajb4 ,conservation loan and loan guarantee program ,section #cjd7;h7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;h77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #eajc4 ,limitations on amount of farm ownership loans ,section #cje of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is amended in subsection 7a71 by striking smaller of and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 lesser of-- 7#a7 the value of the farm or other security2 and 7#b7 in the case of-- 7,a7 a loan other than a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #fjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 or 7,b7 a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 subject to subsection 7c71 #a1gej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 ,b ,operating ,loans #ebja4 ,limitations on amount of operating loans ,section #cac of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7 is amended in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking to exceed and all that follows through ,secretary72 and inserting the following3 to exceed1 in the case of-- 7,a7 a loan other than a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 #djj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 or 7,b7 a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary1 subject to subsection 7c71 #a1gej1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 4 #ebjb4 ,cooperative lending pilot projects ,section #cac7;c77#d77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,c ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ecjb4 ,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-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #d1bbf1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah and inserting #ab1jjj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by striking subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for direct loans1 of which-- 7i7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for farm ownership loans under subtitle ,a2 and 7ii7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for operating loans under subtitle ,b2 and 7,b7 #h1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for guaranteed loans1 of which-- 7i7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for farm ownership loans under subtitle ,a2 and 7ii7 #d1jjj1jjj1jjj shall be for operating loans under subtitle ,b4 4 #ecjc4 ,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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ecjd4 ,equitable relief ,the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cfe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh7 the following3 #cff4 ,equitable relief 7a7 ,in general ,subject to subsection 7b71 the ,secretary may provide a form of relief described in subsection 7c7 to any farmer or rancher who-- 7#a7 received a direct farm ownership1 operating1 or emergency loan under this title2 and 7#b7 the ,secretary determines is not in compliance with the requirements of this title with respect to the loan4 7b7 ,limitation ,the ,secretary may only provide relief to a farm or rancher under subsection 7a7 if the ,secretary determines that the farmer or rancher-- 7#a7 acted in good faith2 and 7#b7 relied on an action of1 or the advice of1 the ,secretary 7including any authorized representative of the ,secretary7 to the detriment of the farming or ranching operation of the farmer or rancher4 7c7 ,forms of relief ,the ,secretary may provide to a farmer or rancher under subsection 7a7 any of the following forms of relief3 7#a7 ,the farmer or rancher may retain loans or other benefits received in association with the loan with respect to which the farmer or rancher was determined to be noncompliant under subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,the farmer or rancher may receive such other equitable relief as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7d7 ,condition ,as a condition of receiving relief under this section1 the ,secretary may require the farmer or rancher to take actions designed to remedy the noncompliance4 7e7 ,administrative appeal2 judicial review ,a determination or action of the ,secretary under this section-- 7#a7 shall be final2 and 7#b7 shall not be subject to administrative appeal or judicial review under chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 4 #ecje4 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 qualified beginning farmers and ranchers ,the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cff 7as added by section #ecjd7 the following3 #cfg4 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 qualified beginning farmers and ranchers ,in the case of a loan guaranteed by the ,secretary under subtitle ,a or ,b to a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #cee7;e77 or a qualified beginning farmer or rancher1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 waive the guarantee fee of #a4e percent2 and 7#b7 provide for a standard guarantee plan1 which shall cover an amount equal to #ie percent of the outstanding principal of the loan4 4 #ecjf4 ,emergency loan eligibility ,section #cgc7;b77#b77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;h7b77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,ii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,restructured loans ,for purposes of clause 7i71 a borrower who was restructured with a write-down or restructuring under section #cec shall not be considered to have received debt forgiveness on a loan made or guaranteed under this title4 4 ,d ,miscellaneous #edja4 ,state agricultural mediation programs 7a7 ,issues covered by ,state mediation programs ,section #eja7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by inserting and the national organic program established under the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 before the period at the end2 and 7iii7 by striking clause 7vii7 and inserting the following3 7vii7 ,lease issues1 including land leases and equipment leases4 7viii7 ,family farm transition4 7ix7 ,farmer-neighbor disputes4 7x7 ,such other issues as the ,secretary or the head of the department of agriculture of each participating ,state considers appropriate for better serving the agricultural community and persons eligible for mediation4 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,mediation services ,funding provided for the mediation program of a qualifying ,state may also be used to provide credit counseling to persons described in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 prior to the initiation of any mediation involving the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7ii7 unrelated to any ongoing dispute or mediation in which the ,department of ,agriculture is a party4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 any other persons involved in an issue described in any of clauses 7i7 through 7x7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b74 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c77;,f71 by striking that persons and inserting the following3 8that-- 7i7 the ,department of ,agriculture receives adequate notification of those issues2 and 7ii7 persons 4 7b7 ,report required ,section #eje of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaje7 is amended to read as follows3 #eje4 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing-- 7#a7 the effectiveness of the ,state mediation programs receiving matching grants under this subtitle2 7#b7 recommendations for improving the delivery of mediation services to producers2 7#c7 the steps being taken to ensure that ,state mediation programs receive timely funding under this subtitle2 and 7#d7 the savings to the ,states as a result of having a mediation program4 4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #ejf of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #edjb4 ,socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,in general ,section #d4ai of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and heading and inserting the following3 #d4ai4 ,young1 beginning1 small1 and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by striking ranchers4 and inserting ranchers and socially disadvantaged 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;e77744 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #e4ag7;a77#c7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeb7;a77#c77 is amended1 in the second sentence1 by striking ranchers4 and inserting ranchers and socially disadvantaged 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;e77744 #edjc4 ,sharing of privileged and confidential information ,section #e4ai of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,sharing of privileged and confidential information ,a ,system institution shall not be considered to have waived the confidentiality of a privileged communication with an attorney or an accountant if the ,system institution provides the content of the communication to the ,farm ,credit ,administration pursuant to the supervisory or regulatory authorities of the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 4 #edjd4 ,removal and prohibition authority2 industry-wide prohibition ,part ,c of title ,v of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga is amended by inserting after section #e4bi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfe7 the following3 #e4bi;,a4 ,removal and prohibition authority2 industry-wide prohibition 7a7 ,definition of person ,in this section1 the term person means-- 7#a7 an individual2 and 7#b7 in the case of a specific determination by the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 a legal entity4 7b7 ,industry-wide prohibition ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 any person who1 pursuant to an order issued under section #e4bh or #e4bi1 has been removed or suspended from office at a ,system institution or prohibited from participating in the conduct of the affairs of a ,system institution shall not1 during the period of effectiveness of the order1 continue or commence to hold any office in1 or participate in any manner in the conduct of the affairs of-- 7#a7 any insured depository institution subject to section #h7;e77#g77;,a77i7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,a77i772 7#b7 any institution subject to section #h7;e77#g77;,a77ii7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,a77ii772 7#c7 any insured credit union under the ,federal ,credit ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7#d7 any ,federal home loan bank2 7#e7 any institution chartered under this ,act2 7#f7 any appropriate ,federal financial institutions regulatory agency 7as defined in section #h7;e77#g77;,d7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,d7772 7#g7 the ,federal ,housing ,finance ,agency2 or 7#h7 the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7c7 ,exception for institution-affiliated party that receives written consent 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,affiliated parties ,if1 on or after the date on which an order described in subsection 7b7 is issued that removes or suspends an institution-affiliated party from office at a ,system institution or prohibits an institution-affiliated party from participating in the conduct of the affairs of a ,system institution1 that party receives written consent described in subparagraph 7,b71 subsection 7b7 shall not apply to that party-- 7i7 to the extent provided in the written consent received2 and 7ii7 with respect to the institution described in each written consent4 7,b7 ,written consent described ,the written consent referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is written consent received from-- 7i7 the ,farm ,credit ,administration2 and 7ii7 each appropriate ,federal financial institutions regulatory agency 7as defined in section #h7;e77#g77;,d7 of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,d777 of the applicable institution described in any of paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 with respect to which the party proposes to be become an affiliated party4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any agency described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 that provides a written consent under that paragraph shall-- 7,a7 report the action to the ,farm ,credit ,administration2 and 7,b7 publicly disclose the action4 7#c7 ,consultation between agencies ,the agencies described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 shall consult with each other before providing any written consent under that paragraph4 7d7 ,violations ,a violation of subsection 7b7 by any person who is subject to an order described in that subsection shall be treated as violation of that order4 4 #edje4 ,jurisdiction over institution-affiliated parties ,part ,c of title ,v of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga is amended by inserting after section #e4ca 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg7 the following3 #e4ca;,a4 ,jurisdiction over institution-affiliated parties 7a7 ,in general ,for purposes of sections #e4be1 #e4bf1 and #e4cb1 the jurisdiction of the ,farm ,credit ,administration over parties1 and the authority of the ,farm ,credit ,administration to initiate actions1 shall include enforcement authority over institution-affiliated parties4 7b7 ,effect of separation on jurisdiction and authority ,subject to subsection 7c71 the resignation1 termination of employment or participation1 or separation of an institution-affiliated party 7including a separation caused by the merger1 consolidation1 conservatorship1 or receivership of a ,farm ,credit ,system institution7 shall not affect the jurisdiction and authority of the ,farm ,credit ,administration to issue any notice or order and proceed under this part against that party4 7c7 ,limitation ,to proceed against a party under subsection 7b71 the notice or order described in that subsection shall be served not later than #f years after the date on which the party ceased to be an institution-affiliated party with respect to the applicable ,farm ,credit ,system institution4 7d7 ,applicability ,the date on which a party ceases to be an institution-affiliated party described in subsection 7c7 may occur before1 on1 or after the date of enactment of this section4 4 #edjf4 ,definition of institution-affiliated party ,section #e4ce of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#d7 as paragraph 7#e72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 the term institution-affiliated party means-- 7,a7 a director1 officer1 employee1 shareholder1 or agent of a ,system institution2 7,b7 an independent contractor 7including an attorney1 appraiser1 or accountant7 who knowingly or recklessly participates in-- 7i7 a violation of law 7including regulations7 that is associated with the operations and activities of #a or more ,system institutions2 7ii7 a breach of fiduciary duty2 or 7iii7 an unsafe practice that causes or is likely to cause more than a minimum financial loss to1 or a significant adverse effect on1 a ,system institution2 and 7,c7 any other person1 as determined by the ,farm ,credit ,administration 7by regulation or on a case-by-case basis7 who participates in the conduct of the affairs of a ,system institution2 and 4 #edjg4 ,repeal of obsolete provisions2 technical corrections 7#a7 ,section #a4a7;c7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7;c77 is amended in the first sentence by striking including any costs of defeasance under section #d4h7;b714 7#b7 ,section #a4b of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjb7 is amended by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,composition ,the ,farm ,credit ,system shall include the ,farm ,credit ,banks1 the bank for cooperatives1 ,agricultural ,credit ,banks1 the ,federal ,land ,bank ,associations1 the ,federal ,land ,credit ,associations1 the ,production ,credit ,associations1 the agricultural credit associations1 the ,federal ,farm ,credit ,banks ,funding ,corporation1 the ,federal ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation1 service corporations established pursuant to section #d4be1 and such other institutions as may be made a part of the ,farm ,credit ,system1 all of which shall be chartered by and subject to regulation by the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 4 7#c7 ,section #b4d of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjge7 is amended by striking subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,section #c4j7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the third sentence1 by striking and a ,central ,bank for ,cooperatives2 and 7,b7 by striking the fifth sentence4 7#e7 ,section #c4b of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking not merged into the ,united ,bank for ,cooperatives or the ,national ,bank for ,cooperatives2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7other than the ,national ,bank for ,cooperatives72 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b72 7,c7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by striking 7a77#a7 ,each bank and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,each bank 2 and 7ii7 by striking 7#b77;,a7 ,if approved and inserting the following3 7b7 ,nomination and election 7#a7 ,in general ,if approved 2 7,d7 in subsection 7b77#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 ,the total and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,number of votes ,the total 2 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,e7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking paragraph and inserting subsection4 7#f7 ,section #c4e of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babf7 is amended in the third sentence by striking district4 7#g7 ,section #c4g7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;a77 is amended by striking the second sentence4 7#h7 ,section #c4h7;b77#a77;,a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babi7;b77#a77;,a77 is amended by inserting 7or any successor agency7 after ,rural ,electrification ,administration4 7#i7 ,section #c4i7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bacj7;a77 is amended by striking the third sentence4 7#aj7 ,section #c4aj of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking district each place it appears2 and 7ii7 by inserting for cooperatives 7or any successor bank7 before on account4 7#aa7 ,section #c4aa of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bacb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 in the first sentence1 by striking subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of this section and inserting subsection 7b72 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking district2 and 7ii7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,except as provided in subsection 7c7 below1 all and inserting ,all2 7,c7 by striking subsection 7c72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 through 7f7 as subsections 7c7 through 7e71 respectively4 7#ab7 ,part ,b of title ,,iii of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bada et seq47 is amended in the part heading by striking ,united and4 7#ac7 ,section #c4bj of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bada7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking or the ,united ,bank for ,cooperatives1 as the case may be2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the district banks for cooperatives and the ,central ,bank for ,cooperatives and inserting the constituent banks described in section #dac7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba note2 ,public ,law #ajj-bcc74 7#ad7 ,section #c4ba of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badb7 is repealed4 7#ae7 ,section #c4bh of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 is amended by striking a district bank for cooperatives and the ,central ,bank for ,cooperatives and inserting the constituent banks described in section #dac7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aihg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba note2 ,public ,law #ajj-bcc74 7#af7 ,section #c4bi of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badi;a7 is repealed4 7#ag7 ,section #d4j of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baea7 is repealed4 7#ah7 ,section #d4h of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baei7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,each bank in subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 #d4h4 ,purchase and sale of obligations ,each bank 2 and 7,b7 by striking subsection 7b74 7#ai7 ,section #d4i of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bafj7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,representation of ,board ,the ,farm ,credit ,system ,insurance ,corporation shall not have representation on the board of directors of the ,corporation4 2 7ii7 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#a77;,d71 by striking ,in selecting and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,considerations ,in selecting 2 and 7iii7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by inserting of paragraph 7#a7 after 7,a7 and 7,b72 7,b7 by striking subsection 7e72 and 7,c7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7e74 7#bj7 ,section #d4i;,a7c7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bafb7;c77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking institution1 and-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#b7 and inserting institution42 7,b7 by striking ,if an institution and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,if an institution 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking the receiver of the institution and inserting the ,farm ,credit ,system ,insurance ,corporation1 acting as receiver12 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,funding ,the ,farm ,credit ,system ,insurance ,corporation shall use such funds from the ,farm ,credit ,insurance ,fund as are sufficient to carry out this section4 4 7#ba7 ,section #d4ab;,a7a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bahd7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,farm ,credit ,system bank or association shall provide to a stockholder of the bank or association a current list of stockholders of the bank or association not later than #g calendar days after the date on which the bank or association receives a written request for the stockholder list from the stockholder4 4 7#bb7 ,section #d4ad;,a of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by inserting and section #d4cf before the colon at the end2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#e77;,b77ii77,i71 by striking #d4ad;,c12 7,b7 by striking subsection 7h72 7,c7 by redesignating subsections 7i7 through 7l7 as subsections 7h7 through 7k71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated71 by striking production credit4 7#bc7 ,section #d4ad;,c of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;c7 is repealed4 7#bd7 ,section #d4ag of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbje7 is amended in the third sentence by striking ,federal intermediate credit banks and4 7#be7 ,section #d4ai7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg7;a77 7as amended by section #edjb7;a77#b77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking district2 and 7ii7 by striking ,federal land bank association and production credit2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking units and inserting institutions4 7#bf7 ,section #d4ch of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbai;c7 is amended by striking ,the ,assistance ,board established under section #f4j and all and inserting ,all4 7#bg7 ,section #d4ci of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbai;d7 is amended by striking #h4j7g77 and inserting #h4j74 7#bh7 ,section #e4af of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section designation and heading and all that follows through ,as an alternate in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 #e4af4 ,offices1 quarters1 and facilities for the ,farm ,credit ,administration 7a7 ,offices ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall maintain-- 7#a7 the principal office of the ,farm ,credit ,administration within the ,washington-,arlington-,alexandria1 ,,dc-,,va-,,md-,,wv ,metropolitan ,statistical ,area1 as defined by the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 and 7#b7 such other offices in the ,united ,states as the ,farm ,credit ,administration determines are necessary4 7b7 ,quarters and facilities ,as an alternative 2 and 7,b7 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7b7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 in the fifth sentence1 by striking ,in actions undertaken by the banks pursuant to the foregoing provisions of this section and inserting the following3 7#e7 ,agent for banks ,in actions undertaken by the banks pursuant to this section 2 7ii7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the plans and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,approval of ,board ,the plans 2 7iii7 in the third sentence1 by striking ,the powers and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,powers of banks ,the powers 2 7iv7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,such advances and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,advances ,the advances of funds described in paragraph 7#a7 2 and 7v7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,board and inserting the following3 7c7 ,financing 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,board 4 7#bi7 ,section #e4ag7;a77#b7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeb7;a77#b77 is amended by striking the second and third sentences4 7#cj7 ,section #e4ah of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbec7 is repealed4 7#ca7 ,section #e4ai of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,except for ,federal land bank associations1 each and inserting ,each2 and 7ii7 by striking the second sentence2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by striking 7b77#a7 ,each and inserting 7b7 ,each2 7ii7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 in the second sentence1 by striking 1 except with respect to any actions taken by any banks of the ,system under section #d4h7;b712 and 7,,ii7 by striking the third sentence2 and 7iii7 by striking paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c74 7#cb7 ,section #e4ca of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg7 is amended in the second sentence by striking #d4ad;,a7i7 and inserting #d4ad;,a7h74 7#cc7 ,section #e4cb7;h7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfh7;h77 is amended by striking #d4ad;,a7i7 and inserting #d4ad;,a7h74 7#cd7 ,section #e4ce of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga7 is amended in paragraph 7#e7 7as redesignated by section #edjf7b77-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by adding and at the end2 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b72 7,c7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,c7 as subparagraph 7,b72 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by striking after ,december #ca1 #aiib12 and 7ii7 by striking by the ,farm ,credit ,system ,assistance ,board under section #f4f or4 7#ce7 ,section #e4ch of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd7 is amended by striking a farm and all that follows through land bank and inserting a ,farm ,credit ,bank board1 officer1 or employee shall not remove any director or officer of any4 7#cf7 ,section #e4dd of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbge7 is repealed4 7#cg7 ,section #e4eh7b7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#g7b77 is amended by striking the second sentence4 7#ch7 ,section #e4fj of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#i7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,the ,corporation in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,amounts in fund ,the ,corporation 2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking ,insurance ,fund to-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through ensure in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting ,insurance ,fund to ensure4 7#ci7 ,title ,,vi of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgh;a et seq47 is repealed4 7#dj7 ,section #g4i of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;c-#b7 is amended by striking subsection 7c74 7#da7 ,section #g4aj7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;d7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 the institution pays to the ,farm ,credit ,insurance ,fund the amount by which the total capital of the institution exceeds #f percent of the assets2 4 7#db7 ,section #h4j of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking means-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through the period at the end of the undesignated matter following subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting means the board of directors established under section #h4b42 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#h72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#g71 7#i71 and 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b77i7 of paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7b7 through 7d7 and inserting 7b7 and 7c74 7#dc7 ,section #h4b of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#b7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7a72 7,b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through the period at the end of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,corporation shall be under the management of the board of directors4 2 7,c7 in subsection 7a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking permanent board each place it appears and inserting ,board2 7ii7 by striking paragraph 7#c72 7iii7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#aj7 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#i71 respectively2 and 7iv7 in paragraph 7#c77;,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#f7 and inserting 7#e72 and 7,d7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7b74 7#dd7 ,section #h4d7;a77#a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#d7;a77#a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the sixth sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,class ,b and inserting the following3 7iii7 ,class ,b stock ,class ,b 2 and 7ii7 by striking #h4b7;b77#b77;,b7 and inserting #h4b7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 in the fifth sentence-- 7i7 by striking ,class ,a and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,class ,a stock ,class ,a 2 and 7ii7 by striking #h4b7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting #h4b7;a77#b77;,a72 7,c7 in the fourth sentence1 by striking ,the stock and inserting the following3 7,d7 ,classes of stock 7i7 ,in general ,the stock 2 7,d7 by striking the third sentence and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,offers 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board shall offer the voting common stock to banks1 other financial institutions1 insurance companies1 and ,system institutions under such terms and conditions as the ,board may adopt4 7ii7 ,requirements ,the voting common stock shall be fairly and broadly offered to ensure that-- 7,i7 no institution or institutions acquire a disproportionate share of the total quantity of the voting common stock outstanding of a class of stock2 and 7,,ii7 capital contributions and issuances of voting common stock for the contributions are fairly distributed between entities eligible to hold class ,a stock and class ,b stock4 2 7,e7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,each share and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,number of votes ,each share 2 and 7,f7 in the first sentence1 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation 4 7#de7 ,section #h4f of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#f7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking subsection 7d72 7,b7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7d72 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #h4j7i77 and inserting #h4j74 7#df7 ,section #h4i of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#i7 is amended by striking #d4ad;,c1 each place it appears4 7#dg7 ,section #h4aa7;e7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#aa7;e77 is amended by striking #h4j7g77 and inserting #h4j74 7#dh7 ,section #h4cb7;a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#a7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 in the first sentence of the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,not sooner than the expiration of the #c-year period beginning on the date of enactment of the ,farm ,credit ,system ,reform ,act of #aiif1 the and inserting ,the2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by striking #h4j7i77;,c7 and inserting #h4j7g77;,c74 7#di7 ,section #h4cc7;b77#b77;,a7 of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#b7;b77#b77;,a77 is amended by striking #h4f7;e7 and inserting #h4f7;d74 7#ej7 ,section #h4ce of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#d7 is amended by striking subsection 7e74 7#ea7 ,section #h4ch of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#g7 is repealed4 7#eb7 ,section #d of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;b7 is repealed4 7#ec7 ,section #e of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;c7 is repealed4 7#ed7 ,section #f of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;d7 is repealed4 7#ee7 ,section #g of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;e7 is repealed4 7#ef7 ,section #h of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;f7 is repealed4 7#eg7 ,section #ad of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;i7 is repealed4 7#eh7 ,the ,act of ,june #bb1 #aici 7#ec ,stat4 #hec1 chapter #bci2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;d-#a71 is repealed4 7#ei7 ,section #bja7;e7 of the ,emergency ,relief and ,construction ,act of #aicb 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh7 is repealed4 7#fj7 ,section #b of the ,act of ,july #ad1 #aiec 7#fg ,stat4 #aej1 chapter #aib2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;a-#d71 is repealed4 7#fa7 ,section #cb of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;b7 is repealed4 7#fb7 ,section #cc of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;c7 is repealed4 7#fc7 ,section #cd of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;d7 is repealed4 7#fd7 ,the ,joint ,resolution of ,march #c1 #aicb 7#dg ,stat4 #fj1 chapter #gj2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq471 is repealed4 #edjh4 ,corporation as conservator or receiver2 certain other powers ,part ,e of title ,v of the ,farm ,credit ,act of #aiga is amended by inserting after section #e4fa;,b 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#aj;b7 the following3 #e4fa;,c4 ,corporation as conservator or receiver2 certain other powers 7a7 ,definition of institution ,in this section1 the term institution includes any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed as conservator or receiver4 7b7 ,certain powers and duties of corporation as conservator or receiver ,in addition to the powers inherent in the express grant of corporate authority under section #e4eh7i71 and other powers exercised by the ,corporation under this part1 the ,corporation shall have the following express powers to act as a conservator or receiver3 7#a7 ,rulemaking authority of corporation ,the ,corporation may prescribe such regulations as the ,corporation determines to be appropriate regarding the conduct of conservatorships or receiverships4 7#b7 ,general powers 7,a7 ,successor to system institution ,the ,corporation shall1 as conservator or receiver1 and by operation of law1 succeed to-- 7i7 all rights1 titles1 powers1 and privileges of the ,system institution1 and of any stockholder1 member1 officer1 or director of such ,system institution with respect to the ,system institution and the assets of the ,system institution2 and 7ii7 title to the books1 records1 and assets of any previous conservator or other legal custodian of such ,system institution4 7,b7 ,operate the system institution ,the ,corporation may1 as conservator or receiver-- 7i7 take over the assets of and operate the ,system institution with all the powers of the stockholders or members1 the directors1 and the officers of the ,system institution and conduct all business of the ,system institution2 7ii7 collect all obligations and money due the ,system institution2 7iii7 perform all functions of the ,system institution in the name of the ,system institution which are consistent with the appointment as conservator or receiver2 7iv7 preserve and conserve the assets and property of such ,system institution2 and 7v7 provide by contract for assistance in fulfilling any function1 activity1 action1 or duty of the ,corporation as conservator or receiver4 7,c7 ,functions of system institution's officers1 directors1 members1 and stockholders ,the ,corporation may1 by regulation or order1 provide for the exercise of any function by any stockholder1 member1 director1 or officer of any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed conservator or receiver4 7,d7 ,powers as conservator ,subject to any ,farm ,credit ,administration approvals required under this ,act1 the ,corporation may1 as conservator1 take such action as may be-- 7i7 necessary to put the ,system institution in a sound and solvent condition2 and 7ii7 appropriate to carry on the business of the ,system institution and preserve and conserve the assets and property of the ,system institution4 7,e7 ,additional powers as receiver ,the ,corporation may1 as receiver1 liquidate the ,system institution and proceed to realize upon the assets of the ,system institution1 in such manner as the ,corporation determines to be appropriate4 7,f7 ,organization of new system bank ,the ,corporation may1 as receiver with respect to any ,system bank1 organize a bridge ,system bank under subsection 7h74 7,g7 ,merger2 transfer of assets and liabilities 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the ,corporation may1 as conservator or receiver-- 7,i7 merge the ,system institution with another ,system institution2 and 7,,ii7 transfer or sell any asset or liability of the ,system institution in default without any approval1 assignment1 or consent with respect to such transfer4 7ii7 ,approval ,no merger or transfer under clause 7i7 may be made to another ,system institution 7other than a bridge ,system bank under subsection 7h77 without the approval of the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7,h7 ,payment of valid obligations ,the ,corporation1 as conservator or receiver1 shall1 to the extent that proceeds are realized from the performance of contracts or the sale of the assets of a ,system institution1 pay all valid obligations of the ,system institution in accordance with the prescriptions and limitations of this section4 7,i7 ,incidental powers 7i7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may1 as conservator or receiver-- 7,i7 exercise all powers and authorities specifically granted to conservators or receivers1 respectively1 under this section and such incidental powers as shall be necessary to carry out such powers2 and 7,,ii7 take any action authorized by this section1 which the ,corporation determines is in the best interests of-- 7aa7 the ,system institution in receivership or conservatorship2 7bb7 ,system institutions2 7cc7 ,system institution stockholders or investors2 or 7dd7 the ,corporation4 7ii7 ,termination of rights and claims 7,i7 ,in general ,except as provided in subclause 7,,ii71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the appointment of the ,corporation as receiver for a ,system institution and the succession of the ,corporation1 by operation of law1 to the rights1 titles1 powers1 and privileges described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall terminate all rights and claims that the stockholders and creditors of the ,system institution may have1 arising as a result of their status as stockholders or creditors1 against the assets or charter of the ,system institution or the ,corporation4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions ,subclause 7,i7 shall not terminate the right to payment1 resolution1 or other satisfaction of the claims of stockholders and creditors described in that subclause1 as permitted under paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa7 and subsection 7d74 7iii7 ,charter ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 for purposes of this section1 the charter of a ,system institution shall not be considered to be an asset of the ,system institution4 7,j7 ,utilization of private sector ,in carrying out its responsibilities in the management and disposition of assets from ,system institutions1 as conservator1 receiver1 or in its corporate capacity1 the ,corporation may utilize the services of private persons1 including real estate and loan portfolio asset management1 property management1 auction marketing1 legal1 and brokerage services1 if the ,corporation determines utilization of such services is practicable1 efficient1 and cost effective4 7#c7 ,authority of receiver to determine claims 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may1 as receiver1 determine claims in accordance with the requirements of this subsection and regulations prescribed under paragraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,notice requirements ,the receiver1 in any case involving the liquidation or winding up of the affairs of a closed ,system institution1 shall-- 7i7 promptly publish a notice to the ,system institution's creditors to present their claims1 together with proof1 to the receiver by a date specified in the notice which shall be not less than #ij days after the publication of such notice2 and 7ii7 republish such notice approximately #a month and #b months1 respectively1 after the publication under clause 7i74 7,c7 ,mailing required ,the receiver shall mail a notice similar to the notice published under subparagraph 7,b77i7 at the time of such publication to any creditor shown on the ,system institution's books-- 7i7 at the creditor's last address appearing in such books2 or 7ii7 upon discovery of the name and address of a claimant not appearing on the ,system institution's books within #cj days after the discovery of such name and address4 7#d7 ,rulemaking authority relating to determination of claims ,the ,corporation may prescribe regulations regarding the allowance or disallowance of claims by the receiver and providing for administrative determination of claims and review of such determination4 7#e7 ,procedures for determination of claims 7,a7 ,determination period 7i7 ,in general ,before the end of the #ahj-;day period beginning on the date any claim against a ,system institution is filed with the ,corporation as receiver1 the ,corporation shall determine whether to allow or disallow the claim and shall notify the claimant of any determination with respect to such claim4 7ii7 ,extension of time ,the period described in clause 7i7 may be extended by a written agreement between the claimant and the ,corporation4 7iii7 ,mailing of notice sufficient ,the requirements of clause 7i7 shall be deemed to be satisfied if the notice of any determination with respect to any claim is mailed to the last address of the claimant which appears-- 7,i7 on the ,system institution's books2 7,,ii7 in the claim filed by the claimant2 or 7,,iii7 in documents submitted in proof of the claim4 7iv7 ,contents of notice of disallowance ,if any claim filed under clause 7i7 is disallowed1 the notice to the claimant shall contain-- 7,i7 a statement of each reason for the disallowance2 and 7,,ii7 the procedures available for obtaining agency review of the determination to disallow the claim or judicial determination of the claim4 7,b7 ,allowance of proven claims ,the receiver shall allow any claim received on or before the date specified in the notice published under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 by the receiver from any claimant which is proved to the satisfaction of the receiver4 7,c7 ,disallowance of claims filed after end of filing period 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 claims filed after the date specified in the notice published under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 shall be disallowed and such disallowance shall be final4 7ii7 ,certain exceptions ,clause 7i7 shall not apply with respect to any claim filed by any claimant after the date specified in the notice published under paragraph 7#c77;,b77i7 and such claim may be considered by the receiver if-- 7,i7 the claimant did not receive notice of the appointment of the receiver in time to file such claim before such date2 and 7,,ii7 such claim is filed in time to permit payment of such claim4 7,d7 ,authority to disallow claims 7i7 ,in general ,the receiver may disallow any portion of any claim by a creditor or claim of security1 preference1 or priority which is not proved to the satisfaction of the receiver4 7ii7 ,payments to less than fully secured creditors ,in the case of a claim of a creditor against a ,system institution which is secured by any property or other asset of such ,system institution1 any receiver appointed for any ,system institution-- 7,i7 may treat the portion of such claim which exceeds an amount equal to the fair market value of such property or other asset as an unsecured claim against the ,system institution2 and 7,,ii7 may not make any payment with respect to such unsecured portion of the claim other than in connection with the disposition of all claims of unsecured creditors of the ,system institution4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,no provision of this paragraph shall apply with respect to-- 7,i7 any extension of credit from any ,federal ,reserve bank or the ,united ,states ,treasury to any ,system institution2 or 7,,ii7 any security interest in the assets of the ,system institution securing any such extension of credit4 7,e7 ,no judicial review of determination pursuant to subparagraph 7d7 ,no court may review the ,corporation's determination pursuant to subparagraph 7,d7 to disallow a claim4 7,f7 ,legal effect of filing 7i7 ,statute of limitation tolled ,for purposes of any applicable statute of limitations1 the filing of a claim with the receiver shall constitute a commencement of an action4 7ii7 ,no prejudice to other actions ,subject to paragraph 7#ab7 and the determination of claims by a receiver1 the filing of a claim with the receiver shall not prejudice any right of the claimant to continue any action which was filed before the appointment of the receiver4 7#f7 ,provision for judicial determination of claims 7,a7 ,in general ,before the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the earlier of-- 7i7 the end of the period described in paragraph 7#e77;,a77i7 with respect to any claim against a ,system institution for which the ,corporation is receiver2 or 7ii7 the date of any notice of disallowance of such claim pursuant to paragraph 7#e77;,a77i71 the claimant may request administrative review of the claim in accordance with paragraph 7#g7 or file suit on such claim 7or continue an action commenced before the appointment of the receiver7 in the district or territorial court of the ,united ,states for the district within which the ,system institution's principal place of business is located or the ,united ,states ,district ,court for the ,district of ,columbia 7and such court shall have jurisdiction to hear such claim74 7,b7 ,statute of limitations ,if any claimant fails to file suit on such claim 7or continue an action commenced before the appointment of the receiver71 before the end of the #fj-;day period described in subparagraph 7,a71 the claim shall be deemed to be disallowed 7other than any portion of such claim which was allowed by the receiver7 as of the end of such period1 such disallowance shall be final1 and the claimant shall have no further rights or remedies with respect to such claim4 7#g7 ,review of claims2 administrative hearing ,if any claimant requests review under this paragraph in lieu of filing or continuing any action under paragraph 7#f7 and the ,corporation agrees to such request1 the ,corporation shall consider the claim after opportunity for a hearing on the record4 ,the final determination of the ,corporation with respect to such claim shall be subject to judicial review under chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#h7 ,expedited determination of claims 7,a7 ,establishment required ,the ,corporation shall establish a procedure for expedited relief outside of the routine claims process established under paragraph 7#e7 for claimants who-- 7i7 allege the existence of legally valid and enforceable or perfected security interests in assets of any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed receiver2 and 7ii7 allege that irreparable injury will occur if the routine claims procedure is followed4 7,b7 ,determination period ,before the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date any claim is filed in accordance with the procedures established pursuant to subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation shall-- 7i7 determine-- 7,i7 whether to allow or disallow such claim2 or 7,,ii7 whether such claim should be determined pursuant to the procedures established pursuant to paragraph 7#e72 and 7ii7 notify the claimant of the determination1 and if the claim is disallowed1 provide a statement of each reason for the disallowance and the procedure for obtaining agency review or judicial determination4 7,c7 ,period for filing or renewing suit ,any claimant who files a request for expedited relief shall be permitted to file a suit1 or to continue a suit filed before the appointment of the receiver1 seeking a determination of the claimant's rights with respect to such security interest after the earlier of-- 7i7 the end of the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of the filing of a request for expedited relief2 or 7ii7 the date the ,corporation denies the claim4 7,d7 ,statute of limitations ,if an action described in subparagraph 7,c7 is not filed1 or the motion to renew a previously filed suit is not made1 before the end of the #cj-;day period beginning on the date on which such action or motion may be filed in accordance with subparagraph 7,b71 the claim shall be deemed to be disallowed as of the end of such period 7other than any portion of such claim which was allowed by the receiver71 such disallowance shall be final1 and the claimant shall have no further rights or remedies with respect to such claim4 7,e7 ,legal effect of filing 7i7 ,statute of limitation tolled ,for purposes of any applicable statute of limitations1 the filing of a claim with the receiver shall constitute a commencement of an action4 7ii7 ,no prejudice to other actions ,subject to paragraph 7#ab71 the filing of a claim with the receiver shall not prejudice any right of the claimant to continue any action which was filed before the appointment of the receiver4 7#i7 ,agreement as basis of claim 7,a7 ,requirements ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 any agreement which does not meet the requirements set forth in section #e4fa7;d7 shall not form the basis of1 or substantially comprise1 a claim against the receiver or the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,exception to contemporaneous execution requirement ,notwithstanding section #e4fa7;d71 any agreement relating to an extension of credit between a ,federal ,reserve bank or the ,united ,states ,treasury and any ,system institution which was executed before such extension of credit to such ,system institution shall be treated as having been executed contemporaneously with such extension of credit for purposes of subparagraph 7,a74 7#aj7 ,payment of claims 7,a7 ,in general ,the receiver may1 in the receiver's discretion and to the extent funds are available from the assets of the ,system institution1 pay creditor claims which are allowed by the receiver1 approved by the ,corporation pursuant to a final determination pursuant to paragraph 7#g7 or 7#h71 or determined by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction in such manner and amounts as are authorized under this ,act4 7,b7 ,liquidation payments ,the receiver may1 in the receiver's sole discretion1 pay from the assets of the ,system institution portions of proved claims at any time1 and no liability shall attach to the ,corporation 7in such ,corporation's corporate capacity or as receiver71 by reason of any such payment1 for failure to make payments to a claimant whose claim is not proved at the time of any such payment4 7,c7 ,rulemaking authority of corporation ,the ,corporation may prescribe such rules1 including definitions of terms1 as it deems appropriate to establish a single uniform interest rate for or to make payments of post insolvency interest to creditors holding proven claims against the receivership estates of ,system institutions following satisfaction by the receiver of the principal amount of all creditor claims4 7#aa7 ,priority of expenses and claims 7,a7 ,in general ,amounts realized from the liquidation or other resolution of any ,system institution by any receiver appointed for such ,system institution shall be distributed to pay claims 7other than secured claims to the extent of any such security7 in the following order of priority3 7i7 ,administrative expenses of the receiver4 7ii7 ,if authorized by the ,corporation1 wages1 salaries1 or commissions1 including vacation1 severance1 and sick leave pay earned by an individual-- 7,i7 in an amount that is not more than #aa1gbe for each individual 7as indexed for inflation1 by regulation of the ,corporation72 and 7,,ii7 that is earned #ahj days or fewer before the date of appointment of the ,corporation as receiver4 7iii7 ,in the case of the resolution of a ,system bank1 all claims of holders of consolidated and ,system-wide bonds and all claims of the other ,system banks arising from the payments of the ,system banks pursuant to-- 7,i7 section #d4d on consolidated and ,system-wide bonds issued under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 of section #d4b2 or 7,,ii7 an agreement1 in writing and approved by the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 among the ,system banks to reallocate the payments4 7iv7 ,in the case of the resolution of a production credit association or other association making direct loans under section #g4f1 all claims of a ,system bank based on the financing agreement between the association and the ,system bank-- 7,i7 including interest accrued before and after the appointment of the receiver2 and 7,,ii7 not including any setoff for stock or other equity of that ,system bank owned by the association1 on that condition that1 prior to making that setoff1 that ,system bank shall obtain the approval of the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board for the retirement of that stock or equity4 7v7 ,any general or senior liability of the ,system institution 7which is not a liability described in clause 7vi7 or 7vii774 7vi7 ,any obligation subordinated to general creditors 7which is not an obligation described in clause 7vii774 7vii7 ,any obligation to stockholders or members arising as a result of their status as stockholders or members4 7,b7 ,payment of claims 7i7 ,in general 7,i7 ,payment ,all claims of each priority described in clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be paid in full1 or provisions shall be made for that payment1 prior to the payment of any claim of a lesser priority4 7,,ii7 ,insufficient funds ,if there are insufficient funds to pay in full all claims in any priority described clauses 7i7 through 7vii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 distribution on that priority of claims shall be made on a pro rata basis4 7ii7 ,distribution of remaining assets ,following the payment of all claims in accordance with subparagraph 7,a71 the receiver shall distribute the remainder of the assets of the ,system institution to the owners of stock1 participation certificates1 and other equities in accordance with the priorities for impairment under the bylaws of the ,system institution4 7iii7 ,eligible borrower stock ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,c7 or any other provision of this section1 eligible borrower stock shall be retired in accordance with section #d4i;,a4 7,c7 ,effect of ,state law 7i7 ,in general ,the provisions of subparagraph 7,a7 shall not supersede the law of any ,state except to the extent such law is inconsistent with the provisions of such subparagraph1 and then only to the extent of the inconsistency4 7ii7 ,procedure for determination of inconsistency ,upon the ,corporation's own motion or upon the request of any person with a claim described in subparagraph 7,a7 or any ,state which is submitted to the ,corporation in accordance with procedures which the ,corporation shall prescribe1 the ,corporation shall determine whether any provision of the law of any ,state is inconsistent with any provision of subparagraph 7,a7 and the extent of any such inconsistency4 7iii7 ,judicial review ,the final determination of the ,corporation under clause 7ii7 shall be subject to judicial review under chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,accounting report ,any distribution by the ,corporation in connection with any claim described in subparagraph 7,a77vii7 shall be accompanied by the accounting report required under paragraph 7#ae77;,b74 7#ab7 ,suspension of legal actions 7,a7 ,in general ,after the appointment of a conservator or receiver for a ,system institution1 the conservator or receiver may request a stay for a period not to exceed-- 7i7 #de days1 in the case of any conservator2 and 7ii7 #ij days1 in the case of any receiver1 in any judicial action or proceeding to which such ,system institution is or becomes a party4 7,b7 ,grant of stay by all courts required ,upon receipt of a request by any conservator or receiver pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 for a stay of any judicial action or proceeding in any court with jurisdiction of such action or proceeding1 the court shall grant such stay as to all parties4 7#ac7 ,additional rights and duties 7,a7 ,prior final adjudication ,the ,corporation shall abide by any final unappealable judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction which was rendered before the appointment of the ,corporation as conservator or receiver4 7,b7 ,rights and remedies of conservator or receiver ,in the event of any appealable judgment1 the ,corporation as conservator or receiver shall-- 7i7 have all the rights and remedies available to the ,system institution 7before the appointment of such conservator or receiver7 and the ,corporation in its corporate capacity1 including removal to ,federal court and all appellate rights2 and 7ii7 not be required to post any bond in order to pursue such remedies4 7,c7 ,no attachment or execution ,no attachment or execution may issue by any court on-- 7i7 assets in the possession of the receiver2 or 7ii7 the charter of a ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed receiver4 7,d7 ,limitation on judicial review ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 no court shall have jurisdiction over-- 7i7 any claim or action for payment from1 or any action seeking a determination of rights with respect to1 the assets of any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed receiver1 including assets which the ,corporation may acquire from itself as such receiver2 or 7ii7 any claim relating to any act or omission of such ,system institution or the ,corporation as receiver4 7,e7 ,disposition of assets ,in exercising any right1 power1 privilege1 or authority as receiver in connection with any sale or disposition of assets of any ,system institution for which the ,corporation is acting as receiver1 the ,corporation shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 conduct its operations in a manner which-- 7i7 maximizes the net present value return from the sale or disposition of such assets2 7ii7 minimizes the amount of any loss realized in the resolution of cases2 7iii7 ensures adequate competition and fair and consistent treatment of offerors2 7iv7 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race1 sex1 or ethnic groups in the solicitation and consideration of offers2 and 7v7 mitigates the potential for serious adverse effects to the rest of the ,system4 7#ad7 ,statute of limitations for actions brought by conservator or receiver 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of any contract1 the applicable statute of limitations with regard to any action brought by the ,corporation as conservator or receiver shall be-- 7i7 in the case of any contract claim1 the longer of-- 7,i7 the #f-year period beginning on the date the claim accrues2 or 7,,ii7 the period applicable under ,state law2 and 7ii7 in the case of any tort claim1 the longer of-- 7,i7 the #c-year period beginning on the date the claim accrues2 or 7,,ii7 the period applicable under ,state law4 7,b7 ,determination of the date on which a claim accrues ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the date on which the statute of limitations begins to run on any claim described in such subparagraph shall be the later of-- 7i7 the date of the appointment of the ,corporation as conservator or receiver2 or 7ii7 the date on which the cause of action accrues4 7,c7 ,revival of expired ,state causes of action 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of any tort claim described in clause 7ii7 for which the statute of limitation applicable under ,state law with respect to such claim has expired not more than #e years before the appointment of the ,corporation as conservator or receiver1 the ,corporation may bring an action as conservator or receiver on such claim without regard to the expiration of the statute of limitation applicable under ,state law4 7ii7 ,claims described ,a tort claim referred to in clause 7i7 is a claim arising from fraud1 intentional misconduct resulting in unjust enrichment1 or intentional misconduct resulting in substantial loss to the ,system institution4 7#ae7 ,accounting and recordkeeping requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation as conservator or receiver shall1 consistent with the accounting and reporting practices and procedures established by the ,corporation1 maintain a full accounting of each conservatorship and receivership or other disposition of ,system institutions in default4 7,b7 ,annual accounting or report ,with respect to each conservatorship or receivership to which the ,corporation was appointed1 the ,corporation shall make an annual accounting or report1 as appropriate1 available to the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board4 7,c7 ,availability of reports ,any report prepared pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall be made available by the ,corporation upon request to any stockholder of the ,system institution for which the ,corporation was appointed conservator or receiver or any other member of the public4 7,d7 ,recordkeeping requirement 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 after the end of the #f-year period beginning on the date the ,corporation is appointed as receiver of a ,system institution1 the ,corporation may destroy any records of such ,system institution which the ,corporation1 in the ,corporation's discretion1 determines to be unnecessary unless directed not to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction or governmental agency1 or prohibited by law4 7ii7 ,old records ,notwithstanding clause 7i71 the ,corporation may destroy records of a ,system institution which are at least #aj years old as of the date on which the ,corporation is appointed as the receiver of such ,system institution in accordance with clause 7i7 at any time after such appointment is final1 without regard to the #f-year period of limitation contained in clause 7i74 7#af7 ,fraudulent transfers 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation1 as conservator or receiver for any ,system institution1 may avoid a transfer of any interest of a ,system institution-affiliated party1 or any person who the ,corporation determines is a debtor of the ,system institution1 in property1 or any obligation incurred by such party or person1 that was made within #e years of the date on which the ,corporation was appointed conservator or receiver if such party or person voluntarily or involuntarily made such transfer or incurred such liability with the intent to hinder1 delay1 or defraud the ,system institution1 the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 or the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,right of recovery ,to the extent a transfer is avoided under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,corporation may recover1 for the benefit of the ,system institution1 the property transferred1 or1 if a court so orders1 the value of such property 7at the time of such transfer7 from-- 7i7 the initial transferee of such transfer or the ,system institution-affiliated party or person for whose benefit such transfer was made2 or 7ii7 any immediate or mediate transferee of any such initial transferee4 7,c7 ,rights of transferee or obligee ,the ,corporation may not recover under subparagraph 7,b7 from-- 7i7 any transferee that takes for value1 including satisfaction or securing of a present or antecedent debt1 in good faith2 or 7ii7 any immediate or mediate good faith transferee of such transferee4 7,d7 ,rights under this paragraph ,the rights under this paragraph of the ,corporation shall be superior to any rights of a trustee or any other party 7other than any party which is a ,federal agency7 under title #aa1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#ag7 ,attachment of assets and other injunctive relief ,subject to paragraph 7#ah71 any court of competent jurisdiction may1 at the request of the ,corporation 7in the ,corporation's capacity as conservator or receiver for any ,system institution or in the ,corporation's corporate capacity with respect to any asset acquired or liability assumed by the ,corporation under section #e4fa71 issue an order in accordance with ,rule #fe of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure1 including an order placing the assets of any person designated by the ,corporation under the control of the court and appointing a trustee to hold such assets4 7#ah7 ,standards 7,a7 ,showing ,rule #fe of the ,federal ,rules of ,civil ,procedure shall apply with respect to any proceeding under paragraph 7#ag7 without regard to the requirement of such rule that the applicant show that the injury1 loss1 or damage is irreparable and immediate4 7,b7 ,state proceeding ,if1 in the case of any proceeding in a ,state court1 the court determines that rules of civil procedure available under the laws of such ,state provide substantially similar protections to such party's right to due process as ,rule #fe 7as modified with respect to such proceeding by subparagraph 7,a771 the relief sought by the ,corporation pursuant to paragraph 7#ag7 may be requested under the laws of such ,state4 7#ai7 ,treatment of claims arising from breach of contracts executed by the receiver or conservator ,notwithstanding any other provision of this subsection1 any final and unappealable judgment for monetary damages entered against a receiver or conservator for a ,system institution for the breach of an agreement executed or approved by such receiver or conservator after the date of its appointment shall be paid as an administrative expense of the receiver or conservator4 ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the power of a receiver or conservator to exercise any rights under contract or law1 including terminating1 breaching1 canceling1 or otherwise discontinuing such agreement4 7c7 ,provisions relating to contracts entered into before appointment of conservator or receiver 7#a7 ,authority to repudiate contracts ,in addition to any other rights a conservator or receiver may have1 the conservator or receiver for a ,system institution may disaffirm or repudiate any contract or lease-- 7,a7 to which such ,system institution is a party2 7,b7 the performance of which the conservator or receiver1 in the conservator's or receiver's discretion1 determines to be burdensome2 and 7,c7 the disaffirmance or repudiation of which the conservator or receiver determines1 in the conservator's or receiver's discretion1 will promote the orderly administration of the ,system institution's affairs4 7#b7 ,timing of repudiation ,the ,corporation as conservator or receiver for any ,system institution shall determine whether or not to exercise the rights of repudiation under this subsection within a reasonable period following such appointment4 7#c7 ,claims for damages for repudiation 7,a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided in subparagraph 7,c7 and paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 and 7#f71 the liability of the conservator or receiver for the disaffirmance or repudiation of any contract pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7i7 limited to actual direct compensatory damages2 and 7ii7 determined as of-- 7,i7 the date of the appointment of the conservator or receiver2 or 7,,ii7 in the case of any contract or agreement referred to in paragraph 7#h71 the date of the disaffirmance or repudiation of such contract or agreement4 7,b7 ,no liability for other damages ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term actual direct compensatory damages does not include-- 7i7 punitive or exemplary damages2 7ii7 damages for lost profits or opportunity2 or 7iii7 damages for pain and suffering4 7,c7 ,measure of damages for repudiation of financial contracts ,in the case of any qualified financial contract or agreement to which paragraph 7#h7 applies1 compensatory damages shall be-- 7i7 deemed to include normal and reasonable costs of cover or other reasonable measures of damages utilized in the industries for such contract and agreement claims2 and 7ii7 paid in accordance with this subsection and subsection 7j71 except as otherwise specifically provided in this section4 7#d7 ,leases under which the ,system institution is the lessee 7,a7 ,in general ,if the conservator or receiver disaffirms or repudiates a lease under which the ,system institution was the lessee1 the conservator or receiver shall not be liable for any damages 7other than damages determined pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77 for the disaffirmance or repudiation of such lease4 7,b7 ,payments of rent ,notwithstanding subparagraph 7,a71 the lessor under a lease to which such subparagraph applies shall-- 7i7 be entitled to the contractual rent accruing before the later of the date-- 7,i7 the notice of disaffirmance or repudiation is mailed2 or 7,,ii7 the disaffirmance or repudiation becomes effective1 unless the lessor is in default or breach of the terms of the lease2 and 7ii7 have no claim for damages under any acceleration clause or other penalty provision in the lease2 and 7iii7 have a claim for any unpaid rent1 subject to all appropriate offsets and defenses1 due as of the date of the appointment1 which shall be paid in accordance with this subsection and subsection 7j74 7#e7 ,leases under which the ,system institution is the lessor 7,a7 ,in general ,if the conservator or receiver repudiates an unexpired written lease of real property of the ,system institution under which the ,system institution is the lessor and the lessee is not1 as of the date of such repudiation1 in default1 the lessee under such lease may either-- 7i7 treat the lease as terminated by such repudiation2 or 7ii7 remain in possession of the leasehold interest for the balance of the term of the lease1 unless the lessee defaults under the terms of the lease after the date of such repudiation4 7,b7 ,provisions applicable to lessee remaining in possession ,if any lessee under a lease described in subparagraph 7,a7 remains in possession of a leasehold interest pursuant to clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph-- 7i7 the lessee-- 7,i7 shall continue to pay the contractual rent pursuant to the terms of the lease after the date of the repudiation of such lease2 and 7,,ii7 may offset against any rent payment which accrues after the date of the repudiation of the lease1 any damages which accrue after such date due to the nonperformance of any obligation of the ,system institution under the lease after such date2 and 7ii7 the conservator or receiver shall not be liable to the lessee for any damages arising after such date as a result of the repudiation1 other than the amount of any offset allowed under clause 7i77,,ii74 7#f7 ,contracts for the sale of real property 7,a7 ,in general ,if the conservator or receiver repudiates any contract 7which repudiates any contract that meets the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #e4fa7;d7 for the sale of real property1 and the purchaser of such real property under such contract is in possession and is not1 as of the date of such repudiation1 in default1 such purchaser may either-- 7i7 treat the contract as terminated by such repudiation2 or 7ii7 remain in possession of such real property4 7,b7 ,provisions applicable to purchaser remaining in possession ,if any purchaser of real property under any contract described in subparagraph 7,a7 remains in possession of such property pursuant to clause 7ii7 of such subparagraph-- 7i7 the purchaser-- 7,i7 shall continue to make all payments due under the contract after the date of the repudiation of the contract2 and 7,,ii7 may offset against any such payments any damages which accrue after such date due to the nonperformance 7after such date7 of any obligation of the ,system institution under the contract2 and 7ii7 the conservator or receiver shall-- 7,i7 not be liable to the purchaser for any damages arising after that date as a result of the repudiation1 other than the amount of any offset allowed under clause 7i77,,ii72 7,,ii7 deliver title to the purchaser in accordance with the contract2 and 7,,iii7 have no obligation under the contract1 other than the performance required under subclause 7,,ii74 7,c7 ,assignment and sale allowed 7i7 ,in general ,no provision of this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the right of the conservator or receiver to assign the contract described in subparagraph 7,a7 and sell the property subject to the contract and this paragraph4 7ii7 ,no liability after assignment and sale ,if an assignment and sale described in clause 7i7 is consummated1 the ,corporation1 acting as conservator or receiver1 shall have no further liability under the applicable contract described in subparagraph 7,a7 or with respect to the real property which was the subject of such contract4 7#g7 ,provisions applicable to service contracts 7,a7 ,services performed before appointment ,in the case of any contract for services between any person and any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed conservator or receiver1 any claim of such person for services performed before the appointment of the conservator or the receiver shall be-- 7i7 a claim to be paid in accordance with subsections 7b7 and 7d72 and 7ii7 deemed to have arisen as of the date the conservator or receiver was appointed4 7,b7 ,services performed after appointment and prior to repudiation ,if1 in the case of any contract for services described in subparagraph 7,a71 the conservator or receiver accepts performance by the other person before the conservator or receiver makes any determination to exercise the right of repudiation of such contract under this section-- 7i7 the other party shall be paid under the terms of the contract for the services performed2 and 7ii7 the amount of such payment shall be treated as an administrative expense of the conservatorship or receivership4 7,c7 ,acceptance of performance no bar to subsequent repudiation ,the acceptance by any conservator or receiver of services referred to in subparagraph 7,b7 in connection with a contract described in such subparagraph shall not affect the right of the conservator or receiver1 to repudiate such contract under this section at any time after such performance4 7#h7 ,certain qualified financial contracts 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,commodity contract ,the term commodity contract means-- 7,i7 with respect to a futures commission merchant1 a contract for the purchase or sale of a commodity for future delivery on1 or subject to the rules of1 a contract market or board of trade2 7,,ii7 with respect to a foreign futures commission merchant1 a foreign future2 7,,iii7 with respect to a leverage transaction merchant1 a leverage transaction2 7,,iv7 with respect to a clearing organization1 a contract for the purchase or sale of a commodity for future delivery on1 or subject to the rules of1 a contract market or board of trade that is cleared by such clearing organization1 or commodity option traded on1 or subject to the rules of1 a contract market or board of trade that is cleared by such clearing organization2 7,v7 with respect to a commodity options dealer1 a commodity option2 7,,vi7 any other agreement or transaction that is similar to any agreement or transaction referred to in this clause2 7,,vii7 any combination of the agreements or transactions referred to in this clause2 7,,viii7 any option to enter into any agreement or transaction referred to in this clause2 7,,ix7 a master agreement that provides for an agreement or transaction referred to in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,viii71 together with all supplements to any such master agreement1 without regard to whether the master agreement provides for an agreement or transaction that is not a commodity contract under this clause1 except that the master agreement shall be considered to be a commodity contract under this clause only with respect to each agreement or transaction under the master agreement that is referred to in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 7,v71 7,,vi71 7,,vii71 or 7,,viii72 or 7,x7 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to any agreement or transaction referred to in this clause1 including any guarantee or reimbursement obligation in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in this clause4 7ii7 ,forward contract ,the term forward contract means-- 7,i7 a contract 7other than a commodity contract7 for the purchase1 sale1 or transfer of a commodity or any similar good1 article1 service1 right1 or interest which is presently or in the future becomes the subject of dealing in the forward contract trade1 or product or byproduct thereof1 with a maturity date more than #b days after the date the contract is entered into1 including a repurchase or reverse repurchase transaction 7whether or not such repurchase or reverse repurchase transaction is a repurchase agreement71 consignment1 lease1 swap1 hedge transaction1 deposit1 loan1 option1 allocated transaction1 unallocated transaction1 or any other similar agreement2 7,,ii7 any combination of agreements or transactions referred to in subclauses 7,i7 and 7,,iii72 7,,iii7 any option to enter into any agreement or transaction referred to in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 a master agreement that provides for an agreement or transaction referred to in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 together with all supplements to any such master agreement1 without regard to whether the master agreement provides for an agreement or transaction that is not a forward contract under this clause1 except that the master agreement shall be considered to be a forward contract under this clause only with respect to each agreement or transaction under the master agreement that is referred to in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii72 or 7,v7 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to any agreement or transaction referred to in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv71 including any guarantee or reimbursement obligation in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in any such subclause4 7iii7 ,person ,the term person-- 7,i7 has the meaning given the term in section #a of title #a1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7,,ii7 includes any governmental entity4 7iv7 ,qualified financial contract ,the term qualified financial contract means any securities contract1 commodity contract1 forward contract1 repurchase agreement1 swap agreement1 and any similar agreement that the ,corporation determines by regulation1 resolution1 or order to be a qualified financial contract for purposes of this paragraph4 7v7 ,repurchase agreement 7,i7 ,in general ,the term repurchase agreement 7including with respect to a reverse repurchase agreement7-- 7aa7 means-- 7,,aa7 an agreement1 including related terms1 which provides for the transfer of one or more certificates of deposit1 mortgage-related securities 7as such term is defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7771 mortgage loans1 interests in mortgage-related securities or mortgage loans1 eligible bankers' acceptances1 qualified foreign government securities or securities that are direct obligations of1 or that are fully guaranteed by1 the ,united ,states or any agency of the ,united ,states against the transfer of funds by the transferee of such certificates of deposit1 eligible bankers' acceptances1 securities1 mortgage loans1 or interests with a simultaneous agreement by such transferee to transfer to the transferor thereof certificates of deposit1 eligible bankers' acceptances1 securities1 mortgage loans1 or interests as described above1 at a date certain not later than #a year after such transfers or on demand1 against the transfer of funds1 or any other similar agreement2 7,,bb7 any combination of agreements or transactions referred to in subitems 7,,aa7 and 7,,cc72 7,,cc7 any option to enter into any agreement or transaction referred to in subitem 7,,aa7 or 7,,bb72 7,,dd7 a master agreement that provides for an agreement or transaction referred to in subitem 7,,aa71 7,,bb71 or 7,,cc71 together with all supplements to any such master agreement1 without regard to whether the master agreement provides for an agreement or transaction that is not a repurchase agreement under this item1 except that the master agreement shall be considered to be a repurchase agreement under this item only with respect to each agreement or transaction under the master agreement that is referred to in subitem 7,,aa71 7,,bb71 or 7,,cc72 and 7,,ee7 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to any agreement or transaction referred to in any of subitems 7,,aa7 through 7,,dd71 including any guarantee or reimbursement obligation in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in any such subitem2 and 7bb7 does not include any repurchase obligation under a participation in a commercial mortgage1 loan unless the ,corporation determines by regulation1 resolution1 or order to include any such participation within the meaning of such term4 7,,ii7 ,related definition ,for purposes of subclause 7,i77aa71 the term qualified foreign government security means a security that is a direct obligation of1 or that is fully guaranteed by1 the central government of a member of the ,organization for ,economic ,cooperation and ,development 7as determined by regulation or order adopted by the appropriate ,federal banking authority74 7vi7 ,securities contract ,the term securities contract-- 7,i7 means-- 7aa7 a contract for the purchase1 sale1 or loan of a security1 a certificate of deposit1 a mortgage loan1 any interest in a mortgage loan1 a group or index of securities1 certificates of deposit1 or mortgage loans or interests therein 7including any interest therein or based on the value thereof7 or any option on any of the foregoing1 including any option to purchase or sell any such security1 certificate of deposit1 mortgage loan1 interest1 group or index1 or option1 and including any repurchase or reverse repurchase transaction on any such security1 certificate of deposit1 mortgage loan1 interest1 group or index1 or option 7whether or not the repurchase or reverse repurchase transaction is a repurchase agreement72 7bb7 any option entered into on a national securities exchange relating to foreign currencies2 7cc7 the guarantee 7including by novation7 by or to any securities clearing agency of any settlement of cash1 securities1 certificates of deposit1 mortgage loans or interests therein1 group or index of securities1 certificates of deposit1 or mortgage loans or interests therein 7including any interest therein or based on the value thereof7 or option on any of the foregoing1 including any option to purchase or sell any such security1 certificate of deposit1 mortgage loan1 interest1 group or index1 or option 7whether or not the settlement is in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in any of items 7aa71 7bb71 and 7dd7 through 7kk772 7dd7 any margin loan2 7ee7 any extension of credit for the clearance or settlement of securities transactions2 7ff7 any loan transaction coupled with a securities collar transaction1 any prepaid securities forward transaction1 or any total return swap transaction coupled with a securities sale transaction2 7gg7 any other agreement or transaction that is similar to any agreement or transaction referred to in this subclause2 7hh7 any combination of the agreements or transactions referred to in this subclause2 7ii7 any option to enter into any agreement or transaction referred to in this subclause2 7jj7 a master agreement that provides for an agreement or transaction referred to in any of items 7aa7 through 7ii71 together with all supplements to any such master agreement1 without regard to whether the master agreement provides for an agreement or transaction that is not a securities contract under this subclause1 except that the master agreement shall be considered to be a securities contract under this subclause only with respect to each agreement or transaction under the master agreement that is referred to in item 7aa71 7bb71 7cc71 7dd71 7ee71 7ff71 7gg71 7hh71 or 7ii72 and 7kk7 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to any agreement or transaction referred to in this subclause1 including any guarantee or reimbursement obligation in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in this subclause2 and 7,,ii7 does not include any purchase1 sale1 or repurchase obligation under a participation in a commercial mortgage loan unless the ,corporation determines by regulation1 resolution1 or order to include any such agreement within the meaning of such term4 7vii7 ,swap agreement ,the term swap agreement means-- 7,i7 any agreement1 including the terms and conditions incorporated by reference in any such agreement1 that is-- 7aa7 an interest rate swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement1 including a rate floor1 rate cap1 rate collar1 cross-currency rate swap1 and basis swap2 7bb7 a spot1 same day-tomorrow1 tomorrow-next1 forward1 or other foreign exchange precious metals or other commodity agreement2 7cc7 a currency swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7dd7 an equity index or equity swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7ee7 a debt index or debt swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7ff7 a total return1 credit spread or credit swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7gg7 a commodity index or commodity swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7hh7 a weather swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7ii7 an emissions swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 or 7jj7 an inflation swap1 option1 future1 or forward agreement2 7,,ii7 any agreement or transaction that is similar to any other agreement or transaction referred to in this clause and that is of a type that has been1 is presently1 or in the future becomes1 the subject of recurrent dealings in the swap or other derivatives markets 7including terms and conditions incorporated by reference in such agreement7 and that is a forward1 swap1 future1 option or spot transaction on one or more rates1 currencies1 commodities1 equity securities or other equity instruments1 debt securities or other debt instruments1 quantitative measures associated with an occurrence1 extent of an occurrence1 or contingency associated with a financial1 commercial1 or economic consequence1 or economic or financial indices or measures of economic or financial risk or value2 7,,iii7 any combination of agreements or transactions referred to in this clause2 7,,iv7 any option to enter into any agreement or transaction referred to in this clause2 7,v7 a master agreement that provides for an agreement or transaction referred to in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv71 together with all supplements to any such master agreement1 without regard to whether the master agreement contains an agreement or transaction that is not a swap agreement under this clause1 except that the master agreement shall be considered to be a swap agreement under this clause only with respect to each agreement or transaction under the master agreement that is referred to in subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv72 and 7,,vi7 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to any agreements or transactions referred to in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,v71 including any guarantee or reimbursement obligation in connection with any agreement or transaction referred to in any such subclause4 7viii7 ,transfer ,the term transfer means every mode1 direct or indirect1 absolute or conditional1 voluntary or involuntary1 of disposing of or parting with property or with an interest in property1 including retention of title as a security interest and foreclosure of the equity of redemption of a ,system institution4 7ix7 ,treatment of master agreement as #a agreement ,for purposes of this subparagraph-- 7,i7 any master agreement for any contract or agreement described in this subparagraph 7or any master agreement for such a master agreement or agreements71 together with all supplements to the master agreement1 shall be treated as a single agreement and a single qualified financial contact2 and 7,,ii7 if a master agreement contains provisions relating to agreements or transactions that are not qualified financial contracts1 the master agreement shall be deemed to be a qualified financial contract only with respect to those transactions that are themselves qualified financial contracts4 7,b7 ,rights of parties to contracts ,subject to paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj71 and notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act 7other than subsection 7b77#i7 and section #e4fa7;d77 or any other ,federal or ,state law1 no person shall be stayed or prohibited from exercising-- 7i7 any right such person has to cause the termination1 liquidation1 or acceleration of any qualified financial contract with a ,system institution which arises upon the appointment of the ,corporation as receiver for such ,system institution at any time after such appointment2 7ii7 any right under any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to one or more qualified financial contracts described in clause 7i72 or 7iii7 any right to offset or net out any termination value1 payment amount1 or other transfer obligation arising under1 or in connection with1 #a or more contracts and agreements described in clause 7i71 including any master agreement for such contracts or agreements4 7,c7 ,applicability of other provisions ,subsection 7b77#ab7 shall apply in the case of any judicial action or proceeding brought against any receiver referred to in subparagraph 7,a71 or the ,system institution for which such receiver was appointed1 by any party to a contract or agreement described in subparagraph 7,b77i7 with such ,system institution4 7,d7 ,certain transfers not avoidable 7i7 ,in general ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#aa7 or any other ,federal or ,state law relating to the avoidance of preferential or fraudulent transfers1 the ,corporation1 whether acting as such or as conservator or receiver of a ,system institution1 may not avoid any transfer of money or other property in connection with any qualified financial contract with a ,system institution4 7ii7 ,exception for certain transfers ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to any transfer of money or other property in connection with any qualified financial contract with a ,system institution if the ,corporation determines that the transferee had actual intent to hinder1 delay1 or defraud such ,system institution1 the creditors of such ,system institution1 or any conservator or receiver appointed for such ,system institution4 7,e7 ,certain protections in event of appointment of conservator ,notwithstanding any other provision of this ,act 7other than subparagraph 7,g71 paragraph 7#aj71 subsection 7b77#i71 and section #e4fa7;d77 or any other ,federal or ,state law1 no person shall be stayed or prohibited from exercising-- 7i7 any right such person has to cause the termination1 liquidation1 or acceleration of any qualified financial contract with a ,system institution in a conservatorship based upon a default under such financial contract which is enforceable under applicable noninsolvency law2 7ii7 any right under any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to one or more qualified financial contracts described in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 any right to offset or net out any termination values1 payment amounts1 or other transfer obligations arising under or in connection with such qualified financial contracts4 7,f7 ,clarification ,no provision of law shall be construed as limiting the right or power of the ,corporation1 or authorizing any court or agency to limit or delay1 in any manner1 the right or power of the ,corporation to transfer any qualified financial contract in accordance with paragraphs 7#i7 and 7#aj7 or to disaffirm or repudiate any such contract in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,g7 ,walkaway clauses not effective 7i7 ,definition of walkaway clause ,in this subparagraph1 the term walkaway clause means any provision in a qualified financial contract that suspends1 conditions1 or extinguishes a payment obligation of a party1 in whole or in part1 or does not create a payment obligation of a party that would otherwise exist-- 7,i7 solely because of-- 7aa7 the status of the party as a nondefaulting party in connection with the insolvency of a ,system institution that is a party to the contract2 or 7bb7 the appointment of1 or the exercise of rights or powers by1 the ,corporation as a conservator or receiver of the ,system institution2 and 7,,ii7 not as a result of the exercise by a party of any right to offset1 setoff1 or net obligations that exist under-- 7aa7 the contract2 7bb7 any other contract between those parties2 or 7cc7 applicable law4 7ii7 ,treatment ,notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,e71 no walkaway clause shall be enforceable in a qualified financial contract of a ,system institution in default4 7iii7 ,limited suspension of certain obligations ,in the case of a qualified financial contract referred to in clause 7ii71 any payment or delivery obligations otherwise due from a party pursuant to the qualified financial contract shall be suspended from the time the receiver is appointed until the earlier of-- 7,i7 the time such party receives notice that such contract has been transferred pursuant to subparagraph 7,b72 or 7,,ii7 #e3jj p4m4 7eastern time7 on the business day following the date of the appointment of the receiver4 7,h7 ,recordkeeping requirements ,the ,corporation1 in consultation with the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 may prescribe regulations requiring more detailed recordkeeping by any ,system institution with respect to qualified financial contracts 7including market valuations71 only if such ,system institution is subject to subclause 7,i71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv7 of section #e4fa;,b7a77#a77;,a77ii74 7#i7 ,transfer of qualified financial contracts 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,clearing organization ,the term clearing organization has the meaning given the term in section #djb of the ,federal ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,improvement ,act of #aiia 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjb74 7ii7 ,financial institution ,the term financial institution means a ,system institution1 a broker or dealer1 a depository institution1 a futures commission merchant1 or any other institution1 as determined by the ,corporation by regulation to be a financial institution4 7,b7 ,requirement ,in making any transfer of assets or liabilities of a ,system institution in default which includes any qualified financial contract1 the conservator or receiver for such ,system institution shall either-- 7i7 transfer to one financial institution1 other than a financial institution for which a conservator1 receiver1 trustee in bankruptcy1 or other legal custodian has been appointed1 or that is otherwise the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding-- 7,i7 all qualified financial contracts between any person or any affiliate of such person and the ,system institution in default2 7,,ii7 all claims of such person or any affiliate of such person against such ,system institution under any such contract 7other than any claim which1 under the terms of any such contract1 is subordinated to the claims of general unsecured creditors of such ,system institution72 7,,iii7 all claims of such ,system institution against such person or any affiliate of such person under any such contract2 and 7,,iv7 all property securing or any other credit enhancement for any contract described in subclause 7,i7 or any claim described in subclause 7,,ii7 or 7,,iii7 under any such contract2 or 7ii7 transfer none of the qualified financial contracts1 claims1 property or other credit enhancement referred to in clause 7i7 7with respect to such person and any affiliate of such person74 7,c7 ,transfer to foreign bank1 foreign financial institution1 or branch or agency of a foreign bank or financial institution ,in transferring any qualified financial contracts and related claims and property under subparagraph 7,b77i71 the conservator or receiver for the ,system institution shall not make such transfer to a foreign bank1 financial institution organized under the laws of a foreign country1 or a branch or agency of a foreign bank or financial institution unless1 under the law applicable to such bank1 financial institution1 branch or agency1 to the qualified financial contracts1 and to any netting contract1 any security agreement or arrangement or other credit enhancement related to one or more qualified financial contracts1 the contractual rights of the parties to such qualified financial contracts1 netting contracts1 security agreements or arrangements1 or other credit enhancements are enforceable substantially to the same extent as permitted under this section4 7,d7 ,transfer of contracts subject to the rules of a clearing organization ,in the event that a conservator or receiver transfers any qualified financial contract and related claims1 property1 and credit enhancements pursuant to subparagraph 7,b77i7 and such contract is cleared by or subject to the rules of a clearing organization1 the clearing organization shall not be required to accept the transferee as a member by virtue of the transfer4 7#aj7 ,notification of transfer 7,a7 ,definition of business day ,in this paragraph1 the term business day means any day other than any ,saturday1 ,sunday1 or any day on which either the ,new ,york ,stock ,exchange or the ,federal ,reserve ,bank of ,new ,york is closed4 7,b7 ,notification ,if-- 7i7 the conservator or receiver for a ,system institution in default makes any transfer of the assets and liabilities of such ,system institution2 and 7ii7 the transfer includes any qualified financial contract1 the conservator or receiver shall notify any person who is a party to any such contract of such transfer by #e3jj p4m4 7eastern time7 on the business day following the date of the appointment of the receiver in the case of a receivership1 or the business day following such transfer in the case of a conservatorship4 7,c7 ,certain rights not enforceable 7i7 ,receivership ,a person who is a party to a qualified financial contract with a ,system institution may not exercise any right that such person has to terminate1 liquidate1 or net such contract under paragraph 7#h77;,b7 of this subsection1 solely by reason of or incidental to the appointment of a receiver for the ,system institution 7or the insolvency or financial condition of the ,system institution for which the receiver has been appointed7-- 7,i7 until #e3jj p4m4 7eastern time7 on the business day following the date of the appointment of the receiver2 or 7,,ii7 after the person has received notice that the contract has been transferred pursuant to paragraph 7#i77;,b74 7ii7 ,conservatorship ,a person who is a party to a qualified financial contract with a ,system institution may not exercise any right that such person has to terminate1 liquidate1 or net such contract under paragraph 7#h77;,e7 of this subsection1 solely by reason of or incidental to the appointment of a conservator for the ,system institution 7or the insolvency or financial condition of the ,system institution for which the conservator has been appointed74 7iii7 ,notice ,for purposes of this paragraph1 the ,corporation as receiver or conservator of a ,system institution shall be deemed to have notified a person who is a party to a qualified financial contract with such ,system institution if the ,corporation has taken steps reasonably calculated to provide notice to such person by the time specified in subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,treatment of bridge system institutions ,the following ,system institutions shall not be considered to be a financial institution for which a conservator1 receiver1 trustee in bankruptcy1 or other legal custodian has been appointed or which is otherwise the subject of a bankruptcy or insolvency proceeding for purposes of paragraph 7#i73 7i7 ,a bridge ,system bank4 7ii7 ,a ,system institution organized by the ,corporation or the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 for which a conservator is appointed either-- 7,i7 immediately upon the organization of the ,system institution2 or 7,,ii7 at the time of a purchase and assumption transaction between the ,system institution and the ,corporation as receiver for a ,system institution in default4 7#aa7 ,disaffirmance or repudiation of qualified financial contracts ,in exercising the rights of disaffirmance or repudiation of a conservator or receiver with respect to any qualified financial contract to which a ,system institution is a party1 the conservator or receiver for such ,system institution shall either-- 7,a7 disaffirm or repudiate all qualified financial contracts between-- 7i7 any person or any affiliate of such person2 and 7ii7 the ,system institution in default2 or 7,b7 disaffirm or repudiate none of the qualified financial contracts referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 7with respect to such person or any affiliate of such person74 7#ab7 ,certain security interests not avoidable ,no provision of this subsection shall be construed as permitting the avoidance of any legally enforceable or perfected security interest in any of the assets of any ,system institution except where such an interest is taken in contemplation of the ,system institution's insolvency or with the intent to hinder1 delay1 or defraud the ,system institution or the creditors of such ,system institution4 7#ac7 ,authority to enforce contracts 7,a7 ,in general ,the conservator or receiver may enforce any contract1 other than a director's or officer's liability insurance contract or a ,system institution bond1 entered into by the ,system institution notwithstanding any provision of the contract providing for termination1 default1 acceleration1 or exercise of rights upon1 or solely by reason of1 insolvency or the appointment of or the exercise of rights or powers by a conservator or receiver4 7,b7 ,certain rights not affected ,no provision of this paragraph may be construed as impairing or affecting any right of the conservator or receiver to enforce or recover under a director's or officer's liability insurance contract or institution bond under other applicable law4 7,c7 ,consent requirement 7i7 ,in general ,except as otherwise provided by this section1 no person may exercise any right or power to terminate1 accelerate1 or declare a default under any contract to which the ,system institution is a party1 or to obtain possession of or exercise control over any property of the ,system institution or affect any contractual rights of the ,system institution1 without the consent of the conservator or receiver1 as appropriate1 during the #de-;day period beginning on the date of the appointment of the conservator1 or during the #ij-;day period beginning on the date of the appointment of the receiver1 as applicable4 7ii7 ,certain exceptions ,no provision of this subparagraph shall apply to a director or officer liability insurance contract or an institution bond1 to the rights of parties to certain qualified financial contracts pursuant to paragraph 7#h71 or shall be construed as permitting the conservator or receiver to fail to comply with otherwise enforceable provisions of such contract4 7#ad7 ,exception for ,federal reserve and the ,united ,states treasury ,no provision of this subsection shall apply with respect to-- 7,a7 any extension of credit from any ,federal ,reserve bank or the ,united ,states ,treasury to any ,system institution2 or 7,b7 any security interest in the assets of the ,system institution securing any such extension of credit4 7#ae7 ,savings clause ,the meanings of terms used in this subsection-- 7,a7 are applicable for purposes of this subsection only2 and 7,b7 shall not be construed or applied so as to challenge or affect the characterization1 definition1 or treatment of any similar terms under any other law1 regulation1 or rule1 including-- 7i7 the ,gramm-,leach-,bliley ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-ajb72 7ii7 the ,legal ,certainty for ,bank ,products ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bg et seq472 7iii7 the securities laws 7as that term is defined in section #c7;a7 of the ,securities ,exchange ,act of #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7772 and 7iv7 the ,commodity ,exchange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq474 7d7 ,valuation of claims in default 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal law or the law of any ,state and regardless of the method which the ,corporation determines to utilize with respect to a ,system institution in default or in danger of default1 including transactions authorized under subsection 7h7 and section #e4fa7;a71 this subsection shall govern the rights of the creditors of such ,system institution4 7#b7 ,maximum liability ,the maximum liability of the ,corporation1 acting as receiver or in any other capacity1 to any person having a claim against the receiver or the ,system institution for which such receiver is appointed shall equal the amount such claimant would have received if the ,corporation had liquidated the assets and liabilities of such ,system institution without exercising the ,corporation's authority under subsection 7h7 or section #e4fa7;a74 7#c7 ,additional payments authorized 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation may1 in its discretion and in the interests of minimizing its losses1 use its own resources to make additional payments or credit additional amounts to or with respect to or for the account of any claimant or category of claimants4 ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal or ,state law1 or the constitution of any ,state1 the ,corporation shall not be obligated1 as a result of having made any such payment or credited any such amount to or with respect to or for the account of any claimant or category of claimants1 to make payments to any other claimant or category of claimants4 7,b7 ,manner of payment ,the ,corporation may make the payments or credit the amounts specified in subparagraph 7,a7 directly to the claimants or may make such payments or credit such amounts to an open ,system institution to induce such ,system institution to accept liability for such claims4 7e7 ,limitation on court action ,except as provided in this section1 no court may take any action1 except at the written request of the ,board of ,directors1 to restrain or affect the exercise of powers or functions of the ,corporation as a conservator or a receiver4 7f7 ,liability of directors and officers 7#a7 ,in general ,a director or officer of a ,system institution may be held personally liable for monetary damages in any civil action-- 7,a7 brought by1 on behalf of1 or at the request or direction of the ,corporation2 7,b7 prosecuted wholly or partially for the benefit of the ,corporation-- 7i7 acting as conservator or receiver of that ,system institution2 7ii7 acting based on a suit1 claim1 or cause of action purchased from1 assigned by1 or otherwise conveyed by that receiver or conservator2 or 7iii7 acting based on a suit1 claim1 or cause of action purchased from1 assigned by1 or otherwise conveyed in whole or in part by a ,system institution or an affiliate of a ,system institution in connection with assistance provided under section #e4fa7;a72 and 7,c7 for1 as determined under the applicable ,state law-- 7i7 gross negligence2 or 7ii7 any similar conduct1 including conduct that demonstrates a greater disregard of a duty of care than gross negligence1 such as intentional tortious conduct4 7#b7 ,effect ,nothing in paragraph 7#a7 impairs or affects any right of the ,corporation under any other applicable law4 7g7 ,damages ,in any proceeding related to any claim against a ,system institution's director1 officer1 employee1 agent1 attorney1 accountant1 appraiser1 or any other party employed by or providing services to a ,system institution1 recoverable damages determined to result from the improvident or otherwise improper use or investment of any ,system institution's assets shall include principal losses and appropriate interest4 7h7 ,bridge farm credit system banks 7#a7 ,organization 7,a7 ,purpose 7i7 ,in general ,when #a or more ,system banks are in default1 or when the ,corporation anticipates that #a or more ,system banks may become in default1 the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 organize1 and the ,farm ,credit ,administration may1 in its discretion1 charter1 #a or more ,system banks1 with the powers and attributes of ,system banks1 subject to the provisions of this subsection1 to be referred to as bridge ,system banks4 7ii7 ,intent of congress ,it is the intent of the ,congress that1 in order to prevent unnecessary hardship or losses to the customers of any ,system bank in default with respect to which a bridge ,system bank is chartered1 the ,corporation should-- 7,i7 continue to honor commitments made by the ,system bank in default to creditworthy customers2 and 7,,ii7 not interrupt or terminate adequately secured loans which are transferred under this subsection and are being repaid by the debtor in accordance with the terms of the loan instrument4 7,b7 ,authorities ,once chartered by the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 the bridge ,system bank may-- 7i7 assume such liabilities of the ,system bank or banks in default or in danger of default as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine to be appropriate2 7ii7 purchase such assets of the ,system bank or banks in default or in danger of default as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine to be appropriate2 and 7iii7 perform any other temporary function which the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 prescribe in accordance with this ,act4 7,c7 ,articles of association ,the articles of association and organization certificate of a bridge ,system bank as approved by the ,corporation shall be executed by #c representatives designated by the ,corporation4 7,d7 ,interim directors ,a bridge ,system bank shall have an interim board of directors consisting of not fewer than #e nor more than #aj members appointed by the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,chartering 7,a7 ,conditions ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration may charter a bridge ,system bank only if the ,board of ,directors determines that-- 7i7 the amount which is reasonably necessary to operate such bridge ,system bank will not exceed the amount which is reasonably necessary to save the cost of liquidating #a or more ,system banks in default or in danger of default with respect to which the bridge ,system bank is chartered2 7ii7 the continued operation of such ,system bank or banks in default or in danger of default with respect to which the bridge ,system bank is chartered is essential to provide adequate farm credit services in the #a or more communities where each such ,system bank in default or in danger of default is or was providing those farm credit services2 or 7iii7 the continued operation of such ,system bank or banks in default or in danger of default with respect to which the bridge ,system bank is chartered is in the best interest of the ,farm ,credit ,system or the public4 7,b7 ,bridge system bank treated as being in default for certain purposes ,a bridge ,system bank shall be treated as being in default at such times and for such purposes as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine4 7,c7 ,management ,a bridge ,system bank1 upon the granting of its charter1 shall be under the management of a board of directors consisting of not fewer than #e nor more than #aj members appointed by the ,corporation1 in consultation with the ,farm ,credit ,administration4 7,d7 ,bylaws ,the board of directors of a bridge ,system bank shall adopt such bylaws as may be approved by the ,corporation4 7#c7 ,transfer of assets and liabilities 7,a7 ,transfer upon grant of charter ,upon the granting of a charter to a bridge ,system bank pursuant to this subsection1 the ,corporation1 as receiver1 may transfer any assets and liabilities of the ,system bank to the bridge ,system bank in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,subsequent transfers ,at any time after a charter is granted to a bridge ,system bank1 the ,corporation1 as receiver1 may transfer any assets and liabilities of such ,system bank in default as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine to be appropriate in accordance with paragraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,effective without approval ,the transfer of any assets or liabilities of a ,system bank in default or danger of default transferred to a bridge ,system bank shall be effective without any further approval under ,federal or ,state law1 assignment1 or consent with respect thereto4 7#d7 ,powers of bridge system banks ,each bridge ,system bank chartered under this subsection shall1 to the extent described in the charter of the ,system bank in default with respect to which the bridge ,system bank is chartered1 have all corporate powers of1 and be subject to the same provisions of law as1 any ,system bank1 except that-- 7,a7 the ,corporation may-- 7i7 remove the interim directors and directors of a bridge ,system bank2 7ii7 fix the compensation of members of the interim board of directors and the board of directors and senior management1 as determined by the ,corporation in its discretion1 of a bridge ,system bank2 and 7iii7 waive any requirement established under ,federal or ,state law which would otherwise be applicable with respect to directors of a bridge ,system bank1 on the condition that the waiver of any requirement established by the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall require the concurrence of the ,farm ,credit ,administration2 7,b7 the ,corporation may indemnify the representatives for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,b7 and the interim directors1 directors1 officers1 employees1 and agents of a bridge ,system bank on such terms as the ,corporation determines to be appropriate2 7,c7 no requirement under any provision of law relating to the capital of a ,system institution shall apply with respect to a bridge ,system bank2 7,d7 the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board may establish a limitation on the extent to which any person may become indebted to a bridge ,system bank without regard to the amount of the bridge ,system bank's capital or surplus2 7,e7 7i7 the board of directors of a bridge ,system bank shall elect a chairperson who may also serve in the position of chief executive officer1 except that such person shall not serve either as chairperson or as chief executive officer without the prior approval of the ,corporation2 and 7ii7 the board of directors of a bridge ,system bank may appoint a chief executive officer who is not also the chairperson1 except that such person shall not serve as chief executive officer without the prior approval of the ,corporation2 7,f7 the ,farm ,credit ,administration may waive any requirement for a fidelity bond with respect to a bridge ,system bank at the request of the ,corporation2 7,g7 any judicial action to which a bridge ,system bank becomes a party by virtue of its acquisition of any assets or assumption of any liabilities of a ,system bank in default shall be stayed from further proceedings for a period of up to #de days at the request of the bridge ,system bank2 7,h7 no agreement which tends to diminish or defeat the right1 title or interest of a bridge ,system bank in any asset of a ,system bank in default acquired by it shall be valid against the bridge ,system bank unless such agreement-- 7i7 is in writing2 7ii7 was executed by such ,system bank in default and the person or persons claiming an adverse interest thereunder1 including the obligor1 contemporaneously with the acquisition of the asset by such ,system bank in default2 7iii7 was approved by the board of directors of such ,system bank in default or its loan committee1 which approval shall be reflected in the minutes of said board or committee2 and 7iv7 has been1 continuously from the time of its execution1 an official record of such ,system bank in default2 7,i7 notwithstanding subsection #e4fa7;d77#b71 any agreement relating to an extension of credit between a ,system bank1 ,federal ,reserve bank1 or the ,united ,states ,treasury and any ,system institution which was executed before the extension of credit by such lender to such ,system institution shall be treated as having been executed contemporaneously with such extension of credit for purposes of subparagraph 7,h72 and 7,j7 except with the prior approval of the ,corporation and the concurrence of the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 a bridge ,system bank may not1 in any transaction or series of transactions1 issue capital stock or be a party to any merger1 consolidation1 disposition of substantially all of the assets or liabilities of the bridge ,system bank1 sale or exchange of capital stock1 or similar transaction1 or change its charter4 7#e7 ,capital 7,a7 ,no capital required ,the ,corporation shall not be required to-- 7i7 issue any capital stock on behalf of a bridge ,system bank chartered under this subsection2 or 7ii7 purchase any capital stock of a bridge ,system bank1 except that notwithstanding any other provision of ,federal or ,state law1 the ,corporation may purchase and retain capital stock of a bridge ,system bank in such amounts and on such terms as the ,corporation1 in its discretion1 determines to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,operating funds in lieu of capital ,upon the organization of a bridge ,system bank1 and thereafter1 as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine to be necessary or advisable1 the ,corporation may make available to the bridge ,system bank1 upon such terms and conditions and in such form and amounts as the ,corporation may in its discretion determine1 funds for the operation of the bridge ,system bank in lieu of capital4 7,c7 ,authority to issue capital stock ,whenever the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board determines it is advisable to do so1 the ,corporation shall cause capital stock of a bridge ,system bank to be issued and offered for sale in such amounts and on such terms and conditions as the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 determine4 7#f7 ,employee status ,representatives for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,c71 interim directors1 directors1 officers1 employees1 or agents of a bridge ,system bank are not1 solely by virtue of service in any such capacity1 officers or employees of the ,united ,states4 ,any employee of the ,corporation1 the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 or any ,federal instrumentality who serves at the request of the ,corporation as a representative for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,c71 interim director1 director1 officer1 employee1 or agent of a bridge ,system bank shall not-- 7,a7 solely by virtue of service in any such capacity lose any existing status as an officer or employee of the ,united ,states for purposes of any provision of law2 or 7,b7 receive any salary or benefits for service in any such capacity with respect to a bridge ,system bank in addition to such salary or benefits as are obtained through employment with the ,corporation or such ,federal instrumentality4 7#g7 ,assistance authorized ,the ,corporation may1 in its discretion1 provide assistance under section #e4fa7;a7 to facilitate any merger or consolidation of a bridge ,system bank in the same manner and to the same extent as such assistance may be provided to a qualifying insured ,system bank 7as defined in section #e4fa7;a77#b77;,b77 or to facilitate a bridge ,system bank's acquisition of any assets or the assumption of any liabilities of a ,system bank in default or in danger of default4 7#h7 ,duration of bridge system banks ,subject to paragraphs 7#aj7 and 7#aa71 the status of a bridge ,system bank as such shall terminate at the end of the #b-year period following the date it was granted a charter4 ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board may1 in its discretion1 extend the status of the bridge ,system bank as such for #c additional #a-year periods4 7#i7 ,termination of bridge system banks status ,the status of any bridge ,system bank as such shall terminate upon the earliest of-- 7,a7 the merger or consolidation of the bridge ,system bank with a ,system institution that is not a bridge ,system bank1 on the condition that the merger or consolidation shall be subject to the approval of the ,farm ,credit ,administration2 7,b7 at the election of the ,corporation and with the approval of the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 the sale of a majority or all of the capital stock of the bridge ,system bank to a ,system institution or another bridge ,system bank2 7,c7 at the election of the ,corporation1 and with the approval of the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 either the assumption of all or substantially all of the liabilities of the bridge ,system bank1 or the acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets of the bridge ,system bank1 by a ,system institution that is not a bridge ,system bank or other entity as permitted under applicable law2 and 7,d7 the expiration of the period provided in paragraph 7#h71 or the earlier dissolution of the bridge ,system bank as provided in paragraph 7#aa74 7#aj7 ,effect of termination events 7,a7 ,merger or consolidation ,a bridge ,system bank that participates in a merger or consolidation as provided in paragraph 7#i77;,a7 shall be for all purposes a ,system institution1 with all the rights1 powers1 and privileges thereof1 and such merger or consolidation shall be conducted in accordance with1 and shall have the effect provided in1 the provisions of applicable law4 7,b7 ,charter conversion ,following the sale of a majority or all of the capital stock of the bridge ,system bank as provided in paragraph 7#i77;,b71 the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board may amend the charter of the bridge ,system bank to reflect the termination of the status of the bridge ,system bank as such1 whereupon the ,system bank shall remain a ,system bank1 with all of the rights1 powers1 and privileges thereof1 subject to all laws and regulations applicable thereto4 7,c7 ,assumption of liabilities and sale of assets ,following the assumption of all or substantially all of the liabilities of the bridge ,system bank1 or the sale of all or substantially all of the assets of the bridge ,system bank1 as provided in paragraph 7#i77;,c71 at the election of the ,corporation1 the bridge ,system bank may retain its status as such for the period provided in paragraph 7#h74 7,d7 ,amendments to charter ,following the consummation of a transaction described in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#i71 the charter of the resulting ,system institution shall be amended by the ,farm ,credit ,administration to reflect the termination of bridge ,system bank status1 if appropriate4 7#aa7 ,dissolution of bridge system bank 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of ,state or ,federal law1 if the bridge ,system bank's status as such has not previously been terminated by the occurrence of an event specified in subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 of paragraph 7#i7-- 7i7 the ,corporation1 after consultation with the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 may1 in its discretion1 dissolve a bridge ,system bank in accordance with this paragraph at any time2 and 7ii7 the ,corporation1 after consultation with the ,farm ,credit ,administration1 shall promptly commence dissolution proceedings in accordance with this paragraph upon the expiration of the #b-year period following the date the bridge ,system bank was chartered1 or any extension thereof1 as provided in paragraph 7#h74 7,b7 ,procedures ,the ,farm ,credit ,administration ,board shall appoint the ,corporation as receiver for a bridge ,system bank upon determining to dissolve the bridge ,system bank4 ,the ,corporation as such receiver shall wind up the affairs of the bridge ,system bank in conformity with the provisions of law relating to the liquidation of closed ,system banks4 ,with respect to any such bridge ,system bank1 the ,corporation as such receiver shall have all the rights1 powers1 and privileges and shall perform the duties related to the exercise of such rights1 powers1 or privileges granted by law to a receiver of any insured ,system bank and1 notwithstanding any other provision of law in the exercise of such rights1 powers1 and privileges1 the ,corporation shall not be subject to the direction or supervision of any ,state agency or other ,federal agency4 7#ab7 ,multiple bridge system banks ,the ,corporation may1 in the ,corporation's discretion1 organize1 and the ,farm ,credit ,administration may1 in its discretion1 charter1 #b or more bridge ,system banks under this subsection to assume any liabilities and purchase any assets of a single ,system institution in default4 7i7 ,certain sales of assets prohibited 7#a7 ,persons who engaged in improper conduct with1 or caused losses to1 system institutions ,the ,corporation shall prescribe regulations which1 at a minimum1 shall prohibit the sale of assets of a failed ,system institution by the ,corporation to-- 7,a7 any person who-- 7i7 has defaulted1 or was a member of a partnership or an officer or director of a corporation that has defaulted1 on #a or more obligations the aggregate amount of which exceed #a1jjj1jjj1 to such failed ,system institution2 7ii7 has been found to have engaged in fraudulent activity in connection with any obligation referred to in clause 7i72 and 7iii7 proposes to purchase any such asset in whole or in part through the use of the proceeds of a loan or advance of credit from the ,corporation or from any ,system institution for which the ,corporation has been appointed as conservator or receiver2 7,b7 any person who participated1 as an officer or director of such failed ,system institution or of any affiliate of such ,system institution1 in a material way in transactions that resulted in a substantial loss to such failed ,system institution2 7,c7 any person who has been removed from1 or prohibited from participating in the affairs of1 such failed ,system institution pursuant to any final enforcement action by the ,farm ,credit ,administration2 7,d7 any person who has demonstrated a pattern or practice of defalcation regarding obligations to such failed ,system institution2 or 7,e7 any person who is in default on any loan or other extension of credit from such failed ,system institution which1 if not paid1 will cause substantial loss to the ,system institution or the ,corporation4 7#b7 ,defaulted debtors ,except as provided in paragraph 7#c71 any person who is in default on any loan or other extension of credit from the ,system institution1 which1 if not paid1 will cause substantial loss to the ,system institution or the ,corporation1 may not purchase any asset from the conservator or receiver4 7#c7 ,settlement of claims ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to the sale or transfer by the ,corporation of any asset of any ,system institution to any person if the sale or transfer of the asset resolves or settles1 or is part of the resolution or settlement1 of-- 7,a7 #a or more claims that have been1 or could have been1 asserted by the ,corporation against the person2 or 7,b7 obligations owed by the person to any ,system institution1 or the ,corporation4 7#d7 ,definition of default ,for purposes of this subsection1 the term default means a failure to comply with the terms of a loan or other obligation to such an extent that the property securing the obligation is foreclosed upon4 7j7 ,expedited procedures for certain claims 7#a7 ,time for filing notice of appeal ,the notice of appeal of any order1 whether interlocutory or final1 entered in any case brought by the ,corporation against a ,system institution's director1 officer1 employee1 agent1 attorney1 accountant1 or appraiser or any other person employed by or providing services to a ,system institution shall be filed not later than #cj days after the date of entry of the order4 ,the hearing of the appeal shall be held not later than #abj days after the date of the notice of appeal4 ,the appeal shall be decided not later than #ahj days after the date of the notice of appeal4 7#b7 ,scheduling ,a court of the ,united ,states shall expedite the consideration of any case brought by the ,corporation against a ,system institution's director1 officer1 employee1 agent1 attorney1 accountant1 or appraiser or any other person employed by or providing services to a ,system institution4 ,as far as practicable the court shall give such case priority on its docket4 7#c7 ,judicial discretion ,the court may modify the schedule and limitations stated in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 in a particular case1 based on a specific finding that the ends of justice that would be served by making such a modification would outweigh the best interest of the public in having the case resolved expeditiously4 7k7 ,bond not required2 agents2 fee ,the ,corporation as conservator or receiver of a ,system institution shall not be required to furnish bond and may appoint an agent or agents to assist in its duties as such conservator or receiver4 ,all fees1 compensation1 and expenses of liquidation and administration shall be fixed by the ,corporation and may be paid by it out of funds coming into its possession as such conservator or receiver4 7l7 ,consultation regarding conservatorships and receiverships ,to the extent practicable-- 7#a7 the ,farm ,credit ,administration shall consult with the ,corporation prior to taking a preresolution action concerning a ,system institution that may result in a conservatorship or receivership2 and 7#b7 the ,corporation1 acting in the capacity of the ,corporation as a conservator or receiver1 shall consult with the ,farm ,credit ,administration prior to taking any significant action impacting ,system institutions or service to ,system borrowers4 7m7 ,applicability ,this section shall become applicable with respect to the power of the ,corporation to act as a conservator or receiver on the date on which the ,farm ,credit ,administration appoints the ,corporation as a conservator or receiver under section #d4ab or #h4da4 4 #edji4 ,reporting 7a7 ,definition of farm loan ,in this section1 the term farm loan means-- 7#a7 a farm ownership loan under subtitle ,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq472 and 7#b7 an operating loan under subtitle ,b of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida et seq474 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,preparation ,for each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall prepare a report that includes-- 7,a7 aggregate data based on a review of each outstanding farm loan made or guaranteed by the ,secretary describing1 for the ,united ,states and for each ,state and county in the ,united ,states-- 7i7 the age of the recipient producer2 7ii7 the duration that the recipient producer has engaged in agricultural production2 7iii7 the size of the farm or ranch of the recipient producer2 7iv7 the race1 ethnicity1 and gender of the recipient producer2 7v7 the agricultural commodity or commodities1 or type of enterprise1 for which the loan was secured2 7vi7 the amount of the farm loan made or guaranteed2 7vii7 the type of the farm loan made or guaranteed2 and 7viii7 the default rate of the farm loan made or guaranteed2 7,b7 for each ,state and county in the ,united ,states1 data demonstrating the number of outstanding farm loans made or guaranteed1 according to loan size cohort2 and 7,c7 an assessment of actual loans made or guaranteed as measured against target participation rates for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers1 broken down by ,state1 as described in sections #cdf7;b77#b7 and #cee of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b71 #bjjc74 7#b7 ,submission of report ,the report described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 submitted-- 7i7 to-- 7,i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,,ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,,iii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7,,iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 not later than ,december #cj1 #bjah1 and annually thereafter2 and 7,b7 made publically available not later than #ij days after the date described in subparagraph 7,a77ii74 7c7 ,comprehensive review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #d years after the date of enactment of this ,act 7and every #e years thereafter71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 prepare a comprehensive review of all reports submitted under subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 identify trends within data outlined in subsection 7b77#a71 including the extent to which target annual participation rates for beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers 7as defined by the ,secretary7 are being met for each loan type2 and 7,c7 provide specific actions the ,department will take to improve the performance of direct and guaranteed loans with respect to underserved producers and any recommendations the ,secretary may make for further congressional action4 7#b7 ,submission of comprehensive review ,the comprehensive review described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 submitted to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 and 7,b7 made publicly available not later than #ij days after the date of submission under subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,privacy ,in preparing any report or review under this section1 the ,secretary shall aggregate or de-identify the data in a manner sufficient to ensure that the identity of a recipient producer associated with the data cannot be ascertained4 #edaj4 ,sense of the ,senate ,it is the sense of the ,senate that -- 7#a7 sections #cdf and #cee of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid1 #bjjc7 reserve amounts to incentivize participation in ,farm ,service ,agency loan programs for qualified beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers2 7#b7 under current law-- 7,a7 for direct loans1 #ge percent of the funding for farm ownership loans and #ej percent of operating loans are reserved for the first #aa months of the fiscal year2 and 7,b7 for guaranteed loans1 #dj percent of available funding is reserved for ownership loans and farm operating loans for the first of the fiscal year2 and 7#c7 all participants of the ,farm ,service ,agency loan programs should strive to encourage beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers to use ,farm ,service ,agency loans4 ,,vi ,rural ,development ,a ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act #faja4 ,water1 waste disposal1 and wastewater facility grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clause 7iii71 by striking #ajj1jjj each place it appears and inserting #bjj1jjj2 and 7#b7 in clause 7vii71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fajb4 ,rural water and wastewater technical assistance and training programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 identify options to enhance the long-term sustainability of rural water and waste systems1 including operational practices1 revenue enhancements1 policy revisions1 partnerships1 consolidation1 regionalization1 or contract services4 2 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,selection priority ,in selecting recipients of grants to be made under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7i7 private nonprofit organizations that have experience in providing the technical assistance and training described in subparagraph 7,a7 to associations serving rural areas in which residents have low income and in which water supply systems or waste facilities are unhealthful2 and 7ii7 recipients that will provide technical assistance and training programs to address the contamination of drinking water and surface water supplies by emerging contaminants1 including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and perfluorooctanoic acid4 2 and 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by striking #a nor more than #c and inserting #c percent and not more than #e2 and 7,b7 by striking #a per centum and inserting #c percent4 #fajc4 ,rural water and wastewater circuit rider program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77;,b77 is amended by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #fajd4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faje4 ,community facilities direct loans and grants for substance use disorder treatment services ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bg7 ,direct loans and grants for substance use disorder treatment services 7,a7 ,selection priority ,in selecting recipients of loans or grants 7not including loans guaranteed by the ,secretary7 for the development of essential community facilities under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities eligible for those loans or grants-- 7i7 to develop facilities to provide substance use disorder 7including opioid substance use disorder7-- 7,i7 prevention services2 7,,ii7 treatment services2 7,,iii7 recovery services2 or 7,,iv7 any combination of those services2 and 7ii7 that employ staff that have appropriate expertise and training in how to identify and treat individuals with substance use disorders4 7,b7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity described in subparagraph 7,a7 that receives a loan or grant described in that subparagraph may use the loan or grant funds for the development of telehealth facilities and systems to provide telehealth services for substance use disorder treatment4 4 #fajf4 ,emergency and imminent community water assistance grant program ,section #cjf;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking 2 and and inserting the following3 81 particularly to projects to address contamination that-- 7,a7 poses a threat to human health or the environment2 and 7,b7 was caused by circumstances beyond the control of the applicant for a grant1 including circumstances that occurred over a period of time2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#a71 by striking #ejj1jjj and inserting #a1jjj1jjj2 7#c7 by redesignating subsection 7i7 as subsection 7j72 7#d7 by inserting after subsection 7h7 the following3 7i7 ,interagency task force on rural water quality 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall coordinate and chair an interagency task force to examine drinking water and surface water contamination in rural communities1 particularly rural communities that are in close proximity to active or decommissioned military installations in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,membership ,the interagency task force shall consist of-- 7,a7 the ,secretary2 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,army1 acting through the ,chief of ,engineers2 7,c7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 acting through-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,agency for ,toxic ,substances and ,disease ,registry2 and 7ii7 the ,director of the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention2 7,d7 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7,e7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through-- 7i7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service2 and 7ii7 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey2 7,f7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 and 7,g7 representatives from rural drinking and wastewater entities1 ,state and community regulators1 and appropriate scientific experts that reflect a diverse cross-section of the rural communities described in paragraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the task force shall submit to the committees described in subparagraph 7,b7 a report that-- 7i7 examines1 and identifies issues relating to1 water contamination in rural communities1 particularly rural communities that are in close proximity to active or decommissioned military installations in the ,united ,states2 7ii7 reviews the extent to which ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies coordinate with one another to address the issues identified under clause 7i72 7iii7 recommends how ,federal1 ,state1 and local government agencies can work together in the most effective1 efficient1 and cost-effective manner practicable1 to address the issues identified under clause 7i72 and 7iv7 recommends changes to existing statutory requirements1 regulatory requirements1 or both1 to improve interagency coordination and responsiveness to address the issues identified under clause 7i74 7,b7 ,committees described ,the committees referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,energy and ,commerce of the ,house of ,representatives2 7iv7 the ,committee on ,environment and ,public ,works of the ,senate2 7v7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7vi7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate4 2 and 7#e7 in subsection 7j7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking #c nor more than #e and inserting #e percent and not more than #g2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #ce1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjah and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #fajg4 ,water systems for rural and native villages in ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,alaska for and inserting ,alaska1 a consortium formed pursuant to section #cbe of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-hc2 #aaa ,stat4 #aeig71 and ,native villages 7as defined in section #c of the ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlement ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77 for2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by inserting for any grant awarded under subsection 7a7 before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking ,alaska and inserting ,alaska1 and not more than #b percent of the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year may be used by a consortium formed pursuant to section #cbe of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-hc2 #aaa ,stat4 #aeig714 #fajh4 ,rural decentralized water systems ,section #cjf;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,rural decentralized water systems2 7#b7 in subsection 7a71 by striking #ajj and inserting #fj2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by inserting and subgrants after loans2 and 7ii7 by inserting and individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems after well systems2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,terms and amounts 7,a7 ,terms of loans ,a loan made with grant funds under this section-- 7i7 shall have an interest rate of #a percent2 and 7ii7 shall have a term not to exceed #bj years4 7,b7 ,amounts ,a loan or subgrant made with grant funds under this section shall not exceed #ae1jjj for each water well system or decentralized wastewater system described in paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,ground well water contamination ,in the event of ground well water contamination1 the ,secretary shall allow a loan or subgrant to be made with grant funds under this section for the installation of water treatment where needed beyond the point of entry1 with or without the installation of a new water well system4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c71 by striking productive use of individually-owned household water well systems and inserting effective use of individually owned household water well systems1 individually owned household decentralized wastewater systems12 and 7#e7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj and inserting #dj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjad through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #faji4 ,solid waste management grants ,section #caj;,b7b77#b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faaj4 ,rural business development grants ,section #caj;,b7c77#d77;,a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77#d77;,a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faaa4 ,rural cooperative development grants ,section #caj;,b7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#aj71 by inserting 7including research and analysis based on data from the latest available ,economic ,census conducted by the ,bureau of the ,census7 after conduct research2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#ac71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faab4 ,locally or regionally produced agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b77iv77,i7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77iv77,i77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faac4 ,appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program ,section #caj;,b7i77#d7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77#d77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faad4 ,rural economic area partnership zones ,section #caj;,b7j7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;j77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faae4 ,intemediary relending program ,section #caj;,h of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7e7 as subsection 7i72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7d7 the following3 7e7 ,limitation on loan amounts ,the maximum amount of a loan by an eligible entity described in subsection 7b7 to individuals and entities for a project under subsection 7c71 including the unpaid balance of any existing loans1 shall be the lesser of-- 7#a7 #djj1jjj2 and 7#b7 #ej percent of the loan to the eligible entity under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a loan or loan guarantee under subsection 7a71 an eligible entity described in subsection 7b7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,in evaluating applications submitted under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 7i7 take into consideration the previous performance of an eligible entity in carrying out projects under subsection 7c72 and 7ii7 in the case of satisfactory performance under clause 7i71 require the eligible entity to contribute less equity for subsequent loans without modifying the priority given to subsequent applications2 and 7,b7 in assigning priorities to applications1 require an eligible entity to demonstrate that it has a governing or advisory board made up of business1 civic1 and community leaders who are representative of the communities of the service area1 without limitation to the size of the service area4 7g7 ,return of equity ,the ,secretary shall establish a schedule that is consistent with the amortization schedules of the portfolio of loans made or guaranteed under subsection 7a7 for the return of any equity contribution made under this section by an eligible entity described in subsection 7b71 if the eligible entity is-- 7#a7 current on all principal and interest payments2 and 7#b7 in compliance with loan covenants4 7h7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate regulations and establish procedures reducing the administrative requirements on eligible entities described in subsection 7b71 including regulations to carry out the amendments made to this section by the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faaf4 ,single application for broadband ,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 7e7 ,single application for broadband 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#d71 notwithstanding any other provision of law1 broadband facilities and broadband service 7as defined in section #fja7;b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b771 may be funded as an incidental part of any grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee provided under this title or any other provision of law administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the rural development mission area4 7#b7 ,limitation ,except as otherwise authorized by an ,act of ,congress1 funding under paragraph 7#a7 shall not constitute more than #aj percent of any loan for a fiscal year for any program under this title or any other provision of law administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the rural development mission area4 7#c7 ,competitive harm ,the ,secretary shall not provide funding under paragraph 7#a7 if the funding would result in competitive harm to any existing grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee described in that paragraph4 7#d7 ,eligibility ,funding under paragraph 7#a7 shall be granted only for eligible projects described in section #fja7;d77#b7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7d77#b774 4 #faag4 ,loan guarantee loan fees 7a7 ,certain programs under ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act ,section #ccc of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f77;,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#g7 in the case of an insured or guaranteed loan issued or modified under section #cjf7;a71 charge and collect from the lender fees in such amounts as are necessary such that-- 7,a7 the sum of-- 7i7 the total amount of fees so charged for each fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the total of the amounts appropriated for the insured or guaranteed loans for the fiscal year2 is equal to 7,b7 the amount of the costs of subsidies for the insured or guaranteed loans for the fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,rural broadband program ,section #fja7;c7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,fees ,in the case of a loan guarantee issued or modified under this section1 the ,secretary shall charge and collect from the lender fees in such amounts as are necessary such that-- 7,a7 the sum of-- 7i7 the total amount of fees so charged for each fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the total of the amounts appropriated for the loan guarantees for the fiscal year2 is equal to 7,b7 the amount of the costs of subsidies for the loan guarantees for the fiscal year4 4 #faah4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training ,the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act is amended by inserting after section #cfg 7as added by section #ecje7 the following3 #cfh4 ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service programs technical assistance and training 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make grants to public bodies1 private nonprofit corporations1 economic development authorities1 institutions of higher education1 federally recognized ,indian ,tribes1 and rural cooperatives for the purpose of providing or obtaining technical assistance and training to support funding applications for programs carried out by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service4 7b7 ,purposes ,a grant under subsection 7a7 may be used-- 7#a7 to assist communities in identifying and planning for business and economic development needs2 7#b7 to identify public and private resources to finance business and small and emerging business needs2 7#c7 to prepare reports and surveys necessary to request financial assistance for businesses in rural communities2 and 7#d7 to prepare applications for financial assistance4 7c7 ,selection priority ,in selecting recipients of grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to grants serving persistent poverty counties and high poverty communities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,availability ,any amounts authorized to be appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 for any fiscal year that are not appropriated for that fiscal year may be appropriated for any succeeding fiscal year4 4 #faai4 ,national rural development partnership ,section #cgh of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhm7 is amended in subsections 7g77#a7 and 7h7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #fabj4 ,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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #faba4 ,rural microentrepreneur assistance program ,section #cgi;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#d77;,b77ii7-- 7,a7 in the clause heading1 by striking ,maximum amount and inserting ,amount2 7,b7 by inserting not less than #bj percent and before not more than #be percent2 and 7,c7 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 81 subject to-- 7,i7 satisfactory performance by the microenterprise development organization under this section1 and 7,,ii7 the availability of funding4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking #dj1jjj1jjj and inserting #bj1jjj1jjj2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjji through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #fabb4 ,health care services ,section #cgi;,g7e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fabc4 ,strategic economic and community development ,section #cgi;,h of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7 is amended to read as follows3 #cgi;,h4 ,strategic economic and community development 7a7 ,in general ,in the case of any program under this title or administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the rural development mission area1 as determined by the ,secretary 7referred to in this section as a covered program71 the ,secretary shall give priority to an application for a project that1 as determined and approved by the ,secretary-- 7#a7 meets the applicable eligibility requirements of this title or the other applicable authorizing law2 7#b7 will be carried out in a rural area2 and 7#c7 supports the implementation of a strategic community investment plan described in subsection 7d7 on a multisectoral and multijurisdictional basis1 to include considerations for improving and expanding broadband services as needed4 7b7 ,reserve 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall reserve not more than #aj percent of the funds made available for a fiscal year for covered programs for projects that support the implementation of a strategic community investment plan described in subsection 7d7 on a multisectoral and multijurisdictional basis4 7#b7 ,period ,any funds reserved under paragraph 7#a7 shall only be reserved for the #a-year period beginning on the date on which the funds were first made available1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,approved applications 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 any applicant who submitted an application under a covered program that was approved before the date of enactment of this section may amend the application to qualify for the funds reserved under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,rural utilities ,any applicant who submitted an application under paragraph 7#b71 7#ad71 or 7#bd7 of section #cjf7;a71 or section #cjf;,a or #caj;,b7b71 that was approved by the ,secretary before the date of enactment of this section shall be eligible for the funds reserved under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 on the same basis as an application submitted under this section2 and 7,b7 until ,september #cj1 #bjai4 7d7 ,strategic community investment plans 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide assistance to rural communities in developing strategic community investment plans4 7#b7 ,plans ,a strategic community investment plan described in paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a variety of activities designed to facilitate the vision of a rural community for the future1 including considerations for improving and expanding broadband services as needed2 7,b7 participation by multiple stakeholders1 including local and regional partners2 7,c7 leverage of applicable regional resources2 7,d7 investment from strategic partners1 such as-- 7i7 private organizations2 7ii7 cooperatives2 7iii7 other government entities2 7iv7 ,indian ,tribes2 and 7v7 philanthropic organizations2 7,e7 clear objectives with the ability to establish measurable performance metrics2 7,f7 action steps for implementation2 and 7,g7 any other elements necessary to ensure that the plan results in a comprehensive and strategic approach to rural economic development1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,coordination ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with ,indian ,tribes and local1 ,state1 regional1 and ,federal partners to develop strategic community investment plans under this subsection4 7#d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 #fabd4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,termination of authority ,section #chb,n of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ac7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fabe4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,b ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf #fbja4 ,electric loan refinancing ,section #b7;a7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;a77 is amended by striking loans in and inserting loans1 or refinance loans made by the ,secretary under this ,act1 in4 #fbjb4 ,technical assistance for rural electrification loans ,section #b of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall enter into a memorandum of understanding with the ,secretary of ,energy under which the ,secretary of ,energy shall provide technical assistance to applicants for loans made under subsection 7a7 and section #d7;a74 7#b7 ,form of assistance ,the technical assistance that the ,secretary may request pursuant to a memorandum of understanding entered into under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 direct advice2 7,b7 tools1 maps1 and training relating to-- 7i7 the implementation of demand-side management of electric and telephone service in rural areas2 7ii7 energy efficiency and conservation programs2 and 7iii7 on-grid and off-grid renewable energy systems2 and 7,c7 any other forms of assistance determined necessary by the ,secretary4 4 #fbjc4 ,loans for telephone service ,section #bja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,from such sums and inserting the following3 #bja4 ,loans for telephone service ,from such sums 2 7#b7 in the second sentence1 by striking associations3 and all that follows through same subscribers4 and inserting associations42 and 7#c7 in the sixth sentence1 by striking nor shall such loan and all that follows through writing7 and inserting and4 #fbjd4 ,cushion of credit payments program 7a7 ,in general ,section #cac of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,termination of deposit authority ,effective ,october #a1 #bjah1 no deposits may be made under paragraph 7#a74 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so designated71 by striking borrower at a rate of #e percent per annum4 and inserting the following3 8borrower-- 7,a7 for each fiscal year through fiscal year #bjah1 at a rate of #e percent2 and 7,b7 for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 at a rate equal to-- 7i7 the average interest rate used to make payments on the #e-year ,treasury note for the most recent calendar quarter2 but 7ii7 not greater than #e percent4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking ,fund to which shall be credited1 on a monthly basis1 and inserting the following3 8,fund1 to be known as the rural economic development subaccount 7referred to in this paragraph as the subaccount74 7ii7 ,differential payments ,for each month through ,september #bjba1 the ,secretary shall credit to the subaccount 2 and 7iii7 in clause 7ii7 7as so designated71 by striking the #e percent and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting #e percent42 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking is authorized1 from the interest differential sums credited this subaccount and inserting shall1 from interest differential sums credited under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 to the subaccount2 and 7ii7 by striking to provide and inserting provide2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking rural economic development2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,funding 7i7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall credit to the subaccount to use for the cost of grants and loans under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7ii7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other amounts available in the subaccount for the cost of grants and loans under subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the subaccount for the cost of the grants and loans #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbb and #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ab7;b77#c77;,d7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iab7;b77#c77;,d77 is amended by striking #cac7;b77#b77;,a7 and inserting #cac7;b77#b77;,a77ii74 7#b7 ,section #cac;,a of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 is amended in subsections 7c77#d77;,a7 and 7e77#b7 by striking #cac7;b77#b77;,a7 each place it appears and inserting #cac7;b77#b77;,a77i74 #fbje4 ,guarantees for bonds and notes issued for electrification or telephone purposes 7a7 ,in general ,section #cac;,a of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking ,subject to and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,guarantees ,subject to 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking basis and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting basis1 if the proceeds of the bonds or notes are used to make utility infrastructure loans1 or refinance bonds or notes issued for those purposes1 to a borrower that has at any time received1 or is eligible to receive1 a loan under this ,act42 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,terms ,a bond or note guaranteed under this section shall1 by agreement between the ,secretary and the borrower-- 7,a7 be for a term of #cj years 7or another term of years that the ,secretary determines is appropriate72 and 7,b7 be repaid by the borrower-- 7i7 in periodic installments of principal and interest2 7ii7 in periodic installments of interest and1 at the end of the term of the bond or note1 as applicable1 by the repayment of the outstanding principal2 or 7iii7 through a combination of the methods described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking electrification and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting purposes described in subsection 7a77#a742 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 respectively2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking for electrification or telephone purposes and inserting for eligible purposes described in subsection 7a77#a72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,administration ,beginning on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall continue to carry out section #cac;,a of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 under a ,notice of ,solicitation of ,applications until the date on which any regulations necessary to carry out the amendments made by subsection 7a7 are fully implemented4 #fbjf4 ,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 7a71 by striking loans and and inserting grants1 loans1 and2 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,loans and and inserting ,grants1 loans1 and2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting make grants and after ,secretary shall2 7,c7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,priority 7,a7 ,in general ,in making grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 give the highest priority to applications for projects to provide broadband service to unserved rural communities that do not have any residential broadband service2 7ii7 give priority to applications for projects to provide the maximum level of broadband service to the greatest proportion of rural households in the proposed service area identified in the application2 7iii7 give priority to applications for projects to provide rapid and expanded deployment of fixed and mobile broadband on cropland and ranchland within a service territory for use in various applications of precision agriculture2 7iv7 provide equal consideration to all eligible entities1 including those that have not previously received grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees under paragraph 7#a72 and 7v7 with respect to #b or more applications that are given the same priority under clause 7i71 give priority to an application that requests less grant funding than loan funding4 7,b7 ,other ,after giving priority to the applications described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall then give priority to applications-- 7i7 for projects to provide broadband service to rural communities-- 7,i7 with a population of less than #aj1jjj permanent residents2 7,,ii7 that are experiencing outmigration and have adopted a strategic community investment plan under section #cgi;,h7d7 that includes considerations for improving and expanding broadband service2 7,,iii7 with a high percentage of low income families or persons 7as defined in section #eja7;b7 of the ,housing ,act of #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7;b772 or 7,,iv7 that are isolated from other significant population centers2 and 7ii7 that were developed with the participation of1 and will receive a substantial portion of the funding for the project from1 #a or more stakeholders1 including-- 7,i7 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments2 7,,ii7 nonprofit institutions2 7,,iii7 community anchor institutions1 such as-- 7aa7 public libraries2 7bb7 elementary schools and secondary schools 7as defined in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7cc7 institutions of higher education2 and 7dd7 health care facilities2 7,,iv7 private entities2 and 7,v7 philanthropic organizations4 7,c7 ,identification of unserved communities 7i7 ,in general ,in the case of an application given the highest priority under subparagraph 7,a77i71 the ,secretary shall confirm that each unserved rural community identified in the application is eligible for funding by-- 7,i7 conferring with and obtaining data from the ,chair of the ,federal ,communications ,commission and the ,administrator of the ,national ,telecommunications and ,information ,administration with respect to the service level in the service area proposed in the application2 7,,ii7 reviewing any other source that is relevant to service data validation1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,iii7 performing site-specific testing to verify the unavailability of any residential broadband service in the unserved rural community4 7ii7 ,adjustments ,not less often than once every #b years1 the ,secretary shall review1 and may adjust through notice published in the ,federal ,register1 the unserved communities identified under clause 7i74 2 7,d7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 7as added by section #faag7;b77 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,grant amounts 7,a7 ,definition of development costs ,in this paragraph1 the term development costs means costs of-- 7i7 construction1 including labor and materials2 7ii7 project applications2 and 7iii7 other development activities1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible for a grant under this section1 the project that is the subject of the grant shall be carried out in a rural area4 7,c7 ,maximum ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 the amount of any grant made under this section shall not exceed #ej percent of the development costs of the project for which the grant is provided4 7,d7 ,secretarial authority to adjust ,the ,secretary may make grants of up to #ge percent of the development costs of the project for which the grant is provided to an eligible entity if the ,secretary determines that the project serves-- 7i7 an area of rural households described in paragraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 and 7ii7 a rural community described in any of subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b77i74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 7,,ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking a loan application and inserting an application2 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by striking service and inserting infrastructure2 7bb7 by striking loan the first place it appears2 7cc7 by striking #c and inserting #e2 and 7dd7 by striking proceeds from the loan made or guaranteed under this section are and inserting assistance under this section is2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,relation to universal service high-cost support ,the ,secretary shall coordinate with the ,federal ,communications ,commission to ensure that any grants1 loans1 or loan guarantees made under this section complement and do not conflict with universal service high-cost support 7as defined in section #ed4e of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation7 provided by the ,commission4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking the proceeds of a loan made or guaranteed and inserting assistance2 and 7bb7 by striking for the loan or loan guarantee and inserting of the eligible entity2 7,,ii7 in clause 7i7-- 7aa7 by striking #ae and inserting #ij2 and 7bb7 by striking level of broadband service and inserting level of fixed broadband service1 whether terrestrial or wireless12 and 7,,iii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking #c and inserting #b2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 ,exceptions ,clause 7i7 shall not apply if the applicant is eligible for funding under another title of this ,act4 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 7,d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#e77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 7,f7 in paragraph 7#f71 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 7,g7 by redesignating paragraph 7#g7 as subparagraph 7,b7 and indenting appropriately2 7,h7 by inserting after paragraph 7#f7 the following3 7#g7 ,application process 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to an applicant of a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section feedback and decisions on funding in a timely manner4 2 7,i7 in paragraph 7#g77;,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking may seek a determination of area eligibility prior to preparing a loan application under this section4 and inserting the following3 8may1 before preparing an application under this section-- 7i7 seek a determination of area eligibility2 and 7ii7 submit to the ,secretary a proposal for a project1 on which the ,secretary shall provide feedback regarding how the proposal could be changed to improve the likelihood that the ,secretary would approve the application4 2 7,j7 in paragraph 7#aj77;,a71 by striking #ae and inserting #cj2 and 7,k7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,technical assistance and training 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may provide eligible entities described in paragraph 7#a7 that are applying for a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee for a project described in subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i7 technical assistance and training-- 7i7 to prepare reports and surveys necessary to request grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees under this section for broadband deployment2 7ii7 to improve management1 including financial management1 relating to the proposed broadband deployment2 7iii7 to prepare applications for grants1 loans1 and loan guarantees under this section2 or 7iv7 to assist with other areas of need identified by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,funding ,not less than #c percent and not more than #e percent of amounts appropriated to carry out this section for a fiscal year shall be used for technical assistance and training under this paragraph4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #d-,mbps and inserting #be-,mbps2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking #a-,mbps and inserting #c-,mbps2 7#e7 in subsection 7f71 by striking make a loan or loan guarantee and inserting provide assistance2 7#f7 in subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking loan and loan guarantee2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting grants and after number of2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking loan2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking loans and and inserting grants1 loans1 and2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking loan2 7#g7 by redesignating subsections 7k7 and 7l7 as subsections 7m7 and 7n71 respectively2 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,broadband buildout data ,as a condition of receiving a grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee under this section1 a recipient of assistance shall provide to the ,secretary complete1 reliable1 and precise geolocation information that indicates the location of new broadband service that is being provided or upgraded within the service territory supported by the grant1 loan1 or loan guarantee not later than #cj days after the earlier of-- 7#a7 the date of completion of any project milestone established by the ,secretary2 or 7#b7 the date of completion of the project4 7l7 ,environmental reviews ,the ,secretary may obligate1 but not disperse1 funds under this ,act before the completion of otherwise required environmental1 historical1 or other types of reviews if the ,secretary determines that a subsequent site-specific review shall be adequate and easily accomplished for the location of towers1 poles1 or other broadband facilities in the service area of the borrower without compromising the project or the required reviews4 2 7#i7 in subsection 7m7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking #be1jjj1jjj and inserting #aej1jjj1jjj2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjjh through #bjah and inserting #bjai through #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 set aside at least #a percent to be used for-- 7,i7 conducting oversight under this section2 and 7,,ii7 implementing accountability measures and related activities authorized under this section4 2 and 7#aj7 in subsection 7n7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking loan or and inserting grant1 loan1 or2 and 7,b7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fbjg4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible broadband service ,the term eligible broadband service means broadband service that has the capability to transmit data at a speed specified by the ,secretary1 which may not be less than the applicable minimum download and upload speeds established by the ,federal ,communications ,commission in defining the term advanced telecommunications capability for purposes of section #gjf of the ,telecommunications ,act of #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7#b7 ,eligible service area ,the term eligible service area means an area in which broadband service capacity is less than-- 7,a7 a #aj-,mbps downstream transmission capacity2 and 7,b7 a #a-,mbps upstream transmission capacity4 7#c7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term eligible entity means a legally organized entity that-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 an incorporated organization2 7,,ii7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,,iii7 a ,state2 7,,iv7 a unit of local government2 or 7,v7 any other legal entity1 including a cooperative1 a private corporation1 or a limited liability company1 that is organized on a for-profit or a not-for-profit basis2 and 7ii7 has the legal capacity and authority to enter into a contract1 to comply with applicable ,federal laws1 and to own and operate broadband facilities1 as proposed in the application submitted by the entity for a grant under the ,program4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term eligible entity does not include-- 7i7 an individual2 or 7ii7 a partnership4 7#d7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,community ,connect ,grant ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,rural area ,the term rural area has the meaning given the term in section #fja7;b77#c77;,a74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,community ,connect ,grant ,program1 to provide grants to eligible entities to finance broadband transmission in rural areas4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program shall use the grant to carry out a project that-- 7#a7 provides eligible broadband service to1 within the proposed eligible service area described in the application submitted by the eligible entity-- 7,a7 each essential community facility funded under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a772 and 7,b7 any required facilities necessary to offer that eligible broadband service to each residential and business customer2 and 7#b7 for not less than #b years-- 7,a7 furnishes free wireless eligible broadband service to a community center described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b72 7,b7 provides not fewer than #b computer access points for that free wireless eligible broadband service2 and 7,c7 covers the cost of bandwidth to provide free eligible broadband service to each essential community facility funded under section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 within the proposed eligible service area described in the application submitted by the eligible entity4 7d7 ,uses of grant funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program may use the grant for-- 7,a7 the construction1 acquisition1 or leasing of facilities 7including spectrum71 land1 or buildings to deploy eligible broadband service2 and 7,b7 the improvement1 expansion1 construction1 or acquisition of a community center within the proposed eligible service area described in the application submitted by the eligible entity4 7#b7 ,ineligible uses ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program shall not use the grant for-- 7,a7 the duplication of any existing broadband service provided by another entity in the eligible service area2 or 7,b7 operating expenses1 except as provided in-- 7i7 subsection 7c77#b77;,c7 with respect to free wireless eligible broadband service2 and 7ii7 paragraph 7#a77;,a7 with respect to spectrum4 7#c7 ,free access for community centers ,of the amounts provided to an eligible entity under a grant under the ,program1 the eligible entity shall use to carry out paragraph 7#a77;,b7 not greater than the lesser of-- 7,a7 #aj percent2 and 7,b7 #aej1jjj4 7e7 ,matching funds 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under the ,program shall provide a cash contribution in an amount that is not less than #ae percent of the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,requirements ,a cash contribution described in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall be used solely for the project for which the eligible entity receives a grant under the ,program2 and 7,b7 shall not include any ,federal funds1 unless a ,federal statute specifically provides that those ,federal funds may be considered to be from a non-,federal source4 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under the ,program1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#b7 ,requirement ,an application submitted by an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 shall include documentation sufficient to demonstrate the availability of funds to satisfy the requirement of subsection 7e74 7g7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 4 #fbjh4 ,transparency in the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan ,program ,title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 7as amended by section #fbjg7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fje4 ,transparency in the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan ,program 7a7 ,public notice of applications for assistance ,the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register1 and promptly make available to the public1 a fully searchable database on the website of ,rural ,utilities ,service that contains1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 notice of each application for a loan from the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan and ,guarantee ,program under this ,act describing the application1 including-- 7,a7 the identity of the applicant2 7,b7 a description of the application1 including-- 7i7 each census block proposed to be served by the applicant2 and 7ii7 the amount and type of support requested by the applicant2 7,c7 the status of the application2 7,d7 the estimated number and proportion of households in each census block under subparagraph 7,b77i7 that are without telecommunications service2 and 7,e7 a list of the census block groups1 in a manner specified by the ,secretary1 to which the applicant proposes to provide service2 and 7#b7 notice of each borrower receiving assistance under the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan and ,guarantee ,program under this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 the name of the borrower2 7,b7 the type of assistance being received2 and 7,c7 the purpose for which the borrower is receiving the assistance2 and 7#c7 such other information as is sufficient to allow the public to understand the assistance provided under the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan and ,guarantee ,program under this ,act4 7b7 ,opportunity for the public to submit information ,the ,secretary shall1 with respect to an application for a loan under the ,telecommunications ,infrastructure ,loan and ,guarantee ,program under this ,act-- 7#a7 for a period of not less than #ae days after the date on which the notice required by subsection 7a77#a7 is provided with respect to the application1 provide an opportunity for an interested party to voluntarily submit information concerning the services that the party offers in the census blocks described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i71 such that the ,secretary may assess whether approving the application would result in any duplication of lines1 facilities1 or systems that are providing reasonably adequate services2 and 7#b7 if no interested party submits information under paragraph 7#a71 consider the number of providers in the census block group to be established by using broadband deployment data from the most recent ,form #dgg data collection of the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 4 #fbji4 ,refinancing of broadband and telephone loans 7a7 ,in general ,section #bja of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is amended1 in the fifth sentence1 by striking furnishing telephone service in rural areas3 and all that follows through #dj per centum of any loan made under this title4 and inserting furnishing telephone service in rural areas1 including indebtedness of recipients on another telecommunications loan made under this ,act44 7b7 ,broadband ,section #fja7;i7 of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7i77 is amended by striking ,act if the use of and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting ,act1 or on any other loan if that loan would have been for an eligible purpose under this ,act44 #fbaj4 ,cybersecurity and grid security improvements ,title ,,iii of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ica et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cai4 ,cybersecurity and grid security improvements 7a7 ,definition of cybersecurity and grid security improvements ,in this section1 the term cybersecurity and grid security improvements means investment in the development1 expansion1 and modernization of rural utility infrastructure that addresses known cybersecurity and grid security risks4 7b7 ,loans and loan guarantees ,the ,secretary may make or guarantee loans under this title and title ,i for cybersecurity and grid security improvements4 4 ,c ,miscellaneous #fcja4 ,distance learning and telemedicine 7a7 ,substance use disorder treatment services ,section #bccc7;c7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,substance use disorder treatment services 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall make available not less than #bj percent of amounts made available under section #bcce;,a for financial assistance under this chapter for substance use disorder treatment services4 7,b7 ,exception ,in the case of a fiscal year for which the ,secretary determines that there are not sufficient qualified applicants to receive financial assistance for substance use disorder treatment services to reach the #bj-percent requirement under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may make available less than #bj percent of amounts made available under section #bcce;,a for those services4 4 7b7 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #a7;b7 of ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fcjb4 ,rural energy savings program ,section #fdjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by striking efficiency4 and inserting efficiency 7including cost-effective on- or off-grid renewable energy or energy storage systems742 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 through 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#e7 through 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,eligibility for other loans ,the ,secretary shall not include any debt incurred by a borrower under this section in the calculation of the debt-equity ratio of the borrower for purposes of eligibility for loans under the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq474 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#f7 and inserting 7#g72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,accounting ,the ,secretary shall take appropriate steps to streamline the accounting requirements on borrowers under this section while maintaining adequate assurances of the repayment of the loans4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,a71 by striking #c percent and inserting #f percent2 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7h7 as subsection 7i72 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,publication ,not later than #abj days after the end of each fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall publish a description of-- 7#a7 the number of applications received under this section for that fiscal year2 7#b7 the number of loans made to eligible entities under this section for that fiscal year2 and 7#c7 the recipients of the loans described in paragraph 7#b74 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #fcjc4 ,rural health and safety education programs 7a7 ,in general ,section #ejb7;i7 of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffb7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraph 7#e7 as paragraph 7#f72 and 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#d7 the following3 7#e7 ,substance use disorder education and prevention ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an applicant that will use the grant for substance use disorder education1 prevention1 or treatment4 4 7b7 ,technical amendments ,title ,v of the ,rural ,development ,act of #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa et seq47 7as amended by subsection 7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in section #ejb1 in the matter preceding subsection 7a71 by inserting 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 after ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture each place it appears 7other than in section #ejb in the matter preceding subsection 7a77 and inserting ,secretary4 #fcjd4 ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission reauthorization 7a7 ,administrative expenses of regional commissions ,section #aecjd7;c77#c77;,a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking unanimous and inserting majority4 7b7 ,economic and infrastructure development grants ,section #aeeja of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#h7 as paragraph 7#i72 and 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#g7 the following3 7#h7 to grow the capacity for successful community economic development in its region2 and 2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 and inserting paragraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#g72 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 1 except that financial assistance may be used as otherwise authorized by this subtitle to attract businesses to the region from outside the ,united ,states44 7c7 ,state capacity building grant program 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,commission ,the term ,commission means the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission established by section #aecja7;a77#c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,commission ,state ,the term ,commission ,state means each of the ,states of ,maine1 ,new ,hampshire1 ,new ,york1 and ,vermont4 7,c7 ,eligible county ,the term eligible county means a county described in section #aegcc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,program ,the term program means the ,state capacity building grant program established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall establish a ,state capacity building grant program to provide grants to ,commission ,states to carry out the purpose under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,purpose ,the purpose of the program is to support the efforts of ,commission ,states-- 7,a7 to better support business retention and expansion in eligible counties2 7,b7 to create programs to encourage job creation and workforce development2 7,c7 to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for eligible counties2 7,d7 to expand access to high-speed broadband2 7,e7 to encourage initiatives that drive investments in transportation1 water1 wastewater1 and other critical infrastructure2 7,f7 to create initiatives to increase the effectiveness of local or regional economic developers2 and 7,g7 to implement new or innovative economic development practices that will better position the ,commission ,states to compete in the global economy4 7#d7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,funds from a grant under the program may be used to support a project1 program1 or expense of the ,commission ,state in an eligible county4 7,b7 ,limitation ,funds from a grant under the program shall not be used for-- 7i7 the purchase of furniture1 fixtures1 or equipment2 or 7ii7 the compensation of-- 7,i7 any ,state member of the ,commission 7as described in section #aecja7;b77#a77;,b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7,,ii7 any ,state alternate member of the ,commission 7as described in section #aecja7;b77#b77;,b7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7#e7 ,annual work plan 7,a7 ,in general ,for each fiscal year1 before providing a grant under the program1 each ,commission ,state shall provide to the ,commission an annual work plan that includes the proposed use of the grant4 7,b7 ,approval ,no grant under the program shall be provided to a ,commission ,state unless the ,commission has approved the annual work plan of the ,state4 7#f7 ,amount of grant 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of a grant provided to a ,commission ,state under the program shall be an amount equal to the share of the ,state of administrative expenses of the ,commission for a fiscal year 7as determined under section #aecjd7;c7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code74 7,b7 ,approval ,for each fiscal year1 a grant provided under the program shall be approved and made available as part of the approval of the annual budget of the ,commission4 7#g7 ,grant availability ,funds from a grant under the program shall be available only during the fiscal year for which the grant is provided4 7#h7 ,report ,each fiscal year1 each ,commission ,state shall submit to the ,commission and make publicly available a report that describes the use of the grant funds and the impact of the program in the ,state4 7#i7 ,funding 7,a7 ,in general ,there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as the ,commission determines to be necessary1 subject to the condition that the ,commission may use not more than #e1jjj1jjj to carry out this subsection for any fiscal year4 7,b7 ,supplement1 not supplant ,funds made available to carry out this subsection shall supplement and not supplant funds made available for the ,commission and other activities of the ,commission4 7d7 ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission ,section #aegcc of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,belknap1 before ,carroll12 and 7,b7 by inserting ,cheshire1 before ,coos12 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by inserting ,addison1 ,bennington1 before ,caledonia12 7,b7 by inserting ,chittenden1 before ,essex12 7,c7 by striking and and inserting ,orange1 and 7,d7 by inserting 1 ,rutland1 ,washington1 ,windham1 and ,windsor after ,orleans4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #aegea7;a7 of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7f7 ,technical amendments ,chapters #a1 #b1 #c1 and #d of subtitle ,v of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 are redesignated as chapters #aea1 #aec1 #aee1 and #aeg1 respectively4 #fcje4 ,council on ,rural ,community ,innovation and ,economic ,development 7a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7#a7 #af percent of the population of the ,united ,states lives in rural counties4 7#b7 ,strong1 sustainable rural communities are essential to future prosperity and ensuring ,united ,states competitiveness in the years ahead4 7#c7 ,rural communities supply the food1 fiber1 and energy of the ,united ,states1 safeguard the natural resources of the ,united ,states1 and are essential to the development of science and innovation4 7#d7 ,though rural communities face numerous challenges1 they also present enormous economic potential4 7#e7 ,the ,federal ,government has an important role to play in expanding access to the capital necessary for economic growth1 promoting innovation1 increasing energy resiliency and reliability1 improving access to health care and education1 and expanding outdoor recreational activities on public land4 7b7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to enhance the efforts of the ,federal ,government to address the needs of rural areas in the ,united ,states by-- 7#a7 establishing a council to better coordinate ,federal programs directed to rural communities2 7#b7 maximizing the impact of ,federal investment to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural communities in the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 using innovation to resolve local and regional challenges faced by rural communities4 7c7 ,establishment ,there is established a ,council on ,rural ,community ,innovation and ,economic ,development 7referred to in this section as the ,council74 7d7 ,membership 7#a7 ,in general ,the membership of the ,council shall be composed of the heads of the following executive branch departments1 agencies1 and offices3 7,a7 ,the ,department of ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,the ,department of the ,treasury4 7,c7 ,the ,department of ,defense4 7,d7 ,the ,department of ,justice4 7,e7 ,the ,department of the ,interior4 7,f7 ,the ,department of ,commerce4 7,g7 ,the ,department of ,labor4 7,h7 ,the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7,i7 ,the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development4 7,j7 ,the ,department of ,transportation4 7,k7 ,the ,department of ,energy4 7,l7 ,the ,department of ,education4 7,m7 ,the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs4 7,n7 ,the ,department of ,homeland ,security4 7,o7 ,the ,environmental ,protection ,agency4 7,p7 ,the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7,q7 ,the ,office of ,management and ,budget4 7,r7 ,the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy4 7,s7 ,the ,office of ,national ,drug ,control ,policy4 7,t7 ,the ,council of ,economic ,advisers4 7,u7 ,the ,domestic ,policy ,council4 7,v7 ,the ,national ,economic ,council4 7,w7 ,the ,small ,business ,administration4 7,x7 ,the ,council on ,environmental ,quality4 7,y7 ,the ,white ,house ,office of ,public ,engagement4 7,z7 ,the ,white ,house ,office of ,cabinet ,affairs4 7,,aa7 ,such other executive branch departments1 agencies1 and offices as the ,president or the ,secretary may1 from time to time1 designate4 7#b7 ,chair ,the ,secretary shall serve as the ,chair of the ,council4 7#c7 ,designees ,a member of the ,council may designate1 to perform the ,council functions of the member1 a senior-level official who is-- 7,a7 part of the department1 agency1 or office of the member2 and 7,b7 a full-time officer or employee of the ,federal ,government4 7#d7 ,administration ,the ,council shall coordinate policy development through the rural development mission area4 7e7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall provide funding and administrative support for the ,council to the extent permitted by law and within existing appropriations4 7f7 ,mission and function of the ,council ,the ,council shall work across executive departments1 agencies1 and offices to coordinate development of policy recommendations-- 7#a7 to maximize the impact of ,federal investment of rural communities2 7#b7 to promote economic prosperity and quality of life in rural communities2 and 7#c7 to use innovation to resolve local and regional challenges faced by rural communities4 7g7 ,duties ,the ,council shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,president1 acting through the ,director of the ,domestic ,policy ,council and the ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council1 on streamlining and leveraging ,federal investments in rural areas1 where appropriate1 to increase the impact of ,federal dollars and create economic opportunities to improve the quality of life in rural areas in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 coordinate and increase the effectiveness of ,federal engagement with rural stakeholders1 including agricultural organizations1 small businesses1 education and training institutions1 health-care providers1 telecommunications services providers1 electric service providers1 transportation providers1 research and land grant institutions1 law enforcement1 ,state1 local1 and tribal governments1 and nongovernmental organizations regarding the needs of rural areas in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 coordinate ,federal efforts directed toward the growth and development of rural geographic regions that encompass both metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas2 7#d7 identify and facilitate rural economic opportunities associated with energy development1 outdoor recreation1 and other conservation related activities2 and 7#e7 identify common economic and social challenges faced by rural communities that could be served through-- 7,a7 better coordination of existing ,federal and non-,federal resources2 and 7,b7 innovative solutions utilizing governmental and nongovernmental resources4 7h7 ,executive departments and agencies 7#a7 ,in general ,the heads of executive departments and agencies shall assist and provide information to the ,council1 consistent with applicable law1 as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the ,council4 7#b7 ,expenses ,each executive department or agency shall be responsible for paying any expenses of the executive department or agency for participating in the ,council4 7i7 ,report on rural smart communities 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the establishment of the ,council1 the ,council shall submit to ,congress a report describing efforts of rural areas to integrate smart technology into their communities to solve challenges relating to energy1 transportation1 health care1 law enforcement1 housing1 or other relevant local issues1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,smart rural communities ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of efforts of rural communities to apply innovative and advanced technologies and related mechanisms 7such as telecommunications1 energy1 transportation1 housing1 economic development7-- 7,a7 to improve the health and quality of life of residents2 7,b7 to increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of civic operations and services1 including public safety and other vital public functions2 7,c7 to promote economic growth2 7,d7 to enhance the use of electricity in the community and reduce pollution2 and 7,e7 to create a more sustainable and resilient community4 7#c7 ,other inclusions ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an analysis of efforts to integrate smart technology into rural communities across the ,united ,states2 7,b7 an analysis of barriers and challenges faced by rural areas in integrating smart technology into their communities2 7,c7 an analysis of ,federal efforts to assist rural areas with the development and integration of smart technology into rural communities2 7,d7 recommendations1 if any1 on how to improve coordination and deployment of ,federal efforts to assist rural areas develop and integrate smart technology into their communities2 7,e7 recommendations1 if any1 on how rural areas developing smart communities can better leverage private sector resources2 and 7,f7 guidelines that establish best practices for rural areas that desire to use smart technology to overcome local challenges4 7j7 ,review of public benefit to rural communities on the creation of rural smart community demonstration projects 7#a7 ,in general ,on completion of the report under subsection 7i77#a71 the ,council shall review the benefits of the creation of a rural smart community demonstration projects program for the purposes of coordinating ,department of ,agriculture rural development1 housing1 energy1 and telecommunication programs1 and other ,federal programs specific to rural communities1 to expand innovative technologies and address local challenges specific to rural communities4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,in the review under paragraph 7#a7 the ,council shall determine whether a rural smart community demonstration projects program would-- 7,a7 demonstrate smart community technologies that can be adapted and repeated by other rural communities2 7,b7 encourage public1 private1 local1 or regional best practices that can be replicated by other rural communities2 7,c7 encourage private sector innovation and investment in rural communities2 7,d7 promote a skilled workforce2 and 7,e7 promote standards that allow for the measurement and validation of the cost savings and performance improvements associated with the installation and use of smart community technologies and practices4 7k7 ,rural smart community resource guide 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,council shall create1 publish1 and maintain a resource guide designed to assist ,states and other rural communities in developing and implementing rural smart community programs4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,a resource guide under paragraph 7#a7 may include-- 7,a7 a compilation of existing related ,federal and non-,federal programs available to rural communities1 including technical assistance1 education1 training1 research and development1 analysis1 and funding2 7,b7 available examples of local rural communities engaging private sector entities to implement smart community solutions1 including public-private partnership models that could be used to leverage private sector funding to solve similar local challenges2 7,c7 available examples of proven methods for local rural communities to facilitate integration of smart technologies with new and existing infrastructure and systems2 7,d7 best practices and lessons learned from demonstration projects1 including return on investment and performance information to help other rural communities decide how to initiate integration of smart technologies2 and 7,e7 such other topics as are requested by industry entities or local governments or determined to be necessary by the ,council4 7#c7 ,utilization of existing guides ,in creating1 publishing1 and maintaining the guide under paragraph 7#a71 the ,council shall consider ,federal1 ,state1 and local guides already published relating to smart community goals1 activities1 and best practices-- 7,a7 to prevent duplication of efforts by the ,federal ,government2 and 7,b7 to leverage existing complementary efforts4 7#d7 ,resource guide outreach ,the ,council shall conduct outreach to ,states1 counties1 communities1 and other relevant entities-- 7,a7 to provide interested stakeholders with the guide published under paragraph 7#a72 7,b7 to promote the consideration of smart community technologies and encourage ,states and local governments to contribute rural smart community program and activity information to the guide published under paragraph 7#a72 7,c7 to identify-- 7i7 barriers to rural smart community technology adoption2 and 7ii7 any research1 development1 and assistance that is needed that could be included in the guide published under paragraph 7#a72 7,d7 to respond to requests for assistance1 advice1 or consultation from rural communities2 and 7,e7 for other purposes1 as identified by the ,council4 7#e7 ,subsequent resource guides ,the ,council shall issue an update to the guide published under paragraph 7#a7 every #e years4 7l7 ,rural ,broadband ,integration ,working ,group 7#a7 ,findings ,congress makes the following findings3 7,a7 ,access to high-speed broadband is no longer a luxury and is important for ,united ,states families1 businesses1 and consumers4 7,b7 ,affordable1 reliable access to high-speed broadband is critical to ,united ,states economic growth and competitiveness4 7,c7 ,high-speed broadband enables the people of the ,united ,states to use the ,internet in new ways1 expands access to health services and education1 increases the productivity of businesses1 and drives innovation throughout the digital ecosystem4 7,d7 ,the private sector and ,federal1 ,state1 and local governments have made substantial investments to expand broadband access in the ,united ,states1 but more must be done to improve the availability and quality of high-speed broadband1 particularly in areas lacking competitive choices4 7,e7 ,today1 more than #ej1jjj1jjj people of the ,united ,states cannot purchase a wired broadband connection at speeds for adequate broadband service1 and only #bi percent of people of the ,united ,states can choose from more than #a service provider at that speed4 7,f7 ,as a result of the statistics described in subparagraph 7,e71 the costs1 benefits1 and availability of high-speed broadband ,internet are not evenly distributed1 with considerable variation among ,states and between urban and rural areas4 7,g7 ,the ,federal ,government has an important role to play in developing coordinated policies to promote broadband deployment and adoption1 including promoting best practices1 breaking down regulatory barriers1 and encouraging further investment1 which will help deliver higher quality1 lower cost broadband to more families1 businesses1 and communities and allow communities to benefit fully from those investments4 7#b7 ,policy 7,a7 ,in general ,it is the policy of the ,federal ,government for executive departments and agencies having statutory authorities applicable to broadband deployment 7referred to in this subsection as the agencies7 to use all available and appropriate authorities-- 7i7 to identify and address regulatory barriers that may unduly impede either wired broadband deployment or the infrastructure to augment wireless broadband deployment2 7ii7 to encourage further investment in broadband networks and services2 7iii7 to promote the adoption and meaningful use of broadband technology2 and 7iv7 to otherwise encourage or support broadband deployment1 competition1 and adoption in ways that promote the public interest4 7,b7 ,priorities ,in carrying out the policy under subparagraph 7,a71 the agencies shall focus on-- 7i7 opportunities to promote broadband adoption and competition through incentives to new entrants in the market for broadband services2 7ii7 modernizing regulations2 7iii7 accurately measuring real-time broadband availability and speeds2 7iv7 increasing broadband access for underserved communities1 including in rural areas2 7v7 exploring opportunities to reduce costs for potential low-income users2 and 7vi7 other possible measures1 including supporting ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments interested in encouraging or investing in high-speed broadband networks4 7,c7 ,effect ,in carrying out the policy under subparagraph 7,a71 the agencies shall ensure that existing and planned ,federal1 ,state1 local1 and ,tribal government missions and capabilities for delivering services to the public1 including those missions and capabilities relating to national security1 public safety1 and emergency response1 are maintained4 7,d7 ,coordination ,the agencies shall coordinate the policy under subparagraph 7,a7 through the ,rural ,broadband ,integration ,working ,group established under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,establishment of ,rural ,broadband ,integration ,working ,group 7,a7 ,in general ,there is established the ,rural ,broadband ,integration ,working ,group 7referred to in this subsection as the ,working ,group74 7,b7 ,membership ,the membership of the ,working ,group shall be composed of the heads1 or their designees1 of-- 7i7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 7ii7 the ,department of ,commerce2 7iii7 the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 the ,department of ,state2 7v7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7vi7 the ,department of ,labor2 7vii7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7viii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7ix7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7x7 the ,department of ,justice2 7xi7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7xii7 the ,department of the ,treasury2 7xiii7 the ,department of ,energy2 7xiv7 the ,department of ,education2 7xv7 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs2 7xvi7 the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7xvii7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 7xviii7 the ,small ,business ,administration2 7xix7 the ,institute of ,museum and ,library ,services2 7xx7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7xxi7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7xxii7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 7xxiii7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7xxiv7 the ,council of ,economic ,advisers2 7xxv7 the ,domestic ,policy ,council2 7xxvi7 the ,national ,economic ,council2 and 7xxvii7 such other ,federal agencies or entities as are determined appropriate in accordance with subparagraph 7,e74 7,c7 ,co-,chairs ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall serve as the ,co-,chairs of the ,working ,group4 7,d7 ,consultation2 coordination 7i7 ,consultation ,the ,working ,group shall consult1 as appropriate1 with other relevant agencies1 including the ,federal ,communications ,commission4 7ii7 ,coordination ,the ,working ,group shall coordinate with existing ,federal working groups and committees involved with broadband4 7,e7 ,membership changes 7i7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy shall review1 on a periodic basis1 the membership of the ,working ,group to ensure that the ,working ,group-- 7,i7 includes necessary ,federal ,government entities2 and 7,,ii7 is an effective mechanism for coordinating among agencies on the policy described in paragraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,changes ,the ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council and the ,director of the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy may add or remove members of the ,council1 as appropriate1 based on the review under clause 7i74 7#d7 ,functions of the ,working ,group 7,a7 ,consultation ,as permitted by law1 the members of the ,working ,group shall consult with ,state1 local1 ,tribal1 and territorial governments1 telecommunications companies1 utilities1 trade associations1 philanthropic entities1 policy experts1 and other interested parties to identify and assess regulatory barriers described in paragraphs 7#a77;,g7 and 7#b77;,a77i7 and opportunities described in clauses 7i7 and 7v7 of paragraph 7#b77;,b7 to determine possible actions relating to those barriers and opportunities4 7,b7 ,point of contact ,not later than #ae days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 each member of the ,working ,group shall-- 7i7 designate a representative to serve as the main point of contact for matters relating to the ,working ,group2 and 7ii7 notify the ,co-,chairs of the ,working ,group of that designee4 7,c7 ,survey 7i7 ,in ,general ,in ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the members of the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,working ,group a comprehensive survey of-- 7,i7 ,federal programs1 including the allocated funding amounts1 that currently support or could reasonably be modified to support broadband deployment and adoption2 and 7,,ii7 all agency-specific policies and rules with the direct or indirect effect of facilitating or regulating investment in or deployment of wired and wireless broadband networks4 7,d7 ,list of actions ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the members of the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,working ,group an initial list of actions that each of the agencies could take to identify and address regulatory barriers1 incentivize investment1 promote best practices1 align funding decisions1 and otherwise support wired broadband deployment and adoption4 7,e7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #aej days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 after not fewer than #b meetings of the full ,working ,group1 the ,working ,group shall submit to the ,president1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,economic ,council1 a coordinated1 agreed-to1 and prioritized list of recommendations of the ,working ,group on actions that agencies can take to support broadband deployment and adoption4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,the recommendations under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 a list of priority actions and rulemakings2 and 7,,ii7 timelines to complete the priority actions and rulemakings under subclause 7,i74 7m7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,effect ,nothing in this section-- 7,a7 impairs or otherwise affects-- 7i7 the authority granted by law to a department or agency1 or the head thereof2 7ii7 the functions of the ,director of the ,office of ,management and ,budget relating to budgetary1 administrative1 or legislative proposals2 or 7iii7 the authority of the ,federal ,communications ,commission concerning spectrum allocation decisions2 7,b7 requires the disclosure of classified information1 law enforcement sensitive information1 or other information that shall be protected in the interests of national security2 or 7,c7 creates any right or benefit1 substantive or procedural1 enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the ,united ,states1 any ,federal department1 agency1 or entity1 any officer1 employee1 or agent1 of the ,united ,states1 or any other person4 7#b7 ,implementation ,this section shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations4 ,,vii ,research1 ,extension1 and ,related ,matters ,a ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg #gaja4 ,purposes of agricultural research1 extension1 and education ,section #adjb of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#g71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#h71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 support international collaboration that leverages resources and advances priority food and agricultural interests of the ,united ,states1 such as-- 7,a7 addressing emerging plant and animal diseases2 7,b7 improving crop varieties and animal breeds2 and 7,c7 developing safe1 efficient1 and nutritious food systems4 4 #gajb4 ,matters relating to certain school designations and declarations 7a7 ,study of food and agricultural sciences ,section #adjd7ad7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,definition ,the terms ,,nlgca ,institution and non-land-grant college of agriculture mean a public college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of agricultural sciences1 forestry1 or both in any area of study described in clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,clarification ,an area of study referred to in clause 7i7 may include any of the following3 7,i7 ,agriculture4 7,,ii7 ,agricultural business and management4 7,,iii7 ,agricultural economics4 7,,iv7 ,agricultural mechanization4 7,v7 ,agricultural production operations4 7,,vi7 ,aquaculture4 7,,vii7 ,agricultural and food products processing4 7,,viii7 ,agricultural and domestic animal services4 7,,ix7 ,equestrian or equine studies4 7,x7 ,applied horticulture or horticulture operations4 7,,xi7 ,ornamental horticulture4 7,,xii7 ,greenhouse operations and management4 7,,xiii7 ,turf and turfgrass management4 7,,xiv7 ,plant nursery operations and management4 7,,xv7 ,floriculture or floristry operations and management4 7,,xvi7 ,international agriculture4 7,,xvii7 ,agricultural public services4 7,,xviii7 ,agricultural and extension education services4 7,,xix7 ,agricultural communication or agricultural journalism4 7,,xx7 ,animal sciences4 7,,xxi7 ,food science4 7,,xxii7 ,plant sciences4 7,,xxiii7 ,soil sciences4 7,,xxiv7 ,forestry4 7,,xxv7 ,forest sciences and biology4 7,,xxvi7 ,natural resources or conservation4 7,,xxvii7 ,natural resources management and policy4 7,,xxviii7 ,natural resource economics4 7,,xxix7 ,urban forestry4 7,,xxx7 ,wood science and wood products or pulp or paper technology4 7,,xxxi7 ,range science and management4 7,,xxxii7 ,agricultural engineering4 7,,xxxiii7 ,any other area1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary4 2 and 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by inserting any institution designated under after include2 7,b7 by striking clause 7i72 and 7,c7 in clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by striking 7ii7 any institution designated under--2 7ii7 by striking subclause 7,,iv72 7iii7 in subclause 7,,ii71 by adding or at the end2 7iv7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking 2 or at the end and inserting a period2 and 7v7 by redesignating subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 and 7,,iii7 as clauses 7i71 7ii71 and 7iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately4 7b7 ,designation review 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a process to review each designated ,,nlgca ,institution 7as defined in section #adjd7ad77;,a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad77;,a777 to ensure compliance with that section 7as amended by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,violation ,if the ,secretary determines under paragraph 7#a7 that an ,,nlgca ,institution is not in compliance with section #adjd7ad77;,a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad77;,a77 7as amended by subsection 7a771 the designation of that ,,nlgca ,institution shall be revoked4 #gajc4 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gajd4 ,citrus disease subcommittee of specialty crop committee ,section #adjh;,a7a77#b77;,d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7a77#b77;,d77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaje4 ,veterinary services grant program ,section #adae;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by striking to qualified and inserting the following3 8to-- 7,a7 qualified 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 qualified entities for the purpose of exposing students in grades #aa and #ab to education and career opportunities in food animal medicine4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and inserting the following3 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking for fiscal year #bjad and each fiscal year thereafter and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjbc2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,priority ,the ,secretary shall award not less than #b_/c of amounts made available for grants under this section to qualified entities with a focus on food animal medicine4 4 #gajf4 ,grants and fellowships for food and agriculture sciences education ,section #adag7m77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7m77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gajg4 ,research equipment grants ,the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg is amended by inserting after section #adah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caec7 the following3 #adai4 ,research equipment grants 7a7 ,definition of eligible institution ,in this section1 the term eligible institution means-- 7#a7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 or 7#b7 a ,state cooperative institution4 7b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may award competitive grants to eligible institutions for the acquisition of special purpose scientific research equipment for use in the food and agricultural sciences programs of those institutions4 7c7 ,maximum amount ,the amount of a grant under subsection 7b7 shall not exceed #ejj1jjj4 7d7 ,prohibition on charge of indirect costs ,the cost of the acquisition or depreciation of equipment purchased with a grant under this section shall not be-- 7#a7 charged as an indirect cost against another ,federal grant2 or 7#b7 included as part of the indirect cost pool for purposes of calculating the indirect cost rate of an eligible institution4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gajh4 ,agricultural and food policy research centers ,section #adai;,a7e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7;e77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaji4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native serving institutions and ,native ,hawaiian serving institutions ,section #adai;,b of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caef7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaaj4 ,next generation agriculture technology challenge ,subtitle ,c of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adai;,c4 ,next generation agriculture technology challenge 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a next generation agriculture technology challenge competition to provide an incentive for the development of innovative mobile technology that removes barriers to entry in the marketplace for beginning farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7774 7b7 ,amount ,the ,secretary may award not more than #a1jjj1jjj in the aggregate to #a or more winners of the competition under subsection 7a74 4 #gaaa4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaab4 ,authorization for appropriations for federal agricultural research facilities ,section #adca of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act ,amendments of #aihe 7,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,stat4 #aeef2 #abh ,stat4 #ijj7 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaac4 ,continuing animal health and disease research programs ,section #adcc7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7;c77#a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaad4 ,extension at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university2 report ,section #addd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking paragraph 7#d72 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to ,congress a report describing the allocations made to1 and matching funds received by-- 7#a7 eligible institutions under this section2 and 7#b7 institutions designated under the ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb 7commonly known as the ,first ,morrill ,act7 7#ab ,stat4 #ejc1 chapter #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq474 4 #gaae4 ,report on agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university ,section #adde of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,report ,the ,secretary shall annually submit to ,congress a report describing the allocations made to1 and matching funds received by-- 7#a7 eligible institutions under this section2 and 7#b7 institutions designated under the ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb 7commonly known as the ,first ,morrill ,act7 7#ab ,stat4 #ejc1 chapter #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq474 4 #gaaf4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaag4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture and food sciences facilities and equipment at insular area land-grant institutions ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gaah4 ,new ,beginning for ,tribal ,students ,subtitle ,g of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adej4 ,new ,beginning for ,tribal ,students 7a7 ,definition of ,tribal student ,in this section1 the term ,tribal student means a student at a land-grant college or university that is a member of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7b7 ,new beginning initiative 7#a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may make competitive grants to land-grant colleges and universities to provide identifiable support specifically targeted for ,tribal students4 7#b7 ,application ,a land-grant college or university that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,secretary may require4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,a land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to support ,tribal students through-- 7,a7 recruiting2 7,b7 tuition and related fees2 7,c7 experiential learning2 and 7,d7 student services1 including-- 7i7 tutoring2 7ii7 counseling2 7iii7 academic advising2 and 7iv7 other student services that would increase the retention and graduation rate of ,tribal students enrolled at the land-grant college or university1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,matching funds ,a land-grant college or university that receives a grant under this section shall provide matching funds toward the cost of carrying out the activities described in this section in an amount equal to not less than #ajj percent of the grant award4 7#e7 ,maximum amount per ,state ,no ,state shall receive1 through grants made under this section to land-grant colleges and universities located in the ,state1 more than #ejj1jjj per year4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry and the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate a report that includes an itemized list of grant funds distributed under this section1 including the specific form of assistance1 and the number of ,tribal students assisted and the graduation rate of ,tribal students at land-grant colleges and universities receiving grants under this section4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriation ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gaai4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gabj4 ,binational agricultural research and development ,section #adeh7;e7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,full payment of funds made available for certain and inserting ,certain 2 7#b7 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,full payment of funds ,notwithstanding 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,israel-,united ,states and inserting ,united ,states-,israel2 and 7,b7 by inserting 7referred to in this subsection as the ,,bard ,fund7 after ,development ,fund2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,activities ,activities under the ,,bard ,fund to promote and support agricultural research and development that are of mutual benefit to the ,united ,states and ,israel shall-- 7,a7 be carried out by the ,secretary in a manner consistent with this section2 7,b7 accelerate the demonstration1 development1 and application of agricultural solutions resulting from or relating to ,,bard ,fund programs1 including ,,bard ,fund-sponsored research and innovations in drip irrigation1 pesticides1 aquaculture1 livestock1 poultry1 disease control1 and farm equipment2 and 7,c7 encourage research carried out by governmental1 nongovernmental1 and private entities1 including through collaboration with colleges and universities1 research institutions1 and the private sector4 4 #gaba4 ,partnerships to build capacity in international agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching ,the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg is amended by inserting after section #adeh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7 the following3 #adeh;,a4 ,partnerships to build capacity in international agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to build the capacity1 and improve the performance1 of covered ,institutions and agricultural higher education institutions in lower and middle income countries performing1 or desiring to perform1 activities substantially similar to agricultural research1 extension1 and teaching activities 7referred to in this section as agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries7 in order to solve food1 health1 nutrition1 rural income1 and environmental challenges1 especially among chronically food insecure populations1 including by-- 7#a7 promoting partnerships between covered ,institutions and agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries2 and 7#b7 leveraging the capacity of covered ,institutions to partner with agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 #ahfb ,institution2 #ahij ,institution2 #aiid ,institution ,the terms #ahfb ,institution1 #ahij ,institution1 and #aiid ,institution have the meanings given the terms in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja74 7#b7 ,covered ,institution ,the term covered ,institution means-- 7,a7 an #ahfb ,institution2 7,b7 an #ahij ,institution2 7,c7 a #aiid ,institution2 7,d7 an ,,nlgca ,institution2 7,e7 an ,hispanic-serving agricultural college or university2 and 7,f7 a cooperating forestry school4 7c7 ,authority of the ,secretary ,to carry out the purpose of this section1 the ,secretary may promote cooperation and coordination between covered ,institutions and agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries through-- 7#a7 improving extension by-- 7,a7 encouraging the exchange of research materials and results between covered ,institutions and agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries2 7,b7 facilitating the broad dissemination of agricultural research through extension2 and 7,c7 assisting with efforts to plan and initiate extension services in lower and middle income countries2 7#b7 improving agricultural research by-- 7,a7 in partnership with agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries1 encouraging research that addresses problems affecting food production and security1 human nutrition1 agriculture1 forestry1 livestock1 and fisheries1 including local challenges2 and 7,b7 supporting and strengthening national agricultural research systems in lower and middle income countries2 7#c7 supporting the participation of covered ,institutions in programs of international organizations1 such as the ,united ,nations1 the ,world ,bank1 regional development banks1 and international agricultural research centers2 7#d7 improving agricultural teaching and education by-- 7,a7 in partnership with agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries1 supporting education and teaching relating to food and agricultural sciences1 including technical assistance1 degree training1 research collaborations1 classroom instruction1 workforce training1 and education programs2 and 7,b7 assisting with efforts to increase student capacity1 including to encourage equitable access for women and other underserved populations1 at agricultural higher education institutions in developing countries by promoting partnerships with1 and improving the capacity of1 covered ,institutions2 7#e7 assisting covered ,institutions in strengthening their capacity for food1 agricultural1 and related research1 extension1 and teaching programs relevant to agricultural development activities in lower and middle income countries to promote the application of new technology to improve education delivery2 7#f7 providing support for the internationalization of resident instruction programs of covered ,institutions2 7#g7 establishing a program1 to be coordinated by the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and the ,administrator of the ,foreign ,agricultural ,service1 to place interns from covered ,institutions in1 or in service to benefit1 lower and middle income countries2 and 7#h7 establishing a program to provide fellowships to students at covered ,institutions to study at foreign agricultural colleges and universities4 7d7 ,enhancing linkages ,the ,secretary shall enhance the linkages among covered ,institutions1 the ,federal ,government1 international research centers1 counterpart research1 extension1 and teaching agencies and institutions in developed countries and developing countries-- 7#a7 to carry out the purpose described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 to make a substantial contribution to the cause of improved food and agricultural progress throughout the world4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gabb4 ,competitive grants for international agricultural science and education programs ,section #adei;,a7c77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gabc4 ,university research ,section #adfc of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is amended by striking #bjah each place it appears in subsections 7a7 and 7b7 and inserting #bjbc4 #gabd4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gabe4 ,supplemental and alternative crops2 hemp ,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 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 by striking crops1 and inserting crops 7including canola712 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by inserting for agronomic rotational purposes and as a habitat for honey bees and other pollinators after alternative crops2 and 7,b7 by striking commodities whose and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting commodities42 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#c77;,e71 by inserting 7including hemp 7as defined in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf77 after material2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gabf4 ,new ,era ,rural ,technology program ,section #adgc;,e of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 precision agriculture4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d71 by striking #bjjh through #bjab and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #gabg4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gabh4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority pilot ,subtitle ,k of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adgc;,h4 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority pilot 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to promote advanced research and development through a pilot program targeting high-priority research needs for qualified products and projects1 agricultural technologies1 and research tools4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,advanced research and development ,the term advanced research and development means research and development activities used to overcome long-term and high-risk research challenges in agriculture and food through-- 7,a7 targeted acceleration of novel1 early stage innovative agricultural research with promising technology applications and products2 or 7,b7 development of qualified products and projects1 agricultural technologies1 or innovative research tools1 which may include-- 7i7 prototype testing1 preclinical development1 or field experimental use2 7ii7 assessing and assisting with product approval1 clearance1 or need for a license under-- 7,i7 the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja et seq472 7,,ii7 the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq472 or 7,,iii7 other applicable law2 or 7iii7 manufacturing and commercialization of a product4 7#b7 ,,agarda ,the term ,,agarda means the ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority established by subsection 7c77#a74 7#c7 ,agricultural technology ,the term agricultural technology means machinery and other equipment engineered for an applicable and novel use in agriculture1 natural resources1 and food relating to the research and development of qualified products and projects4 7#d7 ,director ,the term ,director means the ,director of the ,,agarda4 7#e7 ,fund ,the term ,fund means the ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,fund established by subsection 7e77#a74 7#f7 ,other transaction 7,a7 ,in general ,the term other transaction means a transaction other than a procurement contract1 grant1 or cooperative agreement4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term other transaction includes a transaction described in subsection 7c77#f77;,a74 7#g7 ,person ,the term person means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a partnership2 7,c7 a corporation2 7,d7 an association2 7,e7 an entity2 7,f7 a public or private corporation2 7,g7 a ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency or department2 and 7,h7 an institution of higher education1 including a land-grant college or university and a non-land-grant college of agriculture4 7#h7 ,qualified product or project ,the term qualified product or project means advanced research and development of-- 7,a7 engineering1 mechanization1 or technology improvements that will address challenges relating to growing1 harvesting1 handling1 processing1 storing1 packing1 and distribution of agricultural products2 7,b7 plant disease or plant pest recovery countermeasures to intentional or unintentional biological or natural threats1 including-- 7i7 replacement or resistant plant cultivars or varieties2 7ii7 other enhanced management strategies1 including novel chemical1 biological1 or cultural approaches2 or 7iii7 diagnostic or surveillance technology2 and 7,c7 veterinary countermeasures to intentional or unintentional biological threats 7including naturally occurring threats71 including-- 7i7 animal vaccine or therapeutic products 7including anti-infective products72 or 7ii7 diagnostic or surveillance technology4 7#i7 ,research tool ,the term research tool means a device1 technology1 procedure1 biological material1 reagent1 computer system1 computer software1 or analytical technique that is developed to assist in the discovery1 development1 or manufacture of a qualified product or project4 7c7 ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of ,agriculture the ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,authority to address long-term and high-risk challenges in the development of-- 7,a7 qualified products and projects2 7,b7 agricultural technologies2 and 7,c7 research tools4 7#b7 ,goals ,the goals of the ,,agarda are-- 7,a7 to enhance the economic viability1 security1 and sustainability of agriculture to ensure that the ,united ,states is competitive and maintains a technological lead globally2 7,b7 to develop and deploy advanced solutions to prevent1 prepare1 and protect against unintentional and intentional threats to agriculture and food in the ,united ,states2 7,c7 to overcome the long-term and high-risk technological barriers in the development of agricultural technologies that enhance export competitiveness1 environmental sustainability1 and resilience to extreme weather2 and 7,d7 to ensure that the ,united ,states maintains a technological lead in developing and deploying advanced agricultural technologies that increase economic opportunities for farmers1 ranchers1 and rural communities4 7#c7 ,leadership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,,agarda shall be a component of the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 7,b7 ,director 7i7 ,in general ,the ,,agarda shall be headed by a ,director1 who shall be appointed by the ,chief ,scientist4 7ii7 ,qualifications ,the ,director shall be an individual who1 by reason of professional background and experience1 is especially qualified to advise the ,chief ,scientist on1 and manage research programs addressing1 matters pertaining to-- 7,i7 advanced research and development2 7,,ii7 qualified products and projects2 7,,iii7 agricultural technologies2 7,,iv7 research tools2 and 7,v7 long-term and high-risk challenges relating to the matters described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv74 7iii7 ,relationship within the ,department of ,agriculture ,the ,director shall report to the ,chief ,scientist4 7#d7 ,duties ,to achieve the goals described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 shall accelerate advanced research and development by-- 7,a7 identifying and promoting revolutionary advances in fundamental sciences2 7,b7 translating scientific discoveries and cutting-edge inventions into technological innovations2 7,c7 incubating and accelerating transformational advances in areas in which industry by itself is not likely to undertake advanced research and development because of the high-risk technological or financial uncertainty2 7,d7 collaborating with ,federal agencies1 relevant industries1 academia1 international agencies1 the ,foundation for ,food and ,agriculture ,research1 and other persons to carry out the goals described in paragraph 7#b71 including convening1 at a minimum1 annual meetings or working groups to demonstrate the operation and effectiveness of advanced research and development of qualified products and projects1 agricultural technologies1 and research tools2 7,e7 conducting ongoing searches for1 and support calls for1 potential advanced research and development of agricultural technologies1 qualified products and projects1 and research tools2 7,f7 awarding grants and entering into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions under paragraph 7#f7 for advanced research and development of agricultural technology1 qualified products and projects1 and research tools2 7,g7 establishing issue-based multidisciplinary discovery teams to reduce the time and cost of solving specific problems that-- 7i7 are composed of representatives from ,federal and ,state agencies1 professional groups1 academia1 and industry2 7ii7 seek novel and effective solutions2 and 7iii7 encourage data sharing and translation of research to field use2 and 7,h7 connecting interested persons with offices or employees authorized by the ,secretary to advise those persons regarding requirements under relevant laws that impact the development1 commercialization1 and technology transfer of qualified products and projects1 agricultural technologies1 and research tools4 7#e7 ,priority ,in awarding grants and entering into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 or other transactions under paragraph 7#d77;,f71 the ,secretary shall give priority to projects that accelerate the advanced research and development of-- 7,a7 new technologies to address critical research needs for specialty crops2 and 7,b7 qualified products and projects that prevent1 protect1 and prepare against intentional and unintentional threats to agriculture and food4 7#f7 ,other transaction authorities 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the pilot program under this section1 the ,secretary shall have the authority to enter into other transactions in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as transactions that the ,secretary of ,defense may enter into under section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,b7 ,scope ,the authority of the ,secretary to enter into contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and other transactions under this subsection shall be in addition to the authorities under this ,act and title ,i of the ,department of ,agriculture and ,related ,agencies ,appropriation ,act1 #aifd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccah;a71 to use contracts1 cooperative agreements1 and grants in carrying out the pilot program under this section4 7,c7 ,guidelines ,the ,secretary shall establish guidelines regarding the use of the authority under subparagraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,technology transfer ,in entering into other transactions1 the ,secretary may negotiate terms for technology transfer in the same manner as a ,federal laboratory under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 of section #ab7;b7 of the ,stevenson-,wydler ,technology ,innovation ,act of #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7b774 7#g7 ,availability of data 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall require that1 as a condition of being awarded a contract or grant or entering into a cooperative agreement or other transaction under paragraph 7#d77;,f71 a person shall make available to the ,secretary on an ongoing basis1 and submit to the ,secretary on request of the ,secretary1 all data relating to or resulting from the activities carried out by the person pursuant to this section4 7,b7 ,exemption from disclosure 7i7 ,in general ,this subparagraph shall be considered a statute described in section #eeb7;b77#c77;,b7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7ii7 ,exemption ,the following information shall be exempt from disclosure and withheld from the public3 7,i7 ,specific technical data or scientific information that is created or obtained under this section that reveals significant and not otherwise publicly known vulnerabilities of existing agriculture and food defenses against biological1 chemical1 nuclear1 or radiological threats4 7,,ii7 ,trade secrets or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential 7within the meaning of section #eeb7;b77#d7 of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code7 and obtained in the conduct of research or as a result of activities under this section from a non-,federal party participating in a contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other transaction under this section4 7iii7 ,review ,information that results from research and development activities conducted under this section and that would be a trade secret or commercial or financial information that is privileged or confidential if the information had been obtained from a non-,federal party participating in a cooperative agreement or other transaction shall be withheld from disclosure under clause 7ii7 for #e years4 7#h7 ,milestone-based payments allowed ,in awarding contracts and grants and entering into cooperative agreements or other transactions under paragraph 7#d77;,f71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 use milestone-based awards and payments2 and 7,b7 terminate a project for not meeting technical milestones4 7#i7 ,use of existing personnel authorities ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may appoint highly qualified individuals to scientific or professional positions on the same terms and conditions as provided in section #fbj7;b77#d7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfeg7;b77#d774 7#aj7 ,report and evaluation 7,a7 ,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 an annual report examining the actions undertaken and results generated by the ,,agarda4 7,b7 ,evaluation ,after the date on which the ,,agarda has been in operation for #c years1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct an evaluation-- 7i7 to be completed and submitted to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate not later than #a year after the date on which the ,comptroller ,general began conducting the evaluation2 7ii7 describing the extent to which the ,,agarda is achieving the goals described in paragraph 7#b72 and 7iii7 including a recommendation on whether the ,,agarda should be continued1 terminated1 or expanded4 7d7 ,strategic plan 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall develop and make publically available a strategic plan describing the strategic vision that the ,,agarda shall use-- 7,a7 to make determinations for future investments during the period of effectiveness of this section2 and 7,b7 to achieve the goals described in subsection 7c77#b74 7#b7 ,dissemination ,the ,secretary shall carry out such activities as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate to disseminate the information contained in the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a7 to persons who may have the capacity to substantially contribute to the activities described in that strategic plan4 7#c7 ,coordination2 consultation ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 update and coordinate the strategic coordination plan under section #bba7;d77#g7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid with the strategic plan developed under paragraph 7#a7 for activities relating to agriculture and food defense countermeasure development and procurement2 and 7,b7 in developing the strategic plan under paragraph 7#a71 consult with-- 7i7 the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board established under section #adjh7;a72 7ii7 the specialty crops committee established under section #adjh;,a7a77#a72 7iii7 relevant agriculture research agencies of the ,federal ,government2 7iv7 the ,national ,academies of ,sciences1 ,engineering1 and ,medicine2 7v7 the ,national ,veterinary ,stockpile ,intra-,government ,advisory ,committee for ,strategic ,steering2 and 7vi7 other appropriate parties1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,funds 7#a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,treasury the ,agriculture ,advanced ,research and ,development ,fund1 which shall be administered by the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director-- 7,a7 for the purpose of carrying out this section2 and 7,b7 in the same manner and subject to the same terms and conditions as are applicable to the ,secretary of ,defense under section #bcga of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#b7 ,deposits into fund 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director1 may accept and deposit into the ,fund monies received pursuant to cost recovery or contribution under a contract1 grant1 cooperative agreement1 or other transaction under this section4 7,b7 ,clarification ,nothing in this paragraph authorizes the use of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation to carry out this section4 7#c7 ,funding ,in addition to funds otherwise deposited in the ,fund under paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7f7 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this section terminates effective ,september #cj1 #bjbc4 4 #gabi4 ,aquaculture assistance programs ,section #adgg7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gacj4 ,repeal of rangeland research programs ,subtitle ,m of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccca et seq47 is repealed4 #gaca4 ,special authorization for biosecurity planning and response ,section #adhd7;a77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7;a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gacb4 ,distance education and resident instruction grants program for insular area institutions of higher education 7a7 ,distance education grants for insular areas ,section #adij7;f77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,resident instruction grants for insular areas ,section #adia7;c77#b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gacc4 ,limitation on designation of entities eligible to receive funds under a capacity program ,subtitle ,p of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adic4 ,limitation on designation of entities eligible to receive funds under a capacity program 7a7 ,definition of capacity program ,in this section1 the term capacity program means each of the following agricultural research1 extension1 education1 and related programs3 7#a7 ,the programs for which funds are made available under subsections 7b7 and 7c7 of section #c of the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc74 7#b7 ,the program for which funds are made available under the ,hatch ,act of #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;a et seq474 7#c7 ,the program for which funds are made available under section #addd4 7#d7 ,the program for which funds are made available under section #adde4 7#e7 ,the grant program authorized under section #addg4 7#f7 ,the program for which funds are made available under ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a et seq474 7#g7 ,any other agricultural research1 extension1 or education program relating to capacity and infrastructure1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,limitation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided under paragraph 7#b71 and notwithstanding any other provision of law1 no additional entity designated after the date of enactment of this section shall be eligible to receive funds under a capacity program4 7#b7 ,exceptions 7,a7 #aiid ,institutions ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply in the case of a designation of a #aiid ,institution under section #b of ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the 8,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act07 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#a74 7,b7 ,extraordinary circumstances ,in the case of extraordinary circumstances or a situation that would lead to an inequitable result1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary may determine that an entity designated after the date of enactment of this section is eligible to receive funds under a capacity program4 7c7 ,no increase in ,state funding ,no ,state shall receive an increase in the amount of capacity program funding as a result of the designation of additional entities as eligible to receive funds under a capacity program4 4 #gacd4 ,scholarship program for students attending #ahij ,institutions 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij 7commonly known as the ,second ,morrill ,act7 7#bf ,stat4 #dag1 chapter #hda2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq471 brought about the establishment of the following #ai public1 ,african-,american land-grant colleges and universities3 7,a7 ,alabama ,a,m ,university4 7,b7 ,alcorn ,state ,university4 7,c7 ,central ,state ,university4 7,d7 ,delaware ,state ,university4 7,e7 ,florida ,a,m ,university4 7,f7 ,fort ,valley ,state ,university4 7,g7 ,kentucky ,state ,university4 7,h7 ,langston ,university4 7,i7 ,lincoln ,university4 7,j7 ,north ,carolina ,a,t ,state ,university4 7,k7 ,prairie ,view ,a,m ,university4 7,l7 ,south ,carolina ,state ,university4 7,m7 ,southern ,university ,system4 7,n7 ,tennessee ,state ,university4 7,o7 ,tuskegee ,university4 7,p7 ,university of ,arkansas ,pine ,bluff4 7,q7 ,university of ,maryland ,eastern ,shore4 7,r7 ,virginia ,state ,university4 7,s7 ,west ,virginia ,state ,university4 7#b7 ,funding for agricultural education1 research1 and extension at the colleges and universities described in paragraph 7#a7 is authorized to be appropriated to the ,department of ,agriculture with each farm bill1 which is enacted approximately every #e years4 7#c7 ,the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi7 authorizes the appropriation of ,federal funds for research1 education1 and extension activities at the colleges and universities described in paragraph 7#a7 and the ,agriculture1 ,rural ,development1 ,food and ,drug ,administration1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjaf 7,public ,law #aad-aac2 #abi ,stat4 #bbde7 appropriated #ai1jjj1jjj for education grants for the colleges and universities described in paragraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,there is a great need to increase the number of young ,african-,americans seeking careers in the food and agricultural sciences 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 including agribusiness1 food production1 distribution1 and retailing1 the clothing industries1 energy and renewable fuels1 and farming marketing1 finance1 and distribution4 7#e7 ,scholarship funding provided to increase the number of young ,african-,american individuals seeking a career in the food and agricultural sciences shall be provided with the caveat that those scholarship students shall commit to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences1 including agribusiness1 food production1 distribution1 and retailing1 the clothing industries1 energy and renewable fuels1 and farming marketing1 finance1 and distribution4 7#f7 ,the average age of farmers and producers in the ,united ,states is #fj years of age and continues to rise4 7#g7 ,beginning farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #gdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f77 need greater assistance in the financing of their education because of the increased startup costs associated with farming1 such as the purchase of land and farming equipment4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of this section and the amendment made by this section are-- 7#a7 to address the national crisis posed by the aging farmer and producer population in the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to increase the number of young ,african-,american individuals seeking a career in the food and agricultural sciences 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 including careers in agribusiness1 food production1 distribution1 and retailing1 the clothing industries1 energy and renewable fuels1 and farming marketing1 finance1 and distribution2 7#c7 to reduce the average age of farmers and producers in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 to provide greater assistance to beginning farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #gdje of ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f772 and 7#e7 to provide scholarships to #ahij land-grant students seeking careers in the food and agricultural sciences4 7c7 ,scholarship program for students attending #ahij-;institutions ,subtitle ,g of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba et seq47 7as amended by section #gaah7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #adea4 ,scholarships for students at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program under which the ,secretary shall award a grant to each #ahij ,institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 7referred to in this section as an eligible institution71 to award scholarships to individuals who-- 7#a7 seek to attend the eligible institution2 and 7#b7 intend to pursue a career in the food and agricultural sciences1 including a career in agribusiness1 food production1 distribution1 and retailing1 the clothing industries1 energy and renewable fuels1 and farming marketing1 finance1 and distribution4 7b7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ai1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7#b7 ,allocation ,of the funds made available under paragraph 7#a7 for a fiscal year1 the ,secretary shall allocate to each eligible institution #a1jjj1jjj4 4 ,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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbjc4 ,sustainable agriculture technology development and transfer program ,section #afbh7;f77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbje4 ,national strategic germplasm and cultivar collection assessment and utilization plan 7a7 ,in general ,section #afcb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehda7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#f7 as paragraph 7#g72 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 develop and implement a national strategic germplasm and cultivar collection assessment and utilization plan that takes into consideration the resources and research necessary to address the significant backlog of characterization and maintenance of existing accessions considered to be critical to preserve the viability of1 and public access to1 germplasm and cultivars2 and 4 7b7 ,plan publication ,section #afcc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,plan publication ,on completion of the development of the plan described in section #afcb7;d77#f71 the ,secretary shall make the plan available to the public4 4 #gbjf4 ,national ,genetics ,resources ,program 7a7 ,advisory council ,section #afcd of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 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 sentence of paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking ,the advisory and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,membership ,the advisory 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking nine and inserting #ac2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,recommendations 7,a7 ,in general ,in making recommendations under paragraph 7#a71 the advisory council shall include recommendations on-- 7i7 the state of public cultivar development1 including-- 7,i7 an analysis of existing cultivar research investments2 7,,ii7 the research gaps relating to the development of cultivars across a diverse range of crops2 and 7,,iii7 an assessment of the state of commercialization of federally funded cultivars2 7ii7 the training and resources needed to meet future breeding challenges2 7iii7 the appropriate levels of ,federal funding for cultivar development for underserved crops and geographic areas2 and 7iv7 the development of the plan described in section #afcb7;d77#f74 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,two-thirds and inserting #f2 and 7ii7 by inserting economics and policy1 after agricultural sciences12 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by striking ,one-third and inserting #c2 and 7ii7 by inserting community development1 after public policy12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #d of the members shall be appointed from among individuals with expertise in public cultivar and animal breed development4 7#d7 #d of the members shall be appointed from among individuals representing-- 7,a7 #ahfb ,institutions 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja772 7,b7 #ahij ,institutions 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja772 7,c7 eligible institutions 7as defined in section #ejb7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja;a7a7772 or 7,d7 #aiid ,institutions 7as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb774 4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #afce7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbjg4 ,national ,agricultural ,weather ,information ,system ,section #afda7;c7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehee7;c77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbjh4 ,agricultural genome to phenome initiative ,section #afga of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by inserting to phenome after genome2 7#b7 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,goals ,the goals of this section are-- 7#a7 to expand knowledge concerning genomes and phenomes of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the ,united ,states2 7#b7 to understand how variable weather1 environments1 and production systems impact the growth and productivity of specific varieties of crops and species of animals in order to provide greater accuracy in predicting crop and animal performance under variable conditions2 7#c7 to support research that leverages plant and animal genomic information with phenotypic and environmental data through an interdisciplinary framework1 leading to a novel understanding of plant and animal processes that affect growth1 productivity1 and the ability to predict performance1 which will result in the deployment of superior varieties and species to producers and improved crop and animal management recommendations for farmers and ranchers2 7#d7 to catalyze and coordinate research that links genomics and predictive phenomics at different sites across the ,united ,states to achieve advances in crops and animals that generate societal benefits2 7#e7 to combine fields such as genetics1 genomics1 plant physiology1 agronomy1 climatology1 and crop modeling with computation and informatics1 statistics1 and engineering2 7#f7 to combine fields such as genetics1 genomics1 animal physiology1 meat science1 animal nutrition1 and veterinary science with computation and informatics1 statistics1 and engineering2 7#g7 to focus on crops and animals that will yield scientifically important results that will enhance the usefulness of many other crops and animals2 7#h7 to build on genomic research1 such as the ,plant ,genome ,research ,project and the ,national ,animal ,genome ,research ,program1 to understand gene function in production environments that is expected to have considerable returns for crops and animals of importance to the agriculture of the ,united ,states2 7#i7 to develop improved data analytics to enhance understanding of the biological function of genes2 7#aj7 to allow resources developed under this section1 including data1 software1 germplasm1 and other biological materials1 to be openly accessible to all persons1 subject to any confidentiality requirements imposed by law2 and 7#aa7 to encourage international partnerships with each partner country responsible for financing its own research4 2 7#c7 by striking subsection 7b7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,duties of ,secretary ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall conduct a research initiative1 to be known as the ,agricultural ,genome to ,phenome ,initiative1 for the purpose of-- 7#a7 studying agriculturally significant crops and animals in production environments to achieve sustainable and secure agricultural production2 7#b7 ensuring that current gaps in existing knowledge of agricultural crop and animal genetics and phenomics are filled2 7#c7 identifying and developing a functional understanding of relevant genes from animals and agronomically relevant genes from crops that are of importance to the agriculture sector of the ,united ,states2 7#d7 ensuring future genetic improvement of crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the ,united ,states2 7#e7 studying the relevance of diverse germplasm as a source of unique genes that may be of importance in the future2 7#f7 enhancing genetics to reduce the economic impact of pathogens on crops and animals of importance to the agriculture sector of the ,united ,states2 7#g7 disseminating findings to relevant audiences2 and 7#h7 otherwise carrying out this section4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c77#a71 by inserting 1 acting through the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 after ,the ,secretary2 7#e7 in subsection 7e71 by inserting to ,phenome after ,genome2 and 7#f7 by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gbji4 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives 7a7 ,high-priority research and extension areas ,section #afgb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,national turfgrass research initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 carrying out or enhancing research related to turfgrass and sod issues2 7,b7 enhancing production and uses of turfgrass for the general public2 7,c7 identifying new turfgrass varieties with superior drought1 heat1 cold1 and pest tolerance to reduce water1 fertilizer1 and pesticide use2 7,d7 selecting genetically superior turfgrasses and development of improved technologies for managing commercial1 residential1 and recreational turf areas2 7,e7 producing grasses that aid in mitigating soil erosion1 protect against pollutant runoff into waterways1 and provide other environmental benefits2 7,f7 investigating1 preserving1 and protecting native plant species1 including grasses not currently used in turf systems2 7,g7 creating systems for more economical and viable turfgrass seed and sod production throughout the ,united ,states2 and 7,h7 investigating the turfgrass phytobiome and developing biologic products to enhance soil1 enrich plants1 and mitigate pests4 7#ab7 ,nutrient management ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of examining nutrient management based on the source1 rate1 timing1 and placement of crop nutrients4 7#ac7 ,macadamia tree health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of-- 7,a7 developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat the macadamia felted coccid 7,eriococcus ironsidei72 and 7,b7 establishing an areawide integrated pest management program in areas affected by1 or areas at risk of being affected by1 the macadamia felted coccid 7,eriococcus ironsidei74 7#ad7 ,chronic wasting disease ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of supporting research projects at land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 with established deer research programs for the purposes of treating1 mitigating1 or eliminating chronic wasting disease in free-ranging white-tailed deer populations4 4 7b7 ,pulse crop health initiative ,section #afgb7;e77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;e77#e77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7c7 ,training coordination for food and agriculture protection ,section #afgb7;f77#e7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;f77#e77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7d7 ,pollinator protection ,section #afgb7;g7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 and 7#c71 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#g71 respectively2 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,pollinator ,health ,task ,force 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,administrator71 shall reconstitute the ,pollinator ,health ,task ,force 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,task ,force7 to carry out the purposes described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,purposes ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 address issues relating to pollinator health and disease1 pollinator population decline1 and ,federal pollinator protection activities2 and 7ii7 ensure effective implementation of the #bjae ,national ,pollinator ,health ,strategy1 as modified under subparagraph 7,d77i74 7,c7 ,composition 7i7 ,co-chairs ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator shall serve as co-chairs of the ,task ,force4 7ii7 ,members 7,i7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of not less than #ae members1 each of whom shall be appointed by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator4 7,,ii7 ,members ,the members of the ,task ,force-- 7aa7 shall include a qualified representative from each of-- 7,,aa7 the ,department of ,state2 7,,bb7 the ,department of ,defense2 7,,cc7 the ,department of the ,interior2 7,,dd7 the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 7,,ee7 the ,department of ,transportation2 7,,ff7 the ,department of ,energy2 7,,gg7 the ,department of ,education2 7,,hh7 the ,council on ,environmental ,quality2 7,,ii7 the ,domestic ,policy ,council2 7,,jj7 the ,general ,services ,administration2 7,,kk7 the ,national ,science ,foundation2 7,,ll7 the ,national ,security ,council2 7,,mm7 the ,office of ,management and ,budget2 7,,nn7 the ,food and ,drug ,administration2 and 7,,oo7 the ,office of ,science and ,technology ,policy2 and 7bb7 may include-- 7,,aa7 #a or more qualified representatives from any other ,federal department1 agency1 or office1 as determined by the ,secretary and the ,administrator2 and 7,,bb7 #a or more nongovernmental individuals that possess adequate scientific credentials to make meaningful contributions to the activities of the ,task ,force1 as determined by the ,secretary and the ,administrator4 7,d7 ,duties ,the ,task ,force shall-- 7i7 review and modify the #bjae ,national ,pollinator ,health ,strategy to reflect the evolving science on which it is based2 7ii7 implement the #bjae ,national ,pollinator ,health ,strategy as modified under clause 7i72 7iii7 ensure that ,federal resources are used effectively to improve pollinator habitat and health2 7iv7 engage in regular collaboration with the ,department of ,agriculture1 other governmental and institutional entities1 and private persons to leverage ,federal funding to create public-private partnerships that will achieve the long-term improvement of pollinator habitat and health1 consistent with the #bjaf ,pollinator ,partnership ,action ,plan2 and 7v7 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 host a joint summit of the ,department of ,agriculture and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency on crop protection tools that examines-- 7,i7 the science relating to the impact of crop protection tools on pollinators2 7,,ii7 the techniques used to mitigate the impact of crop protection tools2 and 7,,iii7 the gaps in research relating to crop protection tools4 7,e7 ,annual report ,not later than ,december #ca of each year1 the ,task ,force shall submit a report-- 7i7 to-- 7,i7 the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 the ,administrator2 7,,iii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,,iv7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7ii7 that describes-- 7,i7 the work carried out by the ,task ,force under subparagraph 7,d72 and 7,,ii7 the recommendations of the ,task ,force for the next steps that should be taken to carry out the purposes described in subparagraph 7,b74 2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#f7 ,enhanced coordination of honeybee and pollinator research 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,chief ,scientist shall coordinate research1 education1 and economic activities in the ,department of ,agriculture relating to native and managed pollinator health4 7,b7 ,duties ,to carry out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chief ,scientist shall-- 7i7 assign an individual to serve in the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist as a ,honeybee and ,pollinator ,research ,coordinator1 who-- 7,i7 may be-- 7aa7 an employee of the ,department of ,agriculture at the time of appointment2 and 7bb7 a detailee from the research1 economics1 and education mission area2 and 7,,ii7 shall be responsible for leading the efforts of the ,chief ,scientist in carrying out subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 implement the pollinator health research efforts described in the #bjae report of the ,pollinator ,health ,task ,force entitled ,pollinator ,research ,action ,plan2 7iii7 establish annual strategic priorities and goals for the ,department of ,agriculture for native and managed pollinator research2 7iv7 communicate those priorities and goals to each agency in the ,department of ,agriculture1 the managed pollinator industry1 and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the ,secretary2 and 7v7 coordinate and identify all research needed and conducted by the ,department of ,agriculture and relevant grant recipients under programs administered by the ,secretary on native and managed pollinator health to ensure consistency and reduce unintended duplication of effort4 7,c7 ,pollinator research 7i7 ,in general ,in coordinating research under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,chief ,scientist shall ensure that research is conducted-- 7,i7 to evaluate the impact of horticultural and agricultural pest management practices on native and managed pollinator colonies in diverse agro-ecosystems2 7,,ii7 to document pesticide residues-- 7aa7 that are found in native and managed pollinator colonies2 and 7bb7 that are associated with typical commercial crop pest management practices2 7,,iii7 with respect to native and managed pollinator colonies visiting crops for crop pollination or honey production purposes1 to document-- 7aa7 the strength and health of those colonies2 7bb7 survival1 growth1 reproduction1 and production of those colonies2 7cc7 pests1 pathogens1 and viruses that affect those colonies2 7dd7 environmental conditions of those colonies2 and 7ee7 any other relevant information1 as determined by the ,chief ,scientist2 7,,iv7 to document best management practices and other practices in place for managed pollinators and crop managers with respect to healthy populations of managed pollinators2 7,v7 to evaluate the effectiveness of-- 7aa7 conservation practices that target the specific needs of native and managed pollinator habitats2 and 7bb7 incentives that allow for the expansion of native and managed pollinator forage acreage2 7,,vi7 in the case of commercially managed pollinator colonies1 to continue gathering data on-- 7aa7 annual colony losses2 7bb7 rising input costs associated with managing colonies2 and 7cc7 the overall economic value of commercially managed pollinators to the food economy2 and 7,,vii7 relating to any other aspect of native and managed pollinators1 as determined by the ,chief ,scientist1 in consultation with scientific experts4 7ii7 ,public availability ,the ,chief ,scientist shall-- 7,i7 make publicly available the results of the research described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 in the case of the research described in clause 7i77,,vi71 immediately publish any data or reports that were previously produced by the ,department of ,agriculture but not made publicly available4 2 and 7#e7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and native and managed pollinators after disorder2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking regarding how and inserting the following3 regarding-- 7i7 how 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 the establishment of a sufficiently funded large-scale multiyear field research project to evaluate the impact of horticultural and agricultural pest management practices on native and managed pollinator colonies in diverse agro-ecosystems2 and 7iii7 the development of crop-specific best management practices that balance the needs of crop managers with the health of native and managed pollinator colonies4 4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #afgb7;h7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;h77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbaj4 ,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 in subsection 7a77#g71 by striking conservation and inserting conservation1 soil health12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 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 a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj2 7,e7 #de1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 and 7,f7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb and each fiscal year thereafter4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking for fiscal years #bjad through #bjah2 and 7ii7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbaa4 ,farm business management ,section #afgb;,d7d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative 7a7 ,in general ,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 following3 #afgb;,e4 ,urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production research1 education1 and extension initiative 7a7 ,competitive research and extension grants authorized ,in consultation with the ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee established under section #bbb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid1 the ,secretary may make competitive grants to support research1 education1 and extension activities for the purposes of enhancing urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production by-- 7#a7 facilitating the development of urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production1 harvesting1 transportation1 aggregation1 packaging1 distribution1 and markets2 7#b7 assessing and developing strategies to remediate contaminated sites2 7#c7 determining and developing the best production management and integrated pest management practices2 7#d7 assessing the impacts of shipping and transportation on nutritional value2 7#e7 identifying and promoting the horticultural1 social1 and economic factors that contribute to successful urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production2 7#f7 analyzing the means by which new agricultural sites are determined1 including an evaluation of soil quality1 condition of a building1 or local community needs2 7#g7 exploring new and innovative technologies that minimize energy1 lighting systems1 water1 and other inputs for increased food production2 7#h7 examining building material efficiencies and structural upgrades for the purpose of optimizing growth of agricultural products2 7#i7 studying and developing new crop varieties and innovative agricultural products to connect to new markets2 or 7#aj7 examining the impacts of crop exposure to urban elements on environmental quality and food safety4 7b7 ,grant types and process ,subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,e7 of paragraph 7#d71 paragraph 7#g71 and paragraph 7#aa77;,b7 of subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section4 7c7 ,priority ,the ,secretary may give priority to grant proposals that involve-- 7#a7 the cooperation of multiple entities2 or 7#b7 ,states or regions with a high concentration of or significant interest in urban farms1 rooftop farms1 and indoor production facilities4 7d7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #d1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to amounts made available under paragraph 7#a71 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,data collection on urban1 indoor1 and emerging agricultural production 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct as a follow-on study to the census of agriculture conducted in the calendar year #bjag under section #b of the ,census of ,agriculture ,act of #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7 a census of urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production1 including information about-- 7,a7 community gardens and farms located in urban areas1 suburbs1 and urban clusters2 7,b7 rooftop farms1 outdoor vertical production1 and green walls2 7,c7 indoor farms1 greenhouses1 and high-tech vertical technology farms2 7,d7 hydroponic1 aeroponic1 and aquaponic farm facilities2 and 7,e7 other innovations in agricultural production1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ad1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjba4 #gbac4 ,centers of excellence at #ahij ,institutions ,section #afgc of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,centers of excellence at #ahijs ,institutions 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish not less than #c centers of excellence1 each led by an #ahij ,institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja771 to focus on #a or more of the areas described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,areas of focus 7,a7 ,student success and workforce development ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may engage in activities to ensure that students have the skills and education needed to work in agriculture and food industries1 agriculture science1 technology1 engineering1 mathematics1 and related fields of study4 7,b7 ,nutrition1 health1 wellness1 and quality of life ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may carry out research1 education1 and extension programs that increase access to healthy food1 improve nutrition1 mitigate preventive disease1 and develop strategies to assist limited resource individuals in accessing health and nutrition resources4 7,c7 ,farming systems1 rural prosperity1 and economic sustainability ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may share best practices with farmers to improve agricultural production1 processing1 and marketing1 reduce urban food deserts1 examine new uses for traditional and nontraditional crops1 animals1 and natural resources1 and continue activities carried out by the ,center of ,innovative and ,sustainable ,small ,farms1 ,ranches1 and ,forest ,lands4 7,d7 ,global food security and defense ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may engage in international partnerships that strengthen agricultural development in developing countries1 partner with international researchers regarding new and emerging animal and plant pests and diseases1 engage in agricultural disaster recovery1 and continue activities carried out by the ,center for ,international ,engagement4 7,e7 ,natural resources1 energy1 and environment ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may focus on protecting and managing domestic natural resources for current and future production of food and agricultural products4 7,f7 ,emerging technologies ,a center of excellence established under paragraph 7#a7 may focus on the development of emerging technologies to increase agricultural productivity1 enhance small farm economic viability1 and improve rural communities by developing genetic and sensor technologies for food and agriculture and providing technology training to farmers4 7#c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and every year 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 describing-- 7,a7 the resources invested in the centers of excellence established under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 the work being done by those centers of excellence4 7#d7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gbad4 ,assistive technology program for farmers with disabilities ,section #afhj7;c77#a77;,b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7;c77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gbae4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,c ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih #gcja4 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program ,section #dje7;j7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;j77 is amended by striking there are authorized and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting there is authorized to be appropriated #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc44 #gcjb4 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program ,section #djf7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;e77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gcjc4 ,support for research regarding diseases of wheat1 triticale1 and barley caused by ,fusarium graminearum or by ,tilletia indica ,section #djh7;e7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #gcjd4 ,grants for youth organizations ,section #daj7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop research initiative 7a7 ,industry needs ,section #dab7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,f72 and 7,b7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 size-controlling rootstock systems for perennial crops2 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking including threats to specialty crop pollinators2 and inserting the following3 8such as-- 7,a7 threats to specialty crop pollinators2 7,b7 emerging and invasive species2 and 7,c7 a more effective understanding and utilization of existing natural enemy complexes2 2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking efforts to improve and inserting the following3 8efforts-- 7,a7 to improve 2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by adding and at the end2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 to achieve a better understanding of-- 7i7 the soil rhizosphere microbiome2 7ii7 pesticide application systems and certified drift-reduction technologies2 and 7iii7 systems to improve and extend the storage life of specialty crops2 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening2 and and inserting the following3 8such as-- 7,a7 mechanization and automation of labor-intensive tasks in production and processing2 7,b7 technologies that delay or inhibit ripening2 7,c7 decision support systems driven by phenology and environmental factors2 7,d7 improved monitoring systems for agricultural pests2 and 7,e7 effective systems for preharvest and postharvest management of quarantine pests2 and 4 7b7 ,funding ,section #dab7k7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7k77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking for fiscal years #bjad through #bjah2 7,b7 by striking ,in addition and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,in addition 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 and indenting appropriately2 and 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d71 respectively4 #gcjf4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gcjg4 ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy ,section #fad7;f77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gcjh4 ,forestry products advanced utilization research ,section #fag7;f77#a7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;b7f77#a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,d ,other ,laws #gdja4 ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7a7 ,hemp research ,section #e7;b77#i7 of the ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agh;c7b77#i77 is amended by inserting 1 and including hemp 7as defined in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf7 after hydrocarbon-containing plants4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #af7;a77#b7 of the ,critical ,agricultural ,materials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gdjb4 ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7a7 ,definition of #aiid ,institution 7#a7 ,in general ,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 by striking paragraph 7#aa72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ab7 through 7#bc7 and 7#be7 through 7#ce7 as paragraphs 7#aa7 through 7#bb7 and 7#bf7 through 7#cf71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#bj7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,college and inserting ,university2 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bb7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#bc7 ,nueta ,hidatsa ,sahnish ,college4 2 and 7,e7 by inserting after paragraph 7#bd7 the following3 7#be7 ,red ,lake ,nation ,college4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 take effect on ,october #a1 #bjah4 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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 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 #bjah each place it appears in subsections 7b77#a7 and 7c7 and inserting #bjbc4 7d7 ,research grants ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gdjc4 ,research ,facilities ,act ,section #f7;a7 of the ,research ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7a77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural and food research initiative ,subsection 7b7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d7-- 7i7 in clause 7vi71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7vii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7viii7 soil health4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iv71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 automation or mechanization in the production and distribution of specialty crops1 with a focus on labor-intensive tasks4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#f7-- 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 following3 7,f7 to an institution to carry out collaboration in biomedical and agricultural research using existing research models4 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#aa77;,a71 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gdje4 ,extension design and demonstration initiative 7a7 ,in general ,the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 is amended by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,extension design and demonstration initiative 7#a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this subsection is to encourage the design of adaptive prototype systems for extension and education that seek to advance the application1 translation1 and demonstration of scientific discoveries and other agricultural research for the adoption and understanding of food1 agricultural1 and natural resources practices1 techniques1 methods1 and technologies using digital or other novel platforms4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary shall award grants on a competitive basis-- 7,a7 for the design of #a or more extension and education prototype systems-- 7i7 that leverage digital platforms or other novel means of translating1 delivering1 or demonstrating agricultural research2 and 7ii7 to adapt1 apply1 translate1 or demonstrate scientific findings1 data1 technology1 and other research outcomes to producers1 the agricultural industry1 and other interested persons or organizations2 and 7,b7 to demonstrate1 by incorporating analytics and specific metrics1 the value1 impact1 and return on the ,federal investment of a prototype system designed under subparagraph 7,a7 as a model for use by other eligible entities described in paragraph 7#c7 for improving1 modernizing1 and adapting applied research1 demonstration1 and extension services4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity that is eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 a ,state agricultural experiment station2 and 7,b7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 7#d7 ,requirement ,the ,secretary shall award grants under paragraph 7#b7 to not fewer than #b and not more than #e eligible entities described in paragraph 7#c7 that represent a diversity of regions1 commodities1 and agricultural or food production issues4 7#e7 ,term ,the term of a grant awarded under paragraph 7#b7 shall be not longer than #e years4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,technical and conforming amendments ,the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#b71 by striking subsection-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through for the planning in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting subsection for the planning2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7h71 by inserting 1 7d71 after subsections 7b74 #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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #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 #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #gdjh4 ,repeal of review of agricultural research service ,section #gdjd of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repealed4 #gdji4 ,biomass research and development ,section #ijjh of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 carbon dioxide that-- 7i7 is intended for permanent sequestration or utilization2 and 7ii7 is a byproduct of the production of the products described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 2 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 in clause 7xii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 by redesignating clause 7xiii7 as clause 7xiv72 and 7,c7 by inserting after clause 7xii7 the following3 7xiii7 an individual with expertise in carbon dioxide capture1 utilization1 and sequestration2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 to permanently sequester or utilize carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of biobased products2 and 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 the development of technologies to permanently sequester or utilize carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of biobased products4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gdaj4 ,reinstatement of matching requirement for ,federal funds used in extension work at the ,university of the ,district of ,columbia 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjh7;c7 of the ,district of ,columbia ,public ,postsecondary ,education ,reorganization ,act 7#hh ,stat4 #adbh2 sec4 #ch-abjb4ji7;c71 ,d4,c4 ,official ,code7 is amended by inserting after the first sentence the following3 ,such sums may be used to pay not more than #a_/b of the total cost of providing such extension work44 7b7 ,effective date ,the amendment made by subsection 7a7 shall take effect on ,october #a1 #bjah4 #gdaa4 ,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;a note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ced7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#f77;,a71 by striking #aj years and inserting #ae years2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d77#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking #f1 #h1 and #aj years and inserting #ac years4 #gdab4 ,transfer of administrative jurisdiction over portion of ,henry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,research ,center1 ,beltsville1 ,maryland 7a7 ,transfer authorized ,subject to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary may transfer to the ,secretary of the ,treasury administrative jurisdiction over a parcel of real property at the ,henry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,research ,center consisting of approximately #ajj acres1 which was originally acquired by the ,united ,states through land acquisitions in #aiaj and #aibe1 and is generally located off of ,poultry ,road lying between ,powder ,mill ,road and ,odell ,road in ,beltsville1 ,maryland1 for the purpose of facilitating the establishment of ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing facilities on the parcel4 7b7 ,legal description and map 7#a7 ,preparation ,the ,secretary shall prepare a legal description and map of the parcel of real property to be transferred under subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,force of law ,the legal description and map prepared under paragraph 7#a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct errors in the legal description and map4 7c7 ,terms and conditions ,the transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to easements1 valid existing rights1 and such other reservations1 terms1 and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be necessary4 7d7 ,waiver ,the parcel of real property under subsection 7a7 is exempt from ,federal screening for other possible use due to an identified ,federal need for the parcel as the site of ,bureau of ,engraving and ,printing facilities4 7e7 ,conditions for transfer ,as a condition of the transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall agree to pay the ,secretary the costs incurred to carry out the transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection 7a71 including the costs for-- 7#a7 any environmental or administrative analysis required by law with respect to the parcel to be transferred under subsection 7a72 7#b7 a survey1 if needed2 and 7#c7 any hazardous substances assessment of the parcel to be transferred under subsection 7a74 7f7 ,hazardous materials 7#a7 ,in general ,for the parcel to be transferred under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall meet the applicable disclosure requirements relating to hazardous substances4 7#b7 ,remediation ,the ,secretary shall not be required to remediate or abate any hazardous substances disclosed under paragraph 7#a7 or any other hazardous pollutants1 contaminants1 or waste that may be present at or on the parcel on the date of the transfer of administrative jurisdiction under subsection 7a74 #gdac4 ,foundation for food and agriculture research ,section #gfja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a77;,d71 by inserting and agriculture stakeholders after community2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c77ii77,i71 by inserting agriculture or before agricultural research2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 by redesignating clause 7iv7 as clause 7v72 and 7iii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 actively solicit and accept funds1 gifts1 grants1 devises1 or bequests of real or personal property made to the ,foundation1 including from private entities2 and 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a77iii71 by striking any2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7i77,i7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding item 7aa71 by inserting and post online before a report2 7,,ii7 in item 7aa71 by striking accomplishments2 and and inserting accomplishments and how those activities align to the challenges identified in the strategic plan under clause 7iv722 7,,iii7 in item 7bb71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,,iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7cc7 a description of available agricultural research programs and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year4 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,stakeholder ,notice ,the ,foundation shall publish an annual notice with a description of agricultural research priorities under this section for the upcoming fiscal year1 including-- 7,i7 a schedule for funding competitions2 7,,ii7 a discussion of how applications for funding will be evaluated2 and 7,,iii7 how the ,foundation will communicate information about funded awards to the public to ensure that grantees and partners understand the objectives of the ,foundation4 7iv7 ,strategic ,plan ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,foundation shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a strategic plan describing a path for the ,foundation to become self-sustaining1 including-- 7,i7 a forecast of major agricultural challenge opportunities identified by the scientific advisory councils of the ,foundation and approved by the ,board1 including short- and long-term objectives2 7,,ii7 an overview of the efforts that the ,foundation will take to be transparent in each of the processes of the ,foundation1 including-- 7aa7 processes relating to grant awards1 including the selection1 review1 and notification processes2 7bb7 communication of past1 current1 and future research priorities2 and 7cc7 plans to solicit and respond to public input on the opportunities identified in the strategic plan2 7,,iii7 a description of financial goals and benchmarks for the next #aj years1 including a detailed plan for raising funds in amounts greater than the amounts required under this section2 and 7,,iv7 other related issues1 as determined by the ,board4 2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking ,mandatory funding and inserting ,funding2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by striking ,on the date and inserting the following3 7i7 ,establishment funding ,on the date 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,enhanced funding ,on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,foundation to carry out this section #bjj1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 2 and 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,foundation and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,foundation 2 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated7-- 7,i7 by striking purposes and inserting purposes1 duties1 and powers2 and 7,,ii7 by striking non-,federal matching funds for each expenditure and inserting matching funds from a non-,federal source1 including a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,effect ,nothing in this section requires the ,foundation to require a matching contribution from an individual grantee as a condition of receiving a grant under this section4 4 #gdad4 ,assistance for forestry research under the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act ,section #b of ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly known as the ,mc,intire-,stennis ,cooperative ,forestry ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#a7 is amended in the second sentence-- 7#a7 by striking and before #ahij ,institutions2 and 7#b7 by inserting and #aiid ,institutions 7as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb77 that offer an associate's degree or a baccalaureate degree in forestry1 before and 7b74 #gdae4 ,legitimacy of industrial hemp research 7a7 ,in general ,section #gfjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsections 7a7 and 7b7 as subsections 7b7 and 7a71 respectively1 and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated71 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,in general and inserting ,industrial hemp research2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,study and report 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study of agricultural pilot programs-- 7,a7 to determine the economic viability of the domestic production and sale of industrial hemp2 and 7,b7 that shall include a review of-- 7i7 each agricultural pilot program2 and 7ii7 any other agricultural or academic research relating to industrial hemp4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the results of the study conducted under paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,repeal ,effective on the date that is #a year after the date on which the ,secretary establishes a plan under section #big;,c of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf1 section #gfjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj7 is repealed4 #gdaf4 ,collection of data relating to barley area planted and harvested ,for all acreage reports published after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 shall include the ,state of ,new ,york in the ,states surveyed to produce the table entitled ,barley ,area ,planted and ,harvested in those reports4 #gdag4 ,collection of data relating to the size and location of dairy farms 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,economic ,research ,service1 shall update the report entitled ,changes in the ,size and ,location of ,,us ,dairy ,farms contained in the report of the ,economic ,research ,service entitled ,profits1 ,costs1 and the ,changing ,structure of ,dairy ,farming and published in ,september #bjjg4 7b7 ,requirement ,in updating the report described in subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall include an expanded ,table #b of that report containing the full range of herd sizes that are detailed in ,table #a of that report4 #gdah4 ,agriculture innovation center demonstration program ,section #fdjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7e77#a71 by striking subsection 7i7 and inserting subsection 7h72 7#b7 by striking subsection 7g72 7#c7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 and 7i7 as subsections 7g7 and 7h71 respectively2 and 7#d7 in subsection 7h7 7as so redesignated71 by striking is authorized and all that follows through #bjah and inserting are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #gdai4 ,smith-,lever community extension program 7a7 ,in general ,section #c7;d7 of the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;d77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7d7 ,administration1 technical1 and extension services 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as designated by paragraph 7#a771 by striking the second sentence2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,competitive funding ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture may provide funding1 on a competitive basis1 to-- 7,a7 a college or university eligible to receive funds under the ,act of ,august #cj1 #ahij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba-cbf;a and #cbh71 including ,tuskegee ,university2 or 7,b7 a #aiid ,institution 7as defined in section #ecb of the ,equity in ,educational ,land-,grant ,status ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb77 for-- 7i7 the ,children1 ,youth1 and ,families at ,risk funding program under subsection 7b77#c72 and 7ii7 the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #c7;f7 of the ,smith ,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;f77 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking ,there shall and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in ,general ,there shall 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,exception not applicable ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not apply to a #aiid ,institution receiving funding under subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 for the ,children1 ,youth1 and ,families at ,risk funding program under subsection 7b77#c7 or for the ,federally ,recognized ,tribes ,extension ,program4 4 7#b7 ,section #ecc7;a77#b77;,a7 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 clause 7ii7 and inserting the following3 7ii7 the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 except as provided under-- 7,i7 section #c7;b77#c7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b77#c772 or 7,,ii7 paragraph 7#b7 of section #c7;d7 of that ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;d772 or 4 ,e ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh ,i ,agricultural ,security #geja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication center ,section #adaab7;c77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab7;c77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #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#b77;,b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gejc4 ,research and development of agricultural countermeasures ,section #adaba7;b77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba7;b77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gejd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program ,section #adabb7;e77#b7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hibb7;e77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,,ii ,miscellaneous ,provisions #geaa4 ,farm and ,ranch ,stress ,assistance ,network ,section #gebb of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking to support cooperative programs between ,state cooperative extension services and nonprofit organizations and inserting to eligible entities described in subsection 7c72 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#e72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d71 respectively1 and indenting the subparagraphs appropriately2 7,c7 by striking subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 training1 including training programs and workshops1 for-- 7i7 advocates for individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture2 and 7ii7 other individuals and entities that may assist individuals who-- 7,i7 are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture2 and 7,,ii7 are in crisis2 2 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 by adding and after the semicolon at the end2 7,e7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by striking activities2 and and inserting activities1 including the dissemination of information and materials2 or2 7,f7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking be used to initiate and inserting the following3 8be used-- 7#a7 to initiate 2 and 7,g7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 to enter into contracts1 on a multiyear basis1 with community-based1 direct-service organizations to initiate1 expand1 or sustain programs described in paragraph 7#a7 and subsection 7a74 2 and 7#c7 by striking subsections 7c7 and 7d7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,eligible recipients ,the ,secretary may award a grant under this section to-- 7#a7 a ,state department of agriculture2 7#b7 a ,state cooperative extension service2 7#c7 a qualified nonprofit organization1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#d7 an entity providing appropriate services1 as determined by the ,secretary1 in #a or more ,states2 or 7#e7 a partnership carried out by #b or more entities described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d74 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7e7 ,report to congress 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall submit to ,congress and any other relevant ,federal department or agency1 and make publicly available1 a report describing the state of behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture4 7#b7 ,contents ,the report under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 an inventory and assessment of efforts to support the behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture by-- 7i7 the ,federal ,government1 ,states1 and units of local government2 7ii7 communities comprised of those individuals2 7iii7 healthcare providers2 7iv7 ,state cooperative extension services2 and 7v7 other appropriate entities1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 a description of the challenges faced by individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture that may impact the behavioral and mental health of farmers and ranchers2 7,c7 a description of how the ,department of ,agriculture can improve coordination and cooperation with ,federal health departments and agencies1 including the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,substance ,abuse and ,mental ,health ,services ,administration1 the ,health ,resources and ,services ,administration1 the ,centers for ,disease ,control and ,prevention1 and the ,national ,institutes of ,health1 to best address the behavioral and mental health of individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture2 7,d7 a long-term strategy for responding to the challenges described under subparagraph 7,b7 and recommendations based on best practices for further action to be carried out by appropriate ,federal departments or agencies to improve ,federal ,government response and seek to prevent suicide among individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture2 and 7,e7 an evaluation of the impact of suicide among individuals who are engaged in farming1 ranching1 and other occupations relating to agriculture on-- 7i7 the agricultural workforce2 7ii7 agricultural production2 7iii7 rural families and communities2 and 7iv7 succession planning4 4 #geab4 ,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 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #geac4 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf7;g7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;g77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #gead4 ,mechanization and automation for specialty crops 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall conduct a review of the programs of the ,department of ,agriculture that affect the production or processing of specialty crops4 7b7 ,requirements ,the review under subsection 7a7 shall identify-- 7#a7 programs that currently are1 or previously have been1 effectively used to accelerate the development and use of automation or mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops2 and 7#b7 programs that may be more effectively used to accelerate the development and use of automation or mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops4 7c7 ,strategy ,with respect to programs identified under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a strategy to accelerate the development and use of automation and mechanization in the production or processing of specialty crops4 ,f ,matching ,funds ,requirement #gfja4 ,matching funds requirement 7a7 ,repeal ,subtitle ,p of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7,a7 ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 ,education1 and ,economics ,advisory ,board ,section #adjh7;c77#a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7;c77#a77 is amended by striking subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting the following3 7,b7 the annual establishment of national priorities1 as determined by the ,board2 4 7,b7 ,grants to enhance research capacity in schools of veterinary medicine ,section #adae7;a7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,matching requirement ,a ,state receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide ,state matching funds equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 4 7,c7 ,aquaculture assistance grant program ,section #adge7;b7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbb7;b77 is amended by striking ,the ,secretary and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary may make competitive grants to entities eligible for grants under paragraph 7#b7 for research and extension to facilitate or expand promising advances in the production and marketing of aquacultural food species and products and to enhance the safety and wholesomeness of those species and products1 including the development of reliable supplies of seed stock and therapeutic compounds4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may make a competitive grant under paragraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 a land-grant or seagrant college or university2 7,b7 a ,state agricultural experiment station2 7,c7 a college1 university1 or ,federal laboratory having a demonstrable capacity to conduct aquacultural research1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,d7 a nonprofit private research institution4 7#c7 ,matching ,state grants 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall not make a grant under paragraph 7#a7 unless the ,state in which the grant recipient is located makes a grant to that recipient in an amount equal to not less than the amount of the grant under paragraph 7#a7 7of which ,state amount an in-kind contribution shall not exceed #ej percent74 7,b7 ,federal laboratories ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to a grant to a ,federal laboratory4 4 7#b7 ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7,a7 ,federal-,state matching grant program ,section #afbc7;d77#b7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehac7;d77#b77 is amended by striking the second sentence4 7,b7 ,agricultural genome initiative ,section #afga of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7 7as amended by section #gbjh7 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating subsection 7f7 as subsection 7g72 and 7ii7 by inserting after subsection 7e7 the following3 7f7 ,matching funds requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 with respect to a grant or cooperative agreement under this section that provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 the recipient of funds under the grant or cooperative agreement shall provide non-,federal matching funds 7including funds from a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program7 equal to not less than the amount provided under the grant or cooperative agreement4 7#b7 ,in-kind support ,non-,federal matching funds described in paragraph 7#a7 may include in-kind support4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a research project if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally2 or 7,b7 7i7 the project-- 7,i7 involves a minor commodity2 and 7,,ii7 deals with scientifically important research2 and 7ii7 the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 4 7,c7 ,high-priority research and extension initiatives ,section #afgb7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall 2 and 7iii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,matching funds requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 an entity receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide non-,federal matching funds 7including funds from a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program7 equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 7,b7 ,in-kind support ,non-,federal matching funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include in-kind support4 7,c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 with respect to a research project if the ,secretary determines that-- 7i7 the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally2 or 7ii7 7,i7 the project-- 7aa7 involves a minor commodity2 and 7bb7 deals with scientifically important research2 and 7,,ii7 the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 4 7,d7 ,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 7as amended by section #gbaj7 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7e7 as subsections 7d71 7e71 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,matching requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 an entity receiving a grant under subsection 7a7 shall provide non-,federal matching funds 7including funds from a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program7 equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,in-kind support ,non-,federal matching funds described in paragraph 7#a7 may include in-kind support4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a research project if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally2 or 7,b7 7i7 the project-- 7,i7 involves a minor commodity2 and 7,,ii7 deals with scientifically important research2 and 7ii7 the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 4 7#c7 ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7,a7 ,integrated research1 education1 and extension competitive grants program ,section #djf of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating subsections 7d7 and 7e7 as subsections 7e7 and 7f71 respectively2 and 7ii7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 the following3 7d7 ,matching funds requirement 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 with respect to a grant under this section that provides a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 the recipient of the grant shall provide non-,federal matching funds 7including funds from a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program7 equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 7#b7 ,in-kind support ,non-,federal matching funds described in paragraph 7#a7 may include in-kind support4 7#c7 ,waiver ,the ,secretary may waive the matching funds requirement under paragraph 7#a7 with respect to a research project if the ,secretary determines that-- 7,a7 the results of the project are of a particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity1 but those results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally2 or 7,b7 7i7 the project-- 7,i7 involves a minor commodity2 and 7,,ii7 deals with scientifically important research2 and 7ii7 the recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement4 4 7,b7 ,specialty crop research initiative ,section #dab7;g7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;g77 is amended-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 and 7ii7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,matching requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,an entity receiving a grant under this section shall provide non-,federal matching funds 7including funds from a generic agricultural commodity promotion1 research1 and information program7 equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 7,b7 ,in-kind support ,non-,federal matching funds described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include in-kind support4 4 7#d7 ,other laws 7,a7 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf7;c77#a77;,c77iv7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;c77#a77;,c77iv77 is amended by striking subclause 7,,iv74 7,b7 ,agriculture and ,food ,research ,initiative ,subsection 7b77#i7 of the ,competitive1 ,special1 and ,facilities ,research ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#i77 is amended-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking clause 7iii72 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in clause 7i71 by striking clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 and inserting clause 7ii712 and 7,,ii7 by striking clause 7iii72 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 ,applied research ,an entity receiving a grant under paragraph 7#e77;,b7 for applied research that is commodity-specific and not of national scope shall provide non-,federal matching funds equal to not less than the amount of the grant4 4 7c7 ,application of amendments 7#a7 ,grants awarded after ,october #a1 #bjah ,the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall apply with respect to grants described in subsection 7b7 that are awarded after ,october #a1 #bjah4 7#b7 ,grants awarded on or before ,october #a1 #bjah ,notwithstanding the amendments made by subsections 7a7 and 7b71 a matching funds requirement in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act under a provision of law amended by subsection 7a7 or 7b7 shall continue to apply to a grant described in subsection 7b7 that is awarded on or before ,october #a1 #bjah4 #gfjb4 ,extension and agricultural research at #ahij land-grant colleges1 including ,tuskegee ,university 7a7 ,extension ,section #addd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb ,in addition to other amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated for #a of fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb such sums as are necessary to ensure that an eligible institution receiving a distribution of funds under this section for that fiscal year receives not less than the amount of funds received by that eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in the undesignated matter following paragraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 of this subsection and inserting this paragraph2 and 7ii7 by striking ,in computing and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,in computing 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking ,of the remainder and inserting ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 of the remainder2 and 7ii7 by striking 7#b7 any funds and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,additional amount ,any funds 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking are allocated and inserting were allocated2 and 7ii7 by striking 2 and and inserting 1 as so designated as of that date42 7,d7 by striking 7b7 ,beginning in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through any funds in paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds made available under this section shall be distributed among eligible institutions in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,base amount ,any funds 2 and 7,e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,special amount for fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 for #a of fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 if the calculation under paragraph 7#c77;,b7 would result in a distribution of less than #c1jjj1jjj to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi7 for a fiscal year1 that institution shall receive a distribution of #c1jjj1jjj for that fiscal year4 7,b7 ,limitation ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall apply only if amounts are appropriated under subsection 7a77#e7 to ensure that an eligible institution receiving a distribution of funds under this section for fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 as applicable1 receives not less than the amount of funds received by that eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,research ,section #adde of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 ,fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb ,in addition to other amounts authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section1 there are authorized to be appropriated for #a of fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb such sums as are necessary to ensure that an eligible institution receiving a distribution of funds under this section for that fiscal year receives not less than the amount of funds received by that eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,special amount for fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 for #a of fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 if the calculation under subparagraph 7,c7 would result in a distribution of less than #c1jjj1jjj to an eligible institution that first received funds under this section after the date of enactment of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #fdi71 that institution shall receive a distribution of #c1jjj1jjj for that fiscal year4 7ii7 ,limitation ,clause 7i7 shall apply only if amounts are appropriated under subsection 7a77#f7 to ensure that an eligible institution receiving a distribution of funds under this section for fiscal year #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 as applicable1 receives not less than the amount of funds received by that eligible institution under this section for the preceding fiscal year4 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking 7,b7 ,of funds and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,additional amount ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 of funds 2 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking are allocated and inserting were allocated2 7,,ii7 by inserting 1 as so designated as of that date before the period at the end2 and 7,,iii7 by striking 7,a7 ,funds and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,base amount ,funds 2 and 7iv7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,b7 7as so designated71 by striking 7#b7 ,the and all that follows through follows3 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,distributions 7,a7 ,in general ,after allocating amounts under paragraph 7#b71 the remainder shall be allotted among the eligible institutions in accordance with this paragraph4 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7#a7 ,three per centum and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,administration #c percent 2 and 7,c7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking 7b7 ,beginning and all that follows through follows3 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,funds made available under this section shall be distributed among eligible institutions in accordance with this subsection4 4 ,,viii ,forestry ,a ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh #haja4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program 7a7 ,in general ,section #ac;,a of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7 is amended to read as follows3 #ac;,a4 ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to encourage collaborative1 science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,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 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,nonindustrial private forest land ,the term nonindustrial private forest land means land that-- 7,a7 is rural1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,b7 has existing tree cover or is suitable for growing trees2 and 7,c7 is owned by any private individual1 group1 association1 corporation1 ,indian tribe1 or other private legal entity4 7#c7 ,state forest land ,the term ,state forest land means land that-- 7,a7 is rural1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 is under ,state or local governmental ownership and considered to be non-,federal forest land4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with ,state foresters or appropriate ,state agencies1 shall establish a competitive grant program to provide financial and technical assistance to encourage collaborative1 science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes4 7d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this section1 an applicant shall submit to the ,secretary1 through the ,state forester or appropriate ,state agency1 a ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration proposal based on a restoration strategy that-- 7#a7 is complete or substantially complete2 7#b7 is for a multiyear period2 7#c7 covers nonindustrial private forest land or ,state forest land2 7#d7 is accessible by wood-processing infrastructure2 and 7#e7 is based on the best available science4 7e7 ,plan criteria ,a ,state and private forest landscape-scale restoration proposal submitted under this section shall include plans-- 7#a7 to reduce the risk of uncharacteristic wildfires2 7#b7 to improve fish and wildlife habitats1 including the habitats of threatened and endangered species2 7#c7 to maintain or improve water quality and watershed function2 7#d7 to mitigate invasive species1 insect infestation1 and disease2 7#e7 to improve important forest ecosystems2 7#f7 to measure ecological and economic benefits1 including air quality and soil quality and productivity2 and 7#g7 to take other relevant actions1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7f7 ,priorities ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary shall give priority to plans that-- 7#a7 further a statewide forest assessment and resource strategy2 7#b7 promote cross boundary landscape collaboration2 and 7#c7 leverage public and private resources4 7g7 ,collaboration and consultation ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service1 the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 and relevant stakeholders shall collaborate and consult on an ongoing basis regarding-- 7#a7 administration of the program established under this section2 and 7#b7 identification of other applicable resources for landscape-scale restoration4 7h7 ,matching funds required ,as a condition of receiving a grant under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the recipient of the grant to provide funds or in-kind support from non-,federal sources in an amount that is at least equal to the amount of ,federal funds4 7i7 ,coordination and proximity encouraged ,in making grants under this section1 the ,secretary may consider coordination with and proximity to other landscape-scale projects on other land under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 or a ,governor of a ,state1 including under-- 7#a7 the ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program established under section #djjc of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc72 7#b7 landscape areas designated for insect and disease treatments under section #fjb of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a72 7#c7 good neighbor authority under section #ai2 7#d7 stewardship end result contracting projects authorized under section #fjd of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c72 7#e7 appropriate ,state-level programs2 and 7#f7 other relevant programs1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7j7 ,regulations ,the ,secretary shall promulgate such regulations as the ,secretary determines necessary to carry out this section4 7k7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 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-- 7#a7 the status of development1 execution1 and administration of selected projects2 7#b7 the accounting of program funding expenditures2 and 7#c7 specific accomplishments that have resulted from landscape-scale projects4 7l7 ,fund 7#a7 ,in general ,there is established in the ,treasury a fund1 to be known as the ,state and ,private ,forest ,landscape-,scale ,restoration ,fund 7referred to in this subsection as the ,fund71 to be used by the ,secretary to make grants under this section4 7#b7 ,contents ,the ,fund shall consist of such amounts as are appropriated to the ,fund under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,fund #bj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year beginning with the first full fiscal year after the date of enactment of this subsection through fiscal year #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ac;,b of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;b7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,section #ai7;a77#d77;,c7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac7;a77#d77;,c77 is amended by striking sections #ac;,a and #ac;,b and inserting section #ac;,a4 ,b ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh #hbja4 ,repeal of recycling research ,section #i of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdh7 is repealed4 #hbjb4 ,repeal of forestry student grant program ,section #aj of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdi7 is repealed4 ,c ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij #hcja4 ,repeals 7a7 ,biomass energy demonstration projects ,section #bdaj of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjh7 is repealed4 7b7 ,interagency cooperation to maximize biomass growth ,section #bdaa of the ,global ,climate ,change ,prevention ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgji7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking to-- and all that follows through such forests and lands in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting to develop a program to manage forests and land on ,department of ,defense military installations4 ,d ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc #hdja4 ,promoting cross-boundary wildfire mitigation ,section #ajc of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feac7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7e7 ,cross-boundary hazardous fuel reduction projects 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,hazardous fuel reduction project ,the term hazardous fuel reduction project means a hazardous fuel reduction project described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,non-,federal land ,the term non-,federal land includes-- 7i7 ,state land2 7ii7 county land2 7iii7 ,tribal land2 7iv7 private land2 and 7v7 other non-,federal land4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,secretary may make grants to ,state foresters to support hazardous fuel reduction projects that incorporate treatments in landscapes across ownership boundaries on ,federal and non-,federal land1 particularly in areas identified as priorities in applicable ,state-wide forest resource assessments or strategies under section #b;,a7a7 of the ,cooperative ,forestry ,assistance ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7a771 as mutually agreed to by the ,state forester and the ,regional ,forester4 7#c7 ,land treatments ,to conduct and fund treatments for hazardous fuel reduction projects carried out by ,state foresters using grants under paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may use the authorities of the ,secretary relating to cooperation and technical and financial assistance1 including the good neighbor authority under-- 7,a7 section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 and 7,b7 section #cca of the ,department of the ,interior and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-bia74 7#d7 ,cooperation ,in carrying out a hazardous fuel reduction project using a grant under paragraph 7#b7 on non-,federal land1 the ,state forester1 in consultation with the ,secretary-- 7,a7 shall consult with any applicable owners of the non-,federal land2 and 7,b7 shall not implement the hazardous fuel reduction project on non-,federal land without the consent of the owner of the non-,federal land4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #hdjb4 ,authorization of appropriations for hazardous fuel reduction on ,federal land ,section #ajh of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is amended by striking #gfj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year and inserting #ffj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #hdjc4 ,repeal of biomass commercial utilization grant program 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjc of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feca7 is repealed4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #bjc4 #hdjd4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feda et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjc4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,end water user ,the term end water user means a non-,federal entity1 including-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 a political subdivision of a ,state2 7,c7 an ,indian tribe2 7,d7 a utility2 7,e7 a municipal water system2 7,f7 an irrigation district2 7,g7 a nonprofit organization2 and 7,h7 a corporation4 7#b7 ,forest management activity ,the term forest management activity means a project carried out by the ,secretary on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#c7 ,forest plan ,the term forest plan means a land management plan prepared by the ,forest ,service for a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system pursuant to section #f of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#d7 ,non-federal partner ,the term non-,federal partner means an end water user with whom the ,secretary has entered into a partnership agreement under subsection 7c77#a74 7#e7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,water ,source ,protection ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7#g7 ,water source management plan ,the term water source management plan means the water source management plan developed under subsection 7d77#a74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish and maintain a program1 to be known as the ,water ,source ,protection ,program1 to carry out watershed protection and restoration projects on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7c7 ,water source investment partnerships 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary may enter into water source investment partnership agreements with end water users to protect and restore the condition of ,national ,forest watersheds that provide water to the end water users4 7#b7 ,form ,a partnership agreement described in paragraph 7#a7 may take the form of-- 7,a7 a memorandum of understanding2 7,b7 a cost-share or collection agreement2 7,c7 a long-term funding matching commitment2 or 7,d7 another appropriate instrument1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,water source management plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary1 in cooperation with the non-,federal partners and applicable ,state1 local1 and ,tribal governments1 may develop a water source management plan that describes the proposed implementation of watershed protection and restoration projects under the ,program4 7#b7 ,requirement ,a water source management plan shall be conducted in a manner consistent with the forest plan applicable to the ,national ,forest ,system land on which the watershed protection and restoration project is carried out4 7#c7 ,environmental analysis ,the ,secretary may conduct a single environmental impact statement or similar analysis required under the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47-- 7,a7 for each watershed protection and restoration project included in the water source management plan2 or 7,b7 as part of the development of1 or after the finalization of1 the water source management plan4 7e7 ,forest management activities 7#a7 ,in general ,to the extent that forest management activities are necessary to protect1 maintain1 or enhance water quality1 and in accordance with paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall carry out forest management activities as part of watershed protection and restoration projects carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land1 with the primary purpose of-- 7,a7 protecting a municipal water supply system2 7,b7 restoring forest health from insect infestations and disease2 or 7,c7 any combination of the purposes described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b74 7#b7 ,compliance ,the ,secretary shall carry out forest management activities under paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with-- 7,a7 this ,act2 7,b7 the applicable water source management plan2 7,c7 the applicable forest plan2 and 7,d7 other applicable laws4 7f7 ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary may use the ,manual on ,adaptive ,management of the ,department of the ,interior1 including any associated guidance1 to comply with the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7g7 ,funds and services 7#a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary may accept and use funding1 services1 and other forms of investment and assistance from non-,federal partners to implement the water source management plan4 7#b7 ,matching funds required ,the ,secretary shall require the contribution of funds or in-kind support from non-,federal partners to be in an amount that is at least equal to the amount of ,federal funds4 7#c7 ,manner of use ,the ,secretary may accept and use investments described in paragraph 7#a7 directly or indirectly through the ,national ,forest ,foundation4 7#d7 ,water source protection fund 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 the ,secretary may establish a ,water ,source ,protection ,fund to match funds or in-kind support contributed by non-,federal partners under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,use of appropriated funds ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7,c7 ,partnership agreements ,the ,secretary may make multiyear commitments1 if necessary1 to implement #a or more partnership agreements under subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #cjc and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,water ,source ,protection ,program4 4 #hdje4 ,watershed ,condition ,framework 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,iii of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feda et seq47 7as amended by section #hdjd7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cjd4 ,watershed ,condition ,framework 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary71 shall establish and maintain a ,watershed ,condition ,framework for ,national ,forest ,system land-- 7#a7 to evaluate and classify the condition of watersheds1 taking into consideration-- 7,a7 water quality and quantity2 7,b7 aquatic habitat and biota2 7,c7 riparian and wetland vegetation2 7,d7 the presence of roads and trails2 7,e7 soil type and condition2 7,f7 groundwater-dependent ecosystems2 7,g7 relevant terrestrial indicators1 such as fire regime1 risk of catastrophic fire1 forest and rangeland vegetation1 invasive species1 and insects and disease2 and 7,h7 other significant factors1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#b7 to identify for protection and restoration up to #e priority watersheds in each ,national ,forest1 and up to #b priority watersheds in each national grassland1 taking into consideration the impact of the condition of the watershed condition on-- 7,a7 wildfire behavior2 7,b7 flood risk2 7,c7 fish and wildlife2 7,d7 drinking water supplies2 7,e7 irrigation water supplies2 7,f7 forest-dependent communities2 and 7,g7 other significant impacts1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7#c7 to develop a watershed protection and restoration action plan for each priority watershed that-- 7,a7 takes into account existing restoration activities being implemented in the watershed2 and 7,b7 includes1 at a minimum-- 7i7 the major stressors responsible for the impaired condition of the watershed2 7ii7 a set of essential projects that1 once completed1 will address the identified stressors and improve watershed conditions2 7iii7 a proposed implementation schedule2 7iv7 potential partners and funding sources2 and 7v7 a monitoring and evaluation program2 7#d7 to prioritize protection and restoration activities for each watershed restoration action plan2 7#e7 to implement each watershed protection and restoration action plan2 and 7#f7 to monitor the effectiveness of protection and restoration actions and indicators of watershed health4 7b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 coordinate with interested non-,federal landowners and ,state1 ,tribal1 and local governments within the relevant watershed2 and 7#b7 provide for an active and ongoing public engagement process4 7c7 ,emergency designation ,notwithstanding paragraph 7#b7 of subsection 7a71 the ,secretary may identify a watershed as a priority for rehabilitation in the ,watershed ,condition ,framework without using the process described in that subsection if a ,forest ,supervisor determines that-- 7#a7 a wildfire has significantly diminished the condition of the watershed2 and 7#b7 the emergency stabilization activities of the ,burned ,area ,emergency ,response ,team are insufficient to return the watershed to proper function4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 7as amended by section #hdjd7;b77 is amended by inserting after the item relating to section #cjc the following3 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,watershed ,condition ,framework4 4 #hdjf4 ,authorization of appropriations to combat insect infestations and related diseases 7a7 ,in general ,section #djf of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feef7 is amended to read as follows3 #djf4 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided by this title terminates effective ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendment ,the table of contents for the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is amended by striking the item relating to section #djf and inserting the following3 ,sec4 #djf4 ,termination of effectiveness4 4 #hdjg4 ,healthy ,forests ,reserve ,program reauthorization ,section #ejh7;b7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7#b7 by striking #bjah4 and inserting #bjbc44 #hdjh4 ,authorization of appropriations for designation of treatment areas ,section #fjb of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7 is amended by striking subsection 7f74 #hdji4 ,administrative review of collaborative restoration projects ,section #fjc7;c7 of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;b7c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,extraordinary circumstances ,the ,secretary shall apply the extraordinary circumstances procedures under section #bbj4f of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 when using the categorical exclusion under this section4 4 ,e ,repeal or ,reauthorization of ,miscellaneous ,forestry ,programs #heja4 ,repeal of revision of strategic plan for forest inventory and analysis ,section #hcja of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is repealed4 #hejb4 ,semiarid agroforestry research center ,section #abdc7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is amended by striking annually and inserting for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #hejc4 ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7a7 ,matching funds ,section #dje7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#c7;b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #daj7;b7 of the ,national ,forest ,foundation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#h7;b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #hejd4 ,conveyance of ,forest ,service administrative sites ,section #ejc7;f7 of the ,forest ,service ,facility ,realignment and ,enhancement ,act of #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is amended by striking #bjaf and inserting #bjbc4 ,f ,forest ,management #hfja4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,national forest system ,the term ,national ,forest ,system has the meaning given the term in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7#b7 ,public land ,the term public land has the meaning given the term public lands in section #ajc of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agjb74 ,i ,expedited environmental analysis and availability of categorical exclusions to expedite forest management activities #hfaa4 ,categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat 7a7 ,in general ,title ,,vi of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #fjf4 ,categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered vegetation management activity 7,a7 ,in general ,the term covered vegetation management activity means any activity described in subparagraph 7,b7 that-- 7i7 7,i7 is carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land administered by the ,forest ,service2 or 7,,ii7 is carried out on public land administered by the ,bureau of ,land ,management2 7ii7 with respect to public land1 meets the objectives of the order of the ,secretary of the ,interior numbered #cccf and dated ,january #e1 #bjae2 7iii7 conforms to an applicable forest plan or land use plan2 7iv7 protects1 restores1 or improves greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat in a sagebrush steppe ecosystem as described in-- 7,i7 ,circular #adaf of the ,united ,states ,geological ,survey entitled ,restoration ,handbook for ,sagebrush ,steppe ,ecosystems with ,emphasis on ,greater ,sage-,grouse ,habitat--,part #a4 ,concepts for ,understanding and ,applying ,restoration 7#bjae72 or 7,,ii7 the habitat guidelines for mule deer published by the ,mule ,deer ,working ,group of the ,western ,association of ,fish and ,wildlife ,agencies2 7v7 will not permanently impair-- 7,i7 the natural state of the treated area2 7,,ii7 outstanding opportunities for solitude2 7,,iii7 outstanding opportunities for primitive1 unconfined recreation2 7,,iv7 economic opportunities consistent with multiple-use management2 or 7,v7 the identified values of a unit of the ,national ,landscape ,conservation ,system2 7vi7 7,i7 restores native vegetation following a natural disturbance2 7,,ii7 prevents the expansion into greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat of-- 7aa7 juniper1 pinyon pine1 or other associated conifers2 or 7bb7 nonnative or invasive vegetation2 7,,iii7 reduces the risk of loss of greater sage-grouse or mule deer habitat from wildfire or any other natural disturbance2 or 7,,iv7 provides emergency stabilization of soil resources after a natural disturbance2 and 7vii7 provides for the conduct of restoration treatments that-- 7,i7 maximize the retention of old-growth and large trees1 as appropriate for the forest type2 7,,ii7 consider the best available scientific information to maintain or restore the ecological integrity1 including maintaining or restoring structure1 function1 composition1 and connectivity2 7,,iii7 are developed and implemented through a collaborative process that-- 7aa7 includes multiple interested persons representing diverse interests2 and 7bb7 7,,aa7 is transparent and nonexclusive2 or 7,,bb7 meets the requirements for a resource advisory committee under subsections 7c7 through 7f7 of section #bje of the ,secure ,rural ,schools and ,community ,self-,determination ,act of #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe72 and 7,,iv7 may include the implementation of a proposal that complies with the eligibility requirements of the ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program under section #djjc7;b7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;b774 7,b7 ,description of activities ,an activity referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 manual cutting and removal of juniper trees1 pinyon pine trees1 other associated conifers1 or other nonnative or invasive vegetation2 7ii7 mechanical mastication1 cutting1 or mowing1 mechanical piling and burning1 chaining1 broadcast burning1 or yarding2 7iii7 removal of cheat grass1 medusa head rye1 or other nonnative1 invasive vegetation2 7iv7 collection and seeding or planting of native vegetation using a manual1 mechanical1 or aerial method2 7v7 seeding of nonnative1 noninvasive1 ruderal vegetation only for the purpose of emergency stabilization2 7vi7 targeted use of an herbicide1 subject to the condition that the use shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements1 ,federal agency procedures1 and land use plans2 7vii7 targeted livestock grazing to mitigate hazardous fuels and control noxious and invasive weeds2 7viii7 temporary removal of wild horses or burros in the area in which the activity is being carried out to ensure treatment objectives are met2 7ix7 in coordination with the affected permit holder1 modification or adjustment of permissible usage under an annual plan of use of a grazing permit issued by the ,secretary concerned to achieve restoration treatment objectives2 7x7 installation of new1 or modification of existing1 fencing or water sources intended to control use or improve wildlife habitat2 or 7xi7 necessary maintenance of1 repairs to1 rehabilitation of1 or reconstruction of an existing permanent road or construction of temporary roads to accomplish the activities described in this subparagraph4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,the term covered vegetation management activity does not include-- 7i7 any activity conducted in a wilderness area or wilderness study area2 7ii7 any activity for the construction of a permanent road or permanent trail2 7iii7 any activity conducted on ,federal land on which1 by ,act of ,congress or ,presidential proclamation1 the removal of vegetation is restricted or prohibited2 7iv7 any activity conducted in an area in which activities under subparagraph 7,b7 would be inconsistent with the applicable land and resource management plan2 or 7v7 any activity conducted in an inventoried roadless area4 7#b7 ,secretary concerned ,the term ,secretary concerned means-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land2 and 7,b7 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 with respect to public land4 7#c7 ,temporary road ,the term temporary road means a road that is-- 7,a7 authorized-- 7i7 by a contract1 permit1 lease1 other written authorization2 or 7ii7 pursuant to an emergency operation2 7,b7 not intended to be part of the permanent transportation system of a ,federal department or agency2 7,c7 not necessary for long-term resource management2 7,d7 designed in accordance with standards appropriate for the intended use of the road1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 safety2 7ii7 the cost of transportation2 and 7iii7 impacts to land and resources2 and 7,e7 managed to minimize-- 7i7 erosion2 and 7ii7 the introduction or spread of invasive species4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary concerned shall develop a categorical exclusion 7as defined in section #aejh4d of title #dj1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 for covered vegetation management activities carried out to protect1 restore1 or improve habitat for greater sage-grouse or mule deer4 7#b7 ,administration ,in developing and administering the categorical exclusion under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary concerned shall-- 7,a7 comply with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 with respect to ,national ,forest ,system land1 apply the extraordinary circumstances procedures under section #bbj4f of title #cf1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 in determining whether to use the categorical exclusion2 7,c7 with respect to public land1 apply the extraordinary circumstances procedures under section #df4bae of title #dc1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 in determining whether to use the categorical exclusion2 and 7,d7 consider-- 7i7 the relative efficacy of landscape-scale habitat projects2 7ii7 the likelihood of continued declines in the populations of greater sage-grouse and mule deer in the absence of landscape-scale vegetation management2 and 7iii7 the need for habitat restoration activities after wildfire or other natural disturbances4 7c7 ,implementation of covered vegetative management activities within the range of greater sage-grouse and mule deer ,if the categorical exclusion developed under subsection 7b7 is used to implement a covered vegetative management activity in an area within the range of both greater sage-grouse and mule deer1 the covered vegetative management activity shall protect1 restore1 or improve habitat concurrently for both greater sage-grouse and mule deer4 7d7 ,long-term monitoring and maintenance ,before commencing any covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b71 the ,secretary concerned shall develop a long-term monitoring and maintenance plan1 covering at least the #bj-year period beginning on the date of commencement1 to ensure that management of the treated area does not degrade the habitat gains secured by the covered vegetation management activity4 7e7 ,disposal of vegetative material ,subject to applicable local restrictions1 any vegetative material resulting from a covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b7 may be-- 7#a7 used for-- 7,a7 fuel wood2 or 7,b7 other products2 or 7#b7 piled or burned1 or both4 7f7 ,treatment for temporary roads 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a77;,b77xi71 any temporary road constructed in carrying out a covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 shall be used by the ,secretary concerned for the covered vegetation management activity for not more than #b years2 and 7,b7 shall be decommissioned by the ,secretary concerned not later than #c years after the earlier of the date on which-- 7i7 the temporary road is no longer needed2 and 7ii7 the project is completed4 7#b7 ,requirement ,a treatment under paragraph 7#a7 shall include reestablishing native vegetative cover-- 7,a7 as soon as practicable2 but 7,b7 not later than #aj years after the date of completion of the applicable covered vegetation management activity4 7g7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,project size ,a covered vegetation management activity that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b7 may not exceed #c1jjj acres4 7#b7 ,location ,a covered vegetation management activity carried out on ,national ,forest ,system land that is covered by the categorical exclusion under subsection 7b7 shall be limited to areas designated under section #fjb7;b71 as of the date of enactment of this section4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments ,the table of contents for the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is amended by adding at the end of the items relating to title ,,vi the following3 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,designation of treatment areas4,sec4 #fjc4 ,administrative review4,sec4 #fjd4 ,stewardship end result contracting projects4,sec4 #fje4 ,wildfire resilience projects4,sec4 #fjf4 ,categorical exclusion for greater sage-grouse and mule deer habitat4 4 ,,ii ,miscellaneous forest management activities #hfba4 ,additional authority for sale or exchange of small parcels of ,national ,forest ,system land 7a7 ,increase in maximum value of small parcels ,section #c of ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7commonly known as the 8,small ,tract ,act of #aihc07 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;e7 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking #aej1jjj and inserting #ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,additional conveyance purposes ,section #c of ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;e7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 2 or and inserting a semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 parcels of #dj acres or less that are determined by the ,secretary-- 7,a7 to be physically isolated from other ,federal land2 7,b7 to be inaccessible2 or 7,c7 to have lost ,national ,forest character2 7#e7 parcels of #aj acres or less that are not eligible for conveyance under paragraph 7#b7 but are encroached on by a permanent habitable improvement for which there is no evidence that the encroachment was intentional or negligent2 or 7#f7 parcels used as a cemetery 7including a parcel of not more than #a acre adjacent to the parcel used as a cemetery71 a landfill1 or a sewage treatment plant under a special use authorization issued or otherwise authorized by the ,secretary4 4 7c7 ,disposition of proceeds ,section #b of ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;d7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,the ,secretary is authorized and inserting the following3 7a7 ,conveyance authority2 consideration ,the ,secretary is authorized 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary shall insert and inserting the following3 7b7 ,inclusion of terms1 covenants1 conditions1 and reservations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall insert 2 7#c7 in subsection 7b7 7as so designated7-- 7,a7 by striking convenants and inserting covenants2 and 7,b7 in the second sentence by striking ,the preceding sentence shall not and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,limitation ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not 2 and 7#d7 by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,disposition of proceeds 7#a7 ,deposit in ,sisk fund ,the net proceeds derived from any sale or exchange conducted under paragraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 of section #c shall be deposited in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7#b7 ,use ,amounts deposited under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available to the ,secretary until expended for-- 7,a7 the acquisition of land or interests in land for administrative sites for the ,national ,forest ,system in the ,state from which the amounts were derived2 7,b7 the acquisition of land or interests in land for inclusion in the ,national ,forest ,system in that ,state1 including land or interests in land that enhance opportunities for recreational access2 or 7,c7 the reimbursement of the ,secretary for costs incurred in preparing a sale conducted under the authority of section #c if the sale is a competitive sale4 4 #hfbb4 ,forest ,service participation in ,,aces program ,section #hcjb of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,termination of effectiveness ,the authority provided to the ,secretary to carry out this section terminates effective ,october #a1 #bjbc4 4 #hfbc4 ,authorization for lease of ,forest ,service sites 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,administrative site 7,a7 ,in general ,the term administrative site means-- 7i7 any facility or improvement1 including curtilage1 that was acquired or is used specifically for purposes of administration of the ,national ,forest ,system2 7ii7 any ,federal land that-- 7,i7 is associated with a facility or improvement described in clause 7i7 that was acquired or is used specifically for purposes of administration of ,forest ,service activities2 and 7,,ii7 underlies or abuts the facility or improvement2 and 7iii7 for each fiscal year1 not more than #aj isolated1 undeveloped parcels of not more than #dj acres each4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term administrative site does not include-- 7i7 any land within a unit of the ,national ,forest ,system that is exclusively designated for natural area or recreational purposes2 7ii7 any land within-- 7,i7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7,,ii7 a component of the ,national ,wild and ,scenic ,rivers ,system2 or 7,,iii7 a ,national ,monument2 or 7iii7 any ,federal land that the ,secretary determines-- 7,i7 is needed for resource management purposes or to provide access to other land or water2 or 7,,ii7 would be in the public interest not to lease4 7#b7 ,facility or improvement ,the term facility or improvement includes-- 7,a7 a forest headquarters2 7,b7 a ranger station2 7,c7 a research station or laboratory2 7,d7 a dwelling2 7,e7 a warehouse2 7,f7 a scaling station2 7,g7 a fire-retardant mixing station2 7,h7 a fire-lookout station2 7,i7 a guard station2 7,j7 a storage facility2 7,k7 a telecommunication facility2 and 7,l7 any other administrative installation for conducting ,forest ,service activities4 7#c7 ,market analysis ,the term market analysis means the identification and study of the market for a particular economic good or service4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary may lease an administrative site that is under the jurisdiction of the ,secretary in accordance with this section4 7c7 ,identification of eligible sites ,a regional forester1 in consultation with forest supervisors in the region1 may submit to the ,secretary a recommendation for administrative sites in the region that the regional forester considers eligible for leasing under this section4 7d7 ,consultation with local government and public notice ,before making an administrative site available for lease under this section1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 consult with government officials of the community and of the ,state in which the administrative site is located2 and 7#b7 provide public notice of the proposed lease4 7e7 ,lease requirements 7#a7 ,size ,an administrative site or compound of administrative sites under a single lease under this section may not exceed #dj acres4 7#b7 ,configuration of administrative sites 7,a7 ,in general ,to facilitate the lease of an administrative site under this section1 the ,secretary may configure the administrative site-- 7i7 to maximize the marketability of the administrative site2 and 7ii7 to achieve management objectives4 7,b7 ,separate treatment of facility or improvement ,a facility or improvement on an administrative site to be leased under this section may be severed from the land and leased under a separate lease under this section4 7#c7 ,consideration 7,a7 ,in general ,a person to which a lease of an administrative site is made under this section shall provide to the ,secretary consideration described in subparagraph 7,b7 in an amount that is not less than the market value of the administrative site1 as determined in accordance with subparagraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,form of consideration ,the consideration referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 may be-- 7i7 cash2 7ii7 in-kind1 including-- 7,i7 the construction of new facilities or improvements1 the title to which shall be transferred by the lessee to the ,secretary2 7,,ii7 the maintenance1 repair1 improvement1 or restoration of existing facilities or improvements2 and 7,,iii7 other services relating to activities that occur on the administrative site1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7iii7 any combination of the consideration described in clauses 7i7 and 7ii74 7,c7 ,determination of ,market ,value 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall determine the market value of an administrative site to be leased under this section-- 7,i7 by conducting an appraisal in accordance with-- 7aa7 the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions established in accordance with the ,uniform ,relocation ,assistance and ,real ,property ,acquisition ,policies ,act of #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq472 and 7bb7 the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 or 7,,ii7 by competitive lease4 7ii7 ,in-kind consideration ,the ,secretary shall determine the market value of any in-kind consideration under subparagraph 7,b77ii74 7#d7 ,conditions ,the lease of an administrative site under this section shall be subject to such conditions1 including bonding1 as the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,right of first refusal ,subject to terms and conditions that the ,secretary determines to be necessary1 the ,secretary shall offer to lease an administrative site to the municipality or county in which the administrative site is located before seeking to lease the administrative site to any other person4 7f7 ,relation to other laws 7#a7 ,federal property disposal ,chapter #e of title #dj1 ,united ,states ,code1 shall not apply to the lease of an administrative site under this section4 7#b7 ,lead-based paint and asbestos abatement 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any provision of law relating to the mitigation or abatement of lead-based paint or asbestos-containing building materials1 the ,secretary shall not be required to mitigate or abate lead-based paint or asbestos-containing building materials with respect to an administrative site to be leased under this section4 7,b7 ,procedures ,with respect to an administrative site to be leased under this section that has lead-based paint or asbestos-containing building materials1 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 provide notice to the person to which the administrative site will be leased of the presence of the lead-based paint or asbestos-containing building material2 and 7ii7 obtain written assurance from that person that the person will comply with applicable ,federal1 ,state1 and local laws relating to the management of lead-based paint and asbestos-containing building materials4 7#c7 ,environmental review ,the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 shall apply to the lease of an administrative site under this section1 except that1 in any environmental review or analysis required under that ,act for the lease of an administrative site under this section1 the ,secretary shall be required only-- 7,a7 to analyze the most reasonably foreseeable use of the administrative site1 as determined through a market analysis2 7,b7 to determine whether to include any conditions under subsection 7e77#d72 and 7,c7 to evaluate the alternative of not leasing the administrative site in accordance with the ,national ,environmental ,policy ,act of #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#d7 ,compliance with local laws ,a person that leases an administrative site under this section shall comply with all applicable ,state and local zoning laws1 building codes1 and permit requirements for any construction activities that occur on the administrative site4 7g7 ,use of consideration ,cash consideration for a lease of an administrative site under this section shall be available to the ,secretary1 until expended and without further appropriation1 to pay-- 7#a7 any necessary and incidental costs incurred by the ,secretary in connection with-- 7,a7 the acquisition1 improvement1 maintenance1 reconstruction1 or construction of a facility or improvement for the ,national ,forest ,system2 and 7,b7 the lease of an administrative site under this section2 and 7#b7 reasonable commissions or fees for brokerage services obtained in connection with the lease1 subject to the conditions that the ,secretary-- 7,a7 determines that the services are in the public interest2 and 7,b7 shall provide public notice of any brokerage services contract entered into in connection with a lease under this section4 7h7 ,congressional notifications 7#a7 ,anticipated use of authority ,as part of the annual budget justification documents provided to the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate1 the ,secretary shall include-- 7,a7 a list of the anticipated leases to be made1 including the anticipated revenue that may be obtained1 under this section2 7,b7 a description of the intended use of any revenue obtained under a lease under this section1 including a list of any projects that cost more than #ejj1jjj2 and 7,c7 a description of accomplishments during previous years using the authority of the ,secretary under this section4 7#b7 ,changes to lease list ,if the ,secretary desires to lease an administrative site under this section that is not included on a list provided under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 the ,secretary shall submit to the congressional committees described in paragraph 7#c7 a notice of the proposed lease1 including the anticipated revenue that may be obtained from the lease4 7#c7 ,use of authority ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry1 the ,committee on ,appropriations1 and the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate a report describing each lease made by the ,secretary under this section during the period covered by the report4 7i7 ,expiration of authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the authority of the ,secretary to make a lease of an administrative site under this section expires on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effect on lease agreement ,paragraph 7#a7 shall not affect the authority of the ,secretary to carry out this section in the case of any lease agreement that was entered into by the ,secretary before ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #hfbd4 ,good neighbor authority 7a7 ,inclusion of ,indian tribes ,section #hbjf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by striking land and non-,federal land and inserting land1 non-,federal land1 and land owned by an ,indian tribe2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#e71 by inserting or ,indian tribe after affected ,state2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f7 and 7#g7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#f7 ,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 #ecjd74 4 7b7 ,inclusion of counties ,section #hbjf of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b71 by inserting or county1 as applicable1 after ,governor2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#i7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 as paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#aj71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 the following3 7#b7 ,county ,the term county means-- 7,a7 the appropriate executive official of an affected county2 or 7,b7 in any case in which multiple counties are affected1 the appropriate executive official of a compact of the affected counties4 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting or county1 as applicable1 after ,governor2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a71 by inserting or county after ,governor2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking cooperative agreement or contract entered into under subsection 7a7 and inserting good neighbor agreement2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by inserting or county after ,governor2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,receipts ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 any payment made by a county to the ,secretary under a project conducted under a good neighbor agreement shall not be considered to be monies received from ,national ,forest ,system land or ,bureau of ,land ,management land1 as applicable4 4 #hfbe4 ,wildland-urban interface ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall prioritize the expenditure of hazardous fuels funding for projects within the wildland-urban interface 7as defined in section #aja of the ,healthy ,forests ,restoration ,act of #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa774 #hfbf4 ,chattahoochee-,oconee ,national ,forest land adjustment 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 certain ,national ,forest ,system land in the ,state of ,georgia consists of isolated tracts that are inefficient to manage or have lost their principal value for ,national ,forest purposes2 7#b7 the disposal of that ,national ,forest ,system land would be in the public interest2 and 7#c7 proceeds from the sale of ,national ,forest ,system land under subsection 7b77#a7 would be used best by the ,forest ,service to purchase land for ,national ,forest purposes in the ,state of ,georgia4 7b7 ,land conveyance authority 7#a7 ,in general ,under such terms and conditions as the ,secretary may prescribe1 the ,secretary may sell or exchange any or all rights1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,national ,forest ,system land described in paragraph 7#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,land authorized for disposal 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,forest ,system land referred to in paragraph 7#a7 is the #cj tracts of land totaling approximately #c1hda acres that are generally depicted on the #b maps entitled ,priority ,land ,adjustments1 ,state of ,georgia1 ,u4,s4 ,forest ,service-,southern ,region1 ,oconee and ,chattahoochee ,national ,forests1 ,u4,s4 ,congressional ,districts-#h1 #i1 #aj #ad and dated ,september #bd1 #bjac4 7,b7 ,maps ,the maps described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the ,office of the ,forest ,supervisor1 ,chattahoochee-,oconee ,national ,forest1 until such time as the land is sold or exchanged4 7,c7 ,modification of boundaries ,the ,secretary may modify the boundaries of the ,national ,forest ,system land described in subparagraph 7,a7 based on land management considerations4 7#c7 ,form of conveyance 7,a7 ,quitclaim deed ,the ,secretary shall convey ,national ,forest ,system land sold or exchanged under paragraph 7#a7 by quitclaim deed4 7,b7 ,reservations ,the ,secretary may reserve any rights-of-way or other rights or interests in ,national ,forest ,system land sold or exchanged under paragraph 7#a7 that the ,secretary considers necessary for management purposes or to protect the public interest4 7#d7 ,valuation 7,a7 ,market value ,the ,secretary may not sell or exchange ,national ,forest ,system land under paragraph 7#a7 for less than market value1 as determined by appraisal or through competitive bid4 7,b7 ,appraisal requirements ,any appraisal under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 consistent with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions or the ,uniform ,standards of ,professional ,appraisal ,practice2 and 7ii7 subject to the approval of the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,consideration 7,a7 ,cash ,consideration for a sale of ,national ,forest ,system land or equalization of an exchange under paragraph 7#a7 shall be paid in cash4 7,b7 ,exchange ,notwithstanding section #bjf7;b7 of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf7;b771 the ,secretary may accept a cash equalization payment in excess of #be percent of the value of any ,national ,forest ,system land exchanged under paragraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,method of sale 7,a7 ,options ,the ,secretary may sell ,national ,forest ,system land under paragraph 7#a7 at public or private sale1 including competitive sale by auction1 bid1 or otherwise1 in accordance with such terms1 conditions1 and procedures as the ,secretary determines are in the best interest of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,solicitations ,the ,secretary may-- 7i7 make public or private solicitations for the sale or exchange of ,national ,forest ,system land under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 reject any offer that the ,secretary determines is not adequate or not in the public interest4 7#g7 ,brokers ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 use brokers or other third parties in the sale or exchange of ,national ,forest ,system land under paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 from the proceeds of a sale1 pay reasonable commissions or fees4 7c7 ,treatment of proceeds 7#a7 ,deposit ,subject to subsection 7b77#g77;,b71 the ,secretary shall deposit the proceeds of a sale or a cash equalization payment received from the sale or exchange of ,national ,forest ,system land under subsection 7b77#a7 in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7#b7 ,availability ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 amounts deposited under paragraph 7#a7 shall be available to the ,secretary until expended1 without further appropriation1 for the acquisition of land for ,national ,forest purposes in the ,state of ,georgia4 7#c7 ,private property protection ,nothing in this section authorizes the use of funds deposited under paragraph 7#a7 to be used to acquire land without the written consent of the owner of the land4 #hfbg4 ,tennessee wilderness 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,map ,the term ,map means the map entitled ,proposed ,wilderness ,areas and ,additions-,cherokee ,national ,forest and dated ,january #bj1 #bjaj4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,tennessee4 7b7 ,additions to ,cherokee ,national ,forest 7#a7 ,designation of wilderness ,in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 the following parcels of ,federal land in the ,cherokee ,national ,forest in the ,state are designated as wilderness and as additions to the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system3 7,a7 ,certain land comprising approximately #i1jch acres1 as generally depicted as the ,upper ,bald ,river ,wilderness on the ,map and which shall be known as the ,upper ,bald ,river ,wilderness4 7,b7 ,certain land comprising approximately #cdh acres1 as generally depicted as the ,big ,frog ,addition on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,big ,frog ,wilderness4 7,c7 ,certain land comprising approximately #fcj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,little ,frog ,mountain ,addition ,,nw on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,little ,frog ,mountain ,wilderness4 7,d7 ,certain land comprising approximately #ccf acres1 as generally depicted as the ,little ,frog ,mountain ,addition ,,ne on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,little ,frog ,mountain ,wilderness4 7,e7 ,certain land comprising approximately #b1ibb acres1 as generally depicted as the ,sampson ,mountain ,addition on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,sampson ,mountain ,wilderness4 7,f7 ,certain land comprising approximately #d1ddf acres1 as generally depicted as the ,big ,laurel ,branch ,addition on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,big ,laurel ,branch ,wilderness4 7,g7 ,certain land comprising approximately #a1hcf acres1 as generally depicted as the ,joyce ,kilmer-,slickrock ,addition on the ,map and which shall be incorporated in1 and shall be considered to be a part of1 the ,joyce ,kilmer-,slickrock ,wilderness4 7#b7 ,maps and legal descriptions 7,a7 ,in general ,as soon as practicable after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall file maps and legal descriptions of the wilderness areas designated by paragraph 7#a7 with the appropriate committees of ,congress4 7,b7 ,public availability ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be on file and available for public inspection in the office of the ,chief of the ,forest ,service and the office of the ,supervisor of the ,cherokee ,national ,forest4 7,c7 ,force of law ,the maps and legal descriptions filed under subparagraph 7,a7 shall have the same force and effect as if included in this ,act1 except that the ,secretary may correct typographical errors in the maps and descriptions4 7#c7 ,administration 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights1 the ,federal land designated as wilderness by paragraph 7#a7 shall be administered by the ,secretary in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except that any reference in that ,act to the effective date of that ,act shall be deemed to be a reference to the date of enactment of this ,act4 7,b7 ,fish and wildlife management ,in accordance with section #d7;d77#g7 of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 nothing in this section affects the jurisdiction of the ,state with respect to fish and wildlife management1 including the regulation of hunting1 fishing1 and trapping1 in the wilderness areas designated by paragraph 7#a74 #hfbh4 ,additions to ,rough ,mountain and ,rich ,hole ,wildernesses 7a7 ,rough ,mountain ,addition ,section #a of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ba7 ,rough ,mountain ,addition ,certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #a1jjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rough ,mountain ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest - ,south half - ,alternative ,i - ,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions - ,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 which is incorporated in the ,rough ,mountain ,wilderness ,area designated by paragraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,rich ,hole ,addition 7#a7 ,potential wilderness designation ,in furtherance of the purposes of the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 certain land in the ,george ,washington ,national ,forest comprising approximately #d1fjj acres1 as generally depicted as the ,rich ,hole ,addition on the map entitled ,,george ,,washington ,,national ,,forest - ,south half - ,alternative ,i - ,selected ,alternative ,management ,prescriptions - ,land and ,resources ,management ,plan ,final ,environmental ,impact ,statement and dated ,march #d1 #bjad1 is designated as a potential wilderness area for incorporation in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb74 7#b7 ,wilderness designation ,the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 shall be designated as wilderness and incorporated in the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area designated by section #a7b7 of ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,stat4 #ehd2 #aad ,stat4 #bjeg2 #abc ,stat4 #ajjb7 on the earlier of-- 7,a7 the date on which the ,secretary publishes in the ,federal ,register notice that the activities permitted under paragraph 7#d7 have been completed2 or 7,b7 the date that is #e years after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,management ,except as provided in paragraph 7#d71 the ,secretary shall manage the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 in accordance with the ,wilderness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#d7 ,water quality improvement activities 7,a7 ,in general ,to enhance natural ecosystems within the potential wilderness area designated by paragraph 7#a7 by implementing certain activities to improve water quality and aquatic passage1 as set forth in the ,forest ,service document entitled ,decision ,notice for the ,lower ,cowpasture ,restoration and ,management ,project and dated ,december #bjae1 the ,secretary may use motorized equipment and mechanized transport in the potential wilderness area until the date on which the potential wilderness area is incorporated into the ,rich ,hole ,wilderness ,area under paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirement ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary1 to the maximum extent practicable1 shall use the minimum tool or administrative practice necessary to carry out that subparagraph with the least amount of adverse impact on wilderness character and resources4 #hfbi4 ,kisatchie ,national ,forest land conveyance 7a7 ,finding ,congress finds that it is in the public interest to authorize the conveyance of certain ,federal land in the ,kisatchie ,national ,forest in the ,state of ,louisiana for market value consideration4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,collins camp properties ,the term ,collins ,camp ,properties means ,collins ,camp ,properties1 ,inc41 a corporation incorporated under the laws of the ,state4 7#b7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,louisiana4 7c7 ,authorization of conveyances1 ,kisatchie ,national ,forest1 ,louisiana 7#a7 ,authorization 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to valid existing rights and paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary may convey the ,federal land described in subparagraph 7,b7 by quitclaim deed at public or private sale1 including competitive sale by auction1 bid1 or other methods4 7,b7 ,description of land ,the ,federal land referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 consists of-- 7i7 all ,federal land within sec4 #i1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 ,winn ,parish1 ,louisiana2 and 7ii7 a #b4af-;acre parcel of ,federal land located in the ,,sw of sec4 #d1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 ,winn ,parish1 ,louisiana1 as depicted on a certificate of survey dated ,march #g1 #bjjg1 by ,glen ,l4 ,cannon1 ,p4,l4,s4 #ddcf4 7#b7 ,first right of purchase ,subject to valid existing rights and subsection 7e71 during the #a-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this ,act1 on the provision of consideration by the ,collins ,camp ,properties to the ,secretary1 the ,secretary shall convey1 by quitclaim deed1 to ,collins ,camp ,properties all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to-- 7,a7 the not more than #dg4ib acres of ,federal land comprising the ,collins ,campsites within sec4 #i1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 in ,winn ,parish1 ,louisiana1 as generally depicted on a certificate of survey dated ,february #bh1 #bjjg1 by ,glen ,l4 ,cannon1 ,p4,l4,s4 #ddcf2 and 7,b7 the parcel of ,federal land described in paragraph 7#a77;,b77ii74 7#c7 ,terms and conditions ,the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 configure the ,federal land to be conveyed under this section-- 7i7 to maximize the marketability of the conveyance2 or 7ii7 to achieve management objectives2 and 7,b7 establish any terms and conditions for the conveyances under this section that the ,secretary determines to be in the public interest4 7#d7 ,consideration ,consideration for a conveyance of ,federal land under this section shall be-- 7,a7 in the form of cash2 and 7,b7 in an amount equal to the market value of the ,federal land being conveyed1 as determined under paragraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,market value ,the market value of the ,federal land conveyed under this section shall be determined-- 7,a7 in the case of ,federal land conveyed under paragraph 7#b71 by an appraisal that is-- 7i7 conducted in accordance with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7ii7 approved by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 if conveyed by a method other than the methods described in paragraph 7#b71 by competitive sale4 7#f7 ,hazardous substances 7,a7 ,in general ,in any conveyance of ,federal land under this section1 the ,secretary shall meet disclosure requirements for hazardous substances1 but shall otherwise not be required to remediate or abate the substances4 7,b7 ,effect ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,a71 nothing in this subsection affects the application of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 to the conveyances of ,federal land4 7d7 ,proceeds from the sale of land ,the ,secretary shall deposit the proceeds of a conveyance of ,federal land under subsection 7c7 in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7e7 ,administration 7#a7 ,costs ,as a condition of a conveyance of ,federal land to ,collins ,camp ,properties under subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall require ,collins ,camp ,properties to pay at closing-- 7,a7 reasonable appraisal costs2 and 7,b7 the cost of any administrative and environmental analyses required by law 7including regulations74 7#b7 ,permits 7,a7 ,in general ,an offer by ,collins ,camp ,properties for the acquisition of the ,federal land under subsection 7c7 shall be accompanied by a written statement from each holder of a ,forest ,service special use authorization with respect to the ,federal land that specifies that the holder agrees to relinquish the special use authorization on the conveyance of the ,federal land to ,collins ,camp ,properties4 7,b7 ,special use authorizations ,if any holder of a special use authorization described in subparagraph 7,a7 fails to provide a written authorization in accordance with that subparagraph1 the ,secretary shall require1 as a condition of the conveyance1 that ,collins ,camp ,properties administer the special use authorization according to the terms of the special use authorization until the date on which the special use authorization expires4 #hfcj4 ,purchase of ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service property1 ,riverside ,county1 ,california 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds as follows3 7#a7 ,since #aice1 the ,united ,states has owned a parcel of land in ,riverside1 ,california1 consisting of approximately #h4ge acres1 more specifically described in subsection 7b77#a7 7in this section referred to as the property74 7#b7 ,the property is under the jurisdiction of the ,department of ,agriculture and has been variously used for research and plant materials purposes4 7#c7 ,since #aiih1 the property has been administered by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,since #bjjb1 the property has been co-managed under a cooperative agreement between the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service and the ,riverside ,corona ,resource ,conservation ,district1 which is a legal subdivision of the ,state of ,california under section #ijjc of the ,california ,public ,resources ,code4 7#e7 ,the ,conservation ,district wishes to purchase the property and use it for conservation1 environmental1 and related educational purposes4 7#f7 ,as provided in subsection 7b71 the purchase of the property by the ,conservation ,district would promote the conservation education and related activities of the ,conservation ,district and result in savings to the ,federal ,government4 7b7 ,land purchase1 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service property1 ,riverside ,county1 ,california 7#a7 ,purchase authorized ,the ,secretary shall sell and quitclaim to the ,riverside ,corona ,resource ,conservation ,district 7in this section referred to as the ,conservation ,district7 all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to a parcel of real property1 including improvements thereon1 that is located at #dejj ,glenwood ,drive in ,riverside1 ,california1 consists of approximately #h4ge acres1 and is administered by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture4 ,as necessary or desirable to facilitate the purchase of the property under this subsection1 the ,secretary or the ,conservation ,district may survey all or portions of the property4 7#b7 ,consideration ,as consideration for the purchase of the property under this subsection1 the ,conservation ,district shall pay to the ,secretary an amount equal to the appraised value of the property4 7#c7 ,prohibition on reservation of interest ,the ,secretary shall not reserve any future interest in the property to be conveyed under this subsection1 except such interest as may be acceptable to the ,conservation ,district4 7#d7 ,hazardous substances ,notwithstanding section #abj7;h7 of the ,comprehensive ,environmental ,response1 ,compensation1 and ,liability ,act of #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 or the ,solid ,waste ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 in the case of the property purchased by the ,conservation ,district under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall be only required to meet the disclosure requirements for hazardous substances1 pollutants1 or contaminants1 but shall otherwise not be required to remediate or abate any such releases of hazardous substances1 pollutants1 or contaminants1 including petroleum and petroleum derivatives4 7#e7 ,cooperative authority 7,a7 ,leases1 contracts1 and cooperative agreements authorized ,in conjunction with1 or in addition to1 the purchase of the property by the ,conservation ,district under this subsection1 the ,secretary may enter into leases1 contracts and cooperative agreements with the ,conservation ,district4 7,b7 ,sole source ,notwithstanding sections #caje1 #ccja1 and #ccjc to #ccje of title #da1 ,united ,states ,code1 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may lease real property from the ,conservation ,district on a noncompetitive basis4 7,c7 ,non-exclusive authority ,the authority provided by this subsection is in addition to any other authority of the ,secretary4 #hfca4 ,collaborative ,forest ,landscape ,restoration ,program 7a7 ,reauthorization ,section #djjc7;f77#f7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;f77#f77 is amended by striking #dj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjji through #bjai and inserting #hj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7b7 ,reporting requirements ,section #djjc7;h7 of the ,omnibus ,public ,land ,management ,act of #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking and after the semicolon2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 7#c7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 2 and 7#e7 by adding at the end the following3 7#f7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 4 #hfcb4 ,utility infrastructure rights-of-way vegetation management pilot program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,national ,forest ,system land 7,a7 ,in general ,the term ,national ,forest ,system land means land within the ,national ,forest ,system1 as defined in section #aa7;a7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,planning ,act of #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7,b7 ,exclusions ,the term ,national ,forest ,system land does not include-- 7i7 a ,national ,grassland2 or 7ii7 a land utilization project on land designated as a ,national ,grassland and administered pursuant to sections #ca1 #cb1 and #cc of the ,bankhead-,jones ,farm ,tenant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj1 #ajaa1 #ajab74 7#b7 ,passing wildfire ,the term passing wildfire means a wildfire that originates outside of a right-of-way4 7#c7 ,pilot program ,the term pilot program means the pilot program established by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,right-of-way ,the term right-of-way means a special use authorization issued by the ,forest ,service allowing the placement of utility infrastructure4 7#e7 ,utility infrastructure ,the term utility infrastructure means electric transmission lines1 natural gas infrastructure1 or related structures4 7b7 ,establishment ,to encourage owners or operators of rights-of-way on ,national ,forest ,system land to partner with the ,forest ,service to voluntarily conduct vegetation management projects on a proactive basis to better protect utility infrastructure from potential passing wildfires1 the ,secretary may establish a limited1 voluntary pilot program1 in the manner described in this section1 to conduct vegetation management projects on ,national ,forest ,system land adjacent to or near those rights-of-way4 7c7 ,eligible participants 7#a7 ,in general ,a participant in the pilot program shall be the owner or operator of a right-of-way on ,national ,forest ,system land4 7#b7 ,selection priority ,in selecting participants for the pilot program1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an owner or operator of a right-of-way that has worked with ,forest ,service fire scientists and used technologies1 such as light detection and ranging surveys1 to improve utility infrastructure protection prescriptions4 7d7 ,vegetation management projects 7#a7 ,in general ,a vegetation management project conducted under the pilot program shall involve only limited and selective vegetation management activities that-- 7,a7 shall create the least disturbance reasonably necessary to protect utility infrastructure from passing wildfires based on applicable models1 including ,forest ,service fuel models2 7,b7 may include thinning1 fuel reduction1 creation and treatment of shaded fuel breaks1 and other appropriate measures2 7,c7 shall only be conducted on ,national ,forest ,system land-- 7i7 adjacent to the right-of-way of a participant2 or 7ii7 within #ge feet of the right-of-way of a participant2 and 7,d7 shall not be conducted on-- 7i7 a component of the ,national ,wilderness ,preservation ,system2 7ii7 a designated wilderness study area2 or 7iii7 an inventoried roadless area4 7#b7 ,approval ,each vegetation management project described in paragraph 7#a7 7including each vegetation management activity described in subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of that paragraph7 shall be subject to approval by the ,forest ,service in accordance with this section4 7e7 ,project costs 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a participant in the pilot program shall be responsible for all costs1 as determined by the ,secretary1 incurred in participating in the pilot program4 7#b7 ,federal funding ,the ,secretary may contribute funds for a vegetation management project conducted under the pilot program if the ,secretary determines that the contribution is in the public interest4 7f7 ,liability 7#a7 ,in general ,participation in the pilot program shall not affect any legal obligations or liability standards that-- 7,a7 arise under the right-of-way for activities in the right-of-way2 or 7,b7 apply to fires resulting from causes other than activities conducted pursuant to an approved vegetation management project conducted under the pilot program4 7#b7 ,project work ,if the ,secretary approves a supplement to an approved plan under subsection 7c7 of section #eab of the ,federal ,land ,policy and ,management ,act of #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aggb7 or an agreement entered into under subsection 7d77#a7 of that section that covers a vegetation management project under the pilot program1 the liability provisions of subsection 7g7 of that section shall apply to the vegetation management project4 7g7 ,implementation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall use the authority of the ,secretary under other laws 7including regulations7 to carry out the pilot program4 7#b7 ,modification of regulations ,in order to implement the pilot program in an efficient and expeditious manner1 the ,secretary may waive or modify specific provisions of the ,federal ,acquisition ,regulation1 including waivers or modifications to allow for the formation of contracts or agreements on a noncompetitive basis4 7h7 ,treatment of proceeds ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary may-- 7#a7 retain any funds provided to the ,forest ,service by a participant in the pilot program2 and 7#b7 use funds retained under paragraph 7#a71 in such amounts as may be appropriated1 to carry out the pilot program4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than ,december #ca1 #bjbj1 and #b years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit a report describing the status of the pilot program and vegetation management projects conducted under the pilot program to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives4 7j7 ,duration ,the authority to carry out the pilot program1 including any vegetation management project conducted under the pilot program1 expires on ,october #a1 #bjbc4 #hfcc4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic development land conveyance 7a7 ,definition of ,alliance ,in this section1 the term ,alliance means the ,scenic ,rivers ,development ,alliance4 7b7 ,request ,subject to the requirements of this section1 if the ,alliance submits a written request for conveyance by not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act and the ,secretary determines that it is in the public interest to convey the ,national ,forest ,system ,land described in subsection 7c71 the ,secretary shall convey to the ,alliance all right1 title1 and interest of the ,united ,states in and to the ,national ,forest ,system land described in subsection 7c7 by quitclaim deed through a public or private sale1 including a competitive sale by auction or bid4 7c7 ,description of ,national ,forest ,system land 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,national ,forest ,system land referred to in subsection 7b7 is the approximately #aej acres of real property located in sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n4 ,r4 #d ,e41 ,franklin ,county1 ,mississippi1 and further described as-- 7,a7 the portion of the ,,nw#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d lying south of the south boundary of ,berrytown ,road2 7,b7 the portion of the ,w#a_/b ,,ne#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d lying south of the south boundary of ,berrytown ,road2 7,c7 the portion of the ,,sw#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d lying east of the east boundary of ,u4,s4 ,highway #ih2 7,d7 the ,w#a_/b ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d2 7,e7 the portion of the ,,nw#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d lying east of the east boundary of ,u4,s4 ,highway #ih2 7,f7 the portion of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d commencing at the southwest corner of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d1 said point being the point of beginning1 thence running east #ccj feet along the south boundary of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to a point in ,lake ,okhissa1 thence running northeasterly to a point in ,lake ,okhissa on the east boundary of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d #ccj feet south of the northeast corner thereof1 thence running north #ccj feet along the east boundary of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to the northeast corner thereof1 thence running west along the north boundary of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to the ,,nw corner thereof2 thence running south along the west boundary of the ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to the point of beginning2 and 7,g7 the portion of the ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d commencing at the southeast corner of the ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d1 said point being the point of beginning1 and running northwesterly to the northwest corner of the ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d1 thence running south along the west boundary of the ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d to the southwest corner thereof1 thence running east along the south boundary of the ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d to the point of beginning4 7#b7 ,survey ,the exact acreage and legal description of the ,national ,forest ,system land to be conveyed under this section shall be determined by a survey satisfactory to the ,secretary4 7d7 ,consideration 7#a7 ,in general ,the consideration for the conveyance of any ,national ,forest ,system land under this section shall be-- 7,a7 provided in the form of cash2 and 7,b7 in an amount equal to the fair market value of the ,national ,forest ,system land being conveyed1 as determined under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,fair market value determination ,the fair market value of the ,national ,forest ,system land conveyed under this section shall be determined-- 7,a7 in the case of a method of conveyance described in subsection 7b71 by an appraisal that is-- 7i7 conducted in accordance with the ,uniform ,appraisal ,standards for ,federal ,land ,acquisitions2 and 7ii7 approved by the ,secretary2 or 7,b7 in the case of a conveyance by a method other than a method described in subsection 7b71 by competitive sale4 7e7 ,terms and conditions ,the conveyance under this section shall be subject to-- 7#a7 valid existing rights2 and 7#b7 such other terms and conditions as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate to protect the interests of the ,united ,states4 7f7 ,proceeds from sale ,the ,secretary shall deposit the proceeds of the conveyance of any ,national ,forest ,system land under this section in the fund established under ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly known as the ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7g7 ,costs ,as a condition for the conveyance under this section1 the ,secretary shall require the ,alliance to pay at closing-- 7#a7 any reasonable appraisal costs2 and 7#b7 the costs of any administrative or environmental analysis required by applicable law 7including regulations74 #hfcd4 ,prairie dogs 7a7 ,in general ,with respect to the grasslands plan guidance of the ,forest ,service relating to prairie dogs1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall base policies of the ,forest ,service on sound ecological and livestock management principles4 7b7 ,grazing allotments 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#c71 not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall complete a report on the percentage of prairie dogs occupying each total grazing allotment acreage4 7#b7 ,action required ,not later than #a year after the date on which the report under paragraph 7#a7 is completed and subject to paragraph 7#c71 the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall take appropriate action based on the results of that report4 7#c7 ,requirement ,this section1 including any actions taken under paragraph 7#b71 shall apply only to grazing allotments where prairie dogs are present as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 ,,iii ,timber innovation #hfda4 ,definitions ,in this part3 7#a7 ,innovative wood product ,the term innovative wood product means a type of building component or system that uses large panelized wood construction1 including mass timber4 7#b7 ,mass timber ,the term mass timber includes-- 7,a7 cross-laminated timber2 7,b7 nail laminated timber2 7,c7 glue laminated timber2 7,d7 laminated strand lumber2 and 7,e7 laminated veneer lumber4 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,research and ,development deputy area and the ,state and ,private ,forestry deputy area of the ,forest ,service4 7#d7 ,tall wood building ,the term tall wood building means a building designed to be-- 7,a7 constructed with mass timber2 and 7,b7 more than #he feet in height4 #hfdb4 ,clarification of research and development program for wood building construction 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct performance-driven research and development1 education1 and technical assistance for the purpose of facilitating the use of innovative wood products in wood building construction in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 after receipt of input and guidance from1 and collaboration with1 the wood products industry1 conservation organizations1 and institutions of higher education1 conduct research and development1 education1 and technical assistance at the ,forest ,products ,laboratory or through the ,state and ,private ,forestry deputy area that meets measurable performance goals for the achievement of the priorities described in subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 after coordination and collaboration with the wood products industry and conservation organizations1 make competitive grants to institutions of higher education to conduct research and development1 education1 and technical assistance that meets measurable performance goals for the achievement of the priorities described in subsection 7c74 7c7 ,priorities ,the research and development1 education1 and technical assistance conducted under subsection 7a7 shall give priority to-- 7#a7 ways to improve the commercialization of innovative wood products2 7#b7 analyzing the safety of tall wood building materials2 7#c7 calculations by the ,forest ,products ,laboratory of the lifecycle environmental footprint1 from extraction of raw materials through the manufacturing process1 of tall wood building construction2 7#d7 analyzing methods to reduce the lifecycle environmental footprint of tall wood building construction2 7#e7 analyzing the potential implications of the use of innovative wood products in building construction on wildlife2 and 7#f7 #a or more other research areas identified by the ,secretary1 in consultation with conservation organizations1 institutions of higher education1 and the wood products industry4 7d7 ,timeframe ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the measurable performance goals for the research and development1 education1 and technical assistance conducted under subsection 7a7 shall be achievable within a #e-year timeframe4 #hfdc4 ,wood innovation grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a public or private entity 7including a center of excellence that consists of #a or more partnerships between forestry1 engineering1 architecture1 or business schools at #a or more institutions of higher education72 or 7,c7 a ,state1 local1 or ,tribal government4 7#b7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary1 acting through the ,chief of the ,forest ,service4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in carrying out the wood innovation grant program of the ,secretary described in the notice of the ,secretary entitled ,request for ,proposals3 #bjaf ,wood ,innovations ,funding ,opportunity 7#hj ,fed4 ,reg4 #fcdih 7,october #bj1 #bjae771 may make a wood innovation grant to #a or more eligible entities each year for the purpose of advancing the use of innovative wood products4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an eligible entity shall submit to the ,secretary a proposal at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,incentivizing use of existing milling capacity ,in selecting among proposals of eligible entities under subsection 7b77#b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to proposals that include the use or retrofitting 7or both7 of existing sawmill facilities located in counties in which the average annual unemployment rate exceeded the national average unemployment rate by more than #a percent in the previous calendar year4 7d7 ,matching requirement ,as a condition of receiving a grant under subsection 7b71 an eligible entity shall provide funds equal to the amount received by the eligible entity under the grant1 to be derived from non-,federal sources4 ,,ix ,energy #iaja4 ,definitions ,section #ijja of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#d77;,a71 by striking agricultural materials and inserting agricultural materials1 renewable chemicals12 7#b7 in paragraph 7#g77;,a71 by striking into biofuels and biobased products and inserting the following3 8or an intermediate ingredient or feedstock of renewable biomass into any #a or more1 or a combination1 of-- 7i7 biofuels2 7ii7 renewable chemicals2 or 7iii7 biobased products 2 and 7#c7 in paragraph 7#af7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking 7,b7 and inserting 7,c72 and 7ii7 by striking that-- in the matter preceding clause 7i7 and all that follows through the period at the end of clause 7ii7 and inserting that produces usable energy from a renewable energy source42 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,b7 as subparagraph 7,c72 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term renewable energy system includes-- 7i7 distribution components necessary to move energy produced by a system described in subparagraph 7,a7 to the initial point of sale2 and 7ii7 other components and ancillary infrastructure of a system described in subparagraph 7,a71 such as a storage system4 4 #iajb4 ,biobased markets program ,section #ijjb of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#b77;,a77i77,,iii71 by inserting 1 acting through the rural development mission area 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 before the period at the end2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 ,renewable chemicals ,not later than #ij days after the date of enactment of this clause1 the ,secretary shall update the criteria issued under clause 7i7 to provide criteria for determining which renewable chemicals may qualify to receive the label under paragraph 7#a74 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f71 by striking the subsection designation and all that follows through ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7f7 ,manufacturers of ,renewable ,chemicals and ,biobased ,products 7#a7 ,,naics codes ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,commerce shall jointly develop ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system codes for-- 7,a7 renewable chemicals manufacturers2 and 7,b7 biobased products manufacturers4 7#b7 ,national testing center registry ,the ,secretary 2 7#d7 by redesignating subsections 7h7 through 7j7 as subsections 7k7 through 7m71 respectively2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7g7 the following3 7h7 ,education and outreach ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 shall provide to appropriate stakeholders education and outreach relating to-- 7#a7 the ,federal procurement of biobased products under subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 the voluntary labeling program under subsection 7b74 7i7 ,streamlining 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 the ,secretary shall establish guidelines for an integrated process under which biobased products may be1 in #a expedited approval process-- 7,a7 determined to be eligible for a ,federal procurement preference under subsection 7a72 and 7,b7 approved to use the ,,usda ,certified ,biobased ,product label under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,initiation ,the ,secretary shall ensure that a review of a biobased product under the integrated qualification process established pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 may be initiated on receipt of a recommendation or petition from a manufacturer1 vendor1 or other interested party4 7#c7 ,product designations ,the ,secretary may issue a product designation pursuant to subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 or approve the use of the ,,usda ,certified ,biobased ,product label under subsection 7b71 through streamlined procedures1 which shall not be subject to chapter #g of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7j7 ,requirement of procuring agencies ,a procuring agency 7as defined in subsection 7a77#a77 shall not establish regulations1 guidance1 or criteria regarding the procurement of biobased products1 pursuant to this section or any other law1 that impose limitations on that procurement that are more restrictive than the limitations established by the ,secretary under the regulations to implement this section4 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #b1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #iajc4 ,biorefinery assistance ,section #ijjc of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking produces an advanced biofuel2 and and inserting the following3 8produces any #a or more1 or a combination1 of-- 7i7 an advanced biofuel2 7ii7 a renewable chemical2 or 7iii7 a biobased product2 and 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking produces an advanced biofuel4 and inserting the following3 8produces any #a or more1 or a combination1 of-- 7i7 an advanced biofuel2 7ii7 a renewable chemical2 or 7iii7 a biobased product4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 #ajj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 and 7iv7 #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #iajd4 ,repowering assistance program ,section #ijjd of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd7 is repealed4 #iaje4 ,bioenergy program for advanced biofuel ,section #ijje7;g7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 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 following3 7,f7 #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #iajf4 ,biodiesel fuel education program ,section #ijjf7;d77#b7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77#b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #iajg4 ,rural ,energy for ,america ,program ,section #ijjg of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 to purchase and install efficient energy equipment or systems4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by striking 7g7 each place it appears and inserting 7f72 7#c7 by striking subsection 7f72 7#d7 by redesignating subsection 7g7 as subsection 7f72 and 7#e7 in subsection 7f7 7as so redesignated71 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #ej1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #iajh4 ,rural energy self-sufficiency initiative ,section #ijji of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haji7 is repealed4 #iaji4 ,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 amended1 in paragraphs 7#a77;,a7 and 7#b77;,a71 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc4 #iaaj4 ,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 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii77,,ii71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 algae4 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by striking clause 7iv72 and 7ii7 by redesignating clauses 7v7 through 7vii7 as clauses 7iv7 through 7vi71 respectively2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#b71 by inserting 7including eligible material harvested for the purpose of hazardous woody fuel reduction7 after material2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by striking ,of the funds and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds 2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by striking the paragraph designation and heading and all that follows through ,effective in subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 ,technical assistance ,effective 2 and 7ii7 by striking subparagraph 7,b74 #iaaa4 ,biogas research and adoption of biogas systems ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb is amended by inserting after section #ijaa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7 the following3 #ijab4 ,biogas research and adoption of biogas systems 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,anaerobic digestion ,the term anaerobic digestion means a biological process or series of biological processes-- 7,a7 through which microorganisms break down biodegradable material in the absence of oxygen2 and 7,b7 the end products of which are biogas and digested materials4 7#b7 ,biogas ,the term biogas means a mixture of primarily methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition of organic materials in the absence of oxygen4 7#c7 ,biogas processing ,the term biogas processing means the process by which water1 carbon dioxide1 and other trace compounds are removed from biogas1 as determined by the end user4 7#d7 ,biogas system ,the term biogas system means a system-- 7,a7 with the potential to capture and use biogas1 including biogas from organic waste1 including animal manure1 food waste1 waste from landfills1 and wastewater2 and 7,b7 that includes-- 7i7 the infrastructure necessary to manage the organic waste referred to in subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 the equipment necessary to generate-- 7,i7 electricity1 heat1 or fuel2 and 7,,ii7 biogas system co-products2 and 7iii7 the equipment necessary for biogas processing4 7#e7 ,biogas system co-product ,the term biogas system co-product means a nonenergy biogas system product produced from digested material1 including soil amendments1 fertilizers1 compost1 animal bedding1 and feedstock for plastics and chemicals4 7#f7 ,digested material ,the term digested material means solid or liquid digested material-- 7,a7 produced by digesters2 and 7,b7 that contains nutrients and organic carbon4 7b7 ,interagency ,biogas ,opportunities ,task ,force 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary1 acting jointly with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator1 shall establish an ,interagency ,biogas ,opportunities ,task ,force 7referred to in this subsection as the ,task ,force7 that shall coordinate policies1 programs1 and research to accelerate-- 7,a7 biogas research2 and 7,b7 investment in cost-effective biogas systems4 7#b7 ,membership ,the ,task ,force shall be composed of-- 7,a7 the head of each ,federal office responsible for biogas research or biogas system financing 7or a designee71 including a representative from the ,department of ,agriculture1 the ,department of ,energy1 and the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7,b7 #a or more representatives of ,state or local governments1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,administrator2 7,c7 #a or more nongovernmental or industry stakeholders1 including #a or more stakeholders from relevant industries1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,administrator2 and 7,d7 #a or more community stakeholders4 7#c7 ,duties of the ,task ,force ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,task ,force shall-- 7,a7 evaluate and improve the coordination of loan and grant programs of the ,federal agencies represented on the ,task ,force-- 7i7 to broaden the financing options available for biogas systems2 and 7ii7 to enhance opportunities for private financing of biogas systems2 7,b7 review ,federal procurement guidelines to ensure that products of biogas systems are eligible for and promoted by applicable procurement programs of the ,federal ,government2 7,c7 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 evaluate the development of ,north ,american ,industry ,classification ,system and ,north ,american ,product ,classification ,system codes for biogas and biogas system products2 7,d7 review opportunities and develop strategies to overcome barriers to integrating biogas into electricity and renewable natural gas markets2 7,e7 develop tools to broaden the market for nonenergy biogas system products1 including by developing best management practices for-- 7i7 the use and land application of digestate to maximize recovery of waste resources and minimize environmental and public health risks2 and 7ii7 the use of carbon dioxide from biogas processing2 7,f7 provide information on the ability of biogas system products to participate in markets that provide environmental benefits2 7,g7 identify and investigate research gaps in biogas and anaerobic digestion technology1 including research gaps in environmental benefits1 market assessment1 and performance standards2 7,h7 assess the most cost-effective voluntary investments in biogas to reduce waste and methane emissions2 and 7,i7 identify and advance additional priorities1 as determined by the ,task ,force4 7#d7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of the establishment of the ,task ,force1 the ,task ,force shall submit to ,congress a report that-- 7,a7 describes the steps taken by the ,task ,force to carry out the duties of the ,task ,force under paragraph 7#c72 and 7,b7 identifies and prioritizes policies and technology opportunities-- 7i7 to expand the biogas industry2 7ii7 to eliminate barriers to investment in biogas systems in the landfill1 livestock1 wastewater1 and other relevant sectors2 and 7iii7 to enhance opportunities for private and public sector partnerships to finance biogas systems4 7c7 ,advancement of biogas research 7#a7 ,study on biogas 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator1 shall enter into an agreement with the ,national ,renewable ,energy ,laboratory to conduct a study relating to biogas4 7,b7 ,study ,under the agreement described in subparagraph 7,a71 the study conducted by the ,national ,renewable ,energy ,laboratory shall include an analysis of-- 7i7 barriers to injecting biogas into existing natural gas pipelines2 7ii7 methods for optimizing biogas systems1 including methods to obtain the highest energy output from biogas1 including through the use of co-digestion2 7iii7 opportunities for1 and barriers to1 the productive use of biogas system co-products1 carbon dioxide from biogas processing1 and recovered nutrients2 7iv7 the optimal configuration of local1 ,state1 or regional infrastructure for the production of electricity1 heat1 or fuel from biogas1 including infrastructure for the aggregation1 cleaning1 and pipeline injection of biogas2 and 7v7 any other subject relating to biogas1 as determined by the ,interagency ,biogas ,opportunities ,task ,force established under subsection 7b77#a74 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report on the study conducted under this paragraph4 7#b7 ,collection of data for biogas markets ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,secretary of ,energy and the ,administrator1 shall identify1 collect1 and analyze environmental1 technical1 and economic performance data relating to biogas systems1 including the production of energy of biogas systems1 co-products1 greenhouse gas and other emissions1 water quality benefits1 and other data necessary to develop markets for biogas and biogas system co-products4 4 #iaab4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #iaac4 ,carbon utilization education program ,title ,,ix of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #ijad4 ,carbon utilization education program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,carbon dioxide ,the term carbon dioxide means carbon dioxide that is produced as a byproduct of the production of a biobased product4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 an organization described in section #eja7;c77#c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from taxation under #eja7;a7 of that ,code2 or 7ii7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,b7 has demonstrated knowledge about-- 7i7 sequestration and utilization of carbon dioxide2 or 7ii7 aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system2 and 7,c7 has a demonstrated ability to conduct educational and technical support programs4 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,energy1 shall make competitive grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to provide education to the public about the economic and emissions benefits of permanent sequestration or utilization of carbon dioxide2 or 7#b7 to provide education to biogas producers about opportunities for aggregation of organic waste from multiple sources into a single biogas system4 7c7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,discretionary funding ,there are authorized to be appropriated for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc-- 7,a7 #a1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b77#a72 and 7,b7 #a1jjj1jjj to carry out subsection 7b77#b74 4 ,x ,horticulture #ajaja4 ,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 #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ajajb4 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to combine the purposes and coordinate the functions1 as in effect on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 of-- 7#a7 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 #cjje72 and 7#b7 the value-added agricultural product market development grants under section #bca7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7b774 7b7 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program ,subtitle ,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #baj;,a4 ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beginning farmer or rancher ,the term beginning farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#b7 ,direct producer-to-consumer marketing ,the term direct producer-to-consumer marketing has the meaning given the term direct marketing from farmers to consumers in section #c of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#c7 ,eligible activity ,the term eligible activity means an activity described in subsection 7d77#b7 that is carried out using a grant provided under subsection 7d77#a74 7#d7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a producer2 7,b7 a producer network or association2 7,c7 a farmer or rancher cooperative2 7,d7 an agricultural business entity or majority-controlled producer-based business venture2 7,e7 a food council2 7,f7 a local or ,tribal government2 7,g7 a nonprofit corporation2 7,h7 an economic development corporation2 7,i7 a public benefit corporation2 7,j7 a community supported agriculture network or association2 and 7,k7 a regional farmers' market authority4 7#e7 ,eligible partner ,the term eligible partner means-- 7,a7 a ,state agency or regional authority2 7,b7 a philanthropic organization2 7,c7 a private corporation2 7,d7 an institution of higher education2 7,e7 a commercial1 ,federal1 or ,farm ,credit ,system lending institution2 and 7,f7 another entity1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,family farm ,the term family farm has the meaning given the term in section #bca7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7a774 7#g7 ,food council ,the term food council means a food policy council or food and farm system network1 as determined by the ,secretary1 that-- 7,a7 represents-- 7i7 multiple organizations involved in the production1 processing1 and consumption of food2 and 7ii7 local1 ,tribal1 and ,state governments2 and 7,b7 addresses food and farm-related issues and needs within city1 county1 ,state1 ,tribal region1 multicounty region1 or other region designated by the food council or food system network4 7#h7 ,majority-controlled producer-based business venture 7,a7 ,in general ,the term majority-controlled producer-based business venture means a venture greater than #ej percent of the ownership and control of which is held by-- 7i7 #a or more producers2 or 7ii7 #a or more entities1 #ajj percent of the ownership and control of which is held by #a or more producers4 7,b7 ,entity described ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the term entity means-- 7i7 a partnership2 7ii7 a limited liability corporation2 7iii7 a limited liability partnership2 and 7iv7 a corporation4 7#i7 ,mid-tier value chain ,the term mid-tier value chain means a local or regional supply network that links independent producers with businesses and cooperatives that market value-added agricultural products in a manner that-- 7,a7 targets and strengthens the profitability and competitiveness of small and medium-sized farms and ranches that are structured as a family farm2 and 7,b7 obtains agreement from an eligible agricultural producer group1 farmer or rancher cooperative1 or majority-controlled producer-based business venture that is engaged in the value chain on a marketing strategy4 7#aj7 ,partnership ,the term partnership means a partnership entered into under an agreement between-- 7,a7 #a or more eligible partners2 and 7,b7 #a or more eligible entities4 7#aa7 ,program ,the term ,program means the ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program established under subsection 7b74 7#ab7 ,regional food chain coordination ,the term regional food chain coordination means coordination and collaboration along the supply chain to increase connections between producers and markets4 7#ac7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#ad7 ,socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher ,the term socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section #cee7;e7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;e774 7#ae7 ,value-added agricultural product ,the term value-added agricultural product means any agricultural commodity or product that-- 7,a7 7i7 has undergone a change in physical state2 7ii7 was produced in a manner that enhances the value of the agricultural commodity or product1 as demonstrated through a business plan that shows the enhanced value1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7iii7 is physically segregated in a manner that results in the enhancement of the value of the agricultural commodity or product2 7iv7 is a source of farm- or ranch-based renewable energy1 including ,e-#he fuel2 or 7v7 is aggregated and marketed as a locally produced agricultural food product2 and 7,b7 as a result of the change in physical state or the manner in which the agricultural commodity or product was produced1 marketed1 or segregated-- 7i7 the customer base for the agricultural commodity or product is expanded2 and 7ii7 a greater portion of the revenue derived from the marketing1 processing1 or physical segregation of the agricultural commodity or product is available to the producer of the commodity or product4 7#af7 ,veteran farmer or rancher ,the term veteran farmer or rancher has the meaning given the term in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 7b7 ,establishment and purpose ,the ,secretary shall establish a program1 to be known as the ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program1 that-- 7#a7 supports the development1 coordination1 and expansion of-- 7,a7 direct producer-to-consumer marketing2 7,b7 local and regional food markets and enterprises2 and 7,c7 value-added agricultural products2 7#b7 connects and cultivates regional food economies through public-private partnerships2 7#c7 supports the development of business plans1 feasibility studies1 and strategies for local and regional marketing opportunities2 7#d7 strengthens capacity and regional food system development through community collaboration and expansion of mid-tier value chains2 7#e7 improves income and economic opportunities for producers and food businesses through job creation and improved regional food system infrastructure2 and 7#f7 simplifies the application processes and the reporting processes for the ,program4 7c7 ,regional partnerships 7#a7 ,grants to support partnerships 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 in accordance with the purposes of the ,program described in subsection 7b71 shall provide grants to support partnerships to plan and develop a local or regional food system4 7,b7 ,geographical diversity ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure geographical diversity in selecting partnerships to receive grants under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,authorities of partnerships ,a partnership receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 may-- 7,a7 determine the scope of the regional food system to be developed1 including goals1 outreach objectives1 and eligible activities to be carried out2 7,b7 determine the local1 regional1 ,state1 multi-,state1 or other geographic area covered2 7,c7 create and conduct a feasibility study1 implementation plan1 and assessment of eligible activities under the partnership agreement2 7,d7 conduct outreach and education to other eligible entities and eligible partners for potential participation in the partnership agreement and eligible activities2 7,e7 describe measures to be taken through the partnership agreement to obtain funding for the eligible activities to be carried out under the partnership agreement2 7,f7 at the request of a producer or eligible entity desiring to participate in eligible activities under the partnership agreement1 act on behalf of the producer or eligible entity in applying for a grant under subsection 7d72 7,g7 monitor1 evaluate1 and periodically report to the ,secretary on progress made toward achieving the objectives of eligible activities under the partnership agreement2 or 7,h7 at the conclusion of the partnership agreement1 submit to the ,secretary a report describing-- 7i7 the results and effects of the partnership agreement2 and 7ii7 funds provided under paragraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,contribution ,a partnership receiving a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall provide funding in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the total amount of the ,federal portion of the grant4 7#d7 ,applications 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph 7#a71 a partnership shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary considers necessary to evaluate and select applications4 7,b7 ,competitive process ,the ,secretary-- 7i7 shall conduct a competitive process to select applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 may assess and rank applications with similar purposes as a group2 and 7iii7 shall make public the criteria to be used in evaluating applications prior to accepting applications4 7,c7 ,priority to certain applications ,the ,secretary may give priority to applications submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 that-- 7i7 7,i7 leverage significant non-,federal financial and technical resources2 and 7,,ii7 coordinate with other local1 ,state1 ,tribal1 or national efforts2 and 7ii7 cover an area that includes distressed low-income rural or urban communities1 including areas with persistent poverty4 7,d7 ,producer or food business benefits 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an application submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a description of the direct or indirect producer or food business benefits intended by the eligible entity to result from the proposed project within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of a grant4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to a planning or feasibility project4 7#e7 ,technical assistance ,on request of an eligible entity1 an eligible partner1 or a partnership1 the ,secretary may provide technical assistance in carrying out a partnership agreement4 7d7 ,development grants 7#a7 ,in general ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary may provide grants to eligible entities to carry out1 in accordance with purposes of the ,program described in subsection 7b71 activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity may use a grant provided under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to support and promote-- 7i7 domestic direct producer-to-consumer marketing2 7ii7 farmers' markets2 7iii7 roadside stands2 7iv7 agritourism activities1 7v7 community-supported agriculture programs2 or 7vi7 online sales2 7,b7 to support local and regional food business enterprises that engage as intermediaries in indirect producer-to-consumer marketing2 7,c7 to support the processing1 aggregation1 distribution1 and storage of local and regional food products that are marketed locally or regionally2 7,d7 to encourage the development of new food products and value-added agricultural products2 7,e7 to assist with business development and feasibility studies2 7,f7 to develop marketing strategies for producers of local food products and value-added agricultural products in new and existing markets2 7,g7 to facilitate regional food chain coordination and mid-tier value chain development2 7,h7 to promote new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste2 7,i7 to respond to changing technology needs in direct producer-to-consumer marketing2 or 7,j7 to cover expenses relating to costs incurred in-- 7i7 obtaining food safety certification2 and 7ii7 making changes and upgrades to practices and equipment to improve food safety4 7#c7 ,criteria and guidelines 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish criteria and guidelines for the submission1 evaluation1 and funding of proposed projects under paragraph 7#a7 as the ,secretary determines are appropriate4 7,b7 ,producer or food business benefits 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an application submitted for a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall include a description of the direct or indirect producer or food business benefits intended by the eligible entity to result from the proposed project within a reasonable period of time after the receipt of the grant4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 shall not apply to a planning or feasibility project4 7#d7 ,amount ,unless otherwise determined by the ,secretary1 the amount of a grant under this subsection shall be not more than #ejj1jjj4 7#e7 ,development grants available to producers ,in the case of a grant provided under paragraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#d71 the following shall apply3 7,a7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection through the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service4 7,b7 ,priorities ,the ,secretary shall give priority to applications-- 7i7 in the case of an application submitted by a producer1 that are submitted by1 or serve-- 7,i7 beginning farmers or ranchers2 7,,ii7 socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers2 7,,iii7 operators of small or medium sized farms or ranches that are structured as family farms2 or 7,,iv7 veteran farmers or ranchers2 and 7ii7 in the case of an application submitted by an eligible entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#d71 that provide the greatest contribution to creating or increasing marketing opportunities for producers described in subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iv7 of clause 7i74 7,c7 ,limitation on use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an eligible entity may not use a grant for the purchase or construction of a building1 general purpose equipment1 or structure4 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible entity may use not more than #f1ejj of the amount of a grant for an eligible activity described in paragraph 7#b77;,j7 to purchase or upgrade equipment to improve food safety4 7,d7 ,matching funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount that is equal to #ej percent of the total amount of the grant4 7#f7 ,development grants for other eligible entities ,in the case of a grant provided under paragraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity described in any of subparagraphs 7,e7 through 7,k7 of subsection 7a77#d71 the following shall apply3 7,a7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out this subsection through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service4 7,b7 ,priorities ,the ,secretary shall give priority to applications that-- 7i7 benefit underserved communities1 including communities that are located in areas of concentrated poverty with limited access to fresh locally or regionally grown food2 or 7ii7 are used to carry out eligible activities under a partnership agreement under subsection 7c74 7,c7 ,limitation on use of funds 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an eligible entity may not use a grant for the purchase or construction of a building1 general purpose equipment1 or structure4 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible entity may use not more than #f1ejj of the amount of a grant for an eligible activity described in paragraph 7#b77;,j7 to purchase or upgrade equipment to improve food safety4 7,d7 ,matching funds ,an eligible entity receiving a grant shall provide matching funds in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution in an amount that is equal to #be percent of the total amount of the ,federal portion of the grant4 7e7 ,simplification of application and reporting processes 7#a7 ,applications ,the ,secretary shall establish a simplified application form for eligible entities that-- 7,a7 request less than #ej1jjj under subsection 7d72 or 7,b7 apply for grants under subsection 7d7 through partnership agreements under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,reporting ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 streamline and simplify the reporting process for eligible entities2 and 7,b7 obtain from eligible entities and maintain such information as the ,secretary determines is necessary to administer and evaluate the ,program4 7f7 ,cooperative extension service ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service or the ,administrator of the ,rural ,business ,cooperative ,service1 may coordinate with a cooperative extension service to provide ,program technical assistance and outreach to eligible entities and eligible partners4 7g7 ,interdepartmental coordination ,in carrying out the ,program1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure coordination among ,federal agencies4 7h7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,in general ,using amounts made available under subsection 7i77#c77;,e71 the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the ,program that-- 7,a7 measures the economic impact of the ,program on new and existing market outcomes2 7,b7 measures the effectiveness of the ,program in improving and expanding-- 7i7 the regional food economy through public and private partnerships2 7ii7 the production of value-added agricultural products2 7iii7 producer-to-consumer marketing1 including direct producer-to-consumer marketing2 7iv7 local and regional food systems1 including regional food chain coordination and business development2 7v7 new business opportunities and marketing strategies to reduce on-farm food waste2 7vi7 the use of new technologies in producer-to-consumer marketing1 including direct producer-to-consumer marketing2 and 7vii7 the workforce and capacity of regional food systems2 and 7,c7 provides a description of-- 7i7 each partnership agreement2 and 7ii7 each grant provided under subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 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 evaluation conducted under paragraph 7#a71 including a thorough analysis of the outcomes of the evaluation4 7i7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #fj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,regional partnerships ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #aj percent shall be used to provide grants to support partnerships under subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,development grants for producers 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #ce percent shall be used for grants under subsection 7d77#e74 7ii7 ,reservation of funds 7,i7 ,majority-controlled producer-based business ventures ,the total amount of grants under subsection 7d77#e7 provided to majority-controlled producer-based business ventures for a fiscal year shall not exceed #aj percent of the amount allocated under clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,beginning1 veteran1 and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#e71 #aj percent shall be reserved for grants provided to beginning1 veteran1 and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers4 7,,iii7 ,mid-tier value chains ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#e71 #aj percent shall be reserved for grants to develop mid-tier value chains4 7,,iv7 ,food safety assistance ,of the funds made available for grants under subsection 7d77#e71 not more than #be percent shall be reserved for grants for eligible activities described in subsection 7d77#b77;,j74 7,c7 ,development grants for other eligible entities ,of the funds made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year1 #dg percent shall be used for grants under subsection 7d77#f74 7,d7 ,unobligated funds ,any funds under subparagraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 that are not obligated for the uses described in that subparagraph1 as applicable1 by ,september #cj of the fiscal year for which the funds were made available-- 7i7 shall be available to the agency carrying out the ,program with the unobligated funds to carry out any function of the ,program1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7ii7 may carry over to the next fiscal year4 7,e7 ,administrative expenses ,not greater than #h percent of amounts made available to provide grants under subsections 7c7 and 7d77#f7 for a fiscal year may be used for administrative expenses4 4 7c7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,agricultural ,marketing ,resource ,center pilot project ,section #bca of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7 is amended-- 7,a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,agricultural ,marketing ,resource ,center pilot project42 7,b7 by striking subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 and 7e72 7,c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subsections 7a7 and 7b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7ii7 by striking the subsection designation and heading2 7,d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,notwithstanding and all that follows through paragraph 7#b7 and inserting the following3 ,the ,secretary shall not use more than #b4e percent of the funds made available to carry out the ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program established under section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf to establish a pilot project 7to be known as the ,agricultural ,marketing ,resource ,center7 at an eligible institution described in subsection 7b72 and 7ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7,e7 in subsection 7b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 as paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated71 by striking paragraph 7#a77;,a7 and inserting subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,agriculture ,innovation ,center ,demonstration ,program ,section #fdjb7;f7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7f77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking section #bca7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act of #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajf-bbd77 and inserting section #baj;,a7d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf4 7#c7 ,local food production and program evaluation ,section #ajjaf7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;h7b77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking ,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 #cjje7 and inserting ,local ,agriculture ,market ,program established under section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf4 7#d7 ,program metrics ,section #fbji7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;b7a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 section #baj;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf2 4 7#e7 ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7,a7 ,section #d of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7 is amended-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7ii7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 4 7,b7 ,sections #f1 #g1 and #h of the ,farmer-to-,consumer ,direct ,marketing ,act of #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje1 #cjjf2 #ij ,stat4 #aihc7 are repealed4 #ajajc4 ,organic production and market data initiatives ,section #gdjg7;d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7d77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking through fiscal year #bjab2 and 7,b7 by striking #e1jjj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 and inserting the following3 81 to remain available until expended-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj for each of the periods of fiscal years #bjjh through #bjab and #bjad through #bjah2 and 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 2 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7#c7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#b72 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 and inserting paragraph 7#a72 and 7,b7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ajajd4 ,organic certification 7a7 ,exclusions from certification ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue regulations to limit the type of organic operations that are excluded from certification under section #bje4aja of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 and from certification under any other related sections under part #bje of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7b7 ,definitions ,section #bajc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the term 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,foreign operations ,when used in the context of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country1 the term certifying agent includes a certifying agent-- 7i7 accredited in accordance with section #bajf7;b77#a72 or 7ii7 accredited by a foreign government that acted under an equivalency arrangement negotiated between the ,united ,states and the foreign government4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ac7 through 7#ba7 as paragraphs 7#ad7 through 7#bb71 respectively2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#ab7 the following3 7#ac7 ,national organic program import certificate ,the term national organic program import certificate means a form developed for purposes of the program under this title-- 7,a7 to provide documentation sufficient to verify that an agricultural product imported for sale in the ,united ,states satisfies the requirement under section #bajf7;b77#a72 and 7,b7 which shall include1 at a minimum1 information sufficient to indicate1 with respect to the agricultural product-- 7i7 the origin2 7ii7 the destination2 7iii7 the certifying agent issuing the national organic program import certificate2 7iv7 the harmonized tariff code1 if a harmonized tariff code exists for the agricultural product2 7v7 the total weight2 and 7vi7 the organic standard to which the agricultural product is certified4 4 7c7 ,documentation and traceability enhancement2 data collection ,section #bajf7;b7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feje7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,imported and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,accreditation of foreign organic certification program ,imported 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,import certification 7,a7 ,import certificates ,for an agricultural product being imported into the ,united ,states to be represented as organically produced1 the ,secretary shall require the agricultural product to be accompanied by a complete and valid national organic program import certificate1 which shall be available as an electronic record4 7,b7 ,tracking system 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a system to track national organic program import certificates4 7ii7 ,integration ,in establishing the system under clause 7i71 the ,secretary may integrate the system into any existing information tracking systems for imports of agricultural products4 7#c7 ,modernization of trade tracking and data collection systems 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall modernize international trade tracking and data collection systems of the national organic program established under this title4 7,b7 ,activities ,in carrying out subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall modernize trade and transaction certificates to ensure full traceability to the port of entry without unduly hindering trade1 such as through an electronic trade document exchange system4 7#d7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,on an annual basis1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress and make publically available on the website of the ,department of ,agriculture a report providing detailed quantitative data on imports of organically produced agricultural products accepted into the ,united ,states during the year covered by the report4 7,b7 ,requirements ,the data described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be broken down by agricultural product type1 quantity1 value1 and month4 7,c7 ,exception ,any data that is specific enough to be protected as confidential business information shall not be provided in the report under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7d7 ,accreditation program ,section #baae of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fead7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,oversight of satellite offices and foreign operations ,as part of the accreditation of certifying agents under this section1 the ,secretary shall oversee any certifying agent operating in a foreign country4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking section shall and inserting the following3 8section-- 7#a7 subject to paragraph 7#b71 shall 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking of2 and 7ii7 by striking ,secretary1 and may and inserting the following3 8,secretary2 7#b7 in the case of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country1 shall be for a period of time that is consistent with the certification of a domestic certifying agent1 as determined appropriate by the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 may 4 7e7 ,national ,organic ,standards ,board ,section #baai7;i7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7;i77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,two-thirds and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general #b_/c 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,national list ,any vote on a motion proposing to amend the national list shall be considered to be a decisive vote that requires #b_/c of the votes cast at a meeting of the ,board at which a quorum is present to prevail4 4 7f7 ,investigations ,section #babj7;b7 of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feai7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,information sharing during active investigation ,in carrying out this title1 all parties conducting an active investigation under this subsection 7including certifying agents1 ,state organic certification programs1 and the national organic program7 shall share confidential business information with ,federal and ,state government officers and employees and certifying agents involved in the investigation as necessary to fully investigate and enforce potential violations of this title4 7#d7 ,expedited procedures for foreign operations 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish expedited investigative procedures under this subsection to review the accreditation of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country under any of the circumstances described in subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,expedited procedures ,the ,secretary shall promptly carry out expedited investigative procedures established under subparagraph 7,a7 to review the accreditation of a certifying agent operating in a foreign country if-- 7i7 the accreditation of the certifying agent is revoked by a foreign government-- 7,i7 operating an organic certification program described in section #bajf7;b77#a72 or 7,,ii7 that acted under an equivalency arrangement negotiated between the ,united ,states and the foreign government2 or 7ii7 the ,secretary determines that there is a sudden and substantial increase in the rate and quantity of imports of an individual organically produced agricultural product from the foreign country1 in which case the expedited investigative procedures shall be carried out with respect to each certifying agent of that agricultural product in that foreign country4 4 7g7 ,data organization and access ,section #babb of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7c7 ,data relating to imports of organically produced agricultural products 7#a7 ,access to data documentation systems ,the head of each ,federal agency that administers a cross-border documentation system shall provide to the head of each other ,federal agency that administers such a system access to available data from the system1 including-- 7,a7 the ,automated ,commercial ,environment system of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 and 7,b7 the ,phytosanitary ,certificate ,issuance and ,tracking ,system of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service4 7#b7 ,data collection and organization system 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a new system or modify an existing data collection and organization system to collect and organize in a single system quantitative data on imports of each organically produced agricultural product accepted into the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,access ,the single system under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be accessible by any agency with the authority to engage in-- 7i7 inspection of imports of agricultural products2 7ii7 trade data collection and organization2 or 7iii7 enforcement of trade requirements for organically produced agricultural products4 4 7h7 ,organic agricultural product imports interagency working group ,the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij is amended by inserting after section #babb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 the following3 #babb;,a4 ,organic agricultural product imports interagency working group 7a7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall jointly establish a working group to facilitate coordination and information sharing between the ,department of ,agriculture and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection relating to imports of organically produced agricultural products 7referred to in this section as the working group74 7#b7 ,members ,the working group-- 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 the ,secretary 7or a designee72 and 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security 7or a designee72 and 7,b7 shall not include any non-,federal officer or employee4 7#c7 ,duties ,the working group shall facilitate coordination and information sharing between the ,department of ,agriculture and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection for the purposes of-- 7,a7 identifying imports of organically produced agricultural products2 7,b7 verifying the authenticity of organically produced agricultural product import documentation1 such as national organic program import certificates2 7,c7 ensuring imported agricultural products represented as organically produced meet the requirements under this title2 7,d7 collecting and organizing quantitative data on imports of organically produced agricultural products2 and 7,e7 reporting to ,congress on-- 7i7 enforcement activity carried out by the ,department of ,agriculture or ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection in the ,united ,states or abroad2 and 7ii7 barriers to preventing agricultural products fraudulently represented as organically produced from entry into the ,united ,states4 7#d7 ,designated employees and officials ,an employee or official designated to carry out the duties of the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on the working group under subparagraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 shall be an employee or official compensated at a rate of pay not less than the minimum annual rate of basic pay for ,,gs-#ab under section #eccb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,reports ,on an annual basis1 the working group shall submit to ,congress and make publically available on the websites of the ,department of ,agriculture and ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection the following reports3 7#a7 ,organic trade enforcement interagency coordination report ,a report-- 7,a7 identifying existing barriers to cooperation between the agencies involved in agricultural product import inspection1 trade data collection and organization1 and organically produced agricultural product trade enforcement1 including-- 7i7 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection2 7ii7 the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service2 and 7iii7 the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service2 7,b7 assessing progress toward integrating organic trade enforcement into import inspection procedures of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 including an assessment of-- 7i7 the status of the development of systems for-- 7,i7 tracking the fumigation of imports of organically produced agricultural products into the ,united ,states2 and 7,,ii7 electronically verifying national organic program import certificate authenticity2 and 7ii7 training of ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection personnel on-- 7,i7 the use of the systems described in clause 7i72 and 7,,ii7 requirements and protocols under this title2 7,c7 establishing outcome-based goals for ensuring imports of agricultural products represented as organically produced meet the requirements under this title2 7,d7 recommending steps to improve the documentation and traceability of imported organically produced agricultural products2 7,e7 recommending and describing steps toward the goals of-- 7i7 achieving complete compliance with the requirements of this title for all agricultural products imported into the ,united ,states and represented as organically produced2 and 7ii7 ensuring accurate labeling and marketing of imported agricultural products represented as organically produced by the exporter2 7,f7 providing a timeline for implementing the steps described in subparagraph 7,e72 7,g7 identifying additional resources needed to achieve any unmet goals2 and 7,h7 describing staffing needs at ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection and the ,department of ,agriculture to achieve the goals for ensuring organic integrity described in the report4 7#b7 ,report on enforcement actions taken on organic imports ,a report-- 7,a7 providing detailed quantitative data 7broken down by commodity type1 quantity1 value1 month1 and origin7 on imports of agricultural products represented as organically produced found to be fraudulent or lacking any documentation required under this title at the port of entry during the report year2 7,b7 providing data on domestic enforcement actions taken on imported agricultural products represented as organically produced1 including-- 7i7 the number and type of actions taken by ,united ,states officials at ports of entry in response to violations of this title2 and 7ii7 the total quantity and value of the agricultural products that were the subject of the actions1 broken down by product variety and country of origin2 7,c7 providing data on fumigation of agricultural products represented as organically produced at ports of entry and notifications of fumigation actions to shipment owners1 broken down by product variety and country of origin2 and 7,d7 providing information on enforcement activities under this title involving overseas investigations and compliance actions taken within that year1 including-- 7i7 the number of investigations by country2 and 7ii7 a descriptive summary of compliance actions taken by certifying agents in each country4 4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #babc of the ,organic ,foods ,production ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking the section heading and inserting ,funding2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#g7 and inserting the following3 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah2 7#b7 #af1ejj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai2 7#c7 #ah1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 7#d7 #bj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjba2 7#e7 #bb1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbb2 and 7#f7 #bd1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbc4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,modernization of trade tracking and data collection systems 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out section #bajf7;b77#c7 #e1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,additional amount ,the amount made available under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in addition to any other amounts made available to carry out section #bajf7;b77#c74 4 7j7 ,trade savings provision ,the amendments made by subsections 7c71 7d71 and 7f7 shall be carried out in a manner consistent with ,united ,states obligations under international agreements4 #ajaje4 ,national organic certification cost-share program 7a7 ,elimination of directed delegation ,section #ajfjf7;a7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7;a77 is amended by striking 7acting through the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service74 7b7 ,funding ,section #ajfjf of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is amended by striking subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 7d7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall make available to carry out this section #aa1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 4 #ajajf4 ,food safety education initiatives ,section #ajaje7;c7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;a7c77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #ajajg4 ,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 7a71 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by striking shall identify and inserting the following3 8shall-- 7#a7 identify 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated71 by striking plan and indicate and inserting the following3 8plan2 7#b7 indicate 2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking crops4 and inserting crops at the national1 regional1 and local levels22 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 include performance measures developed by the ,state department of agriculture1 in consultation with specialty crop stakeholders1 to be used as the primary means for performing an evaluation2 and 7#d7 provide best practices for methods used to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops across multiple commodities1 types of production1 and geographic locations4 2 7#c7 in subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,acceptance or rejection ,the ,secretary 2 7,b7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking ,in reviewing and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,in reviewing 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking would carry and inserting the following3 8would-- 7,a7 carry 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking 7a74 and inserting the following3 87a72 and 7,b7 meet the requirements described in subsection 7e74 2 7#d7 in subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and evaluation after audit2 7,b7 in the second sentence1 by striking ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the audit1 and inserting the following3 7#b7 ,submission of audit ,not later than #cj days after the completion of the audit under paragraph 7#a77;,a71 2 7,c7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#b7 7as so designated71 by striking ,for each and inserting the following3 7#a7 ,in general ,for each 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking conduct an audit and inserting the following3 8conduct-- 7,a7 an audit 2 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a7 7as so designated71 by striking ,state4 and inserting the following3 8,state2 and 7,b7 an evaluation of performance measures developed under subsection 7e77#c74 2 7#e7 in subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking #c and inserting #d2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking #h and inserting #i2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,each year1 prior to the submission of ,state plans under subsection 7d71 the ,secretary shall provide guidance to ,states regarding best practices and national and regional priorities4 7,b7 ,national and regional priorities ,national and regional priorities described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 based on formal stakeholder input2 and 7ii7 considered by the ,secretary as ,states develop ,state plans under subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,multistate projects ,notwithstanding subsection 7a7 and paragraph 7#a71 the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service shall administer the funds of approved multistate projects under subsection 7j74 2 and 7#f7 in subsection 7l77#b77;,e71 by inserting and each fiscal year thereafter before the period at the end4 #ajajh4 ,plant variety protection ,section #db7;a7 of the ,plant ,variety ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjb7;a77 is amended in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 by striking or tuber propagated and inserting tuber propagated or asexually propagated4 #ajaji4 ,multiple crop and pesticide use survey 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,office of ,pest ,management ,policy1 shall conduct a multiple crop and pesticide use survey of farmers to collect data for risk assessment modeling and mitigation for an active ingredient4 7b7 ,submission ,the ,secretary shall submit to the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency and make publically available the survey described in subsection 7a74 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #b1ejj1jjj1 to remain available until expended4 7d7 ,confidentiality of information ,section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by striking 7a7 ,in the case and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,in the case 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking subsection 7d77#ab7 and inserting paragraph 7#ab7 or 7#ac7 of subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by striking 7d7 ,for purposes and inserting the following3 7d7 ,provisions of law references ,for purposes 2 7,b7 in paragraph 7#aa71 by striking or at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#ab71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#ac7 section #ajaji of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 4 #ajaaj4 ,clarification of use of funds for technical assistance ,section #aa of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation ,charter ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;i7 is amended in the last sentence by inserting after activities the following3 but excluding any amounts used to provide technical assistance under title ,x of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah or an amendment made by that title44 #ajaaa4 ,hemp production ,the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 ,g ,hemp ,production #big;,a4 ,definitions ,in this subtitle3 7#a7 ,hemp ,the term hemp means the plant ,cannabis sativa ,l4 and any part of that plant1 including the seeds thereof and all derivatives1 extracts1 cannabinoids1 isomers1 acids1 salts1 and salts of isomers1 whether growing or not1 with a delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than #j4c percent on a dry weight basis4 7#b7 ,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 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,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#e7 ,state department of agriculture ,the term ,state department of agriculture means the agency1 commission1 or department of a ,state government responsible for agriculture in the ,state4 7#f7 ,tribal government ,the term ,tribal government means the governing body of an ,indian tribe4 #big;,b4 ,state and ,tribal plans 7a7 ,submission 7#a7 ,in general ,a ,state or ,indian tribe desiring to have primary regulatory authority over the production of hemp in the ,state or territory of the ,indian tribe shall submit to the ,secretary1 through the ,state department of agriculture 7in consultation with the ,governor and chief law enforcement officer of the ,state7 or the ,tribal government1 as applicable1 a plan under which the ,state or ,indian tribe monitors and regulates that production as described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,a ,state or ,tribal plan referred to in paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 shall only be required to include-- 7i7 a practice to maintain relevant information regarding land on which hemp is produced in the ,state or territory of the ,indian tribe1 including a legal description of the land1 for a period of not less than #c calendar years2 7ii7 a procedure for testing1 using post-decarboxylation or other similarly reliable methods1 delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration levels of hemp produced in the ,state or territory of the ,indian tribe2 7iii7 a procedure for the effective disposal of products that are produced in violation of this subtitle2 7iv7 a procedure to comply with the enforcement procedures under subsection 7d72 7v7 a procedure for conducting annual inspections of a random sample of hemp producers-- 7,i7 to verify that hemp is not produced in violation of this subtitle2 and 7,,ii7 in a manner that ensures that a hemp producer is subject to not more than #a inspection each year2 and 7vi7 a certification that the ,state or ,indian tribe has the resources and personnel to carry out the practices and procedures described in clauses 7i7 through 7v72 and 7,b7 may include any other practice or procedure established by a ,state or ,indian tribe1 as applicable1 to the extent that the practice or procedure is consistent with this subtitle4 7#c7 ,relation to ,state and ,tribal law 7,a7 ,no preemption ,nothing in this subsection preempts or limits any law of a ,state or ,indian tribe regulating the production of hemp1 to the extent that law is consistent with this subtitle4 7,b7 ,references in plans ,a ,state or ,tribal plan referred to in paragraph 7#a7 may include a reference to a law of the ,state or ,indian tribe regulating the production of hemp1 to the extent that law is consistent with this subtitle4 7b7 ,approval 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #fj days after receipt of a ,state or ,tribal plan under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 approve the ,state or ,tribal plan if the ,state or ,tribal plan complies with subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 disapprove the ,state or ,tribal plan only if the ,state or ,tribal plan does not comply with subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,amended plans ,if the ,secretary disapproves a ,state or ,tribal plan under paragraph 7#a77;,b71 the ,state1 through the ,state department of agriculture 7in consultation with the ,governor and chief law enforcement officer of the ,state7 or the ,tribal government1 as applicable1 may submit to the ,secretary an amended ,state or ,tribal plan that complies with subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary may consult with the ,attorney ,general in carrying out this subsection4 7c7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary may provide technical assistance to a ,state or ,indian tribe in the development of a ,state or ,tribal plan under subsection 7a74 7d7 ,violations 7#a7 ,in general ,a violation of a ,state or ,tribal plan approved under subsection 7b7 shall be subject to enforcement solely in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,negligent violations 7,a7 ,in general ,a hemp producer in a ,state or the territory of an ,indian tribe for which a ,state or ,tribal plan is approved under subsection 7b7 shall be subject to subparagraph 7,b7 of this paragraph if the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government1 as applicable1 determines that the hemp producer has negligently violated the ,state or ,tribal plan1 including by negligently-- 7i7 failing to provide a legal description of land on which the producer produces hemp2 7ii7 failing to obtain a license or other required authorization from the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government1 as applicable2 or 7iii7 producing ,cannabis sativa ,l4 with a delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of more than #j4c percent on a dry weight basis4 7,b7 ,corrective action plan ,a hemp producer described in subparagraph 7,a7 shall comply with a plan established by the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government1 as applicable1 to correct the negligent violation1 including-- 7i7 a reasonable date by which the hemp producer shall correct the negligent violation2 and 7ii7 a requirement that the hemp producer shall periodically report to the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government1 as applicable1 on the compliance of the hemp producer with the ,state or ,tribal plan for a period of not less than the next #b calendar years4 7,c7 ,result of negligent violation ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,d71 a hemp producer that negligently violates a ,state or ,tribal plan under subparagraph 7,a7 shall not as a result of that violation be subject to any criminal or civil enforcement action by the ,federal ,government or any ,state government1 ,tribal government1 or local government other than the enforcement action authorized under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,repeat violations ,a hemp producer that negligently violates a ,state or ,tribal plan under subparagraph 7,a7 #c times in a #e-year period shall be ineligible to produce hemp for a period of #e years beginning on the date of the third violation4 7#c7 ,other violations 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government in a ,state or the territory of an ,indian tribe for which a ,state or ,tribal plan is approved under subsection 7b71 as applicable1 determines that a hemp producer in the ,state or territory has violated the ,state or ,tribal plan with a culpable mental state greater than negligence-- 7i7 the ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government1 as applicable1 shall immediately report the hemp producer to-- 7,i7 the ,attorney ,general2 and 7,,ii7 in the case of a ,state department of agriculture1 the chief law enforcement officer of the ,state2 and 7ii7 paragraph 7#a7 of this subsection shall not apply to the violation4 7,b7 ,felony ,any person convicted of a felony relating to a controlled substance under ,state or ,federal law shall be ineligible-- 7i7 to participate in the program established under this section2 and 7ii7 to produce hemp under any regulations or guidelines issued under section #big;,d7a74 7,c7 ,false statement ,any person who materially falsifies any information contained in an application to participate in the program established under this section shall be ineligible to participate in that program4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 7f7 ,effect ,nothing in this section prohibits the production of hemp in a ,state or the territory of an ,indian tribe for which a ,state or ,tribal plan is not approved under this section in accordance with section #big;,c or other ,federal laws 7including regulations74 #big;,c4 ,department of ,agriculture 7a7 ,department of ,agriculture plan 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a ,state or ,indian tribe for which a ,state or ,tribal plan is not approved under section #big;,b1 the production of hemp in that ,state or the territory of that ,indian tribe shall be subject to a plan established by the ,secretary to monitor and regulate that production in accordance with paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,content ,a plan established by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a practice to maintain relevant information regarding land on which hemp is produced in the ,state or territory of the ,indian tribe1 including a legal description of the land1 for a period of not less than #c calendar years2 7,b7 a procedure for testing1 using post-decarboxylation or other similarly reliable methods1 delta-#i tetrahydrocannabinol concentration levels of hemp produced in the ,state or territory of the ,indian tribe2 7,c7 a procedure for the effective disposal of products that are produced in violation of this subtitle2 7,d7 a procedure to comply with the enforcement procedures under subsection 7c77#b72 7,e7 a procedure for conducting annual inspections of a random sample of hemp producers-- 7i7 to verify that hemp is not produced in violation of this subtitle2 and 7ii7 in a manner that ensures that a hemp producer is subject to not more than #a inspection each year2 and 7,f7 such other practices or procedures as the ,secretary considers to be appropriate1 to the extent that the practice or procedure is consistent with this subtitle4 7b7 ,licensing ,the ,secretary shall establish a procedure to issue licenses to hemp producers in accordance with a plan established under subsection 7a74 7c7 ,violations 7#a7 ,in general ,in the case of a ,state or ,indian tribe for which a ,state or ,tribal plan is not approved under section #big;,b1 it shall be unlawful to produce hemp in that ,state or the territory of that ,indian tribe without a license issued by the ,secretary under subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,negligent and other violations ,a violation of a plan established under subsection 7a7 shall be subject to enforcement in accordance with paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of section #big;,b7d71 except that the ,secretary shall carry out that enforcement instead of a ,state department of agriculture or ,tribal government4 7#c7 ,reporting to ,attorney ,general ,in the case of a ,state or ,indian tribe covered by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall report the production of hemp without a license issued by the ,secretary under subsection 7b7 to the ,attorney ,general4 #big;,d4 ,authority to issue regulations and guidelines2 effect on other law 7a7 ,authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall have sole authority to issue ,federal regulations and guidelines that relate to the production of hemp1 including ,federal regulations and guidelines that relate to the implementation of sections #big;,b and #bgi;,c4 7#b7 ,consultation with ,attorney ,general ,the ,secretary may consult with the ,attorney ,general before issuing regulations and guidelines under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,effect on other law ,nothing in this subtitle shall affect or modify-- 7#a7 the ,federal ,food1 ,drug1 and ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 or 7#b7 the authority of the ,commissioner of ,food and ,drugs and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services under that ,act4 4 #ajaab4 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this title authorizes interference with the interstate commerce of hemp 7as defined in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf1 as added by section #ajaaa74 ,,xi ,crop ,insurance #aaaja4 ,definitions ,section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 and 7#aa7 as paragraphs 7#g71 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 and 7#ac7 respectively2 7#b7 by inserting after paragraph 7#e7 the following3 7#f7 ,cover crop termination ,the term cover crop termination means a practice that historically and under reasonable circumstances results in the termination of the growth of a cover crop4 2 and 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#i7 ,hemp ,the term hemp has the meaning given the term in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf4 4 #aaajb4 ,data collection ,section #ejf7;h77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;h77#b77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service ,data collected by the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 whether published or unpublished1 shall be-- 7i7 provided in an aggregate form to the ,corporation for the purpose of providing insurance under this subtitle2 and 7ii7 kept confidential by the ,corporation in the same manner and to the same extent as is required under-- 7,i7 section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf72 and 7,,ii7 the ,confidential ,information ,protection and ,statistical ,efficiency ,act of #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg74 7,c7 ,noninsured ,crop ,disaster ,assistance ,program ,in collecting data under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall ensure that-- 7i7 appropriate data are collected through the noninsured crop disaster assistance program established by section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc72 and 7ii7 not less frequently than annually1 the ,farm ,service ,agency shares1 and the ,corporation considers1 the data described in clause 7i74 4 #aaajc4 ,sharing of records ,section #ejf7;h77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;h77#c77 is amended by inserting applicants who have received payment under section #ebb7;b77#b77;,e71 after divisions14 #aaajd4 ,use of resources ,section #ejg7;f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;f77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#c7 and 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 the ,farm ,service ,agency1 in assisting the ,board in-- 7,a7 the determination of individual producer yields2 7,b7 sharing information on beginning farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers2 7,c7 investigating potential waste1 fraud1 or abuse2 7,d7 sharing information to support the transition of crops and counties from the noninsured crop disaster assistance program established by section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 to insurance under this subtitle2 and 7,e7 serving as a local point of contact for the dissemination of information on risk management options available to farmers and ranchers2 and 7#d7 other ,federal agencies1 in assisting the ,board in any way the ,board determines is necessary in carrying out this subtitle4 2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking 7#b7 the and inserting the following3 7#b7 the 2 and 7#c7 by striking 7f7 ,the ,board in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through the semicolon at the end of paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7f7 ,use of resources1 data1 boards1 and committees of ,federal agencies ,the ,board shall use1 to the maximum extent practicable1 the resources1 data1 boards1 and the committees of-- 7#a7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service1 in assisting the board in-- 7,a7 the classification of land as to risk and production capability2 7,b7 the assessment of-- 7i7 long-term trends in1 and impacts from1 weather variability2 and 7ii7 opportunities to ameliorate the impacts described in clause 7i72 and 7,c7 the consideration of acceptable conservation practices1 including good farming practices with respect to conservation 7such as cover crop termination72 4 #aaaje4 ,specialty crops 7a7 ,specialty crops coordinator ,section #ejg7;g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,specialty crop liaisons ,the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall-- 7,a7 designate a ,specialty ,crops ,liaison in each regional field office2 and 7,b7 share the contact information of the ,specialty ,crops ,liaisons with specialty crop producers4 7#e7 ,website 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,specialty ,crops ,coordinator shall establish a website focused on the efforts of the ,corporation to provide and expand crop insurance for specialty crop producers4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the website established under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include-- 7i7 an online mechanism to provide comments or feedback relating to specialty crops2 7ii7 a calendar of opportunities to provide comments or feedback at specialty crop events or in other public forums2 and 7iii7 a plan1 with projected completion dates1 for examining-- 7,i7 potential new crops to be added to existing policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops2 7,,ii7 opportunities to expand existing policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops to new areas2 and 7,,iii7 the potential for providing additional policies or plans of insurance for specialty crops1 such as adding a revenue option or endorsement4 4 7b7 ,addition of specialty crops and other value-added crops ,section #ejh7;a77#f7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by adding at the end the following3 7including value-added crops72 7#b7 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,annual review ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 and annually thereafter1 the manager of the ,corporation shall prepare1 to the maximum extent practicable1 based on data shared from the noninsured crop disaster assistance program established by section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc71 written agreements1 or other data1 and present to the ,board not less than #b of each of the following3 7i7 ,research and development for a policy or plan of insurance for a new crop4 7ii7 ,expansion of an existing policy or plan of insurance to additional counties or ,states1 including malting barley endorsements or contract options4 7iii7 ,research and development for a new policy or plan of insurance1 or endorsement1 for crops with existing policies or plans of insurance1 such as dollar plans4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b71 in the subparagraph heading1 by striking ,addition of new crops and inserting ,report2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d74 #aaajf4 ,insurance period ,section #ejh7;a77#b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#b77 is amended by striking and sweet potatoes and inserting sweet potatoes1 and hemp4 #aaajg4 ,cover crops ,section #ejh7;a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a77iii71 by striking practices the first place it appears and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting practices42 7,b7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 as subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,d71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,a7 the following3 7,b7 ,voluntary good farming practices 7i7 ,in general ,subject to clause 7ii71 the following voluntary practices shall be considered good farming practices under subparagraph 7,a77iii73 7,i7 ,a scientifically sound1 sustainable1 and organic farming practice1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,,ii7 ,a conservation activity or enhancement 7including cover crops7 that is approved by the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or an agricultural expert1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,expected growth ,a practice described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i7 shall be considered a good farming practice only if under that practice the insured crop may be expected to make normal progress toward maturity under typical growing conditions1 as determined by the ,secretary4 2 and 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,c7 7as so redesignated71 in the subparagraph heading1 by inserting determination review after practices2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7#aa7 ,cover crop termination 7,a7 ,in general ,cover crop termination shall not affect the insurability of a subsequently planted insurable crop if the cover crop termination is carried out according to guidelines-- 7i7 established by the ,secretary2 or 7ii7 approved by-- 7,i7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 or 7,,ii7 an agricultural expert1 as determined by the ,corporation4 7,b7 ,summer fallow ,in a county in which summer fallow is an insurable practice1 a cover crop in that county that is terminated according to guidelines established by the ,secretary shall be considered as summer fallow for the purpose of insurability4 4 #aaajh4 ,underserved producers ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and underserved producers after states2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by striking the designation and heading and all that follows through the term and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,definitions ,in this paragraph3 7i7 ,adequately served ,the term 2 7,b7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking participation rate and inserting participation rate1 by crop12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,underserved producer ,the term underserved producer means a beginning farmer or rancher1 a veteran farmer or rancher1 or a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher4 2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,board and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,board 2 7,b7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking subtitle and inserting subtitle1 including policies and plans of insurance for underserved producers12 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,types of production ,in conducting the review under clause 7i71 the ,board shall examine the types of production common among underserved producers1 such as diversified production for local markets4 2 and 7#d7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #cj days after completion of the review under subparagraph 7,b77i71 and not less frequently than once every #c years thereafter1 the ,board shall make publically available and 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 results of the review4 7ii7 ,recommendations ,the report under clause 7i7 shall include recommendations to increase participation in ,states and among underserved producers that are not adequately served by the policies and plans of insurance1 including any plans for administrative action or recommendations for ,congressional action4 4 #aaaji4 ,expansion of performance-based discount ,section #ejh7;d77#c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77#c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,a7 ,risk-reducing practice discount 7i7 ,in general ,beginning with the #bjbj reinsurance year1 the ,corporation may offer discounts under subparagraph 7,a7 for practices that can be demonstrated to reduce risk relative to other practices4 7ii7 ,review ,in determining practices for which to offer discounts under clause 7i71 the ,corporation shall-- 7,i7 for the #bjbj reinsurance year1 consider precision irrigation or fertilization1 crop rotations1 cover crops1 and any other practices determined appropriate by the ,corporation2 and 7,,ii7 on an annual basis1 seek expert opinion and consider additional practices based on new evidence4 4 #aaaaj4 ,enterprise units ,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 following3 7,e7 ,enterprise units across county lines ,the ,corporation may allow a producer to establish a single enterprise unit by combining an enterprise unit with-- 7i7 #a or more other enterprise units in #a or more other counties2 or 7ii7 all basic units and all optional units in #a or more other counties4 4 #aaaaa4 ,pasture1 rangeland1 and forage policy for members of ,indian tribes ,section #ejh7;e77#g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#g77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,pasture1 rangeland1 and forage policy for members of ,indian tribes ,with respect to a policy or plan of insurance established under this subtitle for producers of livestock commodities the source of feedstock of which is pasture1 rangeland1 and forage1 the premium subsidy for a member of an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 as certified to the ,secretary by the ,chairperson of that ,indian tribe 7or a designee71 shall be #ij percent for the first purchase of that policy or plan of insurance by that member of an ,indian tribe4 4 #aaaab4 ,submission of policies and materials to board ,section #ejh7;h7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iii7 as subclauses 7,i7 through 7,,iii71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7,b7 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,the ,corporation shall and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall 2 7,c7 in clause 7i77,i7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting subject to clause 7ii71 before will likely2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7ii7 ,waiver for hemp ,the ,corporation may waive the viability and marketability requirement under clause 7i77,i7 in the case of a policy or pilot program relating to the production of hemp4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7,a7 in clause 7ii71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 in the case of reviewing policies and other materials relating to the production of hemp1 may waive the viability and marketability requirement under subparagraph 7,a77ii77,i74 4 #aaaac4 ,whole farm revenue agent incentives ,section #ejh7k77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,g7 ,whole farm revenue agent incentives 7i7 ,in general ,beginning with the #bjai reinsurance year1 in the case of an agent that sells a ,whole ,farm ,revenue ,policy1 or a successor policy1 the ,corporation shall provide to the approved insurance provider1 to pay to the agent1 an additional reimbursement1 determined in accordance with the following3 7,i7 ,if the compensation of the agent authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement for the policy is less than #a1jjj1 the reimbursement shall be an amount equal to the difference between-- 7aa7 #a1jjj2 and 7bb7 the amount authorized under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement for the policy4 7,,ii7 ,if the producer1 or any entity in which the producer had an insurable interest1 has never previously obtained coverage under a ,whole ,farm ,revenue ,policy1 or a successor policy1 in addition to any amount authorized under subclause 7,i71 the reimbursement shall be #cjj for each ,whole ,farm ,revenue ,policy1 or successor policy4 7ii7 ,limitation on use ,any additional reimbursement authorized under clause 7i7 shall not be included for the purpose of establishing the limitation on the compensation for agents under the ,standard ,reinsurance ,agreement4 4 #aaaad4 ,crop production on native sod ,section #ejh7o7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,agricultural ,act of #bjad ,native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of an insurable crop during the period beginning on ,february #h1 #bjad1 and ending on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this subtitle as described in this paragraph4 7ii7 ,subsequent years 7,i7 ,non-hay and non-forage crops ,as determined by the ,secretary1 native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of an insurable crop other than a hay or forage crop after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this subtitle as described in this paragraph4 7,,ii7 ,hay and forage crops ,during each crop year of planting1 as determined by the ,secretary1 native sod acreage that has been tilled for the production of an insurable hay or forage crop after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah shall be subject to #d cumulative years of a reduction in benefits under this subtitle as described in this paragraph4 2 7#b7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 as paragraph 7#d72 7#c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#b7 the following3 7#c7 ,native sod conversion certification 7,a7 ,certification ,as a condition on the receipt of benefits under this subtitle1 a producer that has tilled native sod acreage for the production of an insurable crop as described in paragraph 7#b77;,a7 shall certify to the ,secretary that acreage using-- 7i7 an acreage report form of the ,farm ,service ,agency 7,,fsa-#egh or any successor form72 and 7ii7 #a or more maps4 7,b7 ,corrections ,beginning on the date on which a producer submits a certification under subparagraph 7,a71 as soon as practicable after the producer discovers a change in tilled native sod acreage described in that subparagraph1 the producer shall submit to the ,secretary any appropriate corrections to a form or map described in clause 7i7 or 7ii7 of that subparagraph4 7,c7 ,annual reports ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjai1 and each ,january #a thereafter through ,january #a1 #bjbc1 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 describes the tilled native sod acreage that has been certified under subparagraph 7,a7 in each county and ,state as of the date of submission of the report4 2 and 7#d7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking ,this subsection and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 this subsection 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,election ,a governor of a ,state other than a ,state described in subparagraph 7,a7 may elect to have this paragraph apply to the ,state4 4 #aaaae4 ,use of national agricultural statistics service data to combat waste1 fraud1 and abuse ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 using published aggregate data from the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service or any other data source to-- 7i7 detect yield disparities or other data anomalies that indicate potential fraud2 and 7ii7 target the relevant counties1 crops1 regions1 companies1 or agents associated with that potential fraud for audits and other enforcement actions4 2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 by striking pursuant to each place it appears and inserting under4 #aaaaf4 ,submission of information to corporation ,section #eae7;g7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;g77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 ,the actual production history to be used to establish insurable yields4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the information required by paragraph 7#a7 and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,the information required to be submitted under subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,c7 of paragraph 7#a7 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,actual production history ,the information required to be submitted under paragraph 7#a77;,d7 with respect to an applicable policy or plan of insurance shall be submitted so as to ensure receipt by the ,corporation not later than the ,saturday of the week containing the calendar day that is #cj days after the applicable production reporting date for the crop to be insured4 4 #aaaag4 ,acreage report streamlining initiative ,section #eae7;j77#a77;,b77ii7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;j77#a77;,b77ii77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,as soon and inserting the following3 7,i7 ,in general ,as soon 2 7#b7 in subclause 7,i7 7as so designated71 by striking information and inserting information1 electronically 7including in the form of geospatial data7 or conventionally1 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,,ii7 ,method for determining common information requirements ,not later than ,september #cj1 #bjbj1 the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency and the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency shall implement a consistent method for determining crop acreage1 acreage yields1 farm acreage1 property descriptions1 and other common informational requirements1 including measures of common land units4 7,,iii7 ,acceptance of data ,the ,corporation shall require each approved insurance provider to accept from a producer or an authorized agent of a producer reports of crop acreage1 acreage yields1 and other information electronically 7including in the form of geospatial data7 or conventionally1 at the option of the producer or the agent of the producer1 as applicable4 4 #aaaah4 ,continuing education for loss adjusters and agents ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7k7 as subsection 7l72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7j7 the following3 7k7 ,continuing education for loss adjusters and agents 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall establish requirements for continuing education for loss adjusters and agents of approved insurance providers4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the requirements for continuing education described in paragraph 7#a7 shall ensure that loss adjusters and agents of approved insurance providers are familiar with appropriate conservation activities and agronomic practices that-- 7,a7 are common and appropriate to the area in which the insured crop being inspected is produced2 and 7,b7 include organic and sustainable practices4 4 #aaaai4 ,funding for information technology ,section #eae of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is amended in subsection 7l77#a77;,a7 7as redesignated by section #aaaah7a77-- 7#a7 by striking clause 7ii72 7#b7 in clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by striking 7i77,i7 for and inserting the following3 7i7 for 2 7,b7 by striking and at the end2 and 7,c7 by redesignating subclause 7,,ii7 as clause 7ii72 7#c7 in clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking or at the end and inserting and2 and 7#d7 by inserting after clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7iii7 for each of fiscal years #bjai and #bjbj1 #a1jjj1jjj4 4 #aaabj4 ,agricultural commodity ,section #eah of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeah7 is amended by inserting hemp1 before aquacultural species4 #aaaba4 ,reimbursement of research1 development1 and maintenance costs ,section #ebb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b71 by adding at the end the following3 7,k7 ,waiver for hemp ,the ,board may waive the viability and marketability requirements under this paragraph in the case of research and development relating to a policy to insure the production of hemp4 2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,corporation 2 and 7,b7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 ,waiver for hemp ,the ,corporation may waive the marketability requirement under subparagraph 7,a7 in the case of research and development relating to a policy to insure the production of hemp4 4 #aaabb4 ,research and development authority ,section #ebb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking paragraphs 7#g7 through 7#ah7 and 7#bj7 through 7#bc72 7#b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#ai7 and 7#bd7 as paragraphs 7#g7 and 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#g7 7as so redesignated7 7entitled ,whole farm diversified risk management insurance plan71 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,review of modifications to improve effectiveness 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,corporation shall-- 7,i7 hold stakeholder meetings to solicit producer and agent feedback2 7,,ii7 review procedures and paperwork requirements on agents and producers2 and 7,,iii7 modify procedures and requirements1 as appropriate1 to decrease burdens and increase flexibility and effectiveness4 7ii7 ,factors ,in carrying out subclauses 7,,ii7 and 7,,iii7 of clause 7i71 the ,corporation shall consider-- 7,i7 removing caps on nursery and livestock production2 7,,ii7 allowing a waiver to expand operations1 especially for small and beginning farmers2 7,,iii7 minimizing paperwork for producers and agents2 7,,iv7 implementing an option for producers with less than #a1jjj1jjj in gross revenue that requires significantly less paperwork and recordkeeping2 7,v7 developing and using alternative records such as time-stamped photographs or technology applications to document planting and production history2 7,,vi7 treating the different growth stages of aquaculture species as separate crops to recognize the difference in perils at different phases of growth2 7,,vii7 moderating the impacts of disaster years on historic revenue1 such as-- 7aa7 using an average of the historic and projected revenue2 7bb7 counting indemnities as historic revenue for loss years2 or 7cc7 using an assigned yield floor similar to a ,t-yield1 as determined by the ,secretary2 and 7,,viii7 improving agent training and outreach to underserved regions and sectors such as small dairy farms4 2 and 7#d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#h7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#i7 ,irrigated grain sorghum crop insurance policy 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development-- 7i7 regarding improvements to #a or more policies to insure irrigated grain sorghum2 and 7ii7 regarding alternative methods for producers with not more than #d years of production history to insure irrigated grain sorghum4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 the results of the research and development conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#aj7 ,limited irrigation practices 7,a7 ,authority ,the ,corporation shall-- 7i7 expand the availability of the limited irrigation insurance program to not fewer than #b neighboring and similarly situated ,states 7such as the ,states of ,colorado and ,nebraska71 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 carry out research1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research1 on the marketability of the existing limited irrigation insurance program2 and 7iii7 make recommendations on how to improve participation in that program4 7,b7 ,research ,in carrying out research under subparagraph 7,a71 a qualified person shall-- 7i7 collaborate with researchers on the subjects of-- 7,i7 reduced irrigation practices or limited irrigation practices2 and 7,,ii7 expected yield reductions following the application of reduced irrigation2 7ii7 collaborate with ,state and ,federal officials responsible for the collection of water and the regulation of water use for the purpose of irrigation2 7iii7 provide recommendations to encourage producers to carry out limited irrigation practices or reduced irrigation and water conservation practices2 and 7iv7 develop web-based applications that will streamline access to coverage for producers electing to conserve water use on irrigated crops4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #ah months after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 the results of the research carried out under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 7ii7 any recommendations to encourage producers to carry out limited irrigation practices or reduced irrigation and water conservation practices2 and 7iii7 the actions taken by the ,corporation to carry out the recommendations described in clause 7ii74 7#aa7 ,quality loss 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding the establishment of each of the following alternative methods of adjusting for quality losses3 7i7 ,a method that does not impact the average production history of a producer4 7ii7 ,a method that is optional for a producer to elect to use4 7iii7 ,a method that provides that1 in circumstances in which a producer has suffered a quality loss to the insured crop of the producer that is insufficient to trigger an indemnity payment1 the producer may elect to exclude that quality loss from the actual production history of the producer4 7iv7 #a or more methods that combine #b or more of the methods described in clauses 7i7 through 7iii74 7,b7 ,requirements ,notwithstanding subsections 7g7 and 7m7 of section #ejh1 any method developed under subparagraph 7,a7 that is used by the ,corporation shall be-- 7i7 optional for a producer to use2 and 7ii7 offered at an actuarially sound premium rate4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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 carried out under subparagraph 7,a74 7#ab7 ,citrus 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding the insurance of citrus fruit commodities and commodity types1 including research and development of-- 7i7 improvements to #a or more existing policies1 including the whole-farm revenue protection pilot policy2 7ii7 alternative methods of insuring revenue for citrus fruit commodities and commodity types2 and 7iii7 the development of new1 or expansion of existing1 revenue policies for citrus fruit commodities and commodity types4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ac7 ,greenhouse policy 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,research and development ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure in a controlled environment such as a greenhouse-- 7,i7 the production of floriculture1 nursery1 and bedding plants2 7,,ii7 the establishment of cuttings or tissue culture in a growing medium2 or 7,,iii7 other similar production1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7ii7 ,availability of policy or plan of insurance ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,corporation shall make a policy or plan of insurance described in clause 7i7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,research and development described ,research and development described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall evaluate the effectiveness of policies and plans of insurance for the production of plants in a controlled environment1 including policies and plans of insurance that-- 7i7 are based on the risk of-- 7,i7 plant diseases introduced from the environment2 7,,ii7 contaminated cuttings1 seedlings1 or tissue culture2 or 7,,iii7 ,federal or ,state quarantine or destruction orders associated with the contaminated items described in subclause 7,,ii72 7ii7 consider other causes of loss applicable to a controlled environment1 such as a loss of electricity due to weather2 7iii7 consider appropriate best practices to minimize the risk of loss2 7iv7 consider whether to provide coverage for various types of plants under #a policy or plan of insurance or to provide coverage for #a species or type of plant per policy or plan of insurance2 7v7 have streamlined reporting and paperwork requirements that take into account short propagation schedules1 variable crop years1 and the variety of plants that may be produced in a single facility2 and 7vi7 provide protection for revenue losses4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 describes the results of the research and development conducted under subparagraphs 7,a77i7 and 7,b72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ad7 ,hops 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure the production of hops or revenue derived from the production of hops4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 the results of the research and development conducted under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ae7 ,local foods 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,research and development ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure production-- 7,i7 of floriculture1 fruits1 vegetables1 poultry1 livestock1 or the products of floriculture1 fruits1 vegetables1 poultry1 or livestock2 and 7,,ii7 that is targeted toward local consumers and markets4 7ii7 ,availability of policy or plan of insurance ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,corporation shall make a policy or plan of insurance described in clause 7i7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,research and development described ,research and development described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall evaluate the effectiveness of policies and plans of insurance for production targeted toward local consumers and markets1 including policies and plans of insurance that-- 7i7 consider small-scale production in various areas1 including urban1 suburban1 and rural areas2 7ii7 consider a variety of marketing strategies1 including-- 7,i7 direct-to-consumer marketing2 7,,ii7 farmers markets2 7,,iii7 farm-to-institution marketing2 and 7,,iv7 marketing through community-supported agriculture2 7iii7 allow for production in soil and in alternative systems such as vertical systems1 greenhouses1 rooftops1 or hydroponic systems2 7iv7 consider the price premium when accounting for production or revenue losses2 7v7 consider whether to provide coverage-- 7,i7 for various types of production under #a policy or plan of insurance2 and 7,,ii7 for #a species or type of plant per policy or plan of insurance2 and 7vi7 have streamlined reporting and paperwork requirements4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 examines whether a version of existing policies such as the whole-farm revenue protection insurance plan may be tailored to provide improved coverage for producers of local foods2 7ii7 describes the results of the research and development conducted under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7iii7 includes any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#af7 ,insurable irrigation practices for rice 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 to include new and innovative irrigation practices under the current rice policy or the development of a distinct plan of insurance or policy endorsement rated for rice produced using-- 7i7 alternate wetting and drying practices 7also referred to as intermittent flooding72 and 7ii7 furrow irrigation practices4 7,b7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 the results of the research and development carried out under paragraph 7#a72 and 7ii7 any recommendations with respect to those results4 7#ag7 ,high-risk1 highly productive batture land policy 7,a7 ,in general 7i7 ,research and development ,the ,corporation shall carry out research and development1 or offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more qualified persons to carry out research and development1 regarding a policy to insure producers of corn1 cotton1 and soybeans-- 7,i7 with operations on highly productive batture land within the ,lower ,mississippi ,river ,valley below ,mississippi ,river mile #cfh4dd2 7,,ii7 that have a history of production of not less than #e years2 and 7,,iii7 that have been impacted by more frequent flooding over the past #aj years due to sedimentation and federally constructed engineering improvements4 7ii7 ,availability of policy or plan of insurance ,notwithstanding the last sentence of section #ejh7;a77#a71 and section #ejh7;a77#b71 the ,corporation shall make a policy or plan of insurance described in clause 7i7 available if the requirements of section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,research and development described ,research and development described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall evaluate the feasibility of less cost-prohibitive policies and plans of insurance for batture-land producers in high risk areas1 including policies and plans of insurance that-- 7i7 consider premium rate adjustments2 7ii7 consider automatic yield exclusion for consecutive-year losses2 and 7iii7 allow for flexibility of final plant dates and prevent plant regulations4 7,c7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 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-- 7i7 examines whether a version of existing policies may be tailored to provide improved coverage for batture-land producers2 7ii7 describes the results of the research and development conducted under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b72 and 7iii7 includes any recommendations with respect to those results4 4 #aaabc4 ,education assistance ,section #ebd7;a77#c77;,a7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77#c77;,a77 is amended by inserting conservation activities1 after benchmarking14 #aaabd4 ,cropland report annual updates ,section #aajad7;c77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,stat4 #ifc7 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 ,,xii ,miscellaneous ,a ,livestock #abaja4 ,sheep production and marketing grant program ,section #bji of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;a7 is amended by striking subsection 7c7 and inserting the following3 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #a1ejj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 4 #abajb4 ,national animal health laboratory network ,section #ajdji;,a7d7 of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77 is amended by striking #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjad through #bjah and inserting #cj1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 #abajc4 ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank ,the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act is amended by inserting after section #ajdji;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7 the following3 #ajdji;,b4 ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank 7a7 ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program 7#a7 ,in general ,to prevent the introduction into or the dissemination within the ,united ,states of any pest or disease of animals affecting the economic interests of the livestock and related industries of the ,united ,states 7including the maintenance and expansion of export market potential71 the ,secretary shall establish a program to be known as the ,national ,animal ,disease ,preparedness1 ,response1 and ,recovery ,program 7referred to in this subsection as the ,program74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,under the ,program1 the ,secretary shall support activities to prevent1 detect1 and rapidly respond to animal pests and diseases1 including-- 7,a7 enhancing animal pest and disease analysis and surveillance2 7,b7 expanding education and outreach2 7,c7 targeting domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum2 7,d7 enhancing and strengthening threat identification and technology2 7,e7 improving biosecurity2 7,f7 enhancing emergency preparedness and response capabilities1 including training additional emergency response personnel2 7,g7 conducting technology development to enhance electronic sharing of animal health data for risk analysis between ,state and ,federal animal health officials2 7,h7 enhancing the development and effectiveness of animal health technologies to treat and prevent disease1 including veterinary biologics1 veterinary diagnostics1 animal drugs for minor use and minor species1 animal medical devices1 and emerging veterinary countermeasures2 and 7,i7 such other activities as determined appropriate by the ,secretary1 in consultation with entities described in paragraph 7#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,cooperative agreements 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out the ,program1 the ,secretary shall offer to enter into cooperative agreements or other legal instruments with entities described in subparagraph 7,b7 to carry out activities described in paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument under subparagraph 7,a7 with #a or more of the following entities3 7i7 ,a ,state department of agriculture4 7ii7 ,the ,state veterinarian or chief animal health official of a ,state4 7iii7 ,a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 7iv7 ,a ,,nlgca ,institution 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 7v7 ,a college of veterinary medicine4 7vi7 ,a ,state or national livestock producer organization with a direct and significant economic interest in livestock production4 7vii7 ,a ,state1 national1 allied1 or regional veterinary organization or specialty board recognized by the ,american ,veterinary ,medical ,association4 7viii7 ,an ,indian tribe4 7ix7 ,a ,state emergency management agency4 7x7 ,a ,federal agency4 7,c7 ,special funding considerations ,in entering into cooperative agreements or other legal instruments under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to-- 7i7 a ,state department of agriculture2 7ii7 the ,state veterinarian or chief animal health official of a ,state2 and 7iii7 an eligible entity that shall carry out ,program activities in a ,state or region in which-- 7,i7 an animal disease or pest is a ,federal concern1 as determined by the ,secretary2 or 7,,ii7 there is potential for the spread of an animal disease or pest1 as determined by the ,secretary1 taking into consideration-- 7aa7 the agricultural industries in that ,state or region2 7bb7 factors contributing to animal disease or pests in that ,state or region1 such as climate1 natural resources1 geography1 native or exotic wildlife species1 and other disease vectors2 and 7cc7 the movement of animals in that ,state or region4 7,d7 ,applications 7i7 ,in general ,an entity described in subparagraph 7,b7 desiring to enter into a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument under subparagraph 7,a7 shall submit to the ,secretary an application at such time and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7ii7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall notify an entity that submits an application under clause 7i7 of-- 7,i7 the requirements to be imposed on the entity for auditing of1 and reporting on1 the use of any funds provided by the ,secretary under the cooperative agreement or other legal instrument2 and 7,,ii7 the criteria to be used to ensure activities supported under the cooperative agreement or other legal instrument are based on sound scientific data or thorough risk assessments4 7,e7 ,use of funds 7i7 ,subagreements ,nothing in this section prevents an entity from using funds received under a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument under subparagraph 7,a7 to enter into a subagreement with another organization or a political subdivision of a ,state that has legal responsibilities relating to animal disease prevention1 surveillance1 or rapid response4 7ii7 ,non-,federal share ,in determining whether to enter into a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument with an entity under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary-- 7,i7 may consider the ability of the entity to provide non-,federal funds to carry out the cooperative agreement or other legal instrument2 but 7,,ii7 shall not require the provision of non-,federal funds by an entity as a condition to enter into a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument4 7iii7 ,administration ,of amounts made available to carry out the ,program1 not more than #aj percent may be retained by an entity that receives funds under a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument under subparagraph 7,a71 including a subagreement under clause 7i71 to pay administrative costs incurred by the entity in carrying out the cooperative agreement or other legal instrument4 7#d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary shall consult with entities described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 in establishing priorities under the ,program4 7#e7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act ,the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to any consultation by the ,secretary with an entity described in paragraph 7#c77;,b7 under the ,program4 7#f7 ,reports ,not later than #ij days after the date on which an entity completes an activity prescribed and funded by a cooperative agreement or other legal instrument under paragraph 7#c77;,a71 the entity shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes the purposes and results of the activity4 7b7 ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank to benefit the domestic interests of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,requirements ,under the ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 leverage1 as appropriate1 the mechanisms and infrastructure that have been developed for the management1 storage1 and distribution of the ,national ,veterinary ,stockpile2 and 7,b7 maintain a sufficient quantity of animal vaccine1 antiviral1 therapeutic products1 diagnostic products1 and veterinary countermeasures-- 7i7 to appropriately respond to the most damaging animal diseases affecting human health or the economy2 and 7ii7 that will be capable of rapid deployment in the event of an outbreak of an animal disease described in clause 7i74 7#c7 ,foot-and-mouth disease priority 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall give priority to the maintenance of a sufficient quantity of foot-and-mouth disease vaccine1 as determined by the ,secretary1 and accompanying diagnostic products1 covering1 to the maximum extent practicable1 an appropriate representation of foot-and-mouth disease serotypes and strains for which appropriate vaccine products are available4 7,b7 ,contracts ,the ,secretary may offer to enter into #a or more contracts with #a or more entities that produce foot-and-mouth disease vaccine-- 7i7 to maintain a bank of viral antigen concentrate or vaccine products for1 to the maximum extent practicable1 an appropriate representation of foot-and-mouth disease serotypes 7as determined by the ,secretary7 for which antigen concentrate is available2 and 7ii7 to maintain surge production capacity to produce1 as quickly as practicable1 foot-and-mouth disease vaccine to address a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak4 7c7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,federal administration ,of amounts made available to carry out this section1 not greater than #d percent may be retained by the ,secretary to pay administrative costs incurred by the ,secretary in carrying out this section4 7#b7 ,buildings and facilities ,none of the amounts made available to carry out this section shall be used for-- 7,a7 the construction of a new building or facility2 7,b7 the acquisition or expansion of an existing building or facility2 7,c7 site grading and improvement2 or 7,d7 architect fees4 7#c7 ,proceeds ,the proceeds from the sale of any vaccine or antigen by the ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank shall-- 7,a7 be deposited in the ,treasury2 7,b7 be credited to an account for the operation of the ,national ,animal ,vaccine and ,veterinary ,countermeasures ,bank2 7,c7 be available for expenditure without further appropriation2 and 7,d7 remain available until expended4 7d7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section1 to remain available until expended4 4 #abajd4 ,study on livestock dealer statutory trust 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine the feasibility of establishing a livestock dealer statutory trust4 7b7 ,contents ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall-- 7#a7 analyze how the establishment of a livestock dealer statutory trust would affect buyer and seller behavior in markets for livestock 7as defined in section #b7;a7 of the ,packers and ,stockyards ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb772 7#b7 consider what potential effects a livestock dealer statutory trust would have on credit availability1 including impacts on lenders and lending behavior and other industry participants2 7#c7 examine unique circumstances common to livestock dealers and how those circumstances could impact the functionality of a livestock dealer statutory trust2 7#d7 study the feasibility of the industry-wide adoption of electronic funds transfer or another expeditious method of payment to provide sellers of livestock protection from nonsufficient funds payments2 7#e7 assess the effectiveness of statutory trusts in other segments of agriculture and whether similar effects could be experienced under a livestock dealer statutory trust2 and 7#f7 consider the effects of exempting dealers with average annual purchases under a de minimis threshold from being subject to the livestock dealer statutory trust4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #edj 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 describing the findings of the study conducted under subsection 7a74 #abaje4 ,definition of livestock ,section #fjb7b7 of the ,emergency ,livestock ,feed ,assistance ,act of #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7b77 is amended in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 by striking fish and all that follows through that-- and inserting llamas1 alpacas1 live fish1 crawfish1 and other animals that--4 ,b ,agriculture and ,food ,defense #abbja4 ,repeal of ,office of ,homeland ,security ,section #adaaa of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiaa7 is repealed4 #abbjb4 ,office of ,homeland ,security ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bba4 ,office of ,homeland ,security 7a7 ,definition of agriculture and food defense ,in this section1 the term agriculture and food defense means any action to prevent1 protect against1 mitigate the effects of1 respond to1 or recover from a naturally occurring1 unintentional1 or intentional threat to the agriculture and food system4 7b7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the ,office of ,homeland ,security4 7c7 ,executive ,director ,the ,office of ,homeland ,security shall be headed by an ,executive ,director1 who shall be known as the ,executive ,director of ,homeland ,security4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,executive ,director of ,homeland ,security shall-- 7#a7 serve as the principal advisor to the ,secretary on homeland security1 including emergency management and agriculture and food defense2 7#b7 coordinate activities of the ,department1 including policies1 processes1 budget needs1 and oversight relating to homeland security1 including emergency management and agriculture and food defense2 7#c7 act as the primary liaison on behalf of the ,department with other ,federal departments and agencies in activities relating to homeland security1 including emergency management and agriculture and food defense1 and provide for interagency coordination and data sharing2 7#d7 7,a7 coordinate in the ,department the gathering of information relevant to early warning and awareness of threats and risks to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 and 7,b7 share that information with1 and provide assistance with interpretation and risk characterization of that information to1 the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c #cjjc771 law enforcement agencies1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and ,state fusion centers 7as defined in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j772 7#e7 liaison with the ,director of ,national ,intelligence to assist in the development of periodic assessments and intelligence estimates1 or other intelligence products1 that support the defense of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 7#f7 coordinate the conduct1 evaluation1 and improvement of exercises to identify and eliminate gaps in preparedness and response2 7#g7 produce a ,department-wide centralized strategic coordination plan to provide a high-level perspective of the operations of the ,department relating to homeland security1 including emergency management and agriculture and food defense2 and 7#h7 carry out other appropriate duties1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7e7 ,agriculture and food threat awareness partnership program 7#a7 ,interagency exchange program ,the ,secretary1 in partnership with the intelligence community 7as defined in section #c of the ,national ,security ,act of #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 and fusion centers 7as defined in section #baj;,a7j7 of the ,homeland ,security ,act of #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j77 that have analysis and intelligence capabilities relating to the defense of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector1 shall establish and carry out an interagency exchange program of personnel and information to improve communication and analysis for the defense of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector4 7#b7 ,collaboration with ,federal1 ,state1 and local authorities ,to carry out the program established under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary may-- 7,a7 enter into #a or more cooperative agreements or contracts with ,federal1 ,state1 or local authorities that have analysis and intelligence capabilities and expertise relating to the defense of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector2 and 7,b7 carry out any other activity under any other authority of the ,secretary that is appropriate to engage the authorities described in subparagraph 7,a7 for the defense of the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #abbjc4 ,agriculture and food defense 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,animal ,the term animal has the meaning given the term in section #ajdjc of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb74 7#b7 ,disease or pest of concern ,the term disease or pest of concern means a plant or animal disease or pest that-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a transboundary disease2 or 7ii7 an established disease2 and 7,b7 is likely to pose a significant risk to the food and agriculture critical infrastructure sector that warrants efforts at prevention1 protection1 mitigation1 response1 and recovery4 7#c7 ,established disease ,the term established disease means a plant or animal disease or pest that-- 7,a7 7i7 if it becomes established1 poses an imminent threat to agriculture in the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 has become established1 as defined by the ,secretary1 within the ,united ,states2 and 7,b7 requires management4 7#d7 ,high-consequence plant transboundary disease ,the term high-consequence plant transboundary disease means a transboundary disease that is-- 7,a7 7i7 a plant disease2 or 7ii7 a plant pest2 and 7,b7 of high consequence1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,pest ,the term pest-- 7,a7 with respect to a plant1 has the meaning given the term plant pest in section #djc of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb72 and 7,b7 with respect to an animal1 has the meaning given the term in section #ajdjc of the ,animal ,health ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb74 7#f7 ,plant ,the term plant has the meaning given the term in section #djc of the ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb74 7#g7 ,plant health management strategy ,the term plant health management strategy means a strategy to timely control and eradicate a plant disease or plant pest outbreak1 including through mitigation 7such as chemical control71 surveillance1 the use of diagnostic products and procedures1 and the use of existing resistant seed stock4 7#h7 ,transboundary disease 7,a7 ,in general ,the term transboundary disease means a plant or animal disease or pest that is within #a or more countries outside of the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,the term transboundary disease includes a plant or animal disease or pest described in subparagraph 7,a7 that-- 7i7 has emerged within the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 has been introduced within the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,veterinary countermeasure ,the term veterinary countermeasure means the use of any animal vaccine1 antiviral1 therapeutic product1 or diagnostic product to respond to the most damaging animal diseases to animal and human health and the economy4 7b7 ,disease or pest of concern response planning 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 establish a list of diseases or pests of concern by-- 7i7 developing a process to solicit and receive expert opinion and evidence relating to the diseases and pests of concern entered on the list2 and 7ii7 reviewing all available evidence relating to the diseases and pests of concern entered on the list1 including classified information2 and 7,b7 periodically update the list established under subparagraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,response plans 7,a7 ,comprehensive strategic response plan or plans ,the ,secretary shall develop1 in collaboration with appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 and local officials1 a comprehensive strategic response plan or plans1 as appropriate1 for the diseases or pests of concern that are entered on the list established under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,state or region response plan or plans ,the ,secretary shall provide information to a ,state or regional authority to assist in developing a comprehensive strategic response plan or plans for that ,state or region that shall-- 7i7 include-- 7,i7 a concept of operations for each disease or pest of concern2 or 7,,ii7 a platform concept of operations for responses to similar diseases or pests1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 describe the appropriate interactions among1 and roles of-- 7,i7 ,federal1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and units of local government2 and 7,,ii7 plant or animal industry partners2 7iii7 include a decision matrix that shall1 as appropriate1 include-- 7,i7 information and timing requirements necessary for the use of veterinary countermeasures2 7,,ii7 plant health management strategies2 7,,iii7 deployment of other key materials and resources2 and 7,,iv7 parameters for transitioning from outbreak response to disease management2 7iv7 identify key response performance metrics to establish-- 7,i7 benchmarking2 7,,ii7 progressive exercise evaluation2 and 7,,iii7 continuing improvement of a response plan1 including by providing for-- 7aa7 ongoing exercise evaluations to improve a response plan over time2 and 7bb7 strategic information to guide investment in any appropriate research to mitigate the risk of a disease or pest of concern2 and 7v7 be updated periodically1 as determined to be appropriate by the ,secretary1 including in response to-- 7,i7 an exercise evaluation2 or 7,,ii7 new risk information becoming available regarding a disease or pest of concern4 7#c7 ,coordination of plans ,pursuant to section #bba7;d77#f7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid1 the ,secretary shall1 as appropriate1 assist in coordinating with other appropriate ,federal1 ,state1 regional1 or local officials in the exercising of the plans developed under paragraph 7#b74 7c7 ,national plant diagnostic network 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department of ,agriculture a ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network to monitor and surveil through diagnostics threats to plant health from diseases or pests of concern in the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 provide for increased awareness1 surveillance1 early identification1 rapid communication1 warning1 and diagnosis of a threat to plant health from a disease or pest of concern to protect natural and agricultural plant resources2 7,b7 coordinate and collaborate with agencies of the ,department of ,agriculture and ,state agencies and authorities involved in plant health2 7,c7 establish diagnostic laboratory standards2 7,d7 establish regional hubs throughout the ,united ,states that provide expertise1 leadership1 and support to diagnostic labs relating to the agricultural crops and plants in the covered regions of those hubs2 and 7,e7 establish a national repository for records of endemic or emergent diseases and pests of concern4 7#c7 ,head of network 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture shall serve as the head of the ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network4 7,b7 ,duties ,the head of the ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network shall-- 7i7 coordinate and collaborate with land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 in carrying out the requirements under paragraph 7#b71 including through cooperative agreements described in paragraph 7#d72 7ii7 partner with the ,administrator of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service for assistance with plant health regulation and inspection2 and 7iii7 coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 as appropriate1 in carrying out activities relating to the ,national ,plant ,diagnostic ,network1 including the sharing of biosurveillance information4 7#d7 ,collaboration with land-grant colleges and universities ,the ,secretary shall seek to establish cooperative agreements with land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 that have the appropriate level of skill1 experience1 and competence with plant diseases or pests of concern4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to the amount authorized to carry out this subtitle under section #abbje1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #ae1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7d7 ,national plant disease recovery system 7#a7 ,recovery system ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department of ,agriculture a ,national ,plant ,disease ,recovery ,system to engage in strategic long-range planning to recover from high-consequence plant transboundary diseases4 7#b7 ,requirements ,the ,national ,plant ,disease ,recovery ,system established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 coordinate with disease or pest of concern concept of operations response plans2 7,b7 make long-range plans for the initiation of future research projects relating to high-consequence plant transboundary diseases2 7,c7 establish research plans for long-term recovery2 7,d7 plan for the identification and use of specific genotypes1 cultivars1 breeding lines1 and other disease-resistant materials necessary for crop stabilization or improvement2 and 7,e7 establish a watch list of high-consequence plant transboundary diseases for the purpose of making long-range plans under subparagraph 7,b74 #abbjd4 ,biological agents and toxins list ,section #bab7;a77#a77;,b77i7 of the ,agricultural ,bioterrorism ,protection ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hdja7;a77#a77;,b77i77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subclause 7,,iii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 by redesignating subclause 7,,iv7 as subclause 7,v72 and 7#c7 by inserting after subclause 7,,iii7 the following3 7,,iv7 7aa7 whether placing an agent or toxin on the list under subparagraph 7,a7 would have a substantial negative impact on the research and development of solutions for the animal or plant disease caused by the agent or toxin2 and 7bb7 whether that negative impact would substantially outweigh the risk posed by the agent or toxin to animal or plant health if it is not placed on the list2 and 4 #abbje4 ,authorization of appropriations ,in addition to other amounts made available under this subtitle1 there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subtitle #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 ,c ,historically ,underserved ,producers #abcja4 ,farming opportunities training and outreach 7a7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,in general ,section #gdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f7 is repealed4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #bbf;,b7e77#b77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;e77#b77;,b77 is amended by striking the beginning farmer and rancher development program established under section #gdje of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f74 and inserting the beginning farmer and rancher development grant program established under subsection 7d7 of section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi744 7,b7 ,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 by striking clause 7iv7 and inserting the following3 7iv7 ,the beginning farmer and rancher development grant program established under subsection 7d7 of section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi74 4 7,c7 ,section #gejf7;e7 of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;c7e77 is amended-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7,i7 by striking clause 7v72 7,,ii7 by redesignating clauses 7i7 through 7iv7 as clauses 7ii7 through 7v71 respectively2 7,,iii7 by inserting before clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7i7 each grant awarded under subsection 7d7 of section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi72 2 7,,iv7 in clause 7ii7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #dej;i7b77#b772 and inserting #caeg7;b77#b7722 and 7,v7 in clause 7iv7 7as so redesignated71 by adding and at the end2 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by striking subparagraph 7,e72 7,,ii7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 through 7,d7 as subparagraphs 7,b7 through 7,e71 respectively2 7,,iii7 by inserting before subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7,a7 subsection 7d7 of section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi72 2 7,,iv7 in subparagraph 7,b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #dej;i7b772 and inserting #caeg7;b7722 7,v7 in subparagraph 7,d7 7as so redesignated71 by adding or at the end2 and 7,,vi7 in subparagraph 7,e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 2 or and inserting a period4 7b7 ,outreach and education for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers1 veteran farmers and ranchers1 and beginning 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 by striking the section heading and inserting ,farming opportunities training and outreach2 7#b7 by redesignating subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 7g71 7h71 and 7i7 as subsections 7c71 7j71 7o71 7k71 7a71 7l71 7m71 and 7n71 respectively1 and moving the subsections so as to appear in alphabetical order2 7#c7 by moving paragraph 7#e7 of subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated7 so as to appear at the end of subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated72 7#d7 in subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and inserting the following3 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 2 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#f71 7#e71 7#a71 7#c71 and 7#d71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,c7 in paragraphs 7#a71 7#e71 and 7#f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,as used in this section1 the each place it appears and inserting ,the2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#b7 ,beginning farmer or rancher ,the term beginning farmer or rancher means a person that-- 7,a7 7i7 has not operated a farm or ranch2 or 7ii7 has operated a farm or ranch for not more than #aj years2 and 7,b7 meets such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish4 2 7#e7 by inserting after subsection 7a7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7b7 ,farming opportunities training and outreach ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section to encourage and assist socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers1 veteran farmers and ranchers1 and beginning farmers and ranchers in the ownership and operation of farms and ranches through-- 7#a7 education and training2 and 7#b7 equitable participation in all agricultural programs of the ,department4 2 7#f7 in subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated and as amended by paragraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#d72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 and 7#a71 respectively1 and moving the paragraphs so as to appear in numerical order2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,the term and inserting ,in this subsection1 the term2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii71 by striking subsection 7a7 and inserting this subsection2 and 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,f71 by striking #dej;b77 and inserting #ecjd772 7,d7 in subparagraph 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated71 by striking agricultural and inserting agricultural1 forestry1 and related2 7,e7 in paragraph 7#c7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting 7#b72 and 7,f7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by striking the subparagraph heading and inserting ,outreach and technical assistance4--2 7,,ii7 by striking 7#b7 and inserting 7#c72 and 7,,iii7 by inserting to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers after assistance2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking 7#a7 and inserting 7#b72 7iii7 in subparagraph 7,d71 by adding at the end the following3 7v7 ,the number of farms or ranches started1 maintained1 or improved as a result of funds made available under the program4 7vi7 ,actions taken by the ,secretary in partnership with eligible entities to enhance participation in agricultural programs by veteran farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers4 7vii7 ,the effectiveness of the actions described in clause 7vi74 2 and 7iv7 by adding at the end the following3 7,e7 ,maximum term and amount of grant1 contract1 or agreement ,a grant1 contract1 or agreement entered into under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be-- 7i7 for a term of not longer than #c years2 and 7ii7 in an amount that is not more than #bej1jjj for each year of the grant1 contract1 or agreement4 7,f7 ,priority ,in making grants and entering into contracts and other agreements under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to nongovernmental and community-based organizations with an expertise in working with socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers or veteran farmers and ranchers4 7,g7 ,regional ,balance ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure the geographical diversity of eligible entities to which grants are made and contracts and other agreements are entered into under subparagraph 7,a74 7,h7 ,prohibition ,a grant1 contract1 or other agreement under subparagraph 7,a7 may not be used for the planning1 repair1 rehabilitation1 acquisition1 or construction of a building or facility4 7,i7 ,peer review ,the ,secretary shall establish a fair and efficient external peer review process that-- 7i7 the ,secretary shall use in making grants and entering into contracts and other agreements under subparagraph 7,a72 and 7ii7 shall include a broad representation of peers of the eligible entity4 7,j7 ,input from eligible entities ,the ,secretary shall seek input from eligible entities providing technical assistance under this subsection not less than once each year to ensure that the program is responsive to the eligible entities providing that technical assistance4 2 7#g7 by inserting after subsection 7c7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7d7 ,beginning farmer and rancher development grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 shall make competitive grants to support new and established local and regional training1 education1 outreach1 and technical assistance initiatives for beginning farmers and ranchers4 7#b7 ,included programs and services ,initiatives described in paragraph 7#a7 may include programs or services1 as appropriate1 relating to-- 7,a7 basic livestock1 forest management1 and crop farming practices2 7,b7 innovative farm1 ranch1 and private1 nonindustrial forest land transfer and succession strategies2 7,c7 entrepreneurship and business training2 7,d7 financial and risk management training1 including the acquisition and management of agricultural credit2 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 and ranchers in acquiring land from retiring farmers and ranchers2 7,l7 agricultural rehabilitation and vocational training for veteran farmers and ranchers2 7,m7 farm safety and awareness2 7,n7 food safety and recordkeeping2 and 7,o7 other similar subject areas of use to beginning farmers and ranchers4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,in general ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 the recipient of the grant shall be a collaborative ,state1 ,tribal1 local1 or regionally-based network or partnership of public or private entities4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a recipient of a grant described in subparagraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 a ,state cooperative extension service2 7ii7 a ,federal1 ,state1 municipal1 or ,tribal agency2 7iii7 a community-based or nongovernmental organization2 7iv7 a college or university 7including an institution awarding an associate's degree7 or foundation maintained by a college or university2 or 7v7 any other appropriate partner1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,terms of grants ,a grant under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 be for a term of not longer than #c years2 and 7,b7 provide not more than #bej1jjj for each year4 7#e7 ,evaluation criteria ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall evaluate1 with respect to applications for the grants-- 7,a7 relevancy2 7,b7 technical merit2 7,c7 achievability2 7,d7 the expertise and track record of #a or more applicants2 7,e7 the consultation of beginning farmers and ranchers in design1 implementation1 and decisionmaking relating to an initiative described in paragraph 7#a72 7,f7 the adequacy of plans for-- 7i7 a participatory evaluation process2 7ii7 outcome-based reporting2 and 7iii7 the communication of findings and results beyond the immediate target audience2 and 7,g7 other appropriate factors1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#f7 ,regional balance ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure the geographical diversity of recipients of grants under this subsection4 7#g7 ,priority ,in making grants under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall give priority to partnerships and collaborations that are led by or include nongovernmental1 community-based organizations and school-based educational organizations with expertise in new agricultural producer training and outreach4 7#h7 ,prohibition ,a grant made under this subsection may not be used for the planning1 repair1 rehabilitation1 acquisition1 or construction of a building or facility4 7#i7 ,coordination permitted ,a recipient of a grant under this subsection may coordinate with a recipient of a grant under section #afhj in addressing the needs of veteran farmers and ranchers with disabilities4 7#aj7 ,consecutive awards ,a grant under this subsection may be made to a recipient for consecutive years4 7#aa7 ,peer review 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a fair and efficient external peer review process1 which the ,secretary shall use in making grants under this subsection4 7,b7 ,requirement ,the peer review process under subparagraph 7,a7 shall include a review panel composed of a broad representation of peers of the applicant for the grant that are not applying for a grant under this subsection4 7#ab7 ,participation by other farmers and ranchers ,nothing in this subsection prohibits the ,secretary from allowing a farmer or rancher who is not a beginning farmer or rancher 7including an owner or operator that has ended1 or expects to end within #e years1 active labor in a farming or ranching operation as a producer7 from participating in a program or service under this subsection1 to the extent that the ,secretary determines that such participation-- 7,a7 is appropriate2 and 7,b7 will not detract from the primary purpose of increasing opportunities for beginning farmers and ranchers4 7e7 ,application requirements ,in making grants and entering into contracts and other agreements1 as applicable1 under subsections 7c7 and 7d71 the ,secretary shall make available a simplified application process for an application for a grant that requests less than #ej1jjj4 2 7#h7 by inserting after subsection 7f7 the following3 7g7 ,education teams 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish beginning farmer and rancher education teams to develop curricula and conduct educational programs and workshops for beginning farmers and ranchers in diverse geographical areas of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,curriculum ,in promoting the development of curricula under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable1 include modules tailored to specific audiences of beginning farmers and ranchers1 based on crop diversity or regional diversity4 7#c7 ,composition ,in establishing an education team under paragraph 7#a7 for a specific program or workshop1 the ,secretary shall1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 obtain the short-term services of specialists with knowledge and expertise in programs serving beginning farmers and ranchers2 and 7,b7 use officers and employees of the ,department with direct experience in programs of the ,department that may be taught as part of the curriculum for the program or workshop4 7#d7 ,cooperation 7,a7 ,in general ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall cooperate1 to the maximum extent practicable1 with-- 7i7 ,state cooperative extension services2 7ii7 ,federal1 ,state1 and ,tribal agencies2 7iii7 community-based and nongovernmental organizations2 7iv7 colleges and universities 7including an institution awarding an associate's degree7 or foundations maintained by a college or university2 and 7v7 other appropriate partners1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,cooperative agreements ,notwithstanding chapter #fc of title #ca1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement to reflect the terms of any cooperation under subparagraph 7,a74 7h7 ,curriculum and training clearinghouse ,the ,secretary shall establish an online clearinghouse that makes available to beginning farmers and ranchers education curricula and training materials and programs1 which may include online courses for direct use by beginning farmers and ranchers4 7i7 ,stakeholder input ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall seek stakeholder input from-- 7#a7 beginning farmers and ranchers2 7#b7 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 7#c7 veteran farmers and ranchers2 7#d7 national1 ,state1 ,tribal1 and local organizations and other persons with expertise in operating programs for-- 7,a7 beginning farmers and ranchers2 7,b7 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 or 7,c7 veteran farmers and ranchers2 7#e7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,beginning ,farmers and ,ranchers established under section #e7;b7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,improvement ,act of #aiib 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi note2 ,public ,law #ajb-eed72 7#f7 the ,advisory ,committee on ,minority ,farmers established under section #adjjh of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf72 and 7#g7 the ,tribal ,advisory ,committee established under subsection 7b7 of section #cji of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba74 2 7#i7 in paragraph 7#c7 of subsection 7k7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting and not later than ,march #a1 #bjbj1 after #aiia12 and 7#aj7 by adding at the end the following3 7p7 ,funding 7#a7 ,mandatory funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjah and each fiscal year thereafter4 7#b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #ej1jjj1jjj for each fiscal years #bjah through #bjbc4 7#c7 ,reservation of funds ,of the amounts made available to carry out this section-- 7,a7 #ej percent shall be used to carry out subsection 7c72 and 7,b7 #ej percent shall be used to carry out subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,allocation of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,not less than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out subsections 7d7 and 7n7 for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of-- 7i7 limited resource beginning farmers and ranchers1 as defined by the ,secretary2 7ii7 socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers that are beginning farmers and ranchers2 and 7iii7 farmworkers desiring to become farmers or ranchers4 7,b7 ,veteran farmers and ranchers ,not less than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out subsections 7d71 7g71 and 7h7 for a fiscal year shall be used to support programs and services that address the needs of veteran farmers and ranchers4 7#e7 ,interagency funding ,any agency of the ,department may participate in any grant1 contract1 or agreement entered into under this section by contributing funds1 if the contributing agency determines that the objectives of the grant1 contract1 or agreement will further the authorized programs of the contributing agency4 7#f7 ,administrative expenses ,not more than #e percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for a fiscal year may be used for expenses relating to the administration of this section4 7#g7 ,limitation on indirect costs ,a recipient of a grant or a party to a contract or other agreement under subsection 7c7 or 7d7 may not use more than #aj percent of the funds received for the indirect costs of carrying out a grant4 4 #abcjb4 ,urban agriculture 7a7 ,definition of ,director ,in this section1 the term ,director means the ,director of the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production established under section #bbb7;a77#a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7as added by subsection 7b774 7b7 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa et seq47 7as amended by section #abbjb7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbb4 ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production 7a7 ,office 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department an ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production4 7#b7 ,director ,the ,secretary shall appoint a senior official to serve as the ,director of the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production 7referred to in this section as the ,director74 7#c7 ,mission ,the mission of the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production shall be to encourage and promote urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural practices1 including-- 7,a7 community gardens and farms located in urban areas1 suburbs1 and urban clusters2 7,b7 rooftop farms1 outdoor vertical production1 and green walls2 7,c7 indoor farms1 greenhouses1 and high-tech vertical technology farms2 7,d7 hydroponic1 aeroponic1 and aquaponic farm facilities2 and 7,e7 other innovations in agricultural production1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,the ,director shall be responsible for engaging in activities to carry out the mission described in paragraph 7#c71 including by-- 7,a7 managing and facilitating programs1 including for community gardens1 urban farms1 rooftop agriculture1 and indoor vertical production2 7,b7 coordinating with the agencies and officials of the ,department2 7,c7 advising the ,secretary on issues relating to the mission of the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production2 7,d7 ensuring that the programs of the ,department are updated to address urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production practices1 in coordination with the officials in the ,department responsible for those programs2 7,e7 engaging in external relations with stakeholders and coordinating external partnerships to share best practices1 provide mentorship1 and offer technical assistance2 7,f7 facilitating interagency program coordination and developing interagency tools for the promotion of existing programs and resources2 7,g7 creating resources that identify common ,state and municipal best practices for navigating local policies2 7,h7 reviewing and improving farm enterprise development programs that provide information about financial literacy1 business planning1 and food safety record keeping2 7,i7 coordinating networks of community gardens and facilitating connections to local food banks1 in partnership with the ,food and ,nutrition ,service2 and 7,j7 collaborating with other ,federal agencies that use agricultural practices on-site for food production or infrastructure4 7b7 ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall establish an ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee7 to advise the ,secretary on-- 7,a7 the development of policies relating to urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production practices2 and 7,b7 any other aspects of the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall be composed of #ae members1 of whom-- 7i7 #e shall be individuals who are agricultural producers1 of whom-- 7,i7 not fewer than #b individuals shall be agricultural producers located in an urban area or urban cluster2 and 7,,ii7 not fewer than #b individuals shall be farmers that use innovative technology1 including indoor farming and rooftop agriculture2 7ii7 #b shall be representatives from an institution of higher education or extension program2 7iii7 #a shall be an individual who represents a nonprofit organization1 which may include a public health1 environmental1 or community organization2 7iv7 #a shall be an individual who represents business and economic development1 which may include a business development entity1 a chamber of commerce1 a city government1 or a planning organization2 7v7 #a shall be an individual with supply chain experience1 which may include a food aggregator1 wholesale food distributor1 food hub1 or an individual who has direct-to-consumer market experience2 7vi7 #a shall be an individual from a financing entity2 and 7vii7 #d shall be individuals with related experience or expertise in urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agriculture production practices1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7,b7 ,initial appointments ,the ,secretary shall appoint the members of the ,committee not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this section4 7#c7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 a member of the ,committee shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7,b7 ,initial appointments ,of the members first appointed to the ,committee-- 7i7 #e of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #c years2 7ii7 #e of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7iii7 #e of the members1 as determined by the ,secretary1 shall be appointed for a term of #a year4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,committee-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,committee2 and 7ii7 shall be filled as soon as practicable in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,d7 ,consecutive terms ,an initial appointee of the committee may serve an additional consecutive term if the member is reappointed by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,meetings 7,a7 ,frequency ,the ,committee shall meet not fewer than #c times per year4 7,b7 ,initial meeting ,not later than #fj days after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,b71 the ,committee shall hold the first meeting of the ,committee4 7#e7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,committee shall-- 7i7 develop recommendations-- 7,i7 to further the mission of the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production described in subsection 7a77#c72 7,,ii7 regarding the establishment of urban agriculture policy priorities and goals within the ,department2 7ii7 advise the ,director on policies and initiatives administered by the ,office of ,urban ,agriculture and ,innovative ,production2 7iii7 evaluate and review ongoing research and extension activities relating to urban1 indoor1 and other innovative agricultural practices2 7iv7 identify new and existing barriers to successful urban1 indoor1 and other emerging agricultural production practices2 and 7v7 provide additional assistance and advice to the ,director as appropriate4 7,b7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and each year thereafter1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary1 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives1 and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a report describing the recommendations developed under subparagraph 7,a77i74 7#f7 ,personnel matters 7,a7 ,compensation ,a member of the ,committee shall serve without compensation4 7,b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,committee shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 in accordance with section #egjc of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 7#g7 ,termination 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the ,committee shall terminate on the date that is #e years after the date on which the members are appointed under paragraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,extensions ,before the date on which the ,committee terminates1 the ,secretary may renew the ,committee for #a or more #b-year periods4 4 7c7 ,farm numbers ,the ,secretary shall provide for the assignment of a farm number 7as defined in section #gah4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act77 for rooftop farms1 indoor farms1 and other urban farms1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,grant authority 7#a7 ,definition of eligible entity ,in this subsection1 the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a community organization2 7,b7 a nonprofit organization2 7,c7 a unit of local government2 7,d7 a ,tribal government2 7,e7 any school that serves any of grades kindergarten through grade #ab2 and 7,f7 an institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,grants ,the ,director may award competitive grants to eligible entities to support the development of urban agriculture and innovative production4 7#c7 ,funding priority ,in awarding grants under this subsection1 priority shall be given to an eligible entity that uses and provides an evaluation of a grant received under this subsection-- 7,a7 to plan and construct gardens or nonprofit farms2 7,b7 to operate community gardens or nonprofit farms that-- 7i7 produce food for donation2 7ii7 have a demonstrated environmental benefit and educational component2 and 7iii7 are part of community efforts to address local food security needs2 7,c7 to educate a community on-- 7i7 issues relating to food systems1 including connections between rural farmers and urban communities2 7ii7 nutrition2 7iii7 environmental impacts1 including pollinator health1 soil fertility1 composing1 heat islands1 and storm water runoff2 and 7iv7 agricultural production1 including pest and disease management2 and 7,d7 to provide multiple small dollar equity investments to help offset start-up costs relating to new production1 land access1 and equipment for new and beginning farmers who-- 7i7 develop a #c-year business plan2 7ii7 live in the community in which they plan to farm2 and 7iii7 provide a match to the start-up investment in the form of cash or an in-kind contribution4 7e7 ,pilot projects 7#a7 ,urban and suburban county committees 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish a pilot program for not fewer than #e years that establishes #aj county committees in accordance with section #h7;b77#e77;,b77ii77,,ii7 of the ,soil ,conservation and ,domestic ,allotment ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b77 to operate in counties located in urban or suburban areas with a high concentration of urban or suburban farms4 7,b7 ,effect ,nothing in this paragraph requires or precludes the establishment of a ,farm ,service ,agency office in a county in which a county committee is established under subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,report ,for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter through fiscal year #bjbc1 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 a summary of-- 7i7 the status of the pilot program under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 meetings and other activities of the committees established under that subparagraph2 and 7iii7 the types and volume of assistance and services provided to farmers in counties in which county committees are established under that subparagraph4 7#b7 ,increasing community compost and reducing food waste 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director 7referred to in this paragraph as the ,secretary71 shall carry out pilot projects under which the ,secretary shall offer to enter into cooperative agreements with local or municipal governments in not fewer than #aj ,states to develop and test strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction plans4 7,b7 ,eligible entities and purposes of pilot projects ,under a cooperative agreement entered into under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall provide assistance to municipalities1 counties1 local governments1 or city planners1 as appropriate1 to carry out planning and implementing activities that will-- 7i7 generate compost2 7ii7 increase access to compost for agricultural producers2 7iii7 reduce reliance on1 and limit the use of1 fertilizer2 7iv7 improve soil quality2 7v7 encourage waste management and permaculture business development2 7vi7 increase rainwater absorption2 7vii7 reduce municipal food waste2 and 7viii7 divert food waste from landfills4 7,c7 ,evaluation and ranking of applications 7i7 ,criteria ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall establish criteria for the selection of pilot projects under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,priority ,in selecting a pilot project under this paragraph1 the ,secretary shall give priority to an application for a pilot project that-- 7,i7 anticipates or demonstrates economic benefits2 7,,ii7 incorporates plans to make compost easily accessible to agricultural producers1 including community gardeners2 7,,iii7 integrates other food waste strategies1 including food recovery efforts2 and 7,,iv7 provides for collaboration with multiple partners4 7,d7 ,matching requirement ,the recipient of assistance for a pilot project under this paragraph shall provide funds1 in-kind contributions1 or a combination of both from sources other than funds provided through the grant in an amount equal to not less than #be percent of the amount of the grant4 7,e7 ,evaluation ,the ,secretary shall conduct an evaluation of the pilot projects funded under this paragraph to assess different solutions for increasing access to compost and reducing municipal food waste1 including an evaluation of-- 7i7 the amount of ,federal funds used for each project2 and 7ii7 a measurement of the outcomes of each project4 7f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and the amendments made by this section #be1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter4 #abcjc4 ,office of ,advocacy and ,outreach ,section #bbf;,b7f77#c77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;f77#c77;,b77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #abcjd4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee ,section #cji of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking ,the ,secretary and inserting the following3 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,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 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,relevant ,committees of ,congress ,the term relevant ,committees of ,congress means-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,c7 ,tribal organization ,the term tribal organization has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,establishment of ,committee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an advisory committee1 to be known as the ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7referred to in this subsection as the ,committee7 to provide advice and guidance to the ,secretary on matters relating to ,tribal and ,indian affairs4 7,b7 ,facilitation ,the ,committee shall facilitate1 but not supplant1 government-to-government consultation between the ,department of ,agriculture 7referred to in this subsection as the ,department7 and ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,membership 7,a7 ,composition ,the ,council shall be composed of #i members1 of whom-- 7i7 #g shall be appointed by the ,secretary2 7ii7 #a shall be appointed by the chairperson of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate2 and 7iii7 #a shall be appointed by the ranking ,member of the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7,b7 ,nominations ,the ,secretary shall accept nominations for members of the ,council from-- 7i7 an ,indian tribe2 7ii7 a tribal organization2 and 7iii7 a national or regional organization with expertise in issues relating to the duties of the ,committee described in paragraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,diversity ,to the maximum extent feasible1 the ,secretary shall ensure that the members of the ,committee represent a diverse set of expertise on issues relating to geographic regions1 ,indian tribes1 and the agricultural industry4 7,d7 ,limitation ,no member of the ,committee shall be an officer or employee of the ,federal government4 7,e7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,each member of the ,committee-- 7,i7 subject to clause 7ii71 shall be appointed to a #c-year term2 and 7,,ii7 may be reappointed to not more than #c consecutive terms4 7ii7 ,initial staggering ,the first #g appointments made by the ,secretary under paragraph 7#c77;,a77i7 shall be for a #b-year term4 7iii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,council shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment not more than #ij days after the date on which the position becomes vacant4 7,f7 ,meetings 7i7 ,in general ,the ,council shall meet in person not less than twice each year4 7ii7 ,office of ,tribal ,relations representative ,not fewer than #a representative from the ,office of ,tribal ,relations of the ,department shall be present at each meeting of the ,committee4 7iii7 ,department of ,interior representative ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,indian ,affairs of the ,department of the ,interior 7or a designee7 shall be present at each meeting of the ,committee4 7iv7 ,nonvoting representatives ,the individuals described in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii7 shall be nonvoting representatives4 7#d7 ,duties of ,committee ,the ,committee shall-- 7,a7 identify evolving issues of relevance to ,indian tribes relating to programs of the ,department2 7,b7 communicate to the ,secretary the issues identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7,c7 submit to the ,secretary recommendations for and solutions to-- 7i7 the issues identified under subparagraph 7,a72 7ii7 issues raised at the ,tribal1 regional1 or national level2 and 7iii7 issues relating to any ,tribal consultation carried out by the ,department2 7,d7 discuss issues and proposals for changes to the regulations1 policies1 and procedures of the ,department that impact ,indian tribes2 7,e7 identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate strategies for ,tribal consultation on issues at the ,tribal1 regional1 or national level regarding the ,department2 7,f7 ensure that pertinent issues of the ,department are brought to the attention of an ,indian tribe in a timely manner so that timely feedback from an ,indian tribe can be obtained2 and 7,g7 identify and propose solutions to any interdepartmental barrier between the ,department and other ,federal agencies4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,in general ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,committee shall submit to the ,secretary and the relevant ,committees of ,congress a report that describes-- 7i7 the activities of the ,committee during the previous year2 and 7ii7 recommendations for legislative or administrative action for the following year4 7,b7 ,response from ,secretary ,not more than #de days after the date on which the ,secretary receives a report under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall submit a written response to that report to-- 7i7 the ,committee2 and 7ii7 the relevant ,committees of ,congress4 7#f7 ,compensation of members ,members of the ,committee shall be compensated at a rate equal to the daily equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay prescribed for level ,,iv of the ,executive ,schedule under section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 for each day 7including travel time7 during which the member is engaged in the performance of the duties of the ,committee4 7#g7 ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act exemption ,section #ad of the ,federal ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 shall not apply to the ,committee4 4 #abcje4 ,experienced services program 7a7 ,in general ,section #abeb of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking agriculture conservation2 7#b7 in subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 in the first sentence-- 7i7 by striking a conservation and inserting an2 7ii7 by striking 7in this section referred to as the ,,aces ,program7 and inserting 7referred to in this section as the program72 and 7iii7 by striking provide technical and inserting the following3 8provide-- 7#a7 technical 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#a7 7as so designated7-- 7i7 by striking ,secretary4 ,such technical services may include and inserting ,secretary1 including2 7ii7 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 technical1 professional1 and administrative services to support the research1 education1 and economics mission area of the ,department of ,agriculture 7including the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 the ,economic ,research ,service1 the ,national ,agricultural ,library1 the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service1 the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist1 and the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture71 including-- 7,a7 supporting agricultural research and information2 7,b7 advancing scientific knowledge relating to agriculture2 7,c7 enhancing access to agricultural information2 7,d7 providing statistical information and research results to farmers1 ranchers1 agribusiness1 and public officials2 and 7,e7 assisting research1 education1 and extension programs in land-grant colleges and universities 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 2 7#c7 by striking ,,aces each place it appears2 7#d7 by striking technical services each place it appears 7other than in subsection 7a77 and inserting technical1 professional1 or administrative services1 as applicable12 and 7#e7 in subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 by striking the paragraph heading and inserting ,conservation technical services4--2 and 7,b7 by inserting with respect to subsection 7a77#a71 before the ,secretary4 7b7 ,technical amendment ,title ,,xii of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe is amended by moving section #abeb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 and section #abec 7as added by section #bdji7 to appear after section #abea 7as added by section #bdbi74 #abcjf4 ,youth outreach and beginning farmer coordination ,subtitle ,d of title ,,vii of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7as amended by section #abcja7;a77#a77 is amended by inserting after section #gdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 the following3 #gdje4 ,youth outreach and beginning farmer coordination 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,beginning farmer or rancher ,the term beginning farmer or rancher means a person that-- 7,a7 7i7 has not operated a farm or ranch2 or 7ii7 has operated a farm or ranch for not more than #aj years2 and 7,b7 meets such other criteria as the ,secretary may establish4 7#b7 ,national ,coordinator ,the term ,national ,coordinator means the ,national ,beginning ,farmer and ,rancher ,coordinator established under subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,state coordinator ,the term ,state coordinator means a ,state beginning farmer and rancher coordinator designated under subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,state office ,the term ,state office means-- 7,a7 a ,state office of-- 7i7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7ii7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7iii7 the ,rural ,business-,cooperative ,service2 or 7iv7 the ,rural ,utilities ,service2 or 7,b7 a regional office of the ,risk ,management ,agency4 7b7 ,national beginning farmer and rancher coordinator 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,national ,beginning ,farmer and ,rancher ,coordinator4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,national ,coordinator shall-- 7i7 advise the ,secretary and coordinate activities of the ,department on programs1 policies1 and issues relating to beginning farmers and ranchers2 and 7ii7 in consultation with the applicable ,state food and agriculture council1 determine whether to approve a plan submitted by a ,state coordinator under subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7,b7 ,discretionary duties ,additional duties of the ,national ,coordinator may include-- 7i7 developing and implementing new strategies-- 7,i7 for outreach to beginning farmers and ranchers2 and 7,,ii7 to assist beginning farmers and ranchers with connecting to owners or operators that have ended1 or expect to end within #e years1 actively owning or operating a farm or ranch2 and 7ii7 facilitating interagency and interdepartmental collaboration on issues relating to beginning farmers and ranchers4 7#c7 ,reports ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,national ,coordinator shall distribute within the ,department and make publicly available a report describing the status of steps taken to carry out the duties described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,in carrying out the duties under paragraph 7#b71 the ,national ,coordinator may enter into a contract or cooperative agreement with an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 cooperative extension services 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc71 or a nonprofit organization-- 7,a7 to conduct research on the profitability of new farms in operation for not less than #e years in a region2 7,b7 to develop educational materials2 7,c7 to conduct workshops1 courses1 training1 or certified vocational training2 or 7,d7 to conduct mentoring activities4 7c7 ,state beginning farmer and rancher coordinators 7#a7 ,in general 7,a7 ,designation ,the ,national ,coordinator1 in consultation with ,state food and agriculture councils and directors of ,state offices1 shall designate in each ,state a ,state beginning farmer and rancher coordinator from among employees of ,state offices4 7,b7 ,requirements ,to be designated as a ,state coordinator1 an employee shall-- 7i7 be familiar with issues relating to beginning farmers and ranchers2 and 7ii7 have the ability to interface with other ,federal departments and agencies4 7#b7 ,training ,the ,secretary shall develop a training plan to provide to each ,state coordinator knowledge of programs and services available from the ,department for beginning farmers and ranchers1 taking into consideration the needs of all production types and sizes of agricultural operations4 7#c7 ,duties ,a ,state coordinator shall-- 7,a7 coordinate technical assistance at the ,state level to assist beginning farmers and ranchers in accessing programs of the ,department2 7,b7 develop and submit to the ,national ,coordinator for approval under subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii7 a ,state plan to improve the coordination1 delivery1 and efficacy of programs of the ,department to beginning farmers and ranchers1 taking into consideration the needs of all types of production methods and sizes of agricultural operation1 at each county and area office in the ,state2 7,c7 oversee implementation of an approved ,state plan described in subparagraph 7,b72 7,d7 work with outreach coordinators in the ,state offices to ensure appropriate information about technical assistance is available at outreach events and activities2 and 7,e7 coordinate partnerships and joint outreach efforts with other organizations and government agencies serving beginning farmers and ranchers4 7d7 ,agricultural ,youth ,coordinator 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,agricultural ,youth ,coordinator4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,agricultural ,youth ,coordinator shall-- 7,a7 promote the role of school-based agricultural education and youth-serving agricultural organizations in motivating and preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture1 food1 and natural resources systems2 7,b7 coordinate outreach to programs and agencies within the ,department-- 7i7 to work with schools and youth-serving organizations to develop joint programs and initiatives1 such as internships2 and 7ii7 to provide resources and input to schools and youth-serving organizations regarding motivating and preparing young people to pursue careers in the agriculture1 food1 and natural resources systems2 7,c7 raise awareness among youth about the importance of agriculture in a diversity of fields and disciplines2 7,d7 provide information to persons involved in youth1 food1 and agriculture organizations about the availability of1 and eligibility requirements for1 agricultural programs1 with particular emphasis on-- 7i7 beginning farmer and rancher programs2 7ii7 agriculture education2 7iii7 nutrition education2 7iv7 science1 technology1 engineering1 and mathematics education2 and 7v7 other food and agriculture programs for youth2 7,e7 serve as a resource for youth involved in food and agriculture applying for participation in agricultural programs2 7,f7 conduct outreach to youth agriculture organizations2 and 7,g7 advocate on behalf of youth involved in food and agriculture and youth organizations in interactions with employees of the ,department4 7#c7 ,contracts and cooperative agreements ,for purposes of carrying out the duties described in paragraph 7#b71 the ,agricultural ,youth ,coordinator-- 7,a7 shall consult with land-grant colleges and universities and cooperative extension services 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 may enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with the research centers of the ,agricultural ,research ,service1 institutions of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 or nonprofit organizations for-- 7i7 the development of educational materials2 7ii7 the conduct of workshops1 courses1 and certified vocational training2 7iii7 the conduct of mentoring activities2 or 7iv7 the provision of internship opportunities4 4 #abcjg4 ,availability of ,department of ,agriculture programs for veteran farmers and ranchers 7a7 ,definition of veteran farmer or rancher ,paragraph 7#g7 of subsection 7a7 7as redesignated by section #abcja7;b77#c77 of section #beja of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking or at the end2 7#b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 or2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,c7 is a veteran 7as defined in section #aja of that title7 who has first obtained status as a veteran 7as so defined7 during the most recent #aj-year period4 4 7b7 ,federal crop insurance 7#a7 ,definition of veteran farmer or rancher ,section #ejb7;b7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 7as amended by section #aaaja7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ad7 ,veteran farmer or rancher ,the term veteran farmer or rancher means a farmer or rancher who-- 7,a7 has served in the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code72 and 7,b7 7i7 has not operated a farm or ranch2 7ii7 has operated a farm or ranch for not more than #e years2 or 7iii7 is a veteran 7as defined in section #aja of that title7 who has first obtained status as a veteran 7as so defined7 during the most recent #e-year period4 4 7#b7 ,crop insurance ,section #ejh of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#e77;,e7-- 7i7 by striking ,the ,corporation and inserting the following3 7i7 ,in general ,the ,corporation 2 and 7ii7 in clause 7i7 7as so designated71 by striking the period at the end and inserting the following3 81 and veteran farmers or ranchers4 7ii7 ,coordination ,the ,corporation shall coordinate with other agencies of the ,department that provide programs or services to farmers and ranchers described in clause 7i7 to make available coverage under the waiver under that clause and to share eligibility information to reduce paperwork and avoid duplication4 2 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#h7-- 7i7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting and veteran after beginning2 and 7ii7 by inserting or veteran farmer or rancher after beginning farmer or rancher each place it appears2 and 7,c7 in subsection 7g7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 in the matter preceding subclause 7,i71 by inserting or veteran farmer or rancher after beginning farmer or rancher each place it appears2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#d77;,b77ii77,,ii71 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers after beginning farmers or ranchers4 7#c7 ,education and risk management assistance ,section #ebd7;a77#d7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77#d77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,d77ii71 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 following3 7,f7 veteran farmers or ranchers4 4 7c7 ,down payment loan program ,section #caj;,e of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a77#a71 by striking qualified beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting eligible farmers or ranchers2 7#b7 in subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a71 by striking recipients of the loans and inserting farmers or ranchers2 7,b7 by striking paragraph 7#c7 and inserting the following3 7#c7 encourage retiring farmers and ranchers to assist in the sale of their farms and ranches to eligible farmers or ranchers by providing seller financing2 2 and 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d71 by striking for beginning farmers or ranchers or socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting the following3 8for-- 7,a7 beginning farmers or ranchers2 7,b7 socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers1 as defined in section #cee7;e72 or 7,c7 veteran farmers or ranchers1 as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a77 2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e71 by striking a qualified beginning farmer or rancher or socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher and inserting an eligible farmer or rancher2 and 7#c7 by striking subsection 7e7 and inserting the following3 7e7 ,definition of eligible farmer or rancher ,in this section1 the term eligible farmer or rancher means-- 7#a7 a qualified beginning farmer or rancher2 7#b7 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher1 as defined in section #cee7;e72 and 7#c7 a veteran farmer or rancher1 as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 4 7d7 ,interest rate reduction program ,section #cea7;e77#b77;,b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiii7;e77#b77;,b77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subparagraph heading1 by inserting and veteran after ,beginning2 7#b7 in clause 7i71 by inserting or veteran farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 before the period at the end2 and 7#c7 in clause 7ii71 by striking beginning4 7e7 ,national food safety training1 education1 extension1 outreach1 and technical assistance program ,section #dje7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;c77 is amended by inserting veteran farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7771 after socially disadvantaged farmers14 7f7 ,administration and operation of noninsured crop assistance program ,section #aif of the ,federal ,agriculture ,improvement and ,reform ,act of #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7k77#b71 by inserting 1 or a veteran farmer or rancher 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 before the period at the end2 and 7#b7 in subsection 7l71 in paragraph 7#c7 7as redesignated by section #afja7g77;,c77-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by inserting veteran1 before and socially2 and 7,b7 by inserting and veteran farmers or ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 before in exchange4 7g7 ,funding for transition option for certain farmers or ranchers ,section #abda7;a77#a77;,b7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#a77;,b77 is amended by striking beginning farmers or ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers and inserting covered farmers or ranchers1 as defined in section #abce7;f77#a74 7h7 ,supplemental agricultural disaster assistance 7#a7 ,definition of covered producer ,section #aeja7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;a77 is amended-- 7,a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#d7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 and 7,b7 by inserting before paragraph 7#b7 7as so redesignated7 the following3 7#a7 ,covered producer ,the term covered producer means an eligible producer on a farm that is-- 7,a7 as determined by the ,secretary-- 7i7 a beginning farmer or rancher2 7ii7 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher2 or 7iii7 a limited resource farmer or rancher2 or 7,b7 a veteran farmer or rancher1 as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 4 7#b7 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-raised fish ,section #aeja7;d7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;d77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 ,payment rate for covered producers ,in the case of a covered producer that is eligible to receive assistance under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall provide reimbursement of #ij percent of the cost of losses described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 4 ,d ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid amendments #abdja4 ,office of ,congressional ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs 7a7 ,assistant secretaries of agriculture ,section #bah7;a77#a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;a77#a77 is amended by striking ,relations and inserting ,relations and ,intergovernmental ,affairs4 7b7 ,succession ,any official who is serving as the ,assistant ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,congressional ,relations on the date of enactment of this ,act and who was appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate1 shall not be required to be reappointed as a result of the change made to the name of that position under the amendment made by subsection 7a74 #abdjb4 ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison ,section #bai of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiai7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 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 a semicolon2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 establish and periodically update the website described in subsection 7d72 and 7#f7 in carrying out the duties described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#e71 consult with and provide technical assistance to any ,federal agency1 including the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,department of ,labor4 2 and 7#b7 by adding at the end the following3 7d7 ,website required 7#a7 ,in general ,the website required under subsection 7b77#e7 shall include the following3 7,a7 ,positions identified within the ,department of ,agriculture that are available to veterans for apprenticeships4 7,b7 ,apprenticeships1 programs of training on the job1 and programs of education that are approved for purposes of chapter #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,c7 ,employment skills training programs for members of the ,armed ,forces carried out pursuant to section #aadc7;e7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7,d7 ,information designed to assist businesses1 nonprofit entities1 educational institutions1 and farmers interested in developing apprenticeships1 on-the-job training1 educational1 or entrepreneurial programs for veterans in navigating the process of having a program approved by a ,state approving agency for purposes of chapter #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code1 including-- 7i7 contact information for relevant offices in the ,department of ,defense1 ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 ,department of ,labor1 and ,small ,business ,administration2 7ii7 basic requirements for approval by each ,state approving agency2 7iii7 recommendations with respect to training and coursework to be used during apprenticeships or on-the-job training that will enable a veteran to be eligible for agricultural programs2 and 7iv7 examples of successful programs and curriculums that have been approved for purposes of chapter #cf of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code 7with consent of the organization and without any personally identifiable information74 7#b7 ,review of website 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #e years after the date of enactment of this paragraph1 and once every #e years thereafter1 the ,secretary shall conduct a study to determine if the website required under subsection 7b77#e7 is effective in providing veterans the information required under paragraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,ineffective website ,if the ,secretary determines that the website is not effective under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7i7 notify the agriculture and veterans committees described in subparagraph 7,c7 of that determination2 and 7ii7 not earlier than #ahj days after the date on which the ,secretary provides notice under clause 7i71 terminate the website4 7,c7 ,agriculture and veterans committees ,the agriculture and veterans committees referred to in subparagraph 7,b77i7 are-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7e7 ,consultation required ,in carrying out this section1 the ,secretary shall consult with organizations that serve veterans4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison shall submit a report on beginning farmer training for veterans and agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs for veterans to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7,d7 the ,committee on ,veterans' ,affairs of the ,senate4 7#b7 ,contents of report ,the report submitted under paragraph 7#a7 shall include-- 7,a7 a summary of the measures taken to carry out subsections 7b7 and 7c72 7,b7 a description of the information provided to veterans under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b72 7,c7 recommendations for best informing veterans of the programs described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b72 7,d7 a summary of the contracts or cooperative agreements entered into under subsection 7c72 7,e7 a description of the programs implemented under subsection 7c72 7,f7 a summary of the employment outreach activities directed to veterans2 7,g7 recommendations for how opportunities for veterans in agriculture should be developed or expanded2 7,h7 a summary of veteran farm lending data and a summary of shortfalls1 if any1 identified by the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison in collecting data with respect to veterans engaged in agriculture2 and 7,i7 recommendations1 if any1 on how to improve activities under subsection 7b74 7g7 ,public dissemination of information 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this subsection1 and annually thereafter1 the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison shall make publicly available and share broadly1 including by posting on the website of the ,department-- 7,a7 the report of the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison on beginning farmer training for veterans and agricultural vocational and rehabilitation programs2 and 7,b7 the information disseminated under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 of subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,further dissemination ,not later than the day before the date on which the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison makes publicly available the information under paragraph 7#a71 the ,military ,veterans ,agricultural ,liaison shall provide that information to the ,department of ,defense1 the ,department of ,veterans ,affairs1 the ,small ,business ,administration1 and the ,department of ,labor4 4 #abdjc4 ,civil rights analyses 7a7 ,in general ,subtitle ,a of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa et seq47 7as amended by section #abcjb7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bbc4 ,civil rights analyses 7a7 ,definition of civil rights analysis ,in this section1 the term civil rights analysis means a review to analyze and identify actions1 policies1 and decisions under documents described in subsection 7b7 that may have an adverse or disproportionate impact on employees1 contractors1 or beneficiaries 7including participants7 of any program or activity of the ,department based on the membership of the employees1 contractors1 or beneficiaries in a group that is protected under ,federal law from discrimination in employment1 contracting1 or provision of a program or activity1 as applicable4 7b7 ,actions1 policies1 and decisions ,before implementing any of the following action1 policy1 or decision documents1 the ,secretary shall conduct a civil rights analysis of the action1 policy1 or decision that is the subject of the document3 7#a7 ,new1 revised1 or interim rules and notices to be published in the ,federal ,register or the ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,charters for advisory committees1 councils1 or boards managed by any agency of the ,department on behalf of the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,any regulations of the ,department or new or revised agency-specific instructions1 procedures1 or other guidance published in an agency directives system4 7#d7 ,reductions-in-force or transfer of function proposals1 including reorganization of the ,department4 7#e7 ,at the discretion of the ,secretary1 any other policy1 program1 or activity documents that have potentially adverse civil rights impacts4 7c7 ,expedited review ,the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights may grant1 on a case-by-case basis1 an expedited civil rights analysis if the head of an agency within the ,department provides a written justification for the expedited civil rights analysis4 7d7 ,waiver ,on petition by the head of any agency within the ,department1 the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights may grant1 on a case-by-case basis1 a waiver of the civil rights analysis if the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights determines that there is no foreseeable adverse or disproportionate impact described in subsection 7a7 of the proposed action1 policy1 or decision document described in subsection 7b74 4 7b7 ,study2 report 7#a7 ,study ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall conduct a study describing-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the ,department of ,agriculture in processing and resolving civil rights complaints2 7,b7 minority participation rates in farm programs1 including a comparison of overall farmer and rancher participation with minority farmer and rancher participation by considering particular aspects of the programs of the ,department of ,agriculture for producers1 such as ownership status1 program participation1 usage of permits1 and waivers2 7,c7 the realignment the civil rights functions of the ,department of ,agriculture1 as outlined in ,secretarial ,memorandum #ajgf-jbc 7,march #i1 #bjah71 including an analysis of whether that realignment has any negative implications on the civil rights functions of the ,department2 7,d7 efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture to identify actions1 programs1 or activities of the ,department of ,agriculture that may adversely affect employees1 contractors1 or beneficiaries 7including participants7 of the action1 program1 or activity based on the membership of the employees1 contractors1 or beneficiaries in a group that is protected under ,federal law from discrimination in employment1 contracting1 or provision of an action1 program1 or activity1 as applicable2 and 7,e7 efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture to strategically plan actions to decrease discrimination and civil rights complaints within the ,department of ,agriculture or in the carrying out of the programs and authorities of the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of completion of the study under paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit a report describing the results of the study to-- 7,a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,b7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 #abdjd4 ,farm ,service ,agency 7a7 ,in general ,section #bbf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb7 is amended-- 7#a7 in the section heading1 by striking ,consolidated ,farm and inserting ,farm2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 in the subsection heading1 by striking of ,consolidated ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7#c7 by striking ,consolidated ,farm each place it appears and inserting ,farm4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bdf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking ,consolidated ,farm each place it appears and inserting ,farm2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7e77#b71 by striking ,consolidated ,farm each place it appears and inserting ,farm4 7#b7 ,section #bga7b77;,a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia7b77;,a77 is amended by striking ,consolidated ,farm each place it appears and inserting ,farm4 7#c7 ,section #bge7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiie7;b77 is amended by striking ,consolidated ,farm each place it appears and inserting ,farm4 #abdje4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm ,production and ,conservation 7a7 ,office of ,risk ,management ,section #bbf;,a7d77#a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficc7;d77#a77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm ,production and ,conservation4 7b7 ,multiagency task force ,section #bdb7;b77#c7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fieb7;b77#c77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm ,production and ,conservation4 7c7 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,group ,section #bje7;b77#b7 of the ,food for ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;b77#b77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,farm and ,foreign ,agricultural ,services and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7d7 ,interagency ,committee on ,minority ,careers in ,international ,affairs ,section #fbe7;c77#a77;,a7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca;c7c77#a77;,a77 is amended by striking ,under ,secretary and all that follows through designee and inserting ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs1 or the designee of that ,under ,secretary4 #abdjf4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,rural ,development ,section #bca of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fida7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking is authorized to and inserting shall2 7#b7 in subsection 7b71 by striking ,if the ,secretary and all that follows through the ,under ,secretary and inserting ,the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,rural ,development2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,termination of authority ,section #bif7;b77#i7 shall not apply to this section4 4 #abdjg4 ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service 7a7 ,in general 7#a7 ,technical correction 7,a7 ,in general ,section #bcb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fidb7;b77 7as in effect on the day before the effective date of the amendments made by section #b7;a77#b7 of the ,presidential ,appointment ,efficiency and ,streamlining ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,stat4 #abhc1 #abie77 is amended-- 7i7 by striking paragraph 7#b7 7relating to succession72 and 7ii7 by redesignating paragraph 7#c7 7relating to the ,executive ,schedule7 as paragraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by subparagraph 7,a7 take effect on the effective date described in section #f7;a7 of the ,presidential ,appointment ,efficiency and ,streamlining ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,stat4 #abie74 7#b7 ,compensation ,section #bcb7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fidb7;b77 7as amended by paragraph 7#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 ,compensation ,the ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service shall receive basic pay at a rate not to exceed the maximum amount of compensation payable to a member of the ,senior ,executive ,service under subsection 7b7 of section #echb of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 except that the certification requirement under that subsection shall not apply to the compensation of the ,director4 4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #ecae of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by striking ,administrator1 ,rural ,utilities ,service1 ,department of ,agriculture44 7#b7 ,section #gdh of ,public ,law #ajg-gf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;b7 is amended by striking the ,administrator of the ,rural ,utilities ,service and inserting the ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,section #cgi;,b7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7a77 is amended by striking ,secretary and all that follows through may and inserting ,secretary may4 7#d7 ,section #fdjg7;b77#d7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a7b77#d77 is amended by striking ,agriculture and all that follows through ,service and inserting ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,section #ajjd of the ,launching our ,communities' ,access to ,local ,television ,act of #bjjj 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7b77#a71 by striking ,the ,administrator 7as defined in section #ajje7 and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7h77#b77;,d71 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary of ,agriculture4 7#f7 ,section #ajje of the ,launching our ,communities' ,access to ,local ,television ,act of #bjjj 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #aajd7 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking ,the ,administrator and all that follows through shall and inserting ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this section as the ,secretary7 shall2 and 7,b7 by striking ,administrator each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 #abdjh4 ,rural ,health ,liaison ,subtitle ,c of title ,,ii of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fida et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #bcf4 ,rural ,health ,liaison 7a7 ,authorization ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,department the position of ,rural ,health ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,the ,rural ,health ,liaison shall-- 7#a7 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 coordinate the role of the ,department with respect to rural health2 7#b7 integrate across the ,department the strategic planning and activities relating to rural health2 7#c7 improve communication relating to rural health within the ,department and between ,federal agencies2 7#d7 advocate on behalf of the health care and relevant infrastructure needs in rural areas2 7#e7 provide to stakeholders1 potential grant applicants1 ,federal agencies1 ,state agencies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private organizations1 and academic institutions relevant data and information1 including the eligibility requirements for1 and availability and outcomes of1 ,department programs applicable to the advancement of rural health2 7#f7 maintain communication with public health1 medical1 occupational safety1 and telecommunication associations1 research entities1 and other stakeholders to ensure that the ,department is aware of current and upcoming issues relating to rural health2 7#g7 consult on programs1 pilot projects1 research1 training1 and other affairs relating to rural health at the ,department and other ,federal agencies2 7#h7 provide expertise on rural health to support the activities of the ,secretary as ,chair of the ,interagency ,task ,force on ,agriculture and ,rural ,prosperity2 and 7#i7 provide technical assistance and guidance with respect to activities relating to rural health to the outreach1 extension1 and county offices of the ,department4 4 #abdji4 ,healthy ,food ,financing ,initiative ,section #bdc of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by inserting and enterprises after retailers2 7#b7 in subsection 7b77#c77;,b77iii71 by inserting and enterprises after retailers2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c77#b77;,b77ii71 by inserting as applicable1 before to accept4 #abdaj4 ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service 7a7 ,field offices ,section #bdf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7as amended by section #abdjd7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,field offices 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall not close any field office of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service unless1 not later than #fj days before the date of the closure1 the ,secretary submits to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a notification of the closure4 7#b7 ,employees ,the ,secretary shall not permanently relocate any field-based employees of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or the rural development mission area if doing so would result in a field office of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service or the rural development mission area with #b or fewer employees1 unless1 not later than #fj days before the date of the permanent relocation1 the ,secretary submits to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a notification of the permanent relocation4 4 7b7 ,technical corrections ,section #bdf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7as amended by subsection 7a77 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by striking paragraph 7#b72 7,b7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#c7 through 7#f7 as paragraphs 7#b7 through 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#d7 7as so redesignated71 by inserting 2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd after note2 and 7,d7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated71 by striking #chca-chcf and inserting #chca et seq42 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c71 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking paragraphs 7#a71 7#b71 and 7#d7 of subsection 7b7 and the program 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-chcg;f7 and inserting paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7c7 ,relocation in ,act 7#a7 ,in general ,section #bdf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7as amended by subsection 7b77 is-- 7,a7 redesignated as section #bbh2 and 7,b7 moved so as to appear at the end of subtitle ,b of title ,,ii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fica et seq474 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,section #bbf of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb7 7as amended by section #abdjd7;a77 is amended-- 7i7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by striking section #bdf7;b7 and inserting section #bbh7;b72 and 7ii7 in subsection 7g77#b71 by striking section #bdf7;b7 and inserting section #bbh7;b74 7,b7 ,section #bga7b77;,f7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia7b77;,f77 is amended by striking section #bdf7;b7 and inserting section #bbh7;b74 #abdaa4 ,office of the ,chief ,scientist 7a7 ,in general ,section #bea7;e7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;e77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the subsection heading1 by striking ,research1 ,education1 and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking ,research1 ,education1 and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#c7 in paragraph 7#b71 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,research1 ,education1 and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist2 7#d7 in paragraph 7#c77;,c71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 shall not exceed #d years and inserting clauses 7i7 and 7iii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be for not less than #c years2 7#e7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 as paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f71 respectively2 7#f7 by inserting after paragraph 7#c7 the following3 7#d7 ,additional leadership duties ,in addition to selecting the ,division ,chiefs under paragraph 7#c71 using available personnel authority under title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the ,under ,secretary shall select personnel-- 7,a7 to oversee implementation1 training1 and compliance with the scientific integrity policy of the ,department2 7,b7 7i7 to integrate strategic program planning and evaluation functions across the programs of the ,department2 and 7ii7 to help prepare the annual report to ,congress on the relevance and adequacy of programs under the jurisdiction of the ,under ,secretary2 7,c7 to assist the ,chief ,scientist in coordinating the international engagements of the ,department with the ,department of ,state and other international agencies and offices of the ,federal ,government2 and 7,d7 to oversee other duties as may be required by law or ,department policy4 2 7#g7 in paragraph 7#e7 7as so redesignated7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,notwithstanding and inserting the following3 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to fund the costs of ,division personnel4 7ii7 ,additional funding ,in addition to amounts made available under clause 7i71 notwithstanding 2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,c7-- 7i7 in clause 7i71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in clause 7ii71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7iii7 provides strong staff continuity to the ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 2 and 7#h7 in paragraph 7#f7 7as so redesignated71 by striking ,research1 ,education and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 7b7 ,conforming amendments 7#a7 ,section #bea7;f77#e77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#e77;,b77 is amended by striking ,research1 ,education and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 7#b7 ,section #bif7;b77#f77;,b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77#f77;,b77 is amended by striking ,research1 ,education1 and ,extension ,office and inserting ,office of the ,chief ,scientist4 #abdab4 ,trade and foreign agricultural affairs ,the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subtitle ,j 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjaa et seq47 as subtitle ,k2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subtitle ,i 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjje et seq47 the following3 ,j ,trade and foreign agricultural affairs #bhg4 ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established in the ,department the position of ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7b7 ,appointment ,the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs shall be appointed by the ,president1 by and with the advice and consent of the ,senate4 7c7 ,functions 7#a7 ,principal functions ,the ,secretary shall delegate to the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs those functions and duties under the jurisdiction of the ,department that are related to trade and foreign agricultural affairs4 7#b7 ,additional functions ,the ,under ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,trade and ,foreign ,agricultural ,affairs shall perform such other functions and duties as may be-- 7,a7 required by law2 or 7,b7 prescribed by the ,secretary4 4 #abdac4 ,repeals 7a7 ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid ,the following provisions of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid are repealed3 7#a7 ,section #baa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa74 7#b7 ,section #bac 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiac74 7#c7 ,section #bad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiad74 7#d7 ,section #bag 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiag74 7#e7 ,section #bdg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifc74 7#f7 ,section #beb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figb74 7#g7 ,section #bie 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjac74 7b7 ,other provision ,section #cbjh of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fice7 is repealed4 #abdad4 ,technical corrections 7a7 ,office of ,risk ,management ,section #bbf;,a7a7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficc7;a77 is amended by striking ,subject to subsection 7e71 the ,secretary and inserting ,the ,secretary4 7b7 ,correction of error 7#a7 ,assistant ,secretaries of ,agriculture ,section #bah of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7 7as in effect on the day before the effective date of the amendments made by section #b7;a77#a7 of the ,presidential ,appointment ,efficiency and ,streamlining ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,stat4 #abhc1 #abie77 is amended by striking ,senate4 in subsection 7b7 and all that follows through responsibility for-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 of subsection 7d7 and inserting the following3 ,senate4 7c7 ,duties of ,assistant ,secretary of ,agriculture for ,civil ,rights ,the ,secretary may delegate to the ,assistant ,secretary for ,civil ,rights responsibility for-- 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,the amendments made by paragraph 7#a7 take effect on the effective date described in section #f7;a7 of the ,presidential ,appointment ,efficiency and ,streamlining ,act of #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,stat4 #abie74 #abdae4 ,effect of subtitle 7a7 ,effective date ,except as provided in sections #abdjg7;a77#a77;,b7 and #abdad7;b77#b71 this subtitle and the amendments made by this subtitle take effect on the date of enactment of this ,act4 7b7 ,savings clause ,nothing in this subtitle or an amendment made by this subtitle affects-- 7#a7 the authority of the ,secretary to continue to carry out a function vested in1 and performed by1 the ,secretary as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 or 7#b7 the authority of an agency1 office1 officer1 or employee of the ,department of ,agriculture to continue to perform all functions delegated or assigned to the agency1 office1 officer1 or employee as of the date of enactment of this ,act4 #abdaf4 ,termination of authority ,section #bif7;b7 of the ,department of ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act of #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#i7 ,the authority of the ,secretary to carry out the amendments made to this title by the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 4 ,e ,other ,miscellaneous ,provisions #abeja4 ,acer access and development program ,section #abcjf7;f7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7f77 is amended by striking #bjah and inserting #bjbc4 #abejb4 ,south ,carolina inclusion in ,virginia_/,carolina peanut producing region ,section #acjh7;c77#b77;,b77iii7 of the ,farm ,security and ,rural ,investment ,act of #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gieh7;c77#b77;,b77iii77 is amended by striking ,virginia and ,north ,carolina and inserting ,virginia1 ,north ,carolina1 and ,south ,carolina4 #abejc4 ,pet and ,women ,safety 7a7 ,pet involvement in crimes related to domestic violence and stalking 7#a7 ,interstate stalking ,section #bbfa;,a of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 in clause 7ii71 by striking or at the end2 and 7ii7 by inserting after clause 7iii7 the following3 7iv7 the pet of that person2 or 2 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by inserting after to a person the following3 or a pet2 and 7ii7 by striking or 7iii7 and inserting 7iii71 or 7iv74 7#b7 ,interstate violation of protection order ,section #bbfb of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended-- 7,a7 in subsection 7a7-- 7i7 in paragraph 7#a71 by inserting after another person the following3 or the pet of that person2 and 7ii7 in paragraph 7#b71 by inserting after proximity to1 another person the following or the pet of that person2 and 7,b7 in subsection 7b77#e71 by inserting after in any other case1 the following3 including any case in which the offense is committed against a pet14 7#c7 ,restitution ,to include veterinary services ,section #bbfd of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended in subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraph 7,f7 as subparagraph 7,g72 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,e71 by striking and at the end2 and 7,c7 by inserting after subparagraph 7,e7 the following3 7,f7 veterinary services relating to physical care for the victim's pet2 and 4 7#d7 ,pet defined ,section #bbff of title #ah1 ,united ,states ,code1 is amended by inserting after paragraph 7#aj7 the following3 7#aa7 ,pet ,the term pet means a domesticated animal1 such as a dog1 cat1 bird1 rodent1 fish1 turtle1 horse1 or other animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes4 4 7b7 ,emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing assistance grant program 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 acting in consultation with the ,office of the ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 and the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall award grants under this subsection to eligible entities to carry out programs to provide the assistance described in paragraph 7#c7 with respect to victims of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking and the pets of such victims4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may reasonably require1 including-- 7i7 a description of the activities for which a grant under this subsection is sought2 7ii7 such assurances as the ,secretary determines to be necessary to ensure compliance by the entity with the requirements of this subsection2 and 7iii7 a certification that the entity1 before engaging with any individual domestic violence victim1 will disclose to the victim any mandatory duty of the entity to report instances of abuse and neglect 7including instances of abuse and neglect of pets74 7,b7 ,additional requirements ,in addition to the requirements of subparagraph 7,a71 each application submitted by an eligible entity under that subparagraph shall-- 7i7 not include proposals for any activities that may compromise the safety of a domestic violence victim1 including-- 7,i7 background checks of domestic violence victims2 or 7,,ii7 clinical evaluations to determine the eligibility of such a victim for support services2 7ii7 not include proposals that would require mandatory services for victims or that a victim obtain a protective order in order to receive proposed services2 and 7iii7 reflect the eligible entity's understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7,c7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to require-- 7i7 domestic violence victims to participate in the criminal justice system in order to receive services2 or 7ii7 eligible entities receiving a grant under this subsection to breach client confidentiality4 7#c7 ,use of funds ,grants awarded under this subsection may only be used for programs that provide-- 7,a7 emergency and transitional shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims with pets1 including assistance with respect to any construction or operating expenses of newly developed or existing emergency and transitional pet shelter and housing 7regardless of whether such shelter and housing is co-located at a victim service provider or within the community72 7,b7 short-term shelter and housing assistance for domestic violence victims with pets1 including assistance with respect to expenses incurred for the temporary shelter1 housing1 boarding1 or fostering of the pets of domestic violence victims and other expenses that are incidental to securing the safety of such a pet during the sheltering1 housing1 or relocation of such victims2 7,c7 support services designed to enable a domestic violence victim who is fleeing a situation of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking to-- 7i7 locate and secure-- 7,i7 safe housing with the victim's pet2 or 7,,ii7 safe accommodations for the victim's pet2 or 7ii7 provide the victim with pet-related services1 such as pet transportation1 pet care services1 and other assistance2 or 7,d7 for the training of relevant stakeholders on-- 7i7 the link between domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking and the abuse and neglect of pets2 7ii7 the needs of domestic violence victims2 7iii7 best practices for providing support services to such victims2 7iv7 best practices for providing such victims with referrals to victims' services2 and 7v7 the importance of confidentiality4 7#d7 ,grant conditions ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection shall1 as a condition of such receipt1 agree-- 7,a7 to be bound by the nondisclosure of confidential information requirements of section #djjjb7;b77#b7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#b772 and 7,b7 that the entity shall not condition the receipt of support1 housing1 or other benefits provided pursuant to this subsection on the participation of domestic violence victims in any or all of the support services offered to such victims through a program carried out by the entity using grant funds4 7#e7 ,duration of assistance provided to victims 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 assistance provided with respect to a pet of a domestic violence victim using grant funds awarded under this subsection shall be provided for a period of not more than #bd months4 7,b7 ,extension ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this subsection may extend the #bd-month period referred to in subparagraph 7,a7 for a period of not more than #f months in the case of a domestic violence victim who-- 7i7 has made a good faith effort to acquire permanent housing for the victim's pet during that #bd-month period2 and 7ii7 has been unable to acquire such permanent housing within that period4 7#f7 ,report to the ,secretary ,not later than #a year after the date on which an eligible entity receives a grant under this subsection and each year thereafter1 the entity shall submit to the ,secretary a report that contains1 with respect to assistance provided by the entity to domestic violence victims with pets using grant funds received under this subsection1 information on-- 7,a7 the number of domestic violence victims with pets provided such assistance2 and 7,b7 the purpose1 amount1 type of1 and duration of such assistance4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,reporting requirement ,not later than ,november #a of each even-numbered fiscal year1 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 a compilation of the information contained in the reports submitted under paragraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,availability of report ,the ,secretary shall transmit a copy of the report submitted under subparagraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 the ,office on ,violence ,against ,women of the ,department of ,justice2 7ii7 the ,office of ,community ,planning and ,development of the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 and 7iii7 the ,administration for ,children and ,families of the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services4 7#h7 ,authorization of appropriations 7,a7 ,in general ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7,b7 ,limitation ,of the amount made available under subparagraph 7,a7 in any fiscal year1 not more than #e percent may be used for evaluation1 monitoring1 salaries1 and administrative expenses4 7#i7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,domestic violence victim defined ,the term domestic violence victim means a victim of domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking4 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,state2 7ii7 a unit of local government2 7iii7 an ,indian tribe2 or 7iv7 any other organization that has a documented history of effective work concerning domestic violence1 dating violence1 sexual assault1 or stalking 7as determined by the ,secretary71 including-- 7,i7 a domestic violence and sexual assault victim service provider2 7,,ii7 a domestic violence and sexual assault coalition2 7,,iii7 a community-based and culturally specific organization2 7,,iv7 any other nonprofit1 nongovernmental organization2 and 7,v7 any organization that works directly with pets and collaborates with any organization referred to in clauses 7i7 through 7iv71 including-- 7aa7 an animal shelter2 and 7bb7 an animal welfare organization4 7,c7 ,pet ,the term pet means a domesticated animal1 such as a dog1 cat1 bird1 rodent1 fish1 turtle1 horse1 or other animal that is kept for pleasure rather than for commercial purposes4 7,d7 ,other terms ,except as otherwise provided in this subsection1 terms used in this section shall have the meaning given such terms in section #djjjb7;a7 of the ,violence ,against ,women ,act of #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7c7 ,sense of ,congress ,it is the sense of ,congress that ,states should encourage the inclusion of protections against violent or threatening acts against the pet of a person in domestic violence protection orders4 #abejd4 ,data on conservation practices ,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 following3 #abdg4 ,data on conservation practices 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase the knowledge of how covered conservation practices or suites of covered conservation practices impact farm and ranch profitability 7such as crop yields1 soil health1 and other risk-reducing factors7 by using an appropriate collection1 review1 and analysis of data4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,covered conservation practice ,the term covered conservation practice means a conservation practice-- 7,a7 that is approved and supported by the ,department2 and 7,b7 for which the ,department has developed #a or more practice standards4 7#b7 ,department ,the term ,department means the ,department of ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,privacy and confidentiality requirements 7,a7 ,in general ,the term privacy and confidentiality requirements means all laws applicable to the ,department and the agencies of the ,department that protect data provided to1 or collected by1 the agencies of the ,department from being disclosed to the public in any manner except as authorized by those laws4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,the term privacy and confidentiality requirements includes-- 7i7 sections #eeb and #eeb;a of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code2 7ii7 section #ejb7;c7 of the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;c772 7iii7 section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf72 7iv7 section #afai of the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia72 and 7v7 the ,confidential ,information ,protection and ,statistical ,efficiency ,act of #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg74 7c7 ,data collection1 review1 analysis1 and technical assistance 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 not less frequently than annually1 review and publish a summary of existing research of the ,department1 institutions of higher education1 and other organizations relating to the impacts of covered conservation practices that relate to crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability2 7,b7 identify current data pertaining to the impacts of covered conservation practices that relate to crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability collected by the ,department1 including-- 7i7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 7ii7 the ,risk ,management ,agency2 7iii7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7iv7 the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 7v7 the ,economic ,research ,service2 and 7vi7 any other relevant agency1 as determined by the ,secretary2 7,c7 collect additional data specifically pertaining to the impacts of covered conservation practices that relate to crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability necessary to achieve the purpose described in subsection 7a71 on the condition that a producer shall not be compelled or required to provide that data2 7,d7 ensure that data identified or collected under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 respectively1 are collected in a compatible format at the field- and farm-level2 7,e7 improve the interoperability of the data collected by the ,department for the purposes of this section2 7,f7 in carrying out subparagraph 7,c71 use existing authorities and procedures of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service to allow producers to voluntarily provide supplemental data that may be useful in analyzing the impacts of covered conservation practices relating to crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability using the least burdensome means to collect that data1 such as through voluntary producer surveys2 7,g7 integrate and analyze the data identified or collected under this subsection to consider the impacts of covered conservation practices relating to crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability2 7,h7 acting through the ,administrator of the ,risk ,management ,agency1 in coordination with the ,administrator of the ,farm ,service ,agency and the ,chief of the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service-- 7i7 research and analyze how yield variability and risk are affected by different soil types for major crops2 7ii7 research and analyze how yield variability and risk for different soil types are affected by individual1 or combinations of1 agricultural management practices1 including cover crops1 no-till farming1 adaptive nitrogen management1 skip-row planting1 and crop rotation for major crops2 and 7iii7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section1 publish the findings of the research under clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 7,i7 to the extent practicable1 integrate1 collate1 and link data identified under this subsection with other external data sources that include crop yields1 soil health1 and conservation practices1 ensuring that all privacy and confidentiality requirements are implemented to protect all data subject to the privacy and confidentiality requirements2 7,j7 not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this section-- 7i7 establish a conservation and farm productivity data warehouse that contains the data identified or collected under subparagraph 7,b7 or 7,c71 respectively1 in a form authorized under the privacy and confidentiality requirements applicable to each agency of the ,department that contributes data to the data warehouse2 and 7ii7 allow access to the data warehouse established under clause 7i7 by an academic institution or researcher1 if the academic institution or researcher has complied with all requirements of the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service under section #aggj of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf7 relating to the sharing of data of the ,natural ,agricultural ,statistics ,service2 and 7,k7 not less frequently than annually1 and1 if practicable1 more frequently than annually1 disseminate the results of the research and analysis obtained through carrying out this section that demonstrate the impacts of covered conservation practices on crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability in an aggregate manner that protects individual producer data and makes the results of the research and analysis easily used and implemented by producers and other stakeholders4 7#b7 ,procedures to protect integrity and confidentiality 7,a7 ,in general ,before providing access to any data under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall establish procedures to protect the integrity and confidentiality of any data identified1 collected1 or warehoused under this section4 7,b7 ,requirements ,procedures under subparagraph 7,a7 shall-- 7i7 ensure that any research or analysis published or disseminated by any person with access to the data identified1 collected1 or warehoused under this section complies with all applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements relating to that data2 and 7ii7 limit access to data to only individuals specifically authorized to access the data by the ,secretary4 7#c7 ,administration ,the ,secretary shall carry out paragraph 7#a7 using-- 7,a7 authorities available to the ,secretary under other applicable laws2 and 7,b7 funds otherwise made available to the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,effect 7,a7 ,combination of data ,the combination of data protected from disclosure under the privacy and confidentiality requirements with data covered by lesser protections or no protections in the data warehouse established under paragraph 7#a77;,j77i7 shall not modify or otherwise affect the privacy and confidentiality requirements that protect the data4 7,b7 ,protections from release ,data provided by an agency of the ,department under this section shall continue to be covered by the same protections from release as if that data were in the possession of the agency4 7d7 ,producer tools 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #c years after the date of enactment of this section1 the ,secretary shall provide technical assistance1 including through internet-based tools1 based on the analysis conducted in carrying out this section and other sources of relevant data1 to assist producers in improving sustainable production practices that increase yields and enhance environmental outcomes4 7#b7 ,internet-based tools ,internet-based tools described in paragraph 7#a7 shall provide to producers1 to the maximum extent practicable-- 7,a7 confidential data specific to each farm or ranch of the producer2 and 7,b7 general data relating to the impacts of covered conservation practices on crop yields1 soil health1 risk1 and farm and ranch profitability4 7e7 ,limitation ,nothing in this section mandates the submission of information by a producer that is not already required for another purpose under a program of the ,department4 7f7 ,reporting ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 and each year 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 includes-- 7#a7 a summary of the analysis conducted under this section2 7#b7 the number and regions of producers that voluntarily submitted information under subparagraphs 7,c7 and 7,f7 of subsection 7c77#a72 7#c7 a description of any additional or new activities planned to be conducted under this section in the next fiscal year1 including-- 7,a7 research relating to any additional conservation practices2 7,b7 any new types of data to be collected2 7,c7 any improved or streamlined data collection efforts associated with this section2 and 7,d7 any new research projects2 and 7#d7 in the case of the first #b reports submitted under this subsection1 a description of the current status of the implementation of activities under subsection 7c74 4 #abeje4 ,marketing orders ,section #h;e7a7 of the ,agricultural ,adjustment ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;e-#a7;a771 reenacted with amendments by the ,agricultural ,marketing ,agreement ,act of #aicg1 is amended by inserting cherries1 pecans1 after walnuts14 #abejf4 ,study on food waste 7a7 ,definition of food waste ,in this section1 the term food waste means food waste that occurs-- 7#a7 on the farm and ranch production level2 and 7#b7 before and after the harvest period4 7b7 ,study ,the ,secretary shall conduct a study to evaluate and determine-- 7#a7 methods of measuring food waste2 7#b7 standards for the volume of food waste2 7#c7 factors that create food waste2 7#d7 the cost and volume of food loss of-- 7,a7 domestic fresh food products2 and 7,b7 imported fresh food products that pass import inspection but do not make it to market in the ,united ,states1 consistent with article ,,iii of the ,,gatt #aiid 7as defined in section #b of the ,uruguay ,round ,agreements ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja772 7#e7 the reason for the waste described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#d72 and 7#f7 the potential economic value of the products described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#d7 if the products were taken to market2 and 7#g7 measures to ensure that programs contemplated1 undertaken1 or funded by the ,department of ,agriculture do not disrupt existing food waste recovery and disposal by commercial1 marketing1 or business relationships4 7c7 ,initial ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit a report that describes the results of the study conducted under subsection 7b7 to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 7d7 ,annual report ,not later than #a year after the date of submission of the report under subsection 7c71 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 describes-- 7#a7 an estimate of the quantity of food waste during the #a-year period ending on the date of submission of the report under subsection 7c72 and 7#b7 the best practices or other recommendations that the ,secretary1 producers1 or other stakeholders may consider to reduce food waste4 #abejg4 ,report on business centers 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #cfe days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 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 each business center established in the ,department of ,agriculture4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 an examination of the effectiveness of each business center in carrying out its mission1 including any recommendations to improve the operation of and function of any of those business centers2 and 7#b7 an evaluation of-- 7,a7 the impact the business centers have on customer service of the ,department of ,agriculture2 7,b7 the impact on the annual budget for agencies the budget offices of which have been relocated to the business center1 and the effectiveness of funds used to support the business centers1 including an accounting of all discretionary and mandatory funding provided to the business center for conservation and farm services from-- 7i7 the ,natural ,resources ,conservation ,service2 7ii7 the ,farm ,service ,agency2 and 7iii7 the ,risk ,management ,agency2 7,c7 funding described in subparagraph 7,b7 spent on information technology modernizations2 7,d7 the impact that the business centers have had on the human resources of the ,department of ,agriculture1 including hiring2 7,e7 any concerns or problems with the business centers2 and 7,f7 any positive or negative impact that the business centers have had on the functionality of the ,department of ,agriculture4 #abejh4 ,information technology modernization 7a7 ,in general ,the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states 7referred to in this section as the ,comptroller ,general7 shall examine efforts of the ,department of ,agriculture -- 7#a7 relating to information technology for the business center established by the ,secretary for the farm production and conservation activities of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7#b7 to modernize or otherwise improve information technology for-- 7,a7 the ,centers of ,excellence of the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,b7 other major information technology projects of the ,department of ,agriculture that have the potential to impact the ability of the ,department of ,agriculture to serve farmers1 ranchers1 and families4 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate an initial report or a detailed briefing on the efforts examined under subsection 7a71 including-- 7,a7 a detailed description of each ongoing or planned information technology modernization project and investment in information technology at the ,department of ,agriculture described in paragraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 of subsection 7a7 7referred to in this subsection as a project or investment72 7,b7 the justification of the ,secretary for each project or investment2 7,c7 a description of whether a cost-benefit analysis was completed for each project or investment identifying savings that will be achieved through the completion of the project or investment2 and 7,d7 a description of any concerns about the projects or investments or recommendations for improving the projects or investments4 7#b7 ,updates ,in carrying out paragraph 7#a71 the ,comptroller ,general shall provide to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate regular briefings to give status updates4 7#c7 ,comprehensive report ,not later than #b years after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general shall submit to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate a comprehensive report that reviews each project or investment1 including-- 7,a7 a review of any contract awards or contracting activities2 7,b7 a description of any problems or inadequacies in the projects and investments2 and 7,c7 any recommendations for improving the projects and investments4 #abeji4 ,report on personnel ,for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 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 biannual report describing the number of staff years and employees of each agency of the ,department of ,agriculture4 #abeaj4 ,report on absent landlords 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the effects of absent landlords on the long-term economic health of agricultural production1 including the effect of absent landlords on-- 7#a7 land valuation2 7#b7 soil health2 and 7#c7 the economic stability of rural communities4 7b7 ,contents ,the report under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a description of the positive and negative effects of an absent landlord on the land owned by the landlord1 including-- 7,a7 the effect of an absent landlord on the long-term value of the land2 and 7,b7 the environmental and economic impact of an absent landlord on the surrounding community2 and 7#b7 recommendations to policymakers concerning how to mitigate those effects when necessary4 #abeaa4 ,restriction on use of certain poisons for predator control 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to restrict the use of sodium cyanide to kill predatory animals given the risks posed by sodium cyanide to-- 7#a7 public safety2 7#b7 national security2 7#c7 the environment2 and 7#d7 persons and other animals that come into accidental contact with sodium cyanide4 7b7 ,prohibition ,the ,secretary shall use sodium cyanide in a predator control device described in subsection 7c7 only in accordance with ,wildlife ,services ,directive ,number #b4dae of the ,animal and ,plant ,health ,inspection ,service1 dated ,february #bg1 #bjah1 and the implementation guidelines attached to that ,directive4 7c7 ,predator control device described ,a predator control device referred to in subsection 7b7 is-- 7#a7 a dispenser designed to propel sodium cyanide when activated by an animal2 7#b7 a gas cartridge or other pyrotechnic device designed to emit sodium cyanide fumes2 and 7#c7 any other means of dispensing sodium cyanide1 including in the form of capsules1 for wildlife management or other animal control purposes4 #abeab4 ,century farms program ,the ,secretary shall establish a program under which the ,secretary recognizes any farm that-- 7#a7 a ,state department of agriculture or similar statewide agricultural organization recognizes as a ,century ,farm2 or 7#b7 7,a7 is defined as a farm or ranch under section #dbhd4ijb of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act72 7,b7 has been in continuous operation for at least #ajj years2 and 7,c7 has been owned by the same family for at least #ajj consecutive years1 as verified through deeds1 wills1 abstracts1 tax statements1 or other similar legal documents considered appropriate by the ,secretary4 #abeac4 ,report on the importation of live dogs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 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 importation of live dogs into the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,contents ,the ,secretaries described in subsection 7a7 shall provide relevant data to complete the report submitted under subsection 7a71 which shall include1 with respect to the importation of live dogs into the ,united ,states3 7#a7 ,an estimate of the number of live dogs imported annually1 excluding personal pets4 7#b7 ,an estimate of the number of live dogs imported for resale annually4 7#c7 ,an estimate of the number of dogs during the period covered by the report for which a request for the importation of live dogs for resale was denied because the proposed importation failed to meet the requirements of section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh74 7#d7 ,any recommendations of the ,secretary for any modifications to ,federal law relating to the importation of live dogs for resale that the ,secretary determines to be necessary to meet the requirements of section #ah of the ,animal ,welfare ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh74 #abead4 ,establishment of technical assistance program 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7b7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a technical assistance program to improve access by ,tribal entities to rural development programs funded by the ,department of ,agriculture through available cooperative agreement authorities of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,technical assistance program ,the technical assistance program established under subsection 7b7 shall address the unique challenge of ,tribal governments1 ,tribal producers1 ,tribal businesses1 ,tribal business entities1 and tribally designated housing entities in accessing ,department of ,agriculture-supported rural infrastructure1 rural cooperative development1 rural business and industry1 rural housing1 and other rural development activities4 #abeae4 ,promise ,zones 7a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term ,tribal ,promise ,zone means an area that-- 7#a7 is nominated by #a or more ,indian tribes 7as defined in section #d7ac7 of the ,native ,american ,housing ,assistance and ,self-,determination ,act of #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc7ac777 for designation as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone 7in this section referred to as a nominated zone72 7#b7 has a continuous boundary2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary designates as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone1 after consultation with the ,secretary of ,commerce1 the ,secretary of ,education1 the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary of ,labor1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury1 the ,secretary of ,transportation1 and other agencies as appropriate4 7b7 ,authorization and number of designations ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall nominate a minimum number of nominated zones1 as determined by the ,secretary in consultation with ,indian tribes1 to be designated as ,tribal ,promise ,zones4 7c7 ,period of designations 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall designate nominated zones as ,tribal ,promise ,zones before ,january #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,effective dates of designations ,the designation of any ,tribal ,promise ,zone shall take effect-- 7,a7 for purposes of priority consideration in ,federal grant programs and initiatives 7other than this section71 upon execution of the ,tribal ,promise ,zone agreement with the ,secretary2 and 7,b7 for purposes of this section1 on ,january #a of the first calendar year beginning after the date of the execution of the ,tribal ,promise ,zone agreement4 7#c7 ,termination of designations ,the designation of any ,tribal ,promise ,zone shall end on the earlier of-- 7,a7 7i7 with respect to a ,tribal ,promise ,zone not described in paragraph 7#d71 the end of the #aj-year period beginning on the date that such designation takes effect2 or 7ii7 with respect to a ,tribal ,promise ,zone described in paragraph 7#d71 the end of the #aj-year period beginning on the date the area was designated as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 the date of the revocation of such designation4 7#d7 ,application to certain zones already designated ,in the case of any area designated as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone by the ,secretary before the date of the enactment of this ,act1 such area shall be deemed a ,tribal ,promise ,zone designated under this section 7notwithstanding whether any such designation has been revoked before the date of the enactment of this ,act7 and shall reduce the number of ,tribal ,promise ,zones remaining to be designated under paragraph 7#a74 7d7 ,limitations on designations ,no area may be designated under this section unless-- 7#a7 the entities nominating the area have the authority to nominate the area of designation under this section2 7#b7 such entities provide written assurances satisfactory to the ,secretary that the competitiveness plan described in the application under subsection 7e7 for such area will be implemented and that such entities will provide the ,secretary with such data regarding the economic conditions of the area 7before1 during1 and after the area's period of designation as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone7 as such ,secretary may require2 and 7#c7 the ,secretary determines that any information furnished is reasonably accurate4 7e7 ,application ,no area may be designated under this section unless the application for such designation-- 7#a7 demonstrates that the nominated zone satisfies the eligibility criteria described in subsection 7a72 and 7#b7 includes a competitiveness plan that-- 7,a7 addresses the need of the nominated zone to attract investment and jobs and improve educational opportunities2 7,b7 leverages the nominated zone's economic strengths and outlines targeted investments to develop competitive advantages2 7,c7 demonstrates collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders2 7,d7 outlines a strategy that connects the nominated zone to drivers of regional economic growth2 and 7,e7 proposes a strategy for focusing on increased access to high quality affordable housing and improved public safety4 7f7 ,selection criteria 7#a7 ,in general ,from among the nominated zones eligible for designation under this section1 the ,secretary shall designate ,tribal ,promise ,zones on the basis of-- 7,a7 the effectiveness of the competitiveness plan submitted under subsection 7e7 and the assurances made under subsection 7d72 7,b7 unemployment rates1 poverty rates1 vacancy rates1 crime rates1 and such other factors as the ,secretary may identify1 including household income1 labor force participation1 and educational attainment2 and 7,c7 other criteria as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,minimal standards ,the ,secretary may set minimal standards for the levels of unemployment and poverty that must be satisfied for designation as a ,tribal ,promise ,zone4 7g7 ,competitive enhancement in federal awards to tribal promise zones ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 each ,federal grant program1 technical assistance1 and capacity-building competitive funding application opportunity1 made available under any appropriations law in effect for a year in which the designation of a ,tribal ,promise ,zones is in effect1 shall provide preference points or priority special consideration to each application which advances the specific objectives of a ,tribal ,promise ,zones competitiveness plan described in subsection 7e7 if the project or activity to be funded includes specific and definable services or benefits that will be delivered to residents of a ,tribal ,economic ,opportunity ,area4 #abeaf4 ,precision agriculture connectivity 7a7 ,findings ,congress finds the following3 7#a7 ,precision agriculture technologies and practices allow farmers to significantly increase crop yields1 eliminate overlap in operations1 and reduce inputs such as seed1 fertilizer1 pesticides1 water1 and fuel4 7#b7 ,these technologies allow farmers to collect data in real time about their fields1 automate field management1 and maximize resources4 7#c7 ,studies estimate that precision agriculture technologies can reduce agricultural operation costs by up to #be dollars per acre and increase farm yields by up to #gj percent by #bjej4 7#d7 ,the critical cost savings and productivity benefits of precision agriculture cannot be realized without the availability of reliable broadband ,internet access service delivered to the agricultural land of the ,united ,states4 7#e7 ,the deployment of broadband ,internet access service to unserved agricultural land is critical to the ,united ,states economy and to the continued leadership of the ,united ,states in global food production4 7#f7 ,despite the growing demand for broadband ,internet access service on agricultural land1 broadband ,internet access service is not consistently available where needed for agricultural operations4 7#g7 ,the ,federal ,communications ,commission has an important role to play in the deployment of broadband ,internet access service on unserved agricultural land to promote precision agriculture4 7b7 ,task force 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection-- 7,a7 the term broadband ,internet access service has the meaning given the term in section #h4b of title #dg1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 or any successor regulation2 7,b7 the term ,commission means the ,federal ,communications ,commission2 7,c7 the term ,department means the ,department of ,agriculture2 and 7,d7 the term ,task ,force means the ,task ,force for ,reviewing the ,connectivity and ,technology ,needs of ,precision ,agriculture in the ,united ,states established under paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,establishment ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,commission shall establish the ,task ,force for ,reviewing the ,connectivity and ,technology ,needs of ,precision ,agriculture in the ,united ,states4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall consult with the ,secretary1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 and collaborate with public and private stakeholders in the agriculture and technology fields to-- 7i7 identify and measure current gaps in the availability of broadband ,internet access service on agricultural land2 7ii7 develop policy recommendations to promote the rapid1 expanded deployment of broadband ,internet access service on unserved agricultural land1 with a goal of achieving reliable capabilities on #ie percent of agricultural land in the ,united ,states by #bjbe2 7iii7 promote effective policy and regulatory solutions that encourage the adoption of broadband ,internet access service on farms and ranches and promote precision agriculture2 7iv7 recommend specific new rules or amendments to existing rules of the ,commission that the ,commission should issue to achieve the goals and purposes of the policy recommendations described in clause 7ii72 7v7 recommend specific steps that the ,commission should take to obtain reliable and standardized data measurements of the availability of broadband ,internet access service as may be necessary to target funding support1 from future programs of the ,commission dedicated to the deployment of broadband ,internet access service1 to unserved agricultural land in need of broadband ,internet access service2 and 7vi7 recommend specific steps that the ,commission should consider to ensure that the expertise of the ,secretary and available farm data are reflected in future programs of the ,commission dedicated to the infrastructure deployment of broadband ,internet access service and to direct available funding to unserved agricultural land where needed4 7,b7 ,no duplicate data reporting ,in performing the duties of the ,commission under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,commission shall ensure that no provider of broadband ,internet access service is required to report data to the ,commission that is1 on the day before the date of enactment of this ,act1 required to be reported by the provider of broadband ,internet access service4 7,c7 ,hold harmless ,the ,task ,force and the ,commission shall not interpret the phrase future programs of the ,commission1 as used in clauses 7v7 and 7vi7 of subparagraph 7,a71 to include the universal service programs of the ,commission established under section #bed of the ,communications ,act of #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 7,d7 ,consultation ,the ,secretary1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 shall explain and make available to the ,task ,force the expertise1 data mapping information1 and resources of the ,department that the ,department uses to identify cropland1 ranchland1 and other areas with agricultural operations that may be helpful in developing the recommendations required under subparagraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,list of available ,federal programs and resources ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary and the ,commission shall jointly submit to the ,task ,force a list of all ,federal programs or resources available for the expansion of broadband ,internet access service on unserved agricultural land to assist the ,task ,force in carrying out the duties of the ,task ,force4 7#d7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall be-- 7i7 composed of not more than #ae voting members who shall-- 7,i7 be selected by the ,chairman of the ,commission2 and 7,,ii7 include-- 7aa7 agricultural producers representing diverse geographic regions and farm sizes1 including owners and operators of farms of less than #ajj acres2 7bb7 an agricultural producer representing tribal agriculture2 7cc7 ,internet service providers1 including regional or rural fixed and mobile broadband ,internet access service providers and telecommunications infrastructure providers2 7dd7 representatives from the electric cooperative industry2 7ee7 representatives from the satellite industry2 7ff7 representatives from precision agriculture equipment manufacturers1 including drone manufacturers1 manufacturers of autonomous agricultural machinery1 and manufacturers of farming robotics technologies2 and 7gg7 representatives from ,state and local governments2 and 7ii7 fairly balanced in terms of technologies1 points of view1 and fields represented on the ,task ,force4 7,b7 ,period of appointment2 vacancies 7i7 ,in general ,a member of the ,committee appointed under subparagraph 7,a77i7 shall serve for a single term of #b years4 7ii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy in the ,task ,force-- 7,i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,task ,force2 and 7,,ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment4 7,c7 ,ex-officio member ,the ,secretary1 or a designee of the ,secretary1 shall serve as an ex-officio1 nonvoting member of the ,task ,force4 7#e7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the date on which the ,commission establishes the ,task ,force1 and annually thereafter1 the ,task ,force shall submit to the ,chairman of the ,commission a report1 which shall be made public not later than #cj days after the date on which the ,chairman receives the report1 that details-- 7,a7 the status of fixed and mobile broadband ,internet access service coverage of agricultural land2 7,b7 the projected future connectivity needs of agricultural operations1 farmers1 and ranchers2 and 7,c7 the steps being taken to accurately measure the availability of broadband ,internet access service on agricultural land and the limitations of current1 as of the date of the report1 measurement processes4 7#f7 ,termination ,the ,commission shall renew the ,task ,force every #b years until the ,task ,force terminates on ,january #a1 #bjbe4 #abeag4 ,improved soil moisture and precipitation monitoring 7a7 ,improved soil moisture monitoring 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall develop and implement a strategy to improve the accuracy of the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor through increased geographic resolution of rural in-situ soil moisture profile observation or other soil moisture profile measuring devices1 as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 7#b7 ,implementation 7,a7 ,in general ,in implementing the strategy required by paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall prioritize adding soil moisture profile stations in ,states described in subparagraph 7,b7 so that the number of drought monitoring stations is increased to an average of #a soil moisture profile station per #a1bej square miles in each ,state described in subparagraph 7,b7 or by #ej stations in each ,state described in subparagraph 7,b71 whichever is less4 7,b7 ,states described ,a ,state described in this paragraph is a ,state that has experienced ,d#c 7extreme drought7 or ,d#d 7exceptional drought7 7as defined by the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor7 within any #f months during the period beginning on ,january #a1 #bjaf1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#c7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may coordinate with other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and non-,federal entities that collaborate with the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor4 7#d7 ,cost-effectiveness ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider cost-effective solutions to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor4 7#e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc to carry out this subsection4 7b7 ,standards for integrating citizen science into drought models 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 develop a set of standards for integration of data derived from citizen science 7as defined in the ,crowdsourcing and ,citizen ,science ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbd77 into the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor models1 including data relating to-- 7i7 location and spacing of monitoring stations2 7ii7 data quality standards2 7iii7 incorporation of data from commercially available weather stations2 7iv7 standardized procedures for autonomous integration of data2 7v7 streamlining of data entry methods2 and 7vi7 reasonable metadata fields2 and 7,b7 develop a set of consistent standards for soil moisture data collection based on equipment that is readily available1 including standards relating to-- 7i7 acceptable error ranges2 7ii7 sensor installation procedures2 7iii7 manufacturers of soil moisture probes2 7iv7 calibration methodology2 7v7 metadata fields2 and 7vi7 soil descriptions4 7#b7 ,inclusion of data from ,cooperative ,observer ,program ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,a71 data derived from citizen science includes data from the ,cooperative ,observer ,program of the ,national ,weather ,service4 7c7 ,requirement for elements of ,department of ,agriculture to use the same monitoring data 7#a7 ,in general ,to be consistent with assistance provided under the livestock forage disaster program established under section #aeja7;c7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77 and a policy or plan of insurance established under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 for producers of livestock commodities the source of feedstock of which is pasture1 rangeland1 and forage1 and the annual establishment of grazing rates1 as applicable1 on ,forest ,service grasslands and other applicable land1 the ,secretary shall use the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor1 in-situ soil moisture profile monitoring stations described in subsection 7a71 data from the ,cooperative ,observer ,program described in subsection 7b77#b71 and any other applicable data to determine and establish grazing loss assistance and grazing rates1 as applicable4 7#b7 ,coordination ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary may coordinate with-- 7,a7 other ,federal agencies1 ,state and local governments1 and non-,federal entities that collaborate with the ,united ,states ,drought ,monitor2 and 7,b7 other ,federal and non-,federal entities involved in collecting data on precipitation and soil monitoring4 7#c7 ,cost-effectiveness ,in carrying out this subsection1 the ,secretary shall consider cost-effective solutions to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of the data utilized to determine eligibility for assistance under the programs specified in paragraph 7#a74 #abeah4 ,study of marketplace fraud of traditional foods and ,tribal seeds 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall conduct a study on-- 7#a7 the market impact of traditional foods1 ,tribally produced products1 and products that use traditional foods2 7#b7 fraudulent foods that mimic traditional foods or ,tribal seeds that are available in the commercial marketplace as of the date of enactment of this ,act2 7#c7 the means by which authentic traditional foods and ,tribally produced foods might be protected against the impact of fraudulent foods in the marketplace2 and 7#d7 the availability and long-term viability of ,tribal seeds1 including an analysis of the storage1 cultivation1 harvesting1 and commercialization of ,tribal seeds4 7b7 ,inclusions ,the study conducted under subsection 7a7 shall include-- 7#a7 a consideration of the circumstances under which fraudulent foods in the marketplace occur2 and 7#b7 an analysis of ,federal laws1 including intellectual property laws and trademark laws1 that might offer protections for ,tribal seeds and traditional foods and against fraudulent foods4 7c7 ,report ,not later than #fj days after the date of completion of the study1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall submit a report describing the results of the study under this section to-- 7#a7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#b7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7#c7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 7#d7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 and 7#e7 the ,committee on ,indian ,affairs of the ,senate4 7d7 ,privacy of information ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,comptroller ,general of the ,united ,states shall protect sensitive ,tribal information gained through the study conducted under subsection 7a71 including information about ,indian sacred places4 #abeai4 ,dairy business innovation initiatives 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,dairy business ,the term dairy business means a business that develops1 produces1 markets1 or distributes dairy products4 7#b7 ,initiative ,the term initiative means a dairy product and business innovation initiative established under subsection 7b74 7b7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service1 shall establish not less than #c regionally located dairy product and business innovation initiatives for the purposes of-- 7#a7 encouraging the use of regional milk production2 7#b7 creating higher-value uses for dairy products2 7#c7 promoting business development that diversifies farmer income through processing and marketing innovation2 7#d7 diversifying dairy product markets to reduce risk2 and 7#e7 leveraging ,federal resources by encouraging entities that host initiatives and partners of those entities to provide matching funds4 7c7 ,selection of initiatives ,an initiative-- 7#a7 shall be located in a region with a history of dairy farming2 7#b7 shall be positioned to draw on existing dairy industry resources1 including research capacity1 academic and industry expertise1 a density of dairy farms or farmland suitable for dairying1 and dairy businesses2 7#c7 may serve a certain product niche1 such as artisanal cheese1 or serve dairy businesses with dairy products derived from a specific type of dairy animal1 including dairy products made from cow milk1 sheep milk1 and goat milk2 and 7#d7 shall serve dairy businesses in other regions4 7d7 ,entities eligible to host initiative 7#a7 ,in general ,any of the following entities may submit to the ,secretary an application to host an initiative3 7,a7 ,a ,state department of agriculture or other ,state entity4 7,b7 ,a nonprofit entity with capacity to provide consultation1 expertise1 and grant distribution and tracking4 7,c7 ,an institution of higher education4 7,d7 ,a cooperative extension service4 7#b7 ,partners ,an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 may establish partners prior to the submission of the application under that paragraph1 or add partners in consultation with the ,secretary1 which may include organizations or entities with expertise or experience in dairy1 including the marketing1 research1 education1 or promotion of dairy4 7e7 ,activities of initiatives 7#a7 ,direct assistance to dairy businesses ,an initiative shall provide nonmonetary assistance to dairy businesses in accordance with the following3 7,a7 ,provision of direct assistance ,assistance may be provided directly to dairy businesses in a private consultation or through widely available distribution1 and may be provided-- 7i7 directly by the entity that hosts the initiative under subsection 7d77#a72 7ii7 through contracting with industry experts2 7iii7 through the provision of technical assistance1 such as informational websites1 webinars1 conferences1 trainings1 plant tours1 and field days2 and 7iv7 through research institutions1 including cooperative extension services4 7,b7 ,types of assistance ,eligible forms of assistance include-- 7i7 business consulting1 including business plan development for processed dairy products2 7ii7 accounting and financial literacy training2 7iii7 market evaluation2 7iv7 strategic planning assistance2 7v7 product innovation1 including relating to value-added products2 7vi7 marketing and branding assistance1 including market messaging1 consumer assessments1 and evaluation of regional1 national1 and international markets2 7vii7 innovation in emerging market opportunities1 including agritourism1 and marketing communication methods2 7viii7 packaging1 distribution1 and supply chain innovation2 7ix7 dairy product production training1 including in new1 rare1 or innovative techniques2 7x7 innovation in byproduct reprocessing and use maximization2 and 7xi7 other non-monetary assistance1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#b7 ,grants to dairy businesses 7,a7 ,in general ,an initiative shall provide grants for new and existing dairy businesses for the purposes of-- 7i7 modernization1 specialization1 and grazing transition on dairy farms2 7ii7 value chain and commodity innovation and facility and process updates for dairy processors2 and 7iii7 product development1 packaging1 and marketing of dairy products4 7,b7 ,grants ,an initiative shall provide grants under subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 on a competitive basis1 with opportunities to apply for funding available on a rolling basis2 and 7ii7 to an entity that receives assistance under paragraph 7#a7 to advance the business activities recommended as a result of that assistance4 7,c7 ,consultation ,an entity that hosts an initiative shall consult with the ,secretary and the ,administrator of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,service in carrying out the initiative4 7,d7 ,conflict of interest 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish guidelines and procedures to prevent any conflict of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest by an initiative 7including a partner of the initiative7 during the grant selection process under subparagraph 7,b77i74 7ii7 ,penalty ,the ,secretary may suspend or terminate an initiative if the initiative or a partner of the initiative is found to be in violation of the guidelines and procedures established under clause 7i74 7f7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,of the funds made available to carry out this section1 the ,secretary shall provide not less than #c awards to eligible entities described in subsection 7d77#a7 for the purposes of carrying out the activities under subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,multiyear funding ,the ,secretary is encouraged-- 7,a7 to award funds under paragraph 7#a7 in multiyear funding allocations2 and 7,b7 to require frequent reporting1 as appropriate4 7#c7 ,use of funds 7,a7 ,in general ,the funds awarded to an eligible entity under paragraph 7#a7 may be used-- 7i7 for program administration of an initiative1 including staff costs2 and 7ii7 for workshops or other informational sessions that-- 7,i7 directly benefit dairy businesses and entrepreneurs2 or 7,,ii7 enhance the capacity of providers of technical assistance to dairy businesses4 7,b7 ,allocation ,not less than #ej percent of the funds made available under subsection 7h7 shall be allocated to grants under subsection 7e77#b74 7#d7 ,priority ,an entity hosting an initiative shall give priority to the provision of direct assistance under subsection 7e77#a7 and grants under subsection 7e77#b7 to-- 7,a7 dairy farms and dairy businesses with limited access to other forms of assistance2 7,b7 employee-owned dairy businesses2 7,c7 cooperatives2 7,d7 dairy businesses that establish contracting mechanisms that return profits to farmers who supply their milk2 7,e7 dairy businesses that1 in addition to salary and wage compensation1 return profits to employees2 and 7,f7 dairy businesses that seek to create dairy products that add substantial value in processing or marketing1 such as specialty cheeses4 7#e7 ,requirement ,in the case of direct assistance under subsection 7e77#a7 or a grant under subsection 7e77#b7 that is provided to a specific dairy business and does not benefit the general public1 as determined by the ,secretary1 the assistance or grant shall exclusively be available to dairy businesses owned in the ,united ,states4 7#f7 ,supplementation ,to the extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall ensure that funds provided to an initiative supplement1 and do not duplicate or replace1 existing dairy product research1 development1 and promotion activities4 7g7 ,reporting 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report describing the implementation of this section4 7#b7 ,innovation reports ,the ,secretary1 in coordination with the ,chief ,economist1 shall publish an annual report on the impact of initiatives carried out under this section on-- 7,a7 innovation in dairy products2 7,b7 product development under the program under this section2 7,c7 growth areas for dairy product development2 and 7,d7 barriers inhibiting majority member-owned domestic dairy firms from-- 7i7 updating capacity2 7ii7 performing competitively in the marketplace2 and 7iii7 returning gains to members or reinvesting the gains in ways that benefit the long-term financial stability of the majority member-owned domestic dairy firm and the members of that firm4 7h7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section #bj1jjj1jjj for each fiscal year4 #abebj4 ,report on funding for the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture and other extension programs 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #b years after the date on which the census of agriculture required to be conducted in calendar year #bjag under section #b of the ,census of ,agriculture ,act of #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7 is released1 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 describes the funding necessary to adequately address the needs of the ,national ,institute of ,food and ,agriculture1 activities carried out under the ,smith-,lever ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 and research and extension programs carried out at an #ahij ,institution 7as defined in section #b of the ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,education ,reform ,act of #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 or an institution designated under the ,act of ,july #b1 #ahfb 7commonly known as the ,first ,morrill ,act7 7#ab ,stat4 #ejc1 chapter #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 to provide adequate services for the growth and development of the economies of rural communities based on the changing demographic in the rural and farming communities in the various ,states4 7b7 ,requirements ,in preparing the report under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall focus on the funding needs of the programs described in subsection 7a7 with respect to carrying out activities relating to small and diverse farms and ranches1 veteran farmers and ranchers1 value-added agriculture1 direct-to-consumer sales1 and specialty crops4 #abeba4 ,prohibition on slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7c71 no person may-- 7#a7 knowingly slaughter a dog or cat for human consumption2 or 7#b7 knowingly ship1 transport1 move1 deliver1 receive1 possess1 purchase1 sell1 or donate-- 7,a7 a dog or cat to be slaughtered for human consumption2 or 7,b7 a dog or cat part for human consumption4 7b7 ,scope ,subsection 7a7 shall apply only with respect to conduct-- 7#a7 in interstate commerce or foreign commerce2 or 7#b7 within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,exception for ,indian ,tribes ,the prohibition in subsection 7a7 shall not apply to an ,indian 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 carrying out any activity described in subsection 7a7 for the purpose of a religious ceremony4 7d7 ,penalty ,any person who violates subsection 7a7 shall be subject to a fine in an amount not greater than #e1jjj for each violation4 7e7 ,effect on ,state law ,nothing in this section-- 7#a7 limits any ,state or local law or regulation protecting the welfare of animals2 or 7#b7 prevents a ,state or unit of local government from adopting and enforcing an animal welfare law or regulation that is more stringent than this section4 ,f ,general ,provisions #abfja4 ,expedited exportation of certain species 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,director of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service 7referred to in this section as the ,director7 shall issue a proposed rule to amend section #ad4ib of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to establish expedited procedures relating to the export permission requirements of section #i7;d77#a7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7;d77#a77 for fish or wildlife described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,exemptions 7#a7 ,in general ,as part of the rulemaking under subsection 7a71 subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,director may provide an exemption from the requirement to procure-- 7,a7 permission under section #i7;d77#a7 of the ,endangered ,species ,act of #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7;d77#a772 or 7,b7 an export license under subpart ,i of part #ad of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations4 7#b7 ,limitations ,the ,director shall not provide an exemption under paragraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 unless the ,director determines that the exemption will not have a negative impact on the conservation of the species that is the subject of the exemption2 or 7,b7 to an entity that has been convicted of a violation of a ,federal law relating to the importation1 transportation1 or exportation of wildlife during a period of not less than #e years ending on the date on which the entity applies for exemption under paragraph 7#a74 7c7 ,covered fish or wildlife ,the fish or wildlife referred to in subsection 7a7 are the species commonly known as sea urchins and sea cucumbers 7including any product of a sea urchin or sea cucumber7 that-- 7#a7 do not require a permit under part #af1 #ag1 or #bc of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations2 7#b7 are harvested in waters under the jurisdiction of the ,united ,states2 and 7#c7 are exported for purposes of human or animal consumption4 #abfjb4 ,baiting of migratory game birds 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,normal agricultural operation ,the term normal agricultural operation has the meaning given the term in section #bj4aa of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7#b7 ,post-disaster flooding ,the term post-disaster flooding means the destruction of a crop through flooding in accordance with practices required by the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,corporation for agricultural producers to obtain crop insurance under the ,federal ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 on land on which a crop was not harvestable due to a natural disaster 7including any hurricane1 storm1 tornado1 flood1 high water1 wind-driven water1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 earthquake1 volcanic eruption1 landslide1 mudslide1 drought1 fire1 snowstorm1 or other catastrophe that is declared a major disaster by the ,president in accordance with section #dja of the ,robert ,t4 ,stafford ,disaster ,relief and ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj77 in the crop year-- 7,a7 in which the natural disaster occurred2 or 7,b7 immediately preceding the crop year in which the natural disaster occurred4 7#c7 ,rice ratooning ,the term rice ratooning means the agricultural practice of harvesting rice by cutting the majority of the aboveground portion of the rice plant but leaving the roots and growing shoot apices intact to allow the plant to recover and produce a second crop yield4 7b7 ,regulations to exclude rice ratooning and post-disaster flooding ,not later than #cj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary of the ,interior1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,agriculture1 shall revise part #bj of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations1 to clarify that rice ratooning and post-disaster flooding1 when carried out as part of a normal agricultural operation1 do not constitute baiting4 7c7 ,reports ,not less frequently than once each year1 the ,secretary of ,agriculture shall-- 7#a7 submit to the ,secretary of the ,interior a report that describes any changes to normal agricultural operations across the range of crops grown by agricultural producers in each region of the ,united ,states in which the official recommendations described in section #bj4aa7;h7 of title #ej1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act71 are provided to agricultural producers2 and 7#b7 in consultation with the ,secretary of the ,interior and after seeking input from the heads of ,state departments of fish and wildlife or the ,regional ,migratory ,bird ,flyway ,councils of the ,united ,states ,fish and ,wildlife ,service1 publicly post a report on the impact that rice ratooning and post-disaster flooding have on the behavior of migratory game birds that are hunted in the area in which rice ratooning and post-disaster flooding1 respectively1 have occurred4 #abfjc4 ,pima agriculture cotton trust fund ,section #abcad of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjah each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 by striking calendar year #bjac each place it appears and inserting the prior calendar year2 7#c7 in subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by redesignating subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 as clauses 7i7 and 7ii71 respectively2 7,b7 in the matter preceding clause 7i7 7as so redesignated71 by striking 7#b7 ,twenty-five and inserting the following3 7#b7 7,a7 ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 twenty-five 2 7,c7 in subparagraph 7,a77ii7 7as so designated71 by striking subparagraph 7,a7 and inserting clause 7i72 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7,b7 7i7 ,a yarn spinner shall not receive an amount under subparagraph 7,a7 that exceeds the cost of pima cotton that-- 7,i7 was purchased during the prior calendar year2 and 7,,ii7 was used in spinning any cotton yarns4 7ii7 ,the ,secretary shall reallocate any amounts reduced by reason of the limitation under clause 7i7 to spinners using the ratio described in subparagraph 7,a71 disregarding production of any spinner subject to that limitation4 2 7#d7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking 7b77#b77;,a7 and inserting 7b77#b77;,a77i72 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking and at the end2 7,c7 in paragraph 7#c71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,d7 by adding at the end the following3 7#d7 the dollar amount of pima cotton purchased during the prior calendar year-- 7,a7 that was used in spinning any cotton yarns2 and 7,b7 for which the producer maintains supporting documentation4 2 7#e7 in subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking by the ,secretary-- and inserting by the ,secretary not later than ,march #ae of the applicable calendar year42 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#f7 in subsection 7f71 by striking subsection 7b7-- in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a7 and all that follows through not later than in paragraph 7#b7 and inserting subsection 7b7 not later than4 #abfjd4 ,agriculture wool apparel manufacturers trust fund ,section #abcae of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking #bjai each place it appears and inserting #bjbc2 7#b7 in subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#a7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking the payment-- and inserting the payment1 payments in amounts authorized under that paragraph42 and 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 and 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 in the matter preceding clause 7i71 by striking #djjb7;c7-- and inserting #djjb7;c71 payments in amounts authorized under that paragraph42 and 7,,ii7 by striking clauses 7i7 and 7ii72 and 7,b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking submitted-- in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 and all that follows through to the ,secretary in subparagraph 7,b7 and inserting submitted to the ,secretary2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding paragraph 7#a71 by striking subsection 7b7-- and inserting subsection 7b7 not later than ,april #ae of the year of the payment42 and 7,b7 by striking paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b74 #abfje4 ,wool research and promotion ,section #abcaf7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is amended by striking #bjae through #bjai and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 #abfjf4 ,emergency ,citrus ,disease ,research and ,development ,trust ,fund 7a7 ,definition of citrus ,in this section1 the term citrus means edible fruit of the family ,rutaceae1 including any hybrid of that fruit and any product of that hybrid that is produced for commercial purposes in the ,united ,states4 7b7 ,establishment of trust fund ,there is established in the ,treasury of the ,united ,states a trust fund1 to be known as the ,emergency ,citrus ,disease ,research and ,development ,trust ,fund 7referred to in this section as the ,citrus ,trust ,fund71 consisting of such amounts as shall be transferred to the ,citrus ,trust ,fund pursuant to subsection 7d74 7c7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,from amounts in the ,citrus ,trust ,fund1 the ,secretary shall make payments annually beginning in fiscal year #bjai to-- 7,a7 entities engaged in scientific research and extension activities1 technical assistance1 or development activities to combat domestic or invasive citrus diseases and pests that pose imminent harm to the ,united ,states citrus production and threaten the future viability of the citrus industry1 including huanglongbing and the ,asian ,citrus ,psyllid2 and 7,b7 entities engaged in supporting the dissemination and commercialization of relevant information1 techniques1 or technologies discovered under research and extension activities funded through-- 7i7 the ,citrus ,trust ,fund2 or 7ii7 other research and extension projects intended to solve problems caused by citrus production diseases and invasive pests4 7#b7 ,priority ,in making payments under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall give priority to entities that use the payments to address the research and extension priorities established pursuant to section #adjh;,a7g77#d7 of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7g77#d774 7#c7 ,coordination ,in determining how to distribute funds under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 seek input from ,federal and ,state agencies and other entities involved in citrus disease response2 and 7,b7 take into account other public and private citrus-related research and extension projects and the funding for those projects4 7#d7 ,nonduplication ,the ,secretary shall ensure that funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be in addition to and not supplant funds made available to carry out other citrus disease activities carried out by the ,department of ,agriculture in consultation with ,state agencies4 7d7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall transfer to the ,citrus ,trust ,fund #be1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc1 to remain available until expended4 #abfjg4 ,extension of merchandise processing fees ,section #ejc of the ,united ,states-,korea ,free ,trade ,agreement ,implementation ,act 7,public ,law #aab-da2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #chje note7 is amended by striking ,february #bd1 #bjbg and inserting ,may #bf1 #bjbg4 #abfjh4 ,conforming changes to ,controlled ,substances ,act 7a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7af7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7af77 is amended-- 7#a7 by striking 7#af7 ,the and inserting 7#af77;,a7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 the2 and 7#b7 by striking ,such term does not include the and inserting the following3 7,b7 ,the term marihuana does not include-- 7i7 hemp1 as defined in section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf2 or 7ii7 the 4 7b7 ,tetrahydrocannabinol ,schedule ,i1 as set forth in section #bjb7;c7 of the ,controlled ,substances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab7;c771 is amended in subsection 7c77#ag7 by inserting after ,tetrahydrocannabinols the following3 1 except for tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp 7as defined under section #big;,a of the ,agricultural ,marketing ,act of #aidf74 #abfji4 ,national ,flood ,insurance ,program reauthorization 7a7 ,financing ,section #acji7;a7 of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djaf7;a77 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjai4 7b7 ,program expiration ,section #acai of the ,national ,flood ,insurance ,act of #aifh 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #djbf7 is amended by striking ,september #cj1 #bjag and inserting ,january #ca1 #bjai4 #abfaj4 ,emergency assistance for livestock1 honey bees1 and farm-raised fish ,section #aeja7;d77#b7 of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;d77#b77 is amended by inserting 1 including inspections of cattle tick fever before the period at the end4 #abfaa4 ,administrative units ,section #aaag of the ,agricultural ,act of #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijag7 7as amended by section #aajd7f77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7i7 ,administrative units 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of agriculture risk coverage payments in the case of county coverage1 a county may be divided into not greater than #b administrative units in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible counties ,a county that may be divided into administrative units under this subsection is a county that-- 7,a7 is larger than #a1djj square miles2 7,b7 in contained within a ,state that is larger than #adj1jjj square miles2 and 7,c7 contains more than #aij1jjj base acres4 7#c7 ,elections ,before making any agriculture risk coverage payments for the #bjai crop year1 the ,farm ,service ,agency ,state committee1 in consultation with the ,farm ,service ,agency county or area committee of a county described in paragraph 7#b71 may make a #a-time election to divide the county into administrative units under this subsection along a boundary that better reflects differences in weather patterns1 soil types1 or other factors4 7#d7 ,administration ,for purposes of providing agriculture risk coverage payments in the case of county coverage1 the ,secretary shall consider an administrative unit elected under paragraph 7#c7 to be a county for the #bjai through #bjbc crop years4 4 #abfab4 ,drought and water conservation agreements ,section #abca;,a of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7as added by section #baje7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7g7 ,drought and water conservation agreements ,in the case of an agreement under subsection 7b77#a7 to address regional drought concerns1 in accordance with the conservation purposes of the program1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the applicable ,state technical committee established under section #abfa7;a71 may-- 7#a7 notwithstanding subsection 7a77#a71 enroll other agricultural land on which the resource concerns identified in the agreement can be addressed if the enrollment of the land is critical to the accomplishment of the purposes of the agreement2 7#b7 permit dryland agricultural uses with the adoption of best management practices on enrolled land if the agreement involves the significant long-term reduction of consumptive water use and dryland production is compatible with the agreement2 and 7#c7 calculate annual rental payments consistent with existing administrative practice for similar drought and water conservation agreements under this subchapter and ensure regional consistency in those rates4 4 #abfac4 ,encouragement of pollinator habitat development and protection ,section #abdd7;h7 of the ,food ,security ,act of #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b71 by striking the period at the end and inserting a semicolon2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#c7 the development of a conservation and recovery plan for protection of pollinators through conservation biological control or practices and strategies to integrate natural predators and parasites of crop pests into agricultural systems for pest control2 and 7#d7 training for producers relating to background science1 implementation1 and promotion of conservation biological control such that producers base conservation activities on practices and techniques that conserve or enhance natural habitat for beneficial insects as a way of reducing pest problems and pesticide applications on farms4 4 #abfad4 ,repair or replacement of fencing2 cost share payments 7a7 ,repair or replacement of fencing 7#a7 ,in general ,section #dja of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7 is amended-- 7,a7 by inserting wildfires1 after hurricanes12 7,b7 by striking the section designation and all that follows through ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture and inserting the following3 #dja4 ,payments to producers 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary of ,agriculture 7referred to in this title as the ,secretary7 2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7b7 ,repair or replacement of fencing 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to a payment to an agricultural producer under subsection 7a7 for the repair or replacement of fencing1 the ,secretary shall give the agricultural producer the option of receiving not more than #be percent of the payment1 determined by the ,secretary based on the applicable percentage of the fair market value of the cost of the repair or replacement1 before the agricultural producer carries out the repair or replacement4 7#b7 ,return of funds ,if the funds provided under paragraph 7#a7 are not expended by the end of the #fj-;day period beginning on the date on which the agricultural producer receives those funds1 the funds shall be returned within a reasonable timeframe1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendments 7,a7 ,sections #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 and #dje of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb1 #bbjc1 #bbjd1 #bbje7 are amended by striking ,secretary of ,agriculture each place it appears and inserting ,secretary4 7,b7 ,section #djg7;a7 of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7;a77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#d74 7b7 ,cost share payments ,title ,,iv of the ,agricultural ,credit ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #djb the following3 #djb;,a4 ,cost-share requirement 7a7 ,cost-share rate ,subject to subsections 7b7 and 7c71 the maximum cost-share payment under sections #dja and #djb shall not exceed1 #ge percent of the total allowable cost1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7b7 ,exception ,notwithstanding subsection 7a71 a payment to a limited resource farmer or rancher1 a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher 7as defined in #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a771 or a beginning farmer or rancher under section #dja or #djb shall not exceed #ij percent of the total allowable cost1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7c7 ,limitation ,the total payment under sections #dja and #djb for a single event may not exceed #ej percent of the agriculture value of the land1 as determined by the ,secretary4 4 #abfae4 ,food donation standards ,section #bjc;,d of the ,emergency ,food ,assistance ,act of #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 7as amended by section #daae7;c77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7f7 ,food donation standards 7#a7 ,definitions ,in this subsection3 7,a7 ,apparently wholesome food ,the term apparently wholesome food has the meaning given the term in section #bb7;b7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;b774 7,b7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7,c7 ,qualified direct donor ,the term qualified direct donor means a retail food store1 wholesaler1 agricultural producer1 restaurant1 caterer1 school food authority1 or institution of higher education4 7#b7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance to promote awareness of donations of apparently wholesome food protected under section #bb7;c7 of the ,child ,nutrition ,act of #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;c77 by qualified direct donors in compliance with applicable ,state and local health1 food safety1 and food handling laws 7including regulations74 7,b7 ,issuance ,the ,secretary shall encourage ,state agencies and emergency feeding organizations to share the guidance issued under subparagraph 7,a7 with qualified direct donors4 4 #abfaf4 ,micro-grants for food security ,the ,food1 ,conservation1 and ,energy ,act of #bjjh is amended by inserting after section #ddje 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 the following3 #ddjf4 ,micro-grants for food security 7a7 ,purpose ,the purpose of this section is to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food through small-scale gardening1 herding1 and livestock operations in food insecure communities in areas of the ,united ,states that have significant levels of food insecurity and import a significant quantity of food4 7b7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 an individual2 7ii7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 or a consortium of ,indian tribes2 7iii7 a nonprofit organization engaged in increasing food security1 as determined by the ,secretary1 including-- 7,i7 a religious organization2 7,,ii7 a food bank2 and 7,,iii7 a food pantry2 7iv7 a federally funded educational facility1 including-- 7,i7 a ,head ,start program or an ,early ,head ,start program carried out under the ,head ,start ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,,ii7 a public elementary school or public secondary school2 7,,iii7 a public institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7,,iv7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 and 7,v7 a job training program2 or 7v7 a local or ,tribal government that may not levy local taxes under ,state or ,federal law2 and 7,b7 is located in an eligible ,state4 7#b7 ,eligible ,state ,the term eligible ,state means-- 7,a7 the ,state of ,alaska2 7,b7 the ,state of ,hawaii2 7,c7 ,american ,samoa2 7,d7 the ,commonwealth of the ,northern ,mariana ,islands2 7,e7 the ,commonwealth of ,puerto ,rico2 7,f7 the ,federated ,states of ,micronesia2 7,g7 ,guam2 7,h7 the ,republic of the ,marshall ,islands2 7,i7 the ,republic of ,palau2 and 7,j7 the ,united ,states ,virgin ,islands4 7c7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds to the agricultural department or agency of each eligible ,state for the competitive distribution of subgrants to eligible entities to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food in food insecure communities1 including through small-scale gardening1 herding1 and livestock operations4 7d7 ,distribution of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,of the amount made available under subsection 7g71 the ,secretary shall distribute-- 7,a7 #dj percent to the ,state of ,alaska2 7,b7 #dj percent to the ,state of ,hawaii2 and 7,c7 #b4e percent to each insular area described in subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,j7 of subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,carryover of funds ,funds distributed under paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 7#c7 ,administrative funds ,an eligible ,state that receives funds under paragraph 7#a7 may use not more than #c percent of those funds-- 7,a7 to administer the competition for providing subgrants to eligible entities in that eligible ,state2 7,b7 to provide oversight of the subgrant recipients in that eligible ,state2 and 7,c7 to collect data and submit a report to the ,secretary under subsection 7f77#b74 7e7 ,subgrants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,amount of subgrants 7,a7 ,in general ,the amount of a subgrant to an eligible entity under this section shall be-- 7i7 in the case of an eligible entity that is an individual1 not greater than #e1jjj per year2 and 7ii7 in the case of an eligible entity described in clauses 7ii7 through 7v7 of subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 not greater than #aj1jjj per year4 7,b7 ,matching requirement ,as a condition of receiving a subgrant under this section1 an eligible entity shall provide funds equal to #aj percent of the amount received by the eligible entity under the subgrant1 to be derived from non-,federal sources4 7,c7 ,carryover of funds ,funds received by an eligible entity that is awarded a subgrant under this section shall remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,priority ,in carrying out the competitive distribution of subgrants under subsection 7c71 an eligible ,state may give priority to an eligible entity that-- 7,a7 has not previously received a subgrant under this section2 or 7,b7 is located in a community or region in that eligible ,state with the highest degree of food insecurity1 as determined by the agricultural department or agency of the eligible ,state4 7#c7 ,projects ,an eligible ,state may provide subgrants to #b or more eligible entities to carry out the same project4 7#d7 ,use of subgrant funds by eligible entities ,an eligible entity that receives a subgrant under this section shall use the funds to engage in activities that will increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food1 including by-- 7,a7 purchasing gardening tools or equipment1 soil1 soil amendments1 seeds1 plants1 animals1 canning equipment1 refrigeration1 or other items necessary to grow and store food2 7,b7 purchasing or building composting units2 7,c7 purchasing or building towers designed to grow leafy green vegetables2 7,d7 expanding an area under cultivation or engaging in other activities necessary to be eligible to receive funding under the environmental quality incentives program established 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 for a high tunnel2 7,e7 engaging in an activity that extends the growing season2 7,f7 starting or expanding hydroponic and aeroponic farming of any scale2 7,g7 building1 buying1 erecting1 or repairing fencing for livestock1 poultry1 or reindeer2 7,h7 purchasing and equipping a slaughter and processing facility approved by the ,secretary2 7,i7 travelling to participate in agricultural education provided by-- 7i7 a ,state cooperative extension service2 7ii7 a land-grant college or university 7as defined in section #adjd of the ,national ,agricultural ,research1 ,extension1 and ,teaching ,policy ,act of #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7iii7 a ,tribal ,college or ,university 7as defined in section #caf7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7iv7 an ,alaska ,native-serving institution or a ,native ,hawaiian-serving institution 7as those terms are defined in section #cag7;b7 of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 or 7v7 a ,federal or ,state agency2 7,j7 paying for shipping of purchased items relating to increasing food security2 7,k7 creating or expanding avenues for-- 7i7 the sale of food commodities1 specialty crops1 and meats that are grown by the eligible entity for sale in the local community2 or 7ii7 the availability of fresh1 locally grown1 and nutritious food2 and 7,l7 engaging in other activities relating to increasing food security 7including subsistence71 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#e7 ,eligibility for other financial assistance ,an eligible entity shall not be ineligible to receive financial assistance under another program administered by the ,secretary as a result of receiving a subgrant under this section4 7f7 ,reporting requirement 7#a7 ,subgrant recipients ,as a condition of receiving a subgrant under this section1 an eligible entity shall submit to the eligible ,state in which the eligible entity is located a report-- 7,a7 as soon as practicable after the end of the project2 and 7,b7 that describes the quantity of food grown and the number of people fed as a result of the subgrant4 7#b7 ,report to the ,secretary ,not later than #abj days after the date on which an eligible ,state receives a report from each eligible entity in that ,state under paragraph 7#a71 the eligible ,state shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes1 in the aggregate1 the information and data contained in the reports received from those eligible entities4 7g7 ,funding 7#a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this section #aj1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjai and each fiscal year thereafter1 to remain available until expended4 7#b7 ,appropriations in advance ,only funds appropriated under paragraph 7#a7 in advance specifically to carry out this section shall be available to carry out this section4 7h7 ,effective ,date ,this section takes effect on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 4 #abfag4 ,use of additional ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions ,section #cdf7;b7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#e7 ,use of additional ,commodity ,credit ,corporation funds for direct operating microloans under certain conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,if the ,secretary determines that the amount needed for a fiscal year for direct operating loans 7including microloans7 under subtitle ,b is greater than the aggregate principal amount authorized for that fiscal year by this ,act1 an appropriations ,act1 or any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall make additional microloans under subtitle ,b using amounts made available under subparagraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,funding ,of the funds of the ,commodity ,credit ,corporation1 the ,secretary shall use to make microloans under subtitle ,b1 under the conditions described in subparagraph 7,a71 not more than #e1jjj1jjj for the period of fiscal years #bjai through #bjbc4 7,c7 ,notice ,not later than #ae days before the date on which the ,secretary uses the authority under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 the ,secretary shall submit a notice of the use of that authority to-- 7i7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 7ii7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7iii7 the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7iv7 the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate4 4 #abfah4 ,business and innovation services essential community facilities ,section #cjf7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 7as amended by section #faje7 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#bh7 ,business and innovation services essential community facilities ,the ,secretary may make loans and loan guarantees under this subsection and grants under paragraphs 7#ai71 7#bj71 and 7#ba7 for essential community facilities for business and innovation services1 such as incubators1 co-working spaces1 makerspaces1 and residential entrepreneur and innovation centers4 4 #abfai4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program ,subtitle ,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #cgi;,i4 ,rural innovation stronger economy grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means a rural jobs accelerator partnership established after the date of enactment of this section that-- 7,a7 organizes key community and regional stakeholders into a working group that-- 7i7 focuses on the shared goals and needs of the industry clusters that are objectively identified as existing1 emerging1 or declining2 7ii7 represents a region defined by the partnership in accordance with subparagraph 7,b72 7iii7 includes #a or more representatives of-- 7,i7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7,,ii7 a private entity2 or 7,,iii7 a government entity2 7iv7 may include #a or more representatives of-- 7,i7 an economic development or other community or labor organization2 7,,ii7 a financial institution1 including a community development financial institution 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,community ,development ,banking and ,financial ,institutions ,act of #aiid 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #dgjb772 7,,iii7 a philanthropic organization2 or 7,,iv7 a rural cooperative1 if the cooperative is organized as a nonprofit organization2 and 7v7 has1 as a lead applicant-- 7,i7 a ,district ,organization 7as defined in section #cjj4c of title #ac1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 7,,ii7 an ,indian tribe 7as defined in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 or a consortium of ,indian tribes2 7,,iii7 a ,state or a political subdivision of a ,state1 including a special purpose unit of a ,state or local government engaged in economic development activities1 or a consortium of political subdivisions2 7,,iv7 an institution of higher education 7as defined in section #aja of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or a consortium of institutions of higher education2 or 7,v7 a public or private nonprofit organization2 and 7,b7 subject to approval by the ,secretary1 may-- 7i7 serve a region that is-- 7,i7 a single jurisdiction2 or 7,,ii7 if the region is a rural area1 multijurisdictional2 and 7ii7 define the region that the partnership represents1 if the region-- 7,i7 is large enough to contain critical elements of the industry cluster prioritized by the partnership2 7,,ii7 is small enough to enable close collaboration among members of the partnership2 7,,iii7 includes a majority of communities that are located in-- 7aa7 a nonmetropolitan area that qualifies as a low-income community 7as defined in section #de;,d7e7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf72 and 7bb7 an area that has access to or has a plan to achieve broadband service 7within the meaning of title ,,vi of the ,rural ,electrification ,act of #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq4772 and 7,,iv7 7aa7 has a population of #ej1jjj or fewer inhabitants2 or 7bb7 for a region with a population of more than #ej1jjj inhabitants1 is the subject of a positive determination by the ,secretary with respect to a rural-in-character petition1 including such a petition submitted concurrently with the application of the partnership for a grant under this section4 7#b7 ,industry cluster ,the term industry cluster means a broadly defined network of interconnected firms and supporting institutions in related industries that accelerate innovation1 business formation1 and job creation by taking advantage of assets and strengths of a region in the business environment4 7#c7 ,high-wage job ,the term high-wage job means a job that provides a wage that is greater than the median wage for the applicable region1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7#d7 ,jobs accelerator ,the term jobs accelerator means a jobs accelerator center or program located in or serving a low-income rural community that may provide co-working space1 in-demand skills training1 entrepreneurship support1 and any other services described in subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7#e7 ,small and disadvantaged business ,the term small and disadvantaged business has the meaning given the term small business concern owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in section #h7;d77#c77;,c7 of the ,small ,business ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,c774 7b7 ,establishment 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a grant program under which the ,secretary shall award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to establish jobs accelerators1 including related programming1 that-- 7,a7 improve the ability of distressed rural communities to create high-wage jobs1 accelerate the formation of new businesses with high-growth potential1 and strengthen regional economies1 including by helping to build capacity in the applicable region to achieve those goals2 and 7,b7 help rural communities identify and maximize local assets and connect to regional opportunities1 networks1 and industry clusters that demonstrate high growth potential4 7#b7 ,cost-sharing 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,federal share of the cost of any activity carried out using a grant made under paragraph 7#a7 shall be not greater than #hj percent4 7,b7 ,in-kind contributions ,the non-,federal share of the total cost of any activity carried out using a grant made under paragraph 7#a7 may be in the form of donations or in-kind contributions of goods or services fairly valued4 7#c7 ,selection criteria ,in selecting eligible entities to receive grants under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall consider-- 7,a7 the commitment of participating core stakeholders in the jobs accelerator partnership1 including a demonstration that-- 7i7 investment organizations1 including venture development organizations1 venture capital firms1 revolving loan funders1 angel investment groups1 community lenders1 community development financial institutions1 rural business investment companies1 small business investment companies 7as defined in section #ajc of the ,small ,business ,investment ,act of #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ffb771 philanthropic organizations1 and other institutions focused on expanding access to capital1 are committed partners in the jobs accelerator partnership and willing to potentially invest in projects emerging from the jobs accelerator2 and 7ii7 institutions of higher education1 applied research institutions1 workforce development entities1 and community-based organizations are willing to partner with the jobs accelerator to provide workers with skills relevant to the industry cluster needs of the region1 with an emphasis on the use of on-the-job training1 registered apprenticeships1 customized training1 classroom occupational training1 or incumbent worker training2 7,b7 the ability of the eligible entity to provide the non-,federal share as required under paragraph 7#b72 7,c7 the speed of available broadband service and how the jobs accelerator plans to improve access to high-speed broadband service1 if necessary1 and leverage that broadband service for programs of the jobs accelerator2 7,d7 the identification of a targeted industry cluster1 including a description of-- 7i7 data showing the existence of emergence of an industry cluster2 7ii7 the importance of the industry cluster to economic growth in the region2 7iii7 the specific needs and opportunities for growth in the industry cluster2 7iv7 the unique assets a region has to support the industry cluster and to have a competitive advantage in that industry cluster2 7v7 evidence of a concentration of firms or concentration of employees in the industry cluster2 and 7vi7 available industry-specific infrastructure that supports the industry cluster2 7,e7 the ability of the partnership to link rural communities to markets1 networks1 industry clusters1 and other regional opportunities and assets-- 7i7 to improve the competitiveness of the rural region2 7ii7 to repatriate ,united ,states jobs2 7iii7 to foster high-wage job creation2 7iv7 to support innovation and entrepreneurship2 and 7v7 to promote private investment in the rural regional economy2 7,f7 other grants or loans of the ,secretary and other ,federal agencies that the jobs accelerator would be able to leverage2 and 7,g7 prospects for the proposed center and related programming to have sustainability beyond the full maximum length of assistance under this subsection1 including the maximum number of renewals4 7#d7 ,grant term and renewals 7,a7 ,term ,the initial term of a grant under paragraph 7#a7 shall be #d years4 7,b7 ,renewal ,the ,secretary may renew a grant under paragraph 7#a7 for an additional period of not longer than #b years if the ,secretary is satisfied1 using the evaluation under subsection 7e77#b71 that the grant recipient has successfully established a jobs accelerator and related programming4 7#e7 ,geographic distribution ,to the maximum extent practicable1 the ,secretary shall provide grants under paragraph 7#a7 for jobs accelerators and related programming in not fewer than #be ,states at any time4 7c7 ,grant amount ,a grant awarded under subsection 7b7 may be in an amount equal to-- 7#a7 not less than #ejj1jjj2 and 7#b7 not more than #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,use of funds 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 funds from a grant awarded under subsection 7b7 may be used-- 7,a7 to construct1 purchase1 or equip a building to serve as an innovation center1 which may include-- 7i7 housing for business owners or workers2 7ii7 co-working space1 which may include space for remote work2 7iii7 space for businesses to utilize with a focus on entrepreneurs and small and disadvantaged businesses but that may include collaboration with companies of all sizes2 7iv7 job training programs2 and 7v7 efforts to utilize the innovation center as part of the development of a community downtown2 or 7,b7 to support programs to be carried out at1 or in direct partnership with1 the jobs accelerator that support the objectives of the jobs accelerator1 including-- 7i7 linking rural communities to markets1 networks1 industry clusters1 and other regional opportunities to support high-wage job creation1 new business formation1 and economic growth2 7ii7 integrating small businesses into a supply chain2 7iii7 creating or expanding commercialization activities for new business formation2 7iv7 identifying and building assets in rural communities that are crucial to supporting regional economies2 7v7 facilitating the repatriation of high-wage jobs to the ,united ,states2 7vi7 supporting the deployment of innovative processes1 technologies1 and products2 7vii7 enhancing the capacity of small businesses in regional industry clusters1 including small and disadvantaged businesses2 7viii7 increasing ,united ,states exports and business interaction with international buyers and suppliers2 7ix7 developing the skills and expertise of local workforces1 entrepreneurs1 and institutional partners to support growing industry clusters1 including the upskilling of incumbent workers2 7x7 ensuring rural communities have the capacity and ability to carry out projects relating to housing1 community facilities1 infrastructure1 or community and economic development to support regional industry cluster growth2 7xi7 establishing training programs to meet the needs of employers in a regional industry cluster and prepare workers for high-wage jobs2 or 7xii7 any other activities that the ,secretary may determine to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 not more than #aj percent of a grant awarded under subsection 7b7 shall be used for indirect costs associated with administering the grant4 7,b7 ,increase ,the ,secretary may increase the percentage described in subparagraph 7,a7 on a case-by-case basis4 7e7 ,annual activity report and evaluation ,not later than #a year after receiving a grant under this section1 and annually thereafter for the duration of the grant1 an eligible entity shall-- 7#a7 report to the ,secretary on the activities funded with the grant2 and 7#b7 7,a7 evaluate the progress that the eligible entity has made toward the strategic objectives identified in the application for the grant2 and 7,b7 measure that progress using performance measures during the project period1 which may include-- 7i7 high-wage jobs created2 7ii7 high-wage jobs retained2 7iii7 private investment leveraged2 7iv7 businesses improved2 7v7 new business formations2 7vi7 new products or services commercialized2 7vii7 improvement of the value of existing products or services under development2 7viii7 regional collaboration1 as measured by such metrics as-- 7,i7 the number of organizations actively engaged in the industry cluster2 7,,ii7 the number of symposia held by the industry cluster1 including organizations that are not located in the immediate region defined by the partnership2 and 7,,iii7 the number of further cooperative agreements2 7ix7 the number of education and training activities relating to innovation2 7x7 the number of jobs relocated from outside of the ,united ,states to the region2 7xi7 the amount and number of new equity investments in industry cluster firms2 7xii7 the amount and number of new loans to industry cluster firms2 7xiii7 the dollar increase in exports resulting from the project activities2 7xiv7 the percentage of employees for which training was provided2 7xv7 improvement in sales of participating businesses2 7xvi7 improvement in wages paid at participating businesses2 7xvii7 improvement in income of participating workers2 or 7xviii7 any other measure the ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7f7 ,interagency task force 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish an interagency ,federal task force to support the network of jobs accelerators by-- 7,a7 providing successful applicants with available information and technical assistance on ,federal resources relevant to the project and region2 7,b7 establishing a ,federal support team comprised of staff from participating agencies in the task force that shall provide coordinated and dedicated support services to jobs accelerators2 and 7,c7 providing opportunities for the network of jobs accelerators to share best practices and further collaborate to achieve the purposes of this section4 7#b7 ,membership ,the task force established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7,a7 be co-chaired by-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,commerce 7or a designee72 and 7ii7 the ,secretary 7or a designee72 and 7,b7 include-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,education 7or a designee72 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,energy 7or a designee72 7iii7 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services 7or a designee72 7iv7 the ,secretary of ,housing and ,urban ,development 7or a designee72 7v7 the ,secretary of ,labor 7or a designee72 7vi7 the ,secretary of ,transportation 7or a designee72 7vii7 the ,secretary of the ,treasury 7or a designee72 7viii7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency 7or a designee72 7ix7 the ,administrator of the ,small ,business ,administration 7or a designee72 7x7 the ,federal ,co-,chair of the ,appalachian ,regional ,commission 7or a designee72 7xi7 the ,federal ,co-,chairman of the ,board of the ,delta ,regional ,authority 7or a designee72 7xii7 the ,federal ,co-,chair of the ,northern ,border ,regional ,commission 7or a designee72 7xiii7 national and local organizations that have relevant programs and interests that could serve the needs of the jobs accelerators2 7xiv7 representatives of ,state and local governments or ,state and local economic development agencies2 7xv7 representatives of institutions of higher education1 including land-grant universities2 and 7xvi7 such other heads of ,federal agencies and non-,federal partners as determined appropriate by the co-chairs of the task force4 4 #abfbj4 ,dryland farming agricultural systems ,section #afgb7;d7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;d77 7as amended by section #gbji7;a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7#ae7 ,dryland farming agricultural systems ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of carrying out or enhancing research on the utilization of big data for more precise management of dryland farming agricultural systems4 7#af7 ,hop plant health initiative ,research and extension grants may be made under this section for the purposes of developing and disseminating science-based tools and treatments to combat diseases of hops caused by the plant pathogens ,podosphaera macularis and ,pseudoperonospora humuli4 4 #abfba4 ,remote sensing technologies ,the ,chief of the ,forest ,service shall-- 7#a7 continue to find efficiencies in the operations of the forest inventory and analysis program under section #c7;e7 of the ,forest and ,rangeland ,renewable ,resources ,research ,act of #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 through the improved use and integration of advanced remote sensing technologies to provide estimates for ,state- and national-level inventories1 where appropriate2 and 7#b7 partner with ,states and other interested stakeholders to carry out the program described in paragraph 7#a74 #abfbb4 ,buy ,american requirements ,not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 fully enforce the ,buy ,american provisions applicable to domestic food assistance programs administered by the ,food and ,nutrition ,service1 including1 for use in those domestic food assistance programs1 the purchase of a fish or fish product that substantially contains-- 7,a7 fish 7including tuna7 harvested within-- 7i7 a ,state2 7ii7 the ,district of ,columbia2 or 7iii7 the ,exclusive ,economic ,zone of the ,united ,states1 as described in ,presidential ,proclamation #ejcj 7#dh ,fed4 ,reg4 #ajfje2 ,march #aj1 #aihc72 or 7,b7 tuna harvested by a ,united ,states flagged vessel2 and 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report on the actions the ,secretary has taken and plans to take to comply with paragraph 7#a74 #abfbc4 ,eligibility for operators on heirs property land to obtain a farm number 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible documentation ,the term eligible documentation1 with respect to land for which a farm operator seeks assignment of a farm number under subsection 7b77#a71 includes-- 7,a7 in ,states that have adopted a statute consisting of an enactment or adoption of the ,uniform ,partition of ,heirs ,property ,act1 as approved and recommended for enactment in all ,states by the ,national ,conference of ,commissioners on ,uniform ,state ,laws in #bjaj-- 7i7 a court order verifying the land meets the definition of heirs property 7as defined in that ,act72 or 7ii7 a certification from the local recorder of deeds that the recorded owner of the land is deceased and not less than #a heir of the recorded owner of the land has initiated a procedure to retitle the land in the name of the rightful heir2 7,b7 a fully executed1 unrecorded tenancy-in-common agreement that sets out ownership rights and responsibilities among all of the owners of the land that-- 7i7 has been approved by a majority of the ownership interests in that property2 7ii7 has given a particular owner the right to manage and control any portion or all of the land for purposes of operating a farm or ranch2 and 7iii7 was validly entered into under the authority of the jurisdiction in which the land is located2 7,c7 the tax return of a farm operator farming a property with undivided interests for each of the #e years preceding the date on which the farm operator submits the tax returns as eligible documentation under subsection 7b72 7,d7 self-certification that the farm operator has control of the land for purposes of operating a farm or ranch2 and 7,e7 any other documentation identified by the ,secretary under subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,farm number ,the term farm number has the meaning given the term in section #gah4b of title #g1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7as in effect on the date of enactment of this ,act74 7b7 ,farm number 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide for the assignment of a farm number to any farm operator who provides any form of eligible documentation for purposes of demonstrating that the farm operator has control of the land for purposes of defining that land as a farm4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,any farm number provided under paragraph 7#a7 shall be sufficient to satisfy any requirement of the ,secretary to have a farm number to participate in a program of the ,secretary4 7c7 ,eligible documentation ,the ,secretary shall identify alternative forms of eligible documentation that a farm operator may provide in seeking the assignment of a farm number under subsection 7b77#a74 #abfbd4 ,loans to purchasers of land with undivided interest and no administrative authority 7a7 ,reauthorization of 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 7as amended by section #ecja7 is amended by striking #bjbc and inserting #bjbd4 7b7 ,pilot program ,subtitle ,d of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is amended by inserting after section #ccc;,d the following3 #ccc;,e4 ,farmer loan pilot projects 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may conduct pilot projects of limited scope and duration that are consistent with subtitles ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 and this subtitle to evaluate processes and techniques that may improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the programs carried out under subtitles ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 and this subtitle4 7b7 ,notification ,the ,secretary shall-- 7#a7 not less than #fj days before the date on which the ,secretary initiates a pilot project under subsection 7a71 submit notice of the proposed pilot project to the ,committee on ,agriculture of the ,house of ,representatives and the ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 and ,forestry of the ,senate2 and 7#b7 consider any recommendations or feedback provided to the ,secretary in response to the notice provided under paragraph 7#a74 4 7c7 ,relending program ,subtitle ,a of title ,,iii of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #caj;,i4 ,relending program to resolve ownership and succession on farmland 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may make or guarantee loans to eligible entities described in subsection 7b7 using amounts made available for farm ownership loans under this subtitle so that the eligible entities may relend the funds to individuals and entities for the purposes described in subsection 7c74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible for loans and loan guarantees described in subsection 7a7 are cooperatives1 credit unions1 and nonprofit organizations with-- 7#a7 certification under section #ahje4bja of title #ab1 ,code of ,federal ,regulations 7or successor regulations7 to operate as a lender2 7#b7 experience assisting socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 or limited resource or new and beginning farmers and ranchers1 rural businesses1 cooperatives1 or credit unions1 including experience in making and servicing agricultural and commercial loans2 and 7#c7 the ability to provide adequate assurance of the repayment of a loan4 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,the proceeds from loans made or guaranteed by the ,secretary pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be relent by eligible entities for projects that assist heirs with undivided ownership interests to resolve ownership and succession on farmland that has multiple owners4 7d7 ,preference ,in making loans under subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall give preference to eligible entities-- 7#a7 with not less than #aj years of experience serving socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 and 7#b7 in ,states that have adopted a statute consisting of an enactment or adoption of the ,uniform ,partition of ,heirs ,property ,act1 as approved and recommended for enactment in all ,states by the ,national ,conference of ,commissioners on ,uniform ,state ,laws in #bjaj1 that relend to owners of heirs property 7as defined in that ,act74 7e7 ,loan terms and conditions ,the following terms and conditions shall apply to loans made or guaranteed under this section3 7#a7 ,the interest rate at which intermediaries may borrow funds under this section shall be equal to the rate at which farm ownership loans under this subtitle are made4 7#b7 ,the rates1 terms1 and payment structure for borrowers to which intermediaries lend shall be-- 7,a7 determined by the intermediary in an amount sufficient to cover the cost of operating and sustaining the revolving loan fund2 and 7,b7 clearly and publicly disclosed to qualified ultimate borrowers4 7#c7 ,borrowers to which intermediaries lend shall be-- 7,a7 required to complete a succession plan as a condition of the loan2 and 7,b7 be offered the opportunity to borrow sufficient funds to cover costs associated with the succession plan under subparagraph 7,a7 and other associated legal and closing costs4 7f7 ,report ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of this section1 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 operation and outcomes of the program under this section1 with recommendations on how to strengthen the program4 7g7 ,funding ,the ,secretary shall carry out this section using funds otherwise made available to the ,secretary4 4 #abfbe4 ,farmland ownership data collection 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall collect and1 not less frequently than once every #e years report1 data and analysis on farmland ownership1 tenure1 transition1 and entry of beginning farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #cdc7;a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a777 and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers 7as defined in section #beja7;a7 of the ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,conservation1 and ,trade ,act of #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7774 7b7 ,requirements ,in carrying out subsection 7a71 the ,secretary shall1 at a minimum-- 7#a7 collect and distribute comprehensive reporting of trends in farmland ownership1 tenure1 transition1 barriers to entry1 profitability1 and viability of beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 7#b7 develop surveys and report statistical and economic analysis on farmland ownership1 tenure1 transition1 barriers to entry1 profitability1 and viability of beginning farmers and ranchers1 including a regular follow-on survey to each ,census of ,agriculture with results of the follow-on survey made public not later than #c years after the previous ,census of ,agriculture2 and 7#c7 require the ,national ,agricultural ,statistics ,service-- 7,a7 to include in the ,tenure1 ,ownership1 and ,transition of ,agricultural ,land survey questions relating to-- 7i7 the extent to which non-farming landowners are purchasing and holding onto farmland for the sole purpose of real estate investment2 7ii7 the impact of these farmland ownership trends on the successful entry and viability of beginning farmers and ranchers and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers2 7iii7 the extent to which farm and ranch land with undivided interests and no administrative authority identified have farms or ranches operating on that land2 and 7iv7 the impact of land tenure patterns1 categorized by-- 7,i7 race1 gender1 and ethnicity2 and 7,,ii7 region2 and 7,b7 to include in the report of each ,tenure1 ,ownership1 and ,transition of ,agricultural ,land survey the results of the questions under subparagraph 7,a74 #abfbf4 ,rural business investment program 7a7 ,definitions ,section #chd;,a of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the paragraph heading1 by striking venture2 and 7,b7 by striking venture2 and 7#b7 by striking paragraph 7#d7 and inserting the following3 7#d7 ,equity capital ,the term equity capital means-- 7,a7 common or preferred stock or a similar instrument1 including subordinated debt with equity features2 and 7,b7 any other type of equity-like financing that might be necessary to facilitate the purposes of this ,act1 excluding financing such as senior debt or other types of financing that competes with routine loanmaking of commercial lenders4 4 7b7 ,purposes ,section #chd;,b of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in paragraph 7#a71 by striking venture2 and 7#b7 in paragraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking venture2 and 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking venture4 7c7 ,selection of rural business investment companies ,section #chd;,d7b77#a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#c7;b77#a77 is amended by striking developmental venture and inserting developmental4 7d7 ,fees ,section #chd;,g of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#f7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsections 7a7 and 7b71 by striking a fee that does not exceed #ejj each place it appears and inserting such fees as the ,secretary considers appropriate1 so long as those fees are proportionally equal for each rural business investment company12 and 7#b7 in subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking solely to cover the costs of licensing examinations and inserting as the ,secretary considers appropriate2 and 7,b7 by striking subparagraph 7,c7 and inserting the following3 7,c7 shall be in such amounts as the ,secretary considers appropriate4 4 7e7 ,limitation on ,rural ,business ,investment ,companies ,controlled by ,farm ,credit ,system ,institutions ,section #chd;,j7c7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;c77 is amended by striking #be and inserting #ej4 7f7 ,flexibility on sources of investment or capital ,section #chd;,j7a7 of the ,consolidated ,farm and ,rural ,development ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;a77 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b7 as subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b71 respectively1 and indenting appropriately2 7#b7 by striking the subsection designation and heading and all that follows through ,except as in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a7 7as so redesignated7 and inserting the following3 7a7 ,investment 7#a7 ,in general ,except as 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7#b7 ,limitation on requirements ,the ,secretary may not require that an entity described in paragraph 7#a7 provide investment or capital that is not required of other companies eligible to apply to operate as a rural business investment company under section #chd;,d7a74 4 #abfbg4 ,national ,oilheat ,research ,alliance 7a7 ,in general ,section #gac of the ,national ,oilheat ,research ,alliance ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfi7 is repealed4 7b7 ,limitations on obligations of funds ,the ,national ,oilheat ,research ,alliance ,act of #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfi7 is amended by inserting after section #gjg the following3 #gjh4 ,limitations on obligation of funds 7a7 ,in general ,in each fiscal year of the covered period1 the ,alliance may not obligate an amount greater than the sum of-- 7#a7 #ge percent of the amount of assessments estimated to be collected under section #gjg in that fiscal year2 7#b7 #ge percent of the amount of assessments actually collected under section #gjg in the most recent fiscal year for which an audit report has been submitted under section #gjf7;f77#b77;,b7 as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amount that may be obligated is being determined1 less the estimate made pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 for that most recent fiscal year2 and 7#c7 amounts permitted in preceding fiscal years to be obligated pursuant to this subsection that have not been obligated4 7b7 ,excess amounts deposited in escrow account ,assessments collected under section #gjg in excess of the amount permitted to be obligated under subsection 7a7 in a fiscal year shall be deposited in an escrow account for the duration of the covered period4 7c7 ,treatment of amounts in escrow account 7#a7 ,in general ,during the covered period1 the ,alliance may not obligate1 expend1 or borrow against amounts required under subsection 7b7 to be deposited in the escrow account4 7#b7 ,interest ,any interest earned on amounts described in paragraph 7#a7 shall be-- 7,a7 deposited in the escrow account2 and 7,b7 unavailable for obligation for the duration of the covered period4 7d7 ,release of amounts in escrow account ,after the expiration of the covered period1 the ,alliance may withdraw and obligate in any fiscal year an amount in the escrow account that does not exceed #ae of the amount in the escrow account on the last day of the covered period4 7e7 ,special rule for estimates for particular fiscal years 7#a7 ,rule ,for purposes of subsection 7a77#a71 the amount of assessments estimated to be collected under section #gjg in a fiscal year described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be equal to #fb percent of the amount of assessments actually collected under that section in the most recent fiscal year for which an audit report has been submitted under section #gjf7;f77#b77;,b7 as of the beginning of the fiscal year for which the amount that may be obligated is being determined4 7#b7 ,fiscal years described ,the fiscal years referred to in paragraph 7#a7 are the #ith and #ajth fiscal years that begin on or after the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah4 7f7 ,covered period defined ,in this section1 the term covered period means the period that begins on the date of enactment of the ,agriculture ,improvement ,act of #bjah and ends on the last day of the #aath fiscal year that begins on or after that date of enactment4 4 #abfbh4 ,reauthorization of rural emergency medical services training and equipment assistance program 7a7 ,short title ,this section may be cited as the ,supporting and ,improving ,rural ,,ems ,needs ,act of #bjah or the ,,siren ,act of #bjah4 7b7 ,amendments ,section #ccj;,j of the ,public ,health ,service ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#ae7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by striking in rural areas and inserting in rural areas or to residents of rural areas2 7#b7 by striking subsections 7b7 through 7f7 and inserting the following3 7b7 ,eligibility2 application ,to be eligible to receive grant under this section1 an entity shall-- 7#a7 be-- 7,a7 an emergency medical services agency operated by a local or tribal government 7including fire-based and non-fire based72 or 7,b7 an emergency medical services agency that is described in section #eja7;c7 of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf and exempt from tax under section #eja7;a7 of such ,code2 and 7#b7 submit an application to the ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,secretary may require4 7c7 ,use of funds ,an entity-- 7#a7 shall use amounts received through a grant under subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 train emergency medical services personnel as appropriate to obtain and maintain licenses and certifications relevant to service in an emergency medical services agency described in subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 conduct courses that qualify graduates to serve in an emergency medical services agency described in subsection 7b77#a7 in accordance with ,state and local requirements2 7,c7 fund specific training to meet ,federal or ,state licensing or certification requirements2 and 7,d7 acquire emergency medical services equipment2 and 7#b7 may use amounts received through a grant under subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 recruit and retain emergency medical services personnel1 which may include volunteer personnel2 7,b7 develop new ways to educate emergency health care providers through the use of technology-enhanced educational methods2 or 7,c7 acquire personal protective equipment for emergency medical services personnel as required by the ,occupational ,safety and ,health ,administration4 7d7 ,grant amounts ,each grant awarded under this section shall be in an amount not to exceed #bjj1jjj4 7e7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,the term emergency medical services-- 7,a7 means resources used by a public or private nonprofit licensed entity to deliver medical care outside of a medical facility under emergency conditions that occur as a result of the condition of the patient2 and 7,b7 includes services delivered 7either on a compensated or volunteer basis7 by an emergency medical services provider or other provider that is licensed or certified by the ,state involved as an emergency medical technician1 a paramedic1 or an equivalent professional 7as determined by the ,state74 7#b7 ,the term rural area means-- 7,a7 a nonmetropolitan statistical area2 7,b7 an area designated as a rural area by any law or regulation of a ,state2 or 7,c7 a rural census tract of a metropolitan statistical area 7as determined under the most recent rural urban commuting area code as set forth by the ,office of ,management and ,budget74 7f7 ,matching requirement ,the ,secretary may not award a grant under this section to an entity unless the entity agrees that the entity will make available 7directly or through contributions from other public or private entities7 non-,federal contributions toward the activities to be carried out under the grant in an amount equal to #be percent of the amount received under the grant4 2 and 7#c7 in subsection 7g77#a71 by striking #bjjb through #bjjf and inserting #bjai through #bjbc4 ,secretary