,"o ,hundr$ ,fifte5? ,congress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica ,at ! ,second ,session ,begun & held at ! ,city ( ,wa%+ton on ,w$nesday1 ! ?ird day ( ,janu>y1 two ?\s& & eighte5 ,h4 ,r4 #b ,,an ,,act ,to provide = ! re=m & cont9uation ( agricultural & o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y4 ,,title ,i--,commodities ,subtitle ,a--,commodity ,policy ,sec4 #aaja4 ,def9ition ( effective ref]5ce price4 ,sec4 #aajb4 ,base acres4 ,sec4 #aajc4 ,paym5t yields4 ,sec4 #aajd4 ,paym5t acres4 ,sec4 #aaje4 ,produc] election4 ,sec4 #aajf4 ,price loss cov]age4 ,sec4 #aajg4 ,agriculture risk cov]age4 ,sec4 #aajh4 ,repeal ( transition assi/ance = produc]s ( upl& cotton4 ,subtitle ,b--,m>ket+ ,loans ,sec4 #abja4 ,ext5sions4 ,sec4 #abjb4 ,loan rates = nonrec\rse m>ket+ assi/ance loans4 ,sec4 #abjc4 ,economic adju/m5t assi/ance = textile mills4 ,sec4 #abjd4 ,special competitive provisions = extra long /aple cotton4 ,sec4 #abje4 ,availability ( rec\rse loans4 ,subtitle ,c--,sug> ,sec4 #acja4 ,sug> policy4 ,subtitle ,d--,dairy ,m>g9 ,cov]age & ,o!r ,dairy ,relat$ ,provisions ,sec4 #adja4 ,dairy m>g9 cov]age4 ,sec4 #adjb4 ,reau?orizations4 ,sec4 #adjc4 ,class ,i skim milk price4 ,sec4 #adjd4 ,dairy product donation4 ,subtitle ,e--,supplem5tal ,agricultural ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,sec4 #aeja4 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance4 ,subtitle ,f--,non9sur$ ,crop ,assi/ance ,sec4 #afja4 ,non9sur$ crop assi/ance program4 ,subtitle ,g--,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #agja4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #agjb4 ,susp5sion ( p]man5t price support au?ority4 ,sec4 #agjc4 ,paym5t limitations4 ,sec4 #agjd4 ,adju/$ gross income limitations4 ,sec4 #agje4 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy acc\ntability4 ,sec4 #agjf4 ,implem5tation4 ,sec4 #agjg4 ,exemption f c]ta9 report+ requirem5ts = c]ta9 produc]s4 ,,title ,,ii--,cons]vation ,subtitle ,a--,wetl& ,cons]vation ,sec4 #baja4 ,wetl& conv]sion4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,wetl& cons]vation4 ,sec4 #bajc4 ,mitigation bank+4 ,subtitle ,b--,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program ,sec4 #bbja4 ,cons]vation res]ve4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,f>mable wetl& program4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,pilot programs4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,duties ( own]s & op]ators4 ,sec4 #bbjf4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y4 ,sec4 #bbjg4 ,paym5ts4 ,sec4 #bbjh4 ,contracts4 ,sec4 #bbji4 ,eligible l&2 ,/ate law requirem5ts4 ,subtitle ,c--,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program & ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program ,sec4 #bcja4 ,repeal ( cons]vation programs4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,purposes ( environm5tal quality inc5tives program4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,def9itions "u environm5tal quality inc5tives program4 ,sec4 #bcjd4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration ( environm5tal quality inc5tives program4 ,sec4 #bcje4 ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program plan4 ,sec4 #bcjf4 ,limitation on paym5ts "u environm5tal quality inc5tives program4 ,sec4 #bcjg4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts4 ,sec4 #bcjh4 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program4 ,sec4 #bcji4 ,grassl& cons]vation initiative4 ,subtitle ,d--,o!r ,cons]vation ,programs ,sec4 #bdja4 ,wat]%$ protection & flood prev5tion4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,soil & wat] res\rces cons]vation4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation program4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,cons]vation ( private graz+ l&4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,grassroots s\rce wat] protection program4 ,sec4 #bdjf4 ,volunt>y public access & habitat inc5tive program4 ,sec4 #bdjg4 ,wildlife managem5t4 ,sec4 #bdjh4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control pilot program4 ,sec4 #bdji4 ,report on small wetl&s4 ,sec4 #bdaj4 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to increas$ wat]%$-bas$ collaboration4 ,subtitle ,e--,fund+ & ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs4 ,sec4 #bejd4 ,tempor>y adm9i/ration ( cons]vation programs4 ,subtitle ,f--,agricultural ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program ,sec4 #bfja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts4 ,sec4 #bfje4 ,adm9i/ration4 ,subtitle ,g--,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program ,sec4 #bgja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes4 ,sec4 #bgjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bgjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #bgjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s4 ,sec4 #bgje4 ,fund+4 ,sec4 #bgjf4 ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #bgjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas4 ,subtitle ,h--,repeals & ,te*nical ,am5dm5ts ,,"p ,i--,repeals ,sec4 #bhaa4 ,repeal ( ,cons]vation ,corridor ,demon/ration ,program4 ,sec4 #bhab4 ,repeal ( cranb]ry acreage res]ve program4 ,sec4 #bhac4 ,repeal ( ,national ,natural ,res\rces ,f\ndation4 ,sec4 #bhad4 ,repeal ( flood risk r$uction4 ,sec4 #bhae4 ,repeal ( /udy ( l& use = expir+ contracts & ext5sion ( au?ority4 ,sec4 #bhaf4 ,repeal ( ,integrat$ ,f>m ,managem5t ,program ,option4 ,sec4 #bhag4 ,repeal ( cl>ification ( def9ition ( agricultural l&s4 ,,"p ,,ii--,te*nical ,am5dm5ts ,sec4 #bhba4 ,te*nical am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #bhbb4 ,/ate te*nical committees4 ,,title ,,iii--,trade ,subtitle ,a--,food = ,peace ,act ,sec4 #caja4 ,label+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,local sale & b>t] ( commodities4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,m9imum levels ( assi/ance4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,food aid consultative gr\p4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,issuance ( regulations4 ,sec4 #cajg4 ,ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation4 ,sec4 #cajh4 ,assi/ance = /ockpil+ & rapid transportation1 deliv]y1 & di/ribution ( %elf-/able prepackag$ foods4 ,sec4 #caji4 ,consid]ation ( impact ( provision ( agricultural commodities & o!r assi/ance on local f>m]s & economy4 ,sec4 #caaj4 ,all[ance = di/ribution co/s4 ,sec4 #caaa4 ,preposition+ ( agricultural commodities4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,annual report reg>d+ food aid programs & activities4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,deadl9e = agreem5ts to f9ance sales or to provide o!r assi/ance4 ,sec4 #caad4 ,m9imum level ( nonem]g5cy food assi/ance4 ,sec4 #caae4 ,t]m9ation date = micronutri5t =tification programs4 ,sec4 #caaf4 ,john ,ogon[ski & ,d\g ,b]eut] ,f>m]-to-,f>m] program4 ,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh ,sec4 #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation4 ,subtitle ,c--,o!r ,agricultural ,trade ,laws ,sec4 #ccja4 ,gr[+ ,am]ican ,food ,exports4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,promotion ( agricultural exports to em]g+ m>kets4 ,sec4 #ccje4 ,co*ran fell[%ip program4 ,sec4 #ccjf4 ,borlaug ,int]national ,agricultural ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,fell[%ip program4 ,sec4 #ccjg4 ,int]national ,agricultural ,education ,fell[%ip program4 ,sec4 #ccjh4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ccji4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,int]national ,food = ,education & ,*ild ,nutrition program4 ,sec4 #ccaj4 ,global ,crop ,div]sity ,tru/4 ,sec4 #ccaa4 ,local & regional food aid procurem5t projects4 ,sec4 #ccab4 ,=eign trade missions4 ,,title ,,iv--,nutrition ,subtitle ,a--,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance ,program ,sec4 #djja4 ,requirem5ts = onl9e acceptance ( b5efits4 ,sec4 #djjb4 ,re-evaluation ( ?rifty food plan4 ,sec4 #djjc4 ,food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations4 ,sec4 #djjd4 ,simplifi$ homeless h\s+ co/s4 ,sec4 #djje4 ,employm5t & tra9+ = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #djjf4 ,improvem5ts to electronic b5efit transf] sy/em4 ,sec4 #djjg4 ,review ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program op]ations4 ,sec4 #djjh4 ,retail inc5tives4 ,sec4 #djji4 ,requir$ action on data mat* in=mation4 ,sec4 #djaj4 ,inc5tiviz+ te*nology mod]nization4 ,sec4 #djaa4 ,int]/ate data mat*+ to prev5t multiple issuances4 ,sec4 #djab4 ,requirem5t ( live-production environm5ts = c]ta9 pilot projects relat+ to co/ %>+ = comput]ization4 ,sec4 #djac4 ,quality control improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #djad4 ,evaluation ( *ild support en=cem5t coop]ation requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #djae4 ,longitud9al data = rese>*4 ,sec4 #djaf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #djag4 ,assi/ance = community food projects4 ,sec4 #djah4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #djai4 ,nutrition education4 ,sec4 #djbj4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+4 ,sec4 #djba4 ,public-private p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #djbb4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,subtitle ,b--,commodity ,di/ribution ,programs ,sec4 #daja4 ,commodity di/ribution program4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,di/ribution ( surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,food donation /&>ds4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #dbja4 ,s5iors f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,pur*ase ( fre% fruits & vegetables = di/ribution to s*ools & s]vice in/itutions4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,s]vice ( traditional foods 9 public facilities4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative4 ,sec4 #dbje4 ,! ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program4 ,sec4 #dbjf4 ,micro-grants = food security4 ,sec4 #dbjg4 ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #dbjh4 ,heal?y fluid milk inc5tives projects4 ,,title ,v--,cr$it ,subtitle ,a--,f>m ,own]%ip ,loans ,sec4 #eaja4 ,modification ( ! #c-ye> exp]i5ce eligibility requirem5t = f>m own]%ip loans4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,cons]vation loan & loan gu>antee program4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,rel5d+ program to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml&4 ,subtitle ,b--,op]at+ ,loans ,sec4 #ebja4 ,limitations on am\nt ( op]at+ loans4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,microloans4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,coop]ative l5d+ pilot projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,adm9i/rative ,provisions ,sec4 #ecja4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] individual developm5t acc\nts pilot program4 ,sec4 #ecjb4 ,loan au?orization levels4 ,sec4 #ecjc4 ,loan fund set-asides4 ,sec4 #ecjd4 ,use ( additional funds = direct op]at+ microloans "u c]ta9 conditions4 ,sec4 #ecje4 ,equitable relief4 ,sec4 #ecjf4 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 ,sec4 #ecjg4 ,em]g5cy loan eligibility4 ,subtitle ,d--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #edja4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,/ate agricultural m$iation programs4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,comp5sation ( bank directors4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,%>+ ( privileg$ & confid5tial in=mation4 ,sec4 #edje4 ,facility headqu>t]s4 ,sec4 #edjf4 ,removal & prohibition au?ority2 indu/ry-wide prohibition4 ,sec4 #edjg4 ,jurisdiction ov] in/itution-affiliat$ p>ties4 ,sec4 #edjh4 ,def9ition ( in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty4 ,sec4 #edji4 ,prohibition on use ( funds4 ,sec4 #edaj4 ,expansion ( acreage exception to loan am\nt limitation4 ,sec4 #edaa4 ,repeal ( obsolete provisions2 te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #edab4 ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]2 c]ta9 o!r p[]s4 ,sec4 #edac4 ,report+4 ,sec4 #edad4 ,/udy on loan risk4 ,sec4 #edae4 ,,gao report on ability ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em to meet ! agricultural cr$it ne$s ( ,indian tribes & _! memb]s4 ,sec4 #edaf4 ,,gao report on cr$it s]vice to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s4 ,,title ,,vi--,rural ,developm5t ,subtitle ,a--,improv+ ,heal? ,outcomes 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,sec4 #faja4 ,combat+ sub/ance use disord] 9 rural ,am]ica2 prioritizations4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e4 ,sec4 #fajc4 ,ref9anc+ ( c]ta9 rural hospital debt4 ,subtitle ,b--,connect+ ,rural ,am]icans to ,high ,spe$ ,broadb& ,sec4 #fbja4 ,access to broadb& telecommunications s]vices 9 rural areas4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas4 ,sec4 #fbjc4 ,modifications to ! ,rural ,gigabit ,program4 ,sec4 #fbjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program4 ,sec4 #fbje4 ,outdat$ broadb& sy/ems4 ,sec4 #fbjf4 ,default & deobligation2 def]ral4 ,sec4 #fbjg4 ,public notice1 assessm5ts1 & report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #fbjh4 ,environm5tal reviews4 ,sec4 #fbji4 ,use ( loan proce$s to ref9ance loans = deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice4 ,sec4 #fbaj4 ,sm>t utility au?ority = broadb&4 ,sec4 #fbaa4 ,ref9anc+ ( telephone loans4 ,sec4 #fbab4 ,f$]al broadb& program coord9ation4 ,sec4 #fbac4 ,transition rule4 ,sec4 #fbad4 ,rural broadb& integration work+ gr\p4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #fcja4 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 populations f def9ition ( rural area4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( te*nical assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,rural en]gy sav+s program4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission reau?orization4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,def9ition ( rural area = purposes ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,c\ncil on ,rural ,community ,innovation & ,economic ,developm5t4 ,subtitle ,d--,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act ,sec4 #fdja4 ,/rategic economic & community developm5t4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,exp&+ access to cr$it = rural communities4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants4 ,sec4 #fdjd4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ programs4 ,sec4 #fdje4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program4 ,sec4 #fdjf4 ,tribal college & univ]sity ess5tial community facilities4 ,sec4 #fdjg4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program4 ,sec4 #fdjh4 ,wat] sy/ems = rural & native villages 9 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fdji4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #fdaj4 ,solid wa/e managem5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdaa4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdab4 ,rural coop]ative developm5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products4 ,sec4 #fdad4 ,appropriate te*nology transf] = rural areas program4 ,sec4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area p>tn]%ip zones4 ,sec4 #fdaf4 ,intem$i>y rel5d+ program4 ,sec4 #fdag4 ,access to in=mation to v]ify income = p>ticipants 9 c]ta9 rural h\s+ programs4 ,sec4 #fdah4 ,provid+ = additional fees = gu>ante$ loans "u ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act4 ,sec4 #fdai4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+4 ,sec4 #fdbj4 ,national ,rural ,developm5t ,p>tn]%ip4 ,sec4 #fdba4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s4 ,sec4 #fdbb4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #fdbc4 ,heal? c>e s]vices4 ,sec4 #fdbd4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program4 ,sec4 #fdbe4 ,delta ,regional ,au?ority4 ,sec4 #fdbf4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #fdbg4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program4 ,subtitle ,e--,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf ,sec4 #feja4 ,am5dm5ts to section #b ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,loans = telephone s]vice4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,cu%ion ( cr$it paym5ts program4 ,sec4 #fejd4 ,ext5sion ( ! rural economic developm5t loan & grant program4 ,sec4 #feje4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = electrification or telephone purposes4 ,sec4 #fejf4 ,expansion ( #iaa access4 ,sec4 #fejg4 ,cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts4 ,subtitle ,f--,program ,repeals ,sec4 #ffja4 ,elim9ation ( unfund$ programs4 ,sec4 #ffjb4 ,repeal ( ,rural ,telephone ,bank4 ,sec4 #ffjc4 ,am5dm5ts to ,,local ,,tv ,act4 ,subtitle ,g--,te*nical ,corrections ,sec4 #fgja4 ,corrections relat+ to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act4 ,sec4 #fgjb4 ,corrections relat+ to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 ,,title ,,vii--,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,relat$ ,matt]s ,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg ,sec4 #gaja4 ,purposes ( agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education4 ,sec4 #gajb4 ,matt]s relat$ to c]ta9 s*ool designations & decl>ations4 ,sec4 #gajc4 ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,specialty crop committee4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,r5ewable en]gy committee discont9u$4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,vet]9>y s]vices grant program4 ,sec4 #gajg4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education4 ,sec4 #gajh4 ,agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s4 ,sec4 #gaji4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native s]v+ in/itutions & ,native ,hawaiian s]v+ in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gaaj4 ,next g5]ation agriculture te*nology *all5ge4 ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,l&-grant designation4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,nutrition education program4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,cont9u+ animal heal? & disease rese>* programs4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,c>ryov] ( funds = ext5sion at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,ext5sion & agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,reports on disbursem5t ( funds = agricultural rese>* & ext5sion at #ahfb & #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural & food sci5ces facilities at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture & food sci5ces facilities & equipm5t at insul> area l&-grant in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,new ,beg9n+ = ,tribal ,/ud5ts4 ,sec4 #gaba4 ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,b9ational agricultural rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,p>tn]%ips to build capacity 9 int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+4 ,sec4 #gabd4 ,competitive grants = int]national agricultural sci5ce & education programs4 ,sec4 #gabe4 ,limitation on indirect co/s = agricultural rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion programs4 ,sec4 #gabf4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants4 ,sec4 #gabg4 ,univ]sity rese>*4 ,sec4 #gabh4 ,ext5sion s]vice4 ,sec4 #gabi4 ,supplem5tal & alt]native crops2 hemp4 ,sec4 #gacj4 ,new ,era ,rural ,te*nology program4 ,sec4 #gaca4 ,capacity build+ grants = ,,nlgca ,in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gacb4 ,agriculture advanc$ rese>* & developm5t au?ority pilot4 ,sec4 #gacc4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs4 ,sec4 #gacd4 ,rangel& rese>* programs4 ,sec4 #gace4 ,special au?orization = biosecurity plann+ & response4 ,sec4 #gacf4 ,di/ance education & resid5t in/ruction grants program = insul> area in/itutions ( high] education4 ,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij ,sec4 #gbja4 ,be/ utilization ( biological applications4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,integrat$ managem5t sy/ems4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,su/a9able agriculture te*nology developm5t & transf] program4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,national tra9+ program4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,national /rategic g]mplasm & cultiv> collection assessm5t & utilization plan4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,national ,g5etics ,res\rces ,program4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,national ,agricultural ,wea!r ,in=mation ,sy/em4 ,sec4 #gbjh4 ,agricultural g5ome to ph5ome initiative4 ,sec4 #gbji4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives4 ,sec4 #gbaj4 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative4 ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,f>m bus9ess managem5t4 ,sec4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative4 ,sec4 #gbac4 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce at #ahij ,in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gbad4 ,cl>ification ( vet]an eligibility = assi/ive te*nology program = f>m]s ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #gbae4 ,national ,rural ,in=mation ,c5t] ,cle>+h\se4 ,subtitle ,c--,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih ,sec4 #gcja4 ,national food safety tra9+1 education1 ext5sion1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #gcjb4 ,integrat$ rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion competitive grants program4 ,sec4 #gcjc4 ,support = rese>* reg>d+ diseases ( :eat1 triticale1 & b>ley caus$ by ,fus>ium gram9e>um or by ,tilletia indica4 ,sec4 #gcjd4 ,grants = y\? organizations4 ,sec4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop rese>* initiative4 ,sec4 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,=e/ry products advanc$ utilization rese>*4 ,subtitle ,d--,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh ,,"p ,i--,agricultural ,security ,sec4 #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication c5t]4 ,sec4 #gdjb4 ,assi/ance to build local capacity 9 agricultural biosecurity plann+1 prep>ation1 & response4 ,sec4 #gdjc4 ,rese>* & developm5t ( agricultural c\nt]measures4 ,sec4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program4 ,,"p ,,ii--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #gdaa4 ,graz+l&s rese>* laboratory4 ,sec4 #gdab4 ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network4 ,sec4 #gdac4 ,natural products rese>* program4 ,sec4 #gdad4 ,sun grant program4 ,subtitle ,e--,am5dm5ts to ,o!r ,laws ,sec4 #geja4 ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act4 ,sec4 #gejb4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid4 ,sec4 #gejc4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act4 ,sec4 #gejd4 ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative4 ,sec4 #geje4 ,ext5sion design & demon/ration initiative4 ,sec4 #gejf4 ,repeal ( review ( agricultural rese>* s]vice4 ,sec4 #gejg4 ,biomass rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #gejh4 ,re9/atem5t ( mat*+ requirem5t = ,f$]al funds us$ 9 ext5sion "w at ! ,univ]sity ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 ,sec4 #geji4 ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh4 ,sec4 #geaj4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj4 ,sec4 #geaa4 ,f$]al agriculture rese>* facilities4 ,subtitle ,f--,o!r ,matt]s ,sec4 #gfja4 ,enhanc$ use lease au?ority program4 ,sec4 #gfjb4 ,transf] ( adm9i/rative jurisdiction ov] portion ( ,h5ry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,rese>* ,c5t]1 ,beltsville1 ,m>yl&4 ,sec4 #gfjc4 ,f\ndation = food & agriculture rese>*4 ,sec4 #gfjd4 ,assi/ance = =e/ry rese>* "u ! ,mc,intire-,/5nis ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,act4 ,sec4 #gfje4 ,legitimacy ( indu/rial hemp rese>*4 ,sec4 #gfjf4 ,collection ( data relat+ to b>ley area plant$ & h>ve/$4 ,sec4 #gfjg4 ,collection ( data relat+ to ! size & location ( dairy f>ms4 ,sec4 #gfjh4 ,agriculture innovation c5t] demon/ration program4 ,sec4 #gfji4 ,smi?-,lev] community ext5sion program4 ,sec4 #gfaj4 ,me*anization & automation = specialty crops4 ,sec4 #gfaa4 ,exp]i5c$ s]vices program4 ,sec4 #gfab4 ,simplifi$ plan ( "w4 ,sec4 #gfac4 ,review ( l&-grant "t & ef=t report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #gfad4 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t4 ,,title ,,viii--,=e/ry ,subtitle ,a--,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh ,sec4 #haja4 ,support = ,/ate assessm5ts & /rategies = =e/ res\rces4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program4 ,subtitle ,b--,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh ,sec4 #hbja4 ,repeal ( recycl+ rese>*4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,repeal ( =e/ry /ud5t grant program4 ,subtitle ,c--,global ,climate ,*ange ,prev5tion ,act ( #aiij ,sec4 #hcja4 ,repeals relat+ to biomass4 ,subtitle ,d--,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc ,sec4 #hdja4 ,promot+ cross-b\nd>y wildfire mitigation4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = haz>d\s fuel r$uction on ,f$]al l&4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,repeal ( biomass comm]cial utilization grant program4 ,sec4 #hdjd4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program4 ,sec4 #hdje4 ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework4 ,sec4 #hdjf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to combat insect infe/ations & relat$ diseases4 ,sec4 #hdjg4 ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc am5dm5ts4 ,sec4 #hdjh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = designation ( treatm5t areas4 ,subtitle ,e--,repeal or reau?orization ( miscellane\s =e/ry programs ,sec4 #heja4 ,repeal ( revision ( /rategic plan = =e/ inv5tory & analysis4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,semi>id agr(ore/ry rese>* c5t]4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act4 ,sec4 #hejd4 ,conveyance ( ,=e/ ,s]vice adm9i/rative sites4 ,subtitle ,f--,=e/ managem5t ,sec4 #hfja4 ,def9ition ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em4 ,,"p ,i--,exp$it$ environm5tal analysis & availability ( categorical exclusions to exp$ite =e/ managem5t activities ,sec4 #hfaa4 ,categorical exclusion = great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat4 ,,"p ,,ii--,miscellane\s =e/ managem5t activities ,sec4 #hfba4 ,additional au?ority = sale or ex*ange ( small p>cels ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 ,sec4 #hfbb4 ,=e/ ,s]vice p>ticipation 9 ,,aces program4 ,sec4 #hfbc4 ,au?orization = lease ( ,=e/ ,s]vice sites4 ,sec4 #hfbd4 ,good neighbor au?ority4 ,sec4 #hfbe4 ,*attahoo*ee-,oconee ,national ,=e/ l& adju/m5t4 ,sec4 #hfbf4 ,t5nessee wild]ness4 ,sec4 #hfbg4 ,kisat*ie ,national ,=e/ l& conveyance4 ,sec4 #hfbh4 ,pur*ase ( ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice prop]ty1 ,riv]side ,c\nty1 ,cali=nia4 ,sec4 #hfbi4 ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program4 ,sec4 #hfcj4 ,utility infra/ructure rights-(-way vegetation managem5t pilot program4 ,sec4 #hfca4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic developm5t l& conveyance4 ,sec4 #hfcb4 ,remote s5s+ te*nologies4 ,,"p ,,iii--,timb] innovation ,sec4 #hfda4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #hfdb4 ,cl>ification ( rese>* & developm5t program = wood build+ con/ruction4 ,sec4 #hfdc4 ,wood innovation grant program4 ,sec4 #hfdd4 ,community wood en]gy & wood innovation program4 ,subtitle ,g--,o!r matt]s ,sec4 #hgja4 ,rural revitalization te*nologies4 ,sec4 #hgjb4 ,res\rce ,advisory ,committees4 ,sec4 #hgjc4 ,tribal =e/ managem5t demon/ration project4 ,sec4 #hgjd4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #hgje4 ,/reaml9+ ! ,=e/ ,s]vice process = consid]ation ( communications facility location applications4 ,sec4 #hgjf4 ,report on wildfire1 insect infe/ation1 & disease prev5tion on ,f$]al l&4 ,sec4 #hgjg4 ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation4 ,sec4 #hgjh4 ,competitive =e/ry1 natural res\rces1 & environm5tal grants program4 ,,title ,,ix--,en]gy ,sec4 #ijja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobas$ m>kets program4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ijjd4 ,rep[]+ assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #ijje4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ bi(uels4 ,sec4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel fuel education program4 ,sec4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program4 ,sec4 #ijjh4 ,rural ,en]gy ,self-,suffici5cy ,initiative4 ,sec4 #ijji4 ,fe$/ock flexibility4 ,sec4 #ijaj4 ,biomass ,crop ,assi/ance ,program4 ,sec4 #ijaa4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program4 ,,title ,x--,horticulture ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,specialty crops m>ket news allocation4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture m>ket program4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiatives4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,organic c]tification4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,national organic c]tification co/-%>e program4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,food safety education initiatives4 ,sec4 #ajajg4 ,specialty crop block grants4 ,sec4 #ajajh4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act4 ,sec4 #ajaji4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey4 ,sec4 #ajaaj4 ,report on ! arrival 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( =e/ pe/s ?r\gh re/rictions on ! importation ( c]ta9 plants = plant+4 ,sec4 #ajaaa4 ,report on plant bio/imulants4 ,sec4 #ajaab4 ,cl>ification ( use ( funds = te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ajaac4 ,hemp production4 ,sec4 #ajaad4 ,int]/ate comm]ce4 ,sec4 #ajaae4 ,,fifra int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ajaaf4 ,/udy on me?yl bromide use 9 response to an em]g5cy ev5t4 ,,title ,,xi--,crop ,insurance ,sec4 #aaaja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #aaajb4 ,data collection4 ,sec4 #aaajc4 ,%>+ ( records4 ,sec4 #aaajd4 ,use ( res\rces4 ,sec4 #aaaje4 ,specialty crops4 ,sec4 #aaajf4 ,insurance p]iod4 ,sec4 #aaajg4 ,cov] crops4 ,sec4 #aaajh4 ,und]s]v$ produc]s4 ,sec4 #aaaji4 ,treatm5t ( =age & graz+4 ,sec4 #aaaaj4 ,adm9i/rative basic fee4 ,sec4 #aaaaa4 ,ent]prise units4 ,sec4 #aaaab4 ,cont9u$ au?ority4 ,sec4 #aaaac4 ,submission ( policies & mat]ials to bo>d4 ,sec4 #aaaad4 ,crop production on native sod4 ,sec4 #aaaae4 ,use ( national agricultural /ati/ics s]vice data to combat wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse4 ,sec4 #aaaaf4 ,submission ( in=mation to corporation4 ,sec4 #aaaag4 ,cont9u+ education = loss adju/]s & ag5ts4 ,sec4 #aaaah4 ,program adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #aaaai4 ,agricultural commodity4 ,sec4 #aaabj4 ,ma9t5ance ( policies4 ,sec4 #aaaba4 ,reimbursem5t ( rese>*1 developm5t1 & ma9t5ance co/s4 ,sec4 #aaabb4 ,rese>* & developm5t au?ority4 ,sec4 #aaabc4 ,fund+ = rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #aaabd4 ,te*nical am5dm5t to pilot programs4 ,sec4 #aaabe4 ,education & risk managem5t assi/ance4 ,sec4 #aaabf4 ,repeal ( cropl& report annual updates4 ,,title ,,xii--,miscellane\s ,subtitle ,a--,live/ock ,sec4 #abaja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t4 ,sec4 #abajb4 ,%eep production & m>ket+ grant program4 ,sec4 #abajc4 ,feasibility /udy on live/ock deal] /atutory tru/4 ,sec4 #abajd4 ,def9ition ( live/ock4 ,sec4 #abaje4 ,national ,aquatic ,animal ,heal? ,plan4 ,sec4 #abajf4 ,vet]9>y tra9+4 ,sec4 #abajg4 ,report on ,,fsis guidance & outrea* to small meat processors4 ,sec4 #abajh4 ,regional ,cattle & ,c>cass ,grad+ ,correlation & ,tra9+ ,c5t]s4 ,subtitle ,b--,agriculture & ,food ,def5se ,sec4 #abbja4 ,repeal ( ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 ,sec4 #abbjb4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 ,sec4 #abbjc4 ,agriculture & food def5se4 ,sec4 #abbjd4 ,biological ag5ts & tox9s li/4 ,sec4 #abbje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,subtitle ,c--,hi/orically ,und]s]v$ ,produc]s ,sec4 #abcja4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea*4 ,sec4 #abcjb4 ,urban agriculture4 ,sec4 #abcjc4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #abcjd4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ation4 ,sec4 #abcje4 ,agricultural y\? organization coord9ator4 ,sec4 #abcjf4 ,availability ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs = vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s4 ,subtitle ,d--,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid am5dm5ts ,sec4 #abdja4 ,(fice ( ,congressional ,relations & ,int]gov]nm5tal ,affairs4 ,sec4 #abdjb4 ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison4 ,sec4 #abdjc4 ,civil rights analyses4 ,sec4 #abdjd4 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 ,sec4 #abdje4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation4 ,sec4 #abdjf4 ,(fice ( ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t4 ,sec4 #abdjg4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rural ,developm5t4 ,sec4 #abdjh4 ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 ,sec4 #abdji4 ,rural ,heal? ,liaison4 ,sec4 #abdaj4 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 ,sec4 #abdaa4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 ,sec4 #abdab4 ,appo9tm5t ( national appeals division he>+ (fic]s4 ,sec4 #abdac4 ,trade & =eign agricultural affairs4 ,sec4 #abdad4 ,repeals4 ,sec4 #abdae4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #abdaf4 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority4 ,subtitle ,e--,o!r ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,,"p ,i--,miscellane\s agriculture provisions ,sec4 #abeja4 ,ac] access & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #abejb4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt]4 ,sec4 #abejc4 ,m>ket+ ord]s4 ,sec4 #abejd4 ,e/abli%m5t ( food loss & wa/e r$uction liaison4 ,sec4 #abeje4 ,report on bus9ess c5t]s4 ,sec4 #abejf4 ,report on p]sonnel4 ,sec4 #abejg4 ,report on abs5t l&lords4 ,sec4 #abejh4 ,c5tury f>ms program4 ,sec4 #abeji4 ,report on importation ( live dogs4 ,sec4 #abeaj4 ,tribal ,promise ,zones4 ,sec4 #abeaa4 ,precision agriculture connectivity4 ,sec4 #abeab4 ,improvem5ts to ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor4 ,sec4 #abeac4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives4 ,sec4 #abead4 ,report on fund+ = ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & o!r ext5sion programs4 ,sec4 #abeae4 ,prohibition on slaught] ( dogs & cats = human consumption4 ,sec4 #abeaf4 ,label+ exemption = s+le +r$i5t foods & products4 ,sec4 #abeag4 ,s\? ,c>ol9a inclusion 9 ,virg9ia_/,c>ol9a peanut produc+ region4 ,sec4 #abeah4 ,=e/ ,s]vice hire au?ority4 ,sec4 #abeai4 ,conv]sion au?ority4 ,sec4 #abebj4 ,au?orization ( protection op]ations = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & o!rs4 ,,"p ,,ii--,national ,oilheat ,rese>* ,alliance ,sec4 #abeca4 ,national oilheat rese>* alliance4 ,subtitle ,f--,g5]al ,provisions ,sec4 #abfja4 ,bait+ ( migratory game birds4 ,sec4 #abfjb4 ,pima agriculture cotton tru/ fund4 ,sec4 #abfjc4 ,agriculture wool app>el manufactur]s tru/ fund4 ,sec4 #abfjd4 ,wool rese>* & promotion4 ,sec4 #abfje4 ,em]g5cy ,citrus ,disease ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,tru/ ,fund4 ,sec4 #abfjf4 ,ext5sion ( m]*&ise process+ fees4 ,sec4 #abfjg4 ,reports on l& access & f>ml& own]%ip data collection4 ,sec4 #abfjh4 ,reau?orization ( rural em]g5cy m$ical s]vices tra9+ & equipm5t assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #abfji4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions--,ne$s = #bjej4 ,sec4 #abfaj4 ,exceptions "u ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act4 ,sec4 #abfaa4 ,conf]5ce report requirem5t ?re%old4 ,sec4 #abfab4 ,national agriculture imag]y program4 ,sec4 #abfac4 ,report on inclusion ( natural /one products 9 ,commodity ,promotion1 ,rese>*1 & ,in=mation ,act ( #aiif4 ,sec4 #abfad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( food access liaison4 ,sec4 #abfae4 ,eligibility = op]ators on heirs prop]ty l& to obta9 a f>m numb]4 ,sec4 #abfaf4 ,ext5d+ prohibition on animal fight+ to ! t]ritories4 ,sec4 #abfag4 ,exemption ( exportation ( c]ta9 e*9od]ms f p]mission & lic5s+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #abfah4 ,data on cons]vation practices4 ,sec4 #abfai4 ,con=m+ *anges to ,controll$ ,sub/ances ,act4 #b4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y ,9 ?is ,act1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities ,a ,commodity ,policy #aaja4 ,def9ition ( effective ref]5ce price ,section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#be7 z p>agraphs 7#i7 ?r\gh 7#bf71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,effective ref]5ce price ,! t]m effective ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = a crop ye>1 means ! less] ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,an am\nt equal to #aae p]c5t ( ! ref]5ce price = su* cov]$ commodity4 7,b7 ,an am\nt equal to ! great] (-- 7i7 ! ref]5ce price = su* cov]$ commodity2 or 7ii7 #he p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! m>ket+ ye> av]age price ( ! cov]$ commodity = ! mo/ rec5t #e crop ye>s1 exclud+ ea* ( ! crop ye>s ) ! highe/ & l[e/ m>ket+ ye> av]age price4 4 #aajb4 ,base acres 7a7 ,te*nical corrections ,section #aaab7;c77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,any acreage on ! f>m enroll$ 9-- 7i7 ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq472 or 7ii7 a wetl& res]ve easem5t "u section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c74 4 7b7 ,r$uction 9 base acres ,section #aaab7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,treatm5t ( base acres on f>ms entirely plant$ to grass or pa/ure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a f>m on :i* all ( ! cropl& 0 plant$ to grass or pa/ure 7includ+ cropl& t 0 idle or fall[71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a1 #bjji1 & end+ on ,decemb] #ca1 #bjag1 ! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 all base acres & paym5t yields = ! cov]$ commodities on ! f>m1 except t no paym5t %all be made ) respect to ^? base acres "u section #aaaf or #aaag = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s4 7,b7 ,ineligibility ,! produc]s on a f>m = :i* all ( ! base acres are ma9ta9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be ineligible = ! option to *ange ! election applicable to ! produc]s on ! f>m "u section #aaae7;h74 7#d7 ,prohibition on recon/itution ( f>m ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t produc]s on a f>m d n recon/itute ! f>m to void or *ange ! treatm5t ( base acres "u ?is section4 4 #aajc4 ,paym5t yields 7a7 ,treatm5t ( designat$ oilse$s ,section #aaac7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijac7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ designat$ oilse$s & ins]t+ oilse$s designat$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 7#b7 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 by /rik+ a designat$ oilse$ ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ an oilse$ designat$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( oilse$s designat$ aft] c]ta9 date ,9 ! case ( oilse$s designat$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! paym5t yield %all be equal to #ij p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! yield p] plant$ acre = ! mo/ rec5t #e crop ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 exclud+ any crop ye> 9 :i* ! acreage plant$ to ! cov]$ commodity 0 z]o4 4 7b7 ,s+le opportunity to update yields ,section #aaac ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijac7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,s+le ,opportunity to ,update ,yields 7#a7 ,election to update ,at ! sole discretion ( ! own] ( a f>m1 ! own] ( a f>m %all h a #a-"t opportunity to update1 on a cov]$-commodity-by-cov]$-commodity basis1 ! paym5t yield t w\ld o!rwise be us$ 9 calculat+ any price loss cov]age paym5t = ea* cov]$ commodity on ! f>m = :i* ! election is made4 7#b7 ,me?od ( updat+ yields = cov]$ commodities ,if ! own] ( a f>m elects to update yields "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! paym5t yield = a cov]$ commodity on ! f>m1 = ! purpose ( calculat+ price loss cov]age paym5ts only1 %all be equal to ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,a7 #ij p]c5t2 7,b7 ! av]age ( ! yield p] plant$ acre = ! crop ( cov]$ commodities on ! f>m = ! #bjac ?r\gh #bjag crop ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 exclud+ any crop ye> 9 :i* ! acreage plant$ to ! cov]$ commodity 0 z]o2 & 7,c7 subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ! ratio obta9$ by divid+-- 7i7 ! av]age ( ! #bjjh ?r\gh #bjab national av]age yield p] plant$ acre = ! cov]$ commodity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 by 7ii7 ! av]age ( ! #bjac ?r\gh #bjag national av]age yield p] plant$ acre = ! cov]$ commodity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,limitation ,9 no case %all ! ratio obta9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,c7 be less ?an #ij p]c5t or great] ?an #ajj p]c5t4 7#d7 ,use ( c\nty av]age yield ,= ! purposes ( det]m9+ ! av]age yield p] plant$ acre "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 if ! yield p] plant$ acre = a crop ( a cov]$ commodity = a f>m = any ( ! crop ye>s describ$ 9 t subp>agraph 0 less ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! av]age ( c\nty yields = ^? crop ye>s = t commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all assign a yield = t crop ye> equal to #ge p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! #bjac ?r\gh #bjag c\nty yield = ! cov]$ commodity4 7#e7 ,upl& cotton conv]sion ,9 ! case ( se$ cotton1 = purposes ( det]m9+ ! av]age ( ! yield p] plant$ acre "u ?is subsection1 ! av]age yield = se$ cotton p] plant$ acre %all be equal to #b4d times ! av]age yield = upl& cotton p] plant$ acre4 7#f7 ,"t = election ,an election "u ?is subsection %all be made at a "t & mann] s z to be 9 effect beg9n+ ) ! #bjbj crop ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajd4 ,paym5t acres ,section #aaad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijad7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 unless ! sum ( ! base acres on ! f>m1 :5 comb9$ ) ! base acres ( o!r f>ms 9 :i* ! produc] has an int]e/1 is m ?an #aj acres be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi772 or 7,d7 a vet]an f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi774 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,effect ( r$uction ,= ea* crop ye> = :i* fruits1 vegetables 7o!r ?an mung beans & pulse crops71 or wild rice are plant$ to base acres on a f>m = :i* a r$uction 9 paym5t acres is made "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] su* base acres to be plant$1 or prev5t$ f be+ plant$1 to a cov]$ commodity = purposes ( any adju/m5t or r$uction ( base acres = ! f>m "u section #aaab4 4 #aaje4 ,produc] election ,section #aaae ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g71 = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s & ins]t+ ,= ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s 7except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g77 & = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s 7subject to subsection 7h772 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7a71 ! produc]s on a f>m t elect "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* subsection to obta9 agriculture risk cov]age "u section #aaag & ins]t+ subsection 7a7 or 7h71 z applicable1 ! produc]s on a f>m t elect to obta9 agriculture risk cov]age2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or ! #bjai crop ye>1 z applicable aft] #bjad crop ye>2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or ! #bjai crop ye>1 z applicable1 aft] #bjad crop ye>2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 subject to subsection 7h71 ! produc]s on ! f>m %all be deem$ to h elect$1 z applicable-- 7,a7 price loss cov]age = all cov]$ commodities on ! f>m = ! #bjae ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s2 & 7,b7 ! same cov]age = ea* cov]$ commodity on ! f>m = ! #bjbj ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s z 0 applicable = ! #bjae ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by ins]t+ = ! #bjah crop ye>1 be=e all ( ! produc]s2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,option to *ange election 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! #bjba crop ye> & ea* crop ye> !reaft]1 all ( ! produc]s on a f>m may *ange ! election "u subsection 7a71 subsection 7c71 or ?is subsection1 z applicable1 to price loss cov]age or agriculture risk cov]age1 z applicable4 7#b7 ,applicability ,an election *ange "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to-- 7,a7 ! crop ye> = :i* ! election *ange is made2 & 7,b7 ea* crop ye> !reaft] until ano!r election *ange is made "u t p>agraph4 4 #aajf4 ,price loss cov]age ,section #aaaf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or 7h7 aft] subsection 7a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ det]m9es t1 = any ( ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s-- & ins]t+ 8det]m9es t-- 7#a7 = any ( ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s-- 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 = any ( ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s-- 7,a7 ! effective price = ! cov]$ commodity = ! crop ye>2 is less ?an 7,b7 ! effective ref]5ce price = ! cov]$ commodity = ! crop ye>4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! paym5t rate & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s ,= ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 ! paym5t rate 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s ,= ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 ! paym5t rate %all be equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7i7 ! effective ref]5ce price = ! cov]$ commodity2 & 7ii7 ! effective price det]m9$ "u subsection 7b7 = ! cov]$ commodity4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,ann\ncem5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* applicable #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> = ea* cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! paym5t rate det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,insuffici5t data ,9 ! case ( a cov]$ commodity1 su* z temp]ate japonica rice1 = :i* ! ,secret>y _c det]m9e ! paym5t rate = ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> by ! date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 due to insuffici5t report+ ( timely pric+ data by #a or m nongov]nm5tal entities1 includ+ a m>ket+ coop]ative = ! cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! paym5t rate z soon z practicable aft] ! m>ket+ ye> data are made available4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,ref]5ce ,price = ,temp]ate ,japonica ,rice ,9 ord] to reflect price premiums1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a ref]5ce price ) respect to temp]ate japonica rice 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,f7 ( section #aaaa7ai71 z adju/$ by p>agraph 7#h7 ( su* section1 multipli$ by ! ratio obta9$ by divid+-- 7#a7 ! simple av]age ( ! m>ket+ ye> av]age price ( m$ium gra9 rice f ! #bjab ?r\gh #bjaf crop ye>s2 by 7#b7 ! simple av]age ( ! m>ket+ ye> av]age price ( all rice f ! #bjab ?r\gh #bjaf crop ye>s4 4 #aajg4 ,agriculture risk cov]age ,section #aaag ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijag7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7beg9n+ ) ! #bjai crop ye>1 bas$ on ! physical location ( ! f>m7 aft] paym5ts2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ or ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 z applicable aft] #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#f72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#f72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,if & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s ,effective = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 if 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s ,effective = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 if ! yield p] plant$ acre = ! cov]$ commodity or hi/orical c\nty yield p] plant$ acre = ! cov]$ commodity = any ( ! #e mo/ rec5t crop ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 is less ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! transitional yield1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! am\nts us$ = any ( ^? ye>s 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 or 7#c77;,a77i7 %all be #hj p]c5t ( ! transitional yield4 2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#f72 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,tr5d-adju/$ yield ,! ,secret>y %all calculate & use a tr5d-adju/$ yield factor to adju/ ! yield det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 & subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 tak+ into consid]ation1 b n exce$+1 ! tr5d-adju/$ yield factor t is us$ to increase yield hi/ory "u ! endorsem5t "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 = t crop & c\nty4 2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,ref]5ce price4--,if ! national av]age m>ket price & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8,l[ national av]age m>ket price4-- 7,a7 ,ref]5ce price ,= ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 if ! national av]age m>ket price 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,effective ref]5ce price ,= ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 if ! national av]age m>ket price receiv$ by produc]s dur+ ! #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> = any ( ! #e mo/ rec5t crop ye>s is l[] ?an ! effective ref]5ce price = ! cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! effective ref]5ce price = any ( ^? ye>s = ! am\nts 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 or 7#c77;,a77ii74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! paym5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! paym5t 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,ann\ncem5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* applicable #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> = ea* cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! paym5t rate det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* c\nty4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ to ! maximum ext5t practicable12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ effective = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 be=e 9 ! case (2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 effective = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 9 ! case ( c\nty cov]age1 assign an actual or b5*m>k c\nty yield = ea* plant$ acre = ! crop ye> = ! cov]$ commodity-- 7,a7 = a c\nty = :i* c\nty data collect$ by ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy are suffici5t = ! ,secret>y to (f] a c\nty-wide insurance product1 us+ ! actual av]age c\nty yield det]m9$ by ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 or 7,b7 = a c\nty n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 us+-- 7i7 o!r s\rces ( yield in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ! yield hi/ory ( repres5tative f>ms 9 ! ,/ate1 region1 or crop report+ di/rict1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,publications 7#a7 ,c\nty gu>antee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* crop ye> = a cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% in=mation describ+1 = t crop ye> = ! cov]$ commodity 9 ea* c\nty-- 7i7 ! agriculture risk cov]age gu>antee = c\nty cov]age det]m9$ "u subsection 7c77#a72 7ii7 ! av]age hi/orical c\nty yield det]m9$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a72 & 7iii7 ! national av]age m>ket price det]m9$ "u subsection 7c77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,tim+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* applicable #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,insuffici5t data ,9 ! case ( a cov]$ commodity1 su* z temp]ate japonica rice1 = :i* ! ,secret>y _c det]m9e ! national av]age m>ket price = ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> by ! date describ$ 9 clause 7i7 due to insuffici5t report+ ( timely pric+ data by #a or m nongov]nm5tal entities1 includ+ a m>ket+ coop]ative = ! cov]$ commodity1 z soon z practicable aft] ! pric+ data are made available1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% in=mation describ+-- 7,i7 ! agriculture risk cov]age gu>antee "u subp>agraph 7,a77i72 & 7,,ii7 ! national av]age m>ket price "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii74 7iii7 ,transition ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% ! in=mation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! #bjah crop ye>4 7#b7 ,actual av]age c\nty yield ,z soon z practicable aft] ea* crop ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e & publi% ea* actual av]age c\nty yield = ea* cov]$ commodity1 z det]m9$ "u subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#c7 ,data s\rces = c\nty yields ,= ! #bjah crop ye> & ea* crop ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available in=mation describ+1 = ! mo/ rec5t crop ye>-- 7,a7 ! s\rces ( data us$ to calculate c\nty yields "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a7 = ea* cov]$ commodity-- 7i7 by c\nty2 & 7ii7 nationally2 & 7,b7 ! numb] & outcome ( occurr5ces 9 :i* ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy review$1 *ang$1 or det]m9$ n to *ange a s\rce ( data us$ to calculate c\nty yields "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a74 7i7 ,adm9i/rative units 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts 9 ! case ( c\nty cov]age1 a c\nty may be divid$ into n great] ?an #b adm9i/rative units 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible c\nties ,a c\nty t may be divid$ into adm9i/rative units "u ?is subsection is a c\nty t-- 7,a7 is l>g] ?an #a1djj squ>e miles2 & 7,b7 conta9s m ?an #aij1jjj base acres4 7#c7 ,elections ,be=e mak+ any agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts = ! #bjai crop ye>1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy ,/ate committee1 9 consultation ) ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy c\nty or area committee ( a c\nty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 may make a #a-"t election to divide ! c\nty into adm9i/rative units "u ?is subsection along a b\nd>y t bett] reflects diff]5ces 9 wea!r patt]ns1 soil types1 or o!r factors4 7#d7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 limit ! numb] ( c\nties t may be divid$ into adm9i/rative units "u p>agraph 7#c7 to #be c\nties2 & 7,b7 give pref]5ce to ! division ( c\nties t h great] v>iation 9 climate1 soils1 & expect$ productivity betwe5 ! propos$ adm9i/rative units4 7#e7 ,adm9i/ration ,= purposes ( provid+ agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts 9 ! case ( c\nty cov]age1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] an adm9i/rative unit elect$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 to be a c\nty = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s4 4 #aajh4 ,repeal ( transition assi/ance = produc]s ( upl& cotton ,section #aaai ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijai7 is repeal$4 ,b ,m>ket+ ,loans #abja4 ,ext5sions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abja7;b77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,repaym5t ,section #abjd ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjai;& ins]t+ #bjbd2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,loan defici5cy paym5ts 7#a7 ,ext5sion ,section #abje7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijce7;a77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7#b7 ,paym5ts 9 lieu ( ,l,d,ps ,section #abjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcf7 is am5d$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7d7 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #abjb4 ,loan rates = nonrec\rse m>ket+ assi/ance loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! subsection head+ & ins]t+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s ,= purposes ( ea* ( ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 ! loan rate = a m>ket+ assi/ance loan "u section #abja = a loan commodity %all be equal to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 ! case ( :eat1 #c4ch p] bu%el4 7#b7 ,9 ! case ( corn1 #b4bj p] bu%el4 7#c7 ,9 ! case ( gra9 sorghum1 #b4bj p] bu%el4 7#d7 ,9 ! case ( b>ley1 #b4ej p] bu%el4 7#e7 ,9 ! case ( oats1 #b4jj p] bu%el4 7#f7 7,a7 ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 9 ! case ( base quality ( upl& cotton1 ! simple av]age ( ! adju/$ prevail+ _w price = ! #b imm$iately prec$+ m>ket+ ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & ann\nc$ ,octob] #a prec$+ ! next dome/ic plant+4 7,b7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! loan rate det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may n equal less ?an an am\nt equal to #ih p]c5t ( ! loan rate = base quality ( upl& cotton = ! prec$+ ye>4 7,c7 ,! loan rate det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may n be equal to an am\nt-- 7i7 less ?an #j4de p] p\nd2 or 7ii7 m ?an #j4eb p] p\nd4 7#g7 ,9 ! case ( extra long /aple cotton1 #j4ie p] p\nd4 7#h7 ,9 ! case ( long gra9 rice1 #g4jj p] hundr$weight4 7#i7 ,9 ! case ( m$ium gra9 rice1 #g4jj p] hundr$weight4 7#aj7 ,9 ! case ( soybeans1 #f4bj p] bu%el4 7#aa7 ,9 ! case ( o!r oilse$s1 #aj4ji p] hundr$weight = ea* ( ! foll[+ k9ds ( oilse$s3 7,a7 ,sunfl[] se$4 7,b7 ,rapese$4 7,c7 ,canola4 7,d7 ,saffl[]4 7,e7 ,flaxse$4 7,f7 ,mu/>d se$4 7,g7 ,crambe4 7,h7 ,sesame se$4 7,i7 ,o!r oilse$s designat$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#ab7 ,9 ! case ( dry peas1 #f4ae p] hundr$weight4 7#ac7 ,9 ! case ( l5tils1 #ac4jj p] hundr$weight4 7#ad7 ,9 ! case ( small *ickpeas1 #aj4jj p] hundr$weight4 7#ae7 ,9 ! case ( l>ge *ickpeas1 #ad4jj p] hundr$weight4 7#af7 ,9 ! case ( grad$ wool1 #a4ae p] p\nd4 7#ag7 ,9 ! case ( nongrad$ wool1 #j4dj p] p\nd4 7#ah7 ,9 ! case ( mohair1 #d4bj p] p\nd4 7#ai7 ,9 ! case ( honey1 #j4fi p] p\nd4 7#bj7 ,9 ! case ( peanuts1 #cee p] ton4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#aa7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a77#aa7 & 7b77#aa74 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #abjd7;h77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7;h77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #abjb7;a77#bj7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#bj7 or 7b77#bj71 z applicable1 ( section #abjb4 #abjc4 ,economic adju/m5t assi/ance = textile mills 7a7 #bjjh au?ority ,section #abjg ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgcg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c74 7b7 #bjad au?ority ,section #abjg7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcg7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! subsection head+ & ins]t+ ,economic adju/m5t assi/ance = textile mills4 #abjd4 ,special competitive provisions = extra long /aple cotton 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abjh7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijch7;a77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjai & ins]t+ #bjbd4 7b7 ,paym5ts "u program2 trigg] ,section #abjh7;b77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijch7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #acd p]c5t & ins]t+ #aac p]c5t4 #abje4 ,availability ( rec\rse loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abji ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijci7 is am5d$ 9 subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b7 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,rec\rse loans available = contam9at$ commodities ,section #abji ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijci7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,rec\rse loans available = contam9at$ commodities ,9 ! case ( a loan commodity t is ineligible = #ajj p]c5t ( ! nonrec\rse m>ket+ loan rate 9 ! c\nty due to a det]m9ation t ! commodity is contam9at$ yet /ill m]*antable1 = ea* ( ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crops ( su* loan commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all make available rec\rse commodity loans1 at ! rate provid$ "u section #abjb1 on any production4 4 ,c ,sug> #acja4 ,sug> policy 7a7 ,sug> program 7#a7 ,sug>cane ,section #aef7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 #ai4ge c5ts p] p\nd = raw cane sug> = ea* ( ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s4 4 7#b7 ,sug> beets ,section #aef7;b77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7#c7 ,effective p]iod ,section #aef7;i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,flexible ,m>ket+ ,allotm5ts = ,sug> 7#a7 ,sug> e/imates ,section #cei;b7a77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;bb7a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effective p]iod ,section #ceil7a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceill7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,d ,dairy ,m>g9 ,cov]age & ,o!r ,dairy ,relat$ ,provisions #adja4 ,dairy m>g9 cov]age 7a7 ,review ( data us$ 9 calculation ( av]age fe$ co/ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report evaluat+ ! ext5t to :i* ! av]age co/ ( fe$ us$ by a dairy op]ation to produce a hundr$weight ( milk calculat$ by ! ,secret>y z requir$ by section #adjb7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeb7;a77 is repres5tative ( actual dairy fe$ co/s4 7b7 ,corn silage report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+ ! co/s incurr$ by dairy op]ations 9 ! use ( corn silage z fe$1 & ! diff]5ce betwe5 ! fe$ co/ ( corn silage & ! fe$ co/ ( corn4 7c7 ,collection ( alfalfa hay data ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 %all revise mon?ly price survey reports to include prices = high-quality alfalfa hay 9 ! top five milk produc+ ,/ates1 z measur$ by volume ( milk produc$ dur+ ! previ\s mon?4 7d7 ,regi/ration ( multiproduc] dairy op]ations ,section #adjd7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,election p]iod = #bjai cal5d> ye> ,= ! #bjai cal5d> ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 op5 ! election p]iod n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! effective date describ$ 9 section #adja7m7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 & 7,b7 hold t election p]iod op5 = n less ?an #ij days4 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( multiproduc] dairy op]ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation is op]at$ by m ?an #a dairy produc]1 ! dairy produc]s ( ! dairy op]ation :o elect to p>ticipate %all be treat$ z a s+le dairy op]ation = purposes ( p>ticipat+ 9 dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be con/ru$ to all[ a produc] to adju/ ! proportion ( _! %>e cov]$ "u ti] ,i or ti] ,,ii premiums f ! proportion cov]$ = ! op]ation4 4 7e7 ,relation to live/ock gross m>g9 = dairy program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adjd ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,retroactive program option ,section #adjd7;b77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,retroactive program option ,9 ! case ( a dairy op]ation t1 by op]ation ( subsection 7d7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah71 0 ineligible to p>ticipate 9 ! m>g9 protection program = any "p ( cal5d> ye> #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a new election p]iod = t cal5d> ye> t ends on a date t is n less ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ! ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y = dairy op]ations to make new elections to p>ticipate 9 ! m>g9 protection program 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah7 = t cal5d> ye>1 includ+ dairy op]ations t elect$ to p>ticipate 9 ! live/ock gross m>g9 = dairy program "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,bip>tisan ,budget ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-abc74 4 7f7 ,production hi/ory ( p>ticipat+ dairy op]ators 7#a7 ,adju/m5t ,section #adje ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,9 subsequ5t ye>s & ins]t+ ,9 ! subsequ5t cal5d> ye>s end+ be=e ,janu>y #a1 #bjai2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 z applicable aft] p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,dairy op]ations ) less ?an #a ye> ( production hi/ory ,9 ! case 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,dairy op]ations ) #a ye> or m ( production hi/ory ,9 ! case ( a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation t 0 n 9 op]ation prior to ,janu>y #a1 #bjad1 t has n e/abli%$ a production hi/ory1 & t has be5 9 op]ation = equal to or long] ?an #a ye>1 ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation %all elect ! annual milk m>ket+s dur+ any #a cal5d> ye> to det]m9e ! production hi/ory ( ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation4 7#c7 ,adju/m5t ,! ,secret>y %all adju/ ! production hi/ory ( a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 to reflect any increase or decrease 9 ! national av]age milk production relative to cal5d> ye> #bjag4 4 7#b7 ,limitation on *anges to bus9ess /ructure ,section #adje ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7d7 ,limitation on *anges to bus9ess /ructure ,! ,secret>y may n make dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5ts to a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation has reorganiz$ ! /ructure ( su* op]ation solely = ! purpose ( qualify+ z a new op]ation "u subsection 7b74 4 7g7 ,cov]age level ?re%old & cov]age p]c5tage ,section #adjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,cov]age level ?re%old & cov]age p]c5tage 7#a7 ,cov]age level ?re%old 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( receiv+ dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5ts = a mon?1 a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation %all annually elect a cov]age level ?re%old t is equal to #d4jj1 #d4ej1 #e4jj1 #e4ej1 #f4jj1 #f4ej1 #g4jj1 #g4ej1 #h4jj1 #h4ej1 #i4jj1 or #i4ej4 7,b7 ,applicability ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! cov]age level ?re%old elect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply to ! cov]$ production elect$ by ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,second cov]age election = ti] ,,ii ,9 ! case ( a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation t elects a cov]age level ?re%old ( #h4ej1 #i4jj1 or #i4ej "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 t cov]age level ?re%old %all apply to ! fir/ #e1jjj1jjj p\nds ( milk m>ket+s includ$ 9 ! cov]$ production elect$ by ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation2 & 7ii7 ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation %all elect a cov]age level ?re%old t is equal to #d4jj1 #d4ej1 #e4jj1 #e4ej1 #f4jj1 #f4ej1 #g4jj1 #g4ej1 or #h4jj to apply to milk m>ket+s 9 excess ( #e1jjj1jjj p\nds includ$ 9 ! cov]$ production elect$ by ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation4 7#b7 ,cov]age p]c5tage ,= purposes ( receiv+ dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5ts = a mon?1 a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation %all annually elect a p]c5tage ( cov]age1 9 #e-p]c5t increm5ts1 n exce$+ #ie p]c5t ( ! production hi/ory ( ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation4 4 7h7 ,produc] premiums ,section #adjg ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,produc] premiums ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g71 ! foll[+ annual premiums apply3 ,cov]age ,level,premium p] ,cwt4 #d4jj,none #d4ejj4jjbe #e4jjj4jje #e4ejj4jcj #f4jjj4jej #f4ejj4jgj #g4jjj4jhj #g4ejj4jij #h4jjj4ajj #h4ejj4aje #i4jjj4aaj #i4ejj4aej 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,produc] premiums ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g71 ! foll[+ annual premiums apply3 ,cov]age ,level,premium p] ,cwt4 #d4jj,none #d4ejj4jjbe #e4jjj4jje #e4ejj4ajj #f4jjj4caj #f4ejj4fej #g4jja4ajg #g4eja4dac #h4jja4hac 4 7i7 ,repaym5t ( premiums ,section #adjg ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,repaym5t ( premiums 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* dairy op]ation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be eligible to receive a repaym5t f ! ,secret>y 9 an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt ( premiums paid by ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation "u ?is section = ea* applicable cal5d> ye>2 & 7,b7 ! total am\nt ( paym5ts made to ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation "u section #adjf = t cal5d> ye>4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,a dairy op]ation t is eligible to receive a repaym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 is a dairy op]ation t-- 7,a7 p>ticipat$ 9 ! m>g9 protection program1 z 9 effect = any ( cal5d> ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjag2 & 7,b7 submits to ! ,secret>y an application = ! repaym5t at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,me?od ( repaym5t ,a dairy op]ation t is eligible to receive a repaym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all elect to receive ! repaym5t-- 7,a7 9 an am\nt equal to #ge p]c5t ( ! repaym5t calculat$ "u t p>agraph z cr$it t may be us$ by ! dairy op]ation = dairy m>g9 cov]age premiums2 or 7,b7 9 an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! repaym5t calculat$ "u t p>agraph z a direct ca% repaym5t4 7#d7 ,applicability ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all only apply to a cal5d> ye> dur+ ! p]iod ( cal5d> ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjag = :i* ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( t p>agraph is great] ?an ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t p>agraph4 4 7j7 ,premium disc\nt ,section #adjg ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7i77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,premium disc\nt ,! premium p] hundr$weight specifi$ 9 ! tables conta9$ 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 = ea* cov]age level %all be r$uc$ by #be p]c5t 9 accordance ) ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( cal5d> ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 = a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation t makes a #a-"t election ( cov]age level 9 a ti] & ( a p]c5tage ( cov]age "u section #adjf7;a7 = ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ 9 ,janu>y #bjai4 7#b7 ,new dairy op]ations ,= ea* applicable cal5d> ye> ?r\gh #bjbc1 = a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation t-- 7,a7 e/abli%es a production hi/ory pursuant to section #adje7;b72 & 7,b7 makes a #a-"t election ( cov]age level 9 a ti] & ( a p]c5tage ( cov]age "u section #adjf7;a7 = ! p]iod beg9n+ ) ! fir/ available cal5d> ye> & end+ 9 ,decemb] #bjbc4 7#c7 ,full p>ticipation requir$ ,not)/&+ ! annual elections "u section #adjf7;a7-- 7,a7 a #a-"t enrollm5t "u ?is subsection %all rema9 9 effect = ! full duration applicable to a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b77;,b71 z applicable2 & 7,b7 a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation t makes a #a-"t enrollm5t "u ?is subsection & is noncompliant "u section #adjh %all be subject to t section4 4 7k7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts relat$ to program "n 7#a7 ,head+ ,! head+ ( "p ,i ( subtitle ,d ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fhh7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 ,i ,dairy ,m>g9 ,cov]age 4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,section #adja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#e7 ,dairy m>g9 cov]age ,! t]m dairy m>g9 cov]age means ! dairy m>g9 cov]age program requir$ by section #adjc4 7#f7 ,dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5t ,! t]m dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5t means a paym5t made to a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation "u dairy m>g9 cov]age pursuant to section #adjf4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#c7 ,calculation ( ,actual ,dairy ,production ,m>g9 ,section #adjb7;b77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeb7;b77#a77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#d7 ,program op]ation ,section #adjc ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijec7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,,dairy ,,m>g9 ,,cov]age2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #a1 #bjad1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & adm9i/] a m>g9 protection program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to adm9i/] a dairy m>g9 cov]age program 2 7,c7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ m>g9 protection paym5t bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5t2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,regulations ,subp>t ,a ( "p #adcj ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah71 %all rema9 9 effect = dairy m>g9 cov]age beg9n+ ) ! #bjai cal5d> ye>1 except to ! ext5t t ! regulations are inconsi/5t ) any provision ( ?is ,act4 4 7#e7 ,p>ticipation ,section #adjd ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,,m>g9 ,,protection ,,program & ins]t+ ,,dairy ,,m>g9 ,,cov]age2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program to receive m>g9 protection paym5ts & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age to receive dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5ts2 & 7,c7 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#f7 ,production hi/ory ,section #adje ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is am5d$ 9 subsections 7a77#a7 & 7c7 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#g7 ,paym5ts ,section #adjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,,m>g9 ,,protection & ins]t+ ,,dairy ,,m>g9 ,,cov]age2 7,b7 by /rik+ m>g9 protection ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7,c7 9 ! head+ ( subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ,m>g9 ,protection4 7#h7 ,premiums ,section #adjg ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,,m>g9 ,,protection ,,program & ins]t+ ,,dairy ,,m>g9 ,,cov]age2 7,b7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 7,c7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ program & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ integrity ( ! program & ins]t+ integrity ( dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#i7 ,failure to pay adm9i/rative fees or premiums ,section #adjh ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ m>g9 protection & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7#aj7 ,adm9i/ration & en=cem5t ,section #adaj ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijfj7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsections 7a7 & 7c71 by /rik+ ! m>g9 protection program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ m>g9 protection & ins]t+ dairy m>g9 cov]age4 7l7 ,duration ,section #adji ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijei7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! m>g9 protection program & ins]t+ ,dairy m>g9 cov]age2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7m7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 #adjb4 ,reau?orizations 7a7 ,=w>d pric+ ,section #aejb7;e7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjba & ins]t+ #bjbf4 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c ( ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,promotion & rese>* ,section #aac7;e77#b7 ( ! ,dairy ,production ,/abilization ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #adjc4 ,class ,i skim milk price 7a7 ,class ,i skim milk price ,section #h;c7#e77;,a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#e77;,a771 re5act$ ) am5dm5ts by ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,agreem5t ,act ( #aicg1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,?r\gh\t 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( ! f\r? s5t5ce & ins]t+ ,?r\gh\t ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! effective date ( ?is s5t5ce 7& subsequ5t to su* #b-ye> p]iod unless modifi$ by am5dm5t to ! ord] involv$71 = purposes ( det]m9+ prices = milk ( ! highe/ use classification1 ! ,class ,i skim milk price p] hundr$weight specifi$ 9 section #ajjj4ej7;b7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 %all be ! sum ( ! adju/$ ,class ,i diff]5tial specifi$ 9 section #ajjj4eb ( su* title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus ! adju/m5t to ,class ,i prices specifi$ 9 sections #ajje4ea7;b71 #ajjf4ea7;b71 & #ajjg4ea7;b7 ( su* title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus ! simple av]age ( ! advanc$ pric+ factors comput$ 9 sections #ajjj4ej7q77#a7 & #ajjj4ej7q77#b7 ( su* title #g 7or successor regulations71 plus #j4gd44 7b7 ,effective date & implem5tation 7#a7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! fir/ day ( ! fir/ mon? beg9n+ m ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,implem5tation ,implem5tation ( ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all n be subject to any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! notice & comm5t provisions ( section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,! notice & he>+ requirem5ts ( section #h;c7#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#c771 re5act$ ) am5dm5ts by ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,agreem5t ,act ( #aicg4 7,c7 ,! ord] am5dm5t requirem5ts ( section #h;c7#ag7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#ag774 7,d7 ,a ref]5dum "u section #h;c7#ai7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;c7#ai774 #adjd4 ,dairy product donation 7a7 ,repeal ( dairy product donation program ,section #adca ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijga7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,milk donation program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,"p ,,iii ( subtitle ,d ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fie7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 ,,iii ,milk ,donation ,program #adca4 ,milk donation program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible dairy organization ,! t]m eligible dairy organization means a dairy f>m] 7ei!r individually or z "p ( a coop]ative71 or a dairy processor1 :o-- 7,a7 acc\nts to a ,f$]al milk m>ket+ ord] m>ketwide pool2 & 7,b7 incurs qualifi$ exp5ses "u subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,eligible di/ributor ,! t]m eligible di/ributor means a public or private nonpr(it organization t di/ributes donat$ eligible milk4 7#c7 ,eligible milk ,! t]m eligible milk means ,class ,i fluid milk products produc$ & process$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,eligible p>tn]%ip ,! t]m eligible p>tn]%ip means a p>tn]%ip betwe5 an eligible dairy organization & an eligible di/ributor4 7#e7 ,p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip ,! t]m p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip means an eligible p>tn]%ip = :i* ! ,secret>y has approv$ a donation & di/ribution plan = eligible milk "u subsection 7c77#b74 7b7 ,program requir$2 purposes ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & adm9i/] a milk donation program = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 enc\rag+ ! donation ( eligible milk2 7#b7 provid+ nutrition assi/ance to individuals 9 l[-income gr\ps2 & 7#c7 r$uc+ food wa/e4 7c7 ,donation & di/ribution plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive reimbursem5t "u subsection 7d71 an eligible p>tn]%ip %all submit to ! ,secret>y a donation & di/ribution plan t-- 7,a7 describes ! process t ! eligible p>tn]%ip w use = ! donation1 process+1 transportation1 tempor>y /orage1 & di/ribution ( eligible milk2 7,b7 includes an e/imate ( ! quantity ( eligible milk t ! eligible p>tn]%ip w donate ea* ye>1 bas$ on-- 7i7 preplann$ donations2 & 7ii7 cont+5cy plans to address unanticipat$ donations2 & 7,c7 describes ! rate at :i* ! eligible p>tn]%ip w be reimburs$1 :i* %all be bas$ on a p]c5tage ( ! limitation describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b71 n to exce$ #ajj p]c5t4 7#b7 ,review & approval ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review donation & di/ribution plans submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 det]m9e :e!r to approve or disapprove ea* ( ^? donation & di/ribution plans4 7d7 ,reimbursem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on receipt ( appropriate docum5tation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all reimburse an eligible dairy organization t is a memb] ( a p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip on a regul> basis = qualifi$ exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,docum5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible dairy organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y su* docum5tation z ! ,secret>y may require to demon/rate ! qualifi$ exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 ( ! eligible dairy organization4 7,b7 ,v]ification ,! ,secret>y may v]ify ! accuracy ( docum5tation submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by spot *ecks & audits4 7#c7 ,retroactive reimbursem5t ,9 provid+ reimbursem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may provide reimbursem5ts = qualifi$ exp5ses incurr$ be=e ! date on :i* ! donation & di/ribution plan = ! applicable p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip 0 approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,qualifi$ exp5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a reimbursem5t "u subsection 7d7 %all be an am\nt equal to ! product (-- 7,a7 ! quantity ( eligible milk donat$ by ! eligible dairy organization "u a donation & di/ribution plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 subject to ! limitation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! rate describ$ 9 t donation & di/ribution plan "u subsection 7c77#a77;,c74 7#b7 ,limitation ,exp5ses eligible = reimbursem5t "u subsection 7d7 %all n exce$ ! value t an eligible dairy organization incurr$ by acc\nt+ to ! ,f$]al milk m>ket+ ord] pool at ! diff]5ce 9 ! ,class ,i milk value & ! l[e/ classifi$ price = ! applicable mon? 7ei!r ,class ,,iii milk or ,class ,,iv milk74 7f7 ,preapproval 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a process = an eligible p>tn]%ip to apply = preapproval ( donation & di/ribution plans "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 preapprove an am\nt = qualifi$ exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 t ! ,secret>y w allocate = reimbursem5t "u ea* donation & di/ribution plan preapprov$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 bas$ on an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ! feasibility ( ! plan2 & 7ii7 ! ext5t to :i* ! plan advances ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,pref]5ce ,9 preapprov+ am\nts = reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to eligible p>tn]%ips t w provide fund+ & 9-k9d contributions 9 addition to ! reimbursem5ts4 7#c7 ,adju/m5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adju/ or increase am\nts preapprov$ = reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 bas$ on p]=mance & dem&4 7,b7 ,reque/s = increase 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a proc$ure = a p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip to reque/ an increase 9 ! am\nt preapprov$ = reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 bas$ on *anges 9 conditions4 7ii7 ,int]im approval2 increm5tal increase ,! ,secret>y may provide an int]im approval ( an increase reque/$ "u clause 7i7 & an increm5tal increase 9 ! am\nt ( reimbursem5t to ! applicable p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip to all[ "t = ! ,secret>y to review ! reque/ )\t int]f]+ ) ! donation & di/ribution ( eligible milk by ! p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip4 7g7 ,prohibition on resale ( products 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible di/ributor t receives eligible milk donat$ "u ?is section may n sell ! products back into comm]cial m>kets4 7#b7 ,prohibition on future p>ticipation ,an eligible di/ributor t ! ,secret>y det]m9es has violat$ p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be eligible = any future p>ticipation 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all publicize opportunities to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7i7 ,reviews ,! ,secret>y %all conduct appropriate reviews or audits to ensure ! integrity ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7j7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #i1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 & #e1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #adja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & "p ,,iii4 ,e ,supplem5tal ,agricultural ,disa/] ,assi/ance #aeja4 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance 7a7 ,memb]s ( ,indian tribes ,section #aeja7;a77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;a77#a77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 z clauses 7iv7 & 7v71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 4 7b7 ,cov]$ live/ock losses = live/ock indemnity paym5ts ,section #aeja7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,a72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ cold4 & ins]t+ cold1 on ! condition t 9 ! case ( ! dea? loss ( unwean$ live/ock due to t adv]se wea!r1 ! ,secret>y may disreg>d any managem5t practice1 vacc9ation protocol1 or lack ( vacc9ation by ! eligible produc] on a f>m2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 disease t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 is caus$ or transmitt$ by a vector2 & 7ii7 is n susceptible to control by vacc9ation or acceptable managem5t practices4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ,a paym5t & ins]t+ ,paym5t r$uctions4--,a paym5t4 7c7 ,em]g5cy assi/ance = live/ock1 honey bees1 & f>m-rais$ fi% 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aeja7;d77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ inspections ( cattle tick fev] be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all apply to inspections ( cattle tick fev] conduct$ on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,tree assi/ance program ,section #aeja7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,paym5t rate = beg9n+ & vet]an produc]s ,subject to p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! case ( a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or a vet]an f>m] or ran*] 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi77 t is eligible to receive assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide reimbursem5t ( #ge p]c5t ( ! co/s "u subp>agraphs 7,a77i7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 4 7e7 ,paym5t limitation ,section #aeja7;f77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?is section 7exclud+ paym5ts receiv$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7e77 & ins]t+ subsection 7c74 ,f ,non9sur$ ,crop ,assi/ance #afja4 ,non9sur$ crop assi/ance program ,section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,data collection & %>+ ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy on ! type & =mat ( data receiv$ "u ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program t-- 7i7 be/ facilitates ! use ( t data 9 develop+ policies or plans ( insurance (f]$ "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq472 & 7ii7 ensures ! availability ( t data on a regul> basis4 7,d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate betwe5 ! ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t t provide programs or s]vices to f>m]s & ran*]s t are pot5tially eligible = ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program "u ?is section-- 7i7 to make available cov]age "u-- 7,i7 ! fee waiv] "u subsection 7k77#b72 or 7,,ii7 ! premium disc\nt "u subsection 7l77#c72 & 7ii7 to %>e eligibility in=mation to r$uce pap]work & avoid duplication4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible crop means ea* comm]cial crop or o!r agricultural commodity t is produc$ = food or fib] 7except live/ock7 = :i* cata/rophic risk protection "u subsection 7b7 ( section #ejh ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 & additional cov]age "u subsections 7c7 & 7h7 ( su* section are n available or1 if su* cov]age is available1 x is only available "u a policy t provides cov]age = specific int]vals bas$ on wea!r indexes or "u a :ole f>m plan ( insurance4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al 7,i7 ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad ,dur+ ! fir/ #d crop ye>s ( plant+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 native sod acreage t has be5 till$ = ! production ( an annual crop dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,febru>y #h1 #bjad1 & end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah %all be subject to a r$uction 9 b5efits "u ?is section z describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph4 7,,ii7 ,subsequ5t ye>s ,native sod acreage t has be5 till$ = ! production ( an eligible crop aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah %all be subject to a r$uction 9 b5efits "u ?is section z describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph = n m ?an any #d crop ye>s-- 7aa7 dur+ ! fir/ #aj crop ye>s aft] ! initial tillage2 & 7bb7 dur+ :i* a crop on t acreage is enroll$ "u subsection 7l77#b7 or 7k74 2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iii77,i71 by /rik+ transitional yield ( ! produc] & ins]t+ c\nty expect$ yield2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ n lat] ?an #cj days & ins]t+ by an appropriate deadl9e2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,/reaml9$ submission process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ process = ! submission ( records & acreage reports "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 = div]se production sy/ems su* z ^? typical ( urban production sy/ems1 o!r small-scale production sy/ems1 & direct-to-consum] production sy/ems4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! total acres devot$ to ! eligible crop2 by 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ e/abli%$ yield = ! crop & ins]t+ approv$ yield = ! crop1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ f>m & ins]t+ approv$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ approv$ be=e yield2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,subject & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,calculation ,subject 2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ yield cov]age & ins]t+ an approv$ yield2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ transitional yield ( ! produc] & ins]t+ c\nty expect$ yield2 7#e7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ exce$ #abe1jjj & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8exce$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( cata/rophic cov]age "u subsection 7c71 #abe1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( additional cov]age "u subsection 7l71 #cjj1jjj 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7k77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bej & ins]t+ #cbe2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #gej & ins]t+ #hbe2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #a1hge & ins]t+ #a1iej2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! total acres devot$ to ! crop2 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 1 contract price1 or o!r premium price 7su* z a local1 organic1 or direct m>ket price1 z elect$ by ! produc]7 aft] price2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,v71 by /rik+ or at ! end & ins]t+ &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,vi7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! crop2 or 2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#e72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#c74 ,g ,adm9i/ration #agja4 ,regulations ,section #afja7;c77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ title & sections #aajjc & #aajag & ins]t+ title1 sections #aajjc & #aajag1 title ,i ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ! am5dm5ts made by t title1 & section #ajaji ( t ,act2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ & at ! end2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 #agjb4 ,susp5sion ( p]man5t price support au?ority ,section #afjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijib7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #agjc4 ,paym5t limitations 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #ajja ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ section #ajja ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ fir/ c\s91 niece1 nephew1 aft] sibl+12 7#b7 9 subsections 7b7 & 7c71 by /rik+ & z m>ket+ loan ga9s or loan defici5cy paym5ts "u subtitle ,b ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,adm9i/ration ( r$uction ,! ,secret>y %all apply any ord] describ$ 9 section #afad7;d77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;d77#a77 to paym5ts "u sections #aaaf & #aaag ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag7 prior to apply+ paym5t limitations "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,application ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply beg9n+ ) ! #bjai crop ye>4 #agjd4 ,adju/$ gross income limitations 7a7 ,waiv] ,section #ajja;,d7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 by ins]t+ title ,,ii ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 aft] "u2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! limitation e/abli%$ by p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a paym5t pursuant to a cov]$ b5efit describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 on a case-by-case basis1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t environm5tally s5sitive l& ( special significance w\ld be protect$ z a result ( su* waiv]4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ subject to p>agraph 7#c71 aft] ( law14 7c7 ,transition ,section #ajja;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a71 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all apply ) respect to ! #bjah crop1 fiscal1 or program ye>1 z appropriate1 = ea* program describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 ( t section 7z s 9 effect on t day74 #agje4 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy acc\ntability 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% policies1 proc$ures1 & plans to improve program acc\ntability & integrity ?r\gh t>get$ & coord9at$ activities1 includ+ utiliz+ data m9+ to id5tify & r$uce errors1 wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse 9 programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! progress & results ( ! activities conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #agjf4 ,implem5tation 7a7 ,ma9t5ance ( base acres & paym5t yields ,section #afad7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 & z adju/$ pursuant to sections #aaab & #aaac be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7b7 ,/reaml9+ ,section #afad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,/reaml9+ ,9 implem5t+ ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 cont9ue to r$uce adm9i/rative burd5s & co/s to produc]s by /reaml9+ & r$uc+ pap]work1 =ms1 & o!r adm9i/rative requirem5ts1 to ensure t-- 7,a7 a produc] 7or an ag5t ( a produc]7 may report in=mation1 electronically 7includ+ geospatial data7 or conv5tionally1 to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 subject to ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 e/abli%+ reasonable levels ( tol]ance t reflect ! diff]5ces 9 accuracy betwe5 measures ( common l& units & geospatial data2 & 7ii7 ensur+ t discrepancies t occur )9 ! levels ( tol]ance e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 %all n be us$ to p5alize a produc] 7or an ag5t ( a produc]7 "u any program adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7,b7 on ! reque/ ( a produc] 7or an ag5t ( a produc]71 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture electronically %>es ) ! produc] 7or ag5t7 9 real "t & )\t co/ to ! produc] 7or ag5t7 ! common l& unit data1 relat$ f>m level data1 cons]vation practices1 & o!r in=mation ( ! produc] ?r\gh a s+le ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture-wide log92 7,c7 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %all implem5t a consi/5t me?od = det]m9+ crop acreage1 acreage yields1 f>m acreage1 prop]ty descriptions1 & o!r common in=mational requirem5ts1 includ+ measures ( common l& units2 7,d7 except 9 ! case ( misrepres5tation1 fraud1 or s*eme & device1 no crop insurance ag5t1 approv$ insurance provid]1 or employee or contractor ( a crop insurance ag5cy or approv$ insurance provid] be>s responsibility or liability "u ! ,acreage ,crop ,report+ & ,/reaml9+ ,initiative 7or any successor or simil> initiative7 = ! eligibility ( a produc] = a program adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 n includ+ a policy or plan ( insurance (f]$ "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq472 & 7,e7 on reque/ ( a crop insurance ag5t or approv$ insurance provid] requir$ to deliv] policies & plans ( insurance "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 ! crop insurance ag5t or approv$ insurance provid] receives1 9 a timely mann]1 any in=mation held by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy t is necess>y to ensure effective crop insurance cov]age = f>m] cu/om]s2 7#b7 cont9ue to improve coord9ation1 in=mation %>+1 & adm9i/rative "w among ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 & o!r ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 cont9ue to take advantage ( new te*nologies to enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( ! deliv]y ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs to produc]s1 includ+ by develop+ & mak+ publicly available data /&>ds & security proc$ures to all[ ?ird-p>ty provid]s to develop applications t use or fe$ data 7includ+ geospatial & precision agriculture data7 into ! datasets & analyses ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7#d7 r$uce adm9i/rative burd5s on produc]s p>ticipat+ 9 price loss cov]age or agriculture risk cov]age by (f]+-- 7,a7 ^? produc]s an option to remotely & electronically sign annual contracts = t cov]age2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an option to sign a multiye> contract = t cov]age4 4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,section #afad7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah ,! ,secret>y %all make available to ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy to c>ry out title ,i ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ! am5dm5ts made by t title #ae1ejj1jjj4 4 7d7 ,loan implem5tation ,section #afad7;d77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 8"u subtitles0 & all t foll[s ?r\gh 8except0 & ins]t+ 8"u subtitle ,b or ,c1 "u ! am5dm5ts made by subtitle ,b or ,c1 or "u ! am5dm5ts made by subtitle ,b or ,c ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 except04 7e7 ,deobligation ( unliquidat$ obligations ,section #afad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,deobligation ( unliquidat$ obligations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 any paym5t obligat$ or o!rwise made available by ! ,secret>y "u ?is title on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah t is n disburs$ to ! recipi5t by ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! paym5t is obligat$ or o!rwise made available %all-- 7,a7 be deobligat$2 & 7,b7 rev]t to ! ,treasury4 7#b7 ,out/&+ paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 any paym5t obligat$ or o!rwise made available by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy 7or any pr$ecessor ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture7 "u ! laws describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 t is n disburs$ by ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! paym5t is obligat$ or o!rwise made available %all-- 7i7 be deobligat$2 & 7ii7 rev]t to ! ,treasury4 7,b7 ,laws describ$ ,! laws ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,?is title4 7ii7 ,title ,i ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgjb et seq474 7iii7 ,title ,i ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gija et seq474 7iv7 ,! ,agricultural ,m>ket ,transition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbja et seq474 7v7 ,titles ,i ?r\gh ,,xi ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7,public ,law #aja-fbd2 #ajd ,/at4 #ccgd7 & ! am5dm5ts made by ^? titles4 7vi7 ,titles ,i ?r\gh ,x ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,/at4 #acfb7 & ! am5dm5ts made by ^? titles4 7vii7 ,titles ,i ?r\gh ,,xi ( ! ,agriculture & ,food ,act ( #aiha 7,public ,law #ig-ih2 #ie ,/at4 #abah7 & ! am5dm5ts made by ^? titles4 7viii7 ,titles ,i ?r\gh ,x ( ! ,food & ,agriculture ,act ( #aigg 7,public ,law #ie-aac2 #ia ,/at4 #iag7 & ! am5dm5ts made by ^? titles4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may delay ! date ( ! deobligation & rev]sion "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( any paym5t-- 7,a7 t is ! subject (-- 7i7 ongo+ adm9i/rative review or appeal2 7ii7 litigation2 or 7iii7 ! settlem5t ( an e/ate2 or 7,b7 = :i* ! ,secret>y o!rwise det]m9es t ! circum/ances are su* t ! delay is equitable4 4 7f7 ,report ,section #afad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj1 & ea* ,janu>y #a !reaft] ?r\gh ,janu>y #a1 #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! till$ native sod acreage t 0 subject to a r$uction 9 b5efits "u section #aif7;a77#d77;,b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;a77#d77;,b7 & section #ejh7o77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77#b77-- 7#a7 z ( ! date ( submission ( ! report2 & 7#b7 by ,/ate & c\nty1 relative to ! total acres ( cropl& 9 ! ,/ate or c\nty4 4 #agjg4 ,exemption f c]ta9 report+ requirem5ts = c]ta9 produc]s 7a7 ,def9ition ( exempt$ produc] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m exempt$ produc] means an individual or entity t is eligible to p>ticipate 9-- 7#a7 a cons]vation program "u title ,,ii or a law am5d$ by title ,,ii2 7#b7 an indemnity or disease control program "u ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja et seq47 or ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq472 or 7#c7 a commodity program "u title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq471 exclud+ ! assi/ance provid$ to us]s ( cotton "u sections #abjg7;c7 & #abjh ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcg7;c71 #ijch74 7b7 ,exemption ,not)/&+ ! ,f$]al ,fund+ ,acc\ntability & ,transp>5cy ,act ( #bjjf 7,public ,law #aji-bhb2 #ca ,u4,s4,c4 #faja note71 ! requirem5ts ( p>ts #be & #agj ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 %all n apply ) respect to assi/ance receiv$ by an exempt$ produc] f ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 or ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 ,,ii ,cons]vation ,a ,wetl& ,cons]vation #baja4 ,wetl& conv]sion ,section #abba7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,except z & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,duty ( ! ,secret>y ,no p]son %all become ineligible "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an exemption "u section #abbb7;b7 applies to t p]son4 4 #bajb4 ,wetl& cons]vation ,section #abbb7;c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,no program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no program 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ 1 :i*1 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 %all be conduct$ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! affect$ p]son be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may conduct an on-site visit "u p>agraph 7#a7 )\t ! affect$ p]son pres5t if ! ,secret>y has made a reasonable ef=t to include ! pres5ce ( ! affect$ p]son at ! on-site visit4 4 #bajc4 ,mitigation bank+ ,section #abbb7k77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 ,b ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program #bbja4 ,cons]vation res]ve 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #abca7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,eligible l& ,section #abca7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7except = l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program z ( t date7 & ins]t+ ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 on ! condition t ! ,secret>y %all consid] to be plant$ cropl& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 cropl&1 m>g9al pa/ure l&1 & grassl&s t w h a positive impact on wat] quality & w be devot$ to-- 7,a7 a grass sod wat]way2 7,b7 a cont\r grass sod /rip2 7,c7 a prairie /rip2 7,d7 a filt]/rip2 7,e7 a rip>ian buff]2 7,f7 a wetl& or a wetl& buff]2 7,g7 a saturat$ buff]2 7,h7 a bioreactor2 or 7,i7 ano!r simil> wat] quality practice1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ or filt]/rips or rip>ian buff]s devot$ to trees1 %rubs1 or grasses & ins]t+ salt tol]ant vegetation1 field bord]s1 or practices to b5efit ,/ate or f$]ally id5tifi$ wellhead protection areas2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 l&-- 7,a7 t 0 enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u a #ae-ye> contract t expir$ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjag1 or ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah2 7,b7 = :i* !re 0 no opportunity = additional enrollm5t 9 t program2 & 7,c7 on :i* ! cons]vation practice "u ! expir$ contract "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is ma9ta9$4 4 7c7 ,enrollm5t ,section #abca7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 fiscal ye> #bjai1 n m ?an #bd1jjj1jjj acres2 7,b7 fiscal ye> #bjbj1 n m ?an #bd1ejj1jjj acres2 7,c7 fiscal ye> #bjba1 n m ?an #be1jjj1jjj acres2 7,d7 fiscal ye> #bjbb1 n m ?an #be1ejj1jjj acres2 & 7,e7 fiscal ye> #bjbc1 n m ?an #bg1jjj1jjj acres4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y %all enroll & ma9ta9 9 ! cons]vation res]ve n few] ?an #b1jjj1jjj acres ( ! l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c7 by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc2 & 7ii7 9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 9 ! cons]vation res]ve at any "o "t dur+-- 7,i7 fiscal ye> #bjai1 #a1jjj1jjj acres2 7,,ii7 fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #a1ejj1jjj acres2 & 7,,iii7 fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbc1 #b1jjj1jjj acres4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 enroll+ acres "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may give priority to l&1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 ) expir+ cons]vation res]ve contracts2 7ii7 at risk ( conv]sion or developm5t2 or 7iii7 ( ecological significance1 includ+ l& t-- 7,i7 may assi/ 9 ! re/oration ( ?reat5$ or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,,ii7 may assi/ 9 prev5t+ a species f be+ li/$ z a ?reat5$ or endang]$ species "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,,iii7 improves or creates wildlife habitat corridors4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 enroll+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 enroll+ 2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ a cont9u\s & ins]t+ an annual2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,tim+ ( grassl& rank+ p]iod ,= purposes ( grassl&s describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c71 ! ,secret>y %all ann\nce at lea/ #a rank+ p]iod subsequ5t to ! ann\ncem5t ( g5]al enrollm5t (f]s4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,res]vation ( un5roll$ acres ,if ! ,secret>y is unable 9 a fiscal ye> to enroll en\gh acres ( l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c7 to meet ! numb] ( acres describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! fiscal ye>-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve ! rema9+ numb] ( acres = t fiscal ye> = ! enrollm5t ( l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c72 & 7ii7 t numb] ( acres %all n be available = ! enrollm5t ( any o!r type ( eligible l&4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,wat] quality practices to fo/] clean lakes1 e/u>ies1 & riv]s 7,,cle> initiative7 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all give priority )9 cont9u\s enrollm5t "u p>agraph 7#f7 to ! enrollm5t ( l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d74 7,b7 ,s$im5t & nutri5t load+s ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to ! implem5tation ( practices on l& t1 if enroll$1 w help r$uce s$im5t load+s1 nutri5t load+s1 & h>mful algal blooms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,acreage 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! acres ma9ta9$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 n less ?an #dj p]c5t ( acres enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve us+ cont9u\s enrollm5t "u p>agraph 7#f7 %all be ( l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d74 7ii7 ,limitation ,! acres describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %all n include grassl&s describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c74 7,d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 9 ! mon?ly publication ( ! ,secret>y describ+ cons]vation res]ve program /ati/ics1 include a description ( enrollm5ts ?r\gh ! priority "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 publi% on ! website ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy an annual report describ+ a summ>y (1 ) respect to ! enrollm5t priority "u ?is p>agraph-- 7,i7 new enrollm5ts2 7,,ii7 expirations2 7,,iii7 geographic di/ribution2 & 7,,iv7 e/imat$ wat] quality b5efits4 7#d7 ,/ate enrollm5t rates ,at ! beg9n+ ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate to ! ,/ates proportionately #fj p]c5t ( ! available numb] ( acres ea* ye> = enrollm5t 9 ! cons]vation res]ve1 9 accordance ) hi/orical ,/ate enrollm5t rates1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! av]age numb] ( acres ( all l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve 9 ea* ,/ate dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjg ?r\gh #bjaf2 7,b7 ! av]age numb] ( acres ( all l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve nationally dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjg ?r\gh #bjaf2 & 7,c7 ! acres available = enrollm5t dur+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 exclud+ acres describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,frequ5cy ,9 c>ry+ out ?is sub*apt]1 = contracts t are n available on a cont9u\s enrollm5t basis1 ! ,secret>y %all hold a signup & enrollm5t n less (t5 ?an once ea* ye>4 7#f7 ,cont9u\s enrollm5t proc$ure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ produc]s to submit applications on a cont9u\s basis = enrollm5t 9-- 7i7 ! cons]vation res]ve (-- 7,i7 m>g9al pa/ure l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b72 7,,ii7 l& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#d72 & 7,,iii7 cropl& describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#e72 & 7ii7 ! cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program "u section #abca;,a4 7,b7 ,limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 enroll & ma9ta9 n few] ?an #h1fjj1jjj acres ( l& "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc2 & 7ii7 9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 9 ! cons]vation res]ve at any "o "t dur+-- 7,i7 fiscal ye> #bjai1 #h1jjj1jjj acres2 7,,ii7 fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #h1bej1jjj acres2 7,,iii7 fiscal ye> #bjba1 #h1ejj1jjj acres2 & 7,,iv7 fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc1 #h1fjj1jjj acres4 4 7d7 ,eligibility = consid]ation ,section #abca7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,on ! expiration & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on ! expiration 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,re5rollm5t limitation = c]ta9 l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 l& subject to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] %all be eligible = only "o re5rollm5t 9 ! cons]vation res]ve "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! l& is devot$ to h>dwood trees4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to-- 7i7 rip>ian =e/$ buff]s2 7ii7 =e/$ wetl&s enroll$ "u subsection 7d77#c7 or ! cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program "u section #abca;,a2 & 7iii7 %elt]belts4 4 #bbjb4 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abca 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7 ! foll[+3 #abca;,a4 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,crep ,! t]m ,,crep means a cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means l& t is eligible to be includ$ 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is sub*apt]4 7#c7 ,eligible p>tn] ,! t]m eligible p>tn] means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 or 7,d7 a nongov]nm5tal organization4 7#d7 ,managem5t ,! t]m managem5t means an activity conduct$ by an own] or op]ator "u a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( a cons]vation practice on eligible l&1 to regul>ly ma9ta9 or enhance ! vegetative cov] e/abli%$ by ! cons]vation practice-- 7,a7 ?r\gh\t ! t]m ( ! contract2 & 7,b7 consi/5t ) ! cons]vation plan t cov]s ! eligible l&4 7b7 ,agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an agreem5t ) an eligible p>tn] to c>ry out a cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program-- 7,a7 to assi/ 9 enroll+ eligible l& 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is sub*apt]2 & 7,b7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es w advance ! purposes ( ?is sub*apt]4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,an agreem5t ent]$ into "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 describe-- 7i7 #a or m specific ,/ate or nationally significant cons]vation conc]ns to be address$ by ! agreem5t2 7ii7 quantifiable environm5tal goals = address+ ! conc]ns "u clause 7i72 7iii7 a suitable acreage goal = enrollm5t ( eligible l& "u ! agreem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iv7 ! location ( eligible l& to be enroll$ 9 ! project area id5tifi$ "u ! agreem5t2 7v7 ! paym5ts to be (f]$ by ! ,secret>y & eligible p>tn] to an own] or op]ator2 & 7vi7 an appropriate li/ ( cons]vation res]ve program cons]vation practices t are appropriate to meet+ ! conc]ns describ$ "u clause 7i71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) eligible p>tn]s2 7,b7 subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 require ! eligible p>tn] to provide mat*+ funds-- 7i7 9 an am\nt det]m9$ dur+ a negotiation betwe5 ! ,secret>y & #a or m eligible p>tn]s1 if ! majority ( ! mat*+ funds to c>ry out ! agreem5t are provid$ by #a or m eligible p>tn]s t are n nongov]nm5tal organizations2 or 7ii7 9 an am\nt n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! co/ requir$ to c>ry out ! cons]vation measures & practices describ$ 9 ! agreem5t1 if a majority ( ! mat*+ funds to c>ry out ! agreem5t are provid$ by #a or m nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7,c7 include proc$ures to all[ = a tempor>y waiv] ( ! mat*+ requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 or cont9u$ enrollm5t ) a tempor>y susp5sion ( inc5tives or eligible p>tn] contributions = new agreem5ts1 dur+ a p]iod :5 an eligible p>tn] loses ! au?ority or ability to provide mat*+ contributions1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! tempor>y waiv] or cont9u$ enrollm5t ) a tempor>y susp5sion w advance ! purposes ( ?is sub*apt]4 7#c7 ,effect on exi/+ agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 an agreem5t "u ?is subsection %all n affect1 modify1 or int]f]e ) exi/+ agreem5ts "u ?is sub*apt]4 7,b7 ,modification ( exi/+ agreem5ts ,to implem5t ?is section1 ! signatories to an agreem5t "u ?is subsection may mutually agree to a modification ( an agreem5t ent]$ into be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section "u ! ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,enhancem5t ,program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is sub*apt]4 7c7 ,paym5ts 7#a7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,funds provid$ by an eligible p>tn] may be 9 ca%1 9-k9d contributions1 or te*nical assi/ance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,m>g9al pa/urel& co/-%>e paym5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t co/-%>e paym5ts to an own] or op]ator to in/all /ream f5c+1 cross+s1 & alt]native wat] developm5t on m>g9al pa/urel& "u a ,,crep reflect ! fair m>ket value ( ! co/ ( in/allation4 7#c7 ,co/-%>e & practice inc5tive paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on reque/ ( an own] or op]ator1 ! ,secret>y %all provide co/-%>e paym5ts :5 a major compon5t ( a cons]vation practice is complet$ "u a ,,crep1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,exemption ,= purposes ( implem5t+ cons]vation practices on l& enroll$ "u a ,,crep1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! contribution limitation describ$ 9 section #abcd7;b77#b77;,a74 7#d7 ,rip>ian buff] managem5t paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t "u subsection 7b77#a7 t includes rip>ian buff]s z an eligible practice1 ! ,secret>y %all make co/-%>e paym5ts to enc\rage ! regul> managem5t ( ! rip>ian buff] ?r\gh\t ! t]m ( ! agreem5t1 consi/5t ) ! cons]vation plan t cov]s ! eligible l&4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! am\nt ( paym5ts receiv$ by an own] or op]ator "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n be great] ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! normal & cu/om>y project$ managem5t co/1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a74 7d7 ,=e/$ rip>ian buff] practice 7#a7 ,food-produc+ woody plants ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t "u subsection 7b77#a7 t includes =e/$ rip>ian buff]s z an eligible practice1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ an own] or op]ator-- 7,a7 to plant food-produc+ woody plants 9 ! =e/$ rip>ian buff]s1 on ! conditions t-- 7i7 ! plants %all contribute to ! cons]vation ( soil1 wat] quality1 & wildlife habitat2 & 7ii7 ! plant+ %all be consi/5t )-- 7,i7 recomm5dations ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a72 & 7,,ii7 te*nical guide /&>ds ( ! applicable field (fice ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 to h>ve/ f plants describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 on ! conditions t-- 7i7 ! h>ve/+ %all n damage ! cons]v+ cov] or o!rwise h a negative impact on ! cons]vation conc]ns t>get$ by ! ,,crep2 7ii7 only native plant species appropriate to ! region %all be us$ )9 #ce feet ( ! wat]c\rse2 & 7iii7 ! produc] %all be subject to a r$uction 9 ! r5tal rate comm5surate to ! value ( ! crop h>ve/$4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,= ! purpose ( enroll+ =e/$ rip>ian buff]s 9 a ,,crep1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %all coord9ate ) ! applicable ,/ate =e/ry ag5cy4 7e7 ,dr\ght & wat] cons]vation agreem5ts ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t "u subsection 7b77#a7 to address regional dr\ght conc]ns1 9 accordance ) ! cons]vation purposes ( ! ,,crep1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 may-- 7#a7 not)/&+ subsection 7a77#b71 enroll o!r agricultural l& on :i* ! res\rce conc]ns id5tifi$ 9 ! agreem5t c be address$ if ! enrollm5t ( ! l& is critical to ! accompli%m5t ( ! purposes ( ! agreem5t2 7#b7 p]mit dryl& agricultural uses ) ! adoption ( be/ managem5t practices on enroll$ l& if ! agreem5t involves ! significant long-t]m r$uction ( consumptive wat] use & dryl& production is compatible ) ! agreem5t2 & 7#c7 calculate annual r5tal paym5ts consi/5t ) exi/+ adm9i/rative practice = simil> dr\ght & wat] cons]vation agreem5ts "u ?is subtitle & ensure regional consi/5cy 9 ^? rates4 7f7 ,/atus report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes1 ) respect to ea* agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7b77#a7-- 7#a7 ! /atus ( ! agreem5t2 7#b7 ! purposes & objectives ( ! agreem5t2 7#c7 ! ,f$]al & eligible p>tn] commitm5ts made "u ! agreem5t2 & 7#d7 ! progress made 9 fulfill+ ^? commitm5ts4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #abdj,r7c77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7;c77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ a special cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program describ$ 9 section #abcd7;f77#d7 & ins]t+ a cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program "u section #abca;,a4 7#b7 ,section #abdd7;f77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii7 or 7g77#b7 ( section #abcd & ins]t+ section #abca;,a4 #bbjc4 ,f>mable wetl& program ,section #abca;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by /rik+ #abcd7;d77#b77;,a77ii7 & ins]t+ #abcd7;d74 #bbjd4 ,pilot programs ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abca;,b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7 ! foll[+3 #abca;,c4 ,pilot programs 7a7 ,,cle> #cj 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,enrollm5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to enroll l& 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program ?r\gh a #cj-ye> cons]vation res]ve contract 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z a ,,cle> #cj contract7 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,inclusion ( acreage limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 section #abca7;d77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all include acres ( l& enroll$ "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,expir$ cons]vation contract election 7,a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ contract ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ contract means a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] t-- 7i7 expires on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 & 7ii7 cov]s l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u ! clean lakes1 e/u>ies1 & riv]s priority describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#c7 7or ! pr$ecessor practices t con/itute ! priority1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7,b7 ,election ,on ! expiration ( a cov]$ contract1 an own] or op]ator p>ty to ! cov]$ contract %all elect-- 7i7 n to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract2 7ii7 to (f] to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract if ! l& rema9s eligible "u ! t]ms 9 effect z ( ! date ( expiration2 or 7iii7 n to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract & to enroll t l& ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract "u ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,eligible l& ,only l& t is subject to an expir$ cov]$ contract %all be eligible = enrollm5t ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( a ,,cle> #cj contract %all be #cj ye>s4 7#e7 ,agreem5ts ,to be eligible to enroll l& 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract1 ! own] ( ! l& %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 to implem5t a cons]vation res]ve plan develop$ = ! l&2 7,b7 to comply ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! contract & any relat$ agreem5ts2 & 7,c7 to tempor>ily susp5d ! base hi/ory = ! l& cov]$ by ! contract4 7#f7 ,t]ms & conditions ( ,,cle> #cj contracts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,,cle> #cj contract %all include t]ms & conditions t-- 7i7 p]mit-- 7,i7 repairs1 improvem5ts1 & inspections on ! l& t are necess>y to ma9ta9 exi/+ public dra9age sy/ems2 & 7,,ii7 own]s to control public access on ! l& :ile id5tify+ access r\tes to be us$ = re/oration activities & managem5t & contract monitor+2 7ii7 prohibit-- 7,i7 ! alt]ation ( wildlife habitat & o!r natural features ( ! l&1 unless specifically au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! cons]vation res]ve plan2 7,,ii7 ! spray+ ( ! l& ) *emicals or ! m[+ ( ! l&1 except :]e ! spray+ or m[+ is au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y or is necess>y-- 7aa7 to comply ) ,f$]al or ,/ate noxi\s we$ control laws2 7bb7 to comply ) a ,f$]al or ,/ate em]g5cy pe/ treatm5t program2 or 7cc7 to meet habitat ne$s ( specific wildlife species2 7,,iii7 any activity to be c>ri$ out on ! l& ( ! own] or successor t is imm$iately adjac5t to1 & functionally relat$ to1 ! l& t is subject to ! contract if ! activity w alt]1 degrade1 or o!rwise dim9i% ! functional value ( ! l&2 & 7,,iv7 ! adoption ( any o!r practice t w\ld t5d to defeat ! purposes ( ! cons]vation res]ve program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 include any additional provision t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate to c>ry out ?is section or facilitate ! practical adm9i/ration ( ?is section4 7,b7 ,violation ,on ! violation ( a t]m or condition ( a ,,cle> #cj contract1 ! ,secret>y may require ! own] to refund all or "p ( any paym5ts receiv$ by ! own] "u ! cons]vation res]ve program1 ) int]e/ on ! paym5ts1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,compatible uses ,l& subject to a ,,cle> #cj contract may be us$ = compatible economic uses1 includ+ hunt+ & fi%+1 manag$ timb] h>ve/1 or p]iodic hay+ or graz+1 if ! use-- 7i7 is specifically p]mitt$ by ! cons]vation res]ve plan develop$ = ! l&2 & 7ii7 is consi/5t ) ! long-t]m protection & enhancem5t ( ! cons]vation res\rces = :i* ! contract 0 e/abli%$4 7#g7 ,comp5sation 7,a7 ,am\nt ( paym5ts ,! ,secret>y %all provide paym5t "u ?is subsection to an own] ( l& enroll$ ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract us+ #cj annual paym5ts 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt t w\ld be us$ if ! l& 7 to be enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u section #abca7;d77#c74 7,b7 ,=m ( paym5t ,comp5sation = a ,,cle> #cj contract %all be provid$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! =m ( a ca% paym5t 9 an am\nt det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,tim+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide any annual paym5t obligation "u subp>agraph 7,a7 z e>ly z practicable 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7,d7 ,paym5ts to o!rs ,! ,secret>y %all make a paym5t1 9 accordance ) regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 a mann] z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is fair & reasonable "u ! circum/ances1 if an own] :o is entitl$ to a paym5t "u ?is section-- 7i7 dies2 7ii7 becomes incompet5t2 7iii7 is succe$$ by ano!r p]son or entity :o r5d]s or completes ! requir$ p]=mance2 or 7iv7 is o!rwise unable to receive ! paym5t4 7#h7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all assi/ own]s 9 comply+ ) ! t]ms & conditions ( a ,,cle> #cj contract4 7,b7 ,contracts or agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts ) private entities or agreem5ts ) a ,/ate1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 or ,indian ,tribe to c>ry out necess>y ma9t5ance ( a ,,cle> #cj contract if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contract or agreem5t w advance ! purposes ( ! cons]vation res]ve program4 7#i7 ,adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,cons]vation res]ve plan ,! ,secret>y %all develop a cons]vation res]ve plan = any l& subject to a ,,cle> #cj contract1 :i* %all include practices & activities necess>y to ma9ta91 protect1 & enhance ! cons]vation value ( ! enroll$ l&4 7,b7 ,delegation ( contract adm9i/ration 7i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cies ,! ,secret>y may delegate any ( ! managem5t1 monitor+1 & en=cem5t responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection to o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cies t h ! appropriate au?ority1 exp]tise1 & res\rces necess>y to c>ry out ^? delegat$ responsibilities4 7ii7 ,cons]vation organizations ,! ,secret>y may delegate any managem5t responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is subsection to cons]vation organizations if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! cons]vation organization has simil> exp]tise & res\rces4 7b7 ,soil heal? & income protection pilot program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible l& ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible l& means cropl& t-- 7i7 is select$ by ! own] or op]ator ( ! l& = propos$ enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 is locat$ )9 #a or m ,/ates t are "p ( ! prairie po?ole region1 z select$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on consultation ) ,/ate ,committees ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 f t region2 7,,ii7 _h a cropp+ hi/ory or 0 consid]$ to be plant$ dur+ ea* ( ! #c crop ye>s prec$+ enrollm5t2 & 7,,iii7 is v]ifi$ to be less-productive l&1 z comp>$ to o!r l& on ! applicable f>m4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m eligible l& does n include any l& t 0 enroll$ 9 a cons]vation res]ve program contract 9 any ( ! #c crop ye>s prec$+ enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a volunt>y soil heal? & income protection pilot program "u :i* eligible l& is enroll$ ?r\gh ! use ( contracts to assi/ own]s & op]ators ( eligible l& to cons]ve & improve ! soil1 wat]1 & wildlife res\rces ( ! eligible l&4 7,b7 ,deadl9e = p>ticipation ,eligible l& may be enroll$ 9 ! program "u ?is section ?r\gh ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj4 7#c7 ,contracts 7,a7 ,requirem5ts ,a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all-- 7i7 be ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y1 ! own] ( ! eligible l&1 & 7if applicable7 ! op]ator ( ! eligible l&2 & 7ii7 provide t1 dur+ ! t]m ( ! contract-- 7,i7 ! l[e/ practicable co/ p]5nial cons]v+ use cov] crop = ! eligible l&1 z det]m9$ by ! applicable ,/ate cons]vationi/ aft] consid]+ ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee1 %all be plant$ on ! eligible l&2 7,,ii7 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 ! own] or op]ator ( ! eligible l& %all pay ! co/ ( plant+ ! cons]v+ use cov] crop "u subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 subject to subp>agraph 7,f71 ! eligible l& may be h>ve/$ = se$1 hay$1 or graz$ outside ! prim>y ne/+ season e/abli%$ = ! applicable c\nty2 7,,iv7 ! eligible l& may be eligible = a walk-9 access program ( ! applicable ,/ate1 if any2 & 7,v7 a nonpr(it wildlife organization may provide to ! own] or op]ator ( ! eligible l& a paym5t 9 ex*ange = an agreem5t by ! own] or op]ator n to h>ve/ ! cons]v+ use cov]4 7,b7 ,paym5ts ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f77ii77,,ii71 ! annual r5tal rate = a paym5t "u a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! av]age r5tal rate = ! applicable c\nty "u section #abcd7;d71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,limitation on enroll$ l& ,n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! eligible l& on a f>m may be enroll$ 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection4 7,d7 ,t]m 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ea* contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be = a t]m ( #c1 #d1 or #e ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! p>ties to ! contract4 7ii7 ,e>ly t]m9ation 7,i7 ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 be=e ! end ( ! t]m describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! e>ly t]m9ation ( ! contract is necess>y4 7,,ii7 ,own]s & op]ators ,an own] & 7if applicable7 an op]ator ( eligible l& enroll$ 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection may t]m9ate a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 be=e ! end ( ! t]m describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if ! own] & 7if applicable7 ! op]ator pay to ! ,secret>y an am\nt equal to ! am\nt ( r5tal paym5ts receiv$ "u ! contract4 7,e7 ,beg9n+1 limit$ res\rce1 socially disadvantag$1 or vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s ,) respect to a beg9n+1 limit$ res\rce1 socially disadvantag$1 or vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all provide t1 dur+ ! t]m ( ! contract1 ( ! actual co/ ( e/abli%m5t ( ! cons]v+ use cov] crop "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i7-- 7,i7 us+ ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all pay #ej p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 ! beg9n+1 limit$ res\rce1 socially disadvantag$1 or vet]an f>m] or ran*] %all pay #ej p]c5t2 & 7ii7 ! annual r5tal rate = a paym5t "u a contract describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be equal to #ge p]c5t ( ! av]age r5tal rate = ! applicable c\nty "u section #abcd7;d71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,f7 ,h>ve/+1 hay+1 & graz+ outside applicable p]iod ,! h>ve/+ = se$1 hay+1 or graz+ ( eligible l& "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,,iii7 outside ( ! prim>y ne/+ season e/abli%$ = ! applicable c\nty %all be subject to ! conditions t-- 7i7 ) respect to eligible l& t is s hay$ or graz$1 adequate /ubble height %all be ma9ta9$ to protect ! soil on ! eligible l&1 z det]m9$ by ! applicable ,/ate cons]vationi/ aft] consid]+ ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee2 & 7ii7 ) respect to eligible l& t is s h>ve/$ = se$-- 7,i7 ! eligible l& %all n be eligible to be insur$ or re9sur$ "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq472 & 7,,ii7 ! r5tal paym5t o!rwise applicable to ! eligible l& "u ?is subsection %all be r$uc$ by #be p]c5t4 7#d7 ,acreage limitation ,( ! numb] ( acres available = enrollm5t 9 ! cons]vation res]ve "u section #abca7;d77#a71 n m ?an #ej1jjj total acres ( eligible l& may be enroll$ "u ! pilot program "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate an annual report describ+ ! eligible l& enroll$ 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! e/imat$ cons]vation value ( ! l&2 & 7,b7 e/imat$ sav+s f r$uc$ commodity paym5ts1 crop insurance indemnities1 & crop insurance premium subsidies4 4 #bbje4 ,duties ( own]s & op]ators ,section #abcb7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#aa7 & 7#ab71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 on l& devot$ to h>dwood or o!r trees1 exclud+ w9dbreaks & %elt]belts1 to c>ry out prop] ?9n+ & o!r practices-- 7,a7 to enhance ! cons]vation b5efits & wildlife habitat res\rces address$ by ! cons]vation practice "u :i* ! l& is enroll$2 & 7,b7 to promote =e/ managem5t2 4 #bbjf4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y 7a7 ,co/-,%>e & r5tal paym5ts ,section #abcc7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! co/ ( f5c+ & o!r wat] di/ribution practices1 if applicable aft] int]e/2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 9 an am\nt necess>y to comp5sate & ins]t+ 1 9 accordance ) section #abcd7;d712 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 m>g9al pa/urel&1 aft] cropl&2 & 7ii7 by add+ or at ! end2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b74 7b7 ,specifi$ activities p]mitt$ ,section #abcc ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,specifi$ activities p]mitt$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 %all p]mit c]ta9 activities or comm]cial uses ( e/abli%$ cov] on l& t is subject to a contract "u ! cons]vation res]ve program if-- 7,a7 ^? activities or uses-- 7i7 are consi/5t ) ! cons]vation ( soil1 wat] quality1 & wildlife habitat2 7ii7 are subject to appropriate re/rictions dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season = birds 9 ! local area t are economically significant1 9 significant decl9e1 or cons]v$ 9 accordance ) ,f$]al or ,/ate law2 7iii7 contribute to ! heal? & vigor ( ! e/abli%$ cov]2 & 7iv7 are consi/5t ) a site-specific plan1 includ+ vegetative managem5t requirem5ts1 /ock+ rates1 & frequ5cy & duration ( activity1 tak+ into consid]ation regional diff]5ces1 su* z climate1 soil type1 & natural res\rces2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/ate te*nical committee1 includes contract modifications-- 7i7 )\t any r$uction 9 ! r5tal rate =-- 7,i7 em]g5cy hay+1 em]g5cy graz+1 or o!r em]g5cy use ( ! =age 9 response to a localiz$ or regional dr\ght1 flood+1 wildfire1 or o!r em]g5cy1 on all practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season1 :5-- 7aa7 ! c\nty is designat$ z ,d#b 7sev]e dr\ght7 or great] accord+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor2 7bb7 !re is at lea/ a #dj p]c5t loss 9 =age production 9 ! c\nty2 or 7cc7 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/ate te*nical committee1 det]m9es t ! program c assi/ 9 ! response to a natural disa/] ev5t )\t p]man5t damage to ! e/abli%$ cov]2 7,,ii7 em]g5cy graz+ on all practices dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season if paym5ts are au?oriz$ = a c\nty "u ! live/ock =age disa/] program "u clause 7ii7 ( section #aeja7;c77#c77;,d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77#c77;,d771 at #ej p]c5t ( ! normal c>ry+ capacity det]m9$ "u clause 7i7 ( t section1 adju/$ to ! site-specific plan2 7,,iii7 em]g5cy hay+ on c]ta9 practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season1 if paym5ts are au?oriz$ = a c\nty "u ! live/ock =age disa/] program "u clause 7ii7 ( section #aeja7;c77#c77;,d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77#c77;,d771 on n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( contract acres1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! site-specific plan2 7,,iv7 graz+ ( all practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season1 if includ$ z a mid-contract managem5t practice "u section #abcb7;a77#e72 7,v7 ! int]mitt5t & seasonal use ( vegetative buff] e/abli%$ "u p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 ( section #abca7;b7 t are incid5tal to agricultural production on l& adjac5t to ! buff] su* t ! p]mitt$ use-- 7aa7 does n de/roy ! p]man5t vegetative cov]2 & 7bb7 reta9s suitable vegetative /ructure = wildlife cov] & %elt] outside ! prim>y ne/+ season2 or 7,,vi7 graz+ on all practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season1 if conduct$ by a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 or 7ii7 ) a #be p]c5t r$uction 9 ! annual r5tal rate = ! acres cov]$ by ! au?oriz$ activity1 includ+-- 7,i7 graz+ n m frequ5tly ?an e o!r ye> on ! same l&1 except t dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season1 graz+ %all be subject to a #ej p]c5t r$uction 9 ! /ock+ rate specifi$ 9 ! site-specific plan2 7,,ii7 graz+ ( all practices dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season1 ) a #ej p]c5t r$uction 9 ! /ock+ rate specifi$ 9 ! site-specific plan2 7,,iii7 hay+ & o!r comm]cial use 7includ+ ! manag$ h>ve/+ ( biomass & exclud+ ! h>ve/+ ( vegetative cov]71 on ! condition t ! activity-- 7aa7 is complet$ outside ! prim>y ne/+ season2 7bb7 occurs n m ?an once e #c ye>s2 & 7cc7 ma9ta9s #be p]c5t ( ! total contract acres unh>ve/$1 9 accordance ) a site-specific plan t provides = wildlife cov] & %elt]2 7,,iv7 annual graz+ outside ! prim>y ne/+ season if consi/5t ) a site-specific plan t is au?oriz$ = ! control ( invasive species2 & 7,v7 ! in/allation ( w9d turb9es & associat$ access1 except t 9 p]mitt+ ! in/allation ( w9d turb9es1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! numb] & location ( w9d turb9es t may be in/all$1 tak+ into acc\nt-- 7aa7 ! location1 size1 & o!r physical *>act]i/ics ( ! l&2 7bb7 ! ext5t to :i* ! l& conta9s ?reat5$ or endang]$ wildlife & wildlife habitat2 & 7cc7 ! purposes ( ! cons]vation res]ve program "u ?is sub*apt]4 7#b7 ,conditions on hay+ & graz+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may p]mit hay+ or graz+ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 on any l& or practice subject to a contract "u ! cons]vation res]ve program4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,damage to vegetative cov] ,hay+ or graz+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be p]mitt$ on l& subject to a contract "u ! cons]vation res]ve program1 or "u a p>ticul> practice1 if hay+ or graz+ = t ye> "u t practice1 z applicable1 w\ld cause long-t]m damage to vegetative cov] on t l&4 7ii7 ,special agreem5ts 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 hay+ or graz+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be p]mitt$ on-- 7aa7 l& cov]$ by a contract enroll$ "u ! ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7bb7 l& cov]$ by a contract enroll$ "u a cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program e/abli%$ "u section #abca;,a or ! ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,enhancem5t ,program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is sub*apt]4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,subclause 7,i7 %all n apply to l& on :i* hay+ or graz+ is specifically p]mitt$ "u ! applicable cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program agreem5t or o!r p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt]4 4 7c7 ,natural disa/] or adv]se wea!r z mid-contract managem5t ,section #abcc ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,natural disa/] or adv]se wea!r z mid-contract managem5t ,9 ! case ( a natural disa/] or adv]se wea!r ev5t t has ! effect ( a managem5t practice consi/5t ) ! cons]vation plan1 ! ,secret>y %all n require fur!r managem5t practices pursuant to section #abcb7;a77#e7 t are int5d$ to a*ieve ! same effect4 4 #bbjg4 ,paym5ts 7a7 ,co/ %>+ paym5ts ,section #abcd7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t co/ %>+ paym5ts to an own] or op]ator "u ?is sub*apt]1 :5 comb9$ ) ! sum ( paym5ts f all o!r fund+ s\rces = measures & practices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 d n exce$ #ajj p]c5t ( ! total actual co/ ( e/abli%+ ^? measures & practices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,mid-contract managem5t graz+ ,! ,secret>y may n make any co/ %>+ paym5t to an own] or op]ator "u ?is sub*apt] pursuant to section #abcb7;a77#e74 7,c7 ,se$ co/ ,9 ! case ( se$ co/s relat$ to ! e/abli%m5t ( cov]1 co/ %>+ paym5ts "u ?is sub*apt] %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! actual co/ ( ! se$ mixture1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,an own] & ins]t+ ,except 9 ! case ( inc5tive paym5ts t are relat$ to ! co/ ( ! e/abli%m5t ( a practice & receiv$ f eligible p>tn]s "u ! cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program "u section #abca;,a1 an own]2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,practice inc5tives = cont9u\s practices ,9 addition to ! co/ %>+ paym5t describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all make an inc5tive paym5t to an own] or op]ator ( l& enroll$ "u section #abca7;d77#f7 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! actual co/ ( e/abli%+ all measures & practices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ se$ co/s relat$ to ! e/abli%m5t ( cov]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,inc5tive paym5ts ,section #abcd7;c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,inc5tive & ins]t+ ,=e/ managem5t inc5tive2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,us+ funds made available "u section #abda7;a77#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #aej p]c5t & ins]t+ #ajj p]c5t4 7c7 ,annual r5tal paym5ts ,section #abcd7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! ,secret>y may consid]1 among o!r ?+s1 ! am\nt & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! am\nt 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! impact on ! local f>ml& r5tal m>ket2 & 7,c7 su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ det]m9$ ?r\gh-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! submission ( bids 9 clause 7i7 & ins]t+ det]m9$ ?r\gh ! submission ( applications2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,multiple enrollm5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 if l& subject to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] is re5roll$ "u section #abca7;h77#a7 or has be5 previ\sly enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve1 ! annual r5tal paym5t %all be 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #he p]c5t 9 ! case ( g5]al enrollm5t contacts1 or #ij p]c5t 9 ! case ( cont9u\s enrollm5t contracts1 ( ! applicable e/imat$ av]age c\nty r5tal rate publi%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#d7 = ! ye> 9 :i* ! re5rollm5t occurs4 7ii7 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program ,! r$uction 9 annual r5tal paym5ts "u clause 7i7 may be waiv$ z "p ( ! negotiation betwe5 ! ,secret>y & an eligible p>tn] to ent] into a cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program agreem5t "u section #abca;,a4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! case2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,cont9u\s sign-up inc5tives ,! ,secret>y %all make an inc5tive paym5t to ! own] or op]ator ( l& enroll$ "u section #abca7;d77#f7 at ! "t ( initial enrollm5t 9 an am\nt equal to #cb4e p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! fir/ annual r5tal paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 1 n less frequ5tly ?an once e o!r ye>1 & ins]t+ annually2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & %all publi% ! e/imates d]iv$ f ! survey n lat] ?an ,septemb] #ae ( ea* ye> be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ & ! av]age curr5t & previ\s soil r5tal rates = ea* c\nty aft] subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ may use & ins]t+ %all consid]2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,submission ( additional in=mation by ,/ate ,,fsa (fices & ,,crep p>tn]s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = ,/ate ,committees ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or eligible p>tn]s 7z def9$ 9 section #abca;,a7a77 9 cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t programs "u section #abca;,a to propose an alt]native soil r5tal rate prior to f9aliz+ new rates1 on ! condition t docum5tation describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 is provid$ to support ! propos$ alt]native4 7ii7 ,acceptable docum5tation ,docum5tation ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 includes-- 7,i7 an av]age ( ca% r5ts f a r&om sample ( lease agreem5ts2 7,,ii7 ca% r5t e/imates f a publi%$ survey2 7,,iii7 neighbor+ c\nty e/imate comp>isons f ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice2 7,,iv7 an av]age ( ca% r5ts f ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy f>m bus9ess plans2 7,v7 models t e/imate ca% r5ts1 su* z models t use returns to e/imate crop production or l& value data2 or 7,,vi7 o!r docum5tation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7iii7 ,notification ,n less ?an #ad days prior to ! ann\ncem5t ( new or revis$ soil r5tal rates1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] a brief+ to ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,*airman & ,rank+ ,memb] ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 includ+ in=mation on & ! rationale = ! alt]native rates propos$ "u clause 7i7 t 7 accept$ or reject$4 7,e7 ,r5tal rate limitation ,not)/&+ =e/ managem5t inc5tive paym5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! c\nty av]age soil r5tal rate 7be=e any adju/m5ts relat+ to specific practices1 wellhead protection1 or soil productivity7 %all n exce$-- 7i7 #he p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ r5tal rate det]m9$ "u ?is p>agraph = g5]al enrollm5t2 or 7ii7 #ij p]c5t ( ! e/imat$ r5tal rate det]m9$ "u ?is p>agraph = cont9u\s enrollm5t4 4 7d7 ,paym5t limitation = r5tal paym5ts ,section #abcd7;g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! total & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! total2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,wellhead protection ,p>agraph 7#a7 & section #ajja;,d7b7 %all n apply to r5tal paym5ts receiv$ by a rural wat] di/rict or association = l& t is enroll$ "u ?is sub*apt] = ! purpose ( protect+ a wellhead4 4 #bbjh4 ,contracts 7a7 ,transition option = c]ta9 f>m]s or ran*]s ,section #abce7;f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ retir$ f>m] or ran*] & ins]t+ contract hold]2 7,b7 by /rik+ retir$ or retir+ own] or op]ator ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ contract hold]2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #a ye> & ins]t+ #b ye>s2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a lease ) a t]m ( less ?an #e ye>s & an option to pur*ase aft] option to pur*ase2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,f7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,g7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 give priority to ! enrollm5t ( ! l& cov]$ by ! contract 9-- 7i7 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d2 7ii7 ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d2 or 7iii7 ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,h2 & 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,to ! ext5t t ! maximum numb] ( acres p]mitt$ to be enroll$ "u ! cons]vation res]ve program has n be5 met1 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 7i7 is c>ri$ out on l& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 or 7#e7 ( section #abca7;b72 & 7ii7 is eligible = cont9u\s enrollm5t "u section #abca7;d77#f72 & 4 7b7 ,end ( contract consid]ations ,section #abce7;g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;g77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,end ( contract consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all n consid] an own] or op]ator to be 9 violation ( a t]m or condition ( ! cons]vation res]ve contract if-- 7#a7 dur+ ! ye> prior to expiration ( ! contract1 ! own] or op]ator-- 7,a7 7i7 ent]s into a contract "u ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d2 & 7ii7 beg9s ! e/abli%m5t ( a practice "u t contract2 or 7,b7 7i7 ent]s into a contract "u ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d2 & 7ii7 beg9s ! e/abli%m5t ( a practice "u t contract2 or 7#b7 dur+ ! #c ye>s prior to ! expiration ( ! contract1 ! own] or op]ator beg9s ! c]tification process "u ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq474 4 #bbji4 ,eligible l&2 ,/ate law requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all revise p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #adaj4f7;d7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to provide t l& enroll$ "u a ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,enhancem5t ,program agreem5t initially e/abli%$ be=e ,janu>y #a1 #bjad 7includ+ an am5d$ or successor ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,enhancem5t ,program agreem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 %all n be ineligible = enrollm5t 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 "u t p>agraph if ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator 7z def9$ 9 section #adaj4b7;b7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations771 on recomm5dation f & 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a77 det]m9es1 "u su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate te*nical committee1 det]m9es to be appropriate1 t mak+ t l& eligible = enrollm5t 9 t program is n contr>y to ! purposes ( t program4 ,c ,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program & ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program #bcja4 ,repeal ( cons]vation programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! *apt] designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #d ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program & cons]vation /ew>d%ip program ,a ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program 2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #abdj;,h ! foll[+3 ,b ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program 4 7b7 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ sections #abch;,d ?r\gh #abch;,g z sections #abdj;,i ?r\gh #abdj,l1 respectively2 & 7#b7 by mov+ sections #abdj;,i ?r\gh #abdj,l 7z s r$esignat$7 s z to appe> aft] ! sub*apt] head+ = sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( t ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7a77#b774 7c7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch et seq47 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,t]m9ation ( cons]vation /ew>d%ip program ,effective on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 %all cease to be effective4 7#c7 ,transitional provisions 7,a7 ,effect on exi/+ contracts & agreem5ts ,! cessation ( effectiv5ess "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all n affect-- 7i7 ! validity or t]ms ( any contract ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 or any paym5ts1 modifications1 or te*nical assi/ance requir$ to be made 9 connection ) ! contract2 or 7ii7 subject to subp>agraph 7,d71 any agreem5t ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u subtitle ,i ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga et seq47 on or be=e ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah1 "u :i* cons]vation /ew>d%ip program acres & associat$ fund+ h be5 allocat$ to ! agreem5t = ! purpose ( ent]+ into a contract "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7,b7 ,ext5sion p]mitt$ ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may ext5d = #a ye> a contract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 if t contract expires on or be=e ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai1 "u ! t]ms & paym5t rate ( ! exi/+ contract & 9 accordance ) sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7,c7 ,r5ewal n p]mitt$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 & subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y may n r5ew a contract or agreem5t describ$ 9 t subp>agraph4 7ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may r5ew a contract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 if t contract expires on or aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai2 7,,ii7 "u ! t]ms ( ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b772 & 7,,iii7 subject to ! limitation on fund+ = t sub*apt] "u section #abda ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda74 7,d7 ,,rcpp contracts 7i7 ,treatm5t ( acreage ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y may provide an am\nt ( fund+ t is equival5t to ! value ( any acres cov]$ by ! agreem5t4 7ii7 ,funds & acres n obligat$ ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 to :i* program acres & associat$ fund+ h be5 allocat$ b n yet obligat$ to ent] into a contract "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y %all modify ! agreem5t to au?orize ! entrance into a contract "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b772 & 7,,ii7 ! funds associat$ ) ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program acres allocat$ "u t agreem5t1 on modification "u subclause 7,i71 may be us$ to ent] into cons]vation /ew>d%ip program contracts ) produc]s "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b774 7#d7 ,contract adm9i/ration ,subject to p>agraphs 7#c77;,c7 & 7#c77;,d77ii77,,ii71 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ea* contract & agreem5t describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 until ! expiration ( ! contract or agreem5t 9 accordance ) ! regulations to c>ry out ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chch;d et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 t are 9 effect on ! day be=e t date ( enactm5t4 7#e7 ,fund+ ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 any funds made available f ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u section #abda7;a77#d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#d77 = fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah %all be available to c>ry out-- 7,a7 any contract or agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7 = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,b7 any contract or agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii72 7,c7 any contract ext5d$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7,d7 any contract or agreem5t "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b774 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7,a7 ,section #abaa7;a77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chaa7;a77#c77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,b7 ,section #abba7;b77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chba7;b77#c77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,c7 ,section #abdj;,j7b77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 7,d7 ,section #abdj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ *apt] & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,e7 ,section #abdj;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,f7 ,section #abdj;,b7i77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,g7 ,section #abdj;,c7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#c7;b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ *apt] & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,h7 ,section #abdj;,e7b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#e7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,i7 ,section #abdj;,g ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,j7 ,section #abdj;,h ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7 is am5d$ by /rik+ *apt] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ sub*apt]4 7,k7 ,section #abdd7;c77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;c77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,l7 ,section #abdd7l7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7l77 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ *apt] #b & ins]t+ *apt] #d2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( aft] inc5tives program "u4 7#b7 ,o!r laws 7,a7 ,section #cdd7;f77#h7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd7;f77#h77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,b7 ,section #cgg ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acgg7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,c7 ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( ! la/ proviso ( ! matt] "u ! head+ ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program "u ! head+ ,soil ,bank ,programs ( title ,i ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,appropriation ,act1 #aiei 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ahca;a71 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,d7 ,section #h7;b77#a7 ( ! ,soil ,cons]vation & ,dome/ic ,allotm5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,e7 ,section #abga7;c77#c77;,c7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajf;a7c77#c77;,c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,f7 ,section #cjd7;a77#a7 ( ! ,lake ,*ampla9 ,special ,designation ,act ( #aiij 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abgj note2 ,public ,law #aja-eif7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 7,g7 ,section #bjb7;c7 ( ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,sal9ity ,control ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aeib7;c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ sub*apt] ,a ( be=e *apt] #d4 #bcjb4 ,purposes ( environm5tal quality inc5tives program ,section #abdj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 assi/+ produc]s to make b5eficial1 co/-effective *anges to production sy/ems1 includ+ address+ id5tifi$1 new1 or expect$ res\rce conc]ns relat$ to organic production1 graz+ managem5t1 fuels managem5t1 =e/ managem5t1 nutri5t managem5t associat$ ) crops & live/ock1 pe/ managem5t1 irrigation managem5t1 adapt+ to1 & mitigat+ aga9/1 increas+ wea!r volatility1 dr\ght resili5cy measures1 or o!r practices on agricultural & =e/$ l&4 4 #bcjc4 ,def9itions "u environm5tal quality inc5tives program ,section #abdj;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#h71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,cons]vation plann+ assessm5t ,! t]m cons]vation plann+ assessm5t means a report1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t-- 7,a7 is develop$ by-- 7i7 a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict72 7ii7 a ,f$]al ag5cy2 or 7iii7 a ?ird-p>ty provid] c]tifi$ "u section #abdb7;e7 7includ+ a c]tifi$ rangel& pr(essional72 7,b7 assesses rangel& or cropl& function & describes cons]vation activities to enhance ! economic & ecological managem5t ( t l&2 & 7,c7 c be incorporat$ into a compreh5sive plann+ docum5t requir$ by ! ,secret>y = enrollm5t 9 a cons]vation program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,b77vi7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ environm5tally s5sitive areas1 aft] m>%es12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ id5tifi$ or expect$ be=e res\rce conc]ns2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,inc5tive practice ,! t]m inc5tive practice means a practice or set ( practices approv$ by ! ,secret>y t1 :5 implem5t$ & ma9ta9$ on eligible l&1 address #a or m priority res\rce conc]ns4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7vii72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 ! foll[+3 7v7 soil te/+2 7vi7 soil rem$iation to be c>ri$ out by ! produc]2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7vi72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 plann+ = res\rce-cons]v+ crop rotations 7z def9$ 9 section #abdj,l7d77#a772 7iii7 soil heal? plann+1 includ+ increas+ soil organic matt] & ! use ( cov] crops2 7iv7 a cons]vation plann+ assessm5t2 7v7 precision cons]vation managem5t plann+2 & 2 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,priority res\rce conc]n ,! t]m priority res\rce conc]n means a natural res\rce conc]n or problem1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t-- 7,a7 is id5tifi$ at ! national1 ,/ate1 or local level z a priority = a p>ticul> area ( a ,/ate2 & 7,b7 repres5ts a significant conc]n 9 a ,/ate or region4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,soil rem$iation ,! t]m soil rem$iation means sci5tifically bas$ practices t-- 7,a7 ensure ! safety ( produc]s f contam9ants 9 soil2 7,b7 limit contam9ants 9 soil f ent]+ agricultural products = human or animal consumption2 & 7,c7 reg5]ate & su/a9 ! soil4 7#aj7 ,soil te/+ ,! t]m soil te/+ means ! evaluation ( soil heal?1 includ+ te/+ =-- 7,a7 ! optimal level ( con/itu5ts 9 ! soil1 su* z organic matt]1 nutri5ts1 & ! pot5tial pres5ce ( soil contam9ants1 includ+ heavy metals1 volatile organic comp\nds1 polycyclic aromatic hydroc>bons1 or o!r contam9ants2 & 7,b7 ! biological & physical *>act]i/ics indicative ( prop] soil function+4 4 #bcjd4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration ( environm5tal quality inc5tives program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,section #abdj;,b7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,paym5ts ,section #abdj;,b7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,n m ?an & ins]t+ ,on an election by a produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide at lea/2 7ii7 by /rik+ may be provid$2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! purpose ( & ins]t+ all co/s relat$ to2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,notification & docum5tation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 notify ea* produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 at ! "t ( enrollm5t 9 ! program1 ( ! option to receive advance paym5ts "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 docum5t ! election ( ea* produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to receive advance paym5ts "u clause 7i7 ) respect to ea* practice t has co/s describ$ 9 t clause4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,increas$ paym5ts = high-priority practices 7,a7 ,/ate det]m9ation ,ea* ,/ate1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 = ! ,/ate1 may designate n m ?an #aj practices to be eligible = increas$ paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 on ! condition t ! practice1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 addresses specific causes ( impairm5t relat+ to excessive nutri5ts 9 gr\ndwat] or surface wat]2 7ii7 addresses ! cons]vation ( wat] to advance dr\ght mitigation & decl9+ aquif]s2 7iii7 meets o!r environm5tal priorities & o!r priority res\rce conc]ns id5tifi$ 9 habitat or o!r area re/oration plans2 or 7iv7 is geographically t>get$ to address a natural res\rce conc]n 9 a specific wat]%$4 7,b7 ,increas$ paym5ts ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! case ( a practice designat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may increase ! am\nt t w\ld o!rwise be provid$ = a practice "u ?is subsection to n m ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! co/s associat$ ) plann+1 design1 mat]ials1 equipm5t1 in/allation1 labor1 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 or tra9+4 4 7c7 ,allocation ( fund+ ,section #abdj;,b7f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7,b7 by /rik+ #fj & ins]t+ #ej2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ production4 & ins]t+ production1 includ+ graz+ managem5t practices42 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,= ea* & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah ,= ea* 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 at lea/ #aj p]c5t ( ! funds made available = paym5ts "u ! program %all be t>get$ at practices b5efitt+ wildlife habitat "u subsection 7g74 4 7d7 ,wildlife habitat inc5tive program ,section #abdj;,b7g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;g77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,maximum t]m ,9 ! case ( a contract "u ! program ent]$ into solely = ! e/abli%m5t ( #a or m annual managem5t practices = ! b5efit ( wildlife z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 not)/&+ any maximum contract t]m e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! contract %all h a t]m t does n exce$ #aj ye>s4 7#d7 ,includ$ practices ,= ! purpose ( provid+ seasonal wetl& habitat = wat]f[l & migratory birds1 a practice t is eligible = paym5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 & t>get$ = fund+ "u subsection 7f7 may include-- 7,a7 a practice to c>ry out po/h>ve/ flood+2 or 7,b7 a practice to ma9ta9 ! hydrology ( tempor>y & seasonal wetl&s ( n m ?an #b acres to ma9ta9 wat]f[l & migratory bird habitat on work+ cropl&4 4 7e7 ,wat] cons]vation or irrigation effici5cy practice ,section #abdj;,b7h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,availability ( paym5ts ,! ,secret>y may provide wat] cons]vation & sy/em effici5cy paym5ts "u ?is subsection to an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 or a produc] =-- 7,a7 wat] cons]vation s*$ul+1 wat] di/ribution effici5cy1 soil moi/ure monitor+1 or an appropriate comb9ation !re(2 7,b7 irrigation-relat$ /ructural or o!r measures t cons]ve surface wat] or gr\ndwat]1 includ+ manag$ aquif] recov]y practices2 or 7,c7 a transition to wat]-cons]v+ crops1 wat]-cons]v+ crop rotations1 or deficit irrigation4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #ajja7;f77#f71 ! ,secret>y may ent] into a contract "u ?is subsection ) a ,/ate1 irrigation di/rict1 gr\ndwat] managem5t di/rict1 acequia1 l&-grant m]c$es1 or simil> entity "u a /reaml9$ contract+ process to implem5t wat] cons]vation or irrigation practices "u a wat]%$-wide project t w effectively cons]ve wat]1 provide fi% & wildlife habitat1 or provide = dr\ght-relat$ environm5tal mitigation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,implem5tation ,wat] cons]vation or irrigation practices t are ! subject ( a contract ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be implem5t$ on-- 7i7 eligible l& ( a produc]2 or 7ii7 l& t is-- 7,i7 "u ! control ( an irrigation di/rict1 gr\ndwat] managem5t di/rict1 acequia1 l&-grant m]c$es1 or simil> entity2 & 7,,ii7 adjac5t to eligible l& describ$ 9 clause 7i71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,waiv] au?ority ,! ,secret>y may waive ! applicability ( ! limitations 9 section #ajja;,d7b7 or section #abdj;,g = a paym5t made "u a contract ent]$ into "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! waiv] is necess>y to fulfill ! objectives ( ! project4 7,d7 ,contract limitations ,if ! ,secret>y grants a waiv] "u subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y may impose a sep>ate paym5t limitation = ! contract ) respect to :i* ! waiv] applies4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ to a produc] & ins]t+ "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! eligible l& ( ! produc] is locat$1 !re is a r$uction 9 wat] use 9 ! op]ation ( ! produc] & ins]t+ ! l& on :i* ! practices w be implem5t$ is locat$1 !re is a r$uction 9 wat] use 9 ! op]ation on t l&2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ except 9 ! case ( an application "u p>agraph 7#b71 be=e ! produc] agrees2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection au?orizes ! ,secret>y to modify ! process = det]m9+ ! annual allocation ( fund+ to ,/ates "u ! program4 4 7f7 ,paym5ts = cons]vation practices relat$ to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,paym5ts & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,paym5ts 2 7#b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 apply+ ^! limitations & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,9 apply+ ! limitations "u subp>agraph 7,a7 2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ aggregate1 #bj1jjj p] ye> or #hj1jjj dur+ any #f-ye> p]iod4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8aggregate-- 7i7 ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjah-- 7,i7 #bj1jjj p] ye>2 or 7,,ii7 #hj1jjj dur+ any #f-ye> p]iod2 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 #adj1jjj4 4 7g7 ,cons]vation inc5tive contracts ,section #abdj;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,cons]vation inc5tive contracts 7#a7 ,id5tification ( eligible priority res\rce conc]ns = ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 %all id5tify wat]%$s 7or o!r appropriate regions or areas )9 a ,/ate7 & ! correspond+ priority res\rce conc]ns = ^? wat]%$s or o!r regions or areas t are eligible to be ! subject ( an inc5tive contract "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,limitation ,= ea* ( ! relevant l& uses )9 ! wat]%$s1 regions1 or o!r areas id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify n m ?an #c eligible priority res\rce conc]ns4 7#b7 ,contracts 7,a7 ,au?ority 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into contracts ) produc]s "u ?is subsection t require ! implem5tation1 adoption1 managem5t1 & ma9t5ance ( inc5tive practices t effectively address at lea/ #a eligible priority res\rce conc]n id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ! t]m ( ! contract4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,?r\gh a contract ent]$ into "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may provide-- 7,i7 fund+1 ?r\gh annual paym5ts1 = c]ta9 inc5tive practices to atta9 increas$ levels ( cons]vation on eligible l&2 or 7,,ii7 assi/ance1 ?r\gh a practice paym5t1 to implem5t an inc5tive practice4 7,b7 ,t]m ,a contract "u ?is subsection %all h a t]m ( n less ?an #e1 & n m ?an #aj1 ye>s4 7,c7 ,prioritization ,not)/&+ section #abdj;,c1 ! ,secret>y %all develop crit]ia = evaluat+ inc5tive practice applications t-- 7i7 give priority to applications t address eligible priority res\rce conc]ns id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 evaluate applications relative to o!r applications = simil> agriculture & =e/ op]ations4 7#c7 ,inc5tive practice paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide paym5ts to produc]s ?r\gh contracts ent]$ into "u p>agraph 7#b7 =-- 7i7 adopt+ & in/all+ inc5tive practices2 & 7ii7 manag+1 ma9ta9+1 & improv+ ! inc5tive practices = ! duration ( ! contract1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,paym5t am\nts ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt ( paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7i7 ! level & ext5t ( ! inc5tive practice to be in/all$1 adopt$1 complet$1 ma9ta9$1 manag$1 or improv$2 7ii7 ! co/ ( ! in/allation1 adoption1 completion1 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 or improvem5t ( ! inc5tive practice2 7iii7 income =egone by ! produc]1 includ+ paym5ts1 z appropriate1 to address-- 7,i7 increas$ economic risk2 7,,ii7 loss 9 rev5ue due to anticipat$ r$uctions 9 yield2 & 7,,iii7 economic losses dur+ transition to a res\rce-cons]v+ cropp+ sy/em or res\rce-cons]v+ l& use2 & 7iv7 ! ext5t to :i* comp5sation w\ld ensure long-t]m cont9u$ ma9t5ance1 managem5t1 & improvem5t ( ! inc5tive practice4 7,c7 ,deliv]y ( paym5ts ,9 mak+ paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable-- 7i7 9 ! case ( annual paym5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,i71 make ^? paym5ts z soon z practicable aft] ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye> = :i* increas$ levels ( cons]vation are ma9ta9$ dur+ ! t]m ( ! contract2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( practice paym5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii77,,ii71 make ^? paym5ts z soon z practicable on ! implem5tation ( an inc5tive practice4 4 #bcje4 ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program plan ,section #abdj;,e7a77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#e7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ progressive be=e implem5tation4 #bcjf4 ,limitation on paym5ts "u environm5tal quality inc5tives program ,section #abdj;,g ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,a p]son & ins]t+ ,n includ+ paym5ts made "u section #abdj;,b7j71 a p]son2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 aft] #bjah14 #bcjg4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts 7a7 ,competitive grants = innovative cons]vation approa*es ,section #abdj;,h7a77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ program2 & ins]t+ program or community colleges 7z def9$ 9 section #adgc;,e7a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7a777 c>ry+ out demon/ration projects on l& ( ! community college22 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 p>tn] ) f>m]s to develop innovative practices = urban1 indoor1 or o!r em]g+ agricultural op]ations2 7,f7 utilize edge-(-field & o!r monitor+ practices on f>ms-- 7i7 to quantify ! impacts ( practices implem5t$ "u ! program2 & 7ii7 to assi/ produc]s 9 mak+ ! be/ cons]vation inve/m5ts = ! op]ations ( ! produc]s2 4 7b7 ,air quality conc]ns f agricultural op]ations ,section #abdj;,h7b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #cg1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7c7 ,on-,f>m cons]vation innovation trials2 report+ & database ,section #abdj;,h ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,on-,f>m cons]vation innovation trials 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 a ?ird-p>ty private entity ! prim>y bus9ess ( :i* is relat$ to agriculture2 7ii7 a nongov]nm5tal organization ) exp]i5ce work+ ) agricultural produc]s2 or 7iii7 a gov]nm5tal organization4 7,b7 ,new or innovative cons]vation approa* ,! t]m new or innovative cons]vation approa* means-- 7i7 new or innovative-- 7,i7 precision agriculture te*nologies2 7,,ii7 enhanc$ nutri5t managem5t plans1 nutri5t recov]y sy/ems1 & f]tilization sy/ems2 7,,iii7 soil heal? managem5t sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems to increase soil c>bon levels2 7,,iv7 wat] managem5t sy/ems2 7,v7 res\rce-cons]v+ crop rotations 7z def9$ 9 section #abdj,l7d77#a772 7,,vi7 cov] crops2 & 7,,vii7 irrigation sy/ems2 & 7ii7 any o!r cons]vation approa* approv$ by ! ,secret>y z new or innovative4 7#b7 ,te/+ new or innovative cons]vation approa*es ,us+ #be1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is sub*apt] = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out on-f>m cons]vation innovation trials1 on eligible l& ( produc]s1 to te/ new or innovative cons]vation approa*es-- 7,a7 directly ) produc]s2 or 7,b7 ?r\gh eligible entities4 7#c7 ,inc5tive paym5ts 7,a7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into agreem5ts ) produc]s 7ei!r directly or ?r\gh eligible entities7 on ^: l& an on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial is be+ c>ri$ out to provide paym5ts 7includ+ paym5ts to comp5sate = =egone income1 z appropriate to address ! increas$ economic risk pot5tially associat$ ) new or innovative cons]vation approa*es7 to ! produc]s to assi/ ) adopt+ & evaluat+ new or innovative cons]vation approa*es to a*ieve cons]vation b5efits4 7,b7 ,adju/$ ,gross ,income ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,adju/$ gross income requirem5ts "u section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 %all-- 7,i7 apply to produc]s receiv+ paym5ts "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,ii7 be en=c$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,report+ ,an eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 an on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial "u ?is subsection %all report annually to ! ,secret>y on ! am\nt ( paym5ts made to individual f>m op]ations "u ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses ,none ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection may be us$ to pay = ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( an eligible entity4 7,d7 ,l5g? ( agreem5ts ,an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be = a p]iod det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y t is-- 7i7 n less ?an #c ye>s2 & 7ii7 if appropriate1 m ?an #c ye>s1 includ+ if su* a p]iod is appropriate to support-- 7,i7 adaptive managem5t ov] multiple crop ye>s2 & 7,,ii7 adequate data collection & analysis by a produc] or eligible entity to report ! natural res\rce & agricultural production b5efits ( ! new or innovative cons]vation approa*es to ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,flexible adoption ,! scale ( adoption ( a new or innovative cons]vation approa* "u an on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial "u an agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 may include multiple scales on an op]ation1 includ+ :ole f>m1 field-level1 or sub-field scales4 7#e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance-- 7,a7 to ea* produc] or eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 an on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial "u p>agraph 7#b7 ) respect to ! design1 in/allation1 & managem5t ( ! new or innovative cons]vation approa*es2 & 7,b7 to ea* eligible entity p>ticipat+ 9 an on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial "u p>agraph 7#b7 ) respect to data analyses ( ! on-f>m cons]vation innovation trial4 7#f7 ,geographic scope ,! ,secret>y %all id5tify a div]sity ( geographic regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 :i* to e/abli% on-f>m cons]vation innovation trials "u p>agraph 7#b71 tak+ into acc\nt factors su* z soil type1 cropp+ hi/ory1 & wat] availability4 7#g7 ,soil heal? demon/ration trial ,us+ funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a soil heal? demon/ration trial "u :i* ! ,secret>y coord9ates ) eligible entities-- 7,a7 to provide inc5tives to produc]s to implem5t cons]vation practices t-- 7i7 improve soil heal?2 7ii7 increase c>bon levels 9 ! soil2 or 7iii7 meet ! goals describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 7,b7 to e/abli% protocols = measur+ c>bon levels 9 ! soil & te/+ c>bon levels on l& :]e cons]vation practices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7 appli$ to evaluate ga9s 9 soil heal? z a result ( ! practices implem5t$ by ! produc]s 9 ! soil heal? demon/ration trial2 & 7,c7 7i7 n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 to initiate a /udy reg>d+ *anges 9 soil heal? &1 if feasible1 economic outcomes1 g5]at$ z a result ( ! cons]vation practices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t 7 appli$ by produc]s ?r\gh ! soil heal? demon/ration trial2 & 7ii7 to submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate annual reports on ! progress & results ( ! /udy "u clause 7i74 7d7 ,report+ & database 7#a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! /atus ( activities fund$ "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7,a7 fund+ aw>d$2 7,b7 results ( ! activities1 includ+1 if feasible1 economic outcomes2 7,c7 incorporation ( f9d+s f ! activities1 su* z new te*nology & innovative approa*es1 into ! cons]vation ef=ts implem5t$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 on completion ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7c77#g77;,c71 ! f9d+s ( ! /udy4 7#b7 ,cons]vation practice database 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! data report$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to e/abli% & ma9ta9 a publicly available cons]vation practice database t provides-- 7i7 a compilation & analysis ( effective cons]vation practices = soil heal?1 nutri5t managem5t1 & s\rce wat] protection 9 v>y+ soil compositions1 cropp+ sy/ems1 slopes1 & l&scapes2 & 7ii7 a li/ ( recomm5d$ new & effective cons]vation practices4 7,b7 ,privacy ,in=mation provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be trans=m$ into a /ati/ical or aggregate =m s z to n include any id5tifiable or p]sonal in=mation ( individual produc]s4 4 #bcjh4 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #abdj;,i ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by section #bcja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 developm5t ( a compreh5sive cons]vation plan1 z def9$ 9 section #abdj,l7e77#a72 7iv7 soil heal? plann+1 includ+ plann+ to increase soil organic matt]2 & 7v7 activities t w assi/ a produc] to adapt to1 or mitigate aga9/1 increas+ wea!r volatility4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ?r\gh ! use (-- 7,a7 quality crit]ia "u a res\rce managem5t sy/em2 7,b7 pr$ictive analytics tools or models develop$ or approv$ by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,c7 data f pa/ & curr5t enrollm5t 9 ! program2 & 7,d7 o!r me?ods t measure cons]vation & improvem5t 9 priority res\rce conc]ns1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subsection 7a7 ( section #abdj;,j ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by section #bcja7;b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,subsection 7b77#b7 ( section #abdj;,j ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by section #bcja7;b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad & ins]t+ ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7c7 ,/ew>d%ip contracts ,section #abdj,k ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by section #bcja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,rank+ ( applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 evaluat+ contract (f]s submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 & contract r5ewals "u subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y %all rank applications bas$ on-- 7i7 ! natural res\rce cons]vation & environm5tal b5efits t result f ! cons]vation treatm5t on all applicable priority res\rce conc]ns at ! "t ( submission ( ! application2 7ii7 ! degree to :i* ! propos$ cons]vation activities increase natural res\rce cons]vation & environm5tal b5efits2 & 7iii7 o!r consi/5t crit]ia1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,additional crit]ion ,if #b or m applications receive ! same rank+ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all rank ^? contracts bas$ on ! ext5t to :i* ! actual & anticipat$ cons]vation b5efits f ea* contract are provid$ at ! l[e/ co/ relative to o!r simil>ly b5eficial contract (f]s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! program "u subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ a contract or contract r5ewal "u ?is section2 7,b7 by ins]t+ or contract r5ewal be=e (f] ranks2 7,c7 by ins]t+ or contract r5ewal aft] /ew>d%ip contract2 & 7,d7 by add+ or contract r5ewal be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #abch;,g7d7 & ins]t+ #abdj,l7c72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,at ! end & all t foll[s ?r\gh p]iod ! second place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y may provide ! produc] an opportunity to r5ew an exi/+ contract 9 ! fir/ half ( ! fif? ye> ( ! contract p]iod2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ initial & ins]t+ exi/+2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ new or improv$ aft] integrate2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ demon/rat+ cont9u$ improvem5t dur+ ! additional #e-ye> p]iod1 aft] op]ation12 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 by /rik+ to exce$ ! /ew>d%ip ?re%old ( & ins]t+ to adopt or improve cons]vation activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to a*ieve high] levels ( p]=mance ) respect to n less ?an4 7d7 ,duties ( ,secret>y ,section #abdj,l ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by section #bcja7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ acres & ins]t+ fund+2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,paym5t = cov] crop activities ,! am\nt ( a paym5t "u ?is subsection = cov] crop activities %all be n less ?an #abe p]c5t ( ! annual paym5t am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & advanc$ graz+ managem5t aft] rotations2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 & 7,e7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 & 7vi71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! t]m 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,advanc$ graz+ managem5t ,! t]m advanc$ graz+ managem5t means ! use ( a comb9ation ( graz+ practices 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 :i* may include managem5t-int5sive rotational graz+1 t provide =-- 7i7 improv$ soil heal? & c>bon seque/ration2 7ii7 dr\ght resili5ce2 7iii7 wildlife habitat2 7iv7 wildfire mitigation2 7v7 control ( invasive plants2 & 7vi7 wat] quality improvem5t4 7,b7 ,managem5t-int5sive rotational graz+ ,! t]m managem5t-int5sive rotational graz+ means a /rategic1 adaptively manag$ multipa/ure graz+ sy/em 9 :i* animals are regul>ly & sy/ematically mov$ to fre% pa/ure 9 a mann] t-- 7i7 maximizes ! quantity & quality ( =age gr[?2 7ii7 improves manure di/ribution & nutri5t cycl+2 7iii7 increases c>bon seque/ration f great] =age h>ve/2 7iv7 improves ! quality & quantity ( cov] = wildlife2 7v7 provides p]man5t cov] to protect ! soil f erosion2 & 7vi7 improves wat] quality4 7,c7 ,res\rce-cons]v+ crop rotation ,! t]m 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7v7 builds soil organic matt]2 & 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ improve res\rce-cons]v+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 improve1 manage1 & ma9ta9-- 7,a7 res\rce-cons]v+ crop rotations2 or 7,b7 advanc$ graz+ managem5t4 2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & ma9ta9 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ or improve1 manage1 & ma9ta9 res\rce-cons]v+ crop rotations or advanc$ graz+ managem5t = ! t]m ( ! contract42 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,am\nt ( paym5t ,an additional paym5t provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be n less ?an #aej p]c5t ( ! annual paym5t am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c77#b74 2 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,paym5t = compreh5sive cons]vation plan 7#a7 ,def9ition ( compreh5sive cons]vation plan ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m compreh5sive cons]vation plan means a cons]vation plan t meets or exce$s ! /ew>d%ip ?re%old = ea* priority res\rce conc]n id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,paym5t = compreh5sive cons]vation plan ,! ,secret>y %all provide a #a-"t paym5t to a produc] t develops a compreh5sive cons]vation plan4 7#c7 ,am\nt ( paym5t ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! am\nt ( paym5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( priority res\rce conc]ns address$ 9 ! compreh5sive cons]vation plan2 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( types ( l& uses includ$ 9 ! compreh5sive cons]vation plan4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7#h7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,organic c]tification 7#a7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available = ! program = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate fund+ to ,/ates to support organic production & transition to organic production ?r\gh p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! allocation to a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on-- 7i7 ! numb] ( c]tifi$ & transition+ organic op]ations )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( acres ( c]tifi$ & transition+ organic production )9 ! ,/ate4 2 & 7#i7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,/reaml9+ & coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t feasible1 ! ,secret>y %all provide = /reaml9$ & coord9at$ proc$ures = ! program & ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a1 includ+ applications1 contract+1 cons]vation plann+1 cons]vation practices1 & relat$ adm9i/rative proc$ures4 7k7 ,soil heal? ,to ! maximum ext5t feasible1 ! ,secret>y %all manage ! program to enhance soil heal?4 7l7 ,annual report ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! paym5t rates = cons]vation activities (f]$ to produc]s "u ! program & an analysis ( :e!r paym5t rates c be r$uc$ = ! mo/ exp5sive cons]vation activities4 4 #bcji4 ,grassl& cons]vation initiative ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b7 ( section #bcja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abdj,l-#a4 ,grassl& cons]vation initiative 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible l& ,not)/&+ sections #abdj;,i7#d7 & #abdj;,j7b77#b71 ! t]m eligible l& means cropl& on a f>m = :i* base acres h be5 ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #aaab7;d77#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7;d77#c774 7#b7 ,initiative ,! t]m initiative means ! grassl& cons]vation initiative e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! program a grassl& cons]vation initiative = ! purpose ( assi/+ produc]s 9 protect+ graz+ uses1 cons]v+ & improv+ soil1 wat]1 & wildlife res\rces1 & a*iev+ relat$ cons]vation values by cons]v+ eligible l& ?r\gh grassl& cons]vation contracts "u subsection 7e74 7c7 ,election ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjai1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a #a-"t election to enroll eligible l& 9 ! initiative "u a contract describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7d7 ,me?od ( enrollm5t ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 not)/&+ subsection 7b7 ( section #abdj,k1 det]m9e "u subsection 7c7 ( t section t eligible l& ranks suffici5tly high "u ! evaluation crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 ( t section2 & 7#b7 enroll ! eligible l& 9 ! initiative "u a contract describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7e7 ,grassl& cons]vation contract 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #abdj,k7a77#a71 to enroll eligible l& 9 ! initiative "u a grassl& cons]vation contract1 a produc] %all agree-- 7,a7 to meet or exce$ ! /ew>d%ip ?re%old = n less ?an #a priority res\rce conc]n by ! date on :i* ! contract expires2 & 7,b7 to comply ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! contract4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,a grassl& cons]vation contract ent]$ into "u ?is section %all-- 7,a7 7i7 be = a s+le #e-ye> t]m2 & 7ii7 n be subject to r5ewal or re5rollm5t "u section #abdj,k7e72 & 7,b7 be subject to section #abdj,k7d74 7#c7 ,e>ly t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y %all all[ a produc] t ent]s into a grassl& cons]vation contract "u ?is section-- 7,a7 to t]m9ate ! contract at any "t2 & 7,b7 to reta9 paym5ts already receiv$ "u ! contract4 7f7 ,grassl& cons]vation plan ,! grassl& cons]vation plan develop$ = eligible l& %all be limit$ to-- 7#a7 eligible l&2 & 7#b7 res\rce conc]ns & activities relat+ to grassl&4 7g7 ,paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjai1 ( ! funds made available = ?is sub*apt] "u section #abda7;a77#c77;,b71 & not)/&+ any paym5t "u title ,i ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 an am5dm5t made by t title1 or section #abdj,l7c71 ! ,secret>y %all make annual grassl& cons]vation contract paym5ts to ! produc] ( any eligible l& t is ! subject ( a grassl& cons]vation contract "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,paym5t noneligibility ,a grassl& cons]vation contract "u ?is section %all n be-- 7,a7 eligible = paym5ts "u section #abdj,l7d72 or 7,b7 subject to ! paym5t limitations "u ?is sub*apt]4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! am\nt ( an annual paym5t "u ?is subsection %all be #ah p] acre1 n to exce$ ! numb] ( base acres on a f>m4 7h7 ,consid]$ plant$ ,! ,secret>y %all consid] l& enroll$ "u a grassl& cons]vation contract "u ?is section dur+ a crop ye> to be plant$ or consid]$ plant$ to a cov]$ commodity 7z def9$ 9 section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa77 dur+ t crop ye>4 7i7 ,o!r contracts ,a produc] ) an agricultural op]ation t conta9s l& eligible "u ?is section & l& eligible "u section #abdj,k-- 7#a7 may enroll ! l& eligible "u ?is section ?r\gh a contract "u ?is section or "u section #abdj,k2 & 7#b7 %all n be prohibit$ f enroll+ ! l& eligible "u section #abdj,k ?r\gh a contract "u section #abdj,k4 4 ,d ,o!r ,cons]vation ,programs #bdja4 ,wat]%$ protection & flood prev5tion 7a7 ,assi/ance to local organizations ,section #c ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 ord] to assi/ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #c4 ,assi/ance to local organizations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ord] to assi/ 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! wat]%$ plan = works ( improvem5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7#a7 ! wat]%$ plan is unnecess>y or duplicative2 & 7#b7 ! works ( improvem5t are o!rwise consi/5t ) applicable requirem5ts "u section #d4 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ad7;h77#b77;,e7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#b77;,e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,funds ( ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ae4 ,fund+ ,9 addition to any o!r funds made available by ?is ,act1 ( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is ,act #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #bdjb4 ,soil & wat] res\rces cons]vation ,! ,soil & ,wat] ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,act ( #aigg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #e7;e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7;e771 by /rik+ & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjae1 & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbb2 7#b7 9 section #f7;d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjje7;d771 by /rik+ 1 respectively & ins]t+ 1 & a program update %all be complet$ by ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc2 7#c7 9 section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ & #bjaf & ins]t+ 1 #bjaf1 & #bjbb2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & #bjag & ins]t+ 1 #bjag1 & #bjbc2 & 7#d7 9 section #aj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #bdjc4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation program 7a7 ,repair or replacem5t ( f5c+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dja ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ wildfires1 aft] hurricanes12 7,b7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #dja4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is title z ! ,secret>y7 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,repair or replacem5t ( f5c+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to a paym5t to an agricultural produc] "u subsection 7a7 = ! repair or replacem5t ( f5c+1 ! ,secret>y %all give ! agricultural produc] ! option ( receiv+ n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! paym5t1 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! applicable p]c5tage ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! co/ ( ! repair or replacem5t1 be=e ! agricultural produc] c>ries out ! repair or replacem5t4 7#b7 ,return ( funds ,if ! funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are n exp5d$ by ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! agricultural produc] receives ^? funds1 ! funds %all be return$ )9 a reasonable timeframe1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,sections #djb1 #djc1 #djd1 & #dje ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb1 #bbjc1 #bbjd1 #bbje7 are am5d$ by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,agriculture ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,section #djg7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 7b7 ,co/ %>e paym5ts ,title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #djb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb7 ! foll[+3 #djb;,a4 ,co/-%>e requirem5t 7a7 ,co/-%>e rate ,subject to subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! maximum co/-%>e paym5t "u sections #dja & #djb %all n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! total all[able co/1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,exception ,not)/&+ subsection 7a71 a paym5t to a limit$ res\rce f>m] or ran*]1 a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi71 or a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] "u section #dja or #djb %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! total all[able co/1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,limitation ,! total paym5t "u sections #dja & #djb = a s+le ev5t may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! agriculture value ( ! l&1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,paym5t limitations ,title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #djb;,a 7z add$ by subsection 7b77 ! foll[+3 #djb;,b4 ,paym5t limitation ,! maximum paym5t made "u ! em]g5cy cons]vation program to an agricultural produc] "u sections #dja & #djb %all n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 4 7d7 ,wat]%$ protection program ,section #djc ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,em]g5cy wat]%$ program2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ wat]%$ protection aft] em]g5cy4 7e7 ,fund+ & adm9i/ration ,section #djd ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,limitation ,! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation 2 7#b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77#b77;,a771 by /rik+ ,9 implem5t+ ! provisions ( & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,use ( ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,9 implem5t+ 2 7#c7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7#d7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,!re are au?oriz$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #djd4 ,fund+ & adm9i/ration 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ 1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 7z s designat$7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,set-aside = f5c+ ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7a7 = a fiscal ye>1 #be p]c5t %all be set aside until ,april #a ( t fiscal ye> = ! repair or replacem5t ( f5c+4 4 #bdjd4 ,cons]vation ( private graz+ l& ,section #abdj,m ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 c>ry+ out ! program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide education & outrea* activities ?r\gh p>tn]%ips )-- 7i7 l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 & 7ii7 nongov]nm5tal organizations4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #bdje4 ,grassroots s\rce wat] protection program 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #abdj,o7b77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,availability ( funds ,section #abdj,o7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional fund+ ,9 addition to any o!r funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use #e1jjj1jjj beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjai1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #bdjf4 ,volunt>y public access & habitat inc5tive program ,section #abdj,r ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsections 7a7 & 7c71 by /rik+ grants ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ fund+2 7#b7 9 subsections 7b7 & 7d77#b71 by /rik+ a grant ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ fund+2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#c7 7z am5d$ by section #bbjb7;b77#a771 by ins]t+ or on l& cov]$ by a wetl& res]ve easem5t "u section #abfe;,c be=e by provid+2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjab & & ins]t+ #bjab12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,enhanc$ public access to wetl& res]ve easem5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use #c1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to enc\rage public access to l& cov]$ by wetl& res]ve easem5ts "u section #abfe;,c ?r\gh agreem5ts ) ,/ates & tribal gov]nm5ts "u ?is section4 4 #bdjg4 ,wildlife managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior %all cont9ue to c>ry out ! ,work+ ,l&s = ,wildlife model ( cons]vation on work+ l&scapes1 z implem5t$ on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 9 accordance )-- 7#a7 ! docum5t entitl$ ,p>tn]%ip ,agreem5t ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 numb]$ ,a-#c;,a#geaf-icg1 & =maliz$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice on ,septemb] #ae1 #bjaf1 & by ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice on ,augu/ #d1 #bjaf1 z 9 effect on ,septemb] #ae1 #bjaf2 & 7#b7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice ,director's ,ord] ,no4 #bag1 dat$ ,augu/ #i1 #bjaf1 z 9 effect on ,augu/ #i1 #bjaf4 7b7 ,expansion ( model ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior may exp& ! cons]vation model describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 ?r\gh a new p>tn]%ip agreem5t betwe5 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out cons]vation activities = species cons]vation4 7c7 ,ext5sion ( p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability 7#a7 ,def9ition ( p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability means ! p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 initially det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! docum5t & ord] describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively1 ( subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,aft] ! p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability1 on reque/ ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 may provide additional consultation "u section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b771 or additional conf]5ce "u section #g7;a77#d7 ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#d771 z applicable1 ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 z applicable1 to ext5d ! p]iod ( regulatory pr$ictability4 #bdjh4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a f]al sw9e eradication & control pilot program to respond to ! ?reat f]al sw9e pose to agriculture1 native ecosy/ems1 & human & animal heal?4 7b7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 /udy & assess ! nature & ext5t ( damage to ! pilot areas caus$ by f]al sw9e2 7#b7 develop me?ods to eradicate or control f]al sw9e 9 ! pilot areas2 7#c7 develop me?ods to re/ore damage caus$ by f]al sw9e2 & 7#d7 provide f9ancial assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 pilot areas4 7c7 ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide f9ancial assi/ance to agricultural produc]s "u ! pilot program to implem5t me?ods to-- 7#a7 eradicate or control f]al sw9e 9 ! pilot areas2 & 7#b7 re/ore damage caus$ by f]al sw9e4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice coord9ate = purposes ( ?is section ?r\gh ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a774 7e7 ,pilot areas ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! pilot program 9 areas ( ,/ates 9 :i* f]al sw9e h be5 id5tifi$ z a ?reat to agriculture1 native ecosy/ems1 or human or animal heal?1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,co/ %>+ 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( activities "u ! pilot program may n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( su* activities4 7#b7 ,9-,k9d contributions ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( activities "u ! pilot program may be provid$ 9 ! =m ( 9-k9d contributions ( mat]ials or s]vices4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #ge1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ to ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice to c>ry out ! pilot program1 includ+ ! provision ( f9ancial assi/ance to produc]s = on-f>m trapp+ & te*nology relat$ to captur+ & conf9+ f]al sw9e2 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be allocat$ to ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice to c>ry out ! pilot program1 includ+ ! use ( e/abli%$1 & te/+ ( innovative1 population r$uction me?ods4 7#c7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( funds made available "u ?is section may be us$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! pilot program4 #bdji4 ,report on small wetl&s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! numb] ( wetl&s ) an area n m ?an #a acre t h be5 del9eat$ 9 ea* ( ! ,/ates ( ,nor? ,dakota1 ,s\? ,dakota1 ,m9nesota1 & ,i[a dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,9 ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all li/ ! numb] ( wetl&s acres 9 ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 ! report by t5?s ( an acre1 & ensure ! report is bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce4 #bdaj4 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to increas$ wat]%$-bas$ collaboration ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %\ld recognize & enc\rage p>tn]%ips at ! wat]%$ level betwe5 nonpo9t s\rces & regulat$ po9t s\rces to advance ! goals ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 & provide b5efits to f>m]s1 l&[n]s1 & ! public4 ,e ,fund+ & ,adm9i/ration #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation 7a7 ,annual fund+ ,section #abda7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah 7& fiscal ye> #bjai 9 ! case ( ! program specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#e77 & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #ab1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #cc1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 includ+ n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj to provide outrea* & te*nical assi/ance12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ retir$ or retir+ own]s & op]ators & ins]t+ contract hold]s2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 #dej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,! programs "u *apt] #d1 us+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 = ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( t *apt]-- 7i7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7ii7 #a1gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 7iii7 #a1hjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7iv7 #a1hej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7v7 #b1jbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc2 & 7,b7 = ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( t *apt]-- 7i7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7ii7 #gbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 7iii7 #gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7iv7 #hjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7v7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah71 us+ su* sums z are necess>y to adm9i/] contracts ent]$ into be=e t date ( enactm5t be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 7b7 ,availability ( funds ,section #abda7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah 7& fiscal ye> #bjai 9 ! case ( ! program specifi$ 9 subsection 7a77#e77 & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,report on program enrollm5ts & assi/ance ,section #abda7;i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,report on program enrollm5ts & assi/ance ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ae ( ea* ( cal5d> ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate an annual report conta9+ /ati/ics by ,/ate relat$ to enrollm5ts 9 cons]vation programs "u ?is title1 z foll[s3 7#a7 ,! annual & curr5t cumulative activity reflect+ active agreem5t & contract enrollm5t /ati/ics4 7#b7 ,secret>ial exceptions1 waiv]s1 & significant paym5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 paym5ts made "u ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program = easem5ts valu$ at #bej1jjj or great]2 7,b7 paym5ts made "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program subject to ! waiv] ( adju/$ gross income limitations pursuant to section #abga;,c7c77#c72 7,c7 waiv]s grant$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #ajja;,d7b77#c72 7,d7 exceptions & activity associat$ ) section #abdj;,b7h77#b72 & 7,e7 exceptions provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #abfe;,b7b77#b77;,b77ii74 4 7d7 ,allocations review & update ,section #abda7;g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,janu>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh %all & ins]t+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 %all2 7,b7 by ins]t+ annual aft] utilize2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ relevant data on local natural res\rce conc]ns1 res\rce inv5tories1 evaluations & reports1 recomm5dations f ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 aft] acc\nt+ =2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ t ! =mulas & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 t-- 7,a7 ! =mulas 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 local natural res\rce conc]ns are consid]$ a lead+ factor 9 det]m9+ annual fund+ allocation to ,/ates2 7,c7 ! process us$ at ! national level to evaluate ,/ate budget proposals & to allocate funds is review$ annually to assess ! effect ( allocations 9 address+ id5tifi$ natural res\rce priorities & objectives2 & 7,d7 ! allocation ( funds to ,/ates addresses priority natural res\rce conc]ns & objectives4 4 7e7 ,assi/ance to c]ta9 f>m]s or ran*]s = cons]vation access ,section #abda7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjah ,( ! funds 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc ,( ! funds made available = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to c>ry out ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d & ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d1 ! ,secret>y %all use1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 #e p]c5t to assi/ beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s2 & 7ii7 #e p]c5t to assi/ socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ &1 9 ! case ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 "u ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ye>1 acres n obligat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ye> ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjah1 acres n obligat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ 1 z applicable1 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 or clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 7f7 ,cons]vation /&>ds & requirem5ts ,section #abda ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,cons]vation /&>ds & requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is title1 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice %all s]ve z ! lead ag5cy 9 develop+ & e/abli%+ te*nical /&>ds & requirem5ts = cons]vation programs c>ri$ out "u ?is title1 includ+-- 7,a7 /&>ds = cons]vation practices "u ?is title2 7,b7 te*nical guidel9es = implem5t+ cons]vation practices "u ?is title1 includ+ ! location ( ! cons]vation practices2 & 7,c7 /&>ds = cons]vation plans4 7#b7 ,consi/5cy ( ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy te*nical /&>ds & paym5t rates ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %all ensure t-- 7,a7 te*nical /&>ds ( programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy are consi/5t ) ! te*nical /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 paym5t rates1 to ! ext5t practicable1 are consi/5t betwe5 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #abdb7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible p>ticipant ,! t]m eligible p>ticipant means a produc]1 l&[n]1 or entity t is p>ticipat+ 91 or seek+ to p>ticipate 91 programs 9 :i* ! produc]1 l&[n]1 or entity is o!rwise eligible to p>ticipate "u ?is title or ! agricultural managem5t assi/ance program "u section #ebd7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b774 7#b7 ,?ird-p>ty provid] ,! t]m ?ird-p>ty provid] means a comm]cial entity 7includ+ a f>m] coop]ative1 agriculture retail]1 or o!r comm]cial entity 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y771 a nonpr(it entity1 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict71 or a ,f$]al ag5cy1 t has exp]tise 9 ! te*nical aspect ( cons]vation plann+1 includ+ nutri5t managem5t plann+1 wat]%$ plann+1 or environm5tal eng9e]+4 4 7b7 ,c]tification process ,section #abdb7;e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,c]tification process ,! ,secret>y %all c]tify a ?ird-p>ty provid] ?r\gh-- 7,a7 a c]tification process adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 or 7,b7 a non-,f$]al entity approv$ by ! ,secret>y to p]=m ! c]tification4 7#e7 ,/reaml9$ c]tification ,! ,secret>y %all provide a /reaml9$ c]tification process = a ?ird-p>ty provid] t has an appropriate specialty c]tification1 includ+ a su/a9ability c]tification4 4 7c7 ,exp$it$ revision ( /&>ds ,section #abdb7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 complete a review ( ea* cons]vation practice /&>d1 includ+ eng9e]+ design specifications1 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( t ,act2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 evaluate opportunities to increase flexibility 9 cons]vation practice /&>ds 9 a mann] t ensures equival5t natural res\rce b5efits4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 be=e crop consultants2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exp$it$ revision ( /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all develop = ! programs "u ?is title an adm9i/rative process =-- 7,a7 exp$it+ ! e/abli%m5t & revision ( cons]vation practice /&>ds2 7,b7 consid]+ cons]vation innovations & sci5tific & te*nological advancem5ts ) respect to any e/abli%m5t or revision "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 all[+ local flexibility 9 ! creation (-- 7i7 int]im practice /&>ds & supplem5ts to exi/+ practice /&>ds to address ! consid]ations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 p>tn]%ip-l$ proposals = new & innovative te*niques to facilitate implem5t+ agreem5ts & grants "u ?is title2 & 7,d7 solicit+ regul> input f ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 = recomm5dations t id5tify innovations or advancem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on-- 7,a7 ! adm9i/rative process develop$ "u p>agraph 7#c72 7,b7 cons]vation practice /&>ds t 7 e/abli%$ or revis$ "u t process2 & 7,c7 cons]vation innovations t 7 consid]$ "u t process4 4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs 7a7 ,acreage limitations ,section #abdd7;f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #aj & ins]t+ #ae2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad & ins]t+ ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7b7 ,requirem5ts = cons]vation programs ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7m72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7k7 ?r\gh 7m71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,review & guidance = practice co/s & paym5t rates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 & n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ! e/imates = practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts made to produc]s = practices on eligible l& "u ?is title2 & 7,b7 evaluate :e!r ^? co/s & rates reflect a paym5t t-- 7i7 enc\rages p>ticipation 9 a cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 enc\rages implem5tation ( ! mo/ effective practices to address local natural res\rce conc]ns on eligible l&2 & 7iii7 acc\nts = regional1 ,/ate1 & local v>iability relat+ to ! complexity1 implem5tation1 & adoption ( practices on eligible l&4 7#b7 ,guidance2 review ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 issue guidance to ,/ates to annually review & adju/ ! e/imates = practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts made to produc]s to reflect ! evaluation factors describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 det]m9e ! appropriate practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts = ea* ,/ate by-- 7i7 annually review+ ea* cons]vation program paym5t s*$ule & paym5t rate us$ 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7ii7 consult+ ) ! ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 9 t ,/ate4 4 7c7 ,fund+ = ,indian ,tribes ,section #abdd7m7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z r$esignat$ by subsection 7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7#b7 by /rik+ t ! goals & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 t-- 7#a7 ! goals 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ arrangem5ts1 & t /atutory & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 arrangem5ts2 7#b7 a suffici5t numb] ( eligible p>ticipants w be aggregat$ "u ! alt]native fund+ arrangem5t to accompli% ! und]ly+ purposes & objectives ( ! applicable program2 & 7#c7 /atutory 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t ! ,secret>y may approve a waiv] if ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to approve a waiv] "u ! /atutory au?ority ( ! applicable program44 7d7 ,s\rce wat] protection ?r\gh t>get+ ( agricultural practices ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,s\rce wat] protection ?r\gh t>get+ ( agricultural practices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out any cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage practices t relate to wat] quality & wat] quantity t protect s\rce wat] = dr9k+ wat] 7includ+ protect+ aga9/ public heal? ?reats7 :ile also b5efitt+ agricultural produc]s4 7#b7 ,collaboration ) wat] sy/ems & increas$ inc5tives 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 enc\rag+ practices "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 "w collaboratively ) community wat] sy/ems & ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 to id5tify1 9 ea* ,/ate1 local priority areas = ! protection ( s\rce wat]s = dr9k+ wat]2 & 7ii7 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 = practices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 (f] to produc]s increas$ inc5tives & high] paym5t rates ?an are o!rwise /atutorily au?oriz$ by ! applicable cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,limitation ,an increas$ paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 %all n exce$ #ij p]c5t ( practice co/s associat$ ) plann+1 design1 mat]ials1 equipm5t1 in/allation1 labor1 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 or tra9+4 7#c7 ,res]vation ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is subsection n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( any funds available = cons]vation programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is title 7o!r ?an ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d74 7,b7 ,limitation ,funds available = a specific cons]vation program %all n be transf]r$ to fund a diff]5t cons]vation program "u ?is title4 4 7e7 ,environm5tal s]vices m>ket ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,environm5tal s]vices m>ket ,! ,secret>y may n prohibit1 ?r\gh a contract1 easem5t1 or agreem5t "u ?is title1 a p>ticipant 9 a cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is title f p>ticipat+ 91 & receiv+ comp5sation f1 an environm5tal s]vices m>ket if #a ( ! purposes ( ! m>ket is ! facilitation ( additional cons]vation b5efits t are consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7f7 ,regulatory c]ta9ty ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,regulatory c]ta9ty 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to te*nical & programmatic in=mation t ! ,secret>y is o!rwise au?oriz$ to provide1 on reque/ ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 a ,/ate1 an ,indian tribe1 or a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical & programmatic in=mation-- 7,a7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 to ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t to support specifically ! developm5t ( me*anisms t w\ld provide regulatory c]ta9ty1 regulatory pr$ictability1 safe h>bor protection1 or o!r simil> regulatory assurances to a f>m]1 ran*]1 or private non9du/rial =e/ l&[n] "u a regulatory requirem5t-- 7i7 t relates to soil1 wat]1 or wildlife2 & 7ii7 ov] :i* t ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t has au?ority2 & 7,b7 relat+ to cons]vation practices or activities t c\ld be implem5t$ by a f>m]1 ran*]1 or private non9du/rial =e/ l&[n] to address a t>get$ soil1 wat]1 or wildlife res\rce conc]n t is ! direct subject ( a regulatory requirem5t en=c$ by t ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t1 z applicable4 7#b7 ,me*anisms ,! ,secret>y %all only provide additional te*nical & programmatic in=mation "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! me*anisms to be develop$ by ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 ,indian tribe1 or unit ( local gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 are anticipat$ to include1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 ! implem5tation ( #a or m cons]vation practices or activities t effectively addresses ! soil1 wat]1 or wildlife res\rce conc]n id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 ! on-site confirmation t ! applicable cons]vation practices or activities id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 h be5 implem5t$2 7,c7 a plan = a p]iodic audit1 z appropriate1 ( ! cont9u$ implem5tation or ma9t5ance ( ea* ( ! cons]vation practices or activities id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,d7 notification to a f>m]1 ran*]1 or private non9du/rial =e/ l&[n] (1 & an opportunity to correct1 any noncompliance ) a requirem5t to obta9 regulatory c]ta9ty1 regulatory pr$ictability1 safe h>bor protection1 or o!r simil> regulatory assurance4 7#c7 ,cont9u+ curr5t collaboration on soil1 wat]1 or wildlife cons]vation practices ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 cont9ue collaboration ) ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ates1 ,indian tribes1 or local units ( gov]nm5t on exi/+ regulatory c]ta9ty1 regulatory pr$ictability1 safe h>bor protection1 or o!r simil> regulatory assurances 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 cont9ue collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior on consultation "u section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or conf]5ce "u section #g7;a77#d7 ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#d771 z applicable1 = wildlife cons]vation ef=ts1 includ+ ! ,work+ ,l&s = ,wildlife model ( cons]vation on work+ l&scapes1 z implem5t$ on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! docum5t entitl$ ,p>tn]%ip ,agreem5t ,betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 numb]$ ,a-#c;,a#ge-af-icg1 & =maliz$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice on ,septemb] #ae1 #bjaf1 & by ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice on ,augu/ #d1 #bjaf1 z 9 effect on ,septemb] #ae1 #bjaf2 & 7ii7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice ,director's ,ord] ,no4 #bag1 dat$ ,augu/ #i1 #bjaf1 z 9 effect on ,augu/ #i1 #bjaf4 7#d7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 preempts1 displaces1 or supplants any au?ority or "r ( a ,f$]al ag5cy1 a ,/ate1 an ,indian tribe1 or a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 modifies or o!rwise affects1 preempts1 or displaces-- 7i7 any cause ( action2 or 7ii7 a provision ( ,f$]al or ,/ate law e/abli%+ a rem$y = a civil or crim9al cause ( action2 or 7,c7 applies to a case 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture is ! orig9at+ ag5cy reque/+ a consultation or o!r te*nical & programmatic in=mation or assi/ance f ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy 9 assi/+ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 or non9du/rial private =e/ l&[n]s p>ticipat+ 9 a cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #bejd4 ,tempor>y adm9i/ration ( cons]vation programs 7a7 ,int]im adm9i/ration ,subject to subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all use ! applicable regulations 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to ! ext5t t ! t]ms & conditions ( ^? regulations are consi/5t ) ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title1 to c>ry out ! programs "u laws z am5d$ by ?is title1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq47 7z am5d$ by subtitle ,b72 7#b7 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq7 7z add$ by section #bcja7;a77#a7 & am5d$ by subtitle ,c72 7#c7 ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7z add$ by subsections 7a77#b7 & 7b7 ( section #bcja & am5d$ by subtitle ,c72 & 7#d7 ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,h ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq47 7z am5d$ by subtitle ,f74 7b7 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program ,not)/&+ subsection 7e7 ( section #abga;,e ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 7z am5d$ by section #bgjf71 & subject to subsection 7d71 = fiscal ye> #bjai1 ! ,secret>y may use an availability ( program fund+ ann\ncem5t consi/5t ) ! am5dm5ts made by subtitle ,g to c>ry out ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u subtitle ,i ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga et seq47 )\t issu+ a regulation4 7c7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y may only use funds au?oriz$ to be made available by ?is title or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title = ! specific programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7a7 & subsection 7b71 9 accordance ) any re/rictions on ! use ( ^? funds1 = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b74 7d7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai4 7e7 ,p]man5t adm9i/ration ,effective beg9n+ on ! t]m9ation date describ$ 9 subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title 9 accordance ) su* f9al regulations z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title4 ,f ,agricultural ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program #bfja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes ,section #abfe7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ t negatively affect ! agricultural uses & cons]vation values aft] t l&2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ re/or+ & & ins]t+ re/or+ or4 #bfjb4 ,def9itions ,section #abfe;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ subject to an agricultural l& easem5t plan1 z approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 & 7#g71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,buy-protect-sell transaction 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m buy-protect-sell transaction means a legal arrangem5t-- 7i7 betwe5 an eligible entity & ! ,secret>y relat+ to l& t an eligible entity owns or is go+ to pur*ase prior to acquisition ( an agricultural l& easem5t2 7ii7 "u :i* ! eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! eligible entity %all-- 7,i7 7aa7 hold an agricultural l& easem5t on t l&1 b transf] own]%ip ( ! l& to a f>m] or ran*] t is n an eligible entity prior to or on acquisition ( ! agricultural l& easem5t2 or 7bb7 hold an agricultural l& easem5t on t l&1 b transf] own]%ip ( ! l& to a f>m] or ran*] t is n an eligible entity 9 a timely mann] &1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( acquisition ( ! agricultural l& easem5t2 & 7,,ii7 make an initial sale ( ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t to a f>m] or ran*] at n m ?an agricultural value1 plus any reasonable hold+ & transaction co/s incurr$ by ! eligible entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all be reimburs$ = ! entirety ( ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! agricultural l& easem5t by ! eligible entity if ! eligible entity fails to transf] own]%ip "u item 7aa7 or 7bb71 z applicable1 ( clause 7ii77,i74 7,b7 ,"t ext5sion ,"u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i77bb71 an eligible entity may transf] l& lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( acquisition ( ! agricultural l& easem5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es an ext5sion ( "t is ju/ifi$4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ to a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 to-- 7,i7 a 2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,i7 7z s designat$71 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 a buy-protect-sell transaction2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i77,,ii71 by /rik+ 1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior at ! local level2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,monitor+ report ,! t]m monitor+ report means a report1 ! cont5ts ( :i* are =mulat$ & prep>$ by ! hold] ( an agricultural l& easem5t1 t accurately docum5ts :e!r ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t is 9 compliance ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 4 #bfjc4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( assi/ance ,section #abfe;,b7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ provide = ! cons]vation ( natural res\rces pursuant to an agricultural l& easem5t plan4 & ins]t+ implem5t ! program1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance = ! developm5t ( a cons]vation plan "u subsection 7b77#d77;,c77iv72 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 buy-protect-sell transactions4 4 7b7 ,co/-%>e assi/ance 7#a7 ,scope ( assi/ance available ,section #abfe;,b7b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,grassl&s exception ,9 ! case ( grassl& ( special environm5tal significance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may provide an am\nt n to exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 7iii7 ,p]missible =ms ,! non-,f$]al %>e provid$ by an eligible entity "u ?is subp>agraph may comprise-- 7,i7 ca% res\rces2 7,,ii7 a *>itable donation or qualifi$ cons]vation contribution 7z def9$ 9 section #agj7;h7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf7 f ! private l&[n] f :i* ! agricultural l& easem5t w be pur*as$2 7,,iii7 co/s associat$ ) secur+ a de$ to ! agricultural l& easem5t1 includ+ ! co/ ( appraisal1 survey1 inspection1 & title2 & 7,,iv7 o!r co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 7#b7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( applications ,section #abfe;,b7b77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,acc\nt+ = geographic diff]5ces ,! ,secret>y may adju/ ! crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to acc\nt = geographic diff]5ces1 if ! adju/m5ts-- 7i7 meet ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7ii7 cont9ue to maximize ! b5efit ( ! ,f$]al inve/m5t "u ! program4 7,d7 ,priority ,9 evaluat+ applications "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y may give priority to an application = ! pur*ase ( an agricultural l& easem5t t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ma9ta9s agricultural viability4 4 7#c7 ,agreem5ts ) eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 include a "r ( en=cem5t = ! ,secret>y t-- 7,i7 may be us$ only if ! t]ms & conditions ( ! easem5t are n en=c$ by ! eligible entity2 & 7,,ii7 does n ext5d to a "r ( inspection unless-- 7aa7 7,,aa7 ! hold] ( ! easem5t fails to provide monitor+ reports 9 a timely mann]2 or 7,,bb7 ! ,secret>y has a reasonable & articulable belief t ! t]ms & conditions ( ! easem5t h be5 violat$2 & 7bb7 prior to ! inspection1 ! ,secret>y notifies ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] ( ! inspection & provides a reasonable opportunity = ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] to p>ticipate 9 ! inspection2 7iv7 include a cons]vation plan only = any portion ( ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t t is highly erodible cropl&2 & 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,additional p]mitt$ t]ms & conditions ,an eligible entity may include t]ms & conditions = an agricultural l& easem5t t-- 7i7 are int5d$ to keep ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t "u ! own]%ip ( a f>m] or ran*]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 all[ subsurface m9]al developm5t on ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t & 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law if1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 ! subsurface m9]al developm5t-- 7aa7 has a limit$ & localiz$ impact2 7bb7 does n h>m ! agricultural use & cons]vation values ( ! l& subject to ! easem5t2 7cc7 does n mat]ially alt] or affect ! exi/+ topography2 7dd7 %all comply ) a subsurface m9]al developm5t plan t-- 7,,aa7 includes a plan = ! rem$iation ( impacts to ! agricultural use & cons]vation values ( ! l& subject to ! easem5t2 & 7,,bb7 is approv$ by ! ,secret>y prior to ! initiation ( m9]al developm5t activity2 7ee7 is n accompli%$ by any surface m9+ me?od2 7ff7 is )9 ! imp]vi\s surface limits ( ! easem5t "u subp>agraph 7,c77v72 & 7gg7 uses practices & te*nologies t m9imize ! duration & int5sity ( impacts to ! agricultural use & cons]vation values ( ! l& subject to ! easem5t2 & 7,,ii7 ea* area impact$ by ! subsurface m9]al developm5t %all be reclaim$ & re/or$ by ! hold] ( ! m9]al rights at cessation ( op]ation2 & 7iii7 include o!r relevant activities relat+ to ! agricultural l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7#d7 ,c]tification ( eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#e77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 all[ a c]tifi$ eligible entity to use its own t]ms & conditions1 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#d77;,c71 z long z ! t]ms & conditions are consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii7 z items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7cc71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7iii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ entity w & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8eligible entity-- 7i7 w 2 7iv7 9 clause 7i77,,iii77cc7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 has-- 7,i7 be5 accr$it$ by ! ,l& ,tru/ ,accr$itation ,commission1 or by an equival5t accr$it+ body1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 acquir$ n few] ?an #aj agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 & 7,,iii7 successfully met ! responsibilities ( ! eligible entity "u ! applicable agreem5ts ) ! ,secret>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat+ to agricultural l& easem5ts t ! eligible entity has acquir$ "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 or 7iii7 is a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or o!r ,/ate ag5cy ) /atutory au?ority = f>m & ran*l& protection t has-- 7,i7 acquir$ n few] ?an #aj agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 & 7,,ii7 successfully met ! responsibilities ( ! eligible entity "u ! applicable agreem5ts ) ! ,secret>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat+ to agricultural l& easem5ts t ! eligible entity has acquir$ "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program4 4 7#e7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,section #abfe;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance1 if reque/$1 to assi/ 9 compliance ) ! t]ms & conditions ( easem5ts4 4 #bfjd4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts ,section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by ins]t+ or improv+ wat] quality be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,l& subject & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,l& subject 2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ wat] managem5t1 aft] timb] h>ve/12 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,compatible use au?orization ,9 evaluat+ & au?oriz+ a compatible economic use "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 reque/ & consid] ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 ab\t ! #a or m types ( uses t may be au?oriz$ to be conduct$ on l& subject to a wetl& res]ve easem5t1 includ+ ! frequ5cy1 tim+1 & int5sity ( ^? uses2 7,,ii7 consid] ! ability ( an au?oriz$ use to facilitate ! practical adm9i/ration & managem5t ( t l&2 & 7,,iii7 ensure t an au?oriz$ use fur!rs ! functions & values = :i* ! wetl& res]ve easem5t 0 e/abli%$4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i77,,iii71 by ins]t+ aft] "u subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 or a graz+ managem5t plan t is consi/5t ) ! wetl& res]ve easem5t plan & has be5 review$1 & modifi$ z necess>y1 at lea/ e #e ye>s2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,wetl& res]ve easem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a wetl& res]ve easem5t plan-- 7i7 = any eligible l& subject to a wetl& res]ve easem5t2 & 7ii7 t re/ores1 protects1 enhances1 manages1 ma9ta9s1 & monitors ! eligible l& subject to ! wetl& res]ve easem5ts acquir$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,practices & activities ,a wetl& res]ve easem5t plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include practices & activities1 includ+ repair or replacem5t1 t are necess>y to re/ore & ma9ta9 ! enroll$ l& & ! functions & values ( ! wetl& subject to a wetl& res]ve easem5t4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,alt]native plant communities ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 & pursuant to ,/ate-specific crit]ia & guidel9es1 may au?orize ! e/abli%m5t or re/oration ( a hydrologically appropriate native community or alt]native naturaliz$ vegetative community z "p ( a wetl& res]ve easem5t plan on l& subject to a wetl& res]ve easem5t if t hydrologically appropriate native or alt]native naturaliz$ vegetative community %all-- 7,a7 sub/antially support or b5efit migratory wat]f[l or o!r wetl& wildlife2 or 7,b7 meet local res\rce conc]ns or ne$s 7includ+ z an elem5t ( a regional1 ,/ate1 or local wildlife initiative or plan74 4 #bfje4 ,adm9i/ration ,section #abfe;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7a77#d71 by /rik+ propos$ & ins]t+ p]mitt$2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,subord9ation1 ex*ange1 modification1 & t]m9ation 7#a7 ,subord9ation ,! ,secret>y may subord9ate any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 7includ+ = ! purposes ( utilities & en]gy transmission s]vices7 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! subord9ation-- 7,a7 increases cons]vation values or has a limit$ negative effect on cons]vation values2 7,b7 m9imally affects ! acreage subject to ! int]e/ 9 l&2 & 7,c7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7#b7 ,modification & ex*ange 7,a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may approve a modification or ex*ange ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 no reasonable alt]native exi/s & ! effect on ! int]e/ 9 l& is avoid$ or m9imiz$ to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7ii7 ! modification or ex*ange-- 7,i7 results 9 equal or increas$ cons]vation values2 7,,ii7 results 9 equal or great] economic value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,,iii7 is consi/5t ) ! orig9al int5t ( ! easem5t2 7,,iv7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,v7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7,b7 ,limitation ,9 modify+ or ex*ang+ an int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n increase any paym5t to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may approve a t]m9ation ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 t]m9ation is 9 ! int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates w be fully comp5sat$ =-- 7i7 ! fair m>ket value ( ! int]e/ 9 l&2 7ii7 any co/s relat+ to ! t]m9ation2 & 7iii7 any damages det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 ! t]m9ation w-- 7i7 address a compell+ public ne$ = :i* !re is no practicable alt]native ev5 ) avoidance & m9imization2 & 7ii7 fur!r ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7#d7 ,cons5t ,! ,secret>y %all obta9 cons5t f ! l&[n] & eligible entity1 if applicable1 = any subord9ation1 ex*ange1 modification1 or t]m9ation ( int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,notice ,at lea/ #ij days be=e tak+ any t]m9ation action describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all provide writt5 notice ( su* action to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ transf]r$ into ! program & ins]t+ enroll$ 9 an easem5t "u section #abfe;,c7b72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,agricultural l& easem5ts ,a f>m] or ran*] :o owns eligible l& subject to an agricultural l& easem5t may ent] into a contract "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d4 4 ,g ,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program #bgja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes ,section #abga ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ p>tn]%ip agreem5ts fund$ ?r\gh alt]native fund+ arrangem5ts or grant agreem5ts "u section #abga;,c7d71 aft] p>tn]%ip agreem5ts2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ contracts ) produc]s & ins]t+ program contracts ) produc]s2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ use cov]$ programs & ins]t+ c>ry out eligible activities2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,to fur!r ! cons]vation1 protection1 re/oration1 & su/a9able use ( soil1 wat] 7includ+ s\rces ( dr9k+ wat] & gr\ndwat]71 wildlife1 agricultural l&1 & relat$ natural res\rces on eligible l& on a regional or wat]%$ scale4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ?r\gh alignm5t ( p>tn]%ip projects ) o!r national1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cies & programs address+ simil> natural res\rce or environm5tal conc]ns aft] eligible l&2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ in/allation & ins]t+ adoption1 in/allation12 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,to enc\rage ! flexible & /reaml9$ deliv]y ( cons]vation assi/ance to produc]s ?r\gh p>tn]%ip agreem5ts4 7#e7 ,to engage produc]s & eligible p>tn]s 9 cons]vation projects to a*ieve great] cons]vation outcomes & b5efits = produc]s ?an w\ld o!rwise be a*iev$4 4 #bgjb4 ,def9itions ,section #abga;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ 1 n includ+ ! grassl& cons]vation initiative "u section #abdj,l-#a be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d4 7,f7 ,! programs e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq471 except = any program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y to c>ry out section #ad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7 ( t ,act4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,! t]m eligible activity means a practice1 activity1 agreem5t1 easem5t1 or relat$ cons]vation measure t is available "u ! /atutory au?ority = a cov]$ program4 7#c7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means any agricultural or non9du/rial private =e/ l& or associat$ l& on :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es an eligible activity w\ld help a*ieve cons]vation b5efits4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by ins]t+ acequia1 aft] irrigation di/rict12 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,an organization describ$ 9 section #abfe;,a7#c77;,b74 7,j7 ,a cons]vation di/rict4 2 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,p>tn]%ip agreem5t ,! t]m p>tn]%ip agreem5t means ! programmatic agreem5t ent]$ into betwe5 ! ,secret>y & an eligible p>tn]1 subject to ! t]ms & conditions "u section #abga;,b4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,program contract 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m program contract means ! contract betwe5 ! ,secret>y & a produc] ent]$ into "u ?is subtitle4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m program contract does n include a contract "u a cov]$ program4 4 #bgjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips ,section #abga;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,l5g? 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t %all be-- 7,a7 = a p]iod n to exce$ #e ye>s2 or 7,b7 = a p]iod t is long] ?an #e ye>s1 if ! long] p]iod is necess>y to meet ! objectives ( ! program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,r5ewal ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t may be r5ew$ "u subsection 7e77#e7 = a p]iod n to exce$ #e ye>s4 7#c7 ,ext5sion ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 or any r5ewal ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 may ea* be ext5d$ #a "t = a p]iod n long] ?an #ab mon?s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 z clauses 7iv7 & 7v71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #a or m cons]vation b5efits t ! project %all a*ieve2 7ii7 ! eligible activities on eligible l& to be conduct$ "u ! project to a*ieve cons]vation b5efits2 7iii7 ! implem5tation timel9e = c>ry+ out ! project1 includ+ any int]im mile/ones2 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ funds & ins]t+ contributions2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ( ! project's effects2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8(-- 7i7 ! progress made by ! project 9 a*iev+ ea* cons]vation b5efit def9$ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+ 9 a quantifi$ =m to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7ii7 z appropriate1 o!r outcomes ( ! project2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,an eligible & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,=m ,a contribution ( an eligible p>tn] "u ?is p>agraph may be 9 ! =m (-- 7i7 direct fund+2 7ii7 9-k9d support2 or 7iii7 a comb9ation ( direct fund+ & 9-k9d support4 7,c7 ,treatm5t ,any am\nts exp5d$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ann\nces ! approval ( an application "u subsection 7e7 & end+ on ! day be=e ! effective date ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t by an eligible p>tn] = /aff sal>ies or developm5t ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t may be consid]$ to be a "p ( ! contribution ( ! eligible p>tn] "u ?is p>agraph4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,duties ( ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a timel9e = c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,secret>y "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ent]+ into program contracts ) produc]s2 7,b7 provid+ f9ancial assi/ance to produc]s2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t is fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7d71 provid+ ! paym5ts to ! eligible p>tn] = c>ry+ out eligible activities2 7#b7 id5tify 9 ea* ,/ate a program coord9ator = ! ,/ate1 :o %all be responsible = provid+ assi/ance to eligible p>tn]s "u ! program2 7#c7 e/abli% guidance to assi/ eligible p>tn]s ) c>ry+ out ! assessm5t requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,e72 7#d7 provide to ea* eligible p>tn] t has ent]$ into a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t is n fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7d7-- 7,a7 a semiannual report describ+ ! /atus ( ea* p5d+ & obligat$ contract "u ! project ( ! eligible p>tn]2 & 7,b7 an annual report describ+ h[ ! ,secret>y us$ am\nts res]v$ by ! ,secret>y = t ye> = te*nical assi/ance "u section #abga;,d7f72 & 7#e7 ensure t any eligible activity effectively a*ieves ! cons]vation b5efits id5tifi$ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a77i74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#c77-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ simplifi$ aft] conduct a2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh description (-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,cont5ts ,! ,secret>y %all develop a simplifi$ application t includes a description (-- 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 1 includ+ ! cov]$ programs to be us$2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ f9ancial2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h71 respectively2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 build new p>tn]%ips ) local1 ,/ate1 & private entities to include a div]sity ( /akehold]s 9 ! project2 7,e7 deliv] a high p]c5tage ( appli$ cons]vation-- 7i7 to a*ieve cons]vation b5efits2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a project 9 a critical cons]vation area "u section #abga;,f1 to address ! priority res\rce conc]n = t critical cons]vation area2 7,f7 implem5t ! project consi/5t ) exi/+ wat]%$1 habitat1 or o!r area re/oration plans2 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,r5ewals ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a project t is ! subject ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t has met or exce$$ ! objectives ( ! project1 ! ,secret>y may r5ew ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t ?r\gh an exp$it$ noncompetitive process if ! #a or m eligible p>tn]s t are p>ties to ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t reque/ ! r5ewal 9 ord]-- 7,a7 to cont9ue to implem5t ! project "u a r5ewal ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 or 7,b7 to exp& ! scope ( ! project "u a r5ewal ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 z long z ! expansion is )9 ! objectives & purposes ( ! orig9al p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,nonapplicability ( adju/$ gross income limitation ,! adju/$ gross income limitation describ$ 9 section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 %all n apply to an eligible p>tn] "u ! program4 4 #bgjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s ,section #abga;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a produc] may receive f9ancial or te*nical assi/ance to conduct eligible activities on eligible l& ?r\gh a program contract ent]$ into ) ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,program contracts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program contract to be ent]$ into ) a produc] to conduct eligible activities on eligible l&1 subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%4 7#b7 ,application bundles 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible p>tn] may submit to ! ,secret>y1 on behalf ( produc]s1 a bundle ( applications = assi/ance "u ! program ?r\gh program contracts to address a sub/antial portion ( ! cons]vation b5efits to be a*iev$ by ! project1 z def9$ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7,b7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y may give priority to applications describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,9 accordance ) /atutory requirem5ts ( ! cov]$ programs involv$1 ! ,secret>y may make paym5ts to a produc] & ins]t+ ,subject to section #abga;,d1 ! ,secret>y may make paym5ts to a produc]2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ p>ticipat+2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,fund+ ?r\gh alt]native fund+ arrangem5ts or grant agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into ) an eligible p>tn] may be fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 "u a fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 use fund+ made available to c>ry out ?is subtitle to provide fund+ directly to ! eligible p>tn]2 & 7ii7 provide te*nical & adm9i/rative assi/ance1 z mutually agre$ by ! p>ties2 & 7,b7 ent] into n m ?an #ae alt]native fund+ arrangem5ts or grant agreem5ts ) #a or m eligible p>tn]s ea* fiscal ye>4 7#c7 ,duties ( eligible p>tn]s ,"u a fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! eligible p>tn] %all-- 7,a7 c>ry out eligible activities on eligible l& 9 agreem5t ) produc]s to a*ieve cons]vation b5efits on a regional or wat]%$ scale1 su* z-- 7i7 infra/ructure inve/m5ts relat+ to agricultural or non9du/rial private =e/ production t w\ld-- 7,i7 b5efit multiple produc]s2 & 7,,ii7 address natural res\rce conc]ns su* z dr\ght1 wildfire1 or wat] quality impairm5t on ! l& cov]$ by ! project2 7ii7 projects address+ natural res\rces conc]ns 9 coord9ation ) produc]s1 includ+ ! developm5t & implem5tation ( wat]%$1 habitat1 or o!r area re/oration plans2 7iii7 projects t use innovative approa*es to lev]ag+ ! ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 cons]vation ) private f9ancial me*anisms1 9 conjunction ) agricultural production or =e/ res\rce managem5t1 su* z-- 7,i7 ! provision ( p]=mance-bas$ paym5ts to produc]s2 & 7,,ii7 support = an environm5tal m>ket2 or 7iv7 o!r projects = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! goals & objectives ( ! program w\ld be easi] to a*ieve ?r\gh ! fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,secret>y1 9 addition to any in=mation t ! ,secret>y requires to prep>e ! report "u section #abga;,e7b71 an annual report t describes ! /atus ( ! project1 includ+ a description (-- 7i7 ! use ( ! funds aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 7ii7 any subcontracts aw>d$2 7iii7 ! produc]s receiv+ fund+ ?r\gh ! fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a72 7iv7 7,i7 ! progress made by ! project 9 address+ ea* natural res\rce conc]n def9$ 9 ! fund+ agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ 9 a quantifi$ =m to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7,,ii7 z appropriate1 o!r outcomes ( ! project2 & 7v7 any o!r report+ data ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y to ensure compliance ) ! program rules4 4 #bgje4 ,fund+ ,section #abga;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cjj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & acres2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & res]v$ = ! program "u subsection 7c72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #be p]c5t ( ! funds & acres to projects bas$ on a ,/ate competitive process adm9i/]$ by ! ,/ate ,cons]vationi/1 ) ! advice ( ! ,/ate te*nical committee & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t ( ! funds to projects bas$ on a ,/ate or multi/ate competitive process adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y at ! local level ) ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committees2 & 7ii7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #ce p]c5t ( ! funds & acres & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t ( ! funds2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,none ( ! funds made available or res]v$ = ! program & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 none ( ! funds made available = ! program1 includ+ = a p>tn]%ip agreem5t fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7d71 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,project developm5t & outrea* ,"u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t is n fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7d71 ! ,secret>y may advance reasonable am\nts ( fund+ = n long] ?an #ij days = te*nical assi/ance to eligible p>tn]s to conduct project developm5t & outrea* activities 9 a project area1 includ+-- 7,a7 provid+ outrea* & education to produc]s = pot5tial p>ticipation 9 ! project2 7,b7 e/abli%+ basel9e metrics to support ! developm5t ( ! assessm5t requir$ "u section #abga;,b7c77#a77;,e72 or 7,c7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance to produc]s4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! "t ( project selection1 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify & make publicly available ! am\nt t ! ,secret>y %all use to provide te*nical assi/ance "u ! t]ms ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7#b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all limit co/s ( ! ,secret>y = te*nical assi/ance to co/s specific & necess>y to c>ry out ! objectives ( ! program4 7#c7 ,?ird-p>ty provid]s ,! ,secret>y %all develop & implem5t /rategies to enc\rage ?ird-p>ty te*nical s]vice provid]s to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible p>tn]s pursuant to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 4 #bgjf4 ,adm9i/ration ,section #abga;,e ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #abga;,b7d7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #abga;,b7e72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjad & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjai2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 a summ>y (-- 7,a7 ! progress made t[>ds a*iev+ ! cons]vation b5efits def9$ = ! projects2 & 7,b7 any o!r relat$ outcomes ( ! projects2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #abga;,c7b77#b7 & ins]t+ #abga;,c7d72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 9 ! case ( a project )9 a critical cons]vation area "u section #abga;,f1 ! /atus ( ea* priority res\rce conc]n = ea* designat$ critical cons]vation area1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! priority res\rce conc]ns = :i* ea* critical cons]vation area is designat$2 7,b7 cons]vation goals & outcomes suffici5t to demon/rate t progress is be+ made to address ! priority res\rce conc]ns2 7,c7 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5ts select$ to address ea* cons]vation goal & outcome2 & 7,d7 ! ext5t to :i* ea* cons]vation goal & outcome is be+ address$ by ! p>tn]%ip agreem5ts4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,compliance ) c]ta9 requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n provide assi/ance "u ! program to a produc] unless ! produc] agrees1 dur+ ! program ye> = :i* ! assi/ance is provid$-- 7#a7 to comply ) applicable cons]vation requirem5ts "u subtitle ,b2 & 7#b7 to comply ) applicable wetl& protection requirem5ts "u subtitle ,c4 7d7 ,hi/orically und]s]v$ produc]s ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y & eligible p>tn]s %all conduct outrea* to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s1 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s1 & limit$ res\rce f>m]s & ran*]s to enc\rage p>ticipation by ^? produc]s 9 a project subject to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t or fund+ agreem5t "u #abga;,c7d74 7e7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all issue regulations to c>ry out ! program4 4 #bgjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas ,section #abga;,f ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a71 7b71 & 7c7 z subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,critical cons]vation area ,! t]m critical cons]vation area means a geographical area t conta9s a critical cons]vation condition t c be address$ ?r\gh ! program4 7#b7 ,priority res\rce conc]n ,! t]m priority res\rce conc]n means a natural res\rce conc]n locat$ 9 a critical cons]vation area t c be address$ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 wat] quality improvem5t1 includ+ ?r\gh r$uc+ erosion1 promot+ s$im5t control1 & address+ nutri5t managem5t activities affect+ l>ge bodies ( wat] ( regional1 national1 or int]national significance2 7,b7 wat] quantity improvem5t1 includ+ improvem5t relat+ to-- 7i7 dr\ght2 7ii7 gr\ndwat]1 surface wat]1 aquif]1 or o!r wat] s\rces2 or 7iii7 wat] ret5tion & flood prev5tion2 7,c7 wildlife habitat re/oration to address species ( conc]n at a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local level2 & 7,d7 o!r natural res\rce improvem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 )9 ! critical cons]vation area4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7b7 ,9 g5]al4-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,applications 2 7,b7 by /rik+ #abga;,d7d77#c7 & ins]t+ #abga;,d7d77#b72 7,c7 by /rik+ produc] & ins]t+ program2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ t address #a or m priority res\rce conc]ns = :i* ! critical cons]vation area is designat$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all id5tify #a or m priority res\rce conc]ns t apply to ea* critical cons]vation area designat$ "u ?is section aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fdi71 includ+ ! cons]vation goals & outcomes suffici5t to demon/rate t progress is be+ made to address ! priority res\rce conc]n4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 conta9s #a or m priority res\rce conc]ns2 or 2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,review & )drawal ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 review designations ( critical cons]vation areas "u ?is section n m frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s2 & 7,b7 )draw designation ( a critical cons]vation area only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! area is no long] a critical cons]vation area4 2 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,outrea* to eligible p>tn]s & produc]s ,! ,secret>y %all provide outrea* & education to eligible p>tn]s & produc]s 9 critical cons]vation areas designat$ "u ?is section to enc\rage ! developm5t ( projects to address ea* priority res\rce conc]n id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y = t critical cons]vation area4 2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ produc] & ins]t+ program2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 ,h ,repeals & ,te*nical ,am5dm5ts ,i ,repeals #bhaa4 ,repeal ( ,cons]vation ,corridor ,demon/ration ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,g ( title ,,ii ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ejei ( ! ,wat] ,res\rces ,developm5t ,act ( #bjjg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #aaj-aad7 is repeal$4 #bhab4 ,repeal ( cranb]ry acreage res]ve program ,section #ajfjh ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repeal$4 #bhac4 ,repeal ( ,national ,natural ,res\rces ,f\ndation ,subtitle ,f ( title ,,iii ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq47 is repeal$4 #bhad4 ,repeal ( flood risk r$uction ,section #che ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccd7 is repeal$4 #bhae4 ,repeal ( /udy ( l& use = expir+ contracts & ext5sion ( au?ority ,section #adcg ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is repeal$4 #bhaf4 ,repeal ( ,integrat$ ,f>m ,managem5t ,program ,option ,section #adea ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehbb7 is repeal$4 #bhag4 ,repeal ( cl>ification ( def9ition ( agricultural l&s ,section #cbe ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,/at4 #iib7 is repeal$4 ,,ii ,te*nical ,am5dm5ts #bhba4 ,te*nical am5dm5ts 7a7 ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act ,section #e7d7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajje7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ goodwat] & ins]t+ floodwat]2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,heal?1 ,education1 & ,welf>e ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7b7 ,del9eation ( wetl&s2 exemptions ,section #abbb7;j7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7;j77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,national ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ins]t+ ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7c7 ,f>mable wetl& program ,section #abca;,b7b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7b77#b77;,a77i77 is am5d$ by add+ a semicolon at ! end4 7d7 ,t]m9al lakes assi/ance ,section #bejg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,no additional funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes any additional funds to c>ry out ?is section4 7,b7 ,availability ( funds ,any funds made available to c>ry out ?is section be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah may rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is section %all t]m9ate on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 4 7e7 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance ,section #abdb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?ird p>ty ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ?ird-p>ty4 7f7 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs ,section #abdd7;b77#d77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;b77#d77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,g5]al ,acc\nt+ ,(fice & ins]t+ ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice4 #bhbb4 ,/ate te*nical committees 7a7 ,/&>ds ,section #abfa7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ "u section #abfb7;b74 7b7 ,composition ,section #abfa7;c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,! ,/ate ,coop]ative ,ext5sion ,s]vice & l& grant univ]sity 9 ! ,/ate4 4 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food = ,peace ,act #caja4 ,label+ requirem5ts ,section #bjb7;g7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7;g77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,label+ ( assi/ance ,agricultural commodities & o!r assi/ance provid$ "u ?is title %all1 to ! ext5t practicable1 be cle>ly id5tifi$ ) appropriate m>k+s on ! package or conta9] ( su* agricultural commodities or food procur$ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or on pr9t$ mat]ial t accompanies o!r assi/ance1 9 ! language ( ! locality 9 :i* su* commodities & o!r assi/ance are di/ribut$1 z be+ furni%$ by ! p ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica4 4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance ,section #bjb7;h77#c7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7;h77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #cajc4 ,local sale & b>t] ( commodities ,section #bjc ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ to g5]ate proce$s to be us$ z provid$ 9 ?is section be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 & 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7b7 & 7c71 respectively4 #cajd4 ,m9imum levels ( assi/ance ,section #bjd7;a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7;a77 is am5d$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjah bo? places x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #caje4 ,food aid consultative gr\p ,section #bje ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #de & ins]t+ #cj2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #cajf4 ,issuance ( regulations ,section #bjg7;c77#a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad;& ins]t+ ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 #cajg4 ,ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation ,section #bjg7;f77#d7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ag1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a4e p]c5t1 b n less ?an #ag1jjj1jjj12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ *apt] #a ( "p ,i (4 #cajh4 ,assi/ance = /ockpil+ & rapid transportation1 deliv]y1 & di/ribution ( %elf-/able prepackag$ foods ,section #bjh ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ ! section head+ to read z foll[s3 ,int]national ,food ,relief ,p>tn]%ip42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #caji4 ,consid]ation ( impact ( provision ( agricultural commodities & o!r assi/ance on local f>m]s & economy 7a7 ,inclusion ( all modalities ,section #djc7;a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 food procur$ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 food v\*]1 or ca% transf] = food aft] agricultural commodity2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 9 ! case ( ! provision ( an agricultural commodity1 be=e adequate2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ commodity & ins]t+ agricultural commodity or use ( ! food procur$ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 food v\*]1 or ca% transf] = food4 7b7 ,avoidance ( disruptive impact ,section #djc7;b7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 1 ! use ( food procur$ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 food v\*]s1 & ca% transf]s = food1 aft] agricultural commodities2 & 7#b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ( sales ( agricultural commodities4 #caaj4 ,all[ance = di/ribution co/s ,section #djf7;b77#f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7;b77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & di/ribution co/s & ins]t+ 1 di/ribution1 & program implem5tation co/s to use ! commodities4 #caaa4 ,preposition+ ( agricultural commodities ,section #djg7;c77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7c77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #caab4 ,annual report reg>d+ food aid programs & activities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djg7;f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7f7 ,annual report reg>d+ food aid programs & activities 7#a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,april #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,secret>y %all jo9tly1 or ea* sep>ately1 prep>e & submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report reg>d+ ea* program & activity c>ri$ out "u ?is ,act by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,secret>y1 or bo?1 z applicable1 dur+ ! prior fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,an annual report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 ) respect to ! prior fiscal ye>1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a li/ t conta9s a description ( ea* c\ntry & organization t receives food & o!r assi/ance "u ?is ,act 7includ+ ! quantity ( food & assi/ance provid$ to ea* c\ntry & organization74 7,b7 ,a g5]al description ( ea* project & activity implem5t$ "u ?is ,act 7includ+ ea* activity fund$ ?r\gh ! use ( local curr5cies7 & ! total numb] ( b5efici>ies ( ! project4 7,c7 ,a /atem5t describ+ ! quantity ( agricultural commodities made available to1 & ! total numb] ( b5efici>ies 91 ea* c\ntry pursuant to-- 7i7 ?is ,act2 7ii7 section #daf7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #aidi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;b772 7iii7 ! ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo72 & 7iv7 ! ,mc,govern-,dole ,int]national ,food = ,education & ,*ild ,nutrition ,program e/abli%$ by section #cajg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a74 7,d7 ,an assessm5t ( ! progress made ?r\gh programs "u ?is ,act t[>ds r$uc+ food insecurity 9 ! populations receiv+ food assi/ance f ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,e7 ,a description ( ef=ts und]tak5 by ! ,food ,aid ,consultative ,gr\p "u section #bje to a*ieve an integrat$ & effective food assi/ance program4 7,f7 ,an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ea* program ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation sy/em implem5t$ "u section #bjg7;f72 & 7ii7 ! impact ( ea* program ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation sy/em on ! effectiv5ess & effici5cy ( assi/ance provid$ "u ?is title4 7,g7 ,an assessm5t ( ! progress made by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 address+ issues relat+ to quality ) respect to ! provision ( food assi/ance4 7,h7 ,a /atem5t ( ! am\nt ( funds 7includ+ funds = adm9i/rative co/s1 indirect co/ recov]y1 int]nal transportation1 /orage & h&l+1 & associat$ di/ribution co/s7 provid$ to ea* eligible organization t receiv$ assi/ance "u ?is ,act1 t fur!r describes ! foll[+3 7i7 ,h[ su* funds 7 us$ by ! eligible organization4 7ii7 ,! actual rate ( return = ea* commodity made available "u ?is ,act1 includ+ factors t influ5c$ ! rate ( return1 &1 = ! commodity1 ! co/s ( bagg+ or fur!r process+1 ocean transportation1 inl& transportation 9 ! recipi5t c\ntry1 /orage co/s1 & any o!r in=mation t ! ,adm9i/rator & ! ,secret>y det]m9e to be necess>y4 7iii7 ,= ea* in/ance 9 :i* a commodity 0 made available "u ?is ,act at a rate ( return less ?an #gj p]c5t1 ! reasons = ! rate ( return realiz$4 7,i7 ,= funds exp5d$ = purposes ( section #bjb7;e71 #djf7;b77#f71 & #djg7;c77#a77;,b71 a detail$ acc\nt+ ( ! exp5ditures & purposes ( su* exp5ditures ) respect to ea* su* section4 7#c7 ,rate ( return describ$ ,= purposes ( apply+ subp>agraph 7,h7 ( p>agraph 7#b71 ! rate ( return = a commodity %all be equal to ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! proce$s ! implem5t+ p>tn]s g5]ate ?r\gh monetization2 be>s to 7,b7 ! co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to procure & %ip ! commodity to a recipi5t c\ntry = monetization4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ repeal ,subsection 7m7 ( section #djc ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc7 is repeal$4 #caac4 ,deadl9e = agreem5ts to f9ance sales or to provide o!r assi/ance ,section #djh ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #caad4 ,m9imum level ( nonem]g5cy food assi/ance ,section #dab7;e7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,m9imum level ( nonem]g5cy food assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 n less ?an #cfe1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out em]g5cy & nonem]g5cy food assi/ance programs "u title ,,ii1 nor m ?an #cj p]c5t ( su* am\nts1 %all be exp5d$ = nonem]g5cy food assi/ance programs "u su* title4 7#b7 ,community developm5t funds ,funds appropriat$ ea* ye> to c>ry out "p ,i ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #baea et seq47 t are made available ?r\gh grants or coop]ative agreem5ts to /r5g!n food security 9 develop+ c\ntries & t are consi/5t ) section #bjb7;e77#a77;,c7 may be consid]$ am\nts exp5d$ = nonem]g5cy food assi/ance programs = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,f>m]-to-f>m] program ,9 det]m9+ ! am\nt exp5d$ = a fiscal ye> = nonem]g5cy food assi/ance programs "u p>agraph 7#a71 am\nts exp5d$ = t ye> to c>ry out programs "u section #eja may be consid]$ am\nts exp5d$ = nonem]g5cy food assi/ance programs4 4 #caae4 ,t]m9ation date = micronutri5t =tification programs ,section #dae7;c7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #caaf4 ,john ,ogon[ski & ,d\g ,b]eut] ,f>m]-to-,f>m] program ,section #eja ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ section #acdb ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or aft] ,not)/&+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ te*nical be=e assi/ance2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ employees or /aff ( a ,/ate coop]ative in/itution 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 p>agraph #ah ( section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc71 except t subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 & 7,g7 ( su* p>agraph %all n apply71 aft] private corporations12 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end ( clause 7viii72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ix7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ix7 agricultural education & ext5sion2 7x7 selection ( se$ v>ieties & plant /ocks2 7xi7 k ( insecticide & sanitation proc$ures to prev5t crop de/ruction2 7xii7 use & ma9t5ance ( agricultural equipm5t & irrigation sy/ems2 & 7xiii7 selection ( f]tiliz]s & me?ods ( soils treatm5t2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,grant program to create new p>tn]s & innovation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all develop a grant program to be c>ri$ out 9 fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to facilitate new & innovative p>tn]%ips & activities "u ?is title4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,a grant recipi5t "u ?is subsection %all use funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection to-- 7,a7 prioritize new implem5t+ p>tn]s2 7,b7 develop innovative volunte] models2 7,c7 develop1 improve1 or ma9ta9 /rategic p>tn]%ips ) o!r ,unit$ ,/ates developm5t programs2 & 7,d7 exp& ! footpr9t & impact ( ! programs & activities "u ?is title1 & div]sity among program p>ticipants1 includ+ l&-grant colleges & univ]sities & coop]ative ext5sion s]vices 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjc ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #bjc4 ,agricultural ,trade ,promotion & ,facilitation 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out activities "u ?is section-- 7#a7 to access1 develop1 ma9ta91 & exp& m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities2 & 7#b7 to promote coop]ation & ! ex*ange ( in=mation4 7b7 ,m>ket access program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible trade organization ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible trade organization means-- 7,a7 a ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural trade organization or regional ,/ate-relat$ organization t promotes ! export & sale ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities & t does n /& to pr(it directly f specific sales ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities2 7,b7 a coop]ative organization or ,/ate ag5cy t promotes ! sale ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities2 or 7,c7 a private organization t promotes ! export & sale ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* organization w\ld significantly contribute to ,unit$ ,/ates export m>ket developm5t4 7#b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,m>ket ,access ,program1 to enc\rage ! developm5t1 ma9t5ance1 & expansion ( comm]cial export m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities 7includ+ commodities t are organically produc$ 7z def9$ 9 section #bajc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb777 ?r\gh co/-%>e assi/ance to eligible trade organizations t implem5t a =eign m>ket developm5t program4 7#c7 ,p>ticipation requirem5ts 7,a7 ,m>ket+ plan & o!r requirem5ts ,to be eligible = co/-%>e assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 an eligible trade organization %all-- 7i7 prep>e & submit a m>ket+ plan to ! ,secret>y t meets ! guidel9es gov]n+ su* a m>ket+ plan specifi$ 9 ?is p>agraph or o!rwise e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 meet any o!r requirem5ts e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,purpose ( m>ket+ plan ,a m>ket+ plan submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph %all describe ! adv]tis+ or o!r m>ket ori5t$ export promotion activities to be c>ri$ out by ! eligible trade organization ) respect to :i* assi/ance "u ?is subsection is be+ reque/$4 7,c7 ,specific elem5ts ,to be approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 a m>ket+ plan submitt$ "u ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 specifically describe ! mann] 9 :i* assi/ance receiv$ by ! eligible trade organization1 9 conjunction ) funds & s]vices provid$ by ! eligible trade organization1 w be exp5d$ 9 implem5t+ ! m>ket+ plan2 7ii7 e/abli% specific m>ket goals to be a*iev$ "u ! m>ket+ plan2 & 7iii7 conta9 :atev] additional requirem5ts are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be necess>y4 7,d7 ,br&$ promotion ,a m>ket+ plan approv$ by ! ,secret>y may provide = ! use ( br&$ adv]tis+ to promote ! sale ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities 9 a =eign c\ntry "u su* t]ms & conditions z may be e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,am5dm5ts ,an approv$ m>ket+ plan may be am5d$ by ! eligible trade organization at any "t1 subject to ! approval ( ! am5dm5t by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,level ( assi/ance & co/-%>e requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ju/ify 9 writ+ ! level ( assi/ance to be provid$ to an eligible trade organization "u ?is subsection & ! level ( co/ %>+ requir$ ( ! organization4 7,b7 ,limitation on br&$ promotion ,assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection = activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( implem5t+ ! m>ket+ plan1 except t ! ,secret>y may det]m9e n to apply su* limitation 9 ! case ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities ) respect to :i* !re has be5 a favorable decision by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative "u section #cja ( ! ,trade ,act ( #aigd 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #bdaa74 ,crit]ia us$ by ! ,secret>y = det]m9+ t ! limitation %all n apply %all be consi/5t & docum5t$4 7#e7 ,o!r t]ms & conditions 7,a7 ,multiye> basis ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance "u ?is subsection on a multiye> basis1 subject to annual review by ! ,secret>y = compliance ) ! approv$ m>ket+ plan4 7,b7 ,t]m9ation ( assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may t]m9ate any assi/ance made1 or to be made1 available "u ?is subsection if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! eligible trade organization is n adh]+ to ! t]ms & conditions applicable to ! provision ( ! assi/ance2 7ii7 ! eligible trade organization is n implem5t+ ! approv$ m>ket+ plan or is n adequately meet+ ! e/abli%$ goals ( ! plan2 7iii7 ! eligible trade organization is n adequately contribut+ its own res\rces to ! implem5tation ( ! plan2 or 7iv7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t t]m9ation ( assi/ance 9 a p>ticul> in/ance is 9 ! be/ int]e/s ( ! ,m>ket ,access ,program4 7,c7 ,evaluations ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! initial provision ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection to an eligible trade organization1 ! ,secret>y %all monitor ! exp5ditures by ! eligible trade organization ( su* assi/ance1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,an evaluation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! m>ket+ plan ( ! eligible trade organization 9 develop+ or ma9ta9+ m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities4 7ii7 ,an evaluation ( :e!r assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection is necess>y to ma9ta9 su* m>kets4 7iii7 ,a ?or\gh acc\nt+ ( ! exp5diture by ! eligible trade organization ( ! assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,re/rictions on use ( funds ,assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection to an eligible trade organization may n be us$-- 7,a7 to provide direct assi/ance to any =eign =-pr(it corporation = ! corporation's use 9 promot+ =eign-produc$ products2 or 7,b7 to provide direct assi/ance to any =-pr(it corporation t is n recogniz$ z a small bus9ess conc]n 7z describ$ 9 section #c7;a7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb7;a7771 exclud+-- 7i7 a coop]ative2 7ii7 an association describ$ 9 ! fir/ section ( ! ,act entitl$ ,an ,act ,to au?orize association ( produc]s ( agricultural products1 approv$ ,febru>y #ah1 #aibb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bia72 or 7iii7 a nonpr(it trade association4 7#g7 ,p]missive use ( funds ,assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection to a ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural trade association1 coop]ative1 or small bus9ess may be us$ = individual br&$ promotional activity relat$ to a ,unit$ ,/ates br&$ product1 if ! b5efici>ies ( ! activity h provid$ funds = ! activity 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ equival5t to ! am\nt ( su* assi/ance4 7#h7 ,priority ,9 provid+ assi/ance = br&$ promotion1 ! ,secret>y %\ld give priority to small-siz$ entities4 7#i7 ,contribution level 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %\ld require a m9imum contribution level ( #aj p]c5t f an eligible trade organization t receives assi/ance = nonbr&$ promotion4 7,b7 ,increases 9 contribution level ,! ,secret>y may increase ! contribution level 9 any subsequ5t ye> t an eligible trade organization receives assi/ance = nonbr&$ promotion4 7#aj7 ,additionality ,! ,secret>y %\ld require ea* p>ticipant 9 ! ,m>ket ,access ,program to c]tify t any ,f$]al funds receiv$ supplem5t1 b d n supplant1 private or ?ird p>ty p>ticipant funds or o!r contributions to ,program activities4 7#aa7 ,indep5d5t audits ,if z a result ( an evaluation or audit ( activities ( a p>ticipant "u ! ,m>ket ,access ,program1 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a fur!r review is ju/ifi$ 9 ord] to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %\ld require ! p>ticipant to contract = an indep5d5t audit ( ! ,program activities1 includ+ activities ( any subcontractor4 7#ab7 ,tobacco ,no funds made available "u ! ,m>ket ,access ,program may be us$ = activities to develop1 ma9ta91 or exp& =eign m>kets = tobacco4 7c7 ,=eign m>ket developm5t coop]ator program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible trade organization ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible trade organization means a ,unit$ ,/ates trade organization t-- 7,a7 promotes ! export ( #a or m ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities2 & 7,b7 does n h a bus9ess int]e/ 9 or receive remun]ation f specific sales ( agricultural commodities4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% &1 9 coop]ation ) eligible trade organizations1 c>ry out a program to be kn[n z ! ,=eign ,m>ket ,developm5t ,coop]ator ,program to ma9ta9 & develop =eign m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be us$ only to provide-- 7,a7 co/-%>e assi/ance to an eligible trade organization "u a contract or agreem5t ) ! eligible trade organization2 & 7,b7 assi/ance = o!r co/s t are appropriate to c>ry out ! ,=eign ,m>ket ,developm5t ,coop]ator ,program1 includ+ cont+5t liabilities t are n o!rwise fund$4 7d7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,g>za ,em]g+ ,m>kets ,program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( em]g+ m>ket ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m em]g+ m>ket means any c\ntry1 =eign t]ritory1 cu/oms union1 or o!r economic m>ket t ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7,a7 is tak+ /eps t[>d a m>ket-ori5t$ economy ?r\gh ! food1 agriculture1 or rural bus9ess sectors ( its economy2 & 7,b7 has ! pot5tial to provide a viable & significant m>ket = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,e 7,kika7 de la ,g>za ,em]g+ ,m>kets ,program-- 7,a7 to develop agricultural m>kets 9 em]g+ m>kets2 & 7,b7 to promote coop]ation & ex*ange ( in=mation betwe5 agricultural in/itutions & agribus9esses 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & em]g+ m>kets4 7#c7 ,developm5t ( agricultural sy/ems 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,implem5tation ,to develop1 ma9ta91 or exp& m>kets = exports ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to em]g+ m>kets ! exp]tise ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7,i7 to make assessm5ts ( food & rural bus9ess sy/ems ne$s2 7,,ii7 to make recomm5dations on measures necess>y to enhance ! effectiv5ess ( ! food & rural bus9ess sy/ems describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 includ+ pot5tial r$uctions 9 trade b>ri]s2 & 7,,iii7 to id5tify & c>ry out specific opportunities & projects to enhance ! effectiv5ess ( ! food & rural bus9ess sy/ems describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7ii7 ,ext5t ( program ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t ?is subp>agraph ) respect to at lea/ #c em]g+ m>kets 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,exp]ts f ! unit$ /ates ,! ,secret>y may implem5t subp>agraph 7,a7 by provid+-- 7i7 assi/ance to teams 7consi/+ prim>ily ( agricultural consultants1 agricultural produc]s1 o!r p]sons f ! private sector1 & gov]nm5t (ficials exp]t 9 assess+ ! food & rural bus9ess sy/ems ( o!r c\ntries7 to enable ^? teams to conduct ! assessm5ts1 make ! recomm5dations1 & id5tify ! opportunities & projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 9 em]g+ m>kets2 7ii7 = necess>y subsi/5ce & transportation exp5ses (-- 7,i7 ,unit$ ,/ates food & rural bus9ess sy/em exp]ts1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural produc]s & o!r ,unit$ ,/ates individuals kn[l$geable 9 agricultural & agribus9ess matt]s1 to enable su* ,unit$ ,/ates food & rural bus9ess sy/em exp]ts to assi/ 9 transf]r+ k & exp]tise to entities f em]g+ m>kets2 & 7,,ii7 individuals designat$ by em]g+ m>kets to enable su* designat$ individuals to consult ) su* ,unit$ ,/ates exp]ts to enhance food & rural bus9ess sy/ems ( su* em]g+ m>kets & to transf] k & exp]tise to su* em]g+ m>kets4 7,c7 ,co/-%>+ ,! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ! nongov]nm5tal exp]ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to %>e ! co/s (1 & o!rwise assi/ 91 ! p>ticipation ( ^? exp]ts 9 ! ,e 7,kika7 de la ,g>za ,em]g+ ,m>kets ,program4 7,d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to provide1 or pay ! necess>y co/s =1 te*nical assi/ance 7includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( ext5sion s]vices7 to enable individuals or o!r entities to c>ry out recomm5dations1 projects1 & opportunities 9 em]g+ m>kets1 includ+ recomm5dations1 projects1 & opportunities describ$ 9 subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a77i74 7,e7 ,reports to secret>y ,a team t receives assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 %all prep>e & submit to ! ,secret>y su* reports z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,f7 ,advisory committee ,to provide ! ,secret>y ) in=mation t may be useful to ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% an advisory committee compos$ ( repres5tatives ( ! v>i\s sectors ( ! food & rural bus9ess sy/ems ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,g7 ,effect ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be 9 addition to & n 9 place ( any o!r au?ority ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation4 7e7 ,te*nical assi/ance = specialty crops 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all e/abli% an export assi/ance program1 9 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! program1 to address exi/+ or pot5tial unique b>ri]s t prohibit or ?reat5 ! export ( ,unit$ ,/ates specialty crops4 7#b7 ,purpose ,! program %all provide direct assi/ance ?r\gh public & private sector projects & te*nical assi/ance1 includ+ ?r\gh ! program "u section #b7;e7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;e771 to remove1 resolve1 or mitigate exi/+ or pot5tial sanit>y1 phytosanit>y1 & te*nical b>ri]s to trade4 7#c7 ,priority ,! program %all address "t s5sitive & /rategic m>ket access projects bas$ on-- 7,a7 trade effect on m>ket ret5tion1 m>ket access1 & m>ket expansion2 & 7,b7 trade impact4 7#d7 ,multiye> projects ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance "u ! program to a project = long] ?an a #e-ye> p]iod if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t fur!r assi/ance w\ld effectively support ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,outrea* & te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 conduct outrea* to in=m eligible organizations ( ! requirem5ts ( ! program & ! process by :i* su* organizations may submit proposals = fund+2 7,b7 provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible organizations to assi/ 9 develop+ proposals & comply+ ) ! requirem5ts ( ! program2 & 7,c7 solicit input f eligible organizations on improvem5ts to /reaml9e & facilitate ! provision ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,regulations & proc$ures 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all review program regulations1 proc$ures1 & guidel9es = assi/ance "u ?is subsection & make revisions to /reaml9e1 improve1 & cl>ify ! application1 approval & compliance processes = su* assi/ance1 includ+ revisions to implem5t ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 review+ & mak+ revisions "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 e/abli%+ acc\ntability /&>ds t are appropriate = ! size & scope ( a project2 & 7ii7 e/abli%+ /reaml9$ application & approval processes1 includ+ = small]-scale projects or projects to address "t-s5sitive trade b>ri]s4 7#g7 ,annual report ,ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report t conta9s1 = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 a description (-- 7,a7 ea* factor t affects ! export ( specialty crops1 includ+ ea* factor relat+ to any-- 7i7 significant sanit>y or phytosanit>y issue2 7ii7 trade b>ri]2 or 7iii7 em]g+ sanit>y or phytosanit>y issue or trade b>ri]2 & 7,b7 7i7 any funds provid$ "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77iv7 t 7 n obligat$ 9 a fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 ! reason su* funds 7 n obligat$4 7f7 ,fund+ & adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,commodity cr$it corporation ,! ,secret>y %all use ! funds1 facilities1 & au?orities ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,fund+ am\nt ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #bee1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,allocation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate funds to c>ry out ?is section 9 accordance ) ! foll[+3 7i7 ,m>ket access program ,= m>ket access activities au?oriz$ "u subsection 7b71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 n less ?an #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,=eign m>ket developm5t coop]ator program ,to c>ry out subsection 7c71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 n less ?an #cd1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,g>za em]g+ m>kets program ,to provide assi/ance "u subsection 7d71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 n m ?an #h1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7iv7 ,te*nical assi/ance = specialty crops ,to c>ry out subsection 7e71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( ! commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 #i1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7v7 ,priority trade fund 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! am\nts allocat$ "u clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 & not)/&+ any limitations 9 ^? clauses1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 = #a or m programs "u ?is section = au?oriz$ activities to access1 develop1 ma9ta91 & exp& m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities1 #c1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7,,ii7 ,consid]ations ,9 allocat+ funds made available "u subclause 7,i71 ! ,secret>y may consid] provid+ a great] allocation to #a or m programs "u ?is section = :i* ! am\nts reque/$ "u applications exce$ available fund+ = ! #a or m programs4 7,b7 ,reallocation ,any funds allocat$ "u clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 t rema9 unobligat$ "o ye> aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* !y are fir/ made available %all be reallocat$ to ! priority trade fund "u subp>agraph 7,a77v74 ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate su* reallocat$ funds to support exports ( ^? types ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities eligible = assi/ance "u ! program = :i* ! funds 7 orig9ally allocat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,cuba ,not)/&+ section #ijh ( ! ,trade ,sanctions ,re=m & ,export ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjjj 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #gbjg7 or any o!r provision ( law1 funds made available "u ?is section may be us$ to c>ry out ! programs au?oriz$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 9 ,cuba4 ,funds may n be us$ z describ$ 9 ! previ\s s5t5ce 9 contrav5tion ) directives set =? "u ! ,national ,security ,presid5tial ,memor&um entitl$ ,/r5g!n+ ! ,policy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,t[>d ,cuba issu$ by ! ,presid5t on ,june #af1 #bjag1 dur+ ! p]iod 9 :i* t memor&um is 9 effect4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to any o!r am\nts provid$ "u ?is subsection1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! programs & au?orities "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77v7 & subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,m>ket access program 7,a7 ,section #baa ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efda7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c74 7,b7 ,section #djb7;a77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #effb7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjc & ins]t+ #bjc7;b74 7,c7 ,section #bhb7;f77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afch;a7f77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bjc ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 & ins]t+ section #bjc7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;b774 7,d7 ,section #gah ( ! ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc note2 ,public ,law #aje-bgg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bjc ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7 & ins]t+ section #bjc7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;b74 7,e7 ,section #acjb ( ! ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aiic is repeal$4 7#b7 ,=eign m>ket developm5t coop]ator program ,title ,,vii ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #egba et seq47 is repeal$4 7#c7 ,e 7kika7 de la g>za em]g+ m>kets program 7,a7 ,section #aedb ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7iii7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ c\ntry & ins]t+ c\ntry1 =eign t]ritory1 cu/oms union1 or o!r economic m>ket2 & 7,,ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ! economy ( ! c\ntry & ins]t+ its economy4 7,b7 ,section #aedc7;b77#e7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbic7;b77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #aedb7;f7 & ins]t+ section #aedb7;e74 7,c7 ,section #aedc;,a7c77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & section #bjc7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh aft] section #aedb4 7#d7 ,te*nical assi/ance = specialty crops ,section #cbje ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efhj7 is repeal$4 ,c ,o!r ,agricultural ,trade ,laws #ccja4 ,gr[+ ,am]ican ,food ,exports ,section #aedc;,a ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ or new agricultural production te*nologies aft] biote*nology2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #f1jjj1jjj & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc44 #ccjb4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe ,section #aaaj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7also kn[n z ! ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,presid5t ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,e72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,f7 a college or univ]sity 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #adjd7d7 ( ! ,food & ,agriculture ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7d772 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#aj7 ,rate ( return ,= purposes ( apply+ subsection 7j77#c71 ! rate ( return = an eligible commodity %all be equal to ! proportion t-- 7,a7 ! proce$s eligible entities g5]ate ?r\gh monetization ( su* commodity1 be>s to 7,b7 ! co/ to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to procure & %ip ! commodity to ! c\ntry :]e x is monetiz$4 7#aa7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#c71 by /rik+ 8#bjah0 & ins]t+ 8#bjbc02 7#d7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ 8#bjah0 & ins]t+ 8#bjbc02 7#e7 9 subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,decemb] #a & ins]t+ ,april #a2 7,b7 by /rik+ ( ! ,s5ate a li/ ( programs & ins]t+ ( ! ,s5ate-- 7,a7 a li/ ( programs 2 7,c7 by /rik+ approv$ to date = ! fiscal ye> & ins]t+ approv$ dur+ ! prior fiscal ye>2 7,d7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,b7 a description ( ! actual rate ( return = ea* commodity made available "u ?is section = ! previ\s fiscal ye> includ+-- 7i7 factors t influ5c$ ! rate ( return2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! commodity1 ! co/s ( bagg+ or fur!r process+1 ocean transportation1 inl& transportation1 /orage co/s1 & any o!r in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y2 & 7,c7 = ea* in/ance 9 :i* a commodity 0 made available "u ?is section at a rate ( return less ?an #gj p]c5t1 an explanation = ! rate ( return realiz$4 4 7#f7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ 8#bjah0 & ins]t+ 8#bjbc02 7#g7 9 subsection 7l77#a71 by /rik+ 8#bjah0 & ins]t+ 8#bjbc02 7#h7 9 ! head+ ( subsection 7m71 by /rik+ ,presid5tial & ins]t+ ,secret>ial2 7#i7 9 subsection 7o71 by /rik+ 7act+ ?r\gh ! ,secret>y72 7#aj7 9 subsection 7o77#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,f7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,g72 & 7#aa7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection34 7p7 ,pilot agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations pursuant to ! au?orization 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into #a or m pilot agreem5ts ) #a or m eligible entities ?r\gh :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide f9ancial assi/ance to ! eligible entities to c>ry out activities consi/5t ) subsection 7l77#d77;,a74 7#b7 ,report requir$ ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbj ?r\gh #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+1 ) respect to ! previ\s fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! am\nt provid$ to eligible entities "u ea* pilot agreem5t pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 & h[ ! funds 7 us$2 7,b7 ! activities c>ri$ out "u ea* pilot agreem5t2 7,c7 ! numb] ( direct & indirect b5efici>ies ( ^? activities2 & 7,d7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot agreem5ts1 includ+ z applicable ! impact on food security & agricultural productivity4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out pilot agreem5ts pursuant to ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act ,section #cjb ( ! ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ccjd4 ,promotion ( agricultural exports to em]g+ m>kets ,section #aedb7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ccje4 ,co*ran fell[%ip program ,section #aedc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbic7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ = /udy 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 = /udy-- 7#a7 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7#b7 at a college or univ]sity locat$ 9 an eligible c\ntry t ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7,a7 has suffici5t sci5tific & te*nical facilities2 7,b7 has e/abli%$ a p>tn]%ip ) at lea/ "o college or univ]sity 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,c7 has sub/antial p>ticipation by faculty memb]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates college or univ]sity 9 ! design ( ! fell[%ip curriculum & classroom in/ruction "u ! fell[%ip4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7:i* may include agricultural ext5sion s]vices7 aft] sy/ems2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ enhance trade & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 enhance-- 7,a7 trade 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 l9kages betwe5 agricultural int]e/s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & regulatory sy/ems gov]n+ sanit>y & phytosanit>y /&>ds = agricultural products t-- 7i7 may ent] ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7ii7 may pose risks to human1 animal1 or plant life or heal?4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #c1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #d1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj4 #ccjf4 ,borlaug ,int]national ,agricultural ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,fell[%ip program ,section #adgc;,g ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;j7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ %all support & ins]t+ support2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ! developm5t ( agricultural ext5sion s]vices 9 eligible c\ntries4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,lev]ag+ alumni engagem5t ,9 c>ry+ out ! purposes & programs "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ongo+ engagem5t ) fell[%ip recipi5ts :o h complet$ tra9+ "u ! program to provide advice reg>d+1 & p>ticipate 91 new or ongo+ agricultural developm5t projects1 ) a priority = capacity-build+ projects4 4 #ccjg4 ,int]national ,agricultural ,education ,fell[%ip program 7a7 ,fell[%ip program e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a fell[%ip program to be kn[n z ! ,int]national ,agricultural ,education ,fell[%ip ,program to provide fell[%ips to citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to assi/ eligible c\ntries 9 develop+ s*ool-bas$ agricultural education & y\? ext5sion programs4 7b7 ,eligible c\ntry describ$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 an eligible c\ntry is a develop+ c\ntry1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y us+ a gross national income p] capita te/ select$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,purpose ( fell[%ips ,! goals ( provid+ a fell[%ip "u ?is section are to-- 7#a7 develop globally m9d$ ,unit$ ,/ates agriculturi/s ) exp]i5ce liv+ abroad2 7#b7 focus on meet+ ! food & fib] ne$s ( ! dome/ic population ( eligible c\ntries2 & 7#c7 /r5g!n & enhance trade l9kages betwe5 eligible c\ntries & ! ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural indu/ry4 7d7 ,eligible c&idates ,! ,secret>y may provide fell[%ips to citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates :o-- 7#a7 hold at lea/ a ba*elors degree 9 an agricultural relat$ field ( /udy2 & 7#b7 h an und]/&+ ( ,unit$ ,/ates s*ool-bas$ agricultural education & y\? ext5sion programs1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,c&idate id5tification ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,national ,,ffa ,organization1 ! ,national #d-;,h ,c\ncil1 & o!r entities z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate to id5tify c&idates = fell[%ips4 7f7 ,program implem5tation ,! ,secret>y %all provide = ! managem5t1 coord9ation1 evaluation1 & monitor+ ( ! ,fell[%ip ,program1 except t ! ,secret>y may contract out ! managem5t ( ! fell[%ip program to an outside organization ) exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ fell[%ip programs focus$ on build+ capacity = s*ool-bas$ agricultural education & y\? ext5sion programs 9 develop+ c\ntries4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,duration ,any funds made available "u ?is subsection %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 #ccjh4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance ,! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aedc;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7 ! foll[+3 #aedc;,b4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance 7a7 ,def9ition ( int]national food security ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m int]national food security means access by any p]son at any "t to food & nutrition t is suffici5t = a heal?y & productive life4 7b7 ,collection ( in=mation ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all compile in=mation f appropriate mission areas ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7includ+ ! ,food1 ,nutrition1 & ,consum] ,s]vices mission area7 relat+ to ! improvem5t ( int]national food security4 7c7 ,public availability ,to b5efit programs = ! improvem5t ( int]national food security1 ! ,secret>y %all organize ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 & make ! in=mation available 9 a =mat suitable =-- 7#a7 public education2 & 7#b7 use by-- 7,a7 a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local ag5cy2 7,b7 an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( ! gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry2 7,c7 a dome/ic or int]national organization1 includ+ a dome/ic or int]national nongov]nm5tal organization2 & 7,d7 an int]gov]nm5tal organization4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ by an entity describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance to ! entity to implem5t a program = ! improvem5t ( int]national food security4 7e7 ,program priority ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to programs relat+ to ! developm5t ( food & nutrition safety net sy/ems ) a focus on food insecure c\ntries4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #ccji4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,int]national ,food = ,education & ,*ild ,nutrition program ,section #cajg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ t is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 t-- 7#a7 is 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 7,a7 is produc$ 9 & procur$ f-- 7i7 a develop+ c\ntry t is a recipi5t c\ntry2 or 7ii7 a develop+ c\ntry 9 ! same region z a recipi5t c\ntry2 & 7,b7 at a m9imum1 meets ea* nutritional1 quality1 & label+ /&>d ( ! recipi5t c\ntry1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v77,,iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7vii72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 ! co/s associat$ ) transport+ ! commodities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b7 f a develop+ c\ntry describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 ( t subsection to any designat$ po9t ( entry )9 ! recipi5t c\ntry2 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,g71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 ensure to ! maximum ext5t practicable t assi/ance-- 7i7 is provid$ "u ?is section 9 a timely mann]2 & 7ii7 is available :5 ne$$ ?r\gh\t ! applicable s*ool ye>2 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,pur*ase ( commodities ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 n m ?an #aj p]c5t %all be us$ to pur*ase agricultural commodities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b74 4 #ccaj4 ,global ,crop ,div]sity ,tru/ ,section #cbjb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,unit$ ,/ates ,contribution ,limit 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! aggregate contributions ( funds ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t provid$ to ! ,tru/ %all n exce$-- 7,a7 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah1 #be p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( funds contribut$ to ! ,tru/ f all s\rces2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 effective beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjai1 #cc p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( funds contribut$ to ! ,tru/ f all s\rces4 7#b7 ,annual limitation ,! contributions ( funds ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t provid$ to ! ,tru/ %all n exce$ #e1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ccaa4 ,local & regional food aid procurem5t projects ,section #cbjf7;e77#a7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;c7e77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ to ! ,secret>y aft] appropriat$2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #ccab4 ,=eign trade missions 7a7 ,tribal repres5tation on trade missions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,tribal ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b7 ( section #cji ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7;b77#b77 7z add$ by section #abcjc7b77 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,advisory ,committee71 %all seek-- 7,a7 to support ! great] inclusion ( ,tribal agricultural & food products 9 ,f$]al trade-relat$ activities2 & 7,b7 to increase ! collaboration betwe5 ,f$]al trade promotion ef=ts & o!r ,f$]al trade-relat$ activities 9 support ( ! great] inclusion s\ght "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,int]dep>tm5tal coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out activities to increase ! collaboration describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate )-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate2 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,d7 ! heads ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies4 7b7 ,report2 goals 7#a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report describ+ ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies "u ?is section to-- 7,a7 ! ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7,e7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,f7 ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,goals ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% goals = measur+1 9 an objective & quantifiable =mat1 ! ext5t to :i* ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal agricultural & food products are includ$ 9 ! trade-relat$ activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance ,program #djja4 ,requirem5ts = onl9e acceptance ( b5efits 7a7 ,def9ition ,section #c7o77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or h\se-to-h\se trade r\te & ins]t+ 1 h\se-to-h\se trade r\te1 or onl9e entity4 7b7 ,acceptance ( b5efits ,section #g7k7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7k77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,acceptance ( program b5efits ?r\gh onl9e transactions1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c71 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e74 #djjb4 ,re-evaluation ( ?rifty food plan ,section #c7u7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7u77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! #a/ s5t5ce ! foll[+3 ,by #bjbb & at #e-ye> int]vals !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all re-evaluate & publi% ! m>ket baskets ( ! ?rifty food plan bas$ on curr5t food prices1 food composition data1 consumption patt]ns1 & diet>y guidance4 4 #djjc4 ,food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,adm9i/rative co/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all pay n less ?an #hj p]c5t ( adm9i/rative co/s & di/ribution co/s on ,indian res]vations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y = effective adm9i/ration ( su* di/ribution by a ,/ate ag5cy or tribal organization4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y %all waive up to #ajj p]c5t ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! tribal organization is f9ancially unable to provide a great] non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s2 or 7ii7 provid+ a great] non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s w\ld be a sub/antial burd5 = ! tribal organization4 7,c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n r$uce any b5efits or s]vices "u ! food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations "u ?is subsection to any tribal organization t is grant$ a waiv] "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,tribal contribution ,! ,secret>y may all[ a tribal organization to use funds provid$ to ! tribal organization ?r\gh a ,f$]al ag5cy or o!r ,f$]al b5efit to satisfy all or "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if t use is o!rwise consi/5t ) ! purpose ( ! funds4 1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ locally-gr[n & ins]t+ locally- & regionally-gr[n1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ locally-gr[n & ins]t+ locally- & regionally-gr[n1 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ locally gr[n & ins]t+ locally- & regionally-gr[n1 & 7ii7 by /rik+ locally-gr[n & ins]t+ locally- & regionally-gr[n1 7,d7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,d7 to read z foll[s3 7,d7 ,pur*ase ( foods ,9 c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all pur*ase or (f] to pur*ase ^? traditional foods t may be procur$ co/-effectively4 1 7,e7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e71 & 7,f7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7,f7 & ins]t+ 7,e71 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,availability ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds made available = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is subsection %all rema9 available = obligation = a p]iod ( #b fiscal ye>s4 7,b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,funds made available = a fiscal ye> to c>ry out p>agraph 7#d7 %all rema9 available = obligation by ! ,/ate ag5cy or tribal organization = a p]iod ( #b fiscal ye>s4 4 7b7 ,demon/ration project = tribal organizations 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,demon/ration project ,! t]m demon/ration project means ! demon/ration project e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,food di/ribution program ,! t]m food di/ribution program means ! food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations c>ri$ out "u section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b774 7,c7 ,indian res]vation ,! t]m ,indian res]vation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m res]vation 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,d7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,e7 ,self-det]m9ation contract ,! t]m self-det]m9ation contract has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,f7 ,tribal organization ,! t]m tribal organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a demon/ration project "u :i* #a or m tribal organizations may ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts to pur*ase agricultural commodities "u ! food di/ribution program = ! ,indian res]vation ( t tribal organization4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,indian tribes to det]m9e ! process & crit]ia "u :i* a tribal organization may p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project4 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select = p>ticipation 9 ! demon/ration project tribal organizations t-- 7i7 are successfully adm9i/]+ ! food di/ribution program ( ! tribal organization "u section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b771 7ii7 h ! capacity to pur*ase agricultural commodities 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d7 = ! food di/ribution program ( ! tribal organization1 & 7iii7 meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,indian tribes4 7#d7 ,procurem5t ( agricultural commodities ,any agricultural commodities pur*as$ by a tribal organization "u ! demon/ration project %all-- 7,a7 be dome/ically produc$1 7,b7 supplant1 n supplem5t1 ! type ( agricultural commodities 9 exi/+ food packages = t tribal organization1 7,c7 be ( simil> or high] nutritional value z ! type ( agricultural commodities t w\ld be supplant$ 9 ! exi/+ food package = t tribal organization1 & 7,d7 meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds are appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#f7 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! demon/ration project dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7#f7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be available to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #c7v7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7v77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b7b77 & ins]t+ section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 #djjd4 ,simplifi$ homeless h\s+ co/s ,section #e7;e77#f77;,d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;e77#f77;,d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii71 & 7#b7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,alt]native d$uction ,! ,/ate ag5cy %all all[ a d$uction ( #adc a mon? = h\seholds-- 7,i7 9 :i* all memb]s are homeless individuals2 7,,ii7 t are n receiv+ free %elt] ?r\gh\t ! mon?2 & 7,,iii7 t d n opt to claim an excess %elt] exp5se d$uction "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,adju/m5t ,= fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye> ! am\nt ( ! homeless %elt] d$uction specifi$ 9 clause 7i7 %all be adju/$ to reflect *anges = ! #ab-mon? p]iod end+ ! prec$+ ,novemb] #cj 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 4 #djje4 ,employm5t & tra9+ = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7a7 ,employm5t & tra9+ programs t meet ,/ate & local work=ce ne$s ,section #f7;d77#d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate work=ce developm5t bo>d1 or1 if ! ,/ate demon/rates t consultation ) private employ]s or employ] organizations w\ld be m effective or effici5t1 9 consultation ) private employ]s or employ] organizations1 aft] design$ by ! ,/ate ag5cy1 & 7ii7 by /rik+ t w increase _! ability to obta9 regul> employm5t4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8t w-- 7,i7 increase ! ability ( ! h\sehold memb]s to obta9 regul> employm5t2 & 7,,ii7 meet ,/ate or local work=ce ne$s4 1 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii7 by ins]t+ & implem5t$ to meet ! purposes ( clause 7i7 aft] "u ?is p>agraph1 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ case managem5t s]vices su* z compreh5sive intake assessm5ts1 individualiz$ s]vice plans1 progress monitor+1 or coord9ation ) s]vice provid]s & aft] conta9s1 7,b7 9 clause 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z items 7aa7 & 7bb71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately1 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 & clause 7viii7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,vii7 & subclause 7,,ix71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately1 7,d7 by /rik+ subclause 7,i71 z s r$esignat$1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,sup]vis$ job se>* programs t occur at ,/ate-approv$ locations at :i* ! activities ( p>ticipants %all be directly sup]vis$ & ! tim+ & activities ( p>ticipants track$ 9 accordance ) guidel9es issu$ by ! ,/ate4 1 7,e7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ jobs skills assessm5ts1 job f9d+ clubs1 tra9+ 9 te*niques = & ins]t+ employability assessm5ts1 tra9+ 9 te*niques to increase1 7,f7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 z s r$esignat$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ subsidiz$ employm5t & appr5tice%ips be=e ! p]iod at ! end1 7,g7 9 subclause 7,,vii71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ n less ?an #cj days b aft] p]iod (1 7,h7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,vii71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7,,viii7 ,programs & activities "u clause 7iv7 ( section #af7;h77#a77;,f7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es1 bas$ on results f ! indep5d5t evaluations conduct$ "u clause 7vii77,i7 ( su* section1 h ! mo/ demon/rable impact on ! ability ( p>ticipants to f9d & reta9 employm5t t leads to increas$ h\sehold income & r$uc$ reliance on public assi/ance4 1 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 z s r$esignat$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ?is subp>agraph & ins]t+ ?is clause1 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7,b7 ,= purposes ( ?is ,act1 an & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7i7 ,employm5t & tra9+ program ,! t]m 1 & 7,j7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,work=ce p>tn]%ip 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m work=ce p>tn]%ip means a program t-- 7aa7 is op]at$ by-- 7,,aa7 a private employ]1 an organization repres5t+ private employ]s1 or a nonpr(it organization provid+ s]vices relat+ to work=ce developm5t2 or 7,,bb7 an entity id5tifi$ z an eligible provid] ( tra9+ s]vices "u section #abb7;d7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7;d772 7bb7 ! ,secret>y c]tifies1 or ! ,/ate ag5cy c]tifies to ! ,secret>y-- 7,,aa7 subject to subp>agraph 7,n77ii71 w\ld assi/ p>ticipants :o are memb]s ( h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 ga9+ high-quality1 "w-relevant skills1 tra9+1 "w1 or exp]i5ce t w increase ! ability ( ! p>ticipants to obta9 regul> employm5t2 7,,bb7 subject to subp>agraph 7,n77ii71 w\ld provide p>ticipants ) n less ?an #bj h\rs p] week ( tra9+1 "w1 or exp]i5ce "u subitem 7,,aa72 7,,cc7 w\ld n use any funds au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ by ?is ,act2 7,,dd7 w\ld provide suffici5t in=mation1 on reque/ by ! ,/ate ag5cy1 = ! ,/ate ag5cy to det]m9e t p>ticipants :o are memb]s ( h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program are fulfill+ any applicable "w requirem5t "u ?is subsection or subsection 7o72 7,,ee7 w\ld be will+ to s]ve z a ref]5ce = p>ticipants :o are memb]s ( h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program = future employm5t or "w-relat$ programs2 & 7,,ff7 meets any o!r crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 on ! condition t ! ,secret>y %all n e/abli% any additional crit]ia t w\ld impose significant pap]work burd5s on ! work=ce p>tn]%ip2 & 7cc7 is 9 compliance ) ! ,fair ,labor ,/&>ds ,act ( #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bja et seq471 if applicable4 7,,ii7 ,inclusion ,! t]m work=ce p>tn]%ip includes a multi/ate program4 1 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,su* requirem5ts & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,v>iation ,! requirem5ts "u clause 7i7 1 7,b7 by /rik+ 7,e7 ,ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,requirem5ts = p>ticipation = c]ta9 individuals 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate 1 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,application to work=ce p>tn]%ips ,to ! ext5t t a ,/ate ag5cy requires an individual to p>ticipate 9 an employm5t & tra9+ program1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all consid] an individual p>ticipat+ 9 a work=ce p>tn]%ip to be 9 compliance ) ! employm5t & tra9+ requirem5ts4 1 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ 7,b77v7 & ins]t+ 7,b77i77,v71 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,n7 ,work=ce p>tn]%ips 7i7 ,c]tification ,9 c]tify+ t a program meets ! requirem5ts ( subitems 7,,aa7 & 7,,bb7 ( subp>agraph 7,b77ii77,i77bb7 to be c]tifi$ z a work=ce p>tn]%ip1 ! ,secret>y or ! ,/ate ag5cy %all require t ! program submit to ! ,secret>y or ,/ate ag5cy suffici5t in=mation t describes-- 7,i7 ! s]vices & activities ( ! program t w\ld provide p>ticipants ) n less ?an #bj h\rs p] week ( tra9+1 "w1 or exp]i5ce "u ^? subitems2 & 7,,ii7 h[ ! program w\ld provide s]vices & activities describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 t w\ld directly enhance ! employability or job read9ess ( ! p>ticipant4 7ii7 ,supplem5t1 n supplant ,a ,/ate ag5cy may use a work=ce p>tn]%ip to supplem5t1 n to supplant1 ! employm5t & tra9+ program ( ! ,/ate ag5cy4 7iii7 ,p>ticipation ,a ,/ate ag5cy-- 7,i7 %all-- 7aa7 ma9ta9 a li/ ( work=ce p>tn]%ips c]tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii77,i77bb72 & 7bb7 n less frequ5tly ?an at c]tification & rec]tification1 provide to a h\sehold memb] subject to "w requirem5ts "u subsection 7d77#a7 or subsection 7o71 electronically or by o!r means1 ! li/ describ$ 9 item 7aa72 b 7,,ii7 may n require any memb] ( a h\sehold p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program to p>ticipate 9 a work=ce p>tn]%ip4 7iv7 ,effect 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,a work=ce p>tn]%ip %all n replace ! employm5t or tra9+ ( an individual n p>ticipat+ 9 ! work=ce p>tn]%ip4 7,,ii7 ,selection ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection or subsection 7o7 affects ! crit]ia or scre5+ process = select+ p>ticipants by a work=ce p>tn]%ip4 7v7 ,limitation on report+ requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y & ea* applicable ,/ate ag5cy %all limit ! report+ requirem5ts ( a work=ce p>tn]%ip to-- 7,i7 on notification t an individual is receiv+ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits1 notify+ ! applicable ,/ate ag5cy t ! individual is p>ticipat+ 9 ! work=ce p>tn]%ip2 7,,ii7 id5tify+ p>ticipants :o h complet$ or are no long] p>ticipat+ 9 ! work=ce p>tn]%ip2 7,,iii7 id5tify+ *anges to ! work=ce p>tn]%ip t result 9 ! work=ce p>tn]%ip no long] meet+ ! c]tification requirem5ts ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,/ate ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii77,i77bb72 & 7,,iv7 provid+ suffici5t in=mation1 on reque/ by ! ,/ate ag5cy1 = ! ,/ate ag5cy to v]ify t a p>ticipant is fulfill+ any applicable "w requirem5ts "u ?is subsection or subsection 7o74 7,o7 ,ref]ral ( c]ta9 individuals 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 accordance ) su* regulations z may be issu$ by ! ,secret>y1 ) respect to any individual :o is n eligible = an exemption "u p>agraph 7#b7 & :o is det]m9$ by ! op]ator ( an employm5t & tra9+ program compon5t to be ill-suit$ to p>ticipate 9 t employm5t & tra9+ program compon5t1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all-- 7,i7 ref] ! individual to an appropriate employm5t & tra9+ program compon5t2 7,,ii7 ref] ! individual to an appropriate work=ce p>tn]%ip1 if available2 7,,iii7 reassess ! physical & m5tal fitness ( ! individual "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 or 7,,iv7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local work=ce or assi/ance programs to id5tify "w opportunities or assi/ance = ! individual4 7ii7 ,process ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all ensure t an individual und]go+ & comply+ ) ! process e/abli%$ "u t clause %all n be f\nd to h refus$ )\t good cause to p>ticipate 9 an employm5t & tra9+ program4 4 7b7 ,"w requirem5ts ,section #f7o7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7o77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ job se>* program or a job se>* tra9+ program4 & ins]t+ sup]vis$ job se>* program or job se>* tra9+ program21 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 a program ( employm5t & tra9+ = vet]ans op]at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 & approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,e7 a work=ce p>tn]%ip "u subsection 7d77#d77,n74 1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 by ins]t+ & ) ! support ( ! *ief executive (fic] ( ! ,/ate aft] ag5cy1 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ #ae-p]c5t exemption & ins]t+ ,exemptions1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ 7,g7 & ins]t+ 7,h71 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ 7,e7 & 7,g7 & ins]t+ 7,f7 & 7,h7 1 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ ,fiscal ye>s #aiii ?r\gh #bjai1 7ii7 by /rik+ 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,g7 & ins]t+ 7,f7 ?r\gh 7,h71 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ye>1 & ins]t+ ye> ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjai11 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 by /rik+ or 7,d7 & ins]t+ 1 7,d71 or 7,e71 7,f7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 & 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,f71 7,g71 & 7,h71 respectively1 & 7,g7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,f7 ?r\gh 7,h71 = fiscal ye> #bjbj & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate ag5cy may provide a numb] ( exemptions su* t ! av]age mon?ly numb] ( exemptions 9 effect dur+ ! fiscal ye> does n exce$ #ab p]c5t ( ! numb] ( cov]$ individuals 9 ! ,/ate1 z e/imat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,c71 adju/$ by ! ,secret>y to reflect *anges 9 ! ,/ate's caseload & ! ,secret>y's e/imate ( *anges 9 ! proportion ( memb]s ( h\seholds t receive supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits cov]$ by waiv]s grant$ "u p>agraph 7#d74 4 7c7 ,/ate plans ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#ai7 by ins]t+ ! ext5t to :i* su* programs w be c>ri$ out 9 coord9ation ) ! activities c>ri$ out "u title ,i ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caaa et seq471 be=e & ! basis11 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7w7 ,= h\seholds conta9+ at lea/ "o adult1 ) no eld]ly or disabl$ memb]s & ) no e>n$ income at _! la/ c]tification or requir$ report1 a ,/ate ag5cy %all1 at ! "t ( rec]tification1 be requir$ to advise memb]s ( ! h\sehold n exempt "u section #f7;d77#b7 reg>d+ available employm5t & tra9+ s]vices4 4 7d7 ,fund+ ( employm5t & tra9+ programs ,section #af7;h7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #ij1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ajc1ijj1jjj1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 subject to clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7v71 aft] 7,b71 ! ,secret>y1 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all reallocate funds "u ?is subp>agraph z foll[s3 7,i7 7aa7 ,subject to items 7bb7 & 7cc71 n less ?an #ej p]c5t %all be reallocat$ to ,/ate ag5cies reque/+ su* funds to conduct employm5t & tra9+ programs & activities = :i* su* ,/ate ag5cies _h previ\sly receiv$ fund+ "u subp>agraph 7,f77viii7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h ! mo/ demon/rable impact on ! ability ( p>ticipants to f9d & reta9 employm5t t leads to increas$ h\sehold income & r$uc$ reliance on public assi/ance4 7bb7 ,! ,secret>y %all base ! det]m9ation "u item 7aa7 on-- 7,,aa7 project results f ! indep5d5t evaluations conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,f77vii77,i72 or 7,,bb7 if ! project results f ! indep5d5t evaluations conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,f77vii77,i7 are n yet available1 ! reports "u subp>agraph 7,f77vii77,,ii7 or o!r in=mation relat+ to p]=mance ( ! programs & activities fund$ "u subp>agraph 7,f77viii74 7cc7 ,employm5t & tra9+ activities fund$ "u ?is subclause are n subject to subp>agraph 7,f77vii71 b are subject to monitor+ "u p>agraph 7h77#e74 7,,ii7 ,n less ?an #cj p]c5t %all be reallocat$ to ,/ate ag5cies reque/+ su* funds to implem5t or cont9ue employm5t & tra9+ programs & activities "u section #f7;d77#d77;,b77i7 t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h ! mo/ demon/rable impact on ! ability ( p>ticipants to f9d & reta9 employm5t t leads to increas$ h\sehold income & r$uc$ reliance on public assi/ance1 includ+ programs & activities t are t>get$ to-- 7aa7 individuals #ej ye>s ( age or old]2 7bb7 =m]ly inc>c]at$ individuals2 7cc7 individuals p>ticipat+ 9 a sub/ance abuse treatm5t program2 7dd7 homeless individuals2 7ee7 p ) disabilities seek+ to ent] ! work=ce2 7ff7 o!r individuals ) sub/antial b>ri]s to employm5t2 or 7gg7 h\seholds fac+ multi-g5]ational pov]ty1 to support employm5t & work=ce p>ticipation ?r\gh an integrat$ & family-focus$ approa* 9 provid+ supportive s]vices4 7,,iii7 ,! ,secret>y %all reallocate any rema9+ funds available "u ?is subp>agraph1 to ,/ate ag5cies reque/+ su* funds to use = employm5t & tra9+ programs & activities t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h ! mo/ demon/rable impact on ! ability ( p>ticipants to f9d & reta9 employm5t t leads to increas$ h\sehold income & r$uc$ reliance on public assi/ance "u section #f7;d77#d77;,b77i74 7v7 ,consid]ation ,9 reallocat+ funds "u ?is subp>agraph1 a ,/ate ag5cy t receives reallocat$ funds "u clause 7iv77,i7 may also be consid]$ = reallocat$ fund+ "u clause 7iv77,,ii74 1 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj1 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,/ate option ,! ,/ate ag5cy may report relevant data f a work=ce p>tn]%ip c>ri$ out "u section #f7;d77#d77,n7 to demon/rate ! numb] ( program p>ticipants s]v$ by ! work=ce p>tn]%ip4 4 7e7 ,expir$ au?ority ,section #ag7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b71 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b74 #djjf4 ,improvem5ts to electronic b5efit transf] sy/em 7a7 ,,ebt ,portability ,section #g7;f77#e7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77#e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,op]ation ( individual po9t ( sale device by f>m]s' m>kets & direct m>ket+ f>m]s ,a f>m]s' m>ket or direct m>ket+ f>m] t is exempt "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7 %all be all[$ to op]ate an individual electronic b5efit transf] po9t ( sale device at m ?an #a location "u ! same supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program au?orization1 if-- 7i7 ! f>m]s' m>ket or direct m>ket+ f>m] provides to ! ,secret>y in=mation on location & h\rs ( op]ation at ea* location2 & 7ii7 7,i7 ! po9t ( sale device us$ by ! f>m]s' m>ket or direct m>ket+ f>m] is capable ( provid+ location in=mation ( ! device ?r\gh ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em2 or 7,,ii7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! te*nology is n available = a po9t ( sale device to meet ! requirem5t "u subclause 7,i71 ! f>m]s' m>ket or direct m>ket+ f>m] provides to ! ,secret>y any o!r in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 necess>y to ensure ! integrity ( transactions process$ us+ ! po9t ( sale device4 4 7b7 ,mod]nization ( electronic b5efit transf] regulations ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #g7;h77#b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & %all p]iodically review su* regulations & modify su* regulations to take into acc\nt evolv+ te*nology & comp>able indu/ry /&>ds be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7c7 ,b5efit recov]y ,section #g7;h77#ab7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#ab77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 or due to ! dea? ( all memb]s ( ! h\sehold aft] inactivity1 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,b5efit /orage 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate ag5cy may /ore recov]$ electronic b5efits (f-l9e 9 accordance ) clause 7ii71 if ! h\sehold has n access$ ! acc\nt aft] #c mon?s4 7ii7 ,notice ( b5efit /orage ,a ,/ate ag5cy %all-- 7,i7 s5d notice to a h\sehold ! b5efits ( :i* are /or$ "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] reque/ by ! h\sehold1 make ! /or$ b5efits available to ! h\sehold4 7,c7 ,b5efit expung+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 a ,/ate ag5cy %all expunge b5efits t h n be5 access$ by a h\sehold aft] a p]iod ( #i mon?s1 or ^u v]ification t all memb]s ( ! h\sehold are deceas$4 7ii7 ,notice ( b5efit expung+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e b5efits are to be expung$ "u clause 7i71 a ,/ate ag5cy %all-- 7,i7 provide suffici5t notice to ! h\sehold t b5efits w be expung$ due to inactivity1 & ! date ^u :i* b5efits w be expung$2 7,,ii7 = b5efits /or$ (f-l9e 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b71 provide ! h\sehold an opportunity to reque/ t su* b5efits be re/or$ to ! h\sehold2 & 7,,iii7 n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] reque/ by ! h\sehold1 make ! b5efits available to ! h\sehold4 4 7d7 ,prohibit$ fees ,section #g ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7h77#ac7 to read z foll[s3 7#ac7 ,fees 7,a7 ,int]*ange fees ,no int]*ange fees %all apply to electronic b5efit transf] transactions "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,o!r fees ,effective ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 nei!r a ,/ate1 nor any ag5t1 contractor1 or subcontractor ( a ,/ate :o facilitates ! provision ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits 9 su* ,/ate may impose a fee = swit*+ 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7j77#a77;,h77 or r\t+ su* b5efits4 1 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7j77#a77;,h7 to read z foll[s3 7,h7 ,swit*+ ,! t]m swit*+ means ! r\t+ ( an intra/ate or int]/ate transaction t consi/s ( transmitt+ ! details ( a transaction electronically record$ ?r\gh ! use ( an electronic b5efit transf] c>d 9 "o ,/ate to ! issu] ( ! c>d t may be 9 ! same or diff]5t ,/ate4 4 7e7 ,mobile te*nologies ,section #g7;h77#ad7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#ad77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all au?orize ! use ( mobile te*nologies = ! purpose ( access+ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits4 1 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,demon/ration projects on access ( b5efits ?r\gh mobile te*nologies1 7,b7 by am5d+ clause 7i7 to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,demon/ration ,projects ,be=e au?oriz+ implem5tation ( subp>agraph 7,a7 9 all ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y %all approve n m ?an #e demon/ration project proposals submitt$ by ,/ate ag5cies t w pilot ! use ( mobile te*nologies = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits access4 1 7,c7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ ,demon/ration projects & ins]t+ ,project ,requirem5ts1 7ii7 by /rik+ retail food /ore ! fir/ place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,/ate ag5cy1 7iii7 by /rik+ includes1 7iv7 by /rik+ subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 & 7,,iv71 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 provides recipi5t protections reg>d+ privacy1 ease ( use1 h\sehold access to b5efits1 & support simil> to ! protections provid$ "u exi/+ me?ods2 7,,ii7 ensures t all recipi5ts1 includ+ ^? )\t access to mobile paym5t te*nology & ^? :o %op across ,/ate bord]s1 h a means ( b5efit access2 7,,iii7 requires retail food /ores1 unless exempt "u section #g7;f77#b77;,b71 to be> ! co/s ( acquir+ & arrang+ = ! implem5tation ( po9t-(-sale equipm5t & supplies = ! r$emption ( b5efits t are access$ ?r\gh mobile te*nologies2 7,,iv7 requires t foods pur*as$ ) b5efits issu$ "u ?is section ?r\gh mobile te*nologies are pur*as$ at a price n high] ?an ! price ( ! same food pur*as$ by o!r me?ods us$ by ! retail food /ore1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,v7 ensures adequate docum5tation = ea* au?oriz$ transaction1 adequate security measures to det] fraud1 & adequate access to retail food /ores t accept b5efits access$ ?r\gh mobile te*nologies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,vi7 provides = an evaluation ( ! demon/ration project1 includ+1 b n limit$ to1 an evaluation ( h\sehold access to b5efits2 7,,vii7 requires t ! ,/ate demon/ration projects are volunt>y = all retail food /ores & t all recipi5ts are able to use b5efits 9 non-p>ticipat+ retail food /ores2 & 7,,viii7 meets o!r crit]ia z e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 1 7,d7 by am5d+ clause 7iii7 to read z foll[s3 7iv7 ,date ( project approval ,! ,secret>y %all solicit & approve ! qualify+ demon/ration projects requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjba4 1 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y may prioritize demon/ration project proposals t w\ld-- 7,i7 r$uce fraud2 7,,ii7 enc\rage positive nutritional outcomes2 & 7,,iii7 meet su* o!r crit]ia z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 1 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjag & ins]t+ #bjbb1 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ requires fur!r /udy by way ( an ext5d$ pilot p]iod or aft] ,/ates ! #b;d place x appe>s4 7f7 ,approval ( retail food /ores ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! #d? s5t5ce by /rik+ ,no retail food /ore & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,visit requir$ ,no retail food /ore 1 7,b7 9 ! #c;d s5t5ce by /rik+ ,approval & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,c]tificate ,approval 1 7,c7 9 ! #b;d s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ food2 & 7,d7 ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8food2 7iv7 any in=mation1 if available1 ab\t ! ability ( ! anticipat$ or exi/+ electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid] ( ! applicant to provide suffici5t in=mation ?r\gh ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em to m9imize ! risk ( fraudul5t transactions2 & 7v7 ! 1 7ii7 by /rik+ conc]n2 7,c7 :e!r & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8conc]n2 7iii7 :e!r 1 7iii7 by /rik+ applicant2 7,b7 ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8applicant2 7ii7 ! 1 7iv7 by /rik+ foll[+3 7,a7 ! nature & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8foll[+3 7i7 ! nature 1 & 7v7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 z s designat$1 by /rik+ ,9 det]m9+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ 1 & 7,d7 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce by /rik+ 7a77#a7 ,regulations & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,au?orization to accept & r$eem b5efits 7#a7 ,applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,regulations 1 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid]s ,be=e implem5t+ clause 7iv7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance = retail food /ores on h[ to select electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid]s t are able to meet ! requirem5ts ( t clause4 1 & 7#c7 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce ( subsection 7c7 by ins]t+ records relat+ to electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & relat$ s]vices1 transaction & r$emption data provid$ ?r\gh ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em1 aft] pur*ase invoices14 #djjg4 ,review ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program op]ations ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,review ( program op]ations 7#a7 ,review by ! ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all review a repres5tative sample ( curr5tly au?oriz$ facilities ref]r$ to 9 section #c7k77#c7 to det]m9e :e!r b5efits are prop]ly us$ by or on behalf ( p>ticipat+ h\seholds resid+ 9 su* facilities & :e!r su* facilities are us+ m ?an #a s\rce ( ,f$]al or ,/ate fund+ to meet ! food ne$s ( resid5ts2 7,b7 may c>ry out simil> reviews = curr5tly p>ticipat+ resid5tial drug & alcohol treatm5t & rehabilitation programs1 & gr\p liv+ arrangem5ts = ! bl9d & disabl$1 ref]r$ to 9 section #c7k72 7,c7 %all ga!r in=mation1 & su* facilities1 programs1 & arrangem5ts %all be requir$ to submit in=mation deem$ necess>y = a full & ?or\gh review2 & 7,d7 %all report ! results ( ^! reviews to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 along ) recomm5dations reg>d+-- 7i7 any additional requirem5ts or ov]sight t w\ld be appropriate = su* facilities1 programs1 & arrangem5ts2 & 7ii7 :e!r su* facilities1 programs1 & arrangem5ts %\ld cont9ue to be au?oriz$ to p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#b7 ,limitation ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all au?orize ! ,secret>y to d5y any application = cont9u$ au?orization1 any application = au?orization1 or any reque/ to )draw ! au?orization ( any su* facility1 program1 or arrangem5t bas$ on a det]m9ation t resid5ts ( any su* facility or entity are resid5ts ( an in/itution = a p]iod ( #ah mon?s f ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 4 #djjh4 ,retail inc5tives ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah71 z am5d$ by section #djjg1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,inc5tives 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible inc5tive food ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible inc5tive food means-- 7,a7 a /aple food t is id5tifi$ = increas$ consumption1 consi/5t ) ! mo/ rec5t diet>y recomm5dations2 & 7,b7 a fruit1 vegetable1 dairy1 :ole gra91 or product !re(4 7#b7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all issue guidance to cl>ify ! process by :i* an approv$ retail food /ore may seek a waiv] to (f] an inc5tive1 :i* may be us$ only = ! pur*ase ( an eligible inc5tive food at ! po9t ( pur*ase1 to a h\sehold pur*as+ food ) b5efits issu$ "u ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,guidance ,! guidance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all e/abli% a process "u :i* an approv$ retail food /ore1 prior to c>ry+ out an inc5tive program "u ?is subsection1 %all provide to ! ,secret>y in=mation describ+ ! inc5tive program1 includ+-- 7i7 ! types ( inc5tives t w be (f]$2 7ii7 ! types ( foods t w be inc5tiviz$ = pur*ase2 & 7iii7 an explanation ( h[ ! inc5tive program int5ds to support meet+ diet>y intake goals4 7#c7 ,no limitation on b5efits ,a waiv] grant$ "u ?is subsection %all n be us$ to c>ry out any activity t limits ! use ( b5efits "u ?is ,act or any o!r ,f$]al nutrition law4 7#d7 ,effect ,guidance provid$ "u ?is subsection %all n affect any requirem5ts "u section #ddje ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag71 includ+ ! eligibility ( a retail food /ore to p>ticipate 9 a project fund$ "u su* section4 7#e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate an annual report describ+ ! types ( inc5tives approv$ "u ?is subsection4 4 #djji4 ,requir$ action on data mat* in=mation ,section #aa7;e7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#bd7 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#be7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bf7 t = a h\sehold p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all pursue cl>ification & v]ification1 if applicable1 ( in=mation relat+ to ! circum/ances ( ! h\sehold receiv$ f data mat*es = ! purpose ( ensur+ an accurate eligibility & b5efit det]m9ation1 only if ! in=mation-- 7,a7 appe>s to pres5t significantly conflict+ in=mation f ! in=mation t 0 us$ by ! ,/ate ag5cy at ! "t ( c]tification ( ! h\sehold2 7,b7 is obta9$ f data mat*es c>ri$ out "u subsection 7q71 7r71 or 7x72 or 7,c7 7i7 is less ?an #fj days old relative to ! curr5t mon? ( p>ticipation ( ! h\sehold2 & 7ii7 if accurate1 w\ld h be5 requir$ to be report$ by ! h\sehold bas$ on ! report+ requirem5ts assign$ to ! h\sehold by ! ,/ate ag5cy "u section #f7;c74 4 #djaj4 ,inc5tiviz+ te*nology mod]nization ,section #aa7t7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7t77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,grants = ,simplifi$ ,application & ,eligibility ,det]m9ation ,sy/ems & ,improv$ ,access to ,b5efits1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ implem5t-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end1 & ins]t+ implem5t supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program simplifi$ application & eligibility det]m9ation sy/ems41 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 e/abli%+ enhanc$ te*nological me?ods t improve ! adm9i/rative infra/ructure us$ 9 process+ applications & det]m9+ eligibility2 or 1 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,c74 #djaa4 ,int]/ate data mat*+ to prev5t multiple issuances ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj71 z am5d$ by section #djje7;c71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7x7 ,national accuracy cle>+h\se 7#a7 ,def9ition ( indication ( multiple issuance ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m indication ( multiple issuance means an indication1 bas$ on a comput] mat*1 t supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits are be+ issu$ to an individual by m ?an #a ,/ate ag5cy simultane\sly4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]/ate data sy/em1 to be kn[n z ! ,national ,accuracy ,cle>+h\se1 to prev5t multiple issuances ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits to an individual by m ?an #a ,/ate ag5cy simultane\sly4 7,b7 ,data mat*+ ,! ,secret>y %all require t ,/ate ag5cies make available to ! ,national ,accuracy ,cle>+h\se only su* in=mation z is necess>y = ! purpose describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,data protection ,! in=mation made available by ,/ate ag5cies "u subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 %all be us$ only = ! purpose describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 %all be exempt f ! disclosure requirem5ts ( section #eeb7;a7 ( title #e ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,code pursuant to section #eeb7;b77#c7 ( title #e ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to ! ext5t su* in=mation is obta9$ or receiv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 %all n be reta9$ = long] ?an is necess>y to accompli% ! purpose 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7iv7 %all be us$ 9 a mann] t protects ! id5tity & location ( a vuln]able individual 7includ+ a victim ( dome/ic viol5ce7 t is an applicant =1 or recipi5t (1 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits2 & 7v7 %all meet security /&>ds z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,issuance ( int]im f9al regulations ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations 7:i* %all include int]im f9al regulations7 to c>ry out ?is subsection t-- 7,a7 incorporate be/ practices & lessons le>n$ f ! pilot program "u section #djcb7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;c7c772 7,b7 require a ,/ate ag5cy to take appropriate action1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ) respect to ea* indication ( multiple issuance ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits1 or ea* indication t an individual receiv+ su* b5efits 9 #a ,/ate has appli$ to receive su* b5efits 9 ano!r ,/ate1 :ile ensur+ timely & fair s]vice to applicants =1 & recipi5ts (1 su* b5efits2 7,c7 e/abli% /&>ds to limit & protect ! in=mation submitt$ ?r\gh or reta9$ by ! ,national ,accuracy ,cle>+h\se consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#b77;,c72 7,d7 e/abli% safegu>ds to protect-- 7i7 ! in=mation submitt$ ?r\gh or reta9$ by ! ,national ,accuracy ,cle>+h\se1 includ+ by limit+ ! p]iod ( "t t in=mation is reta9$ to ! p]iod necess>y to accompli% ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 ! privacy ( in=mation t is submitt$ ?r\gh or reta9$ by ! ,national ,accuracy ,cle>+h\se consi/5t ) subsection 7e77#h72 & 7,e7 include su* o!r rules & /&>ds ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,tim+ ,! initial mat* & correspond+ actions requir$ by p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 %all occur )9 #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 4 #djab4 ,requirem5t ( live-production environm5ts = c]ta9 pilot projects relat+ to co/ %>+ = comput]ization ,section #af7;g77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;g77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 9 ! plann+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 89 !-- 7,a7 plann+ 1 7#d7 9 clause 7v71 z s r$esignat$1 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 z s designat$1 by /rik+ implem5tation1 includ+ ?r\gh pilot projects 9 limit$ areas = major sy/ems *anges z det]m9$ "u rules promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y1 data f :i* & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 implem5tation1 includ+ a requirem5t t-- 7,i7 su* te/+ %all be accompli%$ ?r\gh pilot projects 9 limit$ areas = major sy/ems *anges 7z det]m9$ "u rules promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y72 7,,ii7 ea* pilot project describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 t is c>ri$ out be=e ! implem5tation ( a sy/em %all be conduct$ 9 a live-production environm5t2 & 7,,iii7 ! data result+ f ea* pilot project c>ri$ out "u ?is clause 2 7#e7 9 clause 7vi71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at end & ins]t+ 2 &1 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 op]ation ( #a or m automatic data process+ & in=mation retrieval sy/ems t ! ,secret>y det]m9es may cont9ue to be op]at$ 9 accordance ) clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #djac4 ,quality control improvem5ts 7a7 ,records ,section #aa7;a77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;a77#c77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,records describ$ & ins]t+ ,all records1 & ! entire in=mation sy/ems 9 :i* records are conta9$1 t are cov]$1 & 7#b7 by am5d+ clause 7i7 to read z foll[s3 7i7 be made available = inspection & audit by ! ,secret>y1 subject to data & security protocols agre$ to by ! ,/ate ag5cy & ,secret>y2 4 7b7 ,quality control sy/em ,section #af7;c77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,quality control sy/em integrity 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all issue int]im f9al regulations t-- 7,i7 ensure t ! quality control sy/em e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection produces valid /ati/ical results2 7,,ii7 provide = ov]sight ( contracts ent]$ into by a ,/ate ag5cy = ! purpose ( improv+ paym5t accuracy2 7,,iii7 ensure ! accuracy ( data collect$ "u ! quality control sy/em e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7,,iv7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 provide = ! evaluation ( ! integrity ( ! quality control process ( n few] ?an #b ,/ate ag5cies1 select$ 9 accordance ) crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,deb>m5t ,9 accordance ) ! nonprocurem5t deb>m5t proc$ures "u "p #dag ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 or successor regulations1 ! ,secret>y %all deb> any p]son t1 9 c>ry+ out ! quality control sy/em e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection1 kn[+ly submits1 or causes to be submitt$1 false in=mation to ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #af7;c77#d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77#d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ provid+ access to applicable ,/ate records & ! entire in=mation sy/ems 9 :i* ! records are conta9$1 aft] necess>y4 7d7 ,/ate p]=mance indicators ,section #af7;d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,/ate p]=mance indicators1 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+ by /rik+ & !reaft] & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjag1 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjag1 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjag1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,fiscal ye> #bjah & fiscal ye>s !reaft] 7,a7 ,) respect to fiscal ye> #bjah & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 by regulation1 p]=mance crit]ia relat+ to-- 7i7 actions tak5 to correct errors1 r$uce rates ( error1 & improve eligibility det]m9ations2 & 7ii7 o!r indicators ( effective adm9i/ration det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y %all n aw>d p]=mance bonus paym5ts to ,/ate ag5cies 9 fiscal ye> #bjai = fiscal ye> #bjah p]=mance4 4 7e7 ,co/ %>+ = comput]ization ,section #af7;g77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;g77#a77;,a771 z am5d$ by section #djab1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7v77,,iii7 by /rik+ &1 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 w\ld be accessible by ! ,secret>y = inspection & audit "u section #aa7;a77#c77;,b72 & 4 #djad4 ,evaluation ( *ild support en=cem5t coop]ation requirem5ts ,section #ag ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,evaluation ( *ild support en=cem5t coop]ation requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all conduct an indep5d5t evaluation ( a repres5tative sample ( ,/ates-- 7,a7 to assess ! implem5tation & impact ( ! eligibility requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f 9 ,/ates t h =m]ly implem5t$ or cont9ue to implem5t ^? requirem5ts1 & ! feasibility ( implem5t+ ^? requirem5ts 9 o!r ,/ates2 7,b7 to assess ! factors t contribut$ to ! decision ( ,/ates t =m]ly implem5t$ ! eligibility requirem5ts describ$ 9 ea* ( subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f to cease su* implem5tation2 7,c7 to review alt]natives to ! eligibility requirem5ts describ$ 9 ea* ( subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f t are us$ by o!r ,/ates to assi/ p>ticipants 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program to make or receive *ild support paym5ts & ! effectiv5ess ( ^? alt]natives2 & 7,d7 to evaluate ! co/s & b5efits to h\seholds & to ,/ate ag5cies1 ( requir+ ,/ate ag5cies to implem5t ea* ( ! eligibility requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,! evaluation "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! mann] 9 :i* applicable ,/ate ag5cies implem5t & en=ce ! eligibility requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( su* p>agraph1 includ+-- 7i7 ! proc$ures us$ by ea* ,/ate to det]m9e coop]ation1 to sanction p>ticipants = failure to coop]ate1 & to det]m9e good cause = noncoop]ation "u ea* ( subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f2 & 7ii7 ! mann] 9 :i* ea* ,/ate aligns ! proc$ures = implem5t+ ^? eligibility requirem5ts ) proc$ures = implem5t+ o!r ,f$]al programs t require coop]ation ) *ild support en=cem5t1 includ+ ! program ( block grants to ,/ates = tempor>y assi/ance = ne$y families e/abli%$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 ! ,m$icaid program "u title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq471 & programs c>ri$ out "u ! ,*ild ,c>e & ,developm5t ,block ,grant ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iheg et seq472 7,b7 ! ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local co/s associat$ ) implem5t+ ^? eligibility requirem5ts1 includ+ co/s incurr$ "u ?is ,act & by *ild support en=cem5t ag5cies = p]sonnel1 te*nology upgrades1 & o!r co/s2 7,c7 ! effect ( ^? eligibility requirem5ts on ! e/abli%m5t ( new *ild support ord]s1 ! e/abli%m5t ( pat]nity1 *anges 9 *ild support paym5ts to cu/odial h\seholds1 & *anges 9 arre>s ow$ on *ild support ord]s2 7,d7 ) respect to ! eligibility requirem5ts "u ea* ( subsections 7l7 ?r\gh 7n7 ( section #f-- 7i7 ! numb] ( individuals subject to ^? requirem5ts2 7ii7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* ,/ate :o meet ^? requirem5ts2 & 7iii7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* ,/ate :o fail to meet ^? requirem5ts2 7,e7 ! numb] ( individuals 9 ea* ,/ate = :om good cause = noncoop]ation has be5 f\nd "u section #f7l77#b72 7,f7 ! impact ( ^? eligibility requirem5ts on ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program eligibility1 b5efit levels1 food security1 income1 & economic /ability (-- 7i7 individuals subject to ^? requirem5ts2 7ii7 ! h\sehold memb]s ( ^? individuals1 includ+ *ildr52 & 7iii7 h\seholds ) nontraditional family /ructures1 includ+ a h\sehold 9 :i* a gr&p>5t is ! prim>y c>etak] ( a gr&*ild ( ! gr&p>5t4 7#c7 ,/ate ag5cy coop]ation ,ea* ,/ate ag5cy select$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide in=mation to ! ,secret>y necess>y to conduct ! evaluation "u su* p>agraph4 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! f9d+s f ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #djae4 ,longitud9al data = rese>* 7a7 ,longitud9al data ,section #ag ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf71 z am5d$ by section #djad1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,longitud9al data = rese>* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e71 a ,/ate ag5cy may1 on approval by ! ,secret>y1 e/abli% a longitud9al database t conta9s in=mation ab\t h\seholds & memb]s ( h\seholds t receive b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,purpose ,ea* longitud9al database e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be us$ solely to conduct rese>* on p>ticipation 9 & ! op]ation ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 includ+ duration ( p>ticipation 9 ! program4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts = databases ,prior to ! approval ( ,/ate ag5cies to e/abli% longitud9al databases "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 id5tify features t %all be /&>d across ,/ates su* z database =mat to facilitate use ( longitud9al databases e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = rese>* purposes2 7,b7 id5tify features ( longitud9al databases e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t may v>y across ,/ates2 7,c7 id5tify a proc$ure = ,/ates op]at+ longitud9al databases "u p>agraph 7#a7 to use a unique id5tifi] to provide relevant in=mation on h\sehold memb]s :o receive b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program = ! purpose ( comp>+ p>ticipation data 9 multiple p>ticipat+ ,/ates ov] "t :ile protect+ p>ticipant privacy2 7,d7 e/abli% ! mann] 9 :i* data security & privacy protections1 z requir$ by ,f$]al law & consi/5t ) o!r appropriate practices1 %all be implem5t$ & ma9ta9$2 7,e7 provide direction to ,/ate ag5cies on ! responsibilities ( & fund+ arrangem5ts = ,/ate ag5cies & any ,/ate contractors 7includ+ entities provid+ te*nical assi/ance7 relat+ to ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( a longitud9al database2 7,f7 provide a description ( ! docum5tation t ,/ates %all submit to ! ,secret>y prior to all[+ rese>*]s access to a longitud9al database2 7,g7 consult ) o!r ,f$]al rese>* ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus2 7,h7 consult ) ,/ates t h already e/abli%$ databases us$ = purposes simil> to ! purposes outl9$ 9 ?is subsection2 & 7,i7 id5tify any o!r requirem5ts det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,includ$ data 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ea* longitud9al database e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 %all include mon?ly in=mation ab\t h\seholds & memb]s ( h\seholds t receive b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 ! p>ticipat+ ,/ate tak5 f exi/+ in=mation collect$ by ! ,/ate ag5cy includ+1 if available1-- 7,i7 demographic *>act]i/ics2 7,,ii7 income & f9ancial res\rces 7z describ$ 9 section #e7;g772 7,,iii7 employm5t /atus2 7,,iv7 h\sehold circum/ances1 su* z d$uctible exp5ses2 & 7,v7 ! am\nt ( ! mon?ly allotm5t receiv$ "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 & 7ii7 may include in=mation f o!r ,/ate data s\rces su* z-- 7,i7 e>n+s & employm5t data f ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( labor2 7,,ii7 heal? insurance program data2 or 7,,iii7 data f p>ticipation 9 o!r programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,data protection ,any ,/ate t e/abli%es a longitud9al database "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 9 accordance ) all applicable ,f$]al & ,/ate privacy /&>ds & requirem5ts-- 7i7 protect ! privacy ( in=mation ab\t ea* memb] ( ea* h\sehold t receives b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 su* ,/ate by ensur+ t no p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation 7includ+ social security numb]1 home address1 or contact in=mation7 is includ$ 9 ! longitud9al database2 & 7ii7 make ! data "u ?is p>agraph available to rese>*]s & ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,approval ,! ,secret>y %all approve ! e/abli%m5t ( longitud9al databases "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ,/ates t-- 7,a7 meet ! requirem5ts = databases "u p>agraph 7#c7 & 7#d77;,b72 7,b7 reflect a range ( p>ticipant numb]s1 demographics1 op]ational /ructures1 & geographic regions2 & 7,c7 h ! capacity to provide on a p]iodic & ongo+ basis h\sehold & p>ticipant data d]iv$ f ! eligibility sy/em & o!r data s\rces ( ! ,/ate4 7#f7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may provide grants to ,/ates t h be5 approv$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#e7 out ( funds made available "u p>agraph 7#i74 7,b7 ,me?od ( aw>d+ grants ,grants aw>d$ "u ?is p>agraph %all be made 9 su* am\nts & "u su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is subsection4 7#g7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! effective date ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! feasibility ( exp&+ implem5tation ( longitud9al databases to e ,/ate4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all describe-- 7i7 ! co/ ( exp&+ implem5tation ( longitud9al databases ) consi/5t data to e ,/ate2 7ii7 ! *all5ges & b5efits ( us+ ,/ate longitud9al databases ) consi/5t data2 & 7iii7 alt]natives to exp&+ implem5tation ( longitud9al databases ) consi/5t data to e ,/ate t may a*ieve simil> rese>* outcomes & ! advantages & disadvantages ( ^? alt]natives4 7#h7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to prev5t or limit ! ability ( ,/ate ag5cies to e/abli% or cont9ue op]at+ databases us$ = purposes simil> to ! purposes outl9$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#i7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds made available "u section #ah1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is subsection-- 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai to rema9 available ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjba2 & 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #af7;a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & 7#h7 & ins]t+ 7#h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 & 7#i7 e/abli%+ & op]at+ a longitud9al database 9 accordance ) section #ag7n7 be=e 3 ,provid$4 #djaf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #ah7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #djag4 ,assi/ance = community food projects ,section #be7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end1 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjae & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjae ?r\gh #bjah2 &1 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #djah4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance program 7a7 ,/ate plan ,section #bjb;,a7b7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 at ! option ( ! ,/ate ag5cy1 describe a plan ( op]ation = #a or m projects 9 p>tn]%ip ) #a or m em]g5cy fe$+ organizations locat$ 9 ! ,/ate to h>ve/1 process1 package1 or transport donat$ commodities receiv$ "u section #bjc;,d7d72 & 7#f7 describe a plan1 :i* may include ! use ( a ,/ate advisory bo>d e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c71 t provides em]g5cy fe$+ organizations or eligible recipi5t ag5cies )9 ! ,/ate an opportunity to provide input on ! commodity pref]5ces & ne$s ( ! em]g5cy fe$+ organization or eligible recipi5t ag5cy4 4 7b7 ,/ate & local supplem5tation ( commodities ,section #bjc;,d ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,projects to h>ve/1 process1 package1 or transport donat$ commodities 7#a7 ,def9ition ( project ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m project means ! h>ve/+1 process+1 packag+1 or transportation ( unh>ve/$1 unprocess$1 or unpackag$ commodities donat$ by agricultural produc]s1 processors1 or di/ributors = use by em]g5cy fe$+ organizations "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,f$]al fund+ = projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & p>agraph 7#c71 us+ funds made available "u p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y may provide fund+ to ,/ates to pay = ! co/s ( c>ry+ out a project4 7,b7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7,c7 ,allocation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate ! funds made available "u subp>agraph 7,a71 bas$ on a =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to ,/ates t h submitt$ a ,/ate plan describ+ a plan ( op]ation = a project "u section #bjb;,a7b77#e74 7ii7 ,reallocation ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a ,/ate w n exp5d all ( ! funds allocat$ to ! ,/ate = a fiscal ye> "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all reallocate ! unexp5d$ funds to o!r ,/ates t h submitt$ "u section #bjb;,a7b77#e7 a ,/ate plan describ+ a plan ( op]ation = a project dur+ t fiscal ye> or ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7iii7 ,reports ,ea* ,/ate to :i* funds are allocat$ = a fiscal ye> "u ?is subp>agraph %all1 on a regul> basis1 submit to ! ,secret>y f9ancial reports describ+ ! use ( ! funds4 7#c7 ,project purposes ,a ,/ate may only use ,f$]al funds receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 = a project ! purposes ( :i* are-- 7,a7 to r$uce food wa/e at ! agricultural production1 process+1 or di/ribution level ?r\gh ! donation ( food2 7,b7 to provide food to individuals 9 ne$2 & 7,c7 to build relation%ips betwe5 agricultural produc]s1 processors1 & di/ributors & em]g5cy fe$+ organizations ?r\gh ! donation ( food4 7#d7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may enc\rage a ,/ate ag5cy t c>ries out a project us+ ,f$]al funds receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) ,/ate ag5cies ( o!r ,/ates "u section #bjc;,b7d7 to maximize ! use ( commodities donat$ "u ! project4 7#e7 ,fund+ ,out ( funds n o!rwise appropriat$1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all transf] to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until ! end ( ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 4 7c7 ,food wa/e ,section #bjc;,d ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg71 z am5d$ by subsection 7b71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,food wa/e ,! ,secret>y %all issue guidance outl9+ be/ practices to m9imize ! food wa/e ( ! commodities donat$ "u subsection 7a74 4 7d7 ,em]g5cy food program infra/ructure grants ,section #bji7;d7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7e7 ,availability ( commodities = ! em]g5cy food assi/ance program ,section #bg7;a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7iii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bc1jjj1jjj2 7vi7 = fiscal ye> #bjbj1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 7vii7 = fiscal ye> #bjba1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 7viii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbb1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 & 7ix7 = fiscal ye> #bjbc1 #ce1jjj1jjj2 & 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjai & ins]t+ #bjbd2 7ii7 by /rik+ 7,d77iv7 & ins]t+ 7,d77ix72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ,june #cj1 #bjag & ins]t+ ,june #cj1 #bjbc4 #djai4 ,nutrition education ,section #bh7;c7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 a & ins]t+ ,a1 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon1 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv71 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 describe h[ ! ,/ate ag5cy %all use an electronic report+ sy/em to-- 7,i7 measure & evaluate ! projects2 & 7,,ii7 acc\nt = ! all[able ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/rative co/s includ+ =-- 7aa7 sal>ies & b5efits ( ,/ate ag5cy p]sonnel2 7bb7 (fice supplies & equipm5t2 7cc7 travel co/s2 7dd7 developm5t & production ( nutrition education mat]ials2 7ee7 memb]%ips1 subscriptions1 & pr(essional activities2 7ff7 lease or r5tal co/s2 7gg7 ma9t5ance & repair exp5ses2 7hh7 indirect co/s2 & 7ii7 co/ ( us+ publicly-own$ build+ space2 & 1 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c71 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 be=e & outside /akehold]s1 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 by ins]t+ ! exp&$ food & nutrition education program or be=e o!r heal? promotion1 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,in=mation cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an onl9e cle>+h\se t makes available to ,/ate ag5cies1 local ag5cies1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & community organizations be/ practices = plann+1 implem5t+1 & evaluat+ nutrition education & obesity prev5tion s]vices to ensure t projects c>ri$ out ) funds receiv$ "u ?is section are appropriate = ! t>get population4 7#g7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to a ,/ate ag5cy 9 develop+ & implem5t+ a nutrition education ,/ate plan1 includ+-- 7,a7 by id5tify+ common *all5ges fac$ by entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f7 t p>ticipate 9 projects c>ri$ out ) funds receiv$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 by coord9at+ ef=ts to address ^? common *all5ges2 7,c7 by collect+ & dissem9at+ in=mation on evid5ce-bas$ practices relat+ to nutrition education & obesity prev5tion2 7,d7 by facilitat+ communication betwe5 & among grantees & subgrantees ( funds receiv$ "u ?is section2 7,e7 by assi/+ ,/ate ag5cies 9 creat+ or ma9ta9+ sy/ems to compile program data2 & 7,f7 by p]=m+ or assi/+ ) o!r activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#h7 ,annual ,/ate report ,ea* ,/ate ag5cy t deliv]s nutrition education & obesity prev5tion s]vices "u ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report1 :i* %all be made publicly available by ! ,secret>y1 t includes-- 7,a7 ! use ( funds on ! ,/ate ag5cy's program1 includ+ = ea* category ( all[able ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/rative co/s id5tifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii77,,ii72 7,b7 a description ( ea* project c>ri$ out by t ag5cy "u ?is subsection1 includ+1 ) respect to ! project1 ! t>get population1 int]v5tions1 educational mat]ials us$1 key p]=mance indicators us$1 & evaluations made2 7,c7 a compreh5sive analysis ( ! impacts & outcomes-- 7i7 ( ! project1 includ+ ) respect to ! elem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 to ! ext5t practicable1 ( complet$ multiye> projects2 & 7,d7 ! /atus ( any ongo+ multiye> project4 7#i7 ,annual ,f$]al report ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 %all annually submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7,a7 evaluates ! level ( coord9ation betwe5-- 7i7 ! nutrition education & obesity prev5tion grant program "u ?is section2 7ii7 ! exp&$ food & nutrition education program "u section #adbe ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage72 & 7iii7 any o!r nutrition education program adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 includes ! use ( funds on su* programs includ+ ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/rative co/s report$ by ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#h77;,a74 4 #djbj4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+ ,section #bi7;c77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #djba4 ,public-private p>tn]%ips ,! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cj4 ,pilot projects to enc\rage ! use ( public-private p>tn]%ips committ$ to address+ food insecurity 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may1 on application ( eligible entities1 approve n m ?an #aj pilot projects to support public-private p>tn]%ips t address food insecurity & pov]ty4 7b7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a nonpr(it organization2 7,b7 a community-bas$ organization2 7,c7 an in/itution ( high] education2 or 7,d7 a private entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ! t]m public ag5cy means a dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 o!r unit1 or in/rum5tality ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t4 7c7 ,project requirem5ts ,projects approv$ "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 be limit$ to #b ye>s 9 l5g?2 & 7#b7 include a collaboration betwe5 "o or m public ag5cies & "o or m eligible entities t-- 7,a7 improves ! effectiv5ess & impact ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7,b7 develops food security solutions t are specific to ! ne$s ( a community or region2 & 7,c7 /r5g!ns ! capacity ( communities to address food insecurity & pov]ty4 7d7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all provide = an indep5d5t evaluation ( pilot projects approv$ "u ?is section t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! activities conduct$ "u ! pilot projects2 7#b7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! pilot projects2 & 7#c7 be/ practices reg>d+ ! use ( public-private p>tn]%ips to improve ! effectiv5ess ( public b5efit programs to address food insecurity & pov]ty4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,appropriation 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is section %all be available to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #djbb4 ,te*nical corrections ,! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #c-- 7,a7 9 subsections 7d7 & 7i7 by /rik+ #g7;i7 & ins]t+ #g7;h71 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7o77#a77;,a7 by /rik+ 7r77#a7 & ins]t+ 7q77#a71 7#b7 9 section #e7;a7 by /rik+ & section ea* place x appe>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh h\seholds ! respective next place x appe>s1 & ins]t+ & section #c7m77#d71 h\seholds1 7#c7 9 subsections 7e77#a7 & 7f77#a77;,a77i7 ( section #h by /rik+ #c7n77#e7 & ins]t+ #c7m77#e71 7#d7 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #aj-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or ! ,f$]al ,sav+s & ,loan ,insurance ,corporation ea* place x appe>s1 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #c7p77#d7 & ins]t+ #c7o77#d71 7#e7 9 section #aa-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 by /rik+ #c7t77#a7 & ins]t+ #c7s77#a71 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #c7t77#a7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #c7s77#a71 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #c7t77#b7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #c7s77#b71 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#ag7 by /rik+ #c7t77#a7 ins]t+ #c7s77#a71 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#bc7 by /rik+ ,simplifi$ ,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance ,program & ins]t+ simplifi$ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 7#f7 9 section #ae7;e7 by /rik+ ex*ange & all t foll[s ?r\gh any?+1 & ins]t+ ex*ange = b5efits1 or any?+1 7#g7 9 section #ag7;b77#a77;,b77iv77,,iii77aa7 by /rik+ #c7n7 & ins]t+ #c7m71 7#h7 9 section #be7;a77#a77;,b77i77,i7 by /rik+ ! #b;d semicolon at ! end1 & 7#i7 9 section #bf7;b7 by /rik+ out & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7ref]r$1 & ins]t+ out a simplifi$ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7ref]r$4 ,b ,commodity ,di/ribution ,programs #daja4 ,commodity di/ribution program ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #d7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #dajb4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program ,section #e ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc1 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc1 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc1 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,except & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except 1 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,c]tification 7,a7 ,def9ition ( c]tification p]iod ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m c]tification p]iod means ! p]iod dur+ :i* a p>ticipant 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program 9 a ,/ate may cont9ue to receive b5efits "u ! commodity supplem5tal food program )\t a =mal review ( ! eligibility ( ! p>ticipant4 7,b7 ,m9imum c]tification p]iod ,subject to subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 a ,/ate %all e/abli% = ! commodity supplem5tal food program ( ! ,/ate a c]tification p]iod (-- 7i7 n less ?an #a ye>2 b 7ii7 n m ?an #c ye>s4 7,c7 ,tempor>y c]tification ,an eligible applicant = ! commodity supplem5tal food program 9 a ,/ate may be provid$ ) a tempor>y mon?ly c]tification to fill any caseload slot result+ f nonp>ticipation by c]tifi$ p>ticipants4 7,d7 ,approvals ,a c]tification p]iod ( m ?an #a ye> e/abli%$ by a ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be subject to ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 :o %all approve su* a c]tification p]iod on ! condition t1 ) respect to ea* p>ticipant receiv+ b5efits "u ! commodity supplem5tal food program ( ! ,/ate1 ! local ag5cy 9 ! ,/ate adm9i/]+ ! commodity supplem5tal food program1 on an annual basis dur+ ! c]tification p]iod applicable to ! p>ticipant-- 7i7 v]ifies ! address & cont9u$ int]e/ ( ! p>ticipant2 & 7ii7 has suffici5t reason to det]m9e t ! p>ticipant /ill meets ! income eligibility /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 :i* may include a det]m9ation t ! p>ticipant has a fix$ income4 4 #dajc4 ,di/ribution ( surplus commodities to special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,agriculture & ,food ,act ( #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #dajd4 ,food donation /&>ds ,section #bjc;,d ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg71 z am5d$ by section #djah7;c71 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,food donation /&>ds 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,app>5tly :olesome food ,! t]m app>5tly :olesome food has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bb7;b7 ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;b774 7,b7 ,in/itution ( high] education ,! t]m in/itution ( high] education has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb74 7,c7 ,qualifi$ direct donor ,! t]m qualifi$ direct donor means a retail food /ore1 :olesal]1 agricultural produc]1 re/aurant1 cat]]1 s*ool food au?ority1 or in/itution ( high] education4 7#b7 ,guidance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all issue guidance to promote aw>5ess ( donations ( app>5tly :olesome food protect$ "u section #bb7;c7 ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7;c77 by qualifi$ direct donors 9 compliance ) applicable ,/ate & local heal?1 food safety1 & food h&l+ laws 7includ+ regulations74 7,b7 ,issuance ,! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ,/ate ag5cies & em]g5cy fe$+ organizations to %>e ! guidance issu$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) qualifi$ direct donors4 4 ,c ,miscellane\s #dbja4 ,s5iors f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program ,section #ddjb7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #dbjb4 ,pur*ase ( fre% fruits & vegetables = di/ribution to s*ools & s]vice in/itutions ,section #ajfjc7;b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c-#d7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #dbjc4 ,s]vice ( traditional foods 9 public facilities ,section #djcc7;d77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#abh ,/at4 #hah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & ! #a/ place x appe>s1 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 a ,/ate1 a c\nty or c\nty equival5t1 a local educational ag5cy1 & an entity or p]son au?oriz$ to facilitate ! donation1 /orage1 prep>ation1 or s]v+ ( traditional food by ! op]ator ( a food s]vice program aft] organization1 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ /orage1 prep>ation1 or aft] donation to or4 #dbjd4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative ,section #bdc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ & ent]prises aft] retail]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,b77iii71 by ins]t+ & ent]prises aft] retail]s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,b77ii71 by ins]t+ z applicable1 be=e to accept4 #dbje4 ,! ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program 7a7 ,am5dm5t to program ,section #ddje ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! head+ & ins]t+ ,,! ,,gus ,,s*uma*] ,,nutrition ,,inc5tive ,,program1 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a gov]nm5tal ag5cy or nonpr(it organization4 1 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 by /rik+ means ! & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 means-- 7,a7 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 & 7,b7 ! programs = nutrition assi/ance "u section #ai ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh74 1 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,heal?c>e p>tn] ,! t]m heal?c>e p>tn] means a heal?c>e provid]1 includ+-- 7,a7 a hospital2 7,b7 a ,f$]ally-qualifi$ heal? c5t] 7z def9$ 9 section #aije7l7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7l7772 7,c7 a hospital or cl9ic op]at$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 or 7,d7 a heal?c>e provid] gr\p4 7#e7 ,memb] ,! t]m memb] means1 z det]m9$ by ! applicable eligible entity or heal?c>e p>tn] c>ry+ out a project "u subsection 7c7 9 accordance ) proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 an individual eligible =-- 7i7 b5efits "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 or 7ii7 m$ical assi/ance "u a ,/ate plan or a waiv] ( su* a plan "u title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq47 & enroll$ "u su* plan or waiv]2 & 7,b7 a memb] ( a l[-income h\sehold t suff]s f1 or is at risk ( develop+1 a diet-relat$ heal? condition4 1 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ ,! & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iii71 !1 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,tribal ag5cies ,! ,secret>y may all[ a ,tribal ag5cy to use funds provid$ to ! ,indian ,tribe ( ! ,tribal ag5cy ?r\gh a ,f$]al ag5cy 7includ+ ! ,indian ,heal? ,s]vice7 or o!r ,f$]al b5efit to satisfy all or "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if su* use is o!rwise consi/5t ) ! purpose ( su* funds4 1 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,p>tn]s & collaborators ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may p>tn] )1 or make subgrants to1 public1 private1 nonpr(it1 or =-pr(it entities1 includ+-- 7i7 an em]g5cy fe$+ organization2 7ii7 an agricultural coop]ative2 7iii7 a produc] network or association2 7iv7 a community heal? organization2 7v7 a public b5efit corporation2 7vi7 an economic developm5t corporation2 7vii7 a f>m]s' m>ket2 7viii7 a community-support$ agriculture program2 7ix7 a buy+ club2 7x7 a retail food /ore p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7xi7 a ,/ate1 local1 or tribal ag5cy2 7xii7 ano!r eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection2 & 7xiii7 any o!r entity ! ,secret>y designates4 1 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all-- 7i7 meet ! application crit]ia set =? by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 propose a project t1 at a m9imum-- 7,i7 has ! support ( ! ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7,,ii7 w\ld increase ! pur*ase ( fruits & vegetables by l[-income h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program by provid+ an inc5tive = ! pur*ase ( fruits & vegetables at ! po9t ( pur*ase to a h\sehold pur*as+ food ) supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits2 7,,iii7 except 9 ! case ( projects receiv+ #ajj1jjj or less ov] #a ye>1 w\ld measure ! pur*ase ( fruits & vegetables by l[-income h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7,,iv7 ensures t ! same t]ms & conditions apply to pur*ases made by individuals ) b5efits issu$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh & inc5tives provid$ = 9 ?is subsection z apply to pur*ases made by individuals :o are n memb]s ( h\seholds receiv+ b5efits1 su* z provid$ = 9 section #bgh4b7;b7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 7,v7 has adequate plans to collect data = report+ & agrees to provide t in=mation = ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,b77iii72 & 7,,vi7 w\ld %>e in=mation ) ! ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program ,tra9+1 ,te*nical ,assi/ance1 ,evaluation1 & ,in=mation ,c5t]s e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e74 1 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7v71 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7x71 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 ! foll[+3 7v7 include a project design-- 7,i7 t provides inc5tives :5 fruits or vegetables are pur*as$ us+ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits2 & 7,,ii7 9 :i* ! inc5tives e>n$ may be us$ only to pur*ase fruits or vegetables2 7vi7 h demon/rat$ ! ability to provide s]vices to und]s]v$ communities2 7vii7 include coord9ation ) multiple /akehold]s1 su* z f>m organizations1 nutrition education programs1 coop]ative ext5sion s]vices1 public heal? dep>tm5ts1 heal? provid]s1 private & public heal? insurance ag5cies1 coop]ative groc]s1 groc]y associations1 & community-bas$ & nongov]nm5tal organizations2 7viii7 (f] supplem5tal s]vices 9 high-ne$ communities1 includ+ onl9e ord]+1 transportation betwe5 home & /ore1 & deliv]y s]vices2 7ix7 include food retail]s t are op5-- 7,i7 = ext5d$ h\rs2 & 7,,ii7 mo/ or all days ( ! ye>2 or 1 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc1 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ?is section1 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end1 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon1 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 #de1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7,d7 #dh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 7,e7 #dh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,f7 #ec1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7,g7 #ef1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,) respect to funds made available "u ?is section = fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc-- 7,a7 = ea* fiscal ye> ! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( su* funds available = su* fiscal ye> = ! produce prescription program describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7,b7 = ea* fiscal ye> n m ?an #h p]c5t ( su* funds available = su* fiscal ye> %all be us$ by ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice = adm9i/ration2 & 7,c7 ! ,secret>y %all use = ! ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program ,tra9+1 ,te*nical ,assi/ance1 ,evaluation1 & ,in=mation ,c5t]s e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e7 n m ?an-- 7i7 #ag1jjj1jjj 9 ! aggregate = fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj2 & 7ii7 #g1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjba ?r\gh #bjbc4 1 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7f71 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,produce prescription program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to conduct projects t demon/rate & evaluate ! impact ( ! projects on-- 7,a7 ! improvem5t ( diet>y heal? ?r\gh increas$ consumption ( fruits & vegetables2 7,b7 ! r$uction ( individual & h\sehold food insecurity2 & 7,c7 ! r$uction 9 heal?c>e use & associat$ co/s4 7#b7 ,heal?c>e p>tn]s ,9 c>ry+ out a project us+ a grant receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all p>tn] ) #a or m heal?c>e p>tn]s4 7#c7 ,grant applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity-- 7i7 %all-- 7,i7 prescribe fre% fruits & vegetables to memb]s2 7,,ii7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 may-- 7,i7 provide f9ancial or non-f9ancial inc5tives = memb]s to pur*ase or procure fre% fruits & vegetables2 7,,ii7 provide educational res\rces on nutrition to memb]s2 & 7,,iii7 e/abli% additional accessible locations = memb]s to procure fre% fruits & vegetables4 7,b7 ,application ,an application %all-- 7i7 id5tify ! #a or m heal?c>e p>tn]s ) :i* ! eligible entity is p>tn]+ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 include-- 7,i7 a description ( ! me?ods by :i* an eligible entity %all-- 7aa7 scre5 & v]ify eligibility = memb]s = p>ticipation 9 a produce prescription project1 9 accordance ) proc$ures e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#e72 7bb7 implem5t an effective produce prescription project1 includ+ ! role ( ea* heal?c>e p>tn] 9 implem5t+ ! produce prescription project2 7cc7 evaluate memb]s p>ticipat+ 9 a produce prescription project ) respect to ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a72 7dd7 provide educational opportunities relat+ to nutrition to memb]s p>ticipat+ 9 a produce prescription project2 & 7ee7 in=m memb]s ( ! availability ( ! produce prescription project1 includ+ locations at :i* produce prescriptions may be r$eem$2 7,,ii7 a description ( any additional nonpr(it or em]g5cy fe$+ organizations t %all be involv$ 9 ! project & ! role ( ea* additional nonpr(it or em]g5cy fe$+ organization 9 implem5t+ & evaluat+ an effective produce prescription project2 7,,iii7 docum5tation ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ) a relevant ,/ate ,m$icaid ag5cy or o!r appropriate entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( ! produce prescription project 9 r$uc+ heal?c>e use & associat$ co/s2 7,,iv7 adequate plans to collect data = report+ & agreem5t to provide t in=mation = ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,b77iii72 & 7,v7 agreem5t to %>e in=mation ) ! ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program ,tra9+1 ,te*nical ,assi/ance1 ,evaluation1 & ,in=mation ,c5t]s e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e74 7#d7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices & ! heads ( o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies t c>ry out activities relat+ to heal?c>e p>tn]s4 7#e7 ,p>tn]%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! grant program "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m memor&a ( und]/&+ ) a ,f$]al ag5cy1 a ,/ate1 or a private entity to ensure ! effective implem5tation & evaluation ( ea* project4 7,b7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ ,a memor&um ( und]/&+ ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a description ( a plan to provide educational opportunities relat+ to nutrition to memb]s p>ticipat+ 9 produce prescription projects2 7ii7 a description ( ! role ( ! ,f$]al ag5cy1 ,/ate1 or private entity1 z applicable1 9 implem5t+ & evaluat+ an effective produce prescription project2 & 7iii7 docum5tation ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ) a relevant ,/ate ,m$icaid ag5cy or o!r appropriate entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! value ( any b5efit provid$ to a p>ticipant 9 any activity fund$ "u subsections 7b7 or 7c7 %all be treat$ z supplem5tal nutrition b5efits "u section #h7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7;b774 7#b7 ,prohibition on collection ( sales taxes ,ea* ,/ate %all ensure t no ,/ate or local tax is collect$ on a pur*ase ( food ) assi/ance provid$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7#c7 ,no limitation on b5efits ,grants made available "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n be us$ to c>ry out any project t limits ! use ( b5efits "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 or any o!r ,f$]al nutrition law4 7#d7 ,h\sehold allotm5t ,assi/ance provid$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 to h\seholds receiv+ b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program %all n-- 7,a7 be consid]$ "p ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits ( ! h\sehold2 or 7,b7 be us$ 9 ! collection or disposition ( claims "u section #ac ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbb74 7e7 ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program tra9+1 te*nical assi/ance1 evaluation1 & in=mation c5t]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% #a or m ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program ,tra9+1 ,te*nical ,assi/ance1 ,evaluation1 & ,in=mation ,c5t]s1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 to ! ext5t practicable1 consult on ! design & scope ( su* ,c5t]s ) groc]s1 f>m]s1 heal? pr(essionals1 rese>*]s1 inc5tive program manag]s1 & employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ) direct exp]i5ce ) implem5tation ( exi/+ inc5tive programs or projects4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,c5t]s %all be capable ( provid+ s]vices relat$ to grants "u subsections 7b7 & 7c71 includ+-- 7,a7 (f]+ inc5tive program tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance to applicants & grantees to ! ext5t practicable1 includ+-- 7i7 collect+ & provid+ in=mation on be/ practices t may include communications1 signage1 record-keep+1 inc5tive in/rum5ts1 developm5t & integration ( po9t ( sale sy/ems1 & report+2 7ii7 dissem9at+ in=mation & assi/+ ) collaboration among grantee projects1 applicable ,/ate ag5cies1 & nutrition education programs2 7iii7 facilitat+ communication betwe5 grantees & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & applicable ,/ate ag5cies2 & 7iv7 provid+ support = ! developm5t ( be/ practices = produce prescription projects & ! %>+ ( in=mation among eligible entities & heal?c>e provid]s t p>ticipate 9 a produce prescription project "u subsection 7c72 & 7v7 o!r s]vices id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 creat+ a sy/em to collect & compile core data sets f eligible entities t-- 7i7 uses /&>d metrics ) consid]ation ( outcome measures = exi/+ projects2 7ii7 includes to ! ext5t practicable groc]s1 f>m]s1 heal? pr(essionals1 rese>*]s1 inc5tive program manag]s1 & employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ) direct exp]i5ce ) implem5tation ( exi/+ inc5tive programs 9 ! design ( ! in/rum5t ?r\gh :i* data w be collect$ & ! me*anism = report+2 7iii7 compiles project data f grantees1 & beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbj g5]ates an annual report to ,congress on grant outcomes1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! results ( ! project2 & 7,,ii7 ! am\nt ( grant funds us$ = ! project2 & 7iv7 creates & ma9ta9s a publicly accessible onl9e site t makes annual reports & inc5tive program in=mation available 9 an anonymiz$ =mat t protects confid5tial1 p]sonal1 or o!r s5sitive data4 7#c7 ,coop]ative agreem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 on a competitive basis1 ent] into #a or m coop]ative agreem5ts ) #a or m organizations ) exp]tise 9 develop+ outcome-bas$ report+1 at lea/ #a ( :i* has exp]tise 9 ! food insecurity nutrition inc5tive program & at lea/ #a ( :i* has exp]tise 9 produce prescription projects4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! organizations ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 7ii7 ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vices2 7iii7 regional food sy/em c5t]s2 7iv7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or ,tribal ag5cies2 7v7 in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 or 7vi7 o!r appropriate entities z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aac-ahh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #ddje & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #ddje4 ,! ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program4 4 #dbjf4 ,micro-grants = food security 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to increase ! quantity & quality ( locally gr[n food ?r\gh small-scale g>d5+1 h]d+1 & live/ock op]ations 9 food insecure communities 9 areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t h significant levels ( food insecurity & import a significant quantity ( food4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity t-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 an individual2 7ii7 an ,indian tribe or tribal organization1 z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd72 7iii7 a nonpr(it organization engag$ 9 increas+ food security1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,i7 a religi\s organization2 7,,ii7 a food bank2 or 7,,iii7 a food pantry2 7iv7 a f$]ally fund$ educational facility1 includ+-- 7,i7 a ,head ,/>t program or an ,e>ly ,head ,/>t program c>ri$ out "u ! ,head ,/>t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,,ii7 a public elem5t>y s*ool or public second>y s*ool2 7,,iii7 a public in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7,,iv7 a ,tribal ,college or ,univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 or 7,v7 a job tra9+ program2 or 7v7 a local or ,tribal gov]nm5t t may n levy local taxes "u ,/ate or ,f$]al law2 & 7,b7 is locat$ 9 an eligible ,/ate4 7#b7 ,eligible ,/ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate ( ,alaska2 7,b7 ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii2 7,c7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 7,d7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 7,e7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7,f7 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia2 7,g7 ,guam2 7,h7 ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s2 7,i7 ! ,republic ( ,palau2 & 7,j7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds to ! agricultural dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ea* eligible ,/ate = ! competitive di/ribution ( subgrants to eligible entities to increase ! quantity & quality ( locally gr[n food 9 food insecure communities1 includ+ ?r\gh small-scale g>d5+1 h]d+1 & live/ock op]ations4 7d7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nt made available "u subsection 7g71 ! ,secret>y %all di/ribute-- 7,a7 #dj p]c5t to ! ,/ate ( ,alaska2 7,b7 #dj p]c5t to ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii2 & 7,c7 #b4e p]c5t to ea* eligible ,/ate describ$ 9 any ( subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,j7 ( subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,c>ryov] ( funds ,funds di/ribut$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative funds ,an eligible ,/ate t receives funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 may use n m ?an #c p]c5t ( ^? funds-- 7,a7 to adm9i/] ! competition = provid+ subgrants to eligible entities 9 t eligible ,/ate2 7,b7 to provide ov]sight ( ! subgrant recipi5ts 9 t eligible ,/ate2 & 7,c7 to collect data & submit a report to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7f77#b74 7e7 ,subgrants to eligible entities 7#a7 ,am\nt ( subgrants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a subgrant to an eligible entity "u ?is section %all be-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity t is an individual1 n great] ?an #e1jjj p] ye>2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( an eligible entity describ$ 9 any ( clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7v7 ( subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 n great] ?an #aj1jjj p] ye>4 7,b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,z a condition ( receiv+ a subgrant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all provide funds equal to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt receiv$ by ! eligible entity "u ! subgrant1 to be d]iv$ f non-,f$]al s\rces4 ,a ,/ate may waive ! mat*+ requirem5t = an individual :o o!rwise meets ! requirem5ts to receive a subgrant by ! eligible ,/ate4 7,c7 ,project p]iod ,funds receiv$ by an eligible entity t is aw>d$ a subgrant "u ?is section %all rema9 available = exp5diture n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ! funds are receiv$4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 c>ry+ out ! competitive di/ribution ( subgrants "u subsection 7c71 an eligible ,/ate may give priority to an eligible entity t-- 7,a7 has n previ\sly receiv$ a subgrant "u ?is section2 or 7,b7 is locat$ 9 a community or region 9 t eligible ,/ate ) ! highe/ degree ( food insecurity1 z det]m9$ by ! agricultural dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! eligible ,/ate4 7#c7 ,projects ,an eligible ,/ate may provide subgrants to #b or m eligible entities to c>ry out ! same project4 7#d7 ,use ( subgrant funds by eligible entities ,an eligible entity t receives a subgrant "u ?is section %all use ! funds to engage 9 activities t w increase ! quantity & quality ( locally gr[n food = food insecure individuals1 families1 neighborhoods1 & communities1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 pur*as+ g>d5+ tools or equipm5t1 soil1 soil am5dm5ts1 se$s1 plants1 animals1 cann+ equipm5t1 refrig]ation1 or o!r items necess>y to gr[ & /ore food2 7,b7 pur*as+ or build+ compo/+ units2 7,c7 pur*as+ or build+ t[]s design$ to gr[ leafy gre5 vegetables2 7,d7 exp&+ an area "u cultivation or engag+ 9 o!r activities necess>y to be eligible to receive fund+ "u ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq47 = a high tunnel2 7,e7 engag+ 9 an activity t ext5ds ! gr[+ season2 7,f7 />t+ or exp&+ hydroponic & a]oponic f>m+ ( any scale2 7,g7 build+1 buy+1 erect+1 or repair+ f5c+ = live/ock1 p\ltry1 or re9de]2 7,h7 pur*as+ & equipp+ a slaught] & process+ facility approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,i7 travel+ to p>ticipate 9 agricultural education provid$ by-- 7i7 a ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vice2 7ii7 a l&-grant college or univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7iii7 a ,tribal ,college or ,univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #caf7;b7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;c7b7772 7iv7 an ,alaska ,native-s]v+ in/itution or a ,native ,hawaiian-s]v+ in/itution 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #cag7;b7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajei;d7b7772 or 7v7 a ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cy2 7,j7 pay+ = %ipp+ ( pur*as$ items relat+ to gr[+ or rais+ food = local consumption or pur*ase2 7,k7 creat+ or exp&+ av5ues =-- 7i7 ! sale ( food commodities1 specialty crops1 & meats t are gr[n by ! eligible entity = sale 9 ! local community2 or 7ii7 increas+ ! availability ( fre%1 locally gr[n1 & nutriti\s food2 & 7,l7 engag+ 9 o!r activities relat+ to increas+ food security 7includ+ subsi/5ce71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,eligibility = o!r f9ancial assi/ance ,an eligible entity %all n be ineligible to receive f9ancial assi/ance "u ano!r program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y z a result ( receiv+ a subgrant "u ?is section4 7f7 ,report+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,subgrant recipi5ts ,z a condition ( receiv+ a subgrant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all agree to submit to ! eligible ,/ate 9 :i* ! eligible entity is locat$ a report-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! end ( ! project fund$ by ! subgrant2 & 7,b7 t describes ! use ( ! subgrants by eligible entities1 ! quantity ( food gr[n ?r\gh small-scale g>d5+1 h]d+1 & live/ock op]ations1 & ! numb] ( food insecure individuals f$ z a result ( ! subgrant4 7#b7 ,report to ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date on :i* an eligible ,/ate receives a report f ea* eligible entity 9 t ,/ate "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! eligible ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes1 9 ! aggregate1 ! in=mation & data conta9$ 9 ! reports receiv$ f ^? eligible entities4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is section %all be available to c>ry out ?is section4 #dbjg4 ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts 7a7 ,en=cem5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all-- 7#a7 en=ce full compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( section #ab7n7 ( ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77 = pur*ases ( agricultural commodities1 includ+ fi%1 meats1 vegetables1 & fruits1 & ! products !re(1 & 7#b7 ensure t ,/ates & s*ool food au?orities fully und]/& _! responsibilities "u su* ,act4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,! products ( ! agricultural commodities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a7 %all be process$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & sub/antially conta9-- 7#a7 meats1 vegetables1 fruits1 & o!r agricultural commodities produc$ 9-- 7,a7 a ,/ate1 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 or 7,d7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or 7#b7 fi% h>ve/$-- 7,a7 )9 ! ,exclusive ,economic ,zone ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z describ$ 9 ,presid5tial ,proclamation #ejcj 7#dh ,f$4 ,reg4 #ajfje2 ,m>* #aj1 #aihc71 or 7,b7 by a ,unit$ ,/ates flagg$ vessel4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! actions ! ,secret>y has tak51 & plans to take1 to comply ) ?is section4 #dbjh4 ,heal?y fluid milk inc5tives projects 7a7 ,def9ition ( fluid milk ,9 ?is section ! t]m fluid milk means all v>ieties ( pa/euriz$ c['s milk t-- 7#a7 is )\t flavor+ or sweet5]s1 7#b7 is consi/5t ) ! mo/ rec5t diet>y recomm5dations1 7#c7 is packag$ 9 liquid =m1 & 7#d7 conta9s vitam9s ,a & ,d at levels consi/5t ) ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 ,/ate1 & local /&>ds = fluid milk4 7b7 ,projects ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all c>ry out1 "u su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate1 heal?y fluid milk inc5tive projects to develop & te/ me?ods to increase ! pur*ase & consumption ( fluid milk by memb]s ( h\seholds t receive supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits by provid+ an inc5tive = ! pur*ase ( fluid milk at ! po9t ( pur*ase to memb]s ( h\seholds pur*as+ food ) supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits4 7c7 ,grants or coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 on a competitive basis1 %all ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts )1 or provide grants to1 gov]nm5tal entities or nonpr(it organizations = projects t meet ! purpose & selection crit]ia specifi$ 9 ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,application ,to be eligible to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t or receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 a gov]nm5t entity or nonpr(it organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,selection crit]ia ,projects propos$ 9 applications %all be evaluat$ aga9/ publicly dissem9at$ crit]ia t %all incorporate a sci5tifically bas$ /rategy t is design$ to improve diet quality & nutritional outcomes ?r\gh ! increas$ pur*ase ( fluid milk by memb]s ( h\seholds t p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#d7 ,use ( funds ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all n be us$ = any project t limits ! use ( b5efits provid$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh4 7d7 ,evaluation & report+ 7#a7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,indep5d5t evaluation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide = an indep5d5t evaluation ( projects select$ "u ?is section t measures1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! impact on heal? & nutrition4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,! indep5d5t evaluation "u ?is subp>agraph %all use rigor\s me?odologies1 p>ticul>ly r&om assignm5t or o!r me?ods t are capable ( produc+ sci5tifically valid in=mation reg>d+ :i* activities are effective4 7,b7 ,co/s ,! ,secret>y may use funds n to exce$ #g p]c5t ( ! fund+ provid$ to c>ry out ?is section to pay co/s associat$ ) evaluat+ ! outcomes ( ! heal?y fluid milk inc5tive projects4 7#b7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( #bjbj1 & bi5nially !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes a description (-- 7,a7 ! /atus ( ea* heal?y fluid milk inc5tives project1 & 7,b7 ! results ( any complet$ evaluation t-- 7i7 include1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! impact ( ! heal?y fluid milk inc5tive projects on heal? & nutrition outcomes among h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 su* projects1 & 7ii7 h n be5 submitt$ 9 a previ\s report "u ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,public dissem9ation ,9 addition to ! report+ requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b71 evaluation results %all be %>$ publicly to promote wide use ( successful /rategies4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #bj1jjj1jjj to c>ry out & evaluate ! outcomes ( projects "u ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is section %all be available to c>ry out ?is section4 ,v ,cr$it ,a ,f>m ,own]%ip ,loans #eaja4 ,modification ( ! #c-ye> exp]i5ce eligibility requirem5t = f>m own]%ip loans ,section #cjb7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,waiv] au?ority ,9 ! case ( a qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 r$uce ! #c-ye> requirem5t 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to #a or #b ye>s1 if ! f>m] or ran*] has-- 7i7 n less ?an #af cr$it h\rs ( po/-second>y education 9 a field relat$ to agriculture2 7ii7 successfully complet$ a f>m managem5t curriculum (f]$ by a coop]ative ext5sion s]vice1 a community college1 an adult vocational agriculture program1 a nonpr(it organization1 or a l&-grant college or univ]sity2 7iii7 at lea/ #a ye> ( exp]i5ce z hir$ f>m labor ) sub/antial managem5t responsibilities2 7iv7 successfully complet$ a f>m m5tor%ip1 appr5tice%ip1 or int]n%ip program ) an emphasis on managem5t requirem5ts & day-to-day f>m managem5t decisions2 7v7 significant bus9ess managem5t exp]i5ce2 7vi7 be5 honorably dis*>g$ f ! arm$ =ces ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7vii7 successfully repaid a y\? loan made "u section #caa7;b72 or 7viii7 an e/abli%$ relation%ip ) an individual :o has exp]i5ce 9 f>m+ or ran*+1 or is a retir$ f>m] or ran*]1 & is p>ticipat+ z a c\nselor 9 a ,s]vice ,corps ( ,retir$ ,executives program au?oriz$ "u section #h7;b77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;b77#a77;,b771 or ) a local f>m or ran* op]ator or organization1 approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 t is committ$ to m5tor+ ! f>m] or ran*]2 or 7,b7 waive ! #c-ye> requirem5t 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! f>m] or ran*] meets ! requirem5ts ( clauses 7iii7 & 7viii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #eajb4 ,cons]vation loan & loan gu>antee program ,section #cjd7;h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #eajc4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans ,section #cje ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj & ins]t+ #fjj1jjj2 7,b7 by /rik+ #gjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1gej1jjj2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjjj & ins]t+ #bjai2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,augu/ & ins]t+ ,july2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ end+ on ,augu/ #ca1 #aiif & ins]t+ t imm$iately prec$es ! #ab-mon? p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #eajd4 ,rel5d+ program to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& ,subtitle ,a ( title ,,iii ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #caj;,i4 ,rel5d+ program to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make loans to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 s t ! eligible entities may rel5d ! funds to individuals & entities = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible = loans describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 are coop]atives1 cr$it unions1 & nonpr(it organizations )-- 7#a7 c]tification "u section #ahje4bja ( title #ab1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 to op]ate z a l5d]2 7#b7 exp]i5ce assi/+ socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi77 or limit$ res\rce or new & beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 rural bus9esses1 coop]atives1 or cr$it unions1 includ+ exp]i5ce 9 mak+ & s]vic+ agricultural & comm]cial loans2 & 7#c7 ! ability to provide adequate assurance ( ! repaym5t ( a loan4 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,! proce$s f loans made by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all be re-l5t by eligible entities = projects t assi/ heirs ) undivid$ own]%ip int]e/s to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& t has multiple own]s4 7d7 ,pref]5ce ,9 mak+ loans "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to eligible entities-- 7#a7 ) n less ?an #aj ye>s ( exp]i5ce s]v+ socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7#b7 9 ,/ates t h adopt$ a /atute consi/+ ( an enactm5t or adoption ( ! ,uni=m ,p>tition ( ,heirs ,prop]ty ,act1 z approv$ & recomm5d$ = enactm5t 9 all ,/ates by ! ,national ,conf]5ce ( ,commission]s on ,uni=m ,/ate ,laws 9 #bjaj1 t rel5d to own]s ( heirs prop]ty 7z def9$ 9 t ,act74 7e7 ,loan t]ms & conditions ,! foll[+ t]ms & conditions %all apply to loans made "u ?is section3 7#a7 ,! int]e/ rate at :i* int]m$i>ies may borr[ funds "u ?is section %all be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,! rates1 t]ms1 & paym5t /ructure = borr[]s to :i* int]m$i>ies l5d %all be-- 7,a7 det]m9$ by ! int]m$i>y 9 an am\nt suffici5t to cov] ! co/ ( op]at+ & su/a9+ ! revolv+ loan fund2 & 7,b7 cle>ly & publicly disclos$ to qualifi$ ultimate borr[]s4 7#c7 ,borr[]s to :i* int]m$i>ies l5d %all be-- 7,a7 requir$ to complete a succession plan z a condition ( ! loan2 & 7,b7 be (f]$ ! opportunity to borr[ suffici5t funds to cov] co/s associat$ ) ! succession plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & o!r associat$ legal & clos+ co/s4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! op]ation & outcomes ( ! program "u ?is section1 ) recomm5dations on h[ to /r5g!n ! program4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 ,b ,op]at+ ,loans #ebja4 ,limitations on am\nt ( op]at+ loans ,section #cac ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj2 7,b7 by /rik+ #gjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1gej1jjj2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #bjjj & ins]t+ #bjai2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,augu/ & ins]t+ ,july2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ end+ on ,augu/ #ca1 #aiif & ins]t+ t imm$iately prec$es ! #ab-mon? p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #ebjb4 ,microloans ,section #cac7;c77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ title & ins]t+ subsection4 #ebjc4 ,coop]ative l5d+ pilot projects ,section #cac7;c77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,c ,adm9i/rative ,provisions #ecja4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] individual developm5t acc\nts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ecjb4 ,loan au?orization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #d1bbf1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #c1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = direct loans1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = f>m own]%ip loans "u subtitle ,a2 & 7ii7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = op]at+ loans "u subtitle ,b2 & 7,b7 #g1jjj1jjj1jjj %all be = gu>ante$ loans1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = f>m own]%ip loans "u subtitle ,a2 & 7ii7 #c1ejj1jjj1jjj %all be = op]at+ loans "u subtitle ,b4 4 #ecjc4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ecjd4 ,use ( additional funds = direct op]at+ microloans "u c]ta9 conditions ,section #cdf7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,use ( additional funds = direct op]at+ microloans "u c]ta9 conditions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! am\nt ne$$ = a fiscal ye> = direct op]at+ loans 7includ+ microloans7 "u subtitle ,b is great] ?an ! aggregate pr9cipal am\nt au?oriz$ = t fiscal ye> by ?is ,act1 an appropriations ,act1 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all make additional microloans "u subtitle ,b us+ am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #ae days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y uses ! au?ority "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit a notice ( ! use ( t au?ority to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7,c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #ecje4 ,equitable relief ,! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cfe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh7 ! foll[+3 #cff4 ,equitable relief 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y may provide a =m ( relief describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 to any f>m] or ran*] :o-- 7#a7 receiv$ a direct f>m own]%ip1 op]at+1 or em]g5cy loan "u ?is title2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es is n 9 compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title ) respect to ! loan4 7b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may only provide relief to a f>m] or ran*] "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! f>m] or ran*]-- 7#a7 act$ 9 good fai?2 & 7#b7 reli$ on an action (1 or ! advice (1 ! ,secret>y 7includ+ any au?oriz$ repres5tative ( ! ,secret>y7 to ! detrim5t ( ! f>m+ or ran*+ op]ation ( ! f>m] or ran*]4 7c7 ,=ms ( relief ,! ,secret>y may provide to a f>m] or ran*] "u subsection 7a7 any ( ! foll[+ =ms ( relief3 7#a7 ,! f>m] or ran*] may reta9 loans or o!r b5efits receiv$ 9 association ) ! loan ) respect to :i* ! f>m] or ran*] 0 det]m9$ to be noncompliant "u subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,! f>m] or ran*] may receive su* o!r equitable relief z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7d7 ,condition ,z a condition ( receiv+ relief "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may require ! f>m] or ran*] to take actions design$ to rem$y ! noncompliance4 7e7 ,adm9i/rative appeal2 judicial review ,a det]m9ation or action ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section-- 7#a7 %all be f9al2 & 7#b7 %all n be subject to adm9i/rative appeal or judicial review "u *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 #ecjf4 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ,! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cff 7z add$ by section #ecje7 ! foll[+3 #cfg4 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ,9 ! case ( a loan gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y "u subtitle ,a or ,b to a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 section #cee7;e77 or a qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]1 ! ,secret>y may provide = a /&>d gu>antee plan1 :i* %all cov] an am\nt equal to #ie p]c5t ( ! out/&+ pr9cipal ( ! loan4 4 #ecjg4 ,em]g5cy loan eligibility ,section #cgc7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;h7b77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,re/ructur$ loans ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 a borr[] :o 0 re/ructur$ ) a write-d[n or re/ructur+ "u section #cec %all n be consid]$ to h receiv$ debt =giv5ess on a loan made or gu>ante$ "u ?is title4 4 ,d ,miscellane\s #edja4 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7a7 7#a7 ,section #cba7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7;a77 is am5d$ 9 ! second s5t5ce by /rik+ & limit$ liability companies & ins]t+ limit$ liability companies1 & su* o!r legal entities4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #ebja7b77;,c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 9 lieu ( ! am5dm5t made by su* section4 7b7 7#a7 ,section #cca;,d7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;d7e77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] )9 #fj days aft] receipt ( ! notice requir$ 9 ?is section ! foll[+3 or1 9 extraord9>y circum/ances z det]m9$ by ! applicable ,/ate director1 aft] ! #fj-;day p]iod4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #aj ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-eed74 7c7 7#a7 ,section #ccc;,a7f77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7f77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aad & ins]t+ #cci4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #ad ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiib 7,public ,law #ajb-eed74 7d7 ,section #cci7;d77#c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4#aihi7;d77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ pref]r$ c]tifi$ l5d] & ins]t+ ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d]4 7e7 7#a7 ,section #cdc7;a77#aa77;,c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or jo9t op]ators & ins]t+ jo9t op]ator1 or own]s4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z ( ! effective date ( section #ecjc7;a77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi74 7f7 7#a7 ,section #cdc7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cjg7;e7 & ins]t+ #cjg7;d74 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi74 7g7 ,section #cdf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4#aiid7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! la/ comma4 #edjb4 ,/ate agricultural m$iation programs 7a7 ,issues cov]$ by ,/ate m$iation programs ,section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ & ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ clause 7vii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7vii7 ,lease issues1 includ+ l& leases & equipm5t leases4 7viii7 ,family f>m transition4 7ix7 ,f>m]-neighbor disputes4 7x7 ,su* o!r issues z ! ,secret>y or ! head ( ! dep>tm5t ( agriculture ( ea* p>ticipat+ ,/ate consid]s appropriate = bett] s]v+ ! agricultural community & p]sons eligible = m$iation4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,m$iation s]vices ,fund+ provid$ = ! m$iation program ( a qualify+ ,/ate may also be us$ to provide cr$it c\nsel+ to p]sons describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 prior to ! initiation ( any m$iation involv+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7ii7 unrelat$ to any ongo+ dispute or m$iation 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture is a p>ty4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 any o!r p]sons involv$ 9 an issue = :i* m$iation s]vices are provid$ by a m$iation program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,f71 by /rik+ t p]sons & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8t-- 7i7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture receives adequate notification ( ^? issues2 & 7ii7 p]sons 4 7b7 ,report requir$ ,section #eje ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaje7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #eje4 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,/ate m$iation programs receiv+ mat*+ grants "u ?is subtitle2 7#b7 recomm5dations = improv+ ! deliv]y ( m$iation s]vices to produc]s2 7#c7 ! /eps be+ tak5 to ensure t ,/ate m$iation programs receive timely fund+ "u ?is subtitle2 & 7#d7 ! sav+s to ! ,/ates z a result ( hav+ a m$iation program4 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ejf ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #edjc4 ,comp5sation ( bank directors ,section #d4ba ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbji7 is repeal$4 #edjd4 ,%>+ ( privileg$ & confid5tial in=mation ,section #e4ai ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,%>+ ( privileg$ & confid5tial in=mation ,a ,sy/em in/itution %all n be consid]$ to h waiv$ ! confid5tiality ( a privileg$ communication ) an attorney or an acc\ntant if ! ,sy/em in/itution provides ! cont5t ( ! communication to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration pursuant to ! sup]visory or regulatory au?orities ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 4 #edje4 ,facility headqu>t]s ,section #e4af ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea7 is am5d$ by /rik+ all t prec$es to ! r5tal ( qu>t]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #e4af4 ,qu>t]s & facilities = ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all ma9ta9 its pr9cipal (fice )9 ! ,wa%+ton ,d4,c4-,m>yl&-,virg9ia /&>d metropolitan /ati/ical area1 & su* o!r (fices )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates z 9 its judgm5t are necess>y4 7b7 ,z an alt]nate 4 #edjf4 ,removal & prohibition au?ority2 indu/ry-wide prohibition ,"p ,c ( title ,v ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e4bi 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfe7 ! foll[+3 #e4bi;,a4 ,removal & prohibition au?ority2 indu/ry-wide prohibition 7a7 ,def9ition ( p]son ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m p]son means-- 7#a7 an individual2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a specific det]m9ation by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 a legal entity4 7b7 ,indu/ry-wide prohibition ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 any p]son :o1 pursuant to an ord] issu$ "u section #e4bh or #e4bi1 has be5 remov$ or susp5d$ f (fice at a ,sy/em in/itution or prohibit$ f p>ticipat+ 9 ! conduct ( ! affairs ( a ,sy/em in/itution %all n1 dur+ ! p]iod ( effectiv5ess ( ! ord]1 cont9ue or comm5ce to hold any (fice 91 or p>ticipate 9 any mann] 9 ! conduct ( ! affairs (-- 7#a7 any insur$ depository in/itution subject to section #h7;e77#g77;,a77i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,a77i772 7#b7 any in/itution subject to section #h7;e77#g77;,a77ii7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,a77ii772 7#c7 any insur$ cr$it union "u ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,union ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #agea et seq472 7#d7 any ,f$]al home loan bank2 7#e7 any in/itution *>t]$ "u ?is ,act2 7#f7 any appropriate ,f$]al f9ancial in/itutions regulatory ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #h7;e77#g77;,d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,d7772 7#g7 ! ,f$]al ,h\s+ ,f9ance ,ag5cy2 or 7#h7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7c7 ,exception = in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty t receives writt5 cons5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,affiliat$ p>ties ,if1 on or aft] ! date on :i* an ord] describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 is issu$ t removes or susp5ds an in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty f (fice at a ,sy/em in/itution or prohibits an in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty f p>ticipat+ 9 ! conduct ( ! affairs ( a ,sy/em in/itution1 t p>ty receives writt5 cons5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 subsection 7b7 %all n apply to t p>ty-- 7i7 to ! ext5t provid$ 9 ! writt5 cons5t receiv$2 & 7ii7 ) respect to ! in/itution describ$ 9 ea* writt5 cons5t4 7,b7 ,writt5 cons5t describ$ ,! writt5 cons5t ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is writt5 cons5t receiv$ f-- 7i7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 & 7ii7 ea* appropriate ,f$]al f9ancial in/itutions regulatory ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #h7;e77#g77;,d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahah7;e77#g77;,d777 ( ! applicable in/itution describ$ 9 any ( p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 ) respect to :i* ! p>ty proposes to be become an affiliat$ p>ty4 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any ag5cy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 t provides a writt5 cons5t "u t p>agraph %all-- 7,a7 report ! action to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,b7 publicly disclose ! action4 7#c7 ,consultation betwe5 ag5cies ,! ag5cies describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all consult ) ea* o!r be=e provid+ any writt5 cons5t "u t p>agraph4 7d7 ,violations ,a violation ( subsection 7b7 by any p]son :o is subject to an ord] describ$ 9 t subsection %all be treat$ z violation ( t ord]4 4 #edjg4 ,jurisdiction ov] in/itution-affiliat$ p>ties ,"p ,c ( title ,v ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e4ca 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg7 ! foll[+3 #e4ca;,a4 ,jurisdiction ov] in/itution-affiliat$ p>ties 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( sections #e4be1 #e4bf1 & #e4cb1 ! jurisdiction ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ov] p>ties1 & ! au?ority ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration to initiate actions1 %all include en=cem5t au?ority ov] in/itution-affiliat$ p>ties4 7b7 ,effect ( sep>ation on jurisdiction & au?ority ,subject to subsection 7c71 ! resignation1 t]m9ation ( employm5t or p>ticipation1 or sep>ation ( an in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty 7includ+ a sep>ation caus$ by ! m]g]1 consolidation1 cons]vator%ip1 or receiv]%ip ( a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution7 %all n affect ! jurisdiction & au?ority ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration to issue any notice or ord] & proce$ "u ?is "p aga9/ t p>ty4 7c7 ,limitation ,to proce$ aga9/ a p>ty "u subsection 7b71 ! notice or ord] describ$ 9 t subsection %all be s]v$ n lat] ?an #f ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! p>ty ceas$ to be an in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty ) respect to ! applicable ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution4 7d7 ,applicability ,! date on :i* a p>ty ceases to be an in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 may occur be=e1 on1 or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 4 #edjh4 ,def9ition ( in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty ,section #e4ce ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! t]m in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty means-- 7,a7 a director1 (fic]1 employee1 %>ehold]1 or ag5t ( a ,sy/em in/itution2 7,b7 an indep5d5t contractor 7includ+ an attorney1 apprais]1 or acc\ntant7 :o kn[+ly or recklessly p>ticipates 9-- 7i7 a violation ( law 7includ+ regulations7 t is associat$ ) ! op]ations & activities ( #a or m ,sy/em in/itutions2 7ii7 a brea* ( fiduci>y duty2 or 7iii7 an unsafe practice t causes or is likely to cause m ?an a m9imum f9ancial loss to1 or a significant adv]se effect on1 a ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7,c7 any o!r p]son1 z det]m9$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration 7by regulation or on a case-by-case basis7 :o p>ticipates 9 ! conduct ( ! affairs ( a ,sy/em in/itution2 & 4 #edji4 ,prohibition on use ( funds ,section #e4fe ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#ad7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,prohibition on uses ( funds relat$ to ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation ,no funds f adm9i/rative acc\nts or f ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,insurance ,fund may be us$ by ! ,corporation to provide assi/ance to ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation or to support any activities relat$ to ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation4 4 #edaj4 ,expansion ( acreage exception to loan am\nt limitation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #h4h7;c77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #a1jjj & ins]t+ #b1jjj4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect #a ye> aft] ! date a report submitt$ 9 accordance ) section #edad ( ?is ,act indicates t x is feasible to increase ! acreage limitation 9 section #h4h7;c77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga to #b1jjj acres4 #edaa4 ,repeal ( obsolete provisions2 te*nical corrections 7#a7 ,section #a4a7;c7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7;c77 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ includ+ any co/s ( defeasance "u section #d4h7;b714 7#b7 ,section #a4b ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,composition ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em %all include ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,banks1 ! bank = coop]atives1 ,agricultural ,cr$it ,banks1 ! ,f$]al ,l& ,bank ,associations1 ! ,f$]al ,l& ,cr$it ,associations1 ! ,production ,cr$it ,associations1 ! agricultural cr$it associations1 ! ,f$]al ,f>m ,cr$it ,banks ,fund+ ,corporation1 ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation1 s]vice corporations e/abli%$ pursuant to section #d4be1 & su* o!r in/itutions z may be made a "p ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em1 all ( :i* %all be *>t]$ by & subject to regulation by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 4 7#c7 ,section #b4d ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjge7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,section #c4j7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ & a ,c5tral ,bank = ,coop]atives2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! fif? s5t5ce4 7#e7 ,section #c4b ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babc7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ n m]g$ into ! ,unit$ ,bank = ,coop]atives or ! ,national ,bank = ,coop]atives2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ 7o!r ?an ! ,national ,bank = ,coop]atives72 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 7,c7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7a77#a7 ,ea* bank & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* bank 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7#b77;,a7 ,if approv$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,nom9ation & election 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if approv$ 2 7,d7 9 subsection 7b77#a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7,b7 ,! total & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,numb] ( votes ,! total 2 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph & ins]t+ subsection4 7#f7 ,section #c4e ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babf7 is am5d$ 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce by /rik+ di/rict4 7#g7 ,section #c4g7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce4 7#h7 ,section #c4h7;b77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babi7;b77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7or any successor ag5cy7 aft] ,rural ,electrification ,adm9i/ration4 7#i7 ,section #c4i7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bacj7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce4 7#aj7 ,section #c4aj ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baca7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ di/rict ea* place x appe>s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ = coop]atives 7or any successor bank7 be=e on acc\nt4 7#aa7 ,section #c4aa ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bacb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( ?is section & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ di/rict2 & 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c7 bel[1 all & ins]t+ ,all2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7e71 respectively4 7#ab7 ,"p ,b ( title ,,iii ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bada et seq47 is am5d$ 9 ! "p head+ by /rik+ ,unit$ &4 7#ac7 ,section #c4bj ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bada7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ or ! ,unit$ ,bank = ,coop]atives1 z ! case may be2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! di/rict banks = coop]atives & ! ,c5tral ,bank = ,coop]atives & ins]t+ ! con/itu5t banks describ$ 9 section #dac7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba note2 ,public ,law #ajj-bcc74 7#ad7 ,section #c4ba ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badb7 is repeal$4 7#ae7 ,section #c4bh ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ a di/rict bank = coop]atives & ! ,c5tral ,bank = ,coop]atives & ins]t+ ! con/itu5t banks describ$ 9 section #dac7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baba note2 ,public ,law #ajj-bcc74 7#af7 ,section #c4bi ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #badi;a7 is repeal$4 7#ag7 ,section #d4j ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baea7 is repeal$4 7#ah7 ,section #d4h ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baei7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,ea* bank 9 subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #d4h4 ,pur*ase & sale ( obligations ,ea* bank 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 7#ai7 ,section #d4i ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bafj7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,repres5tation ( ,bo>d ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,insurance ,corporation %all n h repres5tation on ! bo>d ( directors ( ! ,corporation4 2 7ii7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 by /rik+ ,9 select+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ 2 & 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ ( p>agraph 7#a7 aft] 7,a7 & 7,b72 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e74 7#bj7 ,section #d4i;,a7c7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bafb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ in/itution1 &-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ in/itution42 7,b7 by /rik+ ,if an in/itution & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an in/itution 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! receiv] ( ! in/itution & ins]t+ ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,insurance ,corporation1 act+ z receiv]12 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,fund+ ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,insurance ,corporation %all use su* funds f ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,insurance ,fund z are suffici5t to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7#ba7 ,section #d4ab;,a7a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bahd7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em bank or association %all provide to a /ockhold] ( ! bank or association a curr5t li/ ( /ockhold]s ( ! bank or association n lat] ?an #g cal5d> days aft] ! date on :i* ! bank or association receives a writt5 reque/ = ! /ockhold] li/ f ! /ockhold]4 4 7#bb7 ,section #d4ad;,a ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;a7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & section #d4cf be=e ! colon at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b77ii77,i71 by /rik+ #d4ad;,c12 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7h72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7i7 ?r\gh 7l7 z subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7k71 respectively2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7k7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ production cr$it4 7#bc7 ,section #d4ad;,c ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;c7 is repeal$4 7#bd7 ,section #d4ag ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbje7 is am5d$ 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce by /rik+ ,f$]al int]m$iate cr$it banks &4 7#be7 ,section #d4ai7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ di/rict2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,f$]al l& bank association & production cr$it2 & 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ units & ins]t+ in/itutions4 7#bf7 ,section #d4ch ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbai;c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,! ,assi/ance ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #f4j & all & ins]t+ ,all4 7#bg7 ,section #d4ci ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbai;d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #h4j7g77 & ins]t+ #h4j74 7#bh7 ,section #e4af ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbea7 is am5d$ 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#e7 ( subsection 7b7 7z designat$ by section #edje7-- 7,a7 9 ! fif? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 actions und]tak5 by ! banks pursuant to ! =ego+ provisions ( ?is section & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,ag5t = banks ,9 actions und]tak5 by ! banks pursuant to ?is section 2 7,b7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! plans & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,approval ( ,bo>d ,! plans 2 7,c7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! p[]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,p[]s ( banks ,! p[]s 2 7,d7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,su* advances & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,advances ,! advances ( funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 2 & 7,e7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,bo>d & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,f9anc+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d 4 7#bi7 ,section #e4ag7;a77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbeb7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second & ?ird s5t5ces4 7#cj7 ,section #e4ah ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbec7 is repeal$4 7#ca7 ,section #e4ai ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,except = ,f$]al l& bank associations1 ea* & ins]t+ ,ea*2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7b77#a7 ,ea* & ins]t+ 7b7 ,ea*2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ 1 except ) respect to any actions tak5 by any banks ( ! ,sy/em "u section #d4h7;b712 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7#cb7 ,section #e4ca ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfg7 is am5d$ 9 ! second s5t5ce by /rik+ #d4ad;,a7i7 & ins]t+ #d4ad;,a7h74 7#cc7 ,section #e4cb7;h7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbfh7;h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #d4ad;,a7i7 & ins]t+ #d4ad;,a7h74 7#cd7 ,section #e4ce ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbga7 is am5d$ 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z r$esignat$ by section #edjh7b77-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #aiib12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,assi/ance ,bo>d "u section #f4f or4 7#ce7 ,section #e4ch ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ a f>m & all t foll[s ?r\gh l& bank & ins]t+ a ,f>m ,cr$it ,bank bo>d1 (fic]1 or employee %all n remove any director or (fic] ( any4 7#cf7 ,section #e4dd ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbge7 is repeal$4 7#cg7 ,section #e4eh7b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#g7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce4 7#ch7 ,section #e4fj ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#i7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,corporation 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,am\nts 9 fund ,! ,corporation 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,insurance ,fund to-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ensure 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ,insurance ,fund to ensure4 7#ci7 ,title ,,vi ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgh;a et seq47 is repeal$4 7#dj7 ,section #g4i ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;c-#b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c74 7#da7 ,section #g4aj7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;d7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! in/itution pays to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,insurance ,fund ! am\nt by :i* ! total capital ( ! in/itution exce$s #f p]c5t ( ! assets2 4 7#db7 ,section #h4j ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ means-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ means ! bo>d ( directors e/abli%$ "u section #h4b42 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#h72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#g71 7#i71 & 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 ( p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 & ins]t+ 7b7 & 7c74 7#dc7 ,section #h4b ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#b7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a72 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,corporation %all be "u ! managem5t ( ! bo>d ( directors4 2 7,c7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p]man5t bo>d ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,bo>d2 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#i71 respectively2 & 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7#f7 & ins]t+ 7#e72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7b74 7#dd7 ,section #h4d7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#d7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! six? s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,class ,b & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,class ,b /ock ,class ,b 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #h4b7;b77#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ #h4b7;a77#b77;,b72 7,b7 9 ! fif? s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,class ,a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,class ,a /ock ,class ,a 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #h4b7;b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ #h4b7;a77#b77;,a72 7,c7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! /ock & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,classes ( /ock 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! /ock 2 7,d7 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,(f]s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d %all (f] ! vot+ common /ock to banks1 o!r f9ancial in/itutions1 insurance companies1 & ,sy/em in/itutions "u su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,bo>d may adopt4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! vot+ common /ock %all be fairly & broadly (f]$ to ensure t-- 7,i7 no in/itution or in/itutions acquire a disproportionate %>e ( ! total quantity ( ! vot+ common /ock out/&+ ( a class ( /ock2 & 7,,ii7 capital contributions & issuances ( vot+ common /ock = ! contributions are fairly di/ribut$ betwe5 entities eligible to hold class ,a /ock & class ,b /ock4 2 7,e7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,ea* %>e & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,numb] ( votes ,ea* %>e 2 & 7,f7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation 4 7#de7 ,section #h4f ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#f7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ( subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #h4j7i77 & ins]t+ #h4j74 7#df7 ,section #h4i ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#i7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #d4ad;,c1 ea* place x appe>s4 7#dg7 ,section #h4aa7;e7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#aa7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #h4j7g77 & ins]t+ #h4j74 7#dh7 ,section #h4cb7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#a7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,n soon] ?an ! expiration ( ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,re=m ,act ( #aiif1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #h4j7i77;,c7 & ins]t+ #h4j7g77;,c74 7#di7 ,section #h4cc7;b77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#b7;b77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #h4f7;e7 & ins]t+ #h4f7;d74 7#ej7 ,section #h4ce ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#d7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e74 7#ea7 ,section #h4ch ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;bb-#g7 is repeal$4 7#eb7 ,section #d ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;b7 is repeal$4 7#ec7 ,section #e ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;c7 is repeal$4 7#ed7 ,section #f ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;d7 is repeal$4 7#ee7 ,section #g ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;e7 is repeal$4 7#ef7 ,section #h ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;f7 is repeal$4 7#eg7 ,section #ad ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;i7 is repeal$4 7#eh7 ,! ,act ( ,june #bb1 #aici 7#ec ,/at4 #hec1 *apt] #bci2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aada;d-#a71 is repeal$4 7#ei7 ,section #bja7;e7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,relief & ,con/ruction ,act ( #aicb 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh7 is repeal$4 7#fj7 ,section #b ( ! ,act ( ,july #ad1 #aiec 7#fg ,/at4 #aej1 *apt] #aib2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;a-#d71 is repeal$4 7#fa7 ,section #cb ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;b7 is repeal$4 7#fb7 ,section #cc ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;c7 is repeal$4 7#fc7 ,section #cd ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aicg 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #aadh;d7 is repeal$4 7#fd7 ,! ,jo9t ,resolution ( ,m>* #c1 #aicb 7#dg ,/at4 #fj1 *apt] #gj2 #ab ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq471 is repeal$4 #edab4 ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]2 c]ta9 o!r p[]s ,"p ,e ( title ,v ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #e4fa;,b 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgg;a-#aj;b7 ! foll[+3 #e4fa;,c4 ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]2 c]ta9 o!r p[]s 7a7 ,def9ition ( in/itution ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m in/itution includes any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ z cons]vator or receiv]4 7b7 ,c]ta9 p[]s & duties ( corporation z cons]vator or receiv] ,9 addition to ! p[]s inh]5t 9 ! express grant ( corporate au?ority "u section #e4eh7i71 & o!r p[]s ex]cis$ by ! ,corporation "u ?is "p1 ! ,corporation %all h ! foll[+ express p[]s to act z a cons]vator or receiv]3 7#a7 ,rulemak+ au?ority ( corporation ,! ,corporation may prescribe su* regulations z ! ,corporation det]m9es to be appropriate reg>d+ ! conduct ( cons]vator%ips or receiv]%ips4 7#b7 ,g5]al p[]s 7,a7 ,successor to sy/em in/itution ,! ,corporation %all1 z cons]vator or receiv]1 & by op]ation ( law1 succe$ to-- 7i7 all rights1 titles1 p[]s1 & privileges ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 & ( any /ockhold]1 memb]1 (fic]1 or director ( su* ,sy/em in/itution ) respect to ! ,sy/em in/itution & ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7ii7 title to ! books1 records1 & assets ( any previ\s cons]vator or o!r legal cu/odian ( su* ,sy/em in/itution4 7,b7 ,op]ate ! sy/em in/itution ,! ,corporation may1 z cons]vator or receiv]-- 7i7 take ov] ! assets ( & op]ate ! ,sy/em in/itution ) all ! p[]s ( ! /ockhold]s or memb]s1 ! directors1 & ! (fic]s ( ! ,sy/em in/itution & conduct all bus9ess ( ! ,sy/em in/itution2 7ii7 collect all obligations & money due ! ,sy/em in/itution2 7iii7 p]=m all functions ( ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 ! "n ( ! ,sy/em in/itution :i* are consi/5t ) ! appo9tm5t z cons]vator or receiv]2 7iv7 pres]ve & cons]ve ! assets & prop]ty ( su* ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7v7 provide by contract = assi/ance 9 fulfill+ any function1 activity1 action1 or duty ( ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]4 7,c7 ,functions ( sy/em in/itution's (fic]s1 directors1 memb]s1 & /ockhold]s ,! ,corporation may1 by regulation or ord]1 provide = ! ex]cise ( any function by any /ockhold]1 memb]1 director1 or (fic] ( any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ cons]vator or receiv]4 7,d7 ,p[]s z cons]vator ,subject to any ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration approvals requir$ "u ?is ,act1 ! ,corporation may1 z cons]vator1 take su* action z may be-- 7i7 necess>y to put ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 a s\nd & solv5t condition2 & 7ii7 appropriate to c>ry on ! bus9ess ( ! ,sy/em in/itution & pres]ve & cons]ve ! assets & prop]ty ( ! ,sy/em in/itution4 7,e7 ,additional p[]s z receiv] ,! ,corporation may1 z receiv]1 liquidate ! ,sy/em in/itution & proce$ to realize ^u ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 9 su* mann] z ! ,corporation det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,f7 ,organization ( new sy/em bank ,! ,corporation may1 z receiv] ) respect to any ,sy/em bank1 organize a bridge ,sy/em bank "u subsection 7h74 7,g7 ,m]g]2 transf] ( assets & liabilities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,corporation may1 z cons]vator or receiv]-- 7,i7 m]ge ! ,sy/em in/itution ) ano!r ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7,,ii7 transf] or sell any asset or liability ( ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 default )\t any approval1 assignm5t1 or cons5t ) respect to su* transf]4 7ii7 ,approval ,no m]g] or transf] "u clause 7i7 may be made to ano!r ,sy/em in/itution 7o!r ?an a bridge ,sy/em bank "u subsection 7h77 )\t ! approval ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7,h7 ,paym5t ( valid obligations ,! ,corporation1 z cons]vator or receiv]1 %all1 to ! ext5t t proce$s are realiz$ f ! p]=mance ( contracts or ! sale ( ! assets ( a ,sy/em in/itution1 pay all valid obligations ( ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 accordance ) ! prescriptions & limitations ( ?is section4 7,i7 ,incid5tal p[]s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation may1 z cons]vator or receiv]-- 7,i7 ex]cise all p[]s & au?orities specifically grant$ to cons]vators or receiv]s1 respectively1 "u ?is section & su* incid5tal p[]s z %all be necess>y to c>ry out su* p[]s2 & 7,,ii7 take any action au?oriz$ by ?is section1 :i* ! ,corporation det]m9es is 9 ! be/ int]e/s (-- 7aa7 ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 receiv]%ip or cons]vator%ip2 7bb7 ,sy/em in/itutions2 7cc7 ,sy/em in/itution /ockhold]s or inve/ors2 or 7dd7 ! ,corporation4 7ii7 ,t]m9ation ( rights & claims 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z receiv] = a ,sy/em in/itution & ! succession ( ! ,corporation1 by op]ation ( law1 to ! rights1 titles1 p[]s1 & privileges describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all t]m9ate all rights & claims t ! /ockhold]s & cr$itors ( ! ,sy/em in/itution may h1 aris+ z a result ( _! /atus z /ockhold]s or cr$itors1 aga9/ ! assets or *>t] ( ! ,sy/em in/itution or ! ,corporation4 7,,ii7 ,exceptions ,subclause 7,i7 %all n t]m9ate ! "r to paym5t1 resolution1 or o!r satisfaction ( ! claims ( /ockhold]s & cr$itors describ$ 9 t subclause1 z p]mitt$ "u p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa7 & subsection 7d74 7iii7 ,*>t] ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! *>t] ( a ,sy/em in/itution %all n be consid]$ to be an asset ( ! ,sy/em in/itution4 7,j7 ,utilization ( private sector ,9 c>ry+ out its responsibilities 9 ! managem5t & disposition ( assets f ,sy/em in/itutions1 z cons]vator1 receiv]1 or 9 its corporate capacity1 ! ,corporation may utilize ! s]vices ( private p]sons1 includ+ real e/ate & loan portfolio asset managem5t1 prop]ty managem5t1 auction m>ket+1 legal1 & brok]age s]vices1 if ! ,corporation det]m9es utilization ( su* s]vices is practicable1 effici5t1 & co/ effective4 7#c7 ,au?ority ( receiv] to det]m9e claims 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation may1 z receiv]1 det]m9e claims 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection & regulations prescrib$ "u p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,notice requirem5ts ,! receiv]1 9 any case involv+ ! liquidation or w9d+ up ( ! affairs ( a clos$ ,sy/em in/itution1 %all-- 7i7 promptly publi% a notice to ! ,sy/em in/itution's cr$itors to pres5t _! claims1 toge!r ) pro(1 to ! receiv] by a date specifi$ 9 ! notice :i* %all be n less ?an #ij days aft] ! publication ( su* notice2 & 7ii7 republi% su* notice approximately #a mon? & #b mon?s1 respectively1 aft] ! publication "u clause 7i74 7,c7 ,mail+ requir$ ,! receiv] %all mail a notice simil> to ! notice publi%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 at ! "t ( su* publication to any cr$itor %[n on ! ,sy/em in/itution's books-- 7i7 at ! cr$itor's la/ address appe>+ 9 su* books2 or 7ii7 ^u discov]y ( ! "n & address ( a claimant n appe>+ on ! ,sy/em in/itution's books )9 #cj days aft] ! discov]y ( su* "n & address4 7#d7 ,rulemak+ au?ority relat+ to det]m9ation ( claims ,! ,corporation may prescribe regulations reg>d+ ! all[ance or disall[ance ( claims by ! receiv] & provid+ = adm9i/rative det]m9ation ( claims & review ( su* det]m9ation4 7#e7 ,proc$ures = det]m9ation ( claims 7,a7 ,det]m9ation p]iod 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e ! end ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date any claim aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution is fil$ ) ! ,corporation z receiv]1 ! ,corporation %all det]m9e :e!r to all[ or disall[ ! claim & %all notify ! claimant ( any det]m9ation ) respect to su* claim4 7ii7 ,ext5sion ( "t ,! p]iod describ$ 9 clause 7i7 may be ext5d$ by a writt5 agreem5t betwe5 ! claimant & ! ,corporation4 7iii7 ,mail+ ( notice suffici5t ,! requirem5ts ( clause 7i7 %all be deem$ to be satisfi$ if ! notice ( any det]m9ation ) respect to any claim is mail$ to ! la/ address ( ! claimant :i* appe>s-- 7,i7 on ! ,sy/em in/itution's books2 7,,ii7 9 ! claim fil$ by ! claimant2 or 7,,iii7 9 docum5ts submitt$ 9 pro( ( ! claim4 7iv7 ,cont5ts ( notice ( disall[ance ,if any claim fil$ "u clause 7i7 is disall[$1 ! notice to ! claimant %all conta9-- 7,i7 a /atem5t ( ea* reason = ! disall[ance2 & 7,,ii7 ! proc$ures available = obta9+ ag5cy review ( ! det]m9ation to disall[ ! claim or judicial det]m9ation ( ! claim4 7,b7 ,all[ance ( prov5 claims ,! receiv] %all all[ any claim receiv$ on or be=e ! date specifi$ 9 ! notice publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i7 by ! receiv] f any claimant :i* is prov$ to ! satisfaction ( ! receiv]4 7,c7 ,disall[ance ( claims fil$ aft] end ( fil+ p]iod 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 claims fil$ aft] ! date specifi$ 9 ! notice publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i7 %all be disall[$ & su* disall[ance %all be f9al4 7ii7 ,c]ta9 exceptions ,clause 7i7 %all n apply ) respect to any claim fil$ by any claimant aft] ! date specifi$ 9 ! notice publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i7 & su* claim may be consid]$ by ! receiv] if-- 7,i7 ! claimant did n receive notice ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv] 9 "t to file su* claim be=e su* date2 & 7,,ii7 su* claim is fil$ 9 "t to p]mit paym5t ( su* claim4 7,d7 ,au?ority to disall[ claims 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! receiv] may disall[ any portion ( any claim by a cr$itor or claim ( security1 pref]5ce1 or priority :i* is n prov$ to ! satisfaction ( ! receiv]4 7ii7 ,paym5ts to less ?an fully secur$ cr$itors ,9 ! case ( a claim ( a cr$itor aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution :i* is secur$ by any prop]ty or o!r asset ( su* ,sy/em in/itution1 any receiv] appo9t$ = any ,sy/em in/itution-- 7,i7 may treat ! portion ( su* claim :i* exce$s an am\nt equal to ! fair m>ket value ( su* prop]ty or o!r asset z an unsecur$ claim aga9/ ! ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7,,ii7 may n make any paym5t ) respect to su* unsecur$ portion ( ! claim o!r ?an 9 connection ) ! disposition ( all claims ( unsecur$ cr$itors ( ! ,sy/em in/itution4 7iii7 ,exceptions ,no provision ( ?is p>agraph %all apply ) respect to-- 7,i7 any ext5sion ( cr$it f any ,f$]al ,res]ve bank or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury to any ,sy/em in/itution2 or 7,,ii7 any security int]e/ 9 ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution secur+ any su* ext5sion ( cr$it4 7,e7 ,no judicial review ( det]m9ation pursuant to subp>agraph 7d7 ,no c\rt may review ! ,corporation's det]m9ation pursuant to subp>agraph 7,d7 to disall[ a claim4 7,f7 ,legal effect ( fil+ 7i7 ,/atute ( limitation toll$ ,= purposes ( any applicable /atute ( limitations1 ! fil+ ( a claim ) ! receiv] %all con/itute a comm5cem5t ( an action4 7ii7 ,no prejudice to o!r actions ,subject to p>agraph 7#ab7 & ! det]m9ation ( claims by a receiv]1 ! fil+ ( a claim ) ! receiv] %all n prejudice any "r ( ! claimant to cont9ue any action :i* 0 fil$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]4 7#f7 ,provision = judicial det]m9ation ( claims 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! end ( ! p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,a77i7 ) respect to any claim aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation is receiv]2 or 7ii7 ! date ( any notice ( disall[ance ( su* claim pursuant to p>agraph 7#e77;,a77i71 ! claimant may reque/ adm9i/rative review ( ! claim 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g7 or file suit on su* claim 7or cont9ue an action comm5c$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]7 9 ! di/rict or t]ritorial c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! di/rict )9 :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution's pr9cipal place ( bus9ess is locat$ or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,di/rict ,c\rt = ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia 7& su* c\rt %all h jurisdiction to he> su* claim74 7,b7 ,/atute ( limitations ,if any claimant fails to file suit on su* claim 7or cont9ue an action comm5c$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]71 be=e ! end ( ! #fj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! claim %all be deem$ to be disall[$ 7o!r ?an any portion ( su* claim :i* 0 all[$ by ! receiv]7 z ( ! end ( su* p]iod1 su* disall[ance %all be f9al1 & ! claimant %all h no fur!r rights or rem$ies ) respect to su* claim4 7#g7 ,review ( claims2 adm9i/rative he>+ ,if any claimant reque/s review "u ?is p>agraph 9 lieu ( fil+ or cont9u+ any action "u p>agraph 7#f7 & ! ,corporation agrees to su* reque/1 ! ,corporation %all consid] ! claim aft] opportunity = a he>+ on ! record4 ,! f9al det]m9ation ( ! ,corporation ) respect to su* claim %all be subject to judicial review "u *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#h7 ,exp$it$ det]m9ation ( claims 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t requir$ ,! ,corporation %all e/abli% a proc$ure = exp$it$ relief outside ( ! r\t9e claims process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e7 = claimants :o-- 7i7 allege ! exi/5ce ( legally valid & en=ceable or p]fect$ security int]e/s 9 assets ( any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ receiv]2 & 7ii7 allege t irrep>able injury w occur if ! r\t9e claims proc$ure is foll[$4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation p]iod ,be=e ! end ( ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date any claim is fil$ 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all-- 7i7 det]m9e-- 7,i7 :e!r to all[ or disall[ su* claim2 or 7,,ii7 :e!r su* claim %\ld be det]m9$ pursuant to ! proc$ures e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#e72 & 7ii7 notify ! claimant ( ! det]m9ation1 & if ! claim is disall[$1 provide a /atem5t ( ea* reason = ! disall[ance & ! proc$ure = obta9+ ag5cy review or judicial det]m9ation4 7,c7 ,p]iod = fil+ or r5ew+ suit ,any claimant :o files a reque/ = exp$it$ relief %all be p]mitt$ to file a suit1 or to cont9ue a suit fil$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]1 seek+ a det]m9ation ( ! claimant's rights ) respect to su* security int]e/ aft] ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! end ( ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! fil+ ( a reque/ = exp$it$ relief2 or 7ii7 ! date ! ,corporation d5ies ! claim4 7,d7 ,/atute ( limitations ,if an action describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 is n fil$1 or ! motion to r5ew a previ\sly fil$ suit is n made1 be=e ! end ( ! #cj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* su* action or motion may be fil$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b71 ! claim %all be deem$ to be disall[$ z ( ! end ( su* p]iod 7o!r ?an any portion ( su* claim :i* 0 all[$ by ! receiv]71 su* disall[ance %all be f9al1 & ! claimant %all h no fur!r rights or rem$ies ) respect to su* claim4 7,e7 ,legal effect ( fil+ 7i7 ,/atute ( limitation toll$ ,= purposes ( any applicable /atute ( limitations1 ! fil+ ( a claim ) ! receiv] %all con/itute a comm5cem5t ( an action4 7ii7 ,no prejudice to o!r actions ,subject to p>agraph 7#ab71 ! fil+ ( a claim ) ! receiv] %all n prejudice any "r ( ! claimant to cont9ue any action :i* 0 fil$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]4 7#i7 ,agreem5t z basis ( claim 7,a7 ,requirem5ts ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 any agreem5t :i* does n meet ! requirem5ts set =? 9 section #e4fa7;d7 %all n =m ! basis (1 or sub/antially comprise1 a claim aga9/ ! receiv] or ! ,corporation4 7,b7 ,exception to contemporane\s execution requirem5t ,not)/&+ section #e4fa7;d71 any agreem5t relat+ to an ext5sion ( cr$it betwe5 a ,f$]al ,res]ve bank or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury & any ,sy/em in/itution :i* 0 execut$ be=e su* ext5sion ( cr$it to su* ,sy/em in/itution %all be treat$ z hav+ be5 execut$ contemporane\sly ) su* ext5sion ( cr$it = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a74 7#aj7 ,paym5t ( claims 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! receiv] may1 9 ! receiv]'s discretion & to ! ext5t funds are available f ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 pay cr$itor claims :i* are all[$ by ! receiv]1 approv$ by ! ,corporation pursuant to a f9al det]m9ation pursuant to p>agraph 7#g7 or 7#h71 or det]m9$ by ! f9al judgm5t ( any c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction 9 su* mann] & am\nts z are au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,liquidation paym5ts ,! receiv] may1 9 ! receiv]'s sole discretion1 pay f ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution portions ( prov$ claims at any "t1 & no liability %all atta* to ! ,corporation 79 su* ,corporation's corporate capacity or z receiv]71 by reason ( any su* paym5t1 = failure to make paym5ts to a claimant ^: claim is n prov$ at ! "t ( any su* paym5t4 7,c7 ,rulemak+ au?ority ( corporation ,! ,corporation may prescribe su* rules1 includ+ def9itions ( t]ms1 z x deems appropriate to e/abli% a s+le uni=m int]e/ rate = or to make paym5ts ( po/ insolv5cy int]e/ to cr$itors hold+ prov5 claims aga9/ ! receiv]%ip e/ates ( ,sy/em in/itutions foll[+ satisfaction by ! receiv] ( ! pr9cipal am\nt ( all cr$itor claims4 7#aa7 ,priority ( exp5ses & claims 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts realiz$ f ! liquidation or o!r resolution ( any ,sy/em in/itution by any receiv] appo9t$ = su* ,sy/em in/itution %all be di/ribut$ to pay claims 7o!r ?an secur$ claims to ! ext5t ( any su* security7 9 ! foll[+ ord] ( priority3 7i7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! receiv]4 7ii7 ,if au?oriz$ by ! ,corporation1 wages1 sal>ies1 or commissions1 includ+ vacation1 sev]ance1 & sick leave pay e>n$ by an individual-- 7,i7 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #aa1gbe = ea* individual 7z index$ = inflation1 by regulation ( ! ,corporation72 & 7,,ii7 t is e>n$ #ahj days or few] be=e ! date ( appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z receiv]4 7iii7 ,9 ! case ( ! resolution ( a ,sy/em bank1 all claims ( hold]s ( consolidat$ & ,sy/em-wide bonds & all claims ( ! o!r ,sy/em banks aris+ f ! paym5ts ( ! ,sy/em banks pursuant to-- 7,i7 section #d4d on consolidat$ & ,sy/em-wide bonds issu$ "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 ( section #d4b2 or 7,,ii7 an agreem5t1 9 writ+ & approv$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 among ! ,sy/em banks to reallocate ! paym5ts4 7iv7 ,9 ! case ( ! resolution ( a production cr$it association or o!r association mak+ direct loans "u section #g4f1 all claims ( a ,sy/em bank bas$ on ! f9anc+ agreem5t betwe5 ! association & ! ,sy/em bank-- 7,i7 includ+ int]e/ accru$ be=e & aft] ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]2 & 7,,ii7 n includ+ any set(f = /ock or o!r equity ( t ,sy/em bank own$ by ! association1 on t condition t1 prior to mak+ t set(f1 t ,sy/em bank %all obta9 ! approval ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d = ! retirem5t ( t /ock or equity4 7v7 ,any g5]al or s5ior liability ( ! ,sy/em in/itution 7:i* is n a liability describ$ 9 clause 7vi7 or 7vii774 7vi7 ,any obligation subord9at$ to g5]al cr$itors 7:i* is n an obligation describ$ 9 clause 7vii774 7vii7 ,any obligation to /ockhold]s or memb]s aris+ z a result ( _! /atus z /ockhold]s or memb]s4 7,b7 ,paym5t ( claims 7i7 ,9 g5]al 7,i7 ,paym5t ,all claims ( ea* priority describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be paid 9 full1 or provisions %all be made = t paym5t1 prior to ! paym5t ( any claim ( a less] priority4 7,,ii7 ,insuffici5t funds ,if !re are insuffici5t funds to pay 9 full all claims 9 any priority describ$ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 di/ribution on t priority ( claims %all be made on a pro rata basis4 7ii7 ,di/ribution ( rema9+ assets ,foll[+ ! paym5t ( all claims 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a71 ! receiv] %all di/ribute ! rema9d] ( ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution to ! own]s ( /ock1 p>ticipation c]tificates1 & o!r equities 9 accordance ) ! priorities = impairm5t "u ! bylaws ( ! ,sy/em in/itution4 7iii7 ,eligible borr[] /ock ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,c7 or any o!r provision ( ?is section1 eligible borr[] /ock %all be retir$ 9 accordance ) section #d4i;,a4 7,c7 ,effect ( ,/ate law 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! provisions ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n sup]s$e ! law ( any ,/ate except to ! ext5t su* law is inconsi/5t ) ! provisions ( su* subp>agraph1 & !n only to ! ext5t ( ! inconsi/5cy4 7ii7 ,proc$ure = det]m9ation ( inconsi/5cy ,^u ! ,corporation's own motion or ^u ! reque/ ( any p]son ) a claim describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or any ,/ate :i* is submitt$ to ! ,corporation 9 accordance ) proc$ures :i* ! ,corporation %all prescribe1 ! ,corporation %all det]m9e :e!r any provision ( ! law ( any ,/ate is inconsi/5t ) any provision ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! ext5t ( any su* inconsi/5cy4 7iii7 ,judicial review ,! f9al det]m9ation ( ! ,corporation "u clause 7ii7 %all be subject to judicial review "u *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,d7 ,acc\nt+ report ,any di/ribution by ! ,corporation 9 connection ) any claim describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77vii7 %all be accompani$ by ! acc\nt+ report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#ae77;,b74 7#ab7 ,susp5sion ( legal actions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] ! appo9tm5t ( a cons]vator or receiv] = a ,sy/em in/itution1 ! cons]vator or receiv] may reque/ a /ay = a p]iod n to exce$-- 7i7 #de days1 9 ! case ( any cons]vator2 & 7ii7 #ij days1 9 ! case ( any receiv]1 9 any judicial action or proce$+ to :i* su* ,sy/em in/itution is or becomes a p>ty4 7,b7 ,grant ( /ay by all c\rts requir$ ,^u receipt ( a reque/ by any cons]vator or receiv] pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 = a /ay ( any judicial action or proce$+ 9 any c\rt ) jurisdiction ( su* action or proce$+1 ! c\rt %all grant su* /ay z to all p>ties4 7#ac7 ,additional rights & duties 7,a7 ,prior f9al adjudication ,! ,corporation %all abide by any f9al unappealable judgm5t ( any c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction :i* 0 r5d]$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]4 7,b7 ,rights & rem$ies ( cons]vator or receiv] ,9 ! ev5t ( any appealable judgm5t1 ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv] %all-- 7i7 h all ! rights & rem$ies available to ! ,sy/em in/itution 7be=e ! appo9tm5t ( su* cons]vator or receiv]7 & ! ,corporation 9 its corporate capacity1 includ+ removal to ,f$]al c\rt & all appellate rights2 & 7ii7 n be requir$ to po/ any bond 9 ord] to pursue su* rem$ies4 7,c7 ,no atta*m5t or execution ,no atta*m5t or execution may issue by any c\rt on-- 7i7 assets 9 ! possession ( ! receiv]2 or 7ii7 ! *>t] ( a ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ receiv]4 7,d7 ,limitation on judicial review ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 no c\rt %all h jurisdiction ov]-- 7i7 any claim or action = paym5t f1 or any action seek+ a det]m9ation ( rights ) respect to1 ! assets ( any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ receiv]1 includ+ assets :i* ! ,corporation may acquire f itself z su* receiv]2 or 7ii7 any claim relat+ to any act or omission ( su* ,sy/em in/itution or ! ,corporation z receiv]4 7,e7 ,disposition ( assets ,9 ex]cis+ any "r1 p[]1 privilege1 or au?ority z receiv] 9 connection ) any sale or disposition ( assets ( any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation is act+ z receiv]1 ! ,corporation %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 conduct its op]ations 9 a mann] :i*-- 7i7 maximizes ! net pres5t value return f ! sale or disposition ( su* assets2 7ii7 m9imizes ! am\nt ( any loss realiz$ 9 ! resolution ( cases2 7iii7 ensures adequate competition & fair & consi/5t treatm5t ( (f]ors2 7iv7 prohibits discrim9ation on ! basis ( race1 sex1 or e?nic gr\ps 9 ! solicitation & consid]ation ( (f]s2 & 7v7 mitigates ! pot5tial = s]i\s adv]se effects to ! re/ ( ! ,sy/em4 7#ad7 ,/atute ( limitations = actions br\ght by cons]vator or receiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any provision ( any contract1 ! applicable /atute ( limitations ) reg>d to any action br\ght by ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv] %all be-- 7i7 9 ! case ( any contract claim1 ! long] (-- 7,i7 ! #f-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! claim accrues2 or 7,,ii7 ! p]iod applicable "u ,/ate law2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( any tort claim1 ! long] (-- 7,i7 ! #c-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! claim accrues2 or 7,,ii7 ! p]iod applicable "u ,/ate law4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( ! date on :i* a claim accrues ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! date on :i* ! /atute ( limitations beg9s to run on any claim describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph %all be ! lat] (-- 7i7 ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]2 or 7ii7 ! date on :i* ! cause ( action accrues4 7,c7 ,revival ( expir$ ,/ate causes ( action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( any tort claim describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 = :i* ! /atute ( limitation applicable "u ,/ate law ) respect to su* claim has expir$ n m ?an #e ye>s be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv]1 ! ,corporation may br+ an action z cons]vator or receiv] on su* claim )\t reg>d to ! expiration ( ! /atute ( limitation applicable "u ,/ate law4 7ii7 ,claims describ$ ,a tort claim ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 is a claim aris+ f fraud1 int5tional misconduct result+ 9 unju/ enri*m5t1 or int5tional misconduct result+ 9 sub/antial loss to ! ,sy/em in/itution4 7#ae7 ,acc\nt+ & recordkeep+ requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv] %all1 consi/5t ) ! acc\nt+ & report+ practices & proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,corporation1 ma9ta9 a full acc\nt+ ( ea* cons]vator%ip & receiv]%ip or o!r disposition ( ,sy/em in/itutions 9 default4 7,b7 ,annual acc\nt+ or report ,) respect to ea* cons]vator%ip or receiv]%ip to :i* ! ,corporation 0 appo9t$1 ! ,corporation %all make an annual acc\nt+ or report1 z appropriate1 available to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d4 7,c7 ,availability ( reports ,any report prep>$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be made available by ! ,corporation ^u reque/ to any /ockhold] ( ! ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation 0 appo9t$ cons]vator or receiv] or any o!r memb] ( ! public4 7,d7 ,recordkeep+ requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 aft] ! end ( ! #f-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! ,corporation is appo9t$ z receiv] ( a ,sy/em in/itution1 ! ,corporation may de/roy any records ( su* ,sy/em in/itution :i* ! ,corporation1 9 ! ,corporation's discretion1 det]m9es to be unnecess>y unless direct$ n to d s by a c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction or gov]nm5tal ag5cy1 or prohibit$ by law4 7ii7 ,old records ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 ! ,corporation may de/roy records ( a ,sy/em in/itution :i* are at lea/ #aj ye>s old z ( ! date on :i* ! ,corporation is appo9t$ z ! receiv] ( su* ,sy/em in/itution 9 accordance ) clause 7i7 at any "t aft] su* appo9tm5t is f9al1 )\t reg>d to ! #f-ye> p]iod ( limitation conta9$ 9 clause 7i74 7#af7 ,fraudul5t transf]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation1 z cons]vator or receiv] = any ,sy/em in/itution1 may avoid a transf] ( any int]e/ ( a ,sy/em in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty1 or any p]son :o ! ,corporation det]m9es is a debtor ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 9 prop]ty1 or any obligation incurr$ by su* p>ty or p]son1 t 0 made )9 #e ye>s ( ! date on :i* ! ,corporation 0 appo9t$ cons]vator or receiv] if su* p>ty or p]son volunt>ily or involunt>ily made su* transf] or incurr$ su* liability ) ! int5t to h9d]1 delay1 or defraud ! ,sy/em in/itution1 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 or ! ,corporation4 7,b7 ,"r ( recov]y ,to ! ext5t a transf] is avoid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation may recov]1 = ! b5efit ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 ! prop]ty transf]r$1 or1 if a c\rt s ord]s1 ! value ( su* prop]ty 7at ! "t ( su* transf]7 f-- 7i7 ! initial transf]ee ( su* transf] or ! ,sy/em in/itution-affiliat$ p>ty or p]son = ^: b5efit su* transf] 0 made2 or 7ii7 any imm$iate or m$iate transf]ee ( any su* initial transf]ee4 7,c7 ,rights ( transf]ee or obligee ,! ,corporation may n recov] "u subp>agraph 7,b7 f-- 7i7 any transf]ee t takes = value1 includ+ satisfaction or secur+ ( a pres5t or antec$5t debt1 9 good fai?2 or 7ii7 any imm$iate or m$iate good fai? transf]ee ( su* transf]ee4 7,d7 ,rights "u ?is p>agraph ,! rights "u ?is p>agraph ( ! ,corporation %all be sup]ior to any rights ( a tru/ee or any o!r p>ty 7o!r ?an any p>ty :i* is a ,f$]al ag5cy7 "u title #aa1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#ag7 ,atta*m5t ( assets & o!r injunctive relief ,subject to p>agraph 7#ah71 any c\rt ( compet5t jurisdiction may1 at ! reque/ ( ! ,corporation 79 ! ,corporation's capacity z cons]vator or receiv] = any ,sy/em in/itution or 9 ! ,corporation's corporate capacity ) respect to any asset acquir$ or liability assum$ by ! ,corporation "u section #e4fa71 issue an ord] 9 accordance ) ,rule #fe ( ! ,f$]al ,rules ( ,civil ,proc$ure1 includ+ an ord] plac+ ! assets ( any p]son designat$ by ! ,corporation "u ! control ( ! c\rt & appo9t+ a tru/ee to hold su* assets4 7#ah7 ,/&>ds 7,a7 ,%[+ ,rule #fe ( ! ,f$]al ,rules ( ,civil ,proc$ure %all apply ) respect to any proce$+ "u p>agraph 7#ag7 )\t reg>d to ! requirem5t ( su* rule t ! applicant %[ t ! injury1 loss1 or damage is irrep>able & imm$iate4 7,b7 ,/ate proce$+ ,if1 9 ! case ( any proce$+ 9 a ,/ate c\rt1 ! c\rt det]m9es t rules ( civil proc$ure available "u ! laws ( su* ,/ate provide sub/antially simil> protections to su* p>ty's "r to due process z ,rule #fe 7z modifi$ ) respect to su* proce$+ by subp>agraph 7,a771 ! relief s\ght by ! ,corporation pursuant to p>agraph 7#ag7 may be reque/$ "u ! laws ( su* ,/ate4 7#ai7 ,treatm5t ( claims aris+ f brea* ( contracts execut$ by ! receiv] or cons]vator ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 any f9al & unappealable judgm5t = monet>y damages ent]$ aga9/ a receiv] or cons]vator = a ,sy/em in/itution = ! brea* ( an agreem5t execut$ or approv$ by su* receiv] or cons]vator aft] ! date ( its appo9tm5t %all be paid z an adm9i/rative exp5se ( ! receiv] or cons]vator4 ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to limit ! p[] ( a receiv] or cons]vator to ex]cise any rights "u contract or law1 includ+ t]m9at+1 brea*+1 cancel+1 or o!rwise discont9u+ su* agreem5t4 7c7 ,provisions relat+ to contracts ent]$ into be=e appo9tm5t ( cons]vator or receiv] 7#a7 ,au?ority to repudiate contracts ,9 addition to any o!r rights a cons]vator or receiv] may h1 ! cons]vator or receiv] = a ,sy/em in/itution may disaffirm or repudiate any contract or lease-- 7,a7 to :i* su* ,sy/em in/itution is a p>ty2 7,b7 ! p]=mance ( :i* ! cons]vator or receiv]1 9 ! cons]vator's or receiv]'s discretion1 det]m9es to be burd5some2 & 7,c7 ! disaffirmance or repudiation ( :i* ! cons]vator or receiv] det]m9es1 9 ! cons]vator's or receiv]'s discretion1 w promote ! ord]ly adm9i/ration ( ! ,sy/em in/itution's affairs4 7#b7 ,tim+ ( repudiation ,! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv] = any ,sy/em in/itution %all det]m9e :e!r or n to ex]cise ! rights ( repudiation "u ?is subsection )9 a reasonable p]iod foll[+ su* appo9tm5t4 7#c7 ,claims = damages = repudiation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 & p>agraphs 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f71 ! liability ( ! cons]vator or receiv] = ! disaffirmance or repudiation ( any contract pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7i7 limit$ to actual direct comp5satory damages2 & 7ii7 det]m9$ z (-- 7,i7 ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! cons]vator or receiv]2 or 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( any contract or agreem5t ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#h71 ! date ( ! disaffirmance or repudiation ( su* contract or agreem5t4 7,b7 ,no liability = o!r damages ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! t]m actual direct comp5satory damages does n include-- 7i7 punitive or exempl>y damages2 7ii7 damages = lo/ pr(its or opportunity2 or 7iii7 damages = pa9 & suff]+4 7,c7 ,measure ( damages = repudiation ( f9ancial contracts ,9 ! case ( any qualifi$ f9ancial contract or agreem5t to :i* p>agraph 7#h7 applies1 comp5satory damages %all be-- 7i7 deem$ to include normal & reasonable co/s ( cov] or o!r reasonable measures ( damages utiliz$ 9 ! indu/ries = su* contract & agreem5t claims2 & 7ii7 paid 9 accordance ) ?is subsection & subsection 7j71 except z o!rwise specifically provid$ 9 ?is section4 7#d7 ,leases "u :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution is ! lessee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! cons]vator or receiv] disaffirms or repudiates a lease "u :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution 0 ! lessee1 ! cons]vator or receiv] %all n be liable = any damages 7o!r ?an damages det]m9$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b77 = ! disaffirmance or repudiation ( su* lease4 7,b7 ,paym5ts ( r5t ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 ! lessor "u a lease to :i* su* subp>agraph applies %all-- 7i7 be entitl$ to ! contractual r5t accru+ be=e ! lat] ( ! date-- 7,i7 ! notice ( disaffirmance or repudiation is mail$2 or 7,,ii7 ! disaffirmance or repudiation becomes effective1 unless ! lessor is 9 default or brea* ( ! t]ms ( ! lease2 & 7ii7 h no claim = damages "u any accel]ation clause or o!r p5alty provision 9 ! lease2 & 7iii7 h a claim = any unpaid r5t1 subject to all appropriate (fsets & def5ses1 due z ( ! date ( ! appo9tm5t1 :i* %all be paid 9 accordance ) ?is subsection & subsection 7j74 7#e7 ,leases "u :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution is ! lessor 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! cons]vator or receiv] repudiates an unexpir$ writt5 lease ( real prop]ty ( ! ,sy/em in/itution "u :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution is ! lessor & ! lessee is n1 z ( ! date ( su* repudiation1 9 default1 ! lessee "u su* lease may ei!r-- 7i7 treat ! lease z t]m9at$ by su* repudiation2 or 7ii7 rema9 9 possession ( ! leasehold int]e/ = ! balance ( ! t]m ( ! lease1 unless ! lessee defaults "u ! t]ms ( ! lease aft] ! date ( su* repudiation4 7,b7 ,provisions applicable to lessee rema9+ 9 possession ,if any lessee "u a lease describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 rema9s 9 possession ( a leasehold int]e/ pursuant to clause 7ii7 ( su* subp>agraph-- 7i7 ! lessee-- 7,i7 %all cont9ue to pay ! contractual r5t pursuant to ! t]ms ( ! lease aft] ! date ( ! repudiation ( su* lease2 & 7,,ii7 may (fset aga9/ any r5t paym5t :i* accrues aft] ! date ( ! repudiation ( ! lease1 any damages :i* accrue aft] su* date due to ! nonp]=mance ( any obligation ( ! ,sy/em in/itution "u ! lease aft] su* date2 & 7ii7 ! cons]vator or receiv] %all n be liable to ! lessee = any damages aris+ aft] su* date z a result ( ! repudiation1 o!r ?an ! am\nt ( any (fset all[$ "u clause 7i77,,ii74 7#f7 ,contracts = ! sale ( real prop]ty 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! cons]vator or receiv] repudiates any contract t meets ! requirem5ts ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #e4fa7;d7 = ! sale ( real prop]ty1 & ! pur*as] ( su* real prop]ty "u su* contract is 9 possession & is n1 z ( ! date ( su* repudiation1 9 default1 su* pur*as] may ei!r-- 7i7 treat ! contract z t]m9at$ by su* repudiation2 or 7ii7 rema9 9 possession ( su* real prop]ty4 7,b7 ,provisions applicable to pur*as] rema9+ 9 possession ,if any pur*as] ( real prop]ty "u any contract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 rema9s 9 possession ( su* prop]ty pursuant to clause 7ii7 ( su* subp>agraph-- 7i7 ! pur*as]-- 7,i7 %all cont9ue to make all paym5ts due "u ! contract aft] ! date ( ! repudiation ( ! contract2 & 7,,ii7 may (fset aga9/ any su* paym5ts any damages :i* accrue aft] su* date due to ! nonp]=mance 7aft] su* date7 ( any obligation ( ! ,sy/em in/itution "u ! contract2 & 7ii7 ! cons]vator or receiv] %all-- 7,i7 n be liable to ! pur*as] = any damages aris+ aft] t date z a result ( ! repudiation1 o!r ?an ! am\nt ( any (fset all[$ "u clause 7i77,,ii72 7,,ii7 deliv] title to ! pur*as] 9 accordance ) ! contract2 & 7,,iii7 h no obligation "u ! contract1 o!r ?an ! p]=mance requir$ "u subclause 7,,ii74 7,c7 ,assignm5t & sale all[$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,no provision ( ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ! "r ( ! cons]vator or receiv] to assign ! contract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & sell ! prop]ty subject to ! contract & ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,no liability aft] assignm5t & sale ,if an assignm5t & sale describ$ 9 clause 7i7 is consummat$1 ! ,corporation1 act+ z cons]vator or receiv]1 %all h no fur!r liability "u ! applicable contract describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or ) respect to ! real prop]ty :i* 0 ! subject ( su* contract4 7#g7 ,provisions applicable to s]vice contracts 7,a7 ,s]vices p]=m$ be=e appo9tm5t ,9 ! case ( any contract = s]vices betwe5 any p]son & any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ cons]vator or receiv]1 any claim ( su* p]son = s]vices p]=m$ be=e ! appo9tm5t ( ! cons]vator or ! receiv] %all be-- 7i7 a claim to be paid 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7d72 & 7ii7 deem$ to h aris5 z ( ! date ! cons]vator or receiv] 0 appo9t$4 7,b7 ,s]vices p]=m$ aft] appo9tm5t & prior to repudiation ,if1 9 ! case ( any contract = s]vices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! cons]vator or receiv] accepts p]=mance by ! o!r p]son be=e ! cons]vator or receiv] makes any det]m9ation to ex]cise ! "r ( repudiation ( su* contract "u ?is section-- 7i7 ! o!r p>ty %all be paid "u ! t]ms ( ! contract = ! s]vices p]=m$2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( su* paym5t %all be treat$ z an adm9i/rative exp5se ( ! cons]vator%ip or receiv]%ip4 7,c7 ,acceptance ( p]=mance no b> to subsequ5t repudiation ,! acceptance by any cons]vator or receiv] ( s]vices ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 9 connection ) a contract describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph %all n affect ! "r ( ! cons]vator or receiv]1 to repudiate su* contract "u ?is section at any "t aft] su* p]=mance4 7#h7 ,c]ta9 qualifi$ f9ancial contracts 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,commodity contract ,! t]m commodity contract means-- 7,i7 ) respect to a futures commission m]*ant1 a contract = ! pur*ase or sale ( a commodity = future deliv]y on1 or subject to ! rules (1 a contract m>ket or bo>d ( trade2 7,,ii7 ) respect to a =eign futures commission m]*ant1 a =eign future2 7,,iii7 ) respect to a lev]age transaction m]*ant1 a lev]age transaction2 7,,iv7 ) respect to a cle>+ organization1 a contract = ! pur*ase or sale ( a commodity = future deliv]y on1 or subject to ! rules (1 a contract m>ket or bo>d ( trade t is cle>$ by su* cle>+ organization1 or commodity option trad$ on1 or subject to ! rules (1 a contract m>ket or bo>d ( trade t is cle>$ by su* cle>+ organization2 7,v7 ) respect to a commodity options deal]1 a commodity option2 7,,vi7 any o!r agreem5t or transaction t is simil> to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause2 7,,vii7 any comb9ation ( ! agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause2 7,,viii7 any option to ent] into any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause2 7,,ix7 a ma/] agreem5t t provides = an agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any ( subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,viii71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to any su* ma/] agreem5t1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ma/] agreem5t provides = an agreem5t or transaction t is n a commodity contract "u ?is clause1 except t ! ma/] agreem5t %all be consid]$ to be a commodity contract "u ?is clause only ) respect to ea* agreem5t or transaction "u ! ma/] agreem5t t is ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 7,v71 7,,vi71 7,,vii71 or 7,,viii72 or 7,x7 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause1 includ+ any gu>antee or reimbursem5t obligation 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause4 7ii7 ,=w>d contract ,! t]m =w>d contract means-- 7,i7 a contract 7o!r ?an a commodity contract7 = ! pur*ase1 sale1 or transf] ( a commodity or any simil> good1 article1 s]vice1 "r1 or int]e/ :i* is pres5tly or 9 ! future becomes ! subject ( deal+ 9 ! =w>d contract trade1 or product or byproduct !re(1 ) a maturity date m ?an #b days aft] ! date ! contract is ent]$ into1 includ+ a repur*ase or rev]se repur*ase transaction 7:e!r or n su* repur*ase or rev]se repur*ase transaction is a repur*ase agreem5t71 consignm5t1 lease1 swap1 h$ge transaction1 deposit1 loan1 option1 allocat$ transaction1 unallocat$ transaction1 or any o!r simil> agreem5t2 7,,ii7 any comb9ation ( agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,iii72 7,,iii7 any option to ent] into any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 a ma/] agreem5t t provides = an agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to any su* ma/] agreem5t1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ma/] agreem5t provides = an agreem5t or transaction t is n a =w>d contract "u ?is clause1 except t ! ma/] agreem5t %all be consid]$ to be a =w>d contract "u ?is clause only ) respect to ea* agreem5t or transaction "u ! ma/] agreem5t t is ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 or 7,,iii72 or 7,v7 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv71 includ+ any gu>antee or reimbursem5t obligation 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any su* subclause4 7iii7 ,p]son ,! t]m p]son-- 7,i7 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #a ( title #a1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7,,ii7 includes any gov]nm5tal entity4 7iv7 ,qualifi$ f9ancial contract ,! t]m qualifi$ f9ancial contract means any securities contract1 commodity contract1 =w>d contract1 repur*ase agreem5t1 swap agreem5t1 & any simil> agreem5t t ! ,corporation det]m9es by regulation1 resolution1 or ord] to be a qualifi$ f9ancial contract = purposes ( ?is p>agraph4 7v7 ,repur*ase agreem5t 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m repur*ase agreem5t 7includ+ ) respect to a rev]se repur*ase agreem5t7-- 7aa7 means-- 7,,aa7 an agreem5t1 includ+ relat$ t]ms1 :i* provides = ! transf] ( "o or m c]tificates ( deposit1 mortgage-relat$ securities 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c7;a7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7771 mortgage loans1 int]e/s 9 mortgage-relat$ securities or mortgage loans1 eligible bank]s' acceptances1 qualifi$ =eign gov]nm5t securities or securities t are direct obligations (1 or t are fully gu>ante$ by1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or any ag5cy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ ! transf] ( funds by ! transf]ee ( su* c]tificates ( deposit1 eligible bank]s' acceptances1 securities1 mortgage loans1 or int]e/s ) a simultane\s agreem5t by su* transf]ee to transf] to ! transf]or !re( c]tificates ( deposit1 eligible bank]s' acceptances1 securities1 mortgage loans1 or int]e/s z describ$ above1 at a date c]ta9 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] su* transf]s or on dem&1 aga9/ ! transf] ( funds1 or any o!r simil> agreem5t2 7,,bb7 any comb9ation ( agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 subitems 7,,aa7 & 7,,cc72 7,,cc7 any option to ent] into any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 subitem 7,,aa7 or 7,,bb72 7,,dd7 a ma/] agreem5t t provides = an agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 subitem 7,,aa71 7,,bb71 or 7,,cc71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to any su* ma/] agreem5t1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ma/] agreem5t provides = an agreem5t or transaction t is n a repur*ase agreem5t "u ?is item1 except t ! ma/] agreem5t %all be consid]$ to be a repur*ase agreem5t "u ?is item only ) respect to ea* agreem5t or transaction "u ! ma/] agreem5t t is ref]r$ to 9 subitem 7,,aa71 7,,bb71 or 7,,cc72 & 7,,ee7 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any ( subitems 7,,aa7 ?r\gh 7,,dd71 includ+ any gu>antee or reimbursem5t obligation 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any su* subitem2 & 7bb7 does n include any repur*ase obligation "u a p>ticipation 9 a comm]cial mortgage1 loan unless ! ,corporation det]m9es by regulation1 resolution1 or ord] to include any su* p>ticipation )9 ! mean+ ( su* t]m4 7,,ii7 ,relat$ def9ition ,= purposes ( subclause 7,i77aa71 ! t]m qualifi$ =eign gov]nm5t security means a security t is a direct obligation (1 or t is fully gu>ante$ by1 ! c5tral gov]nm5t ( a memb] ( ! ,organization = ,economic ,coop]ation & ,developm5t 7z det]m9$ by regulation or ord] adopt$ by ! appropriate ,f$]al bank+ au?ority74 7vi7 ,securities contract ,! t]m securities contract-- 7,i7 means-- 7aa7 a contract = ! pur*ase1 sale1 or loan ( a security1 a c]tificate ( deposit1 a mortgage loan1 any int]e/ 9 a mortgage loan1 a gr\p or index ( securities1 c]tificates ( deposit1 or mortgage loans or int]e/s !re9 7includ+ any int]e/ !re9 or bas$ on ! value !re(7 or any option on any ( ! =ego+1 includ+ any option to pur*ase or sell any su* security1 c]tificate ( deposit1 mortgage loan1 int]e/1 gr\p or index1 or option1 & includ+ any repur*ase or rev]se repur*ase transaction on any su* security1 c]tificate ( deposit1 mortgage loan1 int]e/1 gr\p or index1 or option 7:e!r or n ! repur*ase or rev]se repur*ase transaction is a repur*ase agreem5t72 7bb7 any option ent]$ into on a national securities ex*ange relat+ to =eign curr5cies2 7cc7 ! gu>antee 7includ+ by novation7 by or to any securities cle>+ ag5cy ( any settlem5t ( ca%1 securities1 c]tificates ( deposit1 mortgage loans or int]e/s !re91 gr\p or index ( securities1 c]tificates ( deposit1 or mortgage loans or int]e/s !re9 7includ+ any int]e/ !re9 or bas$ on ! value !re(7 or option on any ( ! =ego+1 includ+ any option to pur*ase or sell any su* security1 c]tificate ( deposit1 mortgage loan1 int]e/1 gr\p or index1 or option 7:e!r or n ! settlem5t is 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any ( items 7aa71 7bb71 & 7dd7 ?r\gh 7kk772 7dd7 any m>g9 loan2 7ee7 any ext5sion ( cr$it = ! cle>ance or settlem5t ( securities transactions2 7ff7 any loan transaction c\pl$ ) a securities coll> transaction1 any prepaid securities =w>d transaction1 or any total return swap transaction c\pl$ ) a securities sale transaction2 7gg7 any o!r agreem5t or transaction t is simil> to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is subclause2 7hh7 any comb9ation ( ! agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 ?is subclause2 7ii7 any option to ent] into any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is subclause2 7jj7 a ma/] agreem5t t provides = an agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any ( items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7ii71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to any su* ma/] agreem5t1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ma/] agreem5t provides = an agreem5t or transaction t is n a securities contract "u ?is subclause1 except t ! ma/] agreem5t %all be consid]$ to be a securities contract "u ?is subclause only ) respect to ea* agreem5t or transaction "u ! ma/] agreem5t t is ref]r$ to 9 item 7aa71 7bb71 7cc71 7dd71 7ee71 7ff71 7gg71 7hh71 or 7ii72 & 7kk7 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is subclause1 includ+ any gu>antee or reimbursem5t obligation 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is subclause2 & 7,,ii7 does n include any pur*ase1 sale1 or repur*ase obligation "u a p>ticipation 9 a comm]cial mortgage loan unless ! ,corporation det]m9es by regulation1 resolution1 or ord] to include any su* agreem5t )9 ! mean+ ( su* t]m4 7vii7 ,swap agreem5t ,! t]m swap agreem5t means-- 7,i7 any agreem5t1 includ+ ! t]ms & conditions incorporat$ by ref]5ce 9 any su* agreem5t1 t is-- 7aa7 an int]e/ rate swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t1 includ+ a rate floor1 rate cap1 rate coll>1 cross-curr5cy rate swap1 & basis swap2 7bb7 a spot1 same day-tomorr[1 tomorr[-next1 =w>d1 or o!r =eign ex*ange preci\s metals or o!r commodity agreem5t2 7cc7 a curr5cy swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7dd7 an equity index or equity swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7ee7 a debt index or debt swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7ff7 a total return1 cr$it spread or cr$it swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7gg7 a commodity index or commodity swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7hh7 a wea!r swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7ii7 an emissions swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 or 7jj7 an inflation swap1 option1 future1 or =w>d agreem5t2 7,,ii7 any agreem5t or transaction t is simil> to any o!r agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause & t is ( a type t has be51 is pres5tly1 or 9 ! future becomes1 ! subject ( recurr5t deal+s 9 ! swap or o!r d]ivatives m>kets 7includ+ t]ms & conditions incorporat$ by ref]5ce 9 su* agreem5t7 & t is a =w>d1 swap1 future1 option or spot transaction on "o or m rates1 curr5cies1 commodities1 equity securities or o!r equity in/rum5ts1 debt securities or o!r debt in/rum5ts1 quantitative measures associat$ ) an occurr5ce1 ext5t ( an occurr5ce1 or cont+5cy associat$ ) a f9ancial1 comm]cial1 or economic consequ5ce1 or economic or f9ancial indices or measures ( economic or f9ancial risk or value2 7,,iii7 any comb9ation ( agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause2 7,,iv7 any option to ent] into any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 ?is clause2 7,v7 a ma/] agreem5t t provides = an agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any ( subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to any su* ma/] agreem5t1 )\t reg>d to :e!r ! ma/] agreem5t conta9s an agreem5t or transaction t is n a swap agreem5t "u ?is clause1 except t ! ma/] agreem5t %all be consid]$ to be a swap agreem5t "u ?is clause only ) respect to ea* agreem5t or transaction "u ! ma/] agreem5t t is ref]r$ to 9 subclause 7,i71 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv72 & 7,,vi7 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to any agreem5ts or transactions ref]r$ to 9 any ( subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,v71 includ+ any gu>antee or reimbursem5t obligation 9 connection ) any agreem5t or transaction ref]r$ to 9 any su* subclause4 7viii7 ,transf] ,! t]m transf] means e mode1 direct or indirect1 absolute or conditional1 volunt>y or involunt>y1 ( dispos+ ( or p>t+ ) prop]ty or ) an int]e/ 9 prop]ty1 includ+ ret5tion ( title z a security int]e/ & =eclosure ( ! equity ( r$emption ( a ,sy/em in/itution4 7ix7 ,treatm5t ( ma/] agreem5t z #a agreem5t ,= purposes ( ?is subp>agraph-- 7,i7 any ma/] agreem5t = any contract or agreem5t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph 7or any ma/] agreem5t = su* a ma/] agreem5t or agreem5ts71 toge!r ) all supplem5ts to ! ma/] agreem5t1 %all be treat$ z a s+le agreem5t & a s+le qualifi$ f9ancial contact2 & 7,,ii7 if a ma/] agreem5t conta9s provisions relat+ to agreem5ts or transactions t are n qualifi$ f9ancial contracts1 ! ma/] agreem5t %all be deem$ to be a qualifi$ f9ancial contract only ) respect to ^? transactions t are !mselves qualifi$ f9ancial contracts4 7,b7 ,rights ( p>ties to contracts ,subject to p>agraphs 7#i7 & 7#aj71 & not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act 7o!r ?an subsection 7b77#i7 & section #e4fa7;d77 or any o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 no p]son %all be /ay$ or prohibit$ f ex]cis+-- 7i7 any "r su* p]son has to cause ! t]m9ation1 liquidation1 or accel]ation ( any qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution :i* arises ^u ! appo9tm5t ( ! ,corporation z receiv] = su* ,sy/em in/itution at any "t aft] su* appo9tm5t2 7ii7 any "r "u any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to "o or m qualifi$ f9ancial contracts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 or 7iii7 any "r to (fset or net out any t]m9ation value1 paym5t am\nt1 or o!r transf] obligation aris+ "u1 or 9 connection )1 #a or m contracts & agreem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i71 includ+ any ma/] agreem5t = su* contracts or agreem5ts4 7,c7 ,applicability ( o!r provisions ,subsection 7b77#ab7 %all apply 9 ! case ( any judicial action or proce$+ br\ght aga9/ any receiv] ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 or ! ,sy/em in/itution = :i* su* receiv] 0 appo9t$1 by any p>ty to a contract or agreem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 ) su* ,sy/em in/itution4 7,d7 ,c]ta9 transf]s n avoidable 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#aa7 or any o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law relat+ to ! avoidance ( pref]5tial or fraudul5t transf]s1 ! ,corporation1 :e!r act+ z su* or z cons]vator or receiv] ( a ,sy/em in/itution1 may n avoid any transf] ( money or o!r prop]ty 9 connection ) any qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution4 7ii7 ,exception = c]ta9 transf]s ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to any transf] ( money or o!r prop]ty 9 connection ) any qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution if ! ,corporation det]m9es t ! transf]ee _h actual int5t to h9d]1 delay1 or defraud su* ,sy/em in/itution1 ! cr$itors ( su* ,sy/em in/itution1 or any cons]vator or receiv] appo9t$ = su* ,sy/em in/itution4 7,e7 ,c]ta9 protections 9 ev5t ( appo9tm5t ( cons]vator ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act 7o!r ?an subp>agraph 7,g71 p>agraph 7#aj71 subsection 7b77#i71 & section #e4fa7;d77 or any o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 no p]son %all be /ay$ or prohibit$ f ex]cis+-- 7i7 any "r su* p]son has to cause ! t]m9ation1 liquidation1 or accel]ation ( any qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution 9 a cons]vator%ip bas$ ^u a default "u su* f9ancial contract :i* is en=ceable "u applicable non9solv5cy law2 7ii7 any "r "u any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to "o or m qualifi$ f9ancial contracts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 any "r to (fset or net out any t]m9ation values1 paym5t am\nts1 or o!r transf] obligations aris+ "u or 9 connection ) su* qualifi$ f9ancial contracts4 7,f7 ,cl>ification ,no provision ( law %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ! "r or p[] ( ! ,corporation1 or au?oriz+ any c\rt or ag5cy to limit or delay1 9 any mann]1 ! "r or p[] ( ! ,corporation to transf] any qualifi$ f9ancial contract 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#i7 & 7#aj7 or to disaffirm or repudiate any su* contract 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 7,g7 ,walkaway clauses n effective 7i7 ,def9ition ( walkaway clause ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m walkaway clause means any provision 9 a qualifi$ f9ancial contract t susp5ds1 conditions1 or ext+ui%es a paym5t obligation ( a p>ty1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 or does n create a paym5t obligation ( a p>ty t w\ld o!rwise exi/-- 7,i7 solely because (-- 7aa7 ! /atus ( ! p>ty z a nondefault+ p>ty 9 connection ) ! insolv5cy ( a ,sy/em in/itution t is a p>ty to ! contract2 or 7bb7 ! appo9tm5t (1 or ! ex]cise ( rights or p[]s by1 ! ,corporation z a cons]vator or receiv] ( ! ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7,,ii7 n z a result ( ! ex]cise by a p>ty ( any "r to (fset1 set(f1 or net obligations t exi/ "u-- 7aa7 ! contract2 7bb7 any o!r contract betwe5 ^? p>ties2 or 7cc7 applicable law4 7ii7 ,treatm5t ,not)/&+ ! provisions ( subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,e71 no walkaway clause %all be en=ceable 9 a qualifi$ f9ancial contract ( a ,sy/em in/itution 9 default4 7iii7 ,limit$ susp5sion ( c]ta9 obligations ,9 ! case ( a qualifi$ f9ancial contract ref]r$ to 9 clause 7ii71 any paym5t or deliv]y obligations o!rwise due f a p>ty pursuant to ! qualifi$ f9ancial contract %all be susp5d$ f ! "t ! receiv] is appo9t$ until ! e>li] (-- 7,i7 ! "t su* p>ty receives notice t su* contract has be5 transf]r$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b72 or 7,,ii7 #e3jj p4m4 7ea/]n "t7 on ! bus9ess day foll[+ ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]4 7,h7 ,recordkeep+ requirem5ts ,! ,corporation1 9 consultation ) ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 may prescribe regulations requir+ m detail$ recordkeep+ by any ,sy/em in/itution ) respect to qualifi$ f9ancial contracts 7includ+ m>ket valuations71 only if su* ,sy/em in/itution is subject to subclause 7,i71 7,,iii71 or 7,,iv7 ( section #e4fa;,b7a77#a77;,a77ii74 7#i7 ,transf] ( qualifi$ f9ancial contracts 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,cle>+ organization ,! t]m cle>+ organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #djb ( ! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiia 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ddjb74 7ii7 ,f9ancial in/itution ,! t]m f9ancial in/itution means a ,sy/em in/itution1 a brok] or deal]1 a depository in/itution1 a futures commission m]*ant1 or any o!r in/itution1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation by regulation to be a f9ancial in/itution4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,9 mak+ any transf] ( assets or liabilities ( a ,sy/em in/itution 9 default :i* includes any qualifi$ f9ancial contract1 ! cons]vator or receiv] = su* ,sy/em in/itution %all ei!r-- 7i7 transf] to "o f9ancial in/itution1 o!r ?an a f9ancial in/itution = :i* a cons]vator1 receiv]1 tru/ee 9 bankruptcy1 or o!r legal cu/odian has be5 appo9t$1 or t is o!rwise ! subject ( a bankruptcy or insolv5cy proce$+-- 7,i7 all qualifi$ f9ancial contracts betwe5 any p]son or any affiliate ( su* p]son & ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 default2 7,,ii7 all claims ( su* p]son or any affiliate ( su* p]son aga9/ su* ,sy/em in/itution "u any su* contract 7o!r ?an any claim :i*1 "u ! t]ms ( any su* contract1 is subord9at$ to ! claims ( g5]al unsecur$ cr$itors ( su* ,sy/em in/itution72 7,,iii7 all claims ( su* ,sy/em in/itution aga9/ su* p]son or any affiliate ( su* p]son "u any su* contract2 & 7,,iv7 all prop]ty secur+ or any o!r cr$it enhancem5t = any contract describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 or any claim describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 or 7,,iii7 "u any su* contract2 or 7ii7 transf] none ( ! qualifi$ f9ancial contracts1 claims1 prop]ty or o!r cr$it enhancem5t ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 7) respect to su* p]son & any affiliate ( su* p]son74 7,c7 ,transf] to =eign bank1 =eign f9ancial in/itution1 or bran* or ag5cy ( a =eign bank or f9ancial in/itution ,9 transf]r+ any qualifi$ f9ancial contracts & relat$ claims & prop]ty "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! cons]vator or receiv] = ! ,sy/em in/itution %all n make su* transf] to a =eign bank1 f9ancial in/itution organiz$ "u ! laws ( a =eign c\ntry1 or a bran* or ag5cy ( a =eign bank or f9ancial in/itution unless1 "u ! law applicable to su* bank1 f9ancial in/itution1 bran* or ag5cy1 to ! qualifi$ f9ancial contracts1 & to any nett+ contract1 any security agreem5t or arrangem5t or o!r cr$it enhancem5t relat$ to "o or m qualifi$ f9ancial contracts1 ! contractual rights ( ! p>ties to su* qualifi$ f9ancial contracts1 nett+ contracts1 security agreem5ts or arrangem5ts1 or o!r cr$it enhancem5ts are en=ceable sub/antially to ! same ext5t z p]mitt$ "u ?is section4 7,d7 ,transf] ( contracts subject to ! rules ( a cle>+ organization ,9 ! ev5t t a cons]vator or receiv] transf]s any qualifi$ f9ancial contract & relat$ claims1 prop]ty1 & cr$it enhancem5ts pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b77i7 & su* contract is cle>$ by or subject to ! rules ( a cle>+ organization1 ! cle>+ organization %all n be requir$ to accept ! transf]ee z a memb] by virtue ( ! transf]4 7#aj7 ,notification ( transf] 7,a7 ,def9ition ( bus9ess day ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m bus9ess day means any day o!r ?an any ,saturday1 ,sunday1 or any day on :i* ei!r ! ,new ,york ,/ock ,ex*ange or ! ,f$]al ,res]ve ,bank ( ,new ,york is clos$4 7,b7 ,notification ,if-- 7i7 ! cons]vator or receiv] = a ,sy/em in/itution 9 default makes any transf] ( ! assets & liabilities ( su* ,sy/em in/itution2 & 7ii7 ! transf] includes any qualifi$ f9ancial contract1 ! cons]vator or receiv] %all notify any p]son :o is a p>ty to any su* contract ( su* transf] by #e3jj p4m4 7ea/]n "t7 on ! bus9ess day foll[+ ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv] 9 ! case ( a receiv]%ip1 or ! bus9ess day foll[+ su* transf] 9 ! case ( a cons]vator%ip4 7,c7 ,c]ta9 rights n en=ceable 7i7 ,receiv]%ip ,a p]son :o is a p>ty to a qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution may n ex]cise any "r t su* p]son has to t]m9ate1 liquidate1 or net su* contract "u p>agraph 7#h77;,b7 ( ?is subsection1 solely by reason ( or incid5tal to ! appo9tm5t ( a receiv] = ! ,sy/em in/itution 7or ! insolv5cy or f9ancial condition ( ! ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! receiv] has be5 appo9t$7-- 7,i7 until #e3jj p4m4 7ea/]n "t7 on ! bus9ess day foll[+ ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]2 or 7,,ii7 aft] ! p]son has receiv$ notice t ! contract has be5 transf]r$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#i77;,b74 7ii7 ,cons]vator%ip ,a p]son :o is a p>ty to a qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) a ,sy/em in/itution may n ex]cise any "r t su* p]son has to t]m9ate1 liquidate1 or net su* contract "u p>agraph 7#h77;,e7 ( ?is subsection1 solely by reason ( or incid5tal to ! appo9tm5t ( a cons]vator = ! ,sy/em in/itution 7or ! insolv5cy or f9ancial condition ( ! ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! cons]vator has be5 appo9t$74 7iii7 ,notice ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation z receiv] or cons]vator ( a ,sy/em in/itution %all be deem$ to h notifi$ a p]son :o is a p>ty to a qualifi$ f9ancial contract ) su* ,sy/em in/itution if ! ,corporation has tak5 /eps reasonably calculat$ to provide notice to su* p]son by ! "t specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,treatm5t ( bridge sy/em in/itutions ,! foll[+ ,sy/em in/itutions %all n be consid]$ to be a f9ancial in/itution = :i* a cons]vator1 receiv]1 tru/ee 9 bankruptcy1 or o!r legal cu/odian has be5 appo9t$ or :i* is o!rwise ! subject ( a bankruptcy or insolv5cy proce$+ = purposes ( p>agraph 7#i73 7i7 ,a bridge ,sy/em bank4 7ii7 ,a ,sy/em in/itution organiz$ by ! ,corporation or ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 = :i* a cons]vator is appo9t$ ei!r-- 7,i7 imm$iately ^u ! organization ( ! ,sy/em in/itution2 or 7,,ii7 at ! "t ( a pur*ase & assumption transaction betwe5 ! ,sy/em in/itution & ! ,corporation z receiv] = a ,sy/em in/itution 9 default4 7#aa7 ,disaffirmance or repudiation ( qualifi$ f9ancial contracts ,9 ex]cis+ ! rights ( disaffirmance or repudiation ( a cons]vator or receiv] ) respect to any qualifi$ f9ancial contract to :i* a ,sy/em in/itution is a p>ty1 ! cons]vator or receiv] = su* ,sy/em in/itution %all ei!r-- 7,a7 disaffirm or repudiate all qualifi$ f9ancial contracts betwe5-- 7i7 any p]son or any affiliate ( su* p]son2 & 7ii7 ! ,sy/em in/itution 9 default2 or 7,b7 disaffirm or repudiate none ( ! qualifi$ f9ancial contracts ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7) respect to su* p]son or any affiliate ( su* p]son74 7#ab7 ,c]ta9 security int]e/s n avoidable ,no provision ( ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ z p]mitt+ ! avoidance ( any legally en=ceable or p]fect$ security int]e/ 9 any ( ! assets ( any ,sy/em in/itution except :]e su* an int]e/ is tak5 9 contemplation ( ! ,sy/em in/itution's insolv5cy or ) ! int5t to h9d]1 delay1 or defraud ! ,sy/em in/itution or ! cr$itors ( su* ,sy/em in/itution4 7#ac7 ,au?ority to en=ce contracts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! cons]vator or receiv] may en=ce any contract1 o!r ?an a director's or (fic]'s liability insurance contract or a ,sy/em in/itution bond1 ent]$ into by ! ,sy/em in/itution not)/&+ any provision ( ! contract provid+ = t]m9ation1 default1 accel]ation1 or ex]cise ( rights ^u1 or solely by reason (1 insolv5cy or ! appo9tm5t ( or ! ex]cise ( rights or p[]s by a cons]vator or receiv]4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 rights n affect$ ,no provision ( ?is p>agraph may be con/ru$ z impair+ or affect+ any "r ( ! cons]vator or receiv] to en=ce or recov] "u a director's or (fic]'s liability insurance contract or in/itution bond "u o!r applicable law4 7,c7 ,cons5t requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ by ?is section1 no p]son may ex]cise any "r or p[] to t]m9ate1 accel]ate1 or decl>e a default "u any contract to :i* ! ,sy/em in/itution is a p>ty1 or to obta9 possession ( or ex]cise control ov] any prop]ty ( ! ,sy/em in/itution or affect any contractual rights ( ! ,sy/em in/itution1 )\t ! cons5t ( ! cons]vator or receiv]1 z appropriate1 dur+ ! #de-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! cons]vator1 or dur+ ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! appo9tm5t ( ! receiv]1 z applicable4 7ii7 ,c]ta9 exceptions ,no provision ( ?is subp>agraph %all apply to a director or (fic] liability insurance contract or an in/itution bond1 to ! rights ( p>ties to c]ta9 qualifi$ f9ancial contracts pursuant to p>agraph 7#h71 or %all be con/ru$ z p]mitt+ ! cons]vator or receiv] to fail to comply ) o!rwise en=ceable provisions ( su* contract4 7#ad7 ,exception = ,f$]al res]ve & ! ,unit$ ,/ates treasury ,no provision ( ?is subsection %all apply ) respect to-- 7,a7 any ext5sion ( cr$it f any ,f$]al ,res]ve bank or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury to any ,sy/em in/itution2 or 7,b7 any security int]e/ 9 ! assets ( ! ,sy/em in/itution secur+ any su* ext5sion ( cr$it4 7#ae7 ,sav+s clause ,! mean+s ( t]ms us$ 9 ?is subsection-- 7,a7 are applicable = purposes ( ?is subsection only2 & 7,b7 %all n be con/ru$ or appli$ s z to *all5ge or affect ! *>act]ization1 def9ition1 or treatm5t ( any simil> t]ms "u any o!r law1 regulation1 or rule1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,gramm-,lea*-,bliley ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #ahaa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-ajb72 7ii7 ! ,legal ,c]ta9ty = ,bank ,products ,act ( #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bg et seq472 7iii7 ! securities laws 7z t t]m is def9$ 9 section #c7;a7 ( ! ,securities ,ex*ange ,act ( #aicd 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gh;c7a7772 & 7iv7 ! ,commodity ,ex*ange ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #a et seq474 7d7 ,valuation ( claims 9 default 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ,f$]al law or ! law ( any ,/ate & reg>dless ( ! me?od :i* ! ,corporation det]m9es to utilize ) respect to a ,sy/em in/itution 9 default or 9 dang] ( default1 includ+ transactions au?oriz$ "u subsection 7h7 & section #e4fa7;a71 ?is subsection %all gov]n ! rights ( ! cr$itors ( su* ,sy/em in/itution4 7#b7 ,maximum liability ,! maximum liability ( ! ,corporation1 act+ z receiv] or 9 any o!r capacity1 to any p]son hav+ a claim aga9/ ! receiv] or ! ,sy/em in/itution = :i* su* receiv] is appo9t$ %all equal ! am\nt su* claimant w\ld h receiv$ if ! ,corporation _h liquidat$ ! assets & liabilities ( su* ,sy/em in/itution )\t ex]cis+ ! ,corporation's au?ority "u subsection 7h7 or section #e4fa7;a74 7#c7 ,additional paym5ts au?oriz$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion & 9 ! int]e/s ( m9imiz+ its losses1 use its own res\rces to make additional paym5ts or cr$it additional am\nts to or ) respect to or = ! acc\nt ( any claimant or category ( claimants4 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 or ! con/itution ( any ,/ate1 ! ,corporation %all n be obligat$1 z a result ( hav+ made any su* paym5t or cr$it$ any su* am\nt to or ) respect to or = ! acc\nt ( any claimant or category ( claimants1 to make paym5ts to any o!r claimant or category ( claimants4 7,b7 ,mann] ( paym5t ,! ,corporation may make ! paym5ts or cr$it ! am\nts specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 directly to ! claimants or may make su* paym5ts or cr$it su* am\nts to an op5 ,sy/em in/itution to induce su* ,sy/em in/itution to accept liability = su* claims4 7e7 ,limitation on c\rt action ,except z provid$ 9 ?is section1 no c\rt may take any action1 except at ! writt5 reque/ ( ! ,bo>d ( ,directors1 to re/ra9 or affect ! ex]cise ( p[]s or functions ( ! ,corporation z a cons]vator or a receiv]4 7f7 ,liability ( directors & (fic]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a director or (fic] ( a ,sy/em in/itution may be held p]sonally liable = monet>y damages 9 any civil action-- 7,a7 br\ght by1 on behalf (1 or at ! reque/ or direction ( ! ,corporation2 7,b7 prosecut$ :olly or p>tially = ! b5efit ( ! ,corporation-- 7i7 act+ z cons]vator or receiv] ( t ,sy/em in/itution2 7ii7 act+ bas$ on a suit1 claim1 or cause ( action pur*as$ f1 assign$ by1 or o!rwise convey$ by t receiv] or cons]vator2 or 7iii7 act+ bas$ on a suit1 claim1 or cause ( action pur*as$ f1 assign$ by1 or o!rwise convey$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by a ,sy/em in/itution or an affiliate ( a ,sy/em in/itution 9 connection ) assi/ance provid$ "u section #e4fa7;a72 & 7,c7 =1 z det]m9$ "u ! applicable ,/ate law-- 7i7 gross neglig5ce2 or 7ii7 any simil> conduct1 includ+ conduct t demon/rates a great] disreg>d ( a duty ( c>e ?an gross neglig5ce1 su* z int5tional torti\s conduct4 7#b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 impairs or affects any "r ( ! ,corporation "u any o!r applicable law4 7g7 ,damages ,9 any proce$+ relat$ to any claim aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution's director1 (fic]1 employee1 ag5t1 attorney1 acc\ntant1 apprais]1 or any o!r p>ty employ$ by or provid+ s]vices to a ,sy/em in/itution1 recov]able damages det]m9$ to result f ! improvid5t or o!rwise improp] use or inve/m5t ( any ,sy/em in/itution's assets %all include pr9cipal losses & appropriate int]e/4 7h7 ,bridge f>m cr$it sy/em banks 7#a7 ,organization 7,a7 ,purpose 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,:5 #a or m ,sy/em banks are 9 default1 or :5 ! ,corporation anticipates t #a or m ,sy/em banks may become 9 default1 ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 organize1 & ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration may1 9 its discretion1 *>t]1 #a or m ,sy/em banks1 ) ! p[]s & attributes ( ,sy/em banks1 subject to ! provisions ( ?is subsection1 to be ref]r$ to z bridge ,sy/em banks4 7ii7 ,int5t ( congress ,x is ! int5t ( ! ,congress t1 9 ord] to prev5t unnecess>y h>d%ip or losses to ! cu/om]s ( any ,sy/em bank 9 default ) respect to :i* a bridge ,sy/em bank is *>t]$1 ! ,corporation %\ld-- 7,i7 cont9ue to honor commitm5ts made by ! ,sy/em bank 9 default to cr$itwor?y cu/om]s2 & 7,,ii7 n int]rupt or t]m9ate adequately secur$ loans :i* are transf]r$ "u ?is subsection & are be+ repaid by ! debtor 9 accordance ) ! t]ms ( ! loan in/rum5t4 7,b7 ,au?orities ,once *>t]$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 ! bridge ,sy/em bank may-- 7i7 assume su* liabilities ( ! ,sy/em bank or banks 9 default or 9 dang] ( default z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e to be appropriate2 7ii7 pur*ase su* assets ( ! ,sy/em bank or banks 9 default or 9 dang] ( default z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e to be appropriate2 & 7iii7 p]=m any o!r tempor>y function :i* ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 prescribe 9 accordance ) ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,articles ( association ,! articles ( association & organization c]tificate ( a bridge ,sy/em bank z approv$ by ! ,corporation %all be execut$ by #c repres5tatives designat$ by ! ,corporation4 7,d7 ,int]im directors ,a bridge ,sy/em bank %all h an int]im bo>d ( directors consi/+ ( n few] ?an #e nor m ?an #aj memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,corporation4 7#b7 ,*>t]+ 7,a7 ,conditions ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration may *>t] a bridge ,sy/em bank only if ! ,bo>d ( ,directors det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! am\nt :i* is reasonably necess>y to op]ate su* bridge ,sy/em bank w n exce$ ! am\nt :i* is reasonably necess>y to save ! co/ ( liquidat+ #a or m ,sy/em banks 9 default or 9 dang] ( default ) respect to :i* ! bridge ,sy/em bank is *>t]$2 7ii7 ! cont9u$ op]ation ( su* ,sy/em bank or banks 9 default or 9 dang] ( default ) respect to :i* ! bridge ,sy/em bank is *>t]$ is ess5tial to provide adequate f>m cr$it s]vices 9 ! #a or m communities :]e ea* su* ,sy/em bank 9 default or 9 dang] ( default is or 0 provid+ ^? f>m cr$it s]vices2 or 7iii7 ! cont9u$ op]ation ( su* ,sy/em bank or banks 9 default or 9 dang] ( default ) respect to :i* ! bridge ,sy/em bank is *>t]$ is 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em or ! public4 7,b7 ,bridge sy/em bank treat$ z be+ 9 default = c]ta9 purposes ,a bridge ,sy/em bank %all be treat$ z be+ 9 default at su* times & = su* purposes z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e4 7,c7 ,managem5t ,a bridge ,sy/em bank1 ^u ! grant+ ( its *>t]1 %all be "u ! managem5t ( a bo>d ( directors consi/+ ( n few] ?an #e nor m ?an #aj memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,corporation1 9 consultation ) ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7,d7 ,bylaws ,! bo>d ( directors ( a bridge ,sy/em bank %all adopt su* bylaws z may be approv$ by ! ,corporation4 7#c7 ,transf] ( assets & liabilities 7,a7 ,transf] ^u grant ( *>t] ,^u ! grant+ ( a *>t] to a bridge ,sy/em bank pursuant to ?is subsection1 ! ,corporation1 z receiv]1 may transf] any assets & liabilities ( ! ,sy/em bank to ! bridge ,sy/em bank 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,subsequ5t transf]s ,at any "t aft] a *>t] is grant$ to a bridge ,sy/em bank1 ! ,corporation1 z receiv]1 may transf] any assets & liabilities ( su* ,sy/em bank 9 default z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e to be appropriate 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a74 7,c7 ,effective )\t approval ,! transf] ( any assets or liabilities ( a ,sy/em bank 9 default or dang] ( default transf]r$ to a bridge ,sy/em bank %all be effective )\t any fur!r approval "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 assignm5t1 or cons5t ) respect !reto4 7#d7 ,p[]s ( bridge sy/em banks ,ea* bridge ,sy/em bank *>t]$ "u ?is subsection %all1 to ! ext5t describ$ 9 ! *>t] ( ! ,sy/em bank 9 default ) respect to :i* ! bridge ,sy/em bank is *>t]$1 h all corporate p[]s (1 & be subject to ! same provisions ( law z1 any ,sy/em bank1 except t-- 7,a7 ! ,corporation may-- 7i7 remove ! int]im directors & directors ( a bridge ,sy/em bank2 7ii7 fix ! comp5sation ( memb]s ( ! int]im bo>d ( directors & ! bo>d ( directors & s5ior managem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation 9 its discretion1 ( a bridge ,sy/em bank2 & 7iii7 waive any requirem5t e/abli%$ "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law :i* w\ld o!rwise be applicable ) respect to directors ( a bridge ,sy/em bank1 on ! condition t ! waiv] ( any requirem5t e/abli%$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all require ! concurr5ce ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 ! ,corporation may indemnify ! repres5tatives = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & ! int]im directors1 directors1 (fic]s1 employees1 & ag5ts ( a bridge ,sy/em bank on su* t]ms z ! ,corporation det]m9es to be appropriate2 7,c7 no requirem5t "u any provision ( law relat+ to ! capital ( a ,sy/em in/itution %all apply ) respect to a bridge ,sy/em bank2 7,d7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d may e/abli% a limitation on ! ext5t to :i* any p]son may become indebt$ to a bridge ,sy/em bank )\t reg>d to ! am\nt ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank's capital or surplus2 7,e7 7i7 ! bo>d ( directors ( a bridge ,sy/em bank %all elect a *airp]son :o may also s]ve 9 ! position ( *ief executive (fic]1 except t su* p]son %all n s]ve ei!r z *airp]son or z *ief executive (fic] )\t ! prior approval ( ! ,corporation2 & 7ii7 ! bo>d ( directors ( a bridge ,sy/em bank may appo9t a *ief executive (fic] :o is n also ! *airp]son1 except t su* p]son %all n s]ve z *ief executive (fic] )\t ! prior approval ( ! ,corporation2 7,f7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration may waive any requirem5t = a fidelity bond ) respect to a bridge ,sy/em bank at ! reque/ ( ! ,corporation2 7,g7 any judicial action to :i* a bridge ,sy/em bank becomes a p>ty by virtue ( its acquisition ( any assets or assumption ( any liabilities ( a ,sy/em bank 9 default %all be /ay$ f fur!r proce$+s = a p]iod ( up to #de days at ! reque/ ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank2 7,h7 no agreem5t :i* t5ds to dim9i% or defeat ! "r1 title or int]e/ ( a bridge ,sy/em bank 9 any asset ( a ,sy/em bank 9 default acquir$ by x %all be valid aga9/ ! bridge ,sy/em bank unless su* agreem5t-- 7i7 is 9 writ+2 7ii7 0 execut$ by su* ,sy/em bank 9 default & ! p]son or p]sons claim+ an adv]se int]e/ !reund]1 includ+ ! obligor1 contemporane\sly ) ! acquisition ( ! asset by su* ,sy/em bank 9 default2 7iii7 0 approv$ by ! bo>d ( directors ( su* ,sy/em bank 9 default or its loan committee1 :i* approval %all be reflect$ 9 ! m9utes ( said bo>d or committee2 & 7iv7 has be51 cont9u\sly f ! "t ( its execution1 an (ficial record ( su* ,sy/em bank 9 default2 7,i7 not)/&+ subsection #e4fa7;d77#b71 any agreem5t relat+ to an ext5sion ( cr$it betwe5 a ,sy/em bank1 ,f$]al ,res]ve bank1 or ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury & any ,sy/em in/itution :i* 0 execut$ be=e ! ext5sion ( cr$it by su* l5d] to su* ,sy/em in/itution %all be treat$ z hav+ be5 execut$ contemporane\sly ) su* ext5sion ( cr$it = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,h72 & 7,j7 except ) ! prior approval ( ! ,corporation & ! concurr5ce ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 a bridge ,sy/em bank may n1 9 any transaction or s]ies ( transactions1 issue capital /ock or be a p>ty to any m]g]1 consolidation1 disposition ( sub/antially all ( ! assets or liabilities ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 sale or ex*ange ( capital /ock1 or simil> transaction1 or *ange its *>t]4 7#e7 ,capital 7,a7 ,no capital requir$ ,! ,corporation %all n be requir$ to-- 7i7 issue any capital /ock on behalf ( a bridge ,sy/em bank *>t]$ "u ?is subsection2 or 7ii7 pur*ase any capital /ock ( a bridge ,sy/em bank1 except t not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ,f$]al or ,/ate law1 ! ,corporation may pur*ase & reta9 capital /ock ( a bridge ,sy/em bank 9 su* am\nts & on su* t]ms z ! ,corporation1 9 its discretion1 det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,op]at+ funds 9 lieu ( capital ,^u ! organization ( a bridge ,sy/em bank1 & !reaft]1 z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e to be necess>y or advisable1 ! ,corporation may make available to ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 ^u su* t]ms & conditions & 9 su* =m & am\nts z ! ,corporation may 9 its discretion det]m9e1 funds = ! op]ation ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank 9 lieu ( capital4 7,c7 ,au?ority to issue capital /ock ,:5ev] ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d det]m9es x is advisable to d s1 ! ,corporation %all cause capital /ock ( a bridge ,sy/em bank to be issu$ & (f]$ = sale 9 su* am\nts & on su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 det]m9e4 7#f7 ,employee /atus ,repres5tatives = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 int]im directors1 directors1 (fic]s1 employees1 or ag5ts ( a bridge ,sy/em bank are n1 solely by virtue ( s]vice 9 any su* capacity1 (fic]s or employees ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,any employee ( ! ,corporation1 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 or any ,f$]al in/rum5tality :o s]ves at ! reque/ ( ! ,corporation z a repres5tative = purposes ( p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 int]im director1 director1 (fic]1 employee1 or ag5t ( a bridge ,sy/em bank %all n-- 7,a7 solely by virtue ( s]vice 9 any su* capacity lose any exi/+ /atus z an (fic] or employee ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = purposes ( any provision ( law2 or 7,b7 receive any sal>y or b5efits = s]vice 9 any su* capacity ) respect to a bridge ,sy/em bank 9 addition to su* sal>y or b5efits z are obta9$ ?r\gh employm5t ) ! ,corporation or su* ,f$]al in/rum5tality4 7#g7 ,assi/ance au?oriz$ ,! ,corporation may1 9 its discretion1 provide assi/ance "u section #e4fa7;a7 to facilitate any m]g] or consolidation ( a bridge ,sy/em bank 9 ! same mann] & to ! same ext5t z su* assi/ance may be provid$ to a qualify+ insur$ ,sy/em bank 7z def9$ 9 section #e4fa7;a77#b77;,b77 or to facilitate a bridge ,sy/em bank's acquisition ( any assets or ! assumption ( any liabilities ( a ,sy/em bank 9 default or 9 dang] ( default4 7#h7 ,duration ( bridge sy/em banks ,subject to p>agraphs 7#aj7 & 7#aa71 ! /atus ( a bridge ,sy/em bank z su* %all t]m9ate at ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod foll[+ ! date x 0 grant$ a *>t]4 ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d may1 9 its discretion1 ext5d ! /atus ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank z su* = #c additional #a-ye> p]iods4 7#i7 ,t]m9ation ( bridge sy/em banks /atus ,! /atus ( any bridge ,sy/em bank z su* %all t]m9ate ^u ! e>lie/ (-- 7,a7 ! m]g] or consolidation ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank ) a ,sy/em in/itution t is n a bridge ,sy/em bank1 on ! condition t ! m]g] or consolidation %all be subject to ! approval ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 7,b7 at ! election ( ! ,corporation & ) ! approval ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 ! sale ( a majority or all ( ! capital /ock ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank to a ,sy/em in/itution or ano!r bridge ,sy/em bank2 7,c7 at ! election ( ! ,corporation1 & ) ! approval ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 ei!r ! assumption ( all or sub/antially all ( ! liabilities ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 or ! acquisition ( all or sub/antially all ( ! assets ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 by a ,sy/em in/itution t is n a bridge ,sy/em bank or o!r entity z p]mitt$ "u applicable law2 & 7,d7 ! expiration ( ! p]iod provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h71 or ! e>li] dissolution ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#aa74 7#aj7 ,effect ( t]m9ation ev5ts 7,a7 ,m]g] or consolidation ,a bridge ,sy/em bank t p>ticipates 9 a m]g] or consolidation z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,a7 %all be = all purposes a ,sy/em in/itution1 ) all ! rights1 p[]s1 & privileges !re(1 & su* m]g] or consolidation %all be conduct$ 9 accordance )1 & %all h ! effect provid$ 91 ! provisions ( applicable law4 7,b7 ,*>t] conv]sion ,foll[+ ! sale ( a majority or all ( ! capital /ock ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,b71 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d may am5d ! *>t] ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank to reflect ! t]m9ation ( ! /atus ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank z su*1 :]eupon ! ,sy/em bank %all rema9 a ,sy/em bank1 ) all ( ! rights1 p[]s1 & privileges !re(1 subject to all laws & regulations applicable !reto4 7,c7 ,assumption ( liabilities & sale ( assets ,foll[+ ! assumption ( all or sub/antially all ( ! liabilities ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 or ! sale ( all or sub/antially all ( ! assets ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank1 z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,c71 at ! election ( ! ,corporation1 ! bridge ,sy/em bank may reta9 its /atus z su* = ! p]iod provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h74 7,d7 ,am5dm5ts to *>t] ,foll[+ ! consummation ( a transaction describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#i71 ! *>t] ( ! result+ ,sy/em in/itution %all be am5d$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration to reflect ! t]m9ation ( bridge ,sy/em bank /atus1 if appropriate4 7#aa7 ,dissolution ( bridge sy/em bank 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ,/ate or ,f$]al law1 if ! bridge ,sy/em bank's /atus z su* has n previ\sly be5 t]m9at$ by ! occurr5ce ( an ev5t specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#i7-- 7i7 ! ,corporation1 aft] consultation ) ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 may1 9 its discretion1 dissolve a bridge ,sy/em bank 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph at any "t2 & 7ii7 ! ,corporation1 aft] consultation ) ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 %all promptly comm5ce dissolution proce$+s 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph ^u ! expiration ( ! #b-ye> p]iod foll[+ ! date ! bridge ,sy/em bank 0 *>t]$1 or any ext5sion !re(1 z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h74 7,b7 ,proc$ures ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration ,bo>d %all appo9t ! ,corporation z receiv] = a bridge ,sy/em bank ^u det]m9+ to dissolve ! bridge ,sy/em bank4 ,! ,corporation z su* receiv] %all w9d up ! affairs ( ! bridge ,sy/em bank 9 con=mity ) ! provisions ( law relat+ to ! liquidation ( clos$ ,sy/em banks4 ,) respect to any su* bridge ,sy/em bank1 ! ,corporation z su* receiv] %all h all ! rights1 p[]s1 & privileges & %all p]=m ! duties relat$ to ! ex]cise ( su* rights1 p[]s1 or privileges grant$ by law to a receiv] ( any insur$ ,sy/em bank &1 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 9 ! ex]cise ( su* rights1 p[]s1 & privileges1 ! ,corporation %all n be subject to ! direction or sup]vision ( any ,/ate ag5cy or o!r ,f$]al ag5cy4 7#ab7 ,multiple bridge sy/em banks ,! ,corporation may1 9 ! ,corporation's discretion1 organize1 & ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration may1 9 its discretion1 *>t]1 #b or m bridge ,sy/em banks "u ?is subsection to assume any liabilities & pur*ase any assets ( a s+le ,sy/em in/itution 9 default4 7i7 ,c]ta9 sales ( assets prohibit$ 7#a7 ,p]sons :o engag$ 9 improp] conduct )1 or caus$ losses to1 sy/em in/itutions ,! ,corporation %all prescribe regulations :i*1 at a m9imum1 %all prohibit ! sale ( assets ( a fail$ ,sy/em in/itution by ! ,corporation to-- 7,a7 any p]son :o-- 7i7 has default$1 or 0 a memb] ( a p>tn]%ip or an (fic] or director ( a corporation t has default$1 on #a or m obligations ! aggregate am\nt ( :i* exce$ #a1jjj1jjj1 to su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution2 7ii7 has be5 f\nd to h engag$ 9 fraudul5t activity 9 connection ) any obligation ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 proposes to pur*ase any su* asset 9 :ole or 9 "p ?r\gh ! use ( ! proce$s ( a loan or advance ( cr$it f ! ,corporation or f any ,sy/em in/itution = :i* ! ,corporation has be5 appo9t$ z cons]vator or receiv]2 7,b7 any p]son :o p>ticipat$1 z an (fic] or director ( su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution or ( any affiliate ( su* ,sy/em in/itution1 9 a mat]ial way 9 transactions t result$ 9 a sub/antial loss to su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution2 7,c7 any p]son :o has be5 remov$ f1 or prohibit$ f p>ticipat+ 9 ! affairs (1 su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution pursuant to any f9al en=cem5t action by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration2 7,d7 any p]son :o has demon/rat$ a patt]n or practice ( defalcation reg>d+ obligations to su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution2 or 7,e7 any p]son :o is 9 default on any loan or o!r ext5sion ( cr$it f su* fail$ ,sy/em in/itution :i*1 if n paid1 w cause sub/antial loss to ! ,sy/em in/itution or ! ,corporation4 7#b7 ,default$ debtors ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 any p]son :o is 9 default on any loan or o!r ext5sion ( cr$it f ! ,sy/em in/itution1 :i*1 if n paid1 w cause sub/antial loss to ! ,sy/em in/itution or ! ,corporation1 may n pur*ase any asset f ! cons]vator or receiv]4 7#c7 ,settlem5t ( claims ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to ! sale or transf] by ! ,corporation ( any asset ( any ,sy/em in/itution to any p]son if ! sale or transf] ( ! asset resolves or settles1 or is "p ( ! resolution or settlem5t1 (-- 7,a7 #a or m claims t h be51 or c\ld h be51 ass]t$ by ! ,corporation aga9/ ! p]son2 or 7,b7 obligations ow$ by ! p]son to any ,sy/em in/itution1 or ! ,corporation4 7#d7 ,def9ition ( default ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! t]m default means a failure to comply ) ! t]ms ( a loan or o!r obligation to su* an ext5t t ! prop]ty secur+ ! obligation is =eclos$ ^u4 7j7 ,exp$it$ proc$ures = c]ta9 claims 7#a7 ,"t = fil+ notice ( appeal ,! notice ( appeal ( any ord]1 :e!r int]locutory or f9al1 ent]$ 9 any case br\ght by ! ,corporation aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution's director1 (fic]1 employee1 ag5t1 attorney1 acc\ntant1 or apprais] or any o!r p]son employ$ by or provid+ s]vices to a ,sy/em in/itution %all be fil$ n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( entry ( ! ord]4 ,! he>+ ( ! appeal %all be held n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( ! notice ( appeal4 ,! appeal %all be decid$ n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! notice ( appeal4 7#b7 ,s*$ul+ ,a c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all exp$ite ! consid]ation ( any case br\ght by ! ,corporation aga9/ a ,sy/em in/itution's director1 (fic]1 employee1 ag5t1 attorney1 acc\ntant1 or apprais] or any o!r p]son employ$ by or provid+ s]vices to a ,sy/em in/itution4 ,z f> z practicable ! c\rt %all give su* case priority on its docket4 7#c7 ,judicial discretion ,! c\rt may modify ! s*$ule & limitations /at$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 9 a p>ticul> case1 bas$ on a specific f9d+ t ! ends ( ju/ice t w\ld be s]v$ by mak+ su* a modification w\ld outweigh ! be/ int]e/ ( ! public 9 hav+ ! case resolv$ exp$iti\sly4 7k7 ,bond n requir$2 ag5ts2 fee ,! ,corporation z cons]vator or receiv] ( a ,sy/em in/itution %all n be requir$ to furni% bond & may appo9t an ag5t or ag5ts to assi/ 9 its duties z su* cons]vator or receiv]4 ,all fees1 comp5sation1 & exp5ses ( liquidation & adm9i/ration %all be fix$ by ! ,corporation & may be paid by x out ( funds com+ into its possession z su* cons]vator or receiv]4 7l7 ,consultation reg>d+ cons]vator%ips & receiv]%ips ,to ! ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all consult ) ! ,corporation prior to tak+ a pr]esolution action conc]n+ a ,sy/em in/itution t may result 9 a cons]vator%ip or receiv]%ip2 & 7#b7 ! ,corporation1 act+ 9 ! capacity ( ! ,corporation z a cons]vator or receiv]1 %all consult ) ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration prior to tak+ any significant action impact+ ,sy/em in/itutions or s]vice to ,sy/em borr[]s4 7m7 ,applicability ,?is section %all become applicable ) respect to ! p[] ( ! ,corporation to act z a cons]vator or receiv] on ! date on :i* ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration appo9ts ! ,corporation z a cons]vator or receiv] "u section #d4ab or #h4da4 4 #edac4 ,report+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( f>m loan ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m f>m loan means-- 7#a7 a f>m own]%ip loan "u subtitle ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb et seq472 & 7#b7 an op]at+ loan "u subtitle ,b ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida et seq474 7b7 ,reports 7#a7 ,prep>ation ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e a report t includes-- 7,a7 aggregate data bas$ on a review ( ea* out/&+ f>m loan made or gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y describ+1 = ! ,unit$ ,/ates & = ea* ,/ate & c\nty 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates-- 7i7 ! age ( ! recipi5t produc]2 7ii7 ! duration t ! recipi5t produc] has engag$ 9 agricultural production2 7iii7 ! size ( ! f>m or ran* ( ! recipi5t produc]2 7iv7 ! race1 e?nicity1 & g5d] ( ! recipi5t produc]2 7v7 ! agricultural commodity or commodities1 or type ( ent]prise1 = :i* ! loan 0 secur$2 7vi7 ! am\nt ( ! f>m loan made or gu>ante$2 7vii7 ! type ( ! f>m loan made or gu>ante$2 & 7viii7 ! default rate ( ! f>m loan made or gu>ante$2 7,b7 = ea* ,/ate & c\nty 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 data demon/rat+ ! numb] ( out/&+ f>m loans made or gu>ante$1 accord+ to loan size cohort2 & 7,c7 an assessm5t ( actual loans made or gu>ante$ z measur$ aga9/ t>get p>ticipation rates = beg9n+ & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s1 brok5 d[n by ,/ate1 z describ$ 9 sections #cdf7;b77#b7 & #cee ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b71 #bjjc74 7#b7 ,submission ( report ,! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,a7 submitt$-- 7i7 to-- 7,i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,,ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,,iii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,,iv7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7ii7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #cj1 #bjai1 & annually !reaft]2 & 7,b7 made publicly available n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii74 7c7 ,compreh5sive review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7& e #e ye>s !reaft]71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 prep>e a compreh5sive review ( all reports submitt$ "u subsection 7b77#b72 7,b7 id5tify tr5ds )9 data outl9$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* t>get annual p>ticipation rates = beg9n+ & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y7 are be+ met = ea* loan type2 & 7,c7 provide specific actions ! ,dep>tm5t w take to improve ! p]=mance ( direct & gu>ante$ loans ) respect to und]s]v$ produc]s & any recomm5dations ! ,secret>y may make = fur!r congressional action4 7#b7 ,submission ( compreh5sive review ,! compreh5sive review describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,a7 submitt$ to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,b7 made publicly available n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( submission "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7d7 ,privacy ,9 prep>+ any report or review "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all aggregate or de-id5tify ! data 9 a mann] suffici5t to ensure t ! id5tity ( a recipi5t produc] associat$ ) ! data _c be asc]ta9$4 #edad4 ,/udy on loan risk 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all conduct a /udy t-- 7#a7 analyzes & comp>es ! f9ancial risks inh]5t 9 loans made1 held1 securitiz$1 or pur*as$ by ,f>m ,cr$it banks1 associations1 & ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation & h[ su* risks are requir$ to be capitaliz$ "u /atute & regulations 9 effect z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 assesses ! feasibility ( increas+ ! acreage exception provid$ 9 section #h4h7;c77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga to #b1jjj acres4 7b7 ,timel9e ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all provide ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by subsection 7a7 to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate no lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #edae4 ,,gao report on ability ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em to meet ! agricultural cr$it ne$s ( ,indian tribes & _! memb]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 /udy ! agricultural cr$it ne$s ( f>ms1 ran*es1 & relat$ agricultural bus9esses t are own$ or op]at$ by-- 7,a7 ,indian tribes on tribal l&s2 or 7,b7 enroll$ memb]s ( ,indian tribes on ,indian allotm5ts2 & 7#b7 det]m9e :e!r ! in/itutions ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em h suffici5t au?ority & res\rces to meet ! ne$s4 7b7 ,def9ition ( indian tribe ,9 subsection 7a71 ! t]m ,indian tribe means an ,indian tribal entity t is eligible = fund+ & s]vices f ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs by virtue ( ! /atus ( ! entity z an ,indian tribe4 7c7 ,report to ! ,congress ,)9 #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all prep>e & submit to ! ,committees on ,agriculture & on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a writt5 report t conta9s ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 ,if ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al f9ds t ! in/itutions ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em d n h suffici5t au?ority or res\rces to meet ! ne$s ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a71 ! report %all include su* legislative & o!r recomm5dations z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es w\ld result 9 a sy/em "u :i* ! ne$s are met 9 an equitable & effective mann]4 #edaf4 ,,gao report on cr$it s]vice to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,agricultural cr$it provid] ,! t]m agricultural cr$it provid] means-- 7,a7 a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution2 7,b7 a comm]cial bank2 7,c7 ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,mortgage ,corporation2 7,d7 a life insurance company2 & 7,e7 any o!r individual or entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cee7;e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;e774 7b7 ,/udy ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy-- 7,a7 to assess ! cr$it & relat$ s]vices provid$ by agricultural cr$it provid]s to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,b7 to review ! ov]all p>ticipation ( socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 ! s]vices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 to id5tify b>ri]s t limit ! availability ( agricultural cr$it to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7#b7 provide recomm5dations on h[ agricultural cr$it provid]s may improve outrea* to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s relat+ to ! availability ( cr$it & relat$ s]vices4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all prep>e & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 & ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 ,,vi ,rural ,developm5t ,a ,improv+ ,heal? ,outcomes 9 ,rural ,am]ica #faja4 ,combat+ sub/ance use disord] 9 rural ,am]ica2 prioritizations 7a7 ,combat+ sub/ance use disord] 9 rural ,am]ica 7#a7 ,prioritizations ,! ,secret>y %all make ! foll[+ prioritizations & set asides = fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbe3 7,a7 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e 7i7 ,sub/ance use disord] set-aside ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all make available n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( am\nts made available "u section #bcce;,a ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7 = f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xxiii ( su* ,act = telem$ic9e projects t provide sub/ance use disord] treatm5t s]vices4 7ii7 ,exception ,9 ! case ( a fiscal ye> = :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t !re are n suffici5t qualifi$ applicants to receive f9ancial assi/ance = projects provid+ sub/ance use disord] treatm5t s]vices to rea* ! #bj-p]c5t requirem5t "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may make available less ?an #bj p]c5t ( am\nts made available "u su* section #bcce;,a = ^? s]vices4 7,b7 ,community facilities direct loans & grants 7i7 ,sub/ance use disord] selection priority ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( direct loans or grants = ! developm5t ( ess5tial community facilities "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to entities eligible = ^? direct loans or grants-- 7,i7 to develop facilities to provide sub/ance use disord] 7includ+ opioid sub/ance use disord]7-- 7aa7 prev5tion s]vices2 7bb7 treatm5t s]vices2 7cc7 recov]y s]vices2 or 7dd7 any comb9ation ( ^? s]vices2 & 7,,ii7 t employ /aff t h appropriate exp]tise & tra9+ 9 h[ to id5tify & treat individuals ) sub/ance use disord]s4 7ii7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t receives a direct loan or grant describ$ 9 t clause may use ! direct loan or grant funds = ! developm5t ( teleheal? facilities & sy/ems to provide teleheal? s]vices = sub/ance use disord] treatm5t4 7,c7 ,rural heal? & safety education programs2 sub/ance use disord] selection priority ,9 mak+ grants "u section #ejb7;i7 ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffb7;i771 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an applicant t w use ! grant = sub/ance use disord] education & treatm5t & ! prev5tion ( sub/ance use disord]4 7#b7 ,limitation on o!r reprioritizations ,= fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all n make any national reprioritizations )9 ! ,rural ,heal? & ,safety ,education ,programs1 ! ,community ,facilities direct loan & grant programs1 or ! ,di/ance ,le>n+ & ,telem$ic9e programs "u section #fjh ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb4 7#c7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,title ,v ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa et seq47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #ejb1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is title z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,agriculture ea* place x appe>s 7o!r ?an 9 section #ejb 9 ! matt] prec$+ subsection 7a77 & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7b7 ,tempor>y prioritization ( rural heal? assi/ance ,title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;a-#bbjd;b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjh4 ,tempor>y prioritization ( rural heal? assi/ance 7a7 ,au?ority to tempor>ily prioritize c]ta9 rural developm5t applications ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y1 aft] consultation ) su* public heal? (ficials z may be necess>y1 may ann\nce ?r\gh a ,f$]al ,regi/] notice pursuant to section #eec7;b77#c77;,b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a tempor>y reprioritization1 on a national or multi/ate basis1 = c]ta9 rural developm5t loan & grant applications to assi/ rural communities 9 respond+ to a significant public heal? disruption4 7b7 ,public heal? disruption ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m public heal? disruption means an unanticipat$ increase 9 mortality or morbidity 9 rural communities1 :5 comp>$ to non-rural communities1 caus$ by id5tifiable ev5ts1 actions1 or behavioral tr5ds1 :i* c be rem$iat$ by ! programs ( ! ,rural ,developm5t mission area4 ,:5 measur+ a public heal? disruption1 ! ,secret>y may analyze data on a national or multi-/ate basis4 7c7 ,cont5t ( ann\ncem5t ,9 ! ann\ncem5t1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 describe ! nature ( ! public heal? disruption1 includ+ ! causes1 effects1 affect$ populations1 & affect$ ,/ates2 7#b7 expla9 h[ ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture w "w 9 rem$y+ ! public heal? disruption2 7#c7 id5tify ! s]vices1 treatm5ts1 or infra/ructure be/ suit$ to address ! public heal? disruption2 7#d7 e/abli%-- 7,a7 ! />t & end dates ( ! reprioritization2 7,b7 ! programs subject to reprioritization & ! modifications to ! application process2 7,c7 ! process = mak+ reprioritizations = applicable programs2 7,d7 ! am\nt ( funds set-aside = applicable programs1 except t a set-aside = su* a program %all n be great] ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ = ! program = ! fiscal ye> involv$2 & 7,e7 ! region 9 :i* ! reprioritization is 9 effect2 & 7#e7 in/ruct program adm9i/rators to implem5t ! reprioritization dur+ ! application w9d[ or ann\ncem5t aft] ! ann\ncem5t takes effect4 7d7 ,limitations on reprioritizations ,:5 ann\nc+ ! reprioritization1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% an initial total "t p]iod ( less ?an #d ye>s1 except z provid$ = 9 subsection 7e72 7#b7 implem5t only #a nationally applicable reprioritization at a "t2 7#c7 implem5t only #a regionally applicable reprioritization p] ,/ate at a "t2 & 7#d7 n use reprioritizations to allocate additional funds to an affect$ ,/ate4 7e7 ,ext5sion ,! ,secret>y may ext5d an ann\ncem5t "u subsection 7a7 = no m ?an #f ye>s 9 total1 except t no?+ %all prev5t ! ,secret>y f r5ew+ reprioritizations by mak+ a new ann\ncem5t "u subsection 7a74 7f7 ,resc9d+ ! ann\ncem5t ,! ,secret>y may resc9d a reprioritization ann\ncem5t made "u subsection 7a7 at any "t ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! tempor>y reprioritizations are no long] ne$$ or effective4 7g7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #dh h\rs aft] mak+1 ext5d+1 or resc9d+ an ann\ncem5t "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 & transmit to ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 a writt5 notice ( ! decl>ation1 ext5sion1 or rescission4 4 #fajb4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bcce;,a ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #hb1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #a7;b7 ( ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fajc4 ,ref9anc+ ( c]ta9 rural hospital debt ,subtitle ,d ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cda ! foll[+3 #cdb4 ,ref9anc+ ( c]ta9 rural hospital debt ,assi/ance "u section #cjf7;a7 = a community facility1 or "u section #caj;,b1 may include ! ref9anc+ ( a debt obligation ( a rural hospital z an eligible loan or loan gu>antee purpose if ! assi/ance w\ld help pres]ve access to a heal? s]vice 9 a rural community1 mean+fully improve ! f9ancial position ( ! hospital1 & o!rwise meet ! f9ancial feasibility & adequacy ( security requirem5ts ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,ag5cy4 4 ,b ,connect+ ,rural ,am]icans to ,high ,spe$ ,broadb& #fbja4 ,access to broadb& telecommunications s]vices 9 rural areas ,section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ provide loans & loan gu>antees & ins]t+ provide grants1 provide loans1 & provide loan gu>antees2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,a77ii71 by ins]t+ 9 ! case ( a grant or direct loan1 be=e a city2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,loans & & ins]t+ ,grants1 loans1 &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ %all make or gu>antee loans & ins]t+ %all make grants1 %all make loans1 & %all gu>antee loans2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,priority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 mak+ grants1 mak+ loans1 & gu>antee+ loans "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 give ! highe/ priority to applications = projects to provide broadb& s]vice to uns]v$ rural communities t d n h any resid5tial broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7,i7 a #aj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,,ii7 a #a-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity2 7ii7 give priority to applications = projects to provide ! maximum level ( broadb& s]vice to ! greate/ proportion ( rural h\seholds 9 ! propos$ s]vice area id5tifi$ 9 ! application2 7iii7 provide equal consid]ation to all eligible entities1 includ+ ^? t h n previ\sly receiv$ grants1 loans1 or loan gu>antees "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7iv7 ) respect to #b or m applications t are giv5 ! same priority "u clause 7i71 give priority to an application t reque/s less grant fund+ ?an loan fund+4 7,b7 ,o!r ,aft] giv+ priority to ! applications describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all !n give priority to applications-- 7i7 = projects to provide broadb& s]vice to rural communities-- 7,i7 ) a population ( less ?an #aj1jjj p]man5t resid5ts2 7,,ii7 t are exp]i5c+ outmigration & h adopt$ a /rategic community inve/m5t plan "u section #cgi;,h7d7 t includes consid]ations = improv+ & exp&+ broadb& s]vice2 7,,iii7 ) a high p]c5tage ( l[ income families or p]sons 7z def9$ 9 section #eja7;b7 ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7;b772 7,,iv7 t are isolat$ f o!r significant population c5t]s2 or 7,v7 t provide rapid & exp&$ deploym5t ( fix$ & mobile broadb& on cropl& & ran*l& )9 a s]vice t]ritory = use 9 v>i\s applications ( precision agriculture2 & 7ii7 t 7 develop$ ) ! p>ticipation (1 & w receive a sub/antial portion ( ! fund+ = ! project f1 #b or m /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,i7 ,/ate1 local1 & tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,,ii7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7,,iii7 community an*or in/itutions1 su* z-- 7aa7 public libr>ies2 7bb7 elem5t>y s*ools & second>y s*ools 7z def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7cc7 in/itutions ( high] education2 & 7dd7 heal? c>e facilities2 7,,iv7 private entities2 7,v7 philan?ropic organizations2 & 7,,vi7 coop]atives4 7#c7 ,grant am\nts 7,a7 ,def9ition ( developm5t co/s ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m developm5t co/s means co/s (-- 7i7 con/ruction1 includ+ labor & mat]ials2 7ii7 project applications2 & 7iii7 o!r developm5t activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d71 ! project t is ! subject ( ! grant %all-- 7i7 be c>ri$ out 9 a propos$ s]vice t]ritory 9 :i* n less ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! h\seholds are uns]v$2 & 7ii7 n concurr5tly receive any o!r broadb& grant adm9i/]$ by ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 7,c7 ,maximum ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 ! am\nt ( any grant made "u ?is section %all n exce$-- 7i7 #ge p]c5t ( ! total project co/ ) respect to an area ) a d5sity ( few] ?an #g p p] squ>e mile2 7ii7 #ej p]c5t ( ! total project co/ ) respect to an area ) a d5sity ( #g or m & few] ?an #ab p p] squ>e mile2 & 7iii7 #be p]c5t ( ! total project co/ ) respect to an area ) a d5sity ( #ab or m & #bj or few] p p] squ>e mile4 7,d7 ,secret>ial au?ority to adju/ ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 make grants ( up to #ge p]c5t ( ! developm5t co/s ( ! project = :i* ! grant is provid$ to an eligible entity if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project s]ves-- 7,i7 an area ( rural h\seholds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i72 or 7,,ii7 a rural community describ$ 9 any ( subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv7 ( p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i72 & 7ii7 make modifications ( ! d5sity ?re%olds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 9 ord] to ensure t funds provid$ "u ?is section are be/ utiliz$ to provide broadb& s]vice 9 communities t are ! mo/ rural 9 "*4 7,e7 ,applications ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process = grants "u ?is section t-- 7i7 p]mits a s+le application = a grant & a loan "u title ,i1 ,,ii1 or ?is title t is associat$ ) su* grant2 & 7ii7 provides a s+le decision to aw>d su* grant & su* loan4 7,f7 ,d5sity det]m9ations ,:5 det]m9+ population d5sity "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prescribe a calculation me?od :i*-- 7i7 utilizes publicly available data2 & 7ii7 includes only ^? areas 9 :i* ! applicant is able to meet ! s]vice requirem5ts "u ?is section1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,fees ,9 ! case ( loan gu>antees issu$ or modifi$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all *>ge & collect f ! l5d] fees 9 su* am\nts z to br+ d[n ! co/s ( subsidies = gu>ante$ loans1 except t su* fees %all n act z a b> to p>ticipation 9 ! programs nor be inconsi/5t ) curr5t practices 9 ! m>ketplace4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ loan or & ins]t+ grant1 loan1 or2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 demon/rate ! ability to furni% or improve s]vice 9 ord] to meet ! broadb& build\t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e77#d7 9 all or "p ( an uns]v$ or und]s]v$ rural area2 4 7,,iii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ a loan application & ins]t+ an application2 & 7,,iv7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ s]vice & ins]t+ infra/ructure2 7bb7 by /rik+ loan ! fir/ place x appe>s2 7cc7 by /rik+ #c & ins]t+ #e2 & 7dd7 by /rik+ proce$s f ! loan made or gu>ante$ "u ?is section are & ins]t+ assi/ance "u ?is section is2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7k7 & ins]t+ 7j72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! proce$s ( a loan made or gu>ante$ & ins]t+ assi/ance2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ = ! loan or loan gu>antee & ins]t+ ( ! eligible entity2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t 79 ! case ( loans or loan gu>antees provid$ 9 accordance ) subsection 7g77#a77;,a772 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ level ( broadb& s]vice & ins]t+ level ( fix$ broadb& s]vice1 :e!r t]re/rial or wireless12 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ loan or & ins]t+ grant1 loan1 or2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ a loan or loan gu>antee & ins]t+ assi/ance2 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#aj7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide to eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t are apply+ = assi/ance "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,a77i7 te*nical assi/ance & tra9+-- 7i7 to prep>e reports & surveys necess>y to reque/ grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees "u ?is section = broadb& deploym5t2 7ii7 to improve managem5t1 includ+ f9ancial managem5t1 relat+ to ! propos$ broadb& deploym5t2 7iii7 to prep>e applications = grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees "u ?is section2 or 7iv7 to assi/ ) o!r areas ( ne$ id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,fund+ ,n less ?an #c p]c5t & n m ?an #e p]c5t ( am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be us$ = te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ "u ?is p>agraph4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #d-,mbps & ins]t+ #be-,mbps2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #a-,mbps & ins]t+ #c-,mbps2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by-- 7,i7 /rik+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at 2 & 7,,ii7 ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,at 2 7ii7 by ins]t+ & broadb& build\t requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#d7 aft] 7#a72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,broadb& build\t requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m broadb& build\t requirem5t means ! level ( int]net s]vice an applicant receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is section mu/ agree1 at ! "t ! application is f9aliz$1 to provide = ! duration ( any project-relat$ agreem5t betwe5 ! applicant & ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,broadb& build\t requirem5ts fur!r def9$ ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% broadb& build\t requirem5ts = projects ) agreem5t l5g?s (-- 7i7 #e to #aj ye>s2 7ii7 #aa to #ae ye>s2 7iii7 #af to #bj ye>s2 & 7iv7 m ?an #bj ye>s4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,9 e/abli%+ ! broadb& build\t requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 utilize ! same metrics us$ to def9e ! m9imum acceptable level ( broadb& s]vice "u p>agraph 7#a72 7ii7 e/abli% su* requirem5ts to reasonably ensure-- 7,i7 ! repaym5t ( all loans & loan gu>antees2 & 7,,ii7 ! f9anc$ network is te*nically capable ( provid+ broadb& s]vice = ! lifetime ( any project-relat$ agreem5t4 7,d7 ,sub/itute s]vice /&>ds = unique s]vice t]ritories ,if an applicant %[s t x w\ld be co/ prohibitive to meet ! broadb& build\t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph = ! entirety ( a propos$ s]vice t]ritory due to ! unique *>act]i/ics ( ! propos$ s]vice t]ritory1 ! ,secret>y & ! applicant may agree to utilize sub/itute /&>ds = any uns]v$ portion ( ! project4 ,any sub/itute s]vice /&>ds %\ld cont9ue to consid] ! be/ te*nology available to meet ! ne$s ( ! resid5ts 9 ! uns]v$ area4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ make a loan or loan gu>antee & ins]t+ provide assi/ance2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#h7 by /rik+ subsections 7i7 & 7j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,paym5t assi/ance = c]ta9 loan & grant recipi5ts 7#a7 ,use ( grant funds ,! ,secret>y may use ! funds appropriat$ = a grant "u ?is title = ! co/ 7z def9$ by section #ejb ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd7 ( provid+ assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,paym5t assi/ance ,:5 provid+ a grant "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y1 at ! sole discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 may make-- 7,a7 a subsidiz$ loan1 :i* %all be> a r$uc$ int]e/ rate at su* a rate z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to meet ! objectives ( ! program2 or 7,b7 a paym5t assi/ance loan1 :i* %all-- 7i7 require no int]e/ & pr9cipal paym5ts :ile ! borr[] is-- 7,i7 9 mat]ial compliance ) ! loan agreem5t2 & 7,,ii7 meet+ ! mile/ones & objectives ( ! project agre$ to "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7ii7 require su* nom9al p]iodic paym5ts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,agreem5t on mile/ones & objectives ,) respect to paym5t assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 be=e ent]+ into ! agreem5t "u :i* ! paym5t assi/ance w be provid$1 ! applicant & ! ,secret>y %all agree to mile/ones & objectives ( ! project4 7#d7 ,am5dm5t ( mile/ones & objectives ,! ,secret>y & ! applicant may jo9tly agree to am5d ! mile/ones & objectives agre$ to "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#e7 ,consid]ations ,:5 decid+ to utilize ! paym5t assi/ance au?ority "u p>agraph 7#b7 ! ,secret>y %all consid] :e!r or n ! paym5t assi/ance w-- 7,a7 improve ! compliance ( ! grantee ) any commitm5ts made ?r\gh ! grant agreem5t2 7,b7 promote ! completion ( ! broadb& project2 7,c7 protect taxpay] res\rces2 & 7,d7 support ! integrity ( ! broadb& programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#f7 ,limitations on paym5t assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may n make a paym5t assi/ance loan "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 to an entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section t is also ! recipi5t ( a loan "u title ,i or ,,ii t is associat$ ) su* grant4 2 7#i7 9 subsection 7k77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #be1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cej1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7#aj7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ loan or & ins]t+ grant1 or loan1 or2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#aa7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7k7 & 7l7 z subsections 7j7 & 7k71 respectively4 #fbjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas ,section #fjb ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #fjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to enc\rage ! expansion & ext5sion ( middle mile broadb& infra/ructure to connect und]s]v$ rural areas to ! backbone ( ! ,int]net4 7b7 ,middle mile infra/ructure ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m middle mile infra/ructure means any broadb& infra/ructure t does n connect directly to end-us] locations 7includ+ an*or in/itutions7 & may include int](fice transport1 backhaul1 ,int]net connectivity1 data c5t]s1 or special access transport to rural areas4 7c7 ,grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees ,! ,secret>y %all make grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees to eligible applicants describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 to provide funds = ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 or acquisition ( middle mile infra/ructure to s]ve rural areas4 7d7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,eligible applicants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to obta9 assi/ance "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all-- 7i7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7ii7 agree to complete build-out ( ! middle mile infra/ructure describ$ 9 ! application by n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! initial date on :i* proce$s f ! assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section are made available2 & 7iii7 submit to ! ,secret>y a plan to ensure ! viability ( ! project by-- 7,i7 connect+1 assi/+ ) connect+1 or enabl+ ! connection ( retail broadb& sy/ems t s]ve rural areas )9 ! propos$ s]vice t]ritory to ! middle mile infra/ructure project 9 an af=dable & economically competitive mann]2 7,,ii7 leas+ or sell+ suffici5t capacity prior to project approval2 & 7,,iii7 comply+ ) any o!r requirem5ts impos$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,additional end us] broadb& programs ,entities t receive assi/ance to con/ruct1 improve1 or acquire middle mile infra/ructure "u ?is section %all be eligible to apply = additional funds "u ?is title to provide = retail broadb& s]vice to end us]s4 7#b7 ,eligible s]vice t]ritories ,! proce$s ( assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section may be us$ to c>ry out a project 9 a propos$ s]vice t]ritory only if1 z ( ! date ! application = assi/ance "u ?is section is submitt$1 !re is n adequate middle mile infra/ructure available to support broadb& s]vice = eligible rural communities t w\ld be provid$ access to ! middle mile infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,eligible projects ,a project %all be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is section if at ! "t ( ! application-- 7,a7 at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! int]connection po9ts s]ve su* eligible rural areas2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! propos$ middle mile network w be capable ( support+ retail broadb& s]vice meet+ ! maximum broadb& build\t requirem5t e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e77#d7 = ! resid5ts )9 ! propos$ s]vice t]ritory4 7e7 ,limitation on grants ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n provide any grant 9 excess ( #bj p]c5t ( ! total project co/2 & 7#b7 provide grants only to ^? projects :i* s]ve rural areas :]e population d5sity or geographic *>act]i/ics make x infeasible to con/ruct middle mile broadb& sy/ems )\t grant assi/ance4 7f7 ,t]ms1 conditions1 & adequacy ( security ,all loans & loan gu>antees provid$ "u ?is section %all be made subject to su* t]ms1 conditions1 & adequacy ( security requirem5ts z may be impos$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,if ! middle mile infra/ructure w\ld n provide adequate security due to long-t]m leas+ arrangem5ts1 ! ,secret>y %all require sub/itute security 9 su* =m & sub/ance z are acceptable to ! ,secret>y4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #fbjc4 ,modifications to ! ,rural ,gigabit ,program ,section #fjc ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,rural ,gigabit ,network ,pilot & ins]t+ ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to be kn[n z ! ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y may provide a grant1 a loan1 or bo? to an eligible entity = ! purpose ( demon/rat+ innovative broadb& te*nologies or me?ods ( broadb& deploym5t t significantly decrease ! co/ ( broadb& deploym5t1 & provide sub/antially fa/] broadb& spe$s ?an are available1 9 a rural area4 7b7 ,rural area ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m rural area has ! mean+ provid$ 9 section #fja7;b77#c74 7c7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to obta9 assi/ance "u ?is section = a project1 an entity %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application-- 7,a7 t describes a project design$ to decrease ! co/ ( broadb& deploym5t1 & sub/antially increase broadb& spe$ to n less ?an ! maximum broadb& build\t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e77#d71 9 a rural area to be s]v$ by ! project2 & 7,b7 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7#b7 demon/rate t ! entity is able to c>ry out ! project2 & 7#c7 agree to complete ! project build-out )9 #e ye>s aft] ! date ! assi/ance is fir/ provid$ = ! project4 7d7 ,prioritization ,9 aw>d+ assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals = projects t-- 7#a7 involve p>tn]%ips betwe5 or among multiple entities2 7#b7 w\ld provide broadb& s]vice to ! greate/ numb] ( rural entities at or above ! broadb& requirem5ts ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 & 7#c7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es c\ld be replicat$ 9 rural areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 4 #fbjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program ,title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible broadb& s]vice ,! t]m eligible broadb& s]vice means broadb& s]vice t has ! capability to transmit data at a spe$ specifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* may n be less ?an ! applicable m9imum d[nload & upload spe$s e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission 9 def9+ ! t]m advanc$ telecommunications capability = purposes ( section #gjf ( ! ,telecommunications ,act ( #aiif 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #acjb74 7#b7 ,eligible s]vice area ,! t]m eligible s]vice area means an area 9 :i* broadb& s]vice capacity is less ?an-- 7,a7 a #aj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 a #a-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7#c7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible entity means a legally organiz$ entity t-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 an incorporat$ organization2 7,,ii7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,,iii7 a ,/ate2 7,,iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 or 7,v7 any o!r legal entity1 includ+ a coop]ative1 a private corporation1 or a limit$ liability company1 t is organiz$ on a =-pr(it or a n-=-pr(it basis2 & 7ii7 has ! legal capacity & au?ority to ent] into a contract1 to comply ) applicable ,f$]al laws1 & to own & op]ate broadb& facilities1 z propos$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! entity = a grant "u ! ,program4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m eligible entity does n include-- 7i7 an individual2 or 7ii7 a p>tn]%ip4 7#d7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;b77#c77;,a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,community ,connect ,grant ,program1 to provide grants to eligible entities to f9ance broadb& transmission 9 rural areas4 7c7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program %all use ! grant to c>ry out a project t-- 7#a7 provides eligible broadb& s]vice to1 )9 ! propos$ eligible s]vice area describ$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! eligible entity-- 7,a7 ea* ess5tial community facility z def9$ pursuant to section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a772 & 7,b7 any requir$ facilities necess>y to (f] t eligible broadb& s]vice to ea* resid5tial & bus9ess cu/om] )9 su* propos$ eligible s]vice area2 & 7#b7 = n less ?an #b ye>s-- 7,a7 furni%es free eligible broadb& s]vice to a community c5t] describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,b72 7,b7 provides n few] ?an #b comput] access po9ts = t free eligible broadb& s]vice2 & 7,c7 cov]s ! co/ ( b&wid? to provide free eligible broadb& s]vice to ea* ess5tial community facility t reque/s broadb& s]vices )9 ! propos$ eligible s]vice area describ$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! eligible entity4 7d7 ,uses ( grant funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program may use ! grant =-- 7,a7 ! con/ruction1 acquisition1 or leas+ ( facilities 7includ+ spectrum71 l&1 or build+s to deploy eligible broadb& s]vice2 & 7,b7 ! improvem5t1 expansion1 con/ruction1 or acquisition ( a community c5t] )9 ! propos$ eligible s]vice area describ$ 9 ! application submitt$ by ! eligible entity4 7#b7 ,ineligible uses ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program %all n use ! grant =-- 7,a7 ! duplication ( any exi/+ eligible broadb& s]vice provid$ by ano!r entity 9 ! eligible s]vice area2 or 7,b7 op]at+ exp5ses1 except z provid$ 9-- 7i7 subsection 7c77#b77;,c7 ) respect to free eligible broadb& s]vice2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ) respect to spectrum4 7#c7 ,free access = community c5t]s ,( ! am\nts provid$ to an eligible entity "u a grant "u ! ,program1 ! eligible entity %all use to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 n great] ?an ! less] (-- 7,a7 #aj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 #aej1jjj4 7e7 ,mat*+ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ! ,program %all provide a ca% contribution 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a ca% contribution describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all be us$ solely = ! project = :i* ! eligible entity receives a grant "u ! ,program2 & 7,b7 %all n include any ,f$]al funds1 unless a ,f$]al /atute specifically provides t ^? ,f$]al funds may be consid]$ to be f a non-,f$]al s\rce4 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! ,program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,an application submitt$ by an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include docum5tation suffici5t to demon/rate ! availability ( funds to satisfy ! requirem5t ( subsection 7e74 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #fbje4 ,outdat$ broadb& sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fje4 ,outdat$ broadb& sy/ems 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] any portion ( a s]vice t]ritory t is subject to an out/&+ grant agreem5t betwe5 ! ,secret>y & a broadb& provid] to be uns]v$ = ! purposes ( all broadb& assi/ance programs "u ?is ,act1 if ! broadb& s]vice 9 t portion ( a s]vice t]ritory is less ?an #aj ,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity or less ?an #a ,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7b7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y %all n consid] a portion ( a s]vice t]ritory describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 to be uns]v$ if ! broadb& s]vice provid] has con/ruct$ or begun to con/ruct broadb& facilities t meet ! m9imum acceptable level ( s]vice e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e71 9 t portion ( ! s]vice t]ritory4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by ?is section %all n take effect until ,octob] #a1 #bjbj4 #fbjf4 ,default & deobligation2 def]ral ,title ,,vi ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjf4 ,default & deobligation2 def]ral 7a7 ,default & deobligation ,9 addition to o!r au?ority "u applicable law1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% writt5 proc$ures = all broadb& programs s t1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! programs are adm9i/]$ to-- 7#a7 recov] funds f loan & grant defaults2 7#b7 deobligate any aw>ds1 less all[able co/s t demon/rate an insuffici5t level ( p]=mance 7includ+ metrics det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 or fraudul5t sp5d+1 to ! ext5t funds ) respect to ! aw>d are available 9 ! acc\nt relat+ to ! program e/abli%$ by ?is title2 7#c7 aw>d ^? funds1 on a competitive basis1 to new or exi/+ applicants consi/5t ) ?is title2 & 7#d7 m9imize ov]lap among ! programs4 7b7 ,def]ral p]iod ,9 det]m9+ ! t]ms & conditions ( assi/ance provid$ "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% a def]ral p]iod ( n %ort] ?an ! build\t p]iod e/abli%$ = ! project involv$ 9 ord] to support ! f9ancial feasibility & long-t]m su/a9ability ( ! project4 4 #fbjg4 ,public notice1 assessm5ts1 & report+ requirem5ts ,! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new title3 ,,vii ,g5]al & adm9i/rative provisions #gja4 ,public notice1 assessm5ts1 & report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,notice requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all promptly make available to ! public1 a fully se>*able database on ! website ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice t conta9s in=mation on all retail broadb& projects provid$ assi/ance or = :i* assi/ance is s\ght t are adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 notice ( ea* application = assi/ance describ+ ! application1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! id5tity ( ! applicant2 7,b7 a description ( ea* application1 includ+-- 7i7 a map ( ! propos$ s]vice area ( ! applicant2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt & type ( support reque/$ by ea* applicant2 7,c7 ! /atus ( ea* application2 & 7,d7 ! e/imat$ numb] & proportion ( s]vice po9ts 9 ! propos$ s]vice t]ritory )\t fix$ broadb& s]vice1 :e!r t]re/rial or wireless2 7#b7 notice ( ea* entity receiv+ assi/ance adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! "n ( ! entity2 7,b7 ! type ( assi/ance be+ receiv$2 7,c7 ! purpose = :i* ! entity is receiv+ ! assi/ance2 & 7,d7 ea* annual report submitt$ "u subsection 7c7 7r$act$ to protect any propriet>y in=mation 9 ! report72 & 7#c7 su* o!r in=mation z is suffici5t to all[ ! public to und]/& assi/ance provid$4 7b7 ,s]vice area assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to a retail broadb& application = assi/ance1 :i* is outside an area 9 :i* ! applicant receives ,f$]al univ]sal s]vice support-- 7,a7 aft] giv+ notice requir$ by subsection 7a77#a71 af=d s]vice provid]s n less ?an #de days to volunt>ily submit in=mation requir$ by ! ,secret>y onto ! ag5cy's onl9e mapp+ tool ) respect to areas t are cot]m9\s ) ! propos$ s]vice area ( ! application 7or any p>ts !re(71 su* t ! ,secret>y may assess :e!r ! application submitt$ meets ! eligibility requirem5ts "u ?is title2 & 7,b7 if no broadb& s]vice provid] submits in=mation "u p>agraph 7#a71 consid] ! numb] ( provid]s 9 ! propos$ s]vice area to be e/abli%$ by us+ any o!r data reg>d+ ! availability ( broadb& s]vice t ! ,secret>y may collect or obta9 ?r\gh reasonable ef=ts4 7#b7 ,assessm5t ( uns]v$ communities ,9 ! case ( an application giv5 ! highe/ priority "u section #fja7;c77#b77;,a77i71 ! ,secret>y %all confirm t ea* uns]v$ rural community id5tifi$ 9 ! application is eligible = fund+ by-- 7,a7 conf]r+ )1 & obta9+ data f1 ! ,*air ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration ) respect to ! s]vice level 9 ! s]vice area propos$ 9 ! application2 7,b7 review+ any o!r s\rce t is relevant to s]vice data validation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 p]=m+ site-specific te/+ to v]ify ! unavailability ( any retail broadb& s]vice4 7#c7 ,,foia exemption ,= purposes ( section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 in=mation receiv$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( ?is subsection %all be exempt f disclosure pursuant to subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 ( su* section #eeb4 7c7 ,report+ broadb& improvem5ts to ,,usda 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require any entity receiv+ assi/ance = a project :i* provides retail broadb& s]vice to submit an annual report = #c ye>s aft] completion ( ! project1 9 a =mat specifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 t describes-- 7,a7 ! use by ! entity ( ! assi/ance1 includ+ new equipm5t & capacity enhancem5ts t support high-spe$ broadb& access = educational in/itutions1 heal? c>e provid]s1 & public safety s]vice provid]s 7includ+ ! e/imat$ numb] ( end us]s :o are curr5tly us+ or =eca/$ to use ! new or upgrad$ infra/ructure72 & 7,b7 ! progress t[>ds fulfill+ ! objectives = :i* ! assi/ance 0 grant$1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( s]vice po9ts t w receive new broadb& s]vice1 exi/+ network s]vice improvem5ts1 & facility upgrades result+ f ! ,f$]al assi/ance2 7ii7 ! spe$ ( broadb& s]vice2 7iii7 ! av]age price ( ! mo/ subscrib$ ti] ( broadb& s]vice 9 a propos$ s]vice area2 7iv7 new subscrib]s g5]at$ f ! project2 & 7v7 any metrics ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,additional report+ 7,a7 ,broadb& build\t data ,z a condition ( receiv+ assi/ance "u section #fja1 a recipi5t ( assi/ance %all provide to ! ,secret>y complete1 reliable1 & precise geolocation in=mation t indicates ! location ( new broadb& s]vice t is be+ provid$ or upgrad$ )9 ! s]vice t]ritory support$ by ! grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! e>li] (-- 7i7 ! date ( completion ( any project mile/one e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 ! date ( completion ( ! project4 7,b7 ,report+ = middle mile projects ,! ,secret>y %all require any entity receiv+ assi/ance "u section #fjb to submit a semiannual report = #e ye>s aft] completion ( ! project1 9 a =mat specifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 t describes-- 7i7 ! use by ! entity ( ! assi/ance to con/ruct1 improve1 or acquire middle mile infra/ructure2 7ii7 ! progress t[>ds meet+ ! end-us] connection plan submitt$ "u section #fjb7;d77#a77;,a77iii72 & 7iii7 any additional metrics ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,additional report+ ,! ,secret>y may require any additional report+ & in=mation by any recipi5t ( any broadb& assi/ance "u ?is act s z to ensure compliance ) ?is section4 7d7 ,annual report on broadb& projects & s]vice to ,congress ,ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,congress a report t describes ! ext5t ( p>ticipation 9 ! broadb& assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 includ+ a description (-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( applications receiv$ & accept$1 includ+ any special loan t]ms or conditions = :i* ! ,secret>y provid$ additional assi/ance to uns]v$ areas2 7#b7 7,a7 ! communities propos$ to be s]v$ 9 ea* application submitt$ = ! fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 ! communities s]v$ by projects fund$ by broadb& assi/ance programs2 7#c7 ! p]iod ( "t requir$ to approve ea* loan application "u broadb& programs2 7#d7 any outrea* activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y to enc\rage entities 9 rural areas )\t broadb& s]vice to submit applications "u ?is ,act2 7#e7 ! me?od by :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a s]vice enables a subscrib] to orig9ate & receive high-quality voice1 data1 graphics1 & video = purposes ( provid+ broadb& s]vice "u ?is ,act2 7#f7 ea* broadb& s]vice1 includ+ ! type & spe$ ( broadb& s]vice1 = :i* assi/ance 0 s\ght1 & ea* broadb& s]vice = :i* assi/ance 0 provid$1 "u ?is ,act2 & 7#g7 ! ov]all progress t[>ds fulfill+ ! goal ( improv+ ! quality ( rural life by exp&+ rural broadb& access1 z demon/rat$ by metrics1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( resid5ces & bus9esses receiv+ new broadb& s]vices2 7,b7 network improvem5ts1 includ+ facility upgrades & equipm5t pur*ases2 7,c7 av]age broadb& spe$s & prices on a local & /atewide basis2 7,d7 any *anges 9 broadb& adoption rates2 & 7,e7 any specific activities t increas$ high spe$ broadb& access = educational in/itutions1 heal? c>e provid]s1 & public safety s]vice provid]s4 7e7 ,limitations on res]vation ( funds ,n less ?an #c b n m ?an #e p]c5t ( program level am\nts available pursuant to am\nts appropriat$ to c>ry out title ,,vi %all be set aside to be us$ =-- 7#a7 conduct+ ov]sight "u su* title2 7#b7 implem5t+ acc\ntability measures & relat$ activities au?oriz$ "u su* title2 & 7#c7 c>ry+ out ?is section4 4 #fbjh4 ,environm5tal reviews ,title ,,vii ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf1 z add$ by section #fbjg ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #gjb4 ,environm5tal reviews ,! ,secret>y may obligate1 b n disp]se1 funds "u ?is ,act be=e ! completion ( o!rwise requir$ environm5tal1 hi/orical1 or o!r types ( reviews if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a subsequ5t site-specific review %all be adequate & easily accompli%$ = ! location ( t[]s1 poles1 or o!r broadb& facilities 9 ! s]vice area ( ! borr[] )\t compromis+ ! project or ! requir$ reviews4 4 #fbji4 ,use ( loan proce$s to ref9ance loans = deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice ,title ,,vii ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf1 z add$ by section #fbjg & am5d$ by section #fbjh ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #gjc4 ,use ( loan proce$s to ref9ance loans = deploym5t ( broadb& s]vice ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 ! proce$s ( any loan made or gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act may be us$ by ! recipi5t ( ! loan = ! purpose ( ref9anc+ an out/&+ obligation ( ! recipi5t on ano!r telecommunications loan made "u ?is ,act1 or on any o!r loan if t loan w\ld h be5 = an eligible telecommunications purpose "u ?is ,act4 4 #fbaj4 ,sm>t utility au?ority = broadb& 7a7 ,section #cca ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 7#a7 ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may all[ a recipi5t ( a grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee provid$ by ! ,(fice ( ,rural ,developm5t "u ?is title to use n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt s provid$-- 7,a7 = any activity = :i* assi/ance may be provid$ "u section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf2 or 7,b7 to con/ruct o!r broadb& infra/ructure4 7#b7 ,p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection %all n apply to a recipi5t :o is seek+ to provide retail broadb& s]vice 9 any area :]e retail broadb& s]vice is available at ! m9imum broadb& spe$s1 z def9$ "u section #fja7;e7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 7#c7 ,! ,secret>y %all n provide fund+ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! fund+ w\ld result 9 competitive h>m to any grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee provid$ "u ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 4 7b7 ,title ,i ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija-iah;a7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #g ! foll[+3 #h4 ,limitations on use ( assi/ance 7a7 ,subject to subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may all[ a recipi5t ( a grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee "u ?is title to set aside n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt s receiv$ to provide retail broadb& s]vice4 7b7 ,a recipi5t :o sets aside funds "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section may use ! funds only 9 an area t is n be+ provid$ ) ! m9imum acceptable level ( broadb& s]vice e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e71 unless ! recipi5t meets ! requirem5ts ( section #fja7;d74 7c7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ability ( any borr[] to f9ance or deploy s]vices au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act4 7d7 ,! ,secret>y %all n provide fund+ "u subsection 7a7 if ! fund+ w\ld result 9 competitive h>m to any grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a74 4 #fbaa4 ,ref9anc+ ( telephone loans ,section #bja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is am5d$1 9 ! fif? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ furni%+ telephone s]vice 9 rural areas3 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #dj p] c5tum ( any loan made "u ?is title4 & ins]t+ furni%+ telephone s]vice 9 rural areas1 includ+ indebt$ness ( recipi5ts on ano!r telecommunications loan made "u ?is ,act44 #fbab4 ,f$]al broadb& program coord9ation 7a7 ,consultation betwe5 ,,usda & ,,ntia ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y to assi/ 9 ! v]ification ( eligibility ( ! broadb& loan & grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 ,9 provid+ assi/ance "u ! prec$+ s5t5ce1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all make available ! broadb& assessm5t & mapp+ capabilities ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,consultation betwe5 ,,usda & ,,fcc 7#a7 ,by ,,usda ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,commission be=e provid+ broadb& assi/ance = a project to s]ve an area ) respect to :i* ano!r entity is receiv+ ,connect ,am]ica ,fund or ,mobility ,fund support "u ! ,f$]al univ]sal s]vice support me*anisms e/abli%$ "u section #bed ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 7#b7 ,by ,,fcc ,! ,commission %all consult ) ! ,secret>y be=e (f]+ or provid+ ,connect ,am]ica ,fund or ,mobility ,fund support "u ! ,f$]al univ]sal s]vice support me*anisms e/abli%$ "u section #bed ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed7 to s]ve an area ) respect to :i* ano!r entity has receiv$ broadb& assi/ance "u a loan or grant program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7c7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,commission1 & ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on h[ be/ to coord9ate f$]ally support$ broadb& programs & activities 9 ord] to a*ieve ! foll[+ objectives3 7#a7 ,promote high-quality broadb& s]vice t meets ! long-t]m ne$s ( rural resid5ts & bus9esses1 by evaluat+ ! broadb& s]vice ne$s 9 rural areas = ea* decade ?r\gh #bjej4 7#b7 ,support ! long-t]m viability1 su/a9ability1 & utility ( f$]ally support$ rural broadb& infra/ructure1 by analyz+ ! te*nical capabilities ( ! te*nologies curr5tly available & reasonably expect$ to be available by #bjce to meet ! broadb& s]vice ne$s ( rural resid5ts id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ by analyz+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! real-_w p]=mance ( su* te*nologies1 includ+ data rates1 lat5cy1 data usage re/rictions1 & o!r aspects ( s]vice quality1 z def9$ by ! ,commission4 7,b7 ,! suitability ( ea* su* te*nology = resid5tial1 agricultural1 educational1 heal?c>e1 comm]cial1 & indu/rial purposes 9 rural areas4 7,c7 ,! co/ to deploy & support su* te*nologies 9 sev]al rural geographies4 7,d7 ,! co/s associat$ ) onl9e plat=ms1 specifically ! result+ con/ra9ts on rural network b&wid?4 7#c7 ,id5tify & quantify ! availability ( broadb& s]vice & ongo+ broadb& deploym5t 9 rural areas1 includ+ ways to d ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,h>monize broadb& notification & report+ requirem5ts & develop common v]ification proc$ures across all f$]ally support$ broadb& programs4 7,b7 ,consolidate & utilize ! exi/+ broadb& s]vice data4 7,c7 ,collect & %>e data on ^? projects 9 rural areas :]e ,f$]al programs are curr5tly support+ broadb& deploym5t1 includ+ areas ) respect to :i* an entity is receiv+-- 7i7 support "u a broadb& assi/ance program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7ii7 ,connect ,am]ica ,fund or ,mobility ,fund support "u ! ,f$]al univ]sal s]vice support me*anisms e/abli%$ "u section #bed ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 7,d7 ,lev]age support te*nologies & s]vices f onl9e plat=ms = provid]s ( broadb& s]vice 9 rural areas4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>y ,! t]m ,assi/ant ,secret>y means ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7#b7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7#c7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 #fbac4 ,transition rule ,= ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ! date t is "o ye> aft] su* date ( enactm5t1 ) respect to ! implem5tation ( ! rural broadb& access program "u section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 & ! ,community ,connect ,grant ,program "u section #fjd ( su* ,act1 z add$ by section #fbjd ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! regulations 9 exi/5ce z ( ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act t are applicable to ! program involv$1 until ! ,secret>y issues a f9al rule implem5t+ ! provisions (1 & am5dm5ts made by1 ?is title t apply to t program4 #fbad4 ,rural broadb& integration work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ ! ,rural ,broadb& ,integration ,work+ ,gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,work+ ,gr\p74 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! memb]%ip ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all be compos$ ( ! heads1 or _! designees1 (-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice2 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,communications & ,in=mation2 7,c7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate2 7,e7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7,f7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor2 7,g7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 7,h7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security2 7,i7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7,j7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice2 7,k7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation2 7,l7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury2 7,m7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7,n7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education2 7,o7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs2 7,p7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,q7 ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration2 7,r7 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 7,s7 ! ,in/itute ( ,museum & ,libr>y ,s]vices2 7,t7 ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation2 7,u7 ! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality2 7,v7 ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy2 7,w7 ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget2 7,x7 ! ,c\ncil ( ,economic ,advis]s2 7,y7 ! ,dome/ic ,policy ,c\ncil2 7,z7 ! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil2 & 7,,aa7 su* o!r ,f$]al ag5cies or entities z are det]m9$ appropriate by ! co-*airs4 7#c7 ,co-*airs ,! foll[+ individuals1 or _! designees1 %all s]ve z co-*airs ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p3 7,a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,communications & ,in=mation4 7,c7 ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil4 7,d7 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy4 7#d7 ,consultation2 coord9ation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consult1 z appropriate1 ) o!r relevant ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all coord9ate ) exi/+ ,f$]al work+ gr\ps & committees involv$ ) broadb&4 7#e7 ,memb]%ip *anges ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil & ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy %all review1 on a p]iodic basis1 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p to ensure t ! ,work+ ,gr\p-- 7,a7 includes necess>y ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t entities2 & 7,b7 is an effective me*anism = coord9at+ among ag5cies on ! policy describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7b7 ,functions ( work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,consultation ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all consult ) ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & t]ritorial gov]nm5ts1 telecommunications companies1 utilities1 trade associations1 philan?ropic entities1 policy exp]ts1 & o!r int]e/$ p>ties to id5tify1 assess1 & det]m9e possible actions relat+ to b>ri]s & opportunities = broadb& deploym5t 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,po9t ( contact ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ea* memb] ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7,a7 designate a repres5tative to s]ve z ! ma9 po9t ( contact = matt]s relat+ to ! ,work+ ,gr\p2 & 7,b7 notify ! co-*airs ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p ( t designee4 7#c7 ,survey ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 bas$ on in=mation provid$ by ! memb]s ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all publi% a compreh5sive survey (-- 7,a7 ,f$]al programs1 includ+ ! allocat$ fund+ am\nts1 t curr5tly support or c\ld reasonably be modifi$ to support broadb& deploym5t & adoption2 & 7,b7 all ,f$]al ag5cy-specific policies & rules ) ! direct or indirect effect ( facilitat+ or regulat+ inve/m5t 91 or deploym5t (1 wir$ & wireless broadb& networks4 7#d7 ,li/ ( actions ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! memb]s ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,work+ ,gr\p an initial li/ ( actions t ea* ( ! ag5cies c\ld take to id5tify & address regulatory b>ri]s to1 inc5tivize inve/m5t 91 promote be/ practices )91 align fund+ decisions ) respect to1 & o!rwise support1 wir$ broadb& deploym5t & adoption4 7#e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #aej days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,presid5t an agre$-to & prioritiz$ li/ ( recomm5dations ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p on actions t ,f$]al ag5cies c take to support broadb& deploym5t & adoption1 includ+-- 7,a7 a li/ ( priority actions & rulemak+s2 & 7,b7 timel9es to complete ! priority actions & rulemak+s4 ,c ,miscellane\s #fcja4 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 populations f def9ition ( rural area 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cdc7;a77#ac7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7,g7 & ins]t+ 7,i72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 ,exclusion ( inc>c]at$ populations ,populations ( individuals inc>c]at$ on a long-t]m or regional basis %all n be includ$ 9 det]m9+ :e!r an area is rural or a rural area4 7,i7 ,limit$ exclusion ( milit>y base populations ,! fir/ #a1ejj individuals :o reside 9 h\s+ locat$ on a milit>y base %all n be includ$ 9 det]m9+ :e!r an area is rural or a rural area4 4 7b7 ,broadb& ,section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b77#c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 populations ,su* t]m does n include any population describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 or 7,i7 ( section #cdc7;a77#ac7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac774 4 7c7 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e loans & grants ,section #bccb ( ! ,food ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 4 #fcjb4 ,e/abli%m5t ( te*nical assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m tribally designat$ h\s+ entity' has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,native ,am]ican ,h\s+ ,assi/ance & ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc74 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations e/abli%$ "u section #cji ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba71 provide te*nical assi/ance to improve access by ,tribal entities to rural developm5t programs fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ?r\gh available coop]ative agreem5t au?orities ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,te*nical assi/ance provid$ "u subsection 7b7 %all address ! unique *all5ge ( ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 ,tribal produc]s1 ,tribal bus9esses1 ,tribal bus9ess entities1 & tribally designat$ h\s+ entities 9 access+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture-support$ rural infra/ructure1 rural coop]ative developm5t1 rural bus9ess & indu/ry1 rural h\s+1 & o!r rural developm5t activities4 #fcjc4 ,rural en]gy sav+s program ,section #fdjg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ effici5cy4 & ins]t+ effici5cy 7includ+ co/-effective on- or (f-grid r5ewable en]gy or en]gy /orage sy/ems742 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,eligibility = o!r loans ,! ,secret>y %all n include any debt incurr$ by a borr[] "u ?is section 9 ! calculation ( ! debt-equity ratio ( ! borr[] = purposes ( eligibility = loans "u ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq474 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7#f7 & ins]t+ 7#g72 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,acc\nt+ ,! ,secret>y %all take appropriate /eps to /reaml9e ! acc\nt+ requirem5ts on borr[]s "u ?is section :ile ma9ta9+ adequate assurances ( ! repaym5t ( ! loans4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #c p]c5t & ins]t+ #e p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ electric & ins]t+ recurr+ s]vice2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,publication ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a description (-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( applications receiv$ "u ?is section = t fiscal ye>2 7#b7 ! numb] ( loans made to eligible entities "u ?is section = t fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 ! recipi5ts ( ! loans describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fcjd4 ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission reau?orization 7a7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ( regional commissions ,section #aecjd7;c77#c77;,a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ unanim\s & ins]t+ majority4 7b7 ,economic & infra/ructure developm5t grants ,section #aeeja ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#h7 z p>agraph 7#i72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 to gr[ ! capacity = successful community economic developm5t 9 its region2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 or 7#g72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 except t f9ancial assi/ance may be us$ z o!rwise au?oriz$ by ?is subtitle to attract bus9esses to ! region f outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates44 7c7 ,/ate capacity build+ grant program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,commission ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission e/abli%$ by section #aecja7;a77#c7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,commission ,/ate ,! t]m ,commission ,/ate means ea* ( ! ,/ates ( ,ma9e1 ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,new ,york1 & ,v]mont4 7,c7 ,eligible c\nty ,! t]m eligible c\nty means a c\nty describ$ 9 section #aegcc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,d7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,/ate capacity build+ grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all e/abli% a ,/ate capacity build+ grant program to provide grants to ,commission ,/ates to c>ry out ! purpose "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! program is to support ! ef=ts ( ! ,commission-- 7,a7 to bett] support bus9ess ret5tion & expansion 9 eligible c\nties2 7,b7 to create programs to enc\rage job creation & work=ce developm5t 9 eligible c\nties2 7,c7 to prep>e economic & infra/ructure plans = eligible c\nties2 7,d7 to exp& access to high-spe$ broadb& 9 eligible c\nties2 7,e7 to provide te*nical assi/ance t results 9 ,commission inve/m5ts 9 transportation1 wat]1 wa/ewat]1 & o!r critical infra/ructure2 7,f7 to create initiatives to increase ! effectiv5ess ( local developm5t di/ricts 9 eligible c\nties2 & 7,g7 to implem5t new or innovative economic developm5t practices t w bett] position ! eligible c\nties ( ,commission ,/ates to compete 9 ! global economy4 7#d7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds f a grant "u ! program may be us$ to support a project1 program1 or relat$ exp5se ( ! ,commission ,/ate 9 an eligible c\nty4 7,b7 ,limitation ,funds f a grant "u ! program %all n be us$ =-- 7i7 ! pur*ase ( furniture1 fixtures1 or equipm5t2 7ii7 ! comp5sation (-- 7,i7 any ,/ate memb] ( ! ,commission 7z describ$ 9 section #aecja7;b77#a77;,b7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 or 7,,ii7 any ,/ate alt]nate memb] ( ! ,commission 7z describ$ 9 section #aecja7;b77#b77;,b7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 or 7iii7 ! co/ ( supplant+ exi/+ ,/ate programs4 7#e7 ,annual "w plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 be=e provid+ a grant "u ! program1 ea* ,commission ,/ate %all provide to ! ,commission an annual "w plan t includes ! propos$ use ( ! grant4 7,b7 ,approval ,no grant "u ! program %all be provid$ to a ,commission ,/ate unless ! ,commission has approv$ ! annual "w plan ( ! ,/ate4 7#f7 ,am\nt ( grant 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ to a ,commission ,/ate "u ! program = a fiscal ye> %all be bas$ on ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! am\nt paid by ! ,commission ,/ate 7includ+ any am\nts paid on behalf ( ! ,commission ,/ate by a nonpr(it organization7 = adm9i/rative exp5ses = ! applicable fiscal ye> 7z det]m9$ "u section #aecjd7;c7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 be>s to 7ii7 ! am\nt paid by all ,commission ,/ates 7includ+ any am\nts paid on behalf ( a ,commission ,/ate by a nonpr(it organization7 = adm9i/rative exp5ses = t fiscal ye> 7z det]m9$ "u t section74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program = a fiscal ye>1 a ,commission ,/ate 7or a nonpr(it organization on behalf ( ! ,commission ,/ate7 %all pay ! am\nt ( adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,commission ,/ate = ! applicable fiscal ye> 7z det]m9$ "u section #aecjd7;c7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7,c7 ,approval ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 a grant provid$ "u ! program %all be approv$ & made available z "p ( ! approval ( ! annual budget ( ! ,commission4 7#g7 ,grant availability ,funds f a grant "u ! program %all be available only dur+ ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! grant is provid$4 7#h7 ,report ,ea* fiscal ye>1 ea* ,commission ,/ate %all submit to ! ,commission & make publicly available a report t describes ! use ( ! grant funds & ! impact ( ! program 9 ! ,/ate4 7#i7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7,b7 ,supplem5t1 n supplant ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is subsection %all supplem5t & n supplant funds made available = ! ,commission & o!r activities ( ! ,commission4 7d7 ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission ,section #aegcc ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ ,belknap1 be=e ,c>roll12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ ,*e%ire1 be=e ,coos12 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,new ,york ,! c\nties ( ,cayuga1 ,cl9ton1 ,essex1 ,frankl91 ,fulton1 ,g5esee1 ,gre5e1 ,hamilton1 ,h]kim]1 ,jeff]son1 ,lewis1 ,liv+/on1 ,madison1 ,montgom]y1 ,niag>a1 ,oneida1 ,orleans1 ,oswego1 ,r5ssela]1 ,s>atoga1 ,s*5ectady1 ,s5eca1 ,/4 ,lawr5ce1 ,sullivan1 ,wa%+ton1 ,w>r51 ,wayne1 & ,yates 9 ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ ,addison1 ,b5n+ton1 be=e ,cal$onia12 7,b7 by ins]t+ ,*itt5d51 be=e ,essex12 7,c7 by /rik+ & & ins]t+ ,orange1 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ 1 ,rutl&1 ,wa%+ton1 ,w9dham1 & ,w9dsor aft] ,orleans4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #aegea7;a7 ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #cc1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7f7 ,vacancies ,section #aecja ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,succession ,subject to ! "t limitations "u section #ccdf ( title #e1 ! ,f$]al ,co*airp]son may designate a ,f$]al employee ( ! ,commission to p]=m ! functions & duties ( ! (fice ( ! ,f$]al ,co*airp]son tempor>ily 9 an act+ capacity if bo? ! ,f$]al ,co*airp]son & ! alt]nate ,f$]al ,co*airp]son die1 resign1 or o!rwise are unable to p]=m ! functions & duties ( _! (fices4 4 7g7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,*apt]s #a1 #b1 #c1 & #d ( subtitle ,v ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 are r$esignat$ z *apt]s #aea1 #aec1 #aee1 & #aeg1 respectively4 #fcje4 ,def9ition ( rural area = purposes ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi ,! second s5t5ce ( section #ebj ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adij7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ or #bjaj dec5nial c5sus & ins]t+ #bjaj1 or #bjbj dec5nial c5sus2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjaj1 & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj1 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ye> #bjbj & ins]t+ ye> #bjcj4 #fcjf4 ,c\ncil on ,rural ,community ,innovation & ,economic ,developm5t 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to enhance ! ef=ts ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to address ! ne$s ( rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by-- 7#a7 e/abli%+ a c\ncil to bett] coord9ate ,f$]al programs direct$ to rural communities2 7#b7 maximiz+ ! impact ( ,f$]al inve/m5t to promote economic prosp]ity & quality ( life 9 rural communities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#c7 us+ innovation to resolve local & regional *all5ges fac$ by rural communities4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,!re is e/abli%$ a ,c\ncil on ,rural ,community ,innovation & ,economic ,developm5t 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c\ncil74 7#b7 ,! ,c\ncil %all be ! successor to ! ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce on ,agriculture & ,rural ,prosp]ity e/abli%$ by ,executive ,ord] #acgij4 7c7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! memb]%ip ( ! ,c\ncil %all be compos$ ( ! heads ( ! foll[+ executive bran* dep>tm5ts1 ag5cies1 & (fices3 7,a7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury4 7,c7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se4 7,d7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 7,e7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7,f7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7,g7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 7,h7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7,i7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t4 7,j7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 7,k7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy4 7,l7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 7,m7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs4 7,n7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security4 7,o7 ,! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,p7 ,! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7,q7 ,! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget4 7,r7 ,! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy4 7,s7 ,! ,(fice ( ,national ,drug ,control ,policy4 7,t7 ,! ,c\ncil ( ,economic ,advis]s4 7,u7 ,! ,dome/ic ,policy ,c\ncil4 7,v7 ,! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil4 7,w7 ,! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration4 7,x7 ,! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7,y7 ,! ,:ite ,h\se ,(fice ( ,public ,engagem5t4 7,z7 ,! ,:ite ,h\se ,(fice ( ,cab9et ,affairs4 7,,aa7 ,su* o!r executive bran* dep>tm5ts1 ag5cies1 & (fices z ! ,presid5t or ! ,secret>y may1 f "t to "t1 designate4 7#b7 ,*air ,! ,secret>y %all s]ve z ! ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#c7 ,designees ,a memb] ( ! ,c\ncil may designate1 to p]=m ! ,c\ncil functions ( ! memb]1 a s5ior-level (ficial :o is-- 7,a7 "p ( ! dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or (fice ( ! memb]2 & 7,b7 a full-"t (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#d7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,c\ncil %all coord9ate policy developm5t ?r\gh ! rural developm5t mission area4 7d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide fund+ & adm9i/rative support = ! ,c\ncil to ! ext5t p]mitt$ by law & )9 exi/+ appropriations4 7e7 ,mission & function ( ! c\ncil ,! ,c\ncil %all "w across executive dep>tm5ts1 ag5cies1 & (fices to coord9ate developm5t ( policy recomm5dations-- 7#a7 to maximize ! impact ( ,f$]al inve/m5t on rural communities2 7#b7 to promote economic prosp]ity & quality ( life 9 rural communities2 & 7#c7 to use innovation to resolve local & regional *all5ges fac$ by rural communities4 7f7 ,duties ,! ,c\ncil %all-- 7#a7 make recomm5dations to ! ,presid5t1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,dome/ic ,policy ,c\ncil & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,economic ,c\ncil1 on /reaml9+ & lev]ag+ ,f$]al inve/m5ts 9 rural areas1 :]e appropriate1 to increase ! impact ( ,f$]al doll>s & create economic opportunities to improve ! quality ( life 9 rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 coord9ate & increase ! effectiv5ess ( ,f$]al engagem5t ) rural /akehold]s1 includ+ agricultural organizations1 small bus9esses1 education & tra9+ in/itutions1 heal?-c>e provid]s1 telecommunications s]vices provid]s1 electric s]vice provid]s1 transportation provid]s1 rese>* & l& grant in/itutions1 law en=cem5t1 ,/ate1 local1 & tribal gov]nm5ts1 & nongov]nm5tal organizations reg>d+ ! ne$s ( rural areas 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#c7 coord9ate ,f$]al ef=ts direct$ t[>d ! gr[? & developm5t ( rural geographic regions t encompass bo? metropolitan & nonmetropolitan areas2 7#d7 id5tify & facilitate rural economic opportunities associat$ ) en]gy developm5t1 outdoor recreation1 & o!r cons]vation relat$ activities2 & 7#e7 id5tify common economic & social *all5ges fac$ by rural communities t c\ld be s]v$ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 bett] coord9ation ( exi/+ ,f$]al & non-,f$]al res\rces2 & 7,b7 innovative solutions utiliz+ gov]nm5tal & nongov]nm5tal res\rces4 7g7 ,executive dep>tm5ts & ag5cies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( executive dep>tm5ts & ag5cies %all assi/ & provide in=mation to ! ,c\ncil1 consi/5t ) applicable law1 z may be necess>y to c>ry out ! functions ( ! ,c\ncil4 7#b7 ,exp5ses ,ea* executive dep>tm5t or ag5cy %all be responsible = pay+ any exp5ses ( ! executive dep>tm5t or ag5cy = p>ticipat+ 9 ! ,c\ncil4 7h7 ,c\ncil work+ gr\ps 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,c\ncil may e/abli%1 9 addition to ! work+ gr\ps e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c71 su* o!r work+ gr\ps z necess>y4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all include z memb]s ( ea* work+ gr\p su* ,c\ncil memb]s1 o!r heads ( ,f$]al ag5cies 7or _! designees z def9$ 9 7d77#c771 & non-,f$]al p>tn]s z det]m9$ appropriate to ! subject matt]4 7#c7 ,requir$ work+ gr\ps ,! work+ gr\ps specifi$ 9 ?is p>agraph are ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,rural ,sm>t ,communities ,work+ ,gr\p 7i7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,c\ncil %all e/abli% a ,rural ,sm>t ,communities ,work+ ,gr\p4 7ii7 ,duties ,! ,rural ,sm>t ,communities ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7,i7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( su* ,work+ ,gr\p1 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ef=ts ( rural areas to integrate sm>t te*nology into _! communities to solve *all5ges relat+ to gov]nance1 economic developm5t1 quality ( life1 or o!r relevant rural issues1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 create1 publi%1 & ma9ta9 a res\rce guide design$ to assi/ ,/ates & o!r rural communities 9 develop+ & implem5t+ rural sm>t community programs4 7iii7 ,sm>t community def9$ ,= ! purposes ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m sm>t community means a community t has ! ability to integrate multiple te*nological solutions1 9 a secure fa%ion1 to manage a community's assets1 includ+ local gov]nm5t in=mation sy/ems1 s*ools1 libr>ies1 transportation sy/ems1 hospitals1 p[] plants1 law en=cem5t1 & o!r community s]vices ) ! goal ( promot+ quality ( life ?r\gh ! use ( te*nology 9 ways t improve ! effici5cy ( s]vices & meet resid5ts' ne$s4 7,b7 ,jobs ,accel]ator ,work+ ,gr\p 7i7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,c\ncil %all e/abli% a ,jobs ,accel]ator ,work+ ,gr\p4 7ii7 ,goals ,! ,jobs ,accel]ator ,work+ ,gr\p %all support rural jobs accel]ators 7z def9$ 9 section #cgi;,i7a77#d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act7-- 7,i7 to improve ! ability ( rural communities to create high-wage jobs1 accel]ate ! =mation ( new bus9esses ) high-gr[? pot5tial1 & /r5g!n regional economies1 includ+ by help+ to build capacity 9 ! applicable region to a*ieve ^? goals2 & 7,,ii7 to help rural communities id5tify & maximize local assets & connect to regional opportunities1 networks1 & indu/ry clu/]s t demon/rate high gr[? pot5tial4 7iii7 ,duties ,! ,jobs ,accel]ator ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7,i7 provide ! public ) available in=mation & te*nical assi/ance on ,f$]al res\rces relevant to a project & region2 7,,ii7 e/abli% a ,f$]al support team compris$ ( /aff f p>ticipat+ ag5cies 9 ! work+ gr\p t %all provide coord9at$ & d$icat$ support s]vices to rural jobs accel]ators2 & 7,,iii7 provide opportunities = rural jobs accel]ators to %>e be/ practices & fur!r collaborate ) "o ano!r4 ,d ,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act #fdja4 ,/rategic economic & community developm5t ,section #cgi;,h ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cgi;,h4 ,/rategic economic & community developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( any program "u ?is title or adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! rural developm5t mission area1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z a cov]$ program71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application = a project t1 z det]m9$ & approv$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 meets ! applicable eligibility requirem5ts ( ?is title or ! o!r applicable au?oriz+ law2 7#b7 w be c>ri$ out 9 a rural area2 & 7#c7 supports ! implem5tation ( a /rategic community inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 on a multisectoral & multijurisdictional basis1 to include consid]ations = improv+ & exp&+ broadb& s]vices z ne$$4 7b7 ,res]ve 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! funds made available = a fiscal ye> = cov]$ programs = projects t support ! implem5tation ( a /rategic community inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 on a multisectoral & multijurisdictional basis4 7#b7 ,p]iod ,any funds res]v$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all only be res]v$ = ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! funds 7 fir/ made available1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,approv$ applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 any applicant :o submitt$ an application "u a cov]$ program t 0 approv$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section may am5d ! application to qualify = ! funds res]v$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,rural utilities ,any applicant :o submitt$ an application "u p>agraph 7#b71 7#ad71 or 7#bd7 ( section #cjf7;a71 or section #cjf;,a or #caj;,b7b71 t 0 approv$ by ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section %all be eligible = ! funds res]v$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 on ! same basis z an application submitt$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai4 7d7 ,/rategic community inve/m5t plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to rural communities 9 develop+ /rategic community inve/m5t plans4 7#b7 ,plans ,a /rategic community inve/m5t plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a v>iety ( activities design$ to facilitate ! vision ( a rural community = ! future1 includ+ consid]ations = improv+ & exp&+ broadb& s]vices z ne$$2 7,b7 p>ticipation by multiple /akehold]s1 includ+ local & regional p>tn]s2 7,c7 lev]age ( applicable regional res\rces2 7,d7 inve/m5t f /rategic p>tn]s1 su* z-- 7i7 private organizations2 7ii7 coop]atives2 7iii7 o!r gov]nm5t entities2 7iv7 ,indian ,tribes2 & 7v7 philan?ropic organizations2 7,e7 cle> objectives ) ! ability to e/abli% measurable p]=mance metrics2 7,f7 action /eps = implem5tation2 & 7,g7 any o!r elem5ts necess>y to ensure t ! plan results 9 a compreh5sive & /rategic approa* to rural economic developm5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ,indian ,tribes & local1 ,/ate1 regional1 & ,f$]al p>tn]s to develop /rategic community inve/m5t plans "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #fdjb4 ,exp&+ access to cr$it = rural communities 7a7 ,c]ta9 programs "u ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act ,section #cdc7;a77#ac7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ & gu>ante$2 & 7,b7 9 ! text-- 7i7 by /rik+ & gu>ante$2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#bd7 & ins]t+ 7#a7 & 7#b72 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & gu>ante$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#ba71 & 7#bd7 & ins]t+ & 7#ba74 7b7 ,population caps = gu>ante$ l5d+ ,section #cjf7;a77#bd7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bd77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,priority 7i7 ,wat] or wa/e facility ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize wat] & wa/e facility projects "u ?is p>agraph 9 rural areas ) a population ( n m ?an #aj1jjj p4 7ii7 ,community facility ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph = community facility loan gu>antees = a fiscal ye> ! foll[+ am\nts %all be res]v$ = projects 9 rural areas ) a population ( n m ?an #bj1jjj inhabitants3 7,i7 #ajj p]c5t ( ! fir/ #bjj1jjj1jjj s made available2 7,,ii7 #ej p]c5t ( ! next #bjj1jjj1jjj s made available2 & 7,,iii7 #be p]c5t ( all am\nts exce$+ #djj1jjj1jjj s made available1 except t1 to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y demon/rates t ! funds s res]v$ are n ne$$ to f9ance a community facility project 9 su* a rural area1 ! ,secret>y may use ! funds = o!r community facility projects 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 4 #fdjc4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #fdjd4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 id5tify options to enhance ! long-t]m su/a9ability ( rural wat] & wa/e sy/ems1 includ+ op]ational practices1 rev5ue enhancem5ts1 p>tn]%ips1 consolidation1 regionalization1 or contract s]vices2 & 7v7 address ! contam9ation ( dr9k+ wat] & surface wat] supplies by em]g+ contam9ants1 includ+ p]- & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances4 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #a nor m ?an #c & ins]t+ #c p]c5t & n m ?an #e2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #a p] c5tum & ins]t+ #c p]c5t4 #fdje4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjad & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #fdjf4 ,tribal college & univ]sity ess5tial community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#be77;,c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#be77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdjg4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjf;,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 p>ticul>ly to projects to address contam9ation t-- 7,a7 poses a ?reat to human heal? or ! environm5t2 & 7,b7 0 caus$ by circum/ances beyond ! control ( ! applicant = a grant1 includ+ circum/ances t occurr$ ov] a p]iod ( "t2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,d71 by ins]t+ 1 o!r ?an ^? cov]$ above = n to exce$ #abj days :5 a m p]man5t solution is n feasible 9 a %ort] "t frame4 ,:]e dr9k+ wat] supplies are inadequate due to an ev5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ dr\ght1 sev]e wea!r1 or contam9ation1 ! ,secret>y may provide potable wat] = an additional p]iod ( "t n to exce$ an additional #abj days 9 ord] to protect public heal? be=e ! p]iod2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #c nor m ?an #e & ins]t+ #e p]c5t & n m ?an #g2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,release 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a fiscal ye> %all be res]v$ only until ,july #a ( ! fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,exception ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 9 response to an eligible community :]e ! dr9k+ wat] supplies are inadequate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 due to an ev5t1 includ+ dr\ght1 sev]e wea!r1 or contam9ation1 ! ,secret>y may use funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 f ,july #a ?r\gh ,septemb] #cj ea* fiscal ye> to provide potable wat] "u ?is section 9 ord] to protect public heal?4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #ce1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7b7 ,int]ag5cy task =ce on rural wat] quality 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate an int]ag5cy task =ce to exam9e dr9k+ wat] & surface wat] contam9ation 9 rural communities1 p>ticul>ly rural communities t are 9 close proximity to active or decommission$ milit>y in/allations 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! int]ag5cy task =ce %all consi/ (-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s2 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 act+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 ! ,director ( ! ,ag5cy = ,toxic ,sub/ances & ,disease ,regi/ry2 & 7ii7 ! ,director ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion2 7,d7 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7,e7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice2 & 7ii7 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey2 7,f7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 & 7,g7 repres5tatives f rural dr9k+ & wa/ewat] entities1 ,/ate & community regulators1 & appropriate sci5tific exp]ts t reflect a div]se cross-section ( ! rural communities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cfj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! task =ce %all submit to ! committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 a report t-- 7i7 exam9es1 & id5tifies issues relat+ to1 wat] contam9ation 9 rural communities1 p>ticul>ly rural communities t are 9 close proximity to active or decommission$ milit>y in/allations 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 reviews ! ext5t to :i* ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t ag5cies coord9ate ) "o ano!r to address ! issues id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 7iii7 recomm5ds h[ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local gov]nm5t ag5cies c "w toge!r 9 ! mo/ effective1 effici5t1 & co/-effective mann] practicable1 to address ! issues id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 & 7iv7 recomm5ds *anges to exi/+ /atutory requirem5ts1 regulatory requirem5ts1 or bo?1 to improve int]ag5cy coord9ation & responsiv5ess to address ! issues id5tifi$ "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,committees describ$ ,! committees ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate2 7v7 ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7vi7 ! ,committee on ,arm$ ,s]vices ( ! ,s5ate4 #fdjh4 ,wat] sy/ems = rural & native villages 9 ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,alaska = & ins]t+ ,alaska1 a consortium =m$ pursuant to section #cbe ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-hc2 #aaa ,/at4 #aeig71 & ,native villages 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjb77 =2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ = any grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7a7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,alaska & ins]t+ ,alaska1 & n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a fiscal ye> may be us$ by a consortium =m$ pursuant to section #cbe ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-hc2 #aaa ,/at4 #aeig714 #fdji4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems ,section #cjf;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #ajj & ins]t+ #fj2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & subgrants aft] loans2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & individually own$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems aft] well sy/ems2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,t]ms & am\nts 7,a7 ,t]ms ( loans ,a loan made ) grant funds "u ?is section-- 7i7 %all h an int]e/ rate ( #a p]c5t2 & 7ii7 %all h a t]m n to exce$ #bj ye>s4 7,b7 ,am\nts ,a loan or subgrant made ) grant funds "u ?is section %all n exce$ #ae1jjj = ea* wat] well sy/em or dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,gr\nd well wat] contam9ation ,9 ! ev5t ( gr\nd well wat] contam9ation1 ! ,secret>y %all all[ a loan or subgrant to be made ) grant funds "u ?is section = ! in/allation ( wat] treatm5t :]e ne$$ beyond ! po9t ( entry1 ) or )\t ! in/allation ( a new wat] well sy/em4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ productive use ( individually-own$ h\sehold wat] well sy/ems & ins]t+ effective use ( individually own$ h\sehold wat] well sy/ems1 individually own$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems12 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #fdaj4 ,solid wa/e managem5t grants ,section #caj;,b7b77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdaa4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants ,section #caj;,b7c77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdab4 ,rural coop]ative developm5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caj;,b7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ rese>* & analysis bas$ on data f ! late/ available ,economic ,c5sus conduct$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus7 aft] conduct rese>*2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,te*nical correction ,section #caj;,b7e77#aa77;,b77i7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77#aa77;,b77i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#ab7 & ins]t+ 7#ac74 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b77iv77,i7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77iv77,i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdad4 ,appropriate te*nology transf] = rural areas program ,section #caj;,b7i77#d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area p>tn]%ip zones ,section #caj;,b7j7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;j77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdaf4 ,intem$i>y rel5d+ program ,section #caj;,h ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7i72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,limitation on loan am\nts ,! maximum am\nt ( a loan by an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 to individuals & entities = a project "u subsection 7c71 includ+ ! unpaid balance ( any exi/+ loans1 %all be ! less] (-- 7#a7 #djj1jjj2 & 7#b7 #ej p]c5t ( ! loan to ! eligible entity "u subsection 7a74 7f7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a loan or loan gu>antee "u subsection 7a71 an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#b7 ,evaluation ,9 evaluat+ applications submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 7i7 take into consid]ation ! previ\s p]=mance ( an eligible entity 9 c>ry+ out projects "u subsection 7c72 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( satisfactory p]=mance "u clause 7i71 require ! eligible entity to contribute less equity = subsequ5t loans )\t modify+ ! priority giv5 to subsequ5t applications2 & 7,b7 9 assign+ priorities to applications1 require an eligible entity to demon/rate t x has a gov]n+ or advisory bo>d made up ( bus9ess1 civic1 & community lead]s :o are repres5tative ( ! communities ( ! s]vice area1 )\t limitation to ! size ( ! s]vice area4 7g7 ,return ( equity ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a s*$ule t is consi/5t ) ! amortization s*$ules ( ! portfolio ( loans made or gu>ante$ "u subsection 7a7 = ! return ( any equity contribution made "u ?is section by an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 if ! eligible entity is-- 7#a7 curr5t on all pr9cipal & int]e/ paym5ts2 & 7#b7 9 compliance ) loan cov5ants4 7h7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations & e/abli% proc$ures r$uc+ ! adm9i/rative requirem5ts on eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 includ+ regulations to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made to ?is section by ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdag4 ,access to in=mation to v]ify income = p>ticipants 9 c]ta9 rural h\s+ programs ,section #cca ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha71 z am5d$ by section #fbaj7;a7 ( ?is ,act1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,access to in=mation to v]ify income = p>ticipants 9 c]ta9 rural h\s+ programs ,! ,secret>y & ! designees ( ! ,secret>y are h]eby grant$ ! same access to in=mation & subject to ! same requirem5ts applicable to ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t z provid$ 9 section #dec ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fec7 & section #fajc7l77#g77;,d77ix7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf 7#bf ,u4,s4,c4 #fajc7l77#g77;,d77ix77 to v]ify income = individuals p>ticipat+ 9 sections #ejb1 #ejd1 #eba1 & #edb ( ! ,h\s+ ,act ( #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb1 #adgd1 #adij;a1 & #adijr71 not)/&+ section #dec7l7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act4 4 #fdah4 ,provid+ = additional fees = gu>ante$ loans "u ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act ,section #ccc ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#e72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 9 ! case ( an insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u section #cjf7;a71 *>ge & collect f ! l5d] fees 9 su* am\nts z to br+ d[n ! co/s ( subsidies = ! insur$ or gu>ante$ loan1 except t ! fees %all n act z a b> to p>ticipation 9 ! programs nor be inconsi/5t ) curr5t practices 9 ! m>ketplace4 4 #fdai4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ ,! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cfg1 z add$ by section #ecjf ( ?is ,act1 ! foll[+3 #cfh4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants to public bodies1 private nonpr(it corporations1 economic developm5t au?orities1 in/itutions ( high] education1 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 & rural coop]atives = ! purpose ( provid+ or obta9+ te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to support fund+ applications = programs c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice4 7b7 ,purposes ,a grant "u subsection 7a7 may be us$-- 7#a7 to assi/ communities 9 id5tify+ & plann+ = bus9ess & economic developm5t ne$s2 7#b7 to id5tify public & private res\rces to f9ance bus9ess & small & em]g+ bus9ess ne$s2 7#c7 to prep>e reports & surveys necess>y to reque/ f9ancial assi/ance = bus9esses 9 rural communities2 & 7#d7 to prep>e applications = f9ancial assi/ance4 7c7 ,selection priority ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to grants s]v+ p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties & high pov]ty communities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,availability ,any am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = any fiscal ye> t are n appropriat$ = t fiscal ye> may be appropriat$ = ! imm$iately succe$+ fiscal ye>4 4 #fdbj4 ,national ,rural ,developm5t ,p>tn]%ip ,section #cgh ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhm7 is am5d$ 9 ea* ( subsections 7g77#a7 & 7h71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s4 #fdba4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s ,section #cgi;,b7d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdbb4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program ,section #cgi;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#d77;,b77ii7-- 7,a7 9 ! clause head+1 by /rik+ ,maximum am\nt & ins]t+ ,am\nt2 7,b7 by ins]t+ n less ?an #bj p]c5t & be=e n m ?an #be p]c5t2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 subject to-- 7,i7 satisfactory p]=mance by ! micro5t]prise developm5t organization "u ?is section1 & 7,,ii7 ! availability ( fund+4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #fdbc4 ,heal? c>e s]vices ,section #cgi;,g7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdbd4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program ,subtitle ,d ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cgi;,i4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a rural jobs accel]ator p>tn]%ip e/abli%$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section t-- 7,a7 organizes key community & regional /akehold]s into a work+ gr\p t-- 7i7 focuses on ! %>$ goals & ne$s ( ! indu/ry clu/]s t are objectively id5tifi$ z exi/+1 em]g+1 or decl9+2 7ii7 repres5ts a region def9$ by ! p>tn]%ip 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b72 7iii7 includes #a or m repres5tatives (-- 7,i7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7,,ii7 a private entity2 or 7,,iii7 a gov]nm5t entity2 & 7iv7 has1 z a lead applicant-- 7,i7 a ,di/rict ,organization 7z def9$ 9 section #cjj4c ( title #ac1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation772 7,,ii7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 or a consortium ( ,indian tribes2 7,,iii7 a ,/ate or a political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 includ+ a special purpose unit ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t engag$ 9 economic developm5t activities1 or a consortium ( political subdivisions2 7,,iv7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja77 or a consortium ( in/itutions ( high] education2 or 7,v7 a public or private nonpr(it organization2 & 7,b7 subject to approval by ! ,secret>y1 may-- 7i7 s]ve a region t is-- 7,i7 a s+le jurisdiction2 or 7,,ii7 if ! region is a rural area1 multijurisdictional2 & 7ii7 def9e ! region t ! p>tn]%ip repres5ts1 if ! region-- 7,i7 is l>ge en\gh to conta9 critical elem5ts ( ! indu/ry clu/] prioritiz$ by ! p>tn]%ip2 7,,ii7 is small en\gh to enable close collaboration among memb]s ( ! p>tn]%ip2 7,,iii7 includes a majority ( communities t are locat$ 9-- 7aa7 a nonmetropolitan area t qualifies z a l[-income community 7z def9$ 9 section #de;,d7e7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf72 & 7bb7 an area t has access to or has a plan to a*ieve broadb& s]vice 7)9 ! mean+ ( title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq4772 & 7,,iv7 7aa7 has a population ( #ej1jjj or few] inhabitants2 or 7bb7 = a region ) a population ( m ?an #ej1jjj inhabitants1 is ! subject ( a positive det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y ) respect to a rural-9-"* petition1 includ+ su* a petition submitt$ concurr5tly ) ! application ( ! p>tn]%ip = a grant "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,indu/ry clu/] ,! t]m indu/ry clu/] means a broadly def9$ network ( int]connect$ firms & support+ in/itutions 9 relat$ indu/ries t accel]ate innovation1 bus9ess =mation1 & job creation by tak+ advantage ( assets & /r5g?s ( a region 9 ! bus9ess environm5t4 7#c7 ,high-wage job ,! t]m high-wage job means a job t provides a wage t is great] ?an ! m$ian wage = ! applicable region1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,jobs accel]ator ,! t]m jobs accel]ator means a jobs accel]ator c5t] or program locat$ 9 or s]v+ a l[-income rural community t may provide co-work+ space1 9-dem& skills tra9+1 entrepr5eur%ip support1 & any o!r s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7#e7 ,small & disadvantag$ bus9ess ,! t]m small & disadvantag$ bus9ess has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m small bus9ess conc]n own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals 9 section #h7;d77#c77;,c7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcg7;d77#c77;,c774 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible entities to e/abli% jobs accel]ators1 includ+ relat$ programm+1 t-- 7,a7 improve ! ability ( di/ress$ rural communities to create high-wage jobs1 accel]ate ! =mation ( new bus9esses ) high-gr[? pot5tial1 & /r5g!n regional economies1 includ+ by help+ to build capacity 9 ! applicable region to a*ieve ^? goals2 & 7,b7 help rural communities id5tify & maximize local assets & connect to regional opportunities1 networks1 & indu/ry clu/]s t demon/rate high gr[? pot5tial4 7#b7 ,co/-%>+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( any activity c>ri$ out us+ a grant made "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be n great] ?an #hj p]c5t4 7,b7 ,9-k9d contributions ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! total co/ ( any activity c>ri$ out us+ a grant made "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be 9 ! =m ( donations or 9-k9d contributions ( goods or s]vices fairly valu$4 7#c7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7,a7 ! commitm5t ( p>ticipat+ core /akehold]s 9 ! jobs accel]ator p>tn]%ip1 includ+ a demon/ration t-- 7i7 inve/m5t organizations1 includ+ v5ture developm5t organizations1 v5ture capital firms1 revolv+ loan fund]s1 angel inve/m5t gr\ps1 community l5d]s1 community developm5t f9ancial in/itutions1 rural bus9ess inve/m5t companies1 small bus9ess inve/m5t companies 7z def9$ 9 section #ajc ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,inve/m5t ,act ( #aieh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ffb771 philan?ropic organizations1 & o!r in/itutions focus$ on exp&+ access to capital1 are committ$ p>tn]s 9 ! jobs accel]ator p>tn]%ip & will+ to pot5tially inve/ 9 projects em]g+ f ! jobs accel]ator2 & 7ii7 in/itutions ( high] education1 appli$ rese>* in/itutions1 work=ce developm5t entities1 & community-bas$ organizations are will+ to p>tn] ) ! jobs accel]ator to provide work]s ) skills relevant to ! indu/ry clu/] ne$s ( ! region1 ) an emphasis on ! use ( on-!-job tra9+1 regi/]$ appr5tice%ips1 cu/omiz$ tra9+1 classroom occupational tra9+1 or incumb5t work] tra9+2 7,b7 ! ability ( ! eligible entity to provide ! non-,f$]al %>e z requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 ! id5tification ( a t>get$ indu/ry clu/]2 7,d7 ! ability ( ! p>tn]%ip to l9k rural communities to m>kets1 networks1 indu/ry clu/]s1 & o!r regional opportunities & assets2 7,e7 o!r grants or loans ( ! ,secret>y & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies t ! jobs accel]ator w\ld be able to lev]age2 & 7,f7 prospects = ! propos$ c5t] & relat$ programm+ to h su/a9ability beyond ! full maximum l5g? ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 includ+ ! maximum numb] ( r5ewals4 7#d7 ,grant t]m & r5ewals 7,a7 ,t]m ,! initial t]m ( a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be #d ye>s4 7,b7 ,r5ewal ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! t]m ( a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 = an additional p]iod ( n long] ?an #b ye>s if ! ,secret>y is satisfi$1 us+ ! evaluation "u subsection 7e77#b71 t ! grant recipi5t has successfully e/abli%$ a jobs accel]ator & relat$ programm+4 7#e7 ,geographic di/ribution ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 = jobs accel]ators & relat$ programm+ 9 n few] ?an #be ,/ates at any "t4 7c7 ,grant am\nt ,a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b7 may be 9 an am\nt equal to-- 7#a7 n less ?an #ejj1jjj2 & 7#b7 n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj4 7d7 ,use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 funds f a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b7 may be us$-- 7,a7 to con/ruct1 pur*ase1 or equip a build+ to s]ve z an innovation c5t]2 7,b7 to support programs to be c>ri$ out at1 or 9 direct p>tn]%ip )1 ! jobs accel]ator t support ! objectives ( ! jobs accel]ator1 includ+-- 7i7 l9k+ rural communities & entrepr5eurs to m>kets1 networks1 indu/ry clu/]s1 & o!r regional opportunities to support high-wage job creation1 new bus9ess =mation1 bus9ess expansion1 & economic gr[?2 7ii7 integrat+ small bus9esses into a supply *a92 7iii7 creat+ or exp&+ comm]cialization activities = new bus9ess =mation2 7iv7 id5tify+ & build+ assets 9 rural communities t are crucial to support+ regional economies2 7v7 facilitat+ ! repatriation ( high-wage jobs to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7vi7 support+ ! deploym5t ( innovative processes1 te*nologies1 & products2 7vii7 enhanc+ ! capacity ( small bus9esses 9 regional indu/ry clu/]s1 includ+ small & disadvantag$ bus9esses2 7viii7 increas+ ,unit$ ,/ates exports & bus9ess int]action ) int]national buy]s & suppli]s2 7ix7 develop+ ! skills & exp]tise ( local work=ces1 entrepr5eurs1 & in/itutional p>tn]s to meet ! ne$s ( employ]s & prep>e work]s = high-wage jobs 9 ! id5tifi$ indu/ry clu/]s1 includ+ ! upskill+ ( incumb5t work]s2 7x7 ensur+ rural communities h ! capacity & ability to c>ry out projects relat+ to h\s+1 community facilities1 infra/ructure1 or community & economic developm5t to support regional indu/ry clu/] gr[?2 or 7xi7 any o!r activities t ! ,secret>y may det]m9e to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be us$ = indirect co/s associat$ ) adm9i/]+ ! grant4 7,b7 ,increase ,! ,secret>y may increase ! p]c5tage describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 on a case-by-case basis4 7e7 ,annual activity report & evaluation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 & annually !reaft] = ! duration ( ! grant1 an eligible entity %all-- 7#a7 report to ! ,secret>y on ! activities fund$ ) ! grant2 & 7#b7 7,a7 evaluate ! progress t ! eligible entity has made t[>d ! /rategic objectives id5tifi$ 9 ! application = ! grant2 & 7,b7 measure t progress us+ p]=mance measures dur+ ! project p]iod1 :i* may include-- 7i7 high-wage jobs creat$2 7ii7 high-wage jobs reta9$2 7iii7 private inve/m5t lev]ag$2 7iv7 bus9esses improv$2 7v7 new bus9ess =mations2 7vi7 new products or s]vices comm]cializ$2 7vii7 improvem5t ( ! value ( exi/+ products or s]vices "u developm5t2 7viii7 regional collaboration1 z measur$ by su* metrics z-- 7,i7 ! numb] ( organizations actively engag$ 9 ! indu/ry clu/]2 7,,ii7 ! numb] ( symposia held by ! indu/ry clu/]1 includ+ organizations t are n locat$ 9 ! imm$iate region def9$ by ! p>tn]%ip2 & 7,,iii7 ! numb] ( fur!r coop]ative agreem5ts2 7ix7 ! numb] ( education & tra9+ activities relat+ to innovation2 7x7 ! numb] ( jobs relocat$ f outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! region2 7xi7 ! am\nt & numb] ( new equity inve/m5ts 9 indu/ry clu/] firms2 7xii7 ! am\nt & numb] ( new loans to indu/ry clu/] firms2 7xiii7 ! doll> increase 9 exports result+ f ! project activities2 7xiv7 ! p]c5tage ( employees = :i* tra9+ 0 provid$2 7xv7 improvem5t 9 sales ( p>ticipat+ bus9esses2 7xvi7 improvem5t 9 wages paid at p>ticipat+ bus9esses2 7xvii7 improvem5t 9 income ( p>ticipat+ work]s2 or 7xviii7 any o!r measure ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #fdbe4 ,delta ,regional ,au?ority 7a7 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations ,section #chb,m7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ab7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,section #chb,n ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa-#ac7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fdbf4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #chd;,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ v5ture2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ v5ture2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,equity capital ,! t]m equity capital means-- 7,a7 common or pref]r$ /ock or a simil> in/rum5t1 includ+ subord9at$ debt ) equity features2 & 7,b7 any o!r type ( equity-l f9anc+ t might be necess>y to facilitate ! purposes ( ?is ,act1 exclud+ f9anc+ su* z s5ior debt or o!r types ( f9anc+ t competes ) r\t9e loanmak+ ( comm]cial l5d]s4 4 7b7 ,purposes ,section #chd;,b ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ v5ture2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ v5ture2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ v5ture4 7c7 ,selection ( rural bus9ess inve/m5t companies ,section #chd;,d7b77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#c7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ developm5tal v5ture & ins]t+ developm5tal4 7d7 ,fees ,section #chd;,g ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b71 by /rik+ a fee t does n exce$ #ejj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ su* fees z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate1 s long z ^? fees are proportionally equal = ea* rural bus9ess inve/m5t company12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ solely to cov] ! co/s ( lic5s+ exam9ations & ins]t+ z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 %all be 9 su* am\nts z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 4 7e7 ,limitation on rural bus9ess inve/m5t companies controll$ by ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions ,section #chd;,j7c7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej4 7f7 ,flexibility on s\rces ( inve/m5t or capital ,section #chd;,j7a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,except z 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,inve/m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,limitation on requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n require t an entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 provide inve/m5t or capital t is n requir$ ( o!r companies eligible to apply to op]ate z a rural bus9ess inve/m5t company "u section #chd;,d7a74 4 #fdbg4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program ,section #chd,s ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#ah7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,e ,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf #feja4 ,am5dm5ts to section #b ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7a7 ,electric loan ref9anc+ ,section #b7;a7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ loans 9 & ins]t+ loans1 or ref9ance loans made by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act1 94 7b7 ,te*nical assi/ance = rural electrification loans ,section #b ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy "u :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy %all provide te*nical assi/ance to ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice on loans to be made "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section & section #d7;a74 4 #fejb4 ,loans = telephone s]vice ,section #bja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,f su* sums & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bja4 ,loans = telephone s]vice ,f su* sums 2 7#b7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ associations3 & all t foll[s ?r\gh same subscrib]s4 & ins]t+ associations42 & 7#c7 9 ! six? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ 1 nor %all su* loan be made 9 any ,/ate & all t foll[s ?r\gh writ+7 9 ! sev5? s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 &4 #fejc4 ,cu%ion ( cr$it paym5ts program ,section #cac7;a7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,developm5t & promotion ( program ,! 2 & 7,b7 by add+ aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,t]m9ation ,effective on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 no deposits may be made "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,int]e/4--,am\nts & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,int]e/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,am\nts 2 & 7,b7 by add+ aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,r$uction ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a71 am\nts 9 ea* cu%ion ( cr$it acc\nt %all accrue int]e/ to ! borr[] at a rate equal to-- 7i7 #d p]c5t p] annum 9 fiscal ye> #bjba2 & 7ii7 ! !n applicable #a-ye> ,treasury rate !reaft]4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7#c7 ,balance4--,a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,balance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a 2 & 7,b7 by aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,prepaym5t ,not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph & end+ ) ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbj1 a borr[] may1 at ! sole discretion ( ! borr[]1 r$uce ! balance ( its cu%ion ( cr$it acc\nt if ! am\nt obta9$ f ! r$uction is us$ to prepay loans made or gu>ante$ "u ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,no prepaym5t premium ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 no prepaym5t premium %all be impos$ or collect$ ) respect to t portion ( a loan t is prepaid by a borr[] 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,m&atory fund+ ,not)/&+ section #ejd ( ! ,f$]al ,cr$it ,re=m ,act ( #aiij1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all make available su* sums z necess>y to cov] any loan modification co/s z def9$ 9 section #ejb ( su* ,act4 4 #fejd4 ,ext5sion ( ! rural economic developm5t loan & grant program 7a7 ,section #ab7;b77#c77;,d7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iab7;b77#c77;,d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cac7;b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ #cac7;b77#b74 7b7 ,section #cac7;b77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ all t prec$es %all ma9ta9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,rural economic developm5t subacc\nt ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! #e p]c5t & all t foll[s ?r\gh subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ #e p]c5t44 7c7 ,title ,,iii ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ica-idj;h7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cac;,a ! foll[+3 #cac;,b4 ,rural developm5t loans & grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants or z]o int]e/ loans to borr[]s "u ?is ,act = ! purpose ( promot+ rural economic developm5t & job creation projects1 includ+ fund+ = project feasibility /udies1 />t-up co/s1 incubator projects1 & o!r reasonable exp5ses = ! purpose ( fo/]+ rural developm5t4 7b7 ,repaym5ts ,9 ! case ( z]o int]e/ loans1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% su* reasonable repaym5t t]ms z w enc\rage borr[] p>ticipation4 7c7 ,proce$s ,all proce$s f ! repaym5t ( su* loans made "u ?is section %all be return$ to ! subacc\nt t ! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 9 accordance ) sections #cac7;b77#b7 & #cac;,b7f74 7d7 ,numb] ( grants ,loans & grants requir$ "u ?is section %all be made to ! full ext5t ( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7e74 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,discretion>y fund+ ,9 addition to o!r funds t are available to c>ry out ?is section1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all cr$it to ! subacc\nt to use = ! co/ ( grants & loans "u ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,o!r funds ,9 addition to ! funds describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all use1 )\t fiscal ye> limitation1 to provide grants & loans "u ?is section-- 7,a7 ! int]e/ diff]5tial sums cr$it$ to ! subacc\nt describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 subject to section #cac;,a7e77#b71 ! fees describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#d7 ( su* section4 7f7 ,ma9t5ance ( acc\nt ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 ! subacc\nt describ$ 9 section #cac7;b77#b71 z 9 effect 9 fiscal ye> #bjag1 = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 4 7d7 ,section #cac;,a ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ma9ta9$ "u section #cac7;b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ t %all be ma9ta9$ z requir$ by sections #cac7;b77#b7 & #cac;,b7f72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #cac7;b77#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ #cac7;b77#b72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 by /rik+ ma9ta9$ "u section #cac7;b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ requir$ to be ma9ta9$ by sections #cac7;b77#b7 & #cac;,b7f74 7e7 7#a7 ,subject to section #cac;,b7e7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7z add$ by ?is section71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all c>ry out ! loan & grant program requir$ "u su* section 9 ! same mann] z ! loan & grant program "u section #cac7;b77#b7 ( su* ,act is c>ri$ out on ! day be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 until su* "t z any regulations necess>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section are fully implem5t$4 7#b7 ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #feje4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = electrification or telephone purposes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cac;,a ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,subject to & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,gu>antees ,subject to 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ basis & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ basis1 if ! proce$s ( ! bonds or notes are us$ to make utility infra/ructure loans1 or ref9ance bonds or notes issu$ = ^? purposes1 to a borr[] t has at any "t receiv$1 or is eligible to receive1 a loan "u ?is ,act42 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,t]ms ,a bond or note gu>ante$ "u ?is section %all1 by agreem5t betwe5 ! ,secret>y & ! borr[]-- 7,a7 be = a t]m ( #cj ye>s 7or ano!r t]m ( ye>s t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate72 & 7,b7 be repaid by ! borr[]-- 7i7 9 p]iodic in/allm5ts ( pr9cipal & int]e/2 7ii7 9 p]iodic in/allm5ts ( int]e/ &1 at ! end ( ! t]m ( ! bond or note1 z applicable1 by ! repaym5t ( ! out/&+ pr9cipal2 or 7iii7 ?r\gh a comb9ation ( ! me?ods describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ electrification & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a742 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ = electrification or telephone purposes & ins]t+ = eligible purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#a72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to c>ry out section #cac;,a ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77 "u a ,notice ( ,solicitation ( ,applications until ! date on :i* any regulations necess>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 are fully implem5t$4 #fejf4 ,expansion ( #iaa access ,section #cae ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ comm]cial or transportation & ins]t+ critical transportation-relat$2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #fejg4 ,cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts ,title ,,iii ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ica et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cai4 ,cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts 7a7 ,def9ition ( cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts means inve/m5t 9 ! developm5t1 expansion1 & mod]nization ( rural utility infra/ructure t addresses kn[n cyb]security & grid security risks4 7b7 ,loans & loan gu>antees ,! ,secret>y may make or gu>antee loans "u ?is title & title ,i = cyb]security & grid security improvem5ts4 4 ,f ,program ,repeals #ffja4 ,elim9ation ( unfund$ programs 7a7 ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#a7 ,repeal]s ,! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act are h]eby repeal$3 7,a7 ,section #cjf7;a77#bc7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bc774 7,b7 ,section #caj;,b7f7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;f774 7,c7 ,section #cgi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhn74 7,d7 ,section #cgi;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjho74 7,e7 ,section #cgi;,c 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhq74 7,f7 ,section #cgi;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhr74 7,g7 ,section #cgi;,f 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjht74 7,h7 ,subtitle ,i 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;dd-#bjji;dd-#g74 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ccc;,a7h7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #caj;,b7f714 7b7 ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf ,section #cad ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;d7 is h]eby repeal$4 #ffjb4 ,repeal ( ,rural ,telephone ,bank 7a7 ,repeal ,title ,,iv ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ida-iej;b7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ah ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah7 is am5d$ 9 ea* ( subsections 7a7 & 7b7 by /rik+ & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank4 7#b7 ,section #bjd ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibe7 is am5d$ by /rik+ & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank4 7#c7 ,section #bje7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibf7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank4 7#d7 ,section #bjf7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibg7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ or #djh2 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 respectively4 7#e7 ,section #bjf7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibg7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 1 or a ,rural ,telephone ,bank loan12 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 1 ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank14 7#f7 ,section #bjg7a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibh7a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #cje1 & ins]t+ #cje or2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 1 or a loan "u section #djh14 7#g7 ,section #cja ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ica7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ except = net collection proce$s previ\sly appropriat$ = ! pur*ase ( class ,a /ock 9 ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank12 7,b7 by add+ or at ! end ( p>agraph 7#d72 7,c7 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,section #cje7;d77#b77;,b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ice7;d77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & a loan "u section #djh2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & "u section #djh ea* place x appe>s4 7#i7 ,section #cje7;d77#c77;,c7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ice7;d77#c77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & section #djh7;b77#d77;,c71 ! ,secret>y & ! ,gov]nor ( ! telephone bank & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y4 7#aj7 ,section #cjf ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #icf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank1 ,national ,rural ,utilities ,coop]ative ,f9ance ,corporation1 & ins]t+ ! ,national ,rural ,utilities ,coop]ative ,f9ance ,corporation4 7#aa7 ,section #cji ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gci7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! la/ s5t5ce4 7#ab7 ,section #bceb7;b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ija note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank &4 7#ac7 ,! fir/ section ( ,public ,law #ib-ab 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iba;a7 is repeal$4 7#ad7 ,! fir/ section ( ,public ,law #ib-cbd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iba;b7 is repeal$4 7#ae7 ,section #adad ( ! ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idd;a7 is repeal$4 7#af7 ,section #adaa ( ! ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idh notes7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7b74 7#ag7 ,section #c4h7;b77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babi7;b77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or a loan or loan commitm5t f ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank14 7#ah7 ,section #aje7;d7 ( ! ,national ,consum] ,coop]ative ,bank ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #cjae7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank14 7#ai7 ,section #iaja ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,h7 & r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,i71 7,j71 & 7,k7 z subp>agraphs 7,h71 7,i71 & 7,j71 respectively2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,k7 & 7,o7 & r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,l7 ?r\gh 7,n7 & 7,p7 ?r\gh 7,r7 z subp>agraphs 7,k7 ?r\gh 7,p71 respectively4 7#bj7 ,section #iajh7;d77#b7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,rural ,telephone ,bank 7:5 ! own]%ip1 control1 & op]ation ( ! ,bank are conv]t$ "u section #daj7;a7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej7;a77714 #ffjc4 ,am5dm5ts to ,,local ,,tv ,act ,! ,laun*+ ,our ,communities' ,access to ,local ,television ,act ( #bjjj 7title ,x ( ,h4,r4 #eedh ( ! #ajf? ,congress1 z enact$ by section #a7;a77#b7 ( ,public ,law #ajf-eec2 #aad ,/at4 #bgfb;,a-#abh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! title head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,x ,satellite ,c>ri] ,retransmission ,eligibility 2 7#b7 by /rik+ sections #ajja ?r\gh #ajjg & #ajji ?r\gh #ajab2 & 7#c7 by r$esignat+ section #ajjh z section #ajja4 ,g ,te*nical ,corrections #fgja4 ,corrections relat+ to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7a7 7#a7 ,section #cjf7;a77#ai77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] nonpr(it corporations ! foll[+3 1 ,indian ,tribes 7z def9$ 9 section #d7;e7 ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act74 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 section #ggc ( ! ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,h4,r4 #edbf ( ! #ajf? ,congress1 z enact$ by ,public ,law #ajf-chg 7#aad ,/at4 #aedi;,a-#de77 9 lieu ( ! am5dm5t made by su* section4 7b7 7#a7 ,section #cji;,a7b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi;a7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & section #cjh4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #ffa7;c77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg74 7c7 ,section #caj;,b7c77#c77;,a77v7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77#c77;,a77v77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon & ins]t+ or4 7d7 7#a7 ,section #caj;,b7e77#e77;,f7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77#e77;,f77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 except t ! ,secret>y %all n require non-,f$]al f9ancial support 9 an am\nt t is great] ?an #e p]c5t 9 ! case ( a #aiid in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb77 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #fjae ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aga74 7e7 7#a7 ,section #cha;,e7d77#c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;d7d77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #fjab7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi74 7f7 7#a7 ,section #chb;,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;aa7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,/ate ( ,alabama %all be a full memb] ( ! ,delta ,regional ,au?ority & %all be entitl$ to all rights & privileges t said memb]%ip af=ds to all o!r p>ticipat+ ,/ates 9 ! ,delta ,regional ,au?ority4 4 7#b7 ,! am5dm5t made by ?is subsection %all take effect z if includ$ 9 ! enactm5t ( section #aec7;b7 ( division ,b ( ,h4,r4 #efff1 z introduc$ 9 ! #ajf? ,congress1 & z enact$ by section #a7d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7,app5dix ,d ( ,public ,law #ajf-eed2 #aad ,/at4 #bgfc;,a-#beb74 7g7 ,section #chb;,e7a77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4#bjji;aa-#d7;a77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by mov+ clause 7iv7 #b ems to ! "r4 7h7 ,section #chc;,g7c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;bb-#e7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+ by /rik+ ,telecommunication ,r5ewable ,en]gy11 & ins]t+ ,telecommunication1 ,r5ewable ,en]gy12 & 7#b7 9 ! text1 by /rik+ 11 & ins]t+ a comma4 #fgjb4 ,corrections relat+ to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf ,section #bja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ibb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! #crd s5t5ce by /rik+ wilde/ & ins]t+ wide/2 & 7#b7 9 ! #f? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ c5tifies & ins]t+ c]tifies4 ,,vii ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,relat$ ,matt]s ,a ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg #gaja4 ,purposes ( agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education ,section #adjb ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 support int]national collaboration t lev]ages res\rces & advances priority food & agricultural int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 su* z-- 7,a7 address+ em]g+ plant & animal diseases2 7,b7 improv+ crop v>ieties & animal bre$s2 & 7,c7 develop+ safe1 effici5t1 & nutriti\s food sy/ems4 4 #gajb4 ,matt]s relat$ to c]ta9 s*ool designations & decl>ations 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adjd7ad7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,def9ition ,! t]ms ,,nlgca ,in/itution & non-l&-grant college ( agriculture mean a public college or univ]sity (f]+ a baccalaureate or high] degree 9 ! /udy ( agricultural sci5ces1 =e/ry1 or bo? 9 any area ( /udy specifi$ 9 clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,cl>ification ,= purposes ( clause 7i71 an area ( /udy specifi$ 9 ?is clause is any ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,agriculture4 7,,ii7 ,agricultural bus9ess & managem5t4 7,,iii7 ,agricultural economics4 7,,iv7 ,agricultural me*anization4 7,v7 ,agricultural production op]ations4 7,,vi7 ,aquaculture4 7,,vii7 ,agricultural & food products process+4 7,,viii7 ,agricultural & dome/ic animal s]vices4 7,,ix7 ,eque/rian or equ9e /udies4 7,x7 ,appli$ horticulture or horticulture op]ations4 7,,xi7 ,ornam5tal horticulture4 7,,xii7 ,gre5h\se op]ations & managem5t4 7,,xiii7 ,turf & turfgrass managem5t4 7,,xiv7 ,plant nurs]y op]ations & managem5t4 7,,xv7 ,floriculture or flori/ry op]ations & managem5t4 7,,xvi7 ,int]national agriculture4 7,,xvii7 ,agricultural public s]vices4 7,,xviii7 ,agricultural & ext5sion education s]vices4 7,,xix7 ,agricultural communication or agricultural j\rnalism4 7,,xx7 ,animal sci5ces4 7,,xxi7 ,food sci5ce4 7,,xxii7 ,plant sci5ces4 7,,xxiii7 ,soil sci5ces4 7,,xxiv7 ,=e/ry4 7,,xxv7 ,=e/ sci5ces & biology4 7,,xxvi7 ,natural res\rces or cons]vation4 7,,xxvii7 ,natural res\rces managem5t & policy4 7,,xxviii7 ,natural res\rce economics4 7,,xxix7 ,urban =e/ry4 7,,xxx7 ,wood sci5ce & wood products or pulp or pap] te*nology4 7,,xxxi7 ,range sci5ce & managem5t4 7,,xxxii7 ,agricultural eng9e]+4 7,,xxxiii7 ,any o!r area1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ any in/itution designat$ "u aft] include2 7,b7 by /rik+ clause 7i72 & 7,c7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7ii7 any in/itution designat$ "u--2 7ii7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,iv72 7iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by add+ or at ! end2 7iv7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ 2 or at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7v7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 & 7,,iii7 7z s am5d$7 z clauses 7i71 7ii71 & 7iii71 respectively1 & by mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* clauses 7z s r$esignat$7 two ems to ! left4 7b7 ,designation review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process to review ea* designat$ ,,nlgca ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd7ad77;,a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad77;,a777 to ensure compliance ) su* section1 z am5d$ by ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,revocation ,an ,,nlgca ,in/itution t ! ,secret>y det]m9es "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to be n 9 compliance %all h ! designation ( su* in/itution revok$4 #gajc4 ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d ,section #adjh ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ae2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,memb]%ip categories ,! ,advisory ,bo>d %all consi/ ( memb]s f ea* ( ! foll[+ categories3 7,a7 #c memb]s repres5t+ national f>m or produc] organizations1 :i* may include memb]s-- 7i7 repres5t+ f>m coop]atives2 7ii7 :o are produc]s actively engag$ 9 ! production ( a food animal commodity & :o are recomm5d$ by a coalition ( national live/ock organizations2 7iii7 :o are produc]s actively engag$ 9 ! production ( a plant commodity & :o are recomm5d$ by a coalition ( national crop organizations2 or 7iv7 :o are produc]s actively engag$ 9 aquaculture & :o are recomm5d$ by a coalition ( national aquacultural organizations4 7,b7 #b memb]s repres5t+ academic or rese>* societies1 :i* may include memb]s repres5t+-- 7i7 a national food animal sci5ce society2 7ii7 a national crop1 soil1 agronomy1 horticulture1 plant pa?ology1 or we$ sci5ce society2 7iii7 a national food sci5ce organization2 7iv7 a national human heal? association2 or 7v7 a national nutritional sci5ce society4 7,c7 #e memb]s repres5t+ agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education1 :i* %all include ea* ( ! foll[+3 7i7 #a memb] repres5t+ ! l&-grant colleges & univ]sities eligible to receive funds "u ! ,act ( ,july #b1 #ahfb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq474 7ii7 #a memb] repres5t+ ! l&-grant colleges & univ]sities eligible to receive funds "u ! ,act ( ,augu/ #cj1 #ahij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq471 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 7iii7 #a memb] repres5t+ ! #aiid ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb774 7iv7 #a memb] repres5t+ ,,nlgca ,in/itutions or ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions4 7v7 #a memb] repres5t+ ,am]ican colleges ( vet]9>y m$ic9e4 7,d7 #e memb]s repres5t+ indu/ry1 consum]1 or rural int]e/s1 includ+ memb]s repres5t+-- 7i7 entities engag$ 9 transportation ( food & agricultural products to dome/ic & =eign m>kets2 7ii7 food retail+ & m>ket+ int]e/s2 7iii7 food & fib] processors2 7iv7 rural economic developm5t int]e/s2 7v7 a national consum] int]e/ gr\p2 7vi7 a national =e/ry gr\p2 7vii7 a national cons]vation or natural res\rce gr\p2 7viii7 a national social sci5ce association2 7ix7 private sector organizations involv$ 9 int]national developm5t2 or 7x7 a national association ( agricultural economi/s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ review & & ins]t+ make recomm5dations1 review1 &2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,a7 long-t]m & %ort-t]m national policies & priorities consi/5t ) !-- 7i7 purposes specifi$ 9 section #adjb = agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & economics2 & 7ii7 priority areas ( ! ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#b772 2 & 7iii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ! annual e/abli%m5t ( national priorities t are 9 accordance ) ! priority areas ( ! ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#b774 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ & make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y bas$ on su* evaluation aft] priorities2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ & make recomm5dations on aft] review2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gajd4 ,specialty crop committee ,section #adjh;,a7a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ speciality & ins]t+ specialty2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #i & ins]t+ #aa2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,?ree & ins]t+ ,five2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaje4 ,r5ewable en]gy committee discont9u$ ,subtitle ,b ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caba et seq47 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #adjh;,b4 #gajf4 ,vet]9>y s]vices grant program ,section #adae;,b ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,to expose /ud5ts 9 grades #aa & #ab to education & c>e] opportunities 9 food animal m$ic9e4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,priority ,f am\nts made available = grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize grant aw>ds = programs or activities ) a focus on ! practice ( food animal m$ic9e4 4 #gajg4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education ,section #adag7m77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7m77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gajh4 ,agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s ,section #adai;,a7e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaji4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native s]v+ in/itutions & ,native ,hawaiian s]v+ in/itutions ,section #adai;,b ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caef7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaaj4 ,next g5]ation agriculture te*nology *all5ge ,subtitle ,c ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adai;,c4 ,next g5]ation agriculture te*nology *all5ge 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a next g5]ation agriculture te*nology *all5ge competition to provide an inc5tive = ! developm5t ( innovative mobile te*nology t removes b>ri]s to entry 9 ! m>ketplace = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi774 7b7 ,am\nt ,! ,secret>y may aw>d n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj 9 ! aggregate to #a or m w9n]s ( ! competition "u subsection 7a74 4 #gaaa4 ,l&-grant designation ,subtitle ,c ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea et seq471 z am5d$ by section #gaaj1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section3 #adai;,d4 ,l&-grant designation 7a7 ,prohibition on designation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law & except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 no additional entity may be designat$ z eligible to receive funds "u a cov]$ program4 7#b7 #aiid ,in/itutions ,! prohibition "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to ! designation ( an entity eligible to receive funds "u a cov]$ program %all n apply 9 ! case ( ! c]tification ( a #aiid ,in/itution "u section #b ( ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly kn[n z ! 8,mc,intire-,/5nis ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,act07 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#a74 7#c7 ,extraord9>y ,circum/ances ,9 ! case ( extraord9>y circum/ances or a situation t w\ld lead to an inequitable result1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may det]m9e t an entity designat$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section is eligible to receive funds "u a cov]$ program4 7b7 ,/ate fund+ ,no ,/ate %all receive an increase 9 fund+ "u a cov]$ program z a result ( ! ,/ate's designation ( additional entities z eligible to receive su* fund+4 7c7 ,cov]$ program def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ program means agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & relat$ programs or grants e/abli%$ or available "u any ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 ( section #c ( ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc74 7#b7 ,! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;a et seq474 7#c7 ,sections #addd1 #adde1 & #addg4 7#d7 ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly kn[n z ! ,mc,intire-,/5nis ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,act2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a et seq474 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ z limit+ eligibility = a capacity & infra/ructure program specifi$ 9 section #bea7;f77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,c77 t is n a cov]$ program4 4 #gaab4 ,nutrition education program ,section #adbe ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,coord9ation ,projects c>ri$ out ) funds made available "u section #c7;d7 ( ! ,act ( ,may #h1 #aiad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;d771 to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 may be coord9at$ ) ! nutrition education & obesity prev5tion grant program "u section #bh ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7 or ano!r heal? promotion or nutrition improvem5t /rategy1 :e!r publicly or privately fund$1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaac4 ,cont9u+ animal heal? & disease rese>* programs ,section #adcc7;c77#a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7;c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaad4 ,c>ryov] ( funds = ext5sion at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity ,section #addd7;a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 #gaae4 ,ext5sion & agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity 7a7 ,ext5sion ,section #addd7;b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 ( ?is subsection & ins]t+ ?is p>agraph2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,9 comput+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,9 comput+ 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,( ! rema9d] & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ( ! rema9d]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#b7 any funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,additional am\nt ,any funds 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ are allocat$ & ins]t+ 7 allocat$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ 1 z s designat$ z ( t date42 7#d7 by /rik+ 7b7 ,beg9n+ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh any funds 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds made available "u ?is section %all be di/ribut$ among eligible in/itutions 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,base am\nt ,any funds 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,special am\nts 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,cov]$ fiscal ye> ,! t]m cov]$ fiscal ye> means ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution fir/ receiv$ an allocation ( #c1jjj1jjj "u subp>agraph 7,b77i74 7ii7 ,o!r eligible in/itution ,! t]m o!r eligible in/itution means an eligible in/itution1 o!r ?an ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution1 receiv+ an allocation ( funds "u ?is section4 7iii7 ,qualifi$ eligible in/itution ,! t]m qualifi$ eligible in/itution means ! eligible in/itution describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i74 7,b7 ,fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 = #a ( fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 if ! calculation "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 w\ld result 9 a di/ribution = a fiscal ye> ( less ?an #c1jjj1jjj to an eligible in/itution t fir/ receiv$ funds "u ?is section on a date occurr+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fdi7 & be=e ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah1 t in/itution %all receive an allocation ( #c1jjj1jjj = t fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,limitation ,clause 7i7 %all apply only if am\nts are appropriat$ "u ?is section 9 an am\nt suffici5t to provide t ea* o!r eligible in/itution receiv+ an allocation ( funds "u ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 z applicable1 receives n less ?an ! am\nt ( funds receiv$ by t o!r eligible in/itution "u ?is section = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7,c7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s 7i7 ,m9imum additional fund+ am\nts ,subject to clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 = ea* fiscal ye> foll[+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye>-- 7,i7 ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution %all receive an allocation "u ?is subsection ( at lea/ #c1jjj1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 ea* o!r eligible in/itution %all receive an allocation "u ?is subsection ( at lea/ ! am\nt receiv$ by su* o!r eligible in/itution "u ?is subsection = ! cov]$ fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,%ortfall ( special am\nts 7,i7 ,applicability ,?is clause %all apply to any fiscal ye> foll[+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye> & = :i* ! total am\nt appropriat$ "u ?is section is insuffici5t to provide = ! m9imum additional fund+ am\nts describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,r$uctions 9 allocations ,9 ! case ( a fiscal ye> to :i* ?is clause applies1 r$uctions 9 allocations %all be made proportionally f ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution & f ea* o!r eligible in/itution bas$ on ! increas$ am\nts 7if any7 t ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution & ea* o!r eligible in/itution 7 allocat$ = ! cov]$ fiscal ye> z comp>$ to ! fiscal ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,effect ( c5sus ,clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 %all n apply 9 any fiscal ye> = :i* a %ortfall 9 ! m9imum additional fund+ am\nts describ$ 9 clause 7i7 is attributable to ! incorporation ( new c5sus data into ! calculation "u p>agraph 7#c71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7b7 ,rese>* ,section #adde7;b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,special am\nts 7i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subp>agraph3 7,i7 ,cov]$ fiscal ye> ,! t]m cov]$ fiscal ye> means ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution fir/ receiv$ an allocation ( #c1jjj1jjj "u clause 7ii77,i74 7,,ii7 ,o!r eligible in/itution ,! t]m o!r eligible in/itution means an eligible in/itution1 o!r ?an ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution1 receiv+ an allocation ( funds "u ?is section4 7,,iii7 ,qualifi$ eligible in/itution ,! t]m qualifi$ eligible in/itution means ! eligible in/itution describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i74 7ii7 ,fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 = #a ( fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 if ! calculation "u subp>agraph 7,c7 w\ld result 9 a di/ribution = a fiscal ye> ( less ?an #c1jjj1jjj to an eligible in/itution t fir/ receiv$ funds "u ?is section on a date occurr+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fdi7 & be=e ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah1 t in/itution %all receive an allocation ( #c1jjj1jjj = t fiscal ye>4 7,,ii7 ,limitation ,subclause 7,i7 %all apply only if am\nts are appropriat$ "u ?is section 9 an am\nt suffici5t to provide t ea* o!r eligible in/itution receiv+ an allocation ( funds "u ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #bjbj1 #bjba1 or #bjbb1 z applicable1 receives n less ?an ! am\nt ( funds receiv$ by t o!r eligible in/itution "u ?is section = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s 7,i7 ,m9imum additional fund+ am\nts ,subject to subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 = ea* fiscal ye> foll[+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye>-- 7aa7 ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution %all receive an allocation "u ?is p>agraph ( at lea/ #c1jjj1jjj2 & 7bb7 ea* o!r eligible in/itution %all receive an allocation "u ?is p>agraph ( at lea/ ! am\nt receiv$ by su* o!r eligible in/itution "u ?is subsection = ! cov]$ fiscal ye>4 7,,ii7 ,%ortfall ( special am\nts 7aa7 ,applicability ,?is subclause %all apply to any fiscal ye> foll[+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye> & = :i* ! total am\nt appropriat$ "u ?is subsection is insuffici5t to provide = ! m9imum additional fund+ am\nts describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7bb7 ,r$uctions 9 allocations ,9 ! case ( a fiscal ye> to :i* ?is subclause applies1 r$uctions 9 allocations %all be made proportionally f ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution & f ea* o!r eligible in/itution bas$ on ! increas$ am\nts 7if any7 t ! qualifi$ eligible in/itution & ea* o!r eligible in/itution 7 allocat$ = ! cov]$ fiscal ye> z comp>$ to ! fiscal ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! cov]$ fiscal ye>4 7,,iii7 ,effect ( c5sus ,subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 %all n apply 9 any fiscal ye> = :i* a %ortfall 9 ! m9imum additional fund+ am\nts describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 is attributable to ! incorporation ( new c5sus data into ! calculation "u p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7,b7 ,( funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,additional am\nt ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 ( funds 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ are allocat$ & ins]t+ 7 allocat$2 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 z s designat$ z ( t date be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,base am\nt ,funds 2 & 7,d7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,! & all t foll[s ?r\gh foll[s3 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,di/ributions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] allocat+ am\nts "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! rema9d] %all be allott$ among ! eligible in/itutions 9 accordance ) ?is p>agraph4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7#a7 ,?ree p] c5tum & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration #c p]c5t 2 & 7#c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ 7b7 ,beg9n+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh foll[s3 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds made available "u ?is section %all be di/ribut$ among eligible in/itutions 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 4 #gaaf4 ,reports on disbursem5t ( funds = agricultural rese>* & ext5sion at #ahfb & #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all annually submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! allocations made to1 & mat*+ funds receiv$ by1 #ahij ,in/itutions & #ahfb ,in/itutions 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja7 = ea* ( ! agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & relat$ programs e/abli%$ "u-- 7#a7 section #addd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba72 7#b7 section #adde ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb72 7#c7 subsections 7b7 & 7c7 ( section #c ( ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc72 & 7#d7 ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;a et seq474 #gaag4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij in/itutions ,subtitle ,g ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #adde 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 ! foll[+ new section3 #addf4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij in/itutions 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,s*ol>%ip grant program e/abli%$ ,! ,secret>y %all make grants to ea* college or univ]sity eligible to receive funds "u ! ,act ( ,augu/ #cj1 #ahij 7commonly kn[n z ! ,second ,morrill ,act2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbb et seq471 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity1 = purposes ( aw>d+ s*ol>%ips to individuals :o-- 7,a7 h be5 accept$ = admission at su* college or univ]sity2 7,b7 w be enroll$ at su* college or univ]sity n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( su* acceptance2 & 7,c7 int5d to pursue a c>e] 9 ! food & agricultural sci5ces1 includ+ a c>e] 9-- 7i7 agribus9ess2 7ii7 en]gy & r5ewable fuels2 or 7iii7 f9ancial managem5t4 7#b7 ,condition ,! ,secret>y may only aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to a college or univ]sity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* college or univ]sity has e/abli%$ a competitive s*ol>%ip aw>ds process = ! aw>d ( s*ol>%ips to individuals describ$ 9 su* p>agraph4 7#c7 ,annual limitation ,( ! funds made available "u subsection 7b77#a71 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj to aw>d grants "u ?is subsection = ! academic ye> beg9n+ on ,july #a1 #bjbj1 & ea* ( ! ?ree succe$+ academic ye>s4 7#d7 ,am\nt ( grant ,ea* grant made "u ?is section %all be 9 an am\nt ( n less ?an #ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjai1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,discretion>y fund+ ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbj ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #d p]c5t may be us$ = exp5ses relat$ to adm9i/]+ ! program "u ?is section4 7c7 ,report ,beg9n+ on ! date t is two ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! fir/ grant is aw>d$ "u subsection 7a71 & e two ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+-- 7#a7 ! am\nt ( funds provid$ to ea* eligible college or univ]sity "u ?is section2 7#b7 ! numb] ( s*ol>%ips aw>d$ "u ea* grant ea* fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 ! am\nt ( ea* su* s*ol>%ip4 4 #gaah4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural & food sci5ces facilities at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity ,section #addg7;b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gaai4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture & food sci5ces facilities & equipm5t at insul> area l&-grant in/itutions ,section #addg;,b7d7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#b7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gabj4 ,new ,beg9n+ = ,tribal ,/ud5ts ,subtitle ,g ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adej4 ,new ,beg9n+ = ,tribal ,/ud5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#b7 ,l&-grant college or univ]sity ,! t]m l&-grant college or univ]sity includes a #aiid ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-chb2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note774 7#c7 ,tribal /ud5t ,! t]m ,tribal /ud5t means a /ud5t at a l&-grant college or univ]sity t is a memb] ( an ,indian tribe4 7b7 ,new beg9n+ initiative 7#a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to l&-grant colleges & univ]sities to provide id5tifiable support specifically t>get$ = ,tribal /ud5ts4 7#b7 ,application ,a l&-grant college or univ]sity t desires to receive a grant "u ?is section %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & accompani$ by su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,a l&-grant college or univ]sity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant funds to support ,tribal /ud5ts ?r\gh-- 7,a7 recruit+2 7,b7 tuition & relat$ fees2 7,c7 exp]i5tial le>n+2 & 7,d7 /ud5t s]vices1 includ+-- 7i7 tutor+2 7ii7 c\nsel+2 7iii7 academic advis+2 & 7iv7 o!r /ud5t s]vices t w\ld increase ! ret5tion & graduation rate ( ,tribal /ud5ts enroll$ at ! l&-grant college or univ]sity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,mat*+ funds ,a l&-grant college or univ]sity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all provide mat*+ funds t[>d ! co/ ( c>ry+ out ! activities describ$ 9 ?is section 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! grant aw>d4 7#e7 ,maximum am\nt p] ,/ate ,no ,/ate %all receive1 ?r\gh grants made "u ?is section to l&-grant colleges & univ]sities locat$ 9 ! ,/ate1 m ?an #ejj1jjj p] ye>4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes an itemiz$ li/ ( grant funds di/ribut$ "u ?is section1 includ+ ! specific =m ( assi/ance provid$ "u subsection 7b77#c71 & ! numb] ( ,tribal /ud5ts assi/$ & ! graduation rate ( ,tribal /ud5ts at l&-grant colleges & univ]sities receiv+ grants "u ?is section4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriation ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gaba4 ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions ,section #adee7;c7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbda7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gabb4 ,b9ational agricultural rese>* & developm5t ,section #adeh7;e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,full paym5t ( funds made available = c]ta9 & ins]t+ ,c]ta9 2 7#b7 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,full paym5t ( funds ,not)/&+ 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,israel-,unit$ ,/ates & ins]t+ ,unit$ ,/ates-,israel2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,,b>d ,fund7 aft] ,developm5t ,fund2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,activities ,activities "u ! ,,b>d ,fund to promote & support agricultural rese>* & developm5t t are ( mutual b5efit to ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,israel %all-- 7,a7 accel]ate ! demon/ration1 developm5t1 & application ( agricultural solutions result+ f or relat+ to ,,b>d ,fund programs1 includ+ ,,b>d ,fund-sponsor$ rese>* & innovations 9 drip irrigation1 pe/icides1 aquaculture1 live/ock1 p\ltry1 disease control1 & f>m equipm5t2 & 7,b7 enc\rage rese>* c>ri$ out by gov]nm5tal1 nongov]nm5tal1 & private entities1 includ+ ?r\gh collaboration ) colleges & univ]sities1 rese>* in/itutions1 & ! private sector4 4 #gabc4 ,p>tn]%ips to build capacity 9 int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ ,! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #adeh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7 ! foll[+3 #adeh;,a4 ,p>tn]%ips to build capacity 9 int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 #ahfb ,in/itution2 #ahij ,in/itution2 #aiid ,in/itution ,! t]ms #ahfb ,in/itution1 #ahij ,in/itution1 & #aiid ,in/itution h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja74 7#b7 ,cov]$ ,in/itution ,! t]m cov]$ ,in/itution means-- 7,a7 an #ahfb ,in/itution2 7,b7 an #ahij ,in/itution2 7,c7 a #aiid ,in/itution2 7,d7 an ,,nlgca ,in/itution2 7,e7 a ,hispanic-s]v+ agricultural college or univ]sity2 & 7,f7 a coop]at+ =e/ry s*ool4 7#c7 ,develop+ c\ntry ,! t]m develop+ c\ntry means a c\ntry1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y us+ a gross national income p] capita te/ select$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,int]national p>tn] in/itution ,! t]m int]national p>tn] in/itution means an agricultural high] education in/itution 9 a develop+ c\ntry t is p]=m+1 or desir+ to p]=m1 activities simil> to agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ activities c>ri$ out ?r\gh cov]$ ,in/itutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y may promote coop]ation & coord9ation betwe5 cov]$ ,in/itutions & int]national p>tn] in/itutions ?r\gh-- 7#a7 improv+ ext5sion by-- 7,a7 enc\rag+ ! ex*ange ( rese>* mat]ials & results betwe5 cov]$ ,in/itutions & int]national p>tn] in/itutions2 7,b7 facilitat+ ! broad dissem9ation ( agricultural rese>* ?r\gh ext5sion2 & 7,c7 assi/+ ) ef=ts to plan & initiate ext5sion s]vices 9 develop+ c\ntries2 7#b7 improv+ agricultural rese>* by-- 7,a7 9 p>tn]%ip ) int]national p>tn] in/itutions1 enc\rag+ rese>* t addresses problems affect+ food production & security1 human nutrition1 agriculture1 =e/ry1 live/ock1 & fi%]ies1 includ+ local *all5ges2 & 7,b7 support+ & /r5g!n+ national agricultural rese>* sy/ems 9 develop+ c\ntries2 7#c7 support+ ! p>ticipation ( cov]$ ,in/itutions 9 programs ( int]national organizations1 su* z ! ,unit$ ,nations1 ! ,_w ,bank1 regional developm5t banks1 & int]national agricultural rese>* c5t]s2 7#d7 improv+ agricultural tea*+ & education by-- 7,a7 9 p>tn]%ip ) int]national p>tn] in/itutions1 support+ education & tea*+ relat+ to food & agricultural sci5ces1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance1 degree tra9+1 rese>* collaborations1 classroom in/ruction1 work=ce tra9+1 & education programs2 & 7,b7 assi/+ ) ef=ts to increase /ud5t capacity1 includ+ to enc\rage equitable access = wom5 & o!r und]s]v$ populations1 at int]national p>tn] in/itutions by promot+ p>tn]%ips )1 & improv+ ! capacity (1 cov]$ ,in/itutions2 7#e7 assi/+ cov]$ ,in/itutions 9 /r5g!n+ _! capacity = food1 agricultural1 & relat$ rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ programs relevant to agricultural developm5t activities 9 develop+ c\ntries to promote ! application ( new te*nology to improve education deliv]y2 7#f7 provid+ support = ! int]nationalization ( resid5t in/ruction programs ( cov]$ ,in/itutions2 7#g7 e/abli%+ a program1 to be coord9at$ by ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice1 to place int]ns f cov]$ ,in/itutions 91 or 9 s]vice to b5efit1 develop+ c\ntries2 & 7#h7 e/abli%+ a program to provide fell[%ips to /ud5ts at cov]$ ,in/itutions to /udy at =eign agricultural colleges & univ]sities4 7c7 ,enhanc+ l9kages ,! ,secret>y %all enhance ! l9kages among cov]$ ,in/itutions1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 int]national rese>* c5t]s1 c\nt]p>t rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ ag5cies & in/itutions 9 develop$ c\ntries & develop+ c\ntries-- 7#a7 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 to make a sub/antial contribution to ! cause ( improv$ food & agricultural progress ?r\gh\t ! _w4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gabd4 ,competitive grants = int]national agricultural sci5ce & education programs ,section #adei;,a7c77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gabe4 ,limitation on indirect co/s = agricultural rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion programs ,section #adfb ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bb p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ,subsections 7a7 & 7c72 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,treatm5t ( subgrants ,9 ! case ( a grant describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! limitation on indirect co/s specifi$ 9 su* subsection %all be appli$ to bo? ! initial grant aw>d & any subgrant ( ! ,f$]al funds provid$ "u ! initial grant aw>d s t ! total ( all indirect co/s *>g$ aga9/ ! total ( ! ,f$]al funds provid$ "u ! initial grant aw>d does n exce$ su* limitation4 4 #gabf4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants ,! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #adfb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj7 ! foll[+ new section3 #adfb;,a4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make competitive grants = ! acquisition ( special purpose sci5tific rese>* equipm5t = use 9 ! food & agricultural sci5ces programs ( eligible in/itutions4 7b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant made to an eligible in/itution "u ?is section may n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7c7 ,prohibition on *>ge or equipm5t z indirect co/s ,! co/ ( acquisition or depreciation ( equipm5t pur*as$ ) a grant "u ?is section %all n be-- 7#a7 *>g$ z an indirect co/ aga9/ ano!r ,f$]al grant2 or 7#b7 includ$ z "p ( ! indirect co/ pool = purposes ( calculat+ ! indirect co/ rate ( an eligible in/itution4 7d7 ,eligible in/itutions def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible in/itution means-- 7#a7 a college or univ]sity2 or 7#b7 a ,/ate coop]ative in/itution4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gabg4 ,univ]sity rese>* ,section #adfc ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gabh4 ,ext5sion s]vice ,section #adfd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gabi4 ,supplem5tal & alt]native crops2 hemp ,section #adgc;,d ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ crops1 & ins]t+ crops 7includ+ canola712 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ = agronomic rotational purposes & z a habitat = honey bees & o!r poll9ators aft] alt]native crops2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ commodities ^: & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ commodities42 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,e71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ hemp 7z def9$ 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf77 aft] mat]ial2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gacj4 ,new ,era ,rural ,te*nology program ,section #adgc;,e ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 precision agriculture4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjab & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #gaca4 ,capacity build+ grants = ,,nlgca ,in/itutions ,section #adgc;,f7b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;i7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gacb4 ,agriculture advanc$ rese>* & developm5t au?ority pilot ,subtitle ,k ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adgc;,h4 ,agriculture advanc$ rese>* & developm5t au?ority pilot 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ rese>* & developm5t ,! t]m advanc$ rese>* & developm5t means rese>* & developm5t activities us$ to address rese>* *all5ges 9 agriculture & food ?r\gh-- 7,a7 t>get$ accel]ation ( novel1 e>ly /age innovative agricultural rese>* ) promis+ te*nology applications & products2 or 7,b7 developm5t ( qualifi$ products & projects1 agricultural te*nologies1 or innovative rese>* tools1 :i* may include-- 7i7 prototype te/+1 precl9ical developm5t1 or field exp]im5tal use2 7ii7 assess+ & assi/+ ) product approval1 cle>ance1 or ne$ = a lic5se "u an applicable law1 z det]m9$ by ! ,director2 or 7iii7 manufactur+ & comm]cialization ( a product4 7#b7 ,agricultural te*nology ,! t]m agricultural te*nology means ma*9]y & o!r equipm5t eng9e]$ = an applicable & novel use 9 agriculture1 natural res\rces1 & food relat+ to ! rese>* & developm5t ( qualifi$ products & projects4 7#c7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,agriculture ,advanc$ ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,au?ority e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,o!r transaction ,! t]m o!r transaction means a transaction o!r ?an a procurem5t contract1 grant1 or coop]ative agreem5t1 includ+ a transaction describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#f77;,a74 7#e7 ,p]son ,! t]m p]son means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a p>tn]%ip2 7,c7 a corporation2 7,d7 an association2 7,e7 an entity2 7,f7 a public or private corporation2 7,g7 a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cy or dep>tm5t2 & 7,h7 an in/itution ( high] education1 includ+ a l&-grant college or univ]sity & a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture4 7#f7 ,qualifi$ product or project ,! t]m qualifi$ product or project means-- 7,a7 eng9e]+1 me*anization1 or te*nology improvem5ts t w address *all5ges relat+ to gr[+1 h>ve/+1 h&l+1 process+1 /or+1 pack+1 & di/ribution ( agricultural products2 7,b7 plant disease or plant pe/ recov]y c\nt]measures to int5tional or un9t5tional biological ?reats 7includ+ naturally occurr+ ?reats71 includ+-- 7i7 replacem5t or resi/ant plant cultiv>s or v>ieties2 7ii7 o!r enhanc$ managem5t /rategies1 includ+ novel *emical1 biological1 or cultural approa*es2 or 7iii7 diagno/ic or surveillance te*nology2 & 7,c7 vet]9>y c\nt]measures to int5tional or un9t5tional biological ?reats 7includ+ naturally occurr+ ?reats71 includ+-- 7i7 animal vacc9e or !rapeutic products 7includ+ anti-infective products72 or 7ii7 diagno/ic or surveillance te*nology4 7#g7 ,rese>* tool ,! t]m rese>* tool means a device1 te*nology1 proc$ure1 biological mat]ial1 reag5t1 comput] sy/em1 comput] s(tw>e1 or analytical te*nique t is develop$ to assi/ 9 ! discov]y1 developm5t1 or manufacture ( a qualifi$ product or project4 7b7 ,agriculture advanc$ rese>* & developm5t au?ority 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a pilot program t %all be kn[n z ! ,agriculture ,advanc$ ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,au?ority 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,,ag>da7 to c>ry out advanc$ rese>* & developm5t4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! ,,ag>da are-- 7,a7 to develop & deploy advanc$ solutions to prev5t1 prep>e1 & protect aga9/ un9t5tional & int5tional ?reats to agriculture & food 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 to ov]come b>ri]s 9 ! developm5t ( agricultural te*nologies1 rese>* tools1 & qualifi$ products & projects t enhance export competitiv5ess1 environm5tal su/a9ability1 & resili5ce to extreme wea!r2 7,c7 to ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates ma9ta9s & enhances its position z a lead] 9 develop+ & deploy+ agricultural te*nologies1 rese>* tools1 & qualifi$ projects & products t increase economic opportunities & security = f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & rural communities2 & 7,d7 to und]take advanc$ rese>* & developm5t 9 areas 9 :i* indu/ry by itself is n likely to d s because ( ! te*nological or f9ancial unc]ta9ty4 7#c7 ,lead]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,,ag>da %all be a compon5t ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7,b7 ,director 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,,ag>da %all be head$ by a ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7ii7 ,qualifications ,! ,director %all be an individual :o1 by reason ( pr(essional backgr\nd & exp]i5ce1 is exceptionally qualifi$ to advise ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ on1 & manage advanc$ rese>* & developm5t programs & o!r matt]s p]ta9+ to-- 7,i7 qualifi$ products & projects2 7,,ii7 agricultural te*nologies2 7,,iii7 rese>* tools2 & 7,,iv7 *all5ges relat+ to ! matt]s describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii74 7iii7 ,relation%ip )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,! ,director %all report to ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7#d7 ,duties ,to a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all accel]ate advanc$ rese>* & developm5t by-- 7,a7 id5tify+ & promot+ advances 9 basic sci5ces2 7,b7 translat+ sci5tific discov]ies & inv5tions into te*nological innovations2 7,c7 collaborat+ ) o!r ag5cies1 relevant indu/ries1 academia1 int]national ag5cies1 ! ,f\ndation = ,food & ,agriculture ,rese>*1 & o!r relevant p]sons to c>ry out ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ conv5+1 at a m9imum1 annual meet+s or work+ gr\ps to demon/rate ! op]ation & effectiv5ess ( advanc$ rese>* & developm5t ( qualifi$ products & projects1 agricultural te*nologies1 & rese>* tools2 7,d7 conduct+ ongo+ se>*es =1 & support calls =1 pot5tial advanc$ rese>* & developm5t ( agricultural te*nologies1 qualifi$ products & projects1 & rese>* tools2 7,e7 aw>d+ grants & ent]+ into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r transactions "u p>agraph 7#f7 = advanc$ rese>* & developm5t ( agricultural te*nology1 qualifi$ products & projects1 & rese>* tools2 7,f7 e/abli%+ issue-bas$ multidiscipl9>y teams to r$uce ! "t & co/ ( solv+ specific problems t-- 7i7 are compos$ ( repres5tatives f ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 pr(essional gr\ps1 academia1 & indu/ry2 7ii7 seek novel & effective solutions2 & 7iii7 enc\rage data %>+ & translation ( rese>* to field use2 & 7,g7 s]v+ z a res\rce = int]e/$ p]sons reg>d+ requirem5ts "u relevant laws t impact ! developm5t1 comm]cialization1 & te*nology transf] ( qualifi$ products & projects1 agricultural te*nologies1 & rese>* tools4 7#e7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants & ent]+ into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r transactions "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t accel]ate ! advanc$ rese>* & developm5t ( qualifi$ products & projects t-- 7,a7 address critical rese>* & developm5t ne$s = te*nology = specialty crops2 or 7,b7 prev5t1 protect1 & prep>e aga9/ int5tional & un9t5tional ?reats to agriculture & food4 7#f7 ,o!r transaction au?orities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all h ! au?ority to ent] into o!r transactions 9 ! same mann] & subject to ! same t]ms & conditions z transactions t ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se may ent] into "u section #bcga ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,scope ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to ent] into contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & o!r transactions "u ?is subsection %all be 9 addition to ! au?orities "u ?is ,act & title ,i ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriation ,act1 #aifd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccah;a71 to use contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 & grants 9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u ?is section4 7,c7 ,guidel9es ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% guidel9es reg>d+ ! use ( ! au?ority "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,te*nology transf] ,9 ent]+ into o!r transactions1 ! ,secret>y may negotiate t]ms = te*nology transf] 9 ! same mann] z a ,f$]al laboratory "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #ab7;b7 ( ! ,/ev5son-,wydl] ,te*nology ,innovation ,act ( #aihj 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgaj;a7b774 7#g7 ,availability ( data 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all require t1 z a condition ( be+ aw>d$ a contract or grant or ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t or o!r transaction "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e71 a p]son %all make available to ! ,secret>y on an ongo+ basis1 & submit to ! ,secret>y on reque/ ( ! ,secret>y1 all data relat+ to or result+ f ! activities c>ri$ out by ! p]son pursuant to ?is section4 7,b7 ,exemption f disclosure 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,?is subp>agraph %all be consid]$ a /atute describ$ 9 section #eeb7;b77#c77;,b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7ii7 ,exemption ,! foll[+ in=mation %all be exempt f disclosure "u section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & )held f ! public3 7,i7 ,specific te*nical data or sci5tific in=mation t is creat$ or obta9$ "u ?is section t reveals significant & n o!rwise publicly kn[n vuln]abilities ( exi/+ agriculture & food def5ses aga9/ biological1 *emical1 nucle>1 or radiological ?reats4 7,,ii7 ,trade secrets or comm]cial or f9ancial in=mation t is privileg$ or confid5tial 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #eeb7;b77#d7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 & obta9$ 9 ! conduct ( rese>* or z a result ( activities "u ?is section f a non-,f$]al p>ty p>ticipat+ 9 a contract1 grant1 coop]ative agreem5t1 or o!r transaction "u ?is section4 7iii7 ,limitation ,in=mation t results f rese>* & developm5t activities conduct$ "u ?is section & t w\ld be a trade secret or comm]cial or f9ancial in=mation t is privileg$ or confid5tial if ! in=mation _h be5 obta9$ f a non-,f$]al p>ty p>ticipat+ 9 a coop]ative agreem5t or o!r transaction %all be )held f disclosure "u sub*apt] ,,ii ( *apt] #e ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = #e ye>s4 7#h7 ,mile/one-bas$ paym5ts all[$ ,9 aw>d+ contracts & grants & ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts or o!r transactions "u p>agraph 7#d77;,e71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 use mile/one-bas$ aw>ds & paym5ts2 & 7,b7 t]m9ate a project = n meet+ te*nical mile/ones4 7#i7 ,use ( exi/+ p]sonnel au?orities ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may appo9t highly qualifi$ individuals to sci5tific or pr(essional positions on ! same t]ms & conditions z provid$ 9 subsections 7b77#c71 7b77#d71 7c71 7d71 7e71 & 7f7 ( section #fbj ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfeg74 7#aj7 ,report & evaluation 7,a7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate an annual report exam9+ ! actions und]tak5 & results g5]at$ by ! ,,ag>da4 7,b7 ,evaluation ,aft] ! date on :i* ! ,,ag>da has be5 9 op]ation = #c ye>s1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct an evaluation-- 7i7 to be complet$ & submitt$ to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al began conduct+ ! evaluation2 7ii7 describ+ ! ext5t to :i* ! ,,ag>da is a*iev+ ! goals describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7iii7 includ+ a recomm5dation on :e!r ! ,,ag>da %\ld be cont9u$1 t]m9at$1 or exp&$4 7c7 ,/rategic plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cfj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all develop & make publicly available a /rategic plan describ+ ! /rategic vision t ! ,,ag>da %all use-- 7,a7 to make det]m9ations = future inve/m5ts dur+ ! p]iod ( effectiv5ess ( ?is section2 & 7,b7 to a*ieve ! goals describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 7#b7 ,dissem9ation ,! ,secret>y %all dissem9ate ! in=mation conta9$ 9 ! /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#a7 to p]sons :o may h ! capacity to sub/antially contribute to ! activities describ$ 9 t /rategic plan4 7#c7 ,coord9ation2 consultation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 update & coord9ate ! /rategic coord9ation plan "u section #bba7;d77#g7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid ) ! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = activities relat+ to agriculture & food def5se c\nt]measure developm5t & procurem5t2 & 7,b7 9 develop+ ! /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 consult )-- 7i7 ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #adjh7;a72 7ii7 ! specialty crops committee e/abli%$ "u section #adjh;,a7a77#a72 7iii7 relevant agriculture rese>* ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7iv7 ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+1 & ,m$ic9e2 7v7 ! ,national ,vet]9>y ,/ockpile ,intra-,gov]nm5t ,advisory ,committee = ,/rategic ,/e]+2 & 7vi7 o!r appropriate p>ties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,funds 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury ! ,agriculture ,advanc$ ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,fund1 :i* %all be adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director-- 7,a7 = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section2 & 7,b7 9 ! same mann] & subject to ! same t]ms & conditions z are applicable to ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se "u section #bcga ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,deposits into fund 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 may accept & deposit into ! ,fund monies receiv$ pursuant to co/ recov]y1 contribution1 or royalty paym5ts "u a contract1 grant1 coop]ative agreem5t1 or o!r transaction "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,availability ( am\nts 9 fund ,am\nts deposit$ into ! fund %all rema9 available until exp5d$1 )\t fur!r appropriation1 & may be us$ to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is section4 7,c7 ,cl>ification ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph au?orizes ! use ( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation to c>ry out ?is section4 7#c7 ,fund+ ,9 addition to funds o!rwise deposit$ 9 ! ,fund "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,fund #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! au?ority provid$ by ?is section t]m9ates on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply ) respect to-- 7,a7 subsection 7b77#g77;,b72 & 7,b7 grants aw>d$ or contracts1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r transactions ent]$ into be=e ! end ( ! #e-ye> p]iod ref]r$ to 9 su* clause4 4 #gacc4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs ,section #adgg7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gacd4 ,rangel& rese>* programs ,section #adhc7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cccf7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gace4 ,special au?orization = biosecurity plann+ & response ,section #adhd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & coop]ative agreem5ts aft] competitive grants2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ make competitive grants & ins]t+ aw>d competitive grants & coop]ative agreem5ts2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,to coord9ate ! tactical sci5ce activities ( ! ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics mission area ( ! ,dep>tm5t t protect ! integrity1 reliability1 su/a9ability1 & pr(itability ( ! food & agricultural sy/em ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ biosecurity ?reats f pe/s1 diseases1 contam9ants1 & disa/]s4 4 #gacf4 ,di/ance education & resid5t in/ruction grants program = insul> area in/itutions ( high] education 7a7 ,di/ance education grants = insul> areas ,section #adij7;f77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfb7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,resid5t in/ruction grants = insul> areas ,section #adia7;c77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccfc7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij #gbja4 ,be/ utilization ( biological applications ,section #afbd ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehad7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbjb4 ,integrat$ managem5t sy/ems ,section #afbg7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbjc4 ,su/a9able agriculture te*nology developm5t & transf] program ,section #afbh7;f77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbjd4 ,national tra9+ program ,section #afbi7;i7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbje4 ,national /rategic g]mplasm & cultiv> collection assessm5t & utilization plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afcb7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehda7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#f7 z p>agraph 7#g72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 develop & implem5t a national /rategic g]mplasm & cultiv> collection assessm5t & utilization plan t takes into consid]ation ! res\rces & rese>* necess>y to address ! significant backlog ( *>act]ization & ma9t5ance ( exi/+ accessions consid]$ to be critical to pres]ve ! viability (1 & public access to1 g]mplasm & cultiv>s2 & 4 7b7 ,plan publication ,section #afcc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,plan publication ,on completion ( ! developm5t ( ! plan describ$ 9 section #afcb7;d77#f71 ! ,secret>y %all make ! plan available to ! public4 4 #gbjf4 ,national ,g5etics ,res\rces ,program 7a7 ,advisory c\ncil ,section #afcd ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce ( p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ,! advisory & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! advisory 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ n9e & ins]t+ #ac2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,recomm5dations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 mak+ recomm5dations "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! advisory c\ncil %all include recomm5dations on-- 7i7 ! /ate ( public cultiv> developm5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 an analysis ( exi/+ cultiv> rese>* inve/m5ts2 7,,ii7 ! rese>* gaps relat+ to ! developm5t ( cultiv>s across a div]se range ( crops2 & 7,,iii7 an assessm5t ( ! /ate ( comm]cialization ( f$]ally fund$ cultiv>s2 7ii7 ! tra9+ & res\rces ne$$ to meet future bre$+ *all5ges2 7iii7 ! appropriate levels ( ,f$]al fund+ = cultiv> developm5t = und]s]v$ crops & geographic areas2 & 7iv7 ! developm5t ( ! plan describ$ 9 section #afcb7;d77#f74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,two-?irds & ins]t+ #f2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ economics & policy1 aft] agricultural sci5ces12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,"o-?ird & ins]t+ #c2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ community developm5t1 aft] public policy12 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #d ( ! memb]s %all be appo9t$ f among individuals ) exp]tise 9 public cultiv> & animal bre$ developm5t4 7#d7 #d ( ! memb]s %all be appo9t$ f among individuals repres5t+-- 7,a7 #ahfb ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja772 7,b7 #ahij ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja772 7,c7 ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 or 7,d7 #aiid ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb774 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #afce7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbjg4 ,national ,agricultural ,wea!r ,in=mation ,sy/em ,section #afda7;c7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehee7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbjh4 ,agricultural g5ome to ph5ome initiative ,section #afga ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ to ph5ome aft] g5ome2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,goals ,! goals ( ?is section are-- 7#a7 to exp& k conc]n+ g5omes & ph5omes ( crops & animals ( importance to ! agriculture sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 to und]/& h[ v>iable wea!r1 environm5ts1 & production sy/ems impact ! gr[? & productivity ( specific v>ieties ( crops & species ( animals 9 ord] to provide great] accuracy 9 pr$ict+ crop & animal p]=mance "u v>iable conditions2 7#c7 to support rese>* t lev]ages plant & animal g5omic in=mation ) ph5otypic & environm5tal data ?r\gh an int]discipl9>y framework1 lead+ to a novel und]/&+ ( plant & animal processes t affect gr[?1 productivity1 & ! ability to pr$ict p]=mance1 :i* w result 9 ! deploym5t ( sup]ior v>ieties & species to produc]s & improv$ crop & animal managem5t recomm5dations = f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#d7 to catalyze & coord9ate rese>* t l9ks g5omics & pr$ictive ph5omics at diff]5t sites across ! ,unit$ ,/ates to a*ieve advances 9 crops & animals t g5]ate societal b5efits2 7#e7 to comb9e fields su* z g5etics1 g5omics1 plant physiology1 agronomy1 climatology1 & crop model+ ) computation & in=matics1 /ati/ics1 & eng9e]+2 7#f7 to comb9e fields su* z g5etics1 g5omics1 animal physiology1 meat sci5ce1 animal nutrition1 & vet]9>y sci5ce ) computation & in=matics1 /ati/ics1 & eng9e]+2 7#g7 to focus on crops & animals t w yield sci5tifically important results t w enhance ! usefulness ( _m o!r crops & animals2 7#h7 to build on g5omic rese>*1 su* z ! ,plant ,g5ome ,rese>* ,project & ! ,national ,animal ,g5ome ,rese>* ,program1 to und]/& g5e function 9 production environm5ts t is expect$ to h consid]able returns = crops & animals ( importance to ! agriculture ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#i7 to develop improv$ data analytics to enhance und]/&+ ( ! biological function ( g5es2 7#aj7 to all[ res\rces develop$ "u ?is section1 includ+ data1 s(tw>e1 g]mplasm1 & o!r biological mat]ials1 to be op5ly accessible to all p]sons1 subject to any confid5tiality requirem5ts impos$ by law2 & 7#aa7 to enc\rage int]national p>tn]%ips ) ea* p>tn] c\ntry responsible = f9anc+ its own rese>*4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,duties ( ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all conduct a rese>* initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,agricultural ,g5ome to ,ph5ome ,initiative1 = ! purpose (-- 7#a7 /udy+ agriculturally significant crops & animals 9 production environm5ts to a*ieve su/a9able & secure agricultural production2 7#b7 ensur+ t curr5t gaps 9 exi/+ k ( agricultural crop & animal g5etics & ph5omics are fill$2 7#c7 id5tify+ & develop+ a functional und]/&+ ( relevant g5es f animals & agronomically relevant g5es f crops t are ( importance to ! agriculture sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 ensur+ future g5etic improvem5t ( crops & animals ( importance to ! agriculture sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#e7 /udy+ ! relevance ( div]se g]mplasm z a s\rce ( unique g5es t may be ( importance 9 ! future2 7#f7 enhanc+ g5etics to r$uce ! economic impact ( pa?og5s on crops & animals ( importance to ! agriculture sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#g7 dissem9at+ f9d+s to relevant audi5ces2 & 7#h7 o!rwise c>ry+ out ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by ins]t+ 1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 aft] ,! ,secret>y2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e71 by ins]t+ to ,ph5ome aft] ,g5ome2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gbji4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives ,section #afgb ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,alfalfa & =age & ins]t+ ,alfalfa se$ & alfalfa =age sy/ems2 7ii7 by /rik+ alfalfa & =age & ins]t+ alfalfa se$ & alfalfa =age sy/ems2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ alfalfa & o!r =ages1 & & ins]t+ alfalfa se$ & o!r alfalfa =age2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#aa7 ,macadamia tree heal? initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 develop+ & dissem9at+ sci5ce-bas$ tools & treatm5ts to combat ! macadamia felt$ coccid 7,eriococcus ironsidei72 & 7,b7 e/abli%+ an areawide integrat$ pe/ managem5t program 9 areas affect$ by1 or areas at risk ( be+ affect$ by1 ! macadamia felt$ coccid4 7#ab7 ,national turfgrass rese>* initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 c>ry+ out or enhanc+ rese>* relat$ to turfgrass & sod issues2 7,b7 enhanc+ production & uses ( turfgrass = ! g5]al public2 7,c7 id5tify+ new turfgrass v>ieties ) sup]ior dr\ght1 heat1 cold1 & pe/ tol]ance to r$uce wat]1 f]tiliz]1 & pe/icide use2 7,d7 select+ g5etically sup]ior turfgrasses & develop+ improv$ te*nologies = manag+ comm]cial1 resid5tial1 & recreational turfgrass areas2 7,e7 produc+ turfgrasses t-- 7i7 aid 9 mitigat+ soil erosion2 7ii7 protect aga9/ pollutant run(f into wat]ways2 or 7iii7 provide o!r environm5tal b5efits2 7,f7 inve/igat+1 pres]v+1 & protect+ native plant species1 includ+ grasses n curr5tly utiliz$ 9 turfgrass sy/ems2 7,g7 creat+ sy/ems = m economical & viable turfgrass se$ & sod production ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,h7 inve/igat+ ! turfgrass phytobiome & develop+ biologic products to enhance soil1 enri* plants1 & mitigate pe/s4 7#ac7 ,f]tiliz] managem5t initiative 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out rese>* to improve f]tiliz] use effici5cy 9 crops-- 7i7 to maximize crop yield2 & 7ii7 to m9imize nutri5t losses to surface & gr\ndwat] & ! atmosph]e4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to rese>* exam9+ ! impact ( ! s\rce1 rate1 tim+1 & placem5t ( plant nutri5ts4 7#ad7 ,cattle fev] tick program ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section to /udy cattle fev] ticks-- 7,a7 to facilitate ! und]/&+ ( ! role ( wildlife 9 ! p]si/5ce & spread ( cattle fev] ticks2 7,b7 to develop advanc$ me?ods = eradication ( cattle fev] ticks1 includ+-- 7i7 alt]native treatm5t me?ods = cattle & o!r susceptible species2 7ii7 field treatm5t = premises1 includ+ corral p5s & pa/ure loaf+ areas2 7iii7 me?ods = treatm5t & control on infe/$ wildlife2 7iv7 biological control ag5ts2 & 7v7 new & improv$ vacc9es2 7,c7 to evaluate rangel& vegetation t impacts ! survival ( cattle fev] ticks2 7,d7 to improve managem5t ( diseases relat+ to cattle fev] ticks t are associat$ ) wildlife1 live/ock1 & human heal?2 7,e7 to improve diagno/ic detection ( tick-infe/$ or infect$ animals & pa/ures2 & 7,f7 to conduct outrea* to impact$ ran*]s1 hunt]s1 & l&[n]s to integrate tactics & docum5t su/a9ability ( be/ practices4 7#ae7 ,lay+ h5 & turkey rese>* program ,rese>* grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( improv+ ! effici5cy & su/a9ability ( lay+ h5 & turkey production ?r\gh integrat$1 collaborative rese>* & te*nology transf]4 ,emphasis may be plac$ on lay+ h5 & turkey disease prev5tion1 antimicrobial resi/ance1 nutrition1 gut heal?1 & alt]native h\s+ sy/ems "u extreme seasonal wea!r conditions4 7#af7 ,*ronic wa/+ disease ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( support+ rese>* projects at l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 ) e/abli%$ de] rese>* programs = ! purposes ( treat+1 mitigat+1 or elim9at+ *ronic wa/+ disease4 7#ag7 ,algae agriculture rese>* program ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! developm5t & te/+ ( algae & algae sy/ems 7includ+ micro- & macro-algae sy/ems74 7#ah7 ,nutri5t managem5t ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( exam9+ nutri5t managem5t bas$ on ! s\rce1 rate1 tim+1 & placem5t ( crop nutri5ts4 7#ai7 ,dryl& f>m+ agricultural sy/ems ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out or enhanc+ rese>* on ! utilization ( big data = m precise managem5t ( dryl& f>m+ agricultural sy/ems4 7#bj7 ,hop plant heal? initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( develop+ & dissem9at+ sci5ce-bas$ tools & treatm5ts to combat diseases ( hops caus$ by ! plant pa?og5s ,podospha]a macul>is & ,pseudop]onospora humuli4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#e71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#e71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 & 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#d7 ,enhanc$ coord9ation ( honeybee & poll9ator rese>* 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture %all coord9ate rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & economic activities 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture relat+ to native & manag$ poll9ator heal? & habitat4 7,b7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ %all-- 7i7 assign an individual to s]ve 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ z a ,honeybee & ,poll9ator ,rese>* ,coord9ator :o %all be responsible = lead+ ! ef=ts ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ 9 c>ry+ out su* subp>agraph2 7ii7 implem5t & coord9ate poll9ator heal? rese>* ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z recomm5d$ by ! ,poll9ator ,heal? ,task ,=ce2 7iii7 e/abli% annual /rategic priorities & goals = ! ,dep>tm5t = native & manag$ poll9ator rese>*2 7iv7 communicate su* priorities & goals to ea* ag5cy or (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! manag$ poll9ator indu/ry1 & relevant grant recipi5ts "u programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7v7 coord9ate & id5tify all rese>* on native & manag$ poll9ator heal? ne$$ & conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & relevant grant recipi5ts "u programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y to ensure consi/5cy & r$uce un9t5d$ duplication ( ef=t4 7,c7 ,rese>* ,9 coord9at+ rese>* activities "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ %all ensure t su* rese>*-- 7i7 id5tifies & addresses ! multiple /ressors on poll9ator heal?1 includ+ pe/s & pa?og5s1 r$uc$ habitat1 lack ( nutritional res\rces1 & exposure to pe/icides2 7ii7 evaluates /ew>d%ip & managem5t practices ( manag$ poll9ators t w\ld impact manag$ poll9ator heal?2 7iii7 docum5ts ! preval5ce ( major pe/s1 su* z v>roa de/ructor 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! v>roa mite71 & diseases t are transport$ betwe5 ,/ates ?r\gh practices involv+ manag$ poll9ators2 7iv7 evaluates ! impact ( ov]cr[d+ ( colonies = poll9ation s]vices & ! impact ( su* ov]cr[d+ on poll9ator heal? /atus & poll9ator heal? recov]y2 7v7 evaluates & reports on ! heal? diff]5ces ( manag$ poll9ators 9-- 7,i7 crops n requir+ contract poll9ation2 7,,ii7 crops requir+ contract poll9ation2 & 7,,iii7 native habitat2 7vi7 evaluates ! impact ( horticultural & agricultural pe/ managem5t practices on native & manag$ poll9ator colonies 9 div]se agroecosy/ems2 7vii7 docum5ts pe/icide residues t are-- 7,i7 f\nd 9 native & manag$ poll9ator colonies2 & 7,,ii7 associat$ ) typical localiz$ comm]cial crop pe/ managem5t practices2 7viii7 ) respect to native & manag$ poll9ator colonies visit+ crops = crop poll9ation or honey production purposes1 docum5ts-- 7,i7 ! /r5g? & heal? ( su* colonies2 7,,ii7 ! survival1 gr[?1 reproduction1 & production ( su* colonies2 7,,iii7 pe/s1 pa?og5s1 & viruses t affect su* colonies2 7,,iv7 environm5tal conditions ( su* colonies2 7,v7 beekeep] practices2 & 7,,vi7 any o!r relevant in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/2 7ix7 docum5ts1 ) respect to heal?y populations ( manag$ poll9ators1 be/ managem5t practices & o!r practices = manag$ poll9ators & crop manag]s2 7x7 evaluates ! effectiv5ess (-- 7,i7 cons]vation practices t t>get ! specific ne$s ( native & manag$ poll9ator habitats2 7,,ii7 inc5tives t all[ = ! expansion ( native & manag$ poll9ator =age acreage2 & 7,,iii7 manag$ poll9ator bre$+ practices & ef=ts to1 ) respect to manag$ poll9ators1 avoid creat+ a g5etic bottl5eck & improve g5etic div]sity2 7xi7 9 ! case ( comm]cially manag$ poll9ator colonies1 cont9ues to ga!r data-- 7,i7 on an annual basis ) respect to losses ( su* colonies1 splits ( su* colonies1 & ! total numb] ( poll9ator colonies2 7,,ii7 on ris+ input co/s2 & 7,,iii7 ov]all economic value to ! food economy2 & 7xii7 addresses any o!r issue relat+ to native & manag$ poll9ators1 z det]m9$ by ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/1 9 consultation ) sci5tific exp]ts4 7,d7 ,publication ,! ,*ief ,sci5ti/1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all-- 7i7 make publicly available ! results ( ! rese>* describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( ! rese>* describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77vi71 publi% any data or reports t 7 produc$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture b n made publicly available dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a1 #bjjh1 & end+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbaj4 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative ,section #afgb;,b ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ us+ funds made available "u subsection 7e71 aft] ,bo>d12 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc aft] grants2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by ins]t+ 1 soil heal?1 aft] cons]vation2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,d7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbj2 7,e7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,f7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7,g7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ = fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbaa4 ,f>m bus9ess managem5t ,section #afgb;,d ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make competitive rese>* & ext5sion grants = ! purpose ( improv+ ! f>m managem5t k & skills ( agricultural produc]s by ma9ta9+ & exp&+ a national1 publicly available f>m f9ancial managem5t database to support improv$ f>m managem5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & produc] & ins]t+ educational programs &2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ use & support & ins]t+ contribute data to2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #afgb;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7 ! foll[+3 #afgb;,e4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative 7a7 ,competitive rese>* & ext5sion grants au?oriz$ ,9 consultation ) ! ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bbb7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid1 ! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to support rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion activities = ! purposes ( facilitat+ ! developm5t ( urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production1 h>ve/+1 transportation1 aggregation1 packag+1 di/ribution1 & m>kets1 includ+ by-- 7#a7 assess+ & develop+ /rategies to rem$iate contam9at$ sites2 7#b7 det]m9+ & develop+ ! be/ production managem5t & integrat$ pe/ managem5t practices2 7#c7 id5tify+ & promot+ ! horticultural1 social1 & economic factors t contribute to successful urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production2 7#d7 analyz+ ! means by :i* new agricultural sites are det]m9$1 includ+ an evaluation ( soil quality1 condition ( a build+1 or local community ne$s2 7#e7 explor+ new te*nologies t m9imize en]gy1 light+ sy/ems1 wat]1 & o!r inputs = increas$ food production2 7#f7 exam9+ build+ mat]ial effici5cies & /ructural upgrades = ! purpose ( optimiz+ gr[? ( agricultural products2 7#g7 develop+ new crop v>ieties & agricultural products to connect to new m>kets2 or 7#h7 exam9+ ! impacts ( crop exposure to urban elem5ts on environm5tal quality & food safety4 7b7 ,grant types & process ,subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 p>agraph 7#g71 & p>agraph 7#aa77;,b7 ( subsection 7b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 %all apply ) respect to ! mak+ ( grants "u ?is section4 7c7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y may give priority to grant proposals t involve-- 7#a7 ! coop]ation ( multiple entities2 or 7#b7 ,/ates or regions ) a high conc5tration ( or significant int]e/ 9 urban f>ms1 ro(top f>ms1 & indoor production facilities4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,data collection on urban1 indoor1 & em]g+ agricultural production 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct z a foll[-on /udy to ! c5sus ( agriculture conduct$ 9 ! cal5d> ye> #bjag "u section #b ( ! ,c5sus ( ,agriculture ,act ( #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7 a c5sus ( urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production1 includ+ in=mation ab\t-- 7,a7 community g>d5s & f>ms locat$ 9 urban areas1 suburbs1 & urban clu/]s2 7,b7 ro(top f>ms1 outdoor v]tical production1 & gre5 walls2 7,c7 indoor f>ms1 gre5h\ses1 & high-te* v]tical te*nology f>ms2 7,d7 hydroponic1 a]oponic1 & aquaponic f>m facilities2 & 7,e7 o!r innovations 9 agricultural production1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #ad1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba4 #gbac4 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce at #ahij ,in/itutions ,section #afgc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce at #ahijs ,in/itutions 7#a7 ,recognition ,! ,secret>y %all recognize n less ?an #c c5t]s ( excell5ce1 ea* l$ by an #ahij ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja771 to focus on #a or m ( ! areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,areas ( focus 7,a7 ,/ud5t success & work=ce developm5t ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may engage 9 activities to ensure t /ud5ts h ! skills & education ne$$ to "w 9 agriculture & food indu/ries1 agriculture sci5ce1 te*nology1 eng9e]+1 ma!matics1 & relat$ fields ( /udy4 7,b7 ,nutrition1 heal?1 wellness1 & quality ( life ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may c>ry out rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion programs t increase access to heal?y food1 improve nutrition1 mitigate prev5tive disease1 & develop /rategies to assi/ limit$ res\rce individuals 9 access+ heal? & nutrition res\rces4 7,c7 ,f>m+ sy/ems1 rural prosp]ity1 & economic su/a9ability ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may %>e be/ practices ) f>m]s to improve agricultural production1 process+1 & m>ket+1 r$uce urban food des]ts1 exam9e new uses = traditional & nontraditional crops1 animals1 & natural res\rces1 & cont9ue activities c>ri$ out by ! ,c5t] = ,innovative & ,su/a9able ,small ,f>ms1 ,ran*es1 & ,=e/ ,l&s4 7,d7 ,global food security & def5se ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may engage 9 int]national p>tn]%ips t /r5g!n agricultural developm5t 9 develop+ c\ntries1 p>tn] ) int]national rese>*]s reg>d+ new & em]g+ animal & plant pe/s & diseases1 engage 9 agricultural disa/] recov]y1 & cont9ue activities c>ri$ out by ! ,c5t] = ,int]national ,engagem5t4 7,e7 ,natural res\rces1 en]gy1 & environm5t ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may focus on protect+ & manag+ dome/ic natural res\rces = curr5t & future production ( food & agricultural products4 7,f7 ,em]g+ te*nologies ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may focus on ! developm5t ( em]g+ te*nologies to increase agricultural productivity1 enhance small f>m economic viability1 & improve rural communities by develop+ g5etic & s5sor te*nologies = food & agriculture & provid+ te*nology tra9+ to f>m]s4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 & e ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! res\rces inve/$ 9 ! c5t]s ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 ! "w be+ done by ^? c5t]s ( excell5ce4 4 #gbad4 ,cl>ification ( vet]an eligibility = assi/ive te*nology program = f>m]s ) disabilities ,section #afhj ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#g7 ,cl>ification ( application ( provisions to vet]ans ) disabilities ,?is subsection %all apply ) respect to vet]ans ) disabilities1 & _! families1 :o-- 7,a7 are engag$ 9 f>m+ or f>m-relat$ occupations2 or 7,b7 are pursu+ new f>m+ opportunities4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ vet]ans7 aft] individuals2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ or1 9 ! case ( vet]ans ) disabilities1 :o are pursu+ new f>m+ opportunities be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gbae4 ,national ,rural ,in=mation ,c5t] ,cle>+h\se ,section #bcha7;e7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;b7e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,c ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih #gcja4 ,national food safety tra9+1 education1 ext5sion1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance program 7a7 ,end+ limitation on fund+ ,section #dje7;e77#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,& ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;e77#c77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,t]m ( grant ,a grant "u ?is section %all h a t]m t is n m ?an #c ye>s4 4 7b7 ,national food safety tra9+1 education1 ext5sion1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance program ,section #dje7;j7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;j77 is am5d$ by /rik+ !re are au?oriz$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc44 #gcjb4 ,integrat$ rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion competitive grants program ,section #djf7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gcjc4 ,support = rese>* reg>d+ diseases ( :eat1 triticale1 & b>ley caus$ by ,fus>ium gram9e>um or by ,tilletia indica ,section #djh ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,limitation on indirect co/s ,a recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section may n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ by ! grant = ! indirect co/s ( c>ry+ out ! initiatives describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 4 #gcjd4 ,grants = y\? organizations ,section #daj7;d77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcj7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop rese>* initiative 7a7 ,indu/ry ne$s ,section #dab7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,f72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 size-controll+ root/ock sy/ems = p]5nial crops2 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ includ+ ?reats to specialty crop poll9ators2 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,a7 ?reats to specialty crop poll9ators2 7,b7 em]g+ & invasive species2 & 7,c7 a m effective und]/&+ & utilization ( exi/+ natural enemy complexes2 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ef=ts to improve & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8ef=ts-- 7,a7 to improve 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 to a*ieve a bett] und]/&+ (-- 7i7 ! soil rhizosph]e microbiome2 7ii7 pe/icide application sy/ems & c]tifi$ drift-r$uction te*nologies2 & 7iii7 sy/ems to improve & ext5d ! /orage life ( specialty crops2 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ includ+ improv$ me*anization & te*nologies t delay or inhibit rip5+2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,a7 me*anization & automation ( labor-int5sive tasks 9 production & process+2 7,b7 te*nologies t delay or inhibit rip5+2 7,c7 decision support sy/ems driv5 by ph5ology & environm5tal factors2 7,d7 improv$ monitor+ sy/ems = agricultural pe/s2 & 7,e7 effective sy/ems = preh>ve/ & po/h>ve/ managem5t ( qu>ant9e pe/s2 & 4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #dab7k77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7k77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gcjf4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program ,section #fjd7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfdb7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gcjg4 ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy ,section #fad7;f77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gcjh4 ,=e/ry products advanc$ utilization rese>* ,section #fag7;f77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;b7f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,d ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh ,i ,agricultural ,security #gdja4 ,agricultural biosecurity communication c5t] ,section #adaab7;c77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gdjb4 ,assi/ance to build local capacity 9 agricultural biosecurity plann+1 prep>ation1 & response ,section #adaac ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiac7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gdjc4 ,rese>* & developm5t ( agricultural c\nt]measures ,section #adaba7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiba7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gdjd4 ,agricultural biosecurity grant program ,section #adabb7;e77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hibb7;e77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,,ii ,miscellane\s #gdaa4 ,graz+l&s rese>* laboratory ,section #gejb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,/at4 #bjai7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj-ye> p]iod & ins]t+ #ae-ye> p]iod4 #gdab4 ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network ,section #gebb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ to support coop]ative programs betwe5 ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vices & nonpr(it organizations & ins]t+ to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d71 respectively1 & ind5t+ ! subp>agraphs appropriately2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 tra9+1 includ+ tra9+ programs & work%ops1 =-- 7i7 advocates = individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture2 & 7ii7 o!r individuals & entities t may assi/ individuals :o-- 7,i7 are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture2 & 7,,ii7 are 9 crisis2 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ activities2 & & ins]t+ activities1 includ+ ! dissem9ation ( in=mation & mat]ials2 or2 7,f7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ be us$ to initiate & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8be us$-- 7#a7 to initiate 2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 to ent] into contracts1 on a multiye> basis1 ) community-bas$1 direct-s]vice organizations to initiate1 exp&1 or su/a9 programs describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & subsection 7a74 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,eligible recipi5ts ,! ,secret>y may aw>d a grant "u ?is section to-- 7#a7 an ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7#b7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture2 7#c7 a ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vice2 7#d7 a qualifi$ nonpr(it organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#e7 an entity provid+ appropriate s]vices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 #a or m ,/ates2 or 7#f7 a p>tn]%ip c>ri$ out by #b or m entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e74 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7e7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all submit to ,congress & any o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 & make publicly available1 a report describ+ ! /ate ( behavioral & m5tal heal? ( individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 an inv5tory & assessm5t ( ef=ts to support ! behavioral & m5tal heal? ( individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture by-- 7i7 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 ,/ates1 & units ( local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 communities compris$ ( ^? individuals2 7iii7 heal? c>e provid]s2 7iv7 ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vices2 & 7v7 o!r appropriate entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 a description ( ! *all5ges fac$ by individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture t may impact ! behavioral & m5tal heal? ( f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,c7 a description ( h[ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture c improve coord9ation & coop]ation ) ,f$]al heal? dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,sub/ance ,abuse & ,m5tal ,heal? ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,heal? ,res\rces & ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion1 & ! ,national ,in/itutes ( ,heal?1 to be/ address ! behavioral & m5tal heal? ( individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture2 7,d7 a long-t]m /rategy = respond+ to ! *all5ges describ$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 & recomm5dations bas$ on be/ practices = fur!r action to be c>ri$ out by appropriate ,f$]al dep>tm5ts or ag5cies to improve ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t response & seek to prev5t suicide among individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture2 & 7,e7 an evaluation ( ! impact t behavioral & m5tal heal? *all5ges & outcomes 7includ+ suicide7 among individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r agriculture relat$ occupations h on-- 7i7 ! agricultural work=ce2 7ii7 agricultural production2 7iii7 rural families & communities2 & 7iv7 succession plann+4 7f7 ,/ate def9$ ,= purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc74 4 #gdac4 ,natural products rese>* program ,section #gebe7;e7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gdad4 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf7;g7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,e ,am5dm5ts to ,o!r ,laws #geja4 ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act 7a7 ,hemp rese>* ,section #e7;b77#i7 ( ! ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agh;c7b77#i77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 & includ+ hemp 7z def9$ 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf7 aft] hydroc>bon-conta9+ plants4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #af7;a77#b7 ( ! ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gejb4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7a7 #aiid in/itution def9$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ecb4 ,def9ition ( #aiid ,in/itution ,9 ?is "p1 ! t]m #aiid ,in/itution means any ( ! foll[+ colleges3 7#a7 ,aaniiih ,nakoda ,college4 7#b7 ,bay ,mills ,community ,college4 7#c7 ,blackfeet ,community ,college4 7#d7 ,cankdeska ,cikana ,community ,college4 7#e7 ,*ief ,dull ,knife ,college4 7#f7 ,college ( ,m5om9ee ,nation4 7#g7 ,college ( ! ,muscogee ,nation4 7#h7 ,d-,q ,univ]sity4 7#i7 ,d9e ,college4 7#aj7 ,fond du ,lac ,tribal & ,community ,college4 7#aa7 ,=t ,peck ,community ,college4 7#ab7 ,haskell ,indian ,nations ,univ]sity4 7#ac7 ,ilisagvik ,college4 7#ad7 ,in/itute ( ,am]ican ,indian & ,alaska ,native ,culture & ,arts ,developm5t4 7#ae7 ,kewe5aw ,bay ,ojibwa ,community ,college4 7#af7 ,lac ,c\rte ,oreilles ,ojibwa ,community ,college4 7#ag7 ,lee* ,lake ,tribal ,college4 7#ah7 ,little ,big ,horn ,college4 7#ai7 ,little ,prie/ ,tribal ,college4 7#bj7 ,navajo ,te*nical ,univ]sity4 7#ba7 ,nebraska ,indian ,community ,college4 7#bb7 ,nor?we/ ,indian ,college4 7#bc7 ,nueta ,hidatsa ,sahni% ,college4 7#bd7 ,oglala ,lakota ,college4 7#be7 ,r$ ,lake ,nation ,college4 7#bf7 ,sag9aw ,*ippewa ,tribal ,college4 7#bg7 ,sali% ,koot5ai ,college4 7#bh7 ,s9te ,gleska ,univ]sity4 7#bi7 ,sisseton ,wahpeton ,college4 7#cj7 ,sitt+ ,bull ,college4 7#ca7 ,s\?we/]n ,indian ,polyte*nic ,in/itute4 7#cb7 ,/one ,*ild ,college4 7#cc7 ,tohono ,o'odham ,community ,college4 7#cd7 ,turtle ,m\nta9 ,community ,college4 7#ce7 ,unit$ ,tribes ,te*nical ,college4 7#cf7 ,:ite ,e>? ,tribal & ,community ,college4 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7b7 ,end[m5t = #aiid in/itutions ,section #ecc7;b7 ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7c7 ,in/itutional capacity build+ grants ,section #ece ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7b77#a7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7d7 ,rese>* grants ,section #ecf7;c7 ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gejc4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act 7a7 ,agricultural rese>* facility def9$ ,! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #b7a7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij7a77 by /rik+ a college1 univ]sity1 or nonpr(it in/itution & ins]t+ an entity eligible to receive funds "u a capacity & infra/ructure program 7z def9$ 9 section #bea7;f77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,c7772 & 7#b7 9 section #c7;c77#b77;,d7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;a7c77#b77;,d771 by /rik+ recipi5t college1 univ]sity1 or nonpr(it in/itution & ins]t+ recipi5t entity4 7b7 ,long-t]m support ,section #c7;c77#b77;,d7 ( ! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;a7c77#b77;,d771 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ op]at+ co/s & ins]t+ op]at+ & ma9t5ance co/s4 7c7 ,competitive grant program ,! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #c 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;a7 ! foll[+ new section3 #d4 ,competitive grant program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to make competitive grants to assi/ 9 ! con/ruction1 alt]ation1 acquisition1 mod]nization1 r5ovation1 or remodel+ ( agricultural rese>* facilities4 4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations & fund+ limitations ,section #f ( ! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b71 & ins]t+ subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7d712 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,funds appropriat$ pursuant to ! prec$+ s5t5ce %all be available until exp5d$42 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsections3 7c7 ,maximum ,am\nt ,n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! funds made available pursuant to subsection 7a7 = any fiscal ye> %all be us$ = any s+le agricultural rese>* facility project4 7d7 ,project ,limitation ,an entity eligible to receive funds "u ?is ,act may receive funds = only "o project at a "t4 4 #gejd4 ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative ,subsection 7b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vii7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7viii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 soil heal?2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7v7 tools t accel]ate ! use ( automation or me*anization = labor-int5sive tasks 9 ! production & di/ribution ( crops4 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7viii7 b>ri]s & bridges to entry & f>m viability = "y1 beg9n+1 socially disadvantag$1 vet]an1 & immigrant f>m]s & ran*]s1 includ+ f>m succession1 transition1 transf]1 entry1 & pr(itability issues4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 to an in/itution to c>ry out collaboration 9 biom$ical & agricultural rese>* us+ exi/+ rese>* models4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #d & ins]t+ #e4 #geje4 ,ext5sion design & demon/ration initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,ext5sion design & demon/ration initiative 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subsection is to enc\rage ! design ( adaptive prototype sy/ems = improv+ ext5sion & education t seek to advance ! application1 translation1 & demon/ration ( sci5tific discov]ies & o!r agricultural rese>* = ! adoption & und]/&+ ( food1 agricultural1 & natural res\rces practices1 te*niques1 me?ods1 & te*nologies us+ digital or o!r novel plat=ms4 7#b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants ea* fiscal ye> on a competitive basis-- 7,a7 = ! design ( #a or m ext5sion & education prototype sy/ems-- 7i7 t lev]age digital plat=ms or o!r novel means ( translat+1 deliv]+1 or demon/rat+ agricultural rese>*2 & 7ii7 to adapt1 apply1 translate1 or demon/rate sci5tific f9d+s1 data1 te*nology1 & o!r rese>* outcomes to produc]s1 ! agricultural indu/ry1 & o!r int]e/$ p]sons or organizations2 & 7,b7 to demon/rate1 by incorporat+ analytics & specific metrics1 ! value1 impact1 & return on ! ,f$]al inve/m5t ( a prototype sy/em design$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 z a model = use by o!r eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 = improv+1 mod]niz+1 & adapt+ appli$ rese>*1 demon/ration1 & ext5sion s]vices4 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity t is eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#b7 is-- 7,a7 a ,/ate agricultural exp]im5t /ation 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,b7 a coop]ative ext5sion s]vice 7z def9$ 9 su* section72 & 7,c7 a l&-grant college or univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 su* section7 4 7#d7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants "u p>agraph 7#b7 to n few] ?an #b & n m ?an #e eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 t repres5t a div]sity ( regions1 commodities1 & agricultural or food production issues4 7#e7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be n long] ?an #e ye>s4 7#f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subsection-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh = ! plann+ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ subsection = ! plann+2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by ins]t+ 1 7d71 aft] subsections 7b74 #gejf4 ,repeal ( review ( agricultural rese>* s]vice ,section #gdjd ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 is repeal$4 #gejg4 ,biomass rese>* & developm5t ,section #ijjh ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 c>bon dioxide t-- 7i7 is int5d$ = p]man5t seque/ration or utilization2 & 7ii7 is a byproduct ( ! production ( ! products describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7xii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7xiii7 z clause 7xiv72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7xii7 ! foll[+3 7xiii7 an individual ) exp]tise 9 c>bon dioxide capture1 utilization1 & seque/ration2 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 to p]man5tly seque/] or utilize c>bon dioxide describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,c72 & 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ! developm5t ( te*nologies to p]man5tly seque/] or utilize c>bon dioxide describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,c74 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7h77#b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #gejh4 ,re9/atem5t ( mat*+ requirem5t = ,f$]al funds us$ 9 ext5sion "w at ! ,univ]sity ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bji7;c7 ( ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia ,public ,po/second>y ,education ,reorganization ,act 7,public ,law #ic-dga2 sec4 #ch-abjb4ji7;c71 ,d4,c4 ,(ficial ,code7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! fir/ s5t5ce ! foll[+3 ,su* sums may be us$ to pay n m ?an #a_/b ( ! total co/ ( provid+ su* ext5sion "w44 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #geji4 ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #f ( ! ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge7 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,t]m9ation date ,section #h ( ! ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note2 ,public ,law #ie-cjf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #geaj4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj ,section #aj ( ! ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #geaa4 ,f$]al agriculture rese>* facilities ,section #adca ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ,am5dm5ts ( #aihe 7title ,,xiv ( ,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,/at4 #aeef7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,f ,o!r ,matt]s #gfja4 ,enhanc$ use lease au?ority program 7a7 ,transition to p]man5t program ,section #cjh ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ pilot2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ pilot4 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ext5d$ ,section #cjh7;b77#f77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ on ! date t is #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc4 7c7 ,reports ,section #cjh7;d77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #f1 #h1 & #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjba4 #gfjb4 ,transf] ( adm9i/rative jurisdiction ov] portion ( ,h5ry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,rese>* ,c5t]1 ,beltsville1 ,m>yl& 7a7 ,transf] au?oriz$ ,subject to subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury adm9i/rative jurisdiction ov] a p>cel ( real prop]ty at ! ,h5ry ,a4 ,wallace ,beltsville ,agricultural ,rese>* ,c5t] consi/+ ( approximately #ajj acres1 :i* 0 orig9ally acquir$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh l& acquisitions 9 #aiaj & #aibe1 & is g5]ally locat$ (f ( ,p\ltry ,road ly+ betwe5 ,p[d] ,mill ,road & ,odell ,road 9 ,beltsville1 ,m>yl&1 = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! e/abli%m5t ( ,bureau ( ,engrav+ & ,pr9t+ facilities on ! p>cel4 7b7 ,legal description & map 7#a7 ,prep>ation ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e a legal description & map ( ! p>cel ( real prop]ty to be transf]r$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,=ce ( law ,! legal description & map prep>$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h ! same =ce & effect z if includ$ 9 ?is ,act1 except t ! ,secret>y may correct errors 9 ! legal description & map4 7c7 ,t]ms & conditions ,! transf] ( adm9i/rative jurisdiction "u subsection 7a7 %all be subject to easem5ts1 valid exi/+ rights1 & su* o!r res]vations1 t]ms1 & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be necess>y4 7d7 ,waiv] ,! p>cel ( real prop]ty "u subsection 7a7 is exempt f ,f$]al scre5+ = o!r possible use due to an id5tifi$ ,f$]al ne$ = ! p>cel z ! site ( ,bureau ( ,engrav+ & ,pr9t+ facilities4 7e7 ,conditions = transf] ,z a condition ( ! transf] ( adm9i/rative jurisdiction "u subsection 7a7 ) respect to ! p>cel describ$ 9 su* subsection-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all agree to pay ! ,secret>y ! co/s incurr$ to c>ry out su* transf]1 includ+ ! co/s =-- 7,a7 any environm5tal or adm9i/rative analysis requir$ by law ) respect to ! p>cel to be s transf]r$2 7,b7 a survey ( su* p>cel1 if necess>y2 & 7,c7 any haz>d\s sub/ances assessm5t ( ! p>cel to be s transf]r$2 & 7#b7 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a b9d+ memor&um ( agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury reg>d+ ! responsibilities1 includ+ f9ancial responsibilities1 ( ea* p>ty = evaluat+ &1 if necess>y1 rem$iat+ or o!rwise address+ haz>d\s sub/ances1 pollutants1 or contam9ants f\nd at ! p>cel describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7f7 ,haz>d\s mat]ials ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 am5ds1 alt]s1 or affects ! relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate environm5tal laws1 includ+ ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq471 or ! application ( su* laws to ! p>cel ( real prop]ty transf]r$ "u subsection 7a74 #gfjc4 ,f\ndation = food & agriculture rese>* ,section #gfja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ conflicts2 & ins]t+ conflicts1 specifically at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 &2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clause3 7iii7 docum5t ! consultation process & include a summ>y ( ! results 9 ! annual report requir$ 9 subsection 7f77#c77;,b7 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ & agriculture /akehold]s aft] community2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c77ii77,i71 by ins]t+ agriculture or be=e agricultural rese>*2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iv7 z clause 7v72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 actively solicit & accept funds1 gifts1 grants1 devises1 or beque/s ( real or p]sonal prop]ty made to ! ,f\ndation1 includ+ f private entities2 & 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii71 by /rik+ any2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i77,i7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ item 7aa71 by ins]t+ & po/ onl9e be=e a report2 7,,ii7 9 item 7aa71 by /rik+ accompli%m5ts2 & & ins]t+ accompli%m5ts & h[ ^? activities align to ! *all5ges id5tifi$ 9 ! /rategic plan "u clause 7iv722 7,,iii7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7cc7 a description ( available agricultural rese>* programs & priorities = ! upcom+ fiscal ye>4 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,/akehold] ,notice ,! ,f\ndation %all publi% an annual notice ) a description ( agricultural rese>* priorities "u ?is section = ! upcom+ fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,i7 a s*$ule = fund+ competitions2 7,,ii7 a discussion ( h[ applications = fund+ w be evaluat$2 & 7,,iii7 h[ ! ,f\ndation w communicate in=mation ab\t fund$ aw>ds to ! public to ensure t grantees & p>tn]s und]/& ! objectives ( ! ,f\ndation4 7iv7 ,/rategic ,plan ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,f\ndation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a /rategic plan describ+ a pa? = ! ,f\ndation to become self-su/a9+1 includ+-- 7,i7 a =eca/ ( major agricultural *all5ge opportunities id5tifi$ by ! sci5tific advisory c\ncils ( ! ,f\ndation & approv$ by ! ,bo>d1 includ+ %ort- & long-t]m objectives2 7,,ii7 an ov]view ( ! ef=ts t ! ,f\ndation w take to be transp>5t 9 ea* ( ! processes ( ! ,f\ndation1 includ+-- 7aa7 processes relat+ to grant aw>ds1 includ+ ! selection1 review1 & notification processes2 7bb7 communication ( pa/1 curr5t1 & future rese>* priorities2 & 7cc7 plans to solicit & respond to public input on ! opportunities id5tifi$ 9 ! /rategic plan2 7,,iii7 a description ( f9ancial goals & b5*m>ks = ! next #aj ye>s1 includ+ a detail$ plan =-- 7aa7 rais+ funds 9 am\nts great] ?an ! am\nts requir$ "u subsection 7g77#a77;,b72 7bb7 solicit+ additional res\rces pursuant to subsections 7e77#d77;,a77iv7 & 7f77#b77;,a77iii72 & 7cc7 manag+ & lev]ag+ su* res\rces pursuant to subsection 7f77#b77;,a77vii72 & 7,,iv7 o!r relat$ issues1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,m&atory fund+ & ins]t+ ,fund+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,on ! date & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,e/abli%m5t fund+ ,on ! date 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,enhanc$ fund+ ,on ! date on :i* ! /rategic plan describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#c77;,b77iv7 is submitt$1 ( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,f\ndation to c>ry out ?is section #ahe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,f\ndation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f\ndation 2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ purposes & ins]t+ purposes1 duties1 & p[]s2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ non-,f$]al mat*+ funds = ea* exp5diture & ins]t+ mat*+ funds f a non-,f$]al s\rce1 includ+ an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section requires ! ,f\ndation to require a mat*+ contribution f an individual grantee z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section4 4 #gfjd4 ,assi/ance = =e/ry rese>* "u ! ,mc,intire-,/5nis ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,act ,section #b ( ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly kn[n z ! ,mc,intire-,/5nis ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#a7 is am5d$ 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7#a7 by /rik+ & be=e #ahij ,in/itutions2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ & #aiid ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb77 t (f] an associate's degree or a baccalaureate degree 9 =e/ry1 be=e & 7b74 #gfje4 ,legitimacy ( indu/rial hemp rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gfjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 z subsections 7b7 & 7a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! subsections s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,indu/rial hemp rese>*2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,/udy & report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy ( agricultural pilot programs-- 7,a7 to det]m9e ! economic viability ( ! dome/ic production & sale ( indu/rial hemp2 & 7,b7 t %all include a review (-- 7i7 ea* agricultural pilot program2 & 7ii7 any o!r agricultural or academic rese>* relat+ to indu/rial hemp4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,repeal ,effective on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y e/abli%es a plan "u section #big;,c ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf1 section #gfjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj7 is repeal$4 #gfjf4 ,collection ( data relat+ to b>ley area plant$ & h>ve/$ ,= all acreage reports publi%$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 %all include ! ,/ate ( ,new ,york 9 ! ,/ates survey$ to produce ! table entitl$ ,b>ley ,area ,plant$ & ,h>ve/$ 9 ^? reports4 #gfjg4 ,collection ( data relat+ to ! size & location ( dairy f>ms 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! #bjag ,c5sus ( ,agriculture is releas$1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice1 %all update ! report entitl$ ,*anges 9 ! ,size & ,location ( ,,u ,dairy ,f>ms conta9$ 9 ! report ( ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice entitl$ ,pr(its1 ,co/s1 & ! ,*ang+ ,/ructure ( ,dairy ,f>m+ & publi%$ 9 ,septemb] #bjjg4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,9 updat+ ! report describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use ! same unit ( measurem5t = report+ ! full range ( h]d sizes 9 ,table #a & ,table #b ( ! report :ile ma9ta9+ confid5tiality ( individual produc]s4 #gfjh4 ,agriculture innovation c5t] demon/ration program ,section #fdjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ repres5tatives ( ea* ( ! foll[+ gr\ps & ins]t+ a div]se gr\p ( repres5tatives ( public & private entities1 includ+ ! foll[+32 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! #b & ins]t+ ,two2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or a ,/ate legislator1 aft] ag5cy12 & 7,d7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,f\r entities repres5t+ commodities produc$ 9 ! ,/ate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7i7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsections 7g71 7h71 & 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new subsection3 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #gfji4 ,smi?-,lev] community ext5sion program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c7;d7 ( ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new s5t5ce3 ,a #aiid ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb77 may compete = & receive funds directly f ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ! ,*ildr51 ,y\?1 & ,families at ,risk fund+ program & ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,tribes ,ext5sion ,program44 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecc7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 except z provid$ "u-- 7,i7 section #c7;b77#c7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b77#c772 or 7,,ii7 ! ?ird s5t5ce ( section #c7;d7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;d772 or 4 #gfaj4 ,me*anization & automation = specialty crops 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a review ( ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture t affect ! production or process+ ( specialty crops4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,! review "u subsection 7a7 %all id5tify-- 7#a7 programs t curr5tly are1 or previ\sly h be51 effectively us$ to accel]ate ! developm5t & use ( automation or me*anization 9 ! production or process+ ( specialty crops2 & 7#b7 programs t may be m effectively us$ to accel]ate ! developm5t & use ( automation or me*anization 9 ! production or process+ ( specialty crops4 7c7 ,/rategy ,) respect to programs id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all develop & implem5t a /rategy to accel]ate ! developm5t & use ( automation & me*anization 9 ! production or process+ ( specialty crops4 #gfaa4 ,exp]i5c$ s]vices program ,section #abeb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ agriculture cons]vation2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ a cons]vation & ins]t+ an2 7ii7 by /rik+ 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,,aces ,program7 & ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ provide te*nical & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8provide-- 7#a7 te*nical 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,secret>y4 ,su* te*nical s]vices may include & ins]t+ ,secret>y1 includ+2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 te*nical1 pr(essional1 & adm9i/rative s]vices to support ! rese>*1 education1 & economics mission area ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7includ+ ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,agricultural ,libr>y1 ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/1 & ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture71 includ+-- 7,a7 support+ agricultural rese>* & in=mation2 7,b7 advanc+ sci5tific k relat+ to agriculture2 7,c7 enhanc+ access to agricultural in=mation2 7,d7 provid+ /ati/ical in=mation & rese>* results to f>m]s1 ran*]s1 agribus9ess1 & public (ficials2 & 7,e7 assi/+ rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion programs 9 l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 2 7#c7 by /rik+ ,,aces ea* place x appe>s2 7#d7 by /rik+ te*nical s]vices ea* place x appe>s 7o!r ?an 9 subsection 7a77 & ins]t+ te*nical1 pr(essional1 or adm9i/rative s]vices1 z applicable12 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,cons]vation te*nical s]vices4--2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ ) respect to subsection 7a77#a71 be=e ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 ,rese>*1 education1 & economics s]vices ,) respect to s]vices ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a77#b71 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out ! program "u ! mission area ref]r$ to 9 su* subsection to ! ext5t t funds are specifically appropriat$ to provide su* s]vices "u su* mission area4 4 #gfab4 ,simplifi$ plan ( "w 7a7 ,smi?-,lev] ,act ,! ,smi?-,lev] ,act is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #c7;h77#b7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;h77#b771 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#b7 9 section #d7;c7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdd7;c771 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#a7 ,a summ>y ( plann$ projects or programs 9 ! ,/ate us+ =mula funds4 7#b7 ,a description ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! ,/ate w meet ! requirem5ts ( section #c7;h74 7#c7 ,a description ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! ,/ate w meet ! requirem5ts ( section #c7;i77#b7 ( ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;c7i77#b774 7#d7 ,a description ( mat*+ funds provid$ by ! ,/ate ) respect to ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 4 7b7 ,hat* ,act ,! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #c 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;c7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subsection 7h7 to read z foll[s3 7h7 ,pe] ,review ,rese>* c>ri$ out "u subsection 7c77#c7 %all be subject to sci5tific pe] review4 ,! review ( a project conduct$ "u ?is subsection %all be consid]$ to satisfy ! m]it review requirem5ts ( section #ajc7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfac7;e774 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#b7 9 section #g7;e7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;g7e771 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraphs3 7#a7 ,a summ>y ( plann$ projects or programs 9 ! ,/ate us+ =mula funds4 7#b7 ,a description ( ! mann] 9 :i* ! ,/ate w meet ! requirem5ts ( subsections 7c77#c7 & 7i77#b7 ( section #c4 7#c7 ,a description ( mat*+ funds provid$ by ! ,/ate ) respect to ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 4 7c7 ,ext5sion & rese>* at #ahij in/itutions 7#a7 ,ext5sion ,section #addd7;d77#c7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;d77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,a7 ,a summ>y ( plann$ projects or programs 9 ! ,/ate us+ =mula funds4 7,b7 ,a description ( mat*+ funds provid$ by ! ,/ate ) respect to ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 4 7#b7 ,rese>* ,section #adde7;c77#c7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;c77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new subp>agraphs3 7,a7 ,a summ>y ( plann$ projects or programs 9 ! ,/ate us+ =mula funds4 7,b7 ,a description ( mat*+ funds provid$ by ! ,/ate ) respect to ! previ\s fiscal ye>4 4 #gfac4 ,review ( l&-grant "t & ef=t report+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 %all review & revise curr5t report+ requirem5ts relat$ to comp5sation *>ges1 docum5tation ( p]sonnel exp5ses1 & o!r requirem5ts t are commonly ref]r$ to z "t & ef=t report+ = entities t receive funds "u a program ref]r$ to 9 clause 7iii71 7iv71 7vii71 7viii71 or 7xii7 ( section #bea7;f77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,c774 7b7 ,revisions ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any revision made pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 is develop$ 9 collaboration ) entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 r$uces ! am\nt ( pap]work & "t requir$ by ! requirem5ts ref]r$ to 9 su* subsection1 z su* requirem5ts are 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gfad4 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t 7a7 ,repeal ,subtitle ,p ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7,a7 ,grants to enhance rese>* capacity 9 s*ools ( vet]9>y m$ic9e ,section #adae7;a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea7;a77 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,a ,/ate receiv+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide ,/ate mat*+ funds equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 4 7,b7 ,aquaculture assi/ance grant program ,section #adge7;b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbb7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to entities eligible = grants "u p>agraph 7#b7 = rese>* & ext5sion to facilitate or exp& promis+ advances 9 ! production & m>ket+ ( aquacultural food species & products & to enhance ! safety & :olesom5ess ( ^? species & products1 includ+ ! developm5t ( reliable supplies ( se$ /ock & !rapeutic comp\nds4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may make a competitive grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 a l&-grant or seagrant college or univ]sity2 7,b7 a ,/ate agricultural exp]im5t /ation2 7,c7 a college1 univ]sity1 or ,f$]al laboratory hav+ a demon/rable capacity to conduct aquacultural rese>*1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,d7 a nonpr(it private rese>* in/itution4 7#c7 ,mat*+ ,/ate grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all n make a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 unless ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! grant recipi5t is locat$ makes a grant to t recipi5t 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 7( :i* ,/ate am\nt an 9-k9d contribution %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t74 7,b7 ,f$]al laboratories ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to a grant to a ,f$]al laboratory4 4 7,c7 ,rangel& rese>* ,section #adhj ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cccc7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4--,! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7b7 ,mat*+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ?is grant program %all be bas$ on a mat*+ =mula ( #ej p]c5t ,f$]al & #ej p]c5t non-,f$]al fund+ 7includ+ fund+ f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program74 7#b7 ,exception ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to a grant to a ,f$]al laboratory or a grant "u subsection 7a77#b74 4 7#b7 ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7,a7 ,f$]al-,/ate mat*+ grant program ,section #afbc7;d77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehac7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce4 7,b7 ,agricultural g5ome initiative ,section #afga ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7 7z am5d$ by section #gbjh7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ) respect to a grant or coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section t provides a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 ! recipi5t ( funds "u ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 7includ+ funds f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program7 equal to n less ?an ! am\nt provid$ "u ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t4 7#b7 ,9-k9d support ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include 9-k9d support4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a rese>* project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! project are ( a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 b ^? results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities g5]ally2 or 7,b7 7i7 ! project-- 7,i7 involves a m9or commodity2 & 7,,ii7 deals ) sci5tifically important rese>*2 & 7ii7 ! recipi5t is unable to satisfy ! mat*+ funds requirem5t4 4 7,c7 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives ,section #afgb7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;a77 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all 2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,c71 an entity receiv+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 7includ+ funds f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program7 equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7,b7 ,9-k9d support ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include 9-k9d support4 7,c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a rese>* project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! results ( ! project are ( a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 b ^? results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities g5]ally2 or 7ii7 7,i7 ! project-- 7aa7 involves a m9or commodity2 & 7bb7 deals ) sci5tifically important rese>*2 & 7,,ii7 ! recipi5t is unable to satisfy ! mat*+ funds requirem5t4 4 7,d7 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative ,section #afgb;,b ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 7z am5d$ by section #gbaj7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 z subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 an entity receiv+ a grant "u subsection 7a7 %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 7includ+ funds f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program7 equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,9-k9d support ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include 9-k9d support4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a rese>* project if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! project are ( a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 b ^? results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities g5]ally2 or 7,b7 7i7 ! project-- 7,i7 involves a m9or commodity2 & 7,,ii7 deals ) sci5tifically important rese>*2 & 7ii7 ! recipi5t is unable to satisfy ! mat*+ funds requirem5t4 4 7#c7 ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7,a7 ,integrat$ rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion competitive grants program ,section #djf ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7e7 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ) respect to a grant "u ?is section t provides a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 ! recipi5t ( ! grant %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 7includ+ funds f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program7 equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,9-k9d support ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include 9-k9d support4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a grant if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 ! results ( ! grant are ( a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific agricultural commodity1 b ^? results are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities g5]ally2 or 7,b7 7i7 ! grant-- 7,i7 involves a m9or commodity2 & 7,,ii7 deals ) sci5tifically important rese>*2 & 7ii7 ! recipi5t is unable to satisfy ! mat*+ funds requirem5t4 4 7,b7 ,specialty crop rese>* initiative ,section #dab7;g7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;g77 is am5d$-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 7includ+ funds f an agricultural commodity promotion1 rese>*1 & in=mation program7 equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7,b7 ,9-k9d support ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include 9-k9d support4 4 7#d7 ,o!r laws 7,a7 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf7;c77#a77;,c77iv7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7;c77#a77;,c77iv77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subclause 7,,iv74 7,b7 ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative ,subsection 7b77#i7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#i77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 & ins]t+ clause 7ii712 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,appli$ rese>* ,an entity receiv+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#e77;,b7 = appli$ rese>* t is commodity-specific & n ( national scope %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 4 7c7 ,application ( am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,aw>ds made aft] date ( enactm5t ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all apply ) respect to grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r aw>ds describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t are made aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,aw>ds made on or be=e date ( enactm5t ,not)/&+ ! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 a mat*+ funds requirem5t 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act "u a provision ( law am5d$ by subsection 7a7 or 7b7 %all cont9ue to apply to a grant1 coop]ative agreem5t1 or o!r aw>d describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t is made on or be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,,viii ,=e/ry ,a ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh #haja4 ,support = ,/ate assessm5ts & /rategies = =e/ res\rces ,section #b;,a7f77#a7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #hajb4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ac;,a ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ac;,a4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to enc\rage collaborative1 sci5ce-bas$ re/oration ( priority =e/ l&scapes4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,non9du/rial private =e/ l& ,! t]m non9du/rial private =e/ l& means l& t-- 7,a7 is rural1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 has exi/+ tree cov] or is suitable = gr[+ trees2 & 7,c7 is own$ by any private individual1 gr\p1 association1 corporation1 ,indian tribe1 or o!r private legal entity4 7#c7 ,/ate =e/ l& ,! t]m ,/ate =e/ l& means l& t-- 7,a7 is rural1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 is "u ,/ate or local gov]nm5tal own]%ip & consid]$ to be non-,f$]al =e/ l&4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,/ate =e/]s or appropriate ,/ate ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to provide f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance to enc\rage collaborative1 sci5ce-bas$ re/oration ( priority =e/ l&scapes4 7d7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an applicant %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! ,/ate =e/] or appropriate ,/ate ag5cy1 a ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration proposal bas$ on a re/oration /rategy t-- 7#a7 is complete or sub/antially complete2 7#b7 is = a multiye> p]iod2 7#c7 cov]s non9du/rial private =e/ l& or ,/ate =e/ l&2 7#d7 is accessible by wood-process+ infra/ructure2 & 7#e7 is bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce4 7e7 ,plan crit]ia ,a ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration proposal submitt$ "u ?is section %all include plans-- 7#a7 to r$uce ! risk ( un*>act]i/ic wildfires2 7#b7 to improve fi% & wildlife habitats1 includ+ ! habitats ( ?reat5$ & endang]$ species2 7#c7 to ma9ta9 or improve wat] quality & wat]%$ function2 7#d7 to mitigate invasive species1 insect infe/ation1 & disease2 7#e7 to improve important =e/ ecosy/ems2 7#f7 to measure ecological & economic b5efits1 includ+ air quality & soil quality & productivity2 & 7#g7 to take o!r relevant actions1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,priorities ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to plans t-- 7#a7 fur!r a /atewide =e/ assessm5t & res\rce /rategy2 7#b7 promote cross b\nd>y l&scape collaboration2 & 7#c7 lev]age public & private res\rces4 7g7 ,collaboration & consultation ,! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 & relevant /akehold]s %all collaborate & consult on an ongo+ basis reg>d+-- 7#a7 adm9i/ration ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 & 7#b7 id5tification ( o!r applicable res\rces = l&scape-scale re/oration4 7h7 ,mat*+ funds requir$ ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! recipi5t ( ! grant to provide funds or 9-k9d support f non-,f$]al s\rces 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ equal to ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds4 7i7 ,coord9ation & proximity enc\rag$ ,9 mak+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may consid] coord9ation ) & proximity to o!r l&scape-scale projects on o!r l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 or a ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate1 includ+ "u-- 7#a7 ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program e/abli%$ "u section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc72 7#b7 l&scape areas designat$ = insect & disease treatm5ts "u section #fjb ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a72 7#c7 good neighbor au?ority "u section #ai2 7#d7 /ew>d%ip end result contract+ projects au?oriz$ "u section #fjd ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c72 7#e7 appropriate ,/ate-level programs2 & 7#f7 o!r relevant programs1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7j7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7k7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on-- 7#a7 ! /atus ( developm5t1 execution1 & adm9i/ration ( select$ projects2 7#b7 ! acc\nt+ ( program fund+ exp5ditures2 & 7#c7 specific accompli%m5ts t h result$ f l&scape-scale projects4 7l7 ,fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury a fund1 to be kn[n z ! ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ ,l&scape-,scale ,re/oration ,fund 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,fund71 to be us$ by ! ,secret>y to make grants "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! ,fund %all consi/ ( su* am\nts z are appropriat$ to ! ,fund "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,fund #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> beg9n+ ) ! fir/ full fiscal ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ac;,b ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;b7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,section #ai7;a77#d77;,c7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac7;a77#d77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ sections #ac;,a & #ac;,b & ins]t+ section #ac;,a4 ,b ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh #hbja4 ,repeal ( recycl+ rese>* ,section #i ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdh7 is repeal$4 #hbjb4 ,repeal ( =e/ry /ud5t grant program ,section #aj ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdi7 is repeal$4 ,c ,global ,climate ,*ange ,prev5tion ,act ( #aiij #hcja4 ,repeals relat+ to biomass 7a7 ,biomass en]gy demon/ration projects ,section #bdaj ( ! ,global ,climate ,*ange ,prev5tion ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgjh7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,int]ag5cy coop]ation to maximize biomass gr[? ,section #bdaa ( ! ,global ,climate ,*ange ,prev5tion ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgji7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ to-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh su* =e/s & l&s 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ to develop a program to manage =e/s & l& on ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se milit>y in/allations4 ,d ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc #hdja4 ,promot+ cross-b\nd>y wildfire mitigation ,section #ajc ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feac7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,cross-b\nd>y haz>d\s fuel r$uction projects 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,haz>d\s fuel r$uction project ,! t]m haz>d\s fuel r$uction project means a haz>d\s fuel r$uction project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al l& ,! t]m non-,f$]al l& includes-- 7i7 ,/ate l&2 7ii7 c\nty l&2 7iii7 ,tribal l&2 7iv7 private l&2 & 7v7 o!r non-,f$]al l&4 7#b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y may make grants to ,/ate =e/]s to support haz>d\s fuel r$uction projects t incorporate treatm5ts 9 l&scapes across own]%ip b\nd>ies on ,f$]al & non-,f$]al l&1 p>ticul>ly 9 areas id5tifi$ z priorities 9 applicable ,/ate-wide =e/ res\rce assessm5ts or /rategies "u section #b;,a7a7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7a771 z mutually agre$ to by ! ,/ate =e/] & ! ,regional ,=e/]4 7#c7 ,l& treatm5ts ,to conduct & fund treatm5ts = haz>d\s fuel r$uction projects c>ri$ out by ,/ate =e/]s us+ grants "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may use ! au?orities ( ! ,secret>y relat+ to coop]ation & te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance1 includ+ ! good neighbor au?ority "u-- 7,a7 section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 & 7,b7 section #cca ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjja 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa note2 ,public ,law #ajf-bia74 7#d7 ,coop]ation ,9 c>ry+ out a haz>d\s fuel r$uction project us+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#b7 on non-,f$]al l&1 ! ,/ate =e/]1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all consult ) any applicable own]s ( ! non-,f$]al l&2 & 7,b7 %all n implem5t ! haz>d\s fuel r$uction project on non-,f$]al l& )\t ! cons5t ( ! own] ( ! non-,f$]al l&4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #hdjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = haz>d\s fuel r$uction on ,f$]al l& ,section #ajh ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #gfj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> & ins]t+ #ffj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #hdjc4 ,repeal ( biomass comm]cial utilization grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjc ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feca7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bjc4 #hdjd4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feda et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjc4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,end wat] us] ,! t]m end wat] us] means a non-,f$]al entity1 includ+-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 a political subdivision ( a ,/ate2 7,c7 an ,indian tribe2 7,d7 a utility2 7,e7 a municipal wat] sy/em2 7,f7 an irrigation di/rict2 7,g7 a nonpr(it organization2 & 7,h7 a corporation4 7#b7 ,=e/ managem5t activity ,! t]m =e/ managem5t activity means a project c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#c7 ,=e/ plan ,! t]m =e/ plan means a l& managem5t plan prep>$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice = a unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em pursuant to section #f ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7#d7 ,non-f$]al p>tn] ,! t]m non-,f$]al p>tn] means an end wat] us] ) :om ! ,secret>y has ent]$ into a p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#a74 7#e7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#g7 ,wat] s\rce managem5t plan ,! t]m wat] s\rce managem5t plan means ! wat] s\rce managem5t plan develop$ "u subsection 7d77#a74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program1 to c>ry out wat]%$ protection & re/oration projects on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7c7 ,wat] s\rce inve/m5t p>tn]%ips 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into wat] s\rce inve/m5t p>tn]%ip agreem5ts ) end wat] us]s to protect & re/ore ! condition ( ,national ,=e/ wat]%$s t provide wat] to ! end wat] us]s4 7#b7 ,=m ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may take ! =m (-- 7,a7 a memor&um ( und]/&+2 7,b7 a co/-%>e or collection agreem5t2 7,c7 a long-t]m fund+ mat*+ commitm5t2 or 7,d7 ano!r appropriate in/rum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,wat] s\rce managem5t plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! non-,f$]al p>tn]s & applicable ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 may develop a wat] s\rce managem5t plan t describes ! propos$ implem5tation ( wat]%$ protection & re/oration projects "u ! ,program4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,a wat] s\rce managem5t plan %all be conduct$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! =e/ plan applicable to ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& on :i* ! wat]%$ protection & re/oration project is c>ri$ out4 7#c7 ,environm5tal analysis ,! ,secret>y may conduct a s+le environm5tal impact /atem5t or simil> analysis requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47-- 7,a7 = ea* wat]%$ protection & re/oration project includ$ 9 ! wat] s\rce managem5t plan2 or 7,b7 z "p ( ! developm5t (1 or aft] ! f9alization (1 ! wat] s\rce managem5t plan4 7e7 ,=e/ managem5t activities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t t =e/ managem5t activities are necess>y to protect1 ma9ta91 or enhance wat] quality1 & 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out =e/ managem5t activities z "p ( wat]%$ protection & re/oration projects c>ri$ out on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 ) ! prim>y purpose (-- 7,a7 protect+ a municipal wat] supply sy/em2 7,b7 re/or+ =e/ heal? f insect infe/ations & disease2 or 7,c7 any comb9ation ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,compliance ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out =e/ managem5t activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 accordance )-- 7,a7 ?is ,act2 7,b7 ! applicable wat] s\rce managem5t plan2 7,c7 ! applicable =e/ plan2 & 7,d7 o!r applicable laws4 7f7 ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y may use ! ,manual on ,adaptive ,managem5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 includ+ any associat$ guidance1 to comply ) ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7g7 ,funds & s]vices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y may accept & use fund+1 s]vices1 & o!r =ms ( inve/m5t & assi/ance f non-,f$]al p>tn]s to implem5t ! wat] s\rce managem5t plan4 7#b7 ,mat*+ funds requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all require ! contribution ( funds or 9-k9d support f non-,f$]al p>tn]s to be 9 an am\nt t is at lea/ equal to ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds4 7#c7 ,mann] ( use ,! ,secret>y may accept & use inve/m5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 directly or indirectly ?r\gh ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation4 7#d7 ,wat] s\rce protection fund 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% a ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,fund to mat* funds or 9-k9d support contribut$ by non-,f$]al p>tn]s "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,use ( appropriat$ funds ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7,c7 ,p>tn]%ip agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may make multiye> commitm5ts1 if necess>y1 to implem5t #a or m p>tn]%ip agreem5ts "u subsection 7c74 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #cjc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program4 4 #hdje4 ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,iii ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feda et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #hdjd7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjd4 ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y71 may e/abli% & ma9ta9 a ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework = ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&-- 7#a7 to evaluate & classify ! condition ( wat]%$s1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 wat] quality & quantity2 7,b7 aquatic habitat & biota2 7,c7 rip>ian & wetl& vegetation2 7,d7 ! pres5ce ( roads & trails2 7,e7 soil type & condition2 7,f7 gr\ndwat]-dep5d5t ecosy/ems2 7,g7 relevant t]re/rial indicators1 su* z fire regime1 risk ( cata/rophic fire1 =e/ & rangel& vegetation1 invasive species1 & insects & disease2 & 7,h7 o!r significant factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 to id5tify = protection & re/oration up to #e priority wat]%$s 9 ea* ,national ,=e/1 & up to #b priority wat]%$s 9 ea* national grassl&1 tak+ into consid]ation ! impact ( ! condition ( ! wat]%$ condition on-- 7,a7 wildfire behavior2 7,b7 flood risk2 7,c7 fi% & wildlife2 7,d7 dr9k+ wat] supplies2 7,e7 irrigation wat] supplies2 7,f7 =e/-dep5d5t communities2 & 7,g7 o!r significant impacts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 to develop a wat]%$ protection & re/oration action plan = ea* priority wat]%$ t-- 7,a7 takes into acc\nt exi/+ re/oration activities be+ implem5t$ 9 ! wat]%$2 & 7,b7 includes1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 ! major /ressors responsible = ! impair$ condition ( ! wat]%$2 7ii7 a set ( ess5tial projects t1 once complet$1 w address ! id5tifi$ /ressors & improve wat]%$ conditions2 7iii7 a propos$ implem5tation s*$ule2 7iv7 pot5tial p>tn]s & fund+ s\rces2 & 7v7 a monitor+ & evaluation program2 7#d7 to prioritize protection & re/oration activities = ea* wat]%$ re/oration action plan2 7#e7 to implem5t ea* wat]%$ protection & re/oration action plan2 & 7#f7 to monitor ! effectiv5ess ( protection & re/oration actions & indicators ( wat]%$ heal?4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) int]e/$ non-,f$]al l&[n]s & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts )9 ! relevant wat]%$2 & 7#b7 provide = an active & ongo+ public engagem5t process4 7c7 ,em]g5cy designation ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b7 ( subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may id5tify a wat]%$ z a priority = rehabilitation 9 ! ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework )\t us+ ! process describ$ 9 t subsection if a ,=e/ ,sup]visor det]m9es t-- 7#a7 a wildfire has significantly dim9i%$ ! condition ( ! wat]%$2 & 7#b7 ! em]g5cy /abilization activities ( ! ,burn$ ,area ,em]g5cy ,response ,team are insuffici5t to return ! wat]%$ to prop] function4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 7z am5d$ by section #hdjd7;b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #cjc ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,wat]%$ ,condition ,framework4 4 #hdjf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to combat insect infe/ations & relat$ diseases 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djf ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feef7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #djf4 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is title t]m9ates effective ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #djf & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #djf4 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess4 4 #hdjg4 ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc am5dm5ts 7a7 ,heal?y =e/s res]ve program 7#a7 ,additional purpose ( program ,section #eja7;a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 to cons]ve =e/ l& t provides habitat = species describ$ 9 section #ejb7;b72 & 4 7#b7 ,eligibility = enrollm5t ,subsection 7b7 ( section #ejb ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = enrollm5t 9 ! heal?y =e/s res]ve program1 l& %all be private =e/ l&1 or private l& be+ re/or$ to =e/ l&1 ! enrollm5t ( :i* w ma9ta91 re/ore1 enhance1 or o!rwise measurably-- 7#a7 increase ! likelihood ( recov]y ( a species t is li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u section #d ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 or 7#b7 improve ! well-be+ ( a species t-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 n li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u su* section2 & 7ii7 a c&idate = su* li/+1 a ,/ate-li/$ species1 or a special conc]n species2 or 7,b7 is deem$ a species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$ by a ,/ate wildlife action plan4 4 7#c7 ,o!r enrollm5t consid]ations ,section #ejb7;c7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 cons]ve =e/ l& t provides habitat = species describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 4 7#d7 ,elim9ation ( limitation on use ( easem5ts ,section #ejb7;e7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,enrollm5t ( acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe ,p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #ejb7;e7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7;e77 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#d77 is am5d$1 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new clauses3 7ii7 a #aj-ye> co/-%>e agreem5t2 7iii7 a p]man5t easem5t2 or 7iv7 any comb9ation ( ! options describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii74 4 7#f7 ,enrollm5t priority ,section #ejb7;f77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegb7;f77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 7,i7 are c&idates = su* li/+1 ,/ate-li/$ species1 or special conc]n species2 or 7,,ii7 are deem$ a species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$ "u a ,/ate wildlife action plan4 4 7#g7 ,re/oration plans ,subsection 7b7 ( section #ejc ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,practices ,! re/oration plan %all require su* re/oration practices & measures z are necess>y to re/ore & enhance habitat = species describ$ 9 section #ejb7;b71 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,l& managem5t practices4 7#b7 ,vegetative treatm5ts4 7#c7 ,/ructural practices & measures4 7#d7 ,practices to increase c>bon seque/ration4 7#e7 ,practices to improve biological div]sity4 7#f7 ,o!r practices & measures4 4 7#h7 ,fund+ ,section #ejh7;b7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ au?orization ( appropriations2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7#i7 ,te*nical correction ,section #ejc7;a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegc7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,int]ior & ins]t+ ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7b7 ,insect & disease infe/ation 7#a7 ,treatm5t ( areas ,section #fjb7;d77#a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7b7 to r$uce ! risk or ext5t (1 or increase ! resili5ce to1 insect or disease infe/ation 9 ! areas4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #8#8subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 to r$uce ! risk or ext5t (1 or increase ! resili5ce to1 insect or disease infe/ation2 or 7,b7 to r$uce haz>d\s fuels4 4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ( au?ority ,section #fjb7;d77#b7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #hdjh4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = designation ( treatm5t areas ,section #fjb ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f74 ,e ,repeal or reau?orization ( miscellane\s =e/ry programs #heja4 ,repeal ( revision ( /rategic plan = =e/ inv5tory & analysis ,section #hcja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is repeal$4 #hejb4 ,semi>id agr(ore/ry rese>* c5t] ,section #abdc7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ annually & ins]t+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #hejc4 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7a7 ,mat*+ funds ,section #dje7;b7 ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#c7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #daj7;b7 ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#h7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #hejd4 ,conveyance ( ,=e/ ,s]vice adm9i/rative sites ,section #ejc7;f7 ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,facility ,realignm5t & ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjaf & ins]t+ #bjbc4 ,f ,=e/ managem5t #hfja4 ,def9ition ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,9 ?is subtitle1 ! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 ,i ,exp$it$ environm5tal analysis & availability ( categorical exclusions to exp$ite =e/ managem5t activities #hfaa4 ,categorical exclusion = great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,,vi ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjf4 ,categorical exclusion = great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity means any activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t-- 7i7 7,i7 is c>ri$ out on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& adm9i/]$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 or 7,,ii7 is c>ri$ out on public l& adm9i/]$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t2 7ii7 ) respect to public l&1 meets ! objectives ( ! ord] ( ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior numb]$ #cccf & dat$ ,janu>y #e1 #bjae2 7iii7 con=ms to an applicable =e/ plan or l& use plan2 7iv7 protects1 re/ores1 or improves great] sage-gr\se or mule de] habitat 9 a sagebru% /eppe ecosy/em z describ$ 9-- 7,i7 ,circul> #adaf ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey entitl$ ,re/oration ,h&book = ,sagebru% ,/eppe ,ecosy/ems ) ,emphasis on ,great] ,sage-,gr\se ,habitat--,"p #a4 ,concepts = ,und]/&+ & ,apply+ ,re/oration 7#bjae72 or 7,,ii7 ! habitat guidel9es = mule de] publi%$ by ! ,mule ,de] ,work+ ,gr\p ( ! ,we/]n ,association ( ,fi% & ,wildlife ,ag5cies2 7v7 w n p]man5tly impair-- 7,i7 ! natural /ate ( ! treat$ area2 7,,ii7 out/&+ opportunities = solitude2 7,,iii7 out/&+ opportunities = primitive1 unconf9$ recreation2 7,,iv7 economic opportunities consi/5t ) multiple-use managem5t2 or 7,v7 ! id5tifi$ values ( a unit ( ! ,national ,l&scape ,cons]vation ,sy/em2 7vi7 7,i7 re/ores native vegetation foll[+ a natural di/urbance2 7,,ii7 prev5ts ! expansion into great] sage-gr\se or mule de] habitat (-- 7aa7 junip]1 p9yon p9e1 or o!r associat$ conif]s2 or 7bb7 nonnative or invasive vegetation2 7,,iii7 r$uces ! risk ( loss ( great] sage-gr\se or mule de] habitat f wildfire or any o!r natural di/urbance2 or 7,,iv7 provides em]g5cy /abilization ( soil res\rces aft] a natural di/urbance2 & 7vii7 provides = ! conduct ( re/oration treatm5ts t-- 7,i7 maximize ! ret5tion ( old-gr[? & l>ge trees1 z appropriate = ! =e/ type2 7,,ii7 consid] ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation to ma9ta9 or re/ore ! ecological integrity1 includ+ ma9ta9+ or re/or+ /ructure1 function1 composition1 & connectivity2 7,,iii7 are develop$ & implem5t$ ?r\gh a collaborative process t-- 7aa7 includes multiple int]e/$ p]sons repres5t+ div]se int]e/s2 & 7bb7 7,,aa7 is transp>5t & nonexclusive2 or 7,,bb7 meets ! requirem5ts = a res\rce advisory committee "u subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7f7 ( section #bje ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe72 & 7,,iv7 may include ! implem5tation ( a proposal t complies ) ! eligibility requirem5ts ( ! ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program "u section #djjc7;b7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;b774 7,b7 ,description ( activities ,an activity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 manual cutt+ & removal ( junip] trees1 p9yon p9e trees1 o!r associat$ conif]s1 or o!r nonnative or invasive vegetation2 7ii7 me*anical ma/ication1 cutt+1 or m[+1 me*anical pil+ & burn+1 *a9+1 broadca/ burn+1 or y>d+2 7iii7 removal ( *eat grass1 m$usa head rye1 or o!r nonnative1 invasive vegetation2 7iv7 collection & se$+ or plant+ ( native vegetation us+ a manual1 me*anical1 or a]ial me?od2 7v7 se$+ ( nonnative1 non9vasive1 rud]al vegetation only = ! purpose ( em]g5cy /abilization2 7vi7 t>get$ use ( an h]bicide1 subject to ! condition t ! use %all be 9 accordance ) applicable legal requirem5ts1 ,f$]al ag5cy proc$ures1 & l& use plans2 7vii7 t>get$ live/ock graz+ to mitigate haz>d\s fuels & control noxi\s & invasive we$s2 7viii7 tempor>y removal ( wild horses or burros 9 ! area 9 :i* ! activity is be+ c>ri$ out to ensure treatm5t objectives are met2 7ix7 9 coord9ation ) ! affect$ p]mit hold]1 modification or adju/m5t ( p]missible usage "u an annual plan ( use ( a graz+ p]mit issu$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ to a*ieve re/oration treatm5t objectives2 7x7 in/allation ( new1 or modification ( exi/+1 f5c+ or wat] s\rces int5d$ to control use or improve wildlife habitat2 or 7xi7 necess>y ma9t5ance (1 repairs to1 rehabilitation (1 or recon/ruction ( an exi/+ p]man5t road or con/ruction ( tempor>y roads to accompli% ! activities describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,exclusions ,! t]m cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity does n include-- 7i7 any activity conduct$ 9 a wild]ness area or wild]ness /udy area2 7ii7 any activity = ! con/ruction ( a p]man5t road or p]man5t trail2 7iii7 any activity conduct$ on ,f$]al l& on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress or ,presid5tial proclamation1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$2 7iv7 any activity conduct$ 9 an area 9 :i* activities "u subp>agraph 7,b7 w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& & res\rce managem5t plan2 or 7v7 any activity conduct$ 9 an inv5tori$ roadless area4 7#b7 ,secret>y conc]n$ ,! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to public l&4 7#c7 ,tempor>y road ,! t]m tempor>y road means a road t is-- 7,a7 au?oriz$-- 7i7 by a contract1 p]mit1 lease1 o!r writt5 au?orization2 or 7ii7 pursuant to an em]g5cy op]ation2 7,b7 n int5d$ to be "p ( ! p]man5t transportation sy/em ( a ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy2 7,c7 n necess>y = long-t]m res\rce managem5t2 7,d7 design$ 9 accordance ) /&>ds appropriate = ! int5d$ use ( ! road1 tak+ into consid]ation-- 7i7 safety2 7ii7 ! co/ ( transportation2 & 7iii7 impacts to l& & res\rces2 & 7,e7 manag$ to m9imize-- 7i7 erosion2 & 7ii7 ! introduction or spread ( invasive species4 7b7 ,categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all develop a categorical exclusion 7z def9$ 9 section #aejh4d ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation77 = cov]$ vegetation managem5t activities c>ri$ out to protect1 re/ore1 or improve habitat = great] sage-gr\se or mule de]4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,9 develop+ & adm9i/]+ ! categorical exclusion "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all-- 7,a7 comply ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 7,b7 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 apply ! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u section #bbj4f ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 9 det]m9+ :e!r to use ! categorical exclusion2 7,c7 ) respect to public l&1 apply ! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u section #df4bae ( title #dc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 9 det]m9+ :e!r to use ! categorical exclusion2 & 7,d7 consid]-- 7i7 ! relative efficacy ( l&scape-scale habitat projects2 7ii7 ! likelihood ( cont9u$ decl9es 9 ! populations ( great] sage-gr\se & mule de] 9 ! abs5ce ( l&scape-scale vegetation managem5t2 & 7iii7 ! ne$ = habitat re/oration activities aft] wildfire or o!r natural di/urbances4 7c7 ,implem5tation ( cov]$ vegetative managem5t activities )9 ! range ( great] sage-gr\se & mule de] ,if ! categorical exclusion develop$ "u subsection 7b7 is us$ to implem5t a cov]$ vegetative managem5t activity 9 an area )9 ! range ( bo? great] sage-gr\se & mule de]1 ! cov]$ vegetative managem5t activity %all protect1 re/ore1 or improve habitat concurr5tly = bo? great] sage-gr\se & mule de]4 7d7 ,long-t]m monitor+ & ma9t5ance ,be=e comm5c+ any cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all develop a long-t]m monitor+ & ma9t5ance plan1 cov]+ at lea/ ! #bj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( comm5cem5t1 to ensure t managem5t ( ! treat$ area does n degrade ! habitat ga9s secur$ by ! cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity4 7e7 ,disposal ( vegetative mat]ial ,subject to applicable local re/rictions1 any vegetative mat]ial result+ f a cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7 may be-- 7#a7 us$ =-- 7,a7 fuel wood2 or 7,b7 o!r products2 or 7#b7 pil$ or burn$1 or bo?4 7f7 ,treatm5t = tempor>y roads 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsection 7a77#a77;,b77xi71 any tempor>y road con/ruct$ 9 c>ry+ out a cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 %all be us$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ = ! cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity = n m ?an #b ye>s2 & 7,b7 %all be decommission$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! e>li] ( ! date on :i*-- 7i7 ! tempor>y road is no long] ne$$2 & 7ii7 ! project is complet$4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,a treatm5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ree/abli%+ native vegetative cov]-- 7,a7 z soon z practicable2 b 7,b7 n lat] ?an #aj ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! applicable cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity4 7g7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,project size ,a cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7 may n exce$ #d1ejj acres4 7#b7 ,location ,a cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity c>ri$ out on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7 %all be limit$ to areas designat$ "u section #fjb7;b71 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feja note2 ,public ,law #ajh-adh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ( ! items relat+ to title ,,vi ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #fjb4 ,designation ( treatm5t areas4 ,sec4 #fjc4 ,adm9i/rative review4 ,sec4 #fjd4 ,/ew>d%ip end result contract+ projects4 ,sec4 #fje4 ,wildfire resili5ce projects4 ,sec4 #fjf4 ,categorical exclusion = great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat4 4 ,,ii ,miscellane\s =e/ managem5t activities #hfba4 ,additional au?ority = sale or ex*ange ( small p>cels ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 7a7 ,increase 9 maximum value ( small p>cels ,section #c ( ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7commonly kn[n z ! 8,small ,tract ,act ( #aihc07 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;e7 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #aej1jjj & ins]t+ #ejj1jjj4 7b7 ,additional conveyance purposes ,section #c ( ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;e7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 p>cels ( #dj acres or less t are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 to be physically isolat$ f o!r ,f$]al l&2 7,b7 to be inaccessible2 or 7,c7 to h lo/ ,national ,=e/ "*2 7#e7 p>cels ( #aj acres or less t are n eligible = conveyance "u p>agraph 7#b7 b are encroa*$ on by a p]man5t habitable improvem5t = :i* !re is no evid5ce t ! encroa*m5t 0 int5tional or neglig5t2 or 7#f7 p>cels us$ z a cemet]y 7includ+ a p>cel ( n m ?an #a acre adjac5t to ! p>cel us$ z a cemet]y71 a l&fill1 or a sewage treatm5t plant "u a special use au?orization issu$ or o!rwise au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,disposition ( proce$s ,section #b ( ,public ,law #ig-dfe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eba;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,conveyance au?ority2 consid]ation ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all ins]t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,inclusion ( t]ms1 cov5ants1 conditions1 & res]vations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ins]t 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ conv5ants & ins]t+ cov5ants2 & 7,b7 9 ! second s5t5ce by /rik+ ,! prec$+ s5t5ce %all n & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,limitation ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,disposition ( proce$s 7#a7 ,deposit 9 ,sisk fund ,! net proce$s d]iv$ f any sale or ex*ange conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 7#e71 or 7#f7 ( section #c %all be deposit$ 9 ! fund e/abli%$ "u ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly kn[n z ! ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7#b7 ,use ,am\nts deposit$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y until exp5d$ =-- 7,a7 ! acquisition ( l& or int]e/s 9 l& = adm9i/rative sites = ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 9 ! ,/ate f :i* ! am\nts 7 d]iv$2 7,b7 ! acquisition ( l& or int]e/s 9 l& = inclusion 9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 9 t ,/ate1 includ+ l& or int]e/s 9 l& t enhance opportunities = recreational access2 or 7,c7 ! reimbursem5t ( ! ,secret>y = co/s incurr$ 9 prep>+ a sale conduct$ "u ! au?ority ( section #c if ! sale is a competitive sale4 4 #hfbb4 ,=e/ ,s]vice p>ticipation 9 ,,aces program ,section #hcjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section t]m9ates effective ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 4 #hfbc4 ,au?orization = lease ( ,=e/ ,s]vice sites 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,adm9i/rative site 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m adm9i/rative site means-- 7i7 any facility or improvem5t1 includ+ curtilage1 t 0 acquir$ or is us$ specifically = purposes ( adm9i/ration ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em2 7ii7 any ,f$]al l& t-- 7,i7 is associat$ ) a facility or improvem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t 0 acquir$ or is us$ specifically = purposes ( adm9i/ration ( ,=e/ ,s]vice activities2 & 7,,ii7 und]lies or abuts ! facility or improvem5t2 & 7iii7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #aj isolat$1 undevelop$ p>cels ( n m ?an #dj acres ea*4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m adm9i/rative site does n include-- 7i7 any l& )9 a unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em t is exclusively designat$ = natural area or recreational purposes2 7ii7 any l& )9-- 7,i7 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7,,ii7 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild & ,sc5ic ,riv]s ,sy/em2 or 7,,iii7 a ,national ,monum5t2 or 7iii7 any ,f$]al l& t ! ,secret>y det]m9es-- 7,i7 is ne$$ = res\rce managem5t purposes or to provide access to o!r l& or wat]2 or 7,,ii7 w\ld be 9 ! public int]e/ n to lease4 7#b7 ,facility or improvem5t ,! t]m facility or improvem5t includes-- 7,a7 a =e/ headqu>t]s2 7,b7 a rang] /ation2 7,c7 a rese>* /ation or laboratory2 7,d7 a dwell+2 7,e7 a w>eh\se2 7,f7 a scal+ /ation2 7,g7 a fire-ret>dant mix+ /ation2 7,h7 a fire-look\t /ation2 7,i7 a gu>d /ation2 7,j7 a /orage facility2 7,k7 a telecommunication facility2 & 7,l7 any o!r adm9i/rative in/allation = conduct+ ,=e/ ,s]vice activities4 7#c7 ,m>ket analysis ,! t]m m>ket analysis means ! id5tification & /udy ( ! m>ket = a p>ticul> economic good or s]vice4 7b7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y may lease an adm9i/rative site t is "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7c7 ,id5tification ( eligible sites ,a regional =e/]1 9 consultation ) =e/ sup]visors 9 ! region1 may submit to ! ,secret>y a recomm5dation = adm9i/rative sites 9 ! region t ! regional =e/] consid]s eligible = leas+ "u ?is section4 7d7 ,consultation ) local gov]nm5t & public notice ,be=e mak+ an adm9i/rative site available = lease "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 consult ) gov]nm5t (ficials ( ! community & ( ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! adm9i/rative site is locat$2 & 7#b7 provide public notice ( ! propos$ lease4 7e7 ,lease requirem5ts 7#a7 ,size ,an adm9i/rative site or comp\nd ( adm9i/rative sites "u a s+le lease "u ?is section may n exce$ #dj acres4 7#b7 ,configuration ( adm9i/rative sites 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to facilitate ! lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may configure ! adm9i/rative site-- 7i7 to maximize ! m>ketability ( ! adm9i/rative site2 & 7ii7 to a*ieve managem5t objectives4 7,b7 ,sep>ate treatm5t ( facility or improvem5t ,a facility or improvem5t on an adm9i/rative site to be leas$ "u ?is section may be sev]$ f ! l& & leas$ "u a sep>ate lease "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,consid]ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son to :i* a lease ( an adm9i/rative site is made "u ?is section %all provide to ! ,secret>y consid]ation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an ! m>ket value ( ! adm9i/rative site1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c74 7,b7 ,=m ( consid]ation ,! consid]ation ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be-- 7i7 ca%2 7ii7 9-k9d1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! con/ruction ( new facilities or improvem5ts1 ! title to :i* %all be transf]r$ by ! lessee to ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 ! ma9t5ance1 repair1 improvem5t1 or re/oration ( exi/+ facilities or improvem5ts2 & 7,,iii7 o!r s]vices relat+ to activities t occur on ! adm9i/rative site1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7iii7 any comb9ation ( ! consid]ation describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ( ,m>ket ,value 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! m>ket value ( an adm9i/rative site to be leas$ "u ?is section-- 7,i7 by conduct+ an appraisal 9 accordance )-- 7aa7 ! ,uni=m ,appraisal ,/&>ds = ,f$]al ,l& ,acquisitions e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) ! ,uni=m ,relocation ,assi/ance & ,real ,prop]ty ,acquisition ,policies ,act ( #aigj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dfja et seq472 & 7bb7 ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice2 or 7,,ii7 by competitive lease4 7ii7 ,9-k9d consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! m>ket value ( any 9-k9d consid]ation "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii74 7#d7 ,conditions ,! lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section %all be subject to su* conditions1 includ+ bond+1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,"r ( fir/ refusal ,subject to t]ms & conditions t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to lease an adm9i/rative site to ! municipality or c\nty 9 :i* ! adm9i/rative site is locat$ be=e seek+ to lease ! adm9i/rative site to any o!r p]son4 7f7 ,relation to o!r laws 7#a7 ,f$]al prop]ty disposal ,*apt] #e ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to ! lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,lead-bas$ pa9t & asbe/os abatem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any provision ( law relat+ to ! mitigation or abatem5t ( lead-bas$ pa9t or asbe/os-conta9+ build+ mat]ials1 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to mitigate or abate lead-bas$ pa9t or asbe/os-conta9+ build+ mat]ials ) respect to an adm9i/rative site to be leas$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,proc$ures ,) respect to an adm9i/rative site to be leas$ "u ?is section t has lead-bas$ pa9t or asbe/os-conta9+ build+ mat]ials1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 provide notice to ! p]son to :i* ! adm9i/rative site w be leas$ ( ! pres5ce ( ! lead-bas$ pa9t or asbe/os-conta9+ build+ mat]ial2 & 7ii7 obta9 writt5 assurance f t p]son t ! p]son w comply ) applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local laws relat+ to ! managem5t ( lead-bas$ pa9t & asbe/os-conta9+ build+ mat]ials4 7#c7 ,environm5tal review ,! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 %all apply to ! lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section1 except t1 9 any environm5tal review or analysis requir$ "u t ,act = ! lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all be requir$ only-- 7,a7 to analyze ! mo/ reasonably =eseeable use ( ! adm9i/rative site1 z det]m9$ ?r\gh a m>ket analysis2 7,b7 to det]m9e :e!r to include any conditions "u subsection 7e77#d72 & 7,c7 to evaluate ! alt]native ( n leas+ ! adm9i/rative site 9 accordance ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#d7 ,compliance ) local laws ,a p]son t leases an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section %all comply ) all applicable ,/ate & local zon+ laws1 build+ codes1 & p]mit requirem5ts = any con/ruction activities t occur on ! adm9i/rative site4 7g7 ,prohibition ,no ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all make any ca% paym5ts to a leasehold] relat+ to ! use or occupancy ( any adm9i/rative site or facility t has be5 improv$ "u ?is section4 7h7 ,congressional notifications 7#a7 ,anticipat$ use ( au?ority ,z "p ( ! annual budget ju/ification docum5ts provid$ to ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,secret>y %all include-- 7,a7 a li/ ( ! anticipat$ leases to be made1 includ+ ! anticipat$ rev5ue t may be obta9$1 "u ?is section2 7,b7 a description ( ! int5d$ use ( any rev5ue obta9$ "u a lease "u ?is section1 includ+ a li/ ( any projects t co/ m ?an #ejj1jjj2 & 7,c7 a description ( accompli%m5ts dur+ previ\s ye>s us+ ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,*anges to lease li/ ,if ! ,secret>y desires to lease an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section t is n includ$ on a li/ provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! congressional committees describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 a notice ( ! propos$ lease1 includ+ ! anticipat$ rev5ue t may be obta9$ f ! lease4 7#c7 ,use ( au?ority ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ! ,committee on ,appropriations1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ea* lease made by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report4 7i7 ,expiration ( au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to make a lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section expires on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effect on lease agreem5t ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n affect ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section 9 ! case ( any lease agreem5t t 0 ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 #hfbd4 ,good neighbor au?ority 7a7 ,inclusion ( ,indian tribes ,section #hbjf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ l& & non-,f$]al l& & ins]t+ l&1 non-,f$]al l&1 & l& own$ by an ,indian tribe2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ or ,indian tribe aft] affect$ ,/ate2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#i71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7b7 ,inclusion ( c\nties ,section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ or c\nty1 z applicable1 aft] ,gov]nor2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#i7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,c\nty ,! t]m c\nty means-- 7,a7 ! appropriate executive (ficial ( an affect$ c\nty2 or 7,b7 9 any case 9 :i* multiple c\nties are affect$1 ! appropriate executive (ficial ( a compact ( ! affect$ c\nties4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ or c\nty1 z applicable1 aft] ,gov]nor2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ or c\nty aft] ,gov]nor2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ coop]ative agreem5t or contract ent]$ into "u subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ good neighbor agreem5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ or c\nty aft] ,gov]nor2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,receipts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 any paym5t made by a c\nty to ! ,secret>y "u a project conduct$ "u a good neighbor agreem5t %all n be consid]$ to be monies receiv$ f ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t l&1 z applicable4 4 7c7 ,treatm5t ( rev5ue f timb] sale contracts ,section #hbjf7;b77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7b77#b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,treatm5t ( rev5ue 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,funds receiv$ f ! sale ( timb] by a ,gov]nor ( a ,/ate "u a good neighbor agreem5t %all be reta9$ & us$ by ! ,gov]nor-- 7,i7 to c>ry out au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices on ,f$]al l& "u ! good neighbor agreem5t2 & 7,,ii7 if !re are funds rema9+ aft] c>ry+ out subclause 7,i71 to c>ry out au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices on ,f$]al l& )9 ! ,/ate "u o!r good neighbor agreem5ts4 7ii7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is subp>agraph t]m9ates effective ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 4 #hfbe4 ,*attahoo*ee-,oconee ,national ,=e/ l& adju/m5t 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate ( ,georgia consi/s ( isolat$ tracts t are ineffici5t to manage or h lo/ _! pr9cipal value = ,national ,=e/ purposes2 7#b7 ! disposal ( t ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& w\ld be 9 ! public int]e/2 & 7#c7 proce$s f ! sale ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u subsection 7b77#a7 w\ld be us$ be/ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to pur*ase l& = ,national ,=e/ purposes 9 ! ,/ate ( ,georgia4 7b7 ,l& conveyance au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y may prescribe1 ! ,secret>y may sell or ex*ange any or all rights1 title1 & int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,l& au?oriz$ = disposal 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is ! #cj tracts ( l& total+ approximately #c1hda acres t are g5]ally depict$ on ! #b maps entitl$ ,priority ,l& ,adju/m5ts1 ,/ate ( ,georgia1 ,u4,s4 ,=e/ ,s]vice-,s\!rn ,region1 ,oconee & ,*attahoo*ee ,national ,=e/s1 ,u4,s4 ,congressional ,di/ricts-#h1 #i1 #aj #ad & dat$ ,septemb] #bd1 #bjac4 7,b7 ,maps ,! maps describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be on file & available = public inspection 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,=e/ ,sup]visor1 ,*attahoo*ee-,oconee ,national ,=e/1 until su* "t z ! l& is sold or ex*ang$4 7,c7 ,modification ( b\nd>ies ,! ,secret>y may modify ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on l& managem5t consid]ations4 7#c7 ,=m ( conveyance 7,a7 ,quitclaim de$ ,! ,secret>y %all convey ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& sold or ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 by quitclaim de$4 7,b7 ,res]vations ,! ,secret>y may res]ve any rights-(-way or o!r rights or int]e/s 9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& sold or ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y = managem5t purposes or to protect ! public int]e/4 7#d7 ,valuation 7,a7 ,m>ket value ,! ,secret>y may n sell or ex*ange ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u p>agraph 7#a7 = less ?an m>ket value1 z det]m9$ by appraisal or ?r\gh competitive bid4 7,b7 ,appraisal requirem5ts ,any appraisal "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 consi/5t ) ! ,uni=m ,appraisal ,/&>ds = ,f$]al ,l& ,acquisitions or ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice2 & 7ii7 subject to ! approval ( ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,consid]ation 7,a7 ,ca% ,consid]ation = a sale ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or equalization ( an ex*ange "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be paid 9 ca%4 7,b7 ,ex*ange ,not)/&+ section #bjf7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agaf7;b771 ! ,secret>y may accept a ca% equalization paym5t 9 excess ( #be p]c5t ( ! value ( any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ex*ang$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#f7 ,me?od ( sale 7,a7 ,options ,! ,secret>y may sell ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u p>agraph 7#a7 at public or private sale1 includ+ competitive sale by auction1 bid1 or o!rwise1 9 accordance ) su* t]ms1 conditions1 & proc$ures z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,solicitations ,! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 make public or private solicitations = ! sale or ex*ange ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 reject any (f] t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is n adequate or n 9 ! public int]e/4 7#g7 ,brok]s ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 use brok]s or o!r ?ird p>ties 9 ! sale or ex*ange ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 f ! proce$s ( a sale1 pay reasonable commissions or fees4 7c7 ,treatm5t ( proce$s 7#a7 ,deposit ,subject to subsection 7b77#g77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all deposit ! proce$s ( a sale or a ca% equalization paym5t receiv$ f ! sale or ex*ange ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u subsection 7b77#a7 9 ! fund e/abli%$ "u ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly kn[n z ! ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7#b7 ,availability ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 am\nts deposit$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y until exp5d$1 )\t fur!r appropriation1 = ! acquisition ( l& = ,national ,=e/ purposes 9 ! ,/ate ( ,georgia4 7#c7 ,private prop]ty protection ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes ! use ( funds deposit$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to be us$ to acquire l& )\t ! writt5 cons5t ( ! own] ( ! l&4 #hfbf4 ,t5nessee wild]ness 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,map ,! t]m ,map means ! map entitl$ ,propos$ ,wild]ness ,areas & ,additions-,*]okee ,national ,=e/ & dat$ ,janu>y #bj1 #bjaj4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,t5nessee4 7b7 ,additions to ,*]okee ,national ,=e/ 7#a7 ,designation ( wild]ness ,9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 ! foll[+ p>cels ( ,f$]al l& 9 ! ,*]okee ,national ,=e/ 9 ! ,/ate are designat$ z wild]ness & z additions to ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em3 7,a7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #i1jch acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,upp] ,bald ,riv] ,wild]ness on ! ,map & :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,upp] ,bald ,riv] ,wild]ness4 7,b7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #cdh acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,big ,frog ,addition on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,big ,frog ,wild]ness4 7,c7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #fcj acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,little ,frog ,m\nta9 ,addition ,,nw on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,little ,frog ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness4 7,d7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #ccf acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,little ,frog ,m\nta9 ,addition ,,ne on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,little ,frog ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness4 7,e7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #b1ibb acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,sampson ,m\nta9 ,addition on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,sampson ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness4 7,f7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #d1ddf acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,big ,laurel ,bran* ,addition on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,big ,laurel ,bran* ,wild]ness4 7,g7 ,c]ta9 l& compris+ approximately #a1hcf acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,joyce ,kilm]-,slickrock ,addition on ! ,map & :i* %all be incorporat$ 91 & %all be consid]$ to be a "p (1 ! ,joyce ,kilm]-,slickrock ,wild]ness4 7#b7 ,maps & legal descriptions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all file maps & legal descriptions ( ! wild]ness areas designat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 ) ! appropriate committees ( ,congress4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! maps & legal descriptions fil$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be on file & available = public inspection 9 ! (fice ( ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! (fice ( ! ,sup]visor ( ! ,*]okee ,national ,=e/4 7,c7 ,=ce ( law ,! maps & legal descriptions fil$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all h ! same =ce & effect z if includ$ 9 ?is ,act1 except t ! ,secret>y may correct typographical errors 9 ! maps & descriptions4 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 ! ,f$]al l& designat$ z wild]ness by p>agraph 7#a7 %all be adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 except t any ref]5ce 9 t ,act to ! effective date ( t ,act %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,fi% & wildlife managem5t ,9 accordance ) section #d7;d77#g7 ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#g771 no?+ 9 ?is section affects ! jurisdiction ( ! ,/ate ) respect to fi% & wildlife managem5t1 includ+ ! regulation ( hunt+1 fi%+1 & trapp+1 9 ! wild]ness areas designat$ by p>agraph 7#a74 #hfbg4 ,kisat*ie ,national ,=e/ l& conveyance 7a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t x is 9 ! public int]e/ to au?orize ! conveyance ( c]ta9 ,f$]al l& 9 ! ,kisat*ie ,national ,=e/ 9 ! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana = m>ket value consid]ation4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,coll9s camp prop]ties ,! t]m ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties means ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties1 ,inc41 a corporation incorporat$ "u ! laws ( ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,l\isiana4 7c7 ,au?orization ( conveyances1 ,kisat*ie ,national ,=e/1 ,l\isiana 7#a7 ,au?orization 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to valid exi/+ rights & p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may convey ! ,f$]al l& describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 by quitclaim de$ at public or private sale1 includ+ competitive sale by auction1 bid1 or o!r me?ods4 7,b7 ,description ( l& ,! ,f$]al l& ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 consi/s (-- 7i7 all ,f$]al l& )9 sec4 #i1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 ,w9n ,p>i%1 ,l\isiana2 & 7ii7 a #b4af-;acre p>cel ( ,f$]al l& locat$ 9 ! ,,sw ( sec4 #d1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 ,w9n ,p>i%1 ,l\isiana1 z depict$ on a c]tificate ( survey dat$ ,m>* #g1 #bjjg1 by ,gl5 ,l4 ,cannon1 ,p4,l4,s4 #ddcf4 7#b7 ,fir/ "r ( pur*ase ,subject to valid exi/+ rights & subsection 7e71 dur+ ! #a-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 on ! provision ( consid]ation by ! ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all convey1 by quitclaim de$1 to ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties all "r1 title1 & int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to-- 7,a7 ! n m ?an #dg4ib acres ( ,f$]al l& compris+ ! ,coll9s ,campsites )9 sec4 #i1 ,t4 #aj ,n41 ,r4 #e ,w41 9 ,w9n ,p>i%1 ,l\isiana1 z g5]ally depict$ on a c]tificate ( survey dat$ ,febru>y #bh1 #bjjg1 by ,gl5 ,l4 ,cannon1 ,p4,l4,s4 #ddcf2 & 7,b7 ! p>cel ( ,f$]al l& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii74 7#c7 ,t]ms & conditions ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 configure ! ,f$]al l& to be convey$ "u ?is section-- 7i7 to maximize ! m>ketability ( ! conveyance2 or 7ii7 to a*ieve managem5t objectives2 & 7,b7 e/abli% any t]ms & conditions = ! conveyances "u ?is section t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be 9 ! public int]e/4 7#d7 ,consid]ation ,consid]ation = a conveyance ( ,f$]al l& "u ?is section %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! =m ( ca%2 & 7,b7 9 an am\nt equal to ! m>ket value ( ! ,f$]al l& be+ convey$1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#e74 7#e7 ,m>ket value ,! m>ket value ( ! ,f$]al l& convey$ "u ?is section %all be det]m9$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( ,f$]al l& convey$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 by an appraisal t is-- 7i7 conduct$ 9 accordance ) ! ,uni=m ,appraisal ,/&>ds = ,f$]al ,l& ,acquisitions2 & 7ii7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 if convey$ by a me?od o!r ?an ! me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by competitive sale4 7#f7 ,haz>d\s sub/ances 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any conveyance ( ,f$]al l& "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all meet disclosure requirem5ts = haz>d\s sub/ances1 b %all o!rwise n be requir$ to rem$iate or abate ! sub/ances4 7,b7 ,effect ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 no?+ 9 ?is subsection affects ! application ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja et seq47 to ! conveyances ( ,f$]al l&4 7d7 ,proce$s f ! sale ( l& ,! ,secret>y %all deposit ! proce$s ( a conveyance ( ,f$]al l& "u subsection 7c7 9 ! fund e/abli%$ "u ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly kn[n z ! ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7e7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,co/s ,z a condition ( a conveyance ( ,f$]al l& to ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties "u subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all require ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties to pay at clos+-- 7,a7 reasonable appraisal co/s2 & 7,b7 ! co/ ( any adm9i/rative & environm5tal analyses requir$ by law 7includ+ regulations74 7#b7 ,p]mits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an (f] by ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties = ! acquisition ( ! ,f$]al l& "u subsection 7c7 %all be accompani$ by a writt5 /atem5t f ea* hold] ( a ,=e/ ,s]vice special use au?orization ) respect to ! ,f$]al l& t specifies t ! hold] agrees to rel9qui% ! special use au?orization on ! conveyance ( ! ,f$]al l& to ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties4 7,b7 ,special use au?orizations ,if any hold] ( a special use au?orization describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 fails to provide a writt5 au?orization 9 accordance ) t subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all require1 z a condition ( ! conveyance1 t ,coll9s ,camp ,prop]ties adm9i/] ! special use au?orization accord+ to ! t]ms ( ! special use au?orization until ! date on :i* ! special use au?orization expires4 #hfbh4 ,pur*ase ( ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice prop]ty1 ,riv]side ,c\nty1 ,cali=nia 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds z foll[s3 7#a7 ,s9ce #aice1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates has own$ a p>cel ( l& 9 ,riv]side1 ,cali=nia1 consi/+ ( approximately #h4ge acres1 m specifically describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! prop]ty74 7#b7 ,! prop]ty is "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & has be5 v>i\sly us$ = rese>* & plant mat]ials purposes4 7#c7 ,s9ce #aiih1 ! prop]ty has be5 adm9i/]$ by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,s9ce #bjjb1 ! prop]ty has be5 co-manag$ "u a coop]ative agreem5t betwe5 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,riv]side ,corona ,res\rce ,cons]vation ,di/rict1 :i* is a legal subdivision ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia "u section #ijjc ( ! ,cali=nia ,public ,res\rces ,code4 7#e7 ,! ,cons]vation ,di/rict wi%es to pur*ase ! prop]ty & use x = cons]vation1 environm5tal1 & relat$ educational purposes4 7#f7 ,z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! pur*ase ( ! prop]ty by ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict w\ld promote ! cons]vation education & relat$ activities ( ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict & result 9 sav+s to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,l& pur*ase1 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice prop]ty1 ,riv]side ,c\nty1 ,cali=nia 7#a7 ,pur*ase au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y %all sell & quitclaim to ! ,riv]side ,corona ,res\rce ,cons]vation ,di/rict 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict7 all "r1 title1 & int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to a p>cel ( real prop]ty1 includ+ improvem5ts !reon1 t is locat$ at #dejj ,gl5wood ,drive 9 ,riv]side1 ,cali=nia1 consi/s ( approximately #h4ge acres1 & is adm9i/]$ by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 ,z necess>y or desirable to facilitate ! pur*ase ( ! prop]ty "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y or ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict may survey all or portions ( ! prop]ty4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ,z consid]ation = ! pur*ase ( ! prop]ty "u ?is subsection1 ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict %all pay to ! ,secret>y an am\nt equal to ! apprais$ value ( ! prop]ty4 7#c7 ,prohibition on res]vation ( int]e/ ,! ,secret>y %all n res]ve any future int]e/ 9 ! prop]ty to be convey$ "u ?is subsection1 except su* int]e/ z may be acceptable to ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict4 7#d7 ,haz>d\s sub/ances ,not)/&+ section #abj7;h7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifbj7;h77 or ! ,solid ,wa/e ,disposal ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 9 ! case ( ! prop]ty pur*as$ by ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all be only requir$ to meet ! disclosure requirem5ts = haz>d\s sub/ances1 pollutants1 or contam9ants1 b %all o!rwise n be requir$ to rem$iate or abate any su* releases ( haz>d\s sub/ances1 pollutants1 or contam9ants1 includ+ petroleum & petroleum d]ivatives4 7#e7 ,coop]ative au?ority 7,a7 ,leases1 contracts1 & coop]ative agreem5ts au?oriz$ ,9 conjunction )1 or 9 addition to1 ! pur*ase ( ! prop]ty by ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into leases1 contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ) ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict4 7,b7 ,sole s\rce ,not)/&+ sections #caje1 #ccja1 & #ccjc to #ccje ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may lease real prop]ty f ! ,cons]vation ,di/rict on a noncompetitive basis4 7,c7 ,non-exclusive au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is subsection is 9 addition to any o!r au?ority ( ! ,secret>y4 #hfbi4 ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program 7a7 ,waiv] ,au?ority ,section #djjc7;d7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 aft] consult+ ) ! advisory panel e/abli%$ "u subsection 7e71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a proposal t has be5 select$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & is be+ c>ri$ out cont9ues to meet ! eligibility crit]ia e/abli%$ by subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 on a case-by-case basis1 may issue = ! proposal a #a-"t ext5sion ( ! #aj-ye> p]iod requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 ( t subsection4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ext5sion describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 %all be = ! %orte/ p]iod ( "t practicable to complete implem5tation ( ! proposal1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 %all n exce$ #aj ye>s4 4 7b7 ,waiv] limitation ,section #djjc7;f77#d7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;f77#d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,exception ,! limitation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 %all n apply to a proposal = :i* a #a-"t ext5sion is grant$ "u subsection 7d77#d74 4 7c7 ,reau?orization ,section #djjc7;f77#f7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;f77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjji ?r\gh #bjai & ins]t+ #hj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7d7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,section #djjc7;h7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 4 #hfcj4 ,utility infra/ructure rights-(-way vegetation managem5t pilot program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& means l& )9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em1 z def9$ 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& does n include-- 7i7 a ,national ,grassl&2 or 7ii7 a l& utilization project on l& designat$ z a ,national ,grassl& & adm9i/]$ pursuant to sections #ca1 #cb1 & #cc ( ! ,bankhead-,jones ,f>m ,t5ant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj1 #ajaa1 #ajab74 7#b7 ,pass+ wildfire ,! t]m pass+ wildfire means a wildfire t orig9ates outside ( a "r-(-way4 7#c7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,"r-(-way ,! t]m "r-(-way means a special use au?orization issu$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice all[+ ! placem5t ( utility infra/ructure4 7#e7 ,utility infra/ructure ,! t]m utility infra/ructure means electric transmission l9es1 natural gas infra/ructure1 or relat$ /ructures4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to enc\rage own]s or op]ators ( rights-(-way on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& to p>tn] ) ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to volunt>ily conduct vegetation managem5t projects on a proactive basis to bett] protect utility infra/ructure f pot5tial pass+ wildfires1 ! ,secret>y may e/abli% a limit$1 volunt>y pilot program1 9 ! mann] describ$ 9 ?is section1 to conduct vegetation managem5t projects on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& adjac5t to ^? rights-(-way4 7#b7 ,application ,! pilot program %all n apply 9 a "r-(-way describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,eligible p>ticipants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program %all be ! own] or op]ator ( a "r-(-way on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#b7 ,selection priority ,9 select+ p>ticipants = ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an own] or op]ator ( a "r-(-way t has develop$ ! utility infra/ructure protection prescriptions ( ! own] or op]ator 9 coord9ation ) ,=e/ ,s]vice fire sci5ti/s or fire manag]s4 7d7 ,vegetation managem5t projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a vegetation managem5t project conduct$ "u ! pilot program %all involve only limit$ vegetation managem5t activities t-- 7,a7 %all create ! lea/ gr\nd di/urbance & lea/ di/urbance to wildlife reasonably necess>y to protect utility infra/ructure f pass+ wildfires bas$ on applicable models1 includ+ ,=e/ ,s]vice fuel models2 7,b7 may include ?9n+ & treatm5t ( surface fuels1 ladd] fuels1 & activity fuels to create or ma9ta9 %ad$ fuel breaks or o!r appropriate measures recomm5d$ by ,=e/ ,s]vice fire sci5ti/s or fire manag]s2 7,c7 7i7 %all only be conduct$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7ii7 %all n-- 7,i7 ext5d = m ?an #aej feet f ! electric transmission l9e = :i* ! applicable p>ticipant has a "r-(-way2 or 7,,ii7 comprise an ov]all wid?1 = bo? sides ( t electric transmission l9e1 t totals m ?an #bjj feet2 & 7,d7 %all n be conduct$ on-- 7i7 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 7ii7 a designat$ wild]ness /udy area2 7iii7 an inv5tori$ roadless area2 or 7iv7 ,f$]al l& on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress or ,presid5tial proclamation1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$4 7#b7 ,approval ,ea* vegetation managem5t project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to approval by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#c7 ,fire prev5tion ,9 c>ry+ out a vegetation managem5t project "u ! pilot program1 a p>ticipant %all adh]e to-- 7,a7 ,=e/ ,s]vice regulations relat+ to sp>k arre/+ devices2 7,b7 ,=e/ ,s]vice regulations limit+ & prohibit+ c]ta9 activities conduct$ by contractors 9 an area1 bas$ on wea!r conditions & fire dang]2 7,c7 ,=e/ ,s]vice regulations t apply to contractors remov+ vegetation on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& pursuant to a timb] sale or /ew>d%ip contract1 includ+ regulations relat+ to-- 7i7 protection ( residual trees & timb] damag$ by contractors2 7ii7 protection measures ne$$ = plants1 animals1 cultural res\rces1 & cave res\rces2 7iii7 /reamc\rse protection & erosion control2 7iv7 fire plans1 precautions1 & precaution>y p]iods2 7v7 fire suppression co/s2 & 7vi7 employm5t ( eligible work]s2 & 7,d7 ,/ate regulations relat+ to ! prev5tion ( wildfires & contractors remov+ vegetation4 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( sla% ,9 c>ry+ out a vegetation managem5t project "u ! pilot program1 a p>ticipant %all treat any activity fuels 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 is satisfactory to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7,b7 does n result 9 a fire haz>d2 & 7,c7 r$uces ! risk ( an insect or disease outbreak4 7e7 ,project co/s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7f77#b71 a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program %all be responsible = all co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 incurr$ 9 p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,f$]al fund+ ,! ,secret>y may contribute funds = a vegetation managem5t project conduct$ "u ! pilot program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contribution is 9 ! public int]e/4 7f7 ,liability 7#a7 ,activities )9 rights-(-way ,p>ticipation 9 ! pilot program %all n affect any legal obligations or liability /&>ds t arise "u ! "r-(-way = activities 9 ! "r-(-way4 7#b7 ,wildfires 7,a7 ,op]ations fires 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to fire suppression co/s = a wildfire caus$ by ! op]ations ( a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program 7o!r ?an an op]ation or activity ( a p>ticipant describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c771 ! p>ticipant %all reimburse ! ,=e/ ,s]vice = ^? co/s1 subject to a maximum doll> am\nt to :i* ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! p>ticipant %all agree prior to ! comm5cem5t ( ! project4 7ii7 ,cr$it = actions by p>ticipants 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,if a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program provides actions1 supplies1 or equipm5t = use to suppress a wildfire describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or at ! reque/ ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! co/ ( ^? actions1 supplies1 or equipm5t %all be cr$it$ t[>d ! maximum doll> am\nt describ$ 9 t clause4 7,,ii7 ,reimbursem5t ,if ! actual co/ ( a p>ticipant describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 exce$s ! maximum doll> am\nt describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice %all reimburse ! p>ticipant = ! excess4 7,b7 ,neglig5t fires 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 if a wildfire is caus$ by ! neglig5ce ( a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program1 or an ag5t ( ! p>ticipant1 includ+ a wildfire caus$ by smok+ by p]sons engag$ 9 ! op]ations ( ! p>ticipant1 ! p>ticipant %all be> ! co/ ( damages to ,=e/ ,s]vice res\rces & ! fire suppression co/s result+ f ! wildfire4 7ii7 ,limitation ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7iii71 ! co/s borne by a p>ticipant "u clause 7i7 %all n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7iii7 ,failure to comply ,if ! />t or spread ( a wildfire describ$ 9 clause 7i7 is caus$ by ! failure ( ! p>ticipant to comply ) specific safety requirem5ts expressly impos$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice z a condition ( conduct+ a vegetation managem5t project "u ! pilot program or by ?is section1 ! p>ticipant %all be> ! co/ ( damages to ,=e/ ,s]vice res\rces & ! fire suppression co/s result+ f ! wildfire4 7,c7 ,exceptions ,?is p>agraph %all n apply 9 ! case ( a wildfire caus$ by ! fell+ ( a tree by a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program1 or an ag5t ( ! p>ticipant1 onto an electric transmission l9e4 7#c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection relieves a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program ( any liabilities to :i* ! p>ticipant is subject-- 7,a7 "u ,/ate laws2 or 7,b7 ) reg>d to damages to prop]ty o!r ?an ,=e/ ,s]vice prop]ty4 7g7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all use ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u o!r laws 7includ+ regulations7 to c>ry out ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,compliance ) exi/+ laws ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 a vegetation managem5t project "u ! pilot program %all be-- 7,a7 consi/5t ) ! applicable l& managem5t plan = ! area 9 :i* ! project is locat$2 & 7,b7 c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) all applicable laws1 includ+ ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 7#c7 ,modification ( regulations ,9 ord] to implem5t ! pilot program 9 an effici5t & exp$iti\s mann]1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify specific provisions ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation1 includ+ waiv]s or modifications to all[ = ! =mation ( contracts or agreem5ts on a noncompetitive basis4 7h7 ,treatm5t ( proce$s ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 reta9 any funds provid$ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice by a p>ticipant 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#b7 use funds reta9$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 su* am\nts z may be appropriat$1 to c>ry out ! pilot program4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbj1 & #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report describ+ ! /atus ( ! pilot program & vegetation managem5t projects conduct$ "u ! pilot program to-- 7#a7 ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7#b7 ! ,committees on ,agriculture & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7j7 ,duration ,! au?ority to c>ry out ! pilot program1 includ+ any vegetation managem5t project conduct$ "u ! pilot program1 expires on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 #hfca4 ,okhissa ,lake rural economic developm5t l& conveyance 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,alliance ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,alliance means ! ,sc5ic ,riv]s ,developm5t ,alliance4 7b7 ,reque/ ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is section1 if ! ,alliance submits a writt5 reque/ = conveyance by n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ! ,secret>y det]m9es t x is 9 ! public int]e/ to convey ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,l& describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all convey to ! ,alliance all "r1 title1 & int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 by quitclaim de$ ?r\gh a public or private sale1 includ+ a competitive sale by auction or bid4 7c7 ,description ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b7 is ! approximately #aej acres ( real prop]ty locat$ 9 sec4 #f1 ,t4 #e ,n4 ,r4 #d ,e41 ,frankl9 ,c\nty1 ,mississippi1 & fur!r describ$ z-- 7,a7 ! portion ( ! ,,nw#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d ly+ s\? ( ! s\? b\nd>y ( ,b]ryt[n ,road2 7,b7 ! portion ( ! ,w#a_/b ,,ne#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d ly+ s\? ( ! s\? b\nd>y ( ,b]ryt[n ,road2 7,c7 ! portion ( ! ,,sw#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d ly+ ea/ ( ! ea/ b\nd>y ( ,u4,s4 ,highway #ih2 7,d7 ! ,w#a_/b ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d2 7,e7 ! portion ( ! ,,nw#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d ly+ ea/ ( ! ea/ b\nd>y ( ,u4,s4 ,highway #ih2 7,f7 ! portion ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d comm5c+ at ! s\?we/ corn] ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d1 said po9t be+ ! po9t ( beg9n+1 !nce runn+ ea/ #ccj feet along ! s\? b\nd>y ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to a po9t 9 ,lake ,okhissa1 !nce runn+ nor!a/]ly to a po9t 9 ,lake ,okhissa on ! ea/ b\nd>y ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d #ccj feet s\? ( ! nor!a/ corn] !re(1 !nce runn+ nor? #ccj feet along ! ea/ b\nd>y ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to ! nor!a/ corn] !re(1 !nce runn+ we/ along ! nor? b\nd>y ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to ! ,,nw corn] !re(2 !nce runn+ s\? along ! we/ b\nd>y ( ! ,,ne#a_/d ,,sw#a_/d to ! po9t ( beg9n+2 & 7,g7 ! portion ( ! ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d comm5c+ at ! s\!a/ corn] ( ! ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d1 said po9t be+ ! po9t ( beg9n+1 & runn+ nor?we/]ly to ! nor?we/ corn] ( ! ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d1 !nce runn+ s\? along ! we/ b\nd>y ( ! ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d to ! s\?we/ corn] !re(1 !nce runn+ ea/ along ! s\? b\nd>y ( ! ,,se#a_/d ,,se#a_/d ,,nw#a_/d to ! po9t ( beg9n+4 7#b7 ,survey ,! exact acreage & legal description ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& to be convey$ "u ?is section %all be det]m9$ by a survey satisfactory to ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,consid]ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! consid]ation = ! conveyance ( any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u ?is section %all be-- 7,a7 provid$ 9 ! =m ( ca%2 & 7,b7 9 an am\nt equal to ! fair m>ket value ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& be+ convey$1 z det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,fair m>ket value det]m9ation ,! fair m>ket value ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& convey$ "u ?is section %all be det]m9$-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a me?od ( conveyance describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 by an appraisal t is-- 7i7 conduct$ 9 accordance ) ! ,uni=m ,appraisal ,/&>ds = ,f$]al ,l& ,acquisitions2 & 7ii7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 9 ! case ( a conveyance by a me?od o!r ?an a me?od describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 by competitive sale4 7e7 ,t]ms & conditions ,! conveyance "u ?is section %all be subject to-- 7#a7 valid exi/+ rights2 & 7#b7 su* o!r t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate to protect ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7f7 ,proce$s f sale ,! ,secret>y %all deposit ! proce$s ( ! conveyance ( any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& "u ?is section 9 ! fund e/abli%$ "u ,public ,law #ij-aga 7commonly kn[n z ! ,sisk ,act7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dhd;a74 7g7 ,co/s ,z a condition = ! conveyance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! ,alliance to pay at clos+-- 7#a7 any reasonable appraisal co/s2 & 7#b7 ! co/s ( any adm9i/rative or environm5tal analysis requir$ by applicable law 7includ+ regulations74 #hfcb4 ,remote s5s+ te*nologies ,! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice %all-- 7#a7 cont9ue to f9d effici5cies 9 ! op]ations ( ! =e/ inv5tory & analysis program "u section #c7;e7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 ?r\gh ! improv$ use & integration ( advanc$ remote s5s+ te*nologies to provide e/imates = ,/ate- & national-level inv5tories1 :]e appropriate2 & 7#b7 p>tn] ) ,/ates & o!r int]e/$ /akehold]s to c>ry out ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 ,,iii ,timb] innovation #hfda4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is "p3 7#a7 ,innovative wood product ,! t]m innovative wood product means a type ( build+ compon5t or sy/em t uses l>ge paneliz$ wood con/ruction1 includ+ mass timb]4 7#b7 ,mass timb] ,! t]m mass timb] includes-- 7,a7 cross-lam9at$ timb]2 7,b7 nail lam9at$ timb]2 7,c7 glue lam9at$ timb]2 7,d7 lam9at$ /r& lumb]2 & 7,e7 lam9at$ v5e] lumb]4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,rese>* & ,developm5t deputy area & ! ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ry deputy area ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#d7 ,tall wood build+ ,! t]m tall wood build+ means a build+ design$ to be-- 7,a7 con/ruct$ ) mass timb]2 & 7,b7 m ?an #he feet 9 height4 #hfdb4 ,cl>ification ( rese>* & developm5t program = wood build+ con/ruction 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct p]=mance-driv5 rese>* & developm5t1 education1 & te*nical assi/ance = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! use ( innovative wood products 9 wood build+ con/ruction 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 aft] receipt ( input & guidance f1 & collaboration )1 ! wood products indu/ry1 cons]vation organizations1 & in/itutions ( high] education1 conduct rese>* & developm5t1 education1 & te*nical assi/ance at ! ,=e/ ,products ,laboratory or ?r\gh ! ,/ate & ,private ,=e/ry deputy area t meets measurable p]=mance goals = ! a*ievem5t ( ! priorities describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 & 7#b7 aft] coord9ation & collaboration ) ! wood products indu/ry & cons]vation organizations1 make competitive grants to in/itutions ( high] education to conduct rese>* & developm5t1 education1 & te*nical assi/ance t meets measurable p]=mance goals = ! a*ievem5t ( ! priorities describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7c7 ,priorities ,! rese>* & developm5t1 education1 & te*nical assi/ance conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all give priority to-- 7#a7 ways to improve ! comm]cialization ( innovative wood products2 7#b7 analyz+ ! safety ( tall wood build+ mat]ials2 7#c7 calculations by ! ,=e/ ,products ,laboratory ( ! lifecycle environm5tal footpr9t1 f extraction ( raw mat]ials ?r\gh ! manufactur+ process1 ( tall wood build+ con/ruction2 7#d7 analyz+ me?ods to r$uce ! lifecycle environm5tal footpr9t ( tall wood build+ con/ruction2 7#e7 analyz+ ! pot5tial implications ( ! use ( innovative wood products 9 build+ con/ruction on wildlife2 & 7#f7 #a or m o!r rese>* areas id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) cons]vation organizations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & ! wood products indu/ry4 7d7 ,timeframe ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! measurable p]=mance goals = ! rese>* & developm5t1 education1 & te*nical assi/ance conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be a*ievable )9 a #e-ye> timeframe4 #hfdc4 ,wood innovation grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an individual2 7,b7 a public or private entity 7includ+ a c5t] ( excell5ce t consi/s ( #a or m p>tn]%ips betwe5 =e/ry1 eng9e]+1 ar*itecture1 or bus9ess s*ools at #a or m in/itutions ( high] education72 or 7,c7 a ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7b7 ,grant program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out ! wood innovation grant program ( ! ,secret>y describ$ 9 ! notice ( ! ,secret>y entitl$ ,reque/ = ,proposals3 #bjaf ,wood ,innovations ,fund+ ,opportunity 7#hj ,f$4 ,reg4 #fcdih 7,octob] #bj1 #bjae771 may make a wood innovation grant to #a or m eligible entities ea* ye> = ! purpose ( advanc+ ! use ( innovative wood products4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y a proposal at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,inc5tiviz+ use ( exi/+ mill+ capacity ,9 select+ among proposals ( eligible entities "u subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals t include ! use or retr(itt+ 7or bo?7 ( exi/+ sawmill facilities locat$ 9 c\nties 9 :i* ! av]age annual unemploym5t rate exce$$ ! national av]age unemploym5t rate by m ?an #a p]c5t 9 ! previ\s cal5d> ye>4 7d7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u subsection 7b71 an eligible entity %all provide funds equal to ! am\nt receiv$ by ! eligible entity "u ! grant1 to be d]iv$ f non-,f$]al s\rces4 #hfdd4 ,community wood en]gy & wood innovation program ,section #ijac ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ijac4 ,community ,wood ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,community wood en]gy sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m community wood en]gy sy/em means an en]gy sy/em t-- 7i7 produces !rmal en]gy or comb9$ !rmal en]gy & electricity :]e !rmal is ! prim>y en]gy output2 7ii7 s]vices public facilities own$ or op]at$ by ,/ate or local gov]nm5ts 7includ+ s*ools1 t[n halls1 libr>ies1 & o!r public build+s7 or private or nonpr(it facilities 7includ+ comm]cial & bus9ess facilities1 su* z hospitals1 (fice build+s1 ap>tm5t build+s1 & manufactur+ & indu/rial build+s72 & 7iii7 uses woody biomass1 includ+ residuals-- 7,i7 t h n be5 adult]at$ ) glue or o!r *emical treatm5ts f wood process+ facilities1 z ! prim>y fuel2 & 7,,ii7 = :i* ! use ( t biomass = en]gy production does n cause conv]sion ( =e/s to non=e/ use4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m community wood en]gy sy/em includes s+le-facility c5tral heat+1 di/rict heat+ sy/ems s]v+ multiple build+s1 comb9$ heat & electric sy/ems :]e !rmal en]gy is ! prim>y en]gy output1 & o!r relat$ biomass en]gy sy/ems4 7#b7 ,innovative wood product facility ,! t]m innovative wood product facility means a manufactur+ or process+ plant or mill t produces-- 7,a7 build+ compon5ts or sy/ems t use l>ge paneliz$ wood con/ruction1 includ+ mass timb]2 7,b7 wood products d]iv$ f nanote*nology or o!r new te*nology processes1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,c7 o!r innovative wood products t use l[-value1 l[-quality wood1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,mass timb] ,! t]m mass timb] includes-- 7,a7 cross-lam9at$ timb]2 7,b7 nail-lam9at$ timb]2 7,c7 glue-lam9at$ timb]2 7,d7 lam9at$ /r& lumb]2 & 7,e7 lam9at$ v5e] lumb]4 7#d7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,community ,wood ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,competitive grant program ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% a competitive grant program to be kn[n z ! ,community ,wood ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation ,program4 7c7 ,mat*+ grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to cov] n m ?an #ce p]c5t ( ! capital co/ = in/all+ a community wood en]gy sy/em or build+ an innovative wood product facility4 7#b7 ,special circum/ances ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% special circum/ances1 su* z 9 ! case ( a community wood en]gy sy/em project or innovative wood product facility project involv+ a s*ool or hospital 9 a l[-income community1 "u :i* grants "u ! ,program may cov] up to #ej p]c5t ( ! capital co/4 7#c7 ,s\rce ( mat*+ funds ,mat*+ funds requir$ pursuant to ?is subsection f a grant recipi5t %all be d]iv$ f non-,f$]al funds4 7d7 ,project cap ,! total am\nt ( grants "u ! ,program = a community wood en]gy sy/em project or innovative wood product facility project may n exce$-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( grants "u ! g5]al au?ority provid$ "u subsection 7c77#a71 #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( grants = :i* ! special circum/ances apply "u subsection 7c77#b71 #a1ejj1jjj4 7e7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 select+ applicants = grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! en]gy effici5cy ( ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em or innovative wood product facility4 7#b7 ,! co/ effectiv5ess ( ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em or innovative wood product facility4 7#c7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em or innovative wood product facility repres5ts ! be/ available comm]cial te*nology4 7#d7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em uses ! mo/ /r+5t control te*nology t has be5 requir$ or a*iev$ 9 practice = a wood-fir$ boil] ( simil> size & type4 7#e7 7,a7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em w displace conv5tional fossil fuel g5]ation4 7,b7 ,:e!r ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em m9imizes emission increases to ! greate/ ext5t possible4 7#f7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! propos$ community wood en]gy sy/em w increase deliv]$ !rmal effici5cy ( ! sy/ems replac$4 7#g7 ,! ext5t to :i* ! applicant has demon/rat$ a high likelihood ( project success by complet+ detail$ eng9e]+ & design "w 9 advance ( ! grant application4 7#h7 ,o!r te*nical1 economic1 cons]vation1 & environm5tal crit]ia t ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 7f7 ,grant priorities ,9 select+ applicants = grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals t use ! mo/ /r+5t control te*nology t has be5 requir$ or a*iev$ 9 practice = a wood-fir$ boil] &-- 7#a7 w\ld be c>ri$ out 9 a location :]e m>kets are ne$$ = ! l[-value1 l[-quality wood2 7#b7 w\ld be c>ri$ out 9 a location ) limit$ access to natural gas pipel9es2 7#c7 w\ld include ! use or retr(itt+ 7or bo?7 ( exi/+ sawmill facilities locat$ 9 a location :]e ! av]age annual unemploym5t rate exce$$ ! national av]age unemploym5t rate by m ?an #a p]c5t dur+ ! previ\s cal5d> ye>2 or 7#d7 w\ld be c>ri$ out 9 a location :]e ! project w aid ) =e/ re/oration4 7g7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,capacity ( community wood en]gy sy/ems ,a community wood en]gy sy/em acquir$ ) grant funds "u ! ,program %all n exce$ nameplate capacity ( #e megawatts ( !rmal en]gy or comb9$ !rmal & electric en]gy4 7#b7 ,fund+ = innovative wood product facilities ,n m ?an #be p]c5t ( funds provid$ z grants "u ! ,program = a fiscal ye> may g to applicants propos+ innovative wood product facilities1 unless ! ,secret>y has receiv$ an insuffici5t numb] ( qualifi$ proposals = community wood en]gy sy/ems4 7h7 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! ,program #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 ,g ,o!r matt]s #hgja4 ,rural revitalization te*nologies ,section #bcga7;d77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ffja7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #hgjb4 ,res\rce ,advisory ,committees ,section #bje ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gabe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,ea* & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 ea*2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,committee & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 committee2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,committee composition waiv] au?ority 7,a7 ,notice ,on notice f ! applicable regional =e/] t an adequate numb] ( qualifi$ c&idates are n int]e/$ or available to s]ve on a res\rce advisory committee1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all publi% a notice 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] seek+ c&idates = ! res\rce advisory committee4 7,b7 ,modification ( memb]%ip requirem5ts ,if1 by ! date t is #cj days aft] ! date ( publication ( notice "u subp>agraph 7,a71 an inadequate numb] ( qualifi$ c&idates h appli$ to s]ve on a res\rce advisory committee1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ may r$uce-- 7i7 ! memb]%ip requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 to n few] ?an #i2 & 7ii7 ! memb]%ip requirem5ts "u subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 to #c 9 ea* category describ$ 9 t p>agraph1 except t :]e a vacancy exi/s on a res\rce advisory committee1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ may n reject a qualifi$ applicant f any category4 7,c7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is p>agraph t]m9ates on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,regional appo9tm5t pilot program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( applicable designee ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m applicable designee means ! applicable regional =e/]4 7#b7 ,pilot program ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all c>ry out a pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! pilot program7 to all[ an applicable designee to appo9t memb]s ( res\rce advisory committees4 7#c7 ,geographic limitation ,! pilot program %all only apply to res\rce advisory committees *>t]$ 9-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate ( ,montana2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona4 7#d7 ,responsibilities ( applicable designee 7,a7 ,review ,be=e appo9t+ a memb] ( a res\rce advisory committee "u ! pilot program1 an applicable designee %all conduct ! review & analysis t w\ld o!rwise be conduct$ = an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee if ! pilot program 0 n 9 effect1 includ+ any review & analysis ) respect to civil rights & budget>y requirem5ts4 7,b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection relieves an applicable designee f any requirem5t develop$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ = mak+ an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee t is 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 includ+ any requirem5t = adv]tis+ a vacancy4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ "u ?is subsection t]m9ates on ,octob] #a1 #bjbc4 7#f7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all submit to ,congress a report t includes-- 7,a7 ) respect to appo9tm5ts made "u ! pilot program comp>$ to appo9tm5ts to res\rce advisory committees n made "u ! pilot program1 a description ( ! ext5t to :i*-- 7i7 appo9tm5ts 7 fa/] or sl[]2 & 7ii7 ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 diff]2 & 7,b7 a recomm5dation ) respect to :e!r ,congress %\ld t]m9ate1 cont9ue1 modify1 or exp& ! pilot program4 4 #hgjc4 ,tribal =e/ managem5t demon/ration project 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y may c>ry out demon/ration projects by :i* f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations may contract to p]=m adm9i/rative1 managem5t1 & o!r functions ( programs ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a et seq47 ?r\gh contracts ent]$ into "u ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd et seq474 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,) respect to any contract or project c>ri$ out "u subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out all functions delegat$ to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior "u ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd et seq472 7#b7 ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 z applicable1 %all make any decisions requir$ to be made "u-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7,b7 ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a et seq472 & 7#c7 ! contract or project %all be ent]$ into "u1 & 9 accordance )1 section #djc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfc7;b77#b774 #hgjd4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,wildfire ,suppression ,fund+ & ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,act 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,wildfire ,suppression ,fund+ & ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 section #ajb7;a77#b71 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t & ins]t+ ! date ( ! enactm5t2 & 7,b7 9 section #dja7;a77#a71 by ins]t+ ( #bjjj aft] ,self-,det]m9ation ,act4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect z if enact$ z "p ( ! ,wildfire ,suppression ,fund+ & ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,act 7,public ,law #aae-ada74 7b7 ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad ,section #hbjf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 7z am5d$ by section #hfbd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77i77,,ii71 by /rik+ ,good ,neighbor ,au?ority ,improvem5t ,act & ins]t+ ,wildfire ,suppression ,fund+ & ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,act2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ,good ,neighbor ,au?ority ,improvem5t ,act & ins]t+ ,wildfire ,suppression ,fund+ & ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,act4 #hgje4 ,/reaml9+ ! ,=e/ ,s]vice process = consid]ation ( communications facility location applications 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,communications facility ,! t]m communications facility includes-- 7,a7 any infra/ructure1 includ+ any transmitt+ device1 t[]1 or support /ructure1 & any equipm5t1 swit*es1 wir+1 cabl+1 p[] s\rces1 %elt]s1 or cab9ets1 associat$ ) ! lic5s$ or p]mitt$ unlic5s$ wireless or wirel9e transmission ( writ+s1 signs1 signals1 data1 images1 pictures1 & s\nds ( all k9ds2 & 7,b7 any ant5na or app>atus t-- 7i7 is design$ = ! purpose ( emitt+ radio frequ5cy2 7ii7 is design$ to be op]at$1 or is op]at+1 f a fix$ location pursuant to au?orization by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission or is us+ duly au?oriz$ devices t d n require individual lic5ses2 & 7iii7 is add$ to a t[]1 build+1 or o!r /ructure4 7#b7 ,communications site ,! t]m communications site means an area ( cov]$ l& designat$ = communications uses4 7#c7 ,communications use ,! t]m communications use means ! placem5t & op]ation ( a communications facility4 7#d7 ,communications use au?orization ,! t]m communications use au?orization means an easem5t1 "r-(-way1 lease1 lic5se1 or o!r au?orization to locate or modify a communications facility on cov]$ l& by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice = ! prim>y purpose ( au?oriz+ ! occupancy & use ( ! cov]$ l& = communications use4 7#e7 ,cov]$ l& ,! t]m cov]$ l& means ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#f7 ,=e/ s]vice ,! t]m ,=e/ ,s]vice means ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,=e/ ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#g7 ,organizational unit ,! t]m organizational unit means1 )9 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7,a7 a regional (fice2 7,b7 ! headqu>t]s2 7,c7 a managem5t unit2 or 7,d7 a rang] di/rict (fice4 7b7 ,regulations ,not)/&+ section #fdji ( ! ,middle ,class ,tax ,relief & ,job ,creation ,act ( #bjab 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #adee7 or section #fjf ( ! ,repack ,airwaves ,yield+ ,bett] ,access = ,us]s ( ,mod]n ,s]vices ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada71 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations-- 7#a7 to /reaml9e ! process = consid]+ applications to locate or modify communications facilities on cov]$ l&2 7#b7 to ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t ! process is uni=m & /&>diz$ across ! organizational units ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7#c7 to require t ! applications describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 be consid]$ & grant$ on a competitively neutral1 te*nology neutral1 & non-discrim9atory basis4 7c7 ,requirem5ts ,! regulations issu$ "u subsection 7b7 %all include ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,proc$ures = ! track+ ( applications describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 id5tify+ ! numb] ( applications-- 7i7 receiv$2 7ii7 approv$2 & 7iii7 d5i$2 7,b7 9 ! case ( an application t is d5i$1 describ+ ! reasons = ! d5ial2 & 7,c7 describ+ ! am\nt ( "t betwe5 ! receipt ( an application & ! issuance ( a f9al decision on an application4 7#b7 ,provision = m9imum lease t]ms ( n less ?an #ae ye>s = leases ) respect to ! location ( communications facilities on cov]$ l&4 7#c7 ,a /ructure ( fees =-- 7,a7 submitt+ an application describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 bas$ on ! co/ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ( consid]+ su* an application2 & 7,b7 issu+ communications use au?orizations1 bas$ on ! co/ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ( any ma9t5ance or o!r activities requir$ to be p]=m$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice z a result ( ! location or modification ( ! communications facility4 7#d7 ,provision = prioritization or /reaml9+ ( ! consid]ation ( applications to locate or modify communications facilities on cov]$ l& 9 a previ\sly di/urb$ "r-(-way4 7d7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 issu+ regulations "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 h[ discrete reviews 9 consid]+ an application describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 c be conduct$ simultane\sly1 r ?an sequ5tially1 by any organizational units ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice t mu/ approve ! location or modification2 & 7#b7 h[ to elim9ate ov]lapp+ requirem5ts among ! organizational units ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ) respect to ! location or modification ( a communications facility on cov]$ l& adm9i/]$ by ^? organizational units4 7e7 ,communication ( /reaml9$ process to organizational units ,! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to ! regulations issu$ "u subsection 7b7-- 7#a7 communicate ! regulations to ! organizational units ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7#b7 ensure t ! organizational units ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice foll[ ! regulations4 7f7 ,deposit & availability ( fees 7#a7 ,special acc\nt ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury %all e/abli% a special acc\nt 9 ! ,treasury = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice = ! deposit ( fees collect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u subsection 7c77#c7 = communications use au?orizations on cov]$ l& grant$1 issu$1 or execut$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts = fees collect$ ,fees collect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u subsection 7c77#c7 %all be-- 7,a7 bas$ on ! co/s describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c72 & 7,b7 competitively neutral1 te*nology neutral1 & nondiscrim9atory ) respect to o!r us]s ( ! communications site4 7#c7 ,deposit ( fees ,fees collect$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u subsection 7c77#c7 %all be deposit$ 9 ! special acc\nt e/abli%$ = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,availability ( fees ,am\nts deposit$ 9 ! special acc\nt = ! ,=e/ ,s]vice %all be available1 to ! ext5t & 9 su* am\nts z are provid$ 9 advance 9 appropriation ,acts1 to ! ,secret>y to cov] co/s incurr$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#c71 includ+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,prep>+ ne$s assessm5ts or o!r programmatic analyses necess>y to designate communications sites & issue communications use au?orizations4 7,b7 ,develop+ managem5t plans = communications sites4 7,c7 ,tra9+ = managem5t ( communications sites4 7,d7 ,obta9+ or improv+ access to communications sites4 7#e7 ,no additional appropriations au?oriz$ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 no o!r am\nts are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section4 7g7 ,sav+s provisions 7#a7 ,real prop]ty au?orities ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 %all be con/ru$ z provid+ any executive ag5cy ) any new leas+ or o!r real prop]ty au?orities n exi/+ prior to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,effect on o!r laws ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 & no actions tak5 pursuant to ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 %all impact a decision or det]m9ation by any executive ag5cy to sell1 dispose (1 decl>e excess or surplus1 lease1 reuse1 or r$evelop any ,f$]al real prop]ty pursuant to title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,f$]al ,assets ,sale & ,transf] ,act ( #bjaf 7#dj ,u4,s4,c4 #acjc note2 ,public ,law #aad-bhg71 or any o!r law gov]n+ real prop]ty activities ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 ,no agreem5t ent]$ into pursuant to ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 may obligate ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to hold1 control1 or o!rwise reta9 or use real prop]ty t may o!rwise be deem$ z excess1 surplus1 or t c\ld o!rwise be sold1 leas$1 or r$evelop$4 #hgjf4 ,report on wildfire1 insect infe/ation1 & disease prev5tion on ,f$]al l& ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & e ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,int]ior %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate a jo9tly writt5 report on-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( acres ( ,f$]al l& treat$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior = wildfire1 insect infe/ation1 or disease prev5tion2 7#b7 ! numb] ( acres ( ,f$]al l& categoriz$ z a high or extreme fire risk2 7#c7 ! total timb] production f ,f$]al l&2 7#d7 ! numb] ( acres & av]age fire int5sity ( wildfires affect+ ,f$]al l& treat$ = wildfire1 insect infe/ation1 or disease prev5tion2 7#e7 ! numb] ( acres & av]age fire int5sity ( wildfires affect+ ,f$]al l& n treat$ = wildfire1 insect infe/ation1 or disease prev5tion2 7#f7 ! ,f$]al response "t = ea* fire on great] ?an #be1jjj acres2 7#g7 ! numb] ( miles ( roads & trails on ,f$]al l& 9 ne$ ( ma9t5ance2 7#h7 ! numb] ( miles ( roads on ,f$]al l& 9 ne$ ( decommission+2 7#i7 ! ma9t5ance backlog1 z ( ! date ( ! report1 = roads1 trails1 & recreational facilities on ,f$]al l&2 7#aj7 o!r measures ne$$ to ma9ta91 improve1 or re/ore wat] quality on ,f$]al l&2 & 7#aa7 o!r measures ne$$ to improve ecosy/em function or resili5cy on ,f$]al l&4 #hgjg4 ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c\nty ,! t]m ,c\nty means ,dolores ,c\nty1 ,colorado4 7#b7 ,we/ =k fire /ation conveyance p>cel ,! t]m ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation ,conveyance ,p>cel means ! p>cel ( approximately #c4fa acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,c\nty1 z depict$ on ! map entitl$ ,map = ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation ,conveyance ,p>cel & dat$ ,novemb] #ba1 #bjag4 7b7 ,conveyance ( we/ =k fire /ation conveyance p>cel1 dolores c\nty1 colorado 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,on receipt ( a reque/ f ! ,c\nty & subject to su* t]ms & conditions z are mutually satisfactory to ! ,secret>y & ! ,c\nty1 includ+ su* additional t]ms z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y1 ! ,secret>y %all convey to ! ,c\nty )\t consid]ation all "r1 title1 & int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to ! ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation ,conveyance ,p>cel4 7#b7 ,co/s ,any co/s relat+ to ! conveyance "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ process+ & transaction co/s1 %all be paid by ! ,c\nty4 7#c7 ,use ( l& ,! l& convey$ to ! ,c\nty "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be us$ by ! ,c\nty only = a fire /ation1 relat$ infra/ructure1 & roads to facilitate access to & ?r\gh ! ,we/ ,=k ,fire ,/ation ,conveyance ,p>cel4 7#d7 ,rev]sion ,if any portion ( ! l& convey$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is us$ 9 a mann] t is inconsi/5t ) ! use describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! l& %all1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 rev]t to ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 #hgjh4 ,competitive =e/ry1 natural res\rces1 & environm5tal grants program ,section #abcb ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehb;a-#h7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7 by ins]t+ or =e/ re/oration aft] rese>*2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,priorities 7#a7 ,rese>* ,9 aw>d+ ! initial grants "u subsection 7a7 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applicants :o w use su* grants = rese>* conc]n+-- 7,a7 ! biology ( =e/ organisms1 includ+ physiology1 g5etic me*anisms1 & biote*nology2 7,b7 ecosy/em function & managem5t1 includ+ =e/ ecosy/em rese>*1 biodiv]sity1 =e/ productivity1 pe/ managem5t1 wat] res\rces1 & alt]native silvicultural sy/ems2 7,c7 wood z a raw mat]ial1 includ+ =e/ products & h>ve/+2 7,d7 human =e/ int]actions1 includ+ outdoor recreation1 public policy =mulation1 economics1 sociology1 & adm9i/rative behavior2 7,e7 int]national trade1 competition1 & coop]ation relat$ to =e/ products2 7,f7 alt]native native crops1 products1 & s]vices t c be produc$ f r5ewable natural res\rces associat$ ) privately held =e/ l&s2 7,g7 viable economic production & m>ket+ sy/ems = alt]native natural res\rce products & s]vices2 7,h7 economic & environm5tal b5efits ( v>i\s cons]vation practices on =e/ l&s2 7,i7 g5etic tree improvem5t2 & 7,j7 m>ket expansion4 7#b7 ,=e/ re/oration ,grants may be us$ to support programs t re/ore =e/ tree species native to ,am]ican =e/s t may h suff]$ sev]e levels ( mortality caus$ by non-native insects1 plant pa?og5s1 or o!rs pe/s4 7,a7 ,requir$ compon5t ( =e/ re/oration /rategy ,to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible in/itution %all demon/rate t x (f]s a program ) a =e/ re/oration /rategy t incorporates n less ?an "o ( ! foll[+ compon5ts3 7i7 ,collection & cons]vation ( native tree g5etic mat]ial4 7ii7 ,production ( propagules ( native trees 9 numb]s l>ge en\gh = l&scape scale re/oration4 7iii7 ,site prep>ation ( =m] ( native tree habitat4 7iv7 ,plant+ ( native tree se$l+s4 7v7 ,po/-plant+ ma9t5ance ( native trees4 7,b7 ,aw>d ( grants ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d competitive grants "u ?is subsection bas$ on ! degree to :i* ! applicant addresses ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7i7 ,risk pos$ to ! =e/s ( t ,/ate by non-native pe/s1 z measur$ by su* factors z ! numb] ( su* pe/s pres5t 9 ! ,/ate4 7ii7 ,! proportion ( ! ,/ate's =e/ compos$ ( species vuln]able to non-native pe/s pres5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7iii7 ,! pe/s' rate ( spread via natural or human-assi/$ means4 4 ,,ix ,en]gy #ijja4 ,def9itions ,section #ijja ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 by /rik+ agricultural mat]ials & ins]t+ agricultural mat]ials1 r5ewable *emicals12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a71 by /rik+ into bi(uels & biobas$ products2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 or an int]m$iate +r$i5t or fe$/ock ( r5ewable biomass into any #a or m1 or a comb9ation1 (-- 7i7 bi(uels2 7ii7 r5ewable *emicals2 or 7iii7 biobas$ products2 & 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#af7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ 7,b7 & ins]t+ 7,c72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ t-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ t produces usable en]gy f a r5ewable en]gy s\rce42 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m r5ewable en]gy sy/em includes-- 7i7 di/ribution compon5ts necess>y to move en]gy produc$ by a sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! initial po9t ( sale2 & 7ii7 o!r compon5ts & ancill>y infra/ructure ( a sy/em describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 su* z a /orage sy/em4 4 #ijjb4 ,biobas$ m>kets program ,section #ijjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,r5ewable *emicals ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is clause1 ! ,secret>y %all update ! crit]ia issu$ "u clause 7i7 to provide crit]ia = det]m9+ :i* r5ewable *emicals may qualify to receive ! label "u p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7f7 to read z foll[s3 7f7 ,manufactur]s ( ,r5ewable ,*emicals & ,biobas$ ,products 7#a7 ,,naics codes ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all jo9tly develop ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes =-- 7,a7 r5ewable *emicals manufactur]s2 & 7,b7 biobas$ products manufactur]s4 7#b7 ,national te/+ c5t] regi/ry ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national regi/ry ( te/+ c5t]s = biobas$ products t w s]ve biobas$ product manufactur]s4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7h7 ?r\gh 7j7 z subsections 7j7 ?r\gh 7l71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,/reaml9+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% guidel9es = an integrat$ process "u :i* biobas$ products may be1 9 #a exp$it$ approval process-- 7,a7 det]m9$ to be eligible = a ,f$]al procurem5t pref]5ce "u subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 approv$ to use ! ,,usda ,c]tifi$ ,biobas$ ,product label "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,initiation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a review ( a biobas$ product "u ! integrat$ qualification process e/abli%$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 may be initiat$ on receipt ( a recomm5dation or petition f a manufactur]1 v5dor1 or o!r int]e/$ p>ty4 7#c7 ,product designations ,! ,secret>y may issue a product designation pursuant to subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 or approve ! use ( ! ,,usda ,c]tifi$ ,biobas$ ,product label "u subsection 7b71 ?r\gh /reaml9$ proc$ures1 :i* %all n be subject to *apt] #g ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7i7 ,requirem5t ( procur+ ag5cies ,a procur+ ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a77#a77 %all n e/abli% regulations1 guidance1 or crit]ia reg>d+ ! procurem5t ( biobas$ products1 pursuant to ?is section or any o!r law1 t impose limitations on t procurem5t t are m re/rictive ?an ! limitations e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u ! regulations to implem5t ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,rural developm5t mission area ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 except z provid$ 9 subsection 7g71 ! ,secret>y %all act ?r\gh ! rural developm5t mission area4 4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y assi/ance ,section #ijjc ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ produces an advanc$ bi(uel2 & & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 produces any #a or m1 or a comb9ation1 (-- 7i7 an advanc$ bi(uel2 7ii7 a r5ewable *emical2 or 7iii7 a biobas$ product2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ produces an advanc$ bi(uel4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 produces any #a or m1 or a comb9ation1 (-- 7i7 an advanc$ bi(uel2 7ii7 a r5ewable *emical2 or 7iii7 a biobas$ product4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7iv7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ijjd4 ,rep[]+ assi/ance program ,section #ijjd ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajd7 is repeal$4 #ijje4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ bi(uels ,section #ijje ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y may & ins]t+ ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#a7 ,am\nt ,! ,secret>y %all 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,fe$/ock ,! total am\nt ( paym5ts made 9 a fiscal ye> "u ?is section to "o or m eligible produc]s = ! production ( advanc$ bi(uels d]iv$ f a s+le eligible commodity1 includ+ int]m$iate +r$i5ts ( t s+le commodity or use ( t s+le commodity & its int]m$iate +r$i5ts 9 comb9ation ) ano!r commodity1 %all n exce$ "o-?ird ( ! total am\nt ( funds made available "u subsection 7g74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 #g1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel fuel education program ,section #ijjf7;d7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program ,section #ijjg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,assi/ance ,9 addition to any simil> au?ority1 ! ,secret>y %all provide-- 7i7 loan gu>antees & grants to agricultural produc]s & rural small bus9esses-- 7,i7 to pur*ase r5ewable en]gy sy/ems1 includ+ sy/ems t may be us$ to produce & sell electricity2 & 7,,ii7 to make en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts2 & 7ii7 loan gu>antees to agricultural produc]s to pur*ase & in/all en]gy effici5t equipm5t or sy/ems = agricultural production or process+ t exce$-- 7,i7 en]gy effici5cy build+ codes1 if applicable2 7,,ii7 ,f$]al or ,/ate en]gy effici5cy /&>ds1 if applicable2 & 7,,iii7 o!r en]gy effici5cy /&>ds det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,limitations ,) respect to loan gu>antees "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 if no codes or /&>ds describ$ 9 su* subp>agraph apply to ! en]gy effici5t equipm5t or sy/em to be pur*as$ or in/all$ pursuant to su* subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all require1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 su* equipm5t or sy/em to meet ! same effici5cy measurem5ts z ! mo/ effici5t available equipm5t or sy/em 9 ! m>ket2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y %all n provide su* a loan gu>antee = ! pur*ase or in/allation ( any en]gy effici5t equipm5t or sy/em unless m ?an "o type ( su* equipm5t or sy/em is available 9 ! m>ket4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,loan gu>antees = en]gy effici5t equipm5t to agricultural produc]s ,us+ funds made available "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7f71 9 ea* fiscal ye> ! ,secret>y may use = loan gu>antees "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 an am\nt t does n exce$ #ae p]c5t ( su* funds4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7f72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #ijjh4 ,rural ,en]gy ,self-,suffici5cy ,initiative ,section #ijji ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haji7 is repeal$4 #ijji4 ,fe$/ock flexibility ,section #ijaj7;b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ijaj4 ,biomass ,crop ,assi/ance ,program ,section #ijaa ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#f7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii77,,ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 algae4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ clause 7iv72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7v7 ?r\gh 7vii7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 & 7,b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,effective = fiscal ye> #bjad & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 funds made available "u ?is subsection %all be available = ! provision ( te*nical assi/ance ) respect to activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 4 #ijaa4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program ,title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ijad4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c>bon dioxide ,! t]m c>bon dioxide means c>bon dioxide t is produc$ z a byproduct ( ! production ( a biobas$ product4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity t-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code2 or 7ii7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7772 7,b7 has demon/rat$ k ab\t-- 7i7 seque/ration & utilization ( c>bon dioxide2 or 7ii7 aggregation ( organic wa/e f multiple s\rces into a s+le biogas sy/em2 & 7,c7 has a demon/rat$ ability to conduct educational & te*nical support programs4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all make competitive grants to eligible entities-- 7#a7 to provide education to ! public ab\t ! economic & emissions b5efits ( p]man5t seque/ration or utilization ( c>bon dioxide ) a prim>y objective ( provid+ b5efits & opportunities = rural bus9esses1 rural communities1 & utilities s]v+ rural communities2 or 7#b7 to provide education to agricultural produc]s & o!r /akehold]s ab\t opportunities = aggregation ( organic wa/e f multiple s\rces into a s+le biogas sy/em4 7c7 ,fund+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc-- 7#a7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsection 7b77#a72 & 7#b7 #a1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsection 7b77#b74 4 ,x ,horticulture #ajaja4 ,specialty crops m>ket news allocation ,section #ajajg7;b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;b7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture m>ket program 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to comb9e ! purposes & coord9ate ! functions1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 (-- 7#a7 ! ,f>m]s' ,m>ket & ,local ,food ,promotion ,program e/abli%$ "u section #f ( ! ,f>m]-to-,consum] ,direct ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje72 & 7#b7 ! value-add$ agricultural product m>ket developm5t grants "u section #bca7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7b774 7b7 ,local agriculture m>ket program ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #baj;,a4 ,local agriculture m>ket program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#b7 ,direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+ ,! t]m direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m direct m>ket+ f f>m]s to consum]s 9 section #c ( ! ,f>m]-to-,consum] ,direct ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#c7 ,family f>m ,! t]m family f>m has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bca7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7a774 7#d7 ,food c\ncil ,! t]m food c\ncil means a food policy c\ncil or food & f>m sy/em network1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t-- 7,a7 repres5ts-- 7i7 multiple organizations involv$ 9 ! production1 process+1 & consumption ( food2 & 7ii7 local1 ,tribal1 or ,/ate gov]nm5ts2 & 7,b7 addresses food & f>m-relat$ issues & ne$s )9 city1 c\nty1 ,/ate1 ,tribal region1 multic\nty region1 or o!r region designat$ by ! food c\ncil or food sy/em network4 7#e7 ,majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture means a v5ture great] ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! own]%ip & control ( :i* is held by-- 7i7 #a or m produc]s2 or 7ii7 #a or m entities1 #ajj p]c5t ( ! own]%ip & control ( :i* is held by #a or m produc]s4 7,b7 ,entity describ$ ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! t]m entity means-- 7i7 a p>tn]%ip2 7ii7 a limit$ liability corporation2 7iii7 a limit$ liability p>tn]%ip2 & 7iv7 a corporation4 7#f7 ,mid-ti] value *a9 ,! t]m mid-ti] value *a9 means a local or regional supply network t l9ks indep5d5t produc]s ) bus9esses & coop]atives t m>ket value-add$ agricultural products 9 a mann] t-- 7,a7 t>gets & /r5g!ns ! pr(itability & competitiv5ess ( small & m$ium-siz$ f>ms & ran*es t are /ructur$ z a family f>m2 & 7,b7 obta9s agreem5t f an eligible agricultural produc] gr\p1 f>m] or ran*] coop]ative1 or majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture t is engag$ 9 ! value *a9 on a m>ket+ /rategy4 7#g7 ,p>tn]%ip ,! t]m p>tn]%ip means a p>tn]%ip ent]$ into "u an agreem5t betwe5-- 7,a7 #a or m eligible p>tn]s 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#a772 & 7,b7 #a or m eligible entities 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7e77#a774 7#h7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#i7 ,regional food *a9 coord9ation ,! t]m regional food *a9 coord9ation means coord9ation & collaboration along ! supply *a9 to increase connections betwe5 produc]s & m>kets4 7#aj7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#aa7 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cee7;e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjc7;e774 7#ab7 ,value-add$ agricultural product ,! t]m value-add$ agricultural product means any agricultural commodity or product t-- 7,a7 7i7 has und]gone a *ange 9 physical /ate2 7ii7 0 produc$ 9 a mann] t enhances ! value ( ! agricultural commodity or product1 z demon/rat$ ?r\gh a bus9ess plan t %[s ! enhanc$ value1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 is physically segregat$ 9 a mann] t results 9 ! enhancem5t ( ! value ( ! agricultural commodity or product2 7iv7 is a s\rce ( f>m- or ran*-bas$ r5ewable en]gy1 includ+ ,e-#he fuel2 or 7v7 is aggregat$ & m>ket$ z a locally produc$ agricultural food product2 & 7,b7 z a result ( ! *ange 9 physical /ate or ! mann] 9 :i* ! agricultural commodity or product 0 produc$1 m>ket$1 or segregat$-- 7i7 ! cu/om] base = ! agricultural commodity or product is exp&$2 & 7ii7 a great] portion ( ! rev5ue d]iv$ f ! m>ket+1 process+1 or physical segregation ( ! agricultural commodity or product is available to ! produc] ( ! commodity or product4 7#ac7 ,vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m vet]an f>m] or ran*] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program1 t-- 7#a7 supports ! developm5t1 coord9ation1 & expansion (-- 7,a7 direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 7,b7 local & regional food m>kets & ent]prises2 & 7,c7 value-add$ agricultural products2 7#b7 connects & cultivates regional food economies ?r\gh public-private p>tn]%ips2 7#c7 supports ! developm5t ( bus9ess plans1 feasibility /udies1 & /rategies = value-add$ agricultural production & local & regional food sy/em infra/ructure2 7#d7 /r5g!ns capacity & regional food sy/em developm5t ?r\gh community collaboration & expansion ( mid-ti] value *a9s2 7#e7 improves income & economic opportunities = produc]s & food bus9esses ?r\gh job creation2 & 7#f7 simplifies ! application processes & ! report+ processes = ! ,program4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration ,9 adm9i/]+ ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 /reaml9e ! ,program to bett] support ! activities c>ri$ out by ! recipi5t ( a grant "u ! ,program2 7#b7 connect produc]s ) local food m>kets & value-add$ agricultural product opportunities2 7#c7 p>tn] ) coop]ative ext5sion s]vices1 z appropriate1 to provide ,program te*nical assi/ance & outrea* to ,program /akehold]s2 & 7#d7 ensure t ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice & ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice provide ,program te*nical assi/ance & outrea* to ,program /akehold]s4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y may1 us+ funds made available "u subsection 7i71 provide grants = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 9 accordance ) ! purposes ( ! ,program describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 = ! conduct ( activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,eligible activities ,! recipi5t ( a grant may use a grant provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 to support & promote-- 7i7 dome/ic direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 7ii7 f>m]s' m>kets2 7iii7 roadside /&s2 7iv7 agrit\rism activities1 7v7 community-support$ agriculture programs2 or 7vi7 onl9e sales2 7,b7 to support local & regional food bus9ess ent]prises t engage z int]m$i>ies 9 indirect produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 7,c7 to support ! process+1 aggregation1 di/ribution1 & /orage (-- 7i7 local & regional food products t are m>ket$ locally or regionally2 & 7ii7 value-add$ agricultural products2 7,d7 to enc\rage ! developm5t ( value-add$ agricultural products2 7,e7 to assi/ ) bus9ess developm5t plans & feasibility /udies2 7,f7 to develop m>ket+ /rategies = produc]s ( local food products & value-add$ agricultural products 9 new & exi/+ m>kets2 7,g7 to facilitate regional food *a9 coord9ation & mid-ti] value *a9 developm5t2 7,h7 to promote new bus9ess opportunities & m>ket+ /rategies to r$uce on-f>m food wa/e2 7,i7 to respond to *ang+ te*nology ne$s 9 direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 or 7,j7 to cov] exp5ses relat+ to co/s incurr$ 9-- 7i7 obta9+ food safety c]tification2 & 7ii7 mak+ *anges & upgrades to practices & equipm5t to improve food safety4 7#c7 ,crit]ia & guidel9es 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia & guidel9es = ! submission1 evaluation1 & fund+ ( propos$ projects "u p>agraph 7#a7 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are appropriate4 7,b7 ,produc] or food bus9ess b5efits 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an application submitt$ = a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a description ( ! direct or indirect produc] or food bus9ess b5efits int5d$ by ! applicant to result f ! propos$ project )9 a reasonable p]iod ( "t aft] ! receipt ( ! grant4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to a plann+ or feasibility project4 7#d7 ,am\nt ,unless o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is subsection %all be n m ?an #ejj1jjj4 7#e7 ,value-add$ produc] grants ,9 ! case ( a grant provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! foll[+ %all apply3 7,a7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is subsection ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity %all be eligible = a grant "u ?is p>agraph if ! entity is-- 7i7 an indep5d5t produc] 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ( a value-add$ agricultural product2 or 7ii7 an agricultural produc] gr\p1 f>m] or ran*] coop]ative1 or majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7,c7 ,priorities ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications-- 7i7 9 ! case ( an application submitt$ by a produc]1 t are submitt$ by1 or s]ve-- 7,i7 beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s2 7,,ii7 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s2 7,,iii7 op]ators ( small or m$ium siz$ f>ms or ran*es t are /ructur$ z family f>ms2 or 7,,iv7 vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( an application submitt$ by an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 t provide ! greate/ contribution to creat+ or increas+ m>ket+ opportunities = produc]s describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv7 ( clause 7i74 7,d7 ,limitation on use ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 may n use a grant = ! pur*ase or con/ruction ( a build+1 g5]al purpose equipm5t1 or /ructure4 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 may use n m ?an #f1ejj ( ! am\nt ( a grant = an eligible activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,j7 to pur*ase or upgrade equipm5t to improve food safety4 7,e7 ,mat*+ funds ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 receiv+ a grant %all contribute an am\nt ( non-,f$]al funds t is at lea/ equal to ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds receiv$4 7#f7 ,f>m]s' m>kets & local food promotion program ,9 ! case ( a grant provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! foll[+ %all apply3 7,a7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is subsection ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity %all be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is p>agraph if ! entity is-- 7i7 an agricultural coop]ative or o!r agricultural bus9ess entity or a produc] network or association1 includ+ a community-support$ agriculture network or association2 7ii7 a local or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7iii7 a nonpr(it corporation2 7iv7 a public b5efit corporation2 7v7 an economic developm5t corporation2 7vi7 a regional f>m]s' m>ket au?ority2 7vii7 a food c\ncil2 or 7viii7 su* o!r entity z ! ,secret>y may designate4 7,c7 ,priorities ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications t-- 7i7 b5efit und]s]v$ communities1 includ+ communities t are locat$ 9 areas ( conc5trat$ pov]ty ) limit$ access to fre% locally or regionally gr[n food2 or 7ii7 are us$ to c>ry out eligible activities "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u subsection 7e7 & h n receiv$ b5efits f ! ,program 9 ! rec5t pa/4 7,d7 ,limitation on use ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 may n use a grant = ! pur*ase or con/ruction ( a build+1 g5]al purpose equipm5t1 or /ructure4 7ii7 ,exception ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 may use n m ?an #f1ejj ( ! am\nt ( a grant = an eligible activity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,j7 to pur*ase or upgrade equipm5t to improve food safety4 7,e7 ,mat*+ funds ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 receiv+ a grant %all provide mat*+ funds 9 ! =m ( ca% or an 9-k9d contribution 9 an am\nt t is equal to #be p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( ! ,f$]al portion ( ! grant4 7e7 ,p>tn]%ips 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a produc]2 7ii7 a produc] network or association2 7iii7 a f>m] or ran*] coop]ative2 7iv7 a majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture2 7v7 a food c\ncil2 7vi7 a local or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7vii7 a nonpr(it corporation2 7viii7 an economic developm5t corporation2 7ix7 a public b5efit corporation2 7x7 a community-support$ agriculture network or association2 & 7xi7 a regional f>m]s' m>ket au?ority4 7,b7 ,eligible p>tn] ,! t]m eligible p>tn] means-- 7i7 a ,/ate ag5cy or regional au?ority2 7ii7 a philan?ropic organization2 7iii7 a private corporation2 7iv7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7v7 a comm]cial1 ,f$]al1 or ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em l5d+ in/itution2 & 7vi7 ano!r entity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,grants to support p>tn]%ips 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 9 accordance ) ! purposes ( ! ,program describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 %all1 us+ funds made available "u subsection 7i71 provide grants = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to support p>tn]%ips to plan & develop a local or regional food sy/em4 7,b7 ,geographical div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure geographical div]sity 9 select+ p>tn]%ips to receive grants "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,au?orities ( p>tn]%ips ,a p>tn]%ip receiv+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#b7 may-- 7,a7 det]m9e ! scope ( ! regional food sy/em to be develop$1 includ+ goals1 outrea* objectives1 & eligible activities to be c>ri$ out2 7,b7 det]m9e ! local1 regional1 ,/ate1 multi-,/ate1 or o!r geographic area cov]$2 7,c7 create & conduct a feasibility /udy1 implem5tation plan1 & assessm5t ( eligible activities "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7,d7 conduct outrea* & education to o!r eligible entities & eligible p>tn]s = pot5tial p>ticipation 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t & eligible activities2 7,e7 describe measures to be tak5 ?r\gh ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t to obta9 fund+ = ! eligible activities to be c>ri$ out "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7,f7 at ! reque/ ( a produc] or eligible entity desir+ to p>ticipate 9 eligible activities "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 act on behalf ( ! produc] or eligible entity 9 apply+ = a grant "u subsection 7d72 7,g7 monitor1 evaluate1 & p]iodically report to ! ,secret>y on progress made t[>d a*iev+ ! objectives ( eligible activities "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 or 7,h7 at ! conclusion ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 submit to ! ,secret>y a report describ+-- 7i7 ! results & effects ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7ii7 funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#d74 7#d7 ,contribution ,a p>tn]%ip receiv+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all provide fund+ 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( ! ,f$]al portion ( ! grant4 7#e7 ,applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#b71 a p>tn]%ip %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to evaluate & select applications4 7,b7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y-- 7i7 %all conduct a competitive process to select applications submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 may assess & rank applications ) simil> purposes z a gr\p2 & 7iii7 %all make public ! crit]ia to be us$ 9 evaluat+ applications prior to accept+ applications4 7,c7 ,priority to c]ta9 applications ,! ,secret>y may give priority to applications submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t-- 7i7 7,i7 lev]age significant non-,f$]al f9ancial & te*nical res\rces2 & 7,,ii7 coord9ate ) o!r local1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or national ef=ts2 7ii7 cov] an area t includes di/ress$ l[-income rural or urban communities1 includ+ areas ) p]si/5t pov]ty2 or 7iii7 h multiple entities & p>tn]s 9 a p>tn]%ip4 7,d7 ,produc] or food bus9ess b5efits 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an application submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a description ( ! direct or indirect produc] or food bus9ess b5efits int5d$ by ! eligible entity to result f ! propos$ project )9 a reasonable p]iod ( "t aft] ! receipt ( a grant4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to a plann+ or feasibility project4 7#f7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,on reque/ ( an eligible entity1 an eligible p>tn]1 or a p>tn]%ip1 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance 9 c>ry+ out a p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7f7 ,simplification ( application & report+ processes 7#a7 ,applications ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a simplifi$ application =m = eligible entities t-- 7,a7 reque/ less ?an #ej1jjj "u subsection 7d72 or 7,b7 apply = grants "u subsection 7d7 "u a s+le application ?r\gh p>tn]%ip agreem5ts "u subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,report+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 /reaml9e & simplify ! report+ process = eligible entities2 & 7,b7 obta9 f eligible entities & ma9ta9 su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y to adm9i/] & evaluate ! ,program4 7g7 ,int]dep>tm5tal coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure coord9ation among ,f$]al ag5cies4 7h7 ,evaluation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ am\nts made available "u subsection 7i77#c77;,e71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct an evaluation ( ! ,program t-- 7,a7 measures ! economic impact ( ! ,program on new & exi/+ m>ket outcomes2 7,b7 measures ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,program 9 improv+ & exp&+-- 7i7 ! regional food economy ?r\gh public & private p>tn]%ips2 7ii7 ! production ( value-add$ agricultural products2 7iii7 produc]-to-consum] m>ket+1 includ+ direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 7iv7 local & regional food sy/ems1 includ+ regional food *a9 coord9ation & bus9ess developm5t2 7v7 new bus9ess opportunities & m>ket+ /rategies to r$uce on-f>m food wa/e2 7vi7 ! use ( new te*nologies 9 produc]-to-consum] m>ket+1 includ+ direct produc]-to-consum] m>ket+2 & 7vii7 ! work=ce & capacity ( regional food sy/ems2 & 7,c7 provides a description (-- 7i7 ea* p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ea* grant provid$ "u subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ a ?or\gh analysis ( ! outcomes ( ! evaluation4 7i7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,allocation ( funds 7,a7 ,value-add$ produc] grants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 #ce p]c5t %all be us$ = grants "u subsection 7d77#e74 7ii7 ,res]vation ( funds 7,i7 ,majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5tures ,! total am\nt ( grants "u subsection 7d77#e7 provid$ to majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5tures = a fiscal ye> %all n exce$ #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt allocat$ "u clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,beg9n+1 vet]an1 & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s ,( ! funds made available = grants "u subsection 7d77#e71 #aj p]c5t %all be res]v$ = grants provid$ to beg9n+1 vet]an1 & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s4 7,,iii7 ,mid-ti] value *a9s ,( ! funds made available = grants "u subsection 7d77#e71 #aj p]c5t %all be res]v$ = grants to develop mid-ti] value *a9s4 7,,iv7 ,food safety assi/ance ,( ! funds made available = grants "u subsection 7d77#e71 n m ?an #be p]c5t %all be res]v$ = grants = eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,j74 7,b7 ,f>m]s' m>ket & local food promotion grants ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 #dg p]c5t %all be us$ = grants "u subsection 7d77#f74 7,c7 ,regional p>tn]%ips ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 #aj p]c5t %all be us$ to provide grants to support p>tn]%ips "u subsection 7e74 7,d7 ,unobligat$ funds ,any funds "u subp>agraph 7,a71 7,b71 or 7,c7 t are n obligat$ = ! uses describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 z applicable1 by ,septemb] #cj ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! funds 7 made available-- 7i7 %all be available to ! ag5cy c>ry+ out ! ,program ) ! unobligat$ funds to c>ry out any function ( ! ,program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 may c>ry ov] to ! next fiscal ye>4 7,e7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,n great] ?an #h p]c5t ( am\nts made available to provide grants "u subsections 7d7 & 7e7 = a fiscal ye> may be us$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,agricultural m>ket+ res\rce c5t] pilot project ,section #bca ( ! ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;a7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ agricultural m>ket+ res\rce c5t] pilot project42 7,b7 by /rik+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7d71 & 7e72 7,c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subsections 7a7 & 7b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+2 7,d7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y %all n use m ?an #b4e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ! ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program e/abli%$ "u section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf to e/abli% a pilot project 7to be kn[n z ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,res\rce ,c5t]7 at an eligible in/itution describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,e7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,agriculture innovation c5t] demon/ration program ,section #fdjb7;f7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7f77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ section #bca7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,risk ,protection ,act ( #bjjj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajf-bbd77 & ins]t+ section #baj;,a7d77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf4 7#c7 ,local food production & program evaluation ,section #ajjaf7;b77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;h7b77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s' ,m>ket & ,local ,food ,promotion ,program e/abli%$ "u section #f ( ! ,f>m]-to-,consum] ,direct ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje7 & ins]t+ ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program e/abli%$ "u section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf4 7#d7 ,program metrics ,section #fbji7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;b7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf2 4 7#e7 ,f>m]-to-consum] direct m>ket+ act ( #aigf 7,a7 ,section #d ( ! ,f>m]-to-,consum] ,direct ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc7 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7,b7 ,sections #f1 #g1 & #h ( ! ,f>m]-to-,consum] ,direct ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aigf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjje1 #cjjf2 #ij ,/at4 #aihc7 are repeal$4 #ajajc4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiatives ,section #gdjg7;d7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjab2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 to rema9 available until exp5d$-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( ! p]iods ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjab & #bjad ?r\gh #bjah2 & 7,b7 #e1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ajajd4 ,organic c]tification 7a7 ,exclusions f c]tification ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations to limit ! type ( organic op]ations t are exclud$ f c]tification "u section #bje4aja ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 & f c]tification "u any o!r relat$ sections "u "p #bje ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #bajc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,=eign op]ations ,:5 us$ 9 ! context ( a c]tify+ ag5t op]at+ 9 a =eign c\ntry1 ! t]m c]tify+ ag5t includes any p]son 7includ+ a private entity7-- 7i7 accr$it$ 9 accordance ) section #baae7;d72 or 7ii7 accr$it$ by a =eign gov]nm5t t act$ "u an equival5cy agreem5t negotiat$ betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! =eign gov]nm5t f :i* ! agricultural product is import$4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ac7 ?r\gh 7#ba7 z p>agraphs 7#ad7 ?r\gh 7#bb71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ab7 ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,national organic program import c]tificate ,! t]m national organic program import c]tificate means a =m develop$ = purposes ( ! program "u ?is title-- 7,a7 to provide docum5tation suffici5t to v]ify t an agricultural product import$ = sale 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates satisfies ! requirem5t "u section #baae7;c72 7,b7 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum1 in=mation suffici5t to indicate1 ) respect to ! agricultural product-- 7i7 ! orig92 7ii7 ! de/9ation2 7iii7 ! c]tify+ ag5t issu+ ! national organic program import c]tificate2 7iv7 ! h>moniz$ t>iff code1 if a h>moniz$ t>iff code exi/s = ! agricultural product2 7v7 ! total weight2 & 7vi7 ! organic /&>d to :i* ! agricultural product is c]tifi$2 & 7,c7 t is n m ?an o!rwise requir$ "u an equival5cy agreem5t negotiat$ betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! =eign gov]nm5t4 4 7c7 ,accr$itation program ,section #baae ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fead7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,additional docum5tation & v]ification ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ?is title1 has ! au?ority1 & %all grant a c]tify+ ag5t ! au?ority1 to require produc]s & h&l]s to provide additional docum5tation or v]ification be=e grant+ a c]tification "u section #bajd1 9 ! case ( a compliance risk ) respect to meet+ ! national /&>ds = organic production e/abli%$ "u section #baje1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y or ! c]tify+ ag5t4 7d7 ,accr$itation ( =eign organic c]tification program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= an agricultural product be+ import$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates to be repres5t$ z organically produc$1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! agricultural product to be accompani$ by a complete & valid national organic import c]tificate1 :i* %all be available z an electronic record4 7#b7 ,track+ sy/em 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a sy/em to track national organic import c]tificates4 7,b7 ,integration ,9 e/abli%+ ! sy/em "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may integrate ! sy/em into any exi/+ in=mation track+ sy/ems = imports ( agricultural products4 7e7 ,duration ( accr$itation ,an accr$itation made "u ?is section-- 7#a7 subject to p>agraph 7#b71 %all be = a p]iod ( n m ?an #e ye>s1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 9 ! case ( a c]tify+ ag5t op]at+ 9 a =eign c\ntry1 %all be = a p]iod ( "t t is consi/5t ) ! c]tification ( a dome/ic c]tify+ ag5t1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 may be r5ew$4 4 7d7 ,requirem5ts ( c]tify+ ag5ts ,section #baaf ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or an entity act+ z an ag5t ( ! c]tify+ ag5t aft] a c]tify+ ag5t2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,ov]sight ( ,c]tify+ ,(fices & ,=eign ,op]ations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an (fice ( a c]tify+ ag5t or entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is n comply+ ) ! provisions ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may susp5d ! op]ations ( ! c]tify+ ag5t or ! noncompliant (fice1 includ+-- 7i7 an (fice op]at+ 9 a =eign c\ntry2 & 7ii7 an (fice op]at+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ an (fice act+ on behalf ( a =eign-domicil$ entity4 7,b7 ,process = resum+ op]ations foll[+ susp5sion ,! ,secret>y %all provide = a process t is o!rwise consi/5t ) ?is section t au?orizes a susp5d$ (fice to resume op]ations4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* a new c]tify+ (fice p]=m+ c]tification activities op5s1 an accr$it$ c]tify+ ag5t %all notify ! ,secret>y ( ! op5+4 4 7e7 ,c]ta9 employees eligible to s]ve z ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d memb]s ,section #baai7;b7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 or employees ( su* individuals aft] op]ation2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ 1 or employees ( su* individuals aft] op]ation2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 or an employee ( su* individual aft] products4 7f7 ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d ,section #baai7;i7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,two-?irds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al #b_/c 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,national li/ ,any vote on a motion propos+ to am5d ! national li/ %all be consid]$ to be a decisive vote t requires #b_/c ( ! votes ca/ at a meet+ ( ! ,bo>d at :i* a quorum is pres5t to prevail4 4 7g7 ,inve/igations ,section #babj7;b7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feai7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,in=mation %>+ dur+ active inve/igation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is title1 all p>ties to an active inve/igation 7includ+ c]tify+ ag5ts1 ,/ate organic c]tification programs1 & ! national organic program7 %all %>e confid5tial bus9ess in=mation ) ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t (fic]s & employees involv$ 9 ! inve/igation z necess>y to fully inve/igate & en=ce pot5tial violations ( ?is title4 4 7h7 ,data organization & access ,section #babb ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,access to data docum5tation sy/ems ,! ,secret>y %all h access to available data f cross-bord] docum5tation sy/ems adm9i/]$ by o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,automat$ ,comm]cial ,environm5t sy/em ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a1 #bjbj1 & annually !reaft] ?r\gh ,m>* #a1 #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a report describ+ national organic program activities ) respect to all dome/ic & ov]seas inve/igations & compliance actions tak5 pursuant to ?is title dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! data describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be brok5 d[n by agricultural product1 quantity1 value1 & mon?4 7#c7 ,exception ,any data det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be confid5tial bus9ess in=mation %all n be provid$ 9 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 7i7 ,organic agricultural product imports int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #babb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 ! foll[+3 #babb;,a4 ,organic agricultural product imports int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security %all jo9tly e/abli% a work+ gr\p to facilitate coord9ation & in=mation %>+ betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection relat+ to imports ( organically produc$ agricultural products 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! work+ gr\p74 7#b7 ,memb]s ,! work+ gr\p-- 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y 7or a designee72 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security 7or a designee72 & 7,b7 %all n include any non-,f$]al (fic] or employee4 7#c7 ,duties ,! work+ gr\p %all facilitate coord9ation & in=mation %>+ betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 id5tify+ imports ( organically produc$ agricultural products2 7,b7 v]ify+ ! au!nticity ( organically produc$ agricultural product import docum5tation1 su* z national organic program import c]tificates2 7,c7 ensur+ import$ agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$ meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is title2 7,d7 collect+ & organiz+ quantitative data on imports ( organically produc$ agricultural products2 & 7,e7 reque/+ fe$back f /akehold]s on h[ to improve ! ov]sight ( imports ( organically produc$ agricultural products4 7#d7 ,designat$ employees & (ficials ,an employee or (ficial designat$ to c>ry out ! duties ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security on ! work+ gr\p "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 %all be an employee or (ficial comp5sat$ at a rate ( pay n less ?an ! m9imum annual rate ( basic pay = ,,gs-#ab "u section #eccb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7b7 ,reports ,on an annual basis1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available on ! websites ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection ! foll[+ reports3 7#a7 ,organic trade en=cem5t int]ag5cy coord9ation report ,a report-- 7,a7 id5tify+ exi/+ b>ri]s to coop]ation betwe5 ! ag5cies involv$ 9 agricultural product import inspection1 trade data collection & organization1 & organically produc$ agricultural product trade en=cem5t1 includ+-- 7i7 ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection2 7ii7 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 & 7iii7 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice2 7,b7 assess+ progress t[>d integrat+ organic trade en=cem5t into import inspection proc$ures ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection & ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 includ+ an assessm5t (-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! developm5t ( sy/ems =-- 7,i7 track+ ! fumigation ( imports ( organically produc$ agricultural products into ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,,ii7 electronically v]ify+ national organic program import c]tificate au!nticity2 & 7ii7 tra9+ ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection p]sonnel on-- 7,i7 ! use ( ! sy/ems describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 requirem5ts & protocols "u ?is title2 7,c7 e/abli%+ me?odology = ensur+ imports ( agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$ meet ! requirem5ts "u ?is title2 7,d7 recomm5d+ /eps to improve ! docum5tation & traceability ( import$ organically produc$ agricultural products2 7,e7 recomm5d+ & describ+ /eps =-- 7i7 improv+ compliance ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title = all agricultural products import$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates & repres5t$ z organically produc$2 & 7ii7 ensur+ accurate label+ & m>ket+ ( import$ agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$ by ! export]2 & 7,f7 describ+ /aff+ ne$s & additional res\rces at ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ne$$ to ensure compliance4 7#b7 ,report on en=cem5t actions tak5 on organic imports ,a report-- 7,a7 provid+ detail$ quantitative data 7brok5 d[n by agricultural product1 quantity1 value1 mon?1 & orig97 on imports ( agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$ f\nd to be fraudul5t or lack+ any docum5tation requir$ "u ?is title at ! port ( entry dur+ ! report ye>2 7,b7 provid+ data on dome/ic en=cem5t actions tak5 on import$ agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$1 includ+ ! numb] & type ( actions tak5 by ,unit$ ,/ates (ficials at ports ( entry 9 response to violations ( ?is title2 7,c7 provid+ data on fumigation ( agricultural products repres5t$ z organically produc$ at ports ( entry & notifications ( fumigation actions to %ipm5t own]s1 brok5 d[n by product v>iety & c\ntry ( orig92 & 7,d7 provid+ in=mation on en=cem5t activities "u ?is title involv+ ov]seas inve/igations & compliance actions tak5 )9 t ye>1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( inve/igations by c\ntry2 & 7ii7 a descriptive summ>y ( compliance actions tak5 by c]tify+ ag5ts 9 ea* c\ntry4 4 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = national organic program ,section #babc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,fund+2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah2 7#b7 #af1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 7#c7 #ah1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbj2 7#d7 #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7#e7 #bb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7#f7 #bd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,mod]nization & improvem5t ( int]national trade te*nology sy/ems & data collection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a new sy/em or modify an exi/+ data collection & organization sy/em to collect & organize 9 a s+le sy/em quantitative data on imports ( ea* organically produc$ agricultural product accept$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all mod]nize trade & transaction c]tificates to ensure full traceability to ! port ( entry )\t unduly h9d]+ trade or comm]ce1 su* z ?r\gh an electronic trade docum5t ex*ange sy/em4 7#c7 ,access ,! s+le sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be accessible by any ag5cy ) ! direct au?ority to engage 9-- 7,a7 inspection ( imports ( agricultural products2 7,b7 trade data collection & organization2 or 7,c7 en=cem5t ( trade requirem5ts = organically produc$ agricultural products4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 c>ry+ out ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 ma9ta9+ ! database & te*nology upgrades previ\sly c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7#e7 ,availability ,! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#d7 are 9 addition to any o!r funds made available = ! purposes describ$ 9 t p>agraph & %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7k7 ,trade sav+s provision ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7i7 %all be c>ri$ out 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ,unit$ ,/ates obligations "u int]national agreem5ts4 #ajaje4 ,national organic c]tification co/-%>e program 7a7 ,elim9ation ( direct$ delegation ,section #ajfjf7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7act+ ?r\gh ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice74 7b7 ,fund+ ,section #ajfjf ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,m&atory fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj2 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 & 7,c7 #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc4 7#b7 ,availability ,am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ajajf4 ,food safety education initiatives ,section #ajaje7;c7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;a7c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #ajajg4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja ( ! ,specialty ,crops ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ solely to enhance ! competitiv5ess ( specialty crops4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 to enhance ! competitiv5ess ( specialty crops1 includ+-- 7#a7 by lev]ag+ ef=ts to m>ket & promote specialty crops2 7#b7 by assi/+ produc]s ) rese>* & developm5t relevant to specialty crops2 7#c7 by exp&+ availability & access to specialty crops2 7#d7 by address+ local1 regional1 & national *all5ges confront+ specialty crop produc]s2 & 7#e7 = su* o!r purposes det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 consultation ) specialty crop /akehold]s & relevant ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,n lat] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ( multi/ate projects f nonp>ticipat+ ,/ates ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may directly adm9i/] all aspects ( multi/ate projects "u ?is subsection = applicants 9 a nonp>ticipat+ ,/ate4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7k71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,evaluation 7,a7 ,p]=mance measures & review 7i7 ,developm5t ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture1 9 consultation ) specialty crop /akehold]s1 %all develop p]=mance measures to be us$ z ! sole means ( p]=m+ any evaluation ( ! grant program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7ii7 ,review ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture1 %all p]iodically evaluate ! p]=mance ( ! grant program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts-- 7i7 to develop ! p]=mance measures "u subp>agraph 7,a77i72 or 7ii7 to evaluate ! ov]all p]=mance ( ! grant program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7l77#b77;,e71 by ins]t+ & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] aft] #bjah4 #ajajh4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act 7a7 ,asexually reproduc$ def9$ ,section #da7;a7 ( ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bdja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 & 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 & 7#aj71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#a7 ,asexually reproduc$ ,! t]m asexually reproduc$ means produc$ by a me?od ( plant propagation us+ vegetative mat]ial 7o!r ?an se$7 f a s+le p>5t1 includ+ cutt+s1 graft+1 tissue culture1 & propagation by root division4 4 7b7 ,"r to plant v>iety protection2 plant v>ieties protectable ,section #db7;a7 ( ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bdjb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or tub] propagat$ & ins]t+ 1 tub] propagat$1 or asexually reproduc$4 7c7 ,infr+em5t ( plant v>iety protection ,section #aaa7;a77#c7 ( ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #beda7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or asexually aft] sexually4 7d7 ,false m>ket+2 cease & desi/ ord]s ,section #abh7;a7 ( ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #befh7;a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ or asexually aft] sexually4 #ajaji4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy1 %all conduct a multiple crop & pe/icide use survey ( f>m]s to collect data = risk assessm5t model+ & mitigation = an active +r$i5t4 7b7 ,submission ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & make publicly available ! survey describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7c7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1ejj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7d7 ,confid5tiality ( in=mation ,section #aggj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7a7 ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subsection 7d77#ab7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#ab7 or 7#ac7 ( subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7d7 ,= purposes & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,provisions ( law ref]5ces ,= purposes 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ac7 section #ajaji ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 4 #ajaaj4 ,report on ! arrival 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( =e/ pe/s ?r\gh re/rictions on ! importation ( c]ta9 plants = plant+ ,n lat] ?an ,m>* #a1 #bjba1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report-- 7#a7 evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t 9 int]cept+ pe/s 9 int]national %ipp+ & on plants = plant+2 7#b7 describ+ ! geographic s\rces ( int]cept$ pe/s & ! commodities or plant species mo/ (t5 associat$ ) infe/$ %ipm5ts2 7#c7 quantify+ ! detection ( =e/ pe/s 9 ! national surveillance networks1 includ+ ! ,coop]ative ,agricultural ,pe/ ,survey & ! ,e>ly ,detection & ,rapid ,response network ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7#d7 describ+ new outbreaks ( =e/ pe/s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ! spread ( exi/+ infe/ations2 7#e7 describ+ h[ ! numb]s ( su* int]ceptions1 detections1 & outbreaks describ$ 9 a prec$+ p>agraph h *ang$ s9ce ,janu>y #a1 #bjah2 7#f7 conta9+ propos$ additional actions to fur!r r$uce ! rate ( arrival = =e/ pe/s across ! bord]s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#g7 id5tify+ curr5t *all5ges ) int]cept+1 detect+1 & address+ outbreaks ( tree & wood pe/s1 z well z *all5ges 9 a*iev+ compliance ) ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq47 & recomm5dations ) respect to su* *all5ges2 & 7#h7 describ+ ! coord9ation & collaboration occurr+ betwe5 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ) respect to-- 7,a7 id5tify+ & prioritiz+ critical detection1 surveillance1 & eradication ne$s = tree & wood pe/s2 & 7,b7 id5tify+ ! actions ea* ag5cy takes )9 _! respective missions to address id5tifi$ priorities4 #ajaaa4 ,report on plant bio/imulants 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report to ! ,presid5t & ,congress t id5tifies any pot5tial regulatory1 non-regulatory1 & legislative recomm5dations1 includ+ ! appropriat5ess ( any def9itions = plant bio/imulant1 to ensure ! effici5t & appropriate review1 approval1 uni=m national label+1 & availability ( plant bio/imulant products to agricultural produc]s4 7b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e ! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! sev]al ,/ates1 indu/ry /akehold]s1 & su* o!r /akehold]s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7c7 ,plant bio/imulant ,= ! purposes ( ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all consid] plant bio/imulant to be a sub/ance or micro-organism t1 :5 appli$ to se$s1 plants1 or ! rhizosph]e1 /imulates natural processes to enhance or b5efit nutri5t uptake1 nutri5t effici5cy1 tol]ance to abiotic /ress1 or crop quality & yield2 & 7#b7 may modify ! description ( plant bio/imulant1 z appropriate4 #ajaab4 ,cl>ification ( use ( funds = te*nical assi/ance ,section #aa ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;i7 is am5d$ 9 ! la/ s5t5ce by ins]t+ aft] activities ! foll[+3 b exclud+ any am\nts us$ to provide te*nical assi/ance "u title ,x ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah or an am5dm5t made by t title4 #ajaac4 ,hemp production ,! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,g ,hemp production #big;,a4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,hemp ,! t]m hemp means ! plant ,cannabis sativa ,l4 & any "p ( t plant1 includ+ ! se$s !re( & all d]ivatives1 extracts1 cannab9oids1 isom]s1 acids1 salts1 & salts ( isom]s1 :e!r gr[+ or n1 ) a delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration ( n m ?an #j4c p]c5t on a dry weight basis4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7,d7 any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture ,! t]m ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture means ! ag5cy1 commission1 or dep>tm5t ( a ,/ate gov]nm5t responsible = agriculture 9 ! ,/ate4 7#f7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! gov]n+ body ( an ,indian tribe4 #big;,b4 ,/ate & ,tribal plans 7a7 ,submission 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate or ,indian tribe desir+ to h prim>y regulatory au?ority ov] ! production ( hemp 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory ( ! ,indian tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture 79 consultation ) ! ,gov]nor & *ief law en=cem5t (fic] ( ! ,/ate7 or ! ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 a plan "u :i* ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe monitors & regulates t production z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a ,/ate or ,tribal plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all only be requir$ to include-- 7i7 a practice to ma9ta9 relevant in=mation reg>d+ l& on :i* hemp is produc$ 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory ( ! ,indian tribe1 includ+ a legal description ( ! l&1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #c cal5d> ye>s2 7ii7 a proc$ure = te/+1 us+ po/-dec>boxylation or o!r simil>ly reliable me?ods1 delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration levels ( hemp produc$ 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory ( ! ,indian tribe2 7iii7 a proc$ure = ! effective disposal (-- 7,i7 plants1 :e!r gr[+ or n1 t are produc$ 9 violation ( ?is subtitle2 & 7,,ii7 products d]iv$ f ^? plants2 7iv7 a proc$ure to comply ) ! en=cem5t proc$ures "u subsection 7e72 7v7 a proc$ure = conduct+ annual inspections (1 at a m9imum1 a r&om sample ( hemp produc]s to v]ify t hemp is n produc$ 9 violation ( ?is subtitle2 7vi7 a proc$ure = submitt+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 section #big;,c7d77#b71 z applicable1 to ! ,secret>y n m ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! in=mation is receiv$2 & 7vii7 a c]tification t ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe has ! res\rces & p]sonnel to c>ry out ! practices & proc$ures describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi72 & 7,b7 may include any o!r practice or proc$ure e/abli%$ by a ,/ate or ,indian tribe1 z applicable1 to ! ext5t t ! practice or proc$ure is consi/5t ) ?is subtitle4 7#c7 ,relation to ,/ate & ,tribal law 7,a7 ,no preemption ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection preempts or limits any law ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe t-- 7i7 regulates ! production ( hemp2 & 7ii7 is m /r+5t ?an ?is subtitle4 7,b7 ,ref]5ces 9 plans ,a ,/ate or ,tribal plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include a ref]5ce to a law ( ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe regulat+ ! production ( hemp1 to ! ext5t t law is consi/5t ) ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,approval 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt ( a ,/ate or ,tribal plan "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 approve ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan if ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan complies ) subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 disapprove ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan only if ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan does n comply ) subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,am5d$ plans ,if ! ,secret>y disapproves a ,/ate or ,tribal plan "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,/ate1 ?r\gh ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture 79 consultation ) ! ,gov]nor & *ief law en=cem5t (fic] ( ! ,/ate7 or ! ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 may submit to ! ,secret>y an am5d$ ,/ate or ,tribal plan t complies ) subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al 9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection4 7c7 ,audit ( ,/ate compliance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct an audit ( ! compliance ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe ) a ,/ate or ,tribal plan approv$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,noncompliance ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es "u an audit conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 t a ,/ate or ,indian tribe is n mat]ially 9 compliance ) a ,/ate or ,tribal plan-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe to develop a corrective action plan 9 ! case ( a fir/ in/ance ( noncompliance2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y may revoke approval ( ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan 9 ! case ( a second or subsequ5t in/ance ( noncompliance4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance to a ,/ate or ,indian tribe 9 ! developm5t ( a ,/ate or ,tribal plan "u subsection 7a74 7e7 ,violations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a violation ( a ,/ate or ,tribal plan approv$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be subject to en=cem5t solely 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#b7 ,neglig5t violation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a hemp produc] 9 a ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( an ,indian tribe = :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is approv$ "u subsection 7b7 %all be subject to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph if ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 det]m9es t ! hemp produc] has neglig5tly violat$ ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan1 includ+ by neglig5tly-- 7i7 fail+ to provide a legal description ( l& on :i* ! produc] produces hemp2 7ii7 fail+ to obta9 a lic5se or o!r requir$ au?orization f ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable2 or 7iii7 produc+ ,cannabis sativa ,l4 ) a delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration ( m ?an #j4c p]c5t on a dry weight basis4 7,b7 ,corrective action plan ,a hemp produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all comply ) a plan e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 to correct ! neglig5t violation1 includ+-- 7i7 a reasonable date by :i* ! hemp produc] %all correct ! neglig5t violation2 & 7ii7 a requirem5t t ! hemp produc] %all p]iodically report to ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 on ! compliance ( ! hemp produc] ) ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan = a p]iod ( n less ?an ! next #b cal5d> ye>s4 7,c7 ,result ( neglig5t violation ,a hemp produc] t neglig5tly violates a ,/ate or ,tribal plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n z a result ( t violation be subject to any crim9al en=cem5t action by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t or any ,/ate gov]nm5t1 ,tribal gov]nm5t1 or local gov]nm5t4 7,d7 ,repeat violations ,a hemp produc] t neglig5tly violates a ,/ate or ,tribal plan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 #c times 9 a #e-ye> p]iod %all be ineligible to produce hemp = a p]iod ( #e ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( ! ?ird violation4 7#c7 ,o!r violations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t 9 a ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( an ,indian tribe = :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is approv$ "u subsection 7b71 z applicable1 det]m9es t a hemp produc] 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory has violat$ ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan ) a culpable m5tal /ate great] ?an neglig5ce-- 7i7 ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable1 %all imm$iately report ! hemp produc] to-- 7,i7 ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 & 7,,ii7 ! *ief law en=cem5t (fic] ( ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe1 z applicable2 & 7ii7 p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection %all n apply to ! violation4 7,b7 ,felony 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 any p]son convict$ ( a felony relat+ to a controll$ sub/ance "u ,/ate or ,f$]al law be=e1 on1 or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle %all be ineligible1 dur+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod foll[+ ! date ( ! conviction-- 7,i7 to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section or section #big;,c2 & 7,,ii7 to produce hemp "u any regulations or guidel9es issu$ "u section #big;,d7a74 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to any p]son gr[+ hemp lawfully ) a lic5se1 regi/ration1 or au?orization "u a pilot program au?oriz$ by section #gfjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eidj7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subtitle4 7,c7 ,false /atem5t ,any p]son :o mat]ially falsifies any in=mation conta9$ 9 an application to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all be ineligible to p>ticipate 9 t program4 7f7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section prohibits ! production ( hemp 9 a ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( an ,indian tribe-- 7#a7 = :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is n approv$ "u ?is section1 if ! production ( hemp is 9 accordance ) section #big;,c or o!r ,f$]al laws 7includ+ regulations72 & 7#b7 if ! production ( hemp is n o!rwise prohibit$ by ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe4 #big;,c4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7a7 ,dep>tm5t ( agriculture plan 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe = :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is n approv$ "u section #big;,b1 ! production ( hemp 9 t ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( t ,indian tribe %all be subject to a plan e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y to monitor & regulate t production 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,cont5t ,a plan e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a practice to ma9ta9 relevant in=mation reg>d+ l& on :i* hemp is produc$ 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory ( ! ,indian tribe1 includ+ a legal description ( ! l&1 = a p]iod ( n less ?an #c cal5d> ye>s2 7,b7 a proc$ure = te/+1 us+ po/-dec>boxylation or o!r simil>ly reliable me?ods1 delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration levels ( hemp produc$ 9 ! ,/ate or t]ritory ( ! ,indian tribe2 7,c7 a proc$ure = ! effective disposal (-- 7i7 plants1 :e!r gr[+ or n1 t are produc$ 9 violation ( ?is subtitle2 & 7ii7 products d]iv$ f ^? plants2 7,d7 a proc$ure to comply ) ! en=cem5t proc$ures "u subsection 7c77#b72 7,e7 a proc$ure = conduct+ annual inspections (1 at a m9imum1 a r&om sample ( hemp produc]s to v]ify t hemp is n produc$ 9 violation ( ?is subtitle2 & 7,f7 su* o!r practices or proc$ures z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate1 to ! ext5t t ! practice or proc$ure is consi/5t ) ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,lic5s+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a proc$ure to issue lic5ses to hemp produc]s 9 accordance ) a plan e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7c7 ,violations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe = :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is n approv$ "u section #big;,b1 x %all be unlawful to produce hemp 9 t ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( t ,indian tribe )\t a lic5se issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,neglig5t & o!r violations ,a violation ( a plan e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be subject to en=cem5t 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( section #big;,b7e71 except t ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out t en=cem5t in/ead ( a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,report+ to attorney g5]al ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe cov]$ by p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all report ! production ( hemp )\t a lic5se issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b7 to ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 7d7 ,in=mation %>+ = law en=cem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 collect ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 make ! in=mation collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 accessible 9 real "t to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 t]ritorial1 & local law en=cem5t4 7#b7 ,cont5t ,! in=mation collect$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 contact in=mation = ea* hemp produc] 9 a ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( an ,indian tribe = :i*-- 7i7 a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is approv$ "u section #big;,b7b72 or 7ii7 a plan is e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section2 7,b7 a legal description ( ! l& on :i* hemp is gr[n by ea* hemp produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 = ea* hemp produc] describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 ! /atus (-- 7,i7 a lic5se or o!r requir$ au?orization f ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal gov]nm5t1 z applicable2 or 7,,ii7 a lic5se f ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 any *anges to ! /atus4 #big;,d4 ,regulations & guidel9es2 effect on o!r law 7a7 ,promulgation ( regulations & guidel9es2 report 7#a7 ,regulations & guidel9es 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations & guidel9es to implem5t ?is subtitle z exp$iti\sly z practicable4 7,b7 ,consultation ) attorney g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al on ! promulgation ( regulations & guidel9es "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ updates on ! implem5tation ( ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,au?ority ,subject to subsection 7c77#c77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all h sole au?ority to promulgate ,f$]al regulations & guidel9es t relate to ! production ( hemp1 includ+ ,f$]al regulations & guidel9es t relate to ! implem5tation ( sections #big;,b & #big;,c4 7c7 ,effect on o!r law ,no?+ 9 ?is subtitle %all affect or modify-- 7#a7 ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 7#b7 section #cea ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb72 or 7#c7 ! au?ority ( ! ,commission] ( ,food & ,drugs & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices-- 7,a7 "u-- 7i7 ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 or 7ii7 section #cea ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bfb72 or 7,b7 to promulgate ,f$]al regulations & guidel9es t relate to ! production ( hemp "u ! ,act describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 or ! section describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii74 #big;,e4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle4 4 #ajaad4 ,int]/ate comm]ce 7a7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is title or an am5dm5t made by ?is title prohibits ! int]/ate comm]ce ( hemp 7z def9$ 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7z add$ by section #ajaac77 or hemp products4 7b7 ,transportation ( hemp & hemp products ,no ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe %all prohibit ! transportation or %ipm5t ( hemp or hemp products produc$ 9 accordance ) subtitle ,g ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7z add$ by section #ajaac7 ?r\gh ! ,/ate or ! t]ritory ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 z applicable4 #ajaae4 ,,fifra int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,section #c7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ac;a7c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7,a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ ag5cy ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ ag5cy means any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7ii7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce4 7iii7 ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7iv7 ,! ,c\ncil on ,environm5tal ,quality4 7v7 ,! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,adm9i/rator %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p1 to be compris$ ( repres5tatives f ea* cov]$ ag5cy1 to provide recomm5dations reg>d+1 & to implem5t a /rategy = improv+1 ! consultation process requir$ "u section #g ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 = pe/icide regi/ration & regi/ration review4 7,c7 ,duties ,! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all-- 7i7 analyze relevant ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 & case law = purposes ( provid+ an outl9e ( ! legal & regulatory framework = ! consultation process ref]r$ to 9 t subp>agraph1 includ+-- 7,i7 requirem5ts "u ?is ,act & ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,,ii7 ,f$]al case law reg>d+ ! int]section ( ?is ,act & ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 & 7,,iii7 ,f$]al regulations relat+ to ! pe/icide consultation process2 7ii7 provide advice reg>d+ me?ods (-- 7,i7 def9+ ! scope ( actions ( ! cov]$ ag5cies t are subject to ! consultation requirem5t ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,,ii7 prop]ly id5tify+ & classify+ effects ( actions ( ! cov]$ ag5cies ) respect to t consultation requirem5t2 7iii7 id5tify ! obligations & limitations "u ,f$]al law ( ea* cov]$ ag5cy = purposes ( provid+ a legal & regulatory framework = develop+ ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7iv7 review practices = ! consultation ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 to id5tify problem areas1 areas = improvem5t1 & be/ practices = conduct+ t consultation among ! cov]$ ag5cies2 7v7 develop sci5tific & policy approa*es to increase ! accuracy & timel9ess ( ! process = t consultation1 9 accordance ) requirem5ts ( ?is ,act & ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 includ+-- 7,i7 processes to effici5tly %>e data & coord9ate analyses among ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,,ii7 a /reaml9$ process = id5tify+ :i* actions require no consultation1 in=mal consultation1 or =mal consultation2 7,,iii7 an approa* t w provide cl>ity ) respect to :at con/itutes ! be/ sci5tific & comm]cial data available 9 ! fields ( pe/icide use & ecological risk assessm5t1 pursuant to section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b772 & 7,,iv7 approa*es t enable ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy to bett] assi/ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce 9 c>ry+ out obligations "u t section 9 a timely & effici5t mann]2 & 7vi7 propose & implem5t a /rategy to implem5t approa*es to consultations "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 & docum5t t /rategy 9 a memor&um ( und]/&+1 revis$ regulations1 or ano!r appropriate =mat to promote durable coop]ation among ! cov]$ ag5cies4 7,d7 ,reports 7i7 ,progress reports 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! head ( ea* o!r cov]$ ag5cy1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! progress ( ! work+ gr\p 9 develop+ ! recomm5dations "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u ?is clause %all-- 7aa7 reflect ! p]spectives ( ea* cov]$ ag5cy2 & 7bb7 id5tify areas ( new cons5sus & cont9u+ topics ( disagreem5t & debate4 7ii7 ,results 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! head ( ea* o!r cov]$ ag5cy1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7aa7 ! recomm5dations develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7bb7 plans = implem5tation ( ^? recomm5dations4 7,,ii7 ,requirem5ts ,! report "u ?is clause %all-- 7aa7 reflect ! p]spectives ( ea* cov]$ ag5cy2 & 7bb7 id5tify areas ( cons5sus & cont9u+ topics ( disagreem5t & debate1 if any4 7iii7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u clause 7i71 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! head ( ea* o!r cov]$ ag5cy1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,i7 ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 t clause2 7,,ii7 ! ext5t to :i* t implem5tation improv$ ! consultation process ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,,iii7 any additional recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7iv7 ,o!r reports ,n lat] ?an ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u clause 7iii71 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #ahj days !reaft] dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on t date1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 9 coord9ation ) ! head ( ea* o!r cov]$ ag5cy1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,i7 ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5dations ref]r$ to 9 t clause2 7,,ii7 ! ext5t to :i* t implem5tation improv$ ! consultation process ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,,iii7 any additional recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! process describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,consultation ) private sector ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u ?is p>agraph1 ! work+ gr\p %all1 z appropriate-- 7i7 consult )1 repres5tatives ( int]e/$ indu/ry /akehold]s & nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7ii7 take into consid]ation factors1 su* z actual & pot5tial diff]5ces 9 int]e/ betwe51 & ! views (1 ^? /akehold]s & organizations4 7,f7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph4 7,g7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph sup]s$es any provision (-- 7i7 ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 includ+ ! requirem5ts "u section #g ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf74 4 #ajaaf4 ,/udy on me?yl bromide use 9 response to an em]g5cy ev5t 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g5cy ev5t ,! t]m em]g5cy ev5t means a situation-- 7,a7 t occurs at a location on :i* a plant or commodity is gr[n or produc$ or facility provid+ = ! /orage (1 or o!r s]vices ) respect to1 a plant or commodity2 7,b7 = :i* ! lack ( availability ( me?yl bromide = a p>ticul> use w\ld result 9 significant economic loss to ! own]1 lessee1 or op]ator ( ! location or facility or ! own]1 gr[]1 or pur*as] ( ! plant or commodity2 & 7,c7 t1 9 light ( ! specific agricultural1 meteorological1 or o!r conditions pres5t$1 requires ! use ( me?yl bromide to control a pe/ or disease 9 ! location or facility because !re are no te*nically feasible alt]natives to me?yl bromide easily accessible by an entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 at ! "t & location ( ! ev5t t-- 7i7 are regi/]$ "u ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf et seq47 = ! int5d$ use or pe/ to be s controll$2 & 7ii7 w\ld adequately control ! pe/ or disease pres5t$ at ! location or facility4 7#b7 ,pe/ ,! t]m pe/ has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf74 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all complete a /udy on ! pot5tial use ( me?yl bromide 9 response to an em]g5cy ev5t4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a risk-b5efit analysis ( au?oriz+ ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal au?orities1 9 accordance ) appropriate requirem5ts & crit]ia1 su* z ! recomm5dations develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 to det]m9e :5 ! use ( me?yl bromide is requir$2 & 7ii7 to au?orize su* use2 7,b7 a risk-b5efit analysis ( au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) appropriate requirem5ts & crit]ia1 su* z ! recomm5dations develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 to det]m9e :5 ! use ( me?yl bromide is requir$2 & 7ii7 to au?orize su* use2 7,c7 a hi/oric e/imate ( situations occurr+ on or aft] ,septemb] #ae1 #aiig1 t c\ld h be5 deem$ em]g5cy ev5ts2 7,d7 a detail$ assessm5t ( ! adh]5ce ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to int]national obligations ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) respect to ! prev5tion ( ozone depletion2 & 7,e7 an assessm5t & recomm5dations on appropriate requirem5ts & crit]ia to be met to au?orize ! use ( me?yl bromide 9 response to an em]g5cy ev5t 7includ+ any recomm5dations = revis+ ! def9ition ( ! t]m em]g5cy ev5t 9 subsection 7a77 9 a mann] t fully complies ) ! ,montreal ,protocol on ,sub/ances t ,deplete ! ,ozone ,lay]1 includ+ ,decision ,,ix_/#g ( ! ,n9? ,meet+ ( ! ,conf]5ce ( ! ,p>ties to ! ,montreal ,protocol on ,sub/ances t ,deplete ! ,ozone ,lay]4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report on ! /udy "u subsection 7b7 to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,=e/ry1 & ,nutrition ( ! ,s5ate4 ,,xi ,crop ,insurance #aaaja4 ,def9itions ,section #ejb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 & 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#g71 7#h71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 & 7#ac7 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,cov] crop t]m9ation ,! t]m cov] crop t]m9ation means a practice t hi/orically & "u reasonable circum/ances results 9 ! t]m9ation ( ! gr[? ( a cov] crop4 2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,hemp ,! t]m hemp has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf4 4 #aaajb4 ,data collection ,section #ejf7;h77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;h77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ,data collect$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 :e!r publi%$ or unpubli%$1 %all be-- 7i7 provid$ 9 an aggregate =m to ! ,corporation = ! purpose ( provid+ insurance "u ?is subtitle2 & 7ii7 kept confid5tial by ! ,corporation 9 ! same mann] & to ! same ext5t z is requir$ "u-- 7,i7 section #aggj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf72 & 7,,ii7 ! ,confid5tial ,in=mation ,protection & ,/ati/ical ,effici5cy ,act ( #bjjb 7#dd ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 ,public ,law #ajg-cdg74 7,c7 ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program ,9 collect+ data "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t-- 7i7 appropriate data are collect$ ?r\gh ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program e/abli%$ by section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc72 & 7ii7 n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %>es1 & ! ,corporation consid]s1 ! data describ$ 9 clause 7i74 4 #aaajc4 ,%>+ ( records ,section #ejf7;h77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7;h77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ applicants :o h receiv$ paym5t "u section #ebb7;b77#b77;,e71 aft] divisions14 #aaajd4 ,use ( res\rces ,section #ejg7;f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 9 assi/+ ! ,bo>d 9-- 7,a7 ! det]m9ation ( individual produc] yields2 7,b7 %>+ in=mation on beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,c7 inve/igat+ pot5tial wa/e1 fraud1 or abuse2 7,d7 %>+ in=mation to support ! transition ( crops & c\nties f ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program e/abli%$ by section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 to insurance "u ?is subtitle2 & 7,e7 s]v+ z a local po9t ( contact = ! dissem9ation ( in=mation on risk managem5t options available to f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7#d7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 9 assi/+ ! ,bo>d 9 any way ! ,bo>d det]m9es is necess>y 9 c>ry+ out ?is subtitle4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#b7 ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ! 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ 7f7 ,! ,bo>d 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,use ( res\rces1 data1 bo>ds1 & committees ( ,f$]al ag5cies ,if ! ,bo>d det]m9es x is necess>y1 ! ,bo>d %all use1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! res\rces1 data1 bo>ds1 & ! committees (-- 7#a7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 9 assi/+ ! ,bo>d 9-- 7,a7 ! classification ( l& z to risk & production capability2 & 7,b7 ! consid]ation ( acceptable cons]vation practices1 includ+ good f>m+ practices ) respect to cons]vation 7su* z cov] crop t]m9ation72 4 #aaaje4 ,specialty crops 7a7 ,specialty crops coord9ator ,section #ejg7;g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,corporation 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,specialty crop liaisons ,! ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator %all-- 7,a7 designate a ,specialty ,crops ,liaison 9 ea* regional field (fice2 & 7,b7 %>e ! contact in=mation ( ! ,specialty ,crops ,liaisons ) specialty crop produc]s4 7#e7 ,website ,! ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator %all e/abli% a website focus$ on ! ef=ts ( ! ,corporation to provide & exp& crop insurance = specialty crop produc]s4 4 7b7 ,addition ( specialty crops & o!r value-add$ crops ,section #ejh7;a77#f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7includ+ value-add$ crops72 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,annual review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 & annually !reaft]1 ! manag] ( ! ,corporation %all prep>e1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 bas$ on data %>$ f ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program e/abli%$ by section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc71 writt5 agreem5ts1 or o!r data1 & pres5t to ! ,bo>d n less ?an #a ( ea* ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,rese>* & developm5t = a policy or plan ( insurance = a commodity = :i* !re is no exi/+ policy or plan ( insurance4 7ii7 ,expansion ( an exi/+ policy or plan ( insurance to additional c\nties or ,/ates1 includ+ malt+ b>ley endorsem5ts or contract options4 7iii7 ,rese>* & developm5t = a new policy or plan ( insurance1 or endorsem5t1 = commodities ) exi/+ policies or plans ( insurance1 su* z doll> plans4 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,addition ( new crops & ins]t+ ,report2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d74 #aaajf4 ,insurance p]iod ,section #ejh7;a77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & sweet potatoes & ins]t+ sweet potatoes1 & hemp4 #aaajg4 ,cov] crops ,section #ejh7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ det]m9ation review aft] practices2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,cov] crops 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! volunt>y practice ( cov] cropp+ %all be consid]$ a good f>m+ practice "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77iii7 if ! cov] crop is t]m9at$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,t]m9ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m9ation ( a cov] crop %all be c>ri$ out accord+ to-- 7,i7 guidel9es e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,ii7 an exception to ! guidel9es approv$ "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,exception to guidel9es ,! ,corporation %all approve an exception to ! guidel9es "u clause 7i77,i7 if t exception is recomm5d$ by-- 7,i7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 or 7,,ii7 an agricultural exp]t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation1 unless ! exception is det]m9$ to be unreasonable by ! ,corporation4 7,c7 ,insurability ( subsequ5t crop ,cov] crop t]m9ation %all n affect ! insurability ( a subsequ5tly plant$ insurable crop if ! cov] crop is t]m9at$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,summ] fall[ ,9 a c\nty 9 :i* summ] fall[ is an insurable practice1 a cov] crop 9 t c\nty t is t]m9at$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be consid]$ z summ] fall[ = ! purpose ( insurability4 4 #aaajh4 ,und]s]v$ produc]s ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ & und]s]v$ produc]s aft] /ates2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,adequately s]v$ ,! t]m 2 7,b7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ p>ticipation rate & ins]t+ p>ticipation rate1 by crop12 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,und]s]v$ produc] ,! t]m und]s]v$ produc] means an individual 7includ+ a memb] ( an ,indian ,tribe7 t is-- 7,i7 a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 7,,ii7 a vet]an f>m] or ran*]2 or 7,,iii7 a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*]4 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,bo>d & ins]t+ ,us+ res\rces & in=mation available to ! ,bo>d or ! ,secret>y1 ! ,bo>d2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subtitle & ins]t+ subtitle1 includ+ policies & plans ( insurance = und]s]v$ produc]s12 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,report 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] completion ( ! review "u subp>agraph 7,b71 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,bo>d %all make publicly available & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results ( ! review4 7ii7 ,recomm5dations ,! report "u clause 7i7 %all include recomm5dations to increase p>ticipation 9 ,/ates & among und]s]v$ produc]s t are n adequately s]v$ by ! policies & plans ( insurance1 includ+ any plans = adm9i/rative action or recomm5dations = ,congressional action4 4 #aaaji4 ,treatm5t ( =age & graz+ 7a7 ,availability ( cata/rophic risk protection = crops & grasses us$ = graz+ ,section #ejh7;b77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al4--,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b74 7b7 ,cov]age = =age & graz+ ,! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ejh;,c 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;c7 ! foll[+ new section3 #ejh;,d4 ,cov]age = =age & graz+ ,not)/&+ section #ejh;,a1 & 9 addition to any o!r available cov]age1 = crops t c be bo? graz$ & me*anically h>ve/$ on ! same acres dur+ ! same gr[+ season1 produc]s %all be all[$ to pur*ase sep>ate policies = ea* int5d$ use1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation1 & any indemnity paid "u ^? policies = ea* int5d$ use %all n be consid]$ to be = ! same loss = ! purposes ( section #ejh7n74 4 #aaaaj4 ,adm9i/rative basic fee ,section #ejh7;b77#e77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;b77#e77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cjj & ins]t+ #fee4 #aaaaa4 ,ent]prise units ,section #ejh7;e77#e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,ent]prise units across c\nty l9es ,! ,corporation may all[ a produc] to e/abli% a s+le ent]prise unit by comb9+ an ent]prise unit )-- 7i7 #a or m o!r ent]prise units 9 #a or m o!r c\nties2 or 7ii7 all basic units & all optional units 9 #a or m o!r c\nties4 4 #aaaab4 ,cont9u$ au?ority ,section #ejh7;g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;g77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#f7 ,cont9u$ au?ority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all e/abli%-- 7i7 und]writ+ rules t limit ! decrease 9 ! actual production hi/ory ( a produc]1 at ! election ( ! produc]1 to n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! actual production hi/ory ( ! previ\s crop ye> provid$ t ! production decl9e 0 ! result ( dr\ght1 flood1 natural disa/]1 or o!r insurable loss 7z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation72 & 7ii7 actu>ially s\nd premiums to cov] additional risk4 7,b7 ,o!r au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is 9 addition to any o!r au?ority t adju/s ! actual production hi/ory ( ! produc] "u ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to require a *ange 9 ! adm9i/ration ( any provision ( ?is ,act z ! ,act 0 adm9i/]$ = ! #bjah re9surance ye>4 4 #aaaac4 ,submission ( policies & mat]ials to bo>d ,section #ejh7;h7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all 2 7,c7 9 clause 7i77,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ subject to clause 7ii71 be=e w likely2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,waiv] = hemp ,! ,corporation may waive ! viability & m>ketability requirem5t "u clause 7i77,i7 9 ! case ( a policy or pilot program relat+ to ! production ( hemp4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 9 ! case ( review+ policies & o!r mat]ials relat+ to ! production ( hemp1 may waive ! viability & m>ketability requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i74 4 #aaaad4 ,crop production on native sod ,section #ejh7o77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,dur+ ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,fir/ #d crop ye>s ,dur+ ! 2 7#b7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad & ins]t+ beg9n+ on ,febru>y #h1 #bjad1 & end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,subsequ5t crop ye>s ,native sod acreage t has be5 till$ = ! production ( an insurable crop aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah %all be subject to a r$uction 9 b5efits "u ?is subtitle z describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph = n m ?an #d cumulative ye>s-- 7,i7 dur+ ! fir/ #aj ye>s aft] initial tillage2 & 7,,ii7 dur+ ea* ( :i* a crop on t acreage is insur$ "u subsection 7c74 4 #aaaae4 ,use ( national agricultural /ati/ics s]vice data to combat wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse ,section #eae ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 us+ publi%$ aggregate data f ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice or any o!r data s\rce to-- 7i7 detect yield disp>ities or o!r data anomalies t indicate pot5tial fraud2 & 7ii7 t>get ! relevant c\nties1 crops1 regions1 companies1 or ag5ts associat$ ) t pot5tial fraud = audits & o!r en=cem5t actions4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ pursuant to ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ "u4 #aaaaf4 ,submission ( in=mation to corporation ,section #eae7;g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,! actual production hi/ory to be us$ to e/abli% insurable yields4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! in=mation requir$ by p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! in=mation requir$ to be submitt$ "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,actual production hi/ory 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! in=mation requir$ to be submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 ) respect to an applicable policy or plan ( insurance = a cov]$ commodity 7z def9$ 9 section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa77 %all be submitt$ s z to ensure receipt by ! ,corporation n lat] ?an ! ,saturday ( ! week conta9+ ! cal5d> day t is #cj days aft] ! applicable production report+ date = ! crop to be insur$4 7ii7 ,correction ( errors ,no?+ 9 clause 7i7 limits ! ability ( an approv$ insurance provid] to correct any error 9 ! in=mation submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,d7 aft] receipt ( ! in=mation by ! ,corporation 9 accordance ) clause 7i74 4 #aaaag4 ,cont9u+ education = loss adju/]s & ag5ts ,section #eae ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7k7 z subsection 7l72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j7 ! foll[+3 7k7 ,cont9u+ education = loss adju/]s & ag5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all e/abli% requirem5ts = cont9u+ education = loss adju/]s & ag5ts ( approv$ insurance provid]s4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! requirem5ts = cont9u+ education describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all ensure t loss adju/]s & ag5ts ( approv$ insurance provid]s are famili> )-- 7,a7 ! policies & plans ( insurance available "u ?is ,act1 includ+ ! regulations promulgat$ to c>ry out ?is ,act2 7,b7 ef=ts to promote program integrity ?r\gh ! elim9ation ( wa/e1 fraud1 & abuse2 & 7,c7 o!r aspects ( adju/+1 deliv]+1 & s]vic+ policies & plans ( insurance by adju/ors & ag5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ cons]vation activities & agronomic practices 7includ+ organic & su/a9able practices7 t are common & appropriate to ! area 9 :i* ! insur$ crop be+ inspect$ is produc$4 4 #aaaah4 ,program adm9i/ration ,section #eaf7;b77#b77;,c77i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaf7;b77#b77;,c77i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #i1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #g1jjj1jjj4 #aaaai4 ,agricultural commodity ,section #eah ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeah7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ hemp1 be=e aquacultural species4 #aaabj4 ,ma9t5ance ( policies 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ebb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,reimbursem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an applicant :o submits a policy "u section #ejh7;h7 %all be eligible = ! reimbursem5t ( reasonable rese>* & developm5t co/s if ! policy is approv$ by ! ,bo>d = sale to produc]s4 7ii7 ,reasonable co/s ,= ! purpose ( reimburs+ rese>* & developm5t & ma9t5ance co/s "u ?is section1 co/s ( ! applicant %all be consid]$ reasonable co/s if ! co/s are bas$ on-- 7,i7 = any employees or contract$ p]sonnel1 wage rates equal to n m ?an #b times ! h\rly wage rate plus b5efits1 z provid$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics = ! ye> 9 :i* su* co/s are incurr$1 calculat$ us+ ! =mula appli$ to an applicant by ! ,corporation 9 review+ propos$ project budgets "u ?is section on ,octob] #a1 #bjaf2 & 7,,ii7 o!r actual docum5t$ co/s incurr$ by ! applicant4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ approv$ insurance provid] & ins]t+ applicant2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ det]m9$ by ! approv$ insurance provid] & ins]t+ det]m9$ by ! applicant2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,review ,aft] ! ,bo>d approves ! am\nt ( a fee "u clause 7ii71 ! fee %all rema9 9 effect & n be review$ by ! ,bo>d unless-- 7,i7 ! applicant petitions ! ,bo>d = reconsid]ation ( ! fee2 7,,ii7 a sub/antial *ange is made to ! policy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d2 or 7,,iii7 !re is sub/antial evid5ce t ! fee is inhibit+ sales or use ( ! policy1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d4 4 7b7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply to reimbursem5t reque/s made on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjaf4 7#b7 ,resubmission ( d5i$ reque/ ,an applicant t 0 d5i$ all or a portion ( a reimbursem5t reque/ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( section #ebb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 dur+ ! p]iod betwe5 ,octob] #a1 #bjaf1 & ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act %all be giv5 an opportunity to resubmit su* reque/4 #aaaba4 ,reimbursem5t ( rese>*1 developm5t1 & ma9t5ance co/s ,section #ebb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,k7 ,waiv] = hemp ,! ,bo>d may waive ! viability & m>ketability requirem5ts "u ?is p>agraph 9 ! case ( rese>* & developm5t relat+ to a policy to insure ! production ( hemp4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,corporation 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,waiv] = hemp ,! ,corporation may waive ! m>ketability requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ! case ( rese>* & developm5t relat+ to a policy to insure ! production ( hemp4 4 #aaabb4 ,rese>* & developm5t au?ority ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#ah7 & 7#bj7 ?r\gh 7#bc72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ai7 & 7#bd7 z p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$7 7entitl$ ,:ole f>m div]sifi$ risk managem5t insurance plan71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,review ( modifications to improve effectiv5ess 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah-- 7,i7 ! ,corporation %all hold /akehold] meet+s to solicit produc] & ag5t fe$back2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,bo>d %all-- 7aa7 review proc$ures & pap]work requirem5ts on ag5ts & produc]s2 & 7bb7 modify proc$ures & requirem5ts1 z appropriate1 to decrease burd5s & increase flexibility & effectiv5ess4 7ii7 ,factors ,9 c>ry+ out items 7aa7 & 7bb7 ( subclause 7i77,,ii71 ! ,bo>d %all consid]-- 7,i7 remov+ caps on nurs]y & live/ock production2 7,,ii7 all[+ a waiv] to exp& op]ations1 especially = small & beg9n+ f>m]s2 7,,iii7 m9imiz+ pap]work = produc]s & ag5ts2 7,,iv7 implem5t+ an option = produc]s ) less ?an #a1jjj1jjj 9 gross rev5ue t requires significantly less pap]work & recordkeep+2 7,v7 develop+ & us+ alt]native records su* z "t-/amp$ photographs or te*nology applications to docum5t plant+ & production hi/ory2 7,,vi7 treat+ ! diff]5t gr[? /ages ( aquaculture species z sep>ate crops to recognize ! diff]5ce 9 p]ils at diff]5t phases ( gr[?2 7,,vii7 mod]at+ ! impacts ( disa/] ye>s on hi/oric rev5ue1 su* z-- 7aa7 us+ an av]age ( ! hi/oric & project$ rev5ue2 7bb7 c\nt+ indemnities z hi/oric rev5ue = loss ye>s2 7cc7 c\nt+ paym5ts "u section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 z hi/oric rev5ue = loss ye>s2 or 7dd7 us+ an assign$ yield floor simil> to ! limitation describ$ 9 section #ejh7;g77#f77;,a77i71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,viii7 improv+ ag5t tra9+ & outrea* to und]s]v$ regions & sectors su* z small dairy f>ms2 & 7,,ix7 provid+ cov]age & indemnification ( insurable losses-- 7aa7 aft] ! losses exce$ ! d$uctible2 & 7bb7 up to ! maximum am\nt ( total cov]age4 7,f7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] def9$ ,not)/&+ section #ejb7;b77#c71 ) respect to plans describ$ "u ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] means a f>m] or ran*] :o has n actively op]at$ & manag$ a f>m or ran* ) a bona fide insurable int]e/ 9 a crop or live/ock z an own]-op]ator1 l&lord1 t5ant1 or %>ecropp] = m ?an #aj crop ye>s4 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,tropical /orm or hurricane insurance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ a policy to insure crops 7includ+ tomatoes1 pepp]s1 & citrus7 aga9/ losses due to a tropical /orm or hurricane4 7,b7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,rese>* & developm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( risk managem5t tools = a l[ frequ5cy & cata/rophic loss wea!r ev5t2 & 7ii7 result 9 a policy t provides protection = at lea/ #a ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,production loss4 7,,ii7 ,rev5ue loss4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#aj7 ,quality loss 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ ! e/abli%m5t ( ea* ( ! foll[+ alt]native me?ods ( adju/+ = quality losses3 7i7 ,a me?od t does n impact ! actual production hi/ory ( a produc]4 7ii7 ,a me?od t provides t1 9 circum/ances 9 :i* a produc] has suff]$ a quality loss to ! insur$ crop ( ! produc] t is insuffici5t to trigg] an indemnity paym5t1 ! produc] may elect to exclude t quality loss f ! actual production hi/ory ( ! produc]4 7iii7 #a or m me?ods t comb9e ! me?ods describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,not)/&+ subsections 7g7 & 7m7 ( section #ejh1 any me?od develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t is us$ by ! ,corporation %all be-- 7i7 optional = a produc] to use2 & 7ii7 (f]$ at an actu>ially s\nd premium rate4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#aa7 ,citrus 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ ! insurance ( citrus fruit commodities & commodity types1 includ+ rese>* & developm5t (-- 7i7 improvem5ts to #a or m exi/+ policies1 includ+ ! :ole-f>m rev5ue protection pilot policy2 7ii7 alt]native me?ods ( insur+ rev5ue = citrus fruit commodities & commodity types2 & 7iii7 ! developm5t ( new1 or expansion ( exi/+1 rev5ue policies = citrus fruit commodities & commodity types4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ab7 ,hops 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ a policy to insure ! production ( hops or rev5ue d]iv$ f ! production ( hops4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ac7 ,subsurface irrigation practices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ ! creation ( a sep>ate practice = subsurface irrigation1 includ+ ! e/abli%m5t ( a sep>ate transitional yield )9 a c\nty t is reflective ( ! av]age ga9 9 productivity & yield associat$ ) ! in/allation ( a subsurface irrigation sy/em4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ad7 ,gra9 sorghum 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t-- 7i7 reg>d+ improvem5ts to #a or m policies to insure irrigat$ gra9 sorghum2 7ii7 reg>d+ alt]native me?ods = produc]s ) n m ?an #d ye>s ( production hi/ory to insure irrigat$ gra9 sorghum2 & 7iii7 to assess1 by c\nty1 ! diff]5ce 9 ! rate1 av]age yield1 & cov]age level ( gra9 sorghum policies comp>$ to policies = o!r fe$ gra9s 9 t c\nty4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ae7 ,limit$ irrigation practices 7,a7 ,au?ority ,! ,corporation %all-- 7i7 consid] exp&+ ! availability ( ! limit$ irrigation insurance program to neighbor+ & simil>ly situat$ ,/ates 7su* z ! ,/ates ( ,colorado & ,nebraska71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 c>ry out rese>*1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>*1 on ! m>ketability ( ! exi/+ limit$ irrigation insurance program2 & 7iii7 make recomm5dations on h[ to improve p>ticipation 9 t program4 7,b7 ,rese>* ,9 c>ry+ out rese>* "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a qualifi$ p]son %all-- 7i7 collaborate ) rese>*]s on ! subjects (-- 7,i7 r$uc$ irrigation practices or limit$ irrigation practices2 & 7,,ii7 expect$ yield r$uctions foll[+ ! application ( r$uc$ irrigation2 7ii7 collaborate ) ,/ate & ,f$]al (ficials responsible = ! collection ( wat] & ! regulation ( wat] use = ! purpose ( irrigation2 7iii7 provide recomm5dations to enc\rage produc]s to c>ry out limit$ irrigation practices or r$uc$ irrigation & wat] cons]vation practices2 & 7iv7 develop web-bas$ applications t w /reaml9e access to cov]age = produc]s elect+ to cons]ve wat] use on irrigat$ crops4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7ii7 any recomm5dations to enc\rage produc]s to c>ry out limit$ irrigation practices or r$uc$ irrigation & wat] cons]vation practices2 & 7iii7 ! actions tak5 by ! ,corporation to c>ry out ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 clause 7ii74 7#af7 ,insurable irrigation practices = rice 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 to include new & innovative irrigation practices "u ! curr5t rice policy or ! developm5t ( a di/9ct policy endorsem5t rat$ = rice produc$ us+-- 7i7 alt]nate wett+ & dry+ practices 7also ref]r$ to z int]mitt5t flood+72 & 7ii7 furr[ irrigation practices4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ag7 ,gre5h\se policy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ a policy to insure 9 a controll$ environm5t su* z a gre5h\se-- 7,i7 ! production ( floriculture1 nurs]y1 & b$d+ plants2 7,,ii7 ! e/abli%m5t ( cutt+s or tissue culture 9 a gr[+ m$ium2 or 7,,iii7 o!r simil> production1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,corporation %all make a policy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 available if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,rese>* & developm5t describ$ ,rese>* & developm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( policies = ! production ( plants 9 a controll$ environm5t1 includ+ policies t-- 7i7 are bas$ on ! risk (-- 7,i7 plant diseases introduc$ f ! environm5t2 7,,ii7 contam9at$ cutt+s1 se$l+s1 or tissue culture2 or 7,,iii7 ,f$]al or ,/ate qu>ant9e or de/ruction ord]s associat$ ) ! contam9at$ items describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii72 7ii7 consid] o!r causes ( loss applicable to a controll$ environm5t1 su* z a loss ( electricity due to wea!r2 7iii7 consid] appropriate be/ practices to m9imize ! risk ( loss2 7iv7 consid] :e!r to provide cov]age = v>i\s types ( plants "u #a policy or to provide cov]age = #a species or type ( plant p] policy2 7v7 h /reaml9$ report+ & pap]work requirem5ts t take into acc\nt %ort propagation s*$ules1 v>iable crop ye>s1 & ! v>iety ( plants t may be produc$ 9 a s+le facility2 & 7vi7 provide protection = rev5ue losses4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraphs 7,a77i7 & 7,b72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ah7 ,local foods 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,feasibility /udy ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out a /udy to det]m9e ! feasibility (1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out a /udy to det]m9e ! feasibility (1 a policy to insure production-- 7,i7 ( floriculture1 fruits1 vegetables1 p\ltry1 live/ock1 or ! products ( floriculture1 fruits1 vegetables1 p\ltry1 or live/ock2 & 7,,ii7 t is t>get$ t[>d local consum]s & m>kets4 7ii7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,corporation %all make available a policy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 if-- 7,i7 ! results ( ! feasibility /udy "u clause 7i7 are viable2 & 7,,ii7 ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,feasibility /udy describ$ ,! feasibility /udy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( policies = production t>get$ t[>d local consum]s & m>kets1 includ+ policies t-- 7i7 consid] small-scale production 9 v>i\s areas1 includ+ urban1 suburban1 & rural areas2 7ii7 consid] a v>iety ( m>ket+ /rategies2 7iii7 all[ = production 9 soil & 9 alt]native sy/ems su* z v]tical sy/ems1 gre5h\ses1 ro(tops1 or hydroponic sy/ems2 7iv7 consid] ! price premium :5 acc\nt+ = production or rev5ue losses2 7v7 consid] :e!r to provide cov]age-- 7,i7 = v>i\s types ( production "u #a policy2 & 7,,ii7 = #a species or type ( plant p] policy2 & 7vi7 h /reaml9$ report+ & pap]work requirem5ts4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7i7 exam9es :e!r a v]sion ( exi/+ policies su* z ! :ole-f>m rev5ue protection insurance plan may be tailor$ to provide improv$ cov]age = produc]s ( local foods2 7ii7 describes ! results ( ! feasibility /udy c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a77i72 & 7iii7 includes any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ai7 ,high-risk1 highly productive batture l& policy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 reg>d+ a policy to insure produc]s ( corn1 cotton1 & soybeans-- 7,i7 ) op]ations on highly productive batture l& )9 ! ,l[] ,mississippi ,riv] ,valley2 7,,ii7 t h a hi/ory ( production ( n less ?an #e ye>s2 & 7,,iii7 t h be5 impact$ by m frequ5t flood+ ov] ! pa/ #aj ye>s due to s$im5tation or f$]ally con/ruct$ eng9e]+ improvem5ts4 7ii7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,corporation %all make a policy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 available if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,b7 ,rese>* & developm5t describ$ ,rese>* & developm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all evaluate ! feasibility ( less co/-prohibitive policies = batture-l& produc]s 9 high risk areas1 includ+ policies t-- 7i7 consid] premium rate adju/m5ts2 7ii7 consid] automatic yield exclusion = consecutive-ye> losses2 & 7iii7 all[ = flexibility ( f9al plant dates & prev5t plant regulations4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t-- 7i7 exam9es :e!r a v]sion ( exi/+ policies may be tailor$ to provide improv$ cov]age = batture-l& produc]s2 7ii7 describes ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 & 7iii7 includes any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 4 #aaabc4 ,fund+ = rese>* & developm5t ,section #ebb7;e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;e77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ n m ?an #ab1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjjh & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 n m ?an-- 7i7 #ab1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjah2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 #h1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #aaabd4 ,te*nical am5dm5t to pilot programs ,section #ebc7;i77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7;i77#c77;,a77 is am5d$ by add+ a p]iod at ! end4 #aaabe4 ,education & risk managem5t assi/ance 7a7 ,education assi/ance ,section #ebd7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ab\t ! full range ( & ins]t+ & provid+ te*nical assi/ance to agricultural produc]s on a full range ( f>m viability &2 7,b7 by ins]t+ bus9ess plann+1 ent]prise analysis1 transf] & succession plann+1 managem5t coa*+1 m>ket assessm5t1 ca% fl[ analysis1 aft] insurance12 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ cons]vation activities1 aft] b5*m>k+12 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ programs e/abli%$ "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b72 7ii7 by ins]t+ f>m viability & aft] emphasis on2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ 1 bus9ess plann+ & te*nical assi/ance1 m>ket assessm5t1 transf] & succession plann+1 & crop insurance p>ticipation aft] b5*m>k+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 are conv]t+ production & m>ket+ sy/ems to pursue new m>kets2 & 7,e7 produc]s t are und]s]v$ by ! ,f$]al crop insurance program e/abli%$ "u ?is subtitle1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation4 2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ transf]r$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh = ! p>tn]%ips 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ transf]r$ = ! p>tn]%ips2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c71 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjja & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b71 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 ( :i* n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj %all be us$ to c>ry out p>agraph 7#c77;,e744 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77ii7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77ii77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #ebd7;a77#c7 & ins]t+ section #ebd7;a72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a77#c77 & ins]t+ 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a774 #aaabf4 ,repeal ( cropl& report annual updates ,section #aajad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #ifc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c74 ,,xii ,miscellane\s ,a ,live/ock #abaja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t 7a7 ,def9ition ,section #ajdjc ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ah7 ,vet]9>y c\nt]measure ,! t]m vet]9>y c\nt]measure means any biological product 7includ+ an animal vacc9e or diagno/ic71 ph>maceutical product 7includ+ a !rapeutic71 non-ph>maceutical product 7includ+ a dis9fectant71 or o!r product or equipm5t to prev5t1 detect1 respond to1 or mitigate h>m to public or animal heal? result+ f1 animal pe/s or diseases4 4 7b7 ,animal disease prep>$ness & response ,section #ajdji;,a ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;,a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible laboratory4--,9 ?is section1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,national ,animal ,heal? ,laboratory ,network 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible laboratory ,9 ?is subsection1 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* clauses 7z s r$esignat$7 #b ems to ! "r2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* subp>agraphs 7z s r$esignat$7 #b ems to ! "r2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* p>agraphs 7z s r$esignat$7 #b ems to ! "r2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program 7#a7 ,program requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program71 to address ! increas+ risk ( ! introduction & spread )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( animal pe/s & diseases affect+ ! economic int]e/s ( ! live/ock & relat$ indu/ries ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ! ma9t5ance & expansion ( export m>kets4 7#b7 ,program activities ,activities "u ! ,program %all include1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,enhanc+ animal pe/ & disease analysis & surveillance4 7,b7 ,exp&+ outrea* & education4 7,c7 ,t>get+ dome/ic inspection activities at vuln]able po9ts 9 ! safegu>d+ cont9uum4 7,d7 ,enhanc+ & /r5g!n+ ?reat id5tification te*nology4 7,e7 ,improv+ biosecurity4 7,f7 ,enhanc+ em]g5cy prep>$ness & response capabilities1 includ+ tra9+ additional em]g5cy response p]sonnel4 7,g7 ,conduct+ te*nology developm5t to enhance electronic %>+ ( animal heal? data = risk analysis betwe5 ,/ate & ,f$]al animal heal? (ficials4 7,h7 ,enhanc+ ! developm5t & effectiv5ess ( animal heal? te*nologies to treat & prev5t animal disease1 includ+-- 7i7 vet]9>y biologics & diagno/ics2 7ii7 animal drugs = m9or uses & m9or species2 7iii7 animal m$ical devices2 & 7iv7 em]g+ vet]9>y c\nt]measures4 7,i7 ,su* o!r activities z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) eligible entities specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,eligible entities ,to c>ry out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts or o!r legal in/rum5ts1 z au?oriz$ "u section #ajdac 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z agreem5ts7 ) eligible entities1 to be select$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* may include any ( ! foll[+ entities1 ei!r individually or 9 comb9ation3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture4 7,b7 ,! (fice ( ! *ief animal heal? (ficial ( a ,/ate4 7,c7 ,an entity eligible to receive funds "u a capacity & infra/ructure program 7z def9$ 9 section #bea7;f77#a77;,c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,c7774 7,d7 ,a college ( vet]9>y m$ic9e1 includ+ a vet]9>y em]g5cy team at su* college4 7,e7 ,a ,/ate or national live/ock produc] organization ) direct & significant economic int]e/ 9 live/ock production4 7,f7 ,a ,/ate em]g5cy ag5cy4 7,g7 ,a ,/ate1 national1 alli$1 or regional vet]9>y organization or specialty bo>d recogniz$ by ! ,am]ican ,vet]9>y ,m$ical ,association4 7,h7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 7,i7 ,a ,f$]al ag5cy4 7#d7 ,special fund+ consid]ations ,9 ent]+ into agreem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications submitt$ by-- 7,a7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or an (fice ( ! *ief animal heal? (ficial ( a ,/ate2 or 7,b7 an eligible entity t w c>ry out program activities 9 a ,/ate or region 9 :i*-- 7i7 an animal pe/ or disease is a ,f$]al conc]n2 or 7ii7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es a pot5tial exi/s = ! spread ( an animal pe/ or disease aft] tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,i7 ! agricultural indu/ries 9 ! ,/ate or region2 7,,ii7 factors contribut+ to animal pe/ or disease 9 ! ,/ate or region1 su* z ! climate1 natural res\rces1 & geography (1 & native & exotic wildlife species & o!r disease vectors 91 ! ,/ate or region2 & 7,,iii7 ! movem5t ( animals 9 ! ,/ate or region4 7#e7 ,consultation ,= purposes ( sett+ priorities "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) eligible entities specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 ,! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to consultation c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph4 7#f7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 seek+ to ent] into an agreem5t "u ! ,program %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,b7 ,notification ,! ,secret>y %all notify ea* applicant (-- 7i7 ! requirem5ts to be impos$ on ! eligible entity t is ! recipi5t ( funds "u ! ,program = audit+ (1 & report+ on1 ! use ( su* funds2 & 7ii7 ! crit]ia to be us$ to ensure activities support$ us+ su* funds are bas$ on s\nd sci5tific data or ?or\gh risk assessm5ts4 7,c7 ,non-,f$]al contributions ,:5 decid+ :e!r to ent] into an agreem5t "u ! ,program ) an eligible entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 may take into consid]ation an eligible entity's ability to contribute non-,f$]al funds to c>ry out su* an agreem5t2 & 7ii7 %all n require su* an eligible entity to make su* a contribution z a condition to ent] into an agreem5t4 7#g7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,use consi/5t ) t]ms ( coop]ative agreem5t ,! recipi5t ( funds "u ! ,program %all use ! funds = ! purposes & 9 ! mann] provid$ 9 ! agreem5t "u :i* ! funds are provid$4 7,b7 ,sub-agreem5t ,no?+ 9 ?is section prev5ts an eligible entity f us+ funds receiv$ "u ! ,program to ent] into sub-agreem5ts ) ano!r eligible entity or ) a political subdivision ( a ,/ate t has legal responsibilities relat+ to animal disease prev5tion1 surveillance1 or rapid response4 7#h7 ,report+ requirem5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( completion ( an activity conduct$ us+ funds provid$ "u ! ,program1 ! recipi5t ( su* funds %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! purposes & results ( ! activities4 4 7c7 ,national animal vacc9e & vet]9>y c\nt]measures bank ,section #ajdji;,a ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;,a71 z am5d$ by subsection 7b71 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 7z add$ by subsection 7b77#e7 ( ?is section7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,national ,animal ,vacc9e ,bank 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national animal vacc9e & vet]9>y c\nt]measures bank 7to be kn[n z ! ,national ,animal ,vacc9e & ,vet]9>y ,c\nt]measures ,bank & ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,vacc9e ,bank7 to b5efit ! dome/ic int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ( vacc9e bank ,?r\gh ! ,vacc9e ,bank1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 suffici5t quantities ( vet]9>y c\nt]measures to appropriately & rapidly respond to ! mo/ damag+ animal diseases affect+ or ) pot5tial to affect human heal? or ! economy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 lev]age1 :5 appropriate1 ! me*anisms & infra/ructure t h be5 develop$ = ! managem5t1 /orage1 & di/ribution ( ! ,national ,vet]9>y ,/ockpile4 7#c7 ,priority = response to foot & m\? disease ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize ! acquisition & ma9t5ance ( suffici5t quantities ( foot & m\? disease vacc9e & accompany+ diagno/ic products = ! ,vacc9e ,bank4 ,z "p ( su* prioritization1 ! ,secret>y may (f] to ent] into "o or m contracts ) "o or m entities t are capable ( produc+ foot & m\? disease vacc9e & t h surge production capacity ( ! vacc9e4 4 7d7 ,fund+ ,section #ajdji;,a ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;,a71 z am5d$ by subsections 7b7 & 7c71 is fur!r am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ 7,a7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbb ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #abj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbb1 ( :i* n less ?an #e1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s to c>ry out subsection 7b74 7,b7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ( :i* n less ?an #ah1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s to c>ry out subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations 7,a7 ,national ,animal ,heal? ,laboratory ,network ,9 addition to ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to c>ry out subsection 7a74 7,b7 ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vacc9e & ,vet]9>y ,c\nt]measures ,bank ,9 addition to ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc to c>ry out subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7,c7 ,additionality ,! funds au?oriz$ = appropriation "u ?is p>agraph are 9 addition to any funds au?oriz$ or o!rwise made available "u ?is section or section #ajdag4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative co/s 7,a7 ,secret>y ,( ! funds made available "u ?is section or section #ajdag to c>ry out ! ,national ,animal ,heal? ,laboratory ,network "u subsection 7a7 & ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program "u subsection 7b71 n m ?an #d p]c5t may be reta9$ by ! ,secret>y to pay adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,( ! funds made available "u ?is section or section #ajdag to c>ry out ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program "u subsection 7b71 n m ?an #aj p]c5t may be reta9$ by an eligible entity t receives funds "u any agreem5t ent]$ into "u su* subsection1 includ+ any sub-agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#g77;,b7 ( su* subsection to pay adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ by ! eligible entity to c>ry out activities "u ! ,program4 7#d7 ,duration ( availability ,funds made available "u ?is subsection1 includ+ any proce$s cr$it$ "u p>agraph 7#e71 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#e7 ,proce$s f vet]9>y c\nt]measures sales ,any proce$s ( a sale ( vet]9>y c\nt]measures f ! ,vacc9e ,bank %all be-- 7,a7 deposit$ into ! ,treasury ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 cr$it$ to ! acc\nt = ! op]ation ( ! ,vacc9e ,bank to be made available = exp5diture )\t fur!r appropriation4 7#f7 ,limitations on use ( funds = c]ta9 purposes ,funds made available "u ! ,national ,animal ,heal? ,laboratory ,network1 ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program1 & ! ,vacc9e ,bank %all n be us$ = ! con/ruction ( a new build+ or facility or ! acquisition or expansion ( an exi/+ build+ or facility1 includ+ site grad+ & improvem5t & ar*itect fees4 7e7 ,availability & purpose ( fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ ! funds made available "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all (f] to ent] into contracts1 grants1 coop]ative agreem5ts1 or o!r legal in/rum5ts "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c7 dur+ ea* ( ! fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be con/ru$ to t]m9ate a contract1 grant1 coop]ative agreem5t1 or o!r legal in/rum5t ent]$ into dur+ ! p]iod specifi$ 9 su* p>agraph4 4 #abajb4 ,%eep production & m>ket+ grant program ,section #bji7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;a7c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #a1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjad & ins]t+ #b1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai4 #abajc4 ,feasibility /udy on live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 analyze h[ ! e/abli%m5t ( a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ w\ld affect buy] & sell] behavior 9 m>kets = live/ock 7z def9$ 9 section #b7;a7 ( ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ahb772 7#b7 exam9e h[ ! e/abli%m5t ( a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ w\ld affect sell] recov]y 9 ! ev5t ( a live/ock deal] paym5t default2 7#c7 consid] :at pot5tial effects a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ w\ld h on cr$it availability1 includ+ impacts on l5d]s & l5d+ behavior & o!r indu/ry p>ticipants2 7#d7 exam9e unique circum/ances common to live/ock deal]s & h[ ^? circum/ances c\ld impact ! functionality ( a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/2 7#e7 /udy ! feasibility ( ! indu/ry-wide adoption ( electronic funds transf] or ano!r exp$iti\s me?od ( paym5t to provide sell]s ( live/ock protection f nonsuffici5t funds paym5ts2 7#f7 assess ! effectiv5ess ( /atutory tru/s 9 o!r segm5ts ( agriculture1 :e!r simil> effects c\ld be exp]i5c$ "u a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/1 & :e!r au?oriz+ ! ,secret>y to appo9t an indep5d5t tru/ee "u ! live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ w\ld improve sell] recov]y2 7#g7 consid] ! effects ( exempt+ deal]s ) av]age annual pur*ases "u a de m9imis ?re%old f be+ subject to ! live/ock deal] /atutory tru/2 & 7#h7 analyze h[ ! e/abli%m5t ( a live/ock deal] /atutory tru/ w\ld affect ! treatm5t ( sell]s ( live/ock z x relates to pref]5tial transf] 9 bankruptcy4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #abajd4 ,def9ition ( live/ock ,section #fjb7b7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,live/ock ,fe$ ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adga7b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ fi% & all t foll[s ?r\gh t-- & ins]t+ llamas1 alpacas1 live fi%1 crawfi%1 & o!r animals t--4 #abaje4 ,national ,aquatic ,animal ,heal? ,plan ,section #aajac ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcbb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d74 #abajf4 ,vet]9>y tra9+ ,section #ajejd ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ & vet]9>y teams1 includ+ ^? bas$ at colleges ( vet]9>y m$ic9e1 aft] vet]9>ians2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 & :o are capable ( provid+ effective s]vices be=e1 dur+1 & aft] em]g5cies4 #abajg4 ,report on ,,fsis guidance & outrea* to small meat processors 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into a contract ) a l&-grant college or univ]sity or a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja77 to review ! effectiv5ess ( exi/+ ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice guidance mat]ials & o!r tools us$ by small & v small e/abli%m5ts1 z def9$ by regulations issu$ by ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 op]at+ "u ,f$]al inspection1 z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! outrea* conduct$ by ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice to small & v small e/abli%m5ts2 7#b7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! guidance mat]ials & o!r tools us$ by ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice to assi/ small & v small e/abli%m5ts2 & 7#c7 ! responsiv5ess ( ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice p]sonnel to inquiries & issues f small & v small e/abli%m5ts4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations on measures ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice %\ld take to improve regulatory cl>ity & consi/5cy & ensure all guidance mat]ials & o!r tools take into acc\nt small & v small e/abli%m5ts4 #abajh4 ,regional ,cattle & ,c>cass ,grad+ ,correlation & ,tra9+ ,c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% n m ?an #c regional c5t]s1 to be kn[n z ,cattle & ,c>cass ,grad+ ,correlation & ,tra9+ ,c5t]s 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]s71 to provide education & tra9+ = cattle & c>cass beef grad]s ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 cattle produc]s1 & o!r pr(essionals involv$ 9 ! report+1 deliv]y1 & grad+ ( fe$] cattle1 live cattle1 & c>casses-- 7#a7 to limit ! subjectivity 9 ! application ( beef grad+ /&>ds2 7#b7 to provide produc]s ) great] confid5ce 9 ! price ( ! produc]s' cattle2 & 7#c7 to provide inve/ors ) bo? long & %ort positions m assurance 9 ! cattle deliv]y sy/em4 7b7 ,location ,! ,c5t]s %all be locat$ ne> cattle fe$+ & slaught] populations & areas %all be /rategically id5tifi$ 9 ord] to capture regional v>iances 9 cattle production4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration ,ea* ,c5t] %all be organiz$ & adm9i/]$ by (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 9 op]ation on ! date on :i* ! respective ,c5t] is e/abli%$1 or 9 coord9ation ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies or academic in/itutions4 7d7 ,tra9+ program ,! ,c5t]s %all (f] int5sive in/ructional programs involv+ classroom & field tra9+ "w = individuals describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7e7 ,coord9ation ( res\rces ,ea* ,c5t]1 9 c>ry+ out ! functions ( ! ,c5t]1 %all make use ( in=mation g5]at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,/ate agricultural ext5sion & rese>* /ations1 relevant designat$ contract m>kets1 & ! practical exp]i5ce ( area cattle produc]s1 especially cattle produc]s coop]at+ 9 on-f>m demon/rations1 correlations1 & rese>* projects4 7f7 ,prohibition on con/ruction ,funds made available to c>ry out ?is section %all n be us$ = ! con/ruction ( a new build+ or facility or ! acquisition1 expansion1 remodel+1 or alt]ation ( an exi/+ build+ or facility 7includ+ site grad+ & improvem5t1 & ar*itect fees74 ,not)/&+ ! prec$+ s5t5ce1 ! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out ?is section to provide a ,c5t] ) paym5t = ! co/ ( ! r5tal ( a space det]m9$ to be necess>y by ! ,c5t] = conduct+ tra9+ "u ?is section & may accept donations 7includ+ 9-k9d contributions7 to cov] su* co/4 ,b ,agriculture & ,food ,def5se #abbja4 ,repeal ( ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security ,section #adaaa ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiaa7 is repeal$4 #abbjb4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bba4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security 7a7 ,def9ition ( agriculture & food def5se ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m agriculture & food def5se means any action to prev5t1 protect aga9/1 mitigate ! effects (1 respond to1 or recov] f a naturally occurr+1 un9t5tional1 or int5tional ?reat to ! agriculture & food sy/em4 7b7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 7c7 ,executive ,director ,! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security %all be head$ by an ,executive ,director1 :o %all be kn[n z ! ,executive ,director ( ,homel& ,security4 7d7 ,duties ,! ,executive ,director ( ,homel& ,security %all-- 7#a7 s]ve z ! pr9cipal advisor to ! ,secret>y on homel& security1 includ+ em]g5cy managem5t & agriculture & food def5se2 7#b7 coord9ate activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ policies1 processes1 budget ne$s1 & ov]sight relat+ to homel& security1 includ+ em]g5cy managem5t & agriculture & food def5se2 7#c7 act z ! prim>y liaison on behalf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies 9 activities relat+ to homel& security1 includ+ em]g5cy managem5t & agriculture & food def5se1 & provide = int]ag5cy coord9ation & data %>+2 7#d7 7,a7 coord9ate 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ga!r+ ( in=mation relevant to e>ly w>n+ & aw>5ess ( ?reats & risks to ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 & 7,b7 %>e t in=mation )1 & provide assi/ance ) int]pretation & risk *>act]ization ( t in=mation to1 ! intellig5ce community 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc771 law en=cem5t ag5cies1 ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 & ,/ate fusion c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 section #baj;,a7j7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j772 7#e7 liaise ) ! ,director ( ,national ,intellig5ce to assi/ 9 ! developm5t ( p]iodic assessm5ts & intellig5ce e/imates1 or o!r intellig5ce products1 t support ! def5se ( ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 7#f7 coord9ate ! conduct1 evaluation1 & improvem5t ( ex]cises to id5tify & elim9ate gaps 9 prep>$ness & response2 7#g7 produce a ,dep>tm5t-wide c5traliz$ /rategic coord9ation plan to provide a high-level p]spective ( ! op]ations ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat+ to homel& security1 includ+ em]g5cy managem5t & agriculture & food def5se2 & 7#h7 c>ry out o!r appropriate duties1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,agriculture & food ?reat aw>5ess p>tn]%ip program 7#a7 ,int]ag5cy ex*ange program ,! ,secret>y1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! intellig5ce community 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjc77 & fusion c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 section #baj;,a7j7 ( ! ,homel& ,security ,act ( #bjjb 7#f ,u4,s4,c4 #abd;h7j77 t h analysis & intellig5ce capabilities relat+ to ! def5se ( ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector1 %all e/abli% & c>ry out an int]ag5cy ex*ange program ( p]sonnel & in=mation to improve communication & analysis = ! def5se ( ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector4 7#b7 ,collaboration ) ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local au?orities ,to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 ent] into #a or m coop]ative agreem5ts or contracts ) ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local au?orities t h analysis & intellig5ce capabilities & exp]tise relat+ to ! def5se ( ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 & 7,b7 c>ry out any o!r activity "u any o!r au?ority ( ! ,secret>y t is appropriate to engage ! au?orities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! def5se ( ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #abbjc4 ,agriculture & food def5se 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,animal ,! t]m animal has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajdjc ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb74 7#b7 ,disease or pe/ ( conc]n ,! t]m disease or pe/ ( conc]n means a plant or animal disease or pe/ t-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a transb\nd>y disease2 or 7ii7 an e/abli%$ disease2 & 7,b7 is likely to pose a significant risk to ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector t w>rants ef=ts at prev5tion1 protection1 mitigation1 response1 & recov]y4 7#c7 ,e/abli%$ disease ,! t]m e/abli%$ disease means a plant or animal disease or pe/ t-- 7,a7 7i7 if x becomes e/abli%$1 poses an imm95t ?reat to agriculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 has become e/abli%$1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y1 )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 requires managem5t4 7#d7 ,high-consequ5ce plant transb\nd>y disease ,! t]m high-consequ5ce plant transb\nd>y disease means a transb\nd>y disease t is-- 7,a7 7i7 a plant disease2 or 7ii7 a plant pe/2 & 7,b7 ( high consequ5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,pe/ ,! t]m pe/-- 7,a7 ) respect to a plant1 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m plant pe/ 9 section #djc ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb72 & 7,b7 ) respect to an animal1 has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ajdjc ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb74 7#f7 ,plant ,! t]m plant has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #djc ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb74 7#g7 ,plant heal? managem5t /rategy ,! t]m plant heal? managem5t /rategy means a /rategy to timely control & eradicate a plant disease or plant pe/ outbreak1 includ+ ?r\gh mitigation 7su* z *emical control71 surveillance1 ! use ( diagno/ic products & proc$ures1 & ! use ( exi/+ resi/ant se$ /ock4 7#h7 ,transb\nd>y disease 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m transb\nd>y disease means a plant or animal disease or pe/ t is )9 #a or m c\ntries outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m transb\nd>y disease includes a plant or animal disease or pe/ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t-- 7i7 has em]g$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7ii7 has be5 introduc$ )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#i7 ,vet]9>y c\nt]measure ,! t]m vet]9>y c\nt]measure has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #ajdjc ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjb74 7b7 ,disease or pe/ ( conc]n response plann+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a li/ ( diseases or pe/s ( conc]n by-- 7i7 develop+ a process to solicit & receive exp]t op9ion & evid5ce relat+ to ! diseases or pe/s ( conc]n ent]$ on ! li/2 & 7ii7 review+ all available evid5ce relat+ to ! diseases or pe/s ( conc]n ent]$ on ! li/1 includ+ classifi$ in=mation2 & 7,b7 p]iodically update ! li/ e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,response plans 7,a7 ,compreh5sive /rategic response plan or plans ,! ,secret>y %all develop1 9 collaboration ) appropriate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 regional1 & local (ficials1 a compreh5sive /rategic response plan or plans1 z appropriate1 = ! diseases or pe/s ( conc]n t are ent]$ on ! li/ e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,/ate or region response plan or plans ,! ,secret>y %all provide in=mation to a ,/ate or region to assi/ 9 produc+ a response plan or plans t %all include a concept ( op]ations = a disease or pe/ ( conc]n or a plat=m concept ( op]ations = responses to simil> diseases or pe/s ( conc]n t are det]m9$ to be a priority to ! ,/ate or region t %all1 z appropriate-- 7i7 describe ! appropriate int]actions among1 & roles (-- 7,i7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & units ( local gov]nm5t2 & 7,,ii7 plant or animal indu/ry p>tn]s2 7ii7 include a decision matrix or dynamic decision model+ tools t1 z appropriate1 include-- 7,i7 in=mation & tim+ requirem5ts necess>y = ! use ( vet]9>y c\nt]measures2 7,,ii7 plant heal? managem5t /rategies2 7,,iii7 deploym5t ( o!r key mat]ials & res\rces2 & 7,,iv7 p>amet]s = transition+ f outbreak response to disease managem5t2 7iii7 id5tify key response p]=mance metrics to e/abli%-- 7,i7 b5*m>k+ to provide assessm5ts ( capabilities1 capacity1 & read9ess to a*ieve response goals & objectives2 7,,ii7 progressive ex]cise evaluation2 & 7,,iii7 cont9u+ improvem5t ( a response plan1 includ+ by provid+ =-- 7aa7 ongo+ ex]cises2 7bb7 improvem5t plann+ & ! implem5tation ( corrective actions to enhance a response plan ov] "t2 & 7cc7 /rategic in=mation to guide inve/m5t 9 any appropriate rese>* to mitigate ! risk ( a disease or pe/ ( conc]n2 & 7iv7 be updat$ p]iodically1 includ+ 9 response to-- 7,i7 an ex]cise evaluation2 or 7,,ii7 new risk in=mation becom+ available reg>d+ a disease or pe/ ( conc]n4 7#c7 ,coord9ation ( plans ,pursuant to section #bba7;d77#f7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid1 z add$ by section #abbjb1 ! ,secret>y %all1 z appropriate1 assi/ 9 coord9at+ ) o!r appropriate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 regional1 or local (ficials 9 ! ex]cis+ ( ! plans develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7c7 ,national plant diagno/ic network 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a ,national ,plant ,diagno/ic ,network to monitor & surveil ?r\gh diagno/ics ?reats to plant heal? f diseases or pe/s ( conc]n 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,national ,plant ,diagno/ic ,network e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 provide = increas$ aw>5ess1 surveillance1 e>ly id5tification1 rapid communication1 w>n+1 & diagnosis ( a ?reat to plant heal? f a disease or pe/ ( conc]n to protect natural & agricultural plant res\rces2 7,b7 coord9ate & collaborate ) ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,/ate ag5cies & au?orities involv$ 9 plant heal?2 7,c7 e/abli% diagno/ic laboratory /&>ds2 7,d7 e/abli% regional hubs ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates t provide exp]tise1 lead]%ip1 & support to diagno/ic labs relat+ to ! agricultural crops & plants 9 ! cov]$ regions ( ^? hubs2 & 7,e7 e/abli% a national repository = records ( endemic or em]g5t diseases & pe/s ( conc]n4 7#c7 ,head ( network 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture %all s]ve z ! head ( ! ,national ,plant ,diagno/ic ,network4 7,b7 ,duties ,! head ( ! ,national ,plant ,diagno/ic ,network %all-- 7i7 coord9ate & collaborate ) l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 9 c>ry+ out ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b71 includ+ ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d72 7ii7 p>tn] ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice = assi/ance ) plant heal? regulation & inspection2 & 7iii7 coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate1 9 c>ry+ out activities relat+ to ! ,national ,plant ,diagno/ic ,network1 includ+ ! %>+ ( biosurveillance in=mation4 7#d7 ,collaboration ) l&-grant colleges & univ]sities ,! ,secret>y %all seek to e/abli% coop]ative agreem5ts ) l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc77 t h ! appropriate level ( skill1 exp]i5ce1 & compet5ce ) plant diseases or pe/s ( conc]n4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to ! am\nt au?oriz$ to c>ry out ?is subtitle "u section #abbje1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7d7 ,national plant disease recov]y sy/em 7#a7 ,recov]y sy/em ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a ,national ,plant ,disease ,recov]y ,sy/em to engage 9 /rategic long-range plann+ to recov] f high-consequ5ce plant transb\nd>y diseases4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,national ,plant ,disease ,recov]y ,sy/em e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate ) disease or pe/ ( conc]n concept ( op]ations response plans2 7,b7 make long-range plans = ! initiation ( future rese>* projects relat+ to high-consequ5ce plant transb\nd>y diseases2 7,c7 e/abli% rese>* plans = long-t]m recov]y2 7,d7 plan = ! id5tification & use ( specific g5otypes1 cultiv>s1 bre$+ l9es1 & o!r disease-resi/ant mat]ials necess>y = crop /abilization or improvem5t2 & 7,e7 e/abli% a wat* li/ ( high-consequ5ce plant transb\nd>y diseases = ! purpose ( mak+ long-range plans "u subp>agraph 7,b74 #abbjd4 ,biological ag5ts & tox9s li/ ,section #bab7;a77#a77;,b77i7 ( ! ,agricultural ,biot]rorism ,protection ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hdja7;a77#a77;,b77i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,,iv7 z subclause 7,v72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,iii7 ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 7aa7 :e!r su* inclusion w\ld h a sub/antial negative impact on ! rese>* & developm5t ( solutions = ! animal or plant disease caus$ by ! ag5t or tox92 & 7bb7 :e!r ! negative impact describ$ 9 item 7aa7 w\ld sub/antially outweigh ! risk pos$ by ! ag5t or tox9 to animal or plant heal? if x is n includ$ on ! li/2 & 4 #abbje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to o!r am\nts made available "u ?is subtitle1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subtitle #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 ,c ,hi/orically ,und]s]v$ ,produc]s #abcja4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea* 7a7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gdje ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #bbf;,b7e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;e77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] developm5t program e/abli%$ "u section #gdje ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;f74 & ins]t+ ! beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] developm5t grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi744 7,b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ clause 7iv7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,! beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] developm5t grant program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi74 4 7,c7 ,section #gejf7;e7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;c7e77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7v72 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 z clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7v71 respectively2 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7i7 ea* grant & coop]ative agreem5t aw>d$ "u subsection 7d7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi72 2 7,,iv7 9 clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #dej;i7b77#b772 & ins]t+ #caeg7;b77#b7722 & 7,v7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e71 respectively2 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,a7 subsection 7d7 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi72 2 7,,iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #dej;i7b772 & ins]t+ #caeg7;b7722 7,v7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7,,vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod4 7b7 ,outrea* & education = socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s1 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s1 & beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ,section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea*2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7i7 z p>agraph 7#e7 7& mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* p>agraph #b ems to ! "r7 & mov+ su* p>agraph 7z s r$esignat$7 s z to foll[ subsection 7a77#d72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 7z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#b771 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 7g71 & 7h7 z subsections 7c71 7g71 7k71 7h71 7a71 7i71 & 7j71 respectively1 & mov+ ! subsections s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord]2 7#d7 by mov+ p>agraph 7#e7 ( subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$7 s z to appe> at ! end ( subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7 & r$esignat+ su* p>agraph z p>agraph 7#f72 7#e7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#f71 7#e71 7#a71 7#c71 & 7#d71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7,c7 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#e71 & 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 ?is section1 ! ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,!2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ agriculture & ins]t+ agricultural2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ agriculture & ins]t+ agricultural2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] means a p]son t-- 7,a7 7i7 has n op]at$ a f>m or ran*2 or 7ii7 has op]at$ a f>m or ran* = n m ?an #aj ye>s2 & 7,b7 meets su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%4 2 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is section to enc\rage & assi/ socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s1 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s1 & beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 ! own]%ip & op]ation ( f>ms & ran*es ?r\gh-- 7#a7 education & tra9+2 & 7#b7 equitable p>ticipation 9 all agricultural programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$ & z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#d77-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ = socially disadvantag$ & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s aft] assi/ance2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 7#c71 & 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ?is subsection2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ #dej;b77 & ins]t+ #ecjd772 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all c>ry out & ins]t+ ,us+ funds made available "u subsection 7l71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all1 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 c>ry out2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ agricultural & ins]t+ agricultural1 =e/ry1 & relat$2 7iii7 by /rik+ agricultural & ins]t+ agricultural1 =e/ry1 & relat$2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ 7#b72 & 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! subp>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,outrea* & te*nical assi/ance4--2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 7#b7 & ins]t+ 7#c72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ to socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s aft] assi/ance2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 7#a7 & ins]t+ 7#b72 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,! numb] ( f>ms or ran*es />t$1 ma9ta9$1 or improv$ z a result ( funds made available "u ! program4 7vi7 ,actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y 9 p>tn]%ip ) eligible entities to enhance p>ticipation 9 agricultural programs by vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s4 7vii7 ,! effectiv5ess ( ! actions describ$ 9 clause 7vi74 2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,maximum t]m & am\nt ( grant1 contract1 or agreem5t ,a grant1 contract1 or agreem5t ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be-- 7i7 = a t]m ( n long] ?an #c ye>s2 & 7ii7 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #bej1jjj = ea* ye> ( ! grant1 contract1 or agreem5t4 7,f7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants & ent]+ into contracts & o!r agreem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to nongov]nm5tal & community-bas$ organizations ) an exp]tise 9 work+ ) socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s or vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s4 7,g7 ,regional ,balance ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure ! geographical div]sity ( eligible entities to :i* grants are made & contracts & o!r agreem5ts are ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,h7 ,prohibition ,a grant1 contract1 or o!r agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may n be us$ = ! plann+1 repair1 rehabilitation1 acquisition1 or con/ruction ( a build+ or facility4 7,i7 ,pe] review ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a fair & effici5t ext]nal pe] review process t-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y %all use 9 mak+ grants & ent]+ into contracts & o!r agreem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 %all include a broad repres5tation ( pe]s ( ! eligible entity4 7,j7 ,input f eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all seek input f eligible entities provid+ te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection n less ?an once ea* ye> to ensure t ! program is responsive to ! eligible entities provid+ t te*nical assi/ance4 2 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] developm5t grant program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u subsection 7l71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 %all1 = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 make competitive grants or ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts to support new & e/abli%$ local & regional tra9+1 education1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance initiatives to increase opportunities = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 7#b7 ,includ$ programs & s]vices ,initiatives describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may include programs or s]vices1 z appropriate1 relat+ to-- 7,a7 basic live/ock1 =e/ managem5t1 & crop f>m+ practices2 7,b7 innovative f>m1 ran*1 & private1 non9du/rial =e/ l& transf] & succession /rategies2 7,c7 entrepr5eur%ip & bus9ess tra9+2 7,d7 te*nical assi/ance to help beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s acquire l& f retir+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,e7 f9ancial & risk managem5t tra9+1 includ+ ! acquisition & managem5t ( agricultural cr$it2 7,f7 natural res\rce managem5t & plann+2 7,g7 div]sification & m>ket+ /rategies2 7,h7 curriculum developm5t2 7,i7 m5tor+1 appr5tice%ips1 & int]n%ips2 7,j7 res\rces & ref]ral2 7,k7 f>m f9ancial b5*m>k+2 7,l7 agricultural rehabilitation & vocational tra9+ = vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,m7 f>m safety & aw>5ess2 7,n7 food safety & recordkeep+2 & 7,o7 o!r simil> subject areas ( use to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant or ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection1 ! recipi5t ( ! grant or p>ticipant 9 ! coop]ative agreem5t %all be a collaborative ,/ate1 ,tribal1 local1 or regionally-bas$ network or p>tn]%ip ( public or private entities4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,a recipi5t ( a grant or a p>ticipant t ent]s into a coop]ative agreem5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 a ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vice2 7ii7 a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 municipal1 or ,tribal ag5cy2 7iii7 a community-bas$ or nongov]nm5tal organization2 7iv7 a college or univ]sity 7includ+ an in/itution aw>d+ an associate's degree7 or f\ndation ma9ta9$ by a college or univ]sity2 or 7v7 any o!r appropriate p>tn]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,t]ms ( grants or coop]ative agreem5t ,a grant or coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 be = a t]m ( n long] ?an #c ye>s2 & 7,b7 provide n m ?an #bej1jjj = ea* ye>4 7#e7 ,mat*+ requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 to be eligible to receive a grant or ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection1 a recipi5t or p>ticipant %all provide a mat* 9 ! =m ( ca% or 9-k9d contributions 9 an am\nt equal to #be p]c5t ( ! funds provid$ by ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t4 7,b7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may waive or r$uce ! mat*+ requirem5t 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* a waiv] or modification is necess>y to effectively rea* an und]s]v$ area or population4 7#f7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,9 mak+ grants or ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate1 ) respect to applications = ! grants or coop]ative agreem5ts-- 7,a7 relevancy2 7,b7 te*nical m]it2 7,c7 a*ievability2 7,d7 ! exp]tise & track record ( #a or m applicants2 7,e7 ! consultation ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 design1 implem5tation1 & decisionmak+ relat+ to an initiative describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,f7 ! adequacy ( plans =-- 7i7 a p>ticipatory evaluation process2 7ii7 outcome-bas$ report+2 & 7iii7 ! communication ( f9d+s & results beyond ! imm$iate t>get audi5ce2 & 7,g7 o!r appropriate factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,regional balance ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure ! geographical div]sity ( recipi5ts ( grants or p>ticipants 9 coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is subsection4 7#h7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants or ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to p>tn]%ips & collaborations t are l$ by or include nongov]nm5tal1 community-bas$ organizations & s*ool-bas$ educational organizations ) exp]tise 9 new agricultural produc] tra9+ & outrea*4 7#i7 ,prohibition ,a grant made or coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is subsection may n be us$ = ! plann+1 repair1 rehabilitation1 acquisition1 or con/ruction ( a build+ or facility4 7#aj7 ,coord9ation p]mitt$ ,a recipi5t ( a grant or p>ticipant 9 a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection may coord9ate ) a recipi5t ( a grant or coop]ative agreem5t "u section #afhj 9 address+ ! ne$s ( vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s ) disabilities4 7#aa7 ,consecutive aw>ds ,a grant or coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection may be made to a recipi5t or p>ticipant = consecutive ye>s4 7#ab7 ,pe] review 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a fair & effici5t ext]nal pe] review process1 :i* ! ,secret>y %all use 9 mak+ grants or ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! pe] review process "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a review panel compos$ ( a broad repres5tation ( pe]s ( ! applicant = ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t t are n apply+ = a grant or coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection4 7#ac7 ,p>ticipation by o!r f>m]s & ran*]s ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits ! ,secret>y f all[+ a f>m] or ran*] :o is n a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] 7includ+ an own] or op]ator t has end$1 or expects to end )9 #e ye>s1 active labor 9 a f>m+ or ran*+ op]ation z a produc]1 retir+ f>m]s1 & non-f>m+ l&[n]s7 f p>ticipat+ 9 a program or s]vice "u ?is subsection1 to ! ext5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* p>ticipation-- 7,a7 is appropriate2 & 7,b7 w n detract f ! prim>y purpose ( increas+ opportunities = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 7#ad7 ,education teams 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] education teams to develop curricula1 conduct educational programs & work%ops = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 div]se geographical areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or provide tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance initiatives = beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s or = tra9]s & s]vice provid]s t "w ) beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s4 7,b7 ,curriculum ,9 promot+ ! developm5t ( curricula1 educational programs & work%ops1 or tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance initiatives "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 include cont5t tailor$ to specific audi5ces ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 bas$ on crop div]sity or regional div]sity4 7,c7 ,composition ,9 e/abli%+ an education team "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a specific program or work%op1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 obta9 ! %ort-t]m s]vices ( speciali/s ) k & exp]tise 9 programs s]v+ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7ii7 use (fic]s & employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) direct exp]i5ce 9 programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t t may be taught z "p ( ! curriculum = ! program or work%op4 7,d7 ,coop]ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all coop]ate1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 )-- 7,i7 ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vices2 7,,ii7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & ,tribal ag5cies2 7,,iii7 community-bas$ & nongov]nm5tal organizations2 7,,iv7 colleges & univ]sities 7includ+ an in/itution aw>d+ an associate's degree7 or f\ndations ma9ta9$ by a college or univ]sity2 & 7,v7 o!r appropriate p>tn]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t to reflect ! t]ms ( any coop]ation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#ae7 ,curriculum & tra9+ cle>+h\se ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an onl9e cle>+h\se t makes available to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s education curricula & tra9+ mat]ials & programs1 :i* may include onl9e c\rses = direct use by beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 7e7 ,application requirem5ts ,9 mak+ grants & ent]+ into contracts & o!r agreem5ts1 z applicable1 "u subsections 7c7 & 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all make available a simplifi$ application process = an application = a grant t reque/s less ?an #ej1jjj4 2 7#i7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,/akehold] input ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all seek /akehold] input f-- 7#a7 beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#b7 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#c7 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#d7 national1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local organizations & o!r p]sons ) exp]tise 9 op]at+ programs =-- 7,a7 beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,b7 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 or 7,c7 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#e7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,beg9n+ ,f>m]s & ,ran*]s e/abli%$ "u section #e7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiib 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi note2 ,public ,law #ajb-eed72 7#f7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,m9ority ,f>m]s e/abli%$ "u section #adjjh ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf72 & 7#g7 ! ,tribal ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b7 ( section #cji ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba74 2 7#aj7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ & n lat] ?an ,m>* #a1 #bjbj1 aft] #aiia12 & 7#aa7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj2 7,b7 #ce1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,c7 #dj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 & 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( ,appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7#c7 ,res]vation ( funds ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to c>ry out subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to c>ry out subsection 7d74 7#d7 ,allocation ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out subsection 7d7 = a fiscal ye> %all be us$ to support programs & s]vices t address ! ne$s (-- 7i7 limit$ res\rce beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s t are beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7iii7 f>mwork]s desir+ to become f>m]s or ran*]s4 7,b7 ,vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s ,n less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out subsection 7d7 = a fiscal ye> %all be us$ to support programs & s]vices t address ! ne$s ( vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s4 7#e7 ,int]ag5cy fund+ ,any ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t may p>ticipate 9 any grant1 contract1 or agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section by contribut+ funds1 if ! contribut+ ag5cy det]m9es t ! objectives ( ! grant1 contract1 or agreem5t w fur!r ! au?oriz$ programs ( ! contribut+ ag5cy4 7#f7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> may be us$ = exp5ses relat+ to ! adm9i/ration ( ?is section4 7#g7 ,limitation on indirect co/s ,a recipi5t ( a grant or a p>ty to a contract or o!r agreem5t "u subsection 7c7 or 7d7 may n use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! funds receiv$ = ! indirect co/s ( c>ry+ out a grant1 contract1 or o!r agreem5t4 4 #abcjb4 ,urban agriculture ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaa et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #abbjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbb4 ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production 7a7 ,(fice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production4 7#b7 ,director ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t a s5ior (ficial to s]ve z ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,director74 7#c7 ,mission ,! mission ( ! ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production %all be to enc\rage & promote urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural practices1 includ+-- 7,a7 community g>d5s & f>ms locat$ 9 urban areas1 suburbs1 & urban clu/]s2 7,b7 ro(top f>ms1 outdoor v]tical production1 & gre5 walls2 7,c7 indoor f>ms1 gre5h\ses1 & high-te* v]tical te*nology f>ms2 7,d7 hydroponic1 a]oponic1 & aquaponic f>m facilities2 & 7,e7 o!r innovations 9 agricultural production1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,responsibilities ,! ,director %all be responsible = engag+ 9 activities to c>ry out ! mission describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 includ+ by-- 7,a7 manag+ programs1 includ+ = community g>d5s1 urban f>ms1 ro(top agriculture1 & indoor v]tical production2 7,b7 advis+ ! ,secret>y2 7,c7 coord9at+ ) ! ag5cies & (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t to update relevant programs2 7,d7 engag+ 9 /akehold] relations & develop+ ext]nal p>tn]%ips2 7,e7 id5tify+ common ,/ate & municipal be/ practices = navigat+ local policies2 7,f7 coord9at+ networks ( community g>d5s & facilitat+ connections to local food banks1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice2 & 7,g7 collaborat+ ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7b7 ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,committee7 to advise ! ,secret>y on-- 7,a7 ! developm5t ( policies & outrea* relat+ to urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production practices2 & 7,b7 any o!r aspects ( ! implem5tation ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( #ab memb]s1 ( :om-- 7i7 #d %all be individuals :o are agricultural produc]s1 ( :om-- 7,i7 #b individuals %all be agricultural produc]s locat$ 9 an urban area or urban clu/]2 & 7,,ii7 #b individuals %all be f>m]s t use innovative te*nology2 7ii7 #b %all be repres5tatives f an in/itution ( high] education or ext5sion program2 7iii7 #a %all be an individual :o repres5ts a nonpr(it organization1 :i* may include a public heal?1 environm5tal1 or community organization2 7iv7 #a %all be an individual :o repres5ts bus9ess & economic developm5t1 :i* may include a bus9ess developm5t entity1 a *amb] ( comm]ce1 a city gov]nm5t1 or a plann+ organization2 7v7 #a %all be an individual ) supply *a9 exp]i5ce1 :i* may include a food aggregator1 :olesale food di/ributor1 food hub1 or an individual :o has direct-to-consum] m>ket exp]i5ce2 7vi7 #a %all be an individual f a f9anc+ entity2 & 7vii7 #b %all be individuals ) relat$ exp]i5ce or exp]tise 9 urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agriculture production practices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,initial appo9tm5ts ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t ! memb]s ( ! ,committee n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 7#c7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t2 vacancies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 a memb] ( ! ,committee %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #c ye>s4 7,b7 ,initial appo9tm5ts ,( ! memb]s fir/ appo9t$ to ! ,committee-- 7i7 #d ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #c ye>s2 7ii7 #d ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #b ye>s2 & 7iii7 #d ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #a ye>4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,committee-- 7i7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,committee2 & 7ii7 %all be fill$ z soon z practicable 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7,d7 ,consecutive t]ms ,an initial appo9tee ( ! committee may s]ve an additional consecutive t]m if ! memb] is reappo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,meet+s 7,a7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,committee %all meet n few] ?an #c times p] ye>4 7,b7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! memb]s are appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,committee %all hold ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,committee4 7#e7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all-- 7i7 develop recomm5dations & advise ! ,director on policies1 initiatives1 & outrea* adm9i/]$ by ! ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production2 7ii7 evaluate & review ongo+ rese>* & ext5sion activities relat+ to urban1 indoor1 & o!r innovative agricultural practices2 7iii7 id5tify new & exi/+ b>ri]s to successful urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production practices2 & 7iv7 provide additional assi/ance & advice to ! ,director z appropriate4 7,b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,committee is e/abli%$1 & e #b ye>s ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! recomm5dations develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#f7 ,p]sonnel matt]s 7,a7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7,b7 ,travel exp5ses ,a memb] ( ! ,committee %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) section #egjc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#g7 ,t]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,committee %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! memb]s are appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,ext5sions ,be=e ! date on :i* ! ,committee t]m9ates1 ! ,secret>y may r5ew ! ,committee = #a or m #b-ye> p]iods4 7c7 ,grants ,! ,director %all aw>d competitive grants to support ! developm5t ( urban agriculture & innovative production to any ( ! foll[+ eligible entities3 7#a7 ,a nonpr(it organization4 7#b7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#d7 ,any s*ool t s]ves any ( grades k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab4 7d7 ,pilot projects 7#a7 ,urban & suburban c\nty committees 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program = n few] ?an #e ye>s t e/abli%es #aj c\nty committees 9 accordance ) section #h7;b77#e77;,b77ii77,,ii7 ( ! ,soil ,cons]vation & ,dome/ic ,allotm5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b77ii77,,ii77 to op]ate 9 c\nties locat$ 9 urban or suburban areas ) a high conc5tration ( urban or suburban f>ms4 7,b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires or precludes ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy (fice 9 a c\nty 9 :i* a c\nty committee is e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,report ,= fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ a summ>y (-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! pilot program "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 meet+s & o!r activities ( ! committees e/abli%$ "u t subp>agraph2 & 7iii7 ! types & volume ( assi/ance & s]vices provid$ to f>m]s 9 c\nties 9 :i* c\nty committees are e/abli%$ "u t subp>agraph4 7#b7 ,increas+ community compo/ & r$uc+ food wa/e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all c>ry out pilot projects "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) local or municipal gov]nm5ts 9 n few] ?an #aj ,/ates to develop & te/ /rategies = plann+ & implem5t+ municipal compo/ plans & food wa/e r$uction plans4 7,b7 ,eligible entities & purposes ( pilot projects ,"u a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to municipalities1 c\nties1 local gov]nm5ts1 or city plann]s1 z appropriate1 to c>ry out plann+ & implem5t+ activities t w-- 7i7 g5]ate compo/2 7ii7 increase access to compo/ = agricultural produc]s2 7iii7 r$uce reliance on1 & limit ! use (1 f]tiliz]2 7iv7 improve soil quality2 7v7 enc\rage wa/e managem5t & p]maculture bus9ess developm5t2 7vi7 increase ra9wat] absorption2 7vii7 r$uce municipal food wa/e2 & 7viii7 div]t food wa/e f l&fills4 7,c7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( applications 7i7 ,crit]ia ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = ! selection ( pilot projects "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,consid]ation ,9 select+1 und]tak+1 or fund+ pilot projects "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] any commonly kn[n significant impact on exi/+ food wa/e recov]y & disposal by comm]cial1 m>ket+1 or bus9ess relation%ips4 7iii7 ,priority ,9 select+ a pilot project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application = a pilot project t-- 7,i7 anticipates or demon/rates economic b5efits2 7,,ii7 incorporates plans to make compo/ easily accessible to agricultural produc]s1 includ+ community g>d5]s2 7,,iii7 integrates o!r food wa/e /rategies1 includ+ food recov]y ef=ts2 & 7,,iv7 provides = collaboration ) multiple p>tn]s4 7,d7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,! recipi5t ( assi/ance = a pilot project "u ?is p>agraph %all provide funds1 9-k9d contributions1 or a comb9ation ( bo? f s\rces o!r ?an funds provid$ ?r\gh ! grant 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7,e7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an evaluation ( ! pilot projects fund$ "u ?is p>agraph to assess diff]5t solutions = increas+ access to compo/ & r$uc+ municipal food wa/e1 includ+ an evaluation (-- 7i7 ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds us$ = ea* project2 & 7ii7 a measurem5t ( ! outcomes ( ea* project4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 4 #abcjc4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee ,section #cji ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,b7 ,relevant committees ( ,congress ,! t]m relevant committees ( ,congress means-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7,c7 ,tribal organization ,! t]m tribal organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,committee 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee1 to be kn[n z ! ,tribal ,advisory ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,committee7 to provide advice & guidance to ! ,secret>y on matt]s relat+ to ,tribal & ,indian affairs4 7,b7 ,facilitation ,! ,committee %all facilitate1 b n supplant1 gov]nm5t-to-gov]nm5t consultation betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,dep>tm5t7 & ,indian tribes4 7#c7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,composition ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( #aa memb]s1 ( :om-- 7i7 #c %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! *airp]son ( ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee on ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7iv7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! *airp]son ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7v7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7vi7 #b %all be appo9t$ by ! *airp]son ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7vii7 #b %all be appo9t$ by ! rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,nom9ations ,! ,secret>y %all accept nom9ations = memb]s ( ! ,committee f any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,an ,indian tribe4 7ii7 ,a tribal organization4 7iii7 ,a national or regional organization ) exp]tise 9 issues relat+ to ! duties ( ! ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7,c7 ,div]sity ,to ! maximum ext5t feasible1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! memb]s ( ! ,committee repres5t a div]se set ( exp]tise on issues relat+ to geographic regions1 ,indian tribes1 & ! agricultural indu/ry4 7,d7 ,limitation ,no memb] ( ! ,committee %all be an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,e7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t2 vacancies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* memb] ( ! ,committee-- 7,i7 subject to clause 7ii71 %all be appo9t$ to a #c-ye> t]m2 & 7,,ii7 may be reappo9t$ to n m ?an #c consecutive t]ms4 7ii7 ,initial /agg]+ ,! fir/ #c appo9tm5ts by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7 %all be = a #b-ye> t]m4 7iii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,committee %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t n m ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! position becomes vacant4 7,f7 ,meet+s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all meet 9 p]son n less ?an twice ea* ye>4 7ii7 ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations repres5tative ,n few] ?an #a repres5tative f ! ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all be pres5t at ea* meet+ ( ! ,committee4 7iii7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,int]ior repres5tative ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,indian ,affairs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior 7or a designee7 %all be pres5t at ea* meet+ ( ! ,committee4 7iv7 ,nonvot+ repres5tatives ,! individuals describ$ 9 clauses 7ii7 & 7iii7 %all be nonvot+ repres5tatives at meet+s ( ! ,committee4 7#d7 ,duties ( ,committee ,! ,committee %all-- 7,a7 id5tify evolv+ issues ( relevance to ,indian tribes relat+ to programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 communicate to ! ,secret>y ! issues id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 submit to ! ,secret>y recomm5dations =1 & solutions to-- 7i7 ! issues id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 issues rais$ at ! ,tribal1 regional1 or national level2 & 7iii7 issues relat+ to any ,tribal consultation c>ri$ out by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,d7 discuss issues & proposals = *anges to ! regulations1 policies1 & proc$ures ( ! ,dep>tm5t t impact ,indian tribes2 7,e7 id5tify priorities & provide advice on appropriate /rategies = ,tribal consultation on issues at ! ,tribal1 regional1 or national level reg>d+ ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,f7 ensure t p]t95t issues ( ! ,dep>tm5t are br\ght to ! att5tion ( an ,indian tribe 9 a timely mann] s t timely fe$back f an ,indian tribe c be obta9$2 & 7,g7 id5tify & propose solutions to any int]dep>tm5tal b>ri] betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y & ! relevant committees ( ,congress a report t describes-- 7i7 ! activities ( ! ,committee dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 & 7ii7 recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action = ! foll[+ ye>4 7,b7 ,response f ,secret>y ,n m ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a report "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit a writt5 response to t report to-- 7i7 ! ,committee2 & 7ii7 ! relevant committees ( ,congress4 7#f7 ,comp5sation ( memb]s ,memb]s ( ! ,committee %all be comp5sat$ at a rate equal to ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay prescrib$ = level ,,iv ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* day 7includ+ travel "t7 dur+ :i* ! memb] is engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,committee4 7#g7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act exemption ,section #ad ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! ,committee4 4 #abcjd4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ation ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,vii ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7z am5d$ by sections #gejf & #abcja7;a77#a77 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gdjc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caai;b note2 ,public ,law #ajg-aga7 ! foll[+3 #gdjd4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ation 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 7#b7 ,national ,coord9ator ,! t]m ,national ,coord9ator means ! ,national ,beg9n+ ,f>m] & ,ran*] ,coord9ator e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,/ate coord9ator ,! t]m ,/ate coord9ator means a ,/ate beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ator designat$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#d7 ,/ate (fice ,! t]m ,/ate (fice means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate (fice (-- 7i7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7iii7 ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice2 or 7iv7 ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice2 or 7,b7 a regional (fice ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,national beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ator 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,national ,beg9n+ ,f>m] & ,ran*] ,coord9ator4 7#b7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,coord9ator %all-- 7i7 advise ! ,secret>y & coord9ate activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t on programs1 policies1 & issues relat+ to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7ii7 9 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate food & agriculture c\ncil1 det]m9e :e!r to approve a plan submitt$ by a ,/ate coord9ator "u subsection 7c77#c77;,b74 7,b7 ,discretion>y duties ,additional duties ( ! ,national ,coord9ator may include-- 7i7 develop+ & implem5t+ new /rategies-- 7,i7 = outrea* to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7,,ii7 to assi/ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ) connect+ to own]s or op]ators t h end$1 or expect to end )9 #e ye>s1 actively own+ or op]at+ a f>m or ran*2 & 7ii7 facilitat+ int]ag5cy & int]dep>tm5tal collaboration on issues relat+ to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 7#c7 ,reports ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,national ,coord9ator %all di/ribute )9 ! ,dep>tm5t & make publicly available a report describ+ ! /atus ( /eps tak5 to c>ry out ! duties describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,national ,coord9ator may ent] into a contract or coop]ative agreem5t ) an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 coop]ative ext5sion s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 or a nonpr(it organization-- 7,a7 to conduct rese>* on ! pr(itability ( new f>ms 9 op]ation = n less ?an #e ye>s 9 a region2 7,b7 to develop educational mat]ials2 7,c7 to conduct work%ops1 c\rses1 tra9+1 or c]tifi$ vocational tra9+2 or 7,d7 to conduct m5tor+ activities4 7c7 ,/ate beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ators 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,designation ,! ,national ,coord9ator1 9 consultation ) ,/ate food & agriculture c\ncils & directors ( ,/ate (fices1 %all designate 9 ea* ,/ate a ,/ate beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ator f among employees ( ,/ate (fices4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,to be designat$ z a ,/ate coord9ator1 an employee %all-- 7i7 be famili> ) issues relat+ to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7ii7 h ! ability to coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies4 7#b7 ,tra9+ ,! ,secret>y %all develop a tra9+ plan to provide to ea* ,/ate coord9ator k ( programs & s]vices available f ! ,dep>tm5t = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 tak+ into consid]ation ! ne$s ( all production types & sizes ( agricultural op]ations4 7#c7 ,duties ,a ,/ate coord9ator %all-- 7,a7 coord9ate te*nical assi/ance at ! ,/ate level to assi/ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 access+ programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 develop & submit to ! ,national ,coord9ator = approval "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a77ii7 a ,/ate plan to improve ! coord9ation1 deliv]y1 & efficacy ( programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t to beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 tak+ into consid]ation ! ne$s ( all types ( production me?ods & sizes ( agricultural op]ation1 at ea* c\nty & area (fice 9 ! ,/ate2 7,c7 ov]see implem5tation ( an approv$ ,/ate plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7,d7 "w ) outrea* coord9ators 9 ! ,/ate (fices to ensure appropriate in=mation ab\t te*nical assi/ance is available at outrea* ev5ts & activities2 & 7,e7 coord9ate p>tn]%ips & jo9t outrea* ef=ts ) o!r organizations & gov]nm5t ag5cies s]v+ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s4 4 #abcje4 ,agricultural y\? organization coord9ator ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,vii ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7z am5d$ by sections #gejf1 section #abcja7;a77#a71 & #abcjd7 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gdjd1 z add$ by section #abcjd1 ! foll[+3 #gdje4 ,agricultural y\? organization coord9ator 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,agricultural ,y\? ,organization ,coord9ator4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,agricultural ,y\? ,organization ,coord9ator %all-- 7#a7 promote ! role ( y\?-s]v+ organizations & s*ool-bas$ agricultural education 9 motivat+ & prep>+ "y p to pursue c>e]s 9 ! agriculture1 food1 & natural res\rces sy/ems2 7#b7 "w to help build y\? aw>5ess ( ! rea* & importance ( agriculture1 across a div]sity ( fields & discipl9es2 7#c7 id5tify %ort-t]m & long-t]m int]e/s ( ! ,dep>tm5t & provide opportunities1 res\rces1 input1 & coord9ation ) programs & ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t to y\?-s]v+ organizations & s*ool-bas$ agricultural education1 includ+ ! developm5t ( int]n%ip opportunities2 7#d7 %>e1 int]nally & ext]nally1 ! ext5t to :i* active /eps are be+ tak5 to enc\rage collaboration )1 & support (1 y\?-s]v+ organizations & s*ool-bas$ agricultural education2 7#e7 provide in=mation to y\? involv$ 9 food & agriculture organizations conc]n+ ! availability (1 & eligibility requirem5ts =1 p>ticipation 9 agricultural programs1 ) p>ticul> emphasis on beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] programs2 7#f7 s]ve z a res\rce = assi/+ y\? involv$ 9 food & agriculture organizations 9 apply+ = p>ticipation 9 agriculture2 & 7#g7 advocate on behalf ( y\? involv$ 9 food & agriculture organizations 9 int]actions ) employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ,= purposes ( c>ry+ out ! duties "u subsection 7b71 ! ,agricultural ,y\? ,organization ,coord9ator %all consult ) ! coop]ative ext5sion & ! l&-grant univ]sity sy/ems1 & may ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts ) ! rese>* c5t]s ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 coop]ative ext5sion & ! l&-grant univ]sity sy/ems1 non-l&-grant colleges ( agriculture1 or nonpr(it organizations =-- 7#a7 ! conduct ( regional rese>* on ! pr(itability ( small f>ms2 7#b7 ! developm5t ( educational mat]ials2 7#c7 ! conduct ( work%ops1 c\rses1 & c]tifi$ vocational tra9+2 7#d7 ! conduct ( m5tor+ activities2 or 7#e7 ! provision ( int]n%ip opportunities4 4 #abcjf4 ,availability ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs = vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s 7a7 ,def9ition ( vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,p>agraph 7#g7 ( subsection 7a7 7z r$esignat$ by section #abcja7;b77#c77 ( section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 is a vet]an 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( t title7 :o has fir/ obta9$ /atus z a vet]an 7z s def9$7 dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #aj-ye> p]iod4 4 7b7 ,f$]al crop insurance 7#a7 ,def9ition ( vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,section #ejb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77 7z am5d$ by section #aaaja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,! t]m vet]an f>m] or ran*] means a f>m] or ran*] :o-- 7,a7 has s]v$ 9 ! ,arm$ ,=ces 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code72 & 7,b7 7i7 has n op]at$ a f>m or ran*2 7ii7 has op]at$ a f>m or ran* = n m ?an #e ye>s2 or 7iii7 is a vet]an 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( t title7 :o has fir/ obta9$ /atus z a vet]an 7z s def9$7 dur+ ! mo/ rec5t #e-ye> p]iod4 4 7#b7 ,crop insurance ,section #ejh ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#e77;,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation 2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 81 & vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s4 7ii7 ,coord9ation ,! ,corporation %all coord9ate ) o!r ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t t provide programs or s]vices to f>m]s & ran*]s describ$ 9 clause 7i7 to make available cov]age "u ! waiv] "u t clause & to %>e eligibility in=mation to r$uce pap]work & avoid duplication4 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#h7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ & vet]an aft] beg9n+2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ or vet]an f>m] or ran*] aft] beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ or vet]an f>m] or ran*] aft] beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ea* place x appe>s2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77ii77,,ii71 by ins]t+ & vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s aft] beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s4 7#c7 ,education & risk managem5t assi/ance ,p>agraph 7#c7 ( section #ebd7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;a771 z r$esignat$ by section #aaabe7;a77#c71 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s4 4 7c7 ,d[n paym5t loan program ,section #caj;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s & ins]t+ eligible f>m]s or ran*]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ recipi5ts ( ! loans & ins]t+ f>m]s or ran*]s2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 enc\rage retir+ f>m]s & ran*]s to assi/ 9 ! sale ( _! f>ms & ran*es to eligible f>m]s or ran*]s by provid+ sell] f9anc+2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ = beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s or socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 =-- 7,a7 beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s2 7,b7 socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s1 z def9$ 9 section #cee7;e72 or 7,c7 vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s1 z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a772 & 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ a qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] & ins]t+ an eligible f>m] or ran*]2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,def9ition ( eligible f>m] or ran*] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible f>m] or ran*] means-- 7#a7 a qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 7#b7 a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ 9 section #cee7;e72 & 7#c7 a vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 4 7d7 ,int]e/ rate r$uction program ,section #cea7;e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiii7;e77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ & vet]an aft] ,beg9n+2 7#b7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ beg9n+4 7e7 ,national food safety tra9+1 education1 ext5sion1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance program ,section #dje7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7771 aft] socially disadvantag$ f>m]s14 7f7 ,adm9i/ration & op]ation ( non9sur$ crop assi/ance program ,section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7k77#b71 by ins]t+ 1 or a vet]an f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l71 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z r$esignat$ by section #afja7g77;,d77-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ vet]an1 be=e & socially2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 be=e 9 ex*ange4 7g7 ,fund+ = transition option = c]ta9 f>m]s or ran*]s ,section #abda7;a77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s & ins]t+ cov]$ f>m]s or ran*]s1 z def9$ 9 section #abce7;f77#a74 7h7 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance 7#a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ produc] ,section #aeja7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,cov]$ produc] ,! t]m cov]$ produc] means an eligible produc] on a f>m t is-- 7,a7 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 7ii7 a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*]2 or 7iii7 a limit$ res\rce f>m] or ran*]2 or 7,b7 a vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a774 4 7#b7 ,em]g5cy assi/ance = live/ock1 honey bees1 & f>m-rais$ fi% ,section #aeja7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,paym5t rate = cov]$ produc]s ,9 ! case ( a cov]$ produc] t is eligible to receive assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide reimbursem5t ( #ij p]c5t ( ! co/ ( losses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b74 4 ,d ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid am5dm5ts #abdja4 ,(fice ( ,congressional ,relations & ,int]gov]nm5tal ,affairs 7a7 ,assi/ant secret>ies ( agriculture ,section #bah7;a77#a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,relations & ins]t+ ,relations & ,int]gov]nm5tal ,affairs4 7b7 ,succession ,any (ficial :o is s]v+ z ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,congressional ,relations on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & :o 0 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate1 %all n be requir$ to be reappo9t$ z a result ( ! *ange made to ! "n ( t position "u ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a74 #abdjb4 ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison ,section #bai ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiai7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 e/abli% & p]iodically update ! website describ$ 9 subsection 7d72 & 7#f7 9 c>ry+ out ! duties describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 consult ) & provide te*nical assi/ance to any ,f$]al ag5cy1 includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,website requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! website requir$ "u subsection 7b77#e7 %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,positions id5tifi$ )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture t are available to vet]ans = appr5tice%ips4 7,b7 ,appr5tice%ips1 programs ( tra9+ on ! job1 & programs ( education t are approv$ = purposes ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,c7 ,employm5t skills tra9+ programs = memb]s ( ! ,arm$ ,=ces c>ri$ out pursuant to section #aadc7;e7 ( title #aj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,d7 ,in=mation design$ to assi/ bus9esses1 nonpr(it entities1 educational in/itutions1 & f>m]s int]e/$ 9 develop+ appr5tice%ips1 on-!-job tra9+1 educational1 or entrepr5eurial programs = vet]ans 9 navigat+ ! process ( hav+ a program approv$ by a ,/ate approv+ ag5cy = purposes ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 includ+-- 7i7 contact in=mation = relevant (fices 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 & ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration2 7ii7 basic requirem5ts = approval by ea* ,/ate approv+ ag5cy2 7iii7 recomm5dations ) respect to tra9+ & c\rsework to be us$ dur+ appr5tice%ips or on-!-job tra9+ t w enable a vet]an to be eligible = agricultural programs2 & 7iv7 examples ( successful programs & curriculums t h be5 approv$ = purposes ( *apt] #cf ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7) cons5t ( ! organization & )\t any p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation74 7#b7 ,review ( website 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 & once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e if ! website requir$ "u subsection 7b77#e7 is effective 9 provid+ vet]ans ! in=mation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,ineffective website ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! website is n effective "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 notify ! agriculture & vet]ans committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ( t det]m9ation2 & 7ii7 n e>li] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y provides notice "u clause 7i71 t]m9ate ! website4 7,c7 ,agriculture & vet]ans committees ,! agriculture & vet]ans committees ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7 are-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7e7 ,consultation requir$ ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) organizations t s]ve vet]ans4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison %all submit a report on beg9n+ f>m] tra9+ = vet]ans & agricultural vocational & rehabilitation programs = vet]ans to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,vet]ans' ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ( report ,! report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ! measures tak5 to c>ry out subsections 7b7 & 7c72 7,b7 a description ( ! in=mation provid$ to vet]ans "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7b72 7,c7 recomm5dations = be/ in=m+ vet]ans ( ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7b72 7,d7 a summ>y ( ! contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts ent]$ into "u subsection 7c72 7,e7 a description ( ! programs implem5t$ "u subsection 7c72 7,f7 a summ>y ( ! employm5t outrea* activities direct$ to vet]ans2 7,g7 recomm5dations = h[ opportunities = vet]ans 9 agriculture %\ld be develop$ or exp&$2 7,h7 a summ>y ( vet]an f>m l5d+ data & a summ>y ( %ortfalls1 if any1 id5tifi$ by ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison 9 collect+ data ) respect to vet]ans engag$ 9 agriculture2 & 7,i7 recomm5dations1 if any1 on h[ to improve activities "u subsection 7b74 7g7 ,public dissem9ation ( in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison %all make publicly available & %>e broadly1 includ+ by po/+ on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 ! report ( ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison on beg9n+ f>m] tra9+ = vet]ans & agricultural vocational & rehabilitation programs2 & 7,b7 ! in=mation dissem9at$ "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,fur!r dissem9ation ,n lat] ?an ! day be=e ! date on :i* ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison makes publicly available ! in=mation "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,milit>y ,vet]ans ,agricultural ,liaison %all provide t in=mation to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,vet]ans ,affairs1 ! ,small ,bus9ess ,adm9i/ration1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 4 #abdjc4 ,civil rights analyses 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct civil rights impact analyses 9 accordance ) ,dep>tm5tal ,regulation #dcjj-jjd issu$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture on ,octob] #ag1 #bjaf1 ) respect to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture's employm5t1 f$]ally-conduct$ programs & activities1 & f$]ally-assi/$ programs & activities4 7b7 ,/udy2 report 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al7 %all conduct a /udy describ+-- 7,a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 9 process+ & resolv+ civil rights compla9ts2 7,b7 m9ority p>ticipation rates 9 f>m programs1 includ+ a comp>ison ( ov]all f>m] & ran*] p>ticipation ) m9ority f>m] & ran*] p>ticipation by consid]+ p>ticul> aspects ( ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = produc]s1 su* z own]%ip /atus1 program p>ticipation1 usage ( p]mits1 & waiv]s2 7,c7 ! realignm5t ( ! civil rights functions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 z outl9$ 9 ,secret>ial ,memor&um #ajgf-jbc 7,m>* #i1 #bjah71 includ+ an analysis ( :e!r t realignm5t has any negative implications on ! civil rights functions ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,d7 ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to id5tify actions1 programs1 or activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture t may adv]sely affect employees1 contractors1 or b5efici>ies 7includ+ p>ticipants7 ( ! action1 program1 or activity bas$ on ! memb]%ip ( ! employees1 contractors1 or b5efici>ies 9 a gr\p t is protect$ "u ,f$]al law f discrim9ation 9 employm5t1 contract+1 or provision ( an action1 program1 or activity1 z applicable2 & 7,e7 ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to /rategically plan actions to decrease discrim9ation & civil rights compla9ts )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture or 9 ! c>ry+ out ( ! programs & au?orities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 #abdjd4 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ins]t+ ,f>m2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ( ,consolidat$ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #bdf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#b71 by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m4 7#b7 ,section #bga7b77;,a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia7b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m4 7#c7 ,section #bge7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiie7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,consolidat$ ,f>m ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m4 #abdje4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation 7a7 ,(fice ( ,risk ,managem5t ,section #bbf;,a7d77#a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficc7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m & ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vices & ins]t+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation4 7b7 ,multiag5cy task =ce ,section #bdb7;b77#c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fieb7;b77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y = ,f>m & ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vices & ins]t+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation4 7c7 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,gr\p ,section #bje7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,f>m & ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vices & ins]t+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7d7 ,int]ag5cy ,committee on ,m9ority ,c>e]s 9 ,int]national ,affairs ,section #fbe7;c77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca;c7c77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,"u ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh designee & ins]t+ ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs1 or ! designee ( t ,"u ,secret>y4 #abdjf4 ,(fice ( ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t 7a7 ,*ang+ "n ( (fice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bbf;,b ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,advocacy & ,outrea* & ins]t+ ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ,advocacy & ,outrea* ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7a77#b71 7b77#a71 & 7d77#d77;,b7 & ins]t+ ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t4 7#b7 ,ref]5ces ,beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 any ref]5ce to ! ,(fice ( ,advocacy & ,outrea* e/abli%$ "u section #bbf;,b ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7 9 any provision ( ,f$]al law %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,(fice ( ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t4 7b7 ,increas+ outrea* ,section #bbf;,b ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd71 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new clauses3 7iv7 limit$ res\rce produc]s2 & 7v7 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,c7 to promote y\? outrea*4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s1 aft] beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ or socially disadvantag$ & ins]t+ socially disadvantag$1 or vet]an2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s1 aft] beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s14 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bbf;,b7f77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;f77#c77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #abdjg4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rural ,developm5t ,section #bca ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fida7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ is au?oriz$ to & ins]t+ %all2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rural ,developm5t %all4 #abdjh4 ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice 7a7 ,rate ( pay 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bcb7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fidb7;b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,adm9i/rator 7#a7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice %all be head$ by an ,adm9i/rator :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t4 7#b7 ,comp5sation ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice %all receive basic pay at a rate n to exce$ ! maximum am\nt ( comp5sation payable to a memb] ( ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice "u subsection 7b7 ( section #echb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator1 ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture44 7b7 ,o!r am5dm5t relat+ to ,adm9i/rator ,section #gdh ( ! ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iah;b7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh be=e ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 #abdji4 ,rural ,heal? ,liaison ,subtitle ,c ( title ,,ii ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fida et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bcf4 ,rural ,heal? ,liaison 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,rural ,heal? ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,rural ,heal? ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 coord9ate ! role ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to rural heal?2 7#b7 integrate across ! ,dep>tm5t ! /rategic plann+ & activities relat+ to rural heal?2 7#c7 improve communication relat+ to rural heal? )9 ! ,dep>tm5t & betwe5 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#d7 advocate on behalf ( ! heal? c>e & relevant infra/ructure ne$s 9 rural areas2 7#e7 provide to /akehold]s1 pot5tial grant applicants1 ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate ag5cies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private organizations1 & academic in/itutions relevant data & in=mation1 includ+ ! eligibility requirem5ts =1 & availability & outcomes (1 ,dep>tm5t programs applicable to ! advancem5t ( rural heal?2 7#f7 ma9ta9 communication ) public heal?1 m$ical1 occupational safety1 & telecommunication associations1 rese>* entities1 & o!r /akehold]s to ensure t ! ,dep>tm5t is aw>e ( curr5t & upcom+ issues relat+ to rural heal?2 7#g7 consult on programs1 pilot projects1 rese>*1 tra9+1 & o!r affairs relat+ to rural heal? at ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#h7 provide exp]tise on rural heal? to support ! activities ( ! ,secret>y z ,*air ( ! ,c\ncil on ,rural ,community ,innovation & ,economic ,developm5t2 & 7#i7 provide te*nical assi/ance & guidance ) respect to activities relat+ to rural heal? to ! outrea*1 ext5sion1 & c\nty (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 4 #abdaj4 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice 7a7 ,field (fices ,section #bdf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7z am5d$ by section #abdjd7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,field (fices 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n close any field (fice ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice unless1 n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! date ( ! closure1 ! ,secret>y submits to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a notification ( ! closure4 7#b7 ,employees ,! ,secret>y %all n p]man5tly relocate any field-bas$ employees ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or ! rural developm5t mission area if do+ s w\ld result 9 a field (fice ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or ! rural developm5t mission area ) #b or few] employees1 unless1 n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! date ( ! p]man5t relocation1 ! ,secret>y submits to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a notification ( ! p]man5t relocation4 7#c7 ,sunset ,! requirem5ts "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 %all cease to be effective on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc4 4 7b7 ,te*nical corrections ,section #bdf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7a77 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd aft] note2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #chca-chcf & ins]t+ #chca et seq42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 & ! program "u sub*apt] ,c ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcg-chcg;f7 & ins]t+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7b74 7c7 ,relocation 9 ,act 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fifb7 7z am5d$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b77 is-- 7,a7 r$esignat$ z section #bbh2 & 7,b7 mov$ s z to appe> at ! end ( subtitle ,b ( title ,,ii 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fica et seq474 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #bbf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficb7 7z am5d$ by section #abdjd7;a77 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ section #bdf7;b7 & ins]t+ section #bbh7;b72 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7g77#b71 by /rik+ section #bdf7;b7 & ins]t+ section #bbh7;b74 7,b7 ,section #bga7b77;,f7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia7b77;,f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bdf7;b7 & ins]t+ section #bbh7;b74 #abdaa4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bea7;e7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n exce$ #d ye>s & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 & 7iii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be = n less ?an #c ye>s2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,additional lead]%ip duties ,9 addition to select+ ! ,division ,*iefs "u p>agraph 7#c71 us+ available p]sonnel au?ority "u title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all select p]sonnel-- 7,a7 to ov]see implem5tation1 tra9+1 & compliance ) ! sci5tific integrity policy ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 7i7 to integrate /rategic program plann+ & evaluation functions across ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 to help prep>e ! annual report to ,congress on ! relevance & adequacy ( programs "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,"u ,secret>y2 7,c7 to assi/ ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ 9 coord9at+ ! int]national engagem5ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate & o!r int]national ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7,d7 to ov]see o!r duties z may be requir$ by ,f$]al law or ,dep>tm5t policy4 2 7#g7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to fund ! co/s ( ,division p]sonnel4 7ii7 ,additional fund+ ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u clause 7i71 not)/&+ 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 provides /rong /aff cont9uity to ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 2 & 7#h7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #bea7;f77#e77;,b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#e77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7#b7 ,section #bif7;b77#f77;,b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77#f77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,ext5sion ,(fice & ins]t+ ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 #abdab4 ,appo9tm5t ( national appeals division he>+ (fic]s ,section #bgb7;e7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiib7;e77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7e7 ,division p]sonnel 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all recomm5d to ! ,secret>y p]sons = appo9tm5t z he>+ (fic]s z are necess>y = ! conduct ( he>+s "u section #bgg4 ,! ,director %all appo9t su* o!r employees z are necess>y = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,division4 ,a he>+ (fic] or o!r employee ( ! ,division %all h no duties o!r ?an ^? t are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subtitle4 ,ea* position ( ! ,division %all be fill$ by an individual :o is n a political appo9tee4 7#b7 ,political appo9tee ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m political appo9tee means an individual occupy+-- 7,a7 a position describ$ "u sections #ecab ?r\gh #ecaf ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7relat+ to ! ,executive ,s*$ule72 7,b7 a nonc>e] position 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice1 z describ$ "u section #cacb7;a77#g7 ( t title2 7,c7 a position 9 ! executive bran* ( ! ,gov]nm5t ( a confid5tial or policy-det]m9+ "* "u s*$ule ,c ( subp>t ,c ( "p #bac ( title #e1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 or 7,d7 a position :i* has be5 except$ f ! competitive s]vice by reason ( its confid5tial1 policy-det]m9+1 policy-mak+1 or policy-advocat+ "*4 4 #abdac4 ,trade & =eign agricultural affairs ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subtitle ,j 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjaa et seq47 z subtitle ,k2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subtitle ,i 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjje et seq47 ! foll[+3 ,j ,trade & =eign agricultural affairs #bhg4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7b7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs %all be appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 by & ) ! advice & cons5t ( ! ,s5ate4 7c7 ,functions 7#a7 ,pr9cipal functions ,! ,secret>y %all delegate to ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs ^? functions & duties "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,dep>tm5t t are relat$ to trade & =eign agricultural affairs4 7#b7 ,additional functions ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs %all p]=m su* o!r functions & duties z may be-- 7,a7 requir$ by law2 or 7,b7 prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #abdad4 ,repeals 7a7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid ,! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid are repeal$3 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 ,o!r provision ,section #cbjh ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fice7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all be con/ru$ z affect+-- 7#a7 ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to cont9ue to c>ry out a function ve/$ 91 & p]=m$ by1 ! ,secret>y z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act "u any provision ( ,f$]al law o!r ?an ! provisions repeal$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b72 or 7#b7 ! au?ority ( an ag5cy1 (fice1 (fic]1 or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to cont9ue to p]=m all functions delegat$ or assign$ to ! ag5cy1 (fice1 (fic]1 or employee z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act any provision ( ,f$]al law o!r ?an ! provisions repeal$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b74 #abdae4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,(fice ( ,risk ,managem5t ,section #bbf;,a7a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficc7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,subject to subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,correction ( error 7#a7 ,assi/ant ,secret>ies ( ,agriculture ,section #bah ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! effective date ( ! am5dm5ts made by section #b7;a77#a7 ( ! ,presid5tial ,appo9tm5t ,effici5cy & ,/reaml9+ ,act ( #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,/at4 #abhc1 #abie77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,s5ate4 9 subsection 7b7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh responsibility =-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,s5ate4 7c7 ,duties ( ,assi/ant ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,civil ,rights ,! ,secret>y may delegate to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights responsibility =-- 4 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 take effect on ! effective date describ$ 9 section #f7;a7 ( ! ,presid5tial ,appo9tm5t ,effici5cy & ,/reaml9+ ,act ( #bjaa 7,public ,law #aab-aff2 #abf ,/at4 #abie74 #abdaf4 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,section #bif7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjad7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made to ?is title by section #ggb ( ! ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah4 7#aj7 ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made to ?is title by ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 4 ,e ,o!r ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,i ,miscellane\s agriculture provisions #abeja4 ,ac] access & developm5t program ,section #abcjf7;f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjah & ins]t+ #bjbc4 #abejb4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt] 7a7 ,crimes relat$ to dome/ic viol5ce & /alk+ t>get+ pets 7#a7 ,int]/ate /alk+ ,section #bbfa;,a ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 ! pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse ( t p]son2 or 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ aft] to a p]son ! foll[+3 1 a pet1 a s]vice animal1 an emotional support animal1 or a horse2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ or 7iii7 & ins]t+ 7iii71 or 7iv74 7#b7 ,int]/ate violation ( protection ord] ,section #bbfb ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ aft] ano!r p]son ! foll[+3 or ! pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse ( t p]son2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ aft] proximity to1 ano!r p]son ! foll[+ or ! pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse ( t p]son2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by ins]t+ aft] 9 any o!r case1 ! foll[+3 includ+ any case 9 :i* ! (f5se is committ$ aga9/ a pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse14 7#c7 ,re/itution ,to include vet]9>y s]vices ,section #bbfd ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 vet]9>y s]vices relat+ to physical c>e = ! victim's pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse2 & 4 7#d7 ,def9itions ,section #bbff ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#aj7 ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,pet ,! t]m pet means a dome/icat$ animal1 su* z a dog1 cat1 bird1 rod5t1 fi%1 turtle1 or o!r animal t is kept = pleasure r ?an = comm]cial purposes4 7#ab7 ,emotional support animal ,! t]m emotional support animal means an animal t is cov]$ by ! exclusion specifi$ 9 section #e4cjc ( title #bd1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 & t is n a s]vice animal4 7#ac7 ,s]vice animal ,! t]m s]vice animal has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cf4ajd ( title #bh1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,em]g5cy & transitional pet %elt] & h\s+ assi/ance grant program 7#a7 ,grant program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ 9 consultation ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice1 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all aw>d grants "u ?is subsection to eligible entities to c>ry out programs to provide ! assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ) respect to victims ( dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+ & ! pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses ( su* victims4 7,b7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! head ( ano!r ,dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 z appropriate1 to c>ry out any ( ! au?orities provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,application 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all submit an application to ! ,secret>y at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may reasonably require1 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! activities = :i* a grant "u ?is subsection is s\ght2 7ii7 su* assurances z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y to ensure compliance by ! entity ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 & 7iii7 a c]tification t ! entity1 be=e engag+ ) any individual dome/ic viol5ce victim1 w disclose to ! victim any m&atory duty ( ! entity to report in/ances ( abuse & neglect 7includ+ in/ances ( abuse & neglect ( pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses74 7,b7 ,additional requirem5ts ,9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ea* application submitt$ by an eligible entity "u t subp>agraph %all-- 7i7 n include proposals = any activities t may compromise ! safety ( a dome/ic viol5ce victim1 includ+-- 7,i7 backgr\nd *ecks ( dome/ic viol5ce victims2 or 7,,ii7 cl9ical evaluations to det]m9e ! eligibility ( su* a victim = support s]vices2 7ii7 n include proposals t w\ld require m&atory s]vices = victims or t a victim obta9 a protective ord] 9 ord] to receive propos$ s]vices2 & 7iii7 reflect ! eligible entity's und]/&+ ( ! dynamics ( dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+4 7,c7 ,rules ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph %all be con/ru$ to require-- 7i7 dome/ic viol5ce victims to p>ticipate 9 ! crim9al ju/ice sy/em 9 ord] to receive s]vices2 or 7ii7 eligible entities receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection to brea* cli5t confid5tiality4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,grants aw>d$ "u ?is subsection may only be us$ = programs t provide-- 7,a7 em]g5cy & transitional %elt] & h\s+ assi/ance = dome/ic viol5ce victims ) pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses1 includ+ assi/ance ) respect to any con/ruction or op]at+ exp5ses ( newly develop$ or exi/+ em]g5cy & transitional pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse %elt] & h\s+ 7reg>dless ( :e!r su* %elt] & h\s+ is co-locat$ at a victim s]vice provid] or )9 ! community72 7,b7 %ort-t]m %elt] & h\s+ assi/ance = dome/ic viol5ce victims ) pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses1 includ+ assi/ance ) respect to exp5ses incurr$ = ! tempor>y %elt]1 h\s+1 bo>d+1 or fo/]+ ( ! pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses ( dome/ic viol5ce victims & o!r exp5ses t are incid5tal to secur+ ! safety ( su* a pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse dur+ ! %elt]+1 h\s+1 or relocation ( su* victims2 7,c7 support s]vices design$ to enable a dome/ic viol5ce victim :o is flee+ a situation ( dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+ to-- 7i7 locate & secure-- 7,i7 safe h\s+ ) ! victim's pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse2 or 7,,ii7 safe accommodations = ! victim's pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse2 or 7ii7 provide ! victim ) pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse relat$ s]vices1 su* z transportation1 c>e s]vices1 & o!r assi/ance2 or 7,d7 = ! tra9+ ( relevant /akehold]s on-- 7i7 ! l9k betwe5 dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+ & ! abuse & neglect ( pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 & horses2 7ii7 ! ne$s ( dome/ic viol5ce victims2 7iii7 be/ practices = provid+ support s]vices to su* victims2 7iv7 be/ practices = provid+ su* victims ) ref]rals to victims' s]vices2 & 7v7 ! importance ( confid5tiality4 7#d7 ,grant conditions ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection %all1 z a condition ( su* receipt1 agree-- 7,a7 to be b\nd by ! nondisclosure ( confid5tial in=mation requirem5ts ( section #djjjb7;b77#b7 ( ! ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ,act ( #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;b77#b772 & 7,b7 t ! entity %all n condition ! receipt ( support1 h\s+1 or o!r b5efits provid$ pursuant to ?is subsection on ! p>ticipation ( dome/ic viol5ce victims 9 any or all ( ! support s]vices (f]$ to su* victims ?r\gh a program c>ri$ out by ! entity us+ grant funds4 7#e7 ,duration ( assi/ance provid$ to victims 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 assi/ance provid$ ) respect to a pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse ( a dome/ic viol5ce victim us+ grant funds aw>d$ "u ?is subsection %all be provid$ = a p]iod ( n m ?an #bd mon?s4 7,b7 ,ext5sion ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is subsection may ext5d ! #bd-mon? p]iod ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = a p]iod ( n m ?an #f mon?s 9 ! case ( a dome/ic viol5ce victim :o-- 7i7 has made a good fai? ef=t to acquire p]man5t h\s+ = ! victim & ! victim's pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse dur+ t #bd-mon? p]iod2 & 7ii7 has be5 unable to acquire su* p]man5t h\s+ )9 t p]iod4 7#f7 ,report to ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* an eligible entity receives a grant "u ?is subsection & ea* ye> !reaft] 9 :i* ! grant funds are us$1 ! entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s1 ) respect to assi/ance provid$ by ! entity to dome/ic viol5ce victims ) pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses us+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is subsection1 in=mation on-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( dome/ic viol5ce victims ) pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses provid$ su* assi/ance2 & 7,b7 ! purpose1 am\nt1 type (1 & duration ( su* assi/ance4 7#g7 ,report to ,congress 7,a7 ,report+ requirem5t ,n lat] ?an ,novemb] #a ( ea* ev5-numb]$ fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s a compilation ( ! in=mation conta9$ 9 ! reports submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#f74 7,b7 ,availability ( report ,! ,secret>y %all transmit a copy ( ! report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to-- 7i7 ! ,(fice on ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice2 7ii7 ! ,(fice ( ,community ,plann+ & ,developm5t ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 & 7iii7 ! ,adm9i/ration = ,*ildr5 & ,families ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7#h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 7,b7 ,limitation ,( ! am\nt made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 any fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #e p]c5t may be us$ = evaluation1 monitor+1 sal>ies1 & adm9i/rative exp5ses4 7#i7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,dome/ic viol5ce victim def9$ ,! t]m dome/ic viol5ce victim means a victim ( dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+4 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a ,/ate2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 an ,indian tribe2 or 7iv7 any o!r organization t has a docum5t$ hi/ory ( effective "w conc]n+ dome/ic viol5ce1 dat+ viol5ce1 sexual assault1 or /alk+ 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 includ+-- 7,i7 a dome/ic viol5ce & sexual assault victim s]vice provid]2 7,,ii7 a dome/ic viol5ce & sexual assault coalition2 7,,iii7 a community-bas$ & culturally specific organization2 7,,iv7 any o!r nonpr(it1 nongov]nm5tal organization2 & 7,v7 any organization t works directly ) pets1 s]vice animals1 emotional support animals1 or horses & collaborates ) any organization ref]r$ to 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 includ+-- 7aa7 an animal %elt]2 & 7bb7 an animal welf>e organization4 7,c7 ,emotional support animal ,! t]m emotional support animal means an animal t is cov]$ by ! exclusion specifi$ 9 section #e4cjc ( title #bd1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 & t is n a s]vice animal4 7,d7 ,pet ,! t]m pet means a dome/icat$ animal1 su* z a dog1 cat1 bird1 rod5t1 fi%1 turtle1 or o!r animal t is kept = pleasure r ?an = comm]cial purposes4 7,e7 ,s]vice animal ,! t]m s]vice animal has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cf4ajd ( title #bh1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,f7 ,o!r t]ms ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 t]ms us$ 9 ?is section %all h ! mean+ giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #djjjb7;a7 ( ! ,viol5ce ,aga9/ ,wom5 ,act ( #aiid 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #abbia7;a774 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ,/ates %\ld enc\rage ! inclusion ( protections aga9/ viol5t or ?reat5+ acts aga9/ ! pet1 s]vice animal1 emotional support animal1 or horse ( a p]son 9 dome/ic viol5ce protection ord]s4 #abejc4 ,m>ket+ ord]s ,section #h;e7a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fjh;e-#a7;a771 re5act$ ) am5dm5ts by ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,agreem5t ,act ( #aicg1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ *]ries1 pecans1 aft] walnuts14 #abejd4 ,e/abli%m5t ( food loss & wa/e r$uction liaison ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 z am5d$ by sections #abbjb1 #abcjb1 & #abdjc1 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd4 ,food loss & wa/e r$uction liaison 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison to coord9ate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & nongov]nm5tal programs1 & o!r ef=ts1 to measure & r$uce ! incid5ce ( food loss & wa/e 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate food loss & wa/e r$uction ef=ts )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration2 7#b7 support & promote ,f$]al programs to measure & r$uce ! incid5ce ( food loss & wa/e & increase food recov]y2 7#c7 provide in=mation to1 & s]ve z a res\rce =1 entities engag$ 9 food loss & wa/e r$uction & food recov]y1 includ+ in=mation ab\t ! availability (1 & eligibility requirem5ts =1 p>ticipation 9 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & nongov]nm5tal programs2 7#d7 raise aw>5ess ( ! liability protections af=d$ "u ! ,bill ,em]son ,good ,sam>itan ,food ,donation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia7 to p]sons engag$ 9 food loss & wa/e r$uction & food recov]y2 & 7#e7 make recomm5dations ) respect to exp&+ innovative food recov]y models & r$uc+ ! incid5ce ( food loss & wa/e4 7c7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,= purposes ( c>ry+ out ! duties "u subsection 7b71 ! ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison may ent] into contracts or coop]ative agreem5ts ) ! rese>* c5t]s ( ! ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics mission area1 in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 or nonpr(it organizations =-- 7#a7 ! developm5t ( educational mat]ials2 7#b7 ! conduct ( work%ops & c\rses2 or 7#c7 ! conduct ( rese>* on be/ practices ) respect to food loss & wa/e r$uction & food recov]y4 7d7 ,/udy on food wa/e ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy1 9 consultation ) ! ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison1 to evaluate & det]m9e-- 7#a7 me?ods ( measur+ food wa/e2 7#b7 /&>ds = ! volume ( food wa/e2 7#c7 factors t contribute to food wa/e2 7#d7 ! co/ & volume ( food loss2 7#e7 ! effectiv5ess ( exi/+ liability protections af=d$ "u ! ,bill ,em]son ,good ,sam>itan ,food ,donation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agia72 & 7#f7 measures to ensure t programs contemplat$1 und]tak51 or fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture d n disrupt exi/+ food wa/e recov]y & disposal ef=ts by comm]cial1 m>ket+1 or bus9ess relation%ips4 7e7 ,reports 7#a7 ,initial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,liaison %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s1 ) respect to ! prec$+ ye>-- 7,a7 an e/imate ( ! quantity ( food wa/e dur+ su* ye>2 & 7,b7 ! results ( ! food wa/e r$uction & loss prev5tion activities c>ri$ out or l$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 4 #abeje4 ,report on bus9ess c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #cfe days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report evaluat+ ea* bus9ess c5t] e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,inclusions ,! report "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 an exam9ation ( ! effectiv5ess ( ea* bus9ess c5t] 9 c>ry+ out its mission1 includ+ any recomm5dations to improve ! op]ation ( & function ( any ( ^? bus9ess c5t]s2 & 7#b7 an evaluation (-- 7,a7 ! impact ! bus9ess c5t]s h on cu/om] s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7,b7 ! impact on ! annual budget = ag5cies ! budget (fices ( :i* h be5 relocat$ to ! bus9ess c5t]1 & ! effectiv5ess ( funds us$ to support ! bus9ess c5t]s1 includ+ an acc\nt+ ( all discretion>y & m&atory fund+ provid$ to ! bus9ess c5t] = cons]vation & f>m s]vices f-- 7i7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7ii7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 & 7iii7 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 7,c7 fund+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 sp5t on in=mation te*nology mod]nizations2 7,d7 ! impact t ! bus9ess c5t]s h _h on ! human res\rces ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ hir+2 7,e7 any conc]ns or problems ) ! bus9ess c5t]s2 & 7,f7 any positive or negative impact t ! bus9ess c5t]s h _h on ! functionality ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 #abejf4 ,report on p]sonnel ,= ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a biannual report describ+ ! numb] ( /aff ye>s & employees ( ea* ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 #abejg4 ,report on abs5t l&lords 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! effects ( abs5t l&lords on ! long-t]m economic heal? ( agricultural production1 includ+ ! effect ( abs5t l&lords on-- 7#a7 l& valuation2 7#b7 soil heal?2 & 7#c7 ! economic /ability ( rural communities4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 a description ( ! positive & negative effects ( an abs5t l&lord on ! l& own$ by ! l&lord1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! effect ( an abs5t l&lord on ! long-t]m value ( ! l&2 & 7,b7 ! environm5tal & economic impact ( an abs5t l&lord on ! surr\nd+ community2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations to policymak]s conc]n+ h[ to mitigate ^? effects :5 necess>y4 #abejh4 ,c5tury f>ms program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y recognizes any f>m t-- 7#a7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or simil> /atewide agricultural organization recognizes z a ,c5tury ,f>m2 or 7#b7 7,a7 is def9$ z a f>m or ran* "u section #dbhd4ijb ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act72 7,b7 has be5 9 cont9u\s op]ation = at lea/ #ajj ye>s2 & 7,c7 has be5 own$ by ! same family = at lea/ #ajj consecutive ye>s1 z v]ifi$ ?r\gh de$s1 wills1 ab/racts1 tax /atem5ts1 or o!r simil> legal docum5ts consid]$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 #abeji4 ,report on importation ( live dogs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! importation ( live dogs into ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include1 ) respect to ! importation ( live dogs into ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ea* ( ! #c mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>s = :i* data are available-- 7#a7 ! total numb] ( live dogs import$2 7#b7 ! numb] ( live dogs import$ z p]sonal pets2 7#c7 ! numb] ( live dogs import$ = resale 7z def9$ 9 section #ah7;a7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7;a772 7#d7 ! numb] ( live dogs = :i* importation 0 reque/$ b d5i$ due to ! propos$ importation fail+ to meet ! requirem5ts "u-- 7,a7 section #ah ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh72 7,b7 section #ga4ea ( title #db1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulations72 or 7,c7 any o!r ,f$]al law2 & 7#e7 any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y = modifications to ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to ! importation ( live dogs1 includ+ = ! protection ( public heal?4 7c7 ,provision ( in=mation ,to facilitate ! prep>ation ( ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security %all ea* provide to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture all available data & in=mation relat+ to ! importation ( live dogs into ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! data describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7b7 = ea* ( ! #c mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>s = :i* data is available2 & 7#b7 any recomm5dations = modifications to ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to ! importation ( live dogs1 includ+ = ! protection ( public heal?4 #abeaj4 ,tribal ,promise ,zones 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,tribal ,promise ,zone means an area t-- 7#a7 is nom9at$ by #a or m ,indian tribes 7z def9$ 9 section #d7ac7 ( ! ,native ,am]ican ,h\s+ ,assi/ance & ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dajc7ac777 = designation z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z a nom9at$ zone72 7#b7 has a cont9u\s b\nd>y2 & 7#c7 ! ,secret>y designates z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone1 aft] consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 & o!r ag5cies z appropriate4 7b7 ,au?orization & numb] ( designations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all nom9ate a m9imum numb] ( nom9at$ zones1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 consultation ) ,indian tribes1 to be designat$ z ,tribal ,promise ,zones4 7c7 ,p]iod ( designations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all designate nom9at$ zones z ,tribal ,promise ,zones be=e ,janu>y #a1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,effective dates ( designations ,! designation ( any ,tribal ,promise ,zone %all take effect-- 7,a7 = purposes ( priority consid]ation 9 ,f$]al grant programs & initiatives 7o!r ?an ?is section71 ^u execution ( ! ,tribal ,promise ,zone agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 = purposes ( ?is section1 on ,janu>y #a ( ! fir/ cal5d> ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date ( ! execution ( ! ,tribal ,promise ,zone agreem5t4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ( designations ,! designation ( any ,tribal ,promise ,zone %all end on ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 7i7 ) respect to a ,tribal ,promise ,zone n describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! end ( ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date t su* designation takes effect2 or 7ii7 ) respect to a ,tribal ,promise ,zone describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! end ( ! #aj-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! area 0 designat$ z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,b7 ! date ( ! revocation ( su* designation4 7#d7 ,application to c]ta9 zones already designat$ ,9 ! case ( any area designat$ z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone by ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 su* area %all be deem$ a ,tribal ,promise ,zone designat$ "u ?is section 7not)/&+ :e!r any su* designation has be5 revok$ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 & %all r$uce ! numb] ( ,tribal ,promise ,zones rema9+ to be designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,limitations on designations ,no area may be designat$ "u ?is section unless-- 7#a7 ! entities nom9at+ ! area h ! au?ority to nom9ate ! area ( designation "u ?is section2 7#b7 su* entities provide writt5 assurances satisfactory to ! ,secret>y t ! competitiv5ess plan describ$ 9 ! application "u subsection 7e7 = su* area w be implem5t$ & t su* entities w provide ! ,secret>y ) su* data reg>d+ ! economic conditions ( ! area 7be=e1 dur+1 & aft] ! area's p]iod ( designation z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone7 z ! ,secret>y may require2 & 7#c7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t any in=mation furni%$ is reasonably accurate4 7e7 ,application ,no area may be designat$ "u ?is section unless ! application = su* designation-- 7#a7 demon/rates t ! nom9at$ zone satisfies ! eligibility crit]ia describ$ 9 subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 includes a competitiv5ess plan t-- 7,a7 addresses ! ne$ ( ! nom9at$ zone to attract inve/m5t & jobs & improve educational opportunities2 7,b7 lev]ages ! nom9at$ zone's economic /r5g?s & outl9es t>get$ inve/m5ts to develop competitive advantages2 7,c7 demon/rates collaboration across a wide range ( /akehold]s2 7,d7 outl9es a /rategy t connects ! nom9at$ zone to driv]s ( regional economic gr[?2 & 7,e7 proposes a /rategy = focus+ on increas$ access to high quality af=dable h\s+ & improv$ public safety4 7f7 ,selection crit]ia 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,f among ! nom9at$ zones eligible = designation "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all designate ,tribal ,promise ,zones on ! basis (-- 7,a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! competitiv5ess plan submitt$ "u subsection 7e7 & ! assurances made "u subsection 7d72 7,b7 unemploym5t rates1 pov]ty rates1 vacancy rates1 crime rates1 & su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y may id5tify1 includ+ h\sehold income1 labor =ce p>ticipation1 & educational atta9m5t2 & 7,c7 o!r crit]ia z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,m9imal /&>ds ,! ,secret>y may set m9imal /&>ds = ! levels ( unemploym5t & pov]ty t mu/ be satisfi$ = designation z a ,tribal ,promise ,zone4 #abeaa4 ,precision agriculture connectivity 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,precision agriculture te*nologies & practices all[ f>m]s to significantly increase crop yields1 elim9ate ov]lap 9 op]ations1 & r$uce inputs su* z se$1 f]tiliz]1 pe/icides1 wat]1 & fuel4 7#b7 ,^! te*nologies all[ f>m]s to collect data 9 real "t ab\t _! fields1 automate field managem5t1 & maximize res\rces4 7#c7 ,/udies e/imate t precision agriculture te*nologies c r$uce agricultural op]ation co/s by up to #be doll>s p] acre & increase f>m yields by up to #gj p]c5t by #bjej4 7#d7 ,! critical co/ sav+s & productivity b5efits ( precision agriculture _c be realiz$ )\t ! availability ( reliable broadb& ,int]net access s]vice deliv]$ to ! agricultural l& ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#e7 ,! deploym5t ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice to uns]v$ agricultural l& is critical to ! ,unit$ ,/ates economy & to ! cont9u$ lead]%ip ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 global food production4 7#f7 ,despite ! gr[+ dem& = broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on agricultural l&1 broadb& ,int]net access s]vice is n consi/5tly available :]e ne$$ = agricultural op]ations4 7#g7 ,! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission has an important role to play 9 ! deploym5t ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on uns]v$ agricultural l& to promote precision agriculture4 7b7 ,task =ce 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 7i7 ,! t]m broadb& ,int]net access s]vice means a mass-m>ket retail s]vice by wire or radio t provides ! capability to transmit data to1 & receive data f1 all or sub/antially all ,int]net endpo9ts1 includ+ any capabilities t are incid5tal to1 & enable ! op]ation (1 ! communications s]vice1 b exclud+ dial up int]net access s]vice4 7ii7 ,su* t]m includes any s]vice ! ,commission f9ds to be provid+ a functional equival5t ( ! s]vice describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 7,c7 ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,d7 ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7,e7 ,! t]m ,task ,=ce means ! ,task ,=ce = ,review+ ! ,connectivity & ,te*nology ,ne$s ( ,precision ,agriculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all e/abli% ! ,task ,=ce = ,review+ ! ,connectivity & ,te*nology ,ne$s ( ,precision ,agriculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,task ,=ce %all consult ) ! ,secret>y1 or a designee ( ! ,secret>y1 & collaborate ) public & private /akehold]s 9 ! agriculture & te*nology fields to-- 7i7 id5tify & measure curr5t gaps 9 ! availability ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on agricultural l&2 7ii7 develop policy recomm5dations to promote ! rapid1 exp&$ deploym5t ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on uns]v$ agricultural l&1 ) a goal ( a*iev+ reliable capabilities on #ie p]c5t ( agricultural l& 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by #bjbe2 7iii7 promote effective policy & regulatory solutions t enc\rage ! adoption ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on f>ms & ran*es & promote precision agriculture2 7iv7 recomm5d specific new rules or am5dm5ts to exi/+ rules ( ! ,commission t ! ,commission %\ld issue to a*ieve ! goals & purposes ( ! policy recomm5dations describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 7v7 recomm5d specific /eps t ! ,commission %\ld take to obta9 reliable & /&>diz$ data measurem5ts ( ! availability ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice z may be necess>y to t>get fund+ support1 f future programs ( ! ,commission d$icat$ to ! deploym5t ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice1 to uns]v$ agricultural l& 9 ne$ ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice2 & 7vi7 recomm5d specific /eps t ! ,commission %\ld consid] to ensure t ! exp]tise ( ! ,secret>y & available f>m data are reflect$ 9 future programs ( ! ,commission d$icat$ to ! infra/ructure deploym5t ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice & to direct available fund+ to uns]v$ agricultural l& :]e ne$$4 7,b7 ,no duplicate data report+ ,9 p]=m+ ! duties ( ! ,commission "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,commission %all ensure t no provid] ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice is requir$ to report data to ! ,commission t is1 on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 requir$ to be report$ by ! provid] ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice4 7,c7 ,hold h>mless ,! ,task ,=ce & ! ,commission %all n int]pret ! phrase future programs ( ! ,commission1 z us$ 9 clauses 7v7 & 7vi7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 to include ! univ]sal s]vice programs ( ! ,commission e/abli%$ "u section #bed ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #bed74 7,d7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y1 or a designee ( ! ,secret>y1 %all expla9 & make available to ! ,task ,=ce ! exp]tise1 data mapp+ in=mation1 & res\rces ( ! ,dep>tm5t t ! ,dep>tm5t uses to id5tify cropl&1 ran*l&1 & o!r areas ) agricultural op]ations t may be helpful 9 develop+ ! recomm5dations requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,li/ ( available ,f$]al programs & res\rces ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,commission %all jo9tly submit to ! ,task ,=ce a li/ ( all ,f$]al programs or res\rces available = ! expansion ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on uns]v$ agricultural l& to assi/ ! ,task ,=ce 9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7#d7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,task ,=ce %all be-- 7i7 compos$ ( n m ?an #ae vot+ memb]s :o %all-- 7,i7 be select$ by ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 include-- 7aa7 agricultural produc]s repres5t+ div]se geographic regions & f>m sizes1 includ+ own]s & op]ators ( f>ms ( less ?an #ajj acres2 7bb7 an agricultural produc] repres5t+ tribal agriculture2 7cc7 ,int]net s]vice provid]s1 includ+ regional or rural fix$ & mobile broadb& ,int]net access s]vice provid]s & telecommunications infra/ructure provid]s2 7dd7 repres5tatives f ! electric coop]ative indu/ry2 7ee7 repres5tatives f ! satellite indu/ry2 7ff7 repres5tatives f precision agriculture equipm5t manufactur]s1 includ+ drone manufactur]s1 manufactur]s ( autonom\s agricultural ma*9]y1 & manufactur]s ( f>m+ robotics te*nologies2 7gg7 repres5tatives f ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts2 & 7hh7 repres5tatives ) relevant exp]tise 9 broadb& network data collection1 geospatial analysis1 & cov]age mapp+2 & 7ii7 fairly balanc$ 9 t]ms ( te*nologies1 po9ts ( view1 & fields repres5t$ on ! ,task ,=ce4 7,b7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t2 vacancies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a memb] ( ! ,committee appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all s]ve = a s+le t]m ( #b ye>s4 7ii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,task ,=ce-- 7,i7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,task ,=ce2 & 7,,ii7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7,c7 ,ex-(ficio memb] ,! ,secret>y1 or a designee ( ! ,secret>y1 %all s]ve z an ex-(ficio1 nonvot+ memb] ( ! ,task ,=ce4 7#e7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commission e/abli%es ! ,task ,=ce1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit to ! ,*airman ( ! ,commission a report1 :i* %all be made public n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,*airman receives ! report1 t details-- 7,a7 ! /atus ( fix$ & mobile broadb& ,int]net access s]vice cov]age ( agricultural l&2 7,b7 ! project$ future connectivity ne$s ( agricultural op]ations1 f>m]s1 & ran*]s2 & 7,c7 ! /eps be+ tak5 to accurately measure ! availability ( broadb& ,int]net access s]vice on agricultural l& & ! limitations ( curr5t1 z ( ! date ( ! report1 measurem5t processes4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,commission %all r5ew ! ,task ,=ce e #b ye>s until ! ,task ,=ce t]m9ates on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe4 7c7 ,no additional funds au?oriz$ ,no additional funds is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section4 ,?is section %all be c>ri$ out us+ am\nts o!rwise au?oriz$4 #abeab4 ,improvem5ts to ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,dr\ght ,mitigation ,c5t] & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration to enhance ! collection ( data to improve ! accuracy ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor4 7b7 ,utilization ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all utilize a consi/5t s\rce or s\rces ( data = programs t are bas$ on dr\ght or precipitation indices1 su* z ! live/ock =age disa/] program e/abli%$ "u section #aeja7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c77 or policies or plans ( insurance e/abli%$ "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7c7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a review (-- 7#a7 ! types ( data curr5tly utiliz$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor2 7#b7 ! geographic cov]age & d5sity ( exi/+ data collection sites2 & 7#c7 o!r meteorological or climatological data t is be+ collect$ by o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 & non-,f$]al entities t c\ld be utiliz$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor4 7d7 ,improvem5ts 7#a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,^u ! completion ( ! review prescrib$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 seek to exp& ! collection ( relevant data 9 ,/ates or geographic areas :]e cov]age is curr5tly lack+ z comp>$ to o!r ,/ates or geographic areas2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 develop /&>ds to all[ ! integration ( meteorological or climatological data into ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor d]iv$ f-- 7i7 9-situ soil moi/ure pr(ile measur+ devices2 7ii7 citiz5 sci5ce 7z def9$ 9 ! ,cr[ds\rc+ & ,citiz5 ,sci5ce ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cgbd771 includ+ data f ! ,coop]ative ,obs]v] ,program ( ! ,national ,wea!r ,s]vice2 & 7iii7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 & non-,f$]al entities4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is to be au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #abeac4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,dairy bus9ess ,! t]m dairy bus9ess means a bus9ess t develops1 produces1 m>kets1 or di/ributes dairy products4 7#b7 ,initiative ,! t]m initiative means a dairy product & bus9ess innovation initiative e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% n less ?an #c regionally-locat$ dairy product & bus9ess innovation initiatives = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 div]sify+ dairy product m>kets to r$uce risk & develop high]-value uses = dairy products2 7#b7 promot+ bus9ess developm5t t div]sifies f>m] income ?r\gh process+ & m>ket+ innovation2 & 7#c7 enc\rag+ ! use ( regional milk production4 7c7 ,selection ( initiatives ,an initiative-- 7#a7 %all be position$ to draw on exi/+ dairy indu/ry res\rces1 includ+ activities conduct$ by ! ,national ,dairy ,promotion & ,rese>* ,bo>d & o!r dairy promotion entities1 rese>* capacity1 academic & indu/ry exp]tise1 a d5sity ( dairy f>ms or f>ml& suitable = dairy+1 & dairy bus9esses2 & 7#b7 may s]ve a c]ta9 product ni*e1 su* z specialty *eese1 or s]ve dairy bus9esses ) dairy products d]iv$ f ! milk ( a specific type ( dairy animal1 includ+ dairy products made f c[ milk1 %eep milk1 & goat milk4 7d7 ,entities eligible ,to ho/ initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 any ( ! foll[+ entities may submit to ! ,secret>y an application to ho/ an initiative3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or o!r ,/ate entity4 7,b7 ,a nonpr(it organization4 7,c7 ,an in/itution ( high] education4 7,d7 ,a coop]ative ext5sion s]vice4 7#b7 ,capacity ( eligible entity ,any entity describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be eligible to submit an application "u t p>agraph if ! entity has-- 7,a7 a capacity to provide consultation & exp]tise necess>y to advance ! purpose & activities ( ! propos$ initiative2 & 7,b7 exp]tise 9 grant di/ribution & track+4 7#c7 ,ineligible entity ,a dairy promotion program %all n be eligible to ho/ an initiative "u ?is section4 7e7 ,p>tn]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 may e/abli% z a p>tn] an organization or entity describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 prior to ! submission ( ! application "u t subsection2 or 7,b7 aft] approval ( ! application1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,p>tn] describ$ ,a p>tn] "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be an organization or entity ) exp]tise or exp]i5ce 9 dairy1 includ+ ! m>ket+1 rese>*1 education1 or promotion ( dairy4 7f7 ,activities ( initiatives 7#a7 ,direct assi/ance to dairy bus9esses ,an initiative %all provide nonmonet>y assi/ance directly to dairy bus9esses ?r\gh private consultation or widely available di/ribution-- 7,a7 by ! entity t ho/s ! initiative "u subsection 7d77#a72 7,b7 ?r\gh contract+ ) indu/ry exp]ts2 7,c7 ?r\gh ! provision ( te*nical assi/ance1 su* z in=mational websites1 web9>s1 conf]5ces1 tra9+s1 plant t\rs1 & field days2 or 7,d7 ?r\gh rese>* in/itutions1 includ+ coop]ative ext5sion s]vices4 7#b7 ,types ( assi/ance ,eligible =ms ( assi/ance include-- 7,a7 bus9ess consult+1 includ+ bus9ess plan developm5t = process$ dairy products1 /rategic plann+ assi/ance1 & di/ribution & supply *a9 innovation2 7,b7 m>ket+ & br&+ assi/ance1 includ+ m>ket messag+1 packag+ innovation1 consum] assessm5ts1 innovation 9 em]g+ m>ket opportunities1 & evaluation ( regional1 national1 & int]national m>kets2 7,c7 assi/ance 9 product innovation1 includ+ ! developm5t ( value-add$ products1 innovation 9 byproduct reprocess+ & use maximization1 & dairy product production tra9+1 includ+ 9 new1 r>e1 or innovative te*niques2 & 7,d7 o!r nonmonet>y assi/ance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,grants to dairy bus9esses 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an initiative %all provide grants on a competitive basis to new & exi/+ dairy bus9esses = ! purposes (-- 7i7 mod]nization1 specialization1 & graz+ transition on dairy f>ms2 7ii7 value *a9 & commodity innovation & facility & process updates = dairy processors2 & 7iii7 product developm5t1 packag+1 & m>ket+ ( dairy products4 7,b7 ,grants to c]ta9 entities ,an initiative may provide a grant on a noncompetitive basis to an entity t receives assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 to advance ! bus9ess activities recomm5d$ z a result ( t assi/ance4 7,c7 ,grant am\nts ,grants provid$ "u ?is p>agraph %all n exce$ #ejj1jjj1 unless a great] am\nt is approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,consultation ,an entity t ho/s an initiative %all consult ) ! ,national ,dairy ,promotion & ,rese>* ,bo>d1 ! ,secret>y1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice 9 c>ry+ out ! initiative4 7#e7 ,conflict ( int]e/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% guidel9es & proc$ures to prev5t any conflict ( int]e/ or ! appe>ance ( a conflict ( int]e/ by an initiative 7includ+ a p>tn] ( ! initiative7 dur+ ! allocation ( direct assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 or grant fund+ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,p5alty ,! ,secret>y may susp5d or t]m9ate an initiative if ! initiative 7includ+ a p>tn] ( ! initiative7 is f\nd to be 9 violation ( ! guidel9es & proc$ures e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7g7 ,di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all provide n less ?an #c aw>ds to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out ! activities "u subsection 7f72 & 7,b7 is enc\rag$ to aw>d funds "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 multiye> fund+ allocations4 7#b7 ,use ( funds ,n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u subsection 7i7 %all be allocat$ to grants "u subsection 7f77#c74 7#c7 ,priority ,an entity ho/+ an initiative %all give priority to ! provision ( direct assi/ance "u subsection 7f77#a7 & grants "u subsection 7f77#c7 to-- 7,a7 dairy f>ms & dairy bus9esses ) limit$ access to o!r =ms ( assi/ance2 7,b7 employee-own$ dairy bus9esses2 7,c7 coop]atives2 & 7,d7 dairy bus9esses t seek to create dairy products t add sub/antial value 9 process+ or m>ket+1 su* z specialty *eeses4 7#d7 ,requirem5t ,assi/ance or a grant %all n be made available to a =eign p]son mak+ direct inve/m5t 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #hja4b ( title #ae1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations77 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! case (-- 7,a7 direct assi/ance "u subsection 7f77#a7 t is provid$ to a specific dairy bus9ess & is n publicly available1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 a grant "u subsection 7f77#c74 7#e7 ,supplem5tation ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t funds provid$ to an initiative supplem5t1 & d n duplicate or replace1 exi/+ dairy product rese>*1 developm5t1 & promotion activities4 7h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca1 #bjbb1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! outcomes ( ! program "u ?is section & any relat$ activities & opportunities to fur!r increase dairy innovation4 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 #abead4 ,report on fund+ = ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & o!r ext5sion programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! c5sus ( agriculture requir$ to be conduct$ 9 cal5d> ye> #bjag "u section #b ( ! ,c5sus ( ,agriculture ,act ( #aiig 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;g7 is releas$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! fund+ necess>y to adequately address ! ne$s ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 activities c>ri$ out "u ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cda et seq471 & rese>* & ext5sion programs c>ri$ out at an #ahij ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 or an in/itution designat$ "u ! ,act ( ,july #b1 #ahfb 7commonly kn[n z ! ,fir/ ,morrill ,act7 7#ab ,/at4 #ejc1 *apt] #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq471 to provide adequate s]vices = ! gr[? & developm5t ( ! economies ( rural communities bas$ on ! *ang+ demographic 9 ! rural & f>m+ communities 9 ! v>i\s ,/ates4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 prep>+ ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all focus on ! fund+ ne$s ( ! programs describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 ) respect to c>ry+ out activities relat+ to small & div]se f>ms & ran*es1 vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s1 value-add$ agriculture1 direct-to-consum] sales1 & specialty crops4 #abeae4 ,prohibition on slaught] ( dogs & cats = human consumption 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 no p]son may-- 7#a7 kn[+ly slaught] a dog or cat = human consumption2 or 7#b7 kn[+ly %ip1 transport1 move1 deliv]1 receive1 possess1 pur*ase1 sell1 or donate-- 7,a7 a dog or cat to be slaught]$ = human consumption2 or 7,b7 a dog or cat "p = human consumption4 7b7 ,scope ,subsection 7a7 %all apply only ) respect to conduct-- 7#a7 9 or affect+ int]/ate comm]ce or =eign comm]ce2 or 7#b7 )9 ! special m>itime & t]ritorial jurisdiction ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,exception = ,indian ,tribes ,! prohibition 9 subsection 7a7 %all n apply to an ,indian 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 c>ry+ out any activity describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 = ! purpose ( a religi\s c]emony4 7d7 ,p5alty ,any p]son :o violates subsection 7a7 %all be subject to a f9e 9 an am\nt n great] ?an #e1jjj = ea* violation4 7e7 ,effect ,on ,/ate law ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 limits any ,/ate or local law or regulation protect+ ! welf>e ( animals2 or 7#b7 prev5ts a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t f adopt+ & en=c+ an animal welf>e law or regulation t is m /r+5t ?an ?is section4 #abeaf4 ,label+ exemption = s+le +r$i5t foods & products ,! food label+ requirem5ts "u section #djc7q7 ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7q77 %all n require t ! nutrition facts label ( any s+le-+r$i5t sug>1 honey1 agave1 or syrup1 includ+ maple syrup1 t is packag$ & (f]$ = sale z a s+le-+r$i5t food be> ! decl>ation ,includes ,x g ,add$ ,sug>s44 #abeag4 ,s\? ,c>ol9a inclusion 9 ,virg9ia_/,c>ol9a peanut produc+ region ,section #acjh7;c77#b77;,b77iii7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gieh7;c77#b77;,b77iii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,virg9ia & ,nor? ,c>ol9a & ins]t+ ,virg9ia1 ,nor? ,c>ol9a1 & ,s\? ,c>ol9a4 #abeah4 ,=e/ ,s]vice hire au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may appo9t1 )\t reg>d to ! provisions ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #cc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 o!r ?an sections #ccjc & #ccbh ( su* title1 a qualifi$ c&idate describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 directly to a position ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ,=e/ ,s]vice = :i* ! c&idate meets ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t qualification /&>ds4 7b7 ,qualifications ,subsection 7a7 applies to a =m] res\rce assi/ant 7z def9$ 9 section #bjc ( ! ,public ,l& ,corps ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb77 :o-- 7#a7 complet$ a rigor\s int]n%ip ) a l& manag+ ag5cy1 su* z ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,res\rce ,assi/ant ,program2 7#b7 successfully fulfill$ ! requirem5ts ( ! int]n%ip program2 & 7#c7 e>n$ an und]graduate or graduate degree f an accr$it$ in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7c7 ,limitation ,! direct hire au?ority "u ?is section may n be ex]cis$ ) respect to a specific qualifi$ c&idate aft] ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! c&idate complet$ ! und]graduate or graduate degree1 z ! case may be1 or has successfully fulfill$ ! requirem5ts ( ! int]n%ip program1 :i*ev] is lat]4 #abeai4 ,conv]sion au?ority ,! ,secret>y may1 not)/&+ sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #cc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 gov]n+ appo9tm5ts 9 ! competitive or except$ s]vice1 noncompetitively conv]t to an appo9tm5t 9 ! competitive s]vice1 9 an ag5cy or (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a rec5t graduate or /ud5t :o is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz5 & has be5 aw>d$ & successfully complet$ a s*ol>%ip program grant$ to ! individual by ! ,dep>tm5t ?r\gh ! #ahij ,national ,s*ol>s ,program or ! #aiid ,tribal ,s*ol>s ,program c>ri$ out by ! ,dep>tm5t1 provid$ ! individual meets ! requirem5ts = su* conv]sion & meets ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t qualification /&>ds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 ,no?+ 9 ! prec$+ s5t5ce %all be con/ru$ z requir+ ! ,secret>y to conv]t an individual "u ! au?ority "u su* s5t5ce4 #abebj4 ,au?orization ( protection op]ations = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & o!rs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture is au?oriz$ to employ qualifi$ law en=cem5t (fic]s or special ag5ts to provide-- 7#a7 protection = ! ,secret>y & ! ,deputy ,secret>y dur+ ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties by ea* su* (fic] & dur+ any activity t is prelim9>y or po/lim9>y to ! p]=mance ( (ficial duties by ea* su* (fic]2 7#b7 protection1 incid5tal to ! protection provid$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a71 to an individual accompany+ ea* su* (fic] :o is p>ticipat+ 9 an activity or ev5t relat+ to ! (ficial duties ( ea* su* (fic] :5 !re is an articulable ?reat to su* individual2 7#c7 cont9u\s protection to ! ,secret>y & ,deputy ,secret>y 7includ+ dur+ p]iods n describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77 if !re is an articulable ?reat ( physical h>m1 9 accordance ) guidel9es e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 protection ( ano!r s5ior (fic] repres5t+ ! ,secret>y 7includ+ a p]son nom9at$ to be ! ,secret>y dur+ ! p5d5cy ( su* nom9ation7 if !re is an articulable ?reat ( physical h>m1 9 accordance ) guidel9es e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,au?orities ( ! protective op]ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may au?orize (fic]s or special ag5ts employ$ pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 to c>ry fire>ms2 7,b7 to conduct crim9al inve/igations into pot5tial ?reats to ! security ( p]sons protect$ "u ?is section2 7,c7 to make arre/s )\t a w>rant = any (f5se aga9/ ! ,unit$ ,/ates committ$ 9 ! pres5ce ( su* (fic] or special ag5t2 7,d7 to p]=m protective intellig5ce "w1 includ+ id5tify+ & mitigat+ pot5tial ?reats & conduct+ advance "w to review security matt]s relat+ to sites & ev5ts2 & 7,e7 to coord9ate ) local law en=cem5t ag5cies4 7#b7 ,guidel9es ,! au?ority convey$ "u ?is section %all be ex]cis$ 9 accordance ) any-- 7,a7 guidel9es issu$ by ! ,attorney ,g5]al2 & 7,b7 su* additional guidel9es z may be issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,exception ,! au?orities grant$ "u ?is section may be ex]cis$ not)/&+ section #acdc7;b77#a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai1 & ea* ,septemb] #cj ?r\gh #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! protection provid$1 & acc\nt+ = ! exp5ditures made1 pursuant to ?is section4 ,,ii ,national ,oilheat ,rese>* ,alliance #abeca4 ,national oilheat rese>* alliance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #gac ( ! ,national ,oilheat ,rese>* ,alliance ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ah ye>s & ins]t+ #bh ye>s4 7b7 ,limitation on obligations ( funds ,! ,national ,oilheat ,rese>* ,alliance ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfi7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gjg ! foll[+3 #gjh4 ,limitation on obligation ( funds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ea* cal5d> ye> ( ! cov]$ p]iod1 ! ,alliance may n obligate an am\nt great] ?an ! sum (-- 7#a7 #ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( assessm5ts e/imat$ to be collect$ "u section #gjg 9 t cal5d> ye>2 7#b7 #ge p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( assessm5ts actually collect$ "u section #gjg 9 ! mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye> = :i* an audit report has be5 submitt$ "u section #gjf7;f77#b77;,b7 z ( ! beg9n+ ( ! cal5d> ye> = :i* ! am\nt t may be obligat$ is be+ det]m9$1 less ! e/imate made pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 = t mo/ rec5t cal5d> ye>2 & 7#c7 am\nts p]mitt$ 9 prec$+ cal5d> ye>s to be obligat$ pursuant to ?is subsection t h n be5 obligat$4 7b7 ,excess am\nts deposit$ 9 escr[ acc\nt ,assessm5ts collect$ "u section #gjg 9 excess ( ! am\nt p]mitt$ to be obligat$ "u subsection 7a7 9 a cal5d> ye> %all be deposit$ 9 an escr[ acc\nt = ! duration ( ! cov]$ p]iod4 7c7 ,treatm5t ( am\nts 9 escr[ acc\nt 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,dur+ ! cov]$ p]iod1 ! ,alliance may n obligate1 exp5d1 or borr[ aga9/ am\nts requir$ "u subsection 7b7 to be deposit$ 9 ! escr[ acc\nt4 7#b7 ,int]e/ ,any int]e/ e>n$ on am\nts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7,a7 deposit$ 9 ! escr[ acc\nt2 & 7,b7 unavailable = obligation = ! duration ( ! cov]$ p]iod4 7d7 ,release ( am\nts 9 escr[ acc\nt ,beg9n+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjbh1 ! ,alliance may )draw & obligate any am\nt 9 ! escr[ acc\nt4 7e7 ,cov]$ p]iod def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ p]iod means ! p]iod t beg9s on ,febru>y #f1 #bjai1 & ends on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbh4 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,! ,national ,oilheat ,rese>* ,alliance ,act ( #bjjj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fbja note2 ,public ,law #ajf-dfi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #gjf7;d77#a71 by /rik+ n exce$ #g p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( assessm5ts collect$ 9 any cal5d> ye>1 except t dur+ ! fir/ ye> ( op]ation ( ! ,alliance su* exp5ses & am\nts %all n exce$ #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( assessm5ts & ins]t+ n exce$ #g p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( assessm5ts collect$ 9 any cal5d> ye> t are p]mitt$ to be obligat$ 9 t cal5d> ye>2 & 7#b7 9 section #gjg-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7e71 by ins]t+ t are p]mitt$ to be obligat$ aft] am\nt ( assessm5ts collect$ 9 ! ,/ate ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7f71 by ins]t+ & p]mitt$ to be obligat$ aft] assessm5ts collect$ ea* place x appe>s4 ,f ,g5]al ,provisions #abfja4 ,bait+ ( migratory game birds 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,normal agricultural op]ation ,! t]m normal agricultural op]ation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bj4aa ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,po/-disa/] flood+ ,! t]m po/-disa/] flood+ means ! de/ruction ( a crop ?r\gh flood+ 9 accordance ) practices requir$ by ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation = agricultural produc]s to obta9 crop insurance "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 on l& on :i* a crop 0 n h>ve/able due to a natural disa/] 7includ+ any hurricane1 /orm1 tornado1 flood1 high wat]1 w9d-driv5 wat]1 tidal wave1 tsunami1 e>?quake1 volcanic eruption1 l&slide1 mudslide1 dr\ght1 fire1 sn[/orm1 or o!r cata/rophe t is decl>$ a major disa/] by ! ,presid5t 9 accordance ) section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj77 9 ! crop ye>-- 7,a7 9 :i* ! natural disa/] occurr$2 or 7,b7 imm$iately prec$+ ! crop ye> 9 :i* ! natural disa/] occurr$4 7#c7 ,rice ratoon+ ,! t]m rice ratoon+ means ! agricultural practice ( h>ve/+ rice by cutt+ ! majority ( ! abovegr\nd portion ( ! rice plant b leav+ ! roots & gr[+ %oot apices intact to all[ ! plant to recov] & produce a second crop yield4 7b7 ,regulations to exclude rice ratoon+ & po/-disa/] flood+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 %all revise "p #bj ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to cl>ify t rice ratoon+ & po/-disa/] flood+1 :5 c>ri$ out z "p ( a normal agricultural op]ation1 d n con/itute bait+4 7c7 ,reports ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior a report t describes any *anges to normal agricultural op]ations across ! range ( crops gr[n by agricultural produc]s 9 ea* region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 :i* ! (ficial recomm5dations describ$ 9 section #bj4aa7;h7 ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 are provid$ to agricultural produc]s2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & aft] seek+ input f ! heads ( ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( fi% & wildlife or ! ,regional ,migratory ,bird ,flyway ,c\ncils ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 %all publicly po/ a report on ! impact t rice ratoon+ & po/-disa/] flood+ h on ! behavior ( migratory game birds t are hunt$ 9 ! area 9 :i* rice ratoon+ & po/-disa/] flood+1 respectively1 h occurr$4 #abfjb4 ,pima agriculture cotton tru/ fund ,section #abcad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjah ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#b7 by /rik+ cal5d> ye> #bjac ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! prior cal5d> ye>2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,tw5ty-five & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 7,a7 ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 tw5ty-five 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ clause 7i72 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 7i7 ,a y>n sp9n] %all n receive an am\nt "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t exce$s ! co/ ( pima cotton t-- 7,i7 0 pur*as$ dur+ ! prior cal5d> ye>2 & 7,,ii7 0 us$ 9 sp9n+ any cotton y>ns4 7ii7 ,! ,secret>y %all reallocate any am\nts r$uc$ by reason ( ! limitation "u clause 7i7 to sp9n]s us+ ! ratio describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 disreg>d+ production ( any sp9n] subject to t limitation4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7b77#b77;,a7 & ins]t+ 7b77#b77;,a77i72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ! doll> am\nt ( pima cotton pur*as$ dur+ ! prior cal5d> ye>-- 7,a7 t 0 us$ 9 sp9n+ any cotton y>ns2 & 7,b7 = :i* ! produc] ma9ta9s support+ docum5tation4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ by ! ,secret>y-- & ins]t+ by ! ,secret>y n lat] ?an ,m>* #ae ( ! applicable cal5d> ye>42 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh n lat] ?an 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b7 n lat] ?an4 #abfjc4 ,agriculture wool app>el manufactur]s tru/ fund ,section #abcae ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjai ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbc2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! paym5t-- & ins]t+ ! paym5t1 paym5ts 9 am\nts au?oriz$ "u t p>agraph42 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #djjb7;c7-- & ins]t+ #djjb7;c71 paym5ts 9 am\nts au?oriz$ "u t p>agraph42 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ submitt$-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh to ! ,secret>y 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ submitt$ to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7-- & ins]t+ subsection 7b7 n lat] ?an ,april #ae ( ! ye> ( ! paym5t42 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b74 #abfjd4 ,wool rese>* & promotion ,section #abcaf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjae ?r\gh #bjai & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #abfje4 ,em]g5cy ,citrus ,disease ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,tru/ ,fund 7a7 ,def9ition ( citrus ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m citrus means edible fruit ( ! family ,rutaceae1 includ+ any hybrid ( t fruit & any product ( t hybrid t is produc$ = comm]cial purposes 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( tru/ fund ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,treasury ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates a tru/ fund1 to be kn[n z ! ,em]g5cy ,citrus ,disease ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,tru/ ,fund 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,citrus ,tru/ ,fund71 consi/+ ( su* am\nts z %all be transf]r$ to ! ,citrus ,tru/ ,fund pursuant to subsection 7d74 7c7 ,use ( fund ,f am\nts 9 ! ,citrus ,tru/ ,fund1 ! ,secret>y %all1 beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjai1 c>ry out ! ,em]g5cy ,citrus ,disease ,rese>* & ,ext5sion ,program 9 section #dab7;j7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;j774 7d7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,citrus ,tru/ ,fund #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #abfjf4 ,ext5sion ( m]*&ise process+ fees ,section #ejc ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,korea ,free ,trade ,agreem5t ,implem5tation ,act 7,public ,law #aab-da2 #ai ,u4,s4,c4 #chje note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,febru>y #bd1 #bjbg & ins]t+ ,may #bf1 #bjbg4 #abfjg4 ,reports on l& access & f>ml& own]%ip data collection 7a7 ,l& access ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 consultation ) ! ,*ief ,economi/1 %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report id5tify+-- 7#a7 ! b>ri]s t prev5t or h9d] ! ability ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a777 & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 su* section7 to acquire or access f>ml&2 7#b7 ! ext5t to :i* ,f$]al programs1 includ+ agricultural cons]vation easem5t programs1 l& transition programs1 & f9anc+ programs1 are improv+-- 7,a7 f>ml& access & t5ure = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7,b7 f>ml& transition & succession2 & 7#c7 ! regulatory1 op]ational1 or /atutory *anges t are necess>y to improve-- 7,a7 ! ability ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s to acquire or access f>ml&2 7,b7 f>ml& t5ure = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 & 7,c7 f>ml& transition & succession4 7b7 ,f>ml& own]%ip ,! ,secret>y %all collect &1 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s report1 data & analysis on f>ml& own]%ip1 t5ure1 transition1 & entry ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7774 ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum-- 7#a7 collect & di/ribute compreh5sive report+ ( tr5ds 9 f>ml& own]%ip1 t5ure1 transition1 b>ri]s to entry1 pr(itability1 & viability ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7#b7 develop surveys & report /ati/ical & economic analysis on f>ml& own]%ip1 t5ure1 transition1 b>ri]s to entry1 pr(itability1 & viability ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 includ+ a regul> foll[-on survey to ea* ,c5sus ( ,agriculture ) results ( ! foll[-on survey made public n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! previ\s ,c5sus ( ,agriculture2 & 7#c7 require ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice to include 9 ! ,t5ure1 ,own]%ip1 & ,transition ( ,agricultural ,l& survey que/ions relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! ext5t to :i* non-f>m+ l&[n]s are pur*as+ & hold+ onto f>ml& = ! sole purpose ( real e/ate inve/m5t2 7,b7 ! impact ( ^! f>ml& own]%ip tr5ds on ! successful entry & viability ( beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s & socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* f>m & ran* l& ) undivid$ int]e/s & no adm9i/rative au?ority id5tifi$ h f>ms or ran*es op]at+ on t l&2 & 7,d7 ! impact ( l& t5ure patt]ns1 categoriz$ by-- 7i7 race1 g5d]1 & e?nicity2 & 7ii7 region4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #c1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #abfjh4 ,reau?orization ( rural em]g5cy m$ical s]vices tra9+ & equipm5t assi/ance program ,section #ccj;,j ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;c-#ae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ 9 rural areas & ins]t+ 9 rural areas or to resid5ts ( rural areas2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,eligibility2 application ,to be eligible to receive grant "u ?is section1 an entity %all-- 7#a7 be-- 7,a7 an em]g5cy m$ical s]vices ag5cy op]at$ by a local or tribal gov]nm5t 7includ+ fire-bas$ & non-fire bas$72 or 7,b7 an em]g5cy m$ical s]vices ag5cy t is describ$ 9 section #eja7;c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7#b7 submit an application to ! ,secret>y at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7c7 ,use ( funds ,an entity-- 7#a7 %all use am\nts receiv$ ?r\gh a grant "u subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 tra9 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices p]sonnel z appropriate to obta9 & ma9ta9 lic5ses & c]tifications relevant to s]vice 9 an em]g5cy m$ical s]vices ag5cy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a72 7,b7 conduct c\rses t qualify graduates to s]ve 9 an em]g5cy m$ical s]vices ag5cy describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 9 accordance ) ,/ate & local requirem5ts2 7,c7 fund specific tra9+ to meet ,f$]al or ,/ate lic5s+ or c]tification requirem5ts2 & 7,d7 acquire em]g5cy m$ical s]vices equipm5t2 & 7#b7 may use am\nts receiv$ ?r\gh a grant "u subsection 7a7 to-- 7,a7 recruit & reta9 em]g5cy m$ical s]vices p]sonnel1 :i* may include volunte] p]sonnel2 7,b7 develop new ways to educate em]g5cy heal? c>e provid]s ?r\gh ! use ( te*nology-enhanc$ educational me?ods2 or 7,c7 acquire p]sonal protective equipm5t = em]g5cy m$ical s]vices p]sonnel z requir$ by ! ,occupational ,safety & ,heal? ,adm9i/ration4 7d7 ,grant am\nts ,ea* grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all be 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #bjj1jjj4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,! t]m em]g5cy m$ical s]vices-- 7,a7 means res\rces us$ by a public or private nonpr(it lic5s$ entity to deliv] m$ical c>e outside ( a m$ical facility "u em]g5cy conditions t occur z a result ( ! condition ( ! pati5t2 & 7,b7 includes s]vices deliv]$ 7ei!r on a comp5sat$ or volunte] basis7 by an em]g5cy m$ical s]vices provid] or o!r provid] t is lic5s$ or c]tifi$ by ! ,/ate involv$ z an em]g5cy m$ical te*nician1 a p>am$ic1 or an equival5t pr(essional 7z det]m9$ by ! ,/ate74 7#b7 ,! t]m rural area means-- 7,a7 a nonmetropolitan /ati/ical area2 7,b7 an area designat$ z a rural area by any law or regulation ( a ,/ate2 or 7,c7 a rural c5sus tract ( a metropolitan /ati/ical area 7z det]m9$ "u ! mo/ rec5t rural urban commut+ area code z set =? by ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget74 7f7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,! ,secret>y may n aw>d a grant "u ?is section to an entity unless ! entity agrees t ! entity w make available 7directly or ?r\gh contributions f o!r public or private entities7 non-,f$]al contributions t[>d ! activities to be c>ri$ out "u ! grant 9 an am\nt equal to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt receiv$ "u ! grant4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ #bjjb ?r\gh #bjjf & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #abfji4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions--,ne$s = #bjej 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a commission to be kn[n z ! ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions-,ne$s = #bjej 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission74 7b7 ,/udy ,! ,commission %all conduct a /udy on issues impact+ ! transition ( agricultural op]ations f e/abli%$ f>m]s & ran*]s to ! next g5]ation ( f>m]s & ran*]s1 includ+-- 7#a7 access to1 & availability (-- 7,a7 quality l& & necess>y infra/ructure2 7,b7 af=dable cr$it2 7,c7 adequate risk managem5t tools2 & 7,d7 appr5tice%ip & m5tor%ip programs2 7#b7 agricultural asset transf] /rategies 9 use z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & improvem5ts to su* /rategies2 7#c7 inc5tives t may facilitate agricultural asset transf]s to ! next g5]ation ( f>m]s & ran*]s1 includ+ an assessm5t (1 & recomm5dations =1 h[ exi/+ & new ,f$]al tax policies-- 7,a7 facilitate lifetime & e/ate transf]s2 & 7,b7 impact individuals seek+ to f>m :o d n h family f>m l9eage or access to f>ml&2 7#d7 ! causes ( ! failures ( su* transitions1 if any2 & 7#e7 ! effectiv5ess ( programs & inc5tives provid+ assi/ance ) respect to su* transitions 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & opportunities = ! revision or improvem5t ( su* programs4 7c7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,composition ,! ,commission %all be compos$ ( #aj memb]s1 z foll[s3 7,a7 #c memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 #c memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7,c7 #c memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,d7 ,! ,*ief ,economi/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,f$]al gov]nm5t employm5t ,9 addition to ! ,*ief ,economi/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! memb]%ip ( ! ,commission may include #a or m employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture or o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7#c7 ,date ( appo9tm5ts ,! appo9tm5t ( all memb]s ( ! ,commission %all be made n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,t]m2 vacancies 7,a7 ,t]m ,a memb] %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,commission-- 7i7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,commission2 & 7ii7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#e7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s ( ! ,commission h be5 appo9t$1 ! ,commission %all hold ! initial meet+ ( ! ,commission4 7d7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all con/itute a quorum = ! transaction ( bus9ess1 b a less] numb] ( memb]s may hold he>+s4 7e7 ,*airp]son ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t #a ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission to s]ve z ,*airp]son ( ! ,commission4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,presid5t1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by subsection 7b71 includ+ su* recomm5dations z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate4 7g7 ,he>+s ,! ,commission may hold su* he>+s1 meet & act at su* times & places1 take su* te/imony1 & receive su* evid5ce z ! ,commission consid]s advisable to c>ry out ?is section4 7h7 ,in=mation f ,f$]al ag5cies ,! ,commission may secure directly f a ,f$]al ag5cy su* in=mation z ! ,commission consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 ,on reque/ ( ! ,*airp]son ( ! ,commission1 ! head ( ! ag5cy %all provide ! in=mation to ! ,commission4 7i7 ,po/al s]vices ,! ,commission may use ! ,unit$ ,/ates mail 9 ! same mann] & "u ! same conditions z o!r ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7j7 ,assi/ance f secret>y ,! ,secret>y may provide to ! ,commission appropriate (fice space & su* reasonable adm9i/rative & support s]vices z ! ,commission may reque/4 7k7 ,comp5sation ( memb]s 7#a7 ,non-f$]al employees ,a memb] ( ! ,commission :o is n an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all be comp5sat$ at a rate equal to ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay prescrib$ = level ,,iv ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* day 7includ+ travel "t7 dur+ :i* ! memb] is engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,f$]al employees ,a memb] ( ! ,commission :o is an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all s]ve )\t comp5sation 9 addition to ! comp5sation receiv$ = ! s]vices ( ! memb] z an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,travel exp5ses ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 at rates au?oriz$ = an employee ( an ag5cy "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :ile away f ! home or regul> place ( bus9ess ( ! memb] 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,commission4 7l7 ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act ,sections #i & #ad ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 %all n apply to ! ,commission or any proce$+ ( ! ,commission4 7m7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,commission %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc4 #abfaj4 ,exceptions "u ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7a7 ,geographic b\nd>ies = (ficial ag5cies ,section #g ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 z clauses 7i71 7iii71 & 7iv71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,n m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 n m 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,secret>y1 except t1 if & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,subject to subsection 7g77#d77;,a71 if 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 a p]son reque/+ inspection s]vices 9 t geographic area has n be5 receiv+ (ficial inspection s]vices f ! curr5t designat$ (ficial ag5cy = t geographic area2 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,t]m9ation ( nonuse ( s]vice exception ,! exception "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 may only be t]m9at$ if all p>ties to t exception jo9tly agree on ! t]m9ation1 unless t]m9at$ accord+ to subsection 7g77#d77;,a74 7,d7 ,re/oration ( c]ta9 exceptions 7i7 ,def9ition ( eligible gra9 h&l+ facility ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m eligible gra9 h&l+ facility means a gra9 h&l+ facility t-- 7,i7 0 grant$ an exception "u ! f9al rule entitl$ ,exceptions to ,geographic ,areas = ,(ficial ,ag5cies ,"u ! ,,usgsa 7#fh ,f$4 ,reg4 #aiacg 7,april #ah1 #bjjc772 & 7,,ii7 _h t exception revok$ betwe5 ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae1 & ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7ii7 ,re/oration ( exceptions ,)9 #ij days ( notification f an eligible gra9 h&l+ facility1 ! ,secret>y %all re/ore an exception describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 ) an (ficial ag5cy if-- 7,i7 ! eligible gra9 h&l+ facility & ! =m] except$ (ficial ag5cy agree to re/ore t exception2 & 7,,ii7 ! eligible gra9 h&l+ facility notifies ! ,secret>y ( ! pref]r$ date = re/oration ( ! exception )9 #ij days ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect on exceptions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! exceptions "u clauses 7ii7 & 7iv7 ( subsection 7f77#b77;,b7 %all n apply if ! designation ( an (ficial ag5cy is t]m9at$1 pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,designation r5ew$ or re/or$ ,if ! designation ( an (ficial ag5cy is r5ew$ or re/or$ aft] be+ t]m9at$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may r5ew or re/ore ! exceptions "u subsection 7f77#b77;,b7 9 accordance ) t subsection4 4 7b7 ,unau?oriz$ weigh+ prohibit$ ,section #g;,a7i77#b7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;a7i77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,n m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 n m 2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,secret>y1 except t1 if & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,exceptions ,if 2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 a p]son reque/+ weigh+ s]vices 9 t geographic area has n be5 receiv+ (ficial weigh+ s]vices f ! curr5t designat$ (ficial ag5cy = t geographic area2 or 2 & 7#e7 by add+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,c7 ,re/oration ( c]ta9 exceptions 7i7 ,def9ition ( eligible gra9 h&l+ facility ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m eligible gra9 h&l+ facility means a gra9 h&l+ facility t-- 7,i7 0 grant$ an exception "u ! f9al rule entitl$ ,exceptions to ,geographic ,areas = ,(ficial ,ag5cies ,"u ! ,,usgsa 7#fh ,f$4 ,reg4 #aiacg 7,april #ah1 #bjjc772 & 7,,ii7 _h t exception revok$ betwe5 ,septemb] #cj1 #bjae & ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 7ii7 ,re/oration ( exceptions ,)9 #ij days ( notification f an eligible gra9 h&l+ facility1 ! ,secret>y %all re/ore an exception describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 ) an (ficial ag5cy if-- 7,i7 ! eligible gra9 h&l+ facility & ! =m] except$ (ficial ag5cy agree to re/ore t exception2 & 7,,ii7 ! eligible gra9 h&l+ facility notifies ! ,secret>y ( ! pref]r$ date = re/oration ( ! exception )9 #ij days ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah4 4 7c7 ,te*nical correction ,section #g7;f77#a7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7;f77#a77 is am5d$ by ind5t+ subp>agraph 7,c7 appropriately4 #abfaa4 ,conf]5ce report requirem5t ?re%old ,section #adbji7;a77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbee;b7a77#c77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj4 #abfab4 ,national agriculture imag]y program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 %all c>ry out a national agriculture imag]y program to annually acquire a]ial imag]y dur+ agricultural gr[+ seasons f ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,data ,! a]ial imag]y acquir$ "u ?is section %all-- 7#a7 consi/ ( high resolution process$ digital imag]y2 7#b7 be made available 9 a =mat t c be provid$ to ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & private sector entities2 7#c7 be te*nologically compatible ) geospatial in=mation te*nology2 & 7#d7 be consi/5t ) ! /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,geographic ,data ,committee4 7c7 ,supplem5tal satellite imag]y ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may supplem5t ! a]ial imag]y collect$ "u ?is section ) satellite imag]y4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bc1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #abfac4 ,report on inclusion ( natural /one products 9 ,commodity ,promotion1 ,rese>*1 & ,in=mation ,act ( #aiif ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report exam9+ ! effect ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,natural ,/one ,rese>* & ,promotion ,bo>d pursuant to ! ,commodity ,promotion1 ,rese>*1 & ,in=mation ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja et seq47 w\ld h on ! natural /one indu/ry1 includ+ h[ su* a program w\ld effect-- 7#a7 rese>* conduct$ on1 & ! promotion (1 natural /one2 7#b7 ! developm5t & expansion ( dome/ic m>kets = natural /one2 7#c7 economic activity ( ! natural /one indu/ry subject to su* a ,bo>d2 7#d7 economic developm5t 9 rural areas2 & 7#e7 b5efits to consum]s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( natural /one products4 #abfad4 ,e/abli%m5t ( food access liaison 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fija et seq471 z am5d$ by sections #abbjb1 #abcjb1 #abdjc1 & #abejd1 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbe4 ,food access liaison 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! position ( ,food ,access ,liaison to coord9ate ,dep>tm5t programs to r$uce b>ri]s to food access & monitor & evaluate ! progress ( su* programs 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,food ,access ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ regional (fices1 to exp]im5t & consid] programs & policies aim$ at r$uc+ b>ri]s to food access = consum]s1 includ+ b n limit$ to p>ticipants 9 nutrition assi/ance programs2 7#b7 provide outrea* to entities engag$ 9 activities to r$uce b>ri]s to food access 9 accordance ) ! /atutory au?orization = ea* program2 7#c7 provide outrea* to entities engag$ 9 activities to r$uce b>ri]s to food access1 includ+ retail]s1 m>kets1 produc]s1 & o!rs involv$ 9 food production & di/ribution1 ) respect to ! availability (1 & eligibility =1 ,dep>tm5t programs2 7#d7 raise aw>5ess ( food access issues 9 int]actions ) employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#e7 make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y ) respect to ef=ts to r$uce b>ri]s to food access2 & 7#f7 submit to ,congress an annual report ) respect to ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t to r$uce b>ri]s to food access4 4 7b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide te*nical assi/ance to entities t are p>ticipants1 or seek to p>ticipate1 9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs relat$ to r$uction ( b>ri]s to food access4 #abfae4 ,eligibility = op]ators on heirs prop]ty l& to obta9 a f>m numb] 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible docum5tation ,! t]m eligible docum5tation1 ) respect to l& = :i* a f>m op]ator seeks assignm5t ( a f>m numb] "u subsection 7b77#a71 includes-- 7,a7 9 ,/ates t h adopt$ a /atute consi/+ ( an enactm5t or adoption ( ! ,uni=m ,p>tition ( ,heirs ,prop]ty ,act1 z approv$ & recomm5d$ = enactm5t 9 all ,/ates by ! ,national ,conf]5ce ( ,commission]s on ,uni=m ,/ate ,laws 9 #bjaj-- 7i7 a c\rt ord] v]ify+ ! l& meets ! def9ition ( heirs prop]ty 7z def9$ 9 t ,act72 or 7ii7 a c]tification f ! local record] ( de$s t ! record$ own] ( ! l& is deceas$ & n less ?an #a heir ( ! record$ own] ( ! l& has initiat$ a proc$ure to retitle ! l& 9 ! "n ( ! rightful heir2 7,b7 a fully execut$1 unrecord$ t5ancy-9-common agreem5t t sets out own]%ip rights & responsibilities among all ( ! own]s ( ! l& t-- 7i7 has be5 approv$ by a majority ( ! own]%ip int]e/s 9 t prop]ty2 7ii7 has giv5 a p>ticul> own] ! "r to manage & control any portion or all ( ! l& = purposes ( op]at+ a f>m or ran*2 & 7iii7 0 validly ent]$ into "u ! au?ority ( ! jurisdiction 9 :i* ! l& is locat$2 7,c7 ! tax return ( a f>m op]ator f>m+ a prop]ty ) undivid$ int]e/s = ea* ( ! #e ye>s prec$+ ! date on :i* ! f>m op]ator submits ! tax returns z eligible docum5tation "u subsection 7b72 7,d7 self-c]tification t ! f>m op]ator has control ( ! l& = purposes ( op]at+ a f>m or ran*2 & 7,e7 any o!r docum5tation id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,f>m numb] ,! t]m f>m numb] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gah4b ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7b7 ,f>m numb] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide = ! assignm5t ( a f>m numb] to any f>m op]ator :o provides any =m ( eligible docum5tation = purposes ( demon/rat+ t ! f>m op]ator has control ( ! l& = purposes ( def9+ t l& z a f>m4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,any f>m numb] provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be suffici5t to satisfy any requirem5t ( ! ,secret>y to h a f>m numb] to p>ticipate 9 a program ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,eligible docum5tation ,! ,secret>y %all id5tify alt]native =ms ( eligible docum5tation t a f>m op]ator may provide 9 seek+ ! assignm5t ( a f>m numb] "u subsection 7b77#a74 #abfaf4 ,ext5d+ prohibition on animal fight+ to ! t]ritories 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bf ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 x & ins]t+ ,x2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 & 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 7i71 & 7j7 z subsections 7d71 7e71 7f71 7g71 7h71 & 7i71 respectively4 7b7 ,use ( ,po/al ,s]vice or ,o!r ,int]/ate ,in/rum5talities ,section #bf7;c7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7e7 & ins]t+ 7d74 7c7 ,crim9al p5alties ,subsection 7i7 ( section #bf ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef71 z r$esignat$ by section #b7c71 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7e7 & ins]t+ 7d74 7d7 ,en=cem5t ( animal fight+ prohibitions ,section #di7;a7 ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7e7 & ins]t+ 7d74 7e7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ! date t is "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #abfag4 ,exemption ( exportation ( c]ta9 e*9od]ms f p]mission & lic5s+ requirem5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cons]vation & managem5t ,! t]m cons]vation & managem5t has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb74 7#b7 ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,commission ,! t]m ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,commission means an int]/ate commission 7z t t]m is us$ 9 ! ,int]jurisdictional ,fi%]ies ,act ( #aihf 7#af ,,usc #daja et seq4774 7#c7 ,/ate jurisdiction ,! t]m ,/ate jurisdiction means areas "u ! jurisdiction & au?ority ( a ,/ate z describ$ 9 section #cjf7;a77#b7 ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahef7;a77#b774 7b7 ,exemption ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice %all am5d section #ad4ib ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 to cl>ify t-- 7#a7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 fi% & wildlife describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 are fi%]y products exempt f ! export p]mission requirem5ts ( section #i7;d77#a7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7;d77#a772 & 7,b7 any p]son may engage 9 bus9ess z an export] ( fi% or wildlife describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 )\t procur+-- 7i7 p]mission "u section #i7;d77#a7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aech7;d77#a772 or 7ii7 an export lic5se "u subp>t ,i ( "p #ad ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7#b7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 unless ! p]son has qualifi$ = & obta9$ an export lic5se describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii71 any p]son t has be5 convict$ ( #a or m violations ( a ,f$]al law relat+ to ! importation1 transportation1 or exportation ( wildlife %all n be p]mitt$1 dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! mo/ rec5t conviction1 to engage 9 bus9ess z an export] ( fi% or wildlife describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7c7 ,cov]$ fi% or wildlife ,! fi% or wildlife ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b7 are memb]s ( ! species ,/rongyloc5trotus droeba*i5sis 7commonly kn[n z ! gre5 sea ur*971 includ+ any products ( t species1 t-- 7#a7 d n require a p]mit "u "p #af1 #ag1 or #bc ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7#b7 7,a7 are h>ve/$ 9 wat]s "u ,/ate jurisdiction2 or 7,b7 are import$ = process+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates pursuant to an import lic5se z requir$ "u section #ad4ia ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 & n exempt f import lic5se requirem5ts "u section #ad4ib ( t title 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act72 & 7#c7 are export$ = purposes ( human or animal consumption4 7d7 ,in=mation collection on exports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,/ate ag5cy t regulates or o!rwise ov]sees a ,/ate fi%]y 9 :i* ! fi% & wildlife describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 are h>ve/$ %all annually transmit ! cons]vation & managem5t data 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a77 to ! ,int]/ate ,fi%]ies ,managem5t ,program ,policy ,bo>d ( ! applicable ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,commission4 7#b7 ,privacy ,su* data !reaft] %all n be releas$ & %all be ma9ta9$ z confid5tial by su* applicable ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,commission1 includ+ data reque/$ "u ! section #eeb ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 unless disclosure is requir$ "u c\rt ord] or unless ! data is ess5tial = an en=cem5t action "u ,f$]al wildlife managem5t laws4 7#c7 ,exclusion ,! exemption "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all n apply 9 a ,/ate if-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate fails to transmit ! data requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 ! applicable ,m>9e ,fi%]ies ,commission det]m9es1 9 consultation ) ! prim>y rese>* ag5cy ( su* ,commission1 aft] notice & an opportunity to comm5t1 t ! data requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 fails to prove t ! ,/ate ag5cy or (ficial is engag$ 9 cons]vation & managem5t ( ! fi% or wildlife describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 #abfah4 ,data on cons]vation practices ,subtitle ,e ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abdg4 ,data on cons]vation practices 7a7 ,data on cons]vation practices ,! ,secret>y %all id5tify available data sets )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture reg>d+ ! use ( cons]vation practices & ! effect ( su* practices on f>m & ran* pr(itability 7includ+ su* effects relat+ to crop yields1 soil heal?1 & o!r risk-relat$ factors74 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! data sets id5tifi$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 a summ>y ( ! /eps ! ,secret>y w\ld h to take to provide access to su* data sets by univ]sity rese>*]s1 includ+ tak+ into acc\nt any te*nical1 privacy1 or adm9i/rative consid]ations2 7#c7 a summ>y ( safegu>ds ! ,secret>y employs :5 provid+ access to data to univ]sity rese>*]s2 7#d7 a summ>y ( appropriate proc$ures to maximize ! pot5tial = rese>* b5efits :ile prev5t+ any violations ( privacy or confid5tiality2 & 7#e7 recomm5dations = any necess>y au?orizations or cl>ifications ( ,f$]al law to all[ access to su* data sets to maximize ! pot5tial = rese>* b5efits4 4 #abfai4 ,con=m+ *anges to ,controll$ ,sub/ances ,act 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajb7af7 ( ! ,controll$ ,sub/ances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hjb7af77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7#af7 ,! & ins]t+ 7#af77;,a7 ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 !2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ,su* t]m does n include ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,! t]m m>ihuana does n include-- 7i7 hemp1 z def9$ 9 section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf2 or 7ii7 ! 4 7b7 ,tetrahydrocannab9ol ,s*$ule ,i1 z set =? 9 section #bjb7;c7 ( ! ,controll$ ,sub/ances ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hab7;c771 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7c77#ag7 by ins]t+ aft] ,tetrahydrocannab9ols ! foll[+3 1 except = tetrahydrocannab9ols 9 hemp 7z def9$ "u section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf74 ,speak] ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 ,vice ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,presid5t ( ! ,s5ate4