,,ii #aah? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #ecce ,,9 ,,! ,,s5ate ,,( ,,! ,,unit$ ,,/ates ,novemb] #ah1 #bjbd,ms4 ,/ab5[ introduc$ ! foll[+ bill2 :i* 0 read twice & ref]r$ to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ,a ,,bill ,to provide = ! re=m & cont9uation ( agricultural & o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbi1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd4 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 ,def9itions4,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,subtitle ,b--,m>ket+ loans,sec4 #abja4 ,loan rates4,sec4 #abjb4 ,textile mills4,sec4 #abjc4 ,ext5sions4,subtitle ,c--,sugar,sec4 #acja4 ,sug> policy4,subtitle ,d--,dairy,sec4 #adja4 ,dairy ,m>g9 ,cov]age4,sec4 #adjb4 ,dairy products donation program4,sec4 #adjc4 ,reau?orizations4,sec4 #adjd4 ,relat$ provisions4,subtitle ,e--,supplem5tal & em]g5cy agricultural disa/] assi/ance programs,sec4 #aeja4 ,def9itions2 con=m+ am5dm5ts4,sec4 #aejb4 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance4,sec4 #aejc4 ,em]g5cy relief program4,subtitle ,f--,non9sur$ ,crop ,assistance,sec4 #afja4 ,non9sur$ crop assi/ance program4,subtitle ,g--,administration,sec4 #agja4 ,regulations4,sec4 #agjb4 ,susp5sion ( p]man5t price support au?ority4,sec4 #agjc4 ,ineligibility ( l& own$ by =eign p]sons = program b5efits4,sec4 #agjd4 ,adju/$ gross income limitation4,sec4 #agje4 ,f>m program implem5tation coord9ation4,sec4 #agjf4 ,legal entities4,sec4 #agjg4 ,geographically disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s4,sec4 #agjh4 ,limitation on ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation au?ority4,subtitle ,h--,em]g5cy assistance,sec4 #ahja4 ,em]g5cy assi/ance4,,title ,,ii--,conservation,sec4 #bjja4 ,def9itions4,subtitle ,a--,wetl& ,conservation,sec4 #baja4 ,mitigation bank+4,subtitle ,b--,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program 7includ+ ,f>mable ,wetl& ,program7,sec4 #bbja4 ,cons]vation res]ve4,sec4 #bbjb4 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program4,sec4 #bbjc4 ,f>mable wetl& program4,sec4 #bbjd4 ,special programs4,sec4 #bbje4 ,cons]vation res]ve easem5ts4,sec4 #bbjf4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y4,sec4 #bbjg4 ,paym5ts4,sec4 #bbjh4 ,contracts4,subtitle ,c--,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program & ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program,p,a,r,t ,i--,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program,sec4 #bcja4 ,purposes4,sec4 #bcjb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #bcjc4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration4,sec4 #bcjd4 ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program plan4,sec4 #bcje4 ,limitation on paym5ts4,sec4 #bcjf4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts4,,"p ,,ii--,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program,sec4 #bcaa4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #bcab4 ,/ew>d%ip contracts4,sec4 #bcac4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y4,sec4 #bcad4 ,on-f>m cons]vation /ew>d%ip innovation grants4,subtitle ,d--,o!r cons]vation programs,sec4 #bdja4 ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act4,sec4 #bdjb4 ,soil & wat] res\rces cons]vation4,sec4 #bdjc4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation programs4,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 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program4,sec4 #bdjh4 ,report on small wetl&s4,sec4 #bdji4 ,t]m9al lakes assi/ance4,sec4 #bdaj4 ,colorado sal9ity control units4,sec4 #bdaa4 ,*esapeake ,bay ,/ates' ,p>tn]%ip ,initiative4,sec4 #bdab4 ,driftless area l&scape cons]vation initiative4,sec4 #bdac4 ,expansion ( ,,nrcs sn[ survey & wat] supply =eca/+4,subtitle ,e--,fund+ & administration,sec4 #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation4,sec4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance4,sec4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs4,sec4 #bejd4 ,be/ practices guidance = sol> en]gy l& managem5t4,subtitle ,f--,agricultural cons]vation easem5t program,sec4 #bfja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts4,sec4 #bfjc4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts4,sec4 #bfjd4 ,adm9i/ration4,subtitle ,g--,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program,sec4 #bgja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes4,sec4 #bgjb4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #bgjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips4,sec4 #bgjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s4,sec4 #bgje4 ,fund+4,sec4 #bgjf4 ,adm9i/ration4,sec4 #bgjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas4,,title ,,iii--,trade,subtitle ,a--,food = ,peace ,act,sec4 #caja4 ,unit$ ,/ates policy4,sec4 #cajb4 ,provision ( agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cajc4 ,levels ( assi/ance4,sec4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,gr\p4,sec4 #caje4 ,issuance ( regulations4,sec4 #cajf4 ,ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation4,sec4 #cajg4 ,assi/ance = /ockpil+ & rapid transportation1 deliv]y1 & di/ribution ( %elf-/able prepackag$ foods4,sec4 #cajh4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #caji4 ,use ( ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation4,sec4 #caaj4 ,adm9i/rative provisions4,sec4 #caaa4 ,deadl9e = agreem5ts to f9ance sales or to provide o!r assi/ance4,sec4 #caab4 ,funds = em]g5cy & nonem]g5cy food assi/ance4,sec4 #caac4 ,micronutri5t =tification programs4,sec4 #caad4 ,john ,ogon[ski & ,d\g ,b]eut] ,f>m]-to-,f>m] ,program4,sec4 #caae4 ,te*nical corrections4,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh,sec4 #cbja4 ,pres]v+ =eign m>kets = goods us+ common names4,sec4 #cbjb4 ,te*nical assi/ance to improve infra/ructure 9 =eign m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities4,sec4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops4,sec4 #cbjd4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation4,sec4 #cbje4 ,int]ag5cy seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetable work+ gr\p4,subtitle ,c--,o!r agricultural trade laws,sec4 #ccja4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe4,sec4 #ccjb4 ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act4,sec4 #ccjc4 ,promotion ( agricultural exports to em]g+ m>kets4,sec4 #ccjd4 ,gr[+ ,am]ican food exports4,sec4 #ccje4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance4,sec4 #ccjf4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,int]national ,food = ,education & ,*ild ,nutrition ,program4,sec4 #ccjg4 ,global ,crop ,div]sity ,tru/4,sec4 #ccjh4 ,local & regional food aid procurem5t projects4,sec4 #ccji4 ,int]national agricultural education fell[%ip program4,,title ,,iv--,nutrition,subtitle ,a--,supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program,sec4 #daja4 ,ensur+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability 9 ?rifty food plan4,sec4 #dajb4 ,food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations4,sec4 #dajc4 ,income exclusion = milit>y basic all[ance = h\s+4,sec4 #dajd4 ,,snap mat]ials = heal? c>e pr(essionals4,sec4 #daje4 ,college /ud5ts4,sec4 #dajf4 ,improvem5ts to ,,snap employm5t & tra9+4,sec4 #dajg4 ,ensur+ ,,ebt integrity4,sec4 #dajh4 ,retail food /ores4,sec4 #daji4 ,improv+ cu/om] s]vice to retail food /ores4,sec4 #daaj4 ,re/or+ ,,snap b5efits = drug-relat$ convictions4,sec4 #daaa4 ,/reaml9+ ,,snap applications4,sec4 #daab4 ,improv+ ,/ate adm9i/ration & quality control4,sec4 #daac4 ,process & te*nology innovation grants4,sec4 #daad4 ,eld]ly simplifi$ application option4,sec4 #daae4 ,hot foods4,sec4 #daaf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #daag4 ,inclusion ( ,pu]to ,rico 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4,sec4 #daah4 ,assi/ance = community food projects4,sec4 #daai4 ,nutrition education & obesity prev5tion grant program4,sec4 #dabj4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+4,subtitle ,b--,em]g5cy food assi/ance program,sec4 #dbja4 ,,tefap f>m-to-food bank projects4,sec4 #dbjb4 ,ko%]1 ,halal1 & culturally relevant foods projects4,sec4 #dbjc4 ,flexibilities = geographically isolat$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes4,sec4 #dbjd4 ,fre% produce procurem5t option4,sec4 #dbje4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance = ,indian tribes4,sec4 #dbjf4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance4,subtitle ,c--,commodity di/ribution programs,sec4 #dcja4 ,commodity di/ribution program4,sec4 #dcjb4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program4,sec4 #dcjc4 ,di/ribution ( surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4,subtitle ,d--,miscellaneous,sec4 #ddja4 ,s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program4,sec4 #ddjb4 ,pur*ase ( fre% fruits & vegetables = di/ribution to s*ools & s]vice in/itutions4,sec4 #ddjc4 ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program4,sec4 #ddjd4 ,heal?y dairy nutrition inc5tives projects4,sec4 #ddje4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative4,sec4 #ddjf4 ,microgrants = food security4,sec4 #ddjg4 ,/udy & report on nutrition programs 9 geographically isolat$ ,/ates4,sec4 #ddjh4 ,/reaml9+ application process = direct m>ket+ f>m]s 9 nutrition programs4,sec4 #ddji4 ,nutrition security report4,sec4 #ddaj4 ,s5ior nutrition task =ce4,sec4 #ddaa4 ,te*nical corrections4,sec4 #ddab4 ,effective date4,,title ,v--,credit,subtitle ,a--,f>m own]%ip loans,sec4 #eaja4 ,modification ( exp]i5ce eligibility requirem5t = f>m own]%ip loans4,sec4 #eajb4 ,cons]vation & ,precision ,agriculture ,loan & ,loan ,gu>antee ,program4,sec4 #eajc4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans4,sec4 #eajd4 ,ref9anc+ ( gu>ante$ loans into direct loans4,sec4 #eaje4 ,d[n paym5t loan program4,sec4 #eajf4 ,support = resolv+ own]%ip & succession issues relat+ to f>ml&4,subtitle ,b--,op]at+ loans,sec4 #ebja4 ,limitation on am\nt ( op]at+ loans4,sec4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility = op]at+ loans4,sec4 #ebjc4 ,microloans4,subtitle ,c--,em]g5cy loans,sec4 #ecja4 ,em]g5cy loan det]m9ation factors4,sec4 #ecjb4 ,eligibility = assi/ance bas$ on production loss4,subtitle ,d--,adm9i/rative provisions,sec4 #edja4 ,di/ress$ borr[]s4,sec4 #edjb4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] individual developm5t acc\nts pilot program4,sec4 #edjc4 ,loan au?orization levels4,sec4 #edjd4 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]4,sec4 #edje4 ,loan fund set-asides4,sec4 #edjf4 ,tempor>y prohibition ( loans to borr[]s t h receiv$ debt =giv5ess4,sec4 #edjg4 ,gu>ante$ f>m] program loan applications4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #eeja4 ,te*nical corrections4,sec4 #eejb4 ,qualify+ agricultural m$iation programs4,sec4 #eejc4 ,f9anc+ = ess5tial rural community facilities4,sec4 #eejd4 ,qualifi$ loan def9ition4,sec4 #eeje4 ,eligibility = wat] & wa/ewat] disposal facility loans4,,title ,,vi--,rural ,development,subtitle ,a--,rural heal?c>e & childcare,sec4 #faja4 ,improv+ rural heal?c>e4,sec4 #fajb4 ,improv+ rural *ildc>e4,sec4 #fajc4 ,access to cr$it = rural heal?c>e & *ildc>e4,subtitle ,b--,rural p>tn]%ips & prosperity,sec4 #fbja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #fbjb4 ,rural p>tn]%ip program grants4,sec4 #fbjc4 ,rural p>tn]%ip te*nical assi/ance grants4,sec4 #fbjd4 ,rural ,p>tn]s ,network4,sec4 #fbje4 ,fund+4,subtitle ,c--,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf,,"p ,i--,rural ,broadb& ,access,sec4 #fcja4 ,re,connect ,program4,sec4 #fcjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas4,sec4 #fcjc4 ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t ,program4,sec4 #fcjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program4,,"p ,,ii--,additional ,am5dm5ts ,sec4 #fcaa4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = electrification or telephone purposes4,sec4 #fcab4 ,rural developm5t loans & grants4,sec4 #fcac4 ,expansion ( #iaa access4,subtitle ,d--,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act,sec4 #fdja4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants4,sec4 #fdjb4 ,,se>* grants4,sec4 #fdjc4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ programs4,sec4 #fdjd4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program4,sec4 #fdje4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] cyb]security circuit rid] program4,sec4 #fdjf4 ,tribal college & univ]sity ess5tial community facilities4,sec4 #fdjg4 ,ess5tial community facilities te*nical assi/ance & tra9+4,sec4 #fdjh4 ,em]g5cy prep>$ness & response te*nical assi/ance program4,sec4 #fdji4 ,assi/ance to provide wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices 9 f9ancially di/ress$ rural areas4,sec4 #fdaj4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program4,sec4 #fdaa4 ,additional assi/ance = rural wat] sy/ems4,sec4 #fdab4 ,wat] sy/ems = rural & native villages 9 ,alaska4,sec4 #fdac4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems4,sec4 #fdad4 ,heal?y dr9k+ wat] af=dability assi/ance program4,sec4 #fdae4 ,rural bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loans4,sec4 #fdaf4 ,solid wa/e managem5t grants4,sec4 #fdag4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants4,sec4 #fdah4 ,rural coop]ative developm5t grants4,sec4 #fdai4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products4,sec4 #fdbj4 ,appropriate te*nology transf] = rural areas program4,sec4 #fdba4 ,rural economic area p>tn]%ip zones4,sec4 #fdbb4 ,int]m$i>y rel5d+ program4,sec4 #fdbc4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+4,sec4 #fdbd4 ,national ,rural ,developm5t ,p>tn]%ip4,sec4 #fdbe4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s4,sec4 #fdbf4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program4,sec4 #fdbg4 ,heal? c>e s]vices4,sec4 #fdbh4 ,/rategic community inve/m5t plans4,sec4 #fdbi4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program4,sec4 #fdcj4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program4,sec4 #fdca4 ,inve/m5ts 9 rural infra/ructure4,subtitle ,e--,miscellaneous,sec4 #feja4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e4,sec4 #fejb4 ,la/ acre projects4,sec4 #fejc4 ,food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan & grant program4,sec4 #fejd4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,c5t] ,demon/ration ,program4,sec4 #feje4 ,rural en]gy sav+s program4,sec4 #fejf4 ,te*nical corrections4,,title ,,vii--,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,relat$ ,matters,subtitle ,a--,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg,sec4 #gaja4 ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d4,sec4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee4,sec4 #gajc4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education4,sec4 #gajd4 ,agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s4,sec4 #gaje4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native s]v+ in/itutions & ,native ,hawaiian s]v+ in/itutions4,sec4 #gajf4 ,nutrition education program4,sec4 #gajg4 ,cont9u+ animal heal? & disease rese>* programs4,sec4 #gajh4 ,ext5sion at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4,sec4 #gaji4 ,agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4,sec4 #gaaj4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij ,in/itutions4,sec4 #gaaa4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural & food sci5ces facilities at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture & food sci5ces facilities & equipm5t at insul> area l&-grant in/itutions4,sec4 #gaac4 ,rese>* & ext5sion activities at #ahij ,in/itutions4,sec4 #gaad4 ,new beg9n+ = ,tribal /ud5ts4,sec4 #gaae4 ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions4,sec4 #gaaf4 ,int]national agriculture p>tn]%ips & grants program4,sec4 #gaag4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants4,sec4 #gaah4 ,univ]sity rese>*4,sec4 #gaai4 ,coop]ative ext5sion s]vice4,sec4 #gabj4 ,supplem5tal & alt]native crops4,sec4 #gaba4 ,new ,era ,rural ,te*nology ,program4,sec4 #gabb4 ,capacity build+ grants = ,,nlgca in/itutions4,sec4 #gabc4 ,agriculture ,advanc$ ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,au?ority4,sec4 #gabd4 ,capacity build+ grants = community college agricultural programs4,sec4 #gabe4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors4,sec4 #gabf4 ,national agr(ore/ry survey4,sec4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs4,sec4 #gabh4 ,rangel& rese>* programs4,sec4 #gabi4 ,special au?orization = biosecurity plann+ & response4,sec4 #gacj4 ,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 ,g5etics ,res\rces ,program4,sec4 #gbjf4 ,national ,agricultural ,wea!r ,in=mation ,sy/em4,sec4 #gbjg4 ,agricultural g5ome to ph5ome initiative4,sec4 #gbjh4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives4,sec4 #gbji4 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative4,sec4 #gbaj4 ,enhanc$ coord9ation ( organic agriculture rese>*4,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 ,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 provisions,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--,o!r matters,sec4 #geja4 ,f\ndation = ,food & ,agriculture ,rese>*4,sec4 #gejb4 ,heirs prop]ty & fractionat$ l& legal cl9ics4,sec4 #gejc4 ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act4,sec4 #gejd4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid4,sec4 #geje4 ,report on ! ext5sion s]vice ne$s ( ,tribal l&s & populations4,sec4 #gejf4 ,re/oration ( #d-;,h "n & emblem au?ority4,sec4 #gejg4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,hat* ,act4,sec4 #gejh4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act4,sec4 #geji4 ,public cultiv> developm5t4,sec4 #geaj4 ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative4,sec4 #geaa4 ,ext5sion ,design & ,demon/ration ,initiative4,sec4 #geab4 ,biomass rese>* & developm5t4,sec4 #geac4 ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh4,sec4 #gead4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj4,sec4 #geae4 ,f$]al agriculture rese>* facilities4,sec4 #geaf4 ,enhanc$ use lease au?ority program4,sec4 #geag4 ,agrivoltaic sy/ems4,sec4 #geah4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 & ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation jo9t rese>* & developm5t activities4,sec4 #geai4 ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ,economic ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration p>tn]%ip on coop]ative ext5sion activities4,,title ,,viii--,forestry,subtitle ,a--,=e/ data modernization,sec4 #haja4 ,=e/ inv5tory & analysis4,sec4 #hajb4 ,data on =e/ managem5t projects4,sec4 #hajc4 ,=e/ & wood products c>bon provision4,subtitle ,b--,=e/ heal? & management,sec4 #hbja4 ,def9ition ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em4,,"p ,i--,=e/ ,s]vice management,sec4 #hbaa4 ,haz>d\s fuel r$uction on ,f$]al l&4,sec4 #hbab4 ,insect infe/ations & relat$ diseases4,sec4 #hbac4 ,insect & disease treatm5t areas4,sec4 #hbad4 ,/udy on protection ( =e/s f invasive species4,sec4 #hbae4 ,=e/ ,s]vice p>ticipation 9 ,,aces ,program4,sec4 #hbaf4 ,tribal consultation 9 l& use plans4,sec4 #hbag4 ,prescrib$ fire c5t]s4,sec4 #hbah4 ,co/-%>e waiv] = rehabilitation f wildl& fires4,sec4 #hbai4 ,utility infra/ructure rights-(-way vegetation managem5t pilot program4,sec4 #hbbj4 ,p]mits & agreem5ts ) electric utilities4,,"p ,,ii--,/ate1 private1 & ,tribal partnerships,sec4 #hbca4 ,support = ,/ate assessm5ts & /rategies = =e/ res\rces4,sec4 #hbcb4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program4,sec4 #hbcc4 ,promot+ cross-b\nd>y wildfire mitigation4,sec4 #hbcd4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program4,sec4 #hbce4 ,wat]%$ condition framework4,sec4 #hbcf4 ,tribal =e/ protection managem5t activities & projects4,sec4 #hbcg4 ,incorporation ( ,tribal managem5t plans4,sec4 #hbch4 ,heal?y =e/s res]ve program4,sec4 #hbci4 ,au?orization = lease ( ,=e/ ,s]vice sites4,sec4 #hbdj4 ,modification ( good neighbor au?ority4,sec4 #hbda4 ,,gao reports on good neighbor au?ority4,sec4 #hbdb4 ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program4,sec4 #hbdc4 ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program4,sec4 #hbdd4 ,em]g5cy =e/ wat]%$ program4,sec4 #hbde4 ,em]g5cy ,=e/ ,re/oration ,program4,sec4 #hbdf4 ,nurs]y & se$ or*>d support4,sec4 #hbdg4 ,contracts1 grants1 & agreem5ts to c>ry out c]ta9 ecosy/em re/oration activities4,,"p ,,iii--,timb] innovation,sec4 #hbfa4 ,wood ,innovations ,grant ,program4,sec4 #hbfb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,program4,sec4 #hbfc4 ,report on use ( mass timb] 9 con/ruction ( ,f$]al facilities4,subtitle ,c--,=e/ conservation,sec4 #hcja4 ,national & ,regional ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]s4,sec4 #hcjb4 ,am]ican =e/ f>m+ association4,sec4 #hcjc4 ,rural ,=e/ ,m>ket ,inve/m5t ,program4,sec4 #hcjd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program4,subtitle ,d--,l& designations,sec4 #hdja4 ,*e/] ,c\nty rev]sion>y & m9]al int]e/s release4,sec4 #hdjb4 ,r\gh ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness & ,ri* ,hole ,wild]ness designations4,sec4 #hdjc4 ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness4,sec4 #hdjd4 ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 ,national ,sc5ic ,area4,sec4 #hdje4 ,flatside-,be?une ,wild]ness4,sec4 #hdjf4 ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ designations4,sec4 #hdjg4 ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness4,sec4 #hdjh4 ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ release ( rev]sion>y int]e/4,sec4 #hdji4 ,b5ton ,mackaye ,national ,sc5ic ,trail feasibility /udy4,subtitle ,e--,o!r matters,sec4 #heja4 ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry4,sec4 #hejb4 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act4,sec4 #hejc4 ,conveyance ( ,=e/ ,s]vice adm9i/rative sites4,sec4 #hejd4 ,rural revitalization te*nologies4,sec4 #heje4 ,res\rce ,advisory ,committees4,sec4 #hejf4 ,rapid ,ohia ,dea?4,sec4 #hejg4 ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s4,sec4 #hejh4 ,special use au?orization r5tal fee waiv]s4,sec4 #heji4 ,special =e/ products program4,sec4 #heaj4 ,te*nical corrections4,,title ,,ix--,energy,sec4 #ijja4 ,def9itions4,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobas$ m>kets program4,sec4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y1 r5ewable *emical1 & biobas$ product manufactur+ assi/ance4,sec4 #ijjd4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ bi(uels4,sec4 #ijje4 ,biodiesel fuel education program4,sec4 #ijjf4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program4,sec4 #ijjg4 ,fe$/ock flexibility program = bio5]gy produc]s4,sec4 #ijjh4 ,biomass crop assi/ance program4,sec4 #ijji4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program4,sec4 #ijaj4 ,agrivoltaic sy/em projects4,sec4 #ijaa4 ,indu/rial heat pump program4,,title ,x--,horticulture,sec4 #ajjja4 ,specialty crops m>ket news allocation4,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,food loss & wa/e process v]ification4,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program4,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,local food pur*ase assi/ance coop]ative agreem5ts4,sec4 #ajjje4 ,organic m>ket developm5t grant4,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiatives4,sec4 #ajjjg4 ,national organic program4,sec4 #ajjjh4 ,assessm5t ( national organic program en=cem5t au?ority4,sec4 #ajjji4 ,national organic c]tification co/-%>e program4,sec4 #ajjaj4 ,food safety education initiatives4,sec4 #ajjaa4 ,specialty crop block grants4,sec4 #ajjab4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey4,sec4 #ajjac4 ,def9+ plant bio/imulants4,sec4 #ajjad4 ,soil heal? /udy4,sec4 #ajjae4 ,report on plant-incorporat$ protectants4,sec4 #ajjaf4 ,hemp production4,sec4 #ajjag4 ,,fifra int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4,sec4 #ajjah4 ,int]/ate movem5t outside ( ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates4,sec4 #ajjai4 ,plant pe/ & disease managem5t & disa/] prev5tion4,sec4 #ajjbj4 ,agriculture qu>ant9e & inspection program res]ve fee4,,title ,,xi--,crop insurance,subtitle ,a--,produc] affordability,sec4 #aaaja4 ,enhanc+ subsidies = beg9n+ & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s4,sec4 #aaajb4 ,high] area-bas$ premium subsidy option4,sec4 #aaajc4 ,expansion ( p]=mance-bas$ disc\nt4,sec4 #aaajd4 ,high] premium subsidy rates4,subtitle ,b--,produc] accessibility & representation,sec4 #aabja4 ,composition ( ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation ,bo>d4,sec4 #aabjb4 ,ensur+ access = produc]s4,sec4 #aabjc4 ,improvem5ts to :ole f>m & micro f>m insurance plans4,sec4 #aabjd4 ,rese>* & developm5t ( new crops & cov]ages4,sec4 #aabje4 ,risk managem5t education & outrea*4,sec4 #aabjf4 ,und]s]v$ produc]s report4,sec4 #aabjg4 ,volunt>y good f>m+ practices4,sec4 #aabjh4 ,/ate cov] crop & soil heal? mat*+ paym5ts4,sec4 #aabji4 ,ent]prise units = fall[ & cont9u\s practices4,sec4 #aabaj4 ,eligibility = prev5t$ plant+ insurance "u c]ta9 dr\ght conditions4,subtitle ,c--,ag5t inc5tives & options,sec4 #aacja4 ,option = ,corporation to und]write policies4,sec4 #aacjb4 ,updates to adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidies4,subtitle ,d--,specialty crops,sec4 #aadja4 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee4,sec4 #aadjb4 ,addition & expansion ( specialty crop policies4,sec4 #aadjc4 ,priorities = private developm5t ( new policies & expansion ( exi/+ policies4,sec4 #aadjd4 ,advance paym5ts = specialty crop insurance policies 9 developm5t4,sec4 #aadje4 ,priorities = int]nal developm5t ( new policies & expansion ( exi/+ policies4,subtitle ,e--,program integrity,sec4 #aaeja4 ,actu>ial s\ndness ( ,f$]al crop insurance program4,sec4 #aaejb4 ,rat+ me?odology & data report+ updates4,sec4 #aaejc4 ,data analytics & improvem5t4,sec4 #aaejd4 ,reimbursem5t ( privately develop$ plans4,sec4 #aaeje4 ,/&>d re9surance agreem5t negotiation4,sec4 #aaejf4 ,protection aga9/ retaliation4,subtitle ,f--,o!r matters,sec4 #aafja4 ,native sod4,sec4 #aafjb4 ,te*nical am5dm5ts4,,title ,,xii--,miscellaneous,subtitle ,a--,livestock,sec4 #abaja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t4,sec4 #abajb4 ,%eep production & m>ket+ grant program4,sec4 #abajc4 ,res\rces & grant program = small & m$ium p\ltry & meat e/abli%m5ts4,sec4 #abajd4 ,exemption = meat processors ( live/ock m>ket own]%ip "u ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba4,sec4 #abaje4 ,prompt paym5t4,sec4 #abajf4 ,animal disease regional export ban agreem5ts4,sec4 #abajg4 ,(fice ( ! ,special ,inve/igator = ,competition ,matt]s4,sec4 #abajh4 ,product ( ,,usa label4,sec4 #abaji4 ,cattle contracts libr>y4,sec4 #abaaj4 ,live/ock consolidation rese>*4,subtitle ,b--,hi/orically ,und]s]v$ ,producers,sec4 #abbja4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea*4,sec4 #abbjb4 ,/r5g!n+ ! transp>5cy & acc\ntability report4,sec4 #abbjc4 ,,usda ,ombudsp]son4,sec4 #abbjd4 ,f>ml& own]%ip4,sec4 #abbje4 ,civil rights acc\ntability = ,,usda employees4,sec4 #abbjf4 ,equitable relief recomm5dations by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights4,sec4 #abbjg4 ,advisory committee improvem5ts & transp>5cy4,sec4 #abbjh4 ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production4,sec4 #abbji4 ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms4,sec4 #abbaj4 ,/r5g!n+ ! f>m & food sy/em work=ce4,sec4 #abbaa4 ,groc]y1 f>m1 & food work] /abilization grant program4,sec4 #abbab4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 ,tribal self-det]m9ation pilot projects4,sec4 #abbac4 ,tribal promise zones4,subtitle ,c--,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid amendments,sec4 #abcja4 ,co/-b5efit analyses4,sec4 #abcjb4 ,(fices ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce & ,digital ,s]vice4,sec4 #abcjc4 ,food loss & wa/e4,sec4 #abcjd4 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison4,sec4 #abcje4 ,hubs = mitigation ( & adaptation to climate *ange4,sec4 #abcjf4 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4,sec4 #abcjg4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4,sec4 #abcjh4 ,regional food bus9ess c5t]s4,sec4 #abcji4 ,aquaculture ,liaison4,sec4 #abcaj4 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority4,subtitle ,d--,agriculture & food defense,sec4 #abdja4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh4,sec4 #abdjb4 ,national plant diagno/ic network4,sec4 #abdjc4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4,sec4 #abdjd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4,sec4 #abdje4 ,risk assessm5t on cyb]security-relat$ ?reats to agriculture & food sy/ems4,subtitle ,e--,o!r miscellane\s provisions,sec4 #abeja4 ,maple ,rese>* & ,m>ket ,promotion ,program4,sec4 #abejb4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt]4,sec4 #abejc4 ,beagle ,brigade4,sec4 #abejd4 ,importation ( dogs into ! ,unit$ ,/ates4,sec4 #abeje4 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t program & vet]9>y s]vices grant program4,sec4 #abejf4 ,report on animal depopulation4,sec4 #abejg4 ,retirem5t ( rese>* animals4,sec4 #abejh4 ,/r5g!n+ en=cem5t ( ,animal ,welf>e ,act4,sec4 #abeji4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives4,sec4 #abeaj4 ,m>ket+ ord]s4,sec4 #abeaa4 ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison4,sec4 #abeab4 ,procurem5t /udy & report4,sec4 #abeac4 ,promotion ( food & agricultural workplace acc\ntability4,sec4 #abead4 ,relief = f>m]s4,sec4 #abeae4 ,improvem5ts to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor4,sec4 #abeaf4 ,program data protection & access4,sec4 #abeag4 ,measurem5t1 monitor+1 report+1 & v]ification ( gre5h\se gas emissions & c>bon seque/ration4,sec4 #abeah4 ,report on p]sonnel4,sec4 #abeai4 ,conv]sion au?ority4,sec4 #abebj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture recruitm5t & ret5tion au?orities4,sec4 #abeba4 ,au?orization ( protection op]ations = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & o!rs4,sec4 #abebb4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions4,sec4 #abebc4 ,notifications & reports f ,,usda4,sec4 #abebd4 ,/&>ds = precision agriculture4,sec4 #abebe4 ,pima ,agriculture ,cotton ,tru/ ,fund4,sec4 #abebf4 ,agriculture ,wool ,app>el ,manufactur]s ,tru/ ,fund4,sec4 #abebg4 ,wool rese>* & promotion4,sec4 #abebh4 ,em]g5cy citrus disease rese>* & developm5t tru/ fund4 #b4 ,def9ition ( ,secret>y ,9 ?is ,act1 ! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities ,a ,commodity ,policy #aaja4 ,def9itions ,section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! t]m effective ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = a crop ye>1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd crop ye>s ,! t]m effective ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = any ( ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd crop ye>s1 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,! t]m effective ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = any ( ! #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 means ! less] ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,an am\nt equal to #aae p]c5t ( ! ref]5ce price = su* cov]$ commodity4 7ii7 ,an am\nt equal to ! great] (-- 7,i7 ! ref]5ce price = su* cov]$ commodity2 or 7,,ii7 #he p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! m>ket+ ye> av]age price ( ! cov]$ commodity = ! mo/ rec5t #e crop ye>s4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ai7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,o7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7xv71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! t]m & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! foll[+3 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s ,! t]m ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = ea* ( crop ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 means ! foll[+3 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,! t]m ref]5ce price1 ) respect to a cov]$ commodity = ea* ( crop ye>s #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi1 means ! foll[+3 7i7 ,= :eat1 #e4gh p] bu%el4 7ii7 ,= corn1 #c4hi p] bu%el4 7iii7 ,= gra9 sorghum1 #d4ae p] bu%el4 7iv7 ,= b>ley1 #e4bj p] bu%el4 7v7 ,= oats1 #b4eb p] bu%el4 7vi7 ,= long gra9 rice1 #ad4gj p] hundr$weight4 7vii7 ,= m$ium gra9 rice1 #ad4gj p] hundr$weight4 7viii7 ,= soybeans1 #h4hb p] bu%el4 7ix7 ,= o!r oilse$s1 #ba4af p] hundr$weight4 7x7 ,= peanuts1 #efa4ge p] ton4 7xi7 ,= dry peas1 #aa4ee p] hundr$weight4 7xii7 ,= l5tils1 #bj4ig p] hundr$weight4 7xiii7 ,= small *ickpeas1 #ai4ii p] hundr$weight4 7xiv7 ,= l>ge *ickpeas1 #bb4fb p] hundr$weight4 7xv7 ,= se$ cotton1 #j4che p] p\nd4 4 #aajb4 ,base acres ,section #aaab ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 z subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,base acre increase = und]s]v$ f>m]s ( cov]$ commodities 7#a7 ,def9ition ( und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities means an und]s]v$ produc] 7z def9$ 9 section #ejh7;a77#g77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77;,a777 or a limit$ res\rce or economically di/ress$ f>m] 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ( #a or m cov]$ commodities4 7#b7 ,opportunity to increase base acres ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a #a-"t opportunity = an und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities to increase base acres on a f>m if-- 7,a7 ! und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities-- 7i7 is an op]ator on ! f>m & provides a significant contribution ( active p]sonal labor on ! f>m1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7ii7 has a significant own]%ip %>e ( ! f>m or a bus9ess produc+ cov]$ commodities on ! f>m1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 ! av]age numb] ( acres on ! f>m plant$ or prev5t$ f plant+ z describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 ( p>agraph 7#c77;,a77i7 to cov]$ commodities dur+ ! #bjah ?r\gh #bjbb crop ye>s is great] ?an ! numb] ( base acres on ! f>m4 7#c7 ,base acre increase 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! numb] ( base acres add$ to a f>m "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7i7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,i7 ! #e-ye> av]age ( ! acreage plant$ on ! f>m to all cov]$ commodities = h>ve/1 graz+1 hay+1 silage1 or o!r simil> purposes = ! #bjah ?r\gh #bjbb crop ye>s1 accord+ to records submitt$ to ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 & 7,,ii7 ! #e-ye> av]age ( any acreage on ! f>m t 0 prev5t$ f plant+ to #a or m cov]$ commodities dur+ ! #bjah ?r\gh #bjbb crop ye>s because ( dr\ght1 flood1 or o!r natural disa/]1 or o!r condition beyond ! control ( ! produc]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 accord+ to records submitt$ to ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( base acres = cov]$ commodities on ! f>m4 7,b7 ,limitations 7i7 ,maximum ,n m ?an #afj base acres %all be add$ to any f>m "u p>agraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,prohibition on recon/itution ( f>m ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t produc]s on a f>m d n recon/itute ! f>m = ! purpose ( increas+ ! numb] ( base acres add$ to ! f>m "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,c7 ,di/ribution ,base acres add$ to a f>m "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be add$ to ! base acreage ( ea* cov]$ commodity on ! f>m 9 ! proportion t-- 7i7 ! acreage plant$ or prev5t$ f plant+ to ! cov]$ commodity on ! f>m2 be>s to 7ii7 ! acreage plant$ or prev5t$ f plant+ to all cov]$ commodities on ! f>m4 7#d7 ,r$uction ( base acres ,if an und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities on a f>m = :i* base acres h be5 increas$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 does n own or op]ate ! f>m = any ( ! #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all r$uce ! numb] ( base acres on ! f>m eligible = paym5t = t crop ye> by ! numb] ( base acres add$ to ! f>m "u p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! same proportion among cov]$ commodities on ! f>m describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ & any addition ( base acres "u subsection 7b7 aft] subsection 7a72 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & any addition ( base acres "u subsection 7b7 aft] subsection 7a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#a77;,c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a77;,c72 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #aajc4 ,paym5t yields ,section #aaac ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijac7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 ! case 9 p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,oilse$s designat$ aft] c]ta9 date ,9 ! case 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,effect ( lack ( paym5t yield ,9 ! case ( a cov]$ commodity on a f>m = :i* base acres h be5 e/abli%$1 if no paym5t yield is o!rwise e/abli%$ = ! cov]$ commodity on ! f>m1 ! paym5t yield %all be equal to ! great] (-- 7#a7 #ij p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! yield p] plant$ acre = ! crop ( cov]$ commodities on ! f>m = ! 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]o2 & 7#b7 ! paym5t yields applicable to t cov]$ commodity = simil>ly situat$ f>ms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajd4 ,paym5t acres ,section #aaad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijad7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ,effective = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 9 ! case2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,) respect to & ins]t+ ,effective = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 ) respect to2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ,:5 g5]ic base acres & ins]t+ ,effective = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjah crop ye>s1 :5 g5]ic base acres2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 fava beans1 aft] mung beans2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ 1 fava beans1 aft] mung beans4 #aaje4 ,produc] election ,section #aaae ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,cont9uity ( elect$ cov]age ,= ! #bjbe crop ye> & ea* crop ye> !reaft]1 ! elect$ cov]age 9 effect "u ?is section = ! previ\s crop ye> %all apply to a f>m until a crop ye> = :i* an election *ange is made ) respect to ! f>m "u subsection 7h74 7j7 ,special rule = #bjbc & #bjbd crop ye>s ,if ! produc]s on ! f>m elect$ price loss cov]age "u section #aaaf or agriculture risk cov]age "u section #aaag7;b77#a71 or 7 deem$ to h elect$ su* cov]age1 = ! #bjbc & #bjbd crops ye>s1 not)/&+ su* election1 ! produc]s on ! f>m %all be deem$ to h elect$ ! cov]age ) ! high] paym5t rate = ea* ( ! #bjbc & #bjbd crop ye>s4 4 #aajf4 ,price loss cov]age ,section #aaaf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ make ! election & all t foll[s ?r\gh subsection 7c77#b7 ( su* section1 & ins]t+ h elect$ or h be5 deem$ to h elect$ price loss cov]age "u section #aaae12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbd2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbd2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,= ! #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! paym5t rate %all be equal to ! less] (-- 7i7 ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 ! effective ref]5ce price = ! cov]$ commodity2 & 7,,ii7 ! effective price det]m9$ "u subsection 7b7 = ! cov]$ commodity2 & 7ii7 #ae p]c5t ( ! effective ref]5ce price4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,if price loss cov]age & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if price loss cov]age 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adju/m5t = #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,= ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all make an appropriate adju/m5t 9 ! price loss cov]age paym5t am\nt det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 by subtract+ f ! paym5t am\nt any portion ( ! paym5t am\nt t w\ld h be5 includ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,ii77cc71 7,b77i77,,ii77cc71 7,c77i77,i77bb77,,bb71 or 7,c77ii77,i77bb7 ( section #aejc7;e77#a7 b = ! tim+ ( ! price loss cov]age paym5t4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 if ! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,availability ( p>tial paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 be=e ! end ( ! #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> = a cov]$ commodity = any ( ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! ,secret>y projects t price loss cov]age paym5ts w be requir$ = ! crop ( ! cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all give produc]s on a f>m ! option to receive p>tial paym5ts ( ! price loss cov]age paym5ts to be made = t crop ( ! cov]$ commodity4 7,b7 ,"t = p>tial paym5ts ,:5 ! ,secret>y makes p>tial paym5ts available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a cov]$ commodity1 ! p>tial paym5t %all be made beg9n+ ,febru>y #a1 or z soon z practicable !reaft]1 aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! applicable m>ket+ ye> = ! cov]$ commodity4 7,c7 ,am\nt ( p>tial paym5ts ,! p>tial paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! produc]s on a f>m may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! project$ price loss cov]age paym5t = ! cov]$ commodity = ! crop ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,repaym5t ,! produc]s on a f>m t receive a p>tial paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a crop ye> %all repay to ! ,secret>y ! am\nt1 if any1 by :i* ! p>tial paym5ts receiv$ by ! produc]s on a f>m exce$ ! actual price loss cov]age paym5ts to be made = ! cov]$ commodity = t crop ye>4 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 /rik+ make ! election "u section #aaae7;a7 to obta9 agriculture risk cov]age1 & ins]t+ h elect$ or h be5 deem$ to h elect$ agriculture risk cov]age "u section #aaae12 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ye>s or ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 & ins]t+ ye>s1 ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 or ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s12 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! agriculture & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s ,= ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 ! agriculture 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,= ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! agriculture risk cov]age gu>antee = a crop ye> = a cov]$ commodity %all equal #hh p]c5t ( ! b5*m>k rev5ue4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 7i7 = ! #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc crop ye>s1 #aj p]c5t ( ! b5*m>k rev5ue = ! applicable crop ye>2 or 7ii7 = ! #bjbd & subsequ5t crop ye>s1 #ab4e p]c5t ( ! b5*m>k rev5ue = ! applicable crop ye>4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 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$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,if agriculture risk cov]age & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if agriculture risk cov]age 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adju/m5t = #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s ,= ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all make an appropriate adju/m5t 9 ! agriculture risk cov]age paym5t am\nt det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 by subtract+ f ! paym5t am\nt any portion ( ! paym5t am\nt t w\ld h be5 includ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,ii77cc71 7,b77i77,,ii77cc71 7,c77i77,i77bb77,,bb71 or 7,c77ii77,i77bb7 ( section #aejc7;e77#a7 b = ! tim+ ( ! agriculture risk cov]age paym5t4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 if ! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,availability ( p>tial paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if1 be=e ! end ( ! #ab-mon? m>ket+ ye> = a cov]$ commodity = any ( ! #bjbd ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s1 ! ,secret>y projects t agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts w be requir$ = ! crop ( ! cov]$ commodity1 ! ,secret>y %all give produc]s on a f>m ! option to receive p>tial paym5ts ( ! agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts to be made = t crop ( ! cov]$ commodity4 7,b7 ,"t = p>tial paym5ts ,:5 ! ,secret>y makes p>tial paym5ts available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a cov]$ commodity1 ! p>tial paym5t %all be made beg9n+ ,febru>y #a1 or z soon z practicable !reaft]1 aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! applicable m>ket+ ye> = ! cov]$ commodity4 7,c7 ,am\nt ( p>tial paym5ts ,! p>tial paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! produc]s on a f>m may n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! project$ agriculture risk cov]age paym5t = ! cov]$ commodity = ! crop ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,repaym5t ,! produc]s on a f>m t receive a p>tial paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a crop ye> %all repay to ! ,secret>y ! am\nt1 if any1 by :i* ! p>tial paym5ts receiv$ by ! produc]s on a f>m exce$ ! actual agriculture risk cov]age paym5ts to be made = ! cov]$ commodity = t crop ye>4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#e71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7i77#e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,b ,m>ket+ loans #abja4 ,loan rates 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbd2 & 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbd2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 #bjbe & subsequ5t crop ye>s ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbe crop ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a loan rate = a m>ket+ assi/ance loan "u section #abja = a loan commodity equal to ! less] (-- 7#a7 an am\nt equal to #aaj p]c5t ( ! loan rate = ! loan commodity describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 an am\nt equal to ! great] (-- 7,a7 ! loan rate = ! loan commodity describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7i7 ! loan rate = ! loan commodity describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! loan rate = ! loan commodity describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7,,ii7 us+ data calculat$ & publi%$ by ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice 9 ! annual ,f>m ,sector ,income ,=eca/ z fir/ releas$ = ! applicable crop ye>1 ! quoti5t obta9$ by divid+-- 7aa7 ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,,aa7 ! =eca/$ crop input exp5ses 7includ+ int]e/1 labor1 prop]ty taxes1 se$1 f]tiliz] & lime1 fuel1 oil1 electricity1 pe/icides1 & net r5t to l&[n]s7 = ! applicable crop ye>2 & 7,,bb7 ! av]age ( ! crop input exp5ses = ! #e-ye> p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! applicable crop ye>2 by 7bb7 ! av]age ( ! crop input exp5ses describ$ 9 item 7aa77,,aa7 = ! #e-ye> p]iod imm$iately prec$+ ! applicable crop ye>4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #abjd7;h77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7;h77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7a77#bj7 or 7b77#bj71 & ins]t+ 7a77#bj71 7b77#bj71 or 7c714 #abjb4 ,textile mills ,section #abjg7;c77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcg7;c77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,effective beg9n+ on ,augu/ #a1 #bjac1 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,augu/ #bjac ?r\gh ,july #bjbe ,effective dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,augu/ #a1 #bjac1 & end+ on ,july #ca1 #bjbe1 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,beg9n+ ,augu/ #bjbe ,effective beg9n+ on ,augu/ #a1 #bjbe1 ! value ( ! assi/ance provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be #d c5ts p] p\nd4 4 #abjc4 ,ext5sions 7a7 ,nonrec\rse m>ket+ assi/ance loans ,section #abja7;b77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 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+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjcj2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7#b7 ,paym5ts 9 lieu ( ,l,d,ps ,section #abjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7d7 ,special competitiv5ess provisions ( extra long /aple cotton ,section #abjh7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijch7;a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7e7 ,availability ( rec\rse loans ,section #abji ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijci7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,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#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ #bjbc crop ye>s4 & ins]t+ #bjbd crop ye>s2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 #bd4j c5ts p] p\nd = raw cane sug> = ea* ( ! #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s4 4 7#b7 ,sug> beets ,section #aef7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc crop ye>s4 & ins]t+ #bjbd crop ye>s2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 a rate t is equal to #acf4e p]c5t ( ! loan rate p] p\nd ( raw cane sug> = ! applicable crop ye> "u subsection 7a7 = ea* ( ! #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi crop ye>s4 4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7b7 ,adju/m5ts to ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation /orage paym5t rates ,section #afg ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbhg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 = ! #bjbe crop ye> & ea* crop ye> !reaft]1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation %all e/abli% rates = ! /orage ( =feit$ sug> 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( ref9$ sug>1 #cd c5ts p] hundr$weight p] mon?2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( raw cane sug>1 #bg c5ts p] hundr$weight p] mon?4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,subsequ5t & ins]t+ ,prior2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ & subsequ5t & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjbd4 7c7 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7#b7 ,adju/m5t ( m>ket+ allotm5ts ,section #cei;c7g77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;cc7g77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! case 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,exception ,if ! ,secret>y makes an upw>d adju/m5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 9 adju/+ allocations among beet sug> processors1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to beet sug> processors ) available sug>4 4 7#c7 ,reassignm5t ( deficits ,section #cei;e7b77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acei;ee7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,tim+ ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 make an initial det]m9ation foll[+ publication ( ! ,_w ,agricultural ,supply & ,dem& ,e/imates approv$ by ! ,_w ,agricultural ,outlook ,bo>d = ,janu>y t %all be applicable to ! crop ye> = :i* allotm5ts are requir$2 & 7ii7 provide = any reassignm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,_w ,agricultural ,supply & ,dem& ,e/imates describ$ 9 clause 7i7 is releas$4 4 7#d7 ,adm9i/ration ( t>iff rate quotas ,section #ceik ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceikk7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,be=e ,april #a & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n increase ! t>iff-rate quota = raw cane sug> be=e ,april #a ( ea* fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,exception ,be=e ,april #a 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,reallocation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 be=e ,m>* #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all reallocate any =eca/$ %ortfall 9 ! fulfillm5t ( ! t>iff-rate quotas = raw cane sug> e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 = ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,cessation ( effectiv5ess ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all cease to be 9 effect if-- 7,a7 ! ,agreem5t ,susp5d+ ! ,c\nt]vail+ ,duty ,inve/igation on ,sug> f ,mexico1 sign$ ,decemb] #ai1 #bjad1 is t]m9at$2 & 7,b7 no c\nt]vail+ duty ord] "u subtitle ,a ( title ,,vii ( ! ,t>iff ,act ( #aicj 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq47 is 9 effect ) respect to sug> f ,mexico4 4 7#e7 ,effective p]iod ,section #ceil7a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aich 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aceill7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,d ,dairy #adja4 ,dairy ,m>g9 ,cov]age 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #adja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijea7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by ins]t+ premium & supreme be=e alfalfa2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#aa71 respectively2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,cov]$ production ,! t]m cov]$ production means ! cov]$ production elect$ by a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation "u section #adjf7;a77#b74 4 7b7 ,calculation ( av]age fe$ co/ & actual dairy production m>g9s ,section #adjb7;a77#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeb7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ premium & supreme be=e alfalfa ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,p>ticipation ( dairy op]ations 9 dairy m>g9 cov]age ,section #adjd7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijed7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,election p]iod = #bjbe cal5d> ye> ,= ! #bjbe cal5d> ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 op5 ! election p]iod n lat] ?an ,m>* #b1 #bjbe2 & 7,b7 hold t election p]iod op5 = n less ?an #ij days4 2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively4 7d7 ,production hi/ory ( p>ticipat+ dairy op]ations ,section #adje ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijee7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsections 7c7 & 7d71 ) respect to a dairy op]ation t 0 9 op]ation = at lea/ #a ( ! full #bjba1 #bjbb1 & #bjbc cal5d> ye>s1 ! production hi/ory ( ! dairy op]ation = dairy m>g9 cov]age %all be equal to ! highe/ annual milk m>ket+s ( ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation dur+ any #a ( ! #bjba1 #bjbb1 & #bjbc cal5d> ye>s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ,subject to subsections 7c7 & 7d71 9 ! case2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ,subject to subsections 7c7 & 7d71 9 ! case2 7ii7 by /rik+ prior to ,janu>y #a1 #bjad1 & ins]t+ = at lea/ #a ( ! full #bjba1 #bjbb1 & #bjbc cal5d> ye>s12 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ beg9n+ aft] ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc1 aft] #a cal5d> ye>2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7e7 & 7f71 respectively2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,adju/m5t ,! ,secret>y %all adju/ ! production hi/ory ( a p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation det]m9$ "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 to reflect any increase 9 ! national av]age milk production relative to ! cal5d> ye> us$ to e/abli% ! production hi/ory ( ! p>ticipat+ dairy op]ation4 7d7 ,cont9u$ applicability ( base production hi/ory ,a production hi/ory e/abli%$ = a dairy op]ation "u subsection 7a7 or 7b7 %all be ! base production hi/ory = ! dairy op]ation 9 subsequ5t ye>s 7z adju/$ "u subsection 7c774 4 7e7 ,dairy m>g9 cov]age paym5ts ,section #adjf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijef7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ "u p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ annually elect & ins]t+ e/abli% ! cov]$ production by annually elect+4 7f7 ,premiums = dairy m>g9 cov]age ,section #adjg ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijeg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj p\nds ( production & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj p\nds ( cov]$ production2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ production hi/ory & ins]t+ cov]$ production2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f72 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ production 9 excess ( #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ cov]$ production 9 excess ( #f1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #f1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ production hi/ory & ins]t+ cov]$ production2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ subsection 7f72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7f72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjai4 & ins]t+ #bjbe42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7g7 ,duration ,section #adji ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijei7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7h7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe4 #adjb4 ,dairy products donation program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adca ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijga7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+ by /rik+ ,milk & ins]t+ ,dairy products2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 incurs exp5ses 9 donat+ eligible dairy products4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ milk & ins]t+ dairy products to recipi5t individuals & families2 7,c7 /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligible dairy product ,! t]m eligible dairy product means a product prim>ily made f milk1 includ+ fluid milk1 t is produc$ & process$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#b71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ milk & ins]t+ dairy products2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ milk & ins]t+ dairy products2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ milk2 & ins]t+ dairy products2 &2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 describes :e!r an em]g5cy or disa/] 0 a sub/antial factor 9 ! submission1 includ+-- 7i7 a decl>$ or r5ew$ public heal? em]g5cy "u section #cai ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d72 & 7ii7 a disa/] designat$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,review & approval 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ae days aft] receiv+ a donation & di/ribution plan "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 review ! donation & di/ribution plan2 & 7ii7 issue an approval or disapproval ( ! donation & di/ribution plan4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 approv+ & disapprov+ donation & di/ribution plans "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to plans = :i* an em]g5cy or disa/] 0 a sub/antial factor 9 ! submission1 z describ$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip & ins]t+ an eligible p>tn]%ip = :i* ! ,secret>y has approv$ a donation & di/ribution plan "u subsection 7c77#b77;,a77ii72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ qualifi$ exp5ses describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ exp5ses incurr$ 9 donat+ eligible dairy products2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ to demon/rate & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 to demon/rate-- 7i7 ! production ( ! eligible dairy products2 & 7ii7 ! donation ( ! eligible dairy products to an eligible di/ributor4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,reimbursem5t price ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all set ! price = a reimbursem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 at a value t-- 7i7 is repres5tative ( ! co/ ( ! milk requir$ to produce ! eligible dairy product2 7ii7 is betwe5 ! l[e/ & highe/ ( ! classes ,i1 ,,ii1 ,,iii1 & ,,iv milk prices on ! date ( ! production ( ! eligible dairy product2 7iii7 is suffici5t to r$uce food wa/e2 & 7iv7 w n int]f]e ) ! comm]cial m>ket+ ( milk or dairy products2 & 7,b7 may set appropriate reimbursem5t prices "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = diff]5t eligible dairy products by class & region = ! purpose (-- 7i7 enc\rag+ ! donation ( surplus eligible dairy products2 7ii7 facilitat+ ! ord]ly m>ket+ ( milk2 7iii7 r$uc+ volatility relat+ to significant m>ket disruptions2 7iv7 ma9ta9+ traditional price relation%ips betwe5 classes ( milk2 or 7v7 /abiliz+ on-f>m milk prices4 2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>ticipat+ p>tn]%ip & ins]t+ eligible p>tn]%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#f7 by /rik+ subsections 7e7 & 7f72 7#g7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g71 7h71 7i71 & 7j7 z subsections 7e71 7f71 7g71 & 7i71 respectively2 7#h7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ milk & ins]t+ dairy products2 & 7#i7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,publication ( donation activity ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 %all publi% on ! publicly accessible website ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice p]iodic reports describ+ donation activity "u ?is section4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! head+ = "p ,,iii ( subtitle ,d ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fie2 #acb ,/at4 #deai7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,milk & ins]t+ ,dairy products4 #adjc4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjcd4 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c ( ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7c7 ,promotion & rese>* ,section #aac7;e77#b7 ( ! ,dairy ,production ,/abilization ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #adjd4 ,relat$ provisions 7a7 ,improv$ data collection = organic dairy ,section #gdjg7;b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ) respect to ! collection & report+ ( data on ! production & m>ket+ ( organic dairy products-- 7,a7 collect & publi% co/-(-production data = organic milk1 ?r\gh support f regional & national programs1 includ+ regul>ly report$ data relat+ to-- 7i7 ! co/s ( major organic fe$/uffs1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! prices = major organic fe$/uffs produc$ dome/ically2 & 7,,ii7 ! prices = import$ major organic fe$/uffs2 & 7ii7 all o!r co/s relat+ to ! production ( organic milk2 7,b7 e/abli% an ,organic ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey conduct$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice = ! purpose ( ga!r+ & report+ mon?ly data relat+ to ! prices organic dairy f>m]s are paid = organic milk & prices receiv$ = organic dairy c[s1 includ+-- 7i7 national data2 & 7ii7 data relat+ to1 at a m9imum1 ! #f regions ) ! greate/ quantity ( organic dairy production2 & 7,c7 p]iodically report on organic milk1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y1 us+ data collect$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice1 or ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 %all publi% p]iodic reports relat+ to data = organic milk1 :i* %all be equival5t to data report$ = conv5tionally produc$ milk4 4 7b7 ,m&atory report+ = dairy products ,section #bgc ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcg;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 = ea* manufactur] requir$ to report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = any product1 require t manufactur] to report production co/ & product yield in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 = all products process$ 9 ! same facility or facilities2 & 7,d7 require any manufactur] ( su* o!r dairy products z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to report production co/ & product yield in=mation 9 ! same mann] z "u subp>agraph 7,c71 = ! purpose ( provid+ in=mation = ! regulatory or adm9i/rative e/abli%m5t ( pric+ rules4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,electronic report+ & ins]t+ ,report+2 7,b7 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 by /rik+ ?is section ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#a72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,dairy product process+ co/s ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a report conta9+ ! in=mation obta9$ "u subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 ( subsection 7b77#a74 4 ,e ,supplem5tal & em]g5cy agricultural disa/] assi/ance programs #aeja4 ,def9itions2 con=m+ am5dm5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aeja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7v7 z clauses 7iv7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 an ali5 :o has appli$ = employm5t au?orization & is au?oriz$ to accept employm5t pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 ( title #h1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,g71 by /rik+ live/ock1 & ins]t+ live/ock 7includ+ unwean$ live/ock712 7#b7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh section3 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aeja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #aejb4 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance 7a7 ,live/ock indemnity paym5ts 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,subtitle ,e ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 is am5d$1 9 ! subtitle head+1 by ins]t+ & em]g5cy aft] supplem5tal4 7#b7 ,section #aejb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7z designat$ by subsection 7a77#c77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e71 respectively2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 or 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a7 or 7b72 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,section #abeab7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #aeja7;c7 & ins]t+ #aejb7;b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;c774 #aejb4 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance 7a7 ,live/ock indemnity program ,section #aejb7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7z designat$ by section #aeja7;a77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ dur+ ! "t ( ! ye> t ! live/ock dea? losses occurr$ aft] normal mortality2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,paym5t rates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,indemnity paym5ts to an eligible produc] on a f>m "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made at a rate ( ! applicable p]c5tage describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ! m>ket value ( ! affect$ live/ock1 z det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 on1 z applicable-- 7i7 ! day be=e ! date ( dea? ( ! live/ock2 or 7ii7 ! day be=e ! date ( ! ev5t t caus$ ! h>m to ! live/ock t result$ 9 a r$uc$ sale price4 7,b7 ,p]c5tages ,! p]c5tage ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a paym5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 #ajj p]c5t2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a71 #ge p]c5t4 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ( m>ket values ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! m>ket value ( ! affect$ live/ock "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 consultation ) ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 & 7ii7 bas$ on qu>t]ly e/imates ( m>ket values4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,weight categories ,= ! purposes ( e/abli%+ weight categories to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% categories ) weights n less ?an ^? describ$ 9 section #adaf4cjb ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph71 ) respect to live/ock describ$ 9 section #aeja7d77;,a74 7#f7 ,normal mortality = honey bees ,9 det]m9+ honey bee normal mortality1 ! ,secret>y %all n include losses caus$ by colony collapse disord]4 4 7b7 ,em]g5cy assi/ance = live/ock1 honey bees1 & f>m-,rais$ fi% ,section #aejb7;c77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7z designat$ by section #aeja7;b77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ r$uce losses & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8r$uce-- 7,a7 losses caus$ by fe$ or wat] %ortages 7includ+1 9 ! case ( dr\ght1 transportation co/s = fe$1 wat]1 live/ock1 & honey bees71 disease1 or o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ inspections ( cattle tick fev]2 & 7,b7 w9t] /ockpile graz+ losses4 4 7c7 ,tree assi/ance program ,section #aejb7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7z designat$ by section #aeja7;b77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or bi5nial aft] annual2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or pe/ aft] insect2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ bu%1 & v9e & ins]t+ a bu%1 a v9e1 & any o!r fruit-produc+ crop t is n plant$ on an annual basis1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ c>ry out ?is subsection & be=e provide2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t 7adju/$ = normal mortality7 & ins]t+ normal mortality2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7#d7 & 7#e7 & ins]t+ 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f72 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t mortality 7adju/$ = normal mortality7 & ins]t+ normal mortality2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #ae p]c5t damage or mortality 7adju/$ = normal tree damage & mortality7 & ins]t+ normal tree damage or mortality2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,paym5t rate = cov]$ produc]s ,subject to p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! case ( a cov]$ produc]1 ! ,secret>y %all provide reimbursem5t ( #ge p]c5t ( ! co/s "u subp>agraphs 7,a77i7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7#f7 ,tim+ requirem5ts ,an eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] %all agree1 z a condition on receipt ( assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 to c>ry out any replacem5t & rehabilitation activities = :i* su* assi/ance is provid$ n lat] ?an-- 7,a7 #b ye>s aft] ! receipt ( su* assi/ance2 or 7,b7 if ! p]iod specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is n adequate1 su* "t z is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,alt]natives us$ 9 replant+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is subsection ) respect to tree loss may1 ) ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 use su* assi/ance to replant us+-- 7i7 an alt]native v>iety f ! v>iety us$ prior to ! loss2 7ii7 an alt]native crop f ! crop plant$ prior to ! loss2 7iii7 an alt]native /& d5sity f ! /& d5sity us$ prior to ! loss2 & 7iv7 an alt]native location f ! location us$ prior to ! loss4 7,b7 ,co/ %>e limitations ) respect to alt]natives ,! assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y to eligible or*>di/s & nurs]y tree gr[]s-- 7i7 = a use describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is n great] ?an ! am\nt ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld receive if ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] replant$ us+ ! v>iety lo/2 7ii7 = a use describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is n great] ?an ! am\nt ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld receive if ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] replant$ us+ ! crop lo/2 7iii7 = a use describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is n great] ?an ! am\nt ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld receive if ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] replant$ us+ ! /& d5sity lo/2 & 7iv7 = a use describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is n great] ?an ! am\nt ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld receive if ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] replant$ 9 ! location 9 :i* ! loss occurr$4 4 #aejc4 ,em]g5cy relief program ,subtitle ,e ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #aeja7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aejc4 ,em]g5cy relief program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ crop ,! t]m cov]$ crop means crops1 trees1 bu%es1 & v9es4 7#b7 ,disa/] ,! t]m disa/] means-- 7,a7 a natural disa/] designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #cba7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7;a772 7,b7 a major disa/] or em]g5cy designat$ by ! ,presid5t "u ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaba et seq472 7,c7 a qu>ant9e impos$ by ! ,secret>y "u ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggja et seq47 or ! animal qu>ant9e laws 7z def9$ 9 section #beji7;f7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7f7772 7,d7 a physical loss notification by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy "u section #gei4f7;a77#b7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,e7 any o!r disruption outside ( ! control ( an eligible produc] on a f>m t results 9 a significant loss ( production or rev5ue1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,expect$ crop rev5ue ,! t]m expect$ crop rev5ue means-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( cov]$ crops insur$ "u ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance-- 7i7 ! rev5ue us$ to calculate ! liability = ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance2 or 7ii7 a high] am\nt1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to reflect co/s ( production t exce$ ! insur$ value ( ! cov]$ crop2 7,b7 9 ! case ( cov]$ crops cov]$ "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program-- 7i7 ! rev5ue us$ to calculate ! liability = ! cov]age2 or 7ii7 a high] am\nt1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to reflect co/s ( production t exce$ ! cov]age = ! cov]$ crop2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( cov]$ crops t are nei!r insur$ "u ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance nor cov]$ "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program1 ! expect$ rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* ! ,secret>y may adju/ to reflect co/s ( production t exce$ ! expect$ rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop4 7#d7 ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,! t]m ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance means any crop insurance program1 policy1 or plan ( insurance "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq474 7#e7 ,net crop insurance indemnity ,! t]m net crop insurance indemnity means ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,a7 ! indemnity paid to an eligible produc] on a f>m "u ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance2 & 7,b7 ! co/ to ! eligible produc] on a f>m = t ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance4 7#f7 ,net non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program paym5t ,! t]m net non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program paym5t means ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,a7 ! paym5t receiv$ by an eligible produc] on a f>m = cov]age "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program2 & 7,b7 ! co/ to ! eligible produc] on a f>m = t cov]age4 7#g7 ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program ,! t]m ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program means ! program "u section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 7#h7 ,qualifi$ loss 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m qualifi$ loss means a production or value loss 9 a cov]$ crop incurr$ by an eligible produc] on a f>m z a consequ5ce ( a disa/]4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m qualifi$ loss includes-- 7i7 a loss incurr$ by an eligible produc] on a f>m z a result ( be+ prev5t$ f plant+ a crop due to a disa/]2 7ii7 a loss 9 ! quality ( a crop1 trees1 bu%es1 or v9es due to a disa/]2 & 7iii7 a loss 9 ! quality ( a crop 7includ+ w9e grapes71 trees1 bu%es1 or v9es due to smoke exposure f a wildfire4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide paym5ts dur+ ea* crop ye> to eligible produc]s on f>ms t exp]i5c$ a qualifi$ loss dur+ ! crop ye>4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a paym5t "u ?is section = a crop ye>1 an eligible produc] on a f>m %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ a description ( ea* qualifi$ loss incurr$ by ! eligible produc] on a f>m dur+ ! crop ye>4 7#b7 ,approval ,! ,secret>y %all approve an application submitt$ by an eligible produc] on a f>m "u p>agraph 7#a7 if ! application demon/rates to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y t ! eligible produc] on a f>m has incurr$ a qualifi$ loss dur+ ! applicable crop ye>4 7d7 ,provision ( paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ea* eligible produc] on a f>m ! application ( :om is approv$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 a paym5t = ! applicable crop ye>1 9 accordance ) subsection 7e74 7#b7 ,requirem5t to pur*ase insurance ,z a condition ( receiv+ a paym5t "u ?is section1 an eligible produc] on a f>m %all pur*ase1 = ea* ( ! #b succe$+ crop ye>s = ea* crop = :i* ! eligible produc] on a f>m receiv$ a paym5t-- 7,a7 ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance1 if available2 or 7,b7 if ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance is n available1 cov]age "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program4 7e7 ,calculation ( paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7 & subsection 7f71 ! am\nt ( a paym5t provid$ to an eligible produc] on a f>m "u subsection 7d77#a7 %all be equal to-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a cov]$ crop insur$ "u ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance1 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( #ie p]c5t ( ! expect$ crop rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7aa7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( ! actual rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 7bb7 ! net crop insurance indemnity2 7cc7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,a ) respect to ! base acres on :i* ! cov]$ crop 0 plant$ or prev5t$ f be+ plant$2 7dd7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m or on behalf ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,b ) respect to ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7ee7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u section #aejb = ! crop = ! crop ye>2 by 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance cov]age level pur*as$ by ! eligible produc] on a f>m t is-- 7,i7 cata/rophic cov]age1 #ge p]c5t2 7,,ii7 m ?an cata/rophic cov]age & less ?an #ee p]c5t cov]age1 #hj p]c5t2 7,,iii7 n less ?an #ee p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #fj p]c5t cov]age1 #hb4e p]c5t2 7,,iv7 n less ?an #fj p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #fe p]c5t cov]age1 #he p]c5t2 7,v7 n less ?an #fe p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #gj p]c5t cov]age1 #hg4e p]c5t2 7,,vi7 n less ?an #gj p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #ge p]c5t cov]age1 #ij p]c5t2 7,,vii7 n less ?an #ge p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #hj p]c5t cov]age1 #ib4e p]c5t2 or 7,,viii7 n less ?an #hj p]c5t cov]age1 #ie p]c5t2 7,b7 9 ! case ( a cov]$ crop cov]$ "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program1 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( #ie p]c5t ( ! expect$ crop rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7,,ii7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7aa7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( ! actual rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 7bb7 ! net non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program paym5t2 7cc7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,a ) respect to ! base acres on :i* ! cov]$ crop 0 plant$ or prev5t$ f be+ plant$2 7dd7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m or on behalf ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,b ) respect to ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7ee7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u section #aejb = ! crop = ! crop ye>2 by 7ii7 9 ! case ( a ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program cov]age level pur*as$ by ! eligible produc] on a f>m t is-- 7,i7 cata/rophic cov]age1 #ge p]c5t2 7,,ii7 m ?an cata/rophic cov]age & less ?an #fj p]c5t cov]age1 #hj p]c5t2 7,,iii7 n less ?an #fj p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #gj p]c5t cov]age1 #he p]c5t2 7,,iv7 n less ?an #gj p]c5t cov]age & less ?an #ge p]c5t cov]age1 #ij p]c5t2 or 7,v7 n less ?an #ge p]c5t cov]age1 #ie p]c5t2 or 7,c7 9 ! case ( a cov]$ crop t is nei!r insur$ "u ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance nor cov]$ "u ! ,non9sur$ ,crop ,disa/] ,assi/ance ,program-- 7i7 subject to clause 7ii71 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7aa7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( #ie p]c5t ( ! expect$ crop rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7bb7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7,,aa7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( ! actual rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 7,,bb7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,a ) respect to ! base acres on :i* ! cov]$ commodity 0 plant$ or prev5t$ f be+ plant$2 7,,cc7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m or on behalf ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,b ) respect to ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7,,dd7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u section #aejb = ! crop = ! crop ye>2 by 7,,ii7 #gj p]c5t2 or 7ii7 if ! eligible produc] on a f>m is 9 an area t is n adequately s]v$ 7z def9$ 9 section #ejh7;a77#g77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77;,a777 or is an und]s]v$ produc] 7z def9$ 9 t section71 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7aa7 ! %>e ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m ( ! actual rev5ue = ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 7bb7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,a ) respect to ! base acres on :i* ! cov]$ crop 0 plant$ or prev5t$ f be+ plant$2 7cc7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m or on behalf ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u subtitle ,b ) respect to ! cov]$ crop = ! crop ye>2 & 7dd7 any paym5ts made to ! eligible produc] on a f>m "u section #aejb = ! crop = ! crop ye>2 by 7,,ii7 #ge p]c5t4 7#b7 ,v]tical integration = produc]s ( w9e grapes ,9 ! case ( a produc] ( w9e grapes t uses n less ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! grapes to produce w9e at a facility own$ by ! produc]1 ! am\nt ( a paym5t provid$ to ! produc] "u subsection 7d77#a7 %all be calculat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! m>ket rate = w9e grapes at ! "t ( calculation1 9 lieu ( ! rev5ue ( ! produc]4 7f7 ,limitations ,= ea* crop ye>-- 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible produc] on a f>m may receive paym5ts "u subsection 7d77#a7 9 an am\nt equal to n m ?an-- 7,a7 #ejj1jjj = ! specialty cov]$ crops & high-value cov]$ crops ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 #bej1jjj = ! cov]$ crops ( ! eligible produc] on a f>m n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,r$uc$ limitations ,if ! am\nt made available to make paym5ts "u subsection 7d77#a7 = a crop ye> is insuffici5t to pay all eligible produc]s on f>ms t are eligible = paym5ts "u t subsection ! am\nt calculat$ "u subsection 7e71 z limit$ by p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all r$uce ! limitations describ$ 9 t p>agraph 9 a mann] su* t ! maximum numb] ( ^? eligible produc]s on f>ms receive #ajj p]c5t ( ! am\nt calculat$ "u subsection 7e74 7g7 ,tim+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/imate ! p]c5tage ( qualifi$ losses t w be paid f ! am\nt made available to make paym5ts "u subsection 7d77#a7 = a crop ye>2 7#b7 us+ ! e/imate "u p>agraph 7#a71 provide p>tial paym5ts z soon z practicable aft] receipt & approval ( an application "u subsection 7c72 & 7#c7 make f9al paym5ts "u subsection 7d77#a7 = ! crop ye> z soon z practicable aft] all applications submitt$ "u subsection 7c7 h be5 approv$1 modifi$1 or reject$4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7#b7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,( ! am\nt made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #a p]c5t to pay ! adm9i/rative co/s ( ! ,secret>y4 4 ,f ,non9sur$ ,crop ,assi/ance #afja4 ,non9sur$ crop assi/ance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or :ole f>m rev5ue 9 accordance ) clause 7ii7 be=e equival5t to2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #fe & ins]t+ #ge2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7iv7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case 2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,option = :ole f>m rev5ue cov]age = beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all provide ! option = a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] 7z def9$ 9 section #ejb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b7771 dur+ ! fir/ #e ye>s ( op]ation ( a f>m or ran*1 to pur*ase cov]age "u ! program "u ?is section = ! rev5ue ( ! entire f>m+ or ran*+ op]ation1 simil> to :ole f>m rev5ue protection & micro f>m4 7,,ii7 ,s\rces = rev5ue gu>antee ,"u ! cov]age provid$ "u subclause 7,i71 ! ,secret>y-- 7aa7 %all prioritize ! use ( f>m or ran* rev5ue projections f a bus9ess plan acceptable to ! l5d] ( ! beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 & 7bb7 may use to e/abli% a rev5ue gu>antee alt]native s\rces ( in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be suffici5t = e/abli%+ a rev5ue gu>antee "u a :ole f>m rev5ue or micro f>m plan ( insurance 9 accordance ) subsection 7b77#d77;,c71 su* z-- 7,,aa7 f9ancial records ( ! prior op]ator2 7,,bb7 production contracts & records2 & 7,,cc7 o!r s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,,iii7 ,ineligibility = o!r policies ,a produc] t obta9s cov]age provid$ "u subclause 7,i7 %all be ineligible to pur*ase a :ole f>m rev5ue protection or micro f>m policy ?r\gh ! ,f$]al crop insurance program to cov] ! same risk4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ program t-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh be/ facilitates 9 clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 program-- 7i7 to be/ facilitate 2 7ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iv72 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 to ensure t ! data are transf]r$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & process$ by ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! use ( hi/orical production records = ,f$]al crop insurance policies2 7iii7 to ensure t ! data are available 9 a non-p]sonally-id5tifiable =mat consi/5t ) section #ejb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;c77 to private develop]s ( ,f$]al crop insurance policies = ! purpose ( creat+ new ,f$]al crop insurance policies or endorsem5ts or exp&+ ! availability ( an exi/+ ,f$]al crop insurance policy or endorsem5t2 & 2 & 7v7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ensures & ins]t+ to ensure2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,requirem5t 7i7 ,def9ition ( und]s]v$ produc] ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m und]s]v$ produc] means-- 7,i7 a limit$ res\rce f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,iii7 a vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,iv7 a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*]1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t an und]s]v$ produc] is automatically (f]$ an opportunity to enroll 9 cata/rophic cov]age "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a77i77,i7 by complet+ an application unless ! und]s]v$ produc] opts out-- 7,i7 at ! "t t ! produc] is id5tifi$ z an und]s]v$ produc]2 or 7,,ii7 z "p ( an application = ano!r program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,:ole f>m rev5ue & micro f>m plans ( insurance ,9 ! case ( div]se production sy/ems t are eligible "u ! plans describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#g7 & 7#ah7 ( section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c771 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ process = submission ( records or acreage reports "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 specifically design$ to assi/ produc]s to graduate on a volunt>y basis to ! :ole f>m rev5ue or micro f>m plan ( insurance by e/abli%+ ! requisite actual production hi/ory ?r\gh p>ticipation 9 ! program "u ?is section4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,community dit*es 7i7 ,def9ition ( community dit* ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m community dit* means a private1 un9corporat$ or coop]ative irrigation dit* sy/em1 includ+ an acequia or an un9corporat$ mutual dit* company4 7ii7 ,causes ( loss ,on mak+ a det]m9ation describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 = produc]s t rely on a community dit*1 ! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance "u ?is section to ^? produc]s f all losses suff]$ z a result ( ! causes describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7i77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj & ins]t+ #a1jjj1jjj2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i77,i71 by /rik+ #fe & ins]t+ #ge2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 9 ! case ( additional cov]age t is-- 7i7 n less ?an #ej p]c5t & n m ?an #fe p]c5t1 ! less] (-- 7,i7 ! sum ( ! premiums = ea* eligible crop1 ) ! premium = ea* eligible crop obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! numb] ( acres devot$ to ! eligible crop2 7bb7 ! yield1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e72 7cc7 ! cov]age level elect$ by ! produc]2 7dd7 ! av]age m>ket price1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ee7 a #e4be-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7ff7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! crop2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 a #e4be-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7bb7 ! applicable paym5t limit2 7ii7 n less ?an #fe p]c5t b n m ?an #gj p]c5t1 ! less] (-- 7,i7 ! sum ( ! premiums = ea* eligible crop1 ) ! premium = ea* eligible crop obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! numb] ( acres devot$ to ! eligible crop2 7bb7 ! yield1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e72 7cc7 ! cov]age level elect$ by ! produc]2 7dd7 ! av]age m>ket price1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ee7 a #f4dc-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7ff7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! crop2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 a #f4dc-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7bb7 ! applicable paym5t limit2 & 7iii7 n less ?an #gj p]c5t b n m ?an #ge p]c5t1 ! less] (-- 7,i7 ! sum ( ! premiums = ea* eligible crop1 ) ! premium = ea* eligible crop obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 ! numb] ( acres devot$ to ! eligible crop2 7bb7 ! yield1 z det]m9$ by ! secret>y "u subsection 7e72 7cc7 ! cov]age level elect$ by ! produc]2 7dd7 ! av]age m>ket price1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ee7 a #f4fd-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7ff7 ! produc]'s %>e ( ! crop2 & 7,,ii7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7aa7 a #f4fd-p]c5t premium fee2 & 7bb7 ! applicable paym5t limit4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,premium r$uction ,! premium am\nt det]m9$ = a produc] "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be r$uc$ by ! same p]c5tage z ! p]c5tage r$uction 9 paym5ts = ! crop ye> "u a seque/ration ord] issu$ "u ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija et seq47 or ! ,/atutory ,pay-,z-,y-,g ,act ( #bjaj 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ica et seq474 4 ,g ,adm9i/ration #agja4 ,regulations ,section #afja7;c77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77#b77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & section #ajaji ( t ,act & ins]t+ section #ajaji ( t ,act1 & title ,i ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd & ! am5dm5ts made by t title4 #agjb4 ,susp5sion ( p]man5t price support au?ority ,section #afjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijib7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #agjc4 ,ineligibility ( l& own$ by =eign p]sons = program b5efits 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajja;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,unit$ ,/ates or & ins]t+ ,unit$ ,/ates12 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 or an ali5 :o has appli$ = employm5t au?orization & is au?oriz$ to accept employm5t pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 ( title #h1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 aft] 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 & 7,c7 by /rik+ 1 unless su* p]son is an individual :o is provid+ l&1 capital1 & a sub/antial am\nt ( p]sonal labor 9 ! production ( crops on su* f>m2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,l& own$ by =eign p]sons 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive any paym5t "u section #aaaf or #aaag ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag7 ) respect to l& t is own$ by-- 7,a7 any p]son :o is n-- 7i7 a citiz5 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 an ali5 lawfully admitt$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates = p]man5t resid5ce "u ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 or 7iii7 an ali5 :o has appli$ = employm5t au?orization & is au?oriz$ to accept employm5t pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 ( title #h1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,b7 a corporation or o!r entity m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! b5eficial own]%ip ( :i* is held by p]sons describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,proportionate own]%ip ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 ) respect to l& det]m9$ to be ineligible = paym5ts "u t p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may make paym5ts "u sections #aaaf & #aaag ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaf1 #ijag7 9 an am\nt det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be repres5tative ( ! p]c5tage int]e/s ( ! l& t is own$ by-- 7,a7 citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 ali5s lawfully admitt$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates = p]man5t resid5ce "u ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq472 or 7,c7 ali5s :o h appli$ = employm5t au?orization & are au?oriz$ to accept employm5t pursuant to section #bgd;a4#ab7;c77#cc7 ( title #h1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 7b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply beg9n+ ) ! #bjbe crop1 fiscal1 or m>ket+ ye>1 z appropriate4 #agjd4 ,adju/$ gross income limitation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajja;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,9 ?is section1 & ins]t+ ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 9 ?is section12 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,adju/m5t ,any income receiv$ by a p]son or legal entity t is a l&[n] ( eligible l& 7z def9$ 9 section #abfe;,a7 z comp5sation = ! pur*ase ( an agricultural l& easem5t or a wetl& res]ve easem5t on t eligible l& "u subtitle ,h ( title ,,xii %all be exclud$ f adju/$ gross income = purposes ( ?is section = ! taxable ye> = :i* ! p]son or legal entity receives su* comp5sation4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,commodity policy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit "u subtitle ,a ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq47 = a crop ye> if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #gjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,l& ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity 7except an und]s]v$ f>m] ( cov]$ commodities 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 ( section #aaab ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijab777 %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit "u subtitle ,a ( title ,i ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq47 = a crop ye> ) respect to l& t is own$ by a p]son or legal entity ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( :i* exce$s #gjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,m>ket+ assi/ance loan b5efits ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive a m>ket+ loan ga91 a loan defici5cy paym5t1 or a c]tificate 9 lieu ( a ca% paym5t "u subtitle ,b ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijca et seq47 = a crop or m>ket+ ye>1 z appropriate1 if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #gjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,supplem5tal agricultural disa/] assi/ance programs 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit "u subtitle ,e ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 = a fiscal ye> if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #gjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,specialty & high-value crops ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity t produces specialty or high-value crops1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all n be eligible = a paym5t or b5efit "u subtitle ,e ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7 = a fiscal ye> if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #a1ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! limitation e/abli%$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ) respect to a p]son or legal entity t is an economically di/ress$ produc]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,cons]vation b5efits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( a p]son or legal entity exce$s #gjj1jjj1 ! p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit = a fiscal ye> "u-- 7i7 title ,,ii ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #decj72 7ii7 title ,,ii ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #gac72 7iii7 title ,,ii ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,/at4 #agec72 7iv7 title ,,ii ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7,public ,law #ajg-aga2 #aaf ,/at4 #bbc72 or 7v7 title ,,xii ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,specialty & high-value crops ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity t produces specialty or high-value crops1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit "u any provision ( law describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 = a fiscal ye> if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #a1ejj1jjj4 7,c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! limitation e/abli%$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 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 7#e7 ,agricultural managem5t assi/ance ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a p]son or legal entity %all n be eligible to receive a paym5t or b5efit "u section #ebd7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b77 = a fiscal ye> if ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity exce$s #gjj1jjj4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,secret>y t ! av]age & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8,secret>y t-- 7i7 ! av]age 2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ subsection2 or 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8subsection2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( paym5ts receiv$ by ! p]son or legal entity "u subtitle ,a ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa et seq471 ! av]age adju/$ gross income ( ! p]son or legal entity t owns ! l& ) respect to :i* ! paym5ts are provid$ does n exce$ ! limitation specifi$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 or 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii71 z applicable1 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 aft] p]son or legal entity2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 ! case & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ subsection 7b77#b7 made 9 & ins]t+ subsection 7b7 made =2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,applicability to l& limitation ,9 ! case ( a paym5t or b5efit describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 made = a crop ye> to a p]son or legal entity1 9 addition to any r$uction "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! am\nt ( ! paym5t %all be r$uc$ by an am\nt t is comm5surate ) ! direct & indirect own]%ip int]e/ 9 ! applicable l& ( ea* p]son or legal entity t has an av]age adju/$ gross income 9 excess ( ! limitation specifi$ 9 t subsection4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #ajja7;e77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a77;,c7 & 7#b77;,b7 ( section #ajja;,d7b7 & ins]t+ section #ajja;,d7b74 7#b7 ,section #abdj;,h7c77#c77;,b77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77#c77;,b77i77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ #ajja;,d7b77#a7 & ins]t+ #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#c7 ,section #abda7;i77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajja;,d7b77#c7 & ins]t+ #ajja;,d7b77#d77;,b74 7#d7 ,section #abga;,b7f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajja;,d7b77#a7 & ins]t+ #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#e7 ,section #abga;,c7c77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7c77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ajja;,d7b77#b7 & ins]t+ #ajja;,d7b77#d74 7#f7 ,section #aif7;i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7;i77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ?r\gh #ajja;,d & ins]t+ ?r\gh #ajja;,c2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #acjh et seq4 & ins]t+ #acjh ?r\gh #acjh-c4 7#g7 ,section #bejg7;c77#b77;,e7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#f7;c77#b77;,e77 is am5d$-- 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 b5efits "u section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc74 4 7c7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply beg9n+ ) ! #bjbe crop1 fiscal1 or m>ket+ ye>1 z appropriate4 #agje4 ,f>m program implem5tation coord9ation ,section #afad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ z adju/$ pursuant to sections #aaab & #aaac & ins]t+ z adju/$1 increas$1 or r$uc$ pursuant to sections #aaab & #aaac2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 by /rik+ p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 direct ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy to engage ) ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,s]vice & ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vices to facilitate ef=ts "u ?is subsection4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ pursuant #b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a7 & ins]t+ pursuant to section #bea7;a7 ( ! ,balanc$ ,budget & ,em]g5cy ,deficit ,control ,act ( #aihe 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ija7;a772 & 7ii7 by /rik+ su* sums z & ins]t+ su* sums z are2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ repaym5t provisions ( subtitles ,b or ,c & ins]t+ provisions ( subtitles ,b & ,c relat+ to repaym5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ "u subtitles ,b or ,c & ins]t+ "u subtitle ,b or ,c2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #agjf4 ,legal entities ,section #ajja7;a77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a77#c77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,f$]al or ,/ate law & ins]t+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or ,tribal law4 #agjg4 ,geographically disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s ,section #afba7;c77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgib7;c77#c77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ae1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj4 #agjh4 ,limitation on ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #e ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c71 dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjcj1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation is au?oriz$ to use its g5]al p[]s only to c>ry out op]ations z ,congress may specifically au?orize or provide =4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subsection 7a7 %all be con/ru$ to impact funds obligat$ or transf]r$ to ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,scor+ ,= purposes ( prep>+ a co/ e/imate ( ?is section1 ! ,director ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,(fice %all assume t ! discretion>y sp5d+ "u section #e ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd ?r\gh #bjcc %all be equal to #f1gjj1jjj1jjj4 ,h ,em]g5cy assi/ance #ahja4 ,em]g5cy assi/ance 7a7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #b1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe to reimburse produc]s = n m ?an #bj1jjj (-- 7#a7 premiums paid by a produc] "u a policy or plan ( insurance "u ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 = ! #bjbd re9surance ye>2 7#b7 fees paid by a produc] "u ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program e/abli%$ by section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 = ! #bjbd crop ye>2 or 7#c7 a comb9ation !re(4 7b7 ,special rule = program int]action ,! ,secret>y %all include any am\nts receiv$ by a produc] "u subsection 7a7 9 det]m9+ ! net crop insurance indemnity or ! net non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program paym5t = em]g5cy relief program paym5ts "u section #aejc ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad = ! #bjbd crop ye>4 ,,ii ,cons]vation #bjja4 ,def9itions ,section #abja7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#ai71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bb71 7#bc71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 & 7#bg7 z p>agraphs 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ah71 7#bj71 7#ba71 7#bd71 7#be71 7#bf71 7#bg71 7#bh71 7#bi71 7#ca71 & 7#cb71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#ad7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,indian l&2 ,tribal l& ,! t]ms ,indian l& & ,tribal l& mean l& t is-- 7,a7 held 9 tru/ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! b5efit ( an ,indian ,tribe or "o or m individual memb]s ( an ,indian ,tribe2 7,b7 held by an ,indian ,tribe or "o or m individual memb]s ( an ,indian ,tribe1 subject to a re/riction aga9/ ali5ation or encumbrance by op]ation ( ,f$]al law2 7,c7 held 9 fee by an ,indian ,tribe or "o or m individual memb]s ( an ,indian ,tribe2 7,d7 ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s 7z def9$ 9 section #hja ( ! ,native ,am]ican ,h\s+ ,assi/ance & ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #aiif 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dbba772 7,e7 held by a majority-own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices consi/5t ) ! purposes ( a program e/abli%$ "u ?is title2 or 7,f7 any comb9ation ( ! types ( l& describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#ae7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]ms ,indian tribe & ,indian ,tribe mean any ,indian or ,alaska ,native tribe1 b&1 nation1 pueblo1 village1 community1 compon5t b&1 or compon5t res]vation1 individually id5tifi$ 7includ+ p>5!tically7 9 ! li/ publi%$ pursuant to section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ah7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#ai7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,! t]m ,native ,hawaiian organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ba7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#bb7 ,precision agriculture ,! t]m precision agriculture means manag+1 track+1 or r$uc+ crop or live/ock production inputs1 includ+ se$1 fe$1 f]tiliz]1 *emicals1 wat]1 & "t1 at a height5$ level ( spatial & temporal granul>ity to improve effici5cies1 r$uce wa/e1 & ma9ta9 environm5tal quality4 7#bc7 ,precision agriculture te*nology ,! t]m precision agriculture te*nology means any te*nology 7includ+ equipm5t t is necess>y = ! deploym5t ( su* te*nology7 t directly contributes to a r$uction 91 or improv$ effici5cy (1 inputs us$ 9 crop or live/ock production1 :i* may include se$1 fe$1 f]tiliz]1 *emicals1 wat]1 & "t4 2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bi7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#cj7 ,tribal organization ,! t]m ,tribal organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 ,a ,wetl& ,cons]vation #baja4 ,mitigation bank+ ,section #abbb7k77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 ,b ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program 7includ+ ,f>mable ,wetl& ,program7 #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+ ,?r\gh ! #bjbc fiscal ye>1 ! & ins]t+ ,!4 7b7 ,eligible l& ,section #abca7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ rangel& & pa/urel&7 & ins]t+ rangel&1 pa/urel&1 & pa/urel& devot$ to silvopa/ure1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b77ii71 by ins]t+ 1 prairie /rip1 or filt]/rip aft] cont\r grass sod /rip2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b77ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 cropl&1 m>g9al pa/urel&1 grassl&s1 & o!r rural l& t w-- 7,a7 h a positive impact on wat] quality 9 fur!rance ( ! goals ( ! ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,enhancem5t ,program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #abca;,a2 & 7,b7 be devot$ to a rip>ian buff]2 or 7#i7 l& t is o!rwise eligible = enrollm5t & = :i* a ,tribal1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t law1 ord9ance1 or regulation requires any res\rce-cons]v+ or environm5tal protection measure or practice1 unless ! requirem5t to implem5t su* a measure or practice has be5 impos$ by an adm9i/rative ord] or a c\rt ord]1 9 :i* case t l& %all n be eligible = enrollm5t4 4 7c7 ,enrollm5t ,section #abca7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbg1 n m ?an #bg1ejj1jjj acres2 7,b7 fiscal ye> #bjbh1 n m ?an #bh1jjj1jjj acres2 & 7,c7 fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 n m ?an #bi1jjj1jjj acres4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #b1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #bjbc2 & & ins]t+ #bjbi22 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9 9 ! cons]vation res]ve at any "o "t dur+-- 7,i7 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #g1jjj1jjj acres2 7,,ii7 fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #h1ejj1jjj acres2 & 7,,iii7 fiscal ye> #bjbg & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 #aj1jjj1jjj acres2 & 7iii7 9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y may ma9ta9 9 ! cons]vation res]ve at any "t dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] n m ?an #ab1jjj1jjj acres4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7iii7 9 clause 7iii77,,iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 t comprises native grassl&s4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ e/abli% a ,clean ,lakes1 ,e/u>ies1 & ,riv]s 7,,cle>7 ,initiative to aft] ,secret>y %all2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i71 by /rik+ #dj p]c5t & ins]t+ #de p]c5t2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 l& t w be enroll$ "u ! ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t practice e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ! f>mable wetl& program "u section #abca;,b2 & 7iv7 ! ,,cle> #cj & soil heal? & income protection programs "u subsections 7a7 & 7b71 respectively1 ( section #abca;,c4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,,iv71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjbb & #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjbb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7d7 ,duration ( contract ,section #abca7;e77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;e77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ rip>ian buff]s1 =e/ f>m+1 aft] w9dbreaks14 7e7 ,multi-,ye> grasses & legumes ,section #abca7;g77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;g77#b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & o!r multi-ye> grasses & legumes aft] ,alfalfa4 7f7 ,eligibility = consid]ation ,section #abca7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii71 by ins]t+ & w9dbreaks aft] %elt]belts2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,l& ) graz+ infra/ructure ,on ! expiration ( a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] t cov]s l& t includes graz+ infra/ructure e/abli%$ ) co/ %>+ assi/ance "u section #abcd7;b77#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %all consid] t l& to be plant$ = purposes ( subsection 7b77#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 t l& %all be eligible = re5rollm5t 9 ! cons]vation res]ve1 subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is sub*apt]4 4 7g7 ,balance ( natural res\rce purposes ,section #abca7;i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ & wildlife habitat & ins]t+ dr\ght resili5ce1 wildlife habitat1 & climate *ange adaptation1 mitigation1 & resili5ce4 #bbjb4 ,cons]vation res]ve enhancem5t program ,section #abca;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization2 7,d7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization2 or 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 7o!r ?an an agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7e77 aft] ?is sub*apt]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77vi71 by ins]t+ or o!r appropriate practices1 su* z dryl& agricultural uses & graz+1 aft] cons]vation practices2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,updates to exi/+ agreem5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide an option to signatories to an agreem5t "u ?is subsection to update ! agreem5t1 )\t r5egotiat+ o!r provisions ( ! agreem5t1 to include new inc5tives made available "u ?is sub*apt] beg9n+ on ,janu>y #a1 #bjah1 su* z rip>ian =e/ buff] managem5t paym5ts4 7ii7 ,mat*+ funds ,requirem5ts = mat*+ funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 %all n apply to ! updates to an agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,dr\ght & wat] cons]vation agreem5ts 7,a7 ,retirem5t ( wat] rights ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 t includes a p]man5t retirem5t ( wat] rights1 ! paym5t rates = annual paym5ts %all be equal to ! irrigat$ acre paym5t rates det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,dryl& agricultural uses ,9 ! case ( an agreem5t describ$ 9 subsection 7e7 t p]mits dryl& agricultural uses pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 ( t subsection1 ! paym5t rates = annual paym5ts %all be equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7i7 ! irrigat$ acre paym5t rates det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 ! dryl& acre paym5t rates det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ ?r\gh ! long-t]m r$uction ( consumptive wat] use1 z measur$ by an evapotranspiration data program or o!r monitor+ tools aft] regional dr\ght conc]ns2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ agricultural l& on :i* a cont9u\s crop or crop rotation is ma9ta9$7 aft] agricultural l&2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ) ! adoption ( be/ managem5t practices on & ins]t+ 9 accordance ) a cons]vation plan adopt$ ) respect to2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ subject to subsection 7c77#e71 be=e calculate2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 provide f9ancial support = an eligible p>tn] to develop & deploy monitor+ tools = measur+ ! r$uction 9 consumptive wat] use1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y2 7#e7 not)/&+ section #abcd7;b77#e71 consid] funds contribut$ by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy z "p ( a mat*+ contribution requir$ f an eligible p>tn] "u subsection 7b77#b77;,b7 & describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a72 7#f7 accept1 9 lieu ( ! cons]vation plan ( ! ,secret>y1 ! cons]vation plan ( an eligible p>tn] ) an own] or op]ator ) respect to l& enroll$ "u a ,,crep1 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y2 & 7#g7 limit ! numb] ( acres add$ z enroll$ "u ?is subsection to n m ?an #ajj1jjj acres = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 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 any activity "u subsection 7e71 includ+-- 7,a7 any ob/acles to f9aliz+ an agreem5t 9 accordance ) t subsection & any recomm5dations to address ^? ob/acles2 & 7,b7 any innovations f a ,,crep t advance ! purposes ( subsection 7e74 4 #bbjc4 ,f>mable wetl& program ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjjh & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #bbjd4 ,special programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abca;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,special ,programs44 7b7 ,,cle> #cj ,section #abca;,c7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ pilot2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ priority describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#c7 7or ! pr$ecessor practices t con/itute ! priority & ins]t+ initiative describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#c7 7or pr$ecessor practices t provid$ simil> priority2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,transf] ,prior to ! expiration ( a cov]$ contract1 an own] or op]ator p>ty to ! cov]$ contract may elect to t]m9ate ! contract & to enroll t l& ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract "u ?is subsection4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligible l& ,eligible l& = enrollm5t ?r\gh a ,,cle> #cj contract is-- 7,a7 l& "u a cov]$ contract2 or 7,b7 any eligible l& describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#c74 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,b71 by /rik+ or ,indian ,tribe & ins]t+ ,indian ,tribe1 or ,tribal organization2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#i77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 9 ! clause head+1 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 aft] ,/ate12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 aft] ,/ate14 7c7 ,soil heal? & income protection program ,section #abca;,c7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ pilot2 7#b7 by /rik+ pilot ea* place x appe>s2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subclause 7,i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 is 9 a location 9 :i* ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection c be c>ri$ out 9 a mann] su* t ! am\nt ( r5tal paym5ts made "u a contract ent]$ into "u ?is subsection is less ?an ! total am\nt ( commodity paym5ts1 crop insurance indemnities1 & crop insurance subsidies t w\ld o!rwise be provid$ ) respect to ! acres to be enroll$ 9 ! program2 2 & 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,iii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ v]ifi$ to be2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 z det]m9$ by ! own] or op]ator be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 ( ! actual co/ ( e/abli%m5t ( ! cons]v+ use cov] crop "u subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 us+ ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all pay #ej p]c5t2 & 7bb7 ! own] or op]ator ( ! eligible l& %all pay #ej p]c5t2 2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ se$1 hay$1 & ins]t+ se$2 & 7iii7 9 subclause 7,v71 by /rik+ a nonpr(it wildlife organization & ins]t+ a nonpr(it cons]vation organization1 ,/ate ag5cy1 or o!r non-,f$]al entity2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 & & ins]t+ subp>agraph2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #ge p]c5t2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! ,secret>y-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh a contract 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 ( clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y1 a contract2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7iv7 9 clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #ge p]c5t2 & 7v7 9 clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #be p]c5t2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,h>ve/+1 hay+1 & & ins]t+ ,h>ve/+ &2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ se$1 hay+1 or & ins]t+ se$ or2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ hay$ or2 7#f7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#g7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 z p>agraph 7#d74 7d7 ,agr(ore/y pilot program ,section #abca;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,agr(ore/ry pilot program 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible l& ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible l& means cropl&-- 7,a7 t is select$ by ! own] or op]ator ( ! l& = propos$ enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 t-- 7i7 is locat$ )9 #a or m ( ! ,/ates ( ,i[a1 ,m9nesota1 ,ill9ois1 ,wiscons91 ,mi*igan1 ,ohio1 ,indiana1 & ,p5nsylvania2 or 7ii7 is 9 a location select$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on consultation ) ,/ate ,committees ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a72 7,c7 t _h a cropp+ hi/ory or 0 consid]$ to be plant$ at lea/ #c ( ! #aj crop ye>s prec$+ enrollm5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,d7 t is locat$ 9 an area t hi/orically ma9ta9$ trees1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,e7 on :i* trees & %rubs are to be plant$ z "p ( an agr(ore/ry sy/em4 7#b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a volunt>y agr(ore/ry pilot program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! pilot program7 "u :i* eligible l& is enroll$ ?r\gh ! use ( contracts to assi/ own]s & op]ators ( eligible l& 9 implem5t+ & ma9ta9+ agr(ore/ry sy/ems to cons]ve & improve ! soil1 wat]1 or wildlife res\rces ( ! eligible l&4 7,b7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,"u a contract ent]$ into ) an own] or op]ator "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 make paym5ts to ! own] or op]ator bas$ on r5tal rates = ! eligible l& enroll$ 9 ! pilot program2 & 7ii7 provide assi/ance to ! own] or op]ator 9 accordance ) sections #abcc & #abcd & ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,priority ,9 ent]+ into contracts "u ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to contracts focus$ on ! plant+ ( native trees & %rubs4 7,d7 ,inclusion ( acreage limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 section #abca7;d77#f77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all include acres ( l& enroll$ "u ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,contracts 7,a7 ,requirem5ts ,a contract ent]$ into "u ! pilot program %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 ! mo/ co/-effective cons]vation cov] t produces non-timb] =e/ products = ! eligible l&1 z det]m9$ by ! applicable ,/ate cons]vationi/ aft] consid]+ ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 %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]vation cov] "u subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 subject to subp>agraph 7,f71 ! eligible l& may be h>ve/$ or graz$ outside ! prim>y ne/+ season e/abli%$ = ! applicable c\nty2 & 7,,iv7 on notification to ! ,secret>y1 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]vation cov]4 7,b7 ,paym5ts ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f77iv71 ! annual r5tal rate = a paym5t "u a contract ent]$ into "u ! pilot program %all be equal to #ij 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 #bj p]c5t ( ! eligible l& on an agricultural op]ation 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 ent]$ into "u ! pilot program %all be = a t]m ( #aj or #ae 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 ent]$ into "u ! pilot program 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 may t]m9ate a contract ent]$ into "u ! pilot program 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 ,co/-%>e & r5tal rate ,) respect to a contract ent]$ into "u ! pilot program ) an own] or op]ator describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,e71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 ! contract %all provide t1 dur+ ! t]m ( ! contract1 ( ! actual co/ ( e/abli%m5t ( ! cons]vation cov] "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i7-- 7,i7 us+ ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all pay #ej p]c5t2 & 7,,ii7 ! own] or op]ator %all pay #ej p]c5t2 & 7ii7 ! annual r5tal rate = a paym5t "u ! contract %all be equal to #ajj p]c5t ( ! av]age r5tal rate = ! applicable c\nty "u section #abcd7;d71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,f7 ,h>ve/+ & graz+ ,! h>ve/+ 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 any h>ve/+ %all n damage ! cons]vation cov] or o!r cons]vation b5efits ( ! enrollm5t ( ! eligible l& 9 ! pilot program2 7ii7 any h>ve/+ does n include ! production ( wood products2 7iii7 any graz+ is consi/5t ) ! long-t]m protection & enhancem5t ( ! cons]vation res\rces ( ! eligible l&2 & 7iv7 ! own] or op]ator %all be subject to a r$uction 9 ! r5tal rate ( #ej p]c5t1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! h>ve/+ or graz+ w cause no r$uction 9 ! environm5tal b5efits ( ! e/abli%$ cons]vation cov] on ! eligible l&4 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 program4 7#e7 ,coord9ation ,= ! purpose ( enroll+ acres "u ! pilot program1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %all coord9ate ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,director ( ! ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]1 regional agr(ore/ry work+ gr\ps1 ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 applicable ,/ate =e/ry ag5cies1 & nongov]nm5tal organizations ) demon/rat$ exp]tise4 7#f7 ,transition ,! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity to enroll 9 ! pilot program l& describ$ 9 section #abca7;b77#e7 t is enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 7#g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! viability ( transition+ eligible l& enroll$ 9 ! pilot program to agr(ore/ry sy/ems1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! e/imat$ cons]vation value ( ! eligible l& enroll$ 9 ! pilot program2 7,b7 ! e/imat$ economic value ( ! trees & %rubs plant$ z "p ( ! pilot program2 & 7,c7 e/imat$ sav+s = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ sav+s f r$uc$ commodity paym5ts1 crop insurance indemnities1 & crop insurance premium subsidies4 4 #bbje4 ,cons]vation res]ve easem5ts ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abca;,c 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;c7 ! foll[+3 #abca;,d4 ,cons]vation res]ve easem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,enrollm5t ,! ,secret>y %all (f] to enroll l& 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program ?r\gh a cons]vation res]ve easem5t 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,exclusion ( acreage limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 section #abca7;d77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all n c\nt acres ( l& enroll$ "u ?is section4 7b7 ,eligible l& ,only l& subject to an expir$ cov]$ contract 7z def9$ 9 section #abce7;i77#a77 %all be eligible = enrollm5t ?r\gh a cons]vation res]ve easem5t "u ?is section4 7c7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( a cons]vation res]ve easem5t %all be-- 7#a7 p]man5t2 or 7#b7 ! maximum p]iod all[$ by ,/ate law4 7d7 ,agreem5ts ,to be eligible to enroll l& 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program ?r\gh a cons]vation res]ve easem5t1 ! own] ( ! l& %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 to grant an easem5t on ! l& to ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 to implem5t a cons]vation res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! l& "u subsection 7h77#a72 7#c7 to create & record an appropriate de$ re/riction 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law to reflect ! easem5t2 7#d7 to provide a writt5 /atem5t ( cons5t to ! easem5t sign$ by any p]son hold+ a security int]e/ 9 ! l&2 7#e7 to comply ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! easem5t & any relat$ agreem5ts2 & 7#f7 to p]man5tly retire any exi/+ base acres 7z def9$ 9 section #aaaa ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa77 hi/ory = ! l& cov]$ by ! easem5t4 7e7 ,t]ms & conditions ( easem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cons]vation res]ve easem5t %all include t]ms & conditions t-- 7,a7 p]mit-- 7i7 repairs1 improvem5ts1 & inspections on ! l& t are necess>y to ma9ta9 exi/+ public dra9age sy/ems2 & 7ii7 own]s to control public access on ! l& :ile id5tify+ access r\tes to be us$ = re/oration activities & managem5t & easem5t monitor+2 7,b7 prohibit-- 7i7 ! alt]ation ( wildlife habitat & o!r natural features ( ! l&1 unless specifically au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y z "p ( ! cons]vation res]ve easem5t plan "u subsection 7h77#a72 7ii7 ! spray+ ( ! l& ) *emicals or ! m[+ ( ! l&1 except :]e ! spray+ or m[+ is au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y or is necess>y-- 7,i7 to comply ) ,f$]al or ,/ate noxi\s we$ control laws2 7,,ii7 to comply ) a ,f$]al or ,/ate em]g5cy pe/ treatm5t program2 or 7,,iii7 to meet habitat ne$s ( specific wildlife species2 7iii7 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 ! easem5t if ! activity w alt]1 degrade1 or o!rwise dim9i% ! functional value ( ! l&2 & 7iv7 ! adoption ( any o!r practice t w\ld t5d to defeat ! purposes ( ! cons]vation res]ve program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 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 cons]vation res]ve easem5t-- 7,a7 ! cons]vation res]ve easem5t %all rema9 9 =ce2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y may require ! own] to refund all or "p ( any paym5ts receiv$ by ! own] "u ! program1 ) int]e/ on paym5ts1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,compatible uses ,l& subject to a cons]vation res]ve easem5t may be us$ = compatible economic uses1 includ+ hunt+ & fi%+1 manag$ timb] h>ve/1 p]iodic hay+ outside ( ! prim>y ne/+ season1 or p]iodic graz+1 if ! use-- 7,a7 is specifically p]mitt$ by ! cons]vation res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! l& "u subsection 7h77#a72 & 7,b7 is consi/5t ) ! long-t]m protection & enhancem5t ( ! cons]vation res\rces = :i* ! easem5t 0 e/abli%$4 7f7 ,comp5sation 7#a7 ,det]m9ation 7,a7 ,p]man5t easem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all pay z comp5sation = a p]man5t cons]vation res]ve easem5t acquir$ "u ?is section an am\nt necess>y to enc\rage enrollm5t ( l& 9 su* a cons]vation res]ve easem5t1 bas$ on ! l[e/ (-- 7i7 ! fair m>ket value ( ! l&1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 us+ ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice or an areawide m>ket analysis or survey2 7ii7 ! am\nt correspond+ to a geographical limitation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7iii7 ! (f] made by ! l&[n]4 7,b7 ,o!r ,comp5sation = a cons]vation res]ve easem5t t is n p]man5t due to a re/riction 9 applicable ,/ate law %all be n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 b n m ?an #ge p]c5t1 ( ! comp5sation t w\ld be paid = a p]man5t cons]vation res]ve easem5t4 7#b7 ,=m ( paym5t ,comp5sation = a cons]vation res]ve easem5t %all be provid$ by ! ,secret>y 9 ! =m ( a ca% paym5t1 9 an am\nt det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,paym5ts ,! ,secret>y may provide paym5t "u ?is subsection to a l&[n] us+-- 7,a7 #aj annual paym5ts2 or 7,b7 #a paym5t4 7#d7 ,tim+ ,! ,secret>y %all provide any annual easem5t paym5t obligation "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 z e>ly z practicable 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7#e7 ,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-- 7,a7 dies2 7,b7 becomes incompet5t2 7,c7 is succe$$ by ano!r p]son or entity :o r5d]s or completes ! requir$ p]=mance2 or 7,d7 is o!rwise unable to receive ! paym5t4 7g7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all assi/ own]s 9 comply+ ) ! t]ms & conditions ( a cons]vation res]ve easem5t4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts ) private entities or agreem5ts ) a ,/ate1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 ,indian ,tribe1 or ,tribal organization to c>ry out necess>y re/oration1 ma9t5ance1 repair1 assessm5t1 or monitor+ ( a cons]vation res]ve easem5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contract or agreem5t w advance ! purposes ( ! cons]vation res]ve program4 7h7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,cons]vation res]ve easem5t plan ,! ,secret>y %all develop a cons]vation res]ve easem5t plan = any l& subject to a cons]vation res]ve easem5t1 :i* %all include practices & activities necess>y to ma9ta91 protect1 & enhance ! cons]vation value ( ! enroll$ l&4 7#b7 ,delegation ( easem5t adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cies ,! ,secret>y may delegate any ( ! managem5t1 monitor+1 & en=cem5t responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section to o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cies t h ! appropriate au?ority1 exp]tise1 & res\rces necess>y to c>ry out ^? delegat$ responsibilities4 7,b7 ,cons]vation organizations ,! ,secret>y may delegate any managem5t responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section to cons]vation organizations1 includ+ ,tribal organizations d$icat$ to cons]vation & natural res\rce managem5t1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! cons]vation organization has simil> exp]tise & res\rces4 4 #bbjf4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y 7a7 ,specific activities p]mitt$ ,section #abcc7;b77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by ins]t+ subject to clause 7i77,,iii71 & subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( clause 7ii71 ( subp>agraph 7,b71 be=e are subject to2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,iii72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ be=e subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,i7 em]g5cy hay+ 9 response to a localiz$ or regional dr\ght1 flood+1 wildfire1 or o!r em]g5cy1 on c]ta9 practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season on n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( contract acres1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! site-specific plan1 :5-- 7aa7 ! c\nty is designat$ z ,d#b 7sev]e dr\ght7 or great] accord+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season2 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 2 7,d7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! matt] prec$+ item 7aa7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 em]g5cy graz+ on all practices1 outside ! prim>y ne/+ season1 on n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( contract acres or subject to a #ej p]c5t r$uction 9 ! /ock+ rate1 z id5tifi$ 9 ! site-specific plan1 9 response to a localiz$ or regional dr\ght1 flood+1 wildfire1 or o!r em]g5cy1 :5-- 2 & 7ii7 9 item 7aa71 by /rik+ ,monitor2 & ins]t+ ,monitor dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season22 & 7,e7 9 subclause 7,,iii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 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;,d77 & ins]t+ ! c\nty is designat$ z ,d#c 7extreme dr\ght7 or great] accord+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor dur+ ! prim>y ne/+ season4 7b7 ,au?oriz$ activities on grassl&s ,section #abcc7;c77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7;c77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ re/oration ( native plant species1 prescrib$ burn+ 79 consultation ) ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a771 be=e & con/ruction4 7c7 ,cons]vation outcomes monitor+ ,section #abcc ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,cons]vation outcomes monitor+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% long-t]m monitor+ ( cons]vation outcomes ( program enrollm5ts1 includ+ pilot projects1 to det]m9e program results ) respect to-- 7,a7 soil cons]vation1 soil heal?1 & c>bon seque/ration2 7,b7 wat] quality & quantity2 & 7,c7 biodiv]sity & wildlife habitat4 7#b7 ,report on outcomes ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available1 a report t includes-- 7,a7 a description ( cons]vation outcomes a*iev$2 7,b7 a description ( ! approa*es1 tools1 & me?ods us$ to measure or model ! cons]vation outcomes report$2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations & guidance to improve cons]vation outcomes4 4 #bbjg4 ,paym5ts 7a7 ,co/ %>+ paym5ts ,section #abcd7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ a portion2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ se$ co/1 aft] cons]vation measures & practices2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,rate = c]ta9 measures & practices ,! portion ( ! e/abli%m5t co/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t ! ,secret>y %all pay %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( wat] quality & cons]vation measures & practices t focus on e/abli%+ non-native habitat1 #ce p]c5t2 & 7,b7 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#e7 & subject to p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! case ( all o!r wat] quality & cons]vation measures & practices1 #ej p]c5t4 7#c7 ,/ate high-priority cons]vation practices 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 may select up to #c cons]vation practices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t %all be eligible = paym5t by ! ,secret>y ( #fe p]c5t ( ! e/abli%m5t co/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,cons]vation practices describ$ ,a cons]vation practice ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is a cons]vation practice describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 t provides #a or m ( ! foll[+ b5efits3 7i7 ,inc5tiviz+ re/oration ( e>ly successional habitat & grassl&s ) native plant mat]ials4 7ii7 ,e/abli%+ r>e or decl9+ habitat4 7iii7 ,address+ wat] quality conc]ns relat+ to imp+em5t ( ne>by wat]ways4 7iv7 ,support+ ! goals ( ! ,/ate climate adaptation1 mitigation1 or resili5ce plan4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,managem5t paym5ts ,! ,secret>y %all make co/ %>+ paym5ts to an own] or op]ator "u ?is sub*apt] = any managem5t activity describ$ 9 section #abcb7;a77#e7 9 accordance ) subsection 7c71 except = ^? managem5t activities relat+ to hay+ or graz+4 2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ n less ?an #dj p]c5t & be=e n to exce$ #ej p]c5t2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,9 addition & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,m9imum paym5t = c]ta9 contracts ,9 ! case ( a contract updat$ "u section #abca;,a7b77#c77;,c77i71 ! inc5tive paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! actual co/s describ$ 9 t subp>agraph4 4 7b7 ,supplem5tal practice paym5ts ,section #abcd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,supplem5tal practice paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ funds made available "u section #abda7;a77#b71 ! ,secret>y may make available-- 7,a7 additional inc5tive paym5ts to an own] or op]ator ( eligible l& 9 an am\nt suffici5t to enc\rage-- 7i7 prop] ?9n+ & o!r practices to improve ! condition ( res\rces1 promote =e/ managem5t1 or enhance wildlife habitat on ! l&2 7ii7 e/abli%m5t ( graz+ infra/ructure1 includ+ int]ior cross f5c+1 p]imet] f5c+1 & wat] infra/ructure 7su* z rural wat] connections1 wat] wells1 pipel9es1 & wat] tanks71 "u ea* contract1 = all practices1 if graz+ is includ$ 9 ! cons]vation plan & addresses a res\rce conc]n2 7iii7 prescrib$ burn+1 includ+ = ! co/ ( liability insurance1 necess>y to promote ! quality & resili5cy ( native habitat e/abli%$ on enroll$ l&2 & 7iv7 any managem5t activity describ$ 9 section #abcb7;a77#e71 except = ^? managem5t activities relat+ to em]g5cy hay+ or graz+2 & 7,b7 funds to c>ry out section #abce7;f7 to facilitate ! transf] ( l& subject to contracts f contract hold]s to cov]$ f>m]s or ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #abce7;f77#a771 includ+ to provide outrea* & te*nical assi/ance to facilitate su* transf]s4 7#b7 ,limitation ,a paym5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 may n exce$ #ajj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( practices conduct$ by ! own] or op]ator4 4 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 r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,9 det]m9+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,det]m9ation ,9 det]m9+ 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,adju/m5t ,! ,secret>y %all adju/ ! annual r5tal paym5t det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 bas$ on an analysis ( local r5tal rate tr5ds su* t-- 7i7 ! annual r5tal paym5t reflects ! likely *anges 9 m>ket r5tal rates ov] ! t]m ( ! contract2 & 7ii7 ! inflation adju/m5t does n increase ! annual r5tal paym5t by m ?an #aj p]c5t4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #he p]c5t & ins]t+ #ie p]c5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ij p]c5t & ins]t+ #ajj p]c5t2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,e7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ #he p]c5t & ins]t+ #ie p]c5t2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #ij p]c5t & ins]t+ #ajj p]c5t4 7d7 ,paym5t limitation = r5tal paym5ts ,section #abcd7;g77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chcd7;g77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #abe1jjj4 #bbjh4 ,contracts ,section #abce ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b77iii71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ agr(ore/ry & o!r productive p]5nial sy/ems aft] me?ods2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ or e/abli%+ agr(ore/ry & o!r productive p]5nial sy/ems aft] crop2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,own] or op]ator election relat+ to cons]vation res]ve easem5ts 7#a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ contract ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ contract means a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt]-- 7,a7 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection & end+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi2 & 7,b7 t cov]s l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program-- 7i7 "u ! ,clean ,lakes1 ,e/u>ies1 & ,riv]s 7,,cle>7 ,initiative e/abli%$ "u section #abca7;d77#c72 or 7ii7 t is locat$ 9 a ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t area e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,election ,on ! expiration ( a cov]$ contract1 an own] or op]ator p>ty to ! cov]$ contract %all elect-- 7,a7 n to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract2 7,b7 to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract1 subject to ! conditions t-- 7i7 ! annual r5tal paym5t %all be decreas$ by #dj p]c5t2 & 7ii7 no inc5tive paym5ts %all be provid$ "u ! contract2 or 7,c7 n to re5roll ! l& "u ! contract & to enroll ! l& "u ! contract 9 a cons]vation res]ve easem5t "u section #abca;,d4 7#c7 ,exception ,on ! expiration ( a cov]$ contract1 if l& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u t contract is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to n be suitable = p]man5t protection ?r\gh a cons]vation res]ve easem5t "u section #abca;,d1 not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all all[ ! l& to be re5roll$ "u ! t]ms ( ! cons]vation res]ve program 9 effect on ! date ( expiration4 7j7 ,enrollm5t 9 o!r cons]vation programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an own] or op]ator p>ty to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] may-- 7,a7 subject to section #abdj;,b7d77#f71 enroll ! l& enroll$ "u ! contract 9 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d2 7,b7 subject to section #abga;,b7g71 receive co/-%>e assi/ance "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,i ) respect to ! l& enroll$ "u ! contract2 or 7,c7 bo? enroll l& 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 & receive co/-%>e assi/ance 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all be con/ru$ to prev5t an own] or op]ator p>ty to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] f simultane\sly receiv+ a r5tal paym5t "u ! t]ms ( t contract & co/-%>e assi/ance "u ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d or ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,i4 7#c7 ,limitation ,an own] or op]ator p>ty to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] %all n be eligible to receive a co/-%>e paym5t "u m ?an #a program e/abli%$ "u ?is title = ! same activity c>ri$ out on ! same l&4 4 ,c ,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program & ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program ,i ,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program #bcja4 ,purposes ,section #abdj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & environm5tal quality & ins]t+ environm5tal quality1 & climate *ange adaptation & mitigation2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 climate *ange adaptation1 mitigation1 & resili5ce2 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by ins]t+ seque/]+ c>bon1 increas+ dr\ght resili5ce1 r$uc+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 & be=e cons]v+ en]gy2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ climate *ange & be=e increas+ wea!r volatility4 #bcjb4 ,def9itions ,section #abdj;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ a practice & ins]t+ a managem5t practice1 includ+ a l& or live/ock managem5t practice12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ or live/ock be=e managem5t2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7v7 ?r\gh 7vii7 z clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii71 respectively2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 ! foll[+3 7v7 native habitat re/oration2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ plann+2 & ins]t+ plann+ t1 :]e practicable1 incorporates plann+ = r$uctions 9 gre5h\se gas emissions22 7ii7 9 clause 7v7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 7includ+ plann+ = ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices & precision agriculture te*nology7 aft] plann+2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7vi7 z clause 7vii72 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 gre5h\se gas emissions r$uction plann+2 & 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 be=e or local2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,/ate or region & ins]t+ ,/ate1 at a regional scale1 or on ,indian l&4 #bcjc4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration 7a7 ,paym5ts ,section #abdj;,b7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,o!r paym5ts 7,a7 ,enrollm5t 9 o!r cons]vation programs ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 a produc] p>ty to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] may-- 7i7 subject to section #abce7;j71 enroll ! eligible l& enroll$ "u ! contract 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a2 7ii7 subject to section #abga;,b7g71 receive co/-%>e assi/ance "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,i ) respect to ! eligible l& enroll$ "u ! contract2 or 7iii7 bo? enroll l& 9 accordance ) clause 7i7 & receive co/-%>e assi/ance 9 accordance ) clause 7ii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a produc] %all n be eligible = paym5ts = practices on eligible l& "u ! program if ! produc] receives paym5ts or o!r b5efits = ! same practice on ! same l& "u ano!r program "u ?is subtitle4 7,c7 ,cons]vation loan & loan gu>antee program paym5ts 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a produc] receiv+ paym5ts = practices on eligible l& "u ! program may also receive a loan or loan gu>antee "u section #cjd ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 to cov] co/s = ! same practices on ! same l&4 7ii7 ,notice to produc]s ,! ,secret>y %all in=m a produc] p>ticipat+ 9 ! program 9 writ+ ( ! availability ( a loan or loan gu>antee "u section #cjd ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 z x relates to ! co/s ( implem5t+ practices "u ! program4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,ea* ,/ate & ins]t+ ,! designee ( ! ,secret>y 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! ,/ate1 & ins]t+ ! ,/ate &1 9 ! case ( ,indian l&1 ! applicable ,tribal cons]vation advisory c\ncil12 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,c7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 provides a r$uction ( gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ ent]ic me?ane emissions f live/ock1 or seque/]s c>bon2 or 7vi7 fur!rs ef=ts to implem5t ! climate adaptation & resili5ce plan ( a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 or local gov]nm5t4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,ent]ic me?ane emissions r$uc+ practices ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! case ( a practice relat+ to ! managem5t ( live/ock to r$uce ent]ic me?ane emissions1 ! ,secret>y %all increase ! am\nt t w\ld o!rwise be provid$ = a practice "u ?is subsection to n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! co/s associat$ ) t managem5t1 includ+ ! co/ ( me?ane-inhibit+ products = live/ock4 4 7b7 ,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#a71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjca 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,wildlife habitat ,= fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,small f>ms ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 at lea/ #aj p]c5t ( ! funds made available = paym5ts "u ! program %all be t>get$ at practices implem5t$ on small f>ms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,wat] cons]vation or irrigation effici5cy practice ,section #abdj;,b7h77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,waiv] au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all waive ! applicability ( ! limitations 9 sections #ajja;,d7b7 & #abdj;,g = a paym5t made "u a contract ent]$ into "u ?is p>agraph if ! total am\nt ( paym5ts receiv$ by ! p]son or legal entity "u ! contract dur+ ei!r ( ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi or ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjcj & #bjca does n exce$-- 7i7 ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7,i7 ! maximum paym5t = ! applicable p]iod "u section #abdj;,g2 & 7,,ii7 ! numb] ( produc]s s]v$ by ! contract ?r\gh ! entity t is p>ty to ! contract2 less 7ii7 ! sum ( any o!r paym5ts receiv$ "u ! program dur+ ei!r ( ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi or ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjcj & #bjca by-- 7,i7 produc]s s]v$ by ! contract2 & 7,,ii7 ! entity t is p>ty to ! contract1 limit$ to ! proportion ( ^? paym5ts t b5efit ^? produc]s s]v$ by ! contract4 4 7d7 ,paym5ts = cons]vation practices relat$ to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i77,,ii71 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 dur+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 #dej1jjj2 & 7iv7 dur+ ea* #e-;fiscal-ye> p]iod !reaft]1 #dej1jjj4 4 7e7 ,cons]vation inc5tive contracts ,section #abdj;,b7j7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;j77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ conc]ns & ins]t+ conc]ns1 :i* may include emissions ( nitr\s oxide or me?ane 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z gre5h\se gas emissions7 or /orage ( c>bon 9 plants or soil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z c>bon /orage712 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i71 by /rik+ cons]vation & ins]t+ cons]vation1 r$uctions ( gre5h\se gas emissions1 or increas$ levels ( c>bon /orage2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,t]m 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 a contract "u ?is subsection %all h a t]m ( n less ?an #e1 & n m ?an #aj1 ye>s4 7ii7 ,graduation option ,! ,secret>y may r$uce ! t]m ( a contract "u ?is subsection if ! produc] ent]s into a cons]vation /ew>d%ip contract "u section #abdj,k ) respect to ! eligible l& t is subject to ! contract "u ?is subsection4 4 7f7 ,annual report to ,congress ,section #abdj;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,annual report to ,congress ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! am\nt obligat$ "u ! program ) respect to ea* category ( practice1 ) in=mation categoriz$ by fiscal ye> & ,/ate2 & 7#b7 ! am\nt obligat$ "u ! program 9 ea* ,/ate1 ) in=mation categoriz$ by fiscal ye> & ! size ( ! op]ation ( ea* produc]4 4 7g7 ,/reaml9+ & coord9ation ,section #abdj;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7f77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,/reaml9+ & coord9ation ,to ! maximum ext5t feasible1 ! ,secret>y %all provide = /reaml9$ & coord9at$ proc$ures = ! program & ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b1 includ+ applications1 contract+1 cons]vation plann+1 cons]vation practices1 & relat$ adm9i/rative proc$ures4 4 #bcjd4 ,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+ 1 & a gre5h\se gas emissions r$uction plan aft] if applicable4 #bcje4 ,limitation on paym5ts ,section #abdj;,g ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ exce$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8= all contracts ent]$ into "u ?is sub*apt] by ! p]son or legal entity 7reg>dless ( ! numb] ( su* contracts ent]$ into by su* p]son or legal entity71 exce$ #dej1jjj dur+-- 7#a7 ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjah2 7#b7 ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 7#c7 ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 or 7#d7 ea* #e-;fiscal-ye> p]iod !reaft]4 4 #bcjf4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts 7a7 ,competitive grants = innovative cons]vation approa*es ,section #abdj;,h7a77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ pay ! co/ ( & ins]t+ aw>d2 7#b7 by ins]t+ ! developm5t & evaluation ( new & be=e innovative approa*es2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ = ! purpose ( incorporat+ innovation & new te*nologies into exi/+ cons]vation practice /&>ds or e/abli%+ new cons]vation practice /&>ds be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7b7 ,on-,f>m cons]vation innovation trials ,section #abdj;,h7c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by ins]t+ on-f>m nutri5t recycl+1 aft] plans12 7,b7 9 ea* ( subclauses 7,,vi7 & 7,,vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,vii7 p]5nial production sy/ems1 includ+ agr(ore/ry & p]5nial =ages & gra9 crops2 & 7,,viii7 live/ock-relat$ practices t r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ ent]ic me?ane emissions2 & 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 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$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd & #ej1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is sub*apt] = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,us+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,allocation ( fund+ ,( ! funds made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use #ej p]c5t to provide grants = soil heal? demon/ration trials e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#g74 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,ent]ic me?ane emissions /udies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out "o or m /udies on *anges 9 me?ane emissions &1 if feasible1 economic outcomes1 g5]at$ z a result ( live/ock-relat$ practices t r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ ent]ic me?ane emissions4 7,b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report on ! progress & results "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,report+ & database ,section #abdj;,h7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ includ+1 if feasible & ins]t+ includ+ any b>ri]s to or be/ practices = ! adoption ( new & innovative cons]vation approa*es id5tifi$ ?r\gh ! activities1 opportunities = future rese>*1 &1 if feasible2 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 ,public-fac+ reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! completion ( a project fund$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a public-fac+ report1 submitt$ by ! grant recipi5t foll[+ ! completion ( ! grant p]iod1 t includes an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! acreage ( ! area :]e ! project 0 implem5t$2 7,b7 9 ! case ( a trial conduct$ "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! types ( crops produc$ us+ ! new or innovative cons]vation approa* ei!r directly by a produc] or ?r\gh an eligible entity2 7,c7 any results on ! efficacy ( ! new or innovative cons]vation approa* 9 a*iev+ its int5d$ cons]vation purpose2 7,d7 ! regional applicability ( ! new or innovative cons]vation approa*1 includ+ any geographic *>act]i/ics associat$ ) ! increas$ efficacy ( ! innovative cons]vation approa*2 7,e7 any b>ri]s t prev5t$ ! project f a*iev+ ! cons]vation b5efits id5tifi$ at ! outset ( ! project2 7,f7 any support ne$$ to enc\rage adoption ( ! new or innovative cons]vation approa* by produc]s1 includ+ ! level ( te*nical assi/ance requir$ to adopt ! new or innovative cons]vation approa*2 & 7,g7 z appropriate1 o!r outcomes ( ! project & lessons le>n$ ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( ! project4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by /rik+ practices & ins]t+ practices1 includ+ bo? managem5t & /ructural practices12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 evaluation data = new & em]g+ te*nology & recomm5dations = ,/ate & regional applications2 & 2 & 7,d7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ practices4 & ins]t+ practices = consid]ation ?r\gh ! process e/abli%$ "u section #abdb7;h77#c744 ,,ii ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program #bcaa4 ,def9itions ,section #abdj;,i ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ enhancem5ts1 aft] practices12 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 activities t w assi/ a produc] 9 mitigat+ gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ ent]ic me?ane emissions4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by /rik+ tribal l& & ins]t+ ,tribal l&2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,/ate1 or local level z a priority = a p>ticul> area ( a ,/ate & ins]t+ ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or local level z a priority = a p>ticul> area2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,/ate or region & ins]t+ ,/ate1 at a regional scale1 or on ,indian l&4 #bcab4 ,/ew>d%ip contracts ,section #abdj,k7b77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bc7;b77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 o!r consi/5t crit]ia t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y to ensure t ! program effectively-- 7,i7 t>gets improvem5ts to soil heal?1 increases c>bon seque/ration1 & r$uces gre5h\se gas emissions2 & 7,,ii7 addresses o!r national1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local priority res\rce conc]ns4 4 #bcac4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y 7a7 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip paym5ts ,section #abdj,l7c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ on #a or m types ( eligible l& cov]$ by ! contract aft] activities2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! am\nt & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,income =gone by ! produc]1 includ+ am\nts t reflect-- 7,i7 increas$ economic risk2 & 7,,ii7 loss 9 rev5ue due to-- 7aa7 production *anges2 7bb7 anticipat$ r$uctions 9 yield2 7cc7 transition+ to an organic1 res\rce-cons]v+ cropp+ or graz+1 or p]5nial production sy/em2 or 7dd7 acreage conv]t$ to cons]vation uses4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,m9imum paym5t ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a m9imum paym5t ( n less ?an #d1jjj1 to be review$ regul>ly & increas$ at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,paym5ts = cons]vation activities relat$ to organic production sy/ems 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide paym5ts "u ?is subsection = cons]vation activities relat+ to-- 7i7 organic production2 & 7ii7 transition+ to organic production4 7,b7 ,cons]vation activities ,cons]vation activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may include-- 7i7 g5]ally available & specifically tailor$ cons]vation activities2 & 7ii7 individual cons]vation activities & bundles ( cons]vation activities4 4 7b7 ,supplem5tal paym5ts = res\rce-,cons]v+ crop rotations1 advanc$ graz+ managem5t1 & live/ock fe$ managem5t ,section #abdj,l7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,rotations & ,advanc$ ,graz+ ,managem5t & ins]t+ ,rotations1 ,advanc$ ,graz+ ,managem5t1 & ,live/ock ,fe$ ,managem5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,live/ock fe$ managem5t ,! t]m live/ock fe$ managem5t means provid+ live/ock ) =age & fe$ t-- 7i7 manipulates & controls ! quantity & quality ( available nutri5ts1 fe$/uffs1 +r$i5ts1 or additives f$ to live/ock2 7ii7 m9imizes excess nutri5ts 9 surface wat] & gr\ndwat] by r$uc+ ! quantity ( nitrog51 phosphorus1 sulfur1 salts1 or o!r nutri5ts excret$ 9 manure2 or 7iii7 r$uces emissions ( ammonia1 odors1 gre5h\se gases1 volatile organic compon5ts1 or du/ f animal fe$+ op]ations4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 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 live/ock fe$ managem5t4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ rotations or advanc$ & ins]t+ rotations1 live/ock fe$ managem5t1 or advanc$4 7c7 ,paym5t = compreh5sive cons]vation plan ,section #abdj,l7e77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;e77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 82 & 7,b7 ) respect to an organic production sy/em-- 7i7 is integrat$ ) an organic sy/em plan approv$ "u ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq472 or 7ii7 all[s a produc] to transition to organic production sy/ems & pursue c]tification "u t ,act4 2 & 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,b7 7z add$ by p>agraph 7#a771 by /rik+ plan t meets & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8plan t-- 7,a7 meets 4 7d7 ,paym5t limitations ,section #abdj,l7f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi & ea* #e-;fiscal-ye> p]iod !reaft]4 7e7 ,specialty crop & organic produc]s ,section #abdj,l7g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;g77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 & produc]s transition+ to organic production sy/ems1 aft] organic produc]s4 7f7 ,organic c]tification ,section #abdj,l7h77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;h77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ by provid+ paym5ts = cons]vation activities relat+ to organic production & transition+ to organic production "u subsection 7c77#f7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7g7 ,soil heal? ,section #abdj,l7k7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7k77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,to ! maximum & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! maximum 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,soil te/+ ,soil te/+ 7z def9$ 9 section #abdj;,a7 %all be eligible z a cons]vation activity on its own "u a cons]vation /ew>d%ip contract "u ?is sub*apt]1 if ! results ( ! soil te/+ are int5d$ to be us$ to develop specifications or design elem5ts requir$ = implem5t+ ano!r cons]vation activity "u ! contract4 7#c7 ,nationwide soil te/+ ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize nationwide collection ( data to make possible site-specific int]pretations ( soil heal? te/ results = produc]s at ! local level4 4 #bcad4 ,on-f>m cons]vation /ew>d%ip innovation grants ,sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abdj,l-#b4 ,pa/urel& cons]vation & gulf hypoxia r$uction initiative 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible l& ,not)/&+ section #abdj;,i7#d71 ! t]m eligible l& means private l& or ,indian l& t-- 7,a7 is 9 use = live/ock graz+ & production purposes z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section2 7,b7 7i7 is native or improv$ pa/urel& ) p]man5t vegetative cov]2 or 7ii7 is plant$ to a crop plant$ specifically = ! purpose ( provid+ graz+ = live/ock1 su* z =age sorghum1 small gra9s1 annual plant$ ryegrass1 or annual plant$ crabgrass2 & 7,c7 is locat$ )9 #a or m ,/ates 9 ! ,l[] ,mississippi ,riv] ,valley t encompass ! ,oua*ita1 ,yazoo1 or ,at*afalaya ,riv] dra9age bas9s4 7#b7 ,initiative ,! t]m initiative means ! volunt>y pa/urel& cons]vation & gulf hypoxia r$uction initiative e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! program a volunt>y pa/urel& cons]vation & hypoxia r$uction initiative = ! purposes (1 by cons]v+ eligible l& ?r\gh pa/urel& cons]vation contracts "u subsection 7e7-- 7#a7 assi/+ live/ock produc]s 9 cons]v+ & protect+ soil1 wat]1 & wildlife res\rces2 & 7#b7 r$uc+ nutri5t load+ into ! ,gulf ( ,mexico4 7c7 ,election ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd1 ! ,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 ,subject to subsection 7h71 ! ,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 ,pa/urel& cons]vation contract 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #abdj,k7a77#a71 to enroll eligible l& 9 ! initiative "u a pa/urel& cons]vation contract1 a live/ock produc] %all agree-- 7,a7 to meet or exce$ ! /ew>d%ip ?re%old = n less ?an #b priority res\rce conc]ns by ! date on :i* ! contract expires2 & 7,b7 to comply ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! contract4 7#b7 ,t]ms ,a pa/urel& cons]vation contract %all be = a s+le #e-ye> t]m4 7f7 ,paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbd1 ( ! funds made available = ?is sub*apt] "u section #abda7;a77#c77;,b71 & not)/&+ any paym5t "u section #abdj,l7c71 ! ,secret>y %all make annual pa/urel& cons]vation contract paym5ts to ! live/ock produc] ( any eligible l& t is ! subject ( a pa/urel& cons]vation contract "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,paym5t noneligibility ,a pa/urel& cons]vation contract "u ?is section %all n be subject to ! paym5t limitations "u ?is sub*apt]4 7#c7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( an annual paym5t "u ?is subsection %all be #bj p] acre4 7g7 ,acreage limitation ,n m ?an #ejj1jjj total acres ( eligible l& may be enroll$ 9 ! initiative4 7h7 ,evaluation ( contract (f]s ,not)/&+ subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y may rank applications relat+ to contract (f]s to enroll eligible l& 9 ! initiative bas$ on ! degree to :i* ! propos$ cons]vation activities increase natural res\rce cons]vation & environm5tal b5efits if-- 7#a7 contract (f]s are submitt$ to enroll m ?an #djj1jjj acres ( eligible l&2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* rank+ ( applications to be necess>y to comply ) ! acreage limitation e/abli%$ by subsection 7g74 4 ,d ,o!r ,cons]vation ,programs #bdja4 ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7a7 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 decl>ation ( policy ,! fir/ section ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #a4 ,%ort title2 f9d+s2 decl>ation ( policy 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act4 7b7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t erosion1 floodwat]1 dr\ght1 & s$im5t damages 9 ! wat]%$s ( ! riv]s & /reams ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates cause loss ( life1 decl9es 9 agricultural production1 h>m to fi%1 birds1 wildlife1 & recreation opportunities1 & damage to prop]ty1 !reby con/itut+ a m5ace to ! national welf>e4 7c7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %\ld coop]ate ) local organizations = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 prev5t+ ! damages describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 7#b7 fur!r+ ! cons]vation1 managem5t1 developm5t1 utilization1 & disposal ( wat]1 & ! cons]vation & utilization ( l&2 & 7#c7 !reby pres]v+1 protect+1 & improv+ l& & wat] res\rces & ! quality ( ! environm5t4 4 7b7 ,def9itions ,section #b ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,cons]vation ( wat] ,! t]m cons]vation ( wat] means a r$uction 9 total annual consumptive wat] use1 z comp>$ to total annual consumptive wat] use be=e a "w ( improvem5t is c>ri$ out "u ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,local organization ,! t]m local organization means-- 7,a7 7i7 any ,/ate1 political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 soil or wat] cons]vation di/rict1 flood prev5tion or control di/rict1 or comb9ation !re(2 or 7ii7 any o!r gov]nm5tal ag5cy hav+ au?ority "u ,/ate law to c>ry out1 ma9ta91 & op]ate a "w ( improvem5t2 7,b7 any irrigation di/rict or res]voir company1 wat] us]s' association1 canal company1 dit* association1 acequia1 or simil> entity1 or nongov]nm5tal organization t is n be+ op]at$ = pr(it1 )-- 7i7 ! capacity to engage 9 ! plann+ or implem5tation ( l& treatm5t & relat$ cons]vation measures2 or 7ii7 ! au?ority to con/ruct & ma9ta9 /ructural measures2 or 7,c7 any ,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 #ecjd77 hav+ au?ority "u ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or ,indian ,tribal law to c>ry out1 ma9ta91 & op]ate a "w ( improvem5t4 7#c7 ,managem5t ( wat] ,! t]m managem5t ( wat] means any project or activity c>ri$ out to increase ! effici5cy ( wat] use1 transf]1 div]sion1 or conveyance4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,"w ( improvem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m "w ( improvem5t means any und]tak+ c>ri$ out 9 a wat]%$ or subwat]%$ area n exce$+ #bej1jjj acres 7includ+ on ,f$]al l& necess>y to accompli% ! purposes ( ! und]tak+7 =-- 7i7 flood prev5tion 7includ+ /ructural & l& treatm5t measures72 7ii7 ! cons]vation1 managem5t1 developm5t1 utilization1 & disposal ( wat]2 or 7iii7 ! cons]vation & prop] utilization ( l&4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m "w ( improvem5t does n include any s+le /ructure t provides-- 7i7 m ?an #ab1ejj acre-feet ( floodwat] det5tion capacity2 & 7ii7 m ?an #be1jjj acre-feet ( total capacity4 7,c7 ,requirem5t = agriculture b5efits ,ea* und]tak+ describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all conta9 b5efits directly relat$ to agriculture1 includ+ communities 9 rural areas 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7771 t acc\nt = at lea/ #bj p]c5t ( ! total b5efits ( ! und]tak+4 7,d7 ,consolidat$ plann+ #a or m subwat]%$s1 :5 ! subwat]%$s are compon5ts ( a l>g] wat]%$1 may be plann$ toge!r at ! discretion ( ! local organization sponsor+ ! applicable und]tak+4 7,e7 ,multib5efit inclusion ,a "w ( improvem5t may provide #b or m public b5efits or ecosy/em s]vices 9 addition to a purpose describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,assi/ance to local organizations ,section #c ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7f72 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#f71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ occupi]s1 individually & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8occupi]s 9 accordance ) subsection 7b74 7b7 ,agreem5ts ) l&[n]s1 op]ators1 & occupi]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into agreem5ts "u subsection 7a77#f7 ) l&[n]s1 op]ators1 & occupi]s1 individually 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ supplem5t$4 ,applications & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8supplem5t$4 7#b7 ,applications ,applications 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ su* cons]vation plans & ins]t+ cons]vation plans describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 by /rik+ su* di/rict4 ,9 return & all t foll[s ?r\gh int]e/4 ,! portion & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8t di/rict4 7#c7 ,co/ %>+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may agree to %>e ! co/s ( c>ry+ out a "w ( improvem5t1 or specific practices & measures describ$ 9 su* an agreem5t1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t co/ %>+ is appropriate & 9 ! public int]e/4 2 7,b7 ,portion ( co/s ,! portion 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ programs4 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8programs4 7#d7 ,t]m9ation2 modifications ,! ,secret>y 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ h]eund]1 z he & ins]t+ "u ?is subsection1 z ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ h]e94 ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8"u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,pres]vation or surr5d] ( hi/ory ,not)/&+ 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph & ins]t+ subsection2 7iii7 by /rik+ h]eund] = 7#a7 pres]vation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8"u ?is p>agraph =-- 7,a7 pres]vation 2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ crop2 or 7#b7 surr5d] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8crop2 or 7,b7 surr5d] 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 7z s designat$7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,delegation ( au?orities 7#a7 ,f9al au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all provide a ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ f9al au?ority to approve wat]%$ plans = works ( improvem5t )9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,approval ( outs\rc+ prelim9>y activities ,! ,secret>y & a ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ %all1 on ! approval ( ! ,/ate ,cons]vationi/1 all[ a local organization sponsor+ a "w ( improvem5t to use funds made available "u ?is ,act to pay a ?ird p>ty to conduct prelim9>y inve/igations & pre-plann+ activities relat+ to ! "w ( improvem5t4 7#c7 ,additional au?orities ,! ,secret>y may provide au?ority to a ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ to support a /reaml9$ process4 7d7 ,deadl9e = approval or disapproval 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* an application = a "w ( improvem5t is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all approve or disapprove ! application4 7#b7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! deadl9e describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by #de days1 if necess>y4 7e7 ,approv$ wat]%$ plan requir$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may n provide funds "u ?is ,act = ! co/s ( design+ or con/ruct+ a "w ( improvem5t )\t an approv$ wat]%$ plan4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! circum/ances are s exig5t t n provid+ funds is aga9/ ! public int]e/2 or 7,b7 ! ,secret>y has waiv$ ! requirem5t = a wat]%$ plan "u subsection 7f74 4 7d7 ,co/ %>e assi/ance ,section #c;,a ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] assi/ance2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,treatm5t ( o!r ,f$]al funds = works ( improvem5t ,any funds provid$ = a "w ( improvem5t ?r\gh any ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy o!r ?an ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture %all be consid]$ to be "p ( ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( ! "w ( improvem5t provid$ by ! sponsor ( ! "w ( improvem5t4 4 7e7 ,conditions = ,f$]al assi/ance ,section #d7b7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ managem5t1 aft] cons]vation1 7f7 ,limitation ,! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #d 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjd7 ! foll[+3 #d;,a4 ,notification requirem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,no am\nts %all be provid$ "u ?is ,act = any plan = a "w ( improvem5t involv+ an e/imat$ ,f$]al contribution to con/ruction co/s 9 excess ( #ej1jjj1jjj1 or t includes any /ructure t provides m ?an #b1ejj acre-feet ( total capacity1 unless1 n less ?an #ij days be=e am\nts are provid$ = ! plan1 ! ,secret>y submits to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 a notice ( ! approval ( ! plan1 includ+ a description ( ! ju/ification = ! approval & a copy ( ! plan4 7b7 ,committees describ$ ,! appropriate committees ( ,congress ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 9 ! case ( a plan involv+ no s+le /ructure provid+ m ?an #d1jjj acre-feet ( total capacity1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 9 ! case ( a plan involv+ any s+le /ructure provid+ m ?an #d1jjj acre-feet ( total capacity1 ! ,committee on ,environm5t & ,public ,works ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,transportation & ,infra/ructure ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 4 7g7 ,con/ruction /&>ds ,! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #d;,a 7z add$ by subsection 7f77 ! foll[+3 #d;,b4 ,con/ruction /&>ds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 review & update z necess>y ! eng9e]+ /&>ds & requirem5ts to be us$ = works ( improvem5t "u ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 9 collaboration ) ea* ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ & ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfa7;a771 review & update z necess>y ! acceptable v>iances f national eng9e]+ /&>ds t are appropriate alt]natives suit$ to ! geomorphology (1 & purpose = :i* works ( improvem5t are e/abli%$ )91 ea* ,/ate4 7b7 ,local consultation ,a ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ & ,/ate te*nical committee engag$ 9 collaboration pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7 may consult ) local municipalities und]tak+ works ( improvem5t )9 t ,/ate "u ?is ,act4 4 7h7 ,monetization ,section #e7a7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajje7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate ,cons]vationi/1 aft] & ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ 3 ,provid$ fur!r1 ,t if insuffici5t data exi/s to monetize ! b5efits ( wildlife habitat or wat] quality improvem5t aga9/ ! co/s1 ^! b5efits %all be quantifi$ to ! ext5t practicable & describ$ 9 suffici5t detail to be consid]$ aga9/ ! co/ be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7i7 ,c]ta9 au?orities ,section #g ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#fh ,/at4 #ffh1 *apt] #fef2 #gd ,/at4 #aca2 #gf ,/at4 #faj7 is am5d$1 9 ! la/ proviso1 by ins]t+ managem5t1 aft] cons]vation14 7j7 ,loan & advancem5t am\nts ,section #h ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjf;a7 is am5d$1 9 ! la/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ five million doll>s & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj4 7k7 ,data ,section #ac ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ collect & ma9ta9 & ins]t+ collect1 ma9ta91 & publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ control & cons]vation & ins]t+ control1 cons]vation1 & dr\ght resili5ce4 7l7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aa ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja note2 #fh ,/at4 #ffh2 #gj ,/at4 #ajij7 is repeal$4 #bdjb4 ,soil & wat] res\rces cons]vation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,soil & ,wat] ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,act ( #aigg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #e7;e7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7;e771 by /rik+ & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbb & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbb1 & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbh1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]2 7#b7 9 section #f7;d7 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjje7;d771 by ins]t+ 1 & ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbi1 & e #e ye>s !reaft] aft] #bjbc2 & 7#c7 9 section #g 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ & #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjbb1 #bjbh1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbc1 #bjbi1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]4 7b7 ,repeal ( t]m9ation ,section #aj ( ! ,soil & ,wat] ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,act ( #aigg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji7 is repeal$4 #bdjc4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation programs 7a7 ,em]g5cy cons]vation program ,section #dja ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & o!r em]g5cy cons]vation measures aft] f5c+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or o!r em]g5cy measures to re/ore f>ml& or replace cons]vation /ructures requir+ an imm$iate response 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y71 aft] replacem5t ( f5c+12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ option ( receiv+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 option ( receiv+1 be=e ! agricultural produc] c>ries out ! repair1 replacem5t1 or re/oration-- 7,a7 ) respect to a paym5t to ! agricultural produc] = a replacem5t1 #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! replacem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! co/ ( ! replacem5t us+ ! e/imat$ co/ ( ! applicable practice publi%$ 9 ! ,field ,(fice ,te*nical ,guide ( ea* ,/ate by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or o!r appropriate & comp>able guidance docum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 ) respect to a paym5t to ! agricultural produc] = a repair or re/oration1 #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! repair or re/oration1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! co/ ( ! repair or re/oration us+ ! e/imat$ co/ ( ! applicable practice publi%$ 9 ! ,field ,(fice ,te*nical ,guide ( ea* ,/ate by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or o!r appropriate & comp>able guidance docum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fj-;day & ins]t+ #ahj-;day2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,wildfire det]m9ation ,a wildfire t causes damage eligible = a paym5t "u subsection 7a7 includes-- 7#a7 a wildfire t is n caus$ naturally if ! damage is caus$ by ! spread ( ! wildfire due to natural causes2 & 7#b7 a wildfire t is caus$ by an action directly p]=m$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 4 7b7 ,additional requirem5ts = ! em]g5cy cons]vation program ,title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #djb;,b 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;b7 ! foll[+3 #djb;,c4 ,additional requirem5ts = ! em]g5cy cons]vation program 7a7 ,eligibility ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local l& us]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an agricultural produc] eligible to receive paym5ts "u sections #dja & #djb includes a p]son t-- 7,a7 holds a p]mit or lease f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to conduct agricultural production or graz+ on ,f$]al l&2 or 7,b7 holds a p]mit or leases l& f a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t to conduct agricultural production or graz+ on t l&4 7#b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection au?orizes ! ,secret>y to make a paym5t "u section #dja or #djb to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 a ,/ate1 or a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7b7 ,p]man5t & tempor>y improvem5ts ,em]g5cy measures eligible = paym5ts "u sections #dja & #djb include-- 7#a7 new p]man5t or tempor>y measures1 includ+ p]man5t wat] wells & p]man5t or tempor>y surface or abovegr\nd pipel9es & wat]+ facilities2 & 7#b7 replacem5t or re/oration ( exi/+ em]g5cy measures ) p]man5t or tempor>y measures1 includ+ p]man5t wat] wells & p]man5t or tempor>y surface or abovegr\nd pipel9es & wat]+ facilities4 4 7c7 ,em]g5cy wat]%$ program ,section #djc ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,au?orizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,eligible purposes ( floodpla9 easem5ts ,a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section may be us$-- 7,a7 to re/ore1 protect1 ma9ta91 & enhance ! hydrologic & o!r functions ( wetl&s & associat$ l&1 rip>ian areas1 & /ream *annels2 7,b7 to cons]ve natural values1 includ+ fi% & wildlife habitat1 wat] quality1 flood wat] ret5tion1 & gr\ndwat] re*>ge2 & 7,c7 to safegu>d lives & prop]ty f floods1 dr\ght1 & ! products ( erosion4 7#c7 ,easem5t re/oration ,! ,secret>y may re/ore ! hydrologic & o!r functions & values ( wetl&s on floodpla9 easem5ts acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,easem5t managem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all re/ore1 protect1 manage1 ma9ta91 enhance1 & monitor floodpla9 easem5ts acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,all[able uses ,! ,secret>y may au?orize1 9 writ+ & subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y may prescribe 9 ! sole discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 ! use by ! l&[n] = compatible uses ( ! area ( a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! use is consi/5t ) ! long-t]m protection & enhancem5t ( ! floodpla91 rip>ian1 wetl&1 & associat$ l&1 & o!r natural values ( ! easem5t area4 7#e7 ,deadl9es 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except 9 ! case ( a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section & z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds are obligat$ to a ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ = em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures "u ?is section1 con/ruction ( ! em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures %all be complet$4 7,b7 ,exig5t situations ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t an exig5t situation exi/s1 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be appli$ by sub/itut+ #cj days = #a ye>4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,! ,secret>y 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,modification & t]m9ation ( floodpla9 easem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,preagreem5t co/s 7#a7 ,def9ition ( sponsor ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m sponsor means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7#b7 ,preagreem5t project co/s ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 id5tify a li/ ( em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures ! co/ ( :i* may be incurr$ by a sponsor prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 develop a proc$ure1 includ+ appropriate deadl9es1 to be implem5t$ at ! ,/ate level1 ?r\gh :i* a sponsor may reque/1 = a specifi$ natural disa/]1 additional em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures ! co/ ( :i* may be incurr$ by a sponsor prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,agreem5t contribution ,if ! ,secret>y & a sponsor ent] into an agreem5t "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] any applicable preagreem5t co/s incurr$ by ! sponsor = und]tak+ em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 z meet+ "p ( ! contribution ( ! sponsor t[>d ! co/ ( ! project4 7#d7 ,assumption ( risk ,a sponsor t und]takes em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all assume ! risk ( incurr+ any co/ ( und]tak+ ^? measures4 7#e7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection requires ! ,secret>y to ent] into an agreem5t ) a sponsor4 4 7d7 ,em]g5cy =e/ re/oration program ,section #djg ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 ) respect to non9du/rial private =e/ l& or indu/rial private =e/ l&-- 7i7 an own] ( ! non9du/rial private =e/ l& or indu/rial private =e/ l&2 or 7ii7 a p]son t-- 7,i7 receives concurr5ce f ! l&[n] to c>ry out em]g5cy measures 9 lieu ( ! own]2 & 7,,ii7 holds a lease on ! l& = a m9imum ( #aj ye>s2 7,b7 ) respect to ,f$]al =e/ l&1 a p]son t holds a p]mit or lease f ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t to conduct live/ock graz+ on ! ,f$]al =e/ l&2 & 7,c7 ) respect to =e/ l& own$ by a ,/ate or a unit ( local gov]nm5t1 a p]son t holds a p]mit or leases l& f ! ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t to conduct live/ock graz+ on t =e/ l&4 7#b7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means-- 7,a7 non9du/rial private =e/ l& or indu/rial private =e/ l&2 7,b7 ,f$]al =e/ l& on :i* live/ock graz+ is au?oriz$ ?r\gh a p]mit or lease2 & 7,c7 =e/ l& own$ by a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t on :i* live/ock graz+ is au?oriz$ ?r\gh a p]mit or lease4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ non9du/rial private =e/ l& & ins]t+ eligible l&2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ wildfires1 & ins]t+ wildfires 7includ+ a wildfire t is n caus$ naturally if ! damage is caus$ by ! spread ( ! wildfire due to natural causes & a wildfire t is caus$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t712 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ an own] ( non9du/rial private =e/ l& :o & ins]t+ an eligible entity t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ re/ore ! l& & ins]t+ re/ore eligible l&2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ own] mu/ & ins]t+ eligible entity %all2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ non9du/rial private =e/ l& & ins]t+ eligible l&2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ an own] ( non9du/rial private =e/ l& & ins]t+ an eligible entity2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,advance paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all give an eligible entity ! option ( receiv+1 be=e ! eligible entity c>ries out em]g5cy measures "u ?is section1 n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! em]g5cy measures1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! co/ ( ! em]g5cy measures us+ ! e/imat$ co/ ( ! applicable practice publi%$ 9 ! ,field ,(fice ,te*nical ,guide ( ea* ,/ate by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or o!r appropriate & comp>able guidance docum5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,return ( funds ,if ! funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are n exp5d$ by ! end ( ! #b-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! eligible entity receives ^? funds1 ! funds %all be return$ )9 a reasonable timeframe1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7f7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes ! ,secret>y to make a paym5t "u ?is section to ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 a ,/ate1 or a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 4 #bdjd4 ,cons]vation ( private graz+ l& ,section #abdj,m ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,j7 support+ plann+1 managem5t1 & coord9ation ( graz+ 9 agrivoltaic sy/ems4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjb ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjjb & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #bdje4 ,grassroots s\rce wat] protection program ,section #abdj,o7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#b7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjjh & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 #e1jjj1jjj beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe & e #e fiscal ye>s !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #bdjf4 ,volunt>y public access & habitat inc5tive program ,section #abdj,r7f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb-#e7;f77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & aft] #bjbc12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 & #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ & #c1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi aft] #bjbc4 #bdjg4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bdjh ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ pilot2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ pilot program & ins]t+ program 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! program72 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ pilot2 7,b7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 by /rik+ ! pilot areas & ins]t+ eligible areas2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ pilot & ins]t+ eligible2 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e71 respectively2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 aft] ! ,secret>y det]m9es t f]al sw9e h be5 eradicat$ f an eligible area1 ensure t ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice cont9ue monitor+ t area = ! reoccurr5ce ( f]al sw9e = a p]iod ( #a ye>2 2 7#d7 9 ea* ( subsections 7c71 7e71 7f71 & 7g71 by /rik+ pilot program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ program2 7#e7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ ! pilot areas & ins]t+ eligible areas2 7#f7 9 subsection 7e71 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ pilot & ins]t+ eligible2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & & ins]t+ #bjbc12 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 & #ge1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,reports ,n less ?an #b ye>s1 & n lat] ?an #d ye>s & #f mon?s1 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 act+ jo9tly1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a report t-- 7#a7 describes1 = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ! program & end+ on ! date ( ! submission ( ! report-- 7,a7 activities c>ri$ out "u ! program1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( c\nties 9 :i* f]al sw9e are no long] pres5t2 & 7ii7 e/imat$ r$uctions 9 agriculture & natural res\rce damage1 & improvem5ts to human & live/ock heal? & safety1 z a result ( f]al sw9e removal2 7,b7 ! use ( fund+ made available "u ?is section1 includ+ ! numb] ( c\nties 9 ea* ,/ate provid$ fund+2 & 7,c7 ! roles ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & agricultural produc]s provid$ f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section 9 c>ry+ out activities "u ! program2 & 7#b7 includes-- 7,a7 a det]m9ation by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice z to ! ext5t to :i* ! program has be5 successful2 & 7,b7 any recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! program4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #ddia7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdjh & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,sec4 #bdjh4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program4 4 #bdjh4 ,report on small wetl&s ,section #bdji7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dege7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjah & ins]t+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc4 #bdji4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,additional funds 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,availability ( funds ,any funds made available to c>ry out ?is section be=e ,decemb] #bj1 #bjah1 may rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7f74 #bdaj4 ,colorado sal9ity control units ,section #bje ( ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,sal9ity ,control ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aeie7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7a7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bje4 ,sal9ity control units2 au?ority & functions ( ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior 7a7 ,allocation ( ,co/s ,! ,secret>y 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,nonreimbursable co/s2 reimbursable co/s 7,a7 ,nonreimbursable co/s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 recognition ( ,f$]al responsibility = ! ,colorado ,riv] z an int]/ate /ream & = int]national comity ) ,mexico1 ,f$]al own]%ip ( ! l& ( ! ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 f :i* mo/ ( ! dissolv$ salts orig9ate1 & ! policy e/abli%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 & except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! foll[+ %all be nonreimbursable3 7,i7 #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction & replacem5t ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by section #bjb7;a77#a71 includ+ #ij p]c5t (-- 7aa7 ! co/s ( op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by t section2 & 7bb7 ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7,,ii7 #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction & replacem5t ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by section #bjb7;a77#b71 includ+ #ajj p]c5t (-- 7aa7 ! co/s ( op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by t section2 & 7bb7 ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7,,iii7 #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 & replacem5t ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by section #bjb7;a77#c71 includ+ #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7,,iv7 #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 & replacem5t ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#f7 ( section #bjb7;a71 includ+ #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7,v7 #gj p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( con/ruction & replacem5t ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by section #bjb7;a77#e71 includ+ #ajj p]c5t (-- 7aa7 ! co/s ( op]ation & ma9t5ance ( ea* unit or sep>able feature ( a unit au?oriz$ by t section2 & 7bb7 ! total co/s ( con/ruction1 op]ation1 & ma9t5ance ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7,,vi7 #he p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( implem5tation ( ! on-f>m measures au?oriz$ by section #bjb7;c71 includ+ #he p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( ! associat$ measures to replace incid5tal fi% & wildlife values =egone4 7ii7 ,special rule = nonreimbursable co/s = fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe ,not)/&+ clause 7i71 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe1 ! foll[+ %all be nonreimbursable3 7,i7 #ge p]c5t ( all co/s describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i74 7,,ii7 #ge p]c5t ( all co/s describ$ 9 clause 7i77,,ii74 7,,iii7 #gj p]c5t ( all co/s describ$ 9 clause 7i77,v74 7,,iv7 ,! p]c5tages ( all co/s describ$ 9 subclauses 7,,iii71 7,,iv71 & 7,,vi7 ( clause 7i74 7,b7 ,reimbursable co/s ,! total co/s rema9+ aft] ! allocations "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be reimbursable z provid$ = 9 p>agraphs 7#b71 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,co/s ( con/ruction 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,co/s payable f ,l[] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,developm5t ,fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,co/s ( con/ruction 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ 7c7 ,co/s ( con/ruction & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,co/s payable f ,upp] ,colorado ,riv] ,bas9 ,fund ,co/s ( con/ruction 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ 7e7 ,! ,secret>y is & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,upw>d adju/m5t ( rates = electrical en]gy ,! ,secret>y is 4 #bdaa4 ,*esapeake ,bay ,/ates' ,p>tn]%ip ,initiative ,*apt] #e ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abdj,o 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cici;bb-#b7 ! foll[+3 #abdj,q4 ,*esapeake ,bay ,/ates' ,p>tn]%ip ,initiative 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ ! t]m ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ means-- 7,a7 ! portions ( ! ,/ates ( ,delaw>e1 ,m>yl&1 ,new ,york1 ,p5nsylvania1 ,virg9ia1 & ,we/ ,virg9ia t conta9 ! tribut>ies1 backwat]s1 & side *annels1 includ+ _! wat]%$s1 t dra9 into ! ,*esapeake ,bay2 & 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia4 7#b7 ,mo/ effective bas9s ,! t]m mo/ effective bas9s means ! local riv]s & /reams locat$ )9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ t are id5tifi$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy z be+ mo/ b5eficial to ! d[n/ream ,*esapeake ,bay if prioritiz$ = wat] quality improvem5t4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a ,*esapeake ,bay ,/ates' ,p>tn]%ip ,initiative 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,initiative7 to assi/ produc]s 9 implem5t+ cons]vation activities on agricultural l& 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 improv+ wat] quality & quantity 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$2 7#b7 re/or+1 enhanc+1 & pres]v+ soil1 air1 & relat$ res\rces 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$2 & 7#c7 increas+ ! resili5ce ( agricultural production 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ to )/& ! impacts ( climate *ange4 7c7 ,cons]vation activities ,! ,secret>y %all deliv] ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section ?r\gh applicable programs "u ?is subtitle1 includ+ by provid+ enrollm5t opportunities t are t>get$ to ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$1 to assi/ produc]s 9 enhanc+ l& & wat] res\rces-- 7#a7 by controll+ erosion & r$uc+ s$im5t & nutri5t levels 9 gr\nd & surface wat]2 & 7#b7 by plann+1 design+1 implem5t+1 & evaluat+ habitat cons]vation1 re/oration1 & enhancem5t measures :]e !re is significant ecological value if ! l& is-- 7,a7 reta9$ 9 its curr5t use2 or 7,b7 re/or$ to its natural condition4 7d7 ,consid]ations ,9 deliv]+ ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give special consid]ation to applications-- 7#a7 submitt$ by produc]s 9 ! mo/ effective bas9s2 or 7#b7 to c>ry out cons]vation activities t r$uce nitrog5 & s$im5t1 improve managem5t ( live/ock & wa/e1 & cons]ve wetl&s4 7e7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 :]e available1 use exi/+ plans1 models1 & assessm5ts to assi/ produc]s 9 implem5t+ cons]vation activities2 & 7#b7 proce$ exp$iti\sly to deliv] fund+ to a produc] to implem5t cons]vation activities t are consi/5t ) ,/ate /rategies = ! re/oration ( ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$4 7f7 ,consultation & coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) appropriate ,f$]al ag5cies1 ensure cons]vation activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section complem5t ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local programs1 includ+ programs t address wat] quality1 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$2 & 7#b7 9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 coord9ate ) ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy to id5tify ne$s & opportunities = buff] managem5t on l& subject to a contract "u ! cons]vation res]ve program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a t may be expir+ soon4 7g7 ,task =ce 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy %all jo9tly e/abli% a ,f$]al task =ce1 to be kn[n z ! ,task ,=ce on ,cr$it+ ,*esapeake ,bay ,cons]vation ,inve/m5ts 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! task =ce74 7#b7 ,action plan ,! task =ce %all develop an action plan t-- 7,a7 id5tifies improvem5ts to ! processes ( analyz+1 report+1 & quantify+ nutri5t r$uctions f ! cons]vation activities 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$2 7,b7 is responsive to ! ne$s ( ,/ates 9 ! ,*esapeake ,bay wat]%$ 7includ+ ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia7 & ! agricultural community2 7,c7 ma9ta9s ! sci5tific integrity ( ! decision-mak+ process & acc\nt+ tools "u ! ,initiative & ! ,*esapeake ,bay ,program 7z def9$ 9 section #aag7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abfg7;a7772 & 7,d7 ensures produc] privacy is protect$4 7#c7 ,id5tification ( opportunities ,! task =ce %all lev]age f9d+s f successful data %>+ pilots to id5tify opportunities to integrate "t-sav+ te*nologies = ! implem5tation ( cons]vation activities "u ?is section4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #cge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>4 7#c7 ,unobligat$ funds ,! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out ?is section am\nts made available = ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 ( section #abda7;a7 = any fiscal ye> t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( t fiscal ye>4 4 #bdab4 ,driftless area l&scape cons]vation initiative ,*apt] #e ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abdj,s4 ,driftless area l&scape cons]vation initiative 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,driftless ,area ,l&scape ,cons]vation ,initiative to r$uce erosion & re/ore cold wat] /ream corridors 9 ! ,driftless ,area ( ! ,midwe/]n ,unit$ ,/ates1 ) a focus on climate-sm>t agriculture1 c>bon seque/ration1 soil heal?1 & ecological re/oration4 7b7 ,initiative elem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! initiative e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to produc]s to implem5t practices-- 7,a7 to manage work+ l& = ye>-r\nd gr\nd cov] to rebuild soil1 seque/] c>bon1 improve wat] quality1 increase wat] hold+ capacity ( soil1 r$uce soil erosion1 & mitigate flood+ & o!r climate impacts2 7,b7 to manage woodl& = increas$ biodiv]sity to improve ! heal? ( ! woodl& to provide habitat & seque/] c>bon2 7,c7 to re/ore prairies & manage grassl&1 oak savannas1 & b>r5s to exp& habitat & seque/] c>bon2 & 7,d7 to re/ore cold wat] /reams by r$uc+ /ream bank erosion & ?reats ( flood+ :ile improv+ tr\t habitat4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips ,9 c>ry+ out ! initiative e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to p>tn]%ips to educate l&[n]s & op]ators on ! b5efits ( climate-sm>t agriculture1 soil heal?1 & holi/ic graz+1 ) a focus on equity4 7#c7 ,types ( assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance "u ?is section 9 ! =m ( f9ancial assi/ance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & paym5ts = ! conveyance ( easem5ts to ! ,secret>y1 "u su* t]ms z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%4 7c7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,unobligat$ funds ,! ,secret>y may use to c>ry out ?is section am\nts made available = ! programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 ( section #abda7;a7 = any fiscal ye> t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( t fiscal ye>4 4 #bdac4 ,expansion ( ,,nrcs sn[ survey & wat] supply =eca/+ 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,nor!a/]n ,unit$ ,/ates ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,nor!a/]n ,unit$ ,/ates means ! ,/ates ( ,ma9e1 ,new ,hamp%ire1 ,v]mont1 ,new ,york1 & any o!r ,/ates det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,expansion ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all exp& ! sn[ survey & wat] supply =eca/+ program c>ri$ out by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice to s]ve ! ,nor!a/]n ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,e ,fund+ & ,adm9i/ration #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abda ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,annual fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! funds1 facilities1 & au?orities ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation to c>ry out ! programs describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 includ+ ! provision ( te*nical assi/ance4 7#b7 ,cons]vation res]ve ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 us+ ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! cons]vation res]ve program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 includ+ us+ #fj1jjj1jjj to provide paym5ts "u section #abcd7;c74 7#c7 ,agricultural cons]vation easem5t program 7,a7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program "u subtitle ,h1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7ii7 #edj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7iii7 #edj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7iv7 #egj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7v7 #egj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7vi7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7vii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 7viii7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7ix7 #fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcb2 & 7x7 #gej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,( ! funds made available by subp>agraph 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #hj p]c5t to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#c7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjaf74 7#d7 ,environm5tal quality inc5tives program 7,a7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 #b1jbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7ii7 #b1ege1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7iii7 #b1ege1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7iv7 #b1fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7v7 #b1fge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7vi7 #b1gge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7vii7 #b1gge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 7viii7 #b1ige1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7ix7 #b1ige1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcb2 & 7x7 #c1bbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,( ! funds made available by subp>agraph 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #fj p]c5t to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#a7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjae74 7,c7 ,conditions ,! use ( am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be subject to ! conditions describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#a77;,b7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjae74 7#e7 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program 7,a7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 #a1jjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7ii7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7iii7 #a1bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7iv7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7v7 #a1bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7vi7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7vii7 #a1cbe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 7viii7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7ix7 #a1dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcb2 & 7x7 #a1eej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,( ! funds made available by subp>agraph 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #ej p]c5t to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#b7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjaf74 7,c7 ,conditions ,! use ( am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be subject to ! conditions describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#b77;,b7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjaf74 7,d7 ,contracts previ\sly ent]$ into ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use su* sums z are necess>y to adm9i/] contracts ent]$ into be=e ,decemb] #bj1 #bjah1 "u ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #b ( subtitle ,d 7z 9 effect on ,decemb] #ai1 #bjah74 7#f7 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program 7,a7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u subtitle ,i1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 #cjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd2 7ii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7iii7 #fjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7iv7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7v7 #gjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7vi7 #hjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7vii7 #hjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 7viii7 #ijj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 7ix7 #ijj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcb2 & 7x7 #a1jej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,b7 ,use ( funds ,( ! funds made available by subp>agraph 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #hj p]c5t to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#d7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjaf74 7,c7 ,conditions ,! use ( am\nts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be subject to ! conditions describ$ 9 section #bajja7;a77#d77;,b7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjaf74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjca & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjad & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7b7 ,rescission ,! unobligat$ balances ( am\nts appropriat$ by section #bajja7;a7 ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjae7 are resc9d$4 7c7 ,assi/ance to c]ta9 f>m]s or ran*]s = cons]vation access ,section #abda7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjca & ins]t+ ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjca & ins]t+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ &1 9 ! case ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjca1 & ins]t+ &4 7d7 ,report on program enrollm5ts & assi/ance ,section #abda7;i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ea* ( cal5d> ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ cal5d> ye> #bjai & ea* cal5d> ye> !reaft]4 7e7 ,cons]vation /&>ds & requirem5ts ,section #abda7;j77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;j77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 a s*$ule = ! revision ( exi/+1 & e/abli%m5t ( new1 cons]vation practice /&>ds "u section #abdb7;h74 4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance ,section #abdb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#d71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity ,! t]m approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity means a non-,f$]al entity approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7e77#e77;,c77ii7 to p]=m c]tifications ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s "u ?is section4 2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,f>m]-to-f>m] network ,! t]m f>m]-to-f>m] network means any affiliation or association ( f>m]s t %>e in=mation1 te*nical assi/ance1 or any o!r type ( mutually b5eficial support4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ sci5ce-bas$1 site-specific practices design$ & ins]t+ timely1 sci5ce-bas$1 & site-specific practice design & implem5tation assi/ance2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ private sector entities7 aft] non-,f$]al entities2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ ensure & all t foll[s ?r\gh eng9e]+1 & ins]t+ ensure t ?ird-p>ty provid]s ) exp]tise 9 ! te*nical aspects ( cons]vation plann+1 wat]%$ plann+1 environm5tal eng9e]+1 cons]vation practice design1 implem5tation1 & evaluation1 or o!r te*nical skills1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y12 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,c]tification ,! ,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 7,b7 a non-,f$]al entity 7o!r ?an a ,/ate ag5cy7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y to p]=m ! c]tification2 or 7,c7 a ,/ate ag5cy ) ,/ate /atutory au?ority to c]tify1 adm9i/]1 or lic5se pr(essionals 9 "o or m fields ( natural res\rces1 agriculture1 or eng9e]+ approv$ by ! ,secret>y to p]=m ! c]tification4 7#e7 ,non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity process 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process = ! c]tification ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s ?r\gh approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities1 ) ! goal ( increas+ ?ird-p>ty provid] capacity1 includ+ ! c]tification ( qualifi$ agricultural retail]s1 coop]atives1 pr(essional societies1 s]vice provid]s1 & organizations describ$ 9 section #abfe;,a7#c77;,b77i74 7,b7 ,eligibility ( non-,f$]al entities ,9 det]m9+ ! eligibility ( an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 or 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#d7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z a non-,f$]al entity7 to p]=m c]tifications1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 ! ability & capacity ( ! non-,f$]al entity to assess qualifications ( a ?ird-p>ty provid] & c]tify ?ird-p>ty provid]s at scale2 7ii7 ! exp]i5ce ( ! non-,f$]al entity 9 work+ ) ?ird-p>ty provid]s & eligible p>ticipants2 7iii7 ! exp]tise ( ! non-,f$]al entity 9 ! te*nical & sci5ce-bas$ aspects ( cons]vation deliv]y describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 7iv7 ! hi/ory ( ! non-,f$]al entity 9 work+ ) agricultural produc]s2 & 7v7 su* o!r qualifications z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #dj bus9ess days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives an application submitt$ by a non-,f$]al entity to p]=m c]tifications ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 det]m9e if ! non-,f$]al entity meets ! eligibility requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 if ! ,secret>y makes a positive det]m9ation "u clause 7i71 approve ! non-,f$]al entity to p]=m c]tifications ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s "u ?is section4 7,d7 ,timely decisions ,n lat] ?an #aj bus9ess days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a notification submitt$ by a ?ird-p>ty provid] t ! ?ird-p>ty provid] has be5 c]tifi$ by an approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity to provide te*nical assi/ance = specifi$ practices & cons]vation activities1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 review ! c]tification2 & 7ii7 if ! c]tification is satisfactory to ! ,secret>y1 include ! "n ( ! ?ird-p>ty provid] on ! regi/ry ( c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid]s ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,duties ( approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities ,an approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity %all-- 7i7 assess ! ability ( a ?ird-p>ty provid] to appropriately provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible p>ticipants = specifi$ practices & cons]vation activities2 & 7ii7 provide to ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by ! approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity-- 7,i7 tra9+ to ensure t ! ?ird-p>ty provid]s are qualifi$ to provide ! te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 cont9u+ education1 z appropriate1 to ensure t ! ?ird-p>ty provid]s are educat$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t te*nical- & sci5ce-bas$ aspects ( cons]vation deliv]y4 7#f7 ,/reaml9$ c]tification ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all provide a /reaml9$ c]tification process = a ?ird-p>ty provid] t has an appropriate specialty c]tification1 includ+ a c]tifi$ crop advisor c]tifi$ by ! ,am]ican ,society ( ,agronomy1 a pr(essional eng9e]1 or a hold] ( a te*nical c]tification approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out subsection 7k7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or an approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity aft] ?ird-p>ty provid]2 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & additionally !reaft] at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review c]tification requirem5ts = ?ird-p>ty provid]s2 7,b7 make any adju/m5ts consid]$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y to improve p>ticipation & ! quality & effectiv5ess ( cons]vation practices implem5t$ & adopt$ ) support f te*nical s]vice provid]s2 & 7,c7 conduct outrea* to & receive input f ?ird-p>ty provid]s1 bo? t curr5tly p>ticipate 9 ! program "u ?is section & ^? t no long] p>ticipate 9 ! program1 & entities1 organizations1 & associations provid+ or support+ consultative s]vices to agriculture1 live/ock1 & =e/ produc]s to assess b>ri]s & opportunities = ! use ( ?ird-p>ty provid] assi/ance = improv$ cons]vation program deliv]y4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ ma9t5ance1 aft] outrea*12 & 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,paym5t am\nts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% fair & reasonable am\nts ( paym5ts = te*nical s]vices provid$ by ?ird-p>ty provid]s at rates equival5t to1 b t d n exce$1 te*nical assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ fair & reasonable paym5t am\nts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] specializ$ equipm5t1 frequ5cy ( site visits1 tra9+1 travel & transportation1 & su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,a paym5t provid$ "u ano!r ,f$]al program directly to an eligible p>ticipant = te*nical assi/ance provid$ by a ?ird-p>ty provid] c]tifi$ "u ?is section %all be-- 7i7 exclud$ f co/-%>+ requirem5ts "u ! program "u :i* ! paym5t 0 provid$2 & 7ii7 equal to n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! fair & reasonable paym5t am\nt = ! applicable te*nical assi/ance det]m9$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7#f7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( e/abli%m5t ( ! processes "u p>agraphs 7#e77;,a7 & 7#f7 ( subsection 7e71 & r\t9ely !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all provide accessible public in=mation on-- 7,a7 funds obligat$ to ?ird-p>ty provid]s ?r\gh-- 7i7 contracts ent]$ into betwe5 eligible p>ticipants & individual ?ird-p>ty provid]s2 & 7ii7 agreem5ts ) public & private sector entities to secure ?ird-p>ty te*nical assi/ance2 7,b7 c]tification results1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 ! numb] ( approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities2 7iii7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ ?r\gh approv$ non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities2 & 7iv7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ bas$ on ,/ate ag5cy or pr(essional association cr$5tial+2 & 7,c7 ! e/imat$ numb] ( /aff h\rs or full-"t equival5ts sav$ ?r\gh "w accompli%$ by ?ird-p>ty provid]s4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ ,e/abli%m5t & be=e ,review2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ on a roll+ basis1 aft] /&>d12 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ t ,act & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 provide an opportunity = public input on ea* cons]vation practice /&>d "u review2 7,f7 publicly po/ a summ>y ( comm5ts receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,e7 & decisions made or n made due to ^? comm5ts2 & 7,g7 publi% ea* revis$ cons]vation practice /&>d4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations1 ,native ,hawaiian organizations1 aft] nongov]nm5tal organizations12 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( cons]vation practice /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 develop1 = ! programs "u ?is title1 a /reaml9$1 publicly accessible1 adm9i/rative process = e/abli%+1 includ+ propos+1 review+1 & adopt+1 int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & cons]vation practice /&>ds2 & 7ii7 publi% a detail$ description ( ! process develop$ "u clause 7i71 includ+-- 7,i7 specific ?re%olds appropriate = exp$it$ review2 & 7,,ii7 an associat$ timel9e = ! implem5tation ( ! review4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,"u ! process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 consid] cons]vation innovations1 sci5tific & te*nological advancem5ts1 & traditional ecological k1 includ+ f projects develop$ "u section #abdj;,h2 7ii7 all[ ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal flexibility 9 ! creation (-- 7,i7 int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & supplem5ts to exi/+ cons]vation practice /&>ds to address ! consid]ations describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 p>tn]%ip-l$ proposals = new & innovative te*niques to facilitate implem5t+ agreem5ts & grants "u ?is title2 7iii7 solicit regul> input f ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 = recomm5dations t id5tify innovations or advancem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iv7 all[ = public submission ( proposals = consid]ation z int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds4 7,c7 ,public in=mation ,"u ! process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available in=mation describ+-- 7i7 :at con/itutes-- 7,i7 a cons]vation practice /&>d2 & 7,,ii7 an int]im cons]vation practice /&>d2 7ii7 ! process by :i* ! public c submit to ! ,secret>y proposals = consid]ation z int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds1 includ+ a template & writt5 in/ructions = h[ to submit a cons]vation practice = consid]ation2 7iii7 ! data1 metrics1 ?ird-p>ty or sci5tific in=mation1 & o!r relevant in=mation t ! ,secret>y ne$s to consid] 9 ! e/abli%m5t ( int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds2 7iv7 ! process by :i* an int]im cons]vation practice /&>d becomes a cons]vation practice /&>d2 7v7 ! means by :i* ! public c engage ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a7 to consid] int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds already 9 effect 9 o!r ,/ates2 & 7vi7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,congress a report on-- & ins]t+ ,congress & make publicly available on a website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a report describ+--2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ a detail$ description ( be=e ! adm9i/rative2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ or revis$2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate ) respect to improv+ ! process = review+ & e/abli%+ cons]vation practice /&>ds4 2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,ent]ic me?ane emissions ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 complete a review ( cons]vation practice /&>ds 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph to consid] any revisions to cons]vation practice /&>ds1 includ+ = fe$ managem5t1 or new cons]vation practice /&>ds t w\ld be appropriate to assi/ 9 r$uc+ ent]ic me?ane emissions2 7,b7 revise appropriate cons]vation practice /&>ds 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph z necess>y to assi/ 9 r$uc+ ent]ic me?ane emissions2 & 7,c7 e/abli% any appropriate new cons]vation practice /&>ds to assi/ 9 r$uc+ ent]ic me?ane emissions4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,native traditional ecological k 7#a7 ,def9ition ( native entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m ,native entity means-- 7,a7 an ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,b7 a cons]vation-focus$ ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7#b7 ,incorporat+ native traditional ecological k ,! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 fully incorporate ,native traditional ecological k into ! cons]vation practice /&>ds1 includ+ ! ,native cons]vation practice /&>ds develop$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,native cons]vation practice /&>ds 7,a7 ,work+ gr\ps ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ea* s]vice area (fice ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice a work+ gr\p consi/+ (-- 7i7 a repres5tative f ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committee e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a72 7ii7 ! applicable ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 & 7iii7 a designat$ repres5tative f ea* ,native entity )9 ! s]vice area t elects to p>ticipate4 7,b7 ,developm5t ( /&>ds ,ea* work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all develop te*nical /&>ds bas$ on ,native traditional ecological k to be-- 7i7 recogniz$ z ,native cons]vation practice /&>ds = ! applicable s]vice area2 & 7ii7 incorporat$ into ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice field (fice te*nical guide = ! applicable s]vice area4 7k7 ,provision ( assi/ance to f>m]-to-,f>m] networks 7#a7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ?is subsection are-- 7,a7 to build capacity = f>m]-to-f>m] networks1 connect f>m]s ) m5tors or gr\p le>n+ opportunities1 & support goal sett+ to increase long-t]m adoption ( consi/5t1 sci5ce-bas$1 site-specific practices design$ to a*ieve cons]vation objectives on l& active 9 agricultural1 =e/ry1 or relat$ uses2 7,b7 to increase ! provision ( te*nical assi/ance t meets ! specific ne$s (1 & is accessible to1 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s us+ diff]5t f>m+ models1 practices1 & scales2 & 7,c7 to e/abli% & /ew>d f>m]-to-f>m] networks4 7#b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonpr(it entity describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code2 7ii7 a f>m]-to-f>m] network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization2 7v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization1 includ+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,hawaiian ,home ,l&s & ! ,(fice ( ,hawaiian ,affairs2 7vi7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict & a cons]vation di/rict association72 7vii7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7viii7 a ,/ate2 & 7ix7 any o!r entity designat$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,prioritization ,9 select+ eligible entities ) :i* to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t seek to meet ! specific ne$s (1 & are accessible to-- 7i7 hi/orically und]s]v$ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s1 includ+ limit$-res\rce f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s2 or 7ii7 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s op]at+ 9 high-pov]ty areas4 7#c7 ,responsibilities ( provid]s ( assi/ance to f>m]-to-f>m] networks 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an eligible entity provides assi/ance to e/abli% a f>m]-to-f>m] network us+ assi/ance provid$ ?r\gh a coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! eligible entity %all be responsible = n less ?an #b ( ! foll[+ actions3 7i7 ,facilitat+ & increas+ f>m] access to f>m]-to-f>m] networks4 7ii7 ,facilitat+ m5tor & m5tee mat*mak+ among f>m]s4 7iii7 ,coord9at+ tra9+ & res\rces to build ! skills ( f>m]-to-f>m] network lead]s & p>ticipants = effective education1 grassroots-bas$ le>n+1 & cross-tra9+ ) respect to ! facilitation (1 in=mation ab\t1 & o!r skills ) respect to build+ effective f>m]-to-f>m] networks4 7iv7 ,ma9ta9+ & promulgat+ a li/ ( relevant entities1 associations1 & individuals t are support+1 or h an int]e/ 9 support+1 f>m]-to-f>m] networks4 7v7 ,adm9i/]+ subaw>ds to increase f>m] access to f>m]-to-f>m] assi/ance 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7vi7 ,o!r actions det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,language assi/ance ,if an eligible entity provides assi/ance describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to a non-,engli% speak+ f>m]1 ran*]1 or =e/ own]1 ! eligible entity %all1 to ! greate/ ext5t practicable1 provide t assi/ance 9 ! native language ( ! f>m]1 ran*]1 or =e/ own]4 7#d7 ,subaw>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if an eligible entity aw>ds a subaw>d pursuant to p>agraph 7#c77;,a77v7 to an eligible subaw>dee describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! eligible subaw>dee %all use t aw>d-- 7i7 to plan & conduct ev5ts1 & id5tify & develop innovative activities1 to support build+ capacity = f>m]-to-f>m] networks1 connect+ f>m]s ) m5tors or gr\p le>n+ opportunities1 & support+ goal sett+ to increase long-t]m adoption ( consi/5t1 sci5ce-bas$1 site-specific cons]vation objectives on l& active 9 agricultural1 =e/ry1 or relat$ uses2 & 7ii7 to comp5sate p>ticipants 9 ! ev5ts & activities describ$ 9 clause 7i7 at m>ket rates4 7,b7 ,eligible subaw>dees ,an entity eligible = a subaw>d "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77v7 is-- 7i7 a nonpr(it entity describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code2 7ii7 a f>m]-to-f>m] network2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 a ,tribal organization2 7v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 7vi7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict & a cons]vation di/rict association72 7vii7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7viii7 an individual2 & 7ix7 any o!r entity designat$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y1 9 conjunction ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% any necess>y additional requirem5ts = subaw>ds "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77v74 7l7 ,te*nical assi/ance on agrivoltaics ,9 c>ry+ out ! cons]vation programs "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance "u ^? programs to f>m]s gr[+ crops bel[ or 9 t&em ) sol> en]gy sy/ems4 4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f77#d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t ,! limitations e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to l& enroll$ 9 ! ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t practice "u section #abca7;d77#f77;,a77i77,,iv74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7m71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subtitle ,d & & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ subtitle ,d1 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d1 & ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program "u subtitle ,h1 & 9 ent]+ into alt]native fund+ arrangem5ts "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u section #abga;,c7d71 ! ,secret>y %all2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7q7 ,enc\ragem5t ( habitat connectivity & wildlife migration corridors ,9 c>ry+ out any cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may1 z appropriate1 enc\rage-- 7#a7 ! cons]vation ( l&scape corridors & hydrologic connectivity1 :]e native fi%1 wildlife1 & plant species & ecological processes c transition f "o habitat to ano!r1 9 ord] to cons]ve native biodiv]sity & ensure resili5cy aga9/ impacts f a range ( /ressors2 & 7#b7 ! use ( cons]vation practices t support ! developm5t1 re/oration1 & ma9t5ance ( l&scape corridors & hydrologic connectivity4 4 #bejd4 ,be/ practices guidance = sol> en]gy l& managem5t ,subtitle ,e ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abdh4 ,be/ practices guidance = sol> en]gy l& managem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y71 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy 7includ+ ! ,sol> ,en]gy ,te*nologies ,(fice7 & ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rural ,developm5t1 %all-- 7#a7 develop bo? national & regionally relevant guidance on be/ practices = protection ( soil heal? & productivity dur+ ! sit+1 con/ruction1 op]ation1 & decommission+ ( sol> en]gy sy/ems on agricultural l&1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 guidance =-- 7i7 soil c>bon & soil heal?2 7ii7 wat] managem5t2 7iii7 vegetation managem5t1 includ+ types ( plants be/ suit$ = poll9ators2 & 7iv7 o!r practices1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 regional consid]ations = ea* type ( guidance describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7#b7 make ! guidance develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7b7 ,review requir$ ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all-- 7#a7 update guidance develop$ "u subsection 7a77#a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s2 & 7#b7 ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! complet5ess & relevance ( t guidance4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! review "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) eligible p>ticipants1 ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a71 crop consultants1 coop]ative ext5sion & l& grant univ]sities1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 indu/ry1 & o!r qualifi$ entities4 4 ,f ,agricultural cons]vation easem5t program #bfja4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abfe;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ an eligible entity ! fir/ place x appe>s & ins]t+ "o or m eligible entities2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ an eligible entity owns or is & ins]t+ "o or m ( ^? eligible entities own or are2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ ! eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! & ins]t+ ea* eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t an2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ ! subclause designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh hold 9 item 7bb7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 hold 2 7bb7 by /rik+ transf] own]%ip ( ! l& & ins]t+ own]%ip ( ! l& w be transf]r$2 & 7cc7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by ins]t+ t owns ! l& subject to ! agricultural l& easem5t held by ano!r eligible entity aft] eligible entity2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 at no "t hold bo? an agricultural l& easem5t & own]%ip ( ! l& subject to t agricultural l& easem5t2 & 2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ by ! eligible entity & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ by "o or m eligible entities if su* an eligible entity fails to transf] own]%ip "u clause 7ii742 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7,a77ii77,i77bb7 & ins]t+ 7,a77ii77,i72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,buy-sell-protect transaction ,! t]m buy-sell-protect transaction means a legal arrangem5t-- 7,a7 betwe5 "o or m eligible entities & ! ,secret>y relat+ to l& t "o or m ( ^? eligible entities own or are go+ to pur*ase prior to acquisition ( an agricultural l& easem5t2 & 7,b7 "u :i* ea* eligible entity c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t an eligible entity %all hold an agricultural l& easem5t on t l&1 b own]%ip ( ! l& w be transf]r$ to a f>m] or ran*] t is n an eligible entity prior to or on acquisition ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ tribal l& & ins]t+ ,tribal l&2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 a buy-sell-protect transaction2 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #abga;,a7#d77;,i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#d77;,i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #abfe;,a7#c77;,b7 & ins]t+ #abfe;,a7#d77;,b74 #bfjb4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( assi/ance ,section #abfe;,b7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 buy-sell-protect transactions4 4 7b7 ,co/-,%>e assi/ance ,section #abfe;,b7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t & ins]t+ #fj p]c5t1 except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii77,i712 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ t is at lea/ equival5t to t provid$ by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ( n less ?an #dj p]c5t1 except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii77,,ii71 ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8,secret>y-- 7,i7 ! ,secret>y 2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i7 7z s designat$7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ #ge p]c5t & ins]t+ #hj p]c5t2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ! eligible entity %all provide a %>e t is n less ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,c]tification ( eligible entities 7,a7 ,c]tification purpose ,! purpose ( ! c]tification ( eligible entities "u ?is p>agraph is-- 7i7 to m9imize adm9i/rative burd5s on ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 to recognize ! ability ( exp]i5c$ eligible entities to c>ry out ! purposes ( ! program ) m9imal ov]sight by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,c]tification process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process "u :i* ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 directly c]tifies eligible entities t meet e/abli%$ crit]ia describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 or 7,d72 7ii7 ent]s into long-t]m agreem5ts ) c]tifi$ eligible entities2 7iii7 accepts proposals = co/-%>e assi/ance = ! pur*ase ( agricultural l& easem5ts ?r\gh\t ! duration ( su* agreem5ts2 7iv7 all[s 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 ( ! program2 7v7 may all[ a c]tifi$ eligible entity to include ! m9imum de$ t]ms e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#d77;,c72 & 7vi7 may all[ a c]tifi$ eligible entity to assi/ a non-c]tifi$ eligible entity 9 ! pur*ase & /ew>d%ip ( an agricultural l& easem5t4 7,c7 ,c]tification crit]ia = eligible entities ,to be c]tifi$ ?r\gh ! process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 an eligible entity %all demon/rate to ! ,secret>y t ! eligible entity-- 7i7 w ma9ta91 at a m9imum1 = ! duration ( ! agreem5t & ! duration ( ea* agricultural l& easem5t acquir$ "u ! agreem5t-- 7,i7 a plan = adm9i/]+ agricultural l& easem5ts t is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 7,,ii7 ! capacity & res\rces to monitor & en=ce agricultural l& easem5ts consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,,iii7 policies & proc$ures to ensure-- 7aa7 ! long-t]m integrity ( agricultural l& easem5ts on eligible l& consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 7bb7 timely completion ( acquisitions ( su* agricultural l& easem5ts2 7cc7 timely & complete evaluation & report+ to ! ,secret>y on ! use ( funds provid$ "u ! program2 & 7dd7 compliance ) program requirem5ts1 includ+ timely notifications to ! ,secret>y requir$ "u ! program1 su* z notifications ( de m9imis adju/m5ts 9 accordance ) section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b77iii72 & 7ii7 has-- 7,i7 acquir$ n few] ?an #aj agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! 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$ecessor program4 7,d7 ,exp$it$ c]tification ( public entities & accr$it$ l& tru/s ,! ,secret>y may c]tify an eligible entity us+ an exp$it$ c]tification process "u subp>agraph 7,b7 if ! eligible entity demon/rates t x-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 accr$it$ by ! ,l& ,tru/ ,accr$itation ,commission1 or by an equival5t accr$it+ body1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,ii7 a public ag5cy ) /atutory au?ority = f>m & ran*l& protection2 7ii7 has acquir$ n few] ?an #e agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 7iii7 has successfully met ! responsibilities ( ! eligible entity "u ! applicable agreem5ts ) ! ,secret>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat+ to agricultural l& easem5ts t ! eligible entity has acquir$ "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 & 7iv7 meets ! requirem5ts ( subp>agraph 7,c77i74 7,e7 ,applicability to regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program ,! c]tification ( an eligible entity "u ?is p>agraph1 & ! au?orities "u ?is p>agraph result+ f t c]tification1 %all apply to ! e/abli%m5t by ! eligible entity ( agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u subtitle ,i4 7,f7 ,review2 revocation 7i7 ,review 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a review ( eligible entities c]tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 e #c ye>s to ensure t su* c]tifi$ eligible entities are meet+ ! crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d74 7,,ii7 ,de m9imis adju/m5ts ,ea* review "u subclause 7,i7 %all include a review ( any de m9imis adju/m5ts made by ea* c]tifi$ eligible entity "u section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b71 includ+ a review ( :e!r timely notification ( ea* de m9imis adju/m5t 0 made to ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) clause 7iii77,i7 ( t section4 7,,iii7 ,notification ( accr$itation entity ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es 9 a review "u subclause 7,i7 t an eligible entity is n 9 compliance1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! appropriate accr$it+ or gov]n+ body ov]see+ ! c]tification ( ! eligible entity "u subp>agraph 7,d7 ( ! noncompliance ( ! eligible entity4 7ii7 ,revocation 7,i7 ,bas$ on eligibility crit]ia ,if ! ,secret>y f9ds t a c]tifi$ eligible entity no long] meets ! crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 or 7,d71 z applicable1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7aa7 all[ ! c]tifi$ eligible entity a specifi$ p]iod ( "t1 at a m9imum #ahj days1 9 :i* to take su* actions z may be necess>y to meet ! crit]ia2 & 7bb7 revoke ! c]tification ( ! eligible entity1 if1 aft] ! specifi$ p]iod ( "t1 ! c]tifi$ eligible entity does n meet su* crit]ia4 7,,ii7 ,failure to comply ) de m9imis notifications ,if an eligible entity fails to comply ) notification requirem5ts "u section #abfe;,d7c77#f77;,b77iii71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7aa7 imm$iately revoke ! c]tification ( ! eligible entity "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7bb7 pursue any o!r rem$ies available to ! ,secret>y4 4 #bfjc4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts ,section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by ins]t+ te*nical & be=e f9ancial2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,easem5t /ew>d%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to eligible l& enroll$ "u ?is section-- 7,a7 regul>ly assess & monitor ! enroll$ l&2 7,b7 provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance = ! repair1 necess>y ma9t5ance1 & enhancem5t activities describ$ 9 ! wetl& res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! eligible l& "u subsection 7g77#a72 & 7,c7 create & execute a #e-ye> /ew>d%ip plan = assessm5t1 capacity1 & p]=mance1 ensur+ ! monitor+1 repair1 ma9t5ance1 & enhancem5t activities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 are complet$ to ensure wetl& res]ve easem5ts fulfill ! purposes (-- 7i7 ! program2 & 7ii7 ! wetl& res]ve easem5t plans describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,paym5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all make paym5ts 9 am\nts t are n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! eligible co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,a7 an inv5tory ( ! exi/+ /ew>d%ip ne$s ( all wetl& res]ve easem5ts2 7,b7 a plan to address ! /ew>d%ip ne$s describ$ 9 t inv5tory2 7,c7 ! am\nts ! ,secret>y w allocate to address ^? /ew>d%ip ne$s2 & 7,d7 ! plann$ use ( compatible uses "u subsection 7b77#e77;,c71 contracts or agreem5ts "u subsection 7e77#b71 or wetl& res]ve easem5t plans "u subsection 7g77#a7 to ensure t ea* ( ^? /ew>d%ip ne$s is address$4 7e7 ,assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all assi/ own]s 9 comply+ ) ! t]ms & conditions ( a wetl& res]ve easem5t4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts or agreem5ts ) a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local gov]nm5t ag5cy1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization1 or private entity to c>ry out necess>y re/oration1 enhancem5t1 ma9t5ance1 repair1 assessm5t1 or monitor+ ( a wetl& res]ve easem5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contract or agreem5t w advance ! purposes ( ! program4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ ,f$]al or ,/ate & ins]t+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or ,tribal4 #bfjd4 ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abfe;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,de m9imis adju/m5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may approve & make a de m9imis adju/m5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & subject to conditions det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! adju/m5t-- 7i7 increases cons]vation values or has a neutral or limit$ negative effect on cons]vation values2 7ii7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program2 & 7iii7 is n a subord9ation1 modification1 ex*ange1 or t]m9ation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,de m9imis adju/m5ts by c]tifi$ eligible entities 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may au?orize an eligible entity c]tifi$ "u section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 t has demon/rat$ ! ability to make easem5t managem5t decisions consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program to approve & make de m9imis adju/m5ts describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 to any int]e/ 9 eligible l& held by ! c]tifi$ eligible entity if ! c]tifi$ eligible entity det]m9es t ! adju/m5t-- 7,i7 increases cons]vation values or has a neutral or limit$ negative effect on cons]vation values2 7,,ii7 is consi/5t ) ! program purposes = :i* ! int]e/ 0 orig9ally acquir$ & fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program2 7,,iii7 is n made to resolve a violation or a pot5tial violation2 & 7,,iv7 is n made ) respect to an easem5t t is co-held by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7ii7 ,types ( de m9imis adju/m5ts ,! de m9imis adju/m5ts ref]r$ to 9 clause 7i7 are limit$ to-- 7,i7 title corrections2 7,,ii7 corrections to typographical errors2 7,,iii7 *anges 9 legal descriptions z a result ( m9or survey or mapp+ errors2 7,,iv7 *anges to a build+ envelope b\nd>y t d n increase ! total squ>e footage ( ! imp]vi\s surface ( ! orig9al build+ envelope b\nd>y2 & 7,v7 relocation ( easem5t access4 7iii7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a c]tifi$ eligible entity records a de m9imis adju/m5t "u clause 7i71 ! c]tifi$ eligible entity %all provide to ! ,secret>y a notice ( ! de m9imis adju/m5t & a copy ( ! record$ in/rum5t4 7iv7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subp>agraph requires ! ,secret>y to det]m9e :e!r ea* eligible entity seek+ c]tification "u section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 meets ! requirem5ts to make de m9imis adju/m5ts "u ?is subp>agraph4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,compliance ) c]ta9 requirem5ts 7#a7 ,cons]vation & wetl& protection requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n provide assi/ance "u ?is subtitle to an eligible entity or own] ( eligible l& unless ! own] ( ! eligible l&1 at ! "t ( acquisition ( an easem5t "u ?is subtitle1 is 9 compliance ) applicable requirem5ts "u subtitles ,b & ,c4 7#b7 ,equitable treatm5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! equitable treatm5t ( a pur*as] ( eligible l& "u a pur*ase agreem5t1 an in/allm5t l& contract1 or a lease-to-own agreem5t by-- 7,a7 id5tify+ ! pur*as] ( ! l& z ! own] ( ! l&2 7,b7 appropriately id5tify+ ! sell] ( ! l& bas$ on ! in/rum5t2 & 7,c7 address+ ! int]e/s ( ! p>ties describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y1 by ! "t ( acquisition ( an easem5t "u ?is subtitle4 4 7b7 ,report on gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program )9 ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,h ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq474 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 exam9e ! impact ( legal regimes gov]n+ wat] rights on ! e/abli%m5t ( easem5ts across ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 p>ticul>ly focus$ on h[ wat] rights "u ,/ate laws c be pur*as$ or regulat$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t z a prop]ty "r2 7,b7 exam9e ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ an easem5t program devot$ to pur*as+ eligible wat] rights ei!r 9 p]petuity or = a t]m1 :i* may include e/abli%+ easem5ts on eligible l& associat$ ) su* wat] rights1 ?r\gh gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5ts2 7,c7 analyze h[ ! e/abli%m5t ( a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program w\ld inc5tivize f>m]s & ran*]s to discont9ue irrigation practices & to adopt gr\ndwat] cons]vation managem5t practices2 7,d7 consid] :at pot5tial effects a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program w\ld h on su/a9able gr\ndwat] managem5t1 ! re*>g+ ( decl9+ aquif]s1 & ! r$uction ( reliance on gr\ndwat] wat] supply2 7,e7 assess ! effectiv5ess ( a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program if ! l&[n] or eligible entity has ! "r to cont9ue agricultural production & o!r uses compatible ) su/a9able gr\ndwat] managem5t :ile p>ticipat+ 9 ! program2 7,f7 analyze ! elem5ts ( ! gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program t may n be consi/5t ) ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program1 su* z-- 7i7 ! l5g? ( an easem5t agreem5t to re/ore & enhance gr\ndwat]-dep5d5t ecosy/ems2 & 7ii7 geographic scope2 & 7,g7 consid] ! co/s (-- 7i7 ! fair m>ket value ( a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t2 7ii7 te*nical assi/ance to implem5t ! gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t program2 & 7iii7 revegetat+ l& ) plants t c survive dr\ght & d n require irrigation4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ f9d+s relat+ to ea* ( ! matt]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 ,g ,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program #bgja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes ,section #abga7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ eligible activities to & ins]t+ projects t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ programs1 z & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8programs3 7,a7 ,! foll[+ programs1 z 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,! foll[+ programs1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd3 7i7 ,! wat] bank program e/abli%$ "u ! ,wat] ,bank ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #acja et seq474 7ii7 ,! agricultural managem5t assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u section #ebd7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebd7;b774 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,to enc\rage ! r$uction ( gre5h\se gases1 & ! adaptation to & mitigation ( climate *ange1 ?r\gh ! coord9at$ ef=ts ( eligible p>tn]s1 produc]s1 & ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ affect & ins]t+ create cons]vation b5efits across2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 implem5t+ or e/abli%+ a soil heal? plan or program ( a ,/ate or ,tribal gov]nm5t4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ?r\gh p>tn]%ip agreem5ts2 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ cons]vation projects to a*ieve & ins]t+ innovative me?ods ( cons]vation deliv]y t g5]ate2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ outcomes &2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,to facilitate ! conv]sion f conc5trat$ animal fe$+ op]ations to climate-fri5dly agricultural production sy/ems1 includ+ reg5]ative graz+1 agr(ore/ry1 organic1 & div]sifi$ crop & live/ock production sy/ems4 4 #bgjb4 ,def9itions ,section #abga;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f71 7#h71 & 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,cons]vation b5efit 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cons]vation b5efit means1 ) respect to an eligible activity1 ! result+-- 7i7 improvem5t (-- 7,i7 agricultural or non9du/rial =e/ l&2 7,,ii7 wat]1 air1 or soil quality2 7,,iii7 wat] quantity2 or 7,,iv7 ! condition ( habitat = fi% or wildlife2 7ii7 protection ( agricultural or non9du/rial =e/ l&2 or 7iii7 r$uction 9 consumptive wat] use4 7,b7 ,measurem5t ,a cons]vation b5efit 7z def9$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77 may be measur$ or model$ by an eligible p>tn] = ! purposes ( report+ a v]ifiable1 quantifiable improvem5t 9 ! natural res\rce conc]n t>get$ by ! applicable eligible activity4 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligible activity ,! t]m eligible activity means-- 7,a7 a practice1 activity1 agreem5t1 easem5t1 or relat$ cons]vation measure t is available "u ! /atutory au?ority = a cov]$ program2 & 7,b7 a practice1 activity1 agreem5t1 easem5t1 or relat$ cons]vation measure t-- 7i7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( at lea/ "o cov]$ program2 & 7ii7 proposes an innovative-- 7,i7 cons]vation approa*2 7,,ii7 me?od ( cons]vation fund+ deliv]y2 or 7,,iii7 approa* to lev]ag+ ! ,f$]al inve/m5t4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! t]m eligible l& may include o!r spaces on :i* id5tifi$ or expect$ res\rce conc]ns relat$ to agricultural production c\ld be address$ "u ! program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 su* z urban agriculture & o!r innovative production me?ods4 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ tribe & ins]t+ ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,h72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,h71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization4 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,k7 ,a n-=-pr(it cons]vation organization4 7,l7 ,an agricultural retail] 7includ+ an agri*emical bus9ess & a f>m retail outlet or suppli]74 7,m7 ,any o!r entity t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,p]=mance-bas$ paym5ts ,! t]m p]=mance-bas$ paym5ts means paym5ts to a produc] by an eligible p>tn] "u section #abga;,c7d7 to pur*ase quantifi$ & v]ifi$ cons]vation b5efits4 4 #bgjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips ,section #abga;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t %all be = a p]iod n to exce$ #e ye>s1 subject to r5ewal or ext5sion4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ n m ?an "o "t aft] r5ew$ "u subsection 7e77#e72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t & all t foll[s ?r\gh #ab mon?s1 & ins]t+ !re(1 may ea* be ext5d$ "u subsection 7e77#f7 n m ?an #b times = a p]iod ( n long] ?an #bd mon?s ea*12 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect on exi/+ agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd %all n affect1 modify1 or int]f]e ) any p>tn]%ip agreem5t 9 effect on ! day be=e t date ( enactm5t4 7,b7 ,modification ( exi/+ agreem5ts ,to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made to ?is subsection by ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd-- 7i7 ! signatories to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( t ,act may mutually agree to a modification ( ! l5g? (1 & options = r5ewals & ext5sions available =1 t p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y %all provide an opportunity = ! signatories to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i7 to modify ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t pursuant to t clause )\t requir+ ! r5egotiation ( any o!r provision ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,m&atory duties2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ea* cons]vation b5efit & all t foll[s ?r\gh 2 & & ins]t+ ! cons]vation b5efits ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t22 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 any b>ri]s t prev5t$ ! project f a*iev+ ! cons]vation b5efits ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 2 & 7,,iv7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ project & ins]t+ project & lessons le>n$ ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( ! project2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,discretion>y duties ,"u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 ! eligible p>tn] may-- 7,a7 provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance to produc]s to design1 implem5t1 & monitor eligible activities on eligible l&2 & 7,b7 contract or e/abli% sub-agreem5ts or grants = f9ancial or te*nical assi/ance1 includ+ p]=mance-bas$ paym5ts1 ) produc]s or o!r entities to c>ry out ! project4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al 7i7 ,requirem5t ,an eligible p>tn] %all provide a significant contribution t[>ds ! implem5tation ( ! project t is ! subject ( ! agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 a contribution ( an eligible p>tn] "u ?is p>agraph may be us$ to meet mat*+ or co/ p>ticipation requirem5ts "u o!r ,f$]al programs 7o!r ?an ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs7 & non-,f$]al programs4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 project f9anc+ t helps exp$ite project implem5tation2 or 2 & 7,,iv7 9 clause 7iv7 7z s r$esignat$7 by /rik+ & 9-k9d support & ins]t+ 1 9-k9d support1 or f9anc+2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 f9aliz+ ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y ann\nces ! aw>d+ ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 7,b7 f9aliz+ r5ewal or ext5sion agreem5ts n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( approval ( ! r5ewal or ext5sion2 7,c7 reimburs+ eligible p>tn]s n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( submission ( a complete reimbursem5t reque/2 7,d7 9 ! case ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t is fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7b71 reimburs+ eligible p>tn]s n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( a complete submission ( receipts = ! paym5ts made to produc]s by ! eligible p>tn] = c>ry+ out eligible activities2 7,e7 9 ! case ( a project focus$ on deliv]+ eligible activities describ$ 9 section #abga;,a7#c77;,b71 id5tify+ appropriate timel9es to f9alize p>tn]%ip agreem5ts1 r5ewals1 & ext5sions bas$ on ! innovative nature ( ! eligible activities propos$ = ! project :ile ensur+ t review ( agreem5ts1 r5ewals1 & ext5sions takes place z soon z practicable2 7,f7 provid+ paym5ts to an eligible p>tn] = goods & s]vices t support program implem5tation1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,g7 9 ! case ( a co/-%>e agreem5t ) an eligible entity 7z def9$ 9 section #abfe;,a7 9 an approv$ project area1 provide paym5ts to ! eligible entity to assi/ ) ! pur*ase ( an easem5t on eligible l& ) a produc]2 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 make cov]$ program au?orities1 su* z entity c]tification "u section #abfe;,b7b77#e71 available1 b n requir$1 9 ! implem5tation ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ guidance & ins]t+ guidance1 includ+ sugge/$ quantification models12 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 make fund+ available to n-=-pr(it entities & 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 to make assessm5t tools m broadly available to eligible p>tn]s2 & 7#f7 publi% public-fac+ reports submitt$ by ! eligible p>tn] "u subsection 7c77#a77;,f7 n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( expiration ( ! t]m ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 by /rik+ project's objectives & ins]t+ objectives1 includ+ ! cons]vation b5efits1 ( ! project2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,e72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d71 7,f71 7,g71 & 7,h7 z subp>agraphs 7,b71 7,d71 7,e71 & 7,f71 respectively2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ ,tribal1 aft] ,/ate12 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 demon/rate t a significant numb] ( hi/orically und]s]v$ produc]s w b5efit f ! project2 2 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ area re/oration plans & ins]t+ area-wide plans2 & 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ em]g+ be=e factors2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,ext5sions ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a project t is ! subject ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t has made sub/antial progress t[>ds meet+ ! objectives ( ! project1 ! ,secret>y may ext5d ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t if ! #a or m eligible p>tn]s t are p>ties to ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t reque/ ! ext5sion 9 ord] to cont9ue to implem5t ! project "u an ext5sion ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7#g7 ,nonexclusivity ( r5ewals & ext5sions ,! grant+ ( an ext5sion "u p>agraph 7#f7 does n preclude ! subsequ5t grant+ ( a r5ewal "u p>agraph 7#e71 & vice v]sa4 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,am\nt 7#a7 ,limitation ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all n provide m ?an #be1jjj1jjj "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7#b7 ,r5ewals ,9 ! case ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t r5ew$ "u subsection 7e77#e71 ! ,secret>y may provide n m ?an an additional #be1jjj1jjj "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7g7 ,enrollm5t 9 o!r cons]vation programs 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 a produc] p>ty to a contract ent]$ into "u ?is subtitle may-- 7,a7 subject to section #abce7;j71 enroll ! l& enroll$ "u ! contract 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d2 7,b7 subject to section #abdj;,b7d77#f71 enroll ! l& enroll$ "u ! contract 9 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d2 or 7,c7 bo? enroll l& 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,a7 & receive a co/-%>e assi/ance 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b74 7#b7 ,limitation ,a produc] %all n be eligible = paym5ts = practices on eligible l& "u ! program if ! produc] receives paym5ts or o!r b5efits = ! same practice on ! same l& "u ano!r program "u ?is title4 4 #bgjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s ,section #abga;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ = a p]iod ( #e ye>s2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,advance paym5ts to produc]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on an election by a produc]1 ! ,secret>y may provide an advance paym5t = co/s relat$ to pur*as+ mat]ials or contract+ associat$ ) implem5t+ an eligible activity4 7,b7 ,return ( funds ,if ! funds provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 are n exp5d$ )9 #abj days1 ! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 det]m9e t ! produc] is 9 violation ( ! program contract2 & 7ii7 require ! funds to be return$ )9 a reasonable p]iod1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,advance paym5ts to eligible p>tn]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on an election by an eligible p>tn]1 ! ,secret>y may provide an advance paym5t to ! eligible p>tn] relat$ to project implem5tation1 z provid$ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+ an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t "u subsection 7d77#a74 7,b7 ,timeframe ,if ! funds provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 are n exp5d$ )9 ! p]iod specifi$ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 b n m ?an #abj days1 ! ,secret>y %all n provide any additional advance paym5t "u t p>agraph until ! eligible p>tn] demon/rates ! ability to exp5d ! funds )9 ! applicable p]iod4 7,c7 ,return ( funds ,! ,secret>y may det]m9e t an eligible p>tn] is 9 violation ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t & require ! funds to be return$ )9 a reasonable p]iod1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 if ! eligible p>tn]-- 7i7 fails to exp5d ! funds )9 ! applicable p]iod2 or 7ii7 o!rwise fails to manage any funds 9 accordance ) ! t]ms ( ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 by /rik+ %all-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh "u a 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ %all1 "u a2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 9 ! case ( an agreem5t ) an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization1 provide an opportunity = ! ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization to develop ) ! ,secret>y projects t-- 7i7 address eligible res\rce conc]ns on ,indian l&2 & 7ii7 all[ = flexibility 9 cons]vation implem5tation & adm9i/ration4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77iii7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ 9 cons]vation ) private f9ancial me*anisms1 9 conjunction ) agricultural production or =e/ res\rce managem5t1 su* z & ins]t+ 1 or innovative approa*es to deliv]+ cons]vation fund+ to produc]s1 includ+2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ provision ( & ins]t+ use ( innovative contract+ or2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ support = & ins]t+ support+2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ or at ! end & ins]t+ &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 accel]at+ ! adoption & use ( agricultural or process+ equipm5t by produc]s t a*ieve cons]vation b5efits2 & 4 #bgje4 ,fund+ ,section #abga;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,allocation ( fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds made available = ! program "u section #abda7;a77#f71 ! ,secret>y %all allocate1 to ! ext5t practicable 9 ord] to maximize cons]vation b5efits-- 7,a7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi = projects focus$ on e/abli%+ gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5ts t-- 7i7 are held by an eligible entity 7z def9$ 9 section #abfe;,a7 p>ticipat+ 9 ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7ii7 meet ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 ( ! rema9+ funds1 = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]-- 7i7 #df p]c5t to projects bas$ on a ,/ate or multi/ate competitive process adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y at ! local level ) ! advice ( ! applicable ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,g2 7ii7 #ej p]c5t to projects = critical cons]vation areas designat$ "u section #abga;,f2 7iii7 #c p]c5t to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 section #abga;,b7d77#e72 & 7iv7 #a p]c5t to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t crit]ia ,! crit]ia ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii7 are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! t]ms ( ! gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t %all conta9 t]ms t encumb] & suffici5tly address ! managem5t1 monitor+1 & en=cem5t ( surface wat] uses & gr\ndwat] rights & uses4 7,b7 ,! eligible p>tn] %all-- 7i7 id5tify ! applicable legal framework t w\ld all[ = a gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t to be e/abli%$ 9 ! applicable jurisdiction2 7ii7 outl9e ! specific attributes ( ! propos$ gr\ndwat] cons]vation easem5t2 7iii7 id5tify ! regulat+ organization t met]s or monitors gr\ndwat] 9 ! applicable jurisdiction2 & 7iv7 id5tify ! propos$ valuation me?odology4 7,c7 ,! eligible p>tn] %all provide a lett] ( support f ! applicable ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ & a lett] ( compatibility f ! appropriate ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal ag5cies responsible = ov]sight ( cons]vation easem5ts & gr\ndwat] use & regulation 9 ! applicable jurisdiction4 7b7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide to an eligible p>tn] a paym5t = indirect co/s to cov] adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! eligible p>tn] "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7#b7 ,rate 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! rate ( a paym5t = indirect co/s "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be-- 7i7 an indirect co/ rate negotiat$ by ! ,secret>y & ! eligible p>tn]1 :i* %all n exce$ #bj p]c5t ( ! total project co/2 or 7ii7 if ! eligible p>tn] does n h a negotiat$ indirect co/ rate describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 #bj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 7,b7 ,rate = c]ta9 projects ,9 ! case ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t prim>ily s]ves hi/orically und]s]v$ produc]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! rate ( a paym5t = indirect co/s "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be up to #cj p]c5t ( ! total project co/4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible p>tn] may provide te*nical assi/ance to produc]s z ne$$ to support project plann+ & implem5tation = cons]vation b5efits4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,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,b7 ,te*nical assi/ance by ! ,secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all n use am\nts provid$ "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t = te*nical assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y )\t provid+ explicit notification to ! eligible p>tn]4 7,c7 ,te*nical assi/ance by eligible p>tn]s ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( te*nical assi/ance provid$ by an eligible p>tn] %all be n m ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ pursuant to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t & ins]t+ & produc]s p>ticipat+ 9 ! program2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,in=mation te*nology & automat$ programmatic tools 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure ! timely developm5t & availability ( integrat$ in=mation te*nology & automat$ programmatic tools to support program implem5tation4 7#b7 ,program access ,subject to section #abdd7;b7 ( ?is ,act & section #afai ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia71 ! ,secret>y may develop protocols = eligible p>tn]s to access automatic programmatic tools ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 9 a mann] t supports ! implem5tation ( an approv$ project4 4 #bgjf4 ,adm9i/ration ,section #abga;,e ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjai1 & e two & ins]t+ #bjbe1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ! *>act]i/ics ( ongo+ projects2 7,b7 ! progress made t[>ds a*iev+ ! cons]vation goals ( complet$ projects & r5ew$ projects2 7,c7 any o!r relat$ outcomes ( complet$ projects & r5ew$ projects2 & 7,d7 cons]vation b5efits pur*as$ ?r\gh p]=mance-bas$ paym5ts & ! p]-unit prices ( ^? cons]vation b5efits2 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ approximate be=e numb]2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ adm9i/]$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ adm9i/]$2 &2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y may n & ins]t+ ,nei!r an eligible p>tn] nor ! ,secret>y may4 #bgjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas ,section #abga;,f ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f 7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or sub/antially affect+ aft] locat$ 92 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ re/oration & enhancem5t ( wildlife habitat connectivity & wildlife migration corridors aft] local level2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,9 adm9i/]+ funds "u section #abga;,d7d77#b71 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y4 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food = ,peace ,act #caja4 ,unit$ ,/ates policy ,section #b7a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ hung] & malnutrition & ins]t+ hung]1 malnutrition1 *ild wa/+14 #cajb4 ,provision ( agricultural commodities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bjb ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ gov]nm5ts & public or private ag5cies1 includ+ int]gov]nm5tal organizations su* z ! ,_w ,food ,program & o!r multilat]al organizations & ins]t+ eligible organizations2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ agricultural commodities = nonem]g5cy assi/ance & ins]t+ assi/ance1 includ+ 9 ! =m ( agricultural commodities1 = nonem]g5cy purposes2 7,b7 by /rik+ 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7d772 & 7,c7 by /rik+ to use ! commodities2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7h7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & all t foll[s ?r\gh subsection 7d71 & ins]t+ ,us+ funds made available "u ?is title1 ! ,adm9i/rator may provide funds to eligible organizations2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ developm5tal & ins]t+ resili5ce2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,agricultural commodities ,us+ funds made available "u ?is title1 ! ,adm9i/rator may-- 7,a7 acquire & make available to eligible organizations su* agricultural commodities z are necess>y to c>ry out agreem5ts "u ?is title2 & 7,b7 pay all associat$ & incid5tal co/s ( ^? commodities1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/ ( acquir+ ^? commodities2 7ii7 ! co/s associat$ ) packag+1 enri*m5t1 pres]vation1 & =tification ( ^? commodities1 includ+ ! co/s ( c>ry+ out section #dae ) respect to ! commodities2 7iii7 ! co/ ( process+1 mill+1 h&l+1 /orage1 di/ribution1 & program implem5tation to use ! commodities2 & 7iv7 ! co/ ( transportation to move ! commodities f ! ,unit$ ,/ates to pre-position+ sites1 ports ( entry abroad1 & di/ribution sites )9 & betwe5 =eign c\ntries1 includ+ ocean & inl& freight *>ges1 & ! *>ges = g5]al av]age contributions aris+ out ( ocean transportation ( ^? commodities4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ or agricultural commodities aft] = funds2 7ii7 by ins]t+ or agricultural commodities aft] ,to receive funds2 7iii7 by ins]t+ or 7#b7 aft] p>agraph 7#a72 & 7iv7 by /rik+ describ$ 9 subsection 7d72 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 ( subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 = fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ = ea* fiscal ye> aft] may be us$4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #bje ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ h]e9aft]2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #bjb7;d77#a72 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ #bjb7;h7 & ins]t+ #bjb7;g74 7#b7 ,section #bjg7;f77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjb7;h77#c7 & ins]t+ #bjb7;g77#c74 7#c7 ,section #djg7;f77#b77;,i7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#b77;,i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #bjb7;e71 & ins]t+ sections #bjb7;d714 7#d7 ,section #dab7;e77#b7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjb7;e77#a77;,c7 & ins]t+ #bjb7;d77#a77;,c74 #cajc4 ,levels ( assi/ance ,section #bjd ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,m9imum assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all make agricultural commodities available = food di/ribution "u ?is title = em]g5cy assi/ance "u section #bjb7;a7 = ea* fiscal ye> 9 a quantity t results 9 ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 be+ n less ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! funds made available ?r\gh annual appropriations 9 t fiscal ye> = ?is title4 7,b7 ,am\nt describ$ ,! am\nt ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is ! sum obta9$ by add+-- 7i7 ! value ( ! agricultural commodities made available pursuant to t subp>agraph2 & 7ii7 ! co/ ( ocean %ipp+ = ^? agricultural commodities4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! ?ird s5t5ce2 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 mak+ a waiv] & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,report ,if ! ,adm9i/rator provides a waiv] "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all submit to ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,appropriations1 & ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( ! fir/ s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,adm9i/rator may waive ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 = any fiscal ye> if1 aft] ! beg9n+ ( ! applicable fiscal ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t-- 7i7 su* quantities ( commodities _c be us$ effectively to c>ry out ?is title or 9 ord] to meet an em]g5cy2 or 7ii7 ! requirem5ts ( t p>agraph _c o!rwise be met due to circum/ances beyond ! control ( ! ,adm9i/rator4 7,b7 ,subsequ5t ye> m9imum assi/ance ,9 ! fir/ fiscal ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date on :i* a waiv] is provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all make agricultural commodities available = food di/ribution "u ?is title = em]g5cy assi/ance "u section #bjb7;a7 9 a quantity t repres5ts-- 7i7 ! quantity ( agricultural commodities ne$$ to meet ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 ! quantity ( agricultural commodities cov]$ by ! waiv] "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7a77#b7 be & ins]t+ subsection 7a77#a7 is4 #cajd4 ,food ,aid ,consultative ,gr\p ,section #bje7;f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #caje4 ,issuance ( regulations ,section #bjg7;c77#a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7c77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ! enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd4 #cajf4 ,ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation ,section #bjg7;f77#d7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a7f77#d77 is am5d$1 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b77i71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #cajg4 ,assi/ance = /ockpil+ & rapid transportation1 deliv]y1 & di/ribution ( %elf-/able prepackag$ foods ,section #bjh7;f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbd1 & #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #cajh4 ,def9itions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djb ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 & ins]t+ ,92 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,effective & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,treatm5t ,effective 2 & 7,b7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ & live/ock z well z & ins]t+ live/ock1 specializ$ nutrition products1 &2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m 2 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,eligible organization ,! t]m eligible organization means-- 7,a7 a gov]nm5t ( a =eign c\ntry2 7,b7 a private volunt>y organization or coop]ative2 7,c7 an int]gov]nm5tal organization1 su* z ! ,_w ,food ,program2 & 7,d7 any o!r organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #djg7;f77#a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ appropriate committees ( ,congress & ins]t+ ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,agriculture & ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 #caji4 ,use ( ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,section #djf7;b77#f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7;b77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 9 ! case ( commodities = urg5t & extraord9>y relief requirem5ts 7includ+ pre-position$ commodities74 #caaj4 ,adm9i/rative provisions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djg ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ = fiscal ye>s #bjja ?r\gh #bjbc2 7,b7 by /rik+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjja ?r\gh #bjac n m ?an #aj1jjj1jjj ( su* funds &2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,j7 ,an assessm5t ( activities specifically t>get+ wom5 & girls & ! impact ( ^? activities 9 address+ ! unique ne$s ( wom5 & girls4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical correction 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #baf ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,/at4 #ieg7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 7z am5d$ by section #ajaa7;e7 ( ,public ,law #ajd-ff 7#aji ,/at4 #gji77 aft] 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7c7 & ins]t+ 7b72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7d7 & ins]t+ 7c72 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7g77#b7 & ins]t+ 7f77#b72 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 7h7 & ins]t+ 7g74 7#b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by p>agraph 7#a7 %all take effect z if enact$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7,public ,law #ajd-abg2 #aaj ,/at4 #hhh74 #caaa4 ,deadl9e = agreem5ts to f9ance sales or to provide o!r assi/ance ,section #djh ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #caab4 ,funds = em]g5cy & nonem]g5cy food assi/ance ,section #dab7;e77#a7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 n less ?an #cfe1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 n less ?an #ah p]c5t4 #caac4 ,micronutri5t =tification programs ,section #dae7;c7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#b7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #caad4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ah & ins]t+ 7#ah72 & 7,b7 9 clause 7viii7 ( subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ a semicolon at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #caae4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,food = ,peace ,act ,section #dad7;b7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;g-#a7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7z def9$ & all t foll[s ?r\gh #aifa7 & ins]t+ 7z def9$ 9 section #dha7;e7 ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbia7;e7774 7b7 ,presid5t's ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihd ,section #cjc7;c7 ( ! ,presid5t's ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbh;a7c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ exp&$ & ins]t+ exp5d$4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh #cbja4 ,pres]v+ =eign m>kets = goods us+ common names 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #ajb ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,z us$ 9 ?is ,act-- & ins]t+ ,9 ?is ,act32 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 & 7#d71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,common "n 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m common "n means a "n t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 is ord9>ily or cu/om>ily us$ = an agricultural commodity or food product2 7ii7 is typically plac$ on ! packag+ & product label ( ! agricultural commodity or food product2 7iii7 ) respect to w9e-- 7,i7 is-- 7aa7 ord9>ily or cu/om>ily us$ = a w9e grape v>ietal "n2 or 7bb7 a traditional t]m or expression t is typically plac$ on ! packag+ & label ( ! w9e2 & 7,,ii7 does n mean any appellation ( orig9 = w9e li/$ 9 subp>t ,c ( "p #i ( title #bg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 & 7iv7 ! use ( :i* is consi/5t ) /&>ds ( ! ,codex ,alim5t>ius ,commission4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 mak+ a det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may take into acc\nt-- 7i7 compet5t s\rces1 su* z diction>ies1 newspap]s1 pr(essional j\rnals & lit]ature1 & in=mation po/$ on websites t are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be reliable 9 report+ m>ket in=mation2 7ii7 ! use ( ! common "n 9 a dome/ic1 regional1 or int]national product /&>d1 includ+ a /&>d promulgat$ by ! ,codex ,alim5t>ius ,commission1 = ! agricultural commodity or food product2 & 7iii7 ! ord9>y & cu/om>y use ( ! common "n 9 ! production or m>ket+ ( ! agricultural commodity or food product 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates or 9 o!r c\ntries4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 prohibits or disall[s ! use ( ! common "n ( an agricultural commodity or food product ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,c7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m 2 & 7,d7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] at ! end1 by /rik+ ,= purposes & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,inclusion ,= purposes 4 7b7 ,negotiations ,to def5d use ( common names ,title ,,iii ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efeb et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cjc4 ,negotiations to def5d use ( common names 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ef=ts ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative to secure ! "r ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural produc]s1 processors1 & export]s to use common names = agricultural commodities or food products 9 =eign m>kets ?r\gh ! negotiation ( bilat]al1 plurilat]al1 or multilat]al agreem5ts1 memor&a ( und]/&+1 or ex*anges ( lett]s t assure ! curr5t & future use ( ea* common "n id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y 9 connection ) ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities or food products4 7b7 ,report ,! ,secret>y & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative %all submit to ,congress a report e #b ye>s reg>d+ ef=ts & successes 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a74 4 #cbjb4 ,te*nical assi/ance to improve infra/ructure 9 =eign m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities ,section #bjc7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,te*nical assi/ance to improve infra/ructure 9 =eign m>kets = ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into contracts or o!r agreem5ts ) eligible trade organizations to provide ne$s assessm5t1 tra9+1 & o!r te*nical assi/ance-- 7i7 to enhance ! capabilities ( infra/ructure 9 new & develop+ =eign m>kets1 includ+ infra/ructure relat+ to cold *a9 capacity1 port improvem5ts1 & o!r developm5ts2 & 7ii7 to ensure ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities are n damag$ or lo/ due to defici5cies 9 ! infra/ructure describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7ii7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7iii71 am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ "u ?is subp>agraph may be us$ only to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a74 7iii7 ,availability ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! total am\nt made available pursuant to ?is subp>agraph = a fiscal ye> is n necess>y to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a71 any excess am\nts may be us$ to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 4 #cbjc4 ,report on competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,annual report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report detail+ ! competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops4 7,b7 ,elem5ts ,! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 id5tify & analyze acts1 policies1 or practices ( =eign c\ntries t con/itute significant b>ri]s to1 or di/ortions ( ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops1 includ+ ! imposition (-- 7,i7 t>iffs 7includ+ retaliatory t>iffs7 & quotas 7includ+ t>iff-rate quotas72 & 7,,ii7 nont>iff b>ri]s1 includ+ te*nical b>ri]s to trade1 sanit>y & phytosanit>y measures1 import lic5s+ proc$ures1 & subsidies2 7ii7 9 conjunction ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,int]national ,trade ,commission1 make an e/imate (-- 7,i7 ! impacts on ! competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops ( any act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 if feasible1 ! value ( additional specialty crops t w\ld1 dur+ ! ye> prec$+ submission ( ! report1 h be5 export$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ea* =eign c\ntry an act1 policy1 or practice ( :i* is id5tifi$ "u clause 7i7 if ea* su* act1 policy1 or practice ( t c\ntry did n exi/2 7iii7 assess ! ext5t to :i* ea* act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clause 7i7 is subject to int]national agreem5ts to :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty2 7iv7 include in=mation ) respect to any action tak5 by ! executive bran* dur+ ! ye> prec$+ submission ( ! report1 or expect$ to be tak5 aft] submission ( ! report1 to elim9ate any act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clause 7i71 includ+-- 7,i7 any action "u section #cja2 7,,ii7 negotiations or consultations ) =eign gov]nm5ts1 :i* may include engagem5t ?r\gh ! /&+ committee on sanit>y & phytosanit>y matt]s e/abli%$ "u a free trade agreem5t to :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty2 & 7,,iii7 action at ! ,_w ,trade ,organization1 includ+ dispute settlem5t actions1 consultations1 or negotiations2 & 7v7 a description (-- 7,i7 any funds provid$ "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77iv7 t 7 n obligat$ 9 ! fiscal ye> prec$+ submission ( ! report2 & 7,,ii7 ! reason su* funds 7 n obligat$4 7,c7 ,comm5t p]iod ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 %all-- 7i7 be=e prep>+ ! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 seek comm5t f ! public & ! ,agricultural ,te*nical ,advisory ,committee = ,trade 9 ,fruits & ,vegetables2 & 7ii7 take su* comm5ts into acc\nt 9 prep>+ ! report4 7,d7 ,=m ( report 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex4 7ii7 ,public availability ,! unclassifi$ portion ( ! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be made available to ! public 9 ma*9e readable =mat4 4 #cbjd4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation ,section #bjc7;f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ( & ins]t+ ,(2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ section & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$-- 7,a7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbg1 #bee1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh & #bjbi1 #die1ejj1jjj4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,9 g5]al & ins]t+ ,fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbg2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjbh & #bjbi ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh & #bjbi1 ! ,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$it ,corporation1 n less ?an #djj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,=eign m>ket developm5t coop]ator program ,to c>ry out subsection 7c71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 n less ?an #fi1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7iii7 ,e 7,kika7 de la ,g>za ,em]g+ ,m>kets ,program ,to provide assi/ance "u subsection 7d71 ( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ 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$it ,corporation1 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>4 7v7 ,priority trade fund 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! am\nts allocat$ "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$ ! fund+ = #a or m programs4 2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ or 7,b7 aft] ( subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a77v7 & ins]t+ clause 7v7 ( subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b71 z applicable2 & 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ or 7,b71 z applicable be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce4 #cbje4 ,int]ag5cy seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetable work+ gr\p ,subtitle ,b ( title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efga et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dah4 ,int]ag5cy seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetables work+ gr\p 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies or entities1 z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 %all jo9tly e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! work+ gr\p7 compos$ ( repres5tatives f ea* ag5cy to monitor & assess1 on an ongo+ basis1 seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetables trade data & relat$ in=mation4 7b7 ,trade actions & inve/igations ,! work+ gr\p %all coord9ate z appropriate reg>d+ pot5tial additional trade actions & inve/igations ) respect to any seasonal or p]i%able agricultural products1 z det]m9$ to be advisable by ! work+ gr\p4 7c7 ,consultation ,! work+ gr\p %all consult ) ! ,agricultural ,trade ,advisory ,committee1 relevant seasonal or p]i%able agricultural produc]s1 & o!r relevant trade associations to id5tify ?reats t imports pose to dome/ic produc]s ( seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetables4 7d7 ,recomm5dations to ,secret>y ,! work+ gr\p %all recomm5d programs or assi/ance t ! ,secret>y c\ld provide to produc]s ( seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetables to address m>ket impacts4 4 ,c ,o!r agricultural trade laws #ccja4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe ,! ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,commodities to prev5t wa/e ,unless au?oriz$ 9 advance 9 appropriation ,acts1 no funds ( ! ,corporation may be us$ to c>ry out ?is section ) respect to eligible commodities made available "u section #daf7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #aidi 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca7;b77 9 excess ( 7exclusive ( ! co/ ( eligible commodities7-- 7,a7 #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 7,b7 #eb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,c7 #ee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,d7 #eh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye>s #bjbg2 7,e7 #fa1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 & 7,f7 #fd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ eligible eligible commodities & ins]t+ eligible commodities2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#c7 9 subsection 7j71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,prohibition ,! ,secret>y %all n ent] into any agreem5t pursuant to ?is section "u :i* m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = a fiscal ye> are aw>d$ to a s+le entity4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#e7 9 subsection 7l77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7p7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjcj4 #ccjb4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ %all n be-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all n be consid]$ to be a "p ( ! total dome/ic supply 7includ+ c>ryov]7 = ! purpose (-- 7#a7 subsection 7c72 or 7#b7 adm9i/]+ ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq474 4 #ccjc4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ccjd4 ,gr[+ ,am]ican food exports ,section #aedc;,a7d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ccje4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance ,section #aedc;,b7f7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;dd7f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ccjf4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,c71 by /rik+ indig5\s in/itutions z well z local & ins]t+ indig5\s in/itutions1 wom5-l$ & wom5-own$ organizations1 & local2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ n m ?an #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ n less ?an #aj p]c5t1 b n m ?an #bj p]c5t12 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,capacity-build+ activities ,( ! am\nts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y may provide funds = capacity-build+ activities to support ! pur*ase ( agricultural commodities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 4 #ccjg4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ccjh4 ,local & regional food aid procurem5t projects ,section #cbjf7;e77#a7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;c7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ccji4 ,int]national agricultural education fell[%ip program ,section #ccjg7;g77#a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbie7;g77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program #daja4 ,ensur+ transp>5cy & acc\ntability 9 ?rifty food plan 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c7u7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7u77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ aft] ! second s5t5ce ! foll[+3 ,^? re-evaluations %all include an ext]nal pe] review process & be submitt$ to ,congress & ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 accordance ) section #hja ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 ,to ! ext5t legally all[able1 ! comput] code & data us$ = ! re-evaluations to g5]ate ! m>ket baskets %all be made publicly available44 7b7 ,hawaii 7#a7 ,int]im f9al rule ,not)/&+ section #bgc4aj7;e77#d77;i7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate an int]im f9al rule to use food price data ?r\gh\t ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii to calculate ! co/ ( ! ?rifty food plan 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 = t ,/ate4 7#b7 ,co/ adju/m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 on ,octob] #a1 #bjbe1 & on ,octob] #a ( ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all apply ! co/ e/imate = ! ?rifty food plan 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab77 = ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii pursuant to ! int]im f9al rule promulgat$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,exception = fiscal ye>s #bjbf ?r\gh #bjcj ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbf ?r\gh #bjcj1 ! ,secret>y may n apply ! co/ e/imate describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if t application w\ld result 9 ! co/ ( ! diet "u ! ?rifty food plan 7z s def9$7 be+ bel[ ! am\nt ( ! co/ ( t diet z calculat$ us+ ! me?od ( calculat+ ! co/ ( ! diet "u ! ?rifty food plan = ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbd & #bjbe4 #dajb4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,p>ticipation 9 ,,snap ,any h\sehold eligible to p>ticipate or p>ticipat+ 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may simultane\sly p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh #hj p]c5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y %all pay #ajj p]c5t2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,tribal procurem5t 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,eligible ,tribal organization ,! t]m eligible ,tribal organization means a ,tribal organization t meets ! requirem5ts = a p>ticipat+ ,tribal organization "u clause 7ii71 except t ! ,tribal organization does n satisfy ! requirem5t describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( t clause4 7ii7 ,p>ticipat+ ,tribal organization ,! t]m p>ticipat+ ,tribal organization means a ,tribal organization t-- 7,i7 is successfully adm9i/]+ ! food di/ribution program ( ! ,tribal organization e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection2 7,,ii7 has ent]$ into a self-det]m9ation contract to procure agricultural commodities = di/ribution "u t food di/ribution program = n less ?an #ab mon?s ( di/ribution across ! contract p]iod2 7,,iii7 has ! capacity to pur*ase agricultural commodities 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,,iv7 meets any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ,indian tribes4 7iii7 ,self-det]m9ation contract ,! t]m self-det]m9ation contract means a self-det]m9ation contract 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 z implem5t$ "u ! demon/ration project e/abli%$ "u section #djjc7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd71 ) modifications z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,tribal commodity pur*ases ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subp>agraph 7,e77i71 ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts ) eligible ,tribal organizations to all[ ^? eligible ,tribal organizations to directly pur*ase agricultural commodities = di/ribution "u ! food di/ribution program ( ! eligible ,tribal organization e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subp>agraph 7,e77ii71 ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts ) p>ticipat+ ,tribal organizations to all[ ^? p>ticipat+ ,tribal organizations to directly pur*ase agricultural commodities = di/ribution "u ! food di/ribution program ( ! p>ticipat+ ,tribal organization e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,procurem5t requirem5ts ,any agricultural commodity pur*as$ by a ,tribal organization "u a self-det]m9ation contract ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 %all be dome/ically produc$2 7ii7 %all supplant1 n supplem5t1 ! types ( agricultural commodities 9 exi/+ food packages = t ,tribal organization2 7iii7 %all be-- 7,i7 ( a simil> or high] nutritional value z ! types ( agricultural commodities t w\ld be supplant$ 9 ! exi/+ food package ( ! ,tribal organization2 or 7,,ii7 an agricultural commodity ) ,tribal significance to t ,indian ,tribe2 7iv7 %all n result 9 a mat]ial increase 9 ! total am\nt ( food 9 ! food package ( t ,tribal organization1 z comp>$ to ! am\nt ( food au?oriz$ "u ! mon?ly di/ribution guide rates e/abli%$ by ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice2 & 7v7 %all meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a li/ ( ea* ,tribal organization pur*as+ agricultural commodities 9 accordance ) a self-det]m9ation contract ent]$ into "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,e7 ,fund+ 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations = eligible ,tribal organizations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye>1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 to ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 ) eligible ,tribal organizations4 7,,ii7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ pursuant to subclause 7,i7 9 advance specifically to ! ,secret>y to ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b77i7 ) eligible ,tribal organizations %all be available = t purpose4 7,,iii7 ,option ,if any funds describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 are rema9+ 9 a fiscal ye> aft] reque/s to ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts f eligible ,tribal organizations = t fiscal ye> h be5 met1 ! ,secret>y may use ^? rema9+ funds to ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 ) p>ticipat+ ,tribal organizations4 7ii7 ,fund+ = p>ticipat+ ,tribal organizations ,( ! funds made available "u section #ah7;a71 n m ?an #bj1jjj1jjj %all be made available to ! ,secret>y = ea* fiscal ye>1 to rema9 available = #b fiscal ye>s1 to ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 ) p>ticipat+ ,tribal organizations4 7,f7 ,limitation ,not)/&+ any provision ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecja et seq471 ! ,secret>y %all n be liable1 or use any am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,e77i7 or section #ah7;a7 = purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph1 = contract support co/s or o!r co/s n expressly au?oriz$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 7#i7 ,em]g5cies & disa/]s 7,a7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy p]iod ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m em]g5cy p]iod means a p]iod dur+ :i* !re exi/s-- 7i7 a public heal? em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices "u section #cai ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a r5ewal ( su* a public heal? em]g5cy decl>ation2 7ii7 a major disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7iii7 an em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #eja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7,b7 ,modification or waiv] ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subsection1 dur+ an em]g5cy p]iod1 ! ,secret>y may modify or waive any regulatory requirem5t promulgat$ pursuant to ?is section = a ,tribal organization or ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! program "u ?is section if-- 7i7 ! regulatory requirem5t _c be met by ! ,tribal organization or ,/ate ag5cy dur+ any portion ( ! em]g5cy p]iod "u ! conditions t prompt$ ! em]g5cy p]iod2 & 7ii7 ! modification or waiv] ( su* a requirem5t is necess>y to provide assi/ance to t ,tribal organization or ,/ate ag5cy "u ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,duration ,a modification or waiv] made "u subp>agraph 7,b7 may be available = n m ?an #b cal5d> mon?s aft] ! end ( ! applicable em]g5cy p]iod4 4 7b7 ,rese>*1 demon/ration1 & evaluations ,section #ag7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7;a77#a77 is am5d$ 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce by /rik+ program & ins]t+ program1 ! food di/ribution program on ,indian ,res]vations c>ri$ out "u section #d7;b71 & ! em]g5cy food assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja et seq474 7c7 ,demon/ration project = ,tribal organizations t]m9ation ,section #djjc7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! demon/ration project "u ?is subsection %all t]m9ate on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y c]tifies t p>agraph 7#h7 ( section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77 has be5 implem5t$4 4 #dajc4 ,income exclusion = milit>y basic all[ance = h\s+ ,section #e7;d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ah71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ai77;,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bj7 ! value ( an all[ance receiv$ "u section #djc ( title #cg1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 #dajd4 ,,snap mat]ials = heal? c>e pr(essionals ,section #e ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,tra9+ mat]ials = heal? c>e pr(essionals 7#a7 ,def9ition ( heal? c>e pr(essional ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m heal? c>e pr(essional means an individual :o is lic5s$1 regi/]$1 or c]tifi$ "u ,f$]al or ,/ate law to provide heal? c>e s]vices4 7#b7 ,tra9+ mat]ials ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all-- 7,a7 develop & make available mat]ials design$ to tra9 heal? c>e pr(essionals to in=m _! pati5ts ab\t ! availability ( b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program & o!r nutrition assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 p]=m outrea* to hospitals1 univ]sities1 nurs+ associations1 & simil> entities to ensure t heal? c>e pr(essionals h access to ^? mat]ials & are in=m$ ab\t ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program & o!r nutrition assi/ance programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #daje4 ,college /ud5ts 7a7 ,college /ud5ts ,section #f7;e7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 is #bd ye>s ( age or y\ng] & 0 9 fo/] c>e "u ! responsibility ( a ,/ate on ! date ( atta9+ #ah ye>s ( age or su* high] age z ! ,/ate has elect$ "u section #dge7h77;,b77iii7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fge7h77;,b77iii774 4 7b7 ,ensur+ coord9ation ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7y7 ,coord9ation ,to support ,,snap access to college /ud5ts 7#a7 ,guidance & o!r mat]ials ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 %all issue-- 7,a7 cle>1 und]/&able1 & easy-to-use guidance on eligibility = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program = /ud5ts at in/itutions ( high] education2 7,b7 a template = in/itutions ( high] education to use to provide /ud5ts ) local food assi/ance in=mation1 includ+ contact in=mation =-- 7i7 ! appropriate ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7ii7 local & campus food pantries2 & 7iii7 any o!r local food assi/ance facilities & s]vices available to /ud5ts enroll$ 9 ! in/itution ( high] education2 & 7,c7 any o!r in=mation or mat]ial1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t w\ld assi/ in/itutions ( high] education ) ensur+ t /ud5ts :o are likely to be eligible = b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program h access to-- 7i7 ^? b5efits2 & 7ii7 available food assi/ance facilities & s]vices4 7#b7 ,dissem9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,education-- 7,a7 to dissem9ate1 n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! guidance & o!r mat]ials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to1 z applicable-- 7i7 in/itutions ( high] education2 & 7ii7 l[-income /ud5ts & o!r /ud5ts at risk ( exp]i5c+ food insecurity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 at in/itutions ( high] education1 includ+ /ud5ts :o-- 7,i7 are eligible to p>ticipate 9 a ,/ate or f$]ally f9anc$ "w /udy program dur+ ! regul> s*ool ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! in/itution ( high] education2 or 7,,ii7 = ! curr5t academic ye>1 h an expect$ family contribution or /ud5t aid index ( #j or less1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) "p ,f ( title ,,iv ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhgkk et seq472 & 7,b7 to make ! guidance & o!r mat]ials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! websites ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education4 4 #dajf4 ,improvem5ts to ,,snap employm5t & tra9+ 7a7 ,exclusions f income 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #e ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d7 7z am5d$ by section #dajc7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#ai77;,b71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#bj71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 any paym5t1 income1 all[ance1 or e>n+s made to h\sehold memb]s provid$ "u-- 7,a7 any "w program 7z def9$ 9 section #f7o77#a772 7,b7 any employm5t & tra9+ program2 7,c7 any vocational rehabilitation program 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb772 & 7,d7 any refugee employm5t & tra9+ program e/abli%$ "u section #dab7;c7 ( ! ,immigration & ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c774 2 7,b7 9 subsection 7g71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,"t-limit$ exclusion = c]ta9 employm5t & tra9+ programs ,! ,secret>y %all exclude f f9ancial res\rces "u ?is subsection any paym5t1 income1 all[ance1 or e>n+s describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#ba7 receiv$ by any memb] ( a h\sehold = ! mon? ( receipt1 & ea* ( ! #aa mon?s beg9n+ aft] ! mon? ( receipt1 if t memb] 0 p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program at ! "t ! paym5t1 income1 all[ance1 or e>n+ 0 receiv$4 2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7l72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7m71 7n71 & 7o7 7z add$ by section #dajd7 z subsections 7l71 7m71 & 7n71 respectively4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #f7s77#b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7s77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7l71 7m71 & 7n7 & ins]t+ 7l71 & 7m74 7b7 ,employm5t & tra9+ ,section #f ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,,vii71 by /rik+ #ij & ins]t+ #ahj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,viii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,viii7 ,programs & activities ) demon/rat$ effectiv5ess 9 increas+ skills & improv+ ! ability ( p>ticipants to f9d & reta9 employm5t t leads to increas$ h\sehold income1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,i77i77,i71 by ins]t+ address+ b>ri]s to aft] directly relat$ to2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,l7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,l7 ,/ate ag5cy requirem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* ,/ate ag5cy complies )-- 7,i7 ! requirem5ts ( ?is p>agraph & section #aa7;e77#ai72 & 7,,ii7 ! plan ( ! ,/ate ag5cy develop$ pursuant to t section4 7ii7 ,c]tification ,! *ief executive (fic] ( a ,/ate1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,/ate ag5cy1 %all annually submit to ! ,secret>y ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,i7 ,a /atem5t c]tify+ t ! ,/ate has coop]at$ ) ! ,secret>y to ensure ! compliance describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,! total numb] ( p>ticipants s]v$ by ! employm5t & tra9+ program ( ! ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph 9 ! prior fiscal ye>4 7,,iii7 ,! total am\nt ( ,f$]al & ,/ate fund+ exp5d$ on ! employm5t & tra9+ program ( ! ,/ate "u ?is p>agraph1 includ+ ! total am\nt ( paym5ts & reimbursem5ts made "u subp>agraph 7,i71 9 ! prior fiscal ye>4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,m71 by /rik+ title ,i ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act & ins]t+ ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7,e7 9 subp>agraph 7,o77i7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ eligible = an exemption "u p>agraph 7#b7 & :o & ins]t+ exempt f meet+ a requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 &2 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by add+ or at ! end2 7iii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i71 7,,ii71 & 7,,iii7 z subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,iii71 & 7,i71 respectively1 & mov+ ! subclauses s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 & 7,f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,p7 ,proc$ures = ref]rals ,9 accordance ) regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all e/abli% proc$ures to ensure t ea* ref]ral results 9 directly connect+ a p>ticipant ) a s]vice provid] or o!r appropriate entity to receive appropriate support & s]vices4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#c77;,a71 by /rik+ title ,i ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act & ins]t+ ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7o77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ title ,i ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act & ins]t+ ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb71 o!r ?an a self-s]vice activity au?oriz$ "u ! ,wagn]-,peys] ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #di et seq474 7c7 ,/ate plans ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#ai71 by /rik+ ! activities & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ appropriate activities c>ri$ out "u ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq471 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 a description ( ! ,/ate ag5cy's scre5+ ( individuals to det]m9e :e!r an individual is exempt f meet+ a requirem5t "u subsections 7d77#a77;,a7 & 7o77#b7 ( section #f & ! appropriat5ess ( ! employm5t & tra9+ program = ! skills & circum/ances ( ! individual prior to ! ref]ral ( t individual to an employm5t & tra9+ program1 ! basis1 includ+ any co/ in=mation1 = exemptions ( categories & individuals1 & ! ju/ification = ! *oice ( employm5t & tra9+ program compon5ts reflect$ 9 ! plans1 includ+ h[ ^? compon5ts address ! skill ne$s ( p>ticipants & regional or local work=ce ne$s22 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7w7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7w7 ,additional notification ( employm5t & tra9+ opportunities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= h\seholds conta9+ at lea/ #a individual betwe5 ! ages specifi$ 9 section #f7;d77#a71 a ,/ate ag5cy %all1 at ! "t ( c]tification & rec]tification1 be requir$ to provide in=mation to ^? individuals on available employm5t & tra9+ s]vices & local employm5t & tra9+ provid]s4 7#b7 ,notification ,a ,/ate ag5cy t does n exempt all "w regi/rants f p>ticipation 9 an employm5t & tra9+ program %all notify1 9 writ+1 h\seholds ) memb]s t are exempt f ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( section #f7;d7 due to physical or m5tal unfitness or pursuant to p>agraph 7#b7 ( t section t ^? h\seholds are n requir$ to contact ! provid]s or p>ticipate 9 ! s]vices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,reque/ = employm5t & tra9+ provid] assessm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an individual :o is det]m9$ to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program by a ,/ate ag5cy t exempts all "w regi/rants f an employm5t & tra9+ program may reque/ t ! provid] ( a compon5t ( ! employm5t & tra9+ program ( ! ,/ate assess ! individual = appropriat5ess = p>ticipation 9 t compon5t1 not)/&+ any det]m9ation by ! ,/ate ag5cy ( ! eligibility ( ! individual = ! employm5t & tra9+ program ( t provid]4 7,b7 ,notification ,ea* provid] ( a compon5t ( an employm5t & tra9+ program %all-- 7i7 notify ! applicable ,/ate ag5cy ( ea* individual t ! provid] id5tifies z appropriate = ! compon5t ( ! employm5t & tra9+ program "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 v]ify o!r eligibility conditions ) ! ,/ate ag5cy prior to enroll+ ea* ( ^? individuals 9 ! compon5t ( ! employm5t & tra9+ program4 4 7d7 ,,snap employm5t & tra9+ reallocation ,section #af7;h77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;h77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bd & ins]t+ #cf2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #ajc1ijj1jjj & ins]t+ #aaj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ 7v7 & ins]t+ 7iv72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ clauses 7iv7 & 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,priority ,9 reallocat+ unexp5d$ funds "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to ,/ate ag5cies reque/+ su* funds = "w-bas$ le>n+ employm5t & tra9+ programs & activities t-- 7,i7 are coord9at$ ) employ]s t c transition to unsubsidiz$ employm5t2 7,,ii7 are t>get$ to-- 7aa7 individuals #ej ye>s ( age or old]2 7bb7 =m]ly inc>c]at$ individuals2 7cc7 individuals p>ticipat+ or hav+ rec5tly p>ticipat$ 9 a sub/ance abuse treatm5t program2 7dd7 homeless individuals2 7ee7 individuals ) disabilities seek+ to ent] ! work=ce2 7ff7 o!r individuals ) sub/antial b>ri]s to employm5t2 7gg7 h\seholds fac+ multig5]ational pov]ty1 to support employm5t & work=ce p>ticipation ?r\gh an integrat$ & family-focus$ approa* 9 provid+ supportive s]vices2 & 7hh7 memb]s ( ,indian tribes2 & 7,,iii7 meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7e7 ,employm5t & tra9+ /udy 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy on-- 7,a7 ! level ( coord9ation among v>i\s employm5t & tra9+ programs t are f$]ally fund$ & ,/ate- or locality-adm9i/]$1 includ+-- 7i7 programs "u sections #f7;d7 & #bj ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7;d71 #bjbi72 7ii7 programs "u ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caja et seq472 7iii7 "w supports fund$ "u a ,/ate program fund$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq472 & 7iv7 ! ,jobs ,plus ,initiative ,program adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7,b7 diff]5ces 9 ! populations s]v$ by ea* program /udi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7,c7 ! diff]5t p]=mance & report+ measures us$ 9 ea* program /udi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & opportunities = align+ ^? p]=mance measures2 & 7,d7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! effectiv5ess ( ea* ( ^? programs 9 s]v+ individuals ) sub/antial b>ri]s to employm5t1 su* z sub/ance use disord]s1 m5tal heal? issues1 physical or m5tal disabilities1 un/able h\s+1 lack ( basic education or life skills1 or lack ( *ildc>e1 transportation1 or access to appropriate te*nologies1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7i7 assess+ ! suitability ( ^? individuals = ! employm5t & tra9+ activities (f]$2 & 7ii7 improv+ ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m employm5t outcomes = ^? individuals4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! completion ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( t /udy4 #dajg4 ,ensur+ ,,ebt integrity 7a7 ,protect+ ,,ebt c>dhold]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #g ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7d71 by ins]t+ & security1 includ+ complet5ess ( fraud protection & prev5tion tools & cov]age ( infra/ructure co/ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 9 subsection 7f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,updat+ po9t-(-sale equipm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to require retail food /ores to make any necess>y & appropriate upgrades to po9t-(-sale equipm5t to ensure a m secure means ( conduct+ transactions4 7,b7 ,liability ,except z o!rwise provid$ by ! ,secret>y1 a retail food /ore %all be liable to ! ,secret>y = ! value ( b5efits r$eem$ via fraudul5t on-site transactions us+ an ,,ebt c>d ) a magnetic /ripe 9 lieu ( m secure means1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] ! requirem5t = ^? secure means is implem5t$ nationwide by regulation4 2 7,c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,/ate review ,ea* ,/ate ag5cy %all review exi/+ te*nology & contract requirem5ts be=e ent]+ into or r5ew+ an electronic b5efit transf] contract to ensure ! electronic b5efit transf] te*nology ( ! ,/ate ag5cy reflects up-to-date /&>ds to ensure ! security ( b5efits4 2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7aa7 9 clause 7ii71 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z items 7aa7 & 7bb71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7bb7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,,iii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,f$]al /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,additional specifications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bdj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em ( ea* ,/ate ag5cy %all include-- 7,i7 a prohibition on ! use ( common p]sonal id5tification numb]s2 7,,ii7 an option = h\seholds to tempor>ily lock all activity ( ! ,,ebt c>d ( ! h\sehold1 ) #b or m easy-to-use options to unlock ! ,,ebt c>d be=e mak+ a pur*ase2 7,,iii7 validation ( ! c>d au!ntication value ( an ,,ebt c>d2 7,,iv7 a means to au!nticate c>d balance inquiries2 7,v7 a means = ,/ates & ! applicable b5efit issu] to record & track data on reports ( /ol5 b5efits2 7,,vi7 an option = h\seholds to view ,,ebt c>d transaction hi/ory2 & 7,,vii7 ! h\sehold option "u subsection 7j77#e74 7ii7 ,recipi5t protection ,a ,/ate ag5cy may n d5y a claim ( a h\sehold = replacem5t ( /ol5 b5efits bas$ on ! decision ( ! h\sehold n to use any ( ! options describ$ 9 subclauses 7,,ii71 7,,vi71 & 7,,vii7 ( clause 7i74 7iii7 ,regulations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate int]im f9al rules to implem5t clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7,,ii7 ,proc$ure ,regulations promulgat$ pursuant to subclause 7,i7 %all be made )\t reg>d to-- 7aa7 ! notice & comm5t provisions ( section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 or 7bb7 *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7iv7 ,subsequ5t reviews ,n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 review ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 promulgate regulations to make su* revisions to ^? requirem5ts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,failure to comply 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to compliance & en=cem5t requir$ "u section #af1 = ea* #cj-;day p]iod dur+ :i* a ,/ate ag5cy is n act+ 9 good fai? to comply ) subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y may assess aga9/ ! ,/ate ag5cy a f9e 9 an am\nt equal to #bej1jjj4 7ii7 ,adm9i/rative & judicial review ,any am\nt assess$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is subp>agraph %all be subject to adm9i/rative & judicial review "u section #ad4 2 7iii7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,replacem5t ( b5efits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y reg>d+ ! replacem5t ( b5efits & liability = replacem5t ( b5efits "u an electronic b5efit transf] sy/em %all be simil> to ! regulations 9 effect = a pap]-bas$ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance issuance sy/em4 7,b7 ,replacem5t ( /ol5 b5efits ,! ,secret>y %all require ,/ates to replace b5efits t are det]m9$ by ! ,/ate ag5cy to h be5 /ol5 ?r\gh ,,ebt c>d skimm+1 ,,ebt c>d clon+1 or simil> fraudul5t me?ods1 subject to ! conditions t-- 7i7 ! ,/ate plan ( op]ation %all include a plan = ! replacem5t ( /ol5 b5efits t includes appropriate proc$ures1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 =-- 7,i7 ! timely submission ( claims to1 timely validation ( claims by1 & replacem5t issuance by ! ,/ate ag5cy t includes-- 7aa7 a sign$ /atem5t by ! affect$ h\sehold on ! b5efit !ft1 consi/5t ) ! signature requirem5ts & options provid$ "u section #aa7;e77#b77;,c72 7bb7 crit]ia = det]m9+ :e!r a submitt$ claim is valid2 7cc7 proc$ures = ! docum5tation ( replacem5t issuances1 includ+ ! submitt$ claims & f9d+s f ! validation2 7dd7 ! submission to ! ,secret>y ( data reports relat+ to b5efit !ft & replacem5t activity2 7ee7 proc$ures to in=m h\seholds ( ! "r to a fair he>+1 consi/5t ) ! proc$ures e/abli%$ "u section #aa7;e7 7includ+ regulations7 ) respect to replacem5t issuances2 & 7ff7 ! use & plann$ use by ! ,/ate ag5cy ( b5efit !ft prev5tion measures2 & 7,,ii7 report+ to ! ,secret>y ! scope & frequ5cy ( ,,ebt c>d skimm+ affect+ h\seholds )9 ! ,/ate2 7ii7 ! replacem5t ( /ol5 b5efits = a h\sehold-- 7,i7 %all n exce$ ! less] (-- 7aa7 ! am\nt ( b5efits /ol5 f ! h\sehold2 & 7bb7 an am\nt equal to #b mon?s ( ! mon?ly allotm5t ( ! h\sehold imm$iately prior to ! date on :i* ! b5efits 7 /ol52 7,,ii7 %all n occur m ?an #b times p] fiscal ye> p] h\sehold by a s+le ,/ate ag5cy2 & 7,,iii7 %all only apply to b5efits /ol5 on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbb2 & 7iii7 ! replacem5t ( /ol5 b5efits "u ?is subp>agraph %all n be reg>d$ z a loss = purposes ( subsection 7e71 to ! ext5t su* replacem5t is 9 accordance ) an approv$ plan t complies ) ?is subp>agraph4 2 & 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7-- 7,i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,effective ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 nei!r & ins]t+ ,nei!r2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,additional ,,ebt fees ,effective ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbi1 no ag5t1 contractor1 or subcontractor ( a ,/ate :o facilitates ! provision ( b5efits 9 t ,/ate may impose a fee on retail food /ores au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act = co/s to implem5t p>agraph 7#a77;,e71 subsection 7d71 or = o!r co/s associat$ ) updat+ electronic b5efit transf] process+ infra/ructure4 2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,h\sehold option 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,/ate %all all[ a h\sehold to control ! int]op]ability ( ! ,,ebt c>d ( ! h\sehold1 includ+ by all[+ ! h\sehold to re/rict ! ,,ebt c>d to "w only 9 #a or m p>ticul> ,/ates4 7,b7 ,ensur+ h\sehold access ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 a ,/ate ag5cy provides #b or m easy-to-access & easy-to-use options = a h\sehold to control ! int]op]ability ( ! ,,ebt c>d ( ! h\sehold2 & 7ii7 any ,,ebt c>d receiv$ by ! h\sehold is int]op]able4 4 7#b7 ,application ( am5dm5ts ,! am5dm5ts made by subp>agraph 7,a71 & clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b71 ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be appli$ to sup]s$e section #eja7;a77#b7 ( division ,,hh ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf;a7a77#b771 & any ag5cy action tak5 pursuant to t section4 7b7 ,prev5t+ unau?oriz$ b5efit r$emptions ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7iii71 by add+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iv72 & 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7iv72 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,,ebt equipm5t or s]vice provid] requirem5t ,an applicant %all n be au?oriz$ to accept & r$eem b5efits unless ! applicant c]tifies t ! applicant w use an electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid] t is includ$ on ! li/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b74 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid] /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to e/abli% /&>ds = approv+ electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid]s to r\te electronic b5efit transf] transactions1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 requir+ ^? provid]s to submit to b5efit issu]s suffici5t transaction in=mation to m9imize ! risk ( fraudul5t transactions & unau?oriz$ r$emptions2 7ii7 regi/ration 9 ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t ma9ta9$ by ! ,g5]al ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration2 7iii7 safegu>d+ confid5tial retail food /ore id5tifi]s necess>y = process+ & r\t+ electronic b5efit transf] transactions2 & 7iv7 o!r requirem5ts to ensure ! security & /ability ( ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,li/ ( approv$ provid]s ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 compile & publi% a li/ ( electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t & s]vice provid]s t meet ! /&>ds e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 regul>ly update t li/4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,sale or transf] ( retail food /ore 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a retail food /ore au?oriz$ "u ?is section to accept & r$eem b5efits or curr5tly s]v+ a p]iod ( disqualification "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program %all-- 7i7 notify ! ,secret>y ( a sale or transf] ( own]%ip ( ! retail food /ore be=e ! sale or transf] 9 a timely mann]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 submit docum5tation to ! ,secret>y confirm+ ! sale or transf] 9 a timely mann]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,c]tification ,a retail food /ore seek+ au?orization "u ?is section %all c]tify 9 ! application ( ! retail food /ore t ! retail food /ore %all comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,disabl+ ,,snap functions ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t us$ by a retail food /ore describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t is sold or transf]r$ %all be disabl$ n lat] ?an #gb h\rs aft] ! ,secret>y confirms ! sale or transf]4 4 7c7 ,civil p5alties1 flagrant violations1 & susp5sions ,section #ab ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ #ajj1jjj & ins]t+ #aej1jjj2 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ e/abli% proc$ures & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ promulgate regulations to e/abli% proc$ures "u :i* b5efit transactions likely to be 9 flagrant violation ( ?is ,act 7includ+ regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is ,act71 z det]m9$ ?r\gh ! use ( real-"t transaction data1 may be block$ 9 real "t1 = ! purpose ( ! imm$iate protection ( ,f$]al funds42 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ det]m9es t 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 & ins]t+ blocks a b5efit transaction likely to be 9 flagrant violation ( ?is ,act 7includ+ regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is ,act71 ! ,secret>y %all provide prompt notification to ! affect$ retail food /ore1 h\sehold1 & b5efit issu] ) an explanation = ! block1 includ+ an explanation ( ! necessity ( ! block = ! imm$iate protection ( ,f$]al funds1 & ! suspect$ violation42 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,no liability ,! ,secret>y %all n be liable = ! value ( any funds or int]e/ on funds block$ "u ?is subsection4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! total numb] ( b5efits transactions & ! total b5efits am\nt block$ "u ?is subsection 9 ea* ,/ate dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7#e7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority "u ?is subsection %all expire #e ye>s aft] ! effective date ( regulations promulgat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a74 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,,ebt equipm5t & s]vice provid]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t or s]vice provid] t facilitates unau?oriz$ r$emption ( b5efits or o!rwise violates a provision ( ?is ,act 7includ+ regulations7 may be-- 7,a7 susp5d$ or deb>r$ 9 accordance ) ! proc$ures "u "p #dag ( title #b1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 7,b7 assess$ a civil p5alty 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #aej1jjj p] violation2 or 7,c7 bo?4 7#b7 ,review & appeal ( civil p5alty ,! imposition ( a civil p5alty "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to review1 & may be appeal$ by ! electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t or s]vice provid]1 9 accordance ) section #ad4 4 7d7 ,adm9i/rative & judicial review ,section #ad7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbc7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ( ?is ,act ea* place x appe>s2 7#b7 by ins]t+ or an electronic b5efit transf] equipm5t or s]vice provid] is assess$ a civil p5alty "u section #ab7;j71 be=e or all or "p (2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ or retail food /ore or :olesale food conc]n be=e is /at$ pursuant to4 #dajh4 ,retail food /ores 7a7 ,/ock+ units 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c7o77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 (f]s & displays = sale1 on a cont9u\s basis1 at lea/ #be /ockkeep+ units ( foods 9 ea* ( ! #d categories ( /aple foods describ$ 9 subsection 7q77#a7-- 7i7 includ+-- 7,i7 p]i%able foods 9 at lea/ #c ( ^? categories2 & 7,,ii7 #g v>ieties 9 ! category describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 ( t subsection2 & 7ii7 ( :i* n less ?an #ab ( ! /ockkeep+ units 9 ea* ( ^? #d categories ( /aple foods are id5tifi$ = increas$ consumption = any age gr\p1 consi/5t ) ! mo/ rec5t ,diet>y ,guidel9es = ,am]icans publi%$ "u section #cja ( ! ,national ,nutrition ,monitor+ & ,relat$ ,rese>* ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 4 7#b7 ,regulations 7,a7 ,promulgation ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to implem5t ! am5dm5t made by p>agraph 7#a71 :i* %all take effect n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] publication ( ! regulation 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7,b7 ,li/5+ sessions ,9 promulgat+ regulations pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct #b or m public li/5+ sessions t %all-- 7i7 engage ! full range ( int]e/$ gr\ps1 includ+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,i7 h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 & 7,,ii7 diff]5t types ( retail food /ores au?oriz$ to p>ticipate 9 t program "u section #i ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah72 & 7ii7 be includ$ 9 ! rulemak+ record4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* regulations promulgat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 take effect1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t assesses ! compliance by retail food /ores 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab771 includ+ small groc]y /ores & conv5i5ce /ores1 ) ^? regulations1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( any *all5ges retail food /ores face ) respect to meet+ ! requirem5ts 9 ^? regulations2 & 7,b7 recomm5dations = additional approa*es t small-scale retail food /ores may take to /ock & promote heal?y food options4 7b7 ,onl9e-,only entities 7#a7 ,def9ition ( retail food /ore ,section #c7o77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7o77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ sells food & ins]t+ owns food inv5tory & sells t food4 7#b7 ,additional requirem5ts = p>ticipation ( retail food /ores ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,,ii7 by ind5t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 appropriately2 & 7ii7 by con=m+ ! m>g9 ( p>agraph 7#c7 ) ! m>g9 ( p>agraph 7#d72 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf7 aft] ,act ( #aiff2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,additional requirem5ts = p>ticipation 7#a7 ,h\se-to-h\se trade r\tes1 onl9e-only entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all limit p>ticipation 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ( h\se-to-h\se trade r\tes & entities t op]ate solely onl9e 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z onl9e-only entities7 to include only su* r\tes & onl9e-only entities t support ! purposes ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,t]ms & conditions ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% t]ms & conditions = p>ticipation ( h\se-to-h\se trade r\tes & onl9e-only entities 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 :i* %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7i7 a requirem5t to be fully op]ational ) respect to sales to ! public = n less ?an #a ye> be=e receiv+ au?orization "u ?is section1 includ+1 = onl9e-only entities1 op]ation 9 e-comm]ce = n less ?an t #a-ye> p]iod2 7ii7 a requirem5t to provide to ! ,secret>y1 on reque/-- 7,i7 docum5tation to e/abli% inv5tory own]%ip1 su* z bus9ess records2 & 7,,ii7 evid5ce ( suffici5t & consi/5t m9imum inv5tory levels1 su* z bus9ess records1 inv5tory /orage facility visit reports1 & o!r means1 includ+1 = onl9e-only entities1 docum5tation mat*+ own$ inv5tory ) onl9e (f]+s1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be suffici5t to qualify cont9u\sly z a retail food /ore2 & 7iii7 a requirem5t to demon/rate sales consi/5t ) inv5tory1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 = n less ?an #a ye> be=e receiv+ au?orization "u ?is section & p]iodically !reaft]1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,entities )\t inv5tory ,an entity 7includ+ a product aggregator7 t does n qualify z a retail food /ore describ$ 9 section #c7o77#a7 because ! entity does n own food inv5tory may n p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#c7 ,?ird-p>ty entities & inv5tory 7,a7 ,retail]s ,an entity t is n an approv$ retail food /ore may n (f] food = sale 9 ex*ange = b5efits ?r\gh an approv$ retail food /ore4 7,b7 ,inv5tory ,an approv$ retail food /ore may n (f] inv5tory = sale 9 ex*ange = b5efits if t inv5tory is own$ by an entity t is n an approv$ retail food /ore4 4 7#c7 ,review & pilot project ,section #ag ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7o7 ,report on entities t sell food b d n own _! own food inv5tory2 pilot project 7#a7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make publicly available a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy t assesses-- 7,a7 ! types ( entities t sell food b d n own _! own food inv5tory 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z cov]$ entities72 7,b7 vuln]abilities t cov]$ entities may pose to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program if cov]$ entities are au?oriz$ to accept & r$eem b5efits "u t program2 7,c7 opportunities t cov]$ entities may provide to p>ticipants ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program if cov]$ entities are au?oriz$ to accept & r$eem b5efits "u t program2 7,d7 recomm5dations = additional ov]sight ( cov]$ entities "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program if cov]$ entities are au?oriz$ to accept & r$eem b5efits "u t program2 7,e7 /&>ds t may be e/abli%$ to ensure ! integrity ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ) respect to cov]$ entities if cov]$ entities are au?oriz$ to accept & r$eem b5efits "u t program1 includ+-- 7i7 ensur+ t cov]$ entities are able-- 7,i7 to provide to ! cu/om] ! food pur*as$ us+ b5efits by cu/om]s 9 a timely mann]2 & 7,,ii7 to cont9u\sly meet ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b7 ( section #c7o77#a72 & 7ii7 ensur+ t ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture has suffici5t in=mation to conduct appropriate ov]sight ov] cov]$ entities2 & 7,f7 any o!r consid]ations1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,pilot project ,aft] ! ,secret>y makes publicly available ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 may conduct a pilot project to au?orize entities t sell food b d n own _! own food inv5tory1 b o!rwise meet ! def9ition ( ! t]m retail food /ore "u section #c7o7 & meet ! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,e71 to accept & r$eem b5efits to te/ ! effectiv5ess ( ^? /&>ds-- 7i7 9 protect+ & increas+ heal?y food access = h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 & 7ii7 9 provid+ suffici5t in=mation = ! ,secret>y to conduct appropriate ov]sight ov] ^? entities2 & 7,b7 %all make publicly available a report describ+ ! results ( ! pilot project conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,onl9e deliv]y /&>ds ,section #g7k7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7k77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ on-l9e ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ onl9e2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 meet ! deliv]y & data submission /&>ds e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e72 & 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ on-l9e & ins]t+ onl9e2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,safe deliv]y /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 %all promulgate regulations t1 = any retail food /ore t accepts b5efits ?r\gh an onl9e transaction & (f]s deliv]y s]vices = ! food pur*as$ us+ ^? b5efits-- 7i7 e/abli% /&>ds = deliv]y conditions & practices t ensure ! pres]vation ( ! quality ( ! food1 includ+ p]i%able food1 to prev5t contam9ation & food-borne illnesses2 & 7ii7 describe ! mann] 9 :i* data1 & ! type ( data t1 %\ld be submitt$ by retail food /ores s t ! ,secret>y may v]ify compliance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,li/5+ sessions ,9 promulgat+ regulations pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 %all conduct #b or m public li/5+ sessions t-- 7i7 engage ! full range ( int]e/$ gr\ps2 & 7ii7 %all be includ$ 9 ! rulemak+ record4 7,c7 ,compliance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] regulations are promulgat$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure compliance ) ^? regulations4 4 #daji4 ,improv+ cu/om] s]vice to retail food /ores ,section #i ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,improv+ cu/om] s]vice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 9 coord9ation ) (fices ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice t ov]see retail food /ore op]ations or policies1 %all develop a plan t consid]s /ore own] & op]ator tra9+ & ag5cy timel9ess to enhance cu/om] s]vice = applicant & au?oriz$ retail food /ores4 7#b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #bdj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice ! plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 po/ p]iodic updates on ! implem5tation ( t plan on t website4 4 #daaj4 ,re/or+ ,,snap b5efits = drug-relat$ convictions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #aa7;e77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7viii7 not)/&+ clause 7iii7 & section #c7m77#d71 may consid] an application f an inc>c]at$ individual to be fil$ on ! date t ! inc>c]at$ individual is releas$1 subject to ! condition t ! application is receiv$ n m ?an #cj days prior to ! s*$ul$ release date ( ! inc>c]at$ individual4 4 7b7 ,am5dm5t to ,,prwora ,section #aae ( ! ,p]sonal ,responsibility & ,"w ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act ( #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ =-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ = assi/ance "u any ,/ate program fund$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq4742 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! am\nt ( 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,effects on assi/ance = o!rs ,! am\nt ( 2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 aft] ,social ,security ,act2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh 1 & 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #dai ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fai71 :5 ref]r+ to assi/ance provid$ "u a ,/ate program fund$ "u "p ,a ( title ,,iv ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 4 7c7 ,/ate law effects ,any ,/ate law limitations enact$ 9 accordance ) section #aae7;d7 ( ! ,p]sonal ,responsibility & ,"w ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act ( #aiif 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #hfb;a7d77 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 ) respect to b5efits "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq47 or any ,/ate program c>ri$ out "u t ,act %all h no =ce or effect4 7d7 ,effective date ,?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbe4 #daaa4 ,/reaml9+ ,,snap applications ,section #aa7;e77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7;e77#b77;,c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,a7 9 ! clause head+1 by ins]t+ or ge/ur$ aft] telephonic2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ or1 = he>+ impair$ applicants1 by ge/ure ov] a video phone or 9 p]son be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7iii77,i71 by /rik+ record = future ref]5ce ! v]bal ass5t & ins]t+ record1 z audio or video or 9 writ+1 = future ref]5ce ! v]bal or ge/ur$ ass5t4 #daab4 ,improv+ ,/ate adm9i/ration & quality control ,section #af ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ 7a7 ,subject to subsection 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,adm9i/rative co/-%>e ,subject to subsections 7k7 & 7l7 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 7ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ to improve ! accuracy ( eligibility & b5efit det]m9ations be=e to r$uce paym5t errors2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,e>ly root cause analysis 7,i7 ,notification ,n lat] ?an ! end ( ! second qu>t] ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ,/ate ag5cies if a prelim9>y review ( data f ! mo/ rec5t #f-mon? p]iod conduct$ 9 accordance ) ! sy/em e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 indicates t ! paym5t error rate ( ! ,/ate ag5cy = t fiscal ye> is tr5d+ high] ?an #f p]c5t4 7,,ii7 ,root cause analysis ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,(fice ( ,te*nical ,assi/ance )9 ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 %all provide #a-on-#a te*nical assi/ance to ,/ate ag5cies t receive a notification "u subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 to id5tify ! causes ( ! paym5t errors2 & 7bb7 to develop a /rategy to improve ! accuracy ( ! eligibility & b5efit det]m9ations ( ! ,/ate ag5cy to r$uce paym5t errors4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 by /rik+ ! t]m & ins]t+ ,! t]m2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh section-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,def9ition ( error rates ,9 ?is section3 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,p]=mance crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to ea* fiscal ye> 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,publicly available ,= ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ea* ( ! p]=mance crit]ia e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = ea* ,/ate4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,report+ requirem5ts = additional p]=mance indicators 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbg1 ea* mon?1 ea* ,/ate ag5cy %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report on ! activities ( ! ,/ate ag5cy c>ri$ out dur+ ! imm$iately prec$+ mon? relat+ to application process+ & c]tifications = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 :i* %all include1 ) respect to ! mon? cov]$ by ! report-- 7i7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( applications & rec]tifications complet$ )9 ! applicable timeframe requir$ "u ?is ,act2 7ii7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( h\seholds t 7 d5i$ b5efits1 ! cases ( :i* 7 clos$1 or ! c]tification p]iods ( :i* expir$ due to miss$ int]views1 miss+ v]ifications1 unreturn$ rec]tification or int]im report+ =ms1 & o!r simil> reasons1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ! numb] ( applications1 p]iodic reports1 & rec]tifications t rema9$ p5d+ pa/ ! date on :i* ^? docum5ts 7 due2 7iv7 ! numb] & p]c5tage ( cases due = rec]tification or p]iodic report+ t lo/ b5efits & reappli$ )9 ! foll[+ #cj days1 #fj days1 & #ij days2 7v7 ! total call c5t] volume1 av]age wait "t1 & av]age answ] rate1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 =-- 7,i7 ea* call c5t] ( ! ,/ate ag5cy responsible = adm9i/]+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 & 7,,ii7 any additional call c5t] op]at$ by a c\nty 9 ! ,/ate to support ! op]ations ( t program2 & 7vi7 any o!r relevant in=mation relat+ to ! application or c]tification process ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,/&>diz$ requirem5ts = mon?ly report+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% /&>diz$ requirem5ts = ! mon?ly report+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t %all be us$ to develop cu/om] s]vice metrics t track & assi/ ,/ate ag5cies ) ! adm9i/ration ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7ii7 ,grace p]iod ,dur+ fiscal ye> #bjbg1 a ,/ate ag5cy %all n be requir$ to comply ) ! /&>diz$ requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 9 c>ry+ out ! mon?ly report+ requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,revision & /reaml9+ ( exi/+ requirem5ts ,9 e/abli%+ ! report+ sy/em "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 review exi/+ ,/ate ag5cy p]=mance crit]ia & report+ requirem5ts2 & 7ii7 make necess>y modifications to ensure t data collection = ^? exi/+ p]=mance crit]ia & report+ requirem5ts are n duplicative ( ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,d7 ,en=cem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate ag5cy fails to act 9 good fai? to meet ! report+ requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may assess t ,/ate ag5cy a civil p5alty = ea* mon?ly report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t is n submitt$ by ! date t is #fj days aft] ! end ( ! mon? cov]$ by ! report4 7ii7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( a civil p5alty assess$ "u clause 7i7 %all be #bej1jjj = ea* #cj-;day p]iod dur+ :i* ! applicable mon?ly report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is ov]due4 7iii7 ,appeal ,! am\nt ( ! civil p5alty assess$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be subject to adm9i/rative & judicial review "u section #ad4 7,e7 ,annual cu/om] s]vice metrics 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,us+ ! in=mation submitt$ by a ,/ate ag5cy ea* mon?1 ! ,secret>y %all calculate annual cu/om] s]vice metrics ( ! ,/ate ag5cy1 9 a mann] to be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,cu/om] s]vice /&>ds ,! ,secret>y %all notify a ,/ate ag5cy ( ! annual cu/om] s]vice metrics ( t ,/ate ag5cy at ! "t ( notification to ! ,/ate ag5cy ( ! paym5t error rate ( ! ,/ate ag5cy4 7#c7 ,publicly available ,/ate data 7,a7 ,qu>t]ly reports = fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt f ea* ,/ate ag5cy1 ! qu>t]ly data t ea* ,/ate ag5cy reports to ! ,secret>y relat+ to ! total numb] (-- 7i7 initial applications t are approv$1 d5i$1 or ov]due1 includ+ applications t are subject to exp$it$ s]vice2 & 7ii7 rec]tifications t are approv$1 d5i$1 or ov]due4 7,b7 ,mon?ly reports ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] receipt f ea* ,/ate ag5cy1 ! mon?ly data t ea* ,/ate ag5cy reports "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7i77#a71 by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7d77#a772 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,co/-,%>e = mon?ly report+ ,not)/&+ section #af7;a71 ! ,secret>y %all pay to ea* ,/ate ag5cy an am\nt equal to #ij p]c5t ( all adm9i/rative co/s relat$ to ! implem5tation by ! ,/ate ag5cy ( ! report+ requirem5ts "u subsection 7d77#b74 4 #daac4 ,process & te*nology innovation grants ,section #aa7t7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7t77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 or ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 includ+ ! gov]nm5tal ag5cy 9 ea* ( ^? t]ritories t adm9i/]s a nutrition assi/ance program "u section #ai or ,public ,law #if-eig 7#id ,/at4 #cdgg71 z applicable4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,multiye> aw>ds ,a grant may be aw>d$ "u ?is section = a project t spans up to #f ye>s4 4 #daad4 ,eld]ly simplifi$ application option ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 7z am5d$ by section #daje7;b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7z7 ,eld]ly simplifi$ application option 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 a ,/ate may elect to implem5t a /reaml9$ application & c]tification process 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z a cov]$ process7 = h\seholds 9 :i* all adult memb]s-- 7,a7 are eld]ly or disabl$ memb]s2 & 7,b7 h no e>n$ income4 7#b7 ,c]tification p]iod ,! c]tification p]iod = a h\sehold p>ticipat+ ?r\gh a cov]$ process %all be #cf mon?s4 7#c7 ,income & o!r data v]ification 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate ag5cy det]m9+ ! eligibility ( an applicant h\sehold "u a cov]$ process %all1 not)/&+ subsection 7e77#c71to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7i7 use data mat*+ = income v]ification & h\sehold size2 & 7ii7 all[ self-decl>ation by ! applicant ( ! in=mation requir$ "u section #bgc4b7;f7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 b v]ify1 prior to c]tification ( ! h\sehold1 factors ( eligibility requir$ "u ?is ,act or t are provid$ by ! applicant t ! ,/ate ag5cy det]m9es are que/ionable4 7,b7 ,acc\ntability & fraud prev5tion ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 a ,/ate ag5cy %all1 subject to ! approval ( ! ,secret>y1 e/abli% acc\ntability & fraud protection measures to det] fraud & ensure ! integrity ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#d7 ,int]views ,not)/&+ subsection 7e77#f77;,a71 = rec]tification ( a h\sehold "u a cov]$ process1 ! ,/ate ag5cy %all n require an int]view unless reque/$ by ! h\sehold1 :i* may be conduct$ 9-p]son1 if reque/$ by ! h\sehold1 or virtually4 7#e7 ,guidance ,prior to all[+ ,/ates to implem5t a cov]$ process1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice %all develop guidance = ,/ates1 includ+ by consult+ ) ,/ates1 to c>ry out a cov]$ process1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 g5]al implem5tation guidel9es2 7,b7 report+ requirem5ts2 7,c7 quality control requirem5ts2 & 7,d7 be/ practices4 4 #daae4 ,hot foods ,section #ag ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf7 7z am5d$ by section #dajh7;b77#c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7p7 ,report on treatm5t ( hot food products2 pilot projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make publicly available a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy t assesses ! pot5tial impacts to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ( a /atutory *ange to ! def9ition ( ! t]m food 9 section #c t w\ld-- 7,a7 include hot foods & hot food products ready = imm$iate consumption at retail food /ores au?oriz$ to p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 & 7,b7 exclude hot foods & hot food products ready = imm$iate consumption f ! def9ition ( ! t]m /aple food 9 t section4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 ! types ( hot & prep>$ foods t w\ld be available at au?oriz$ retail food /ores 7includ+ co-locat$ entities at ^? retail food /ores7 = pur*ase us+ supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits1 = diff]5t types ( au?oriz$ retail food /ores2 7,b7 ( ! total gross sales ( an au?oriz$ retail food /ore1 ! p]c5tage ( sales ( hot & prep>$ foods n int5d$ = home prep>ation or home consumption1 = diff]5t types ( au?oriz$ retail food /ores2 7,c7 ! pot5tial impact ( ! /atutory *ange describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on retail food /ore eligibility "u section #bgh4a7;b77#a77;i77,a7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 & 7,d7 any o!r consid]ations1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,pilot projects ,aft] ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 is made publicly available1 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 may conduct n m ?an #e pilot projects design$ to te/ ! effectiv5ess & effici5cy ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program *anges to all[ h\seholds to pur*ase hot & prep>$ foods us+ b5efits2 & 7,b7 %all make publicly available a report describ+ ! results ( ea* pilot project conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #daaf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ah7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #daag4 ,inclusion ( ,pu]to ,rico 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7r71 by ins]t+ ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 aft] ,guam12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7u77#b71 by /rik+ ,hawaii & ! urban & rural p>ts ( ,alaska to reflect ! co/ ( food 9 ,hawaii & urban & rural ,alaska & ins]t+ ,hawaii1 ! urban & rural p>ts ( ,alaska1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico to reflect ! co/ ( food 9 ,hawaii1 urban & rural ,alaska1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 respectively4 7b7 ,eligible h\seholds ,section #e ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 aft] ,guam12 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & ,guam1 & ins]t+ ,guam1 & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico12 & 7,b7 9 ! undesignat$ matt] aft] p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,/ates or ,guam & ins]t+ ,/ates1 ,guam1 or ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico aft] ,hawaii ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ & ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico aft] ,columbia4 7c7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 :i* regulations %all n take effect until ! effective date ( ! am5dm5ts made by ^? subsections1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7d7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %all be effective ) respect to ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico on ! cov]$ />t date 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7f77#a7 ( section #ai ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh77 if a c]tification "u subsection 7f77#h77;,c7 ( t section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7 has be5 submitt$ to ,congress4 7e7 ,transition ( ,pu]to ,rico to supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ,section #ai ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b71 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ commonweal? ( pu]to rico & ins]t+ ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,transition ( ,pu]to ,rico to supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ />t date ,! t]m cov]$ />t date means ! date on :i* ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico int5ds = all eligible h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! program "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e7 to h be5 transition$ to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,phase-9 p]iod ,! t]m phase-9 p]iod means a p]iod ( n less ?an #b ye>s & n m ?an #e ye>s beg9n+ n e>li] ?an #i ye>s & n lat] ?an #ae ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! transition plan is approv$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a74 7,c7 ,plan ( op]ation ,! t]m plan ( op]ation means a plan ( op]ation = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program describ$ 9 section #aa7;d7 submitt$ by ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico4 7,d7 ,plann+ p]iod ,! t]m plann+ p]iod means ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! transition plan is approv$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 & end+ on ! date on :i* ! phase-9 p]iod beg9s4 7,e7 ,transition plan ,! t]m transition plan means ! transition plan ( ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7#b7 ,reque/ to transition to ,,snap 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico may submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to transition f op]at+ ! nutrition assi/ance program "u ?is section to op]at+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,transition plan ,a reque/ submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a transition plan1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 ! anticipat$ cov]$ />t date2 7ii7 a description ( plans = ! plann+ p]iod1 :i* %all include a detail$ description ( ! mann] & timel9e 9 :i* ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico w implem5t ! /atutory *anges & regulatory developm5t1 program design1 & plann+ /eps describ$ 9 ! report ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture entitl$ ,update to ,feasibility ,/udy on ,implem5t+ ,,snap 9 ,pu]to ,rico1 ,f9al ,report & dat$ ,july #bjbb 7or a subsequ5t feasibility /udy72 & 7iii7 a description ( plans = ! phase-9 p]iod1 :i* %all include a detail$ description ( ! mann] & timel9e 9 :i* ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico w implem5t ! te/+1 tra9+1 & roll\t /eps describ$ 9 ! report describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 7or a subsequ5t feasibility /udy7 & c>ry out activities requir$ "u p>agraph 7#f74 7#c7 ,det]m9ation ( transition plan 7,a7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico submits a transition plan ) a reque/ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all approve ! transition plan if ! transition plan-- 7i7 meets ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 & 7ii7 provides a reasonable /rategy & timel9e = ! plann+1 developm5t1 & roll\t ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program t is likely to ensure successful implem5tation ( ! program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,disapproval ,if ! ,secret>y does n approve ! transition plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide a /atem5t t describes-- 7i7 ea* requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 or ?is p>agraph t is n satisfi$ by ! transition plan2 & 7ii7 ! *anges t ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico may make to ! transition plan = ! ,secret>y to approve ! transition plan4 7#d7 ,action by ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y approves ! transition plan "u p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a report describ+ ! /eps t ! ,secret>y %all take to assi/ ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico dur+ ! plann+ p]iod & phase-9 p]iod & ! timel9e = ^? /eps4 7#e7 ,plann+ p]iod ,dur+ ! plann+ p]iod1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico %all c>ry out activities1 z describ$ 9 ! transition plan pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 to prep>e = ! phase-9 p]iod4 7#f7 ,phase-9 p]iod 7,a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! phase-9 p]iod is to all[ ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico to te/ new sy/ems & make real-"t updates to improve accuracy & ma9ta9 program integrity :ile transition+ to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,updat$ plan 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> be=e ! anticipat$ />t date ( ! phase-9 p]iod1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 an updat$ plan = ! phase-9 p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii72 7,,ii7 ! anticipat$ cov]$ />t date2 & 7,,iii7 a draft plan ( op]ation4 7ii7 ,det]m9ation ,! ,secret>y %all approve or disapprove ! updat$ plan = ! phase-9 p]iod & ! draft plan ( op]ation submitt$ "u clause 7i7 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c74 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,dur+ ! phase-9 p]iod1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico %all c>ry out ! plans describ$ 9 ! transition plan pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii7 & ! updat$ plan submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i77,i71 includ+-- 7i7 implem5t+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 a /agg]$ mann] ?r\gh\t ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7ii7 coord9at+ ) ! ,secret>y to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7iii7 ensur+ t activities c>ri$ out dur+ ! phase-9 p]iod sub/antially meet ! requirem5ts = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program "u ?is ,act1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,approval ( retail food /ores ,on ! date t is #bgj days be=e ! />t date ( ! phase-9 p]iod1 ! ,secret>y %all beg9 accept+ applications f retail food /ores locat$ 9 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico to be au?oriz$ "u section #i to p>ticipate 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,e7 ,adm9i/ration ,dur+ ! phase-9 p]iod1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico-- 7i7 may concurr5tly op]ate ! program "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e7 until ,septemb] #cj ( ! fiscal ye> ( ! cov]$ />t date2 7ii7 %all n be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #af7;c72 & 7iii7 %all be eligible = fund+ 9 accordance ) section #af7;a7 = adm9i/rative co/s relat+ to c>ry+ out ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#g7 ,reque/ = implem5tation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> be=e ! anticipat$ cov]$ />t date1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico %all submit to ! ,secret>y a reque/ to implem5t ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 ! cov]$ />t date2 & 7ii7 an updat$ plan ( op]ation4 7,b7 ,det]m9ation ( updat$ plan ( op]ation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico submits ! updat$ plan ( op]ation "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y %all approve ! updat$ plan ( op]ation if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,i7 ! updat$ plan ( op]ation meets ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act2 & 7,,ii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico has successfully complet$ a significant majority ( ! activities "u ! plan = ! phase-9 p]iod4 7ii7 ,disapproval ,if ! ,secret>y does n approve ! updat$ plan ( op]ation plan "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all provide a /atem5t t describes-- 7,i7 ! reason = ! disapproval1 includ+ any aspects ( ! updat$ plan ( op]ation t d n meet ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act2 & 7,,ii7 ! *anges t ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico may make to ! updat$ plan ( op]ation = ! ,secret>y to approve ! updat$ plan ( op]ation4 7#h7 ,c]tification ( ,,snap implem5tation by ,secret>y 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,on submission ( a reque/ by ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico "u p>agraph 7#g71 ! ,secret>y %all c]tify ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico z qualifi$ to beg9 full op]ation ( ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program if ! ,secret>y has approv$ ! updat$ plan ( op]ation "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t p>agraph4 7,b7 ,c]tification decision ,! ,secret>y %all c]tify or d5y ! reque/ ( ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico "u subp>agraph 7,a7 z soon z practicable aft] ! ,secret>y receives ! reque/4 7,c7 ,submission to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all submit a c]tification "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to ,congress4 7#i7 ,quality control liability waiv] ,not)/&+ section #af7;c71 any paym5t error rates by ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico dur+ ! fir/ #c ye>s foll[+ ! cov]$ />t date %all n c\nt t[>ds assess+ a liability am\nt "u t section4 7#aj7 ,family ,m>ket ,program ,not)/&+ subsection 7g71 ! ,secret>y %all all[ ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico to cont9ue to c>ry out "u ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ! ,family ,m>ket ,program e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section1 "u t]ms & conditions approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#aa7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y makes publicly available ! report "u p>agraph 7#d71 & ea* ye> !reaft] until ! end ( ! phase-9 p]iod1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a report ) respect to ! progress ( ! transition ( ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7#ab7 ,transition fund+ ,( am\nts made available "u section #ah7;a77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all use su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subsection1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e7 %all cease to be effective ) respect to ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico on ! cov]$ />t date 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7f77#a77 if a c]tification "u subsection 7f77#h77;,c7 has be5 submitt$ to ,congress4 4 #daah4 ,assi/ance = community food projects ,section #be7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcd7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #daai4 ,nutrition education & obesity prev5tion grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bh ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ or community organizations & ins]t+ community-bas$1 nongov]nm5tal1 or nonpr(it organizations2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii77,,ii77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ /&>ds = report+ & evaluat+ ! effectiv5ess ( diff]5t projects1 be=e e/abli%$2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ensure1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t int]v5tions consid] traditional & cultural foodways appropriate = ! t>get populations ( ! int]v5tions4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by ins]t+ & any entity t ent]s into an agreem5t ) a ,/ate ag5cy to deliv] s]vices "u ?is subsection aft] ,/ate ag5cies2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & community organizations & ins]t+ community-bas$1 nongov]nm5tal1 & nonpr(it organizations2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! consid]ation ( traditional & cultural foodways appropriate = ! t>get population ( ! project42 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,option 9 electronic report+ sy/em ,! ,secret>y %all provide an option = ,/ate ag5cies to submit in=mation describ+ ! successes & *all5ges ( projects & int]v5tions ?r\gh ! electronic report+ sy/em describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77iii74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjaf & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye> & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjaf ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbh1 9 addition to ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s-- 7i7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #aj1jjj1jjj2 7ii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #ab1jjj1jjj2 7iii7 = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #ad1jjj1jjj2 & 7iv7 = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #af1jjj1jjj2 & 7,h7 = fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! total am\nt res]v$ = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 z adju/$ to reflect any increases = ! #ab-mon? p]iod end+ ! prec$+ ,june #cj 9 ! ,consum] ,price ,index = ,all ,urban ,consum]s publi%$ by ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,em]g5cies & disa/]s 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,em]g5cy p]iod ,! t]m em]g5cy p]iod means a p]iod dur+ :i* !re exi/s-- 7i7 a public heal? em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices "u section #cai ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a r5ewal ( su* a public heal? em]g5cy decl>ation2 7ii7 a major disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7iii7 an em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #eja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7,b7 ,qualifi$ adm9i/rative requirem5t ,! t]m qualifi$ adm9i/rative requirem5t means a requirem5t "u ?is section or a regulatory requirem5t promulgat$ pursuant to ?is section4 7#b7 ,modification or waiv] ,not)/&+ any o!r provision 9 ?is ,act1 dur+ an em]g5cy p]iod1 ! ,secret>y may modify or waive = a ,/ate ag5cy any qualifi$ adm9i/rative requirem5t if-- 7,a7 ! qualifi$ adm9i/rative requirem5t _c be met by ! ,/ate ag5cy2 & 7,b7 ! modification or waiv] ( ! requirem5t is necess>y to provide modifi$ nutrition education & obesity prev5tion programm+ to eligible individuals dur+ ! em]g5cy p]iod1 includ+ by (f]+ t programm+ 9 conjunction ) o!r nutrition assi/ance programs4 7#c7 ,duration ,a modification or waiv] made "u p>agraph 7#b7 may be available until ! date t is #fj days aft] ! end ( ! applicable em]g5cy p]iod4 4 7b7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z are necess>y to implem5t ?is section & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7#b7 ,comm5ts ,9 promulgat+ ! regulations requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all reque/ & consid] public comm5ts on ! usability ( ! electronic report+ sy/em describ$ 9 section #bh7;c7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;a7c774 #dabj4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+ ,section #bi ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+ & ins]t+ ,prev5tion ( traffick+ & b5efit !ft2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ b5efit !ft1 be=e 9 violation2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ recipi5t & retail food /ore program & ins]t+ recipi5t1 retail food /ore1 & electronic b5efit transf] sy/em2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ /ore & recipi5t & ins]t+ /ore1 recipi5t1 & electronic b5efit transf] sy/em2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 ,b ,em]g5cy food assi/ance program #dbja4 ,,tefap f>m-to-food bank projects ,section #bjc;,d7d7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #ej & ins]t+ #ij2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #h1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #dbjb4 ,ko%]1 ,halal1 & culturally relevant foods projects ,section #bjc;,d ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,ko%]1 ,halal1 & culturally relevant food projects 7#a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 a private nonpr(it entity1 su* z a community-bas$ organization1 food bank1 or o!r em]g5cy fe$+ organization4 7#b7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities to c>ry out ! projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#c7 ,projects describ$ ,a project ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is a project to pur*ase = di/ribution "u ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is ,act food t-- 7,a7 meets #a or m demon/rat$ specific ne$s ( ! area s]v$ by ! eligible entity2 & 7,b7 z applicable1 is-- 7i7 ,ko%] food be>+ a ,ko%] c]tification2 7ii7 ,halal food be>+ a ,halal c]tification2 or 7iii7 ano!r culturally relevant food1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,v]ification ,an eligible entity c>ry+ out a project us+ a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all v]ify1 9 accordance ) a process e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 t foods pur*as$ "u ! project are dome/ically produc$4 7#e7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #h1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until ! end ( ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 7,b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #h1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until ! end ( ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 4 #dbjc4 ,flexibilities = geographically isolat$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes ,section #bad7;c7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,flexibilities = geographically isolat$ ,/ates & ,indian tribes 7,a7 ,def9ition ( geographically isolat$ ,/ate ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m geographically isolat$ ,/ate means-- 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii2 7ii7 ! ,/ate ( ,alaska2 7iii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7iv7 ,guam2 7v7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 & 7vi7 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,alt]native deliv]y options ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate ag5cy ( a geographically isolat$ ,/ate or a ,tribal organization1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization to e/abli% alt]native deliv]y options = commodities allocat$ to t ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization "u ?is section to ensure t ! geographically isolat$ ,/ate or ,tribal organization is able to receive ^? commodities4 7,c7 ,direct pur*ase option 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate ag5cy ( a geographically isolat$ ,/ate or a ,tribal organization1 ! ,secret>y may transf] to ! ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization ! ca% value ( n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! commodities allocat$ to t ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization "u ?is section to be us$ by ! ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization to procure dome/ically gr[n food 9 lieu ( receipt ( ^? commodities4 7ii7 ,plan ,a ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization mak+ a reque/ "u clause 7i7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y a plan t describes h[ ! ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization w track & regul>ly report to ! ,secret>y ! commodity pur*ases made ) ! funds receiv$ "u clause 7i74 4 #dbjd4 ,fre% produce procurem5t option ,section #bad7;c7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 7z am5d$ by section #dbjc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,option = pur*as+ ?r\gh ,do,d ,fre% ,at ! reque/ ( a ,/ate ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y may all[ ! ,/ate ag5cy to use n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! commodities allocat$ to t ,/ate ag5cy "u ?is section to ord] commodities ?r\gh ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se ,fre% ,fruit & ,vegetable ,program4 4 #dbje4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance = ,indian tribes 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #bja;,a ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7v71 by add+ or at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 a ,tribal organization1 includ+ any ,tribal organization p>ticipat+ 9 ! food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations "u section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#aj7 z p>agraph 7#aa72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#i7 ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,tribal organization ,! t]m ,tribal organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 4 7b7 ,indian tribes ,! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bjb;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejc7 ! foll[+3 #bjc4 ,tribal organization plan 7a7 ,plans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to receive commodities "u ?is ,act1 a ,tribal organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y an op]ation & adm9i/ration plan = ! provision ( b5efits "u ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,updates ,a ,tribal organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y = approval any am5dm5t to a plan submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 any case 9 :i* ! ,tribal organization proposes to make a *ange to ! op]ation or adm9i/ration ( a program describ$ 9 ! plan4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,ea* plan submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 designate ! ,tribal entity responsible = di/ribut+ ! commodities receiv$ "u ?is ,act2 7#b7 set =? a plan ( op]ation & adm9i/ration to exp$iti\sly di/ribute commodities "u ?is ,act1 :i* may include ! use ( w>eh\ses & facilities us$ to /ore food "u ! program e/abli%$ "u section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 7#c7 set =? ! /&>ds ( eligibility = recipi5t ag5cies2 & 7#d7 set =? ! /&>ds ( eligibility = individual or h\sehold recipi5ts ( commodities1 :i* %all require-- 7,a7 individuals t are1 or h\seholds to be compos$ (1 ne$y p]sons2 & 7,b7 individual or h\sehold memb]s to be resid+ 9 ! geographic location s]v$ by ! di/ribut+ ag5cy at ! "t ( apply+ = assi/ance4 7c7 ,applicability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is ,act or section #bg ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf71 ! provisions ( ?is ,act t apply to ,/ates ) plans approv$ "u section #bjb;,a1 %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 be applicable to ,tribal organizations ) plans approv$ "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,allotm5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all apply ! allocation =mula "u section #bad7;a7 to allot additional commodities us+ fund+ "u section #bg7;a77#c7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77#c77 to ,tribal organizations ) approv$ plans "u ?is section us+ ! be/ available data1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b71 on-- 7i7 ) respect to ea* applicable ,indian ,tribe-- 7,i7 ! numb] ( p]sons 9 h\seholds t h incomes bel[ ! pov]ty l9e2 & 7,,ii7 ! av]age mon?ly numb] ( unemploy$ p]sons 9 ! ,indian ,tribe2 & 7ii7 ) respect to all applicable ,indian ,tribes-- 7,i7 ! numb] ( p]sons 9 h\seholds t h incomes bel[ ! pov]ty l9e2 & 7,,ii7 ! av]age mon?ly numb] ( unemploy$ p]sons 9 all ! ,indian ,tribes4 7,b7 ,be/ available data ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! be/ available data = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a7 by consult+ ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ) responsibilities relat+ to collection ( data on ,tribal populations1 su* z ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus1 ! ,indian ,heal? ,s]vice1 ! ,(fice ( ,m9ority ,heal?1 ! ,adm9i/ration on ,native ,am]icans at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 ! ,c5t] = ,indian ,c\ntry ,developm5t at ! ,f$]al ,res]ve1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor1 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,transportation4 4 #dbjf4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance 7a7 ,availability ( commodities = em]g5cy food assi/ance program ,section #bg7;a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,am\nts ,! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #eej1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #efe1jjj1jjj2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #ehe1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #faj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,e7 = fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! total doll> am\nt ( commodities specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 adju/$ by ! p]c5tage by :i* ! ?rifty food plan has be5 adju/$ "u section #c7u77#d7 to reflect *anges betwe5 ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 & ,june #cj ( ! imm$iately prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7#c7 ,am\nts = ,tribal organizations ,! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7 = ,tribal organizations ) plans approv$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc-- 7,a7 = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 #ee1jjj1jjj2 7,b7 = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #ef1ejj1jjj2 7,c7 = fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #eh1jjj1jjj2 7,d7 = fiscal ye> #bjbh1 #fa1jjj1jjj2 & 7,e7 = fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 ! total doll> am\nt ( commodities specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 adju/$ by ! p]c5tage by :i* ! ?rifty food plan has be5 adju/$ "u section #c7u77#d7 to reflect *anges betwe5 ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 & ,june #cj ( ! imm$iately prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7#d7 ,funds availability ,= purposes ( ! funds describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 make ! funds available = #b fiscal ye>s2 & 7,b7 all[ ,/ates & ,tribal organizations to c>ry ov] unexp5d$ balances to ! next fiscal ye> pursuant to su* t]ms & conditions z are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,conv]sion 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#b7 = co/s associat$ ) ! di/ribution ( commodities4 7,b7 ,tribal organizations 7i7 ,fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbh ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbh1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#c7 = co/s associat$ ) ! di/ribution ( commodities by ,tribal organizations ) plans approv$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc4 7ii7 ,fiscal ye> #bjbi & !reaft] ,= fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#c7 = co/s associat$ ) ! di/ribution ( commodities by ,tribal organizations ) plans approv$ "u section #bjc ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc4 4 7b7 ,/orage1 di/ribution1 & infra/ructure fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization & appropriations ,section #bjd7;a77#a7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gejh7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7a77#a7 ,!re are & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,funds 7,a7 ,/ates ,!re are 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ,funds appropriat$ 9 ! second s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,tribal organizations ,9 addition to ! am\nts au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] = ! ,secret>y to make available to ,tribal organizations ) plans approv$ "u section #bjc to pay = ! direct & indirect co/s ( ! ,tribal organization relat$ to ! process+1 /orage1 transportation1 & di/ribution to eligible recipi5t ag5cies ( commodities provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & commodities secur$ f o!r s\rces1 includ+ commodities secur$ by glean+ 7z def9$ 9 section #aaa7;a7 ( ! ,hung] ,prev5tion ,act ( #aihh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ajj-dce77 & donat$ wild game4 7,c7 ,allocation ,funds appropriat$ 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & ,tribal organizations aft] ,/ates ! fir/ two places x appe>s2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,/ates4 ,if a ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,/ates or ,tribal organizations4 7,d7 ,unus$ funds ,if a ,/ate ag5cy or ,tribal organization 2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7 7z s designat$71 by ins]t+ or ,tribal organizations be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7#b7 ,em]g5cy food program infra/ructure grants ,section #bji ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all use funds made available "u subsection 7e7 to make grants to ,/ates & ,tribal organizations to pay ! co/s ( activities describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 & to pay ,/ate & ,tribal co/s associat$ ) adm9i/]+ ! grant4 7b7 ,am\nt ( grant ,! am\nt ( a grant receiv$ by ,/ates & ,tribal organizations "u subsection 7a7 %all be bas$ on a =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,rural1 und]s]v$1 & tribal area pref]5ce ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a ,/ate or ,tribal organization %all apply n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! grant receiv$ "u subsection 7a71 9 ea* fiscal ye>1 to support ef=ts t /r5g!n & exp& em]g5cy food assi/ance 9 rural1 und]s]v$1 or ,tribal communities1 z applicable4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,a ,/ate or ,tribal organization %all use a grant receiv$ "u subsection 7a7 9 any fiscal ye> to c>ry out activities ( ! ,/ate or ,tribal organization au?oriz$ "u ?is ,act or to make funds available = eligible recipi5t ag5cies to c>ry out su* activities1 includ+-- 7#a7 develop+ & ma9ta9+ comput]iz$ sy/ems ne$$ to safely & effici5tly di/ribute food to p 9 ne$2 7#b7 provid+ capital1 infra/ructure1 & op]at+ co/s associat$ ) ! collection1 /orage1 di/ribution1 & transportation ( commodities provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act & commodities secur$ f o!r s\rces2 7#c7 improv+ ! security & div]sity ( ! em]g5cy food di/ribution & recov]y sy/ems ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#d7 provid+ recov]$ foods to food banks & simil> nonpr(it1 gov]nm5tal1 or ,tribal em]g5cy food provid]s to r$uce hung] 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#e7 improv+ ! id5tification (-- 7,a7 pot5tial provid]s ( donat$ foods2 7,b7 pot5tial nonpr(it1 gov]nm5tal1 or ,tribal em]g5cy food provid]s2 & 7,c7 p]sons 9 ne$ ( em]g5cy food assi/ance2 & 7#f7 r5ovat+1 exp&+1 or repair+ a facility or equipm5t to support hung] relief ag5cies 9 ! community4 7e7 ,fund+ ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until ! end ( ! subsequ5t fiscal ye>4 4 ,c ,commodity di/ribution programs #dcja4 ,commodity di/ribution program ,section #d7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #dcjb4 ,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 7a71 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,exclusion ( value ( ,m$ic>e b5efits f income ,9 det]m9+ ! income ( an individual = purposes ( eligibility = assi/ance "u ! commodity supplem5tal food program1 a ,/ate %all exclude ! value ( any b5efits provid$ to ! individual 7or a memb] ( ! individual's h\sehold7 "u ! ,m$ic>e program "u title ,,xviii ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acie et seq474 4 #dcjc4 ,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$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,d ,miscellane\s #ddja4 ,s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program ,section #ddjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,s5iors & ins]t+ ,s5ior2 7#b7 by /rik+ s5iors f>m]s' m>ket ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ s5ior f>m]s' m>ket2 7#c7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,additional fund+ ,9 addition to ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a71 ( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ) priority giv5 to exp&+ ! s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program to ,/ates1 t]ritories1 & ,indian ,tribes t are n p>ticipants ( t program z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by ins]t+ maple syrup1 aft] honey12 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 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 ,waiv] & modification au?orities 7,a7 ,innovation & program mod]nization 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 on reque/ ( a ,/ate1 ! ,secret>y may waive or modify a requirem5t "u regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is section if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! waiv] or modification ( ! requirem5t w\ld facilitate ! ability ( ! ,/ate to c>ry out innovation & program mod]nization ef=ts t w\ld improve s]vices & r$emption ( b5efits "u ! s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y may n waive or modify "u clause 7i7-- 7,i7 any requirem5t "u section #bdi4g ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 or 7,,ii7 any requirem5t "u section #bdi4h7;a7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7iii7 ,reque/ ,to reque/ a waiv] or modification "u clause 7i71 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application t-- 7,i7 id5tifies ! requirem5t t is reque/$ to be waiv$ or modifi$2 & 7,,ii7 describes-- 7aa7 ! goal ( ! waiv] or modification to improve s]vices "u ! s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program2 & 7bb7 ! expect$ outcomes ( ! waiv] or modification4 7,b7 ,em]g5cies & disa/]s 7i7 ,def9ition ( em]g5cy p]iod ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m em]g5cy p]iod means a p]iod dur+ :i* !re exi/s-- 7,i7 a public heal? em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices "u section #cai ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bdg;d7 or a r5ewal ( su* a public heal? em]g5cy decl>ation2 7,,ii7 a major disa/] decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #dja ( ! ,rob]t ,t4 ,/af=d ,disa/] ,relief & ,em]g5cy ,assi/ance ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eagj72 or 7,,iii7 an em]g5cy decl>$ by ! ,presid5t "u section #eja ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #eaia74 7ii7 ,modification or waiv] ,! ,secret>y may modify or waive = a ,/ate ag5cy any requirem5t "u regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is section if-- 7,i7 ! requirem5t _c be met by ! ,/ate ag5cy dur+-- 7aa7 any portion ( an em]g5cy p]iod "u ! conditions t prompt$ ! em]g5cy p]iod2 or 7bb7 a supply *a9 disruption t significantly affects ! availability ( food eligible = pur*ase2 & 7,,ii7 ! modification or waiv] ( ! requirem5t is necess>y to provide assi/ance "u ?is section4 7iii7 ,limitations ,a modification or waiv] made "u clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 may be available until ! date t is #fj days aft] ! end ( ! applicable em]g5cy p]iod or supply *a9 disruption2 7,,ii7 %all n modify or waive any requirem5t "u section #bdi4g ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation72 & 7,,iii7 %all n sub/antially *ange ! types ( foods eligible = pur*ase 9 accordance ) section #bdi4h7;a7 ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 4 #ddjb4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ddjc4 ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program ,section #ddje ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#c71 & 7#d71 respectively1 & mov+ ! p>agraphs s z to appe> 9 num]ical ord]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7,d77iii7 & ins]t+ 7,d77ii72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #ej & ins]t+ #hj2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i77,i71 by /rik+ or s]vices & ins]t+ s]vices1 or retail] associate wages2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7ii72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,re/riction ,! ,secret>y may n require t projects te/ innovative or promis+ /rategies or te*nologies4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts = expansion projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! crit]ia & priorities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b71 respectively1 beg9n+ 9 fiscal ye> #bjbe1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) a ,/ate ag5cy adm9i/]+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program1 or a nonpr(it entity 9 p>tn]%ip ) su* a ,/ate ag5cy1 = a project t-- 7i7 is propos$ by a ,/ate ag5cy or nonpr(it entity t-- 7,i7 has previ\sly receiv$ a l>ge-scale grant "u ?is subsection2 7,,ii7 has a demon/rat$ record = laun*+ & ma9ta9+ projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii72 & 7,,iii7 has ! project design1 infra/ructure1 & adm9i/rative support necess>y = project implem5tation 91 z applicable1 a ,/ate1 region1 or ,indian l&s2 7ii7 w exp& p>ticipation & access levels 9 a ,/ate1 region1 or l& ( an ,indian ,tribe comp>$ to ! exi/+ project c>ri$ out by ! ,/ate ag5cy or nonpr(it entity us+ ! grant describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i72 7iii7 w allocate1 by ! f\r? ye> ( ! coop]ative agreem5t1 n less ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! coop]ative agreem5t to provid+ direct inc5tives to h\seholds p>ticipat+ 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7iv7 w be c>ri$ out 9 a v>iety ( retail sett+s2 & 7v7 w be = a duration ( n less ?an #d ye>s4 7,b7 ,limitation ,= ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into new coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is p>agraph = a total ( n m ?an #ae projects4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a grant program-- 7,a7 t meets ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 aw>d grants ( n m ?an #djj1jjj p] project to #a or m eligible entities-- 7,i7 to /udy previ\sly unkn[n facts ab\t design+ produce prescription projects2 7,,ii7 to e/abli% or validate be/ practices = produce prescription projects2 or 7,,iii7 to e/abli% infra/ructure t aids ,f$]ally-qualifi$ heal? c5t]s describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,b7 & indep5d5t produce retail]s1 includ+ direct m>ket+ f>m]s1 9 c>ry+ out produce prescription projects2 & 7ii7 aw>d grants ( n less ?an #a1jjj1jjj p] project to #a or m eligible entities-- 7,i7 t h a demon/rat$ ability to exp& cl9ical rese>* on ! value ( deliv]+ a produce prescription project ?r\gh heal?c>e p>tn]s2 & 7,,ii7 to c>ry out produce prescription projects t-- 7aa7 demon/rate & evaluate ! impact ( ! projects on ea* ( ! purposes ( ! program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7bb7 h a m9imum int]v5tion cohort ( #cjj pati5ts2 7cc7 comp>e int]v5tion results to a control gr\p2 7dd7 h an int]v5tion duration ( n less ?an #ab mon?s2 & 7ee7 h demon/rat$ ! ability to scale :5 deliv]$ ?r\gh heal?c>e p>tn]s4 7#b7 ,program purposes ,! purposes ( ! grant program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 to improve diet>y heal? ?r\gh increas$ consumption ( fruits & vegetables2 7,b7 to r$uce individual & h\sehold food insecurity2 & 7,c7 to optimize heal?c>e use & associat$ co/s4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity seek+ a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii77,i77cc71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,b77ii77,,ii71 if applicable2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to produce prescription projects t include multiple locations or a v>iety ( locations at :i* produce prescriptions may be r$eem$4 7,d7 ,panel to review applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a panel-- 7,i7 to review applications submitt$ to ! ,secret>y pursuant to ?is p>agraph2 & 7,,ii7 to make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y ) respect to ^? applications4 7ii7 ,review]s ,! panel e/abli%$ "u clause 7i7 %all include-- 7,i7 at lea/ #a individual ) exp]i5ce z a heal?c>e provid]2 7,,ii7 at lea/ #a individual ) exp]i5ce adm9i/]+ heal? plans2 & 7,,iii7 at lea/ #a individual ) exp]i5ce provid+ heal?c>e 9 community-bas$ heal? cl9ics4 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,def9ition ( produce prescription project ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m produce prescription project means a project "u :i* an eligible entity-- 7,a7 prescribes fruits & vegetables to memb]s2 7,b7 provides f9ancial or nonf9ancial inc5tives = memb]s to pur*ase or procure fruits & vegetables2 & 7,c7 may-- 7i7 provide educational res\rces on nutrition to memb]s2 & 7ii7 e/abli% additional accessible locations = memb]s to procure fruits & vegetables4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ & coop]ative agreem5ts aft] grants2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ z applicable1 be=e includ+2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ grantees & ins]t+ recipi5ts ( grants & coop]ative agreem5ts2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ grantee projects & ins]t+ ! projects ( ^? recipi5ts2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ grantees & ins]t+ ^? recipi5ts2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iv7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv7 & 7v7 z clauses 7v7 & 7vi71 respectively2 & 7,v7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iii7 ! foll[+3 7iv7 develop+ tra9+ & guidance1 9 conjunction ) ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 on provid+1 & promot+ ! provision (1 direct inc5tives to p>ticipants electronically1 su* z ?r\gh ! electronic b5efit transf] sy/em ( a ,/ate ag5cy2 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ grantees & ins]t+ ^? recipi5ts2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ grant outcomes & ins]t+ project outcomes2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by ins]t+ or coop]ative agreem5t aft] grant2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,commitm5t ,any organization ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph %all commit-- 7i7 to work+ collaboratively & %>+ appropriate data ) any o!r organization ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to provid+ #a-on-#a te*nical assi/ance to applicants = grants & coop]ative agreem5ts "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,policies & proc$ures ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% policies & proc$ures-- 7#a7 to require coord9ation betwe5 ! appropriate p>tn] ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 t all[s reasonable timeframes = ea* ag5cy to review applications = grants & coop]ative agreem5ts "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 to ensure t eligible entities receiv+ ^? grants or coop]ative agreem5ts-- 7i7 meet ! grant adm9i/ration requirem5ts2 & 7ii7 comply ) ! applicable /atutory & regulatory requirem5ts = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 & 7#b7 relat+ to conflicts ( int]e/1 includ+ prohibit+ any individual f review+ or select+ eligible entities to receive grants "u ?is section if ! f9ancial int]e/ ( t individual w\ld directly or pr$ictably be affect$ by su* a grant4 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ ! second subp>agraph 7,c7 7relat+ to fiscal ye> #bjai7 ?r\gh subp>agraph 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,h71 respectively2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 #aej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 by /rik+ #bjbc4 & ins]t+ #bjbi2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 use = coop]ative agreem5ts "u subsection 7b77#c7 n less ?an #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #ddjd4 ,heal?y dairy nutrition inc5tives projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dbjh ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ fluid milk & ins]t+ dairy nutrition2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c71 by /rik+ ! comma & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ = any age gr\p aft] recomm5dations2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! t]m 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,dairy product ,! t]m dairy product means a product-- 7,a7 = :i* c['s milk is li/$ z-- 7i7 ! fir/ +r$i5t on ! label$ +r$i5ts li/ ( ! product2 or 7ii7 ! second +r$i5t on ! label$ +r$i5ts li/ ( ! product1 if ! fir/ li/$ +r$i5t is wat]2 7,b7 t is consi/5t ) ! mo/ rec5t diet>y recomm5dations = any age gr\p2 & 7,c7 t is )\t flavor+ or sweet5]s4 7#b7 ,fluid milk ,! t]m 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ( ,agriculture2 7,b7 by /rik+ heal?y fluid milk inc5tive projects & ins]t+ heal?y dairy nutrition inc5tive projects2 7,c7 by ins]t+ & dairy products be=e by memb]s ( h\seholds2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ & dairy products be=e at ! po9t ( pur*ase2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by ins]t+ & dairy products aft] fluid milk2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ fluid milk & ins]t+ dairy nutrition2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ca ( #bjbj & ins]t+ #ca1 #bjbf2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ fluid milk ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ dairy nutrition2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ 1 & ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by ins]t+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi be=e to c>ry out4 7b7 ,effect on heal?y fluid milk inc5tive projects ,9 c>ry+ out ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t !re is no int]ruption 9 any project c>ri$ out "u section #dbjh ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 7z 9 effect be=e ,octob] #a1 #bjbe7 until ! conclusion ( ! grant t]ms ( t project4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbe4 #ddje4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative ,section #bdc ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,program evaluation ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! national fund manag] & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice1 %all complete & publi% an evaluation ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section-- 7#a7 bas$ on a r&om sample ( fund$ projects2 & 7#b7 t measures1 at a m9imum1 ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m impacts ( a fund$ project on access to heal?y foods 9 ! applicable community4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]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 ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #abe1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,( ! funds made available "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj to c>ry out subsection 7d7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #ddjf4 ,microgrants = food security ,section #dbjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geah7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ di/ribution ( subgrants & ins]t+ & noncompetitive di/ribution ( subgrants or o!r f9ancial assi/ance2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & o!r f9ancial assi/ance aft] ,subgrants2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance provid$ aft] subgrant2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance provid$ aft] subgrant2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ di/ribution ( subgrants "u subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ & noncompetitive di/ribution ( subgrants or o!r f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance provid$ aft] subgrant2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is section aft] subgrants2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance provid$ aft] subgrant2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance aft] subgrant2 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ or o!r f9ancial assi/ance aft] subgrant ea* place x appe>s2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ subgrants by eligible entities & ins]t+ subgrant or o!r f9ancial assi/ance by ! eligible entity2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjai & & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd1 & #cj1jjj1jjj =4 #ddjg4 ,/udy & report on nutrition programs 9 geographically isolat$ ,/ates 7a7 ,def9ition ( geographically isolat$ ,/ate ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m geographically isolat$ ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 ( section #bad7;c7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae7;c77 7z add$ by section #dbjc74 7b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy on all nutrition programs 7exclud+ *ild nutrition programs7 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y to evaluate :e!r ^? nutrition programs are work+ effectively & equitably )9 geographically isolat$ ,/ates1 z comp>$ to ^? nutrition programs op]at+ )9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ :e!r-- 7#a7 !re are unique *all5ges t result f ! p>ticul> location ( a geographically isolat$ ,/ate1 includ+ ! availability ( food price data & :e!r ! food price data us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture are reflective ( food co/s 9 ! geographically isolat$ ,/ate2 7#b7 ! ne$s ( diff]5t communities are be+ address$ by ^? nutrition programs2 & 7#c7 language b>ri]s are prev5t+ individuals 9 any geographically isolat$ ,/ate f access+ a nutrition program4 7c7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7b71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,if ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates det]m9es "u ! /udy "u subsection 7b7 t nutrition programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y are n work+ effectively & equitably )9 geographically isolat$ ,/ates1 z comp>$ to ! op]ation ( ^? nutrition programs )9 ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates 7includ+ ) respect to food price data & :e!r ! food price data us$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture accurately reflect food co/s 9 ea* geographically isolat$ ,/ate71 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include su* legislative & o!r recomm5dations z ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al det]m9es w\ld result 9 ^? programs work+ effectively & equitably )9 geographically isolat$ ,/ates4 #ddjh4 ,/reaml9+ application process = direct m>ket+ f>m]s 9 nutrition programs 7a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ nutrition program ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ nutrition program 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 ! s5ior f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program e/abli%$ "u section #ddjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjg72 & 7#c7 any o!r nutrition program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,/reaml9$ application process ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ application process = direct m>ket+ f>m]s to apply to be au?oriz$ to sell eligible foods "u ea* ( ! cov]$ nutrition programs by develop+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 a s+le application t a direct m>ket+ f>m] may use to apply to ea* ( ! cov]$ nutrition programs2 or 7#b7 an in=mation-%>+ sy/em t-- 7,a7 notifies & %>es ! necess>y & appropriate in=mation ( a direct m>ket+ f>m] :o is approv$ to be au?oriz$ to sell eligible foods "u a cov]$ nutrition program ) ea* ( ! o!r cov]$ nutrition programs su* t ano!r cov]$ nutrition program is prompt$ to det]m9e ! eligibility ( ! direct m>ket+ f>m] to be au?oriz$ to sell eligible foods "u t cov]$ nutrition program2 & 7,b7 meets appropriate security /&>ds1 z e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #cj mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t-- 7#a7 describes ! ext5t to :i* ! ,secret>y 0 able to develop a s+le application or in=mation-%>+ sy/em "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 id5tifies any /atutory1 regulatory1 & op]ational b>ri]s to implem5t+ subsection 7b74 7d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is section 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce & ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 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 #ddji4 ,nutrition security report 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,food security ,! t]m food security means access by all p at all times to en\gh food = an active1 heal?y life4 7#b7 ,nutrition security ,! t]m nutrition security means consi/5t & equitable access to heal?y1 safe1 & af=dable foods ess5tial to optimal heal? & well-be+4 7#c7 ,supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program ,! t]m supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program means ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a report on food security & nutrition security 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,cont5ts ,ea* report submitt$ "u subsection 7b7 %all include1 = ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report-- 7#a7 an analysis ( ! food security1 nutrition security1 & diet quality ( p>ticipants & nonp>ticipants 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program2 7#b7 7,a7 a summ>y ( *anges made to ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program t are int5d$ to improve food security1 nutrition security1 & diet quality2 & 7,b7 an analysis ( ! impact & effectiv5ess ( ^? *anges on food security1 nutrition security1 & diet quality2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations = additional au?ority to be provid$ to ! ,secret>y to improve food security1 nutrition security1 & diet quality = p>ticipants 9 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7d7 ,appropriations ,!re are appropriat$1 out ( any funds 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 #ddaj4 ,s5ior nutrition task =ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,disability ,! t]m disability has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,am]icans ) ,disabilities ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb74 7#b7 ,old] p]son ,! t]m old] p]son has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m old] individual 9 section #ajb ( ! ,old] ,am]icans ,act ( #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb74 7#c7 ,task ,=ce ,! t]m ,task ,=ce means ! ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce to ,address ,hung] & ,promote ,access to ,heal?y ,food ,among ,old] ,adults & ,adults ) ,disabilities e/abli%$ by subsection 7b74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a task =ce1 to be kn[n z ! ,int]ag5cy ,task ,=ce to ,address ,hung] & ,promote ,access to ,heal?y ,food ,among ,old] ,adults & ,adults ) ,disabilities4 7c7 ,memb]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y 7or a designee74 7,b7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices 7or a designee74 7,c7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,transportation 7or a designee74 7,d7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,vet]ans ,affairs 7or a designee74 7,e7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice 7or a designee74 7,f7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,adm9i/ration = ,community ,liv+ 7or a designee74 7,g7 ,! ,adm9i/rator = ,indep5d5t ,liv+ )9 ! ,adm9i/ration = ,community ,liv+ 7or a designee74 7,h7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,heal? ,res\rces & ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration 7or a designee74 7,i7 ,! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t 7or a designee74 7,j7 ,! ,commission] ( ! ,social ,security ,adm9i/ration 7or a designee74 7,k7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,plann+ & ,evaluation 7or a designee74 7,l7 ,! ,director ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion 7or a designee74 7,m7 ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,m5tal ,heal? & ,sub/ance ,use 7or a designee74 7,n7 ,! ,surgeon ,g5]al 7or a designee74 7,o7 ,! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator = ,m$ic>e & ,m$icaid ,innovation 7or a designee74 7,p7 ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice on ,nutrition ,rese>* ( ! ,national ,in/itutes ( ,heal? 7or a designee74 7,q7 ,! ,director ( ! ,indian ,heal? ,s]vice 7or a designee74 7,r7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy 7or a designee74 7,s7 ,! head ( any o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 & appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t4 7,t7 ,at lea/ #b old] p]sons1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 :o are recipi5ts ( ,f$]al nutrition b5efits1 z det]m9$ by ! ,presid5t4 7,u7 ,at lea/ #b adults ) disabilities1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 :o are recipi5ts ( ,f$]al nutrition b5efits1 z det]m9$ by ! ,presid5t4 7,v7 ,at lea/ #b memb]s ( gr&families or k9%ip families1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 :o are recipi5ts ( ,f$]al nutrition b5efits1 z det]m9$ by ! ,presid5t4 7,w7 ,at lea/ #a repres5tative1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 f a national old] adult nutrition organization4 7,x7 ,at lea/ #a repres5tative1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 f a national organization t addresses hung] among adults ) disabilities4 7,y7 ,at lea/ #a repres5tative1 appo9t$ by ! ,presid5t1 f a national antihung] organization4 7#b7 ,*airp]son ,! ,*airp]son ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be ! ,secret>y 7or a designee74 7#c7 ,vice ,*airp]son ,! ,vice ,*airp]son ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,adm9i/ration = ,community ,liv+ 7or a designee74 7d7 ,duties ,! duties ( ! ,task ,=ce %all be ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,id5tify1 promote1 coord9ate1 & dissem9ate in=mation & res\rces & o!r available be/ practices-- 7,a7 to address hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 & 7,b7 to increase access to heal?y foods4 7#b7 ,measure & evaluate progress 9-- 7,a7 address+ hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 & 7,b7 increas+ access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food = old] adults & adults ) disabilities4 7#c7 ,exam9e int]ag5cy opportunities-- 7,a7 to collaboratively address hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 7,b7 to promote access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food = old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 & 7,c7 to fo/] p>ticipation across ,f$]al nutrition s]vices4 7#d7 ,exam9e *all5ges to int]ag5cy ef=ts to c>ry out subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c74 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit to ,congress a report t describes-- 7#a7 be/ practices = address+ hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition & promot+ access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 7#b7 recomm5dations to support int]ag5cy ef=ts to address hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition & promote access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 7#c7 exi/+ b>ri]s to promot+ int]ag5cy collaboration to address hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition & access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food among old] adults & adults ) disabilities2 & 7#d7 innovative practices to address hung]1 food insecurity1 & malnutrition & promote access to heal?y1 af=dable1 & local or regional food among old] adults & adults ) disabilities4 #ddaa4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,res]v$ 4 7b7 ,section #e7;d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjad7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ law7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon at ! end & ins]t+ law722 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by /rik+ #ccab & ins]t+ #ecab4 7c7 ,section #f7r77#a77;,a77iv7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjae7r77#a77;,a77iv77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ section be=e #djjjb7;a74 7d7 ,section #g ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 7z am5d$ by section #dajg7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c71 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#ac7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#ab72 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7h7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#ad7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ac71 respectively2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7h77#aa77;,a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7h77#aj77;,a74 7e7 ,section #ab ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ! pur*ase ( c\pons or traffick+ 9 c\pons or au?orization c>ds & ins]t+ traffick+ relat$ to b5efits2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ su* pur*ase ( c\pons or traffick+ 9 c\pons or c>ds & ins]t+ su* occasion ( traffick+ relat$ to b5efits2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ c\pons & ins]t+ b5efits2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ c\pons & ins]t+ b5efits2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#d71 by /rik+ c\pons ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ b5efits2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ food c\pons & ins]t+ b5efits4 7f7 ,section #c7i77;,b7 ( ! ,congressional ,budget ,act ( #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #fbb7i77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! food /amp program & ins]t+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq474 #ddab4 ,effective date ,except z o!rwise provid$1 ?is title & ! am5dm5ts made by ?is title %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbe4 ,v ,cr$it ,a ,f>m own]%ip loans #eaja4 ,modification ( exp]i5ce eligibility requirem5t = f>m own]%ip loans 7a7 ,p]sons eligible = real e/ate loans ,section #cjb ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ )\t reg>d to any lapse betwe5 f>m+ exp]i5ces12 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make a direct loan "u ?is subtitle only to a f>m] or ran*] :o has at lea/ #a ye> ( exp]i5ce sub/antially p>ticipat+ 9 ! managem5t & bus9ess op]ations ( a f>m or ran*1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 or has o!r acceptable education or exp]i5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,waiv] au?ority ,9 ! case ( a qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! #a-ye> requirem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] has an e/abli%$ relation%ip ) an individual :o has exp]i5ce 9 f>m+ or ran*+1 or ) a local f>m or ran* op]ator or organization1 approv$ by ! ,secret>y & committ$ to m5tor+ ! qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]4 4 7b7 ,all[$ purposes ( loans ,section #cjc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #cjd2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,d71 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #cjd4 #eajb4 ,cons]vation & ,precision ,agriculture ,loan & ,loan ,gu>antee ,program 7a7 ,cons]vation plan ,section #cjd7;b77#c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;b77#c77 is am5d$ by-- 7#a7 r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices & ! acquisition ( precision agriculture te*nology2 4 7b7 ,priority ,section #cjd7;d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #aihe4 & ins]t+ #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chab72 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 produc]s :o use ! loans to adopt precision agriculture practices or acquire precision agriculture te*nology1 includ+ adoption or acquisition = ! purpose ( p>ticipat+ 9 ! 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 seq474 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #cjd7;h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7;h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #cjd ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 is am5d$1 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & precision agriculture aft] ,cons]vation4 #eajc4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cje ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7b7 & 7c7 z subsections 7c7 & 7d71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fjj1jjj1 or1 9 ! case ( a loan gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y1 #a1gej1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjai & ins]t+ #hej1jjj1 or1 9 ! case ( a loan gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y1 #c1jjj1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7a7 ! foll[+3 7b7 ,ref9anc$ gu>ante$ loans ,9 ! case ( a direct loan ref9anc+ a gu>ante$ loan pursuant to section #cjc7;a77#a77;,f71 ! ,secret>y may make a loan equal to ! unpaid indebt$ness ( ! borr[]4 4 7b7 ,inflation p]c5tage ,section #cje ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7 is am5d$1 9 subsection 7d7 7z r$esignat$ by subsection 7a77#a77-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ( ! ,prices ,paid ,by ,f>m]s ,index 7z compil$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture7 = ! #ab-mon? p]iod end+ on ,july #ca ( ! imm$iately prec$+ fiscal ye> & ins]t+ ( ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates f>m real e/ate value = ! prec$+ ye> 7z publi%$ 9 ! applicable ,agricultural ,l& ,values report ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture72 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ( su* index 7z s def9$7 = ! #ab-mon? p]iod t imm$iately prec$es ! #ab-mon? p]iod describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ( ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates f>m real e/ate value = ! ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! ye> describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s publi%$74 #eajd4 ,ref9anc+ ( gu>ante$ loans into direct loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjc7;a77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ref9anc+ a gu>ante$ loan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! gu>ante$ loan is di/ress$2 7ii7 ! borr[] on t gu>ante$ loan has attempt$ to "w ) ! l5d] & has be5 unsuccessful2 7iii7 ! borr[] has a reasonable *ance = success ( ! op]ation f9anc$ by ! gu>ante$ loan2 & 7iv7 ! ref9anc$ loan w h no m ?an a m9imal impact on ! loan programs ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 4 7b7 ,gu>ante$ loans ,section #cji7;h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! pr9cipal & int]e/ due on2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph head+ & ins]t+ ,gu>ante$ loans to ,d[n ,paym5t ,loan ,program p>ticipants gu>ante$ up to #ie p]c5t4 #eaje4 ,d[n paym5t loan program ,section #caj;,e7b77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 subject to section #cje7;a71 aft] exce$2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ lea/ & ins]t+ less]2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ or aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 #eajf4 ,support = resolv+ own]%ip & succession issues relat+ to f>ml& ,section #caj;,i ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ rel5d ! funds to individuals & entities & ins]t+ use ! funds2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,an eligible entity t receives a loan made by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all rel5d ! proce$s f ! loan = projects t assi/ heirs ) undivid$ own]%ip int]e/s to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& t has multiple own]s2 & 7#b7 may use n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! loan to pay adm9i/rative co/s ( rel5d+ ! proce$s4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 by /rik+ be2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,! ,secret>y may =give1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate1 ! am\nt ( a loan us$ to pay adm9i/rative co/s ( rel5d+ ! proce$s f ! loan4 4 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7f7 ,reports 7#a7 ,reports ( eligible entities ,ea* eligible entity t receives a loan "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report t-- 7,a7 describes ! progress & outcomes ( ! activities conduct$ by ! eligible entity pursuant to ! loan us+ fund+ provid$ "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( individuals :o receiv$ assi/ance f ! eligible entity2 7ii7 ! numb] ( individuals ^: f>m own]%ip int]e/s 7 resolv$2 & 7iii7 ! numb] ( individual heirs involv$ 9 ea* case involv+ undivid$ own]%ip2 & 7,b7 ! numb] ( reque/s = assi/ance receiv$ by ! eligible entity4 7#b7 ,report by ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a report t-- 7,a7 id5tifies-- 7i7 ea* eligible entity t receiv$ a loan "u ?is section2 7ii7 ! numb] ( individuals ^: f>ml& own]%ip int]e/s 7 resolv$ by ea* eligible entity id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 & 7iii7 ! numb] ( individual heirs affect$ by ! resolution ( ^? own]%ip int]e/s2 7,b7 describes ! op]ation & outcomes ( ! projects & activities c>ri$ out by eligible entities "u ?is section2 & 7,c7 includes recomm5dations on h[ to /r5g!n ! programs c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a74 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,!re & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to o!r am\nts available to ! ,secret>y1 !re 4 ,b ,op]at+ loans #ebja4 ,limitation on am\nt ( op]at+ loans ,section #cac7;a77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #djj1jjj1 or1 9 ! case ( a loan gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y1 #a1gej1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjai & ins]t+ #gej1jjj1 or1 9 ! case ( a loan gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y1 #b1fjj1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbf4 #ebjb4 ,eligibility = op]at+ loans ,section #caa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ )\t reg>d to any lapse betwe5 f>m+ exp]i5ces12 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ #d-;,h ,clubs1 ,future ,f>m]s ( ,am]ica & ins]t+ #d-;,h clubs1 ,national ,,ffa ,organization *apt]s2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c74 #ebjc4 ,microloans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cac7;c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7b7 ,int]e/ rate ,section #caf7;a77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja7;e7 & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi7;e771 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a7712 & 7#b7 by /rik+ n be-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ be equal to ! int]e/ rate = direct f>m op]at+ loans "u ?is subtitle1 n to exce$ #e p]c5t p] ye>44 ,c ,em]g5cy loans #ecja4 ,em]g5cy loan det]m9ation factors ,section #cbb ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,= 9 subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cbb4 ,loan det]m9ation factors ,= 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 #ecjb4 ,eligibility = assi/ance bas$ on production loss ,section #cbi ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aigj7 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ at lea/ a #cj p] c5tum loss ( normal p] acre or p] animal production1 or su* less] p] c5tum ( loss z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e1 z a result ( ! disa/] bas$ ^u ! av]age mon?ly price 9 effect = ! previ\s ye> & ins]t+ a qualify+ production loss1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 z a result ( a disa/]14 ,d ,adm9i/rative provisions #edja4 ,di/ress$ borr[]s ,section #cca ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,di/ress$ borr[]s 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #bej1jjj1jjj to provide paym5ts to1 = ! co/ ( loan modifications =1 or to c>ry out subsection 7b77#d7 ) respect to di/ress$ borr[]s ( direct or gu>ante$ loans adm9i/]$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy "u subtitle ,a1 ,b1 or ,c4 7#b7 ,ca% fl[-bas$ assi/ance ,9 us+ funds appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide relief to ^? borr[]s ^: agricultural op]ations are at f9ancial risk z exp$iti\sly z possible1 includ+ ?r\gh indef9ite ext5sion ( ! ,ca% ,fl[-,bas$ ,assi/ance & ,di/ress$ ,borr[] ,set-,aside ,program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #edjb4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #edjc4 ,loan au?orization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #edjd4 ,def9ition ( qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ,section #cdc7;a77#aa7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 :o-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a loan made to an individual1 individually or ) ! imm$iate family ( ! applicant-- 7,i7 mat]ially & sub/antially p>ticipates 79 ! case ( an own] & op]ator ( a f>m or ran*7 or w mat]ially & sub/antially p>ticipate 79 ! case ( an applicant seek+ to own & op]ate a f>m or ran*7 9 ! op]ation ( ! f>m or ran*2 & 7,,ii7 provides 79 ! case ( an own] & op]ator ( a f>m or ran*7 or w provide 79 ! case ( an applicant seek+ to own & op]ate a f>m or ran*7 sub/antial day-to-day labor & managem5t ( ! f>m or ran*1 consi/5t ) ! practices 9 ! ,/ate or c\nty 9 :i* ! f>m or ran* is locat$2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( a loan made to a coop]ative1 corporation1 p>tn]%ip1 jo9t op]ation1 or su* o!r legal entity z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate-- 7,i7 has memb]s1 /ockhold]s1 p>tn]s1 jo9t op]ators1 or own]s1 all ( :om are qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s2 & 7,,ii7 has 79 ! case ( an own] & op]ator ( a f>m or ran*7 or w h 79 ! case ( an applicant seek+ to own & op]ate a f>m or ran*7 memb]s1 /ockhold]s1 p>tn]s1 jo9t op]ators1 or own]s mat]ially & sub/antially p>ticipate 9 ! op]ation ( ! f>m or ran*2 2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,f71 respectively4 #edje4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i77,,ii71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,april #a ( ! fiscal ye>2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii77,,iii71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7iii71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,septemb] #a ( ! fiscal ye>2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,april #a ( ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7c7 & 7d74 #edjf4 ,tempor>y prohibition ( loans to borr[]s t h receiv$ debt =giv5ess ,section #cgc7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;h7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,prohibition ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may n make or gu>antee a loan "u ?is title to a borr[] = a p]iod ( #g ye>s aft] ! borr[] has receiv$ debt =giv5ess4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77ii71 by /rik+ *apt]s & ins]t+ *apt]4 #edjg4 ,gu>ante$ f>m] program loan applications 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ccc;,a7g7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #abe1jjj or less & ins]t+ less ?an a limit det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 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 ,accel]at$ consid]ation = c]ta9 gu>ante$ f>m] program loans 7,a7 ,option = accel]at$ consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all provide to c]tifi$ l5d]s 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #cci7;c77 & ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d]s 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #cci7;d77 ! option to submit = accel]at$ consid]ation an application to gu>antee a f>m] program loan ! pr9cipal am\nt ( :i* is #a1jjj1jjj or less4 7,b7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] receipt ( an application to gu>antee a f>m] program loan orig9at$ by a c]tifi$ l5d] 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #cci7;c77 or a ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d] 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #cci7;d77 t is submitt$ = accel]at$ consid]ation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! l5d] z to :e!r ! application is approv$ or disapprov$4 7,c7 ,failure to provide timely notice ,if ! ,secret>y fails to provide ! notice requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all approve ! application submitt$ = accel]at$ consid]ation4 7,d7 ,maximum gu>antee ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is title1 ! p]c5tage ( ! pr9cipal am\nt ( a loan t may be gu>ante$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph %all n exce$-- 7i7 #ge p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a loan ( #ejj1jjj or less2 or 7ii7 #ej p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a loan ( m ?an #ejj1jjj b less ?an or equal to #a1jjj1jjj4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ccc;,a7h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7g77#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g77#c74 ,e ,miscellane\s #eeja4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,te*nical corrections to title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #aifa 7#a7 ,section #ajb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #aifa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiaa7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ he is au?oriz$1 :5ev] he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$1 :5ev] ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,section #ajc ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #aifa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,te*nical corrections to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#a7 ,section #cjg ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,b71 by /rik+ n be-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ be equal to ! int]e/ rate = direct f>m own]%ip loans "u ?is subtitle1 n to exce$ #e p]c5t p] ye>42 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,section #caj;,d7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7;a77 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 1 or p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #cjd7;a71 & ins]t+ or section #cjd7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( section #cjb & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( ! second s5t5ce ( section #cjb7;a77#a74 7#c7 ,section #caj;,e7d77#d77;,c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;d77#d77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ &2 & & ins]t+ &4 7#d7 ,section #cab ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d74 7#e7 ,section #cai ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidi7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ or gu>antees2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or ) respect to :om !re is an out/&+ gu>antee "u ?is subtitle4 7#f7 ,section #cca7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 8 p[]s & duties & ins]t+ ! p[]s & duties ( ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 by /rik+ he det]m9es ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y det]m9es2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ 1 & until ,janu>y & ev]y?+ t foll[s ?r\gh see fit72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subsection4 ,aft] consultation ) a local or area c\nty committee1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8subsection2 & 7,c7 ! ,secret>y 2 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraph4 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8p>agraph2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y 2 7iii7 by /rik+ #aidi4 ,9 & ins]t+ 8#aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq471 subject to ! conditions t-- 7,a7 9 2 7iv7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,consolidat$2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,rural ,developm5t2 & 7v7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ #aidi1 & ins]t+ #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq4712 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #aidi1 & ins]t+ #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adda et seq4712 7ii7 by /rik+ adm9i/]$ by ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration1 & ins]t+ adm9i/]$ "u ?is title12 & 7iii7 by /rik+ by ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration &1 if 9 8 judgm5t & ins]t+ "u ?is title1 &1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & all t foll[s ?r\gh !re( & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration or by ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,rural ,developm5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a77 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration or by ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,rural ,developm5t4 7#h7 ,section #ccc7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! applicant2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 8 actual ne$s & ins]t+ ! actual ne$s ( ! applicant4 7#i7 ,section #ccc;,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ di/rict (fice ( ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,di/rict ,director ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ di/rict (fice ( ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,di/rict ,director ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7iii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ di/rict (fice & ins]t+ ,di/rict ,director2 & 7iv7 9 clause 7vi7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ di/rict (fice & ins]t+ ,di/rict ,director2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ by ! c\nty committee & ins]t+ ( ! application2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7#aj7 ,section #ccc;,d7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ t are consi/5t ) subtitle ,a ?r\gh ?is subtitle4 7#aa7 ,section #cce ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration or ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,rural ,developm5t2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ae & ins]t+ #fj2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #ace & ins]t+ #ahj2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ suitable = f>m+ or ran*+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 aft] acquir+ real prop]ty2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ n lat] ?an #ace days & all t foll[s ?r\gh #ace-;day p]iod1 sell & ins]t+ 1 or if ! prop]ty is n suitable = f>m+ or ran*+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! #ahj-;day p]iod describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! ,secret>y %all sell2 7,c7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,agricultural ,/abilization & ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy f>m program2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration li5s & ins]t+ li5s = a f>m] program loan2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration f>m] & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy f>m]2 7ii7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively2 & 7iv7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ t-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ t ensure ! release ( funds to ea* borr[]1 consi/5t ) ?is section44 7#ab7 ,section #ccf ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihf7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ( ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! (fic]1 attorney1 or employee2 7,b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce2 7,c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7c74 7#ac7 ,section #cch7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration or ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,rural ,developm5t4 7#ad7 ,section #cci ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ c\nty committee c]tification t ! borr[] ( ! loan meets ! eligibility requirem5ts & & ins]t+ ! borr[] meet+2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ c\nty committee c]tification t ! borr[] meets ! eligibility requirem5ts or & ins]t+ ! borr[] meet+4 7#ae7 ,section #cdj ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiij7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 9 8 discretion & ins]t+ ! ,presid5t det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#af7 ,section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ,tru/ ,t]ritory ( ! ,pacific ,isl&s & ins]t+ ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s1 & ! ,republic ( ,palau2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7-- 7i7 by /rik+ section #cjd1 & ins]t+ section #cjd prior to ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 cons]vation loan 7,,cl7 "u section #cjd on or aft] ,june #ah1 #bjjh12 7ii7 by /rik+ section #abed ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe & ins]t+ section #fjh ( ! ,agricultural ,programs ,adju/m5t ,act ( #aihd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha note2 ,public ,law #ih-beh72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ( #aidi & ins]t+ ( #aidi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #adgb74 7#ag7 ,section #cdg ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiie7 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,rural ,developm5t4 7#ah7 ,section #cdi7;e77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig7;e77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7#ai7 ,section #ceb7;c77#c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj7;c77#c77 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ section #ccc;,b & ins]t+ subtitle ,h ( title ,,ii ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiia et seq474 7#bj7 ,section #cec ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ "u section #ccc;,b2 7,b7 9 subsection 7i77#a71 by /rik+ regi/]$ or c]tifi$ mail & ins]t+ any me?od t provides docum5tation ( deliv]y2 7,c7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7i7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ fil$ ) ! appeals division "u section #ccc;,b & ins]t+ to ! ,national ,appeals ,division2 & 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by /rik+ appeals division & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ c\nty sup]visor & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7o71 by /rik+ #cjj1jjj & ins]t+ #fjj1jjj4 7#ba7 ,section #cef ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! inv5tory ( ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ inv5tory4 7#bb7 ,section #cei7;c77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;a7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7z det]m9$ by ! appropriate c\nty committee dur+ ! det]m9ation ( eligibility = ! loan74 7#bc7 ,section #cfj7;d77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;b7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ annual review ( direct loans1 & p]iodic review 7z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y7 ( gu>ante$ loans1 & ins]t+ p]iodic review 7z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y7 ( direct loans & gu>ante$ loans4 7#bd7 ,section #cfa ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;c7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 #eejb4 ,qualify+ agricultural m$iation programs 7a7 ,qualify+ ,/ates & ,tribes ,section #eja ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & ,tribes aft] ,/ates2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ or ,tribe aft] ,/ate ea* place x appe>s2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,det]m9ation by ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! ,secret>y receives f ! ,gov]nor1 or comp>able executive (ficial or (ficials1 ( a ,/ate or ,tribe a description ( ! m$iation program ( ! ,/ate or ,tribe & a /atem5t c]tify+ t ! ,/ate or ,tribe has met all ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r ! ,/ate or ,tribe is a qualify+ ,/ate or ,tribe4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,/ate & ins]t+ ,qualify+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ or ,tribe aft] ,/ate ea* place x appe>s2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77x71 by ins]t+ or comp>able ag5cy aft] agriculture2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b77ii71 by ins]t+ or ,tribal aft] ,/ate2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or ,tribe aft] ,/ate ea* place x appe>s2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 is au?oriz$ or adm9i/]$ by-- 7i7 an ag5cy ( ! ,/ate or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 or 7ii7 ! ,gov]nor1 or comp>able executive (ficial or (ficials1 ( ! ,/ate or ,tribe2 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7d77#c71 by ins]t+ or ,tribal aft] ,/ate4 7b7 ,mat*+ grants ,section #ejb ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ & ,tribes aft] ,/ates2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #gjj1jjj2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ or ,tribe aft] ,/ate ea* place x appe>s4 7c7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,section #ejc7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajc7;a77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or ,tribal aft] ,/ate4 7d7 ,regulations ,section #ejd ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajd7 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ or ,tribes aft] ,/ates2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ or ,tribe aft] ,/ate4 7e7 ,def9itions ,subtitle ,a ( title ,v ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #ejf z section #ejg2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #eje ! foll[+3 #ejf4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,insul> area ,! t]m insul> area means-- 7,a7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7,b7 ,guam2 7,c7 ,am]ica ,samoa2 7,d7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 7,e7 ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia2 7,f7 ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s2 7,g7 ! ,republic ( ,palau2 & 7,h7 ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 & 7,c7 any insul> area4 7#c7 ,tribe ,! t]m ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m ,indian ,tribe 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ejg ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7z r$esignat$ by subsection 7e77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi aft] #bjbc4 7g7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,title ,v ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! title head+1 by /rik+ ,/ate & ins]t+ ,qualify+2 & 7,b7 9 subtitle ,a1 9 ! subtitle head+1 by /rik+ ,/ate & ins]t+ ,qualify+4 7#b7 ,section #d4ad;,e ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjb;,e7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7#c7 ,section #ceh ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #eejc4 ,f9anc+ = ess5tial rural community facilities ,title ,,iv ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #baec et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,h ,support = rural & ,tribal ess5tial community facilities projects #d4dj4 ,ess5tial community facilities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,ess5tial community facility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ess5tial community facility means a public improvem5t t-- 7i7 is own$ by #a or m-- 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes or ,tribal organizations2 7,,ii7 t[ns1 cities1 c\nties1 or o!r political subdivisions ( ,/ates1 ,indian ,tribes1 or ,tribal organizations2 or 7,,iii7 nonpr(it organizations1 includ+ ,native ,hawaiian ,organizations 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag772 & 7ii7 is ne$$ = ! ord]ly developm5t ( a rural community4 7,b7 ,inclusions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ess5tial community facility includes a community c5t]1 a libr>y1 a fireh\se1 a heal?c>e facility1 a s5ior liv+ facility1 a *ildc>e facility1 an education facility1 & a transportation facility4 7ii7 ,proportionate use ,! t]m ess5tial community facility may include1 at ! det]m9ation ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 a multi-use facility t provides s]vices1 includ+ heal?c>e s]vices1 s5ior liv+ s]vices1 *ildc>e s]vices1 education s]vices1 or transportation s]vices1 9 ! proportion t-- 7,i7 ! use ( ! applicable facility to provide su* s]vices2 be>s to 7,,ii7 all o!r uses ( ! facility4 7#b7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#c7 ,rural community ,! t]m rural community means any area o!r ?an an area describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 7#d7 ,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 7b7 ,f9anc+ & te*nical assi/ance ,9 ord] to make available private capital to develop1 build1 ma9ta91 improve1 or provide relat$ equipm5t or o!r support = ess5tial community facilities 9 rural communities1 ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions *>t]$ & op]at+ "u title ,i1 ,,ii1 or ,,iii may provide f9anc+ & te*nical assi/ance = ess5tial community facilities4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,am\nt ( f9anc+ ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution %all n provide f9anc+ "u ?is section 9 an aggregate am\nt t exce$s #ae p]c5t ( ! total ( all out/&+ loans ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution4 7#b7 ,(f] requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution %all n provide f9anc+ "u ?is section unless ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution has-- 7i7 (f]$1 "u reasonable t]ms & conditions acceptable to ! own] ( ! ess5tial community facility involv$1 an int]e/ 9 ! f9anc+ to at lea/ #a nongov]nm5tal l5d+ in/itution t is n *>t]$ & op]at+ "u ?is ,act2 & 7ii7 report$ t (f]1 includ+ ! t]ms & conditions ( ! (f]1 to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,rural community bank p>ity ,9 (f]+ an int]e/ 9 ! applicable f9anc+ to a nongov]nm5tal l5d+ in/itution "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution %all give priority to community banks locat$ 9 ! s]vice area ( ! ess5tial community facility be+ f9anc$4 7d7 ,report to ,congress 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all submit to ,congress a report on ! activities und]tak5 pursuant to ?is section by ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 includ+ activities und]tak5 ?r\gh p>tn]%ips betwe5 ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions & o!r nongov]nm5tal l5d+ in/itutions4 7#b7 ,publication ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,adm9i/ration a copy ( ea* report submitt$ to ,congress "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 #eejd4 ,qualifi$ loan def9ition ,section #h4j7g7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7#g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ pursuant to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiba et seq472 & 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ = an electric or telephone facility by a coop]ative l5d] to a borr[] t has receiv$1 or is eligible to receive1 a loan "u & ins]t+ made or gu>ante$ = a purpose provid$ 92 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ or title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq472 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 t is a loan1 or an int]e/ 9 a loan1 to a borr[] resid+ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates = aggregat+1 process+1 manufactur+1 /or+1 transport+1 :olesal+1 or di/ribut+ an agricultural commodity or product )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 #eeje4 ,eligibility = wat] & wa/ewat] disposal facility loans ,section #c4g7;f7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;f77 is am5d$1 9 ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ or1 9 ! case ( su* loans1 commitm5ts1 & assi/ance t are gu>ante$1 means an area describ$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 ,,vi ,rural ,developm5t ,a ,rural heal?c>e & *ildc>e #faja4 ,improv+ rural heal?c>e ,section #faja ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dgbe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,combat+ sub/ance use disord] 9 rural ,am]ica & ins]t+ ,improv+ ! rural c>e economy2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,improv+ rural heal?c>e 7#a7 ,improv+ rural heal?c>e access 7,a7 ,prioritizations ,! ,secret>y %all make ! foll[+ prioritizations = fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca3 7i7 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e ,9 addition to ! priorities "u section #bccc7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7;d771 9 select+ recipi5ts ( f9ancial assi/ance "u *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xxiii ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa et seq471 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to telem$ic9e projects t-- 7,i7 provide sub/ance use disord] prev5tion s]vices1 treatm5t s]vices1 recov]y s]vices1 or any comb9ation ( ^? s]vices2 or 7,,ii7 provide m5tal or behavioral heal? s]vices4 7ii7 ,community facilities direct loans & grants 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( direct loans or grants = ! developm5t ( ess5tial community facilities "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to entities eligible = ^? direct loans or grants to develop-- 7aa7 heal?c>e facilities2 or 7bb7 m5tal or behavioral heal? facilities1 includ+ c]tifi$ community behavioral heal? cl9ics describ$ 9 section #bbc ( ! ,protect+ ,access to ,m$ic>e ,act ( #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-ic74 7,,ii7 ,use ( funds ,9 addition to ! eligible uses ( direct loans or grants = ! developm5t ( ess5tial community facilities "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a771 an entity describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 t receives a direct loan or grant = a purpose describ$ 9 t subclause may use ! direct loan or grant funds =-- 7aa7 provid+ m$ical supplies to increase m$ical surge capacity2 7bb7 increas+ teleheal? capabilities1 includ+ und]ly+ heal?c>e in=mation sy/ems2 7cc7 support+ /aff+ ne$s ( ! facility describ$ 9 t subclause1 subject to ! condition t ! eligible entity %all n use m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! direct loan or grant funds = ! purpose describ$ 9 ?is item2 & 7dd7 engag+ 9 any o!r ef=ts to support rural developm5t det]m9$ to be critical to address ! heal?c>e or m5tal or behavioral heal? ne$s ( rural areas1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,limitation on o!r reprioritizations ,= fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all n make any national reprioritizations )9 ! ,community ,facilities direct loan & grant programs or ! ,di/ance ,le>n+ & ,telem$ic9e programs "u section #fjh ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#b74 4 #fajb4 ,improv+ rural *ildc>e 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #faja7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dgbe7 7z am5d$ by section #faja7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,improv+ *ildc>e 9 rural ,am]ica 7,a7 ,def9ition ( *ildc>e program 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m *ildc>e program means a program t-- 7,i7 provides quality c>e & e>ly education = *ildr5 :o-- 7aa7 are 9 elem5t>y s*ool or second>y s*ool 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 or 7bb7 h n yet ent]$ elem5t>y s*ool 7z s def9$72 & 7,,ii7 is op]at$ by-- 7aa7 an eligible *ildc>e provid] describ$ 9 section #feh,p7#f77;,a7 ( ! ,*ild ,c>e & ,developm5t ,block ,grant ,act ( #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihehn7#f77;,a772 or 7bb7 a *ildc>e provid] t1 on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,,aa7 is lic5s$1 regulat$1 or regi/]$ 9 ! ,/ate1 t]ritory1 or ,indian ,tribe 9 :i* ! provid] is locat$2 & 7,,bb7 meets applicable ,/ate1 ,tribal1 t]ritorial1 & local heal? & safety requirem5ts4 7ii7 ,inclusions ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m *ildc>e program includes-- 7,i7 a s*ool-bas$ program describ$ 9 clause 7i72 7,,ii7 a program describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t accommodates nontraditional work+ h\rs2 7,,iii7 a program describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t is an ,e>ly ,head ,/>t or ,head ,/>t program1 includ+ a migrant & seasonal ,head ,/>t program1 c>ri$ out "u ! ,head ,/>t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7,,iv7 a facility us$ = a program describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7,v7 a s]vice provid$ "u a program describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7,b7 ,prioritizations ,! ,secret>y %all make ! foll[+ prioritizations = fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca3 7i7 ,community facilities direct loans & grants 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! priorities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 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 to develop facilities us$ = a *ildc>e program1 subject to ! condition t ! *ildc>e program t uses ^? facilities %all employ /aff t h appropriate exp]tise & tra9+ 9 *ildc>e4 7,,ii7 ,use ( funds ,9 addition to ! eligible uses ( 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 an entity describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 t receives a direct loan or grant = ! purpose describ$ 9 t subclause may use ! direct loan or grant funds to support ! /aff+ ne$s ( ! facility describ$ 9 t subclause1 subject to ! condition t ! eligible entity %all n use m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! direct loan or grant funds = /aff+ purposes4 7ii7 ,rural bus9ess programs ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ! rural bus9ess developm5t grant program "u section #caj;,b7c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c771 ! rural coop]ative developm5t grant program "u section #caj;,b7e7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e771 ! rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program "u section #cgi;,e ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs71 & ! rural innovation /rong] economy 7,,rise7 grant program "u section #cgi;,i ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhw71 ! ,secret>y may give priority to entities eligible = f9ancial assi/ance "u ^? sections-- 7,i7 to provide te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance = ! acquisition1 con/ruction1 r5ovation1 or improvem5t ( facilities us$ = a *ildc>e program2 7,,ii7 to provide te*nical1 f9ancial1 or manag]ial assi/ance to *ildc>e programs2 7,,iii7 to assi/ 9 secur+ private s\rces ( capital f9anc+ = *ildc>e programs or o!r l[-income community developm5t2 or 7,,iv7 to address ! ne$s ( lic5s$ *ildc>e programs locat$ 9 ! home ( ! *ildc>e program provid]4 7,c7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a compreh5sive quantitative & qualitative evaluation ( ! projects c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph to improve access to *ildc>e programs 9 rural areas1 includ+ a description (-- 7i7 ! types ( projects c>ri$ out "u ?is p>agraph2 7ii7 ! communities 9 :i* ^? projects are c>ri$ out2 7iii7 ! organizations & entities p>ticipat+ 9 ^? projects2 7iv7 ! types ( p>tn]%ips develop$ to c>ry out ^? projects2 & 7v7 ! economic & social impacts ( inve/m5ts 9 rural *ildc>e programs4 4 7b7 ,int]ag5cy coord9ation on rural *ildc>e ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices %all-- 7#a7 regul>ly coord9ate to provide us]-fri5dly res\rces to /akehold]s 9 rural communities ) in=mation to improve access to *ildc>e facilities 9 ^? communities1 includ+ in=mation relat+ to-- 7,a7 programs & fund+ opportunities at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices t c be us$ to improve *ildc>e access 9 rural communities2 7,b7 eligibility requirem5ts = ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 consid]ations 9 lev]ag+ ,f$]al res\rces2 & 7#b7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s1 publi% or update a jo9t res\rce guide t conta9s ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #fajc4 ,access to cr$it = rural heal?c>e & *ildc>e ,section #faja ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dgbe7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,access to cr$it = c>e indu/ries ,( ! am\nt made available = bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loans "u section #caj;,b7g7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all make available n less ?an #aj p]c5t = support+ *ildc>e programs 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a77 & heal?c>e4 4 ,b ,rural p>tn]%ips & prosp]ity #fbja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe means 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 #ecjd771 includ+ a :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! applicable program "u ?is subtitle4 7#b7 ,rural2 rural area ,! t]ms rural & rural area h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 #fbjb4 ,rural p>tn]%ip program grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to make multiye> grant aw>ds to coord9ate ,f$]al1 nonpr(it1 & =-pr(it inve/m5t 9 rural areas4 7b7 ,grant requirem5ts 7#a7 ,t]m ,! t]m ( a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be n less ?an #b ye>s & n m ?an #e ye>s4 7#b7 ,aw>ds ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 ! ,/ate (fices ( ! rural developm5t mission area %all be responsible = review+ applications = grant aw>ds "u subsection 7a7 & select+ eligible applicants describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 = ^? grant aw>ds4 7#c7 ,tribal aw>ds ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 9 ! case ( grants "u subsection 7a7 allocat$ to ,indian ,tribes "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 ! national (fice ( ! rural developm5t mission area %all be responsible = review+ applications = grant aw>ds "u subsection 7a7 & select+ eligible applicants describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 = ^? grant aw>ds4 7#d7 ,competitive process ,if ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> "u section #fbje is less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj1 ! national (fice ( ! rural developm5t mission area %all be responsible = review+ applications = grant aw>ds "u subsection 7a7 & select+ eligible applicants describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 = ^? grant aw>ds-- 7,a7 on a competitive basis2 & 7,b7 by giv+ priority to areas t h high] nonmetropolitan pov]ty levels & l[] population levels1 :ile ensur+ t grants "u ?is section are aw>d$ 9 div]se geographic regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7c7 ,grant allocation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7b77#d71 ! ,secret>y %all allocate fund+ = grants "u subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 = ea* ,/ate bas$ on a =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 = ,indian ,tribes 9 su* am\nts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 subject to ! condition t ! total am\nt allocat$ to ,indian ,tribes "u ?is subp>agraph %all n be less ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> "u section #fbje1 ) ,indian ,tribes locat$ 9 areas t h high] pov]ty levels & l[] populations receiv+ high] levels ( fund+4 7#b7 ,allocation requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop a graduat$ scale to allocate fund+ = ,/ates "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 bas$ on ! nonmetropolitan pov]ty & population levels 9 ea* ,/ate4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! am\nt allocat$ to any ,/ate "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n exce$ #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> "u section #fbje4 7#c7 ,small ,/ate exception to =mula ,not)/&+ p>agraphs 7#a77;,a7 & 7#b77;,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* ,/ate is allocat$ an am\nt = grants "u ?is subsection t is suffici5t to fulfill ! purposes ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,reallocation ,if a ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe does n use funds allocat$ to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may reallocate ! unus$ funds to #a or m o!r ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes1 ea* ( :i* has us$ all ( ! fund+ allocat$ to ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe "u ?is subsection4 7d7 ,eligible applicants ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u subsection 7a71 an applicant %all-- 7#a7 propose to s]ve a rural area2 7#b7 be compos$ ( a p>tn]%ip ( #b or m (-- 7,a7 an in/rum5tality or political subdivision ( a ,/ate1 su* z a municipality1 c\nty1 di/rict1 or au?ority2 7,b7 a nonpr(it corporation or association ) significant ties to ! rural area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7i7 association )1 or control by1 #a or m public bodies 9 ! rural area2 7ii7 broadly bas$ own]%ip & control by memb]s ( ! rural area2 or 7iii7 a sub/antial public fund+ contribution to ! rural area ?r\gh taxes1 rev5ue bonds1 o!r local gov]nm5t s\rces1 or sub/antial volunt>y community fund+2 7,c7 a coop]ative ) significant ties to ! rural area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,d7 a =-pr(it entity ) a significant pres5ce 9 ! rural area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7,e7 an in/itution ( high] education-- 7i7 ) a significant contribution to or pres5ce 9 ! rural area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 t includes repres5tatives :o are memb]s ( ! rural area2 & 7,f7 an ,indian ,tribe-- 7i7 9 a rural area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 ) demon/rat$ support f ! ,tribal c\ncil or duly elect$ ,tribal executive ( ! appropriate ,tribal gov]nm5t2 & 7#c7 demon/rate coop]ation among ! memb]s ( ! p>tn]%ip describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 necess>y to complete compreh5sive1 asset-bas$ rural developm5t ?r\gh eligible activities describ$ 9 subsection 7e74 7e7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 may use ! grant funds 9 rural areas-- 7#a7 to coord9ate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 regional1 or ,tribal initiatives to r$uce duplicative ef=ts ) respect to ,f$]al inve/m5ts2 7#b7 to lev]age non-,f$]al f9ancial & te*nical res\rces2 7#c7 to complete compreh5sive pr$evelopm5t activities & plann+2 7#d7 to create public-private p>tn]%ips & attract private inve/m5t2 7#e7 to support eligible op]ational activities1 includ+ /aff+1 ( ! eligible applicants1 except t a =-pr(it entity may n use ! grant funds = ! purpose describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 7#f7 to provide capital to exi/+ or new projects1 subject to ! condition t n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! grant funds may be us$ = t purpose2 7#g7 to support regional projects & initiatives2 7#h7 to address economic recov]y f em]g5cies & natural or man-made disa/]s2 & 7#i7 to develop /rategic community inve/m5t plans describ$ 9 section #cgi;,h7d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d774 7f7 ,ineligible activities ,an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 may n use ! grant funds-- 7#a7 to fund op]ational activities1 includ+ /aff+1 at a =-pr(it in/itution2 7#b7 to pur*ase or lease real prop]ty2 or 7#c7 to support a non-rural area4 7g7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 t proposes to s]ve-- 7#a7 a rural area ) a significant *ange 9 population1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 a rural area ) significant work=ce *anges or *anges 9 major employ]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 an economically di/ress$ rural area1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#d7 a rural area t has hi/orically receiv$ m9imal ,f$]al fund+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#e7 a rural area = ! purpose ( job ret5tion & economic /abilization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7h7 ,mat*+ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 9 ! =m ( ca% or an 9-k9d contribution 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! demon/rat$ ne$ ( ! eligible applicant or ! population s]v$ by ! eligible applicant1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+-- 7i7 an eligible applicant s]v+ an area ) a high] nonmetropolitan pov]ty level2 7ii7 an eligible applicant s]v+ a ,tribal population2 & 7iii7 an eligible applicant compos$ ( a p>tn]%ip t includes an entity describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a74 7,b7 ,ju/ification ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a ju/ification = ea* waiv] provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,provid]s ,non-,f$]al mat*+ funds "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be provid$ by any memb] ( ! applicable p>tn]%ip describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b74 7i7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?is section 9 coord9ation ) ! ,rural ,p>tn]s ,network e/abli%$ by section #fcjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7j7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may reta9 n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = adm9i/ration ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 #fbjc4 ,rural p>tn]%ip te*nical assi/ance grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to aw>d grants1 on a competitive basis1 = up to a #e-ye> p]iod1 to be adm9i/]$ at ! national level ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rural ,developm5t1 = ! purpose ( advis+ on & assi/+ rural community organizations )-- 7#a7 ,f$]al grant managem5t & ! developm5t ( f9ancial managem5t sy/ems2 7#b7 h\s+ or community economic developm5t projects2 & 7#c7 ! developm5t ( placemak+ plans & applications = ,f$]al grants4 7b7 ,eligible applicants ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u subsection 7a71 an applicant %all be a qualifi$ private or nonpr(it int]m$i>y organization1 includ+ an in/itution ( high] education ) an exi/+ community developm5t & plann+ program1 includ+ an ext5sion program1 t has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce & capacity to provide te*nical assi/ance on community developm5t & plann+ 9 rural areas4 7c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 may use ! grant funds to support ! capacity build+ & economic developm5t ( id5tifi$ rural areas & local p>tn]s 9 ^? rural areas ?r\gh "o or m ( ! foll[+ activities3 7#a7 ,tra9+ & support+ local /aff1 includ+ relat+ to sy/ems developm5t & support4 7#b7 ,id5tify+ vett$ te*nical consultants = plann+ & design+ physical infra/ructure4 7#c7 ,facilitat+ coord9ation betwe5 ,f$]al ag5cies & local p>tn]s4 7#d7 ,provid+ exp]tise on develop+ public-private p>tn]%ips4 7#e7 ,developm5t & project pr$evelopm5t activities4 7#f7 ,grant writ+ & grant managem5t activities4 7d7 ,ineligible activities ,an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 may n use ! grant funds-- 7#a7 to fund /aff+ at a =-pr(it entity2 7#b7 to pur*ase or lease real prop]ty1 build+s1 or equipm5t2 7#c7 to support a non-rural area2 or 7#d7 = rese>* & developm5t4 7e7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y may give priority to an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t s]ves-- 7#a7 a nonmetropolitan area ) a high pov]ty level1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 an ,indian ,tribe ) demon/rat$ support f ! ,tribal c\ncil or duly elect$ ,tribal executive ( ! appropriate ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7f7 ,mat*+ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible applicant describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7#b7 ,waiv] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 bas$ on ! demon/rat$ ne$ ( ! area 9 :i* activities us+ ! grant are to be c>ri$ out1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,ju/ification ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a ju/ification = ea* waiv] provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7g7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y may reta9 n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = adm9i/ration ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 #fbjd4 ,rural ,p>tn]s ,network ,section #fcjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,c\ncil on rural community innovation & economic developm5t & ins]t+ ,rural ,p>tn]s ,network2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a71 by /rik+ c\ncil & ins]t+ network2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a ,rural ,p>tn]s ,network 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,network74 7#b7 ,successor ,! ,network %all be ! successor to ! ,c\ncil on ,rural ,community ,innovation & ,economic ,developm5t e/abli%$ by ?is section 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c71 7,d71 7,n71 7,q71 7,r71 7,s71 7,t71 7,v71 7,x71 7,y71 & 7,z72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,m71 7,o71 7,p71 7,u71 7,w71 & 7,,aa7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 7,o71 & 7,x71 respectively2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,o7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,p7 ,! ,f$]al ,deposit ,insurance ,corporation4 7,q7 ,! ,appala*ian ,regional ,commission4 7,r7 ,! ,consum] ,f9ancial ,protection ,bureau4 7,s7 ,! ,social ,security ,adm9i/ration4 7,t7 ,! ,delta ,regional ,au?ority4 7,u7 ,! ,d5ali ,commission4 7,v7 ,! ,nor!rn ,bord] ,regional ,commission4 7,w7 ,! ,s\!a/ ,cresc5t ,regional ,commission4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d71 by /rik+ ,c\ncil ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,network2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7h7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively2 7#g7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,network2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,network2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 to improve ! effici5cy ( ,f$]al assi/ance to rural communities by-- 7,a7 r$uc+ adm9i/rative burd5s on rural communities to pursue ,f$]al fund+2 7,b7 improv+ ! adm9i/rative effici5cy ( ,f$]al economic developm5t programs s]v+ rural communities2 & 7,c7 /reaml9+ & simplify+ ! application process = ,f$]al fund+ opportunities = rural communities4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,c\ncil & ins]t+ ,network2 7#i7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,c\ncil ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,network2 & 7#aj7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,innovative cross-,ag5cy coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ z ,*air ( ! ,network1 may c>ry out innovative /rategies = coord9at+ ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies ) respect to programs t s]ve rural areas4 7#b7 ,priorities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize-- 7,a7 improv+ ease ( access to ,f$]al programs = res\rce-con/ra9$ rural communities2 7,b7 utiliz+ e>ly te*nical assi/ance to r$uce duplicative applications & adm9i/rative co/s at ! ,f$]al level2 7,c7 lev]ag+ p>tn]%ips ) local1 ,/ate1 philan?ropic1 & private entities to maximize returns on ,f$]al inve/m5ts2 7,d7 integrat+ /akehold] & program us] exp]i5ce into program design2 & 7,e7 t>get+ areas exp]i5c+ economic di/ress1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #fbje4 ,fund+ 7a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out-- 7#a7 sections #fbja ?r\gh #fbjc2 & 7#b7 section #fcjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to ! funds made available "u subsection 7a71 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z necess>y = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out-- 7#a7 sections #fbja ?r\gh #fbjc2 & 7#b7 section #fcjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 7c7 ,limitation ,( ! funds made available by & pursuant to subsections 7a7 & 7b71 respectively1 = a fiscal ye>-- 7#a7 n m ?an #be p]c5t may be us$ to c>ry out section #fbjc2 & 7#b7 n m ?an #e p]c5t may be us$ to c>ry out section #fcjf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;b-#c74 ,c ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf ,i ,rural ,broadb& ,access #fcja4 ,re,connect ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #fja4 ,re,connect ,program 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to provide assi/ance 9 ! =m ( grants1 loans1 & comb9ations ( grants & loans = ! co/s ( ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 & acquisition ( facilities & equipm5t = broadb& s]vice 9 rural areas4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,broadb& s]vice ,! t]m broadb& s]vice means any te*nology id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y z hav+ ! capacity to transmit data to enable a subscrib] to ! s]vice to orig9ate & receive high-quality voice1 data1 graphics1 & video4 7#b7 ,rural area 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m rural area means any area o!r ?an-- 7i7 an area describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a772 & 7ii7 a city1 t[n1 or incorporat$ area t has a population ( great] ?an #bj1jjj inhabitants4 7,b7 ,urban area gr[? ,! ,secret>y may1 by regulation only1 consid] an area describ$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,f77i77,i7 ( t ,act to n be a rural area = purposes ( ?is section4 7,c7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 populations ,! t]m rural area 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 7c7 ,grants1 loans1 & comb9ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make grants1 loans1 & comb9ations ( grants & loans to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 to provide funds = ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 or acquisition ( facilities & equipm5t = ! provision ( broadb& s]vice 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,project eligibility ,to be eligible = a grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation "u p>agraph 7#a71 9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d71 ! project t is ! subject ( ! grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation %all-- 7,a7 provide broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #ajj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#d71 be c>ri$ out 9 a propos$ s]vice t]ritory 9 :i* at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! h\seholds lack access to broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7#c7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants1 loans1 & grant & loan comb9ations "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all give priority to applications = projects to provide broadb& s]vice 9 a propos$ s]vice t]ritory 9 :i* at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( h\seholds lack access to broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 may give priority to applications = projects to provide broadb& s]vice-- 7i7 9 propos$ s]vice t]ritories-- 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 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77 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 h sy/ems vuln]able to cyb]security attacks2 7ii7 t w\ld ensure t all labor]s & me*anics employ$ by contractors or subcontractors on ! con/ruction "w p]=m$ on projects f9anc$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 ) ! grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation %all be paid wages at rates n less ?an ^? prevail+ on simil> con/ruction 9 ! imm$iate locality z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor 9 accordance ) sections #cada ?r\gh #cadd1 #cadf1 & #cadg ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7iii7 t w\ld provide rapid & exp&$ deploym5t ( fix$ & mobile broadb& s]vice on cropl& & ran*l& )9 ! s]vice t]ritory = use 9 v>i\s applications ( precision agriculture2 or 7iv7 submitt$ by an eligible entity t has provid$ broadb& s]vice or o!r utility s]vice = n less ?an #e ye>s 9 rural areas 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! project w\ld be c>ri$ out4 7#d7 ,additional requirem5ts = grant-only aw>ds ,to be eligible = assi/ance "u p>agraph 7#a7 9 ! =m ( a grant only1 9 addition to ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 an entity %all be-- 7i7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section2 or 7ii7 an entity s]v+-- 7,i7 a colonia2 7,,ii7 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,iii7 a socially vuln]able community1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 ! project t is ! subject ( ! grant %all be c>ri$ out 9 a propos$ s]vice t]ritory 9 :i* at lea/ #ij p]c5t ( h\seholds lack access to broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7#e7 ,application co/s ,an entity to :i* a grant or grant & loan comb9ation is made "u ?is subsection may use su* fund+ to pay = up to #e p]c5t ( ! co/s associat$ ) apply+ = ! program "u ?is section4 7d7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,eligibility = assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to obta9 a grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation "u subsection 7c71 an 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\t ( ! broadb& infra/ructure describ$ 9 ! application by n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! initial date on :i* assi/ance "u subsection 7c7 is made available2 & 7iii7 p>ticipate or agree to p>ticipate 9-- 7,i7 ! ,af=dable ,connectivity ,program e/abli%$ "u section #ijd7;b7 ( division ,n ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjba 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb7;b772 7,,ii7 ! ,lifel9e program "u subp>t ,e ( "p #ed ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation72 or 7,,iii7 any successor ,f$]al int]net af=dability assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,an entity eligible to obta9 a grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation "u subsection 7c7 may include-- 7i7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 includ+ any ag5cy1 subdivision1 in/rum5tality1 or political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7iii7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section2 7iv7 a coop]ative or mutual organization2 7v7 an organization ( #b or m incorporat$ areas t h e/abli%$ an int]municipal legal agreem5t = ! purpose ( deliv]+ communication s]vices to resid5ts2 7vi7 a corporation2 & 7vii7 a limit$ liability company or limit$ liability p>tn]%ip4 7,c7 ,ineligible entities ,an individual or legal g5]al p>tn]%ip t is =m$ ) individuals %all n be eligible to obta9 a grant1 loan1 or grant & loan comb9ation "u subsection 7c74 7,d7 ,limitation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph t provides telecommunications or broadb& s]vice to at lea/ #bj p]c5t ( ! h\seholds 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates may n receive an am\nt ( funds "u ?is section = a fiscal ye> 9 excess ( #ae p]c5t ( ! funds au?oriz$ & appropriat$ "u subsection 7i7 = ! fiscal ye>4 7ii7 ,/ates & ,/ate ag5cies & in/rum5talities ,a ,/ate or an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( a ,/ate may n1 9 total1 receive an am\nt ( funds "u ?is section = a fiscal ye> 9 excess ( #ae p]c5t ( ! funds au?oriz$ & appropriat$ "u subsection 7i7 = ! fiscal ye>4 7,e7 ,previ\s aw>ds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an entity to :i* a grant or grant & loan comb9ation is made "u subsection 7c7 %all n use ! grant or grant & loan comb9ation to deploy broadb& s]vice 9 a s]vice area 9 :i* broadb& s]vice is deploy$ by any o!r entity t has receiv$1 prior to ! date on :i* ! application w9d[ is op5$ by ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice ) respect to t grant or grant & loan comb9ation1 a broadb& grant or loan f ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 or a ,/ate broadb& grant program1 unless ! s]vice provid$ by ! o!r entity does n provide to at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! h\seholds 9 ! s]vice area access to broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7,i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,,ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7ii7 ,consid]ation ,9 c>ry+ out clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all1 at a m9imum1 consid] ! maps creat$ by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;c77#a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;c77#a774 7#b7 ,equity requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may require an entity to provide a co/ %>e 9 an am\nt n to exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! grant 7includ+ ! grant 9 a grant & loan comb9ation7 "u subsection 7c7 reque/$ 9 ! application ( ! entity4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! co/ %>e requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = entities or projects describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#d74 7#c7 ,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#c77;,a7 te*nical assi/ance & tra9+-- 7i7 to prep>e reports & surveys necess>y to reque/ grants1 loans1 & grant & loan comb9ations "u ?is section = broadb& deploym5t2 7ii7 to improve managem5t1 includ+ f9ancial managem5t1 relat+ to ! propos$ broadb& deploym5t2 7iii7 to prep>e applications = grants1 loans1 & grant & loan comb9ations "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$ "u subsection 7i7 to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> %all be us$ = te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ "u ?is p>agraph4 7e7 ,broadb& s]vice 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 = purposes ( ?is section1 ! m9imum acceptable level ( broadb& s]vice = a rural area %all be at lea/-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 a #ajj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,at lea/ once e #b ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all review1 & may adju/ ?r\gh notice publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 ! m9imum acceptable level ( broadb& s]vice e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & broadb& build\t requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#c7 to ensure t high quality1 co/-effective broadb& s]vice is provid$ to rural areas ov] "t4 7#c7 ,broadb& build\t requirem5ts 7,a7 ,def9ition ( broadb& build\t requirem5t ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! 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 ,e/abli%m5t ( broadb& build\t requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% broadb& build\t requirem5ts t-- 7i7 utilize ! same metrics us$ to def9e ! m9imum acceptable level ( broadb& s]vice "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 reasonably ensure-- 7,i7 ! repaym5t ( all loans2 & 7,,ii7 ! f9anc$ network is te*nically capable ( provid+ broadb& s]vice = ! lifetime ( any project-relat$ agreem5t4 7,c7 ,sub/itute s]vice /&>ds = unique s]vice t]ritories 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,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 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,any sub/itute s]vice /&>ds describ$ 9 clause 7i7 %\ld cont9ue to consid] ! be/ te*nology available to meet ! ne$s ( ! resid5ts 9 ! uns]v$ area4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g71 7h71 & 7i7 z subsections 7f71 7g71 & 7h71 respectively2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,loans & ,loan ,gu>antees4-- & ins]t+ ,loans4--2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ or loan gu>antee2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ,secret>y-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh 9 ! case 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7 ( clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ,secret>y 9 ! case2 & 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ or loan gu>antee ea* place x appe>s2 7#e7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #aigd7 & ins]t+ #aigd 7#b ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa;a772 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h7 #fej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h71 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,direct fund+ 7,a7 ,rescission ,!re is resc9d$ ! unobligat$ balance ( am\nts made available to c>ry out section #ggi ( division ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,/at4 #cii74 7,b7 ,direct fund+ ,on ! day aft] ! execution ( ! rescission 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 an am\nt equal to ! am\nt resc9d$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 to c>ry out subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h71 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#d7 ,adm9i/ration ,n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y = ! adm9i/ration ( subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7h74 7j7 ,additional rural broadb& program loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide direct & gu>ante$ loans 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts "u ?is section1 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #cej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,sunset ,beg9n+ on ! date t is #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 section #ggi ( division ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada2 #acb ,/at4 #cii71 %all h no =ce or effect4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #gja7;b77#b7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7b77#b77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ section #fja7;c77#b77;,a77i7 & ins]t+ section #fja7;c77#c77;,a74 7d7 ,improv+ ,f$]al broadb& program coord9ation ,section #fbab ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 z subsections 7b71 7c71 7e71 & 7a71 respectively1 & mov+ ! subsections s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord]2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ section #fja7;b77#c7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf & ins]t+ section #fja7;b7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b772 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,access to broadb& telecommunications s]vices 9 rural areas ,on aw>d+ a grant or loan "u section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb71 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,commission ( t aw>d4 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ relat+ to outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y & ! ,commission to facilitate outrea* to resid5ts & bus9esses 9 rural areas1 includ+-- 7#a7 to evaluate ! broadb& s]vice ne$s 9 rural areas2 7#b7 to in=m resid5ts & bus9esses 9 rural areas ( available ,f$]al programs t promote broadb& access1 broadb& af=dability1 & broadb& inclusion2 & 7#c7 = su* additional goals z ! ,secret>y1 ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y1 & ! ,commission det]m9e to be appropriate4 4 #fcjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas ,section #fjb7;g7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#a7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fcjc4 ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t ,program ,section #fjc7;e7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#b7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fcjd4 ,community ,connect ,grant ,program ,section #fjd ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ less ?an ! & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8less ?an-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ an area & ins]t+ a rural area2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #aj-,mbps & ins]t+ #be-,mbps2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #a-,mbps & ins]t+ #c-,mbps2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ area2 or & ins]t+ area 7includ+ any eligible broadb& s]vice t w be provid$ 9 ! future 9 ! eligible s]vice area pursuant to en=ceable commitm5ts = network deploym5t applicable "u ano!r broadb& fund+ program72 or2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,,ii ,additional ,am5dm5ts #fcaa4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = electrification or telephone purposes ,section #cac;,a7f7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fcab4 ,rural developm5t loans & grants ,section #cac;,b7e77#a7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7;e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #fcac4 ,expansion ( #iaa access ,section #cae7;d7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,d ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act #fdja4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,indian tribes on & ins]t+ ,indian ,tribes on2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ tribes1 & & ins]t+ ,tribes & ,tribal organizations1 includ+ :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entities or corporations t provide s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! applicable program "u ?is section1 &2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p] c5tum & ins]t+ p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ area4 & ins]t+ area1 except t 9 ! case ( demon/rat$ ne$1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! am\nt ( a grant made "u ! au?ority ( ?is subp>agraph = necess>y exp5ses ( develop+ a complete application to c>ry out an eligible project "u ?is subp>agraph may exce$ #ge p]c5t1 b %all n exce$ #ajj p]c5t1 ( ^? exp5ses to be incurr$42 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ #bjj1jjj ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ejj1jjj2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ 7includ+ an ,indian tribe & all t foll[s ?r\gh tribal gr\p7 & ins]t+ 7includ+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a772 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ai77;,a71 by /rik+ ,indian ,tribes & all t foll[s ?r\gh f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian tribes & ins]t+ & ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#c7 p>agraph 7#bj77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,indian tribes & all t foll[s ?r\gh #dej;b77 & ins]t+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 7#d7 p>agraph 7#ba77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,indian tribes & all t foll[s ?r\gh #dej;b77 & ins]t+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by add+ or aft] ! semicolon2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 4 7#e7 p>agraph 7#bf77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,indian tribes on ,f$]al & ,/ate res]vations & ins]t+ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #fdjb4 ,,se>* grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,c77ii7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,c77ii77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 ,9-k9d contribution ,9 ! case ( demon/rat$ ne$1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project fund$ "u ?is subp>agraph may be provid$ 9 ! =m ( 9-k9d contributions4 4 #fdjc4 ,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$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,multiye> grants ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a p]iod ( m ?an #a ye>1 b n m ?an #e ye>s1 to private nonpr(it organizations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #fdjd4 ,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+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #fdje4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] cyb]security circuit rid] program ,section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bb7 ! foll[+3 7#bc7 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] cyb]security circuit rid] program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a cyb]security circuit rid] program1 :i* %all be /ructur$ simil> to ! g5]al au?orities "u p>agraph 7#bb71 to provide te*nical assi/ance to associations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t op]ate rural wat] or wa/ewat] sy/ems-- 7i7 to provide rapid assessm5ts ( ! curr5t ability or inability ( ^? associations-- 7,i7 to respond to cyb]security ?reats2 & 7,,ii7 to protect ! cyb]9fra/ructure ( ^? associations & public heal?2 7ii7 to develop reasonable protocols to enhance cyb]security protection2 7iii7 to provide assi/ance to address inadequate cyb] protection plans2 & 7iv7 to docum5t ! /ate ( cyb] protection ) respect to ! wat] supplies ( ^? associations4 7,b7 ,report requirem5t ,a circuit rid] t receives fund+ "u ?is p>agraph %all submit to ! ,secret>y an annual report docum5t+-- 7i7 ! associations s]v$ by ! circuit rid] "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 ! activities p]=m$ by ! circuit rid] "u ?is p>agraph4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts = circuit rid]s ,to provide te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a circuit rid] %all possess ! necess>y exp]i5ce & c]tification to effectively c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdjg4 ,ess5tial community facilities te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ ,section #cjf7;a77#bf7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bf77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,national or multi-,/ate aw>ds ,( ! am\nts available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #b p]c5t to aw>d grants "u ?is p>agraph to #a or m ( ! entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! purpose ( provid+ on-site te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ on a national or multi-,/ate regional basis4 4 #fdjh4 ,em]g5cy prep>$ness & response te*nical assi/ance program ,section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bg7 ,em]g5cy prep>$ness & response te*nical assi/ance program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an em]g5cy prep>$ness & response te*nical assi/ance program to provide grants to eligible entities to assi/ associations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t op]ate rural wat] or wa/ewat] sy/ems 9 prep>+ = & respond+ to natural or man-made disa/]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is a nonpr(it organization t-- 7i7 has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce provid+ em]g5cy te*nical assi/ance = disa/] prep>ation1 recov]y1 & response activities to wat] & wa/ewat] utilities nationwide2 & 7ii7 has ! capacity to deploy p]sonnel t possess-- 7,i7 an active wat] or wa/ewat] sy/em op]ators' lic5se2 or 7,,ii7 docum5t$ k ( wat] & wa/ewat] utilities necess>y to c>ry out activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7,c7 ,eligible activities ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all use ! grant-- 7i7 to provide on-site p]sonnel & equipm5t to assi/ ) wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems 9 ! ev5t ( a disa/]2 7ii7 to coord9ate ) /atewide em]g5cy response networks to assi/ ) wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7iii7 to facilitate ! developm5t ( disa/] action plans betwe5 associations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 units ( local gov]nm5t1 ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 & ,/ate em]g5cy managem5t ag5cies2 7iv7 to improve resili5cy & mitigation plann+ ) respect to wat] or wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7v7 to provide geographic in=mation sy/em mapp+ ( wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7vi7 to prep>e or update pr$isa/] risk & resili5cy assessm5ts1 em]g5cy response plans1 communication protocols1 or haz>d recognition & evaluation skills ) respect to wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7vii7 to conduct prelim9>y damage assessm5ts ( critical infra/ructure 9 ! ev5t ( a disa/]2 7viii7 to provide em]g5cy s]vices ) respect to wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems to re/ore s]vice 9 ! ev5t ( a disa/]1 includ+-- 7,i7 pump & motor evaluation & repair2 7,,ii7 wat] dis9fection & flu%+2 7,,iii7 leak detection2 7,,iv7 l9e repair2 7,v7 wat] ma9 & valve location2 7,,vi7 em]g5cy p[] g5]ation2 7,,vii7 bypass pump+2 7,,viii7 wat] treatm5t2 & 7,,ix7 ma9ta9+ safety measures2 7ix7 to address out/&+ defici5cies focus$ on resolv+ heal?-bas$ regulatory1 op]ational1 f9ancial1 & manag]ial defici5cies t impact ! su/a9ability ( wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 7x7 to assi/ ) application & report+ requirem5ts = ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy & insurance recov]y claims1 ) respect to wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems2 & 7xi7 to provide = disa/] prep>ation1 support1 & response activities t>get$ to disadvantag$ communities t lack ! f9ancial res\rces & human capital necess>y to adequately address significant heal?1 safety1 or sanit>y conc]ns ) respect to ! wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems ( ^? communities4 7,d7 ,use ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may use ! grant = sal>ies1 supplies1 & exp5ses relat+ to ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7ii7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may be us$ to pur*ase or reimburse ! r5tal co/s ( appropriate em]g5cy equipm5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,re/riction ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 may n use ! grant funds to pay = eligible activities = :i* ! eligible entity receives o!r ,f$]al funds4 7,f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #fdji4 ,assi/ance to provide wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices 9 f9ancially di/ress$ rural areas ,section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77 7z am5d$ by section #fdjh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bh7 ,assi/ance to provide wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices 9 f9ancially di/ress$ rural areas 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,eligible area ,! t]m eligible area means a rural area t-- 7,i7 is a l[-income community1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,,ii7 is unable to provide wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices to ! resid5ts ( ! rural area because ! rural area-- 7aa7 lacks ! capacity-- 7,,aa7 to op]ate1 ma9ta91 or manage wat] & wa/ewat] facilities or s]vices2 or 7,,bb7 to provide = ! cont9u$ availability & use ( ^? facilities or s]vices at reasonable us] rates & *>ges2 or 7bb7 lacks ! f9ancial1 te*nical1 or manag]ial capability to consi/5tly comply ) p]t95t ,f$]al & ,/ate laws & requirem5ts2 & 7,,iii7 volunt>ily agrees to ! provision ( wat] or wa/ewat] s]vices 9 ! rural area by an eligible association ! s]vice area ( :i* is contigu\s to1 or 9 ! locality (1 ! rural area4 7ii7 ,eligible association ,! t]m eligible association means an association describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 t-- 7,i7 curr5tly receives1 or is eligible =1 assi/ance "u a rural wat] or wa/ewat] program2 & 7,,ii7 is exp]i5c$ 91 & curr5tly1 provid+ function+ wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices to ! resid5ts ( a rural area4 7iii7 ,rural wat] or wa/ewat] program ,! t]m rural wat] or wa/ewat] program means a wat] or wa/ewat] program "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide f9ancial or te*nical assi/ance "u a rural wat] or wa/ewat] program to an eligible association = ! purpose ( provid+ wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices to ! resid5ts ( an eligible area t is contigu\s to1 or 9 ! locality (1 ! s]vice area ( ! eligible association4 7,c7 ,consolidation & regionalization 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( provid+ wat] & wa/ewat] s]vices us+ assi/ance provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 an eligible association & an eligible area may-- 7,i7 consolidate gov]nance1 managem5t1 & f9ancial functions2 or 7,,ii7 ent] into a regional p>tn]%ip4 7ii7 ,effect on population limitation ,if an eligible association & an eligible area consolidate or ent] into a regional p>tn]%ip pursuant to clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all only consid] ! population ( ! eligible area = purposes ( eligibility = assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7iii7 ,use ( sy/ems ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 an eligible association may use assi/ance provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to provide wat] or wa/ewat] s]vices to an eligible area us+-- 7,i7 ! sy/em ( ! eligible association2 7,,ii7 a sy/em locat$ 9 ! eligible area2 or 7,,iii7 a comb9ation ( bo? sy/ems4 7,d7 ,limitation ,an eligible association t receives f9ancial assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all only use t f9ancial assi/ance = ! b5efit ( ! resid5ts ( ! eligible area ) respect to :i* ! f9ancial assi/ance is provid$4 4 #fdaj4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program ,section #cjf;,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ entity2 & ins]t+ entity or f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7includ+ :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entities or corporations t provide s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section722 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdaa4 ,additional assi/ance = rural wat] sy/ems ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7 ! foll[+3 #cjf;,b4 ,additional assi/ance = rural wat] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means a rural wat]1 wa/ewat]1 or wa/e disposal facility ) respect to :i* assi/ance may be provid$ "u a wat]1 wa/ewat]1 or wa/e disposal program "u section #cjf7;a71 #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 or #cjf;,d4 7b7 ,additional assi/ance 7#a7 ,grants & loans ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant1 a z]o p]c5t int]e/ loan1 or a #a p]c5t int]e/ loan to an eligible entity4 7#b7 ,exi/+ loans ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 =give pr9cipal or int]e/ or modify any t]m or condition ( an out/&+ loan made to an eligible entity2 or 7,b7 ref9ance "p or all ( any o!r loan 7if ! purpose ( ! loan is an eligible purpose "u section #cjf7;a77#a7 or #cjf;,c7 made to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may n provide =giv5ess "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 ) respect to a loan made "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,eligible purposes ,! ,secret>y may provide assi/ance to an eligible entity "u subsection 7b7 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is necess>y-- 7#a7 to ensure t ! eligible entity has ! necess>y res\rces to improve or con/ruct public utilities or to o!rwise ma9ta9 or enhance public heal?1 safety1 af=dability1 or ord]2 or 7#b7 to address f9ancial h>d%ips ( ! eligible entity1 if ! eligible entity is locat$ 9 a disadvantag$ or economically di/ress$ area1 z det]m9$ "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,det]m9ation ,to det]m9e :e!r an eligible entity may receive assi/ance pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & use-- 7#a7 a resid5tial indicator ( af=dable wat] s]vices 9 ea* ,/ate or local or geographic area1 calculat$ us+ ! co/ p] h\sehold z a p]c5tage ( m$ian h\sehold income2 & 7#b7 factors relat+ to disadvantag$ or economically di/ress$ areas4 4 #fdab4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ con/ruction ( wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems & ins]t+ con/ruction ( wat] sy/ems & wa/ewat] sy/ems1 includ+ community-bas$ sy/ems12 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by ins]t+ & ! ,alaska ,native ,tribal ,heal? ,consortium aft] ,/ate ( ,alaska2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdac4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems ,section #cjf;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 & 7d7 z subsections 7d7 & 7e71 respectively2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subsection 7b77#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means-- 7#a7 a private nonpr(it organization2 & 7#b7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization1 includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section4 7b7 ,grants to eligible entities ,! ,secret>y may provide grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( provid+ subgrants & loans 9 accordance ) subsection 7c7 to individuals = ! con/ruction1 refurbi%+1 & s]vic+ ( individual h\sehold wat] well sy/ems & individually own$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems 9 rural areas t are or w be own$ by ! individuals4 7c7 ,loans & subgrants to individuals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity %all use grant am\nts receiv$ "u subsection 7b7 to provide-- 7,a7 subgrants = use 9 accordance ) ?is section to individuals resid+ 9 ! s]vice area ( ! eligible entity :o are memb]s ( a h\sehold ) a comb9$ income 7= ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? p]iod = :i* ! in=mation is available7 t is less ?an #fj p]c5t ( ! m$ian nonmetropolitan h\sehold income = ! area1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus2 & 7,b7 loans = use 9 accordance ) ?is section to individuals resid+ 9 ! s]vice area ( ! eligible entity :o are memb]s ( a h\sehold ) a comb9$ income 7= ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? p]iod = :i* ! in=mation is available7 t is n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! m$ian nonmetropolitan h\sehold income = ! area1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ?is section ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #ae1jjj & ins]t+ #be1jjj2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,fund+ to cov] co/ ( p]=mance w>ranties ,a subgrant provid$ to an individual "u ?is subsection = an individually own$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em may include suffici5t additional fund+ to cov] ! co/ ( a p]=mance w>ranty ) a duration ( at lea/ #e ye>s4 7#f7 ,te*nical assi/ance & support ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subsection 7b7 may use an am\nt equal to n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! grant to provide te*nical assi/ance & support to individuals eligible = a subgrant or loan "u ?is subsection relat+ to ! in/allation & ma9t5ance ( h\sehold dec5traliz$ wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems4 7#g7 ,det]m9ation ( own]%ip ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subsection 7b7 %all all[ = multiple me?ods to det]m9e own]%ip "u t subsection to acc\nt = undivid$ own]%ip int]e/s4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an applicant & ins]t+ subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #fdad4 ,heal?y dr9k+ wat] af=dability assi/ance program ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #cjf;,e 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 ! foll[+3 #cjf;,f4 ,heal?y dr9k+ wat] af=dability assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,approv$ in/allation ,! t]m approv$ in/allation means ! in/allation ( an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product or a c]tifi$ filt] compon5t by a qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] t-- 7,a7 complies ) all local & ,/ate regulations2 & 7,b7 foll[s ! in/allation in/ructions ( ! manufactur]4 7#b7 ,approv$ ma9t5ance ,! t]m approv$ ma9t5ance means requir$ ma9t5ance-- 7,a7 p]=m$ on an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product t includes ma9t5ance & replacem5t ( ! c]tifi$ filt] compon5t2 7,b7 p]=m$ by a s]vice te*nician :o-- 7i7 is-- 7,i7 pr(essionally qualifi$1 c]tifi$1 or lic5s$ z a wat] treatm5t product ma9t5ance pr(essional1 includ+ a pr(essional cr$5tial$ ?r\gh a manufactur] or ?ird p>ty2 7,,ii7 op]at+ "u ! sup]vision ( a s]vice te*nician describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 a lic5s$ plumb] or a plumb] op]at+ "u ! sup]vision ( a lic5s$ plumb+ contractor2 or 7,,iv7 an individual :o holds a lic5se or c]tification relat$ to wat] treatm5t te*nologies issu$ by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 regul>ly completes cont9u+ education on wat] treatm5t te*nology & o!r subjects t enhance ! s]vices provid$ "u ?is section2 7,c7 t complies ) all local & ,/ate regulations2 & 7,d7 t foll[s ! ma9t5ance in/ructions ( ! manufactur]4 7#c7 ,c]tifi$ filt] compon5t ,! t]m c]tifi$ filt] compon5t means a replaceable or replacem5t filt] compon5t-- 7,a7 = :i* approv$ ma9t5ance c be p]=m$2 & 7,b7 t is c]tifi$ by a ?ird-p>ty c]tifi] z compliant )-- 7i7 ,,nsf ,p#bca2 7ii7 ,,nsf_/,,ansi ,/&>d #db1 #dd1 #ec1 #ee1 #eh1 or #dja2 or 7iii7 ano!r successor or relevant cons5sus-bas$ /&>d = dr9k+ wat] treatm5t units or sy/ems t addresses heal? contam9ant r$uction1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product ,! t]m eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product means a po9t-(-use or po9t-(-entry sy/em-- 7,a7 incorporat+ a c]tifi$ filt] compon5t2 & 7,b7 t is c]tifi$ by a ?ird-p>ty c]tifi] to meet /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 = mat]ial safety & p]=mance2 & 7ii7 to improve dr9k+ wat] quality4 7#e7 ,eligible end us] ,! t]m eligible end us] means a p]son or entity locat$ 9 a rural area 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,b77 t is-- 7,a7 7i7 a home[n]2 7ii7 an individual lessee or r5t] ( a home1 ap>tm5t1 or o!r dwell+2 7iii7 a prop]ty own] ( a multi-unit resid5tial build+ ) #be or few] own$1 leas$1 or r5t$ dwell+ units2 7iv7 a lic5s$ *ild-c>e facility2 or 7v7 an own$1 leas$1 or r5t$ facility2 & 7,b7 support$ by a f9d+ ( ne$ ?r\gh-- 7i7 a qualifi$ wat] quality te/ demon/rat+ ! pres5ce ( #a or m heal? contam9ants2 or 7ii7 o!r docum5tation det]m9$ to be satisfactory by ! ,secret>y demon/rat+ ! pres5ce ( #a or m heal? contam9ants4 7#f7 ,eligible grant recipi5t ,! t]m eligible grant recipi5t means-- 7,a7 an eligible end us]2 & 7,b7 a nonpr(it organization t uses a grant provid$ "u ?is section = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 7#g7 ,heal? contam9ant ,! t]m heal? contam9ant means-- 7,a7 a heal? contam9ant f\nd 9 dr9k+ wat]1 includ+ lead1 ars5ic1 nitrate1 p]fluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances1 hexaval5t *romium 7*rome-#f71 & volatile organic comp\nds2 & 7,b7 any o!r contam9ant-- 7i7 t c be r$uc$ by an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product or a c]tifi$ filt] compon5t 9 accordance ) ! /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b72 & 7ii7 7,i7 ) respect to :i* ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy has e/abli%$-- 7aa7 a prim>y dr9k+ wat] regulation 7z def9$ 9 section #adja ( ! ,safe ,dr9k+ ,wat] ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f772 7bb7 a maximum contam9ant level goal e/abli%$ 9 accordance ) section #adab7;b7 ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b772 or 7cc7 a heal? advisory issu$ pursuant to section #adab7;b77#a77;,f7 ( t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;g-#a7;b77#a77;,f772 or 7,,ii7 t is regulat$ by a ,/ate ag5cy4 7#h7 ,improve dr9k+ wat] quality ,! t]m improve dr9k+ wat] quality means to improve ! quality ( ! wat] suppli$ betwe5 its s\rce & human consumption by r$uc+ or remov+ #a or m heal? contam9ants4 7#i7 ,qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] ,! t]m qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] means a p]son :o-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a pr(essionally qualifi$1 c]tifi$1 or lic5s$ wat] treatm5t product in/allation pr(essional1 includ+ su* a pr(essional cr$5tial$ ?r\gh a manufactur] or ?ird p>ty2 7ii7 a lic5s$ plumb] or individual :o holds a lic5se or c]tification relat$ to wat] treatm5t te*nologies issu$ by a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 or 7iii7 a company or plumb+ contractor employ+ individuals describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii72 & 7,b7 regul>ly completes1 or requires applicable employees to complete1 cont9u+ education on wat] treatm5t te*nology & o!r subjects t enhance ! s]vices provid$ "u ?is section4 7#aj7 ,qualifi$ wat] quality te/ ,! t]m qualifi$ wat] quality te/ means a basel9e analysis ( ! bact]ial & *emical *>act]i/ics ( conc]n f a dr9k+ wat] sample collect$ at ! po9t ( consumption & te/$ by a laboratory c]tifi$ to conduct wat] quality te/+-- 7,a7 t is provid$ to-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 z applicable-- 7,i7 a p]son seek+ a grant "u ?is section2 7,,ii7 an eligible end us] receiv+ a grant "u ?is section2 or 7,,iii7 an eligible grant recipi5t receiv+ a grant "u ?is section & any eligible end us]s s]v$ by ! eligible grant recipi5t2 & 7,b7 t includes in=mation t provides-- 7i7 guidance on te/ int]pretation1 includ+ :e!r ! bact]ia or *emical *>act]i/ic ( conc]n meets or exce$s a prescrib$ heal?-bas$ contam9ant level2 & 7ii7 s\rces & citations t eligible grant recipi5ts1 indep5d5t ?ird-p>ty organizations & in/itutions1 & gov]nm5t ag5cies may review & consult-- 7,i7 to det]m9e available eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t products = address+ detect$ contam9ants2 & 7,,ii7 to evaluate efficacy across eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t products4 7#aa7 ,?ird-p>ty c]tifi] ,! t]m ?ird-p>ty c]tifi] means an indep5d5t c]tification body accr$it$ to ,,iso ,/&>d #agjfe1 ,con=mity assessm5t--,requirem5ts = bodies c]tify+ products1 processes & s]vices1 by an entity domicil$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t is a signatory to ! ,int]national ,accr$itation ,=um ,multilat]al ,recognition ,arrangem5t1 su* z ! ,wat] ,quality ,association1 ,,nsf ,int]national1 ! ,int]national ,association ( ,plumb+ & ,me*anical ,(ficials1 & ! ,int]national ,code ,c\ncil ,evaluation ,s]vice4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate regulations to e/abli%1 & %all c>ry out1 a clean dr9k+ wat] program to provide grants to eligible grant recipi5ts to improve dr9k+ wat] quality ( eligible end us]s4 7c7 ,eligible uses ( grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a grant "u ?is section %all be us$1 z direct$ by ! ,secret>y1 =-- 7,a7 ! pur*ase ( an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product or a replacem5t c]tifi$ filt] compon5t2 7,b7 ! approv$ in/allation by a qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] ( an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product2 7,c7 ! pur*ase & approv$ in/allation by a qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] ( a replacem5t c]tifi$ filt] compon5t2 7,d7 ! approv$ ma9t5ance ( an eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product2 or 7,e7 qualifi$ wat] quality te/s to support products & s]vices describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#b7 ,nonpr(it organizations ,a nonpr(it organization t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant1 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! uses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & z direct$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 to (f] qualifi$ wat] quality te/s = eligible end us]s on a volunt>y basis2 7,b7 to facilitate ! analysis ( qualifi$ wat] quality te/ results = eligible end us]s2 7,c7 to assi/ an eligible end us] 9 det]m9+ ! response options available & support+ ! selection by ! eligible end us] ( a response t be/ fits ! ne$s ( ! eligible end us]1 in=m$ by-- 7i7 a qualifi$ wat] quality te/2 & 7ii7 an und]/&+ ( ! relevant plumb+ sy/ems & environm5tal factors t w impact po9t-(-use or po9t-(-entry wat] safety2 & 7,d7 to coord9ate or facilitate ! approv$ in/allation by a qualifi$ ?ird-p>ty in/all] ( ! eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t product select$ by an eligible end us]4 7d7 ,grant limitations 7#a7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section %all n exce$ ! reasonable co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 = :i* ! grant is provid$4 7#b7 ,income ,no grant provid$ "u ?is section %all be us$ to assi/ an eligible end us] :o is a memb] ( a h\sehold ! memb]s ( :i* h a comb9$ income1 or an eligible end us] ) bus9ess income1 = ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? p]iod = :i* ! in=mation is available1 t is m ?an #aej p]c5t ( ! m$ian nonmetropolitan h\sehold income = ! ,/ate or t]ritory 9 :i* ! eligible end us] resides1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7e7 ,grant adm9i/rator ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t an (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to adm9i/] & manage grants provid$ "u ?is section4 7f7 ,grant allocation ,9 provid+ grants "u ?is section to eligible grant recipi5ts1 ! ,secret>y %all allocate funds & make grants available 9 a mann] t-- 7#a7 responds to a range ( wat] quality *all5ges2 7#b7 prioritizes fund+ to eligible end-us]s ! s\rces ( dr9k+ wat] ( :i* are private wells2 7#c7 improves local & regional capacity to respond to contam9ation2 & 7#d7 ensures reasonable access to funds =-- 7,a7 eligible end us]s seek+ a grant "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 nonpr(it organizations seek+ a grant "u ?is section4 7g7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & n less frequ5tly ?an annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available1 a report-- 7#a7 id5tify+ ongo+ b>ri]s to univ]sal safe dr9k+ wat] prior to & aft] filtration or o!r treatm5t2 7#b7 analyz+ conditions impact+ eligible grant recipi5ts1 includ+-- 7,a7 s\rces ( contam9ation or degradation ( wat] res\rces1 especially gr\ndwat] res\rces or up/ream res\rces t re*>ge /ores ( dr9k+ wat]2 7,b7 tr5ds 9 bioaccumulation & att5uation ( contam9ants & nutri5ts2 & 7,c7 impacts ( infra/ructure mat]ials1 crop & l& managem5t practices1 wa/e managem5t1 & o!r factors t impact dr9k+ wat] quantity & quality2 7#c7 provid+ a compreh5sive analysis (-- 7,a7 te*nologies available to & pur*as$ by eligible grant recipi5ts2 & 7,b7 ! em]g+ safe dr9k+ wat] ne$s ( rural & o!r home[n]s1 r5t]s1 resid5tial multi-unit prop]ty own]s1 lic5s$ *ild-c>e facilities1 & o!r gr\ps1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#d7 t includes in=mation describ+-- 7,a7 ! types ( treatm5t sy/ems & filt] compon5ts us$ "u ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 7,b7 ! numb] ( qualifi$ wat] quality te/s conduct$ "u ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section2 7,c7 em]g+ & *ang+ tr5ds relat+ to /eps tak5 to ensure safe dr9k+ wat] 9 communities & h\seholds2 & 7,d7 tr5ds relat+ to ! availability & use ( eligible dr9k+ wat] quality improvem5t products1 includ+-- 7i7 af=dability at pur*ase & ?r\gh ! lifecycle ( ! products2 7ii7 consi/5cy ( op]ation z int5d$ by ! manufactur] & in/all]1 includ+ effectiv5ess across sy/ems & te*nologies at a*iev+ /at$ heal? protections2 & 7iii7 lifecycle product p]=mance1 en]gy use1 & environm5tal impact2 7#e7 provid+ recomm5dations reg>d+ ! be/ me?ods to increase access to-- 7,a7 grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! products & s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7c72 7#f7 t incorporates input f relevant-- 7,a7 nongov]nm5tal organizations2 & 7,b7 c]tification in/itutions t ov]see ! crit]ia = products & tra9+ ( in/allation & ma9t5ance pr(essionals2 & 7#g7 ! purposes ( :i* are-- 7,a7 to improve data on heal? contam9ants 9 dr9k+ wat]2 7,b7 to provide educational res\rces on wat] te/+ & wat] quality improvem5t products & s]vices to eligible grant recipi5ts ) dr9k+ wat] contam9ation issues2 7,c7 to collect in=mation t improves und]/&+ ( wat] te/+ & wat] quality improvem5t products & s]vices1 includ+ _! associat$ heal? & economic b5efits2 & 7,d7 to increase public aw>5ess ( wat] quality issues & treatm5t options4 7h7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #fdae4 ,rural bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #caj;,b ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ res]vations or o!r f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian tribal gr\ps & ins]t+ res]vations or ,tribal organizations 7includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is subsection or ! program "u subsection 7g71 z applicable72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ work=ce h\s+ & be=e pollution abatem5t2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & ea* ,decemb] #ca !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & make publicly available a report t includes1 ) respect to ! imm$iately prec$+ fiscal ye>1 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! "n & description ( ea* und]ly+ loan recipi5t t clos$ on a bus9ess & indu/ry loan "u ?is subsection1 includ+ :e!r ! loan recipi5t is a m9ority-own$1 ,tribal-own$1 or woman-own$ entity4 7,b7 ,a description ( ! project fund$ by t loan1 includ+ ! location ( ! project4 7,c7 ,! am\nt ( t loan4 4 7b7 ,review & revision ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to ensure t entities less likely to h private fund+ opportunities h adequate access to bus9ess & indu/ry direct & gu>ante$ loans "u section #caj;,b7g7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g771 ! ,secret>y %all review & revise section #dbgi4aag ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 to include su* additional ineligible purposes & entity types z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 #fdaf4 ,solid wa/e managem5t grants ,section #caj;,b7b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ & f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations 7includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is subsection7 aft] relat$ ag5cies2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #fdag4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants ,section #caj;,b7c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 ,tribal organizations 7includ+ :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entities or corporations t provide s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is subsection71 ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 or ,native ,hawaiian organizations2 & 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ or at ! end & ins]t+ &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 support outdoor recreation2 or 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,multiye> grants ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ?is subsection = a p]iod ( m ?an #a ye>1 b n m ?an #e ye>s4 4 #fdah4 ,rural coop]ative developm5t grants ,section #caj;,b7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,coop]ative developm5t ,! t]m coop]ative developm5t means activities1 includ+ outrea*1 education1 tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance1 to support ! />tup1 expansion1 or ongo+ su/a9ability ( new & exi/+ coop]atives4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,f71 by /rik+ contributions1 & ins]t+ contributions by aw>d+ applications t meet ! crit]ion describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph ! maximum po9ts = ?is subp>agraph 9 ! scor+ crit]ia12 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 by /rik+ ,if ! ,secret>y det]m9es x to be 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! program1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & annually !reaft]1 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all make publicly available & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+-- 7i7 rese>* & analysis bas$ on data f ! late/ available ,economic ,c5sus conduct$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus on ! effects ( all types ( coop]atives on ! national economy2 & 7ii7 ! activities c>ri$ out by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 9 ! prior fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdai4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entities or corporations t provide s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is p>agraph1 aft] bus9esses2 & 7#b7 9 clause 7iv77,i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbj4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdba4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbb4 ,int]m$i>y rel5d+ program ,section #caj;,h ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ ,indian tribes & ins]t+ f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations 7:i* %all include :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entities or corporations t provide s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subsection & ins]t+ section2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbc4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ ,section #cfh7;d77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;c7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbd4 ,national ,rural ,developm5t ,p>tn]%ip ,section #cgh ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhm7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbe4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s ,section #cgi;,b7d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbf4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program ,section #cgi;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian tribe means an ,indian ,tribe or a ,tribal organization 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ge1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,use ( loans ,a loan made by ! ,secret>y to a micro5t]prise developm5t organization "u ?is p>agraph may-- 7i7 be us$ = #ajj p]c5t ( a loan to a rural micro5t]prise2 & 7ii7 provide up to #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( demolition & con/ruction & relat$ co/s ( real e/ate4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbg4 ,heal? c>e s]vices ,section #cgi;,g7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbh4 ,/rategic community inve/m5t plans ,section #cgi;,h7d77#d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdbi4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program ,section #cgi;,i ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhw7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ jobs accel]ator ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ jobs & te*nology accel]ator2 7#b7 by /rik+ indu/ry clu/]s ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ indu/ries2 7#c7 by /rik+ indu/ry clu/] ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ indu/ry2 7#d7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv71 by /rik+ subclause 7,,ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7includ+ any :olly or majority own$ ,tribal entity or corporation t provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section7 or a consortium ( f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,ii72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,,iii7 & 7,,iv7 z subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii71 respectively2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,jobs & te*nology accel]ator ,! t]m jobs & te*nology accel]ator means a jobs & te*nology accel]ator c5t] or program locat$ 9 or s]v+ a l[-income rural community t-- 7,a7 may provide co-work+ space1 9-dem& skills tra9+1 entrepr5eur%ip support1 & any o!r s]vices describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 increases jobs 9 t l[-income rural community4 2 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d71 respectively2 7#e7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ jobs accel]ators1 & ins]t+ jobs & te*nology accel]ators12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ n few] ?an #be ,/ates at any "t & ins]t+ a geographically div]se mann] & tak+ into acc\nt diff]5t me?ods ( measur+ di/ress 9 rural communities2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdcj4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fdca4 ,inve/m5ts 9 rural infra/ructure ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$-- 7#a7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = rural wat] & wa/e disposal grants "u section #cjf7;a77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b772 & 7#b7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$1 = community facilities grants "u section #cjf7;a77#ai7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ai771 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 ,e ,miscellane\s #feja4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e 7a7 ,use ( grants = op]at+ exp5ses ,section #bccc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ & op]ation aft] con/ruction2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ or ext5d ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ext5d1 or op]ate2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#d7 z p>agraph 7#e72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 op]ation ( ! programm+1 equipm5t1 or facilities ref]r$ to 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 or 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,op]at+ exp5ses ,n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( f9ancial assi/ance provid$ to a recipi5t "u ?is *apt] may be us$ = op]at+ exp5ses1 includ+ sal>ies or adm9i/rative exp5ses1 t are reasonable & allocable to ! project c>ri$ out by ! recipi5t4 4 7b7 ,waiv] ( mat*+ requirem5t ,section #bccd ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#c7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,waiv] ( mat*+ requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all waive any requirem5t = a recipi5t ( f9ancial assi/ance "u ?is *apt] to provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds-- 7#a7 9 a case ( demon/rat$ ne$ or if ! mat*+ requirem5t w\ld create a sub/antial burd51 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 if ! recipi5t is a f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 4 7c7 ,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+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7d7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #a7;b7 ( ,public ,law #ajb-eea 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fejb4 ,la/ acre projects 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,broadb& s]vice ,! t]m broadb& s]vice has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja7;b7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7b774 7#b7 ,configuration managem5t plan ,! t]m configuration managem5t plan1 ) respect to a cov]$ provid]1 means a compreh5sive description ( ! roles1 responsibilities1 policies1 & proc$ures int5d$ to improve ! integrity ( ! sy/ems & networks ( ! cov]$ provid]4 7#c7 ,cov]$ produc] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m cov]$ produc] means a p]son or entity t is directly engag$ 9 ! production ( agricultural products1 includ+ crops or live/ock1 on eligible l& t is uns]v$ or und]s]v$1 su* t a majority ( ! gross income ( ! p]son or entity is d]iv$ f ^? products4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m cov]$ produc] includes agricultural rese>* c5t]s ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7#d7 ,cov]$ provid] ,! t]m cov]$ provid] means-- 7,a7 ) respect to ! provision ( qualify+ connectivity to eligible l&1 a provid] ( broadb& s]vice2 or 7,b7 ) respect to ! provision ( wireless solutions us+ or ext5d+ ! range ( network connectivity1 a provid] ( wireless equipm5t or communications s]vices1 9 association ) an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#e7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means cropl&1 grassl&1 rangel&1 pa/urel&1 f>m sites1 & o!r agricultural l& us$ = ! active production ( agricultural commodities or live/ock4 7#f7 ,f>m site ,! t]m f>m site means a portion ( l& contigu\s to l& actively devot$ to agricultural production & t includes improvem5ts t are agricultural or horticultural 9 nature4 7#g7 ,precision agriculture ,! t]m precision agriculture means manag+1 track+1 or r$uc+ crop or live/ock production inputs1 includ+ se$1 fe$1 f]tiliz]1 *emicals1 wat]1 & "t1 at a height5$ level ( spatial & temporal granul>ity to improve effici5cies1 r$uce wa/e1 & ma9ta9 or improve environm5tal quality4 7#h7 ,qualify+ connectivity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m qualify+ connectivity means ! s]vice (f]$ by a cov]$ provid] z a result ( assi/ance "u ?is section t-- 7i7 is capable ( a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7,i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,,ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 c>ries out n less ?an #a ( ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,activities describ$ ,! activities ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 are-- 7i7 provid+ broadb& s]vice by any te*nology to /ructures & devices on eligible l&1 includ+ tractors1 comb9es1 irrigation sy/ems1 drones1 "u-soil s5sors1 live/ock facilities1 & f>m (fices2 7ii7 provid+ multipo9t wireless network connectivity t facilitates data transmission betwe5 /ructures & devices on eligible l&1 includ+ /ructures & devices describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 support+-- 7,i7 ! con/ruction ( wireless infra/ructure1 includ+ poles1 t[]s1 base /ations1 or o!r /ructures1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! /ructure has an exi/+ ant5na facility1 t is us$ or w be us$ = ! provision ( wireless s]vice2 or 7,,ii7 ! retr(itt+ ( exi/+ t[]s or v]tical /ructures1 su* z wat] t[]s1 gra9 elevators1 or c5t] pivots1 to accommodate wireless infra/ructure4 7#i7 ,remote area ,! t]m remote area means ! fronti] & remote ,,zip ,code areas publi%$ by ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7#aj7 ,und]s]v$ ,! t]m und]s]v$ means1 ) respect to eligible l&1 t ! eligible l& lacks access to broadb& s]vice t is capable ( a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7,a7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7#aa7 ,uns]v$ ,! t]m uns]v$ means1 ) respect to eligible l&1 eligible l& t lacks access to broadb& s]vice t is capable ( a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7,a7 a #be-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7,b7 a #c-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7b7 ,purposes ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out1 "u t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate1 projects-- 7#a7 to advance precision agriculture connectivity nationwide2 & 7#b7 to augm5t la/ mile broadb& s]vice deploym5t = agricultural produc]s by exp&+ high-spe$ int]net access across ! la/ acre4 7c7 ,grants & loans 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all make grants & make loans to cov]$ provid]s to provide qualify+ connectivity to cov]$ produc]s on uns]v$ & und]s]v$ eligible l&4 7#b7 ,limitation ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7k7 = a fiscal ye> = assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d n m ?an #aj p]c5t to provide qualify+ connectivity to agricultural rese>* c5t]s describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c77;,b74 7#c7 ,use ( funds 7,a7 ,cyb]security ,! ,secret>y may all[ a cov]$ provid] to use a portion ( ! assi/ance provid$ to ! cov]$ provid] "u ?is section1 z necess>y1 to address ! cyb]security requirem5ts "u subsection 7g74 7,b7 ,prohibition ,! ,secret>y %all n aw>d any assi/ance "u ?is section = broadb& s]vice to an inhabitable resid5ce t is id5tifi$ z s]viceable or has to be s]v$ due to an en=ceable commitm5t to deploy on ! broadb& maps 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7#d7 ,f$]al %>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( a project c>ri$ out us+ assi/ance "u ?is section %all be n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! project4 7,b7 ,limit$ res\rce f>m]s or ran*]s ,! ,secret>y may increase ! ,f$]al %>e describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to #ij p]c5t if ! cov]$ produc] on ! applicable eligible l& is a limit$ res\rce f>m] or ran*]4 7d7 ,application ,to apply = assi/ance "u ?is section1 a cov]$ provid] %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* mann] & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! measures by :i* ! cov]$ produc] has engag$ ) ! cov]$ provid] to id5tify ! appropriate qualify+ connectivity plan to s]ve ! eligible l& ( ! cov]$ produc]2 7#b7 a description ( h[ ! assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section w\ld be us$ to e/abli% qualify+ connectivity on ! uns]v$ or und]s]v$ eligible l& ( a cov]$ produc]1 includ+ ! entire acreage 9 ne$ ( qualify+ connectivity2 7#c7 a description ( h[ ! assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section c\ld be us$ to provide broadb& s]vice to resid5ts or ess5tial community facilities 7if any7 9 areas ne> or adjac5t to uns]v$ or und]s]v$ eligible l& ( a cov]$ produc]2 7#d7 ! am\nt ( ! ,f$]al %>e = ! project & ! am\nt ( ! non-,f$]al %>e = ! project2 7#e7 in=mation necess>y = ! cov]$ provid] to demon/rate to ! ,secret>y t ! cov]$ provid]-- 7,a7 is capable ( c>ry+ out ! specific activities = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is section 9 compliance ) all applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local laws2 7,b7 has ! f9ancial & manag]ial capacity to meet ! specific commitm5ts conta9$ 9 ! application1 includ+ build\t obligations2 & 7,c7 has ! te*nical & op]ational capability-- 7i7 to con/ruct & op]ate broadb& networks2 & 7ii7 to meet ! requirem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ( subsection 7g7 & provide ! cyb]security c]tification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( t subsection2 7#f7 :e!r ! eligible l& ( ! cov]$ produc]-- 7,a7 is uns]v$ or und]s]v$2 & 7,b7 is n subject to an en=ceable commitm5t to deploy broadb& by ! applicant or ano!r cov]$ provid]1 z det]m9$ accord+ to ! broadb& maps 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7#g7 a description ( ! means by :i* ! cov]$ provid] w provide to ! ,secret>y ! in=mation necess>y = ! ,secret>y to prep>e ! annual reports "u subsection 7i72 & 7#h7 any additional in=mation t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to ensure ! effective function ( ! program "u ?is section4 7e7 ,timel9e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* project = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% s]vice build\t mile/ones & p]iodic c]tifications by recipi5ts ( ! assi/ance = purposes ( project compliance & implem5tation4 7#b7 ,requirem5t ,! mile/ones requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all e/abli% a maximum build\t timeframe ( n m ?an #d ye>s f ! date on :i* ! assi/ance is provid$4 7#c7 ,p5alties ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & en=ce /&>diz$ p5alties1 f9es1 & sanctions = noncompliance ) a mile/one or c]tification e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,priority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ applicants = assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to applicants t propose to c>ry out projects 9 ! foll[+ ord]3 7,a7 ,uns]v$ eligible l& 9 remote areas4 7,b7 ,o!r uns]v$ eligible l&4 7,c7 ,und]s]v$ eligible l& 9 remote areas4 7,d7 ,o!r und]s]v$ eligible l&4 7#b7 ,resid5ts & ess5tial community facilities ,! ,secret>y may give priority to applicants = assi/ance "u ?is section t propose to c>ry out projects t w\ld also provide broadb& s]vice at spe$s high] ?an ! spe$s describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( subsection 7a77#h77;,a77i7 to resid5ts or ess5tial community facilities 7if any7 9 areas t-- 7,a7 are ne> or adjac5t to uns]v$ or und]s]v$ eligible l&2 & 7,b7 lack access to broadb& s]vice t is capable ( ^? high] spe$s4 7#c7 ,enhanc$ spe$s 7,a7 ,f9d+ ,congress f9ds t !re are unique connectivity ne$s to support ! adoption ( precision agriculture4 7,b7 ,prioritization ,9 select+ applicants = assi/ance "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may give priority to an applicant t proposes to c>ry out a project to provide broadb& s]vice spe$s t are great] ?an ! spe$s describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( subsection 7a77#h77;,a77i71 if ! applicant demon/rates t ! proposal to s]ve ! eligible l& ( a cov]$ produc] t is uns]v$ or und]s]v$ requires ^? great] spe$s4 7g7 ,cyb]security ,z a condition on receipt ( assi/ance "u ?is section1 a cov]$ provid] %all-- 7#a7 ensure t any /ructure1 device1 or sy/em provid$ or con/ruct$ us+ ! assi/ance incorporates a lay]$ def5se /rategy z a means ( def5sible security ar*itecture2 & 7#b7 c]tify to ! ,secret>y t ! cov]$ provid] ma9ta9s a regul>ly updat$ configuration managem5t plan4 7h7 ,public notice & assessm5ts ,subsections 7a7 & 7b77#a7 ( section #gja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7 %all apply to assi/ance & applications = assi/ance "u ?is section4 7i7 ,report to ,congress ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] ?r\gh ! fiscal ye> t is #b fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> dur+ :i* ! la/ project fund$ "u ?is section is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7,a7 applications = assi/ance "u ?is section submitt$ dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! numb] ( p>cels ( eligible l& = :i* applications 7 submitt$ dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( assi/ance aw>d$ = ea* project "u ?is section dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>2 7,c7 ! numb] ( projects = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is section1 includ+ ! numb] ( p>cels ( eligible l& on :i* ^? projects 7 c>ri$ out1 t 7 successfully complet$ dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>2 & 7,d7 7i7 ! numb] ( cov]$ produc]s subscrib+ to ! broadb& s]vice provid$ "u ea* project = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is section2 7ii7 ! d[nload & upload spe$s ( ! broadb& s]vice provid$ "u ea* su* project2 & 7iii7 ! purposes = :i* ! broadb& s]vice "u ea* su* project is us$1 includ+ ! use ( precision agriculture2 & 7#b7 make ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,secret>y4 7j7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to make grants & to make loans "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi4 7k7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #afj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #fejc4 ,food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan & grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial food product ,! t]m comm]cial food product means a product d]iv$ f dome/ically gr[n food 9 regul> production t is r\t9ely sold 9 significant quantities to ! g5]al public or indu/ry4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a coop]ative organization2 7,b7 a =-pr(it entity2 7,c7 a ,tribal entity2 7,d7 a public body2 7,e7 an individual2 & 7,f7 a nonpr(it organization4 7#c7 ,tribal entity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,tribal entity means-- 7i7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7ii7 any o!r ,tribe 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 & 7iii7 a ,tribal organization 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m ,tribal entity includes an entity or a corporation t-- 7i7 is :olly or majority own$ by "o or m ,tribal entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or "o or m memb]s !re(2 & 7ii7 provides s]vices or programs consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program "u ?is section4 7b7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all gu>antee loans & make grants to eligible entities to support ! comm5cem5t or expansion ( projects 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to increase ! capacity ( ! food supply *a9 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 /ore1 transport1 :olesale1 or di/ribute dome/ically gr[n food = comm]cial food products4 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible = a loan gu>antee or grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all be engag$ 9 or propose to engage 9 aggregat+1 process+1 manufactur+1 /or+1 transport+1 :olesal+1 or di/ribut+ dome/ically gr[n food = a comm]cial food product project-- 7,a7 directly2 or 7,b7 ?r\gh a contractual1 lease1 or s]vice agreem5t ) ano!r entity4 7#b7 ,re/rictions ,to be eligible = a loan gu>antee or grant "u ?is section-- 7,a7 an eligible entity engag$ 9 or propos+ to engage 9 ! process+ ( meat1 p\ltry1 process$ egg products1 or fi% ( ! ord] ,siluri=mes %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice2 7,b7 an eligible entity engag$ 9 or propos+ to engage 9 ! process+ ( any food or food +r$i5t n describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration2 & 7,c7 an eligible entity engag$ 9 or propos+ to engage 9 beef1 pork1 *ick51 or turkey process+1 includ+ an affiliate ( su* an eligible entity1 %all n hold a m>ket %>e great] ?an or equal to ! entity t holds ! f\r?-l>ge/ %>e ( ! m>ket = ! species address$ 9 ! loan gu>antee or grant aw>d4 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all n limit ! eligibility ( an eligible entity = a loan gu>antee or grant "u ?is section bas$ on ! availability ( cr$it f any o!r s\rce4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible = a loan gu>antee or grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,inclusion ,an application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all demon/rate t ! loan or grant funds w be us$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to c>ry out a project describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,feasibility /udy 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include a feasibility /udy t meets crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y may n approve an application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! project describ$ 9 ! application is te*nically & economically feasible1 bas$ on ! feasibility /udy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,comb9ation ,an eligible entity may apply = bo? a loan gu>antee & a grant "u ?is section us+ ! same application4 7e7 ,loan gu>antees 7#a7 ,eligible uses ,a loan gu>ante$ "u ?is section may be us$ by ! eligible entity-- 7,a7 to pur*ase or develop real prop]ty2 7,b7 to exp&1 r5ovate1 con/ruct1 or o!rwise improve leas$ or own$ prop]ty2 7,c7 to pur*ase ma*9]y or equipm5t2 7,d7 =-- 7i7 debt ref9anc+2 7ii7 int]im f9anc+2 7iii7 ! pur*ase ( memb]%ip into ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em2 7iv7 ! pur*ase ( coop]ative /ock or taxable corporate bonds2 7v7 ! f9anc+ ( work+ capital2 or 7vi7 to cov] int]e/ or fees2 7,e7 to conduct a feasibility /udy "u subsection 7d77#c77;,a72 7,f7 = education & tra9+ facilities or equipm5t2 or 7,g7 = pollution control or abatem5t4 7#b7 ,am\nt ,! pr9cipal am\nt ( a loan gu>ante$ "u ?is section may n exce$ #hj1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,grants 7#a7 ,eligible uses ,a grant made "u ?is section may be us$ by ! eligible entity receiv+ ! grant =-- 7,a7 te*nical assi/ance2 7,b7 employee tra9+ & c]tification2 7,c7 co/s ( an environm5tal assessm5t2 or 7,d7 food safety c]tification & tra9+4 7#b7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant made "u ?is section may n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve n less ?an #aj p]c5t to make grants "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,availability ,if am\nts res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 are n obligat$ by ,septemb] #cj ( ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are res]v$1 ! am\nts %all be available = o!r purposes au?oriz$ "u ?is section4 7g7 ,priorities ,9 gu>antee+ loans & mak+ grants "u ?is section1 :5 ! am\nt available to c>ry out ?is section is less ?an ! total ( ! am\nts reque/$ by applications "u ?is section t are eligible = approval1 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to applications = projects t-- 7#a7 w\ld create jobs 9 economically di/ress$ communities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 are submitt$ by eligible entities t are small food processors 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 & are small bus9ess conc]ns 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb772 7#c7 w\ld support local or regional foods2 or 7#d7 w\ld help to create a m resili5t1 div]se1 & secure ,unit$ ,/ates food supply *a91 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7h7 ,nonsupplantation ( o!r funds ,! ,secret>y %all use ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section to supplem5t1 & n supplant1 funds provid$ "u o!r ,f$]al law or ,/ate or local law4 7i7 ,requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z a condition ( receiv+ a loan gu>antee or grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all ensure t all labor]s & me*anics employ$ by contractors or subcontractors 9 ! p]=mance ( con/ruction "w f9anc$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by ! loan gu>antee or grant %all be paid wages at rates n less ?an ^? prevail+ on simil> con/ruction 9 ! locality1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,labor 9 accordance ) sections #cada ?r\gh #cadd1 #cadf1 & #cadg ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,au?ority & functions ,! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all h1 ) respect to ! labor /&>ds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! au?ority & functions set =? 9 ,reorganization ,plan ,numb]$ #ad ( #aiej 7#fd ,/at4 #abfg2 #e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app7 & section #cade ( title #dj1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7j7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section n m ?an #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration ,( ! am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an #e p]c5t = adm9i/rative purposes4 #fejd4 ,agriculture ,innovation ,c5t] ,demon/ration ,program ,section #fdjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ agricultural produc]s ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ eligible p>ticipants2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,eligible p>ticipant ,! t]m eligible p>ticipant means-- 7,a7 an agricultural produc]2 7,b7 an agricultural ent]prise 7z def9$ 9 section #ah7;b7 ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fdg7;b7772 & 7,c7 a small bus9ess conc]n 7)9 ! mean+ ( section #c ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fcb77 engag$ 9 manufactur+ value-add$ agricultural products4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ 79 ca% or 9 k9d72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,advisory bo>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* ,agriculture ,innovation ,c5t] ( an eligible entity %all h an advisory bo>d4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,an advisory bo>d describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be compos$ ( a div]se gr\p ( repres5tatives ( public & private entities 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! eligible entity is locat$ 7or ! region 9 :i* ! eligible entity is locat$ if ! s]vice area ( ! eligible entity comprises m ?an #a ,/ate71 includ+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,g5]al agricultural organizations4 7ii7 ,entities repres5t+ commodities produc$ 9 ! ,/ate or region1 z applicable4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #feje4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,d7 any public1 quasipublic1 or nonpr(it entity t uses innovative f9anc+ te*niques & m>ket developm5t tools to accel]ate ! deploym5t ( clean en]gy te*nology 7commonly kn[n z a gre5 bank72 & 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,en]gy effici5cy measure ,! t]m en]gy effici5cy measure1 ) respect to any prop]ty s]v$ by an eligible entity1 means-- 7,a7 a /ructural improvem5t or inve/m5t 9 a co/-effective1 comm]cial te*nology to increase en]gy effici5cy 7includ+ co/-effective on- or (f-grid r5ewable en]gy or en]gy /orage sy/ems72 & 7,b7 ! replacem5t ( a manufactur$ h\s+ unit or l>ge appliance ) a sub/antially simil> manufactur$ h\s+ unit or appliance1 respectively1 if t replacem5t is a co/-effective option ) respect to en]gy sav+s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & grants aft] ,loans2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide-- 7,a7 loans to eligible entities t agree to use ! loan funds to make loans "u subsection 7d7 to qualifi$ consum]s = ! purpose ( implem5t+ en]gy effici5cy measures2 & 7,b7 at ! election ( any eligible entity t receives a loan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a grant 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#aj74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ = loans aft] ,requirem5ts2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ t is2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ ! clauses appropriately2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,) respect to a loan "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ) respect to a loan "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,ext5sions ,! ,secret>y may ext5d ! t]m ( a loan "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 or ! deadl9e = ! repaym5t ( an advance "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,repaym5t ( ! special advance & ins]t+ ,subject to an applicable ext5sion "u p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 repaym5t ( a special advance "u ?is p>agraph2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! election ( an eligible entity t receives a loan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all provide to ! eligible entity a grant to pay = a portion ( ! co/s incurr$ 9-- 7i7 apply+ = ! loan2 7ii7 mak+ a loan to a qualifi$ consum] "u subsection 7d72 7iii7 mak+ repairs to ! prop]ty ( a qualifi$ consum] t facilitate ! en]gy effici5cy measures = ! prop]ty f9anc$ ?r\gh a loan provid$ to ! qualifi$ consum] "u subsection 7d72 7iv7 ent]+ into a contract "u subsection 7e72 or 7v7 c>ry+ out any o!r duties ( ! eligible entity "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,am\nt 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 ! am\nt ( a grant provid$ to an eligible entity "u ?is p>agraph %all be equal to n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! loan provid$ to ! eligible entity "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,p]si/5t pov]ty c\nties ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ "u ?is p>agraph to an eligible entity t w use ! grant to make loans "u subsection 7d7 to qualifi$ consum]s locat$ 9 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 %all be equal to #aj p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! loan provid$ to ! eligible entity "u ?is subsection4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or grant be=e funds2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ 7,b7 %all f9ance & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 7i7 may h a t]m & amortization s*$ule ! l5g? ( :i* is ! useful life ( ! en]gy effici5cy measures implem5t$ us+ ! loan1 provid$ t ! loan to ! qualifi$ consum] does n exce$ #bj ye>s2 & 7ii7 %all f9ance 2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ a loan t]m ( n m ?an #aj ye>s & ins]t+ ! applicable loan t]m describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ unless ! p]sonal prop]ty is or becomes atta*$ to real prop]ty 7includ+ a manufactur$ home7 z a fixture2 & ins]t+ unless ! p]sonal prop]ty-- 7i7 is a manufactur$ h\s+ unit or l>ge appliance describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b72 or 7ii7 is or becomes atta*$ to real prop]ty z a fixture2 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,cl>ification ( eligibility ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law 7includ+ regulations71 an eligible entity may make a loan "u ?is subsection to any qualifi$ consum] locat$ )9 ! s]vice t]ritory ( ! eligible entity1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! qualifi$ consum] is locat$ 9 a rural area4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ outrea*1 aft] tra9+12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & te*nical assi/ance ( ! program & ins]t+ outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance relat+ to ! program "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 by ins]t+ 1 outrea*1 aft] te*nical assi/ance2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,fund+ ,( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7i71 ! ,secret>y may use su* sums z are necess>y to provide outrea*1 tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #fejf4 ,te*nical corrections ,section #cjf ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( subsection 7a77#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cjf4 ,wat] & wa/e facility loans & grants 7a7 ,au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ 7#c7 ,no & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,det]m9ation2 ,requirem5t ,no 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#d7 7,a7 ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,developm5t co/ ,! t]m 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7,b7 ,! t]m & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,project ,! t]m 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ 7#f7 ,! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,grants = c]ta9 developm5t plans ,! 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#h7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#h7 ,9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,projects propos$ to s]ve ! same resid5ts ,9 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#ab7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#ab77;,a7 ,! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ab7 ,in=mational sy/em = c]ta9 in/itutions 7,a7 ,! 2 & 7ii7 by ind5t+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 appropriately2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#ac7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#ac7 ,9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,priority ,9 2 & 7ii7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,soil ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ins]t+ ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ he & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7,g7 9 p>agraph 7#ae71 by /rik+ 7#ae7 ,9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ae7 ,projects s]v+ multiple communities ,9 2 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#af71 by /rik+ 7#af7 ,grants & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#af7 ,use ( grants = local %>e requirem5ts ,grants 2 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#ag7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7#ag77;,a7 ,9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ag7 ,design & mat]ials 7,a7 ,9 2 & 7ii7 by ind5t+ subp>agraph 7,b7 appropriately2 & 7,j7 9 p>agraph 7#ah71 by /rik+ 7#ah7 ,9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#ah7 ,prohibition ( additional conditions ,9 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ 7b7 ,! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,curtailm5t or limitation ( s]vice prohibit$ ,! 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ 7d7 ,any & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,availability ( am\nts2 c>ryov] ( au?orizations ,any 4 ,,vii ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,relat$ ,matt]s ,a ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg #gaja4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#e71 by /rik+ #g additional memb]s & ins]t+ #c additional memb]s2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #gej1jjj2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adjh;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #aa memb]s & ins]t+ #ab memb]s2 & 7ii7 add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,"o ( su* memb]s %all repres5t a ,/ate ) n less ?an #a1jjj acres ( citrus production1 & %all be a nonvot+ memb]4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t2 s]vice ,memb]s ( ! specialty crops committee %all-- 7,a7 be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 s]ve at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#e7 & 7#f7 z p>agraph 7#f7 & 7#g71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 review grant applications "u su* subsection & submit a summ>y ( comm5ts1 includ+ ! relevancy ( ! applications to ! annual priorities e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 to ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture = consid]ation prior to ! aw>d+ ( grants "u su* subsection2 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #dab7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 = competitive grants "u subsection 7j71 ! review & summ>y submitt$ to ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture "u section #adjh;,a7g77#e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7g77#e774 4 7c7 ,effect ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7-- 7#a7 %all take effect on ,octob] #a ( ! fir/ fiscal ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 %all n affect ! t]ms ( ! memb]s ( ! citrus disease subcommittee e/abli%$ "u section #adjh;,a7a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7a77#b77 :o are-- 7,a7 appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y be=e ! effective date describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 memb]s ( t subcommittee on t effective date4 #gajc4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education ,section #adag ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,h7 to conduct work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ! food & agricultural sci5ces4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7m7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc4 & ins]t+ #bjbd2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #fj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #gajd4 ,agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s ,section #adai;,a7e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaje4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj 9 fiscal ye>s #bjja ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjja ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #gajf4 ,nutrition education program ,section #adbe7;g7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cage7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gajg4 ,cont9u+ animal heal? & disease rese>* programs ,section #adcc ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caie7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,c>ryov] ,! balance ( any annual funds provid$ to an eligible in/itution = a fiscal ye> "u ?is subsection t rema9s unexp5d$ at ! end ( ! fiscal ye> may be c>ri$ ov] = use dur+ ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gajh4 ,ext5sion at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity ,section #addd7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjjc & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t4 #gaji4 ,agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity 7a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #adde7;a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjjc & ins]t+ #bjbe & 7,b7 by /rik+ #cj p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ graduate /ud5t tuition & fees1 aft] direction14 7b7 ,paym5t ( allotm5ts to eligible in/itutions ,section #adde7;d7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ a rese>* director & ins]t+ an agricultural rese>* director2 & 7#b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or o!r (fic]2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ agricultural be=e *ief adm9i/rative (fic]4 #gaaj4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij ,in/itutions ,section #addf ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbj1 & ea* ( ! #d succe$+ academic ye>s & ins]t+ #bjbe1 & ea* succe$+ academic ye>2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #dj1jjj1jjj n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjai1 & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaaa4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaab4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaac4 ,rese>* & ext5sion activities at #ahij ,in/itutions ,section #addi ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;d7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,atte/ation to ! ,secret>y 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate %all submit to ! ,secret>y an atte/ation t describes :e!r ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 plans to fulfill ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u subsection 7c7 = t fiscal ye>2 or 7,b7 is unable to fulfill t mat*+ funds requirem5t = t fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,lett] ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ea* ,gov]nor ^: ,/ate did n fulfill ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u subsection 7c7 = ! prior fiscal ye> a lett] t %all-- 7,a7 notify ! ,gov]nor t ! ,/ate did n fulfill t mat*+ funds requirem5t2 & 7,b7 describe ! am\nts ( mat*+ funds receiv$ by #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 #gfja77 9 t ,/ate = ea* ( ! agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & relat$ programs describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 ( section #gaaf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;d74 7#c7 ,publication ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available1 on an annual basis1 ea* atte/ation submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ea* lett] submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 4 #gaad4 ,new beg9n+ = ,tribal /ud5ts ,section #adej7;d7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;e7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaae4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaaf4 ,int]national agriculture p>tn]%ips & grants program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adeh;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,int]national agriculture p>tn]%ips & grants program2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,competitive grants = int]national agricultural sci5ce & education programs 7#a7 ,competitive grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to colleges & univ]sities 9 ord] to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates economic competitiv5ess & to promote int]national m>ket developm5t4 7#b7 ,purpose ( grants ,grants "u ?is subsection %all be direct$ to agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ activities t w-- 7,a7 enhance ! int]national cont5t ( ! curricula 9 colleges & univ]sities s z to ensure t ,unit$ ,/ates /ud5ts acquire an und]/&+ ( ! int]national dim5sions & trade implications ( _! /udies2 7,b7 ensure t ,unit$ ,/ates sci5ti/s1 ext5sion ag5ts1 & educators involv$ 9 agricultural rese>* & developm5t activities outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates h ! opportunity to convey ! implications ( _! activities & f9d+s to _! pe]s & /ud5ts 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & to ! us]s ( agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+2 7,c7 enhance ! capabilities ( colleges & univ]sities to d collaborative rese>* ) o!r c\ntries1 9 coop]ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 on issues relevant to ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural competitiv5ess2 7,d7 enhance ! capabilities ( colleges & univ]sities to provide coop]ative ext5sion education to promote ! application ( new te*nology develop$ 9 =eign c\ntries to ,unit$ ,/ates agriculture2 & 7,e7 enhance ! capability ( ,unit$ ,/ates colleges & univ]sities1 9 coop]ation ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 to provide lead]%ip & educational programs t w assi/ ,unit$ ,/ates natural res\rces & food production1 process+1 & di/ribution bus9esses & indu/ries to compete int]nationally1 includ+ product m>ket id5tification1 int]national policies limit+ or enhanc+ m>ket production1 developm5t ( new or enhancem5t ( exi/+ m>kets1 & production effici5cies4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #adei;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77vii7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77vii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #adei;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d7 ( section #adeh;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib74 #gaag4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants ,section #adfb;,a7e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj;a7e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaah4 ,univ]sity rese>* ,section #adfc ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaa7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b7 & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaai4 ,coop]ative ext5sion s]vice ,section #adfd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccab7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gabj4 ,supplem5tal & alt]native crops ,section #adgc;,d ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gaba4 ,new ,era ,rural ,te*nology ,program ,section #adgc;,e7d7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gabb4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gabc4 ,agriculture ,advanc$ ,rese>* & ,developm5t ,au?ority ,section #adgc;,h ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaik7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,pilot2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#f77;,a71 by /rik+ gr[+1 & ins]t+ gr[+ 7includ+ wat] cons]vation te*nologies & innovation712 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ pilot program ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ program2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ ! long-t]m & high-risk te*nological be=e b>ri]s2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & resili5ce to extreme wea!r2 & ins]t+ wat] cons]vation1 ! r$uction1 avoidance1 seque/ration1 or mitigation ( gre5h\se gas emissions f ! agriculture sector1 & resili5ce to extreme wea!r1 dr\ght1 infecti\s diseases1 plant & animal pa?og5s1 & plant & animal pe/s22 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ or economic co/ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ advise ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ on1 &2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,relation%ip )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7,i7 ,*ief ,sci5ti/ ,! ,director %all "w 9 close collaboration ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/4 7,,ii7 ,o!r programs ,no o!r (ficial :o is ! head ( any o!r program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture %all report to ! ,director4 2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 c>ry+ out & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,p]sonnel matt]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all e/abli% & ma9ta9 )9 ! ,,ag>da a /aff ) suffici5t qualifications & exp]tise to enable ! ,,ag>da to c>ry out ! responsibilities ( ! ,,ag>da "u ?is section 9 conjunction ) o!r op]ations ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,use ( exi/+ p]sonnel au?orities ,9 c>ry+ out 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( /rategic plan ,! ,secret>y %all use ! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 & dat$ #bjbb to in=m ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,,ag>da "u ?is section4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,fund+ ,9 addition to funds o!rwise deposit$ 9 ! ,fund "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7-- 7,a7 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,fund1 out ( any money 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 & 7,b7 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,fund #ajj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7e74 #gabd4 ,capacity build+ grants = community college agricultural programs ,subtitle ,k ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adgc;,i4 ,capacity build+ grants = community college agricultural programs 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a junior or community college support+ agriculture advancem5t2 & 7,b7 a consortium or alliance ( #b-ye> public colleges support+ agriculture advancem5t4 7#b7 ,junior or community college ,! t]m junior or community college has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cab ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh74 7b7 ,competitive grants ,! ,secret>y %all make competitive grants to eligible entities to assi/ ! eligible entities 9 ma9ta9+ & exp&+ ! capacity ( ! eligible entities to conduct work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ! foll[+ discipl9es3 7#a7 ,food & agricultural sci5ces4 7#b7 ,agribus9ess & f>m bus9ess managem5t4 7#c7 ,meat & p\ltry process+4 7#d7 ,relat$ discipl9es1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity coord9at+ ) a local /akehold] engag$ 9 activities relat+ to #a or m ( ! discipl9es describ$ 9 t subsection to provide exp]i5tial tra9+ & o!r opportunities = /ud5ts4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u subsection 7b7 may use ! funds made available ?r\gh ! grant to exp& & ma9ta9 ! capacity ( ! eligible entity to conduct work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ! discipl9es describ$ 9 t subsection by-- 7#a7 successfully compet+ = funds f ,f$]al grants & o!r s\rces to c>ry out work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ^? discipl9es2 7#b7 dissem9at+ in=mation relat+ to ^? discipl9es to int]e/$ memb]s ( ! food & agricultural sci5ces1 agribus9ess1 & f>m bus9ess managem5t communities & to ! public2 7#c7 enc\rag+ memb]s ( ^? communities to p>ticipate 9 work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ^? discipl9es ?r\gh provid+ mat*+ fund+ f s\rces o!r ?an funds receiv$ ?r\gh ! grant2 & 7#d7 ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! pur*ase or o!r acquisition ( equipm5t & o!r infra/ructure 7n includ+ ! alt]ation1 repair1 r5ovation1 or con/ruction ( build+s72 7,b7 ! pr(essional gr[? & developm5t ( faculty2 & 7,c7 ! developm5t ( appr5tice%ips & o!r "w-bas$ le>n+ opportunities4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #gabe4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors ,subtitle ,k ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #gabd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adgc;,j4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 %all provide = ! e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( a network ( rese>* corridors1 ea* op]at$ by an in/itution describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 = rese>* & developm5t on agricultural te*nology1 to be kn[n z ,agricultural ,innovation ,corridors 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ,ag ,innovation ,corridors74 7#b7 ,eligible in/itutions ,an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor %all be op]at$ by any ( ! foll[+ in/itutions3 7,a7 ,an #ahfb ,in/itution1 an #ahij ,in/itution1 or a #aiid ,in/itution 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja774 7,b7 ,an in/itution describ$ 9 section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a774 7#c7 ,geographic areas ,an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor %all be e/abli%$ 9 ea* ( ! foll[+ geographic areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates3 7,a7 ,nor!a/4 7,b7 ,nor? ,c5tral4 7,c7 ,s\!a/4 7,d7 ,great ,pla9s4 7,e7 ,rocky ,m\nta9 ,we/4 7b7 ,goals ,! ,ag ,innovation ,corridors %all h ! foll[+ goals3 7#a7 ,to demon/rate new & em]g+ te*nologies z appli$ to agricultural & natural res\rce practices4 7#b7 ,to demon/rate b5efits (-- 7,a7 provid+ f>ms ) int]net s]vice t is capable ( a spe$ ( n less ?an-- 7i7 a #ajj-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #bj-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity2 7,b7 controll$-environm5t food & agricultural production2 & 7,c7 agrivoltaics sy/ems = collocat$ agricultural & sol> en]gy production4 7#c7 ,to engage ) rural & urban audi5ces reg>d+ em]g+ agricultural te*nologies & educational opportunities4 7#d7 ,to coop]ate & collaborate ) agricultural indu/ry p>tn]s on em]g+ agricultural te*nologies & opportunities4 7#e7 ,to advance rese>* to f9d new te*nologies & practices to apply to agriculture & natural res\rces to increase su/a9ability1 pr(itability1 & cons]vation ( res\rces4 7#f7 ,to connect indu/ry1 rese>*]s1 & practition]s across geographical areas to %>e rese>*1 new ideas1 & practices4 7c7 ,activities ,! activities ( ! ,ag ,innovation ,corridors %all include-- 7#a7 long-t]m rese>*-- 7,a7 to develop novel agricultural te*nologies = use at regional & national scales2 & 7,b7 to evaluate ! applicability & adaptability ( ^? te*nologies to local conditions2 7#b7 ! e/abli%m5t & ma9t5ance ( multiple sites or rese>* c5t]s t capture ! div]sity ( agricultural production sy/ems t function z a network2 7#c7 engagem5t & education ( rural & urban audi5ces reg>d+ agricultural te*nologies2 & 7#d7 collaboration ) agricultural indu/ry p>tn]s at rese>* c5t]s & sites to develop & rese>* new agricultural te*nologies & practices t increase su/a9ability1 pr(itability1 & cons]vation4 7d7 ,coord9ation ( rese>* ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate long-t]m agricultural te*nology rese>* to improve und]/&+ )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ( h[ te*nologies function at ! field1 regional1 & national scales2 7#b7 ensure t ea* rese>* site includ$ )9 an ,ag ,innovation ,corridor conducts exp]im5ts ) common goals & me?ods-- 7,a7 to increase agricultural productivity & pr(itability2 7,b7 to enhance agricultural resili5ce & ! capacity to mitigate & adapt to climate *ange2 7,c7 to "w ) ! agricultural indu/ry to develop te*nologies t address ! goals describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 & 7,d7 to educate bo? rural & urban audi5ces on agriculture & new agricultural te*nologies2 7#c7 make data collect$ at rese>* sites includ$ 9 ,ag ,innovation ,corridors op5 to rese>*]s & ! public :5ev] practicable1 & integrate data across ! network & p>tn] sites2 & 7#d7 provide infra/ructure to rese>* sites includ$ 9 ! ,ag ,innovation ,corridors = data collection1 common measurem5ts1 & data /reams t complem5t o!r national networks1 su* z ! ,national ,ecological ,obs]vatory ,network & ! ,long-,t]m ,ecological ,rese>* ,network4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #gabf4 ,national agr(ore/ry survey ,subtitle ,k ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaj et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #gabe7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #adgc,k4 ,national agr(ore/ry survey 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]1 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 & ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 %all conduct a national agr(ore/ry survey e #c ye>s beg9n+ 9 #bjbf4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #gabg4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adgg7;a7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc4 & ins]t+ #bjbd2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,indirect co/s ,section #adgg ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,indirect co/s ,effective beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection-- 7#a7 ! limitation ) respect to indirect co/s "u section #adfb %all apply ) respect to aw>ds made "u ?is subtitle2 & 7#b7 ! limitation ) respect to indirect co/s "u section #adgc %all n apply ) respect to ^? aw>ds4 4 #gabh4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gabi4 ,special au?orization = biosecurity plann+ & response ,section #adhd7;a77#c7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccea7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gacj4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbje4 ,national ,g5etics ,res\rces ,program ,section #afce7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehdd7;b77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbjf4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbjg4 ,agricultural g5ome to ph5ome initiative ,section #afga7;g7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibd7;g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbjh4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afgb7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,c(fee plant heal? initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 develop+ & dissem9at+ sci5ce-bas$ tools & treatm5ts to combat plant pe/s & noxi\s we$s 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #djc ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb77 t impact c(fee plants2 7,b7 e/abli%+ an areawide integrat$ pe/ managem5t program 9 areas affect$ by1 or areas at risk ( be+ affect$ by1 plant pe/s or noxi\s we$s 7z s def9$7 t impact c(fee plants2 7,c7 survey+ & collect+ data on c(fee plant production & heal?2 7,d7 inve/igat+ c(fee plant biology1 immunology1 ecology1 g5omics1 & bio9=matics2 & 7,e7 conduct+ rese>* on-- 7i7 factors t may contribute to or be associat$ ) c(fee plant immune sy/ems2 7ii7 o!r s]i\s ?reats to c(fee plants1 includ+ ! suble?al effects ( insecticides1 h]bicides1 & fungicides on insects & plants b5eficial to c(fee plant gr[?2 & 7iii7 ! developm5t ( mitigat+ & prev5tative measures to improve habitat cons]vation & be/ managem5t practices 9 c(fee-gr[+ regions4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#aa7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 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 plant pe/s & noxi\s we$s 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #djc ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggjb77 t impact macadamia trees2 7,b7 e/abli%+ an areawide integrat$ pe/ managem5t program 9 areas affect$ by1 or areas at risk ( be+ affect$ by1 invasive plant pe/s or noxi\s we$s 7z s def9$72 7,c7 survey+ & collect+ data on macadamia tree production & heal?2 7,d7 inve/igat+ macadamia tree biology1 immunology1 ecology1 g5omics1 & bio9=matics2 & 7,e7 conduct+ rese>* on v>i\s factors t may contribute to or be associat$ ) macadamia tree immune sy/ems1 & o!r s]i\s ?reats to macadamia trees1 includ+-- 7i7 ! suble?al effects ( insecticides1 h]bicides1 & fungicides on b5eficial insects & plants to macadamia tree gr[?2 & 7ii7 ! developm5t ( mitigative & prev5tative measures to improve habitat cons]vation & be/ managem5t practices 9 macadamia tree gr[+ regions4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#ad7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 to review ! effectiv5ess ( curr5t cattle fev] tick eradication ef=ts 9 prev5t+ & r$uc+ ! spread ( cattle fev] ticks2 2 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,,pfas agricultural effects rese>* initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out rese>* relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! effects ( p]fluoroalkyl sub/ances & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #gcca7b77;,b7 ( ! ,,pfas ,act ( #bjai 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #hica7b77;,b777 on agricultural l& us$ = ! production ( crops & live/ock1 includ+ cropl&1 grassl&1 rangel&1 pa/ure l&1 cropp$ woodl&1 m>%es1 environm5tally s5sitive areas1 & o!r l& relat$ to agricultural production1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 id5tify+ me?ods to mitigate & rem$iate ! impacts ( p]fluoroalkyl sub/ances & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances 7z s def9$74 7#bb7 ,peanut aflatox9 rese>* initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 pre- & po/-h>ve/ improvem5ts 9 ! peanut production1 h&l+1 & process+ sectors to improve effici5cy & manage aflatox92 7,b7 advanc$ cur+ sy/ems to m9imize moi/ure v>iation ( individual peanut k]nels2 & 7,c7 o!r ef=ts t c lead to a r$uction 9 ! risk ( losses due to mold & pot5tial aflatox9 contam9ation 9 /orage4 7#bc7 ,bio*> rese>* initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 assess+ ! soil c>bon seque/ration pot5tial ( v>i\s bio*>s & managem5t sy/ems integrat+ bio*> use2 7,b7 und]/&+ h[ to use bio*> productively to contribute to climate mitigation1 crop production1 resili5ce to extreme wea!r ev5ts1 ecosy/em & soil heal?1 natural res\rce cons]vation1 & f>m pr(itability2 & 7,c7 deliv]+ sci5ce-bas$1 region-specific1 co/-effective1 & practical in=mation to f>m]s1 ran*]s1 =e/]s1 l& reclamation manag]s1 urban l& manag]s1 & o!r l& & natural res\rce manag]s & bus9esses on su/a9able bio*> production & application4 7#bd7 ,spott$ w+ drosophila initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made & coop]ative agreem5ts may be ent]$ into "u ?is section to mitigate ! negative effects ( spott$ w+ drosophila4 7#be7 ,spott$ lant]nfly control initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( develop+ & dissem9at+ rese>*-bas$ tools & treatm5ts to combat ! ,spott$ ,lant]nfly 7,lycorma delicatula74 7#bf7 ,:eat resili5cy initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( build+ capacity to address em]g+ pe/ & disease *all5ges to :eat production ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#bg7 ,invasive species rese>* & ext5sion ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( 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 to develop & apply me?ods to manage & eradicate invasive species ( plants & animals1 includ+ ?r\gh me?ods ( biocontrol4 7#bh7 ,advanc$ me*aniz$ h>ve/] te*nologies rese>* & ext5sion 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( develop+ & evaluat+ te*nologies to me*anize agricultural processes4 7,b7 ,emphasis ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may place emphasis on me*aniz+ ! process = h>ve/+ specialty crops4 7#bi7 ,agricultural application ( artificial intellig5ce rese>* & ext5sion 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( develop+ & evaluat+ agricultural uses ( artificial intellig5ce4 7,b7 ,emphasis ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may place emphasis on uses ( artificial intellig5ce t improve specialty crop production4 7#cj7 ,aquaculture rese>* & ext5sion ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( 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 to develop & apply aquaculture me?ods1 includ+ ?r\gh ! propagation & re>+ ( economically & ecologically valuable aquatic & m>9e species4 7#ca7 ,:ite oak rese>* initiative 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,rese>* grants may be made "u ?is section to 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 #cajc77 = ! purpose ( improv+ :ite oak species resili5cy1 heal?1 & pres]vation4 7,b7 ,priorities ,9 aw>d+ grants "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize rese>* relat+ to ! resi/ance ( :ite oak to disease1 pe/s1 heat1 & dr\ght 9 cultivat$1 new1 & old-gr[? :ite oak timb] /&s4 7#cb7 ,sunfl[] bre$+ initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( develop+ sunfl[] hybrids adapt$ = ,unit$ ,/ates gr[+ regions4 4 7b7 ,pulse crop heal? initiative ,section #afgb7;e77#e7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;e77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7c7 ,tra9+ coord9ation = food & agriculture protection ,section #afgb7;f77#e7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;f77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7d7 ,poll9ator protection ,section #afgb7;g7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;g77 is am5d$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a77;,b71 7#b77;,b71 & 7#c7 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #afgb7;h7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7;h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbji4 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative ,section #afgb;,b ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai & #bjbj2 7,b7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjba2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbb2 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 7,e7 #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,f7 #gj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,g7 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,h7 #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 & 7,i7 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbaj4 ,enhanc$ coord9ation ( organic agriculture rese>* ,! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #afgb;,b 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;b7 ! foll[+3 #afgb;,c4 ,enhanc$ coord9ation ( organic agriculture rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture %all coord9ate rese>*1 ext5sion1 education1 & economic activities 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture relat+ to organic agriculture4 7b7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ %all-- 7#a7 assign an individual to s]ve 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ z an ,organic ,agriculture ,rese>* ,coord9ator 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,coord9ator7 :o %all be responsible = lead+ ! ef=ts ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ 9 c>ry+ out t subsection2 7#b7 implem5t & coord9ate organic agriculture rese>* ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 e/abli% annual /rategic priorities & goals = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = organic agriculture rese>*2 7#d7 communicate su* priorities & goals to ea* ag5cy or (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 organic agriculture /akehold]s1 & relevant grant recipi5ts "u programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#e7 coord9ate & id5tify all rese>* on organic agriculture rese>* 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 7c7 ,surveys2 reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 9 coord9ation ) ! roadmap = agricultural rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion describ$ 9 section #gejd ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;a71 ! ,coord9ator %all-- 7,a7 conduct a survey ( all rese>* ( ! ,secret>y relat+ to organic agriculture1 includ+ a survey ( ! acreage ( c]tifi$ organic agricultural l& us$ by ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,secret>y a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! survey conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 :i* %all include sections relat+ to ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 & su* o!r ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,! ,coord9ator %all include 9 ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 recomm5dations relat+ to-- 7,a7 enhanc+ ! rese>* conduct$ by ! ,secret>y t-- 7i7 is applicable to agricultural produc]s t adh]e to ! requirem5ts "u ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq472 & 7ii7 w\ld explore ! new or enhanc$ rese>* opportunities t c\ld lead to new discov]ies1 fo/] innovation1 improve te*nologies1 & promote integrat$ sy/ems approa*es to assi/-- 7,i7 organic agricultural produc]s2 7,,ii7 consum]s ( organic food products2 7,,iii7 organic m>ket+ & di/ribution *annels2 7,,iv7 transition+-to-organic agricultural produc]s1 includ+ ) respect to b>ri]s to transition+ to organic production & produc]s :o h consid]$ transition+ to organic production b decid$ n to d s2 & 7,v7 ! organic food indu/ry2 & 7,b7 /rategies to increase ! coord9ation & effectiv5ess ( projects c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y t are applicable to organic production & t w\ld improve ! effici5cy1 productivity1 pr(itability1 & ecosy/em s]vices ( organic crop & live/ock production4 7#c7 ,review ( prior report ,! ,coord9ator %all include 9 ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 a review ( ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 includ$ 9 ! prior report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,b7 ! actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y to implem5t ^? recomm5dations4 7#d7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* report receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 publicly available4 4 #gbaa4 ,f>m bus9ess managem5t ,section #afgb;,d7d77#b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;f7d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gbab4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #afgb;,e ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 manag+ wa/e /reams ( production practices to improve ! environm5tal impact ( urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural practices4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7b7 ,data collection ,section #gbab7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dhab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! & ins]t+ ,!2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! c5sus ( agriculture conduct$ 9 ! cal5d> ye> #bjag & ins]t+ ea* c5sus ( agriculture2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #ad1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjba & ins]t+ #ah1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #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$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,excell5ce4 & ins]t+ ,excell5ce at #ahij ,in/itutions42 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,recognition ,! ,secret>y 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7a7 7z s designat$7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & n m ?an #aj aft] n less ?an #c2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#d7 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7#e7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7a72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,climate *ange ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may focus on climate *ange adaption & mitigation1 soil heal? & c>bon seque/ration1 nutri5t & manure managem5t1 advanc$ graz+ managem5t & crop-live/ock integration1 p]5nial production sy/ems1 agr(ore/ry1 on-f>m & food sy/em en]gy effici5cy & r5ewable en]gy production1 & food wa/e r$uction4 7#h7 ,=e/ry resili5ce & cons]vation ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may focus on fo/]+ =e/ cons]vation1 agr(ore/ry1 enhanc+ =e/ resili5ce1 & urban & community =e/ry programs to promote biodiv]sity & environm5tal heal?4 7#i7 ,food safety1 bioprocess+1 & value-add$ agriculture ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may focus on food safety1 bioprocess+1 value-add$ agriculture ent]prise developm5t1 & innovative food & agriculture product developm5t4 7#aj7 ,food & agricultural sci5ces & ! social sci5ces ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 may focus on ! integration ( ! social sci5ces1 includ+ economics1 psy*ology1 rural sociology1 & o!r social sci5ces & data sci5ces1 into ! food & agricultural sci5ces to develop compreh5sive solutions to issues impact+ und]s]v$ f>m]s & communities4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7a74 #gbad4 ,assi/ive te*nology program = f>m]s ) disabilities ,section #afhj7;c77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7;c77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,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 ,section #dje7;j7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7;j77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gcjb4 ,integrat$ rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion competitive grants program ,section #djf7;f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbf7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gcjc4 ,support = rese>* reg>d+ diseases ( :eat1 triticale1 & b>ley caus$ by ,fus>ium gram9e>um or by ,tilletia indica ,section #djh7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc4 & ins]t+ #bjbd2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop rese>* initiative 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #dab ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7f77#c71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & 7j71 & ins]t+ subsections 7d71 7j71 & 7k712 7#b7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! ,initiative & ins]t+ ?is section2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7j7 & 7k7 z subsections 7k7 & 7l71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7i7 ! foll[+3 7j7 ,specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* & developm5t program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive rese>* & ext5sion grant program to increase ! competitiv5ess ( specialty crops 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh ! advancem5t & accel]ation ( me*anization & automation1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y aw>ds competitive grants to eligible entities-- 7,a7 to create or improve co/-effective me*anization1 automation1 & o!r innovations & te*nologies-- 7i7 to r$uce ! manual labor requirem5ts ( a specialty crop gr[]2 7ii7 to improve specialty crop f>mwork] safety & heal? or work+ conditions2 or 7iii7 to increase ! effici5cy ( specialty crop-- 7,i7 production2 7,,ii7 res\rce managem5t2 7,,iii7 h>ve/+2 7,,iv7 process+2 7,v7 po/h>ve/ te*nologies2 or 7,,vi7 packag+2 7,b7 to increase ! adoption ( specialty crop me*anization1 automation1 & o!r innovations & te*nologies by-- 7i7 emphasiz+ adoption driv]s1 :i* may include connectivity1 autonomy1 reliability1 durability1 9-field validation1 & co/-effectiv5ess2 or 7ii7 inve/+ 9 & develop+ human capital to increase ! capacity ( ! specialty crop sector to "w ) new te*nologies2 or 7,c7 to accel]ate specialty crop me*anization & automation ?r\gh-- 7i7 prototype developm5t2 7ii7 9-field trial te/+2 7iii7 ongo+ indu/ry engagem5t2 or 7iv7 rapid comm]cialization4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals = projects t-- 7,a7 address ! tra9+ or retra9+ ( f>mwork]s to op]ate1 repair1 program1 or o!rwise ma9ta9 me*anization & automation solutions involv$ 9 ! project2 & 7,b7 include explicit me*anisms to communicate ! results ( ! project to produc]s & ! public4 7#c7 ,applicability ,subsections 7a71 7c7 ?r\gh 7g71 7i71 & 7l7 %all apply to ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ,9 addition to ! am\nts res]v$ "u subsection 7k77#a77;,c71 !re & ins]t+ ,!re2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7l7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,subsequ5t fund+ & ins]t+ ,fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbd2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjad & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbd2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,subsequ5t fund+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #agj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7ii7 ,allocation ,! ,secret>y %all allocate funds made available "u clause 7i7 9 accordance ) ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,specialty crop rese>* & ext5sion initiative ,= ! ,initiative1 n less ?an-- 7aa7 #aej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7bb7 #agj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,,ii7 ,specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* & developm5t program ,= ! specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* & developm5t program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7j71 #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7iii7 ,reallocation ,any funds allocat$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii7 t rema9 unobligat$ on ! date t is #a ye> aft] ! la/ day ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* ^? funds are fir/ made available %all be reallocat$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i74 7iv7 ,availability ( me*anization & automation funds 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#d71 funds made available "u clause 7i7 & allocat$ "u clause 7ii77,,ii7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,,ii7 ,reallocat$ funds ,= purposes ( p>agraph 7#d71 am\nts reallocat$ "u clause 7iii7 %all be consid]$ to be made available = ! fiscal ye> = :i* ! am\nts are reallocat$4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ = fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,9 addition & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z subp>agraph 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #adjh;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc;a7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ 7j77#c7 & ins]t+ 7k77#c72 7,b7 9 subsection 7c77#e71 by /rik+ specialty crop rese>* initiative & ins]t+ programs2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7g71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7j7 & ins]t+ 7k74 7#b7 ,section #bea7;f77#a77;,d77x7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;f77#a77;,d77x77 is am5d$ by /rik+ specialty crop rese>* initiative "u section #dab ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih & ins]t+ programs "u section #dab ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb74 7#c7 ,section #abfje7;c7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #dab7;j7 & ins]t+ #dab7k72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #gfcb7;j77 & ins]t+ #gfcb7k774 #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+ #b1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #gcjg4 ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy ,section #fad7;f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc4 & ins]t+ #bjbd2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,,ii ,miscellane\s ,provisions #gdaa4 ,graz+l&s rese>* laboratory ,section #gejb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,/at4 #bjai2 #abh ,/at4 #ija2 #acb ,/at4 #dhag7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ae-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi4 #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 7b77#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ crisis l9es be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #ae1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,ref]rals to provid]s ,z "p ( ! ef=ts ( ! recipi5t ( a grant "u subsection 7a7 to connect individuals to behavioral heal? c\nsel+ & wellness support & to ensure individuals h access to a compreh5sive scope ( m5tal heal? & sub/ance use treatm5ts & supports1 :5 applicable1 ! grant recipi5t may e/abli% ref]ral relation%ips )-- 7#a7 c]tifi$ community behavioral heal? cl9ics 7z def9$ 9 section #aije7;jj77#b7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d7jj77#b772 7#b7 heal? c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 section #ccj7;a7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bed;b7a7772 7#c7 rural heal? cl9ics 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7;aa7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7aa7772 7#d7 ,f$]ally qualifi$ heal? c5t]s 7z def9$ 9 t section72 & 7#e7 critical access hospitals 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7mm7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aciex7mm7774 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,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+-- 7#a7 ! /ate ( behavioral & m5tal heal? ( individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture1 includ+ f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s2 & 7#b7 h[ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture c improve coord9ation & coop]ation ) ,f$]al heal? dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,sub/ance ,abuse & ,m5tal ,heal? ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration1 to bett] address ! behavioral & m5tal heal? ( individuals :o are engag$ 9 f>m+1 ran*+1 & o!r occupations relat+ to agriculture 7includ+ f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s71 su* z coord9ation & coop]ation on s]v+ ^? individuals ?r\gh exi/+ national hotl9es4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 ,e ,o!r ,matt]s #geja4 ,f\ndation = ,food & ,agriculture ,rese>* ,section #gfja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,b77iii71 by /rik+ annual report requir$ 9 subsection 7f77#c77;,b7 & ins]t+ annual report & /rategic plan requir$ "u subsection 7f77#c77;,b722 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i77,i7-- 7,i7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 item 7cc71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7dd7 a description ( all collaborative /akehold] engagem5ts provid+ an opportunity = /akehold]s to provide input on agricultural rese>* priorities t 7 conduct$ 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,/akehold] notice & engagem5t ,! ,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\ndation2 & 7,,iv7 virtual & 9-p]son opportunities = collaborative /akehold] engagem5t to provide input on agricultural rese>* priorities4 7iv7 ,/rategic plan ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,f\ndation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a /rategic plan describ+-- 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 has tak5 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 coord9ation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to m9imize duplication & avoid conflicts2 & 7dd7 plans to solicit & respond to public input on ! opportunities id5tifi$ 9 ! /rategic plan2 7,,iii7 ! f9ancial goals & b5*m>ks = ! next #e 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 subsection 7e77#d77;,a77iv7 & p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 & 7cc7 manag+ & lev]ag+ su* res\rces pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,a77vii72 7,,iv7 ! goals = ! next #e ye>s relat+ to engag+ /akehold]s 9 provid+ input on agricultural rese>* priorities2 & 7,v7 o!r relat$ issues1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,transp>5cy ,to ensure transp>5cy 9 ! decision-mak+ & grant-mak+ process ( ! ,f\ndation1 ! ,f\ndation %all-- 7,a7 provide fe$back to an individual or entity t submits a complet$ rese>* concept = :i* ! individual or entity has private fund+ b t does n receive a public mat* f ! ,f\ndation = ! program or initiative2 7,b7 provide fe$back to "o or m rese>*]s :o apply = b d n receive a rese>* grant )9 a ,f\ndation-l$ program or initiative2 & 7,c7 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 und]go a ?ird-p>ty /rategic review to solicit fe$back f ! food & agricultural community on ! quality ( fe$back provid$ by ! ,f\ndation4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,g5]al fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,f\ndation to c>ry out ?is section #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7ii74 #gejb4 ,heirs prop]ty & fractionat$ l& legal cl9ics ,subtitle ,f ( title ,,vii ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gfjc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a-#a7 ! foll[+3 #gfjc;,a4 ,heirs prop]ty & fractionat$ l& legal cl9ics 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 #ahfb ,in/itution2 #ahij ,in/itution ,! t]ms #ahfb ,in/itution & #ahij ,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 #aiid ,in/itution ,! t]m #aiid ,in/itution has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb74 7b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all support ! provision ( legal s]vices to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml&1 includ+ heirs prop]ty & fractionat$ l&1 by ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts ) #ahij ,in/itutions1 #aiid ,in/itutions1 & #ahfb ,in/itutions t demon/rate ! ability to provide su* legal s]vices ?r\gh-- 7#a7 ! law s*ool ( ! #ahij ,in/itution1 #aiid ,in/itution1 or #ahfb ,in/itution2 or 7#b7 a p>tn]%ip )-- 7,a7 a nonpr(it legal organization or community-bas$ organization ) exp]i5ce provid+ su* legal s]vices2 or 7,b7 an accr$it$ law s*ool ( ano!r in/itution ( high] education4 7c7 ,priority ,9 ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to #ahij ,in/itutions & #aiid ,in/itutions4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #gejc4 ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act ,section #af7;a77#b7 ( ! ,critical ,agricultural ,mat]ials ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aghn7a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gejd4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7a7 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7b7 ,appropriations ,section #ecd7;a77#a7 ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #aiif & ins]t+ #bjbe2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ equal to & ins]t+ n less ?an4 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+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7b77#a7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7d7 ,rese>* grants ,section #ecf ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh )-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,a #aiid ,in/itution t receives a grant "u subsection 7a7 may conduct rese>* describ$ 9 t subsection "u a coop]ative agreem5t )-- 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ at lea/ #a & ins]t+ #a or m2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geje4 ,report on ! ext5sion s]vice ne$s ( ,tribal l&s & populations 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?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 (-- 7#a7 ! ext5sion s]vice ne$s ) respect to ,tribal l&s & ,tribal populations1 reg>dless ( ! location ( ^? populations2 7#b7 :e!r ! coop]ative ext5sion program & ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,tribes ,ext5sion ,program e/abli%$ "u section #afgg ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 are meet+ ^? ne$s1 includ+ by exam9+1 = ! mo/ rec5t #bj ye>s-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt ( ,f$]al fund+ receiv$ 9 ea* ,/ate = ext5sion s]vices2 7,b7 ! types ( ext5sion s]vices1 includ+ ext5sion s]vices on agriculture1 s]v+ ! ,tribal population 9 ea* ,/ate & ! am\nt ( fund+ sp5t on ea* type ( ext5sion s]vice 9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,c7 ! ,tribal population 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7#c7 h[ ! program e/abli%$ "u section #afgg ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicj7 0 e/abli%$ :5 t section 0 enact$ by ,congress & ! significant *anges to ! op]ation & fund+ ( t program s9ce t enactm5t4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! completion ( ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all submit a report describ+ ! results ( ! /udy to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#b7 ,recomm5dations ,if ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al f9ds "u ! /udy "u subsection 7a7 t ! exi/+ coop]ative ext5sion program & ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,tribes ,ext5sion ,program are n meet+ ! ne$s describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 %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 #gejf4 ,re/oration ( #d-;,h "n & emblem au?ority 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 #d-;,h club 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m #d-;,h club means a #d-;,h club recogniz$ "u ! #d-;,h ,program4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m #d-;,h club includes an au?oriz$ ag5t ( a #d-;,h club4 7#b7 #d-;,h emblem or "n ,! t]m #d-;,h emblem or "n means ! #d-;,h sign or emblem1 consi/+ ( a gre5 f\r-leaf clov] ) /em & ! lett] ,h 9 :ite or gold on ea* leaflet1 & ! words #d-;,h1 #d-;,h ,club1 & #d-;,h ,clubs1 us$ to id5tify & di/+ui% ! #d-;,h ,program & ! activities1 clubs1 memb]s1 goods1 & s]vices ( ! #d-;,h ,program4 7#c7 #d-;,h ,program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m #d-;,h ,program means ! y\? developm5t program ( ! l&-grant colleges or univ]sities1 ! ,coop]ative ,ext5sion ,sy/em 7z def9$ by ! ,secret>y71 & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m #d-;,h ,program includes an au?oriz$ ag5t ( ! #d-;,h ,program4 7#d7 ,l&-grant college or univ]sity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m l&-grant college or univ]sity means an #ahfb ,in/itution1 an #ahij ,in/itution1 or a #aiid ,in/itution 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja774 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m l&-grant college or univ]sity includes an au?oriz$ ag5t ( a l&-grant college or univ]sity4 7b7 ,effect ( repeal2 ratification 7#a7 ,civil acts ,any civil act or action ( ! #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 ! ,secret>y1 or a l&-grant college or univ]sity tak5 ) respect to ! use ( ! #d-;,h emblem or "n1 or ! recognition ( any #d-;,h club1 dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ,may #h1 #aiad1 & end+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 is deem$ to be ( legal =ce & effect & ratifi$ z if section #ajjb7c7 ( ! ,clean ,up ! ,code ,act ( #bjai 7title ,x ( division ,o ( ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #baee7 _h n be5 enact$ into law4 7#b7 ,effect on crim9al law ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection affects ! effect on crim9al law ( ! repeal made by section #ajjb7c7 ( ! ,clean ,up ! ,code ,act ( #bjai 7title ,x ( division ,o ( ,public ,law #aaf-bfj2 #acd ,/at4 #baee74 7c7 ,au?orizations = use ( #d-;,h emblem or "n2 fees2 deposits 7#a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 use ! #d-;,h emblem or "n2 & 7,b7 grant au?orizations to use ! #d-;,h emblem or "n1 z provid$ by regulations issu$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,fees ,an au?orization "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be grant$-- 7,a7 )\t a fee or o!r consid]ation2 or 7,b7 = a fee or o!r consid]ation4 7#c7 ,use ( fees ,! ,secret>y %all deposit into a special acc\nt any fees collect$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! am\nts 9 :i* %all rema9 available to ! ,secret>y until exp5d$1 )\t fur!r appropriation1 = fur!r+ ! #d-;,h ,program4 7d7 ,unau?oriz$ use ( #d-;,h emblem or "n 7#a7 ,prohibition ,:oev]1 o!r ?an ! #d-;,h ,program1 a #d-;,h club1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a l&-grant college or univ]sity1 & ^? au?oriz$ by !m1 uses 9 comm]ce ! #d-;,h emblem or "n or any reproduction1 c\nt]feit1 copy1 or colorable imitation ( ! #d-;,h emblem or "n to indicate memb]%ip 9 an association1 organization1 or o!r collective gr\p1 or 9 connection ) ! sale1 (f]+ = sale1 di/ribution1 or adv]tis+ ( goods or s]vices1 on or 9 connection ) :i* t use is likely to cause confusion1 to cause mi/ake1 or to deceive z to memb]%ip or p>ticipation 91 an affiliation1 connection1 or association )1 or au?orization or approval by1 a #d-;,h club or ! #d-;,h ,program1 %all be subject to ! civil action 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,civil action ,! ,attorney ,g5]al on behalf ( ! ,secret>y1 or contract c\nsel procur$ by ! ,secret>y1 may br+ a civil action 9 an appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates aga9/ :oev] engages 9 any ( ! prohibit$ acts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 = ! rem$ies provid$ 9 ! ,act ( ,july #e1 #aidf 7commonly kn[n z ! ,tradem>k ,act ( #aidf or ! ,lanham ,act7 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #ajea et seq474 7e7 ,sav+s clauses 7#a7 ,prior au?oriz$ uses ,no?+ 9 ?is section makes unlawful ! use ( any emblem1 "n1 sign1 symbol1 insignia1 or words t 0 lawful on ,decemb] #bf1 #bjbj4 7#b7 ,delegation ,no?+ 9 ?is section limits ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to delegate au?ority ( ! ,secret>y z o!rwise au?oriz$ by law4 #gejg4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,hat* ,act 7a7 ,mat*+ funds ,section #c7;d77#a7 ( ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;c7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ agricultural rese>* & ins]t+ agricultural rese>*1 = graduate /ud5t tuition & fees14 7b7 ,use ( funds ,section #d ( ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;d7 is am5d$1 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ adm9i/rative plann+ & ins]t+ graduate /ud5t tuition & fees1 adm9i/rative plann+4 7c7 ,paym5t ( allotm5ts to ,/ate agricultural exp]im5t /ations ,section #e ( ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ (fic] kn[n z a director1 & a treasur] or o!r (fic] appo9t$ by ! gov]nm5t bo>d ( ! /ation & ins]t+ (fic]1 to be kn[n z a ,/ate ,agricultural ,exp]im5t ,/ation ,director1 & a treasur]2 & 7#b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or o!r (fic]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ director & ins]t+ ,/ate ,agricultural ,exp]im5t ,/ation ,director14 #gejh4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act ,section #f ( ! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,subject to 9 subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #f4 ,fund+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,subject to subsections 7b71 7c71 & 7d71 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! competitive grant program "u section #d #b1ejj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,subject to 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#b7 7z s designat$71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geji4 ,public cultiv> developm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subsection 7b77#b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 by ins]t+ regionally adapt$ cultiv> & bre$ developm5t1 be=e selection !ory12 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iv71 by ins]t+ regionally adapt$ bre$ developm5t1 be=e selection !ory14 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,octob] #a1 #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t provides in=mation on all public cultiv> & animal g]mplasm rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+-- 7#a7 an assessm5t ( ! rese>* fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture relat+ to public cultiv> & animal g]mplasm developm5t2 7#b7 id5tifi$ rese>* gaps relat+ to public cultiv> & animal g]mplasm developm5t2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations to improve coord9ation ( all public cultiv> & animal g]mplasm "w across ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ engagem5t ) relevant /akehold]s4 #geaj4 ,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,b77i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ %ellfi% be=e ! semicolon2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7viii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 measur+1 monitor+1 report+1 & v]ify+ gre5h\se gas emissions & c>bon seque/ration4 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 precision agriculture te*nologies2 7vii7 hydroponics1 aquaponics1 a]oponics1 & o!r production te*nologies us$ 9 controll$-environm5t agricultural production2 & 7viii7 food loss & wa/e prev5tion & r$uction1 includ+ new te*nologies to ext5d %elf life & new opportunities = new upcycl$ food products4 2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7viii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to ! food & agricultural sci5ces 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 2 & 7,e7 add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,agricultural climate adaptation & mitigation ,agricultural climate adaptation & mitigation1 includ+-- 7i7 /rategies = agricultural adaptation to climate *ange & dr\ght1 includ+ /rategies = small & m$ium-siz$ f>ms & ran*es2 7ii7 on-f>m mitigation /rategies & solutions1 includ+ infra/ructure1 equipm5t1 & ecosy/ems-bas$ /rategies2 7iii7 economic & social co/s & b5efits ( adopt+ cons]vation practices to mitigate & adapt to climate *ange2 7iv7 ecosy/em s]vice co-b5efits ( r$uc+ net gre5h\se gas emissions & adapt+ to climate *ange2 7v7 new te*nologies1 me?ods1 & models to measure & pr$ict gre5h\se gas emissions & soil c>bon seque/ration2 & 7vi7 ! int]section ( agricultural production1 soil heal?1 climate *ange1 & human heal?4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 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 to a consortium ( junior or community colleges 7z def9$ 9 section #cab ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh77 t may p>tn] ) l&-grant colleges or univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 to c>ry out work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* priorities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,f77ix74 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geaa4 ,ext5sion ,design & ,demon/ration ,initiative ,subsection 7d77#f7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;d77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geab4 ,biomass rese>* & developm5t ,section #ijjh7;h77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajh7;h77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geac4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #gead4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj ,section #aj ( ! ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ ! be=e ,int]ior4 #geae4 ,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$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geaf4 ,enhanc$ use lease au?ority program ,section #cjh7;b77#f77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe;a note2 ,public ,law #ajc-ced7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #geag4 ,agrivoltaic sy/ems 7a7 ,def9ition ( agrivoltaic sy/em ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m agrivoltaic sy/em means a sy/em "u :i* sol> en]gy production & agricultural production1 includ+ crop or animal production1 occurs 9 an integrat$ mann] on ! same piece ( l& ?r\gh ! duration ( a project4 7b7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & relevant exp]ts1 %all conduct a /udy on agrivoltaic sy/ems t %all include-- 7,a7 a review ( ! curr5t rese>* & gaps 9 rese>* relat+ to ! regional compatibility ( diff]5t species ( live/ock ) diff]5t agrivoltaic panel & agrivoltaic sy/em designs1 includ+-- 7i7 ! optimal height ( & di/ance betwe5 sol> panels =-- 7,i7 live/ock graz+2 & 7,,ii7 %ade = live/ock2 7ii7 manure managem5t consid]ations2 7iii7 f5c+ requirem5ts2 7iv7 o!r animal h&l+ consid]ations2 & 7v7 ! incorporation ( apiculture2 7,b7 an assessm5t ( animal bre$+ rese>* ne$s ) respect to b5eficial & compatible *>act]i/ics & behaviors ( diff]5t species ( graz+ animals 9 agrivoltaic sy/ems2 7,c7 a review ( ! curr5t rese>* & gaps 9 rese>* relat+ to ! regional compatibility ( diff]5t crop types ) diff]5t agrivoltaic sy/em designs1 includ+-- 7i7 ! optimal height ( & di/ance betwe5 sol> panels =-- 7,i7 plant %ad+2 & 7,,ii7 f>m equipm5t use2 7ii7 ! impact on crop yield2 7iii7 ! impact on soil moi/ure & wat] availability2 & 7iv7 m>ket opportunities to sell crops at a premium price2 7,d7 an assessm5t ( plant bre$+ rese>* ne$s ) respect to b5eficial & compatible *>act]i/ics ( diff]5t crops1 includ+ specialty & p]5nial crops1 9 agrivoltaic sy/ems2 7,e7 a risk-b5efit analysis ( agrivoltaic sy/ems 9 diff]5t regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ a comp>ison betwe5 ! total gre5h\se gas impact ( agrivoltaic sy/ems & sol> en]gy sy/ems t displace agricultural production2 7,f7 an assessm5t ( ! economic scalability ( agrivoltaic sy/ems across diff]5t agricultural l& types1 production sy/ems1 & regional m>kets2 7,g7 an assessm5t ( ! types ( agricultural l& be/ suit$ & wor/ suit$ = agrivoltaic sy/ems2 7,h7 an assessm5t ( h[ to be/ develop agrivoltaic sy/ems on a national & local scale consi/5t )-- 7i7 ma9ta9+ or increas+ agricultural production2 7ii7 increas+ agricultural resili5ce2 7iii7 reta9+ prime f>ml&2 7iv7 increas+ economic opportunities 9 f>m+ & rural communities2 7v7 r$uc+ nonf>m] own]%ip ( f>ml&2 & 7vi7 enhanc+ biodiv]sity2 7,i7 an assessm5t ( ! unique risk managem5t & crop insurance ne$s ( agrivoltaic sy/ems2 7,j7 an assessm5t ( h[ ,f$]al procurem5t ( agricultural products c\ld help build a m>ket = agricultural products f f>ms ) agrivoltaic sy/ems2 & 7,k7 an assessm5t ( appropriate modifications to bett] incorporate agrivoltaic sy/ems into exi/+ ,f$]al-- 7i7 agricultural cons]vation programs2 7ii7 agricultural risk managem5t programs1 includ+ ,f$]al crop insurance2 7iii7 r5ewable en]gy programs2 7iv7 agricultural procurem5t programs2 & 7v7 inve/m5t tax cr$its4 7#b7 #e-ye> plan ,bas$ on ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all develop a #e-ye> plan = us+ ! rese>*1 ext5sion1 outrea*1 cons]vation1 & r5ewable en]gy activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to bett] support agrivoltaic sy/ems t d n displace agricultural production4 7#c7 ,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 conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #geah4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 & ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation jo9t rese>* & developm5t activities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out1 ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation1 cross-cutt+ & collaborative rese>* & developm5t activities focus$ on ! jo9t advancem5t ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 & ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation mission requirem5ts & priorities4 7b7 ,memor&a ( und]/&+ ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out & coord9ate ! activities "u subsection 7a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( "o or m memor&a ( und]/&+1 or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts1 ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7c7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation may-- 7#a7 conduct collaborative rese>* ov] a v>iety ( focus areas1 su* z-- 7,a7 model+ & simulation1 ma*9e le>n+1 artificial intellig5ce1 data assimilation1 l>ge-scale data analytics1 & pr$ictive analysis 9 ord] to optimize algori?ms = purposes relat+ to agriculture & rural en]gy1 su* z life cycle analysis ( agricultural or rural en]gy sy/ems2 7,b7 fundam5tal agricultural1 biological1 computational1 & environm5tal sci5ce & eng9e]+1 includ+ advanc$ crop sci5ce1 crop protection1 bre$+1 & biological pe/ control2 7,c7 integrat$ natural res\rces & ! en]gy-wat] nexus 9 agricultural or rural communities2 7,d7 advanc$ biomass1 biobas$ products1 & bi(uels1 includ+ 9 collaboration ) ! activities au?oriz$ "u title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja et seq472 7,e7 div]se fe$/ocks = economically & environm5tally su/a9able fuels1 includ+ aviation & naval fuels2 7,f7 colocation ( agricultural res\rces & activities & ecosy/em s]vices ) div]se en]gy te*nologies & res\rces1 su* z geo!rmal en]gy1 nucle> en]gy1 sol> en]gy1 w9d en]gy1 natural gas1 hydrop[]1 & en]gy /orage2 7,g7 colocation ( agricultural res\rces & activities ) c>bon /orage & utilization te*nologies2 7,h7 invasive species managem5t to fur!r ! "w done by ! ,f$]al ,int]ag5cy ,committee = ! ,managem5t ( ,noxi\s & ,exotic ,we$s2 7,i7 long-t]m & high-risk te*nological b>ri]s 9 ! developm5t ( trans=mative sci5ce & te*nology solutions 9 ! agriculture & en]gy sectors1 includ+ 9 collaboration ) ! programs au?oriz$ "u section #adgc;,h ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccaik7 & section #ejab ( ! ,am]ica ,,competes ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afech72 7,j7 grid mod]nization & grid security & resili5cy = ! purpose ( improv+ & /r5g!n+ electric s]vice 9 rural areas2 7,k7 agricultural & rural te*nology developm5t1 includ+ manufactur+1 precision agriculture te*nologies1 me*anization & automation te*nologies1 & te*nologies t /r5g!n ! food supply *a92 7,l7 wildfire risks & prev5tion1 includ+ ! p[] sector's role 9 fire prev5tion & mitigation & wildfire impacts on en]gy infra/ructure2 7,m7 te*nologies to address food & nutrition security1 includ+ food loss & wa/e2 & 7,n7 o!r relevant topics1 z jo9tly agre$ to by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation2 7#b7 develop me?ods to accommodate l>ge volunt>y /&>diz$ & integrat$ data sets on agricultural1 environm5tal1 supply *a91 & economic in=mation ) v>iable accuracy & scale2 7#c7 promote collaboration1 op5 community-bas$ developm5t1 & data & in=mation %>+ betwe5 ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,national ,laboratories1 in/itutions ( high] education1 nonpr(it in/itutions1 indu/ry p>tn]s1 & o!r appropriate entities by provid+ reliable access to secure data & in=mation t are 9 compliance ) ,f$]al rules & regulations2 7#d7 support rese>* infra/ructure & work=ce developm5t z ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation det]m9e necess>y2 & 7#e7 conduct collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration ( me?ods & te*nologies-- 7,a7 to improve ! effici5cy ( agriculture op]ations & process+ ( agricultural products2 & 7,b7 to r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions associat$ ) su* op]ations & su* process+4 7d7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation may-- 7#a7 c>ry out reimbursable agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation1 & o!r entities 9 ord] to maximize ! effectiv5ess ( rese>* & developm5t2 & 7#b7 collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation %all jo9tly submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation1 & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report detail+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,int]ag5cy coord9ation betwe5 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 ! rese>* & developm5t activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,pot5tial opportunities to exp& ! te*nical capabilities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7#c7 ,collaborative rese>* a*ievem5ts4 7#d7 ,areas ( future mutually b5eficial successes4 7#e7 ,cont9uation ( coord9ation activities betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy1 & ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation4 7f7 ,rese>* security ,! activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section %all be c>ri$ out 9 a mann] consi/5t ) subtitle ,d ( title ,,vi ( ! ,rese>* & ,developm5t1 ,competition1 & ,innovation ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibca et seq474 #geai4 ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ,economic ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration p>tn]%ip on coop]ative ext5sion activities ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce t provides = coord9ation & collaboration betwe5 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ! ,economic ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration to-- 7#a7 id5tify ,economic ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration fund+ opportunities = coop]ative ext5sion activities at ,/ate coop]ative in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7#b7 publi% a li/ ( ! fund+ opportunities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#c7 provide t>get$ outrea* to ,/ate coop]ative in/itutions 7z s def9$7 to ensure t ! ,/ate coop]ative in/itutions are aw>e ( ! fund+ opportunities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 ,,viii ,=e/ry ,a ,=e/ data mod]nization #haja4 ,=e/ inv5tory & analysis 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c7;e7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ _! res\rces & ins]t+ ! res\rces ( ^? =e/s1 includ+ =e/ c>bon12 7,b7 by /rik+ ,9 compliance & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 compliance 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,additional me?ods ,"u ! program "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out1 z a data collection me?od-- 7i7 a national timb] products output survey2 & 7ii7 a national woodl& own] survey4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,c71 by ins]t+ includ+ ) respect to available =e/ c>bon data1 aft] #b decades12 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! /&>ds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! /&>ds describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 2 7,b7 by /rik+ 7#d7 ,national /&>ds & def9itions4--,to ensure & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,national consi/5cy 7,a7 ,/&>ds & def9itions ,to ensure 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,t]m9ology ,! ,secret>y %all include a cle> description ( ! def9ition ( =e/ us$ = purposes ( report+ data f inv5tories & analyses ( =e/s & ! res\rces ( =e/s "u ?is subsection )-- 7i7 any data or report provid$ "u ! program "u ?is subsection2 7ii7 ,r5ewable ,res\rce ,assessm5ts prep>$ "u section #c7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a772 & 7iii7 any data or report provid$ to an entity outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & ins]t+ ,9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#g712 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! organization & proc$ures necess>y to und]/& & report on *anges 9 l& cov] & use2 7,e7 ! organization & proc$ures necess>y to evaluate c>bon-relat$ data v>iables1 includ+ soil c>bon1 collect$ f =e/ inv5tory & analysis plots1 timb] products output /udies1 & national woodl& own] surveys to ensure t c>bon acc\nt+ in=mation ne$s c be met2 & 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,updates to /rategic plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all prep>e an update to ! /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#f7 to include-- 7i7 a plan to implem5t nationally consi/5t data collection protocols & proc$ures to improve ! /ati/ical precision ( base program e/imates2 7ii7 pa?ways to integrate & report on /atus & tr5ds 9-- 7,i7 =e/ c>bon pools1 includ+ bel[-gr\nd c>bon2 & 7,,ii7 rangel&1 wetl&1 wet mead[1 & aquatic c>bon s9ks2 7iii7 plans1 includ+ ! id5tification ( *all5ges1 to collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 non-,f$]al p>tn]s1 & ! private sector to integrate exi/+ nationally available data sets & be/ available comm]cial te*nologies1 su* z remote s5s+1 spatial analysis te*niques1 & o!r new te*nologies2 7iv7 a plan to increase transp>5cy & cl>ity 9 report+ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d77;,c72 7v7 a plan to exp& curr5t data collection1 fur!r integrate remote s5s+ te*nology1 or bo?1 to include proc$ures to improve ! /ati/ical precision ( e/imates at ! sub-,/ate level2 7vi7 a plan to exp& curr5t data collection1 fur!r integrate remote s5s+ te*nology1 or bo?1 to include in=mation on r5ewable biomass supplies & c>bon /ocks at ! local1 ,/ate1 regional1 & national levels1 includ+ by own]%ip type2 & 7vii7 su* o!r matt]s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate bas$ on recomm5dations ( ! ,=e/ ,inv5tory & ,analysis ,national ,us] ,gr\p4 7,b7 ,submission ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! update to ! /rategic plan prep>$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,fur!r updates ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! update is submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 prep>e an additional update to ! /rategic plan2 & 7ii7 submit ! additional update to ! committees describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b74 7#h7 ,accessibility ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t data collect$ "u ?is subsection is-- 7,a7 pres5t$ 9 a mann] t is easily accessible to ! g5]al public & te*nical exp]ts1 includ+ ?r\gh tools to deliv] small] area e/imates2 & 7,b7 collect$ & made accessible us+ means t ensure ! confid5tiality1 9 accordance ) section #aggj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf71 (-- 7i7 plot locations2 7ii7 nonaggregat$ data ( woodl& own]s2 & 7iii7 nonaggregat$ data f ! timb] products output survey c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b77i74 7#i7 ,confid5tiality ( in=mation ,all data collect$ ?r\gh ! national timb] products output survey & ! national woodl& own]s survey "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be consid]$ confid5tial 9 accordance ) section #aggj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgf74 7#aj7 ,annual compilations ,annually1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e & make publicly available a compilation ( national =e/ inv5tory & analysis =e/ /ati/ics1 :i* %all be simil> to ! tables conta9$ 9 ! ,r5ewable ,res\rce ,assessm5ts prep>$ "u section #c7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;a77 & accompani$ by relevant geospatial products4 7#aa7 ,reports ,ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% z "p ( ! =e/ inv5tory & analysis bus9ess report a detail$ description ( ! progress ( ! ,secret>y 9 implem5t+ ! programmatic elem5ts ( ! /rategic plan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f71 includ+-- 7,a7 ! co/s & priorities ( ! /rategic plan2 & 7,b7 h[ ! program "u ?is subsection lev]ages new te*nology1 improves & /&>dizes collection protocols1 & increases work=ce capacity4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #b7;c7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afda7;c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is ,act z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,remote s5s+ te*nologies ,section #hfcb7a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ te*nologies & ins]t+ te*nologies1 su* z micr[ave1 ,li,d,a,r1 hyp]spectral1 & high-resolution remote s5s+ data1 & advanc$ comput+ te*nologies1 su* z ma*9e le>n+1 = improv$ model+1 includ+ to provide tabul> /ati/ical e/imates & geospatial products14 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>4 #hajb4 ,data on =e/ managem5t projects ,section #c ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,data on =e/ managem5t projects 7#a7 ,data collection & mapp+ ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all-- 7,a7 create a publicly available database (-- 7i7 =e/ managem5t activities conduct$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 includ+ fuel breaks & haz>d\s fuel r$uction projects2 & 7ii7 features on ,f$]al l& t are relevant 9 ! ev5t ( a wildl& fire1 includ+ functional roads & bridges1 intact wetl&s1 & wet mead[ sy/ems2 & 7,b7 develop a publicly available map t indicates ! managem5t activities & features describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,updates 7,a7 ,database ,! database creat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all track ! progress ( ! =e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ( t p>agraph1 includ+ anticipat$ completion dates4 7,b7 ,map ,! map develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 %all be updat$ biannually to indicate ! /atus ( ! managem5t activities & features describ$ 9 t p>agraph4 7#c7 ,non-,f$]al coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) non-,f$]al entities1 includ+ affect$ ,/ate fire protection ag5cies1 to incorporate 9 ! map develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 managem5t activities or features ref]r$ to 9 t p>agraph t 7 develop$1 are ma9ta9$1 or o!rwise occur on non-,f$]al l&4 7#d7 ,protect$ ,tribal in=mation ,in=mation prohibit$ f disclosure "u section #hajf ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cjef7 t is includ$ 9 ! database creat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all n be made public4 7#e7 ,timeframe ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! database & map "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>4 4 #hajc4 ,=e/ & wood products c>bon provision 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 9 collaboration ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ,/ate =e/]s1 & private sector p>tn]s1 & 9 consultation ) ,indian ,tribes1 %all e/abli% a publicly available plat=m to provide measurem5t1 monitor+1 v]ification1 & report+ ( data reg>d+ ! c>bon emissions1 seque/ration1 /orage1 & relat$ atmosph]ic impacts ( =e/ managem5t & wood products4 7b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all s\rce data1 in=mation1 & analyses f ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture programs1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! ,=e/ ,inv5tory & ,analysis program1 includ+ ! ,timb] ,products ,output ,survey2 7#b7 ,=e/ ,s]vice & ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice soil c>bon e/imations2 7#c7 ! ,=e/ ,products ,laboratory2 7#d7 ! ,f$]al ,life ,cycle ,assessm5t ,commons2 7#e7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture entity-level guidel9es & subsequ5t revisions2 & 7#f7 o!r relevant programmatic data1 em]g+ sci5ce1 & in=mation s\rces t are publi%$ & made available by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7c7 ,priorities ,! plat=m e/abli%$ by subsection 7a7 %all provide tools t calculate-- 7#a7 ! above- & bel[-gr\nd =e/ c>bon /ocks & /ock *anges associat$ ) species composition1 =e/ managem5t regime1 & l&[n] types1 includ+ small area e/imations = regional & localiz$ geographies across ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 :i* %all be made available ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,inv5tory & ,analysis program updates & annual reports2 7#b7 ! embodi$ c>bon involv$ 9 ! manufactur+ ( products1 us+ data f publi%$ environm5tal product decl>ations & life cycle assessm5ts1 :i* %all be updat$ z new & m ref9$ data becomes available2 7#c7 ! long-t]m /or$ c>bon 9 manufactur$ timb] products2 & 7#d7 ! c>bon displacem5t ( wood products1 comp>$ to o!r mat]ials1 us+ sub/itution factors4 7d7 ,timeframe ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% ! plat=m "u subsection 7a7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7e7 ,data collection ,! plat=m e/abli%$ by subsection 7a7 %all be di/9ct f ! database e/abli%$ "u subsection 7f77#a77;,a7 ( section #c ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,rese>* ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb74 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 ,b ,=e/ heal? & managem5t #hbja4 ,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 ,=e/ ,s]vice managem5t #hbaa4 ,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$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbab4 ,insect infe/ations & relat$ diseases ,section #djf ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feef7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbac4 ,insect & disease treatm5t areas ,section #fjb7;d77#b7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;a7d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbad4 ,/udy on protection ( =e/s f invasive species 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all seek to ent] into a contract 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,contract7 ) ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces1 or ano!r nongov]nm5tal entity t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be mo/ appropriate1 "u :i* ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces or o!r entity1 z applicable1 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 %all conduct1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy to analyze ! available res\rces t ,f$]al ag5cies h to rese>*1 & f9d solutions to1 nonnative invasive plants1 insects1 & pa?og5s4 7b7 ,recomm5dations ,! report submitt$ pursuant to subsection 7a7 %all include recomm5dations-- 7#a7 ) respect to-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ a national policy to effectively c\nt] ! ?reat pos$ to tree species & =e/ ecosy/ems by invasive species 7z def9$ 9 section #a ( ,executive ,ord] #acaab 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba note2 relat+ to invasive species771 includ+ plants1 insects1 & pa?og5s1 includ+ prev5t+ ! introduction & spread ( ^? invasive species1 m9imiz+ ! damage caus$ by ^? invasive species1 & re/or+ affect$ tree species to =e/ ecosy/ems2 7,b7 improv+ coord9ation & coop]ation among ,f$]al ag5cies ) responsibility = managem5t & repair ( ! decimation ( tree species affect$ by invasive species & associat$ ecological de/ruction1 includ+ ?r\gh activities ( ! ,national ,invasive ,species ,c\ncil2 7,c7 address+ ! l[ prioritization by ! ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( invasive species affect+ =e/s & trees2 7,d7 7i7 id5tify+ exp]tise & site & facility res\rces )9 ! ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 improv+ coord9ation among ^? ag5cies ) respect to ! managem5t & repair describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 includ+ coord9ation ) academic in/itutions & o!r appropriate nonpr(it organizations2 7,e7 id5tify+ opportunities = ! ,national ,invasive ,species ,c\ncil to increase ! provision ( advice & te*nical assi/ance relat+ to ! control or prev5tion ( invasive species & ! re/oration ( native species1 ) an emphasis on s]vices t are available1 or c\ld be made available ?r\gh additional legislation1 to ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 & ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,f7 7i7 giv+ priority to ! em]g5cy response ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to an em]g5cy relat+ to invasive species2 7ii7 cl>ify+ ! coord9ation ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies 9 respond+ to ^? em]g5cies2 & 7iii7 id5tify+ fund+ levels suffici5t to c>ry out responses to ^? em]g5cies2 & 7#b7 t-- 7,a7 take into acc\nt exi/+ ,f$]al res\rces2 & 7,b7 may be implem5t$ ?r\gh fur!r legislative & adm9i/rative action4 7c7 ,consultation ,! ,contract %all require ! ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces or o!r entity1 z applicable1 to consult ) speciali/s 9 entomology1 g5etics1 =e/ pa?ology1 tree bre$+1 =e/ & urban ecology1 & invasive species managem5t4 #hbae4 ,=e/ ,s]vice p>ticipation 9 ,,aces ,program ,section #hcjb7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbaf4 ,tribal consultation 9 l& use plans ,section #bjb ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 81 9 consultation ) ! gov]n+ body ( any ,indian tribe or ,alaska ,native ,corporation t has-- 7#a7 rights or int]e/s on ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& t may be impact$2 or 7#b7 access to p>ticipate 9 traditional or cultural practices1 or 9 ! protection ( sc>$ sites or res\rces1 on ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#i7-- 7,a7 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ & consultation ) ! gov]n+ bodies ( ,indian tribes & ,alaska ,native ,corporations1 aft] appo9t$12 & 7,b7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,/ate & ins]t+ ,/ate1 tribal14 #hbag4 ,prescrib$ fire c5t]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c5t] ,! t]m c5t] means a c5t] e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% #a or m c5t]s to tra9 individuals 9 prescrib$ fire me?ods & o!r me?ods relevant to ! mitigation ( wildfire risk4 7c7 ,ho/ in/itutions ,! #a or m c5t]s %all be develop$ 9 collaboration ) #a or m in/itutions ( high] education & locat$ at-- 7#a7 #a or m in/itutions ( high] education2 or 7#b7 an exi/+ ,f$]al l& managem5t facility4 7d7 ,goals ,! #a or m c5t]s %all advance ! foll[+ goals3 7#a7 ,tra9+ individuals1 includ+ wildl& firefight]s1 =e/]s1 sci5ti/s1 & l& manag]s1 to safely & effectively plan & conduct prescrib$ fires & vegetation managem5t activities4 7#b7 ,conduct+ rese>* on ! use ( prescrib$ fire me?ods 9 t&em ) o!r =e/ re/oration me?ods to a*ieve great] =e/ heal? & resili5cy outcomes1 includ+ coord9at+ ) rese>* /ations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & ,indian ,tribes to include ! late/ rese>* on-- 7,a7 social sci5ce1 human dim5sions1 & traditional ecological k to be/ in=m ^? aspects ( prescrib$ fire2 & 7,b7 fuels1 =e/ heal?1 & resili5cy4 7#c7 ,develop+ & advanc+ int]discipl9>y sci5ce relat+ to wildfire1 includ+ social sci5ce & human dim5sions ( wildfire1 9 consultation ) /akehold]s :o-- 7,a7 w b5efit f ! outcomes ( t sci5ce or use x to b5efit populations at risk f wildfire2 & 7,b7 w coord9ate ) #a or m o!r c5t]s 9 develop+ & advanc+ t sci5ce4 7#d7 ,conduct+ ongo+ & =w>d-look+ ne$s assessm5ts among /akehold]s1 includ+ ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies & ,indian ,tribes1 to det]m9e common ne$ requirem5ts & em]g+ *all5ges to r$uce wildfire risk & adapt communities to increas$ risk f wildfire1 includ+ ! foll[+ haz>d-relat$ focus areas3 7,a7 ,increas+ disa/] resili5ce4 7,b7 ,mitigation & managem5t me?ods4 7,c7 ,air quality4 7,d7 ,fire/orm wea!r =eca/+ & burn-area debris fl[ =eca/+1 includ+ empirical & model+ rese>*4 7#e7 ,collaborat+ ) ,f$]al wildfire sci5ti/s at ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 & o!r relevant ag5cies4 7#f7 ,id5tify+1 ?r\gh a detail$ engagem5t process t>get+ def9$ end-us]s1 ! requirem5ts & deliv]y me*anisms = products & s]vices t are practical & w h an impact on mitigat+ wildfire risk4 7#g7 ,promot+ te*nology transf] ) pa?ways = dissem9ation1 implem5tation1 & application ( rese>* results on ! gr\nd1 us+ & enhanc+ previ\s rese>*4 7#h7 ,ensur+ ! connectivity & int]op]ability ( di/ribut$ s]vices to maximize syn]gies & b5efits across s]vices4 7#i7 ,develop+ op5 digital infra/ructure to make rese>* data1 sci5ce1 & models op5 = all sectors to use4 7#aj7 ,und]/&+ ! effectiv5ess ( hi/orical & curr5t wildfire managem5t & suppression /rategies1 includ+ on wildfires t />t 9 wild]ness areas1 wild]ness /udy areas1 or inv5tori$ roadless areas4 7e7 ,location 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 select+ ! locations = ! #a or m c5t]s1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize locations-- 7,a7 ) no ne>by ,f$]al prescrib$ fire tra9+ c5t]2 7,b7 ) high wildfire risk2 & 7,c7 t w\ld (f] prescrib$ tra9+ 9 =e/ types n accessible ?r\gh o!r ,f$]al prescrib$ fire tra9+ c5t]s4 7#b7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,jo9t ,fire ,sci5ce ,program to solicit & evaluate proposals = ! locations ( ! #a or m c5t]s4 7#c7 ,selection ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 bas$ on ! consultation "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all select locations = ! #a or m c5t]s4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>4 #hbah4 ,co/-%>e waiv] = rehabilitation f wildl& fires 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ mat*+ requirem5t ,! t]m cov]$ mat*+ requirem5t means a requirem5t "u a program ( ! ,secret>y = wildl& fire recov]y = a ,/ate1 ,indian ,tribe1 locality1 or individual to provide mat*+ funds1 9 ca%1 = a project4 7#b7 ,cov]$ wildl& fire ,! t]m cov]$ wildl& fire means a wildl& fire t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be a result ( managem5t activities conduct$ by ! ,secret>y on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#c7 ,wildl& fire 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m wildl& fire means any non-/ructure fire t occurs 9 vegetation or natural fuels4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m wildl& fire includes wildfire1 prescrib$ fire1 & any direct or indirect damage result+ 9 wat]%$ impairm5t4 7b7 ,waiv] ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may waive any cov]$ mat*+ requirem5t = a project 9 response to a cov]$ wildl& fire t is 9 an area affect$ by t cov]$ wildl& fire4 #hbai4 ,utility infra/ructure rights-(-way vegetation managem5t pilot program ,section #hfcj7;j7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aggb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbbj4 ,p]mits & agreem5ts ) electric utilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any special use p]mit or easem5t on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& provid$ to an electric utility1 ! ,secret>y may provide p]mission to cut & remove trees or o!r vegetation1 includ+ haz>d\s vegetation t increases fire risk1 f )9 #aej feet ( di/ribution l9es or transmission l9es )\t requir+ a sep>ate timb] sale1 if t cutt+ & removal is consi/5t )-- 7#a7 ! applicable l& managem5t plan2 & 7#b7 o!r applicable environm5tal laws 7includ+ regulations74 7b7 ,use ( proce$s ,a special use p]mit or easem5t t includes p]mission = cutt+ & removal describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all include a requirem5t t1 if ! applicable electric utility sells any portion ( ! mat]ial remov$ "u ! p]mit or easem5t1 ! electric utility %all provide to ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 any proce$s receiv$ f ! sale1 less any transportation co/s incurr$ 9 ! sale4 7c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 subsection 7b7 %all require ! sale ( any mat]ial remov$ "u a p]mit or easem5t t includes p]mission = cutt+ & removal describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 ,,ii ,/ate1 private1 & ,tribal p>tn]%ips #hbca4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbcb4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program ,section #ac;,a7l77#c7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7l77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbcc4 ,promot+ cross-b\nd>y wildfire mitigation ,section #ajc7;e77#e7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feac7;e77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbcd4 ,wat] ,s\rce ,protection ,program ,section #cjc ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h7 z subp>agraphs 7,k7 & 7,l71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 an acequia association2 7,h7 a local1 regional1 or o!r public entity t manages /ormwat] or wa/ewat] res\rces or o!r relat$ wat] infra/ructure2 7,i7 a l&-grant m]c$es2 7,j7 a local1 regional1 or o!r private entity t has wat] deliv]y au?ority2 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,adjac5t l& ,! t]m adjac5t l& means non-,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,/ate1 local1 & private l&-- 7,a7 t is adjac5t to1 & )9 ! same wat]%$ z1 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& on :i* a wat]%$ protection & re/oration project is c>ri$ out "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! l&[n] ( :i* cons5ts to c>ry+ out a wat]%$ protection & re/oration project on ! l& "u ?is section4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ & adjac5t l& be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a wat]%$ protection & re/oration project "u ! ,program %all be design$ to-- 7,a7 protect & re/ore wat]%$ heal?1 wat] supply & quality1 a municipal or agricultural wat] supply sy/em1 & wat]-relat$ infra/ructure2 7,b7 protect & re/ore =e/ heal? f insect infe/ation & disease or wildfire2 or 7,c7 advance any comb9ation ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#c7 ,priorities ,9 select+ wat]%$ protection & re/oration projects "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to projects t w\ld-- 7,a7 provide risk managem5t b5efits associat$ ) dr\ght1 wildfire1 po/-wildfire conditions1 extreme wea!r1 or flood+1 includ+ m9imiz+ risks to wat]%$ heal?1 wat] supply & quality1 & wat]-relat$ infra/ructure1 includ+ municipal & agricultural wat] supply sy/ems2 7,b7 support aquatic re/oration & cons]vation ef=ts t complem5t exi/+ or plann$ =e/ re/oration or wildfire risk r$uction ef=ts2 7,c7 provide quantifiable b5efits to wat] supply or quality & include ! use ( nature-bas$ solutions1 su* z re/or+ wetl& & rip>ian ecosy/ems2 7,d7 improve-- 7i7 resili5ce to climate *ange2 or 7ii7 wat]%$ & fire resili5ce2 7,e7 include-- 7i7 p>tn]s ) demon/rat$ capacity & success 9 design+ & implem5t+ ecological re/oration projects1 wildfire risk r$uction ef=ts1 or po/-wildfire re/oration projects2 or 7ii7 9 ! case ( communities t h hi/orically lack$ access to adequate res\rces1 p>tn]s ) a /rong likelihood ( success 9 design+ & implem5t+ a wat]%$ protection & re/oration project2 7,f7 include a contribution ( funds or 9-k9d support f non-,f$]al p>tn]s 9 an am\nt great] ?an ! am\nt requir$ "u subsection 7g77#b72 or 7,g7 include su* o!r *>act]i/ics z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,conditions = projects on adjac5t l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no project or activity may be c>ri$ out "u ?is section on adjac5t l& unless ! own] ( ! adjac5t l& provides express support =1 & is a will+ & engag$ p>tn] 91 c>ry+ out t project or activity4 7,b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section au?orizes any *ange 9-- 7i7 ! own]%ip ( adjac5t l& on :i* a project or activity is c>ri$ out "u ?is section2 or 7ii7 ! managem5t ( adjac5t l& on :i* a project or activity is c>ri$ out "u ?is section1 except dur+ ! c>ry+ out ( t project or activity4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & adjac5t l& aft] wat]%$s2 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 7iii7 by /rik+ ) end wat] us]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8)-- 7,a7 end wat] us]s 2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 end wat]s us]s to protect & re/ore ! condition ( ,national ,=e/ wat]%$s & adjac5t l& t provide wat] = ! b5efit ( ano!r end wat] us]4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 9 ! case ( an agreem5t ) a ,/ate1 a c\nty1 or an ,indian tribe = a project c>ri$ out on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 a good neighbor agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 or 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,coop]ation ) non-,f$]al p>tn]s ,! ,secret>y %all coop]ate ) non-,f$]al p>tn]s 9 c>ry+ out assessm5ts1 plann+1 project design1 & project implem5tation "u ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ %all be conduct$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8%all be-- 7,a7 design$ to protect & re/ore ecological integrity 7z def9$ 9 section #bai4ai ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph772 7,b7 bas$ on ! be/ available sci5tific in=mation2 & 7,c7 conduct$ 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,r$uc+ r$undancy ,an exi/+ wat]%$ plan1 su* z a wat]%$ protection & re/oration action plan develop$ "u section #cjd7;a77#c71 or o!r applicable wat]%$ plann+ docum5ts may be us$ z ! basis = a wat] s\rce managem5t plan "u ?is subsection4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ purpose (-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ purpose ( advanc+ any ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b742 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ at lea/ equal to & ins]t+ n less ?an #bj p]c5t (2 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,d7 ,set-aside = p>tn] p>ticipation 9 plann+ & capacity ,( ! am\nts made available "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #aj p]c5t = non-,f$]al p>tn] te*nical assi/ance p>ticipation & capacity-build+ ef=ts 9 develop+ or implem5t+ a wat] s\rce managem5t plan "u subsection 7d74 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,9-k9d contributions ,! ,secret>y may include ! value ( =e/ re/oration & wat]%$ improvem5t "w implem5t$ on adjac5t l& 9 ! project area 9 det]m9+ 9-k9d contributions f non-,f$]al p>tn]s "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 4 #hbce4 ,wat]%$ condition framework ,section #cjd ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 t ensures t managem5t activities & au?orizations d n result 9 long-t]m degradation ( wat]%$ heal? or l[] ! classification "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( any wat]%$ 9 a ,national ,=e/4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #cj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #hbcf4 ,tribal =e/ protection managem5t activities & projects ,section #hgjc ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ managem5t demon/ration project & ins]t+ protection managem5t activities & projects2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 7#c7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ demon/ration2 7,b7 by /rik+ f$]ally recogniz$2 7,c7 by /rik+ programs ( & ins]t+ activities & projects "u2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,activities & projects ,! ,secret>y 2 7#d7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian tribe includ$ on ! li/ publi%$ by ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior "u section #ajd ( ! ,f$]ally ,recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe ,li/ ,act ( #aiid 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eaca74 7#b7 ,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 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ subsection 7b72 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,publication ( in=mation ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 9 an easily accessible =mat & location a li/ ( ! types ( activities & projects t ,indian ,tribes & ,tribal organizations may contract to p]=m "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 update ! li/ made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 z necess>y4 4 #hbcg4 ,incorporation ( ,tribal managem5t plans 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b7;b7 ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,incorporation ( ,tribal managem5t plans ,9 develop+ & c>ry+ out an agreem5t or contract "u ?is section on receipt ( a reque/ f an ,indian tribe1 ! ,secret>y %all incorporate into ! agreem5t or contract1 to ! maximum ext5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es is consi/5t ) ,f$]al law & ! purposes ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 ,tribal =e/ l&1 agriculture1 & rangel& managem5t plans1 includ+ =e/ managem5t plans 7z def9$ 9 section #cjd ( ! ,national ,indian ,=e/ ,res\rces ,managem5t ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 & 7,b7 integrat$ res\rce managem5t plans 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,am]ican ,indian ,agricultural ,res\rce ,managem5t ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cgjc771 exclud+ any ,tribal codes t are expressly incorporat$ into su* a plan1 9 effect on ! ,indian =e/ l& or rangel& ( ! applicable ,indian tribe4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #b7;a77#c7 ( ! ,tribal ,=e/ ,protection ,act ( #bjjd 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;a7a77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dej;b74 & ins]t+ 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd744 #hbch4 ,heal?y =e/s res]ve program ,section #ejh ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fegh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #hbci4 ,au?orization = lease ( ,=e/ ,s]vice sites ,section #hfbc ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77ii7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ subject to ! t]ms ( a lease "u ?is section1 aft] 9-k9d12 7ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end & ins]t+ &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 s]vices occurr+ outside ( ! adm9i/rative site t-- 7aa7 occur-- 7,,aa7 at ano!r adm9i/rative site2 or 7,,bb7 on ! unit & )9 ! region ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 9 :i* ! adm9i/rative site is locat$2 & 7bb7 support ,=e/ ,s]vice activities occurr+ )9 ! unit ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 9 :i* ! adm9i/rative site is locat$2 or 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,lease t]m ,! t]m ( a lease ( an adm9i/rative site "u ?is section %all be up to #ajj ye>s4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 7or o!r p>ty7 aft] leasehold]2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ or con/ruct$ aft] improv$2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbdj4 ,modification ( good neighbor au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,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#d77;,a77iii71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ activities by ! ,gov]nor1 ,indian tribe1 or c\nty to build capacity to adm9i/] programs "u good neighbor agreem5ts1 aft] any o!r activities2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ or ,indian tribe2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian tribe1 aft] ,gov]nor2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,funds receiv$ f ! sale ( timb] by a ,gov]nor1 an ,indian tribe1 or a c\nty "u a good neighbor agreem5t %all be reta9$ & us$ by ! ,gov]nor1 ,indian tribe1 or c\nty1 z applicable-- 7,i7 to c>ry out au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices "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 "u o!r good neighbor agreem5ts4 2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,limitations 7i7 ,non-,f$]al l& ,any au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices "u a good neighbor agreem5t t are c>ri$ out on non-,f$]al l& us+ funds receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 %all be-- 7,i7 = ! b5efit ( ,f$]al l&2 & 7,,ii7 simil> & complem5t>y to s]vices be+ p]=m$ on adjac5t ,f$]al l& "u ! good neighbor agreem5t1 :i* may include activities to build capacity to adm9i/] programs "u good neighbor agreem5ts4 7ii7 ,majority ,f$]al l& ,at any "t1 n less ?an #ea p]c5t ( ! l& on :i* au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices are c>ri$ out "u a good neighbor agreem5t %all be ,f$]al l&4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian tribe1 aft] ,gov]nor4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #hbjf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian tribe1 aft] ,gov]nor2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian tribe1 aft] ,gov]nor4 7c7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section apply to any project initiat$ pursuant to a good neighbor agreem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #hbjf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7a777 aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #ddij74 #hbda4 ,,gao reports on good neighbor au?ority ,section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,,gao reports 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,comptroll] ,g5]al ,! t]m ,comptroll] ,g5]al means ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,b7 ,project type ,! t]m project type means ! type ( activities describ$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 or 7iii7 ( subsection 7a77#d77;,a74 7#b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & once e #c ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all conduct a /udy-- 7,a7 describ+ ea* project conduct$ "u a good neighbor agreem5t s9ce ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7,public ,law #aac-gi2 #abh ,/at4 #fdi7 or ! date ( ! la/ /udy conduct$ "u ?is p>agraph1 if applicable1 categoriz$ by ! project type2 7,b7 id5tify+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( projects describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t h occurr$ exclusively on ,f$]al l&2 & 7ii7 ! numb] ( ^? projects t h occurr$ on bo? ,f$]al l& & ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 or private l&2 7,c7 det]m9+ :e!r au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices 7 c>ri$ out "u ea* project describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 z requir$ by subsection 7b77#a77;,a72 7,d7 comp>+ ! acreage ( timb] h>ve/$ "u ea* project conduct$ "u a good neighbor agreem5t ) ! total acreage treat$ "u t project2 7,e7 assess+ h[ non-,f$]al p>tn]s use funds reta9$ f ! sale ( timb] "u subsection 7b77#b77;,c71 includ+-- 7i7 a description ( ! projects conduct$ us+ ^? funds1 categoriz$ by ! project type2 & 7ii7 :i* projects describ$ 9 clause 7i71 if any1 h occurr$ on non-,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 & private l&2 7,f7 comp>+ ! work=ce conditions1 pay1 & div]sity metrics = work]s hir$ "u ,f$]al procurem5t au?ority1 includ+ ^? hir$ "u ! ,h-#b;,b nonimmigrant program1 to ! work=ce conditions1 pay1 & div]sity metrics = work]s hir$ "u good neighbor agreem5ts2 & 7,g7 assess+ h[ good neighbor agreem5ts contribute to ecosy/em heal? & community safety4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! completion ( ea* /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al %all prep>e & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s ! f9d+s ( t /udy4 4 #hbdb4 ,collaborative ,=e/ ,l&scape ,re/oration ,program ,section #djjc ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#c77;,d71 by /rik+ species2 & ins]t+ species or pa?og5s22 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,a7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 include a ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t /aff+ plan = provid+ /aff to support collaborative engagem5t & implem5tation ( ! /rategy2 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 proposals t seek to r$uce ! risk ( un*>act]i/ic wildfire or increase ecological re/oration activities-- 7i7 )9 areas across l& own]%ips1 includ+ ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & private l&2 & 7ii7 )9 ! wildl&-urban int]face 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa772 & 7,h7 proposals t seek to enhance wat]%$ heal? & dr9k+ wat] s\rces4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #aj & ins]t+ #bj2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #b & ins]t+ #d2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e77#c71 by ins]t+ conflict resolution or collaborative gov]nance1 be=e & woody2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b77ii71 by /rik+ #d1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #h1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hbdc4 ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program 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 #fjg4 ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,*iefs ,! t]m ,*iefs means ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,eligible activity ,! t]m eligible activity means an activity-- 7,a7 to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire2 7,b7 to protect wat] quality & supply2 7,c7 to improve wildlife habitat = at-risk species2 7,d7 to recov] f wildfire2 or 7,e7 to enhance soil1 wat]1 & relat$ natural res\rces4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,wildl&-urban int]face ,! t]m wildl&-urban int]face has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #aja4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,jo9t ,*iefs ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip program to improve ! heal? & resili5ce ( =e/ l&scapes across ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & private l&4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,program by coord9at+ eligible activities conduct$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or private l& across a =e/ l&scape to improve ! heal? & resili5ce ( ! =e/ l&scape by-- 7,a7 assi/+ produc]s & l&[n]s 9 implem5t+ eligible activities on eligible private or ,tribal l& us+ ! applicable programs & au?orities adm9i/]$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice "u title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq471 n includ+ ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d ( t title 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca et seq472 & 7,b7 conduct+ eligible activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or assi/+ l&[n]s 9 implem5t+ eligible activities on ,/ate1 ,tribal1 or private l& us+ ! applicable programs & au?orities adm9i/]$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#c7 ,ag5cy coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice %all-- 7,a7 consid] correspond+ managem5t plans f ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 collaborate ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice on =e/ry sci5ce & practice1 us+ ! be/ available sci5ce4 7c7 ,selection ( eligible activities ,! appropriate ,regional ,=e/] & ,/ate ,cons]vationi/ %all jo9tly submit to ! ,*iefs on an annual basis proposals = eligible activities "u ! ,program4 7d7 ,evaluation crit]ia ,9 evaluat+ & select+ proposals submitt$ "u subsection 7c71 ! ,*iefs %all consid]-- 7#a7 crit]ia includ+ :e!r ! proposal-- 7,a7 r$uces wildfire risk & po/-wildfire impacts 9 a municipal wat]%$ or ! wildl&-urban int]face2 7,b7 0 develop$ ?r\gh a collaborative process ) p>ticipation f div]se /akehold]s2 7,c7 increases =e/ work=ce capacity or =e/ bus9ess infra/ructure & developm5t2 7,d7 lev]ages exi/+ au?orities & non-,f$]al fund+2 7,e7 provides measurable outcomes2 or 7,f7 supports e/abli%$ ,/ate & regional priorities id5tifi$ 9 ! correspond+ ,/ate =e/ action plan or a simil> priority plan 7su* z a ,/ate wildlife or wat] plan72 & 7#b7 su* o!r crit]ia relat+ to ! m]its ( ! proposals z ! ,*iefs det]m9e to be appropriate4 7e7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all provide-- 7#a7 public notice on ! websites ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice describ+-- 7,a7 ! solicitation ( proposals "u subsection 7c72 & 7,b7 ! crit]ia = select+ proposals 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 & 7#b7 in=mation relat+ to ! ,program & activities fund$ "u ! ,program to ,/ates1 ,indian tribes1 units ( local gov]nm5t1 & private l&[n]s4 7f7 ,exclusions ,an eligible activity may n be c>ri$ out "u ! ,program-- 7#a7 9 a wild]ness area or designat$ wild]ness /udy area2 7#b7 9 an inv5tori$ roadless area2 7#c7 on any ,f$]al l& on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress or ,presid5tial proclamation1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$2 or 7#d7 9 an area 9 :i* ! eligible activity w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& & res\rce managem5t plan4 7g7 ,reports ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 ! ,*iefs %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ projects = :i* fund+ is provid$ "u ! ,program1 includ+ ! /atus & outcomes ( ^? projects4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! ,program #ij1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 7#b7 ,additional funds ,9 addition to ! funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may obligate available funds f acc\nts us$ to c>ry out ! exi/+ ,jo9t ,*iefs' ,l&scape ,re/oration ,p>tn]%ip prior to ,novemb] #ae1 #bjba1 to c>ry out ! ,program4 7#c7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to c>ry out eligible activities ?r\gh ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,b7 n less ?an #dj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to c>ry out eligible activities ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,c7 ! rema9+ funds %all be allocat$ by ! ,*iefs to ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice or ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7i7 to c>ry out eligible activities2 or 7ii7 = o!r purposes1 su* z te*nical assi/ance1 project developm5t1 or local capacity build+4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #djhjh ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;d7 is repeal$4 #hbdd4 ,em]g5cy =e/ wat]%$ program 7a7 ,fund+ & adm9i/ration ,section #djd7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd7;b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ to c>ry out section #dja aft] = a fiscal ye>4 7b7 ,em]g5cy =e/ wat]%$ program ,title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #djh4 ,em]g5cy =e/ wat]%$ program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures ,! t]m em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures means measures t-- 7,a7 are necess>y to address run(f1 soil erosion1 & flood+ caus$ by a natural disa/] or any o!r natural occurr5ce t has caus$ a sudd5 impairm5t to natural res\rces on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 & ! damage1 if n treat$-- 7i7 w\ld significantly impair or endang] ! natural res\rces on ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7ii7 w\ld pose an imm$iate risk to wat] res\rces or loss ( life or prop]ty d[n/ream ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&2 & 7,b7 w\ld ma9ta9 or re/ore =e/ heal? & =e/-relat$ res\rces on ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#b7 ,natural disa/] ,! t]m natural disa/] has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #djg7;a74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#d7 ,sponsor ,! t]m sponsor means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 & 7,c7 a wat] di/rict1 wat] cons]vation di/rict1 wat] utility1 or special di/rict4 7b7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh a sponsor1 is au?oriz$ to und]take em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7c7 ,agreem5ts2 paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into an agreem5t ) a sponsor1 not)/&+ *apt] #fc ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 & make paym5ts to ! sponsor1 on reque/ ( ! sponsor1 to c>ry out em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,project timel9es 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,foll[+ a natural disa/] or natural occurr5ce t necessitates ! c>ry+ out ( em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures1 ! ,secret>y %all execute agreem5ts "u p>agraph 7#a7 z exp$iti\sly z possible4 7ii7 ,timel9e ,an agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all conta9 a timel9e = ! sponsor to complete all em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! conclusion ( ! applicable natural disa/] or natural occurr5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t necessitat$ ! c>ry+ out ( ^? measures4 7iii7 ,cont9u$ monitor+ ,a sponsor t has ent]$ into an agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 may monitor1 ma9ta91 repair1 or replace em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures = a p]iod ( n m ?an #c ye>s foll[+ ! conclusion ( ! natural disa/] or natural occurr5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t necessitat$ ! c>ry+ out ( ^? measures :5 failure to d s w\ld result 9 unacceptable risk to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or d[n/ream wat] us]s4 7,b7 ,paym5ts ,! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) an agreem5t ent]$ into "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 may make p>tial paym5ts prior to completion ( ! applicable project2 & 7ii7 %all make f9al paym5t = ! project n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! project is complet$4 7d7 ,waiv$ mat*+ requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all waive any mat*+ requirem5ts = paym5ts made "u subsection 7c77#a74 7e7 ,liability 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,a sponsor t c>ries out em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures pursuant to an agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#a7 %all n be requir$ to indemnify ! ,unit$ ,/ates = any liability result+ f c>ry+ out em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures pursuant to t agreem5t4 7#b7 ,sav+s provision ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection precludes liability = damages or co/s relat+ to ! c>ry+ out ( em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures by a sponsor pursuant to an agreem5t ent]$ into "u subsection 7c77#a7 if ! sponsor act$ ) willful or wanton neglig5ce or reckless conduct 9 c>ry+ out ^? measures4 7f7 ,assumption ( risk ,a sponsor t c>ries out em]g5cy wat]%$ protection measures prior to ent]+ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7c77#a7 %all assume ! risk ( incurr+ any co/ or liability result+ f c>ry+ out ^? measures4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #hbde4 ,em]g5cy ,=e/ ,re/oration ,program ,section #djg ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 7z am5d$ by section #bdjc7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,publication ( in=mation ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 make available 9 an easily accessible =mat & location on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a li/ ( em]g5cy measures = :i* non9du/rial private =e/ l& own]s may receive a paym5t "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 update ! li/ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 z necess>y4 4 #hbdf4 ,nurs]y & se$ or*>d support 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible recipi5t ,! t]m eligible recipi5t means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate =e/ry ag5cy2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,c7 a private nurs]y t has exp]i5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 gr[+ high-quality native trees ( appropriate g5etic s\rces 9 b>]oot or conta9] /ocktypes specific = re=e/ation1 re/oration1 or cons]vation1 includ+ native plants & se$s t are ( cultural significance to ,indian ,tribes4 7#b7 ,nurs]y ,! t]m nurs]y means a tree or native plant nurs]y4 7#c7 ,se$ or*>d ,! t]m se$ or*>d means a tree or native plant se$ or*>d4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means-- 7,a7 ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 & 7,d7 any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,p>tn]%ips1 collaboration1 & o!r assi/ance 9 support ( nurs]ies ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all-- 7#a7 p>tn] ) ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 ,indian ,tribes1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & private nurs]ies to provide tra9+1 te*nical assi/ance1 & rese>* to nurs]y & tree e/abli%m5t programs t support natural reg5]ation1 re=e/ation1 agr(ore/ry1 & af=e/ation2 7#b7 promote in=mation-%>+ to improve te*nical k & practices & und]/& dem&s1 climate *ange impacts1 & o!r issues z necess>y to address all facets ( ! re=e/ation supply *a92 7#c7 provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance to int]national nurs]y & tree e/abli%m5t programs ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,int]national ,programs1 ! ,in/itute ( ,pacific ,isl&s ,=e/ry1 & ! ,int]national ,in/itute ( ,tropical ,=e/ry2 7#d7 collaborate ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 & int]national organizations1 includ+ ! ,food & ,agriculture ,organization ( ! ,unit$ ,nations1 to provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance relat+ to nurs]ies & re=e/ation2 7#e7 coord9ate ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to-- 7,a7 address ! *all5ges associat$ ) ! re=e/ation supply *a92 & 7,b7 lev]age economic developm5t assi/ance = "w ) private nurs]ies2 & 7#f7 exp& climate-in=m$ re=e/ation supply *a9s ?r\gh sci5ce & rese>*1 se$ collection & /orage1 & nurs]y infra/ructure & op]ations4 7c7 ,nurs]y & se$ or*>d grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to provide grants to eligible recipi5ts to support nurs]ies & se$ or*>ds4 7#b7 ,eligible projects ,an eligible recipi5t t receives a grant "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all c>ry out a project t comprises "o or m ( ! foll[+ activities3 7,a7 ,! developm5t1 expansion1 enhancem5t1 or improvem5t ( nurs]y production capacity or o!r infra/ructure-- 7i7 to improve se$ collection & /orage2 7ii7 to increase se$l+ production1 /orage1 & di/ribution2 or 7iii7 to enhance se$l+ survival & prop]ly manage tree g5etic res\rces4 7,b7 ,! e/abli%m5t or expansion ( a nurs]y or se$ or*>d1 includ+ by acquir+ equipm5t = a nurs]y or se$ or*>d4 7,c7 ,! developm5t or implem5tation ( quality control measures at nurs]ies or se$ or*>ds4 7,d7 ,! promotion ( work=ce developm5t )9 any facet ( ! re=e/ation supply *a94 7,e7 ,su* o!r activities z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #hbdg4 ,contracts1 grants1 & agreem5ts to c>ry out c]ta9 ecosy/em re/oration activities ,section #djhjd ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,contracts1 grants1 & agreem5ts ,to c>ry out ! ecosy/em re/oration activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may ent] into contracts1 grants1 or agreem5ts1 z appropriate1 ) ,/ate ag5cies1 ,indian ,tribes1 in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja7;a7771 & multi/ate coalitions-- 7#a7 = ! collection & ma9t5ance ( native plant mat]ials1 includ+ mat]ial f manag$ se$ or*>ds2 & 7#b7 = ! production ( native plant mat]ials = revegetation4 4 ,,iii ,timb] innovation #hbfa4 ,wood ,innovations ,grant ,program ,section #hfdc ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,innovation & ins]t+ ,innovations2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ equal to ! am\nt & ins]t+ 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #hj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #hbfb4 ,community ,wood ,facilities ,grant ,program ,section #ijac ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation & ins]t+ ,facilities ,grant2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#d71 by /rik+ ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation & ins]t+ ,facilities ,grant2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation & ins]t+ ,facilities ,grant2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #ce & ins]t+ #ej2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#e7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ exce$-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ exce$ #c1jjj1jjj42 7#f7 9 subsection 7g77#b71 by /rik+ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t2 & 7#g7 by /rik+ subsection 7h7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #hbfc4 ,report on use ( mass timb] 9 con/ruction ( ,f$]al facilities ,n lat] ?an #ahj 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-- 7#a7 describ+ ! projects 9 :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture has us$ mass timb] 9 ! con/ruction ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture facilities2 7#b7 describ+ ! factors consid]$ :5 det]m9+ :e!r to use mass timb] 9 ! con/ruction ( a ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture facility2 & 7#c7 id5tify+ opportunities = ! use ( mass timb] 9 ! con/ruction ( new ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture facilities & o!r ,f$]al /ructures4 ,c ,=e/ cons]vation #hcja4 ,national & ,regional ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]s ,section #abdc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,national & ,regional ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]s2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 z subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 & 7g71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9ition ( agr(ore/ry ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m agr(ore/ry means a managem5t sy/em t int5tionally integrates trees & %rubs into crop & animal f>m+ sy/ems to build m pr(itable & wea!r-resili5t f>ms1 ran*es1 & communities1 address natural res\rce conc]ns & cons]vation ne$s1 & e/abli% productive & su/a9able l& use practices1 includ+-- 7#a7 rip>ian =e/ buff]s2 7#b7 alley cropp+2 7#c7 silvopa/ure2 7#d7 =e/ f>m+ & multi/ory cropp+2 & 7#e7 w9dbreaks1 %elt]belts1 h$g][s1 & liv+ sn[ f5ces4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,semi>id & ins]t+ ,national2 7,b7 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 aft] ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7,c7 by /rik+ ,semi>id ,agr(ore/ry ,rese>*1 ,developm5t1 & ,demon/ration ,c5t] 7h]eaft] ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]7 & ins]t+ ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,rese>*1 ,developm5t1 & ,demon/ration ,c5t]2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7d72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & 9 coop]ation ) ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 e/abli% #a or m regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s to advance agr(ore/ry rese>*1 outrea*1 te*nical assi/ance1 & adoption4 7#b7 ,regional directors ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & 9 coop]ation ) ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all appo9t a regional director to manage & coord9ate ea* regional agr(ore/ry c5t] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,location ,9 select+ ! locations = ! #a or m regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize locations at :i* ! ,dep>tm5t has1 on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 at lea/ #a employee provid+ coord9ation among a div]se gr\p ( rese>* in/itutions & o!r p>tn]s4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,c5t] & ins]t+ c5t]s e/abli%$ "u subsections 7b7 & 7c7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]s72 7ii7 by ins]t+ & organizations aft] nonpr(it f\ndations2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ demon/ration projects1 aft] /udies12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ on semi>id l&s t & ins]t+ t build soil heal? &2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ agr(ore/ry sy/ems on semi>id l& & o!r fragile agroecosy/ems :]e p]man5t woody p]5nial plant communities c enhance c>bon seque/ration & r$uce gre5h\se gas emissions be=e ! semicolon2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ =e/ry products = comm]cial sale f semi>id l& & ins]t+ agr(ore/ry products = comm]cial sale2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 9 semi>id regions2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! ,great ,pla9s region & ins]t+ p>ticul> regions2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ te*nical assi/ance1 demon/ration projects1 & be=e te*nology2 7,f7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#g7 ?r\gh 7#aa7 z p>agraphs 7#h7 ?r\gh 7#ab71 respectively2 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 develop improv$ silvopa/ure1 alley cropp+1 =e/ f>m+1 multi/ory cropp+1 rip>ian buff]1 w9dbreak & %elt]belt1 & o!r p]5nial production & cons]vation sy/ems & te*nologies to improve soil heal?1 c>bon seque/ration1 dr\ght prep>$ness1 soil & wat] cons]vation1 environm5tal quality1 & biological div]sity2 7#g7 address b>ri]s to ! adoption ( agr(ore/ry practices1 includ+-- 7,a7 insuffici5t access to plant mat]ial2 7,b7 insuffici5t infra/ructure to conta9 equipm5t & plant mat]ial2 7,c7 insuffici5t ma*9]y to implem5t agr(ore/ry practices2 7,d7 insuffici5t te*nical s]vice assi/ance2 & 7,e7 insuffici5t rese>* relat$ to agr(ore/ry sy/ems1 includ+ silvopa/ure & alley cropp+2 2 7,h7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ on semi>id l&s2 7,i7 9 p>agraph 7#i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ on semi>id l&s worldwide & ins]t+ worldwide1 includ+ on semi>id l&2 & 7,j7 9 p>agraph 7#aj7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ on semi>id l&s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & climate *ange aft] pollution2 7#g7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & data aft] in=mation2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,secret>y %all e/abli% at ! ,c5t] & ins]t+ ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice & ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% at ! ,c5t]s2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,promotion & ins]t+ ,promotion12 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & data aft] in=mation2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ & data aft] in=mation2 7ii7 by /rik+ =e/ry & ins]t+ =e/ry1 agr(ore/ry12 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 facilitate agr(ore/ry adoption by dissem9at+ compreh5sive in=mation & data on ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal programs t provide support = agr(ore/ry4 2 7#h7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% at ! ,c5t]s regional grant programs to support agr(ore/ry projects1 includ+ demon/ration f>ms4 2 & 7#i7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,!re are & ins]t+ ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #hcjb4 ,am]ican =e/ f>m+ association 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,association ,! t]m ,association means ! ,am]ican ,=e/ ,f>m+ ,association describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,p>tn] in/itutions ,! t]m p>tn] in/itutions means ! #a or m in/itutions ( high] education ) :i* ! ,secret>y collaborates to e/abli% ! ,association "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) #a or m in/itutions ( high] education ) a hi/ory ( engagem5t 9 agr(ore/ry to e/abli% an ,am]ican ,=e/ ,f>m+ ,association4 7c7 ,composition & type ,! ,association %all-- 7#a7 be compos$ ( a network ( =e/ f>m]s1 in/itutions ( high] education1 gov]nm5tal & nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & private indu/ry2 & 7#b7 n be an ag5cy or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,purposes & activities 7#a7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,association %all be-- 7,a7 to support ! advancem5t ( agr(ore/ry production opportunities & capabilities among =e/ f>m]s2 & 7,b7 to increase aw>5ess1 capacity1 & long-t]m viability = ! =e/ f>m+ indu/ry ?r\gh education1 network+1 & cons]vation practices4 7#b7 ,activities ,! ,association may c>ry out activities includ+-- 7,a7 conv5+ regional & local agr(ore/ry /akehold]s to spread aw>5ess ( agr(ore/ry-relat$ activities nationwide2 7,b7 craft+ policy notes to %>e be/ practices 9 cultivat+ v>i\s nontimb] =e/ products across diff]5t regions2 7,c7 developm5t ( bus9ess plann+ & m>ket+ programs2 7,d7 draft+ sci5ce & te*nical ag5das & work+ gr\p tra9+ initiatives2 7,e7 lev]ag+ production me?ods to improve price po9ts 9 an em]g+ value-add$ m>ket2 & 7,f7 su* o!r activities z ! ,secret>y & ! p>tn] in/itutions det]m9e to be appropriate4 7e7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y & ! p>tn] in/itutions %all consult )-- 7#a7 /aff ( in/itutions ( high] education ) exp]i5ce 9 ! agr(ore/ry sector2 & 7#b7 individuals f nongov]nm5tal organizations & private indu/ry t "w ) agr(ore/ry products4 7f7 ,use ( funds ,! ,secret>y %all use funds made available "u subsection 7g7 to support ! e/abli%m5t & op]ation ( ! ,association 9 accordance ) ?is section1 includ+ = sal>ies & exp5ses (-- 7#a7 an executive director ( ! ,association2 7#b7 o!r /aff ( ! ,association2 7#c7 op]ations2 7#d7 te*nical assi/ance2 & 7#e7 o!r exp5ses necess>y to support ! ,association4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #hcjc4 ,rural ,=e/ ,m>ket ,inve/m5t ,program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ entity ,! t]m cov]$ entity means an eligible entity = :i* a bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle is gu>ante$ "u ! program4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a private entity1 ,/ate =e/ry ag5cy1 or publicly support$1 *>itable nonpr(it organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code engag$ 9 or seek+ to engage 9 ! aggregation ( su/a9able =e/ry practices implem5t$ by rural private =e/ l&[n]s to facilitate ! sale ( environm5tal cr$its 9 volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>kets4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! ,rural ,=e/ ,m>ket ,inve/m5t ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,rural ,! t]m rural has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#e7 ,volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>ket ,! t]m volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>ket means a volunt>y m>ket ?r\gh :i* environm5tal cr$its may be b\ght or sold4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,rural ,=e/ ,m>ket ,inve/m5t ,program1 to gu>antee environm5tal impact bonds1 loans1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicles1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 issu$ = ! sole purpose ( f9anc+ eligible projects describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 to enable rural private =e/ l&[n]s & cov]$ entities to p>ticipate 9 volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>kets4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,loan gu>antees ,! ,secret>y %all make available & adm9i/] gu>antees on environm5tal impact bonds1 loans1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicles1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! facilities & au?orities ( ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rural ,developm5t4 7,b7 ,=e/ry relat$ matt]s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ?r\gh ! facilities & au?orities ( ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,natural ,res\rces & ,environm5t ! requirem5ts & adm9i/ration "u ?is section ( matt]s relat+ to =e/s1 =e/ry1 tree plant+ activities1 =e/ product m>kets1 ! timb] supply1 appropriate activities to develop & c>ry out an eligible project1 & activities to facilitate ! p>ticipation ( a rural private =e/ l&[n] or a cov]$ entity 9 volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>kets1 & z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,collaboration ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,natural ,res\rces & ,environm5t %all collaborate ) ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rural ,developm5t1 includ+ by provid+ in=mation & te*nical assi/ance1 to ensure t ! mak+ & adm9i/ration ( gu>antees "u ?is section is fully in=m$ by ! matt]s describ$ 9 clause 7i7 & z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is section1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,consid]ation ,9 e/abli%+ ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ways to ensure t ! program-- 7,a7 m9imizes disruptions to traditional =e/ products m>kets1 includ+ by-- 7i7 collect+ data on comm]cially available timb] t s]ves wood process+ facilities1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! quantity & species ( timb] supply available to wood products facilities 9 ea* ( ! #d regions describ$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t ,r5ewable ,res\rce ,assessm5t prep>$ "u section #c ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja72 & 7,,ii7 any additional in=mation1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 us+ data collect$ "u clause 7i7 to make a det]m9ation on :e!r f9anc+ ea* eligible project describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 may impact comm]cially available timb] supply2 7,b7 all[s = ! cont9u$ production ( su/a9able timb] supplies by utiliz+ me?odologies t consid] ! c>bon /orage b5efits ( wood products2 7,c7 all[s = l&[n]s :o are n curr5tly involv$ 9 traditional =e/ products m>kets1 includ+ ^? :o h n hi/orically access$ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture assi/ance programs1 to p>ticipate 9 ! program ?r\gh activities su* z cons]vation easem5ts1 re=e/ation1 & o!r appropriate activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,d7 facilitates p>ticipation opportunities = =e/ l&[n]s1 & ensures program access = ^? :o h n hi/orically access$ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture assi/ance programs2 & 7,e7 is c>ri$ out 9 a mann] t increases =e/l& values = p>ticipat+ l&[n]s 9 ways t enable l&[n]s ( small-acreage =e/s to ma9ta9-- 7i7 own]%ip ( ! l& 9 ! family ( ! l&[n]2 & 7ii7 =e/ use ( ! l&4 7c7 ,eligible projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 an eligible project ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#a7 is a project develop$ by an eligible entity us+ me?odologies t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 are approv$ by a cr$ible1 ?ird-p>ty entity2 & 7,b7 meet global b5*m>ks = high-integrity4 7#b7 ,uses ( f9anc+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a cov]$ entity %all use ! bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle gu>ante$ = ! cov]$ entity "u ! program = appropriate activities to develop & c>ry out an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,additional activities = c]ta9 organizations ,9 ! case ( a bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle gu>ante$ "u ! program t supports an eligible project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may all[ a portion ( ! am\nt ( ! bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle to cov] additional activities to facilitate ! p>ticipation ( ! cov]$ entity or a rural private =e/ l&[n] 9 volunt>y environm5tal cr$it m>kets4 7,c7 ,prohibition ,a bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle gu>ante$ "u ! program %all n be us$ to create a floor price or artificial dem& = ! environm5tal cr$its g5]at$ "u eligible projects describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,requirem5ts ,a project describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 t includes ! practice ( tree plant+ may only be c>ri$ out1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 on l& t 0 hi/orically =e/$1 z det]m9$ bas$ on-- 7,a7 data collect$ ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,inv5tory & ,analysis ,program ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 o!r appropriate sci5tific res\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#b7 us+ tree species t are native to ! region & at ecologically appropriate d5sities2 & 7#c7 9 a mann] t does n create o!r negative impacts to biodiv]sity or ! environm5t4 7e7 ,gu>antee am\nt ,) respect to bonds1 loans1 & o!r inve/m5t vehicles gu>ante$ "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all gu>antee n m ?an #aej1jjj1jjj 9 ! aggregate4 7f7 ,implem5tation 7#a7 ,appraisals ,! ,secret>y may require an appraisal ( an eligible entity reque/+ a gu>antee "u ! program1 includ+ to assess ! cr$itwor?9ess ( ! eligible entity1 by a specializ$ apprais] t uses /&>ds t are simil> to /&>ds us$ = simil> purposes 9 ! private sector1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,f9ancial in=mation ,! ,secret>y may require f9ancial in=mation f an eligible entity reque/+ a gu>antee "u ! program 9 ! same mann] z is g5]ally requir$ by comm]cial l5d]s4 7g7 ,audit+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct audits ( ea* eligible project f9anc$ "u ! program to ensure t ! me?odology us$ ) respect to ! project cont9ues to comply ) ! /&>ds det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7c77#a74 7h7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations to implem5t ! program4 7i7 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority ,! au?ority to gu>antee a new bond1 loan1 or o!r inve/m5t vehicle "u ?is section t]m9ates on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi4 #hcjd4 ,=e/ ,s]vice ,legacy ,road & ,trail ,rem$iation ,program ,section #h ( ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ech;a7 7commonly kn[n z ! ,=e/ ,roads & ,trails ,act7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 solicit & consid] public input regionally 9 select+ projects = fund+ "u ! ,program by-- 7i7 publi%+ annually = ea* region ! li/ ( projects consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7ii7 accept+ public comm5ts on ! projects li/$ "u clause 7i72 & 7iii7 consid]+ public comm5ts receiv$ "u clause 7ii7 9 select+ projects = fund+2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ annually = ea* region1 be=e publi%2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ description & ! propos$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8description (-- 7,i7 ea* project consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7,,ii7 ! public comm5ts receiv$ ) respect to ea* project consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7,,iii7 ! rank+ 9 ! applicable region ( ea* project consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 & 7,,iv7 ! propos$ 2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ea* fiscal & ins]t+ ! applicable fiscal2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,def9ition ( region ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m region means #a ( ! #i regions ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 4 ,d ,l& designations #hdja4 ,*e/] ,c\nty rev]sion>y & m9]al int]e/s release 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7#a7 )9 ! p>cel ( ,/ate =e/ l&1 locat$ 9 ,h5d]son1 ,*e/] ,c\nty1 ,t5nessee1 a rec5t survey by ! ,/ate det]m9$ t ,be!l ,bapti/ ,*ur* is encroa*+ on ,/ate-own$ l& 9 ,*ickasaw ,/ate ,=e/ by r\ghly #ai in*es2 7#b7 t p>cel 0 convey$ to ! ,/ate by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 :i* reta9$ a rev]sion>y int]e/ 9 ! l&2 & 7#c7 x is necess>y to release ! int]e/s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to t l& to resolve ! encroa*m5t issue describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,t5nessee4 7#b7 ,/ate =e/ l& ,! t]m ,/ate =e/ l& means ! approximately #j4fb-;acre p>cel ( l& 9 ,*ickasaw ,/ate ,=e/ t is id5tifi$ z ,/ate ,=e/ ,l& on ! map prep>$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice entitl$ ,/ate ,=e/ ,l& ,detail ,map & dat$ ,decemb] #ac1 #bjai4 7c7 ,release ( rev]sion>y int]e/ 7#a7 ,release 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all release1 )\t consid]ation1 ! rev]sion>y int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to ! ,/ate =e/ l& describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any requirem5ts = any grant ( l& "u section #cb7;c7 ( ,! ,bankhead-,jones ,f>m ,t5ant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c77 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! release "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all occur )\t any appraisal1 o!r reports1 or environm5tal or simil> reviews be+ und]tak54 7#b7 ,description ( rev]sion>y int]e/ ,! rev]sion>y int]e/ ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is ! rev]sion>y int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 & to ! ,/ate =e/ l& t-- 7,a7 takes effect on ! ,/ate =e/ l& ceas+ to be us$ = public purposes2 & 7,b7 0 creat$ by ! de$-- 7i7 grant+ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,/ate ! ,/ate =e/ l&2 7ii7 dat$ ,augu/ #ab1 #aiee2 & 7iii7 regi/]$ on pages #ehh ?r\gh #eia ( book #dh ( ! record ( de$s = ,*e/] ,c\nty1 ,t5nessee4 7#c7 ,paym5t ( co/s ,z a condition on ! release "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! ,/ate %all pay to ! ,unit$ ,/ates any adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 c>ry+ out ! release4 7d7 ,conveyance ( m9]al rights 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any requirem5ts = conveyance ( ,f$]al m9]al int]e/s 9 section #bji ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agai71 "p #bgbj ( title #dc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all convey to ! ,/ate1 by quitclaim de$1 )\t w>ranty1 & )\t consid]ation1 ! m9]al int]e/ own$ 9 ! ,/ate =e/ l& by ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! conveyance "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all occur-- 7,a7 )\t any exploratory program z to ! "* ( ! m9]al deposits 9 ! l&2 7,b7 )\t any f9d+s z to kn[n m9]al values & m9]al developm5t ( ! l&2 & 7,c7 )\t any appraisal1 o!r reports1 or environm5tal or simil> reviews be+ und]tak5 by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,paym5t ( co/s ,z a condition on ! conveyance "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,/ate %all pay to ! ,unit$ ,/ates any adm9i/rative co/s incurr$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 c>ry+ out ! conveyance4 #hdjb4 ,r\gh ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness & ,ri* ,hole ,wild]ness designations 7a7 ,r\gh m\nta9 addition ,section #a ( ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,/at4 #ehd2 #aad ,/at4 #bjeg2 #abc ,/at4 #ajjb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,r\gh m\nta9 addition ,c]ta9 l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton ,national ,=e/ compris+ approximately #a1jjj acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,r\gh ,m\nta9 ,addition on ! map entitl$ ,,george ,,wa%+ton ,,national ,,=e/ - ,s\? half - ,alt]native ,i - ,select$ ,alt]native ,managem5t ,prescriptions - ,l& & ,res\rces ,managem5t ,plan ,f9al ,environm5tal ,impact ,/atem5t & dat$ ,m>* #d1 #bjad1 :i* is incorporat$ 9 ! ,r\gh ,m\nta9 ,wild]ness ,area designat$ by p>agraph 7#a74 4 7b7 ,ri* hole addition 7#a7 ,pot5tial wild]ness designation ,9 fur!rance ( ! purposes ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 c]ta9 l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton ,national ,=e/ compris+ approximately #d1fjj acres1 z g5]ally depict$ z ! ,ri* ,hole ,addition on ! map entitl$ ,,george ,,wa%+ton ,,national ,,=e/ - ,s\? half - ,alt]native ,i - ,select$ ,alt]native ,managem5t ,prescriptions - ,l& & ,res\rces ,managem5t ,plan ,f9al ,environm5tal ,impact ,/atem5t & dat$ ,m>* #d1 #bjad1 is designat$ z a pot5tial wild]ness area = incorporation 9 ! ,ri* ,hole ,wild]ness ,area designat$ by section #a7b7 ( ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,/at4 #ehd74 7#b7 ,wild]ness designation ,! pot5tial wild]ness area designat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 %all be designat$ z wild]ness & incorporat$ 9 ! ,ri* ,hole ,wild]ness ,area designat$ by section #a7b7 ( ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,/at4 #ehd7 on ! e>li] (-- 7,a7 ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y publi%es 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] notice t ! activities p]mitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d7 h be5 complet$2 or 7,b7 ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,managem5t ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y %all manage ! pot5tial wild]ness area designat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq474 7#d7 ,wat] quality improvem5t activities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to enhance natural ecosy/ems )9 ! pot5tial wild]ness area designat$ by p>agraph 7#a7 by implem5t+ c]ta9 activities to improve wat] quality & aquatic passage1 z set =? 9 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice docum5t entitl$ ,decision ,notice = ! ,l[] ,c[pa/ure ,re/oration & ,managem5t ,project & dat$ ,decemb] #bjae1 ! ,secret>y may use motoriz$ equipm5t & me*aniz$ transport 9 ! pot5tial wild]ness area until ! date on :i* ! pot5tial wild]ness area is incorporat$ into ! ,ri* ,hole ,wild]ness ,area "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 %all use ! m9imum tool or adm9i/rative practice necess>y to c>ry out t subp>agraph ) ! lea/ am\nt ( adv]se impact on wild]ness "* & res\rces4 #hdjc4 ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advisory committee ,! t]m ,advisory ,committee means ! advisory committee = ! ,national ,recreation ,area e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,managem5t plan ,! t]m ,managem5t ,plan means ! managem5t plan = ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness develop$ "u subsection 7c77#b74 7#c7 ,map ,! t]m map means ! map entitl$ ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness ,e/abli%m5t ,act ( #bjbc & dat$ ,m>* #bg1 #bjbd4 7#d7 ,national recreation area ,! t]m ,national ,recreation ,area means ! ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a77;,b74 7#e7 ,national recreation area & wild]ness ,! t]m ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness means ! ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a77;,a74 7#f7 ,nonwild]ness corridor ,! t]m nonwild]ness corridor means ! l& #ajj feet 9 wid? f ei!r side ( ! c5t]l9e ( ! exi/+ trails & roads1 z depict$ on ! map z ,non-,wild]ness ,corridor1 :i* is n includ$ z "p ( ! ,propos$ ,wild]ness1 z depict$ on ! map4 7#g7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#h7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,indiana4 7#i7 ,wild]ness addition ,! t]m ,wild]ness addition means ! l& add$ to ! ,*>les ,c4 ,deam ,wild]ness by subsection 7b77#a77;,c74 7b7 ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,/ate ! ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness z a subunit ( ! ,hoosi] ,national ,=e/1 consi/+ (-- 7i7 ! ,national ,recreation ,area2 & 7ii7 ! ,wild]ness addition4 7,b7 ,b5jam9 h>rison national recreation area ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,/ate ! ,b5jam9 ,h>rison ,national ,recreation ,area1 consi/+ ( approximately #bi1chb acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& depict$ on ! map z ,propos$ ,national ,recreation ,area 7,,nra74 7,c7 ,*>les c4 deam wild]ness addition ,! approximately #ae1cjj acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ,propos$ ,wild]ness %all be add$ to & adm9i/]$ z "p ( ! ,*>les ,c4 ,deam ,wild]ness 9 accordance ) ,public ,law #ig-chd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #if ,/at4 #aidb71 consi/+ (-- 7i7 ! approximately #b1jbh4h acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,deck>d ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 & ,c2 7ii7 ! approximately #b1fcc acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,pan!r ,creek ,units ,a & ,b2 7iii7 ! approximately #e1def4i acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,nebo ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 & ,e2 7iv7 ! approximately #b1ada4d acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,br[n+ ,m\nta9 ,unit2 7v7 ! approximately #b1afa4i acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,hickory ,ridge ,units ,a1 ,b1 ,c1 ,d1 & ,e2 & 7vi7 ! approximately #hgh4c acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,/ate g5]ally depict$ on ! map z ! ,mose ,ray ,bran* ,unit4 7,d7 ,availability ( map ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all file ! map1 & make ! map available = public inspection1 9 ! appropriate (fices ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all manage-- 7,a7 ! ,wild]ness addition 7o!r ?an ! nonwild]ness corridors7 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq472 & 7,b7 ! ,national ,recreation ,area 9 a mann] t ensures-- 7i7 ! protection ( ! wat] quality ( ! public wat] supply ( ,monroe ,res]voir 9 ! ,/ate 9 accordance ) section #cjc7;e77#a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7;e77#a772 & 7ii7 ! promotion ( recreational opportunities 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,c7 ,hunt+1 fi%+1 & trapp+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all all[ hunt+1 fi%+1 & trapp+ 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness4 7ii7 ,limitations ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) designees f ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s1 may1 = reasons ( public safety1 species enhancem5t1 or managem5t ( a species li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq471 designate areas 9 :i*1 & e/abli% seasons dur+ :i*1 no hunt+1 fi%+1 or trapp+ is p]mitt$ 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness4 7iii7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects ! jurisdiction ( ! ,/ate ) respect to fi% & wildlife 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness4 7,d7 ,recreation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area1 cont9ue to p]mit & provide = appropriate nonmotoriz$ & motoriz$ recreational uses1 includ+ hik+1 view+ ( nature & wildlife1 camp+1 horseback rid+1 m\nta9 bik+1 & o!r exi/+ recreational uses2 & 7,,ii7 p]mit ! nonme*aniz$ recreational use ( ! ,wild]ness addition1 9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 )9 ! b\nd>y ( ! ,propos$ ,wild]ness indicat$ on ! map4 7ii7 ,limitations ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) designees f ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s1 may designate zones 9 :i*1 & e/abli% p]iods dur+ :i*1 a recreational use %all n be p]mitt$ 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness "u clause 7i7 = reasons ( public safety1 species enhancem5t1 or managem5t ( a species li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq474 7iii7 ,trail plan ,not)/&+ any provisions ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 or any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) int]e/$ p>ties1 %all e/abli% a trail plan-- 7,i7 to ma9ta9 exi/+ m\nta9 bik+1 hik+1 & eque/rian trails 9 ! nonwild]ness corridors2 & 7,,ii7 to develop m\nta9 bik+1 hik+1 & eque/rian trails 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,e7 ,vegetation managem5t 7i7 ,wild]ness addition ,consi/5t ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 timb] removal or managem5t %all n be p]mitt$ 9 ! ,wild]ness addition1 except z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y = public safety & managem5t ( diseases1 z describ$ 9 section #bic4c ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7ii7 ,national recreation area ,vegetation managem5t )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area %all be consi/5t )-- 7,i7 ! ,managem5t ,plan2 & 7,,ii7 any applicable ,=e/ ,s]vice l& managem5t plan4 7c7 ,national recreation area advisory committee2 managem5t plan 7#a7 ,national recreation area f$]al advisory committee 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee to advise ! ,secret>y ) respect to ! managem5t ( ! ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,advisory ,committee %all be compos$ ( memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 f among-- 7i7 repres5tatives ( local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 =e/ ecologi/s2 7iii7 exp]ts 9 disp]s$ recreation2 7iv7 local resid5ts :o own or reside 9 prop]ty locat$ n m ?an #b miles f ! b\nd>y ( ! ,national ,recreation ,area2 7v7 repres5tatives ( cons]vation & outdoor recreation gr\ps2 7vi7 consult+ =e/]s2 7vii7 ! ,director ( ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces 7or designees72 7viii7 wildlife exp]ts2 & 7ix7 designees f ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s4 7#b7 ,managem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a compreh5sive managem5t plan = ! long-t]m protection & managem5t ( ! ,national ,recreation ,area4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,managem5t ,plan %all-- 7i7 be develop$-- 7,i7 9 consultation ) ! ,advisory ,committee2 7,,ii7 aft] provid+ an opportunity = public comm5t2 & 7,,iii7 aft] engag+ ) int]e/$ or affect$ f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 & ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 includ+ ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces2 7ii7 address managem5t issues associat$ ) ! ,national ,recreation ,area1 includ+-- 7,i7 fires2 7,,ii7 invasive species2 7,,iii7 ! response to insect & disease infe/ations2 7,,iv7 measures ne$$ to protect ! public wat] supply provid$ by ,monroe ,res]voir2 7,v7 ! e/abli%m5t1 ma9t5ance1 & closure ( camp sites1 campgr\nds1 trails1 & roadways2 & 7,,vi7 any o!r issues id5tifi$ by ! ,advisory ,committee2 & 7iii7 include-- 7,i7 measures to pres]ve & protect native & hi/orical res\rces1 flora1 fauna1 & recreational1 sc5ic1 & ae/hetic values )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area2 & 7,,ii7 measures to prev5t degradation ( ! public wat] supply provid$ by ,monroe ,res]voir4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,no additional funds ,no additional funds are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,use ( exi/+ funds ,?is section %all be c>ri$ out us+ am\nts o!rwise made available to ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section-- 7#a7 affects ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s use p]mits = fl[age rights )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness e/abli%$ by ! ord] entitl$ ,jo9t ,ord] ,int]*ang+ ,adm9i/rative ,jurisdiction ( ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,army ,l&s & ,national ,=e/ ,l&s 7#ce ,f$4 ,reg4 #ajchb 7,june #be1 #aigj772 7#b7 prev5ts ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s f c>ry+ out ! wat] control managem5t plan ( ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness z describ$ 9 ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s wat] control manual2 7#c7 prev5ts ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s f-- 7,a7 dispos+ (1 or o!rwise manag+1 real e/ate int]e/s held by ! ,corps ( ,eng9e]s z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,b7 acquir+ additional real e/ate int]e/s requir$ to support ! op]ation or ma9t5ance ( ,monroe ,lake2 7#d7 affects ! use ( motor vessels 7z def9$ 9 section #baja ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 on ,monroe ,lake2 7#e7 results 9 ! closure ( any ,/ate or c\nty roadway 9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ! nonwild]ness corridors2 7#f7 precludes ! own]%ip1 use1 or enjoym5t ( private l& )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness2 7#g7 o!rwise affects access to private l& or cemet]ies )9 ! ,national ,recreation ,area & ,wild]ness2 7#h7 affects ! access to l& )9 ! nonwild]ness corridors & )9 #ajj feet ( ! out] b\nd>y ( ! ,wild]ness addition by any ,/ate or private entity or organization ) a p]mit1 special use au?orization1 or o!r "r to access l& )9 ! ,wild]ness addition1 z describ$ 9 section #e7;a7 ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacd7;a771 = ! purpose ( ma9ta9+ infra/ructure locat$ )9 ! ,wild]ness addition1 includ+ access by-- 7,a7 ! ,smi?ville ,telephone ,company2 7,b7 ,jackson ,c\nty ,wat] ,utility2 7,c7 ,jackson ,c\nty ,rural ,electric2 7,d7 ! ,,anr ,pipel9e ,company2 7,e7 ! ,monroe ,c\nty commission]s2 7,f7 ,hoosi] ,trails ,c\ncil1 ,,bsa2 & 7,g7 ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces2 or 7#i7 affects ! access to l& )9 ! ,wild]ness addition by ! ,/ate ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces or appropriate public safety (fic]s ) ! use ( motor vehicles1 me*aniz$ equipm5t1 or motorboats = em]g5cies involv+ ! heal? & safety ( p]sons )9 ! ,wild]ness addition1 9 accordance ) section #d7;c7 ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;c774 #hdjd4 ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 ,national ,sc5ic ,area 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,national ,sc5ic ,area 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m ,national ,sc5ic ,area means ! ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 ,national ,sc5ic ,area e/abli%$ by subsection 7b77#a74 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m ,national ,sc5ic ,area includes-- 7i7 any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& )9 ! b\nd>y ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t is adm9i/]$ z "p ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 & 7ii7 any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& )9 ! b\nd>y ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t is adm9i/]$ z a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em "u ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#c7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,virg9ia4 7#d7 ,wild]ness area ,! t]m ,wild]ness ,area means a wild]ness area designat$ by p>agraphs 7#bb7 ?r\gh 7#bf7 ( section #a ( ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,/at4 #ehd2 #aad ,/at4 #bjeg2 #abc ,/at4 #ajjb7 7z add$ by subsection 7c774 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 ,national ,sc5ic ,area 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 !re is e/abli%$ ! ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 ,national ,sc5ic ,area1 consi/+ ( approximately #ib1efb acres ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! map fil$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a74 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area are-- 7,a7 to ensure ! protection & pres]vation ( ! sc5ic quality1 wat] quality1 natural *>act]i/ics1 & wat] res\rces ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 7,b7 to protect wildlife1 fi%1 & plant habitat 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 7,c7 to protect out/&+ natural biological values & habitat = plant & animal species along ! ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 cre/ above #c1jjj feet above sea level elevation1 includ+ ! ,c[ ,knob salam&]2 7,d7 to protect =e/s 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t may develop *>act]i/ics ( old-gr[? =e/s2 7,e7 to protect ! ,wild]ness ,areas2 & 7,f7 to provide = a v>iety (1 & improve exi/+1 recreation sett+s & opportunities 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#c7 ,adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 ! laws 7includ+ regulations7 g5]ally applicable to ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em4 7,b7 ,exception ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 ! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,wild]ness ,areas 9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 & any o!r laws applicable to ! ,wild]ness ,areas1 except t any ref]5ce 9 t ,act to ! effective date ( t ,act %all be consid]$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act = purposes ( adm9i/]+ ! ,wild]ness ,areas4 7,c7 ,effect2 conflicts 7i7 ,effect ,! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area %all n affect ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,wild]ness ,areas4 7ii7 ,conflicts ,9 ! case ( any conflict betwe5 ! laws applicable to ! ,wild]ness ,areas1 ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq47 %all control4 7,d7 ,no buff] zones 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection creates a protective p]imet] or buff] zone ar\nd ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area or a ,wild]ness ,area4 7ii7 ,activities outside national sc5ic area or wild]ness areas ,! fact t an activity or use on l& outside ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area or a ,wild]ness ,area c be se5 or he>d by humans )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area or ,wild]ness ,area %all n preclude ! activity or use outside ! b\nd>ies ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area or ,wild]ness ,area4 7#d7 ,recreational uses 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 ?is subsection or "u applicable law1 ! ,secret>y %all au?orize ! cont9uation (1 or seek to improve1 au?oriz$ recreational uses ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection int]f]es ) ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 or improve nonmotoriz$ trails & recreation sites )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 7ii7 to con/ruct new nonmotoriz$ trails & recreation sites )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 7iii7 to adju/ recreational uses )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area = reasons ( s\nd res\rce managem5t or public safety2 & 7iv7 to evaluate applications =1 & issue or d5y1 special use au?orizations 9 connection ) recreation )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7,c7 ,requirem5t ,recreation )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area %all be conduct$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#e7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan = ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t is n locat$ 9 a ,wild]ness ,area 9 ord] to con/ruct1 ma9ta91 & improve nonmotoriz$ recreation ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trails 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,pot5tial inclusion ,! ,secret>y may address 9 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& t is ne>1 b n )9 ! b\nd>y (1 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7,c7 ,public input ,9 develop+ ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek input f int]e/$ p>ties1 includ+ memb]s ( ! public4 7,d7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 promote su/a9able trail managem5t t protects natural res\rces & provides div]se1 high-quality safe recreation opportunities1 :i* may include loop trails = nonmotoriz$ uses2 7ii7 consid] natural res\rce protection1 trail su/a9ability1 & trail ma9t5ance ne$s z prim>y factors 9 det]m9+ ! location or relocation ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trails2 & 7iii7 develop a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail outside ! ,little ,riv] ,wild]ness ,area 9 ! area ( ! ,tillman ,road corridor 7along ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road #aja7 to connect ! ,wolf ,ridge ,trail p>k+ area to ! ,wild ,oak ,national ,recreation ,trail1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b71 p5d+ completion ( ! requir$ environm5tal analysis4 7,e7 ,implem5tation report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes ! implem5tation ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ ! id5tification ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d77iii7 & any o!r priority ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trails id5tifi$ = developm5t4 7#f7 ,roads 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area %all n-- 7i7 result 9 ! closure ( any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! map fil$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7ii7 modify public access )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7,b7 ,no new roads ,no new roads %all be con/ruct$ 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7,c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection-- 7i7 d5ies any own] ( private l& or an int]e/ 9 private l& t is locat$ )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area ! "r to access ! private l&2 7ii7 alt]s ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to op5 or close roads 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act 9 fur!rance ( ! purposes ( ?is section2 or 7iii7 alt]s ! au?ority ( ! ,/ate-- 7,i7 to ma9ta9 ! access road to ! cre/ ( ,%5&oah ,m\nta9 7,r\te #ibd72 or 7,,ii7 to realign ! access road describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 if necess>y = reasons ( s\nd res\rce managem5t or public safety4 7,d7 ,p>k+ areas 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to clause 7ii71 ! recon/ruction1 m9or relocation1 & con/ruction ( p>k+ areas & relat$ facilities )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area are au?oriz$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7ii7 ,limitation ,additional trailhead p>k+ areas au?oriz$ 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area "u clause 7i7 may be con/ruct$ only along ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em roads4 7#g7 ,motoriz$ travel ,motoriz$ travel %all be all[$ only on roads )9 ! portions ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t are n ,wild]ness ,areas1 9 a mann] consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#f74 7#h7 ,wat] ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 a mann] t ma9ta9s & enhances wat] quality4 7#i7 ,wat] imp\ndm5ts ,! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area %all n prohibit-- 7,a7 ! op]ation1 ma9t5ance1 or improvem5t (1 or access to1 dams1 res]voirs1 or relat$ infra/ructure 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! map fil$ "u subsection 7d77#a77;,a72 or 7,b7 ! e/abli%m5t ( new dams1 res]voirs1 or relat$ infra/ructure if necess>y = municipal use4 7#aj7 ,timb] h>ve/ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 no h>ve/+ ( timb] %all be all[$ )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,necess>y h>ve/+ ,! ,secret>y may au?orize h>ve/+ ( timb] 9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! h>ve/+ is necess>y-- 7,i7 to control fire2 7,,ii7 to provide = public safety or trail access2 7,,iii7 to con/ruct or ma9ta9 ov]looks & vi/as2 or 7,,iv7 to control insect or disease outbreaks4 7ii7 ,firewood = p]sonal use ,firewood may be h>ve/$ = p]sonal use along roads )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area1 subject to any conditions t ! ,secret>y may require4 7#aa7 ,insect & disease outbreaks 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y may c>ry out activities necess>y to control insect & disease outbreaks 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 to ma9ta9 sc5ic quality2 7ii7 to r$uce haz>ds to visitors2 or 7iii7 to protect ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& or private l&4 7,b7 ,limitations ,= purposes ( activities c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 native =e/ insect & disease outbreaks %all be controll$ only-- 7,i7 to prev5t unacceptable damage to res\rces on adjac5t l&2 or 7,,ii7 to protect ?reat5$1 endang]$1 s5sitive1 or locally r>e species1 ) biological control me?ods be+ favor$2 & 7ii7 nonnative insects & diseases may be eradicat$ or suppress$ only 9 ord] to prev5t a loss ( a special biological community4 7#ab7 ,vegetation managem5t ,! ,secret>y may engage 9 vegetation managem5t practices )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 to ma9ta9 wildlife cle>+s & sc5ic enhancem5ts 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7,b7 to con/ruct n m ?an #ajj acres ( additional wildlife cle>+s by-- 7i7 exp&+ wildlife cle>+s 9 exi/5ce on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7ii7 con/ruct+ new wildlife cle>+s ( approximately #b to #e acres4 7#ac7 ,wildfire suppression 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits ! ,secret>y1 9 coop]ation ) o!r ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & local ag5cies1 z appropriate1 f c>ry+ out wildfire suppression activities )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,wildfire suppression activities )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area %all be c>ri$ out-- 7i7 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 us+ su* means z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#ad7 ,prescrib$ fire ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection prohibits ! ,secret>y f conduct+ prescrib$ burns & necess>y burn unit prep>ation )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#ae7 ,)drawal 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 all ,f$]al l& )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area is )drawn f-- 7i7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal "u ! public l& laws2 7ii7 location1 entry1 & pat5t "u ! m9+ laws2 7iii7 op]ation ( ! m9]al leas+ & geo!rmal leas+ laws2 7iv7 w9d1 sol>1 or o!r r5ewable en]gy developm5t2 & 7v7 designation ( new utility corridors1 utility rights-(-way1 or communications sites4 7,b7 ,effect ,consi/5t ) p>agraph 7#f77;,c77i71 ! )drawal "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n d5y access to private l& or an int]e/ 9 private l& )9 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area4 7#af7 ,managem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( ! completion ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail plan "u p>agraph 7#e71 b n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop z an am5dm5t to ! l& managem5t plan = ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s a managem5t plan = ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area t is consi/5t ) ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires ! ,secret>y to revise ! l& managem5t plan = ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s "u section #f ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd74 7c7 ,designation ( wild]ness areas ,section #a ( ,public ,law #ajj-cbf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ajb ,/at4 #ehd2 #aad ,/at4 #bjeg2 #abc ,/at4 #ajjb7 7z am5d$ by section #hdjb7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bb7 ,skidmore ,=k ,wild]ness ,c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s compris+ approximately #e1jhh acres1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,skidmore ,=k ,wild]ness4 7#bc7 ,ramseys draft wild]ness addition ,c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s compris+ approximately #f1ifa acres1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 :i* %all be incorporat$ into ! ,ramseys ,draft ,wild]ness designat$ by ,public ,law #ih-ehf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 #ih ,/at4 #cajf74 7#bd7 ,lynn holl[ wild]ness ,c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s compris+ approximately #c1efh acres1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,lynn ,holl[ ,wild]ness4 7#be7 ,little riv] wild]ness ,c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s compris+ approximately #ab1dfa acres1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,little ,riv] ,wild]ness4 7#bf7 ,bee* lick knob wild]ness ,c]ta9 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! ,george ,wa%+ton & ,jeff]son ,national ,=e/s compris+ approximately #e1ggi acres1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! applicable map fil$ "u section #hdjd7;d77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,bee* ,lick ,knob ,wild]ness4 4 7d7 ,maps & b\nd>y descriptions 7#a7 ,fil+ ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all file ) ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives maps & b\nd>y descriptions (-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area2 & 7,b7 ea* ( ! ,wild]ness ,areas4 7#b7 ,=ce & effect ,! maps & b\nd>y descriptions fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h ! same =ce & effect z if includ$ 9 ?is section1 except t ! ,secret>y may correct cl]ical & typographical errors 9 ! maps & b\nd>y descriptions4 7#c7 ,maps control ,9 ! case ( any discrepancy betwe5 ! acreage ( ! ,national ,sc5ic ,area or a ,wild]ness ,area & ! applicable map fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! applicable map fil$ "u t p>agraph %all control4 7#d7 ,availability ,! maps & b\nd>y descriptions fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be on file & available = public inspection 9 ! (fice ( ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 #hdje4 ,flatside-,be?une ,wild]ness 7a7 ,additions to flatside wild]ness ,section #c7;d7 ( ,arkansas ,wild]ness ,act ( #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,/at4 #bcdi2 #acb ,/at4 #eebj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #aihd & & ins]t+ #aihd12 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ & c]ta9 l& 9 ! ,oua*ita ,national ,=e/1 :i* comprise approximately #b1bae acres1 g5]ally depict$ z ,l& ,propos$ = ,wild]ness ,designation on ! map entitl$ ,flatside ,wild]ness1 ,propos$ ,addition ,designation1 dat$ ,septemb] #bi1 #bjbb1 aft] #bjah14 7b7 ,fire1 insects1 & diseases ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all be con/ru$ to limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y "u section #d7;d77#a7 ( ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacc7;d77#a77 9 accordance ) exi/+ laws 7includ+ regulations74 7c7 ,designation ( wild]ness addition 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! wild]ness designat$ by section #c7;d7 ( ,arkansas ,wild]ness ,act ( #aihd 7,public ,law #ih-ejh2 #ih ,/at4 #bcdi7 %all be kn[n z ! ,flatside-,be?une ,wild]ness4 7#b7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 a law1 map1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,flatside ,wild]ness %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,flatside-,be?une ,wild]ness4 #hdjf4 ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ designations 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,designat$ natural area ,! t]m designat$ natural area means an area det]m9$ to be ( exceptional ecological1 botanical1 geologic1 sc5ic1 or ar*eological value by-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 7i7 ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois2 or 7ii7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,designat$ rese>* natural area ,! t]m designat$ rese>* natural area means an area t has be5 select$ by ! ,secret>y1 & is manag$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = sci5tific rese>* value4 7#c7 ,map ,! t]m map means ! map prep>$ & submitt$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice "u subsection 7e77#a74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#e7 ,special ,managem5t ,area ,! t]m ,special ,managem5t ,area means a ,special ,managem5t ,area e/abli%$ by subsection 7c77#a74 7b7 ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness 7#a7 ,addition to ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em ,9 accordance ) ! ,wild]ness ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aaca et seq471 c]ta9 l& 9 ! ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ 9 ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois manag$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 compris+ approximately #gej acres & g5]ally depict$ on ! map1 is designat$ z wild]ness & z a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em1 & %all be kn[n z ! ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness4 7#b7 ,managem5t ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 ! ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness %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 %all be consid]$ to be a ref]5ce to ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,hik+ trail ,=e/ ,road #baa %all be clos$ to public vehicul> traffic & %all be ma9ta9$ z a hik+ trail1 includ+ ! ea/]n ext5sion ( ,=e/ ,road #baa =m]ly kn[n z ! ,hut*9s ,creek ,spur up to ! area kn[n z ,hut*9s ,creek ,corridor1 z g5]ally depict$ on ! map4 7#d7 ,)drawal ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 all ,f$]al l& )9 ! ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness1 includ+ any l& or int]e/ 9 l& t is acquir$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates )9 ! ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 is )drawn f-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal "u ! public l& laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 & pat5t "u ! m9+ laws2 & 7,c7 op]ation ( ! m9]al leas+1 m9]al mat]ials1 & geo!rmal leas+ laws4 7c7 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,special ,managem5t ,areas 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 ! foll[+ ,special ,managem5t ,areas )9 ! ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ 9 ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois are e/abli%$3 7,a7 ,camp ,hut*9s ,special ,managem5t ,area ,c]ta9 ,f$]al l& manag$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 compris+ approximately #b1iec acres & g5]ally depict$ on ! map4 7,b7 ,ripple ,holl[ ,special ,managem5t ,area ,c]ta9 ,f$]al l& manag$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 compris+ approximately #c1dde acres & g5]ally depict$ on ! map4 7,c7 ,burke ,bran* ,special ,managem5t ,area ,c]ta9 ,f$]al l& manag$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 compris+ approximately #f1caj acres & g5]ally depict$ on ! map4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas are-- 7,a7 to cons]ve1 protect1 & enhance ! ecological1 sc5ic1 wildlife1 recreational1 cultural1 hi/oric1 educational1 & sci5tific res\rces ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas = ! b5efit & enjoym5t ( pres5t & future g5]ations2 7,b7 to promote biodiv]sity & control invasive species2 & 7,c7 to all[ = ! cont9uation ( re/oration ef=ts & sci5tific /udy ( ! designat$ natural areas & designat$ rese>* natural areas )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas4 7d7 ,adm9i/ration ( ,special ,managem5t ,areas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all adm9i/] ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas-- 7,a7 9 a mann] t cons]ves1 protects1 & enhances ! purposes = :i* ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas are e/abli%$2 & 7,b7 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 o!r applicable laws4 7#b7 ,managem5t plan ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a compreh5sive managem5t plan = ! long-t]m protection & managem5t ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas4 7#c7 ,uses 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all all[ only uses ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas t are consi/5t ) ! purposes = :i* ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas are e/abli%$4 7,b7 ,prescrib$ fire ,! ,secret>y may use prescrib$ fire to su/a9 ! ecological /ructure & composition ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas to su/a9 ! biodiv]sity ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas4 7,c7 ,managem5t tools 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may use h]bicides1 insecticides1 & me*aniz$ equipm5t 9 ! control ( fire1 insects1 disease1 & invasive species1 includ+ ! use ( *a9saws1 drones1 aircraft1 pickup trucks1 all-t]ra9 vehicles1 & rubb] & track$ vehicles to c>ry out managem5t ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas approv$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,requirem5t ,9 c>ry+ out managem5t ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas1 ! ,secret>y %all use ! be/ available te*nology & sci5ce4 7,d7 ,motoriz$ vehicles ,except 9 cases 9 :i* motoriz$ vehicles are ne$$ = adm9i/rative purposes1 em]g5cy response1 or access on e/abli%$ roads access+ trailheads1 or are ess5tial to provide (f-road access = ecosy/em managem5t ( habitat1 ! use ( motor vehicles 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas %all be prohibit$4 7,e7 ,roads ,! ,secret>y %all decommission & remove roads )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas1 except roads ne$$ = managem5t or access to trailheads1 z soon z practicable4 7,f7 ,timb] 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,comm]cial timb] h>ve/+1 except z ne$$ = fire1 insect1 & disease control1 & = visitor & adm9i/rative safety1 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas %all be prohibit$4 7ii7 ,activities p]mitt$ ,?9n+ ( trees & o!r vegetation 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas %all be p]mitt$ = re/oration ( ! designat$ natural areas & designat$ rese>* natural areas & to fur!r ! managem5t objectives describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7,g7 ,inhold+s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,access to private inhold+s 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas %all be pres]v$4 7ii7 ,acquisitions ,! ,secret>y %all acquire any private inhold+s 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas by pur*ase or ex*ange z soon z feasible4 7,h7 ,hunt+ & trapp+ 7i7 ,hunt+ ,hunt+ %all be p]mitt$ 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas z p]mitt$ by ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois & 9 accordance ) regulations ( ! ,/ate ( ,ill9ois & regulations ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7ii7 ,trapp+ ,trapp+ %all n be p]mitt$ 9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas4 7iii7 ,access by motoriz$ vehicles ,access )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas by hunt]s 9 motoriz$ vehicles %all be prohibit$4 7,i7 ,volunte] re/oration & rese>* 7i7 ,volunte]s ,! ,secret>y %all all[ organiz$ gr\ps ( volunte]s to p>ticipate 9 ecological re/oration activities "u ! guidance ( ,=e/ ,s]vice ecologi/s & botani/s )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts4 7ii7 ,access = rese>* purposes ,! ,secret>y %all all[ access to ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas = sci5tific rese>* by qualifi$ individuals & organizations1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,j7 ,ongo+ managem5t decisions ,! ,sup]visor ( ! ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ %all h ! au?ority1 )\t requir+ ! p]mission ( ! ,secret>y1 to make managem5t decisions conc]n+ any designat$ natural area or designat$ rese>* natural area )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas pursuant to ! l& & res\rce managem5t plan = ! ,%awnee ,national ,=e/4 7#d7 ,)drawal ,subject to valid exi/+ rights1 all ,f$]al l& )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas1 includ+ any l& or int]e/ 9 l& t is acquir$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates )9 ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 is )drawn f-- 7,a7 entry1 appropriation1 or disposal "u ! public l& laws2 7,b7 location1 entry1 & pat5t "u ! m9+ laws2 & 7,c7 op]ation ( ! m9]al leas+1 m9]al mat]ials1 & geo!rmal leas+ laws4 7#e7 ,maps & legal descriptions ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all transmit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! maps & legal descriptions ( ea* ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas fil$ "u subsection 7e77#a74 7#f7 ,public in=mation ,annually1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,%awnee ,national ,=e/ in=mation describ+ ! progress 9 a*iev+ ! managem5t objectives describ$ 9 ?is subsection4 7e7 ,map & legal description 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all file ) ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a map & legal description t conta9s maps & b\nd>y descriptions (-- 7,a7 ! ,camp ,hut*9s ,wild]ness2 & 7,b7 ea* ( ! ,special ,managem5t ,areas4 7#b7 ,effect ,! map & legal description fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h ! same =ce & effect z if includ$ 9 ?is ,act1 except t ! ,secret>y may correct cl]ical & typographical errors 9 ! map & legal description4 7#c7 ,availability ,! map & legal description fil$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be on file & available = public inspection 9 ! appropriate (fice ( ! ,secret>y & on ! ,=e/ ,s]vice website4 #hdjg4 ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness 7a7 ,designation ( ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness 7#a7 ,v]mont ,wild]ness ,act ( #aihd am5dm5t ,section #ajb7a7 ( ! ,v]mont ,wild]ness ,act ( #aihd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #ih-cbb2 #ih ,/at4 #bed7 is am5d$ by /rik+ kn[n z ! ,breadloaf ,wild]ness & ins]t+ kn[n z ! ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness4 7#b7 ,new ,engl& ,wild]ness ,act ( #bjjf am5dm5t ,section #baa7c7 ( ! ,new ,engl& ,wild]ness ,act ( #bjjf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aacb note2 ,public ,law #aji-chb2 #abj ,/at4 #bfge7 is am5d$ by /rik+ kn[n z ! ,breadloaf ,wild]ness & ins]t+ kn[n z ! ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness4 7b7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 any law1 map1 regulation1 ord]1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! ,breadloaf ,wild]ness %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,patrick ,leahy ,wild]ness4 #hdjh4 ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ release ( rev]sion>y int]e/ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,deli1 ,inc4 ,! t]m ,deli1 ,inc4 means ,deli1 ,inc41 a sphagnum moss production bus9ess locat$ 9 ,mill/on1 ,wiscons94 7#b7 ,deli l& ,! t]m ,deli l& means ! approximately #cg4bg acres ( l& own$ or option$ to acquire1 subject to ! approval ( ! l& ex*ange by ! ,wiscons9 ,dep>tm5t ( ,natural ,res\rces1 ! ,wiscons9 ,natural ,res\rces ,bo>d1 & ! ,gov]nor ( ,wiscons91 9 #b sep>ate p>cels1 by ,deli1 ,inc41 & locat$ 9 ,mill/on1 ,wiscons91 z depict$ on ! map & z describ$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,a p>cel ( real prop]ty conta9+ approximately #ca4c acres 7:i* includes l& )9 ! road "r-(-way71 toge!r ) any improvem5ts-- 7i7 compris+ ! ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b ,w41 ,t[n ( ,mill/on1 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,wiscons92 7ii7 exclud+-- 7,i7 l& ly+ nor? ( ! railroad "r-(-way2 & 7,,ii7 a p>cel #aej feet wide1 ) #ej feet ly+ to ! nor!a/1 & #ajj feet to ! s\?we/1 ( a l9e comm5c+ at a po9t #e feet ea/ ( ! nor?we/ corn] ( ! qu>t]-qu>t] section describ$ 9 clause 7i71 !nce s\? #ef ea/ #ci' a di/ance ( #bbb feet1 !nce s\? #eg ea/ #ca' a di/ance ( #acei feet2 & 7iii7 subject to-- 7,i7 any public wat] use or easem5ts on ,lee ,lake2 & 7,,ii7 any easem5ts or re/rictions ( record1 public roadways1 zon+ & use ord9ances1 & ! railroad "r-(-way4 7,b7 ,a p>cel ( real prop]ty conta9+ approximately #e4ig acres locat$ 9 ! ,,sw,,sw sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #d ,w41 ,t[n ( ,mill/on1 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,wiscons91 compris+ lot #g ( ,c]tifi$ ,survey ,map ,no4 #ddhc1 z record$ 9 volume #ai,s ( ! c]tifi$ survey maps1 page #ccd1 z ,docum5t ,no4 #dacddj 9 ! ,jackson ,c\nty ,regi/] ( ,de$s4 7#c7 ,map ,! t]m map means ! map entitl$ ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ - ,deli1 ,inc4 & dat$ ,june #bf1 #bjbc4 7#d7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ! ,/ate ( ,wiscons94 7#e7 ,/ate =e/ l& ,! t]m ,/ate =e/ l& means ! approximately #ca4hc acres ( l& locat$ 9 ! ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ 9 ,mill/on1 ,wiscons91 z depict$ on ! map & z describ$ z foll[s3 7,a7 ,a p>cel conta9+ #bc4ac acres-- 7i7 compris+ ! portion ( ! ,e,,se sec4 #bj1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,t[n ( ,mill/on1 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,wiscons91 ly+ s\? ( ! ,int]/ate ,highway #id s\!rn "r-(-way2 & 7ii7 exclud+ a triangul> p>cel 9 ! s\?we/ corn] describ$ z comm5c+ at ! s\?we/ corn]1 !nce ea/ #bfj feet1 !nce nor?we/]ly to a po9t on ! we/ b\nd>y !re( #bjj feet nor? ( ! s\?we/ corn]1 !nce s\? to ! place ( beg9n+4 7,b7 ,a p>cel conta9+ #h4gj acres compris+ ! portion ( ! ,,ne,,ne sec4 #bi1 ,t4 #bj ,n41 ,r4 #b4 ,w41 ,t[n ( ,mill/on1 ,jackson ,c\nty1 ,wiscons91 ly+ nor? ( ! railroad "r-(-way1 =m+ a triangul> piece & describ$ z comm5c+ at ! nor!a/ corn] ( t qu>t]-qu>t] section1 !nce we/ #ajaj feet to ! nor? l9e ( ! railroad "r-(-way1 !nce s\!a/]ly along ! b\nd>y ( ! railroad to ! ea/ l9e ( t qu>t]-qu>t] section1 !nce nor? on ! ea/ l9e #gej feet to ! place ( beg9n+4 7b7 ,conditional release 7#a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate =e/ l& is subject to a rev]sion>y int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates pursuant to section #cb7;c7 ( ,! ,bankhead-,jones ,f>m ,t5ant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaa7;c771 requir+ t ! ,/ate =e/ l& be us$ = public purposes 9 p]petuity2 & 7,b7 ! ,/ate & ,deli1 ,inc4 h agre$ t ! ,/ate w convey ! ,/ate =e/ l& 9 ex*ange = ! ,deli l&1 & ! ,deli l& w be add$ to ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ 9 ! ,/ate4 7#b7 ,conditional release ,if ! ,/ate (f]s 9 a writt5 agreem5t to convey ! ,/ate =e/ l& to ,deli1 ,inc41 9 ex*ange = ! conveyance ( ! ,deli l& to ! ,/ate-- 7,a7 ! rev]sion>y int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,/ate =e/ l& %all be releas$2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all provide1 z exp$iti\sly z possible1 recordable evid5ce ( ! release "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ! =m ( a quitclaim de$1 :i* %all-- 7i7 convey any int]e/ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 ! ,/ate =e/ l& )\t consid]ation2 & 7ii7 be provid$ to ! ,/ate = record+ be=e ! ex*ange de$s are record$4 7#c7 ,corrections ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,/ate1 may make any necess>y corrections to ! legal description ( ! ,/ate =e/ l& = purposes ( ! quitclaim de$ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 #hdji4 ,b5ton ,mackaye ,national ,sc5ic ,trail feasibility /udy 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds t ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail-- 7#a7 is a sc5ic1 nonmotoriz$ trail t trav]ses approximately #bhg miles ov] "s ( ! mo/ r5[n$ =e/s & m\nta9s 9 ! ,/ates ( ,georgia1 ,t5nessee1 & ,nor? ,c>ol9a2 7#b7 %[cases a wide v>iety ( sc5ic views1 includ+ high-elevation peaks1 mature =e/s1 & seclud$ wat]falls2 7#c7 passes ?r\gh wild]ness t is ri* ) biodiv]sity2 7#d7 passes ?r\gh #f designat$ wild]ness areas1 ! ,great ,smoky ,m\nta9s ,national ,p>k1 & ! ,*attahoo*ee-,oconee1 ,*]okee1 & ,nantahala ,national ,=e/s2 7#e7 provides a wide array ( easily accessible hikes = novice & int]m$iate hik]s1 z well z m *all5g+ trails = backpack+2 7#f7 supports economic opportunities = num]\s rural communities t b5efit f ! visitors to ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail sp5d+ _! money on accommodations1 food1 & outdoor supplies2 7#g7 runs f ,spr+] ,m\nta9 9 ! ,/ate ( ,georgia1 ?r\gh ! ,/ate ( ,t5nessee1 & ext5ds ?r\gh ! ,great ,smoky ,m\nta9s ,national ,p>k 9 ! ,/ate ( ,nor? ,c>ol9a2 7#h7 is physically accessible2 & 7#i7 c be ma9ta9$ at a m9imal co/ because-- 7,a7 ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail has be5 ma9ta9$ at ! same l5g? s9ce #bjje2 7,b7 #ie p]c5t ( ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail is locat$ on ,f$]al l&2 & 7,c7 ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail has be5 successfully con/ruct$1 ma9ta9$1 & manag$ by ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail ,association s9ce #aihj4 7b7 ,feasibility /udy ,section #e7;c7 ( ! ,national ,trails ,sy/em ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #abdd7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ej7 ,b5ton ,mackaye ,trail 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail1 a sc5ic1 nonmotoriz$ trail t trav]ses approximately #bhg miles 9 ! ,/ates ( ,georgia1 ,t5nessee1 & ,nor? ,c>ol9a4 7,b7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 consultation ) int]e/$ organizations 7includ+ ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail ,association71 %all complete & submit to ,congress ! feasibility /udy = designat+ ! ,b5ton ,mac,kaye ,trail z a national sc5ic trail4 4 ,e ,o!r matt]s #heja4 ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #i ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#e71 & 7#f7 z subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,d71 7,e71 & 7,f71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ resid5ts & ins]t+ resid5ts because--2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! ma9t5ance & managem5t ( an urban =e/ (f]s additional opportunities relat+ to work=ce developm5t & job creation2 7,c7 ! pres5ce ( a heal?y & well-ma9ta9$ urban =e/ c support /ormwat] managem5t2 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ improv+ air quality1 aft] heat isl& effect12 & 7,,ii7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ 1 includ+ by improv+ ! physical & m5tal heal? ( community resid5ts22 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ communities4 & ins]t+ communities22 7,d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#g7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 accord+ to rese>* by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! e/imat$ value ( b5efits describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 exce$s #ah1jjj1jjj1jjj2 7#e7 urban =e/ canopy cov] is inequitably di/ribut$ among racial gr\ps & income levels1 exac]bat+ disp>ities 9 exposure1 = example1 to ! urban heat isl& effect1 & increas+ relat$ heal? risks & f9ancial burd5s relat+ to cool+2 7#f7 ! effects ( hi/orical discrim9atory policies1 su* z r$l9+1 cont9ue to h effects on urban environm5ts2 7#g7 a rec5t analysis %[s t-- 7,a7 urbaniz$ neighborhoods ) mo/ly p ( color h #cc p]c5t less tree canopy on av]age ?an majority :ite neighborhoods2 & 7,b7 l[-income neighborhoods h #da p]c5t less tree cov] ?an neighborhoods ) l[ rates ( pov]ty2 7#h7 additional analyses ( cities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates f\nd t-- 7,a7 communities prim>ily inhabit$ by ,unit$ ,/ates-born1 ,:ite populations conta9 m ?an twice ! urban =e/ canopy cov] ( communities prim>ily inhabit$ by racial & e?nic m9orities2 & 7,b7 !re 7 elevat$ l& temp]atures 9 =m]ly r$l9$ areas comp>$ to _! nonr$l9$ c\nt]p>ts1 by an av]age #b4f degrees ,celsius & up to #g degrees ,celsius2 & 7#i7 to r$uce disp>ities 9 ! enjoym5t ( ! social1 environm5tal1 & economic b5efits ( heal?y & well-ma9ta9$ urban =e/s & to manage risks relat+ to heat exposure & o!r urban /ressors1 ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %\ld accel]ate actions to enhance ! heal? & resili5ce ( urban =e/s1 ) inve/m5t 9 priority communities4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,assi/ance = ,/ates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ,9 provid+ su* assi/ance & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,coop]ation ) ! public ,9 provid+ assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,a7 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ organizations4 ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8organizations & in/itutions ( high] education4 7,c7 ,direct coop]ation ) local gov]nm5ts ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,(fice ( ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice an ,(fice ( ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry4 7,b7 ,director ,! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice %all appo9t a s5ior (ficial to s]ve z ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry1 :i* %all n be requir$ to be a ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice position 7z def9$ 9 section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7,c7 ,mission ,! mission ( ! ,(fice ( ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry %all be to promote ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 includ+ adm9i/]+ ! programs & requirem5ts describ$ 9 ?is section4 7,d7 ,duties ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,urban & ,community ,=e/ry %all be responsible = c>ry+ out ! mission describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 includ+ by-- 7i7 manag+ urban & community =e/ programs1 includ+ programs = ,/ate & local tree plant+ & ma9t5ance2 7ii7 engag+ 9 /akehold] relations & develop+ ext]nal p>tn]%ips 9 support ( urban & community =e/ programs2 7iii7 id5tify+ common ,/ate & municipal be/ practices = navigat+ local policies = urban & community =e/ry2 7iv7 coord9at+ ! nationwide networks ( urban & community =e/ programs2 7v7 provid+ /rategic guidance = work=ce developm5t = urban & community =e/ programs & longevity ( urban =e/s2 7vi7 adm9i/]+ aw>ds provid$ "u ?is section2 7vii7 advis+ ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice on urban & community =e/ry2 & 7viii7 coord9at+ ) ag5cies & (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to adm9i/] or update urban & community =e/ programs4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ organizations1 & ins]t+ organizations & in/itutions ( high] education12 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & det]m9+ & ins]t+ det]m9+2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & measur+ & monitor+ ! atmosph]ic impacts ( urban & community =e/s be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 9 connection ) ! ,=e/ & ,inv5tory ,analysis program1 analyze data reg>d+ ! c>bon emissions1 seque/ration1 /orage1 & relat$ atmosph]ic impacts ( urban & community =e/s4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #ae & ins]t+ #af2 7ii7 9 ea* ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii71 by /rik+ ! comma at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7iii7 9 clause 7ix71 by /rik+ 1 & at ! end & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7iv7 by /rik+ clause 7x7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7x7 #c memb]s :o are n (fic]s or employees ( any gov]nm5tal body & :o h exp]tise & h be5 active 9 urban & community =e/ry1 ( :om-- 7,i7 #a is a resid5t ( a community ) a population ( less ?an #ej1jjj z ( ! mo/ rec5t c5sus2 & 7,,ii7 #a is a resid5t ( an und]s]v$ community1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ) a population ( great] ?an #ej1jjj z ( ! mo/ rec5t c5sus4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,meet+s ,! ,c\ncil %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an annually4 2 7#e7 by /rik+ subsection 7i72 7#f7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7j72 7#g7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,micr(ore/ fund+ 7#a7 ,am\nts aw>d$ ,( ! am\nt made available "u subsection 7k7 = ea* fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #aej1jjj1 b n m ?an #a p]c5t1 %all be aw>d$ = projects t e/abli% micr(ore/s & us$ = o!r exp5ses necess>y to support ^? micr(ore/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,9 select+ projects "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to eligible p>cels t-- 7,a7 are und]utiliz$1 degrad$1 de9du/rializ$1 b>r51 or fractional2 7,b7 are locat$ 9 an area :]e gre5 space is lack+2 7,c7 provide ecological b5efits1 includ+ /orm wat] managem5t1 heat r$uction1 & wildlife habitat2 & 7,d7 are geographically1 economically1 & ecologically div]se4 7i7 ,waiv] ( co/ %>e requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any non-,f$]al co/-%>e requirem5t o!rwise applicable to projects c>ri$ out "u ?is section may be waiv$ at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 provid+ waiv]s "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to a project c>ri$ out by a nonpr(it organization or an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 t b5efits an und]s]v$ community4 2 & 7#h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #hj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,availability ( funds ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 affects ! availability ( funds made available = ! program "u section #i7;c7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baje7;c77 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7c7 ,def9ition ( micr(ore/ ,section #ac7;d7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#a71 & 7#d71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,micr(ore/ ,! t]m micr(ore/ means a d5se plant+ ( div]se1 native trees & relat$ %rubs & vegetative gr\nd cov]+ t-- 7,a7 is no great] ?an #a acre2 7,b7 is suitable = local conditions2 & 7,c7 provides ecological b5efits4 4 #hejb4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hejc4 ,conveyance ( ,=e/ ,s]vice adm9i/rative sites ,section #ejc ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,facility ,realignm5t & ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f74 #hejd4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #heje4 ,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 7a77#d71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#f77;,c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g77#e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #hejf4 ,rapid ,ohia ,dea? 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,rapid ,ohia ,dea? ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,rapid ,ohia ,dea? means ! disease caus$ by ! fungal pa?og5 kn[n z ,c]atocy/is fimbriata t affects ! tree ( ! species ,metrosid]os polymorphia4 7b7 ,collaboration ,! ,secret>y %all collaborate ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,gov]nors ( affect$ ,/ates & t]ritories to address ,rapid ,ohia ,dea?4 7c7 ,transmission ,! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,in/itute ( ,pacific ,isl&s ,=e/ry1 & 9 collaboration ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 %all cont9ue to conduct rese>* on ,rapid ,ohia ,dea? vectors & transmission4 7d7 ,ungulate managem5t ,! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,in/itute ( ,pacific ,isl&s ,=e/ry1 %all cont9ue to collaborate ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 ! ,gov]nors ( affect$ ,/ates & t]ritories1 & local /akehold]s to manage ungulates 9 ,rapid ,ohia ,dea? control areas on-- 7#a7 ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 & t]ritorial l&2 & 7#b7 private l& ) ! cons5t ( private l&[n]s4 7e7 ,re/oration & rese>* ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all cont9ue to provide-- 7#a7 f9ancial assi/ance1 includ+ ?r\gh agreem5ts ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior-- 7,a7 to prev5t ! spread ( ,rapid ,ohia ,dea?2 & 7,b7 to re/ore ! native =e/s ( affect$ ,/ates & t]ritories2 & 7#b7 /aff & necess>y infra/ructure fund+ to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,in/itute ( ,pacific ,isl&s ,=e/ry to conduct rese>* on ,rapid ,ohia ,dea?4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #e1jjj1jjj to c>ry out ?is section1 includ+ = activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 or ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 #hejg4 ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s ,public ,law #ia-cgh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,,iii ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s #cja4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is title3 7#a7 ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t] ,! t]m ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t] means any resid5tial work=ce developm5t or tra9+ facility = und]s]v$ y\? op]at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior4 7#b7 ,cov]$ graduate ,! t]m cov]$ graduate means an individual :o successfully complet$ a tra9+ program at a ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]4 7#c7 ,cov]$ /ud5t ,! t]m cov]$ /ud5t means an individual :o is enroll$ 9 a tra9+ program at a ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 #cjb4 ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s ,wildfire & ,cons]vation ,tra9+ ,program 7a7 ,specializ$ tra9+ programs ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all (f] at ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s specializ$ tra9+ programs focus$ on-- 7#a7 =e/ry & rangel& managem5t2 7#b7 wildl& firefight+2 or 7#c7 any o!r topic relat+ to ! mission ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice or ! public int]e/4 7b7 ,prioritization ,! ,secret>y %all prioritize (f]+ specializ$ tra9+ programs "u subsection 7a7 at facilities describ$ 9 section #adg7;d7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 #cjc4 ,wildl& ,firefight+ ,work=ce ,developm5t ,pilot 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,exp]im5t1 rese>*1 or demon/ration pilots ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 may c>ry out exp]im5tal1 rese>*1 or demon/ration pilots to provide c>e] & te*nical curricula & c\rse (f]+s to advance ! missions ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture at ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s op]at$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture "u section #adg7;d7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caig7;d774 7#b7 ,curricula & c\rses ,curricula & c\rses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 include-- 7,a7 incid5t managem5t & em]g5cy response logi/ics2 7,b7 disa/] response2 7,c7 =e/ products measurem5t2 7,d7 timb] sale adm9i/ration & prep>ation2 7,e7 heavy equipm5t op]ation2 7,f7 equipm5t & me*anical s]vices2 7,g7 indu/rial electrical sy/ems2 7,h7 ma*9+2 7,i7 mill op]ations2 7,j7 =e/ re/oration2 7,k7 habitat & wat] quality monitor+2 7,l7 wat]%$ & habitat enhancem5t2 7,m7 range managem5t2 7,n7 recreation access improvem5t2 7,o7 volunte] & visitor enhancem5t2 & 7,p7 hi/oric pres]vation4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 id5tify1 aft] consult+ ) ,/ate gov]nm5ts & ag5cies1 ,f$]al em]g5cy managem5t & l& managem5t ag5cies1 local communities1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & ,indian ,tribes1 work=ce ne$s 9-- 7,a7 l& managem5t ag5cies2 7,b7 =e/1 cons]vation1 & recreation indu/ries2 & 7,c7 rural communities2 7#b7 develop m>ket+1 recruitm5t1 & ret5tion mat]ials = ! curricula & c\rses (f]$ "u subsection 7a72 & 7#c7 to ! ext5t practicable1 provide specializ$ /aff necess>y to tea* curricula & c\rses (f]$ "u subsection 7a74 #cjd4 ,wildl& firefight+ work=ce enhancem5t 7a7 ,recruitm5t goals & inve/m5ts 7#a7 ,recruitm5t goal ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all set goals (-- 7i7 hir+ #cjj cov]$ graduates annually to contribute to wildl& firefight+ or o!r critical work=ce ne$s )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 a c]ta9 p]c5tage ( cov]$ graduates annually atta9+ employm5t 9 wildl& firefight+1 natural res\rces1 =e/ry1 or a relat$ field2 & 7iii7 a c]ta9 p]c5tage ( cov]$ graduates annually atta9+ employm5t2 & 7,b7 may make inve/m5ts to support ! recruitm5t1 tra9+1 hir+1 & ret5tion ( cov]$ graduates4 7#b7 ,sign+ bonus ,! ,secret>y may provide = a sign+ bonus to enable ! successful employm5t & transition ( cov]$ graduates1 includ+ = ! purpose ( secur+ h\s+ 9 rural & remote communities4 7b7 ,direct hire au?ority ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y may appo9t1 )\t reg>d to ! provisions ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #cc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 o!r ?an sections #ccjc & #ccbh ( t title1 a cov]$ graduate directly to a position = :i* ! cov]$ graduate meets ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t qualification /&>ds4 7c7 ,pa?ways to employm5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t appropriate c>e] pa?ways are develop$ = cov]$ graduates ( ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t] tra9+ programs4 7d7 ,und]s]v$ y\? employm5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may employ cov]$ /ud5ts at regul> rates ( pay = necess>y h\rs ( "w4 7e7 ,use ( cov]$ /ud5ts = contracts1 agreem5ts1 & grants ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all enc\rage ! use ( cov]$ /ud5ts to fulfill obligations "u contracts1 agreem5ts1 & grants relevant to ! tra9+ provid$ at a ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]4 #cje4 ,wildl& firefight+ h\s+ pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program to employ cov]$ /ud5ts to improve & exp& ! h\s+ /ock own$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t = ! purpose ( h\s+ wildl& firefight]s1 volunte]s1 p>tn] crewmemb]s1 int]ns1 & o!r ,f$]al ag5cy employees4 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 id5tify prop]ties curr5tly own$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t t w\ld be appropriate h\s+ = wildl& firefight]s1 volunte]s1 p>tn] crewmemb]s1 int]ns1 & o!r ,f$]al ag5cy employees2 7#b7 id5tify areas :]e ! con/ruction ( new h\s+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 w\ld be appropriate & su/a9able2 & 7#c7 submit to ,congress a prioritiz$ li/ ( projects = r5ovation ) a plan = h[ ! ,secret>y w employ cov]$ /ud5ts to repair1 r5ovate1 & rem$iate ! prop]ties id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #cjf4 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report-- 7#a7 describ+ und]utiliz$ capacity at ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s1 bas$ on an assessm5t conduct$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 id5tify+ ! inve/m5ts1 improvem5ts1 & effici5cies necess>y to utilize ! full capacity ( ,civilian ,cons]vation ,c5t]s4 #cjg4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is title = ea* fiscal ye>4 4 #hejh4 ,special use au?orization r5tal fee waiv]s ,section #ejd7;g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfd7;g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 7g7 ,! hold] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,r5tal paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! hold] 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,waiv] ,! r5tal fee & o!r fees relat$ to a special use au?orization = ! use & occupancy ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& %all be waiv$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 :5 equitable & 9 ! public int]e/1 9 any ( ! foll[+ circum/ances3 7,a7 ,! hold] ( ! special use au?orization is a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or any ag5cy or in/rum5tality !re(1 exclud+ municipal utilities & coop]atives ^: pr9cipal s\rce ( rev5ue f ! au?oriz$ use is cu/om] *>ges4 7,b7 ,! hold] ( ! special use au?orization-- 7i7 is a nonpr(it association or nonpr(it corporation t-- 7,i7 is n controll$ or own$ by a pr(itmak+ corporation or bus9ess ent]prise2 & 7,,ii7 is engag$ 9 public or semi-public activity to fur!r public heal?1 safety1 or welf>e2 & 7ii7 does n use funds d]iv$ ?r\gh ! special use au?orization-- 7,i7 to increase ! value ( ! au?oriz$ improvem5ts own$ by ! hold]2 or 7,,ii7 to support o!r activities ( ! hold]4 7,c7 ,! hold] ( ! special use au?orization is an amateur /ation1 is an amateur op]ator1 or provides amateur radio s]vices 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ig4c ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations774 7,d7 ,su* o!r circum/ances z ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may e/abli% by regulation4 4 #heji4 ,special =e/ products program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,=e/ botanical product 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m =e/ botanical product means any naturally occurr+ mu%room1 fungus1 fl[]1 se$1 root1 b>k1 leaf1 b]ry1 b\gh1 bryophyte1 bulb1 burl1 cone1 epiphyte1 f]n1 =b1 grass1 moss1 nut1 p9e /raw1 s$ge1 %rub1 transplant1 tree sap1 or o!r vegetation 7or portion !re(7 t gr[s on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m =e/ botanical product does n include trees1 or portions ( trees1 except z provid$ 9 regulations issu$ "u section #cci ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh note2 ,public ,law #ajf-aac71 by ! ,secret>y be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,! 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 7b7 ,recov]y ( fair m>ket value = products 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% & c>ry out a program to *>ge & collect fees "u subsection 7c7 = =e/ botanical products h>ve/$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#b7 ,appraisal me?ods2 bidd+ proc$ures ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% a fee sy/em bas$ on fair m>ket value = =e/ botanical products h>ve/$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7c7 ,fees 7#a7 ,imposition & collection ,! ,secret>y %all *>ge & collect fees f p]sons :o h>ve/ =e/ botanical products on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( fee ,! fees collect$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! h>ve/$ =e/ botanical products describ$ 9 t p>agraph & ! co/s incurr$ by ! ,secret>y associat$ ) ! adm9i/ration ( ! program "u ?is section1 includ+ ! co/s ( grant+1 modify+1 monitor+1 & o!r environm5tal or o!r analyses4 7#c7 ,security ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may require a p]son assess$ a fee "u ?is subsection to provide security to ensure t ! ,secret>y receives ! fees impos$ "u ?is subsection f ! p]son4 7d7 ,su/a9able h>ve/ levels = =e/ botanical products 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all-- 7,a7 conduct appropriate analyses to det]m9e :e!r & h[ ! h>ve/ ( =e/ botanical products on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& c be conduct$ on a su/a9able basis2 & 7,b7 e/abli% proc$ures & timeframes to monitor & revise ! h>ve/ levels e/abli%$ = =e/ botanical products4 7#b7 ,prohibition on h>ve/ 9 excess ( su/a9able levels ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may n p]mit "u ! program "u ?is section ! h>ve/ ( =e/ botanical products on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& at levels 9 excess ( ! su/a9$ yield ( ! sev]al products & s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,multiple-,use ,su/a9$-,yield ,act ( #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eca774 7e7 ,waiv] au?ority 7#a7 ,p]sonal use ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% a p]sonal use h>ve/ level = ea* =e/ botanical product1 & ! h>ve/ ( a =e/ botanical product bel[ t level by a p]son = p]sonal use %all n be subject to *>ges & fees "u subsections 7b7 & 7c74 7#b7 ,o!r exceptions ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may also waive ! application ( subsection 7b7 or 7c7 pursuant to su* regulations z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7f7 ,deposit & use ( funds 7#a7 ,deposit ,funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all be deposit$ into a special acc\nt 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,treasury4 7#b7 ,funds available ,funds deposit$ into ! special acc\nt 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 %all rema9 available until exp5d$ )\t fur!r appropriation4 7#c7 ,au?oriz$ uses ,! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all be exp5d$ at units ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 9 proportion to ! *>ges & fees collect$ at t unit "u ! program "u ?is section to pay =-- 7,a7 ! co/s ( conduct+ inv5tories ( =e/ botanical products1 det]m9+ su/a9able levels ( h>ve/1 monitor+ & assess+ ! impacts ( h>ve/ levels & me?ods1 & = re/oration activities1 includ+ any necess>y revegetation2 & 7,b7 ! co/s describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b74 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( fees ,funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c7 %all n be tak5 into acc\nt = ! purposes ( ! foll[+ laws3 7,a7 ,! six? p>agraph "u ! head+ =e/ s]vice 9 ! ,act ( ,may #bc1 #aijh 7#ce ,/at4 #bfj1 *apt] #aib2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj71 & section #ac ( ! ,act ( ,m>* #a1 #aiaa 7commonly kn[n z ! ,weeks ,act7 7#cf ,/at4 #ifc1 *apt] #ahf2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj74 7,b7 ,! f\rte5? p>agraph "u ! head+ =e/ s]vice 9 ! ,act ( ,m>* #d1 #aiac 7#cg ,/at4 #hdc1 *apt] #ade2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #eja74 7,c7 ,section #cc ( ! ,bankhead-,jones ,f>m ,t5ant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab74 7,d7 ,! ,act ( ,augu/ #bh1 #aicg 7#ej ,/at4 #hgd1 *apt] #hgf2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq471 & ! ,act ( ,may #bd1 #aici 7#ec ,/at4 #gec1 *apt] #add2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba et seq474 7,e7 ,section #f ( ! ,act ( ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly kn[n z ! ,recreation & ,public ,purposes ,act7 7#dd ,/at4 #gda1 *apt] #egh2 #gc ,/at4 #aaa2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi-d74 7,f7 ,*apt] #fi ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,g7 ,section #dja ( ! ,act ( ,june #ae1 #aice 7#di ,/at4 #chc1 *apt] #bfa2af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaes74 7,h7 ,section #ajjijd ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,i7 ,any o!r provision ( law relat+ to rev5ue allocation4 7g7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,z soon z practicable aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y collects *>ges & fees "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 & 7c7 or exp5ds funds f ! special acc\nt "u subsection 7f71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all submit to ,congress a report summ>iz+ ! activities ( ! ,secret>y "u ! program "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b72 7#b7 ! exp5ses incurr$ to c>ry out ! program "u ?is section2 & 7#c7 ! exp5ditures made f ! special acc\nt dur+ t fiscal ye>4 #heaj4 ,te*nical corrections ,section #g7l7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7l77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ( ,v]mont ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b77i77,,ii71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end4 ,,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 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#ac7 ?r\gh 7#ag7 z p>agraphs 7#ad7 ?r\gh 7#ah71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ab7 ! foll[+3 7#ac7 ,lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions ,! t]m lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions means ! aggregate quantity ( gre5h\se gas relat$ to ! full fuel lifecycle1 z det]m9$ "u ! mo/ rec5t ,gre5h\se gases1 ,regulat$ ,emissions1 & ,en]gy use 9 ,transportation model 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,,greet model7 develop$ by ,argonne ,national ,laboratory4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ai7 ,ultra-l[-c>bon bioe?anol ,! t]m ultra-l[-c>bon bioe?anol means e?anol t-- 7,a7 has a c>bon int5sity ( #cj kilograms ( c>bon dioxide equival5t p] ,m,m,btu or less2 & 7,b7 to r$uce ! c>bon int5sity ( ! e?anol produc$1 uses #a or m (-- 7i7 c>bon capture1 utilization1 or seque/ration2 7ii7 r5ewable electricity2 7iii7 biomass en]gy2 7iv7 r5ewable natural gas !rmal en]gy2 7v7 l[-c>bon f>m+ practices2 7vi7 cov] crops2 or 7vii7 any o!r practice recogniz$ "u ! model describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#ac7 to r$uce ! c>bon int5sity ( e?anol production4 7#bj7 ,z]o-c>bon bioe?anol ,! t]m z]o-c>bon bioe?anol means e?anol t-- 7,a7 has a c>bon int5sity ( #j kilograms or less ( c>bon dioxide equival5t p] ,m,m,btu2 & 7,b7 to r$uce ! c>bon int5sity ( ! e?anol produc$1 uses #a or m ( ! practices describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii7 ( p>agraph 7#ai77;,b74 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 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,ii77bb71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 on an annual basis1 update ! procurem5t requirem5t describ$ 9 subclause 7,,iii7 by increas+ ! numb] ( biobas$-only contracts or ! volume pur*as$ "u ^? contracts by n less ?an #e p]c5t above ! requirem5t applicable = ! previ\s ye>4 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ clause 7iii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7iii7 are available only at prices t exce$ ! price pref]5ces e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b77viii7 = ^? items4 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,guidance ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy1 %all issue guidance to procur+ ag5cies to consid] product lifespan1 sav+s1 & efficacy :5 mak+ procurem5t decisions "u ?is subsection4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7viii7 z clause 7ix72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vii7 ! foll[+3 7viii7 e/abli% price pref]5ces = diff]5t types ( biobas$ products2 & 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,m9imum biobas$ cont5t levels 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e :e!r to increase ! m9imum biobas$ cont5t = ea* designat$ product category by up to #e p]c5t by ! end ( ! #e-ye> p]iod foll[+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph & e #e ye>s !reaft]4 7ii7 ,notice & comm5t rulemak+ ,! ,secret>y %all issue regulations 9 accordance ) section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 to c>ry out clause 7i7 & implem5t any increase 9 ! m9imum biobas$ cont5t = a designat$ product category pursuant to a det]m9ation made "u clause 7i74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 & 7iv7 z clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 respectively2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ & ! ,secret>y aft] ,policy2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ in=mation conc]n+-- & ins]t+ a report t describes1 = ! ye> cov]$ by ! report--2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! actions tak5 by ! procur+ ag5cy to e/abli% & implem5t ! biobas$ procurem5t program ( ! procur+ ag5cy "u t p>agraph be=e ! semicolon2 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,iv71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iv7 9 subclause 7,v71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,vi7 7aa7 ! specific categories ( biobas$ products t are unavailable to meet ! procurem5t ne$s ( ! procur+ ag5cy2 & 7bb7 ! desir$ p]=mance /&>ds & o!r relevant specifications = ^? products2 & 7,,vii7 if applicable1 ! procurem5t requirem5t or updat$ procurem5t requirem5t e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7 t ! procur+ ag5cy fail$ to meet & reasons = ! failure2 & 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,v]ification ,! ,(fice ( ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all annually-- 7i7 collect ! in=mation requir$ to be report$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 & make ! in=mation publicly available2 & 7ii7 v]ify1 us+ ! in=mation collect$ "u clause 7i71 t ea* procur+ ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i71 z applicable1 has e/abli%$ a procurem5t program 9 accordance ) subclause 7,i7 ( t p>agraph4 7,e7 ,tra9+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 ea* procur+ ag5cy %all h complet$ tra9+ on biobas$ product pur*as+ = ! appropriate /aff ( ! procur+ ag5cy1 includ+ contract+ (fic]s1 pur*ase c>d manag]s1 & pur*ase c>d hold]s4 7ii7 ,mat]ials ,! ,(fice ( ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all provide tra9+ mat]ials = procur+ ag5cies conduct+ tra9+ pursuant to clause 7i74 7,f7 ,f$]al catalog updates ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,adm9i/rator = ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy1 9 coop]ation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all-- 7i7 direct ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices to update ! ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,data ,sy/em describ$ 9 section #aabb7;a77#d7 ( title #da1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 or any successor sy/em1 to include biobas$ product designations2 7ii7 direct t ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t collect biobas$ product pur*as+ data2 7iii7 direct t ,f$]al onl9e procurem5t sy/ems1 includ+ ,,gsa ,advantage6 & ,fed,mall1 include designations = products t meet ! guidel9es "u p>agraph 7#c72 7iv7 require1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t ,f$]al onl9e procurem5t sy/ems1 includ+ ,,gsa ,advantage6 & ,fed,mall1 use ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes1 ,nor? ,am]ican ,product ,classification ,sy/em-bas$ product codes1 & o!r product codes1 z det]m9$ 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 :5 id5tify+ products t meet ! guidel9es "u p>agraph 7#c72 & 7v7 require ag5cies ) onl9e ,f$]al sales plat=ms to include report+ ( ^? pur*ases 9 _! report+ on products t meet ! guidel9es "u p>agraph 7#c74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,review & regulations 7i7 ,review ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a review ( ! use ( ! t]ms bio-attribut$ pla/ic1 bio-attribut$ product1 biobas$ pla/ic1 biobas$ product1 r5ewable *emical1 & any o!r simil> t]ms1 to det]m9e-- 7,i7 h[ ^? t]ms are us$ on products ) ! label describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & products )\t t label2 & 7,,ii7 ! ext5t to :i* !re is public confusion reg>d+ ! use ( ^? t]ms4 7ii7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate to ensure ! integrity ( ! label describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ regulations to def9e additional t]ms necess>y to avoid or r$uce public confusion relat+ to ! label4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,public m>ket+ & education ,! ,secret>y may conduct outrea* to educate ! public on1 & promote ! use (1 biobas$ products1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 conduct+ outrea* to small bus9esses produc+ biobas$ products t seek a label "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 provid+ in=mation ab\t biobas$ product procurem5t pref]5ces to ,/ate procurem5t ag5cies2 & 7,c7 e/abli%+ public-private p>tn]%ips to fur!r increase aw>5ess & use ( biobas$ products4 7#f7 ,acceptance & use ( contributions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% an acc\nt to accept contributions ( non-,f$]al funds to c>ry out public m>ket+ & education "u p>agraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,deposit & use ( contributions ,contributions ( non-,f$]al funds receiv$ to c>ry out ! activities "u p>agraph 7#e7 %all-- 7i7 be deposit$ into ! acc\nt e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph = ^? activities2 7ii7 be available to1 & subject to ! control (1 ! ,secret>y1 )\t fur!r appropriation & until exp5d$1 to c>ry out ^? activities2 & 7iii7 supplem5t any fund+ made available "u subsection 7k7 & allocat$ by ! ,secret>y = ^? activities4 7#g7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t includes-- 7,a7 a li/ ( ! biobas$ products t 7 au?oriz$ to use ! label describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 7,b7 a description ( ! audit & compliance activities conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#c77;,b7 dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 includ+ any f9d+s ( noncompliance & any actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y to address ! noncompliance2 7,c7 7i7 a description ( ! public m>ket+ & education conduct$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#e72 & 7ii7 a plan = conduct+ public m>ket+ & education "u t p>agraph = ! foll[+ #b fiscal ye>s t is design$ to increase ! use ( ! label describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ! pur*ase ( biobas$ products2 & 7,d7 ! total am\nt ( contributions ( non-,f$]al funds accept$ into ! acc\nt e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#f74 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce %all jo9tly & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all2 7#d7 9 subsection 7j77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ 1 includ+ gre5h\se gas emissions r$uc$ & avoid$22 7ii7 9 clause 7vi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vii7 id5tify+ available indu/ry me?odologies to e/abli% a lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions assessm5t me?odology = biobas$ products4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ?is subp>agraph & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd & e #e ye>s !reaft]2 7#e7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbd & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,9 ?is section & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ?is section 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,/&>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use ! mo/ rec5t v]sion ( ! ,,a/m ,int]national ,/&>d ,d#fhff to det]m9e ! cont5ts ( biobas$ products4 7,b7 ,alt]native /&>ds ,9 addition to ! /&>d describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may1 by notice & comm5t rulemak+ "u section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 e/abli% alt]native /&>ds to det]m9e ! cont5ts ( biobas$ products4 4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y1 r5ewable *emical1 & biobas$ product manufactur+ assi/ance ,section #ijjc ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ to assi/ & ins]t+ to develop advanc$ bi(uels 7:i*1 = purposes ( ?is section1 %all include ultra-l[-c>bon bioe?anol & z]o-c>bon bioe?anol71 r5ewable *emicals1 & biobas$ product manufactur+ & assi/2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ te*nologically new2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ end-us] products & ins]t+ end-us] products1 r5ewable *emicals1 & biobas$ products2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by ind5t+ ! m>g9s ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end & ins]t+ or2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 su/a9able aviation fuel2 & 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by ind5t+ ! m>g9s ( clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii7 appropriately2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 su/a9able aviation fuel4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all make available to eligible entities gu>antees & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,subject to ! availability ( fund+1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to eligible entities-- 7#a7 on a ye>-r\nd basis1 gu>antees 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 1 9 accordance ) subsection 7d72 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 grants1 on a competitive basis1 to develop & con/ruct demon/ration-scale bioref9]ies to demon/rate ! comm]cial viability ( #a or m processes = conv]t+ r5ewable biomass to #a or m ( ! products describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iv7 ( subsection 7b77#c77;,a71 9 accordance ) subsection 7e74 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,c72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ,9 approv+ a loan gu>antee application & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 approv+ an application = a loan gu>antee "u subsection 7c77#a7 2 & 7,,ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! feasibility /udy "u clause 7i7 = prov5 or o!rwise comm]cially available te*nologies4 2 & 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ loan gu>antee applications & ins]t+ applications = loan gu>antees "u subsection 7c77#a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj1jjj2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7c77#a72 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7k7 & mov+ ! subsection s z to appe> aft] subsection 7j72 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,grants 7#a7 ,selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 approv+ applications = grants "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a priority scor+ sy/em t assigns priority scores to ea* application & only approve applications t exce$ a specifi$ m9imum score1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,feasibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 approv+ an application = a grant "u subsection 7c77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! te*nical & economic feasibility ( ! project bas$ on a feasibility /udy ( ! project describ$ 9 ! application conduct$ by an indep5d5t ?ird p>ty4 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! feasibility /udy "u clause 7i7 = prov5 or o!rwise comm]cially available te*nologies4 7,c7 ,scor+ sy/em ,! priority scor+ sy/em e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all consid]1 ) respect to a project propos$ 9 an application = a grant "u subsection 7c77#b7-- 7i7 ! pot5tial m>ket = ! advanc$ bi(uel & ! byproducts produc$2 7ii7 ! level ( f9ancial p>ticipation by ! eligible entity1 includ+ support f non-,f$]al & private s\rces2 7iii7 :e!r ! eligible entity is propos+ to use-- 7,i7 a fe$/ock n previ\sly us$ 9 ! production ( advanc$ bi(uels or su/a9able aviation fuels2 or 7,,ii7 a fe$/ock1 process1 or te*nology n widely us$ 9 ! production ( r5ewable *emicals or biobas$ products2 7iv7 :e!r ! eligible entity is propos+ to "w ) produc] associations or coop]atives2 7v7 :e!r ! eligible entity has e/abli%$ t ! adoption ( ! process propos$ 9 ! application w h a positive impact on res\rce cons]vation1 public heal?1 & ! environm5t2 7vi7 ! pot5tial = rural economic developm5t2 7vii7 :e!r ! project c be replicat$2 & 7viii7 scalability = comm]cial use4 7#b7 ,co/ %>+ 7,a7 ,limits ,! am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 %all n exce$ an am\nt t is #cj p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project c>ri$ out us+ ! grant4 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a project may be provid$ 9 ! =m ( ca% or mat]ial1 subject to ! condition t ! mat]ial provid$ does n exce$ #ae p]c5t ( ! non-,f$]al %>e4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ & grants aft] loan gu>antees2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,( ! total & all t foll[s ?r\gh subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ,( ! total am\nt ( funds made available = fiscal ye> #bjbe "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 7#h7 9 subsection 7h77#a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e71 & 7g7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e71 7g71 & 7k72 7#i7 9 subsection 7i77#a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e7 & subsection 7g7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e71 7g71 & 7k72 & 7#aj7 9 subsection 7j77#a71 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e7 & 7g7 & ins]t+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7e71 7g71 & 7k74 #ijjd4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ bi(uels ,section #ijje7;g77#b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haje7;g77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #ijje4 ,biodiesel fuel education program ,section #ijjf7;d7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #ijjf4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ijjg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,en]gy audits & r5ewable en]gy & ins]t+ ,project2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ provide assi/ance & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 provide-- 7,a7 assi/ance 2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 te*nical assi/ance to agricultural produc]s & rural small bus9esses to apply = f9ancial assi/ance "u subsection 7c74 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 an agricultural produc] coop]ative2 & 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ audits & & ins]t+ audits1 relevant te*nical assi/ance1 &2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,9 review+ applications 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,application & selection crit]ia 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use a s+le application = grants "u ?is subsection = #a or m ( ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,selection crit]ia ,9 review+ applications 2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 z clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7iii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ funds to assi/ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 funds-- 7,a7 to assi/ 2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 to apply = assi/ance "u subsection 7c72 & 2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 to provide tra9+ = individuals to p]=m ! activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i77,,ii71 by ins]t+ t result 9 a significant r$uction 9 lifecycle gre5h\se gas emissions aft] improvem5ts2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #be1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,application process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= projects c>ri$ out us+ assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application1 evaluation1 & ov]sight process t is-- 7i7 ! mo/ simplifi$ = projects = :i* ! co/ ( ! activity fund$ "u ?is subsection is less ?an #ej1jjj2 & 7ii7 m compreh5sive = projects = :i* ! co/ ( ! activity fund$ "u ?is subsection is m ?an #ej1jjj4 7,b7 ,s+le application ,! ,secret>y %all use a s+le application = assi/ance "u ?is subsection = agricultural produc]s seek+ assi/ance "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a74 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7f7 z subsections 7e71 7f71 & 7g71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,regional demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out regional demon/ration projects t inc5tivize agricultural produc]s to r$uce _! c>bon footpr9t or ov]all c>bon equival5t emissions to ! maximum ext5t practicable ?r\gh ! use ( en]gy effici5cy improvem5ts & r5ewable en]gy sy/ems4 7#b7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a report describ+ ! results (1 a /udy on ! results ( ! regional demon/ration projects c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ conduct$ at ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 conduct$-- 7#a7 at ! 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 t[>d limit$ res\rce produc]s4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ #bj & ins]t+ #be2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 to provide grants ( #bj1jjj & ins]t+ subsection 7g7 to provide grants ( #ej1jjj2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g72 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rebate pilot project 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,cov]$ rebate ,! t]m cov]$ rebate means a rebate provid$ by ! ,secret>y to an eligible entity = ! pur*ase ( c]ta9 en]gy effici5t equipm5t describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 to be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t 0 made by an eligible entity-- 7,i7 z "p ( a project complet$ n m ?an #ab mon?s be=e ! provision ( ! rebate2 & 7,,ii7 to meet ! imm$iate ne$s ( ! eligible entity1 :i* 7 n anticipat$ :ile ! application p]iod = assi/ance "u subsection 7c7 0 op5 b w\ld o!rwise meet ! requirem5ts = projects eligible = assi/ance "u t subsection4 7ii7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means any entity eligible to receive f9ancial assi/ance "u subsection 7c74 7iii7 ,pilot project ,! t]m pilot project means ! pilot project e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,us+ n m ?an #b p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out subsection 7c7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a pilot project "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 aw>d cov]$ rebates to eligible entities2 & 7ii7 te/ & evaluate a simplifi$ application process = eligible entities to apply = ^? cov]$ rebates4 7,c7 ,notification prior to comm5cem5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e ! comm5cem5t ( ! pilot project1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a notification conta9+ -- 7i7 ! comm5cem5t date ( ! pilot project2 7ii7 a detail$ description ( ! pilot project2 7iii7 a copy ( ! simplifi$ application to be us$ "u ! pilot project2 & 7iv7 a li/ ( ! equipm5t = :i* cov]$ rebates w be provid$ "u ! pilot project4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,june #cj1 #bjbg1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & make publicly available1 a report on ! pilot project1 :i* %all include-- 7i7 ! total numb] ( ea* type ( equipm5t = :i* an application = a cov]$ rebate 0 submitt$1 & ! total numb] ( ea* type ( equipm5t = :i* a cov]$ rebate 0 provid$2 & 7ii7 ! ext5t to :i* applications = cov]$ rebates exce$$ ! availability ( fund+1 if applicable4 7,e7 ,proc$ures ,! adm9i/ration ( ?is p>agraph %all be-- 7i7 made )\t reg>d to *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7ii7 c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y us+ ! au?ority provid$ "u section #hjh ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjad & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbd2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 #acj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a71 #d p]c5t & ins]t+ ?is subsection1 #e p]c5t2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,res]vation ( funds ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may res]ve-- 7,a7 n m ?an #aj p]c5t = aw>d+ grants "u subsection 7c7 t support ! adoption ( und]utiliz$ b prov5 comm]cial te*nologies2 7,b7 n m ?an #e p]c5t to c>ry out subsection 7d72 & 7,c7 n m ?an #e p]c5t = adm9i/rative co/s4 4 7b7 ,rescission ,! am\nts made available by section #bbjjb ( ,public ,law #aag-afi 7#acf ,/at4 #bjai7 t are unobligat$ or unaw>d$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act are resc9d$4 #ijjg4 ,fe$/ock flexibility program = bio5]gy produc]s ,section #ijaj7;b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is am5d$1 9 p>agraphs 7#a77;,a7 & 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbd ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ijjh4 ,biomass crop assi/ance program ,section #ijaa7;f77#a7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaa7;f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #ijji4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program ,section #ijad7;c7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haae7;c77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #ijaj4 ,agrivoltaic sy/em projects ,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 #ijae4 ,agrivoltaic sy/em projects 7a7 ,def9ition ( agrivoltaic sy/em ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m agrivoltaic sy/em means a sy/em "u :i* sol> en]gy production & agricultural production1 includ+ crop or animal production1 occurs 9 an integrat$ mann] on ! same piece ( l& = ! duration ( ! production ( sol> en]gy4 7b7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t outrea* & education relat+ to agrivoltaic sy/ems is conduct$ at ! ,/ate & local levels =-- 7#a7 programs t provide f9ancial assi/ance "u section #ijjg2 & 7#b7 applicable programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice & ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & ea* ,decemb] #ca ( ! #d ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a report t describes-- 7#a7 ea* project t incorporates an agrivoltaic sy/em c>ri$ out by recipi5ts ( a program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( subsection 7b7 dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7#b7 ! total am\nt ( fund+ exp5d$ on ^? projects dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbg1 ! ,secret>y %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy to issue guidance on be/ practices = agrivoltaic sy/ems1 :i* %all incorporate lessons le>n$ f ! projects describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#a74 4 #ijaa4 ,indu/rial heat pump program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program-- 7#a7 to raise aw>5ess ( ! use ( indu/rial heat pumps2 7#b7 to create mat]ials =1 & provide te*nical support to1 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & rural small bus9esses relat+ to-- 7,a7 ! use ( indu/rial heat pumps2 & 7,b7 ! availability ( ,f$]al programs to assi/ 9 ! adoption ( indu/rial heat pumps2 7#c7 to support an improv$ te*nical und]/&+ ( ! opportunities =1 & applications (1 indu/rial heat pumps 9 ! agricultural exp]im5t /ation network at l&-grant colleges & univ]sities = ! purpose ( provid+ tra9+ & assi/ance to ,/ate-level programs s]v+ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & rural small bus9esses2 7#d7 to increase k ( indu/rial heat pump applications & b5efits = rural utilities to support applications ( indu/rial heat pumps = f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & rural small bus9esses2 & 7#e7 to support education on1 & aw>5ess (1 indu/rial heat pump opportunities1 applications1 & b5efits among ext5sion speciali/s & ext5sion ag5ts4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all coord9ate ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice2 & 7#b7 may coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section su* sums z are necess>y = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 ,x ,horticulture #ajjja4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ajjjb4 ,food loss & wa/e process v]ification ,section #bjc7;h7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,to inspect 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7h7 ,to inspect 2 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subsection4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8subsection1 & subject to ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,scope ( au?ority ,9 int]pret+ ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture "u ?is subsection1 ! class1 quality1 quantity1 & condition ( agricultural products t ! ,secret>y may inspect1 c]tify1 & id5tify %all be int]pret$ to include process-relat$ claims relat$ to avoid$ food loss & food wa/e a*iev$ ?r\gh ! production ( su* agricultural products4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,any 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,fees 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,any 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ s]vices4 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,su* 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8s]vices4 7,b7 ,inve/m5t ,su* 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,any & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,requirem5t ,any 2 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,:oev] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,p5alties ,:oev] 2 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p>agraph designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,%ell & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,%ell eggs ,%ell 4 #ajjjc4 ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program ,section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#ad71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d71 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,food hub ,! t]m food hub means a bus9ess or organization t actively manages ! aggregation1 di/ribution1 & m>ket+ ( s\rce-id5tifi$ food products to multiple buy]s f multiple produc]s1 :o are prim>ily local & regional produc]s1 to /r5g!n ! ability ( ^? produc]s to satisfy local & regional :olesale1 retail1 & in/itutional dem&s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 by /rik+ collaboration & ins]t+ collaboration1 regional food *a9 coord9ation12 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vii7 & 7viii7 z clauses 7viii7 & 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a food hub2 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 provide geographic balance1 among ,/ates & )9 ea* ,/ate1 relative to ! b5efits ( ! ,program2 or 2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 7v7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,simplifi$ applications 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a simplifi$ application =m = eligible entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t-- 7,i7 reque/ less ?an #ajj1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 *oose f ! project categories describ$ 9 clause 7ii71 :i* %all include a specific1 limit$ set ( key activities ) pr$ef9$ requirem5ts e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,project categories ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a simplifi$ application =m = ! foll[+ project categories1 b may include additional project categories z necess>y3 7,i7 ,direct-to-consum] projects ,9 ! case ( a direct-to-consum] project1 an application =m describ$ 9 clause 7i7 may be available = ! foll[+ categories ( projects3 7aa7 ,an outrea* & promotion project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide fund+ = f>m]s m>ket manag] /aff "t4 7cc7 ,a project to provide v5dor tra9+4 7dd7 ,a plann+ & design project4 7ee7 ,a data collection & evaluation project4 7,,ii7 ,local & regional food m>ket & ent]prise projects ,9 ! case ( a local or regional food m>ket or ent]prise project1 an application =m describ$ 9 clause 7i7 may be available = ! foll[+ categories ( projects3 7aa7 ,a food hub feasibility /udy project4 7bb7 ,a project to provide fund+ = regional food *a9 coord9ation /aff "t4 7cc7 ,a project to provide te*nical assi/ance4 7dd7 ,a data collection & evaluation project4 7ee7 ,a project to support ! pur*ase ( special purpose equipm5t4 2 & 7vi7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! subp>agraph designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an 9 clause 7i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,an 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7x7 & 7xi7 z clauses 7xi7 & 7xii71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ix7 ! foll[+3 7x7 a food hub2 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ det]m9e ! & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8det]m9e-- 7i7 ! geographical 2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ 1 includ+ goals & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 82 & 7ii7 goals 2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,h7 z subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,/akehold] input ,9 develop+ ! simplifi$ application & report+ process "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all engage ) /akehold]s to receive input on h[ ! simplifi$ application & report+ process c be /reaml9$ = eligible entities )\t affect+ program integrity4 2 7#g7 9 subsection 7h77#b71 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ins]t+ #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & ins]t+ #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,simplifi$ applications ,( ! funds made available = grants "u subsection 7d77#f7 = a fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t %all be us$ to provide grants to eligible entities t submit an application 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#f77;,d74 4 #ajjjd4 ,local food pur*ase assi/ance coop]ative agreem5ts ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #baj;,b4 ,local food pur*ase assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,coop]at+ p>tn] ,! t]m coop]at+ p>tn] means any ( ! foll[+ entities p>tn]+ ) an eligible entity3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate ag5cy4 7,b7 ,a ,tribal gov]nm5t ag5cy1 ,tribal organization1 or ,native ,hawaiian organization4 7,c7 ,a nonpr(it organization engag$ 9 food di/ribution4 7,d7 ,any o!r entity t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y1 is capable ( ensur+ t ! requirem5ts ( ?is section are met4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate ag5cy t has demon/rat$ p>tn]%ips ) f>m]s & t>get audi5ces )9 ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 a ,tribal gov]nm5t ag5cy t has demon/rat$ p>tn]%ips ) f>m]s & t>get audi5ces )9 ! area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! applicable ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,native ,hawaiian organization ,! t]m ,native ,hawaiian organization has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,native ,hawaiian ,education ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag74 7#e7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7#f7 ,/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#g7 ,t>get audi5ce ,! t]m t>get audi5ce means-- 7,a7 memb]s ( food insecure communities1 includ+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 rural1 remote1 & und]s]v$ communities2 & 7ii7 communities n normally s]v$ ?r\gh traditional food di/ribution networks2 7,b7 repres5tatives ( food insecure communities2 7,c7 nonpr(it organizations engag$ 9 food di/ribution to memb]s ( food insecure communities2 & 7,d7 any o!r appropriate individuals or entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#h7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! gov]n+ body ( an ,indian ,tribe1 includ+-- 7,a7 any applicable ,tribal organization2 & 7,b7 any ag5cy ( ! gov]n+ body ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7#i7 ,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 7b7 ,availability & purpose ( coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities-- 7#a7 = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 provid+ an opportunity = ,/ates & ,tribal gov]nm5ts to build capacity to support _! local & regional food sy/ems2 7,b7 build+ & exp&+ economic opportunities = small produc]s1 local & regional produc]s1 & hi/orically und]s]v$ produc]s2 7,c7 e/abli%+ & broad5+ p>tn]%ips ) f>m]s1 produc]s1 ! food di/ribution community1 & local food networks1 includ+ nonpr(it organizations1 to ensure di/ribution ( fre% & nutriti\s foods to t>get audi5ces2 7,d7 /r5g!n+ local & regional food supply *a9s2 & 7,e7 increas+ ! use ( ,f$]al funds to procure local & regional food1 includ+ fre% fruits & vegetables2 & 7#b7 pursuant to :i* ! ,secret>y %all make aw>ds1 9 accordance ) subsection 7f71 = ! purposes describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,duties ( eligible entities ,an eligible entity ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u subsection 7b7 %all-- 7,a7 procure locally & regionally produc$ food1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 di/ribute food procur$ "u ?is section to memb]s ( food insecure communities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,limitation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may be a p>ty to-- 7i7 n m ?an #a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section p] ,/ate at any #a "t2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section p] ,indian ,tribe at any #a "t4 7,b7 ,coord9ation ,if m ?an #a eligible entity ( ! same ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe desires to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section = a fiscal ye>1 ! eligible entities %all coord9ate1 ) #a eligible entity s]v+ z ! lead ag5cy & ea* o!r eligible entity p>ticipat+ z a coop]at+ p>tn]4 7,c7 ,cl>ification ,a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into ) an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 %all n be consid]$ to be a coop]ative agreem5t 9 or relat+ to a ,/ate = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77i74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* a mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+-- 7,a7 a plan to pur*ase & di/ribute locally & regionally produc$ food z requir$ "u subsection 7c77#a72 7,b7 an assurance t ! eligible entity w comply ) ! requirem5ts ( ! plan2 & 7,c7 an assurance t ,f$]al funds receiv$ "u ?is section %all supplem5t1 & n supplant1 ! exp5diture ( ,/ate or ,tribal funds 9 support ( local & regional food production 9 ! applicable ,/ate or ! area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! applicable ,tribal gov]nm5t4 7#b7 ,plan requirem5ts ,a plan submitt$ by an eligible entity "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all-- 7,a7 id5tify ! lead ag5cy *>g$ ) ! responsibility ( c>ry+ out ! plan2 & 7,b7 indicate h[ funds provid$ pursuant to a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section w be us$ to c>ry out ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,priority = c]ta9 applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize applications = coop]ative agreem5ts t prioritize-- 7i7 e/abli%+ food pur*as+ contracts ) produc]s & di/ributors t-- 7,i7 gr[1 process1 or di/ribute local & regional food1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 are1 or s\rce f-- 7aa7 beg9n+ 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;a7772 7bb7 small or mid-siz$ f>ms2 or 7cc7 hi/orically und]s]v$ f>m]s1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 t>get+ di/ributions ( food pur*as$ pursuant to ^? contracts to und]s]v$ communities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ :e!r an application prioritizes t>get+ di/ributions ( food to und]s]v$ communities "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! ,secret>y may consid] socioeconomic metrics ma9ta9$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ ! social vuln]ability index & area deprivation index ma9ta9$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7#d7 ,noncompetitive process ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a simplifi$1 noncompetitive process = ! submission & selection ( applications = e/abli%+ coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is section4 7e7 ,di/ribution ( pur*as$ food ,an eligible entity may di/ribute food procur$ pursuant to a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section to memb]s ( food insecure communities-- 7#a7 directly2 or 7#b7 ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts1 subcontracts1 or subaw>ds ) #a or m coop]at+ p>tn]s4 7f7 ,aw>ds & di/ribution ( funds 7#a7 ,aw>ds to ,/ate ag5cies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a noncompetitive process = det]m9+ ! am\nt to be aw>d$1 f ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7h7 = a fiscal ye>1 to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a7 ) :i* ! ,secret>y has ent]$ or plans to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,correspond5ce to nutrition assi/ance ne$s ,to ensure t ! di/ribution ( aw>ds "u ?is section corresponds to ! nutrition assi/ance ne$s 9 ea* ,/ate1 ! noncompetitive process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all take into consid]ation-- 7,i7 ! pov]ty rate & unemploym5t levels 9 ea* ,/ate2 & 7,,ii7 o!r socioeconomic metrics ma9ta9$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 includ+ ! social vuln]ability index & area deprivation index ma9ta9$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices4 7ii7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation ! fund+ =mula ( ! em]g5cy food assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geja et seq47 9 ensur+ t ! noncompetitive process e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 complies ) ! requirem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i74 7#b7 ,aw>ds to ,tribal gov]nm5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,be=e apply+ ! process e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve #ae p]c5t ( ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out ?is section = t fiscal ye> = mak+ aw>ds to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 ) :i* ! ,secret>y has ent]$ or plans to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all make aw>ds to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7-- 7i7 ?r\gh a noncompetitive process2 & 7ii7 at a prorat$ am\nt bas$ on ! proposals submitt$ by eligible entities describ$ 9 t subsection4 7#c7 ,tim+ ( di/ributions = initial agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all di/ribute funds aw>d$ 9 accordance ) p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 increm5tally 9 ord] to ensure t all int]e/$ eligible entities h an opportunity to be select$ = ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t & receiv+ an aw>d "u ?is section4 7#d7 ,adju/m5ts & di/ribution ( rema9+ funds 7,a7 ,adju/m5t ( aw>d am\nts ,! total am\nt ( an aw>d made or propos$ to be made to an eligible entity "u ?is subsection may be am5d$ or adju/$1 or additional am\nts may be sep>ately aw>d$ to t eligible entity1 dep5d+ on-- 7i7 dem& = coop]ative agreem5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y bas$ on ! numb] ( applications submitt$ or o!r factors2 & 7ii7 ! availability ( funds4 7,b7 ,po/-application adju/m5ts ,! ,secret>y may adju/ ! am\nt ( an aw>d made or propos$ to be made "u ?is section aft] ! application p]iod has clos$4 7g7 ,t]m ( agreem5t2 completion ( projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section %all be = a t]m ( n m ?an #b ye>s2 & 7,b7 any projects c>ri$ out pursuant to t coop]ative agreem5t %all be complet$ by ! end ( t t]m4 7#b7 ,ext5sion ,! ,secret>y may1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 ext5d ! t]m ( a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section = n m ?an #b additional ye>s4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to any o!r am\nts available to ! ,secret>y1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ajj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ajjje4 ,organic m>ket developm5t grant ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ajjjd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #baj;,c4 ,organic m>ket developm5t grant 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,c]tifi$ organic product ,! t]m c]tifi$ organic product means an agricultural product 7z def9$ 9 section #bajc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb77 t is organically produc$ 7z def9$ 9 t section74 7#b7 ,eligible entity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m eligible entity means an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 t-- 7i7 is own$ & op]at$ )9-- 7,i7 a ,/ate2 7,,ii7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,,iii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico2 7,,iv7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s2 7,v7 ,guam2 7,,vi7 ,am]ican ,samoa2 7,,vii7 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s2 or 7,,viii7 ! jurisdiction ( an ,indian ,tribe2 & 7ii7 7,i7 is c]tifi$ 9 accordance ) subp>t ,e ( "p #bje ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations72 or 7,,ii7 is 9 transition to c]tification1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,entities describ$ ,an entity ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a produc]1 produc] coop]ative1 or o!r comm]cial entity t produces or h&les c]tifi$ organic products2 7ii7 a nonpr(it corporation2 7iii7 a trade association2 7iv7 a public b5efit corporation2 7v7 a philan?ropic organization2 7vi7 a unit ( ,tribal1 ,/ate1 t]ritorial1 or local gov]nm5t2 or 7vii7 su* o!r entity z ! ,secret>y may designate4 7,c7 ,exclusion ,! t]m eligible entity does n include an entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ! op]ations ( :i* are susp5d$ or revok$ "u section #bje4ffb ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+s giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7#e7 ,tribal gov]nm5t ,! t]m ,tribal gov]nm5t means ! gov]n+ body ( an ,indian ,tribe4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t & purpose ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,organic ,m>ket ,developm5t ,grant ,program1 t-- 7#a7 increases ! capacity ( ! dome/ic organic product supply *a9 = produc]s1 h&l]s1 suppli]s1 & processors ( c]tifi$ organic products2 7#b7 mod]nizes manufactur+1 track+1 /orage1 & in=mation te*nology sy/ems specific to ! purposes describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 su* z process control or organic product +r$i5t track+ sy/ems2 7#c7 improves ! capacity ( eligible entities to comply ) applicable regulatory requirem5ts or quality /&>ds requir$ to access m>kets1 su* z requirem5ts & /&>ds relat+ to food safety & organic product c]tification2 7#d7 exp&s capacity = /orage1 process+1 aggregation1 & di/ribution ( c]tifi$ organic products to create m & bett] m>kets = produc]s ( c]tifi$ organic products2 7#e7 facilitates m>ket developm5t = dome/ically produc$ c]tifi$ organic products2 7#f7 provides = ! conduct ( feasibility /udies & m>ket viability assessm5ts to in=m organic transition /rategies & opportunities2 7#g7 ameliorates b>ri]s to entry to organic product c]tification = hi/orically und]s]v$ entities2 7#h7 supports m>ket & promotional activities t help build comm]cial m>kets = c]tifi$ organic products 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#i7 provides te*nical assi/ance & outrea* to program /akehold]s & p>ticipants2 & 7#aj7 addresses additional b>ri]s & bottl5ecks 9 ! dome/ic organic product supply *a9 = produc]s1 h&l]s1 suppli]s1 & processors ( c]tifi$ organic products1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,grants ,= ea* fiscal ye> = :i* am\nts are made available to c>ry out ?is section "u subsection 7k71 ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to support eligible entities 9 conduct+ activities 9 accordance ) ! purposes ( ! program describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section1 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 ,simplifi$ process ,! ,secret>y %all implem5t a simplifi$ application & aw>d process "u ?is section = use by any eligible entity seek+ to c>ry out an equipm5t-only project4 7#c7 ,b5efits 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 an application submitt$ "u ?is subsection %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 grant "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,exception ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to any feasibility /udy or m>ket viability assessm5t conduct$ pursuant to ?is section4 7#d7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% su* crit]ia = ! evaluation & fund+ ( propos$ projects "u ?is section z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#e7 ,competitive process ,! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 %all conduct a competitive process to select applications submitt$ "u ?is subsection2 7,b7 may assess & rank applications ) simil> purposes z a gr\p2 & 7,c7 be=e accept+ any application "u ?is subsection1 %all make publicly available ! crit]ia to be us$ 9 evaluat+ ! applications4 7e7 ,project types ,an eligible entity may use am\nts receiv$ "u ?is section to c>ry out1 9 accordance ) su* goals & deadl9es = completion z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%1 ! foll[+ types ( projects3 7#a7 ,m>ket developm5t & promotion ( c]tifi$ organic products4 7#b7 ,c]tifi$ organic product /orage 7includ+ cold /orage71 aggregation1 process+1 & di/ribution capacity expansion4 7#c7 ,equipm5t-only4 7f7 ,t]m ,unless o!rwise det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 a grant provid$ "u ?is section %all h a t]m ( n long] ?an #c ye>s4 7g7 ,maximum am\nt 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( subsection 7e7 %all be n m ?an #c1jjj1jjj4 7#b7 ,simplifi$ equipm5t-only projects ,! am\nt ( a grant provid$ "u ?is section = a project describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#c7 %all be n m ?an #ajj1jjj4 7h7 ,mat*+ funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section to c>ry out a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( subsection 7e7 %all provide a non-,f$]al %>e equal to n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( ! project4 7#b7 ,simplifi$ equipm5t-only projects ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section to c>ry out a project describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#c7 %all n be requir$ to contribute a non-,f$]al %>e to ! co/ ( ! project4 7#c7 ,rule = c]ta9 applications ,! ,secret>y may waive or l[] ! non-,f$]al %>e requir$ "u ?is subsection = small & und]s]v$ eligible entities apply+ = a grant "u ?is section4 7i7 ,aw>ds to multiple entities ,! ,secret>y may provide a grant "u ?is section to m ?an #a eligible entity1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7j7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide to eligible entities te*nical assi/ance "u ?is section1 directly or ?r\gh #a or m coop]ative agreem5ts4 7k7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ajjjf4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiatives ,section #gdjg7;d7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 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 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ajjjg4 ,national organic program 7a7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,section #bajg ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c7 ?r\gh 7e7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z "p ( ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance1 education1 & outrea* to-- 7,a7 f>m]s on c]tifi$ organic f>ms2 & 7,b7 f>m]s :o are transition+ to organic 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7#b7 ,activities ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 coord9ate ) ! heads ( ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts )1 or provide grants to1 nonpr(it organizations1 ,/ate coop]ative ext5sion s]vices1 or o!r qualifi$ entities ) exp]tise 9 work+ ) organic /akehold]s to provide regionally-specific tra9+1 education1 & outrea*4 4 7b7 ,improvem5t ( organic /&>ds ,section #babb ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,improvem5t ( organic /&>ds ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] a reque/ = in=mation solicit+ public input on :i* regulations promulgat$ pursuant to ?is ,act %\ld be prioritiz$ = revision4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#c7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,inve/igations & compliance report 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,bo>d recomm5dations report ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a report-- 7,a7 li/+ all recomm5dations receiv$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 "u section #baai7k72 7,b7 describ+ all regulatory & adm9i/rative actions tak5 to implem5t ^? recomm5dations1 includ+ ! /atus ( ea* recomm5dation at ! "t ( ! report2 & 7,c7 any relevant ju/ifications f ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program or ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 = ! implem5tation /atus ( ^? recomm5dations1 p>ticul>ly = recomm5dations n yet act$ on by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice report on organic rulemak+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy on ! ef=ts ( ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 to improve organic /&>ds1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! recomm5dations receiv$ f ! ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d t 7 implem5t$ ?r\gh rulemak+1 ! issuance ( guidance1 or o!r adm9i/rative actions2 7,b7 any in/ances 9 :i* ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 =mally decl9$ to take action on any recomm5dations receiv$ f ! ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d2 7,c7 = ! #bj-ye> p]iod end+ on t date ( enactm5t1 ! av]age l5g? ( "t betwe5-- 7i7 ! receipt by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 ( a recomm5dation f ! ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d2 & 7ii7 z applicable-- 7,i7 ! initiation ( ! rulemak+ reque/$ by ! recomm5dation2 7,,ii7 ! issuance ( guidance or ! tak+ ( o!r adm9i/rative actions bas$ on ! recomm5dation2 or 7,,iii7 =mally decl9+ to act on ! recomm5dation2 & 7,d7 = all matt]s id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,b71 any ju/ifications ( ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 = decl9+ to take action on ! applicable recomm5dation2 & 7#b7 bas$ on ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 provide recomm5dations on h[ ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,deputy ,adm9i/rator ( ! national organic program1 9 consultation ) ! ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d1 c ensure t national organic program /&>ds evolve 9 a timely mann]-- 7,a7 to assure consum]s t organically produc$ products meet a consi/5t /&>d2 & 7,b7 to b5efit organic produc]s4 4 7c7 ,fund+ ,section #babc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,national ,organic ,program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 ord] to c>ry out activities "u ! national organic program e/abli%$ "u ?is title1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$-- 7,a7 #bf1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 7,b7 #bh1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,c7 #cj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,d7 #cb1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 & 7,e7 #cd1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 ord] to c>ry out activities "u section #bajg7;c71 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai & #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd & ins]t+ #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjai1 #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #ajjjh4 ,assessm5t ( national organic program en=cem5t au?ority ,! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #babj ! foll[+3 #babj;,a4 ,assessm5t ( fraudul5t organic c]tificates 7a7 ,assessm5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all complete-- 7,a7 an assessm5t ( all fraudul5t organic c]tificates issu$ = a diet>y supplem5t 7z def9$ 9 section #bja ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cba772 & 7,b7 an assessm5t ( any fraudul5t labels1 compla9ts1 & o!r data consid]$ z "p ( draft+ ! assessm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all assess-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( compla9ts receiv$ by ! ,secret>y1 a ,/ate organic c]tification program1 or a c]tify+ ag5t p]ta9+ to-- 7i7 suspect$ fraudul5t use ( a label or o!r m>ket in=mation describ$ 9 section #bajf7;a77#b72 or 7ii7 suspect$ fraudul5t repres5tations claim+ t products meet organic /&>ds e/abli%$ "u ! national organic program despite ^? products fall+ outside ( ! en=cem5t au?ority ( ! national organic program2 7,b7 /aff+ & res\rce ne$s )9 ! national organic program if ! en=cem5t responsibilities ( ! national organic program 7 broad5$ to include ! products id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,c7 any pot5tial effects ( broad5+ ! en=cem5t au?ority ( ! national organic program on dome/ic organic f>m]s1 h&l]s1 & consum]s4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! date on :i* ! assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 is complet$1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a report t-- 7#a7 describes 9 detail ! results ( ! assessm5t requir$ by subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 makes recomm5dations to ,congress bas$ on t assessm5t4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #ajjji4 ,national organic c]tification co/-%>e program ,section #ajfjf ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ #gej & ins]t+ #a1ejj2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbb ?r\gh #bjbd2 & 7,b7 su* sums z are necess>y = ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 #ajjaj4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #ajjaa4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja ( ! ,specialty ,crops ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 7#b7 9 subsection 7i7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 by add+ su* unobligat$ or unexp5d$ am\nts to ! allocation fund+ pool = ! curr5t or foll[+ fiscal ye>1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y aft] det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ su* funds2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,if funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are di/ribut$ 9 ! curr5t fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ?is subsection & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+-- 7#c7 ,consultations ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all enc\rage ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture to consult annually ) specialty crop produc]s & produc] gr\ps 9 e/abli%+ programmatic & fund+ priorities = ! fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7l77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,e7 #he1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbd2 & 7,f7 #agj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #ajjab4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey ,section #ajaji7;c77#a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dijg2 #acg ,/at4 #aah7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai & #ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjai1 #ajj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #ajjac4 ,def9+ plant bio/imulants ,section #b ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7v7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7v7 ,plant regulator 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m plant regulator means any sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances int5d$1 ?r\gh physiological action1 = accel]at+ or ret>d+ ! rate ( gr[? or rate ( maturation1 or = o!rwise alt]+ ! behavior1 ( plants or ! produce !re(4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m plant regulator does n include-- 7,a7 sub/ances to ! ext5t t !y are int5d$ z plant nutri5ts1 trace elem5ts1 nutritional *emicals1 plant inoculants1 soil am5dm5ts1 or vitam9 hormone products2 or 7,b7 plant bio/imulants t-- 7i7 h a l[-haz>d pr(ile 9 relation to humans & o!r microorganisms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator2 & 7ii7 7,i7 are ( biological orig92 or 7,,ii7 include *emical comp\nds t are syn!tically d]iv$ b are /ructurally simil> & functionally id5tical to sub/ances ( biological orig94 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7hh7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ sub/ances4 & ins]t+ sub/ances2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ 1 or aft] volatilization2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ be=e ! undesignat$ matt] foll[+ p>agraph 7#c7 ! foll[+3 7#d7 a plant bio/imulant2 or 7#e7 a nutritional *emical4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7pp7 ,plant bio/imulant ,! t]m plant bio/imulant means any sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances t1 :5 appli$ to se$s1 plants1 ! rhizosph]e1 or soil or o!r gr[? m$ia1 acts to support ! natural nutrition processes ( a plant indep5d5tly ( ! nutri5t cont5t ( t sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances1 & t !reby improves-- 7#a7 nutri5t availability1 uptake1 or use effici5cy2 7#b7 tol]ance to abiotic /ress2 or 7#c7 consequ5t gr[?1 developm5t1 quality1 or yield4 7qq7 ,nutritional *emical ,! t]m nutritional *emical means any sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances t int]acts ) plant nutri5ts 9 a mann] t improves nutri5t availability or aids ! plant 9 acquir+ or utiliz+ plant nutri5ts4 7rr7 ,vitam9 hormone product ,! t]m vitam9 hormone product means a product t-- 7#a7 consi/s ( a mixture ( plant hormones1 plant nutri5ts1 plant inoculants1 soil am5dm5ts1 trace elem5ts1 nutritional *emicals1 plant bio/imulants1 or vitam9s t is int5d$ = ! improvem5t1 ma9t5ance1 survival1 heal?1 & propagation ( plants2 7#b7 is nontoxic & nonpoison\s 9 ! undilut$ packag$ conc5trations ( ! product2 & 7#c7 is n int5d$ = use on food crop sites & is label$ accord+ly4 4 #ajjad4 ,soil heal? /udy 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to assess ! types (1 & practices us+1 plant bio/imulants 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf77 t be/ a*ieve ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,increas+ organic matt] cont5t4 7#b7 ,r$uc+ atmosph]ic volatilization4 7#c7 ,promotion ( nutri5t managem5t practices4 7#d7 ,limit+ or elim9at+ run(f or lea*+ ( soil or nutri5ts1 su* z phosphorus & nitrog51 into gr\ndwat] or o!r wat] s\rces4 7#e7 ,re/or+ b5eficial bioactivity or heal?y nutri5ts to ! soil4 7#f7 ,aid+ 9 c>bon seque/ration1 nutri5t use effici5cy1 & o!r climate-relat$ b5efits4 7#g7 ,support+ innovative approa*es to improv+ agricultural su/a9ability1 includ+ ! adoption ( p]=mance-bas$ outcome /&>ds & crit]ia4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date on :i* funds are fir/ made available = ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy4 #ajjae4 ,report on plant-incorporat$ protectants 7a7 ,report 7#a7 ,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 t id5tifies any pot5tial regulatory1 non-regulatory1 & legislative recomm5dations1 includ+ ! appropriat5ess ( any def9itions = plant-incorporat$ protectants1 to ensure ! effici5t & appropriate review1 approval1 & availability ( plant-incorporat$ protectants = use 9 agricultural & horticultural production4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,9 compil+ ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all include an assessm5t ( ! pot5tial impacts ( plant-incorporat$ protectants on-- 7,a7 ! environm5t1 includ+ ne>by ecosy/ems t may be affect$ by ! production ( plants t conta9 plant-incorporat$ protectants2 7,b7 wildlife1 includ+ poll9ator species2 & 7,c7 human heal?1 includ+ pot5tial impacts on human heal? ?r\gh food tol]ances or residues ( plant-incorporat$ protectants introduc$ into ! food supply or o!r comm]cial products ?r\gh process+4 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 public int]e/ /akehold]s z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y4 7c7 ,plant-,incorporat$ protectant ,= ! purposes ( ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all consid] plant-incorporat$ protectant to be a pe/icidal sub/ance t is int5d$ to be produc$ & us$ 9 a liv+ plant1 or 9 ! produce ( a liv+ plant1 & ! g5etic mat]ial necess>y = production ( su* a pe/icidal sub/ance1 includ+ any in]t +r$i5t conta9$ 9 ! applicable plant or produce2 & 7#b7 may modify ! description ( plant-incorporat$ protectant1 z appropriate4 #ajjaf4 ,hemp production 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #big;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcio7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ delta-#i & ins]t+ total2 7ii7 by /rik+ conc5tration & ins]t+ conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid72 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 7iv7 by /rik+ means ! plant & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8means-- 7,a7 ! plant 2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 indu/rial hemp4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#d7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,indu/rial hemp ,! t]m indu/rial hemp means ! plant ,cannabis sativa ,l4 if ! h>ve/$ mat]ial-- 7,a7 is only-- 7i7 ! /alks ( t plant1 fib] produc$ f ^? /alks1 or any o!r manufactur$ product1 d]ivative1 mixture1 or prep>ation ( ^? /alks 7except cannab9oid res9 extract$ f ^? /alks72 7ii7 :ole gra91 oil1 cake1 nut1 hull1 or any o!r comp\nd1 manufactur$ product1 d]ivative1 mixture1 or prep>ation ( ! se$s ( t plant 7except cannab9oid res9 extract$ f ! se$s ( t plant72 or 7iii7 viable se$s ( t plant produc$ solely = production or manufacture ( any mat]ial describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii72 & 7,b7 w n be us$ 9 ! manufactur+ or syn!sis ( natural or syn!tic cannab9oid products4 4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7,a7 ,section #big;,b ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is am5d$-- 7i7 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ delta-#i & ins]t+ total2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ conc5tration & ins]t+ conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid72 & 7ii7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ delta-#i & ins]t+ total2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ conc5tration & ins]t+ conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid74 7,b7 ,section #big;,c7a77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7a77#b77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7i7 by /rik+ delta-#i & ins]t+ total2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ conc5tration & ins]t+ conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid74 7b7 ,indu/rial hemp 7#a7 ,/ate & tribal plans ,section #big;,b ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7i7 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7vii7 z clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7viii71 respectively2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 a proc$ure by :i* a hemp produc] may be lic5s$ to produce-- 7,i7 only indu/rial hemp1 9 :i* case ! indu/rial hemp produc] %all n be requir$ to und]go a backgr\nd *eck to apply = ! lic5se2 or 7,,ii7 hemp = any purpose2 2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ 1 exclud+ indu/rial hemp1 aft] hemp2 7bb7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7cc7 by /rik+ 7iii7 a proc$ure & ins]t+ 7iii77,i7 a proc$ure2 & 7dd7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 9 ! case ( a produc] lic5s$ to produce only indu/rial hemp "u clause 7ii77,i71 a proc$ure = te/+ compliance ) ! def9ition ( indu/rial hemp 9 section #big;,a us+ relax$ regulatory requirem5ts1 :i* may include-- 7aa7 visual inspections2 7bb7 p]=mance-bas$ sampl+ me?odologies2 7cc7 c]tifi$ se$1 if ! applicable ,/ate or ,indian tribe is p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#d72 or 7dd7 any o!r simil> proc$ure1 z approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 :5 develop+ sampl+ plans = any produc] t elects to be designat$ z a produc] ( only indu/rial hemp "u clause 7ii77,i72 2 & 7,,iv7 9 clause 7viii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ 7vi7 & ins]t+ 7vii72 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,c]tifi$ se$ pilot program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may1 9 up to #e ,/ates or ,indian tribes1 e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture ( a select$ ,/ate1 or ! equival5t ,tribal gov]nm5t ag5cy1 may c]tify g5etic purity 7)9 ! mean+ ( ! ,f$]al ,se$ ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq477 & id5tity z to v>iety 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aefa77 ( v>ieties ( se$s t h be5 br$ to produce plants ) a total tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid7 ( n m ?an #j4c p]c5t on a dry weight basis4 7,b7 ,exemption 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,a hemp produc] t produces hemp us+ a v>iety ( se$ c]tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ! ,/ate or on ! l& ( ! ,indian tribe by :i* ! v>iety ( se$ is c]tifi$ may submit to ! applicable ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture1 or equival5t ,tribal gov]nm5t ag5cy1 an application = an exemption f ! te/+ requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i74 7ii7 ,expiration ,an exemption approv$ "u clause 7i7 %all expire on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date ( ! approval4 7iii7 ,reapplication ,a hemp produc] may reapply "u clause 7i7 to be exempt "u t clause aft] ! expiration ( ! exemption "u clause 7ii74 7,c7 ,approval ,if ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture approves an application submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 ! applicable hemp produc] %all n be subject to ! te/+ requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i74 7,d7 ,regulation ( v5dors ,ea* ,/ate or ,indian tribe select$ to p>ticipate 9 ! pilot program "u ?is p>agraph %all regulate v5dors ( se$ c]tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 op]at+ 9 t ,/ate or on ! l& ( t ,indian tribe4 2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7e77#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,production inconsi/5t ) indu/rial hemp designation ,any p]son lic5s$ to produce only indu/rial hemp z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii77,i7 :o1 ) a culpable m5tal /ate great] ?an neglig5ce1 produces a crop ( hemp t is inconsi/5t ) t lic5se %all be ineligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section = a p]iod ( #e ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( ! violation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5t ( agriculture plan ,section #big;,c7a77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,f7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 a proc$ure by :i* a hemp produc] may be lic5s$ to produce-- 7i7 only indu/rial hemp1 9 :i* case ! indu/rial hemp produc] %all n be requir$ to und]go a backgr\nd *eck to apply = ! lic5se2 or 7ii7 hemp = any purpose2 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 exclud+ indu/rial hemp1 aft] hemp2 7ii7 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7iii7 by /rik+ 7,c7 a proc$ure & ins]t+ 7,c77i7 a proc$ure2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 9 ! case ( a produc] lic5s$ to produce only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,b77i71 a proc$ure = te/+ compliance ) ! def9ition ( indu/rial hemp 9 section #big;,a us+ relax$ regulatory requirem5ts1 :i* may include-- 7,i7 visual inspections2 7,,ii7 p]=mance-bas$ sampl+ me?odologies2 7,,iii7 c]tifi$ se$1 if ! applicable ,/ate or ,indian tribe is p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u section #big;,b7a77#d72 or 7,,iv7 any o!r simil> proc$ure1 z approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 :5 develop+ sampl+ plans = any produc] t elects to be designat$ z a produc] ( only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,b77i72 4 7#c7 ,regulations & guidel9es2 effect on o!r law ,section #big;,d ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcir7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,effect on ,/ate or ,tribal law ,except z provid$ 9 section #big;,b1 no?+ 9 ?is subtitle preempts or limits any law ( a ,/ate or ,indian tribe t regulates any activity involv+ hemp or hemp products1 includ+ ) respect to ! production1 manufacture1 or sale ( hemp or hemp products4 4 #ajjag4 ,,fifra int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,section #c7;c77#aa77;,d77iv7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7c77#aa77;,d77iv77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh beg9n+ on t date & ins]t+ ,n less frequ5tly ?an annually = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #ajjah4 ,int]/ate movem5t outside ( ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates ,section #dcc7;c77#a7 ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggec7;c77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or int]/ate movem5t f areas outside ( ! cont95tal ,unit$ ,/ates1 aft] ,unit$ ,/ates14 #ajjai4 ,plant pe/ & disease managem5t & disa/] prev5tion ,section #dbj7;f7 ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggba7;f77 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 #ge1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjah ?r\gh #bjbd2 & 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjah & ins]t+ #ij1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #ajjbj4 ,agriculture qu>ant9e & inspection program res]ve fee ,section #beji7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 to ma9ta9 a reasonable balance 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture acc\nts describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#f74 4 ,,xi ,crop insurance ,a ,produc] af=dability #aaaja4 ,enhanc+ subsidies = beg9n+ & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejb7;b77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #e & ins]t+ #aj4 7,b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ebb7;c77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77#g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f74 7#b7 ,vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,section #ejb7;b77#ad77;,b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejb7;b77#ad77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #aj ye>s2 & 7,b7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ #e-ye> & ins]t+ #aj-ye>4 7b7 ,increase 9 assi/ance ,section #ejh7;e77#h7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ is #aj p]c5tage po9ts great] ?an & ins]t+ is ! numb] ( p]c5tage po9ts specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 great] ?an2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,p]c5tage po9ts adju/m5ts ,! p]c5tage po9ts ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are ! foll[+3 7i7 ,= ea* ( ! fir/ & second re9surance ye>s t a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*] p>ticipates z a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 respectively1 9 ! applicable policy or plan ( insurance1 #ae p]c5tage po9ts4 7ii7 ,= ! ?ird re9surance ye> t a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*] p>ticipates z a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 respectively1 9 ! applicable policy or plan ( insurance1 #ac p]c5tage po9ts4 7iii7 ,= ! f\r? re9surance ye> t a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*] p>ticipates z a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 respectively1 9 ! applicable policy or plan ( insurance1 #aa p]c5tage po9ts4 7iv7 ,= ea* ( ! fif? ?r\gh t5? re9surance ye>s t a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*] p>ticipates z a beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] or vet]an f>m] or ran*]1 respectively1 9 ! applicable policy or plan ( insurance1 #aj p]c5tage po9ts4 4 #aaajb4 ,high] area-bas$ premium subsidy option ,section #ejh ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,c7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #ad & ins]t+ #ab2 7,b7 9 clause 7iii77,i71 by /rik+ #hf & ins]t+ #hh2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clause 7v7 z clause 7vi72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7iv7 ! foll[+3 7v7 ,priorities = expansion ( cov]age ,! ,corporation %all prioritize expansion ( cov]age "u ?is section or simil> cov]age options to crops = :i*1 & regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 :i*-- 7,i7 insurance options are limit$2 & 7,,ii7 av]age buy-up levels on individual insurance policies are less ?an #ge p]c5t4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,h77i71 by /rik+ #fe & ins]t+ #hj4 #aaajc4 ,expansion ( p]=mance-bas$ disc\nt ,section #ejh7;d77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77#c77 is am5d$-- 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 ,risk-r$uc+ practice disc\nt 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 ! ,corporation may (f] disc\nts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = practices t c be demon/rat$ to r$uce risk1 relative to o!r practices4 7ii7 ,review ,9 det]m9+ practices = :i* to (f] disc\nts "u clause 7i71 ! ,corporation %all-- 7,i7 = ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 consid] precision irrigation or f]tilization1 crop rotations1 cov] crops1 & any o!r practices det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,corporation2 & 7,,ii7 on an annual basis1 seek exp]t op9ions & consid] additional practices bas$ on new evid5ce4 4 #aaajd4 ,high] premium subsidy rates 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejh7;e77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ #fg & ins]t+ #hj2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i71 by /rik+ #fd & ins]t+ #gj2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d77i71 by /rik+ #ei & ins]t+ #fb2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i71 by /rik+ #ee & ins]t+ #eh2 7#e7 9 subp>agraph 7,f77i71 by /rik+ #dh & ins]t+ #ej2 & 7#f7 9 subp>agraph 7,g77i71 by /rik+ #ch & ins]t+ #dj4 7b7 ,effective date ,! high] premium subsidy rates specifi$ 9 ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all be implem5t$ by ! ,secret>y beg9n+ ) ! #bjbd re9surance ye>4 ,b ,produc] accessibility & repres5tation #aabja4 ,composition ( ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation ,bo>d ,section #eje ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ,"o additional ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7z designat$ by ! ,secret>y7 & ins]t+ ,! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture responsible = m>ket+ & regulatory programs2 7,b7 9 ea* ( subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 by /rik+ ,"o & ins]t+ #a2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,f\r & ins]t+ #e2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ includ+ at lea/ "o specialty crop produc]4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+ at lea/-- 7i7 #a specialty crop produc]2 7ii7 #a produc] t actively engages 9 bo? live/ock production & crop production ( agricultural commodities2 & 7iii7 #a und]s]v$ produc]4 2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,vacancies 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,vacancies 9 ! ,bo>d %all n impair ! p[] ( ! ,bo>d to execute ! functions ( ! ,corporation1 subject to ! condition t !re are at lea/ #f memb]s 9 (fice4 7#b7 ,quorum #f ( ! memb]s 9 (fice %all con/itute a quorum = ! transaction ( ! bus9ess ( ! ,bo>d4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ 7c7 ,! ,directors & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,comp5sation = ,directors ,! ,directors 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ 7d7 ,! manag] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,manag] ( ,corporation ,! manag] 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,bo>d & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,bo>d 2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,subject matt] exp]tise ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,bo>d %all seek to include at lea/ #a exp]t review] ) subject matt] exp]tise on ! policy1 plan ( insurance1 or relat$ mat]ial be+ review$4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ five & ins]t+ #e2 7ii7 by /rik+ "o ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #a2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iv7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 at lea/ #a p]son %all be a lic5s$ actu>y4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ "o & ins]t+ #a2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 at lea/ #a p]son %all be a lic5s$ actu>y2 & 4 #aabjb4 ,ensur+ access = produc]s ,section #ebj ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebj7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,except z & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,access = produc]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an approv$ insurance provid] %all-- 7,a7 (f] & m>ket all plans ( insurance = all agricultural commodities 9 any ,/ate 9 :i* actu>ial docum5ts are available & 9 :i* ! approv$ insurance provid] writes an eligible crop insurance or live/ock price insurance contract2 & 7,b7 %all accept & approve applications f all eligible produc]s4 7#b7 ,cancellation ,an approv$ insurance provid] may n cancel an eligible crop insurance or live/ock price insurance contract held by a policyhold] s long z ! policyhold] rema9s an eligible produc] & ! approv$ insurance provid] cont9ues to write eligible crop insurance or live/ock price insurance contracts )9 ! ,/ate1 except-- 7,a7 z au?oriz$ by ! ,corporation2 or 7,b7 z requir$ by law4 7#c7 ,(f]+ ( plans ,! approv$ insurance provid] is n requir$ to (f] su* plans ( insurance z may be approv$ by ! ,corporation "u ! au?ority ( section #ejh7;h71 except t if ! approv$ insurance provid] *ooses to (f] any su* plan1 ! approv$ insurance provid] %all-- 7,a7 (f] ! plan 9 all approv$ ,/ates 9 :i* ! approv$ insurance provid] writes an eligible crop insurance or live/ock price insurance contract :]e su* plan is made available2 & 7,b7 comply ) all provisions ( ?is subsection z to su* plan4 7#d7 ,compliance 7,a7 ,sanctions ,! proc$ural requirem5ts & sanctions prescrib$ 9 section #eae7;h7 %all apply to ! prosecution ( a violation ( ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,mat]ial brea* ,beg9n+ ) re9surance ye> #bjbf1 failure ( an approv$ insurance provid] to comply ) ?is subsection may be consid]$ a mat]ial brea* "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t & ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation4 4 #aabjc4 ,improvem5ts to :ole f>m & micro f>m insurance plans ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#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 increase p>ticipation by produc]s m>ket+ products direct-to-consum] 9 local & regional m>kets or us+ f>m id5tity-pres]v$ m>ket+1 includ+ by und]tak+ produc] education on h[ to use direct m>ket prices4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7 7z am5d$ by section #aaaja7;a77#a77;,b77-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ plan1 ) a liability limitation ( #a1ejj1jjj1 & ins]t+ plan2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ may & ins]t+ %all2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ subclause & ins]t+ clause2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,additional review ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,corporation %all-- 7,i7 review any limitations on insurable rev5ue 7includ+ ! ov]all limitation & limitations specific to animals1 animal products1 gre5h\se & nurs]y1 & aquaculture7 to ensure ! limitations are adequate to cov] ! f9ancial risks associat$ ) ! production ( high-value agricultural products2 & 7,,ii7 submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes a summ>y ( ! mo/ rec5t review conduct$ "u subclause 7,i7 & any expect$ *anges to ! policy = ! foll[+ re9surance ye>4 7iv7 ,public report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,bo>d %all make publicly available a report describ+ ! decisions made by ! ,bo>d ) respect to ea* factor describ$ 9 clause 7ii74 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,modifications to improve effectiv5ess = specialty crops & div]sifi$ f>ms ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all implem5t ! foll[+ modifications to ! plans develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & p>agraph 7#ah73 7i7 ,e/abli% t appropriate income report$ on ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,s]vice ,tax ,=m ,s*$ule ,f1 or successor =ms1 %all be suffici5t = ! e/abli%m5t ( hi/orical adju/$ rev5ue1 subject to ! condition t insurance provid]s may reque/ additional v]ifiable records 9 cases :]e !re is docum5t$ evid5ce1 made cle> to ! applicant1 t f>m tax records are incomplete4 7ii7 ,require t ! adju/m5t ( ! rev5ue gu>antee by an approv$ insurance provid]1 aft] ! approv$ insurance provid] accepts ! revis$ f>m op]ation report1 is cont+5t on approval f ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 & all[ ! insur$ an opportunity to appeal decisions to ! ,national ,appeals ,division4 7iii7 ,presume t decl9es 9 local m>ket price are due to unavoidable natural causes1 unless ! ,corporation c prove ! ext5t to :i* ! decl9e 9 local m>ket price is ! direct result ( an un9sur$ manmade ev5t4 7iv7 ,) respect to :ole f>m rev5ue protection policies1 raise ! limit on gr[? expansion = all produc]s to ! l[] (-- 7,i7 #ajj p]c5t ( hi/oric rev5ue2 & 7,,ii7 #ejj1jjj4 7v7 7,i7 ,require approv$ insurance provid]s to accept or reject applications1 by writt5 decision1 )9 #ge days ( receipt ( ! application1 ) failure to d s result+ 9 a r$uction by #ae p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ! adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidy t ! approv$ insurance provid] receives f ! ,corporation = t policy4 7,,ii7 ,a rejection ( an application %all include a writt5 rationale ) suffici5t detail = ! produc] to und]/& any defici5cies 9 ! application & h[ to cure ^? defici5cies4 7vi7 ,require ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy & approv$ insurance provid]s to treat diff]5t cultivation cycles ( a s+le crop1 su* z pepp]s1 z sep>ate crops to recognize ! diff]5ce 9 p]ils at diff]5t p]iods ( ! ye> = purposes ( calculat+ ! div]sification premium disc\nt4 7vii7 ,provide additional educational & tra9+ opportunities to approv$ insurance provid]s & insurance ag5ts1 :i* may include ent]+ into agreem5ts ) #a or m entities-- 7,i7 to provide te*nical assi/ance to produc]s int]e/$ 9 a :ole f>m rev5ue protection policy simil> to ! plan describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 7,,ii7 to conduct education & outrea* to ag5ts & insurance provid]s = a :ole f>m rev5ue protection policy simil> to ! plan describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 & 7,,iii7 to develop be/ practices = und]writ+4 7viii7 7,i7 ,conduct a pilot program to create a pric+ libr>y = ag5ts & insurance provid]s us+ data f-- 7aa7 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 7bb7 ! non9sur$ crop disa/] assi/ance program e/abli%$ by section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc72 7cc7 approv$ policies ( ! ,bo>d2 7dd7 l&-grant colleges or univ]sities & o!r in/itutions ( high] education2 7ee7 gr[] bo>ds or commissions2 or 7ff7 o!r relevant s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,,ii7 ,! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy may1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 (f] ! pric+ libr>y describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to ag5ts & insurance provid]s 9 connection ) policies o!r ?an policies develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 or p>agraph 7#ah74 7ix7 ,all[ prices & yields us$ to e/abli% cov]age 9 o!r ,f$]al crop insurance policies to be us$ z prices & yields = :ole f>m rev5ue protection policies4 7x7 ,e/abli% a process = records & acreage reports submitt$ by produc]s = ! non9sur$ crop assi/ance program "u section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 to be accept$ z docum5tation = ! requisite actual production hi/ory = :ole f>m rev5ue protection policies4 7xi7 ,create a web-accessible tool = produc]s to locate ag5ts exp]i5c$ 9 sell+ a :ole f>m rev5ue protection policy4 7,g7 ,disa/] ye>s ,! ,corporation %all mod]ate ! impact ( disa/] ye>s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 on hi/oric rev5ue by consid]+-- 7i7 us+ an av]age ( ! hi/oric & project$ rev5ue2 7ii7 c\nt+ indemnities z hi/oric rev5ue = loss ye>s2 7iii7 c\nt+ paym5ts "u section #aif ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 z hi/oric rev5ue = loss ye>s2 & 7iv7 us+ an assign$ yield floor simil> to ! limitation describ$ 9 section #ejh7;g77#f77;,a77i71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,h7 ,rev5ue gu>antees 7i7 ,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+ ! use ( alt]native records = e/abli%+ a rev5ue gu>antee ( a produc]1 includ+-- 7,i7 any f>m loan records1 includ+ bus9ess plans or o!r mat]ials1 to e/abli% expect$ rev5ue & ca% fl[ us$ = a ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy direct or gu>ante$ loan2 & 7,,ii7 any bus9ess plans develop$ 9 consultation ) an acceptable s\rce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 su* z an ext5sion s]vice1 a f>m bus9ess managem5t s]vice1 a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution1 a community developm5t f9ancial in/itution1 or a private l5d]4 7ii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7,i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u clause 7i72 7,,ii7 any *anges be+ implem5t$ by ! ,corporation1 ei!r p]man5tly or on a pilot basis2 & 7,,iii7 any recomm5dations to ,congress ) respect to ^? results4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#ah71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,cont9uation ( plan ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy %all cont9ue to (f] ! micro f>m insurance plan (f]$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 9 all ,/ates & c\nties ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,e7 ,review ( modification to improve effectiv5ess ( micro f>m plan 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy %all-- 7,i7 conduct /akehold] meet+s to solicit produc] & ag5t fe$back on ! p]=mance (1 *all5ges 9 pur*as+ & s]vic+1 & opportunities = improv+1 ! micro f>m insurance plan (f]$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7,,ii7 review proc$ure & pap]work requirem5ts = ag5ts & produc]s & make modifications1 z appropriate1 to decrease burd5s & increase flexibility & effectiv5ess ( t plan4 7ii7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7,i7 any fe$back receiv$ "u clause 7i77,i72 7,,ii7 ! results ( ! review c>ri$ out "u clause 7i77,,ii72 & 7,,iii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to t fe$back or ^? results4 7,f7 ,modifications to improve effectiv5ess = micro f>m 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all implem5t ! foll[+ modifications to ! micro f>m insurance plan (f]$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77ii73 7,i7 ,all[ v]tically integrat$ op]ations to access cov]age "u a micro f>m policy4 7,,ii7 ,all[ produc]s ) a micro f>m policy to also pur*ase crop-specific ,f$]al crop insurance policies = crops insur$ "u ! micro f>m policy4 7ii7 ,less pap]work ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 "u ! micro f>m insurance plan (f]$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 ! ,corporation %all implem5t an option = produc]s ) n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj 9 gross rev5ue t requires significantly less pap]work & recordkeep+4 4 #aabjd4 ,rese>* & developm5t ( new crops & cov]ages ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bj7 ,walnuts 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 walnuts1 includ+-- 7,i7 cov]age = %ell$ walnuts2 & 7,,ii7 quality issues1 includ+ rev5ue losses1 caus$ by heat & o!r factors = bo? 9-%ell & %ell$ walnuts2 & 7ii7 to assess1 by c\nty1 ! diff]5ce 9 ! rate1 av]age yield1 & cov]age level ( walnut policies comp>$ to policies = o!r nuts 9 t c\nty4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ba7 ,w9e grapes 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 w9e grapes 7includ+ w9e grapes produc$ 9 ! ,/ates ( ,cali=nia1 ,oregon1 & ,wa%+ton7 aga9/ losses due to wildfire smoke exposure4 7,b7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! second s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a7 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all make available a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met ) respect to t policy4 7,c7 ,report ,if ! ,corporation does n (f] a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t includes ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u t subp>agraph4 7#bb7 ,cut fl[]s 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 cut fl[]s4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#bc7 ,mu%rooms 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 ( mu%rooms or rev5ue d]iv$ f ! production ( mu%rooms4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#bd7 ,d\ble cropp+ ( c]ta9 oilse$ crops 7,a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ oilse$ crops ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ oilse$ crops means rapese$1 canola1 c>9ata1 camel9a1 & o!r oilse$ crops1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation4 7,b7 ,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+ ! inclusion ( cov]$ oilse$ crops "u d\ble cropp+ practices4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,! rese>* "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be c>ri$ out 9 consultation ) /akehold]s to evaluate-- 7i7 ! economic & environm5tal b5efits ( incorporat+ cov]$ oilse$ crops into d\ble cropp+ practices2 & 7ii7 ! pot5tial risks associat$ ) incorporat+ cov]$ oilse$ crops into d\ble cropp+ practices1 specifically ) respect to w9t]-plant$ cov]$ oilse$ crops1 includ+ risks to soil heal?1 biodiv]sity1 & ! pr(itability ( f>m+ op]ations4 7,d7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,corporation may give priority to p]sons & in/itutions t-- 7i7 h previ\s rese>* exp]i5ce ) cov]$ oilse$ crops2 & 7ii7 h access to a facility ) ! capacity to d ! applicable rese>*4 7,e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ac mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#be7 ,alfalfa rev5ue 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 rev5ue crop insurance policy = alfalfa4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include rese>* relat+ to-- 7i7 individual-bas$ yield cov]age2 & 7ii7 cov]age aga9/ fluctuations 9 ! price ( alfalfa relative to ! price expect$ at ! beg9n+ ( ! crop ye> us+ a regional alfalfa price index4 7,c7 ,index ,! alfalfa price index = purposes ( ! rese>* & developm5t "u ?is p>agraph %all use-- 7i7 a comb9ation ( commodities trad$ on ! futures m>ket t provides an indication ( fe$ m>ket value2 or 7ii7 o!r alt]natives t provide a simil> indication1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any decisions made 9 connection ) ^? results4 7#bf7 ,aquaculture products 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 aquaculture products ) a m>ket4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any decisions made 9 connection ) ^? results4 7#bg7 ,traditional foods 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 traditional foods4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any decisions made 9 connection ) ^? results4 7#bh7 ,multip]il index 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+ an index insurance policy to insure crops1 includ+ specialty crops1 aga9/ losses due to-- 7i7 abnormal quantities ( ra9fall2 7ii7 extreme heat2 7iii7 wildfire2 7iv7 hail2 7v7 dr\ght2 & 7vi7 any o!r sev]e wea!r or gr[+ condition1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,! rese>* & developm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 evaluate ! feasibility ( develop+ a s+le index policy to insure aga9/ multiple haz>ds1 su* z dr\ght & excessive moi/ure2 7ii7 consid] ! ability to insure commodities = :i*-- 7,i7 a policy or plan ( insurance does n exi/2 or 7,,ii7 an exi/+ policy or plan ( insurance does n cov] all c\nties2 7iii7 /udy & evaluate pot5tially relevant data s\rces1 su* z ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration or o!r f$]ally or ,/ate-c]tifi$ wea!r s\rces1 public & private satellite data1 & wea!r & climate data & models2 & 7iv7 consid] consultation ) lic5s$ actu>ies ) exp]i5ce 9 develop+ index policies insur+ agricultural production4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results1 includ+-- 7,i7 any *all5ges to develop+ ! policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,,ii7 options to address ^? *all5ges4 7#bi7 ,fro/1 freeze1 or cold wea!r 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+ an index-bas$ policy to insure crops dur+ ! gr[+ season & prior to h>ve/ 7su* z apples1 blueb]ries1 *]ries1 citrus1 melons1 pea*es1 pepp]s1 /rawb]ries1 sug>cane1 & tomatoes7 aga9/ losses due to a fro/1 freeze1 or cold wea!r ev5t4 7,b7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,! rese>* & developm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all-- 7i7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( risk managem5t tools1 su* z ! use ( an index1 ) respect to l[-frequ5cy & cata/rophic loss wea!r ev5ts2 & 7ii7 if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met1 make available a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t provides protection = at lea/ #a ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,production loss4 7,,ii7 ,rev5ue loss4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#cj7 ,cov] crops 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 on fields t regul>ly use cov] crops4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,! rese>* & developm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a review ( prev5t$ plant+ cov]age factors & an evaluation ( :e!r to include cov] crop se$ co/s & co/s relat+ to graz+ 9 ! calculation ( a factor2 7ii7 ! ext5t to :i* cov] crops r$uce ! risk ( subsequ5t prev5t$ plant+2 7iii7 ! ext5t to :i* cov] crops make crops m resili5t to1 or o!rwise r$uce ! risk (1 loss result+ f natural disa/]s su* z dr\ght2 7iv7 ! ext5t to :i* consi/5t use ( cov] crops1 type ( cov] crop1 cov] crop managem5t1 or int]actions ) o!r practices1 su* z tillage or rotation1 affects risk r$uction2 7v7 :e!r rotational1 adaptive1 or o!r prescrib$ graz+ ( cov] crops c ma9ta9 or improve risk r$uction2 & 7vi7 ! be/ me?od to acc\nt = any r$uc$ risk associat$ ) us+ cov] crops1 & to provide a b5efit to produc]s us+ cov] crops1 ?r\gh practice-bas$ rat+4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all make available on ! website ( ! ,corporation1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 7#ca7 ,organic crop insurance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,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+-- 7i7 ways to increase p>ticipation ( organic produc]s 9 ,f$]al crop insurance2 & 7ii7 imp$im5ts t organic produc]s face 9 p>ticipat+ 9 ,f$]al crop insurance4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! rese>* & developm5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include rese>* relat+ to1 ) respect to organic crops-- 7i7 production hi/ory2 7ii7 contract price add5dums2 7iii7 pe/icide drift2 7iv7 rev5ue hi/ory2 7v7 crop t]m9ation dates1 z comp>$ ) summ] fall[ eligibility2 7vi7 ! compatibility ( ,f$]al crop insurance requirem5ts ) organic /&>ds2 & 7vii7 o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,regulations ,not)/&+ ! second s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a7 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,secret>y %all revise applicable regulations bas$ on ! f9d+s ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! results ( t rese>* & developm5t are viable4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any decisions made 9 connection ) ^? results 7#cb7 ,l>ge c\nties 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+ ! feasibility ( divid+ l>ge c\nties into small] adm9i/rative units = purposes ( plans ( insurance t trigg] indemnities bas$ on an area-wide loss4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any decisions made 9 connection ) ^? results4 7#cc7 ,climate-sm>t commodities & o!r ecosy/em s]vices 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 or endorsem5t to insure ! additional value ( climate-sm>t commodities & o!r commodities ) ecosy/em m>kets or o!r value-add$ opportunities1 includ+ consid]ation ( #a or m ( ! foll[+ factors3 7i7 ,inability to complete climate-sm>t practices1 su* z tillage to control we$s1 due to factors outside ! control ( a produc]4 7ii7 ,wea!r-relat$ factors affect+ cons]vation rotation1 use ( a cov] crop1 or use ( split nitrog5 f]tilization4 7iii7 ,o!r factors1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! second s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a7 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all make available #a or m policies or endorsem5ts describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met ) respect to t policy4 7,c7 ,report ,if ! ,corporation does n (f] a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 by ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all publi% a report t includes ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u t subp>agraph4 4 #aabje4 ,risk managem5t education & outrea* 7a7 ,cont9u+ education = loss adju/]s ,section #eae7k77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7k77#b77;,c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ includ+ cons]vation & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7i7 cons]vation 2 7#b7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 policies & plans ( insurance = specialty crop produc]s 7includ+ :ole f>m rev5ue protection policies develop$ "u section #ebb7;c77#g7 & individual plans ( insurance72 & 7iii7 language translation s]vices1 z appropriate4 4 7b7 ,p>tn]%ips = risk managem5t developm5t & implem5tation ,section #ebb ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation may & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,corporation-- 7,a7 %all ent] into #a or m p>tn]%ips ) appropriate public & private entities ) demon/rat$ capabilities-- 7i7 9 develop+ & implem5t+ risk managem5t & m>ket+ opportunities = und]s]v$ agricultural produc]s2 & 7ii7 9 tra9+ & cr$5tial+ crop insurance ag5ts & adju/]s )9 und]s]v$ agricultural communities2 & 7,b7 may 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,h7 z clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7viii71 respectively1 & ind5t+ appropriately2 & 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,! ,corporation may ent] into a p>tn]%ip "u p>agraph 7#b7-- & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ,! ,corporation-- 7,a7 %all ent] into #a or m p>tn]%ips "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a7-- 7i7 to provide /rategic outrea* & engage und]s]v$ agricultural populations ab\t crop insurance2 7ii7 to increase adoption ( risk managem5t tools 9 und]s]v$ agricultural communities2 & 7iii7 to increase ! repres5tation ( und]s]v$ insurance ag5ts & loss adju/]s provid+ s]vice to und]s]v$ communities2 & 7,b7 may ent] into #a or m p>tn]%ips "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjai & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 & ins]t+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbd2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 #ad1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 7c7 ,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#b77;,a71 by /rik+ = ! purpose ( educat+ agricultural produc]s & provid+ te*nical assi/ance to agricultural produc]s & ins]t+ = ! purpose ( educat+ & provid+ te*nical assi/ance to agricultural produc]s1 includ+ language translation s]vices1 z appropriate12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & outrea* & ins]t+ outrea*1 & language translation s]vices1 z appropriate12 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 specialty crop f>m]s2 & 7,h7 approv$ insurance provid]s & ag5ts1 = ! purpose ( facilitat+ ! sell+ & s]vic+ ( :ole f>m rev5ue protection policies develop$ "u section #ebb7;c77#g74 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an annual report t conta9s1 ) respect to ! ye> cov]$ by ! report-- 7,a7 a description ( ! grants & fund+ provid$ "u ?is subsection2 & 7,b7 an ov]view & analysis ( ! educational activities conduct$ "u ?is subsection4 4 #aabjf4 ,und]s]v$ produc]s report ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,us+ & ins]t+ ,on an annual basis1 us+2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i71 by /rik+ ! review "u subp>agraph 7,b71 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s !reaft] & ins]t+ an annual review "u subp>agraph 7,b74 #aabjg4 ,volunt>y good f>m+ practices ,section #ejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#c77;,a77iii77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ includ+ sci5tifically & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,i7 sci5tifically 2 7#b7 9 subclause 7,i7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 cons]vation practices & enhancem5ts t are approv$ by-- 7aa7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 or 7bb7 an agricultural exp]t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aabjh4 ,/ate cov] crop & soil heal? mat*+ paym5ts ,! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ejh;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;d7 ! foll[+3 #ejh;,e4 ,/ate cov] crop & soil heal? mat*+ paym5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ insurance program ,! t]m cov]$ insurance program means a policy or plan ( insurance (f]$ by ! ,corporation4 7#b7 ,qualify+ cov] crop ,! t]m qualify+ cov] crop means a crop t-- 7,a7 is c]eal or ano!r grass1 legumes1 brassica1 nonlegume broadleaf1 or any comb9ation ( ^? crops2 7,b7 is plant$ = cons]vation purposes 9 accordance )-- 7i7 guidance ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 or 7ii7 any o!r exp]t guidance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 is n an insur$ crop4 7#c7 ,soil heal? cons]vation practice ,! t]m soil heal? cons]vation practice means any 9-field cons]vation practice t improves soil heal? & is expect$ to improve ! long-t]m viability ( a produc] ?r\gh risk r$uction1 improv$ yields1 r$uc$ co/s1 or increas$ rev5ue ?r\gh ecosy/em m>kets4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ ) crop ye> #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all provide additional premium subsidies to produc]s = ea* acre-- 7,a7 9 a cov]$ insurance program1 includ+ ?r\gh a :ole f>m rev5ue protection policy develop$ "u section #ebb7;c77#g71 on :i*-- 7i7 a qualify+ cov] crop 0 plant$-- 7,i7 aft] ,june #ae ( ! prec$+ cal5d> ye>2 or 7,,ii7 dur+ ! curr5t crop ye>2 or 7ii7 a simil> 9-field soil heal? cons]vation practice is implem5t$2 & 7,b7 t 0 enroll$ 9 a qualify+ cov] crop or simil> 9-field soil heal? cons]vation practice program adm9i/]$ by a ,/ate to provide premium subsidies "u an agreem5t or memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy pursuant to section #ejh7;c77#h74 7#b7 ,report ,a produc] t receives an additional premium subsidy "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a crop ye> %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report ( acreage =m = ea* acre describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to t crop ye>4 7c7 ,premium subsidy am\nt 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 an additional premium subsidy provid$ to a produc] "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all be-- 7,a7 calculat$ on a common l& unit basis or an equival5t or m-precise basis2 & 7,b7 9 an am\nt equal to ! product obta9$ by multiply+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( acres ( ! produc] = :i* ! additional premium subsidy is provid$2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( ! premium subsidy provid$ by ! ,/ate program p] acre1 up to #e p] acre4 7#b7 ,limitation ,an additional premium subsidy provid$ to a produc] "u subsection 7b77#a7 = an acre describ$ 9 t subsection %all n exce$ ! am\nt ( ! premium ow$ by ! produc] ) respect to t acre4 7#c7 ,produc]-%>es ,! am\nt ( an additional premium subsidy provid$ to a produc] "u subsection 7b77#a7 %all be modifi$ to reflect ! individual produc]-%>e ( ! acres cov]$ by ! subsidy4 7#d7 ,inclusion ,p>ticipation by a produc] 9 a ,/ate program t provides premium subsidies = cons]vation practices1 includ+ cov] crops1 %all n disqualify a produc] f receiv+ assi/ance "u ?is section4 7d7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance1 outrea*1 & program support ,( ! am\nts made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 = a fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all use n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj to provide te*nical assi/ance1 outrea*1 & program support ) respect to ?is section4 4 #aabji4 ,ent]prise units = fall[ & cont9u\s practices ,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,f7 ,ent]prise units = fall[ & cont9u\s rotations ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf crop ye>1 ! ,corporation may all[ a produc] to e/abli% sep>ate ent]prise units = fall[ & cont9u\s practices ( crops4 4 #aabaj4 ,eligibility = prev5t$ plant+ insurance "u c]ta9 dr\ght conditions ,section #ejh;,a7c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;a7c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,waiv] = c]ta9 dr\ght conditions 7,a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is p>agraph3 7i7 ,cov]$ c\nty ,! t]m cov]$ c\nty means a c\nty t exp]i5c$1 9 ea* ( #c consecutive ye>s1 9 any area ( ! c\nty1 extreme dr\ght 7,d#c or worse int5sity71 z measur$ by1 & indicat$ 9 a report (1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor1 t may impact ! ability ( a produc] to plant dur+ ! normal plant+ p]iod1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,cov]$ rule ,! t]m cov]$ rule means ! eligibility requirem5t = prev5t$ plant+ insurance1 z describ$ 9 section #ag7;f77#h7 ( ! mo/ rec5t v]sion ( ! ,common ,crop ,insurance ,policy ,basic ,provisions1 "u :i* plant+ ( a crop mu/ h occurr$ once 9 ! #d mo/ rec5t crop ye>s prec$+ ! curr5t crop ye> 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! #a-;9-#d rule74 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! cov]$ rule may be waiv$ 9 a cov]$ c\nty 9 response to extraord9>y circum/ances1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 ,c ,ag5t inc5tives & options #aacja4 ,option = ,corporation to und]write policies ,section #ejh7;a77#g7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#g77 7z am5d$ by section #aabjf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,pilot program = ,corporation to und]write policies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ subsections 7b77#d71 7c77#a71 & 7c77#b71 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,corporation %all e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,corporation may und]write :ole f>m rev5ue protection1 micro f>m1 & o!r policies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,priorities ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program "u clause 7i71 ! ,corporation %all give priority to und]s]v$ produc]s1 commodities1 & geographic areas1 includ+ und]s]v$ produc]s1 commodities1 & geographic areas id5tifi$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t report submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,c77i74 7iii7 ,inapplicability ( ,,sra or ,,lpra ,a policy und]writt5 pursuant to ! pilot program "u clause 7i7 %all n be subject to ! t]ms ( ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t or ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t4 7iv7 ,a,o subsidy ,! ,corporation may pay ag5ts t sell a policy und]writt5 pursuant to ! pilot program "u clause 7i7 up to ! total am\nt ( ! adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidy t ! ,corporation w\ld h paid an approv$ insurance provid] if ! policy 7 subject to ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t or ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t4 4 #aacjb4 ,updates to adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidies 7a7 ,m9imum paid to ag5cy or ag5ts ,section #ejh7;a77#aj7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#aj77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,m9imum adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidy paid to ag5cy or ag5ts ,an approv$ insurance provid] %all pay to ! ag5cy or ag5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation1 t sells a ,f$]al crop insurance policy n less ?an #hj p]c5t b n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! adm9i/rative & op]at+ subsidy t ! approv$ insurance provid] receives f ! ,corporation = t policy4 4 7b7 ,area-,bas$ plans ,section #ejh7k77#d77;,f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77;,f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ?r\gh 7,e7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ?r\gh 7,e7-- 7i7 = ea* ( ! #bjji ?r\gh #bjbe re9surance ye>s1 ! reimbursem5t rate = area policies & plans ( insurance widely available z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq47 or au?oriz$ "u subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 or section #ejh;,b %all be #ab p]c5t ( ! premium us$ to def9e loss ratio = t re9surance ye>2 & 7ii7 = ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 & ea* re9surance ye> !reaft]1 ! reimbursem5t rate = area policies & plans ( insurance widely available z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd or au?oriz$ "u subsection 7c77#d77;,c7 or section #ejh;,b %all be #ag p]c5t ( ! premium us$ to def9e loss ratio = t re9surance ye>4 4 7c7 ,:ole f>m rev5ue protection1 micro f>m1 & produc]s n adequately s]v$ ,section #ejh7k77#d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,:ole f>m rev5ue protection & micro f>m ag5t inc5tives ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 9 ! case ( an ag5t t sells a :ole f>m rev5ue or micro f>m policy 7or a successor policy71 ! ,corporation %all provide to ! approv$ insurance provid]1 to pay entirely to ! ag5t1 an additional am\nt1 det]m9$ 9 accordance ) ! foll[+3 7i7 ,if ! maximum comp5sation ( ! ag5t au?oriz$ "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 or a successor agreem5t = ! policy is less ?an #a1jjj1 ! additional am\nt ( ag5t comp5sation %all be equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 #a1jjj2 & 7,,ii7 ! maximum am\nt au?oriz$ "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 or a successor agreem5t = ! policy1 z applicable4 7ii7 ,if ! produc]1 or any entity 9 :i* ! produc] has an insurable int]e/1 has nev] previ\sly obta9$ cov]age "u a :ole f>m rev5ue or micro f>m policy 7or a successor policy71 ! additional am\nt ( ag5t comp5sation %all be #cjj = ea* :ole f>m rev5ue or micro f>m policy 7or successor policy71 9 addition to any am\nt au?oriz$ "u clause 7i74 7,h7 ,additional ag5t inc5tives 7i7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ ag5t ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ ag5t means an ag5t t sells a policy to-- 7,i7 an und]s]v$ produc]2 or 7,,ii7 a produc] ( an agricultural commodity 9 a ,/ate id5tifi$ z n adequately s]v$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t review requir$ "u subsection 7a77#g77;,b74 7ii7 ,additional inc5tive ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 if ! maximum comp5sation ( a cov]$ ag5t au?oriz$ "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 or a successor agreem5t = a policy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 is less ?an #ejj1 ! ,corporation %all provide to ! approv$ insurance provid]1 to pay entirely to ! cov]$ ag5t1 an additional am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe5-- 7,i7 #ejj2 & 7,,ii7 ! maximum am\nt au?oriz$ "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 ! ,live/ock ,price ,re9surance ,agreem5t1 or a successor agreem5t = ! policy1 z applicable4 4 7d7 ,reimbursem5t = adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses ) respect to specialty crops contracts ,section #ejh7k7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 ,specialty crops 7,a7 ,m9imum reimbursem5t ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbe re9surance ye> & = ea* re9surance ye> !reaft]1 ! rate ( reimbursem5t to approv$ insurance provid]s = adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses ) respect to crop insurance contracts cov]+ agricultural commodities describ$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,specialty ,crops ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 %all be equal to or great] ?an ! p]c5t t is ! great] (-- 7i7 #ag p]c5t ( ! premium us$ to def9e loss ratio2 & 7ii7 ! p]c5t ( ! premium us$ to def9e loss ratio t is o!rwise applicable = ! re9surance ye> "u ! t]ms ( ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t 9 effect = t re9surance ye>4 7,b7 ,o!r contracts ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all n r$uce1 ) respect to any re9surance ye>1 ! am\nt or ! rate ( reimbursem5t to approv$ insurance provid]s "u ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 ( t subp>agraph = adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses ) respect to contracts cov]+ agricultural commodities t are n subject to t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,adm9i/ration ,no adju/m5t made pursuant to ?is p>agraph %all be consid]$ a r5egotiation "u p>agraph 7#h77;,a74 4 7e7 ,comp5sation data collection ,section #ejh7k7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77 7z am5d$ by subsection 7d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,comp5sation data collection 7,a7 ,data f ,corporation ,! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 on an annual basis1 su* data z are requir$ by ! ,secret>y relat+ to ! subsidies = adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses paid dur+ ! relevant ye> by ! ,corporation on behalf ( a policyhold] to ! applicable approv$ insurance provid] = eligible crop insurance contracts = additional cov]age levels1 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d74 7,b7 ,data f approv$ insurance provid]s ,an approv$ insurance provid] %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 on an annual basis1 su* data relat+ to ag5t comp5sation z are requir$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7f7 ,inflation adju/m5t ,section #eaf ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeaf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s & exp5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 ! comb9$ total am\nt ( reimbursem5ts = adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s provid$ by ! ,corporation "u section #ejh7k77#d71 adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses ( ! ,corporation describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 & adm9i/rative & op]at+ exp5ses ( an approv$ insurance provid] describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b7 %all n exce$-- 7,a7 = re9surance ye> #bjbf1 #a1ijj1jjj1jjj2 & 7,b7 = ea* re9surance ye> !reaft]1 an am\nt equal to #aja4e p]c5t ( ! maximum all[able am\nt = ! prec$+ re9surance ye>4 7#b7 ,exclusions f calculation ,a paym5t made pursuant to subp>agraph 7,g7 or 7,h7 ( section #ejh7k77#d7 %all n be includ$ 9 calculat+ ! comb9$ total am\nt ( reimbursem5ts = a re9surance ye> "u p>agraph 7#a74 4 ,d ,specialty crops #aadja4 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee ,section #ejg ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ! ,classification ,act ( #aibc1 z am5d$ ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ *apt] #ea & sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by ind5t+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 appropriately2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,corporation %all e/abli% a committee1 to be kn[n z ! ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,committee74 7#b7 ,composition ,! ,committee %all consi/ ( n m ?an #aj memb]s :o repres5t ! int]e/s ( a wide range ( specialty crop insurance /akehold]s 9 diff]5t geographical areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ ) respect to-- 7,a7 diff]5t types & sizes ( agricultural op]ations2 & 7,b7 a v>iety ( specialty crops4 7#c7 ,appo9tm5t ,! memb]s ( ! ,committee-- 7,a7 %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 %all be appo9t$ to /agg]$ #d-ye> t]ms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 may s]ve n m ?an #b consecutive t]ms4 7#d7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7#e7 ,engagem5t ) o!r specialty crop positions ,! ,committee %all regul>ly engage ) ! ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator & ,specialty ,crop ,liaisons "u subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 to discuss ! crop insurance ne$s ( specialty crop produc]s2 & 7,b7 to explore opportunities = ! ,dep>tm5t to bett] s]ve specialty crop produc]s4 7#f7 ,recomm5dations to ,bo>d ,! ,committee may submit to ! ,bo>d recomm5dations reg>d+ consid]ation by ! ,bo>d ( new specialty crop policies1 or ! expansion ( available specialty crop policies1 on a broad range ( issues relat+ to specialty crops1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! selection ( exp]t review]s = proposals to develop new specialty crop policies2 & 7,b7 ! p]c5tage ( advance paym5t approv$ to be paid to ! develop] ( a specialty crop policy4 4 #aadjb4 ,addition & expansion ( specialty crop policies ,section #ejh7;a77#f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #a ( ea* & ins]t+ #b ( ea*2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ report to ,congress on & ins]t+ publi% a report ) respect to2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,consultation ) ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,corporation %all consult ) ! ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #ejg7;h77#a7 reg>d+-- 7i7 ! expansion ( exi/+ policies or plans ( insurance = specialty crops2 & 7ii7 rese>* & developm5t ( new policies or plans ( insurance = specialty crops4 4 #aadjc4 ,priorities = private developm5t ( new policies & expansion ( exi/+ policies ,section #ejh7;h77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ includ+ commodities = :i* !re is no insurance2 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7,i7 commodities = :i* !re is no insurance2 & 7,,ii7 specialty crops2 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ approval1 ! ,bo>d 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7iv7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 approval1 ! ,bo>d %all prioritize ! developm5t1 improvem5t1 expansion1 & approval ( cov]age =-- 7i7 specialty crop produc]s to ensure t cov]age = at lea/ #a new specialty crop & #a new ,/ate is available to produc]s ea* ye>2 & 7ii7 co/-(-production risk to ensure t su* cov]age options are available to additional produc]s4 4 #aadjd4 ,advance paym5ts = specialty crop insurance policies 9 developm5t ,section #ebb7;b77#b77;,e77ii7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77#b77;,e77ii77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ 7,i7 ! int5d$ & ins]t+ 7,i77aa7 ! int5d$2 7#b7 9 subclause 7,,ii7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ 7,,ii7 ! submitt] & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7bb7 ! submitt] 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 ! ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #ejg7;h77#a7 has recomm5d$ ! policy or plan ( insurance = developm5t4 4 #aadje4 ,priorities = int]nal developm5t ( new policies & expansion ( exi/+ policies ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,priorities ,! ,corporation %all g5]ally prioritize ! developm5t & expansion ( policies t increase p>ticipation by und]s]v$ produc]s & produc]s ( und]s]v$ agricultural commodities 7su* z sweet sorghum1 biomass sorghum1 rice1 peanuts1 sug>cane1 alfalfa1 p5nycress1 d$icat$ en]gy crops1 & specialty crops71 includ+1 ) respect to specialty crops-- 7,a7 expansion ( ! production rev5ue hi/ory policy or simil> policies to additional specialty crops & ,/ates to ensure t cov]age is available to produc]s = at lea/ #a new specialty crop & #a new ,/ate ea* ye>2 & 7,b7 increas+ p>ticipation 9 :ole-f>m rev5ue protection policies by address+ b>ri]s to produc]s f pur*as+ :ole-f>m rev5ue protection & micro f>m policies1 includ+ b>ri]s betwe5 ag5ts & approv$ insurance provid]s 9 m>ket+ & s]vic+ ^? policies4 4 ,e ,program integrity #aaeja4 ,actu>ial s\ndness ( ,f$]al crop insurance program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ejf7n7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7n77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,new policies or mat]ials ,! ,corporation %all-- 7,a7 n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 review = actu>ial s\ndness any policies or plans ( insurance develop$ pursuant to section #ejh7;h7 t _h m ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj 9 liability annually2 7,b7 take necess>y actions to align ^? policies or plans ( insurance ) ! applicable /&>d = actu>ial s\ndness1 if ne$$2 & 7,c7 make publicly available a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! review conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 ! p]=mance ( ! policies or plans ( insurance describ$ 9 t subp>agraph2 & 7iii7 any actions c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,b74 4 7b7 ,specializ$ exp]ts ,section #ejg ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7 7z am5d$ by section #aadja7c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,specializ$ exp]ts ,! annual rate ( basic pay = up to #c specializ$ exp]ts1 su* z actu>ies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 may be e/abli%$ & adju/$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy )\t reg>d to ! provisions ( *apt] #ea & sub*apt] ,,iii ( *apt] #ec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 4 7c7 ,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 9 clause 7i77,i71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ clauses 7ii7 & 7iii72 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,waiv] = c]ta9 policies = specialty crops produc]s ,! ,corporation may waive ! viability & m>ketability requirem5t "u clause 7i77,i7 9 ! case ( a policy or pilot program = :i* an urg5t ne$ has be5 id5tifi$1 or recomm5dation has be5 provid$1 by a majority ( memb]s ( ! ,specialty ,crop ,insurance ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #ejg7;h74 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 by ins]t+ 1 z det]m9$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d77;,f7 be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,m>ketability deadl9e 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 any policy1 plan ( insurance1 or mat]ial approv$ & f9aliz$ few] ?an #abj days prior to ! applicable sales clos+ date-- 7aa7 %all be implem5t$ = ! next re9surance ye>2 b 7bb7 %all n be implem5t$ = ! curr5t re9surance ye>4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,! ,secret>y may all[ a policy1 plan ( insurance1 or mat]ial describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 to be implem5t$ dur+ ! curr5t re9surance ye> if ! ,secret>y f9ds t ! policy1 plan ( insurance1 or mat]ial w address an urg5t ne$ ( produc]s4 7,,iii7 ,f9alization ,! f9alization ( a policy1 plan ( insurance1 or mat]ial "u subclause 7,i7 %all include mak+ available h&books1 tra9+ mat]ials1 & o!r res\rces requir$ = ! effective sale ( approv$ policies1 plans ( insurance1 or mat]ials4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,m>ketability assessm5t ,= purposes ( det]m9+ m>ketability "u p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 if a policy or plan ( insurance submitt$ to ! ,bo>d "u ?is subsection includes a favorable m>ketability assessm5t f an approv$ insurance provid]1 n e>li] ?an #cj days be=e ! ,bo>d takes f9al action on t policy or plan ( insurance1 t approv$ insurance provid] %all h an opportunity to provide to ! ,bo>d an updat$ m>ketability assessm5t4 4 #aaejb4 ,rat+ me?odology & data report+ updates ,section #ejh7;i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#d72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#b72 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,review ( rat+ me?odologies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,to maximize p>ticipation 9 ! ,f$]al crop insurance program & to ensure equity = produc]s1 ! ,corporation %all review ! me?odologies employ$ = rat+ plans ( insurance "u ?is ,act 9 accordance ) section #ejg7;c77#b7-- 7i7 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe2 & 7ii7 n less frequ5tly ?an once e #i ye>s !reaft]4 7,b7 ,factors = consid]ation ,9 conduct+ a review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all ensure t ! rat+ me?odology us$ by ! ,corporation-- 7i7 a*ieves regionally consi/5t outcomes 9 insurance p>ticipation & re9surance2 7ii7 appropriately models & weighs *anges 9 risk f-- 7,i7 crop g5etics2 7,,ii7 increas+ frequ5cy ( extreme wea!r ev5ts & climatic impacts2 & 7,,iii7 o!r factors kn[n to be *ang+ f>m risks2 & 7iii7 eng5d]s premium rates regionally & on a national basis 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#a74 7,c7 ,exp]t review ,! ,corporation %all make ! rat+ me?odology us$ by ! ,corporation1 & any *anges to t me?odology1 available = review & comm5t by at lea/ #c outside exp]ts be=e implem5t+ a *ange4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ & cov]age level be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rate review & adju/m5t 7,a7 ,review 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #c ye>s !reaft]1 subject to clause 7ii71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! ,adm9i/rator7 %all review ! premium rates = all crops & policies & plans ( insurance1 by c\nty4 7ii7 ,m frequ5t reviews ,! ,adm9i/rator %all conduct a review "u clause 7i7 m frequ5tly = any policy1 plan ( insurance1 or region ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t meets #a or m ( ! foll[+ crit]ia3 7,i7 ,policies or plans ( insurance ) m ?an #ejj1jjj1jjj 9 liability annually4 7,,ii7 ,policies1 plans ( insurance1 or regions ) consi/5tly high or l[ loss ratios1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator4 7,,iii7 ,policies1 plans ( insurance1 or regions t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,adm9i/rator1 h be5 consi/5tly plac$ 9 ! assign$ risk pool4 7,,iv7 ,su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,rate adju/m5ts ,9 conduct+ rate reviews "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7i7 take necess>y actions to align ! review$ policies or plans ( insurance ) /&>ds = actu>ial s\ndness1 if ne$$1 includ+ by modify+ rates by ! p]c5tage indicat$ by ! rat+ model ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 subject to ! conditions t-- 7,i7 if ! rat+ model ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy indicates t rates mu/ increase1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all increase ! rates by n m ?an #bj p]c5t1 z comp>$ to ! comp>able rate ( ! prec$+ crop ye>2 & 7,,ii7 if ! rat+ model ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy indicates t rates mu/ decrease1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all decrease ! rates by ! full am\nt indicat$2 & 7ii7 make publicly available a report t describes-- 7,i7 ea* review "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7,,ii7 ! p]=mance ( ! policies & plans ( insurance subject to ! review2 & 7,,iii7 any actions c>ri$ out pursuant to clause 7i74 4 #aaejc4 ,data analytics & improvem5t ,section #eae ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7j77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ te*nologies & ins]t+ te*nologies2 data analytics & improvem5t2 7,b7 by /rik+ %all use & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 %all-- 7,a7 use 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 support advanc+ & improv+ ! developm5t & application ( remote s5s+1 ma*9e le>n+1 & computational model+ to cont9ually improve ! adm9i/ration & en=cem5t ( ?is subtitle4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l77#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ & data analytics innovation & improvem5t aft] m9+2 7,b7 by /rik+ #d1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjji & ins]t+ #aj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ 1 ( :i* n less ?an #d1jjj1jjj %all be us$ 9 ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t subsection be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #aaejd4 ,reimbursem5t ( privately develop$ plans ,section #ebb7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ co/s ( ! applicant %all be consid]$ reasonable co/s if ! co/s are bas$ on & ins]t+ reasonable co/s may include2 & 7ii7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ wage rates equal to n m ?an & ins]t+ actual wage rates up to2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ incurr$1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bjaf & ins]t+ incurr$2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,support+ docum5ts ,on ! reque/ ( ! ,bo>d1 applicants %all provide ?ird-p>ty docum5ts1 su* z tax docum5ts & receipts1 z support = a reque/ = reimbursem5t ( actual co/s4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,k72 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7 add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,ma9t5ance by ,corporation ,! ,corporation may assume responsibility = ma9t5ance ( ! policy if ! ,corporation det]m9es t ! applicant has fail$ to ma9ta9 ! policy1 or to make adju/m5ts to improve actu>ial s\ndness1 aft] appropriate notice & due process4 2 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ bas$ on ! complexity & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 bas$ on-- 7,a7 ! complexity 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 7z s designat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ! quantity ( "w requir$ to ma9ta9 ! policy2 7,c7 :e!r ! policy has _h consi/5t1 unexpla9able1 & high loss ratios2 & 7,d7 :e!r ! develop] has demon/rat$ a patt]n or practice ( noncompliance ) reque/s f ! ,bo>d or ! ,dep>tm5t4 4 #aaeje4 ,/&>d re9surance agreem5t negotiation ,section #ejh7k77#h7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,engagem5t ) crop insurance ag5ts ,! ,corporation %all engage ) entities repres5t+ crop insurance ag5ts dur+ any r5egotiation "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #aaejf4 ,protection aga9/ retaliation ,section #eae ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7m7 ,protection aga9/ retaliation 7#a7 ,prohibition 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,no p]son may take any action1 includ+ an action describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 to imp$e an individual1 includ+ an ag5t1 a loss adju/]1 or a produc]1 f report+ to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 or ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy-- 7,i7 a possible violation ( ?is subtitle or ! regulations promulgat$ !reund]2 or 7,,ii7 fraud1 wa/e1 or abuse relat+ to ! ,f$]al crop insurance program2 or 7ii7 to p5alize or discrim9ate aga9/ an individual = report+ "u clause 7i74 7,b7 ,actions ,an action ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 includes-- 7i7 any action relat+ to ! t]ms & conditions ( employm5t ( an individual describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ( t subp>agraph2 7ii7 any action relat+ to ! obta9+ ( any policy or plan ( insurance by su* an individual2 & 7iii7 any *anges to ! comp5sation ( su* an individual = ! sale or s]vice ( a policy or plan ( insurance4 7#b7 ,en=cem5t 7,a7 ,cause ( action 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an individual :o alleges t a p]son has tak5 an action 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 may br+ an action "u ?is subsection aga9/ t p]son 9 ! appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ! relief provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7ii7 ,f$]al employee ,if ! individual :o is alleg+ t a p]son has tak5 an action 9 violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 is an employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 ! individual may only br+ an action "u section #abba ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,b7 ,subpo5as ,a subpo5a requir+ ! att5dance ( a witness at a trial or he>+ conduct$ pursuant to ?is subsection may be s]v$ at any place 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,c7 ,/atute ( limitations ,an action "u ?is subsection may n be br\ght m ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! alleg$ violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 is committ$4 7#c7 ,relief ,relief = an individual prevail+ 9 an action br\ght "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all include-- 7,a7 re9/atem5t ) ! same s5iority /atus t ! individual w\ld h _h b = ! discrim9ation2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( back pay or comp5sation o!rwise ow$ to ! individual1 ) int]e/2 & 7,c7 comp5sation = any special damages su/a9$ z a result ( prohibit$ action1 includ+ litigation co/s1 exp]t witness fees1 & reasonable attorney's fees4 7#d7 ,confid5tiality 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 & ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy %all n disclose any in=mation t may reasonably be expect$ to reveal ! id5tity ( an individual :o reports a possible violation or fraud1 wa/e1 or abuse describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii7 ( p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 respectively1 includ+ in=mation provid$ by t individual4 7,b7 ,exceptions 7i7 ,records ma9ta9$ on individuals ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 & ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy %all only disclose in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) section #eeb;a ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7ii7 ,public proce$+ ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 & ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy %all disclose in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if t in=mation is requir$ to be disclos$ to a def5dant or respond5t 9 connection ) a public proce$+ in/itut$ by ! ,commission or any entity describ$ 9 items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd7 ( clause 7iii77,i74 7iii7 ,availability to gov]nm5t ag5cies 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 & ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy may1 if det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be necess>y or appropriate to accompli% ! purposes ( ?is subtitle1 make ! in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 available to-- 7aa7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice2 7bb7 an appropriate dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7cc7 a ,/ate attorney g5]al 9 connection ) any crim9al inve/igation2 & 7dd7 an appropriate dep>tm5t or ag5cy ( any ,/ate4 7,,ii7 ,confid5tial /atus ,! provision ( in=mation "u subclause 7,i7 to ! entities describ$ 9 t subclause %all n affect ! /atus ( ! in=mation z confid5tial4 7,,iii7 ,ma9t5ance ( in=mation ,ea* entity describ$ 9 items 7aa7 ?r\gh 7dd7 ( subclause 7,i7 %all ma9ta9 ! in=mation provid$ "u t subclause z confid5tial 9 ! same mann] z ! in=mation is ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,corporation1 & ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph limits ! ability ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al to pres5t evid5ce conta9+ in=mation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 to a gr& jury or %>e su* evid5ce ) pot5tial witnesses or def5dants 9 ! c\rse ( an ongo+ crim9al inve/igation4 7,d7 ,applicability ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ?is section %all be consid]$ a /atute describ$ 9 section #eeb7;b77#c77;,b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,rights reta9$ ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection %all dim9i% ! rights1 privileges1 or rem$ies ( any :i/lebl[] "u any ,f$]al or ,/ate law or any collective b>ga9+ agreem5t4 7#f7 ,non5=ceability ( c]ta9 provisions waiv+ rights & rem$ies or requir+ arbitration ( disputes 7,a7 ,waiv] ( rights & rem$ies ,! rights & rem$ies provid$ = 9 ?is subsection may n be waiv$ by any agreem5t1 policy =m1 or condition ( employm5t1 includ+ a pr$ispute arbitration agreem5t4 7,b7 ,pr$ispute arbitration agreem5ts ,a pr$ispute arbitration agreem5t %all n be valid or en=ceable if ! pr$ispute arbitration agreem5t requires arbitration ( a dispute aris+ "u ?is subsection4 4 ,f ,o!r matt]s #aafja4 ,native sod ,section #ejh7o7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7o77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,native sod conv]sion c]tification 7,a7 ,c]tification ,z a condition on ! receipt ( b5efits "u ?is subtitle1 a produc] t has till$ native sod acreage = ! production ( an insurable crop z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a7 %all c]tify to ! ,secret>y t acreage us+-- 7i7 an acreage report =m ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy 7,,fsa-#egh or any successor =m72 & 7ii7 #a or m maps4 7,b7 ,corrections ,beg9n+ on ! date on :i* a produc] submits a c]tification "u subp>agraph 7,a71 z soon z practicable aft] ! produc] discov]s a *ange 9 till$ native sod acreage describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 ! produc] %all submit to ! ,secret>y any appropriate corrections to a =m or map describ$ 9 clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( t subp>agraph4 7,c7 ,annual reports ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 & ea* ,janu>y #a !reaft]1 ! ,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 has be5 c]tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 ea* c\nty & ,/ate z ( ! date ( submission ( ! report4 4 #aafjb4 ,te*nical am5dm5ts 7a7 ,section #ejh ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh cata/rophic 9 clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b71 = ea* crop ye>1 cata/rophic2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#h72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#i7 & 7#aj7 z p>agraphs 7#h7 & 7#i71 respectively2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ?an-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ?an #a4j42 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7k77#d77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ exce$-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh #bd4e 9 clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ exce$1 = ea* insurance ye>1 #bd4e4 7b7 ,subsection 7a7 ( section #ebj ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebj7 7z designat$ by section #aabjb7a77 is am5d$1 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by ins]t+ n less ?an be=e #ah4 7c7 ,section #ebc ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7e7 & 7f72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g7 ?r\gh 7i7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g71 respectively4 ,,xii ,miscellane\s ,a ,live/ock #abaja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t ,section #ajdji;,a7d7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s & ins]t+ ,fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbc & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,subsequ5t fiscal ye>s ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to c>ry out ?is section #fj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 ( :i* n less ?an #ah1jjj1jjj %all be made available = ea* ( ^? fiscal ye>s to c>ry out subsection 7b74 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #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+ & #djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd & ins]t+ #djj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #c1jjj1jjjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe4 #abajc4 ,res\rces & grant program = small & m$ium p\ltry & meat e/abli%m5ts 7a7 ,,haccp guidance 7#a7 ,p\ltry e/abli%m5ts ,! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ad 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfc7 ! foll[+3 #ad;,a4 ,small & m$ium e/abli%m5t guidance & res\rces 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,m$ium e/abli%m5t ,! t]m m$ium e/abli%m5t means an (ficial e/abli%m5t t has few] ?an #ejj employees b m ?an #ej employees4 7#b7 ,small e/abli%m5t ,! t]m small e/abli%m5t means an (ficial e/abli%m5t t has few] ?an #ej employees4 7b7 ,database ( /udies2 model plans ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a free1 se>*able database ( approv$ pe]-review$ validation /udies accessible to small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts subject to inspection "u ?is ,act = use 9 develop+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan2 & 7#b7 publi% onl9e scale-appropriate model ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plans = small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts1 includ+ model plans =-- 7,a7 slaught]-only e/abli%m5ts2 7,b7 process+-only e/abli%m5ts2 & 7,c7 slaught] & process+ e/abli%m5ts4 7c7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a guidance docum5t1 aft] notice & an opportunity = public comm5t1 provid+ in=mation on ! requirem5ts t ne$ to be met = small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts to receive approval = a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan pursuant to ?is ,act4 7d7 ,data confid5tiality ,9 c>ry+ out subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all n publi% confid5tial bus9ess in=mation1 includ+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan ( an e/abli%m5t1 unless ! e/abli%m5t provides express writt5 cons5t to publi% ! applicable in=mation1 :i* %all be publi%$ 9 a mann] t does n id5tify ! applicable e/abli%m5t4 4 7#b7 ,meat e/abli%m5ts ,! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #be 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbe7 ! foll[+3 #bf4 ,small & m$ium e/abli%m5t guidance & res\rces 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,m$ium e/abli%m5t ,! t]m m$ium e/abli%m5t means a slaught]+ or meat process+ e/abli%m5t t has few] ?an #ejj employees b m ?an #ej employees4 7#b7 ,small e/abli%m5t ,! t]m small e/abli%m5t means a slaught]+ or meat process+ e/abli%m5t t has few] ?an #ej employees4 7b7 ,database ( /udies2 model plans ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% a free1 se>*able database ( approv$ pe]-review$ validation /udies accessible to small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts subject to inspection "u ?is ,act = use 9 develop+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan2 & 7#b7 publi% onl9e scale-appropriate model ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plans = small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts1 includ+ model plans =-- 7,a7 slaught]-only e/abli%m5ts2 7,b7 process+-only e/abli%m5ts2 & 7,c7 slaught] & process+ e/abli%m5ts4 7c7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a guidance docum5t1 aft] notice & an opportunity = public comm5t1 provid+ in=mation on ! requirem5ts t ne$ to be met = small e/abli%m5ts & m$ium e/abli%m5ts to receive approval = a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan pursuant to ?is ,act4 7d7 ,data confid5tiality ,9 c>ry+ out subsections 7b7 & 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all n publi% confid5tial bus9ess in=mation1 includ+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan ( an e/abli%m5t1 unless ! e/abli%m5t provides express writt5 cons5t to publi% ! applicable in=mation1 :i* %all be publi%$ 9 a mann] t does n id5tify ! applicable e/abli%m5t4 4 7b7 ,increas+ maximum ,f$]al %>e = exp5ses ( ,/ate inspection 7#a7 ,p\ltry products ,section #e7;a77#c7 ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded7;a77#c77 is am5d$ 9 ! second s5t5ce by /rik+ #ej p] c5tum & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t4 7#b7 ,meat & meat food products ,section #cja7;a77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7;a77#c77 is am5d$ 9 ! second s5t5ce by /rik+ #ej p] c5tum & ins]t+ #ee p]c5t4 7c7 ,coop]ative int]/ate %ipm5t ( p\ltry & meat 7#a7 ,p\ltry products ,section #ca ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #be employees ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ej employees2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 & 7,,iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7aa7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ m ?an #be employees b less ?an #ce employees & ins]t+ m ?an #ej employees b less ?an #gj employees2 & 7bb7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ subsection 7i7 & ins]t+ subsection 7j72 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #fj p]c5t & ins]t+ #hj p]c5t2 7,c7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7i7 & ins]t+ subsection 7j72 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7f7 ?r\gh 7i7 z subsections 7g7 ?r\gh 7j71 respectively2 & 7,e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,f$]al outrea* 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 = ! purpose ( ,/ate p>ticipation 9 ! ,coop]ative ,int]/ate ,%ipm5t program1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct outrea* to1 &1 z appropriate1 subsequ5t negotiation )1 n few] ?an #be p]c5t ( ! ,/ates t-- 7,a7 h a ,/ate p\ltry product inspection program pursuant to section #e2 b 7,b7 d n h a select$ e/abli%m5t4 7#b7 ,report ,at ! conclusion ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report detail+ ! activities & results ( ! outrea* conduct$ dur+ t fiscal ye> "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 4 7#b7 ,meat & meat food products ,section #eja ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #be employees ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #ej employees2 & 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 7,,ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 & 7,,iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by /rik+ m ?an #be employees b few] ?an #ce employees & ins]t+ m ?an #ej employees b few] ?an #gj employees2 7,b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #fj p]c5t & ins]t+ #hj p]c5t2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7f71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,f$]al outrea* 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 = ! purpose ( ,/ate p>ticipation 9 ! ,coop]ative ,int]/ate ,%ipm5t program1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct outrea* to1 &1 z appropriate1 subsequ5t negotiation )1 n few] ?an #be p]c5t ( ! ,/ates t-- 7i7 h a ,/ate meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja2 b 7ii7 d n h a select$ e/abli%m5t4 7,b7 ,report ,at ! conclusion ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report detail+ ! activities & results ( ! outrea* conduct$ dur+ t fiscal ye> "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,subcommittee on ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ( ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 4 7d7 ,process+ resili5ce grant program ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #ajjje7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #baj;,d4 ,process+ resili5ce grant program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bus9ess ent]prise own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals ,! t]m bus9ess ent]prise own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cjjb ( ! ,/ate ,small ,bus9ess ,cr$it ,initiative ,act ( #bjaj 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #egja74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a slaught]+ or process+ e/abli%m5t ) few] ?an #ejj employees2 7,b7 a slaught]+ or process+ e/abli%m5t subject to-- 7i7 a ,/ate meat inspection program pursuant to section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa72 or 7ii7 a ,/ate p\ltry product inspection program pursuant to section #e ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ded72 7,c7 a p]son engag+ 9 cu/om op]ations t is exempt f inspection "u-- 7i7 section #bc ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc72 or 7ii7 section #ae ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dfd72 & 7,d7 a p]son seek+-- 7i7 to e/abli% & op]ate an e/abli%m5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or 7,b72 or 7ii7 to engage 9 cu/om op]ations describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c74 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all aw>d competitive grants to eligible entities = activities to increase resili5cy & div]sification ( ! meat process+ sy/em1 includ+ activities t-- 7,a7 support ! heal? & safety ( meat & p\ltry plant employees1 suppli]s1 & cu/om]s2 7,b7 support increas$ process+ capacity2 & 7,c7 o!rwise support ! resili5ce ( ! small meat & p\ltry process+ sector4 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,! t]m ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #c ye>s4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity desir+ a grant "u ?is section %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 ,applications = small grants ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a sep>ate1 simplifi$ application process = eligible entities apply+ = a grant "u ?is section ( n m ?an #ajj1jjj4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any application = a grant "u ?is section is-- 7,a7 simple & practicable2 7,b7 accessible onl9e2 & 7,c7 available ?r\gh local /aff ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,notice ,n lat] ?an #ad days be=e ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y beg9s to accept applications "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a notice ( fund+ opportunity ) respect to ! grants available "u ?is section4 7#e7 ,reapplication ,if an application ( an eligible entity "u ?is subsection is d5i$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! eligible entity may submit a revis$ application4 7#f7 ,priority ,9 review+ applications submitt$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals t w-- 7,a7 increase f>m] & ran*] access to animal slaught] options )9 a #bjj-mile radius ( ! location ( ! f>m] or ran*]2 7,b7 support an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a72 or 7,c7 support an eligible entity t is a bus9ess ent]prise own$ & controll$ by socially & economically disadvantag$ individuals4 7d7 ,use ( grant ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant funds to c>ry out activities 9 support ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a71 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7#a7 ! developm5t & issuance ( a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan = ! eligible entity1 :i* may be develop$ by a consultant2 7#b7 ! pur*ase or e/abli%m5t1 z applicable1 ( facilities1 equipm5t1 processes1 & op]ations necess>y = ! eligible entity to comply ) applicable requirem5ts "u ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7#c7 ! pur*ase ( cold /orage1 equipm5t1 or transportation s]vices2 7#d7 ! pur*ase ( temp]ature scre5+ supplies1 te/+ = communicable diseases1 dis9fectant1 sanitation sy/ems1 h& wa%+ /ations1 & o!r sanitiz+ supplies2 7#e7 ! pur*ase & decontam9ation ( p]sonal protective equipm5t2 7#f7 ! con/ruction or pur*ase ( humane h&l+ infra/ructure1 includ+ hold+ space = live/ock prior to slaught]1 %ade /ructures1 & knock box /ructures2 7#g7 7,a7 ! pur*ase ( s(tw>e & comput] equipm5t = record keep+1 production data1 ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts record review1 & facilitation ( m>ket+ & sales ( products 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! social di/anc+ guidel9es ( ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion2 & 7,b7 ! provision ( guidel9es & tra9+ relat+ to t s(tw>e & comput] equipm5t2 7#h7 ! provision ( /aff "t & tra9+ = implem5t+ & monitor+ heal? & safety proc$ures2 7#i7 ! developm5t ( a feasibility /udy or bus9ess plan =1 or ! c>ry+ out ( any o!r activity associat$ )1 e/abli%+ or exp&+ a small meat or p\ltry process+ facility2 7#aj7 ! pur*ase ( equipm5t t enables ! fur!r use or value-add$ sale ( coproducts or byproducts1 su* z organs1 hides1 & o!r relevant products2 & 7#aa7 o!r activities associat$ ) exp&+ or e/abli%+ an eligible entity describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,outrea* ,dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y publi%es ! notice "u subsection 7c77#d7 & end+ on ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y beg9s to accept applications "u subsection 7c77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all p]=m outrea* to ,/ates & eligible entities relat+ to grants "u ?is section4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! activities c>ri$ out us+ a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #ij p]c5t 9 ! case ( a grant 9 ! am\nt ( #ajj1jjj or less2 or 7#b7 #ge p]c5t 9 ! case ( a grant 9 an am\nt great] ?an #ajj1jjj4 7g7 ,adm9i/ration ,! promulgation ( regulations "u1 & adm9i/ration (1 ?is section %all be made )\t reg>d to-- 7#a7 ! notice & comm5t provisions ( section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code2 & 7#b7 *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act74 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to c>ry out ?is section #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 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 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #abajd4 ,exemption = meat processors ( live/ock m>ket own]%ip "u ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all revise section #bja4fg ( title #i1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 to exempt ! pack]s describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 f ! prohibition describ$ 9 t section4 7b7 ,pack]s describ$ ,a pack] ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 is a pack] t-- 7#a7 pur*ases live animals p] ye> = a total am\nt t is less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj2 or 7#b7 owns less ?an #aj p]c5t ( a pack] t pur*ases live animals p] ye> = a total am\nt t is n less ?an #ej1jjj1jjj4 #abaje4 ,prompt paym5t ,section #dji ( ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbh;b71 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #dji4 ,prompt paym5t = pur*ase ( live/ock 7a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ pay] ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ pay] means-- 7#a7 a pack]2 7#b7 a m>ket ag5cy2 & 7#c7 a deal]4 7b7 ,prompt paym5t = live/ock ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 ea* cov]$ pay] t pur*ases live/ock %all promptly deliv] to ! sell] or _! duly au?oriz$ repres5tative ! full am\nt ow$ = t live/ock by ! close (-- 7#a7 ! next bus9ess day foll[+ price det]m9ation & transf] ( possession ( ! live/ock1 if paym5t = ! full am\nt ow$ is made by-- 7,a7 pres5t+ a *eck or ca% to ! sell]2 7,b7 plac+ a *eck 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates mail 7or equival5t mail s]vice7 prop]ly address$ to ! sell]2 or 7,c7 transf]r+ ! full am\nt by any o!r exp$iti\s me?od det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 ! ?ird bus9ess day foll[+ price det]m9ation & transf] ( possession ( ! live/ock1 if paym5t = ! full am\nt ow$ is made by-- 7,a7 ,automat$ ,cle>+ ,h\se2 or 7,b7 wire transf]4 7c7 ,waiv] ( prompt paym5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to su* t]ms & conditions z ! ,secret>y may require1 a cov]$ pay] & sell] may expressly agree 9 writ+1 be=e a pur*ase or sale ( live/ock1 to effect paym5t 9 a mann] o!r ?an a mann] requir$ "u subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,disclosure ,any agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be disclos$ 9 ! records ( ! cov]$ pay] & ! sell]1 includ+ any docum5ts issu$ by ! cov]$ pay] relat+ to ! transaction4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,a paym5t made by a cov]$ pay] pursuant to subsection 7b7 %all be consid]$-- 7#a7 a ca% sale = purposes ( ?is ,act2 & 7#b7 to be made 9 contemporane\s ex*ange = new value = o!r relevant purposes4 7e7 ,unfair practice 7#a7 ,delay 9 paym5t or attempt to delay ,any delay 9 mak+1 or attempt to delay mak+1 full paym5t = live/ock by a cov]$ pay] 9 accordance ) ?is section1 includ+ any su* delay or attempt to delay = ! purpose (1 or t results 91 ext5d+ ! requir$ p]iod ( paym5t "u ?is section1 %all be consid]$ an unfair practice 9 violation ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section limits ! mean+ ( ! t]m unfair practice z us$ 9 ?is ,act4 4 #abajf4 ,animal disease regional export ban agreem5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ajdje ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,engagem5t ) key export m>kets 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice & ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 may preemptively negotiate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 regionalization agreem5ts reg>d+ outbreaks ( kn[n animal disease ?reats ) ! gov]nm5ts ( c\ntries ) key export m>kets = any animal1 article1 or associat$ means ( conveyance f ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,rese>* ,a negotiation c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a7 is enc\rag$ to take into acc\nt accept$ global rese>* advances4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section-- 7#a7 limits ! ability ( ! ,secret>y to negotiate trade agreem5ts2 or 7#b7 requires ! ,secret>y to condition o!r trade agreem5ts on ! inclusion ( language relat+ to regionalization z describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#a7 ( section #ajdje ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #chjd74 #abajg4 ,(fice ( ! ,special ,inve/igator = ,competition ,matt]s ,! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #baf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiaf7 ! foll[+3 #bag4 ,(fice ( ! ,special ,inve/igator = ,competition ,matt]s 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an (fice1 to be kn[n z ! ,(fice ( ! ,special ,inve/igator = ,competition ,matt]s 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,(fice74 7b7 ,special inve/igator = competition matt]s ,! ,(fice %all be head$ by ! ,special ,inve/igator = ,competition ,matt]s 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,special ,inve/igator71 :o %all be a s5ior c>e] employee appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,special ,inve/igator %all-- 7#a7 use all available tools1 includ+ subpo5as1 to inve/igate & prosecute violations ( ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 by pack]s & live p\ltry deal]s ) respect to competition & trade practices 9 ! food & agriculture sector2 7#b7 s]ve z a ,dep>tm5t liaison to1 & act 9 consultation )1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice & ! ,f$]al ,trade ,commission ) respect to competition & trade practices 9 ! food & agricultural sector2 7#c7 act 9 consultation ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security ) respect to national security & critical infra/ructure security 9 ! food & agricultural sector2 7#d7 ma9ta9 a /aff ( attorneys & o!r pr(essionals ) appropriate exp]tise2 & 7#e7 9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d71 coord9ate ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel & ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,division ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7d7 ,prosecutorial au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ title #bh1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! ,special ,inve/igator %all h ! au?ority to br+ any civil or adm9i/rative action au?oriz$ "u ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq471 aga9/ a pack] or a live p\ltry deal]4 7#b7 ,notification ,) respect to any action br\ght "u ?is section 9 ,f$]al di/rict c\rt1 ! ,special ,inve/igator %all notify ! ,attorney ,g5]al4 7#c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section alt]s ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to issue a subpo5a pursuant to ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq474 7e7 ,limitation on scope ,! ,special ,inve/igator may n br+ an action "u ?is section ) respect to an entity t is n regulat$ "u ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq474 4 #abajh4 ,product ( ,,usa label ,! f9al rule ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice entitl$ ,volunt>y ,label+ ( ,,fsis-,regulat$ ,products ) ,u4,s4-,orig9 ,claims 7#hi ,f$4 ,reg4 #aidgj 7,m>* #ah1 #bjbd77 %all h ! =ce & effect ( law4 #abaji4 ,cattle contracts libr>y ,! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ section #bbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afce;f7 z section #bbd2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] section #bbb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afce;e7 ! foll[+3 #bbc4 ,cattle contracts libr>y 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & ma9ta91 ?r\gh ! ,live/ock ,m&atory ,price ,report+ program1 a libr>y or catalog 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! libr>y71 ( ea* type ( cov]$ contract ent]$ into betwe5 pack]s & produc]s = ! pur*ase ( f$ cattle 7includ+ cattle t are pur*as$ or committ$ = deliv]y71 includ+ any s*$ules ( premiums or disc\nts associat$ ) ! cov]$ contract4 7b7 ,in=mation collection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ma9ta9 ! libr>y1 ! ,secret>y %all obta9 in=mation f ea* pack] on ea* type ( exi/+ cov]$ contract ( ! pack] by requir+ a fil+ or o!r =m ( in=mation submission f ea* pack]4 7#b7 ,contract in=mation ,in=mation submitt$ to ! ,secret>y by a pack] "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include1 ) respect to ea* exi/+ cov]$ contract ( a pack]-- 7,a7 ! type ( contract2 7,b7 ! duration ( ! contract2 7,c7 a summ>y ( ! contract t]ms2 7,d7 provisions 9 ! contract t may affect ! price ( cattle cov]$ by ! contract1 includ+ s*$ules1 premiums & disc\nts1 f9anc+ & risk-%>+ arrangem5ts1 & transportation arrangem5ts2 7,e7 ! total numb] ( cattle cov]$ by ! contract solely committ$ to ! pack] ea* week )9 ! #f-mon? & #ab-mon? p]iods foll[+ ! date ( ! contract & ! p]c5tage ( cattle ea* week t may v>y = deliv]y or nondeliv]y at ! discretion ( ! pack]1 organiz$ by report+ region or 9 su* o!r mann] z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e2 7,f7 9 ! case ( a contract 9 :i* a specific numb] ( cattle are n solely committ$ to ! pack]-- 7i7 an indication t ! contract is an op5 commitm5t2 & 7ii7 any weekly1 mon?ly1 annual1 or o!r limitations or requirem5ts on ! numb] ( cattle t may be deliv]$ to ! pack] "u ! contract1 includ+ ! p]c5tage ( cattle t may v>y = deliv]y or nondeliv]y 9 a giv5 "t p]iod at ! discretion ( ! pack]2 & 7,g7 a description ( ! provisions 9 ! contract t provide = expansion 9 ! numb]s ( f$ cattle to be deliv]$ "u ! contract = ! #f-mon? & #ab-mon? p]iods foll[+ ! date ( ! contract4 7c7 ,availability ( in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make publicly available to produc]s & o!r int]e/$ p]sons in=mation 7includ+ ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b771 9 a us]-fri5dly =mat1 on ! types ( cov]$ contracts 9 ! libr>y1 includ+ notice 7on a real-"t basis1 if practicable7 ( ! types ( cov]$ contracts t are ent]$ into betwe5 pack]s & produc]s = ! pur*ase ( f$ cattle4 7#b7 ,mon?ly report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ #cj days aft] ! libr>y is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>y %all make ! in=mation obta9$ ea* mon? 9 ! libr>y available 9 a mon?ly report to produc]s & o!r int]e/$ p]sons4 7,b7 ,cont5ts ,! mon?ly report describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 bas$ on ! in=mation collect$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,e71 an e/imate by ! ,secret>y ( ! total numb] ( f$ cattle committ$ "u cov]$ contracts = deliv]y to pack]s )9 ! #f-mon? & #ab-mon? p]iods foll[+ ! date ( ! report1 organiz$ by report+ region & type ( contract2 7ii7 bas$ on ! in=mation collect$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,f71 ! numb] ( cov]$ contracts ) an op5 commitm5t & any weekly1 mon?ly1 annual1 or o!r limitations or requirem5ts on ! numb] ( cattle t may be deliv]$ "u su* contracts1 includ+ ! p]c5tage ( cattle t may v>y = deliv]y or nondeliv]y 9 a giv5 "t p]iod at ! discretion ( ! pack]2 & 7iii7 bas$ on ! in=mation collect$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,g71 an e/imate by ! ,secret>y ( ! total maximum numb] ( f$ cattle t may be deliv]$ )9 ! #f-mon? & #ab-mon? p]iods foll[+ ! date ( ! report1 organiz$ by report+ region & type ( contract4 7d7 ,ma9t5ance ( libr>y ,in=mation 9 ! libr>y ab\t types ( contracts t are no long] (f]$ or 9 use %all be remov$ f ! libr>y4 7e7 ,confid5tiality ,! report+ requirem5ts = pack]s "u ?is section %all be subject to ! confid5tiality protections provid$ "u section #bea4 7f7 ,violations ,x %all be unlawful & a violation ( ?is ,act = any pack] to willfully fail or refuse-- 7#a7 to provide to ! ,secret>y accurate in=mation requir$ "u ?is section2 or 7#b7 to comply ) any o!r requirem5t ( ?is section4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #abaaj4 ,live/ock consolidation rese>* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ea* late/ ,c5sus ( ,agriculture is made publicly available1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice %all publi% a report on consolidation & conc5tration 9 ! live/ock indu/ry1 includ+-- 7#a7 *anges 9 ! size & location ( ran*es1 f>ms1 process+ facilities1 & pack]s ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 ! impact ( ! *anges describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 on f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & d[n/ream consum]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 f9ancial impacts2 7,b7 m>ket entry impacts2 & 7,c7 access to res\rces & inputs1 includ+ process+ facilities4 7b7 ,s\rces ( in=mation ,9 prep>+ a report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice %all draw on data available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 includ+ ! ,c5sus ( ,agriculture1 inspection records ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 & ! pack+ plant data ( ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,division ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice4 7c7 ,report organization ,! report "u subsection 7a7 %all sep>ate in=mation on beef cattle by c[-calf & f$ cattle op]ations4 7d7 ,confid5tiality ,a report publi%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all n conta9 any confid5tial bus9ess in=mation4 7e7 ,def9ition ( live/ock ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m live/ock includes beef1 dairy1 pork1 lamb1 & p\ltry production 7includ+ broil]s1 eggs1 & turkeys74 ,b ,hi/orically ,und]s]v$ ,produc]s #abbja4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea* 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ins]t+ ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ^? ef=ts to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& t has multiple own]s aft] programs2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ by provid+ int]pretation & translation s]vices :5 appropriate be=e 2 &2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ s]vices1 & ins]t+ s]vices 7includ+ int]pretation & translation s]vices712 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ /rategies to resolve own]%ip & succession on l& t has multiple own]s aft] /rategies2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ ran*]s acquire & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8ran*]s-- 7i7 acquire 2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i7 7z s designat$71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ) o!r l& access issues2 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbc & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc & #bjbd2 & 7,e7 #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 7b7 ,te*nical & con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,section #bbf;,b7d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c71 respectively4 7#b7 ,section #bja7;a77#c77;,d7 ( division ,,hh ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fgab7;a77#c77;,d771 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi774 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a77744 7#c7 ,section #abce7;f77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chce7;f77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja7;e7 & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi7;e7771 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a77714 7#d7 ,section #abdj;,b7d77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#d77;,a77 is am5d$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja7;e7 & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi7;e7771 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a77714 7#e7 ,section #abda7;h77#d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;h77#d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja7;e7 & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi7;e777 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a7774 7#f7 ,section #abdd7;a77#b77;,e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;a77#b77;,e77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #beja7;e7 & ins]t+ #beja7;a72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bbgi7;e7774 & ins]t+ #bbgi7;a77744 #abbjb4 ,/r5g!n+ ! transp>5cy & acc\ntability report ,section #beja;,a7c77#d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi-a7;c77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,accessibility ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce & ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice1 ensure t ! design ( ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 is us]-fri5dly1 su* t ! data 9 ! report is easy = us]s to use & analyze4 7,c7 ,submission to ,congress ,! ,secret>y %all annually submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate-- 7i7 ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c72 or 7ii7 ! web address ( ! website describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #abbjc4 ,,usda ,ombudsp]son 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,b4 ,,usda ,ombudsp]son 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,,usda ,ombudsp]son 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,ombudsp]son71 :i* %all be a c>e] res]v$ position 7z def9$ 9 section #cacb7;a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,indep5d5t position ,! ,secret>y %all take appropriate actions to ensure ! indep5d5ce ( ! ,ombudsp]son )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ensur+ t ! ,ombudsp]son %all be indep5d5t ( o!r ,dep>tm5t ag5cies & (fices4 7b7 ,qualifications ,! ,ombudsp]son %all h-- 7#a7 a backgr\nd 9 civil rights & agriculture2 & 7#b7 compreh5sive k ( or exp]i5ce work+ ) ! ,dep>tm5t4 7c7 ,functions ,! functions ( ! ,ombudsp]son %all be-- 7#a7 to assi/ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s ) navigat+ ag5cies & (fices )9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! civil rights (fices )9 ! f>m production & cons]vation mission area & ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights2 7#b7 to "w ) ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights to review progress ( compla9ts ref]r$ by ! ,ombudsp]son2 7#c7 to track ! response ( ! ,dep>tm5t to1 & ! progress ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to implem5t+1 recomm5dations made by ,dep>tm5t advisory committees1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,m9ority ,f>m]s2 7,b7 ! ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 & 7,c7 ! ,advisory ,committee on ,beg9n+ ,f>m]s & ,ran*]s2 & 7#d7 to ensure t ! functions p]=m$ by ! ,ombudsp]son are complem5t>y to exi/+ functions )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 7d7 ,ref]rals 7#a7 ,(fice ( ! inspector g5]al ,! ,ombudsp]son %all ref] to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t sy/emic issues t may affect ! program deliv]y by ! ,dep>tm5t to memb]s ( protect$ classes4 7#b7 ,(fice ( civil rights ,! ,ombudsp]son %all ref] individual compla9ts ( discrim9ation to ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights = process+4 7e7 ,annual reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,janu>y #ca1 #bjbe1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,ombudsp]son %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 )\t prior comm5t or am5dm5t f ! ,secret>y or any o!r (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 or any (fic] or employee ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget1 a report t describes ! activities ( ! ,ombudsp]son dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( program compla9ts receiv$ by ! ,ombudsp]son2 7,b7 ! numb] ( program compla9ts ref]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights by ! ,ombudsp]son2 & 7,c7 ! f9al det]m9ations ( ! compla9ts describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,public availability ,! annual report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all be made publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is appropriat$1 out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid is am5d$ by r$esignat+ section #bbe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibe7 7relat+ to ! ,food ,access ,liaison7 z section #bbd;,a4 #abbjd4 ,f>ml& own]%ip ,section #abfjg7;c7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;i7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ ( be=e fiscal2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abbje4 ,civil rights acc\ntability = ,,usda employees 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,corrective action ,! t]m corrective action means any action tak5 to respond to any cov]$ action1 violation1 or misconduct t-- 7,a7 w\ld enhance civil rights at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ any policy or programmatic *anges to prev5t simil> misconduct f occurr+ 9 ! future2 & 7,b7 may include discipl9>y actions1 includ+-- 7i7 removal f ,f$]al s]vice2 7ii7 susp5sion )\t pay2 7iii7 any r$uction 9 grade or pay2 & 7iv7 a lett] ( reprim&4 7#b7 ,cov]$ action1 violation1 or misconduct ,! t]m cov]$ action1 violation1 or misconduct means a discrim9atory action1 a retaliatory action1 h>assm5t1 a civil rights violation1 or relat$ misconduct1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,failure to provide a receipt = s]vice 9 accordance ) section #beja;,a7e7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi-a7;e77 to any curr5t or prospective applicant =1 or p>ticipant 91 a ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture program4 7,b7 ,provid+ an inaccurate receipt = s]vice "u su* section #beja;,a7e7 to any su* curr5t or prospective applicant or p>ticipant4 7,c7 ,failure to provide appropriate in=mation reg>d+ relevant programs & s]vices at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 :5 reque/$ by any su* curr5t or prospective applicant or p>ticipant4 7,d7 ,failure to timely process applications or o!rwise delay+ program s]vices to any su* curr5t or prospective applicant or p>ticipant4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t appropriate corrective action is tak5 ) respect to any (ficial or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture :o has be5 f\nd to h engag$ 9 any cov]$ action1 violation1 or misconduct :ile 9 ! c\rse ( ! employm5t ( su* (ficial or employee or 9 adm9i/]+ a ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture program or s]vice-- 7#a7 9 any adm9i/rative f9d+ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ any f9al ag5cy decision issu$ by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights & any civil rights compliance review or misconduct inve/igation conduct$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7#b7 9 any ,f$]al adm9i/rative or judicial proce$+2 7#c7 9 any settlem5t ) respect to civil rights2 7#d7 9 any audit or inve/igation conduct$ by ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7#e7 9 any inve/igation conduct$ by ! ,(fice ( ! ,special ,c\nsel4 #abbjf4 ,equitable relief recomm5dations by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7a7 ,equitable relief f ineligibility = loans1 paym5ts1 or o!r b5efits ,section #afac ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #giif7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7f71 7g71 & 7h7 z subsections 7g71 7h71 & 7k71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,equitable relief recomm5dations by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or a designee ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights1 if no ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights is appo9t$ & confirm$ 9 accordance ) section #bah7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;b777 may recomm5d t ! ,secret>y grant relief 9 accordance ) subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 to a p>ticipant :o files a civil rights program compla9t4 7#b7 ,decisions ,! ,secret>y %all provide a writt5 explanation describ+ 9 detail :y equitable relief 0 n grant$ to a p>ticipant :o fil$ a civil rights program compla9t if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or ! designee ( ! ,secret>y7 makes a recomm5dation to ! ,secret>y to grant relief to t p>ticipant 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 & su* relief 0 n grant$4 7#c7 ,o!r au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or ! designee ( ! ,secret>y7 "u ?is subsection is 9 addition to any o!r applicable au?ority & does n limit o!r au?ority provid$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights by law or by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & 7e7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! semicolon & ins]t+ & 7e71 ! numb] ( recomm5dations = equitable relief "u subsection 7f71 & ! dispositions ( ^? reque/s & ^? recomm5dations22 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ = equitable relief & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ & recomm5dations = equitable relief "u section #cff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;a7 & ! disposition ( ^? reque/s & ^? recomm5dations44 7b7 ,equitable relief = actions tak5 9 good fai? ,section #cff ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y may only provide relief to a f>m] or ran*] "u subsection 7a7 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! f>m] or ran*]-- 7#a7 act$ 9 good fai? & 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*]2 or 7#b7 7,a7 fail$ to comply fully ) ! requirem5ts to receive a loan describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#a71 b made a good fai? ef=t to comply ) ! requirem5ts2 & 7,b7 is o!rwise 9 compliance ) ! eligibility requirem5ts = a direct f>m own]%ip loan "u subtitle ,a1 a direct op]at+ loan "u subtitle ,b1 or an em]g5cy loan "u subtitle ,c4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,equitable relief recomm5dations by ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or a designee ( ! ,secret>y 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights1 if no ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights is appo9t$ & confirm$ 9 accordance ) section #bah7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiah7;b777 may recomm5d t ! ,secret>y grant relief 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 to an individual :o files a compla9t ) respect to civil rights reg>d+ a direct f>m own]%ip1 op]at+1 or em]g5cy loan "u ?is title4 7#b7 ,decisions ,! ,secret>y %all provide a writt5 explanation describ+ 9 detail :y equitable relief 0 n grant$ to an individual :o fil$ a compla9t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or ! designee ( ! ,secret>y7 makes a recomm5dation to ! ,secret>y to grant relief to ! individual 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a7 & su* relief 0 n grant$4 7#c7 ,o!r au?ority ,! au?ority provid$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights 7or ! designee ( ! ,secret>y7 "u ?is subsection is 9 addition to any o!r applicable au?ority & does n limit o!r au?ority provid$ to ! ,assi/ant ,secret>y = ,civil ,rights by law or by ! ,secret>y4 4 #abbjg4 ,advisory committee improvem5ts & transp>5cy 7a7 ,m9ority ,f>m] ,advisory ,committee ,section #adjjh ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 & make recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y ) respect to aft] ,secret>y on2 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+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ways to elim9ate sy/emic issues & b>ri]s t contribute to limit$ p>ticipation among m9ority f>m]s & ran*]s 9 su* programs2 & 7#e7 engagem5t ) community-bas$ organizations1 civil rights organizations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & fai?-bas$ organizations to improve outrea* & te*nical assi/ance to m9ority f>m]s & ran*]s4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7,a7 ! advice provid$ & recomm5dations made to ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7b7 dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 7,b7 ! activities ( ! ,committee dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 & 7,c7 recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action = ! foll[+ ye>4 7#b7 ,response f ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit a writt5 response to t report to ! ,committee4 7#c7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! writt5 responses "u p>agraph 7#b7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 4 7b7 ,advisory committee on beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ,section #e7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,improvem5t ,act ( #aiib 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi note2 ,public ,law #ajb-eed7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,advisory ,committee7 aft] ,ran*]s'2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 improvem5ts to-- 7i7 ! program ( coord9at$ assi/ance to qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s "u section #cji7;i7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;i772 7ii7 ! ,beg9n+ ,f>m] & ,ran*] ,developm5t ,grant ,program "u section #beja7;d7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;d772 7iii7 direct op]at+ loans "u subtitle ,b ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida et seq47 provid$ to qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7772 7iv7 ! ,local ,agriculture ,m>ket ,program "u section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c72 & 7v7 o!r programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ) ! pot5tial to s]ve prim>ily beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,advisory ,committee2 7,b7 me?ods ( maximiz+ ! numb] ( new f>m+ & ran*+ opportunities creat$ ?r\gh ! programs describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 o!r me?ods ( creat+ new f>m+ or ran*+ opportunities4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,advisory ,committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes-- 7i7 ! advice provid$ to ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 7ii7 ! activities ( ! ,advisory ,committee dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 & 7iii7 recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action = ! foll[+ ye>4 7,b7 ,response f ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ij 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 ! ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! writt5 responses "u subp>agraph 7,b7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 4 #abbjh4 ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production 7a7 ,(fice ,section #bbb7;a7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,f7 & 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,g7 & 7,h71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 provid+ guidance on b>ri]s to bus9ess e/abli%m5t & op]ation2 2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,g7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ ! foll[+ at ! end3 7,i7 promot+ cons]vation te*niques unique to urban agriculture & urban environm5tal impacts4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7,a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m eligible entity means any ( ! foll[+3 7i7 ,a nonpr(it organization4 7ii7 ,an agricultural coop]ative4 7iii7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7iv7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7v7 ,any o!r ,tribal entity 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7vi7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7vii7 ,an agricultural produc] gr\p1 f>m] or ran*] coop]ative1 or majority-controll$ produc]-bas$ bus9ess v5ture 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7viii7 ,any s*ool t s]ves any ( grades k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab4 7,b7 ,requirem5t 7i7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,director %all ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities to support ! implem5tation ( #a or m responsibilities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 ?r\gh outrea*1 education1 te*nical assi/ance1 or o!r activities t support ! expansion & success ( urban agriculture & innovative production op]ations4 7ii7 ,/reaml9+ ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,director %all utilize any exi/+ coop]ative agreem5ts or collaborations ) eligible entities to fulfill ! responsibilities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 effectively & effici5tly4 7,c7 ,priority ,9 ent]+ into coop]ative agreem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,director %all give priority to coop]ative agreem5ts ) an eligible entity t-- 7i7 s]ves geographic areas ) high conc5trations ( urban or suburban f>ms2 7ii7 has e/abli%$ relation%ips )1 or a hi/ory ( s]v+1 hi/orically und]s]v$ populations2 7iii7 has exp]i5ce work+ ) individuals ) limit$ ,engli% pr(ici5cy2 or 7iv7 demon/rates exp]i5ce provid+ urban agriculture te*nical assi/ance 9 _! geographic region4 7,d7 ,microgrants 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may use funds f a coop]ative agreem5t e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph to provide microgrants to urban & innovative produc]s = pur*ases ( f>m & production equipm5t1 wat] infra/ructure1 or o!r inve/m5ts to support ! gr[? ( ! f>m or f>m bus9ess ( ! urban or innovative produc]4 7ii7 ,limitation on use ( funds ,an urban or innovative produc] receiv+ a microgrant "u clause 7i7 may n use ! grant = ! pur*ase or con/ruction (-- 7,i7 a build+2 7,,ii7 g5]al purpose equipm5t2 or 7,,iii7 a nonagricultural /ructure4 4 7b7 ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee ,section #bbb7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 by /rik+ #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,committee is e/abli%$1 & e #b ye>s ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & e #b ye>s !reaft] ?r\gh #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a71 by /rik+ ! date t & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi44 7c7 ,grants ,section #bbb ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,au?orization 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all aw>d competitive grants to support ! developm5t ( urban agriculture & innovative production1 su* z community g>d5s1 urban f>ms1 ro(top f>ms1 indoor f>ms1 controll$-environm5t agriculture1 urban agr(ore/ry1 & v]tical production4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ competitive grants "u ?is subsection1 ! ,director %all prioritize projects t improve access to local foods 9 areas :]e access to fre%1 heal?y food is limit$4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 is any ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a nonpr(it organization4 7,b7 ,a unit ( local gov]nm5t4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd774 7,d7 ,any o!r ,tribal entity 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 7,e7 ,a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7,f7 ,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,g7 ,any s*ool t s]ves any ( grades k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab4 4 7d7 ,urban & suburban committees ,section #bbb7;d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,pilot projects & ins]t+ ,projects2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,urban & suburban committees 7,a7 ,def9ition ( urban & suburban committee ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m urban & suburban committee means a c\nty committee 9 an urban or suburban area e/abli%$ "u-- 7i7 ?is subp>agraph 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd7 be=e t date ( enactm5t2 or 7ii7 subp>agraph 7,b77ii7 on or aft] t date ( enactm5t4 7,b7 ,ma9t5ance & e/abli%m5t ( urban & suburban committees 7i7 ,ma9t5ance ( exi/+ urban & suburban committees ,! ,secret>y %all ma9ta9-- 7,i7 ea* urban & suburban committee exi/+ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7,,ii7 ea* urban & suburban committee e/abli%$ "u clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,e/abli%m5t ( new urban & suburban committees ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 & annually !reaft]1 z appropriate1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% new urban & suburban committees 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,c74 7iii7 ,physical (fice locations = urban & suburban committees ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ea* urban & suburban committee has a physical (fice location to s]vice ! ne$s ( urban1 suburban1 or innovative agricultural produc]s4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts = ma9t5ance & e/abli%m5t ( urban & suburban committees 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ma9t5ance & e/abli%m5t ( urban & suburban committees "u subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) section #h7;b77#e77;,b7 ( ! ,soil ,cons]vation & ,dome/ic ,allotm5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b774 7ii7 ,/akehold] input ,9 det]m9+ :]e to e/abli% a new urban & suburban committee "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] fe$back f local /akehold]s on ! ne$ = a new urban & suburban committee 9 ! applicable area4 7,d7 ,purpose ( urban & suburban committees ,! purpose ( an urban & suburban committee %all be-- 7i7 to op]ate 9 an urban or suburban area ) a high conc5tration ( urban1 suburban1 or innovative f>ms2 7ii7 to c>ry out ! responsibilities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7iii7 to op]ate ) a committee memb]%ip t is fairly repres5tative ( ! produc]s 9 ! applicable urban or suburban area4 7,e7 ,(fices ( urban & suburban committees 7i7 ,/ructure ,! (fice ( an urban & suburban committee %all be /ructur$-- 7,i7 z a non-regional (fice t s]ves-- 7aa7 a s+le c\nty2 7bb7 a gr\p ( contigu\s c\nties2 or 7cc7 a contigu\s area t includes portions ( #b or m c\nties2 or 7,,ii7 z a regional (fice t s]ves a gr\p ( noncontigu\s urban or suburban areas t cov] a region4 7ii7 ,m9imum /aff allocations 9 non-regional (fices ( urban & suburban committees 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! /aff 9 ! physical (fice ( an urban & suburban committee /ructur$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i77,i7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7aa7 urban & suburban committee memb]s bas$ on :e!r ! (fice s]ves a s+le c\nty or multiple c\nties2 7bb7 an ,executive ,director2 7cc7 at lea/ #a employee ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7dd7 subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a f>m loan (fic]2 & 7ee7 su* additional /aff equal to ! national av]age numb] ( additional /aff ( c\nty (fices4 7,,ii7 ,f>m loan (fic] ,9 lieu ( hav+ a f>m loan (fic] on /aff "u subclause 7,i77dd71 ! (fice ( an urban & suburban committee may provide d$icat$ weekly1 publicly adv]tis$1 (fice h\rs by a f>m loan (fic] t is n on ! /aff ( ! urban & suburban committee4 7iii7 ,m9imum /aff allocations 9 regional (fices ( urban & suburban committees ,! /aff 9 ! physical (fice ( an urban & suburban committee /ructur$ z describ$ 9 clause 7i77,,ii7 %all include1 at a m9imum-- 7,i7 urban & suburban committee memb]s1 ! numb] ( :i* %all be bas$ on /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y = comb9$ c\nty (fices2 7,,ii7 an ,executive ,director ( ! (fice e/abli%$ 9 an area s]v$ by ! urban & suburban committee2 7,,iii7 at lea/ #b employees ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,,iv7 a f>m loan (fic]2 & 7,v7 su* additional /aff z are necess>y to equal ! national av]age numb] ( /aff pres5t 9 comb9$ (fices nationwide4 7iv7 ,d$icat$ space = duty /ations 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! (fice ( an urban & suburban committee %all ma9ta9 at lea/ #a d$icat$1 publicly accessible space 9 ! area s]v$ by ! urban & suburban committee-- 7aa7 to act z ! duty /ation = ! /aff ( ! (fice2 & 7bb7 at :i* ! /aff ( ! (fice may meet ) & s]ve cu/om]s ( ! (fice4 7,,ii7 ,acceptable =ms ,a d$icat$ space describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 may be-- 7aa7 a space colocat$ ) ! (fices (-- 7,,aa7 a ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 or 7,,bb7 a nonpr(it organization2 or 7bb7 a space1 includ+ a %>$ space1 at :i* a /aff memb] ( ! (fice is pres5t at lea/ #a day ea* week pursuant to a rotational s*$ule type ( arrangem5t4 7,f7 ,/ate (fices 7i7 ,/ates ) multiple (fices ( urban & suburban committees 7,i7 ,di/rict directors ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t an urban di/rict director is /ation$ at ea* ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy ,/ate (fice t s]ves a ,/ate 9 :i* m ?an #a (fice describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 is e/abli%$4 7,,ii7 ,,fsa ,/ate speciali/s ,9 ord] to provide specializ$ support = outrea* & te*nical assi/ance to urban & suburban committees & (fices e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may /ation a ,/ate speciali/ 9 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy ,/ate (fice ( a ,/ate describ$ 9 subclause 7,i74 7,,iii7 ,s]vice ( multiple ,/ates ,subject to subclause 7,,ii71 a ,/ate speciali/ /ation$ at a ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy ,/ate (fice describ$ 9 t subclause may s]ve #a or m ,/ates describ$ 9 clause 7ii77,i7 9 addition to ! ,/ate describ$ 9 t subclause4 7ii7 ,,nrcs ,/ate speciali/s 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may /ation an urban agriculture & innovative production ,/ate speciali/ 9 a ,/ate (fice ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice t s]ves a ,/ate 9 :i* only #a (fice describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 is e/abli%$4 7,,ii7 ,s]vice ( multiple ,/ates ,! ,secret>y may require a ,/ate speciali/ describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 /ation$ at a ,/ate (fice describ$ 9 t subclause to s]ve #a or m ,/ates describ$ 9 t subclause4 7,g7 ,responsibilities ( urban & suburban committees ,ea* urban & suburban committee %all-- 7i7 assi/ ! ,dep>tm5t 9 improv+ ! deliv]y & p]=mance ( programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y = urban1 suburban1 & innovative produc]s by id5tify+ local1 urban1 & suburban agriculture & innovative production ne$s2 7ii7 conduct1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 outrea* to local /akehold]s to provide education on & promote ,dep>tm5t programs & s]vices1 ) an emphasis on field level ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice programs 9 urban & suburban areas2 7iii7 advise ! /aff ( ! (fice ( ! urban & suburban committee2 7iv7 select an ,executive ,director1 :o %all-- 7,i7 execute ! policies e/abli%$ by ! urban & suburban committee2 & 7,,ii7 be responsible = ! day-to-day op]ations ( ! (fice ( ! urban & suburban committee2 7v7 recomm5d & review local adm9i/rative area b\nd>ies bas$ on ! /ructure ( ! (fice ( ! urban & suburban committee1 z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,e77i72 7vi7 facilitate g5]al session meet+s at lea/ once p] qu>t]2 7vii7 make recomm5dations on produc] applications1 z appropriate2 7viii7 provide committee data to o!r gov]nm5t ag5cies1 on reque/2 7ix7 in=m ,/ate committees & o!rs 9 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice ab\t sugge/ions made by agricultural produc]s relat+ to ,dep>tm5t programs2 & 7x7 conduct he>+s z direct$ by ! applicable ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy ,/ate committees4 7,h7 ,urban & suburban committee elections 7i7 ,elections ,! election ( memb]s to an urban & suburban committee %all be adm9i/]$ accord+ to section #h7;b77#e77;,b77iii7 ( ! ,soil ,cons]vation & ,dome/ic ,allotm5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eij;h7b77#e77;,b77iii774 7ii7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible = nom9ation & election to an urban & suburban committee1 an agricultural produc]-- 7,i7 %all-- 7aa7 be locat$ )9 ! area "u ! jurisdiction ( ! urban & suburban committee2 7bb7 p>ticipate 9 programs adm9i/]$ )9 t area2 7cc7 produce1 sell1 or di/ribute goods us+ urban1 indoor1 or o!r innovative & em]g+ agricultural practices1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 %all n p>ticipate 9 any o!r c\nty committee e/abli%$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7iii7 ,tempor>y appo9tm5t ,9 e/abli%+ a new urban & suburban committee "u subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 ! ,secret>y may appo9t initial memb]s ( t urban & suburban committee = an initial t]m ( (fice n to exce$ #a ye>1 until su* "t z ! memb]s ( ! urban & suburban committee are elect$ 9 accordance ) clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 7,i7 ,effect 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,no?+ 9 ?is p>agraph requires or precludes ! e/abli%m5t ( a ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice (fice 9 a c\nty 9 :i* an urban & suburban committee is e/abli%$4 7ii7 ,colocation ,9 cases 9 :i* ! (fice ( an urban & suburban committee is colocat$ ) a c\nty committee t is n an urban & suburban committee1 f>m loan /aff ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy %all provide assi/ance to ! urban1 suburban1 & innovative produc]s 9 ! s]vice area ( t urban & suburban committee4 7,j7 ,report ,= fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ! urban & suburban committees2 7ii7 any meet+s & o!r activities ( ! urban & suburban committees2 & 7iii7 ! types & volume ( assi/ance & s]vices provid$ to f>m]s 9 c\nties 9 :i* urban & suburban committees are e/abli%$4 7,k7 ,limitation on closure ,! (fice ( an urban & suburban committee ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 %all n be clos$ unless an ,act mak+ appropriations = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture or ano!r ,act ( ,congress specifically au?orizes su* closure4 4 7e7 ,increas+ community compo/ & r$uc+ food wa/e ,section #bbb7;d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+-- 7#b7 ,increas+ community compo/ & r$uc+ food wa/e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director1 %all (f] to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c77i7 9 n few] ?an #aj ,/ates to develop & te/ /rategies =-- 7i7 plann+ & implem5t+ municipal compo/ plans & food wa/e r$uction plans2 & 7ii7 ! con/ruction ( at-scale compo/+ or ana]obic dige/ion food wa/e-to-en]gy facilities4 7,b7 ,limitation ,an entity t receives assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph %all n use t assi/ance = an ana]obic dige/] t uses manure z ! majority ( its undige/$ biomass4 7,c7 ,eligible entities & purposes ( projects 7i7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7,i7 a ,/ate1 local1 or municipal gov]nm5t2 7,,ii7 a special di/rict gov]nm5t 7includ+ a soil & wat] cons]vation di/rict72 7,,iii7 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 7,,iv7 any o!r ,tribal entity 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 or 7,v7 a ,native ,hawaiian organization 7z def9$ 9 section #fbjg ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #geag774 7ii7 ,purposes ( projects ,"u a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to eligible entities describ$ 9 clause 7i71 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 to c>ry out plann+ & implem5t+ activities t w-- 7,i7 g5]ate compo/2 7,,ii7 increase access to compo/ = agricultural produc]s2 7,,iii7 r$uce reliance on1 & limit ! use (1 f]tiliz]2 7,,iv7 improve soil quality2 7,v7 enc\rage wa/e managem5t & p]maculture bus9ess developm5t2 7,,vi7 develop food wa/e-to-en]gy op]ations2 7,,vii7 increase ra9wat] absorption2 7,,viii7 r$uce municipal food wa/e2 & 7,,ix7 div]t food wa/e f l&fills4 7,d7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( applications 7i7 ,crit]ia ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% crit]ia = ! selection ( projects "u ?is p>agraph4 7ii7 ,consid]ation ,9 select+1 und]tak+1 or fund+ 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 project "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application = a 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 7iv7 ,limitation ,ea* fiscal ye>1 n m ?an #dj p]c5t ( ! am\nts aw>d$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph = t fiscal ye> may be aw>d$ to ,/ate gov]nm5ts4 7,e7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,! recipi5t ( assi/ance = a 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,f7 ,evaluation ,! ,secret>y %all conduct an evaluation ( ! 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 4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #bbb ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7d77#b7 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to any o!r am\nts available to ! ,secret>y1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! provisions ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#c7 ,effect ,= purposes ( any appropriations & provisos !reto reg>d+ ! sal>ies & exp5ses ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 an (fice ( an urban & suburban committee ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7d77#a77;,e7 %all be deem$ to be a c\nty (fice unless t provision diff]5tiates betwe5 a c\nty (fice & an (fice ( an urban & suburban committee4 4 #abbji4 ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,vii ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #gdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd;a7 ! foll[+3 #gdjd;,a4 ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms 7a7 ,def9itions 7#a7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,/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 or 7iii7 ! rural developm5t mission area2 or 7,b7 a regional (fice ( ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms4 7#b7 ,director ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms ! position ( ,director1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ators 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all designate 9 ea* ag5cy1 (fice1 & mission area describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 a ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ator4 7,b7 ,ag5cies1 (fices1 & mission areas describ$ ,! ag5cies1 (fices1 & mission areas ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are-- 7i7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7ii7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7iii7 ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice2 7iv7 ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice2 7v7 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7vi7 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 & 7vii7 any o!r ag5cy1 (fice1 or mission area ( ! ,dep>tm5t t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,duties ( ! ,director ,! ,director-- 7#a7 %all1 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 coord9ate ) ! relevant ag5cies1 (fices1 & mission areas ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 to exam9e & update ! def9itions ( small f>m1 small-siz$ f>m1 small agricultural op]ation1 small-scale f>m]1 small f>m]1 & o!r simil> t]ms1 su* t ! def9itions include a limit$ res\rce f>m]1 ran*]1 or =e/ l&[n] or a f>m1 a ran*1 or =e/ l& own$ or op]at$ by a limit$ res\rce f>m]1 ran*]1 or =e/ l&[n]2 7,b7 to exam9e1 update1 & /reaml9e ! def9ition ( limit$ res\rce f>m] or ran*]1 su* t ! def9ition includes-- 7i7 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 or =e/ l&[n]s receiv+ assi/ance "u-- 7,i7 ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7,,ii7 title ,,xix ( ! ,social ,security ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif et seq472 7,,iii7 ! l[-income home en]gy assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,l[-,income ,home ,en]gy ,assi/ance ,act ( #aiha 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #hfba et seq472 or 7,,iv7 any o!r ne$-bas$ ,f$]al or ,/ate assi/ance programs2 & 7ii7 o!r economically di/ress$ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 or =e/ l&[n]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 to create a li/ ( ,dep>tm5t programs ) set-asides1 t>get$ fund+1 or priorities = small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 7#b7 %all advise ! ,secret>y & coord9ate activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t reg>d+ programs1 policies1 & issues relat+ to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 7#c7 %all track application & p>ticipation rates ( small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s1 includ+ a breakd[n ( limit$ res\rce f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s1 = ! programs id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c72 7#d7 %all det]m9e :e!r to approve a plan submitt$ by a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator "u subsection 7f77#c77;,a77ii72 7#e7 %all facilitate int]ag5cy & int]dep>tm5tal collaboration on issues relat+ to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s at ! national level2 7#f7 %all-- 7,a7 regul>ly review ,dep>tm5t programs & policies & id5tify /atutes1 regulations1 policies1 & guidance t disadvantage small f>m1 ran*1 or =e/ op]ation p>ticipation2 7,b7 recomm5d *anges to ensure t ^? programs & policies adequately s]ve small f>ms1 ran*es1 & =e/ op]ations2 & 7,c7 regul>ly review & update ! li/ creat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 9 coord9ation ) ! relevant ag5cies1 (fices1 & mission areas ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7#g7 %all regul>ly review ,dep>tm5t rese>* ag5das & propos$ rese>* ag5das on topics t are ( special int]e/ to small f>ms1 ran*es1 & =e/ op]ations2 7#h7 %all e/abli% a program to provide grants ( n m ?an #be1jjj1 ?r\gh ! au?ority "u subsection 7e71 a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator designat$ "u subsection 7f77#a77;,a71 or bo?1 to op]ators ( small f>ms1 ran*es1 & =e/ op]ations = equipm5t & infra/ructure repairs & upgrades1 un9sur$ losses1 bus9ess plann+ & m>ket developm5t assi/ance1 cons]vation practice adoption1 d[n paym5ts = l& acquisition1 & su* o!r purposes z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#i7 %all1 n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 submit to ! ,secret>y a report t conta9s a summ>y ( ! reviews & recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#f7 & 7#g7 & ! total am\nt ( grants aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#h7 to small f>ms1 ran*es1 & =e/ op]ations by ,/ate1 :i* ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7#aj7 %all c>ry out o!r duties to improve access to1 & p>ticipation 91 programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t by small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s4 7d7 ,duties ( ! ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ators ,ea* ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ator %all-- 7#a7 coord9ate ) ! ,(fice ( ,small ,f>ms & ! o!r ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ators to develop & implem5t new /rategies = outrea* to & education ( small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 7#b7 coord9ate )9 ! ag5cy1 (fice1 or mission area ( ! ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ator on issues & outrea* relat+ to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 & 7#c7 assi/ ! ,director 9 track+ application & p>ticipation rates pursuant to subsection 7c77#c7 )9 ! ag5cy1 (fice1 or mission area ( ! ,national ,small ,f>ms ,coord9ator4 7e7 ,contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u subsections 7c7 & 7d71 ! ,director 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 develop educational mat]ials2 7#b7 to conduct work%ops1 c\rses1 tra9+1 or c]tifi$ vocational tra9+2 7#c7 to conduct m5tor+ activities2 or 7#d7 to provide grants "u subsection 7c77#h74 7f7 ,/ate small f>ms coord9ators 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,designation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director1 9 consultation ) ,/ate food & agriculture c\ncils & directors ( ,/ate (fices1 %all designate 9 ea* ,/ate a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator f among ! employees ( ,/ate (fices4 7ii7 ,employees ,! employee ( a ,/ate (fice designat$ to be a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator may be ! same employee designat$ to be ! ,/ate beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] coord9ator "u section #gdjd7;c74 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,to be designat$ z a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator1 an employee %all-- 7i7 be famili> ) issues relat+ to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 & 7ii7 h ! ability to coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies4 7#b7 ,tra9+ ,! ,secret>y %all develop a tra9+ plan to provide to ea* ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator k ( programs & s]vices available f ! ,dep>tm5t = small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s1 tak+ into consid]ation ! ne$s ( all types ( production me?ods4 7#c7 ,duties 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator-- 7i7 %all coord9ate te*nical assi/ance at ! ,/ate level to assi/ small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s 9 access+ programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7ii7 %all develop & submit to ! ,director = approval a ,/ate plan to improve ! coord9ation1 deliv]y1 & efficacy ( programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s1 tak+ into consid]ation ! ne$s ( all types ( production me?ods1 at ea* c\nty & area (fice 9 ! ,/ate2 7iii7 %all ov]see implem5tation ( an approv$ ,/ate plan describ$ 9 clause 7ii72 7iv7 may facilitate int]ag5cy & int]dep>tm5tal collaboration on issues relat+ to small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s at ! ,/ate or regional level2 7v7 %all "w ) outrea* coord9ators 9 ! ,/ate (fices to ensure appropriate in=mation ab\t te*nical assi/ance is available at outrea* ev5ts & activities2 7vi7 %all coord9ate p>tn]%ips & jo9t outrea* ef=ts ) o!r organizations & gov]nm5t ag5cies s]v+ small f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ l&[n]s2 & 7vii7 may provide grants "u subsection 7c77#h71 9 accordance ) crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,director4 7,b7 ,individual duties ,n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! duties ( an employee designat$ to be a ,/ate small f>ms coord9ator %all be ! duties describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 or o!r duties relat+ to small f>ms1 ran*es1 & =e/ op]ations4 7g7 ,fund+ = grants 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u subsection 7c77#h7 #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = grants "u subsection 7c77#h7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #bbf;,b7e77#b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;e77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c71 respectively4 #abbaj4 ,/r5g!n+ ! f>m & food sy/em work=ce 7a7 ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator ,section #bbf;,b ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b7 7z r$esignat$ by section #abbja7;b77#a77;,b771 by /rik+ ,f>mwork] ,coord9ator & ins]t+ ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,f>mwork] & ins]t+ ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,f>mwork] ,coord9ator & ins]t+ ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ organizations & ins]t+ organizations1 in/itutions ( high] education1 & local educational ag5cies2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ in/itutions on rese>*1 program improvem5ts1 or agricultural education opportunities & ins]t+ in/itutions or community-bas$ nonpr(it organizations on rese>*1 program improvem5ts1 agricultural education opportunities1 or te*nical skills & job tra9+ programs2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,develop+ & implem5t+ a plan to coord9ate outrea* activities & s]vices provid$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ) respect to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7,h7 ,collaborat+ ) & provid+ input to ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t on programmatic & policy decisions relat+ to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7,i7 ,communicat+ in=mation to employ]s ( f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s ab\t ,f$]al programs = :i* ! employees ( ^? employ]s may be eligible4 7,j7 ,collaborat+ ) ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z appropriate1 to in=m rese>* priorities & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat+ to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7,k7 ,measur+ & analyz+ outcomes ( ! programs & activities1 includ+ outrea* programs & activities1 ( ! ,dep>tm5t on f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7,l7 ,recomm5d+ new initiatives & programs to ! ,secret>y4 7,m7 ,c>ry+ out any o!r relat$ duties t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,coord9ator %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report 79 ,engli%1 ,spani%1 & any o!r languages t ! ,coord9ator det]m9es to be appropriate7 t describes-- 7i7 ! activities ( ! ,coord9ator dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 7ii7 any id5tifi$ b>ri]s t f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s face 9 access+ ,dep>tm5t programs2 7iii7 recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action = ! foll[+ ye> t w improve ! "w & livelihoods ( f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 & 7iv7 any o!r appropriate in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,coord9ator4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ea* report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 7b7 ,f>mwork] & ,food ,sy/em ,work] ,advisory ,committee 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee1 to be kn[n z ! ,f>mwork] & ,food ,sy/em ,work] ,advisory ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,advisory ,committee74 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,advisory ,committee %all provide to ! ,secret>y advice on-- 7,a7 integrat+ f>mwork] & food sy/em work] p]spectives1 conc]ns1 & int]e/s into ! ongo+ programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7,b7 improv+-- 7i7 f>mwork] & food sy/em work] safety2 7ii7 rese>* programs relat+ to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s2 7iii7 agricultural education & te*nical skills opportunities = f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s2 & 7iv7 job tra9+ programs t assi/ f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7#c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,advisory ,committee %all be compos$ ( n m ?an #bj memb]s1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y f among individuals nom9at$ by ! public1 & %all include-- 7,a7 n few] ?an #e f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 7,b7 n few] ?an #b civil rights repres5tatives ) a hi/ory ( work+ on issues relat+ to f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 7,c7 n few] ?an #d repres5tatives ( nonpr(it organizations ) a hi/ory ( work+ on issues fac$ by f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s1 ( :om #b %all h focus$ exp]tise on issues fac$ by wom5 f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 7,d7 n few] ?an #b repres5tatives ( labor unions ) a hi/ory ( repres5t+ f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 7,e7 n few] ?an #b repres5tatives ( in/itutions ( high] education ) demon/rat$ exp]i5ce work+ ) f>mwork]s or food sy/em work]s2 & 7,f7 su* o!r individuals z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate4 7#d7 ,limitation ,no memb] ( ! ,advisory ,committee %all be an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#e7 ,p]iod ( appo9tm5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,ea* memb] ( ! ,advisory ,committee-- 7i7 subject to clause 7ii7 & subp>agraph 7,b71 %all be appo9t$ to a #c-ye> t]m2 & 7ii7 may be reappo9t$ to n m ?an #c consecutive t]ms4 7,b7 ,initial /agg]+ ,! fir/ #f appo9tm5ts by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#c7 %all be = a #b-ye> t]m4 7,c7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,advisory ,committee %all be fill$-- 7i7 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made2 & 7ii7 n m ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! position becomes vacant4 7#f7 ,meet+s 7,a7 ,9-p]son meet+s ,to ! ext5t practicable1 n less ?an twice ea* ye>1 ! ,advisory ,committee %all meet 9 p]son4 7,b7 ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator ,! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator %all be pres5t 9 a nonvot+ capacity at ea* meet+ ( ! ,advisory ,committee4 7,c7 ,language access ,ea* meet+ ( ! ,advisory ,committee %all include simultane\s int]pretation & translation ( ! meet+1 & ! provision ( a copy ( any ag5da ( ! meet+1 9 su* languages z are reque/$ by-- 7i7 any memb] ( ! ,advisory ,committee2 or 7ii7 any memb] ( ! public obs]v+ ! meet+4 7#g7 ,reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,advisory ,committee %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! activities ( ! ,advisory ,committee dur+ ! previ\s ye>2 & 7ii7 recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action = ! foll[+ ye>4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available 79 ,engli%1 ,spani%1 & any o!r languages t ! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator det]m9es to be appropriate7 on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7c7 ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil74 7#b7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil is to facilitate int]ag5cy1 cab9et-level lead]%ip 9 plann+1 policymak+1 coord9ation1 & program developm5t = s]vices available to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7#c7 ,memb]%ip ,! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil %all comprise-- 7,a7 #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7i7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7ii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices2 7iii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7iv7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor2 7v7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,education2 7vi7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7vii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security2 7viii7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice2 7ix7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury2 7x7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 & 7xi7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate2 & 7,b7 subject to p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 ! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator4 7#d7 ,meet+s 7,a7 ,9-p]son meet+s ,to ! ext5t practicable1 n less ?an twice ea* ye>1 ! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil %all meet 9 p]son4 7,b7 ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator ,! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator %all be pres5t 9 a nonvot+ capacity at ea* meet+ ( ! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil4 7#e7 ,reports 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* ye>1 ! ,int]ag5cy ,c\ncil %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes recomm5dations = legislative or adm9i/rative action to be tak5 dur+ ! foll[+ ye> to increase acc\ntability1 coord9ation1 compliance1 & culture *anges at ! ,f$]al level to address inequities fac$ by f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7,b7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report "u subp>agraph 7,a7 publicly available 79 ,engli%1 ,spani%1 & any o!r languages t ! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator det]m9es to be appropriate7 on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7d7 ,f>mwork] & food sy/em work] liaisons 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! heads ( ea* ( ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all designate a liaison )9 t ag5cy or (fice on matt]s relat+ to f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s4 7#b7 ,ag5cies & (fices describ$ ,! ag5cies & (fices ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,c7 ea* ag5cy "u ! rural developm5t mission area2 7,d7 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture2 7,e7 ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice2 7,f7 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 7,g7 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7,h7 ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice2 & 7,i7 any o!r ag5cy or (fice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,responsibility ,ea* liaison designat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be responsible = coord9at+ ) ! ,f>m & ,food ,sy/em ,work=ce ,coord9ator to increase in=mation1 aw>5ess1 access1 data1 & acc\ntability = meet+ ! ne$s ( f>mwork]s & food sy/em work]s relat+ to ! functions & b5efici>ies ( ! ag5cy or (fice f :i* ! liaison is designat$4 7e7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 #aj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #abbaa4 ,groc]y1 f>m1 & food work] /abilization grant program 7a7 ,def9ition ( eligible entity ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m eligible entity means a memb]%ip organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 or labor union repres5t+ f>mwork]s1 meat process+ work]s1 or groc]y work]s4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% a grant program to provide fund+ to eligible entities repres5t+ f>mwork]s1 meat process+ work]s1 & groc]y work]s = /abilization paym5ts 9 ! case ( a natural disa/] or o!r disa/]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d 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+ ! outcomes & evaluat+ ! impacts ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #gej1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #abbab4 ,tribal ,advisory ,committee2 ,tribal self-det]m9ation pilot projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cji ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiba7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y7 %all2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,e71 respectively2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,activity ( ! ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m activity ( ! ,dep>tm5t means a program1 function1 s]vice1 or activity ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,dep>tm5t72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,recomm5dation ( self-det]m9ation pilot projects 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,committee "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,committee %all-- 7i7 reque/ input f ,indian tribes & ,tribal organizations on ! activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t t ! ,indian tribes & ,tribal organizations may be int]e/$ 9 assum+ & adm9i/]+ ?r\gh a self-det]m9ation agreem5t pilot project2 7ii7 consult ) ,indian tribes & ,tribal organizations t provide input "u clause 7i7 ) respect to ! input2 & 7iii7 make publicly available & submit 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,b7 a description ( n m ?an #c recomm5d$ pilot projects to fur!r opportunities = ,tribal assumption & adm9i/ration ( activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+-- 7,i7 an explanation ( ! reason+ = id5tify+ ^? activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t = ea* recomm5d$ pilot project2 7,,ii7 a description ( ! /ructure & scope ( ea* recomm5d$ pilot project1 includ+ ! specific #a or m activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t to be assum$ & adm9i/]$ by ! ,indian tribe or ,tribal organization ?r\gh a self-det]m9ation agreem5t2 & 7,,iii7 ) respect to input provid$ "u clause 7i71 a description (-- 7aa7 ! numb] ( in/ances ( input provid$2 7bb7 ! types ( assi/ance or support reque/$ ?r\gh consultation "u clause 7ii7 = purposes ( assum+ & adm9i/]+ ! applicable activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7cc7 ! means by :i* ,indian tribes propose to assume & adm9i/] ! applicable activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7dd7 ! regions f :i* ! input 0 receiv$4 7,b7 ,tim+ ,! ,committee %all make publicly available & submit to ! ,secret>y & ! relevant committees ( ,congress a description ( recomm5d$ pilot projects "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd & e #c ye>s !reaft]4 7,c7 ,dep>tm5t response 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ea* submission ( recomm5d$ pilot projects "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e a response t expla9s1 9 detail1 :e!r & h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c\ld1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 to e/abli% & implem5t ^? recomm5d$ pilot projects4 7ii7 ,report requirem5ts ,9 prep>+ ea* response "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 build on prior & relat$ /udies & pilot programs1 includ+-- 7aa7 ! food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations e/abli%$ "u section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b772 7bb7 ! good neighbor au?ority e/abli%$ by section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a72 7cc7 demon/ration projects "u section #hgjc ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #caae;b72 & 7dd7 any pilot projects e/abli%$ "u ?is p>agraph2 7,,ii7 id5tify op]ational & legal imp$im5ts to ! implem5tation ( ! recomm5d$ pilot projects2 7,,iii7 id5tify any adm9i/rative actions t may be tak5 to address any op]ational & legal imp$im5ts id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,,ii72 7,,iv7 id5tify ! fiscal & budget>y impacts ( implem5t+ ! recomm5d$ pilot projects2 7,v7 include a description ( necess>y adm9i/rative1 op]ational1 & legislative *anges ne$$ to implem5t ! recomm5d$ pilot projects2 7,,vi7 ) respect to necess>y legislative *anges id5tifi$ "u subclause 7,v71 id5tify ! non-,tribal /akehold]s t w\ld be affect$ by pot5tial waiv]s ( or modifications to exi/+ provisions ( law2 & 7,,vii7 include any o!r matt]s t may be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y & develop$ ?r\gh consultation ) ! ,committee4 7iii7 ,public availability2 submission ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ea* response prep>$ "u clause 7i72 & 7,,ii7 submit ea* response prep>$ "u clause 7i7 to-- 7aa7 ! ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations2 7bb7 ! ,committee2 & 7cc7 ! relevant committees ( ,congress4 2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,reports & ins]t+ ,committee reports2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,public availability ,! ,secret>y %all make ! reports submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 & ! writt5 responses submitt$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 2 & 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,section #ad ( ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act 7#e ,u4,s4,c4 ,app47 & ins]t+ ,section #ajac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code14 7b7 ,self-det]m9ation demon/ration projects = ,tribal organizations 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,commodity supplem5tal food program ,! t]m commodity supplem5tal food program means ! commodity supplem5tal food program c>ri$ out "u section #e ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf74 7,b7 ,food di/ribution program ,! t]m food di/ribution program means ! food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations "u section #d7;b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b774 7,c7 ,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,d7 ,res]vation ,! t]m res]vation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,e7 ,self-det]m9ation contract ,! t]m self-det]m9ation contract means a self-det]m9ation contract 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd771 z implem5t$ "u ! demon/ration project e/abli%$ "u section #djjc7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd71 subject to su* modifications z may be det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 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 ,food di/ribution programs 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subp>agraph 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a demon/ration project "u :i* tribal organizations may ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts to adm9i/] food di/ribution programs on ! res]vations s]v$ by ! tribal organizations4 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph1 a tribal organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,c7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select = p>ticipation 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph tribal organizations t-- 7,i7 are successfully adm9i/]+ ! food di/ribution program on ! res]vation s]v$ by ! tribal organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b772 & 7,,ii7 meet su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%1 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,indian ,tribes to det]m9e ! process & crit]ia "u :i* tribal organizations may p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,requirem5ts ,a food di/ribution program adm9i/]$ by a tribal organization "u ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 h ! same eligibility requirem5ts = p>ticipation z ! food di/ribution program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 meet su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,e7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds are initially appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,f71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes1 ) respect to ! prec$+ ye>-- 7i7 a li/ ( ea* tribal organization p>ticipat+ 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out by ea* p>ticipat+ tribal organization pursuant to ! demon/ration project4 7,f7 ,fund+ 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7ii7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds made available pursuant to clause 7i7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is p>agraph %all be available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 7#c7 ,commodity supplem5tal food programs 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations "u subp>agraph 7,f71 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a demon/ration project "u :i* tribal organizations may ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts to pur*ase agricultural commodities "u ! commodity supplem5tal food program = ! res]vations s]v$ by ! tribal organizations4 7,b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph1 a tribal organization %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7,c7 ,eligibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all select = p>ticipation 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph tribal organizations t-- 7,i7 are successfully adm9i/]+ ! commodity supplem5tal food program on ! res]vation s]v$ by ! tribal organization2 7,,ii7 h ! capacity to pur*ase agricultural commodities 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,d7 = ! commodity supplem5tal food program2 & 7,,iii7 meet su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%1 subject to clause 7ii74 7ii7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,indian ,tribes to det]m9e ! process & crit]ia "u :i* tribal organizations may p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph4 7,d7 ,procurem5t requirem5ts ,ea* agricultural commodity pur*as$ by a tribal organization pursuant to ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph %all-- 7i7 be dome/ically produc$2 7ii7 supplant1 & n supplem5t1 ! type ( agricultural commodities 9 exi/+ food packages = ! tribal organization2 7iii7 be ( simil> or high] nutritional value z ! type ( agricultural commodities 9 ! exi/+ food package = ! tribal organization t w\ld be supplant$2 7iv7 be nonp]i%able food appropriate = di/ribution 9 mon?ly food packages2 & 7v7 meet su* o!r crit]ia z ! ,secret>y may e/abli%4 7,e7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds are initially appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,f71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes1 ) respect to ! prec$+ ye>-- 7i7 a li/ ( ea* tribal organization p>ticipat+ 9 ! demon/ration project "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7ii7 a description ( ! activities c>ri$ out by ea* p>ticipat+ tribal organization pursuant to ! demon/ration project4 7,f7 ,fund+ 7i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #e1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7ii7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds made available pursuant to clause 7i7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is p>agraph %all be available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 7c7 ,mission-specific self-det]m9ation support ,9 ea* ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture mission area t adm9i/]s self-det]m9ation contracts1 ! ,secret>y %all designate a s5ior (ficial )9 t mission area or an (fice )9 t mission area to be responsible =-- 7#a7 ov]sight ( ! adm9i/ration ( self-det]m9ation contracts )9 ! mission area2 & 7#b7 coord9ation ) a s5ior (ficial 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,secret>y designat$ to advise ! ,secret>y on opportunities = self-det]m9ation enhancem5t4 #abbac4 ,tribal promise zones ,section #abeaj ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #dcja note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbj & ins]t+ #bjbf4 ,c ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid ,am5dm5ts #abcja4 ,co/-b5efit analyses ,section #bab7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,requir$ = "n *ange4-- & ins]t+ ,requir$4--2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a co/-b5efit analysis be=e *ang+ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 8,! ,secret>y %all conduct a co/-b5efit analysis be=e-- 7,a7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 *ang+ 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 relocat+ m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! employees ( any ag5cy1 (fice1 division1 or o!r unit ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) #ej or m employees outside ( ! commut+ area ( t ag5cy1 (fice1 division1 or o!r unit to ensure t ! b5efits to be d]iv$ f ! relocation ( ! ag5cy1 (fice1 division1 or o!r unit outweigh ! co/s ( ! relocation1 includ+-- 7i7 co/s associat$ ) ! attrition ( employees f ! ,dep>tm5t due to ! relocation2 7ii7 co/s associat$ ) ! disruption ( ! activities ( ! ag5cy1 (fice1 division1 or o!r unit due to ! relocation2 7iii7 ! economic impact to ! affect$ local communities & regions2 7iv7 co/s associat$ ) any civil rights impact due to ! relocation2 & 7v7 any o!r pot5tial effects ( ! relocation4 2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7#a7 & ins]t+ 7#a77;,a72 & 7#d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,/&>d ,= a co/-b5efit analysis conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to a relocation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( t p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all id5tify & measure b5efits & co/s1 includ+ id5tify+ a basel9e1 evaluat+ alt]natives1 comp>+ return on inve/m5t = alt]natives1 & docum5t+ analyses4 7#d7 ,notification ,9 ! case ( a relocation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all provide notice to ea* affect$ employee n less ?an #cfe days be=e ! date ( ! relocation ( ! employee1 includ+ ! new duty /ation location ( ! employee4 7#e7 ,publication ,to ! ext5t all[able "u ,f$]al law1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available a co/-b5efit analysis conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an-- 7,a7 #ij days be=e a "n *ange describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 #ij days be=e notify+ employees ( a relocation "u p>agraph 7#c74 4 #abcjb4 ,(fices ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce & ,digital ,s]vice 7a7 ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bag 7z add$ by section #abajg7 ! foll[+3 #bag;,a4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #cejf7;a77#b77;,a7 ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all be ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,digital s]vice functions 7#a7 ,def9ition ( digital s]vice ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m digital s]vice means onl9e in=mation res\rces or s]vices1 includ+ ! deliv]y ( digital in=mation & transaction s]vices across a v>iety ( plat=ms1 devices1 & deliv]y me*anisms1 ma9ta9$ or fund$ 9 :ole or 9 "p by ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#b7 ,(fice ( digital s]vice 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ 9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,executive ,director 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice %all be head$ by an ,executive ,director1 :o %all s]ve "u ! direction ( ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]4 7ii7 ,functions ,! ,executive ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice %all assi/ ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] 9 c>ry+ out ! functions "u ?is subsection & 9 coord9at+ ! digital s]vices functions ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,s]vices = dep>tm5tal ag5cies & (fices ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! responsibilities ( ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic] %all include-- 7,a7 coord9at+ ! digital s]vice ne$s & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 provid+ support us+ innovative te*niques & te*nology = ! deliv]y ( digital s]vices across ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 accordance ) applicable laws1 regulations1 & executive ord]s relat+ to digital s]vices2 7,c7 coord9at+ ) ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce to ensure t ! deliv]y ( digital s]vices incorporates a human-c5t]$ design process2 & 7,d7 coord9at+ ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,digital ,s]vice & ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t to promote effici5cy & prev5t unnecess>y duplication 9 digital s]vices activities4 7#d7 ,,usda digital s]vice fell[s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]1 %all e/abli% a program = individuals :o are highly skill$ 9 ! te*nical plann+1 develop+1 design+1 or deliv]y ( digital s]vices to s]ve z fell[s to improve ! ,dep>tm5t's digital sy/ems1 in=mation managem5t1 data accessibility1 & o!r digital or te*nological functionalities4 7,b7 ,exp$it$ hir+ au?ority ,not)/&+ sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #cc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 gov]n+ appo9tm5ts 9 ! competitive or except$ s]vice1 ! ,secret>y may use noncompetitive t]m appo9tm5ts = qualifi$ individuals to s]ve z fell[s 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,t]ms ,individuals p>ticipat+ 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ individuals appo9t$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 may n s]ve a t]m t exce$s #e ye>s 9 l5g?2 & 7ii7 may be comp5sat$ at a rate n to exce$ ! rate provid$ = level ,,ii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = positions t require a high level ( te*nical exp]tise t is critical to ! successful developm5t & deliv]y ( digital s]vices4 7#e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is subsection = ea* fiscal ye>4 4 7b7 ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bag;,a 7z add$ by subsection 7a77 ! foll[+3 #bag;,b4 ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cu/om] ,! t]m cu/om] means any individual or entity1 includ+ any =-pr(it or nonpr(it entity1 ,/ate1 local1 or ,tribal entity1 & any o!r ,f$]al entity1 t int]acts ) ! ,dep>tm5t or a ,dep>tm5t program1 ei!r directly or indirectly ?r\gh a f$]ally fund$ program adm9i/]$ by a contractor1 nonpr(it entity1 or ,/ate or local entity4 7#b7 ,cu/om] exp]i5ce ,! t]m cu/om] exp]i5ce means ! public's p]ceptions ( & ov]all satisfaction ) int]actions ) ! ,dep>tm5t or programs1 products1 or s]vices ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7b7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce4 7c7 ,*ief ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,(fic] 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce %all be head$ by ! ,*ief ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,(fic]4 7#b7 ,appo9tm5t ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t a s5ior (ficial to s]ve z ! ,*ief ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,(fic]4 7#c7 ,duties ,! ,*ief ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,(fic] %all-- 7,a7 advise on policies ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat+ to ! collection1 process+1 & analysis ( cu/om] fe$back t w\ld enable ! improvem5t & design ( ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t us+ a human-c5t]$ design process2 7,b7 p>tn] ) mission areas1 (fices1 & ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t to provide tra9+ & support-- 7i7 to id5tify1 communicate1 & visualize cu/om] fe$back on ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 & 7ii7 to use ! analysis ( cu/om] fe$back to improve & design ! programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t us+ a human-c5t]$ design process2 7,c7 coord9ate cu/om] exp]i5ce activities across ! mission areas1 (fices1 & ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ advis+ & coord9at+ on program application /reaml9+ ef=ts2 7,d7 act z ! prim>y liaison on behalf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ) o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies 9 int]gov]nm5tal activities & initiatives relat+ to cu/om] exp]i5ce2 & 7,e7 c>ry out o!r responsibilities relat+ to cu/om] exp]i5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,report+ ,! ,*ief ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce ,(fic] %all report to ! ,deputy ,secret>y4 7d7 ,liaisons 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% "o or m cu/om] exp]i5ce liaisons )9 ea* mission area1 (fice1 & ag5cy ( ! ,dep>tm5t to coord9ate ) ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce to provide s]vices to improve cu/om] exp]i5ce = programs & s]vices adm9i/]$ by t mission area1 (fice1 or ag5cy4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,an individual occupy+ ! position ( a cu/om] exp]i5ce liaison e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all h demon/rat$ skills or exp]i5ce ) id5tify+1 communicat+1 & visualiz+ cu/om] ne$s ?r\gh a human-c5t]$ design process4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbf1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report summ>iz+ ! activities ( ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce 9 ! prior fiscal ye>1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! activities ( any cu/om] exp]i5ce liaisons e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d77#a72 & 7#b7 a detail$ description & ! /atus ( any program application /reaml9+ ef=ts at ! ,dep>tm5t4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y su* sums z are necess>y to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>4 4 7c7 ,fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y = co/s relat+ to s]vices & projects provid$ by ! ,(fice ( ,digital ,s]vice e/abli%$ by section #bag;,a7b77#b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid & ! ,(fice ( ,cu/om] ,exp]i5ce e/abli%$ "u section #bag;,b7b7 ( t ,act #bj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #abcjc4 ,food loss & wa/e 7a7 ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison ,section #bbd ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7d7 & 7e7 z subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7e7 & 7h71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,food ,! t]m food means any raw1 cook$1 process$1 or prep>$ sub/ance1 ice1 bev]age1 or +r$i5t us$ or int5d$ = use 9 :ole or 9 "p = human consumption4 7#b7 ,food loss ,! t]m food loss means1 ) respect to food1 t ! food does n rea* a consum] z a result ( an issue 9 ! production1 /orage1 process+1 or di/ribution phase4 7#c7 ,food recov]y ,! t]m food recov]y means ! collection ( :olesome food t w\ld o!rwise g to wa/e & ! r$i/ribution ( t food to fe$ p4 7#d7 ,food wa/e ,! t]m food wa/e means1 ) respect to food1 t ! food is int5d$ = human consumption b is unconsum$ by humans = any reason at ! retail or consumption phase4 7#e7 ,upcycl$ food product ,! t]m upcycl$ food product means a product t-- 7,a7 is creat$ f surplus food1 unm>ketable food1 or edible or in$ible food byproducts2 & 7,b7 is made ) +r$i5ts t-- 7i7 o!rwise w\ld n h gone to human consumption2 7ii7 are s\rc$ & produc$ us+ supply *a9s = :i* up/ream data c be v]ifi$ & validat$ = accuracy2 & 7iii7 h a positive impact on ! environm5t4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,liaison7 aft] ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,r$uction 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,duties ,! 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 c>ry out ! consum] education campaign "u subsection 7g74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7d7 7z s r$esignat$71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ subsection 7c72 7#f7 9 subsections 7d7 & 7e7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ea* place x appe>s2 7#g7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,food loss & wa/e regional coord9ators 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t regional coord9ators4 7#b7 ,responsibilities ,! regional coord9ators e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be responsible =-- 7,a7 p>tn]+ ) food produc]s1 food processors1 di/ributors1 & food recov]y organizations & act+ z regional po9ts ( contact to facilitate real-"t food recov]y2 7,b7 und]/&+ & develop+ ! capacity ne$$ = ongo+ food recov]y2 7,c7 provid+ te*nical support to food recov]y organizations to improve ! ability ( ! food recov]y organizations to pick up surplus food1 process t food1 & deliv] t food to populations or communities2 & 7,d7 engag+ ) ,dep>tm5t regional food bus9ess c5t]s to id5tify opportunities = syn]gy & alignm5t ) ^? c5t]s4 7#c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7g7 ,consum] education campaign 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,liaison1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all initiate a national food wa/e education & public aw>5ess campaign 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! campaign74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! campaign %all1 at a m9imum-- 7,a7 illu/rate h[ mu* food goes to wa/e 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & h\seholds across ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 highlight me?ods = pres]v+ & /or+ foods2 7,c7 provide consum]s tips to id5tify :e!r food is /ill safe & edible1 reg>dless ( any ,,be/ ,if ,us$ ,by or ! ,,use ,by date on ! label or food packag+ indicat+ quality & fre%ness2 7,d7 tea* consum]s ! diff]5ces betwe5 food fre%ness & food safety2 7,e7 tea* consum]s h[ to compo/ food scraps2 7,f7 develop educational mat]ials usable by sev]al diff]5t *annels1 includ+ = specific indu/ry sectors 7includ+ retail1 food s]vice1 & consum] packag$ goods71 local gov]nm5ts1 s*ools1 community & fai?-bas$ organizations1 & o!r appropriate *annels2 7,g7 educate consum]s on food products made ) food wa/e1 includ+ upcycl$ food products1 or t use innovative te*nology to prev5t food loss & food wa/e2 7,h7 include int]active elem5ts2 & 7,i7 in=m ab\t int]sectional issues ( food loss & food wa/e1 includ+ public heal?1 food insecurity1 & climate *ange4 7#c7 ,priorities ,9 c>ry+ out ! campaign1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize-- 7,a7 evaluat+ exi/+ sci5tific evid5ce1 &1 if ne$$1 conduct+ additional sci5tific rese>*1 to det]m9e :at socioeconomic *>act]i/ics are associat$ ) food wa/e attitudes & behaviors2 7,b7 id5tify+ population segm5ts to t>get2 7,c7 und]/&+ h[ to be/ t>get ^? id5tifi$ population segm5ts2 & 7,d7 det]m9+ :i* /rategies are mo/ effective 9 *ang+ consum] behaviors4 7#d7 ,dual framework campaign 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out ! campaign ?r\gh-- 7i7 community engagem5t1 :i* all[s in=mation to be deliv]$ ?r\gh locally tru/$ s\rces1 ) locally tailor$ solutions & p>tn]s 7su* z = donation or compo/ options72 & 7ii7 national messag+ appropriate = rais+ aw>5ess (-- 7,i7 nationally applicable issues 7su* z ! mean+ ( be/ if us$ by date labels1 tips = meal plann+1 or bus9esses t manufacture products us+ +r$i5ts t w\ld o!rwise g to wa/e1 includ+ upcycl$ food products72 & 7,,ii7 su* o!r issues z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,b7 ,pilot projects 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 = ! purpose ( te/+ me?ods & mat]ials = c>ry+ out ! campaign ?r\gh community engagem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a77i71 c>ry out pilot projects 9 communities select$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 assess ! results ( ^? pilot projects1 includ+ ?r\gh wa/e audits or o!r quantitative measurem5ts4 7ii7 ,requirem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out pilot projects "u clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,i7 ensure equity & div]sity ( repres5tation2 7,,ii7 use sci5ce-bas$ evid5ce1 includ+ f behavioral sci5ce1 9 design+ & c>ry+ out ! campaign to increase ! effectiv5ess ( ! campaign2 & 7,,iii7 9 coord9ation ) ,/ate1 local1 ,tribal1 municipal1 or t]ritorial gov]nm5ts1 in=m consum]s 9 a community ( solutions1 food products1 or initiatives t are available to help prev5t or r$uce food wa/e4 7#e7 ,wa/e audits ,! ,secret>y %all conduct audits to ga!r data relat+ to ! impact ( ! campaign 9 communities t>get$ by ! campaign = ! purpose ( in=m+ future ef=ts "u ! campaign1 includ+ by comp>+ outcomes 9 communities t>get$ by ! campaign to outcomes 9 communities n t>get$ by ! campaign4 7#f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,food ,loss & ,wa/e2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ subsection 7e72 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,report & ins]t+ ,subsequ5t report2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,reports on progress ,! ,liaison %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available reports describ+ ! progress ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 advanc+ t[>d or a*iev+ ! goal ( r$uc+ food loss & food wa/e by #ej p]c5t1 comp>$ to #bjaf levels1 by #bjcj4 4 7b7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration on food loss & wa/e 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,adm9i/rator means ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7,b7 ,commission] ,! t]m ,commission] means ! ,commission] ( ,food & ,drugs4 7,c7 ,food ,! t]m food means any raw1 cook$1 process$1 or prep>$ sub/ance1 ice1 bev]age1 or +r$i5t us$ or int5d$ = use 9 :ole or 9 "p = human consumption4 7,d7 ,food loss ,! t]m food loss means1 ) respect to food1 t ! food does n rea* a consum] z a result ( an issue 9 ! production1 /orage1 process+1 or di/ribution phase4 7,e7 ,food recov]y ,! t]m food recov]y means ! collection ( :olesome food t w\ld o!rwise g to wa/e & ! r$i/ribution ( t food to fe$ p4 7,f7 ,food wa/e ,! t]m food wa/e means1 ) respect to food1 t ! food is int5d$ = human consumption b is unconsum$ by humans = any reason at ! retail or consumption phase4 7,g7 ,liaison ,! t]m ,liaison means ! ,food ,loss & ,wa/e ,r$uction ,liaison e/abli%$ "u section #bbd ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd74 7#b7 ,int]ag5cy collaboration ,! ,secret>y1 9 collaboration ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,commission]1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 %all collaborate to c>ry out ! agreem5t relative to coop]ation & coord9ation on food loss & wa/e1 :i* took effect on ,may #ae1 #bjbd4 7#c7 ,reports ,e ye>1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,liaison1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,commission]1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 %all submit to ,congress & make publicly available a report describ+ ! progress ( ! ,secret>y 9 c>ry+ out ! agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#d7 ,int]ag5cy engagem5t ,pursuant to p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,commission]1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t %all engage ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se1 ! ,secret>y ( ,education1 ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ,g5]al ,s]vices1 & su* o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z ! ,secret>y1 ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,commission]1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t det]m9e to be appropriate1 to exp& "w on food loss & food wa/e4 7#e7 ,consultation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all consult )1 & receive advice f1 repres5tatives describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 relat+ to-- 7i7 programm+ & policy issues relat+ to und]/&+ exi/+ & future *all5ges relat+ to food loss & food wa/e2 7ii7 acquir+ ! late/ data relat+ to food loss & food wa/e2 7iii7 ! late/ innovative solutions relat+ to food loss & food wa/e f lead+ exp]ts2 & 7iv7 %>+ & develop+ procurem5t be/ practices t w assi/ ! heads ( ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 9-- 7,i7 prev5t+ food loss & wa/e2 7,,ii7 r$uc+ food loss & food wa/e2 7,,iii7 lead+ by example 9 address+ issues relat+ to food loss & food wa/e2 & 7,,iv7 engag+ contractors 9 r$uc+ food loss & food wa/e 9 ! op]ations ( ! contractors4 7,b7 ,repres5tatives ,! repres5tatives ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 are repres5tatives (-- 7i7 ! private sector2 7ii7 agricultural produc]s2 7iii7 food indu/ry memb]s1 su* z food safety tra9]s1 food aggregators & processors1 food safety pr(essionals1 retail]s1 & food s]vice entities2 7iv7 nonpr(it organizations2 7v7 food recov]y organizations ( v>y+ sizes2 & 7vi7 any o!r sector1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,repres5tation ( small] produc]s & food insecure communities ,9 consult+ & receiv+ advice "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure p>ticipation by small] produc]s & organizations f communities mo/ impact$ by food & nutrition insecurity & food loss & food wa/e issues4 7,d7 ,=ms ( consultation ,! ,secret>y may consult & receive advice "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh-- 7i7 a meet+ ?r\gh :i* input is s\ght1 su* z a work%op1 t[n hall meet+1 or li/5+ session2 7ii7 a meet+ describ$ 9 clause 7i7 ) an exi/+ gr\p =m$ by repres5tatives describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iii7 su* o!r means z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,e7 ,int]ag5cy meet+s ,! ,secret>y %all ho/ qu>t]ly meet+s ) ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,commission]1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies = ! purpose ( %>+ communications relat+ to consultation & advice receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) ^? (ficials regul>ly4 7,f7 ,,faca exemption ,*apt] #aj ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,f$]al ,advisory ,committee ,act71 %all n apply to any gr\p =m$ = purposes ( consultation or provid+ advice "u ?is p>agraph4 7#f7 ,cont9uation ( effect ,no?+ 9 ! subsection %all be affect$ by ! expiration ( ! agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is subsection #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #abcjd4 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #abbjc7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,c4 ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison 7a7 ,au?orization ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t1 id5tify-- 7,a7 programs & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t t impact urban communities1 includ+ urban agriculture1 urban =e/ry1 & nutrition assi/ance programs2 & 7,b7 programs & activities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t t int]sect ) ! programs & activities id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7#b7 coord9ate & improve communications relat+ to rural h\s+ programs & ! programs & activities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t2 7#c7 integrate across ! ,dep>tm5t /rategic plann+ & coord9ation relat+ to rural h\s+ programs & ! programs & activities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#d7 make recomm5dations ) respect to h[ to bett]-- 7,a7 s]ve ! cu/om]s & /akehold]s ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ?r\gh increas$ coord9ation2 & 7,b7 lev]age exi/+ ,f$]al res\rces = rural h\s+ programs & ! programs & activities id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbe1 & ea* ,decemb] #ca !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 a report conta9+-- 7#a7 a description ( ! programs & activities id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 a description ( ! activities ( ! ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison 9 ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 ! recomm5dations made by ! ,h\s+ & ,urban ,developm5t ,liaison "u subsection 7b77#d74 4 #abcje4 ,hubs = mitigation ( & adaptation to climate *ange ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #abcjd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,d4 ,hubs = mitigation ( & adaptation to climate *ange 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,climate ,hub ,! t]m ,climate ,hub means an (fice e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,climate ,hubs ,program ,! t]m ,climate ,hubs ,program means ! ,climate ,hubs ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#b74 7#c7 ,executive ,committee ,! t]m ,executive ,committee means ! ,climate ,hubs ,executive ,committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d77#e74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,climate ,hubs ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a national network ( (fices1 ea* ( :i* %all h a specific geographic focus1 includ+ "o (fice focus$ on int]national collaboration & "o (fice bas$ 9 ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii1 to s]ve ! ,dep>tm5t 9 meet+ ! ne$s ( f>m]s1 ran*]s1 =e/ l&[n]s1 & o!r agricultural & natural res\rce manag]s 9 address+ ! causes & consequ5ces ( climate *ange4 7#b7 ,program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,climate ,hubs ,program = ! adm9i/ration ( ! ,climate ,hubs4 7c7 ,mission ,! mission ( ! ,climate ,hubs ,program is to develop & deliv]-- 7#a7 support to ,dep>tm5t programs & activities at ! regional & local levels 9 integrat+ climate *ange into plann+ & decision mak+2 7#b7 sci5ce-bas$1 region-specific1 co/-effective1 & practical in=mation & program support = sci5ce-in=m$ decision mak+ 9 light ( ! increas$ co/s1 opportunities1 risks1 & vuln]abilities associat$ ) a *ang+ climate2 7#c7 tools1 guidance on te*nologies1 & risk managem5t practices to ma9ta9 & /r5g!n agricultural production1 =e/ & natural res\rce managem5t1 & rural economic developm5t to address ! causes & consequ5ces ( climate *ange2 & 7#d7 equitable access to in=mation to implem5t ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 ?r\gh engagem5t opportunities1 tra9+s1 & outrea* & educational mat]ials4 7d7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 det]m9e ! numb] & location ( ! ,climate ,hubs2 7#b7 e/abli% a national (fice to adm9i/] ! ,climate ,hubs ,program1 includ+ a ,national ,lead] & /aff suffici5t to c>ry out ! responsibilities describ$ 9 ?is section2 7#c7 "w ?r\gh ! ,national ,lead] e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 to coord9ate ) comp>able programs & initiatives 9 o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey2 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 includ+ ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7,c7 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,d7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy2 7,e7 ! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration2 7,f7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,/ate2 7,g7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t2 & 7,h7 su* o!r dep>tm5ts & ag5cies z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7#d7 id5tify opportunities to "w ) & support univ]sity-bas$ ext5sion 9 c>ry+ out ! activities ( ! ,climate ,hubs ,program2 7#e7 e/abli% a ,climate ,hubs ,executive ,committee-- 7,a7 to guide & e/abli% priorities = ! ,climate ,hubs ,program2 & 7,b7 to conduct a review ( ! ,climate ,hubs ,program n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s2 & 7#f7 coop]ate ) p>tn]s & /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,a7 ,f$]al & regional appli$ sci5ce & s]vice organizations1 includ+-- 7i7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey ,climate ,adaptation ,sci5ce ,c5t]s2 7ii7 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration ,climate ,adaptation ,p>tn]%ips2 & 7iii7 su* o!r organizations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7,b7 int]ag5cy coord9ation bodies1 su* z ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,global ,*ange ,rese>* ,program2 7,c7 colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,d7 coop]ative ext5sion s]vices 7z def9$ 9 t section72 7,e7 ,/ate agricultural exp]im5t /ations 7z def9$ 9 t section72 7,f7 ,/ate =e/ry exp]im5t /ations2 7,g7 ! private sector2 7,h7 ,/ate1 local1 & regional gov]nm5ts2 7,i7 ,indian ,tribes2 7,j7 agriculture1 =e/ry1 & commodity organizations2 7,k7 nonpr(it & community-bas$ organizations2 & 7,l7 o!r p>tn]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,executive ,committee memb]%ip ,! ,executive ,committee %all be compos$ ( ! heads ( ! foll[+ ag5cies1 mission areas1 or (fices3 7#a7 ,! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#c7 ,! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7#d7 ,! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture4 7#e7 ,! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice4 7#f7 ,! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7#g7 ,! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7#h7 ,! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy4 7#i7 ,! rural developm5t mission area4 7#aj7 ,! ,(fice ( ,en]gy & ,environm5tal ,policy ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#aa7 ,! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice4 7#ab7 ,su* o!r ag5cies1 mission areas1 or (fices )9 ! ,dep>tm5t z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 4 #abcjf4 ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice ,section #bbh7;g77#c7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficf7;g77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abcjg4 ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/ ,section #bea7;e7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d71 respectively2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 by /rik+ practicable-- 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ practicable1 at no "t %all ! aggregate numb] ( /aff = all ,divisions exce$ #ej full-"t equival5t positions44 #abcjh4 ,regional food bus9ess c5t]s ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #abcje7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,e4 ,regional food bus9ess c5t]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 %all ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts1 includ+ subaw>ds1 ) eligible entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ a national network ( n few] ?an #ab regional food bus9ess c5t]s t collectively provide localiz$ assi/ance to small & m$ium-siz$ f>ms & food bus9esses ?r\gh\t ! ,unit$ ,/ates to improve local & regional supply *a9s1 includ+ di/ribution & process+1 ?r\gh-- 7#a7 int]ag5cy & o!r coord9ation2 7#b7 bus9ess te*nical assi/ance2 7#c7 capacity build+ activities2 or 7#d7 o!r activities t facilitate ! developm5t ( a resili5t dome/ic food sy/em1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,t>get$ assi/ance 7#a7 ,tribal produc]s & bus9esses ,n few] ?an #a regional food bus9ess c5t] describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all provide assi/ance exclusively to all ,tribal produc]s & bus9esses nationally4 7#b7 ,isl&s1 remote areas1 & colonias ,n few] ?an #b regional food bus9ess c5t]s describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all provide assi/ance to produc]s & f>m & food bus9esses 9 ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii1 ! ,/ate ( ,alaska1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 o!r t]ritories or possessions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 colonias1 o!r remote areas1 & o!r1 simil> locations 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,und]s]v$ & limit$ res\rce produc]s ,any regional food bus9ess c5t] describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all prioritize provid+ s]vice to und]s]v$ & limit$ res\rce produc]s & f>m & food bus9esses4 7c7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ge1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to o!r funds & au?orities available to ! ,secret>y1 9 ord] to c>ry out activities "u ?is section1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #ge1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #abcji4 ,aquaculture ,liaison ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 7z am5d$ by section #abcjh7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,f4 ,aquaculture liaison 7a7 ,def9ition ( aquaculture ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m aquaculture has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjb74 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ! position ( ,aquaculture ,liaison4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,aquaculture ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 develop & advance aquaculture be/ practices1 us+ ! be/ available sci5ce1 9 consultation ) appropriate (fices 9 ! ,dep>tm5t1 agricultural produc]s1 & indu/ry p>tn]s2 7#b7 provide te*nical assi/ance on be/ practices to aquaculture f>m]s & bus9esses1 includ+ = %ellfi%1 algae1 & l&-bas$ aquaculture sy/ems1 us+ ! be/ available sci5ce2 7#c7 advise ! ,secret>y ) respect to aquaculture practices & programs1 includ+ apply+ exi/+ programs = risk mitigation 7includ+ insurance & pur*as+ programs71 z applicable1 to aquaculture2 7#d7 coord9ate ) ! ag5cies & (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t to update & ensure support = aquaculture 9 relevant programs2 7#e7 engage 9 /akehold] relations & develop ext]nal p>tn]%ips relat+ to aquaculture practices & programs2 7#f7 id5tify common ,/ate & municipal be/ practices = navigat+ local policies relat+ to aquaculture practices2 7#g7 coord9ate ext5sion & outrea* ef=ts to support aquaculture produc]s & bus9esses2 7#h7 collaborate & coord9ate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice1 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,policy1 ) respect to aquaculture practices2 7#i7 conv5e a work+ gr\p ) relevant (ficials ( ! ,dep>tm5t to coord9ate programs & %>e k2 7#aj7 repres5t ! ,dep>tm5t on ! ,subcommittee on ,aquaculture ( ! ,national ,sci5ce & ,te*nology ,c\ncil2 7#aa7 ga!r & issue aquaculture production data1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7#ab7 promote aquaculture practices t provide environm5tal1 economic1 & social b5efits4 4 #abcaj4 ,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#aa7 ,! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made to ?is title by ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd4 4 ,d ,agriculture & ,food ,def5se #abdja4 ,am5dm5ts to ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7a7 ,report+ requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #b7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce ( ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 or ent]s into a leas+ agreem5t ! p]iod ( :i* is long] ?an #e ye>s ) respect to agricultural l&1 aft] agricultural l&2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ acquisition or transf] & ins]t+ acquisition1 transf]1 or lease2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ acquir$ or transf]r$ & ins]t+ acquir$1 transf]r$1 or leas$4 7#b7 ,m9imum own]%ip ,section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,m9imum own]%ip ,9 ! case ( agricultural l& 9 :i* m ?an #a =eign p]son acquires or transf]s any int]e/1 o!r ?an a security int]e/1 ! report+ requirem5ts "u ?is section %all apply to ea* =eign p]son :o holds at lea/ a #a p]c5t int]e/ 9 t l&-- 7#a7 directly ?r\gh ! fir/ ti] ( own]%ip2 or 7#b7 9 ! aggregate ?r\gh an int]e/ 9 o!r entities at v>i\s ti]s4 4 7b7 ,civil p5alty 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 7a7 ,if ! & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,any su* civil p5alty 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a p]son %all be subject to a civil p5alty impos$ by ! ,secret>y if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! p]son-- 7#a7 has fail$ to submit a report 9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #b2 or 7#b7 has kn[+ly submitt$ a report "u section #b t-- 7,a7 does n conta9 all ! in=mation requir$ to be 9 su* report2 or 7,b7 conta9s in=mation t is mislead+ or false4 7d7 ,civil action ,any civil p5alty impos$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a7 2 7,b7 by mov+ subsection 7d7 7z s designat$7 s z to appe> aft] subsection 7b72 7,c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! am\nt & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,am\nt ( p5alty ,except z provid$ 9 subsection 7c71 ! am\nt 2 7ii7 by /rik+ ( ?is section2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ %all n exce$ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ %all be n less ?an #e p]c5t1 b n m ?an #be p]c5t12 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,p5alty = %ell corporations 7#a7 ,def9ition ( %ell corporation ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m %ell corporation means a corporation1 company1 association1 firm1 p>tn]%ip1 society1 jo9t /ock company1 tru/1 e/ate1 or any o!r legal entity t has no or nom9al op]ations4 7#b7 ,am\nt ( p5alty ,! am\nt ( a civil p5alty "u subsection 7a7 = a =eign-own$ %ell corporation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be #ajj p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value1 on ! date ( ! assessm5t ( ! p5alty1 ( ! int]e/ 9 agricultural l& ) respect to :i* ! violation occurr$4 7#c7 ,notification ( p5alty ,a %ell corporation %all n be subject to a civil p5alty "u p>agraph 7#b71 b %all be subject to a civil p5alty "u subsection 7b71 if ! %ell corporation rem$ies a defective fil+ or failure to file n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! ,secret>y provides notice to ! %ell corporation ( ! defective fil+ or failure to file4 2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,availability ( funds f civil p5alties ,a civil p5alty collect$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be available to ! ,secret>y )\t appropriation & rema9 available until exp5d$ = ! purpose ( en=c+ ?is ,act4 4 7#b7 ,public disclosure ( noncompliant p]sons ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,public disclosure ( noncompliant p]sons ,! ,secret>y %all publicly disclose ! "n ( ea* p]son :o paid to ! ,secret>y a civil p5alty impos$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+1 if applicable1 aft] ! completion ( an appeal ( a civil p5alty4 4 7#c7 ,publication ( report+ requirem5ts ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7z am5d$ by p>agraph 7#b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,outrea* ,us+ exi/+ res\rces & ef=ts to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a nationwide outrea* program direct$ prim>ily t[>ds l&lords1 own]s1 op]ators1 p]sons1 produc]s1 & t5ants 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #gah4b ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd77 ( agricultural l& & c\nty prop]ty apprais] (fices1 l& appraisal companies1 & real e/ate auction companies to increase public aw>5ess & provide education reg>d+ ! report+ requirem5ts "u ?is section4 4 7c7 ,inve/igative actions ,section #d ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #d4 ,inve/igative actions 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,security ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 9 coord9ation ) ! (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture e/abli%$ "u section #gcah ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd71 ensure ! availability ( classifi$ /orage1 meet+1 & o!r spaces1 z necess>y1 = p]sonnel to c>ry out ?is section2 & 7#b7 assi/ p]sonnel responsible = c>ry+ out ?is section 9 obta9+ security cle>ances4 7c7 ,*ief ( op]ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t an employee 9 ! ,s5ior ,executive ,s]vice 7z describ$ 9 section #caca ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to s]ve z ,*ief ( ,op]ations ( ,inve/igative ,actions 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,*ief ( ,op]ations71 :o %all hire1 appo9t1 & ma9ta9 additional employees to monitor compliance ) ! provisions ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,simultane\s s]vice ,! ,*ief ( ,op]ations may s]ve 9 su* position simultane\sly ) a concurr5t position )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7d7 ,duties ,! ,*ief ( ,op]ations %all-- 7#a7 be responsible = c>ry+ out ! au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a72 7#b7 ref] noncompliance ) ?is ,act to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 & any o!r appropriate au?ority2 7#c7 coord9ate ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice1 ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,homel& ,security1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 ! ,national ,security ,c\ncil1 & ,/ate & local law en=cem5t ag5cies1 on inve/igations into malign ef=ts-- 7,a7 to /eal agricultural k & te*nology2 & 7,b7 to disrupt ! ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural base2 7#d7 conduct an annual compliance audit ( n less ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! reports submitt$ "u section #b = ! ye> cov]$ by ! audit to ensure ! complet5ess & accuracy ( reports submitt$ "u t section2 7#e7 provide annual tra9+ to ,/ate & c\nty-level p]sonnel relat+ to id5tify+ agricultural l& = :i*-- 7,a7 a report is requir$ to be submitt$ "u section #b2 b 7,b7 no report has be5 submitt$ by ! applicable =eign p]son2 7#f7 seek to ent] into memor&a ( agreem5t & memor&a ( und]/&+ ) ! ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 to ensure compliance ) ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 to prev5t ! malign ef=ts describ$ 9 t p>agraph2 7#g7 ref] to ! ,committee on ,=eign ,inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates transactions t-- 7,a7 raise pot5tial national security conc]ns2 & 7,b7 result 9 agricultural l& acquisition by a =eign p]son t is a citiz5 (1 or headqu>t]$ 91 z applicable1 a =eign entity ( conc]n2 7#h7 coord9ate & consult1 z appropriate1 ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security & ! (fice )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture e/abli%$ "u section #gcah ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd72 & 7#i7 publi% annual reports t summ>ize ! in=mation conta9$ 9 e report receiv$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #b dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report4 7e7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,*ief ( ,op]ations %all report to-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y2 or 7#b7 if delegat$ by ! ,secret>y1 to-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 or 7,b7 ! ,director ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 7f7 ,actions by ,,fpac-,,bc ,z "p ( ! actions tak5 "u subsection 7a71 ! ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation ,bus9ess ,c5t] %all-- 7#a7 take su* actions z are necess>y to validate ! data collect$ "u section #b1 includ+ revis+ & validat+ in=mation ?r\gh\t ! data collection process2 7#b7 take su* actions z are necess>y to ensure compliance ) section #b7;g72 & 7#c7 9 coord9ation ) ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 id5tify p]sons t h c>ri$ out an activity subject to a civil p5alty describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( section #c7;a74 4 7d7 ,reports ,section #f ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,n lat] ?an & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #f4 ,reports 7a7 ,transmission ( reports to ,/ates ,n lat] ?an 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,annual report ,annually1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e & make publicly available a report describ+ hold+s ( agricultural l& by =eign p]sons1 z det]m9$ by reports submitt$ "u section #b1 includ+-- 7#a7 on a ,/ate-by-,/ate & c\nty-by-c\nty basis2 & 7#b7 an analysis ( ! sectors & indu/ries = :i* ! agricultural l& hold+s are us$4 7c7 ,rese>* ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 c>ry out rese>* on-- 7,a7 ! agricultural leas+ activities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( =eign p]sons1 includ+ ! impact ( ^? activities on family f>ms1 rural communities1 & ! dome/ic food supply2 7,b7 tr5ds relat+ to ! pur*ase ( agricultural l& 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by =eign-own$ %ell corporations 7z def9$ 9 section #c7;c77#a772 7,c7 =eign own]%ip ( agricultural production capacity & =eign p>ticipation 9 agricultural economic activity 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,geological ,survey1 =eign own]%ip or leas+ ( wat] rights & m9]al deposits on a ,/ate-by-,/ate & c\nty-by-c\nty basis2 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report describ+ ! results ( ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,report ( track+ cov]$ transactions by =eign entities ( conc]n ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report on ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ a me*anism = quantify+ ! ?reats pos$ by =eign entities ( conc]n to ,unit$ ,/ates food security1 biosecurity1 food safety1 environm5tal protection1 & national def5se4 4 7e7 ,int]net database ,section #g ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,any report & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #g4 ,public inspection 7a7 ,9 p]son ,any report 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,int]net database 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! ,secret>y has e/abli%$ a /reaml9$ process = electronic submission & ret5tion ( disclosures made "u ?is ,act requir$ by section #ggc ( division ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja note2 #acf ,/at4 #deji71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available an int]net database t conta9s disaggregat$ data f ea* disclosure submitt$ "u ?is ,act z human-readable & ma*9e-readable data sets4 7#b7 ,includ$ data ,! data sets e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( ! pur*ase price paid =1 or any o!r consid]ation giv5 =1 ea* int]e/ 9 agricultural l& = :i* a report is submitt$ "u section #b2 & 7,b7 9 any case 9 :i* a =eign p]son is n an individual or a gov]nm5t1 ! nature ( ! legal entity hold+ ! int]e/1 ! c\ntry 9 :i* ! =eign p]son is creat$ or organiz$1 & ! pr9cipal place ( bus9ess ( ! =eign p]son4 4 7f7 ,def9itions ,section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,= purposes ( ?is ,act-- & ins]t+ ,9 ?is ,act32 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 subject to ! condition t ! ,secret>y may n exclude l& f ?is def9ition bas$ on ! acreage ( ! l& be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 7#c7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! t]m & ins]t+ ,! t]m2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ a p>agraph head+1 ! text ( :i* comprises ! t]m def9$ 9 t p>agraph2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f7 z p>agraphs 7#c71 7#d71 7#f71 7#g71 & 7#h71 respectively2 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,=eign entity ( conc]n ,! t]m =eign entity ( conc]n has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #iija ( ! ,william ,m4 7,mac7 ,?ornb]ry ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjba 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #dfea74 2 & 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,malign ef=t ,! t]m malign ef=t means any ho/ile ef=t und]tak5 by1 at ! direction (1 on behalf (1 or ) ! sub/antial support ( ! gov]nm5t ( a =eign entity ( conc]n4 4 #abdjb4 ,national plant diagno/ic network ,section #abbjc7;c77#e7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiad7;c77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abdjc4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security ,section #bba ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,agriculture & food def5se intraag5cy coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t !re are #a or m c>e] employees )9 ! ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ea* ( ! ag5cies & (fices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 t are designat$-- 7,a7 to coord9ate on agriculture & food def5se ) ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security & ! (fice at ! ,dep>tm5t e/abli%$ "u section #gcah ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd72 & 7,b7 to receive in=mation f ! (fices describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 on a ne$-to-"k basis4 7#b7 ,ag5cies & (fices describ$ ,! ag5cies & (fices ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice1 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy1 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,in=mation ,(fic]1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/1 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/1 & su* o!r ag5cies & (fices z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,qualification ( designat$ employees ,an employee designat$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all possess ! appropriate security cle>ance4 7#d7 ,detailees ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law relat+ to ! detail+ & assignm5t ( ,f$]al employees )9 ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %all increase intraag5cy coord9ation on agriculture & food def5se by ensur+ t !re are n few] ?an #b employees f ag5cies or (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t 7o!r ?an ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security7 detail$ to ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security ea* = a p]iod ( n m ?an #b ye>s2 & 7,b7 ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security %all n be requir$ to fully or p>tially reimburse ! employ+ ag5cy or (fice ( an individual detail$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = ! p]iod ( ! assignm5t4 4 #abdjd4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #abbje ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #diej7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abdje4 ,risk assessm5t on cyb]security-relat$ ?reats to agriculture & food sy/ems ,subtitle ,b ( title ,,xii ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #didd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #abbjf4 ,cyb]security-relat$ ?reats to agriculture & food sy/ems 7a7 ,risk assessm5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,cyb]security & ,infra/ructure ,security ,ag5cy1 ! (fice at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture e/abli%$ "u section #gcah ( ! ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjbd 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #cchd71 ! ,commission] ( ,food & ,drugs1 & ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 %all conduct an assessm5t1 on a bi5nial basis1 ( cyb]security-relat$ ?reats to & vuln]abilities 9 ! agriculture & food sy/em1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! risk ( cyb]security attacks on ! agriculture & food sy/em2 7#b7 pot5tial losses 9 ! agriculture & food sy/em due to a cyb]security attack2 7#c7 ! gaps1 *all5ges1 b>ri]s1 or opportunities = improv+ def5sive measures 9 ! agriculture & food sy/em2 7#d7 lessons le>n$ f any crisis simulation ex]cises involv+ cyb]security attacks on ! agriculture & food sy/em2 & 7#e7 any recomm5dations = ,f$]al legislative or adm9i/rative actions to address ! risks1 vuln]abilities1 & pot5tial losses due to cyb]security attacks on ! agriculture & food sy/em4 7b7 ,bi5nial report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ?is section1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report describ+ ! mo/ rec5tly conduct$ assessm5t "u subsection 7a74 4 ,e ,o!r ,miscellane\s ,provisions #abeja4 ,maple ,rese>* & ,m>ket ,promotion ,program ,section #abcjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,ac] ,access & ,developm5t ,program & ins]t+ ,maple ,rese>* & ,m>ket ,promotion ,program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,secret>y ( ,agriculture may make & ins]t+ ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 to be kn[n z ! ,maple ,rese>* & ,m>ket ,promotion ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y may make2 7#c7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ( ,agriculture2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abejb4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt] ,section #abejb7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#cd ,u4,s4,c4 #bjabg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ ,(fice ( ! & ins]t+ ,(fice on2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abejc4 ,beagle ,brigade ,subtitle ,c ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggea et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dci4 ,national ,detector ,dog ,tra9+ ,c5t] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is e/abli%$ a ,national ,detector ,dog ,tra9+ ,c5t] 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,c5t]74 7b7 ,duties ,! ,c5t] %all h ! foll[+ duties3 7#a7 ,tra9+ dogs = ! purpose ( safegu>d+ dome/ic agricultural & natural res\rces f =eign & invasive pe/s & diseases4 7#b7 ,tra9+ human h&l]s to successfully select & tra9 dogs = ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,collaborat+ ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+ ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection1 to safegu>d dome/ic agricultural & natural res\rces4 7#d7 ,collaborat+ ) ext]nal /akehold]s1 includ+ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture1 local & c\nty agricultural (ficials1 private sector entities1 & o!r relevant non-,f$]al p>tn]s4 7#e7 ,ensur+ ! heal? & welf>e ( all dogs "u ! c>e ( ! ,c5t]1 includ+ by ensur+ access to necess>y vet]9>y c>e1 adequate %elt]1 & prop] nutrition4 7#f7 ,provid+ opportunities = private adoption ( retirem5t-age tra9$ dogs & dogs t d n complete tra9+4 7#g7 ,any o!r duties necess>y to safegu>d dome/ic agricultural & natural res\rces f =eign & invasive pe/s & diseases1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 %all submit to ,congress a report t conta9s-- 7#a7 a description ( curr5t & em]g+ ?reats to dome/ic agricultural & natural res\rces f =eign pe/s & diseases )9 ! purview ( ! op]ations ( ! ,c5t]2 7#b7 an exam9ation ( ! role t ! ,c5t] plays 9 ! protection aga9/ =eign pe/s & diseases2 7#c7 a description ( improvem5ts ne$$ 9 ,f$]al programs to m9imize ?reats f =eign pe/s & diseases )9 ! purview ( ! op]ations ( ! ,c5t]1 includ+ /r5g!n$ coord9ation among ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection1 & o!r relevant ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#d7 recomm5dations to /r5g!n ! capabilities ( ! ,c5t] 9 protect+ aga9/ =eign pe/s & diseases2 & 7#e7 recomm5dations to improve-- 7,a7 ! dog procurem5t proc$ures ( ! ,c5t]2 & 7,b7 private adoption opportunities = retirem5t-age tra9$ dogs & dogs t d n complete tra9+4 4 #abejd4 ,importation ( dogs into ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ajdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjc7 ! foll[+3 #ajdjd;,a4 ,importation ( dogs 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comp5sation ,! t]m comp5sation means any act1 consid]ation1 or ?+ ( value receiv$ by a p]son directly1 includ+ ca% or nonca% b5efits1 co/-avoidance1 obta9+ positive or avoid+ negative publicity1 an ex*ange ( s]vices1 or ma9ta9+ a lic5se issu$ "u any local1 ,/ate1 or ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t au?ority4 7#b7 ,import transport] ,! t]m import transport] means any p]son or entity :o-- 7,a7 receives an import$ dog f any import]1 deal]1 rese>* facility1 exhibitor1 op]ator ( an auction sale1 or dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or ( any ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 & 7,b7 receives comp5sation = mov+ t import$ dog 9 comm]ce4 7#c7 ,import] ,! t]m import] means any p]son :o transports or causes ! transportation ( a dog into ! ,unit$ ,/ates f a =eign c\ntry4 7#d7 ,transf] ,! t]m transf] means a *ange ( own]%ip or control ( an import$ dog to ano!r p]son1 includ+ by sale1 adoption1 ex*ange1 or donation4 7b7 ,requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 no p]son %all import a dog into ! ,unit$ ,/ates unless1 prior to transport to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y receives electronic docum5tation demon/rat+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t ! dog-- 7,a7 is 9 good heal?2 7,b7 has receiv$ all necess>y vacc9ations & int]nal & ext]nal p>asite treatm5t & demon/rat$ negative te/ results1 z requir$ by ! ,secret>y & evid5c$ by a c]tificate t-- 7i7 is issu$ by a lic5s$ vet]9>ian accr$it$ by a compet5t vet]9>y au?ority recogniz$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 is endors$ by t au?ority 9 a mann] repres5t+ t ! vet]9>ian issu+ ! c]tificate 0 au?oriz$ to d s2 7,c7 is (ficially id5tifi$ by a p]man5t me?od approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 if int5d$ = transf]-- 7i7 is at lea/ #f mon?s old2 & 7ii7 is accompani$ by an import p]mit issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,exceptions ,! ,secret>y1 by regulation1 %all provide an exception to any requirem5t "u ?is ,act 9 any case 9 :i* a dog is import$-- 7,a7 z a p]sonal pet ( ,unit$ ,/ates orig9 return+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 or 7,b7 = purposes ( transf] =-- 7i7 rese>* purposes2 7ii7 vet]9>y treatm5t1 paid = by ! import]1 subject to ! condition t ! dog-- 7,i7 is tak5 directly to a vet]9>y facility = treatm5t ) appropriate qu>ant9e until ! dog meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,,ii7 is !n export$ to its c\ntry ( orig92 or 7iii7 9 ! case ( a dog t is less ?an #f mon?s old1 lawful importation into ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii f ! ,briti% ,isles1 ,au/ralia1 ,guam1 or ,new ,zeal&1 9 compliance ) ! regulations ( ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii & ! o!r requirem5ts ( ?is section1 if ! dog is n transport$ out ( ! ,/ate ( ,hawaii = transf] at less ?an #f mon?s ( age4 7c7 ,implem5tation & regulations ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>ies det]m9e to be necess>y to implem5t & en=ce ?is section1 includ+ regulations t-- 7#a7 facilitate electronic submission & int]ag5cy %>+ ( all docum5tation requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 prior to ! arrival ( a dog into ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 e/abli% any necess>y po/>rival v]ification processes = import$ dogs2 7#c7 ensure ! d5ial ( entry into ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( any dog t fails to meet ! requirem5ts ( subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 require ! ,secret>y to %>e ) a ,/ate vet]9>ian1 on reque/ ( ! ,/ate vet]9>ian1 ! c]tificate describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,b7 = ! applicable import$ dog2 & 7#e7 det]m9e & e/abli% su* fees = ! v]ification ( docum5tation & issuance ( p]mits ) respect to dog importation z are necess>y to fund ! implem5tation & en=cem5t ( ?is section4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subsection 7c77#e7 limits ! availability ( fund+ made available "u section #ajdag to c>ry out ?is section4 7e7 ,en=cem5t 7#a7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y %all h ! au?ority grant$ "u section #ajdad to en=ce ?is section4 7#b7 ,p5alties ,an import] or import transport] t fails to comply ) ?is section %all-- 7,a7 be subject to p5alties "u section #ajdad2 & 7,b7 if ! import] is a deal]1 provide1 z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e1 at ! exp5se ( ! import]1 =-- 7i7 ! c>e 7includ+ appropriate vet]9>y c>e71 =feiture1 qu>ant9e1 & removal f ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ea* applicable dog2 & 7ii7 ! return ( ea* applicable dog to its place ( export1 ) due c>e = ! welf>e ( ea* applicable dog4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ah ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,transition p]iod ,until ! date on :i* f9al regulations are issu$ "u section #ajdjd;,a7c7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7z add$ by subsection 7a771 ! importation ( live dogs %all be regulat$ 9 accordance ) ! regulations promulgat$ "u section #ah ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act71 b only to ! ext5t t ^? regulations are n 9 conflict ) section #ajdjd;,a ( t ,act4 #abeje4 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t program & vet]9>y s]vices grant program 7a7 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to review ! vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t program e/abli%$ "u section #adae;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program7-- 7,a7 to det]m9e if ! program is a*iev+ its purpose ( ensur+ t an adequate supply ( tra9$ food animal vet]9>ians are plac$ 9 id5tifi$ vet]9>ian %ortage situations 7z det]m9$ "u subsection 7b7 ( t section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7b7772 & 7,b7 to id5tify recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! program1 includ+ improvem5ts t may be implem5t$ adm9i/ratively or t require /atutory au?orization4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ret5tion & comp5sation data ( aw>dees2 7,b7 data on ! /ud5t loan debt ( applicants & aw>dees2 7,c7 an exam9ation ( ! seasonality ( practice type = food animal practition]s2 & 7,d7 an e/imate ( ! b5efits ( increas+ ! maximum annual paym5t am\nt t[>ds qualifi$ educational loans4 7#c7 ,community input ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek input f /akehold]s on-- 7,a7 :e!r ! program is meet+ its %ort-t]m objective ( mat*+ specific area ne$s ) ! k1 skills1 abilities1 exp]i5ces1 goals1 & aspirations ( applicants2 7,b7 :e!r ! program is meet+ its long-t]m objective ( provid+ educational loan repaym5t support to vet]9>ians to su/a9 cl9ical private & public practice 9 vet]9>y %ortage situations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 7,c7 id5tify+ conc]ns & problems ) program implem5tation2 7,d7 provid+ solutions = problems id5tifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 to include 9 recomm5dations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,e7 any o!r issues t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#d7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+-- 7,a7 ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & any o!r recomm5dations t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate2 & 7,b7 any data & in=mation gaps id5tifi$ = applicants & aw>dees ( ! program4 7b7 ,vet]9>y s]vices grant program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to review ! vet]9>y s]vices grant program e/abli%$ "u section #adae;,b ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! program7-- 7,a7 to det]m9e if ! program is a*iev+ its purpose ( reliev+ vet]9>ian %ortage situations 7z def9$ 9 subsection 7a7 ( t section 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7a77 & support+ vet]9>y s]vices2 & 7,b7 to id5tify recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! program1 includ+ improvem5ts t may be implem5t$ adm9i/ratively or t require /atutory au?orization4 7#b7 ,community input ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all seek input f /akehold]s on-- 7,a7 :e!r ! education1 ext5sion1 & tra9+ grants are a*iev+ _! purpose ( develop+1 implem5t+1 & su/a9+ vet]9>y s]vices ?r\gh education1 tra9+1 recruitm5t1 placem5t1 & ret5tion ( vet]9>ians1 vet]9>y te*nicians1 & /ud5ts ( vet]9>y m$ic9e & vet]9>y te*nology2 7,b7 :e!r ! rural practice enhancem5t grants are a*iev+ _! purpose ( e/abli%+ or exp&+ vet]9>y practices 9 rural areas2 7,c7 id5tify+ conc]ns & problems ) program implem5tation2 7,d7 provid+ solutions = problems id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,c71 to include 9 recomm5dations "u p>agraph 7#a77;,b72 & 7,e7 any o!r issues t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7#c7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ ! recomm5dations describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b7 & any o!r recomm5dations t ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 #abejf4 ,report on animal depopulation 7a7 ,def9ition ( mass depopulation ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m mass depopulation means ! me?od by :i* l>ge numb]s ( animals are de/roy$ quickly & effici5tly to conta91 control1 & eradicate disease4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* ye>1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report t describes ! mass depopulation activities c>ri$ out or facilitat$ by ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice dur+ ! previ\s fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! foll[+ in=mation ) reg>d to ea* mass depopulation3 7#a7 ,! dates ( ! mass depopulation4 7#b7 ,! g5]al geographic region 9 :i* ! mass depopulation occurr$4 7#c7 ,reasons = ! mass depopulation4 7#d7 ,! total numb]1 species1 & bre$ ( ! depopulat$ animals4 7#e7 ,! depopulation & disposal me?ods t 7 us$4 7#f7 ,any monitor+1 te/+1 or sampl+ protocol us$ to monitor releases ( environm5tal contam9ants f ! disposal location4 7#g7 ,! total co/ associat$ ) ! mass depopulation & disposal4 7c7 ,publicly se>*able database ,! ,secret>y %all develop & make publicly available an electronically se>*able & sortable database t conta9s ! in=mation report$ "u subsection 7b74 #abejg4 ,retirem5t ( rese>* animals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ad ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badd7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ad4 ,/&>ds = ,f$]al facilities 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,animal rescue organization ,! t]m animal rescue organization means a nonpr(it organization ! purpose ( :i* is to rescue cov]$ animals & f9d p]man5t adoptive homes = ^? animals4 7#b7 ,animal %elt] ,! t]m animal %elt] means a facility t-- 7,a7 accepts or seizes cov]$ animals-- 7i7 to c>e = ! animals2 7ii7 to place ^? animals 9 a p]man5t adoptive home2 or 7iii7 = purposes ( law en=cem5t2 & 7,b7 does n-- 7i7 engage 9 comm]cial trade ( cov]$ animals2 7ii7 bre$ cov]$ animals2 7iii7 all[ ! use ( a cov]$ animal = p]=mance or exhibition purposes2 or 7iv7 conduct or p]mit rese>* on a cov]$ animal o!r ?an non9vasive behavioral rese>*4 7#c7 ,cov]$ animal ,! t]m cov]$ animal means a dog or a cat t is unwant$1 ab&on$1 or o!rwise 9 ne$ ( placem5t 9 a home4 7#d7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code4 7#e7 ,suitable = retirem5t ,! t]m suitable = retirem5t means1 ) respect to an animal1 t ! animal has be5 evaluat$ by a lic5s$ vet]9>ian & is det]m9$ to be m5tally & physically heal?y4 7b7 ,laboratory animal facilities & exhibitors ,any dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates t op]ates laboratory animal facilities or exhibits animals %all comply ) ! /&>ds & o!r requirem5ts promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsections 7a71 7g71 7h71 & 7i7 ( section #ac4 7c7 ,retirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 any dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates op]at+ a ,f$]al rese>* facility %all1 aft] public notice & comm5t1 promulgate regulations t1 ) respect to any cov]$ animal ( ! facility t is no long] ne$$ = rese>* & is det]m9$ to be suitable = retirem5t-- 7,a7 facilitate & enc\rage ! adoption ( ! cov]$ animal by1 or placem5t ( ! cov]$ animal )1 an animal rescue organization1 an animal %elt]1 or an individual :o int5ds to keep ! cov]$ animal z a pet2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 seek collaboration ) appropriate nonpr(it organizations to c>ry out subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,national placem5t ,! regulations promulgat$ to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 %all include consid]ation ( plac+ cov]$ animals ) ! entities describ$ 9 t subp>agraph t are locat$ beyond ! imm$iate geographic vic9ity ( ! ,f$]al rese>* facility at :i* ! cov]$ animal be+ retir$ is locat$4 7d7 ,effect on o!r laws ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 includ+ regulations promulgat$ "u subsection 7c77#a71 %all-- 7#a7 preempt any ,/ate or local law relat+ to ! adoption or placem5t ( animals us$ 9 rese>* t is m /r+5t ?an ! requirem5ts ( ?is section2 or 7#b7 prev5t a ,/ate or unit ( local gov]nm5t f adopt+ or en=c+ an animal welf>e law t is m /r+5t ?an ?is section4 4 7b7 ,te*nical am5dm5ts ,section #ac ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7g7 & 7h7 z subsections 7h7 & 7i71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by r$esignat+ ! second subsection 7f7 7relat+ to ! c]tification requirem5t = ! deliv]y ( any animal7 z subsection 7g74 #abejh4 ,/r5g!n+ en=cem5t ( ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #b ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bacb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or 8 repres5tative :o %all be an employee ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ins]t+ or a repres5tative ( ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 :o %all be an employee ( !2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by add+ or at ! end aft] ! semicolon2 & 7#c7 9 ea* ( subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7o7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ a subsection head+1 ! text ( :i* comprises ! t]m def9$ 9 ! subsection2 7,b7 by reord]+ ! subsections s z to appe> 9 alphabetical ord] bas$ on ! subsection head+s 7z s add$72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ ! subsections 7z s reord]$7 appropriately4 7b7 ,sale or transportation )\t lic5se ,section #d ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bacd7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #d4 ,sale or transportation )\t lic5se ,no deal] or exhibitor %all d any ( ! foll[+ 9 comm]ce3 exhibit1 pur*ase1 (f] to pur*ase1 sell1 (f] to sell1 transport1 or (f] = transportation any animal1 unless ! deal] or exhibitor has a valid lic5se f ! ,secret>y t has n be5 susp5d$4 4 7c7 ,inve/igations & inspections ,section #af7;c7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badf7;c77 is am5d$ 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce by /rik+ en=ce1 & to prev5t & re/ra9 violations ( ?is ,act1 & ins]t+ en=ce1 prev5t1 & re/ra9 violations ( ?is ,act1 or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ pursuant to ?is ,act14 7d7 ,civil p5alty ,section #ai ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ 1 or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ !reund]1 be=e %all2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,rew>ds & c]ta9 incid5tal exp5ses ,) respect to ! sums receiv$ by ! ,secret>y or ! ,attorney ,g5]al z p5alties or f9es = any violation ( ?is ,act or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ !reund]1 ! ,secret>y or ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 z applicable1 %all use ^? sums to pay ! reasonable & necess>y co/s incurr$ by any p]son 9 provid+ tempor>y c>e = any animal p5d+ ! disposition ( any civil or crim9al proce$+ alleg+ a violation ( ?is ,act ) respect to t animal4 4 7e7 ,en=cem5t by ,attorney ,g5]al ,! ,animal ,welf>e ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ai 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badi7 ! foll[+3 #bj4 ,en=cem5t by ,attorney ,g5]al 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,attorney ,g5]al may br+ a civil action 9 ! appropriate di/rict c\rt ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = appropriate relief1 includ+ a tempor>y re/ra9+ ord]1 prelim9>y or p]man5t injunction 7includ+ = removal or relocation ( animals71 lic5se revocation1 & civil p5alties ( up to #aj1jjj = ea* violation = ea* day dur+ :i* ! violation cont9ues1 aga9/ any p]son :o violates any provision ( ?is ,act or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ !reund]4 7b7 ,seizure & =feiture ( animals 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,any animal t is subject$ to conduct t con/itutes a violation ( ?is ,act1 or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ !reund]1 %all be subject to seizure & =feiture to ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 accordance ) *apt] #df ( title #ah1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,co/s ,any p]son ^: act or omission is ! basis = a seizure au?oriz$ by subp>agraph 7#a7 may be *>g$ a reasonable fee = exp5ses to ! ,unit$ ,/ates relat+ to ! transf] & c>e ( ! seiz$ animal4 7c7 ,w>rants ,! judges ( ! di/rict c\rts ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,unit$ ,/ates magi/rate judges may1 )9 _! respective jurisdictions1 on prop] oa? or affirmation %[+ probable cause1 issue su* w>rants or o!r processes z may be requir$ = en=cem5t ( ?is ,act & any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation promulgat$ !reund]4 7d7 ,sav+s clause 7#a7 ,attorney g5]al ,no action tak5 by ! ,attorney ,g5]al pursuant to ?is section %all affect or limit ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to en=ce any provision ( ?is ,act or any rule1 /&>d1 or regulation !reund]4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,no action tak5 by ! ,secret>y %all affect or limit ! au?ority ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al "u ?is ,act4 4 7f7 ,au?ority ,to apply = injunctions ,section #bi7;b7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baei7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! second s5t5ce4 7g7 ,sev]ability ,! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cj4 ,sev]ability ,if any provision ( ?is ,act1 or ! application !re(1 is held invalid1 ! validity ( ! rema9d] ( ?is ,act & ! application ( su* provision to o!r p]sons & circum/ances %all n be affect$4 4 7h7 ,memor&um ( und]/&+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a memor&um ( und]/&+ ) ! ,attorney ,g5]al to c>ry out ! au?orities grant$ by ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 includ+ an agreem5t to provide ! ,attorney ,g5]al ) timely in=mation ab\t violators :o h multiple citations t s]i\sly or adv]sely affect ! heal? or well-be+ ( an animal4 7i7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 section #af7;c7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badf7;c77 e/abli%es ! jurisdiction ( ,f$]al c\rts to address violations (1 & cases aris+ f violations (1 t ,act & provides ! ,attorney ,g5]al ) ! au?ority to br+ su* cases 9 ,f$]al c\rt2 & 7#b7 ! en=cem5t jurisdiction ( ! ,f$]al c\rts1 & ! correspond+ en=cem5t au?ority ( ! ,attorney ,g5]al1 include violations ( ! rules1 /&>ds1 & regulations promulgat$ "u t ,act4 #abeji4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives ,section #abeac7;i7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;d7i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #cf1jjj1jjj4 #abeaj4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ dates1 filb]ts & ins]t+ dates 7includ+ dates = process+71 filb]ts2 7#b7 by /rik+ 1 o!r ?an dates = process+1 ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ he ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 #abeaa4 ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison ,subtitle ,i ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gjje7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bhf4 ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison 7a7 ,au?orization ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice ! position ( ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison %all-- 7#a7 elevate ! voices ( f>m]s1 small- & mid-siz$ se$ companies1 & indep5d5t plant bre$]s = ! purpose ( /r5g!n+ competition & *oice 9 ! se$ m>ketplace2 7#b7 s]ve z a po9t ( contact )9 ! ,dep>tm5t = /akehold]s reg>d+ all matt]s relat+ to se$s2 7#c7 liaise ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,pat5t & ,tradem>k ,(fice & o!r relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies & int]national bodies reg>d+ se$ issues2 7#d7 engage ) f>m]s1 se$ companies1 plant bre$]s1 & ! public reg>d+ transp>5cy & competition 9 se$ m>kets1 includ+ ) respect to ! ,f$]al ,se$ ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq472 7#e7 promote innovation by work+ ) relevant rese>* ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7,a7 to id5tify priorities = public plant bre$+ rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,b7 to promote rese>* access to se$ g]mplasm2 7#f7 review1 & advise ! ,secret>y reg>d+1 f>m] & plant bre$] rights & protections "u relevant laws 7includ+ ! effectiv5ess ( compliance )1 & en=cem5t (1 ^? laws71 includ+ ! monitor+ (-- 7,a7 any onl9e mat]ials t adv]tise se$s regulat$ "u ! ,f$]al ,se$ ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeea et seq472 7,b7 contract+ & data usage practices t implicate f>m] & plant bre$] privacy1 use rights1 or competition2 & 7,c7 lic5s+ or m>ket+ arrangem5ts betwe5 se$ companies & f>m]s or plant bre$]s2 7#g7 e/abli% & p]iodically update ! website describ$ 9 subsection 7d72 & 7#h7 9 c>ry+ out ! duties describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g71 consult ) & provide te*nical assi/ance to any ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy4 7c7 ,support ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y may au?orize /aff 9 o!r ag5cies & (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ! ,plant ,v>iety ,protection ,(fice 9 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 to support ! duties ( ! ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison "u ?is section4 7d7 ,website requir$ ,! website ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7b77#g7 %all include-- 7#a7 res\rces1 ei!r )9 ! ,dep>tm5t or )9 o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts or ag5cies1 t promote innovation & competition )9 ! se$ m>ketplace2 & 7#b7 opportunities = /akehold] engagem5t & fe$back4 7e7 ,consultation requir$ ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) relevant /akehold] organizations1 includ+ ^? t s]ve f>m]s1 small- & mid-siz$ se$ companies1 & indep5d5t plant bre$]s4 7f7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report on ! activities ( ! ,f>m] ,se$ ,liaison 9 ! prior fiscal ye> to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,publicly available ,! ,secret>y %all make ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7g7 ,fund+ ,9 addition to any am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #c1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #abeab4 ,procurem5t /udy & report 7a7 ,/udy ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to exam9e b>ri]s to & opportunities = commodity food pur*ases by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7includ+ "u programs fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture71 includ+-- 7#a7 ! b>ri]s to & opportunities = commodity food pur*ases by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7includ+ "u programs fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture7 ) respect to-- 7,a7 food produc$ by-- 7i7 beg9n+1 vet]an1 limit$ res\rce1 & und]s]v$ f>m]s & ran*]s2 7ii7 small to mid-siz$ f>m op]ations2 7iii7 agricultural coop]atives2 & 7iv7 indep5d5t small & mid-siz$ meat & p\ltry processors2 7,b7 food produc$ pursuant to c]tifications relat+ to-- 7i7 organic production2 7ii7 animal welf>e2 7iii7 climate-sm>t practices2 7iv7 us+ fair labor practices1 su* z a fair trade c]tification2 or 7v7 o!r process-relat$ or product attribute c]tifications det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 food produc$ by or suppli$ by provid]s ( ,ko%]1 ,halal1 ,tribal1 or o!r culturally relevant agricultural products2 & 7#b7 ! ext5t to :i* exi/+ procurem5t *annels1 includ+ ! ,local ,food ,pur*ase ,assi/ance ,coop]ative ,agreem5t ,program1 h address$ b>ri]s to & opportunities = commodity food pur*ases by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7includ+ "u programs fund$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture7 = ea* ( ! b>ri]s id5tifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture a report describ+ 9 detail ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 #abeac4 ,promotion ( food & agricultural workplace acc\ntability 7a7 ,requir$ repres5tations & c]tifications ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 require any entity t ent]s into a contract ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to repres5t1 on an annual basis & to ! be/ ( ! k ( ! entity1 :e!r1 )9 ! prec$+ #c-ye> p]iod1 any f9al adm9i/rative m]its det]m9ation1 arbitral aw>d or decision1 or civil judgm5t1 z def9$ 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 has be5 issu$ aga9/ ! entity = any violation ( section #ab ( ! ,fair ,labor ,/&>ds ,act ( #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relat+ to *ild labor2 7#b7 require t an (f]or ) respect to a contract ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture-- 7,a7 c]tify1 to ! be/ ( ! k ( ! entity1 :e!r1 )9 ! prec$+ #c-ye> p]iod1 any f9al adm9i/rative m]its det]m9ation1 arbitral aw>d or decision1 or civil judgm5t1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 = a violation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 has be5 issu$ aga9/ ! entity2 & 7,b7 require su* a c]tification f ea* ( ! subcontractors or s]vice provid]s to be us$ 9 p]=m+1 or t 7 consid]$ = ! p]=mance (1 ! contract = :i* ! (f]or is submitt+ an (f] & provide su* c]tifications ) ! c]tification by ! (f]or "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7#c7 prohibit ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture f aw>d+ a contract to-- 7,a7 an entity t provides an affirmative response to a repres5tation "u p>agraph 7#a7 & has fail$ to implem5t any corrective measure negotiat$ "u subsection 7b72 or 7,b7 an (f]or t-- 7i7 provides an affirmative response to a c]tification "u p>agraph 7#b7 & has fail$ to implem5t any corrective measure negotiat$ "u subsection 7b72 or 7ii7 int5ds to use a subcontractor or s]vice provid] 9 ! p]=mance ( ! contract t 0 id5tifi$ z hav+ violations 9 su* an affirmative response & has fail$ to implem5t any corrective measure negotiat$ "u su* subsection2 7#d7 require ! "n & address ( ea* entity t provides an affirmative response to a repres5tation "u p>agraph 7#a71 & ! "n & address ( ea* (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] id5tifi$ z hav+ violations 9 an affirmative response to a c]tification "u p>agraph 7#b71 to be ref]r$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,labor = purposes ( negotiat+ ) t entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] on corrective measures "u subsection 7b7 & prep>+ ! li/ & conduct+ susp5sion & deb>m5t proce$+s "u subsection 7c72 & 7#e7 coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor to provide proc$ures = consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor by an (f]or describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 to assi/ ! (f]or 9 evaluat+ ! in=mation on compliance ) section #ab ( ! ,fair ,labor ,/&>ds ,act ( #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relat+ to *ild labor1 submitt$ to ! (f]or by a subcontractor or s]vice provid] pursuant to su* p>agraph4 7b7 ,corrective measures ,an entity t makes an affirmative response to a repres5tation "u subsection 7a77#a7 or (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] t makes an affirmative response 9 a c]tification "u subsection 7a77#b7-- 7#a7 %all update ! repres5tation or c]tification1 respectively1 bas$ on any /eps tak5 by ! entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] to correct violations ( or improve compliance ) section #ab ( ! ,fair ,labor ,/&>ds ,act ( #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relat+ to *ild labor1 includ+ any agreem5ts ent]$ into ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor2 & 7#b7 may negotiate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor reg>d+ corrective measures t ! entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] may take 9 ord] to avoid be+ plac$ on ! li/ "u subsection 7c7 & ref]r$ = susp5sion & deb>m5t proce$+s "u su* subsection1 9 ! case ! entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] meets ! crit]ia = su* li/ & proce$+s "u su* subsection4 7c7 ,li/ ( ineligible entities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* cal5d> ye> beg9n+ ) ! fir/ cal5d> ye> t beg9s aft] ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y z necess>y1 %all prep>e a li/ & conduct susp5sion & deb>m5t proce$+s =-- 7,a7 ea* entity t provid$ an affirmative response to a repres5tation "u subsection 7a77#a7 & has fail$ to implem5t any corrective measure negotiat$ "u subsection 7b7 = ! ye> ( ! li/2 & 7,b7 ea* (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] t 0 id5tifi$ z hav+ violations 9 an affirmative response to a c]tification "u subsection 7a77#b7 & has fail$ to implem5t any corrective measure negotiat$ "u subsection 7b7 = ! ye> ( ! li/4 7#b7 ,ineligibility 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n1 dur+ ! p]iod ( "t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 solicit (f]s f1 aw>d contracts to1 or cons5t to subcontracts ) any entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] t is li/$-- 7i7 "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 z an active exclusion 9 ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t4 7,b7 ,p]iod ( "t ,! p]iod ( "t describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is a p]iod ( "t det]m9$ by ! susp5sion & deb>m5t (ficial t is n less ?an #d ye>s f ! date on :i* ! entity1 (f]or1 subcontractor1 or s]vice provid] is li/$ z an exclusion 9 ! ,sy/em = ,aw>d ,managem5t4 7#c7 ,additional consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ ! entities to consid] = susp5sion & deb>m5t proce$+s "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y ( ,labor %all ensure proc$ures = su* det]m9ation are consi/5t ) ! proc$ures set =? 9 subp>t #i4d ( ! ,f$]al ,acquisition ,regulation = ! susp5sion & deb>m5t ( ,f$]al contractors4 7d7 ,p5alties = failure ,to report 7#a7 ,(f5se ,x %all be unlawful = a p]son to kn[+ly fail to make a repres5tation or c]tification requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b71 respectively1 ( subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,p5alty 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be ref]r$ by ! ,secret>y = susp5sion & deb>m5t proce$+s1 to be conduct$ by ! susp5sion & deb>m5t (ficial ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,labor4 7,b7 ,loss to gov]nm5t ,a violation ( p>agraph 7#a7 %all be subject to ! p5alties "u sections #cgbi ?r\gh #cgcc ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,false ,claims ,act74 7e7 ,public availability ,= ea* cal5d> ye> beg9n+ ) ! fir/ cal5d> ye> t beg9s aft] ! date t is #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,labor1 %all make publicly available on a public website a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! numb] ( entities1 (f]ors1 subcontractors1 or s]vice provid]s on ! li/ "u subsection 7c7 = ! ye> ( ! report2 7#b7 ! numb] ( entities1 (f]ors1 subcontractors1 or s]vice provid]s t agre$ to take corrective measures "u subsection 7b7 = su* ye>2 7#c7 ! am\nt ( ! applicable contracts ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = ! entities1 (f]ors1 subcontractors1 or s]vice provid]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 & 7#d7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! implem5tation ( ?is section = su* ye>4 7f7 ,gao /udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy on ! preval5ce ( violations ( section #ab ( ! ,fair ,labor ,/&>ds ,act ( #aich 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #bab71 relat+ to *ild labor1 among entities t h ent]$ into contracts ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7#b7 submit a report conta9+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,ov]sight & ,acc\ntability ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 #abead4 ,relief = f>m]s 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,agricultural l& 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m agricultural l& means any l& t is us$1 or capable ( use )\t sub/antial modification1 = production ( f>m products4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m agricultural l& includes irrigation wat]1 live/ock wat]1 surface wat]1 gr\ndwat]1 & agricultural inputs on or associat$ ) l& describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,comm]cial f>m ,! t]m comm]cial f>m means a f>m on :i* a p]son produces any f>m product ) ! int5t t ! f>m product be sold or o!rwise dispos$ ( to g5]ate income4 7#c7 ,eligible gov]nm5t ,! t]m eligible gov]nm5t means-- 7,a7 a ,/ate2 7,b7 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia2 7,c7 a t]ritory ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 an ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,f>m product 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m f>m product means any plant or animal t is useful to humans4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m f>m product includes-- 7i7 =ages2 7ii7 sod crops2 7iii7 gra9s2 7iv7 food crops2 7v7 dairy products2 7vi7 p\ltry & p\ltry products2 7vii7 bees2 7viii7 live/ock & live/ock products2 7ix7 products ( aquaculture2 7x7 fruits2 7xi7 b]ries2 7xii7 vegetables2 7xiii7 fl[]s2 7xiv7 se$s2 7xv7 grasses2 7xvi7 ,*ri/mas trees2 & 7xvii7 o!r simil> products1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,p]fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl sub/ance2 ,,pfas ,! t]m p]fluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl sub/ance or ,,pfas means a *emical t-- 7,a7 conta9s at lea/ "o (-- 7i7 ,r-7,,cf#b7-;,,cf7,r7,r1 :]e bo? ! ,,cf#b & ,,cf moieties are saturat$ c>bons1 & none ( ! ,r gr\ps c be hydrog52 7ii7 ,r-,,cf#b,,ocf#b-,r1 :]e bo? ! ,,cf#b moieties are saturat$ c>bons1 & none ( ! ,r gr\ps c be hydrog52 or 7iii7 ,,cf#c;,c7,,cf#c7,,rr1 :]e all ! c>bons are saturat$1 & none ( ! ,r gr\ps c be hydrog52 or 7,b7 is cov]$ by ! mo/ rec5t work+ def9ition ( ,,pfas issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 7#f7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#g7 ,septage ,! t]m septage means wa/e1 refuse1 efflu5t1 sludge1 & any o!r mat]ials f septic tanks1 cesspools1 or any o!r simil> facilities4 7#h7 ,sludge ,! t]m sludge means-- 7,a7 solid1 semisolid1 or liquid wa/e g5]at$ f a municipal1 comm]cial1 or indu/rial-- 7i7 wa/ewat] treatm5t plant2 7ii7 wat] supply treatm5t plant2 or 7iii7 wet process air pollution control facility2 & 7,b7 any o!r wa/e hav+ simil> *>act]i/ics & effect4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide grants to eligible gov]nm5ts = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7f74 7c7 ,eligibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ! program1 ! t]ritory ( an eligible gov]nm5t %all conta9-- 7,a7 agricultural l& t conta9s any soil ) levels ( ,,pfas t h be5 det]m9$ to be unsafe pursuant to crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 wat] us$ = ! production ( f>m products ) levels ( ,,pfas t h be5 det]m9$ to be unsafe pursuant to crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ,9 det]m9+ ! eligibility ( an eligible gov]nm5t = a grant "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all consid] ,/ate /&>ds & limitations relat+ to soil & wat]4 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to receive a grant "u ! program1 ! dep>tm5t ( agriculture or simil> ag5cy ( an eligible gov]nm5t %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 ,sp5d plan ,an application submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all conta9 a plan describ+ h[ ! eligible gov]nm5t w adm9i/] ! fund+ receiv$ "u ! program1 includ+ fund+ priorities & ov]sight4 7e7 ,set-,aside ,ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all provide n less ?an #cj p]c5t ( ! total fund+ provid$ "u ! program to #a or m eligible gov]nm5ts ) a population ( less ?an #c1jjj1jjj4 7f7 ,purposes & use ( grant funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible gov]nm5t may use a grant receiv$ "u ! program to provide fund+ = any ( ! foll[+ purposes3 7,a7 ,monitor+ 7includ+ ?r\gh blood s]um te/+7 ! ,,pfas-relat$ heal? complications ( a p]son1 & memb]s ( ! h\sehold ( t p]son1 if agricultural l& ! p]son lives or works on is f\nd to be contam9at$ by ,,pfas4 7,b7 ,buy+1 sell+1 or provid+ comp5sation = agricultural l& or f>m products f\nd1 ?r\gh te/ results provid$ to ! eligible gov]nm5t1 to be contam9at$ by ,,pfas1 includ+ co/s associat$ ) ! depopulation or disposal ( f>m products1 premortem or po/mortem4 7,c7 ,inve/+ 9 agricultural equipm5t1 facilities1 & infra/ructure to ensure t agricultural l& t1 or a comm]cial f>m any agricultural l& ( :i*1 is f\nd to be contam9at$ by ,,pfas ma9ta9s pr(itability :ile ! produc]s on ! agricultural l&1 9 response to ! ,,pfas contam9ation-- 7i7 transition to an alt]native production sy/em2 or 7ii7 implem5t rem$iation /rategies 7includ+ disposal71 te*nological adaptations1 or o!r modifications to ! op]ations ( ! agricultural l& or comm]cial f>m4 7,d7 ,assi/+ ! produc]s on agricultural l& t1 or a comm]cial f>m any agricultural l& ( :i*1 is f\nd to be contam9at$ by ,,pfas 9 develop+ an ent]prise budget =-- 7i7 alt]native production sy/ems2 7ii7 rem$iation /rategies2 7iii7 te*nological adaptations2 7iv7 transition+ to an alt]native rev5ue /ream2 or 7v7 relocat+ a f>m+ op]ation to new agricultural l&4 7,e7 ,provid+ f9ancial assi/ance to a p]son ! comm]cial f>m ( :i* is f\nd to be contam9at$ by ,,pfas1 includ+ income replacem5t4 7,f7 ,evaluat+ & exp&+ ! capacity ( ,,pfas te/+ & data managem5t 9 ! t]ritory ( ! eligible gov]nm5t4 7,g7 ,conduct+ rese>* t-- 7i7 supports %ort-t]m f>m managem5t decisions ) respect to agricultural l& t has be5 contam9at$ by ,,pfas2 & 7ii7 assesses future options = viable uses ( agricultural l& & wat] us$ = agricultural production t has be5 contam9at$ by ,,pfas4 7,h7 ,conduct+ rese>* t quantifies ! impact ( ,,pfas on comm]cial f>ms & agricultural communities 9 ! t]ritory ( ! eligible gov]nm5t4 7,i7 ,conduct+ rese>* on-- 7i7 soil & wat] rem$iation sy/ems2 7ii7 ! viability ( ^? sy/ems = ,,pfas-contam9at$ comm]cial f>ms2 7iii7 ! compo/+ or disposal ( ,,pfas-contam9at$ crops or live/ock2 7iv7 implem5t+ alt]native production sy/ems 9 response to ,,pfas contam9ation2 7v7 ! ,,pfas uptake ( v>i\s f>m products2 & 7vi7 food safety relat+ to ,,pfas contam9ation4 7,j7 ,develop+ & implem5t+ educational programs = own]s ( agricultural l&1 includ+ det]m9+ be/ practices =-- 7i7 in=m+ resid5ts ab\t ! pot5tial ( be+ ne> or on a site on :i* sludge or septage application 0 lic5s$ or p]mitt$ by ! eligible gov]nm5t or ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 & 7ii7 provid+ in=mation & guidance on buy+ or sell+ agricultural l& on :i* sludge or septage 0 appli$4 7,k7 ,long-t]m monitor+ ( agricultural l& contam9at$ by ,,pfas & e/abli%+ a correspond+ c5traliz$ data repository4 7,l7 ,assi/+ own]s & op]ators ( comm]cial f>ms n directly affect$ by ,,pfas contam9ation ) m>ket+ ef=ts ^: br&+ & m>ket+ may be affect$ by ! public p]ception ( ,,pfas contam9ation 9 ! t]ritory ( ! eligible gov]nm5t4 7,m7 ,volunt>y te/+ ( f>m products1 agricultural l&1 or o!r locations t are suspect$ to be contam9at$ ) ,,pfas4 7#b7 ,priority 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 us+ fund+ receiv$ "u ! program1 an eligible gov]nm5t %all prioritize purposes t directly assi/ produc]s :o are exp]i5c+ f9ancial losses due to agricultural ,,pfas contam9ation4 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture priority ,9 provid+ grants "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize ! provision ( grants to eligible gov]nm5ts t w use ! grant funds = ! purposes describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,c7 ?r\gh 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#a74 7g7 ,reports ,ea* ye> ( ! p]iod ( a grant receiv$ "u ! program1 ! dep>tm5t ( agriculture or simil> ag5cy ( an eligible gov]nm5t %all submit to ! ,secret>y & ,congress a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! uses ( ! grant dur+ ! previ\s ye>1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#a7 = :i* ! grant 0 us$2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( ! grant allocat$ to ea* purpose describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#a72 & 7,c7 ! ext5t to :i* ! fund+ receiv$ "u ! program1 includ+ fund+ priorities & ov]sight1 0 adm9i/]$ 9 accordance ) ! plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b72 7#b7 any additional ne$s id5tifi$ by agricultural produc]s 9 ! t]ritory ( ! eligible gov]nm5t2 & 7#c7 any additional in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7h7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #bej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbe1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7#b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #ejj1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi4 #abeae4 ,improvem5ts to ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor ,section #abeab ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ?is ,act & ins]t+ ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,dr\ght monitor int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! work+ gr\p7 to improve ! availability ( consi/5t1 accurate1 & reliable data = use 9 produc+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip ,! work+ gr\p %all consi/ ( n few] ?an-- 7,a7 #d repres5tatives f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7i7 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,economi/1 :o %all s]ve z ! ,*air ( ! work+ gr\p2 7ii7 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7iii7 ! ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation mission area2 & 7iv7 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ,sci5ti/2 7,b7 #d repres5tatives f ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ #a repres5tative f ea* (-- 7i7 ! ,climate ,pr$iction ,c5t]2 7ii7 ! ,national ,c5t]s = ,environm5tal ,in=mation2 7iii7 ! ,national ,integrat$ ,dr\ght ,in=mation ,sy/em2 & 7iv7 ! ,national ,mesonet ,program2 7,c7 #a repres5tative f ! ,national ,dr\ght ,mitigation ,c5t]2 7,d7 #a repres5tative f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7,e7 #c repres5tatives f mesonet programs 9 regions-- 7i7 t h exp]i5c$ sev]e dr\ght1 z det]m9$ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor1 9 n less ?an #e cal5d> ye>s dur+ ! p]iod ( cal5d> ye>s #bjab ?r\gh #bjba2 & 7ii7 m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! l& area ( :i* is designat$ by ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice z a ,level #a fronti] & remote area4 7#c7 ,duties ,! work+ gr\p %all-- 7,a7 develop a means = ! inclusion ( additional 9-situ data into ! process ( develop+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor1 includ+-- 7i7 det]m9+ m9imum requirem5ts = data to be includ$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor2 7ii7 id5tify+ data available f o!r gov]nm5t ag5cies1 includ+ ?r\gh portals manag$ by ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 & 7iii7 id5tify+ gaps 9 cov]age & det]m9+ solutions to address ^? gaps2 7,b7 id5tify & address pot5tial b>ri]s to ! use ( exi/+ data1 includ+-- 7i7 id5tify+ ,f$]al datasets t w\ld be ( imm$iate use 9 develop+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor :]e access is re/rict$ to "s or all au?ors ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor2 & 7ii7 develop+ propos$ accommodations1 modifications to contractual agreem5ts1 or updates to int]ag5cy memor&a ( und]/&+ to all[ = incorporation ( datasets id5tifi$ "u clause 7i72 7,c7 develop an op5 & transp>5t me?odology = vett+ data products develop$ us+ remote s5s+ or model+2 7,d7 if det]m9$ appropriate by ! work+ gr\p1 develop a me?odology = inclusion ( data t may o!rwise be exclud$ f ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor due to %ort] p]iods ( record2 & 7,e7 id5tify & address any o!r issues relat+ to data availability & quality1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,*air ( ! work+ gr\p4 7#d7 ,report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd1 ! work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! relevant committees ( ,congress a report conta9+ recomm5dations = *anges 9 policies1 regulations1 guidance docum5ts1 or exi/+ law to meet ! objectives describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7,b7 ,def9ition ( relevant committees ( ,congress ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m relevant committees ( ,congress means-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate2 7iii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7iv7 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#e7 ,action by ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( submission ( ! report "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all incorporate1 to ! ext5t practicable1 ! recomm5dations ( ! work+ gr\p to improve ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation ,! work+ gr\p %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! report is submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d74 4 #abeaf4 ,program data protection & access 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,data asset ,! t]m data asset has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cejb ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,designat$ /ati/ical ag5cy ,! t]m designat$ /ati/ical ag5cy means ! /ati/ical ag5cy or unit designat$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c77#c74 7#d7 ,evaluation ,! t]m evaluation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #caa ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#e7 ,evid5ce ,! t]m evid5ce has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cefa ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,re/rict$ use data asset ,! t]m re/rict$ use data asset means a data asset 9 ! compreh5sive data inv5tory develop$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #ceaa7;a7 ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 t has be5 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to meet ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii77,i77dd7 ( t section4 7#g7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! t]m te*nical assi/ance means in=mation develop$ to implem5t or adm9i/] a ,dep>tm5t program1 includ+ in=mation provid$ to program p>ticipants1 ,/ate1 regional1 or field (fice /aff1 & ext]nal p>tn]s involv$ 9 implem5t+ or adm9i/]+ ! program4 7b7 ,id5tification ( data assets & priority areas 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! (fic]s & entities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 %all id5tify data assets 7includ+ re/rict$ use data assets7 t individuals or entities ) proposals meet+ ! requirem5ts "u ! process describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 may use to build evid5ce to support policymak+1 includ+ assessm5t ( program outcomes & develop+ te*nical assi/ance1 z requir$ "u section #cab ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 9 ! priority areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,consultation ,! (fic]s & entities ) :i* ! ,secret>y %all consult "u p>agraph 7#a7 are-- 7,a7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation2 7,b7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rural ,developm5t2 7,c7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics2 7,d7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,m>ket+ & ,regulatory ,programs2 7,e7 ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,natural ,res\rces & ,environm5t2 7,f7 ! designat$ ,*ief ,data ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,g7 ! designat$ ,evaluation ,(fic] ( ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,h7 ! heads ( o!r ag5cies or (fices ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,i7 /akehold]s outside ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7#c7 ,priority areas ,! priority areas ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,f>m pr(itability4 7,b7 ,f>m solv5cy4 7,c7 ,cons]vation practice outcomes4 7,d7 ,yield & income v>iability & risk4 7,e7 ,climate resili5ce4 7,f7 ,rural well-be+4 7,g7 ,any o!r areas id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,inclusions ,! data assets id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include in=mation relat+ to-- 7,a7 crop yields2 7,b7 production practices2 7,c7 cons]vation practices2 7,d7 rural developm5t inve/m5ts2 7,e7 ,dep>tm5t program p>ticipation1 election1 & enrollm5t1 includ+ demographic data su* z race1 e?nicity1 & g5d] ( program p>ticipants2 7,f7 ,dep>tm5t program eligibility2 & 7,g7 o!r in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,data asset transf] & l9k+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 transf] data assets id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 to ! designat$ /ati/ical ag5cy2 & 7,b7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 develop common approa*es = l9k+ data assets id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#b7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 take ! actions describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7,b7 e/abli% a regul> process to id5tify1 transf]1 l9k1 & update additional data assets 7includ+ re/rict$ use data assets7 necess>y to develop evid5ce to support policymak+4 7#c7 ,designation ( /ati/ical ag5cy ,! ,secret>y %all designate ! /ati/ical ag5cy or unit 7z def9$ 9 section #cefa ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 responsible = c>ry+ out ?is section4 7d7 ,/&>d application process 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! head ( ! designat$ /ati/ical ag5cy1 %all make data assets id5tifi$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 available = rese>* proposals ?r\gh ! /&>d application process e/abli%$ "u section #cehc ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,ag5cy t]ms ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may incorporate any t]ms develop$ by ! ag5cies & (fices )9 ! ,dep>tm5t responsible = ! collection ( data 9 ! data asset4 7#c7 ,crit]ia ,= purposes ( section #cehc7;a77#c7 ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 ! crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y %all include measures to ensure t a rese>* proposal describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 w\ld h /ati/ical results t pose no risk ( unau?oriz$ disclosure ( protect$ data2 7,b7 is feasible giv5 ! features ( ! data asset2 & 7,c7 w\ld be consi/5t ) ! purposes = :i* ! data 7 collect$1 includ+ = develop+ evid5ce t c be us$ = te*nical assi/ance & assessm5t ( program outcomes4 7e7 ,secure data access & disclosure review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%-- 7,a7 a me?od to provide secure access to data assets to rese>*]s ) approv$ rese>* proposals2 & 7,b7 a me?od to provide disclosure review ( rese>* result+ f ea* proposal = :i* access is provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 prior to public release to ensure t no in=mation t is o!rwise protect$ f disclosure by law is disclos$4 7#b7 ,means ( secure access ,! ,secret>y may provide secure access to data assets "u p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! use ( a secure data c5t]1 data enclave1 or ano!r arrangem5t t complies ) all applicable data privacy laws4 7#c7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,out ( am\nts 9 ! ,treasury n o!rwise appropriat$1 !re is appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to e/abli% & ma9ta9 ! me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$2 & 7ii7 #c1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available to c>ry out ?is section1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to e/abli% & ma9ta9 ! me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 #d1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe & #bjbf2 & 7ii7 #b1ejj1jjj = ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 7,c7 ,access fee 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may *>ge individuals & entities a fee = ea* approv$ rese>* proposal = secure access to data assets "u ?is subsection4 7ii7 ,limitation ,! am\nt ( a fee *>g$ "u clause 7i7 %all n exce$ ! co/ ( provid+ ! secure access to ! applicable individual or entity = ! approv$ rese>* proposal4 7iii7 ,use ( fees ,! fees collect$ "u clause 7i7 %all rema9 available to ! ,secret>y1 )\t fur!r appropriation1 until exp5d$ to e/abli% & ma9ta9 ! me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7f7 ,rese>* review & process ,= ea* proposal approv$ = rese>* "u subsection 7d71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 provide public access to prim>y rese>* results ?r\gh j\rnal op5 access fees or o!r me?ods2 & 7#b7 reta9 ar*iv$ me?ods1 code1 docum5tation1 & data to all[ = rese>* replication & review = a p]iod ( at lea/ #aj ye>s4 7g7 ,effect on o!r laws 7#a7 ,program evaluation ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all affect or modify ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to conduct program evaluation /udies "u section #adga ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccag7 ?r\gh means n au?oriz$ by ?is section4 7#b7 ,exi/+ au?orization ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all affect or modify ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to make au?oriz$ disclosures "u section #afai7;b77#c7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgia7;b77#c774 #abeag4 ,measurem5t1 monitor+1 report+1 & v]ification ( gre5h\se gas emissions & c>bon seque/ration 7a7 ,/&>d soil c>bon measurem5t me?odology 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a /&>diz$ me?odology to directly measure soil c>bon = rese>* & cons]vation purposes4 7#b7 ,review ,9 develop+ ! me?odology "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a review ( widely us$ exi/+ me?odologies = direct soil c>bon measurem5t4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ ! me?odology "u p>agraph 7#a7 & conduct+ ! review "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 agricultural produc]s & =e/ l&[n]s1 includ+ hi/orically und]s]v$ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/]s2 7,b7 soil c>bon exp]ts2 7,c7 nonpr(it organizations2 7,d7 academic rese>*]s2 & 7,e7 o!r /akehold]s :o reflect ! op]ational1 geographic1 & socioeconomic div]sity ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural op]ations4 7#d7 ,consid]ations ,9 develop+ ! me?odology "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] factors su* z-- 7,a7 usability at any location at :i* soil c>bon c be directly measur$2 7,b7 calibration diff]5ces 9 soil analysis betwe5 te/+ facilities2 & 7,c7 diff]5ces 9 unc]ta9ty betwe5 diff]5t measurem5t tools4 7#e7 ,updates 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all update ! me?odology develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z ne$$ to reflect ! be/-available data sci5ce4 7,b7 ,int]op]ability ,9 mak+ any updates "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t data rema9s int]op]able ) previ\sly collect$ measurem5ts4 7#f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,set-aside ,( ! am\nt appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all use n less ?an #cj p]c5t to provide culturally appropriate te*nical assi/ance & guidance to hi/orically und]s]v$ f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/]s4 7b7 ,soil ,c>bon ,inv5tory & ,analysis ,network ,*apt] #e ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abdj,m 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 ! foll[+3 #abdj,n4 ,soil ,c>bon ,inv5tory & ,analysis ,network 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cons]vation activities ,! t]m cons]vation activities has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #abdj;,i4 7#b7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means public & private cropl&1 rangel&1 pa/urel&1 =e/l&1 & wetl&s 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b77#a74 7#d7 ,regional res\rce area ,! t]m regional res\rce area means a contigu\s area ( eligible l& t has simil> res\rce *>act]i/ics4 7#e7 ,res\rce *>act]i/ics ,! t]m res\rce *>act]i/ics means-- 7,a7 geographic1 climate1 natural res\rce1 & soil type *>act]i/ics2 & 7,b7 any o!r *>act]i/ics t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ! program4 7#f7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y1 act+ jo9tly ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 & ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to inv5tory1 monitor1 & analyze soil c>bon *anges on eligible l& 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program are-- 7,a7 to analyze soil prop]ties1 includ+ soil organic c>bon1 across space1 "t1 & dep?2 & 7,b7 to analyze ! impacts ( l& managem5t /rategies1 includ+ cons]vation activities1 on soil c>bon seque/ration4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture1 ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 ! ,*ief ,data ,(fic]1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 & ! head ( any o!r dep>tm5t or ag5cy t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7c7 ,sampl+ 7#a7 ,sample sites ,! ,secret>y %all select sample sites "u ! program by tak+ into consid]ation-- 7,a7 ! accessibility ( sites2 7,b7 ! ease ( collect+ report$ measurem5ts ov] "t2 & 7,c7 su* o!r factors z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7#b7 ,pref]5ce ,9 select+ sample sites "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give pref]5ce to sites t h be5 us$ = soil te/+ previ\sly4 7#c7 ,numb] ( sample sites ,! ,secret>y %all select suffici5t sample sites "u p>agraph 7#a7 to analyze *anges 9 soil c>bon across regional res\rce areas1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ov] "t1 tak+ into acc\nt ! geographical size & het]og5eity ( ea* regional res\rce area4 7d7 ,inv5tory 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,e #e ye>s1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e an inv5tory ( soil c>bon /ocks on eligible l&1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all collect measurem5ts at ea* sample site select$ "u subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,me?odology ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! me?odology develop$ "u section #abeag7;a7 ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd is us$ = purposes ( conduct+ measurem5ts at ea* sample site "u ! program4 7#c7 ,m9imum numb] ( samples ,! ,secret>y %all measure a suffici5t numb] ( samples to analyze *anges 9 soil c>bon at ea* sample site select$ "u subsection 7c7 = ea* inv5tory "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#d7 ,*>act]i/ics ,9 prep>+ ea* inv5tory "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all docum5t ! foll[+ *>act]i/ics = ea* sample site select$ "u subsection 7c73 7,a7 ,soil type & texture4 7,b7 ,l& use hi/ory1 includ+ cons]vation activities4 7,c7 ,environm5tal *>act]i/ics1 su* z temp]ature & precipitation4 7,d7 ,l& managem5t practices implem5t$ on eligible l&1 includ+ cons]vation activities4 7,e7 ,o!r *>act]i/ics1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7e7 ,reports ,on completion ( ea* inv5tory "u subsection 7d77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e1 publi%1 & make available to ! public a report t-- 7#a7 conta9s a description ( soil c>bon tr5ds1 includ+ by incorporat+ measurem5ts conduct$ "u subsection 7d7 dur+ ! #e ye>s cov]$ by ! report2 7#b7 conta9s an analysis ( ! impact ( diff]5t l& managem5t practices1 includ+ implem5t+ #a or m cons]vation activities1 on soil c>bon levels2 7#c7 conta9s an analysis ( ! effect ( wea!r & climate v>iability on ! obs]v$ tr5ds2 7#d7 conta9s an analysis ( h[ l& managem5t practices1 includ+ cons]vation activities1 t influ5ce soil c>bon seque/ration may affect ! rate ( emissions ( o!r gre5h\se gases 9 ! agricultural sector1 includ+ me?ane & nitr\s oxide2 & 7#e7 e/abli%es a b5*m>k = ! basel9e soil c>bon abs5t additional cons]vation activities4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #dj1jjj1jjj4 4 7c7 ,pr$ictive models 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & ! head ( any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy t ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate1 %all p>tn] ) nongov]nm5tal exp]ts & rese>*]s to develop & ma9ta9 a model+ tool 7or comb9ation ( tools71 z det]m9$ to be appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 t %all pr$ict ! impacts ( diff]5t l& managem5t practices1 includ+ implem5t+ cons]vation activities1 on gre5h\se gas emissions & soil c>bon seque/ration across ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,! tool describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 be an*or$ 9 direct measurem5ts ( l&1 includ+ soil sampl+2 7,b7 acc\nt = diff]5ces t c\ld impact l& managem5t outcomes1 includ+-- 7i7 soil type2 7ii7 type ( l& use2 7iii7 type ( crop2 7iv7 species1 maturity1 & div]sity ( tree /&s2 7v7 geography & local climate2 7vi7 geographic size ( ! l&-use op]ation2 7vii7 ongo+ or exi/+ cons]vation activities2 & 7viii7 su* o!r items z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate2 7,c7 all[ a us] ( ! tool to e/imate ! *anges 9 gre5h\se gas emissions or soil c>bon seque/ration1 & ! unc]ta9ty ( ^? e/imat$ *anges1 t occur z a result ( implem5t+ #a or m cons]vation activities2 & 7,d7 be us]-fri5dly & accessible-- 7i7 to produc]s & rese>*]s2 & 7ii7 9 multiple languages4 #abeah4 ,report on p]sonnel ,section #abejf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dihi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abeai4 ,conv]sion au?ority 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,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 an individual :o is-- 7#a7 a rec5t graduate or /ud5t :o has successfully complet$ ! requirem5ts ( a program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ?r\gh :i* t individual has complet$ #dhj h\rs ( "w1 n less ?an #bdj h\rs ( :i* %all be "u ! sup]vision ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7#b7 a p>ticipant ( ! rese>* associate po/-doctoral sci5ti/s program describ$ 9 ! notice ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t entitl$ ,except$ ,s]vice2 ,consolidat$ ,li/+ ( ,s*$ules ,a1 ,b1 & ,c ,exceptions 7#gg ,f$4 ,reg4 #aicff 7,m>* #cj1 #bjab77 "u ,s*$ule ,b1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7,s*4 ,b1 #bac4cbac7;b77#a772 7#c7 a p>ticipant 9 an int]n%ip program adm9i/]$ by an eligible ?ird p>ty 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 or a ,f$]al ag5cy1 ?r\gh :i* t individual has complet$ #dhj h\rs ( "w1 n less ?an #bdj h\rs ( :i* %all be "u ! sup]vision ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 or 7#d7 a work] ref]5c$ 9 ! notice ( ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t entitl$ ,except$ ,s]vice2 ,consolidat$ ,li/+ ( ,s*$ules ,a1 ,b1 & ,c ,exceptions 7#gg ,f$4 ,reg4 #aicff 7,m>* #cj1 #bjab77 "u ,s*$ule ,a1 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7,s*4 ,a1 #bac4caac7;a77#e774 7b7 ,requirem5ts ,an individual may be conv]t$ "u subsection 7a7 only if ! individual is a ,unit$ ,/ates citiz51 meets ! requirem5ts = t conv]sion1 & meets ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t qualification /&>ds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 subsection 7a7 requires ! ,secret>y to conv]t an individual "u t subsection4 7#b7 ,deadl9e ,! ,secret>y %all n conv]t an individual "u subsection 7a7 m ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( completion ( ! ev5t t makes ! individual eligible = ! conv]sion4 #abebj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture recruitm5t & ret5tion au?orities 7a7 ,recruitm5t & ret5tion au?orities = vet]9>ians 7#a7 ,/ud5t loan repaym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may repay a /ud5t loan = employees 9 positions 9 ! vet]9>y m$ical sci5ce #jgja occupational s]ies at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture pursuant to section #ecgi7;b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t p>agraph 7#b7 ( t section %all n apply to su* repaym5t4 7,b7 ,t]ms & conditions ,repaym5t ( a /ud5t loan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be made subject to su* t]ms1 limitations1 or conditions z are mutually agre$ to by ! ,secret>y & ! employee conc]n$4 7,c7 ,maximum am\nt ,! ,secret>y may n repay a /ud5t loan "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 an am\nt t exce$s-- 7i7 #cj1jjj = any employee 9 any cal5d> ye>2 or 7ii7 a total ( #aej1jjj = any employee4 7#b7 ,special pay au?ority ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a rate = special pay = positions 9 ! vet]9>y m$ical sci5ce #jgja occupational s]ies at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t1 9 t section-- 7,a7 #ej p]c5t %all be sub/itut$ = #cj p]c5t2 & 7,b7 level ,,ii ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule %all be sub/itut$ = level ,,iv ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule4 7b7 ,special pay au?ority = ,,fsa loan (fic]s ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a rate = special pay = positions 9 ! #aaja & #aafe occupational s]ies relat+ to l5d+ at ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t1 9 t section1 #ej p]c5t %all be sub/itut$ = #cj p]c5t4 7c7 ,special pay au?ority = c]ta9 ,,nrcs positions ,! ,secret>y may e/abli% a rate = special pay = positions 9 ! civil eng9e]+ #jhaj occupational s]ies1 ! eng9e]+ te*nical #jhjb occupational s]ies1 ! soil cons]vation #jdeg occupational s]ies1 & ! soil cons]vation te*nician #jdeh occupational s]ies at ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice pursuant to section #ecje7;a77#a7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 except t1 9 t section1 #ej p]c5t %all be sub/itut$ = #cj p]c5t4 7d7 ,t]m9ation ,! au?orities "u subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c7 %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbi4 #abeba4 ,au?orization ( protection op]ations = ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & o!rs ,section #abebj7;d7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgik7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abebb4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions ,section #abfji ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #ejji7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ & recomm5dations aft] ,/udy2 7,b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 & make recomm5dations relat+ to1 aft] /udy on2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ & timely aft] af=dable2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ programs & ins]t+ programs1 bus9ess tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,f$]al tax policies & ins]t+ ,/ate & ,f$]al policies1 includ+ tax policies2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or imp$e aft] facilitate2 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 any unique b>ri]s fac$ by hi/orically und]s]v$ f>m]s & ran*]s 9 ! ability to transf]1 inh]it1 or pur*ase agricultural assets1 includ+ l&2 7#g7 leas+ & own]%ip tr5ds1 includ+ leas+ & own]%ip tr5ds by =eign p]sons or entities2 & 7#h7 consolidation ( f>m & ran* op]ations4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,rural ,prosp]ity & ,food ,security ,act ( #bjbd2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7m71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abebc4 ,notifications & reports f ,,usda 7a7 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation notification ,! ,secret>y %all notify ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives 9 writ+ at lea/ #ae days prior to-- 7#a7 any ann\ncem5t on-- 7,a7 ! use ( funds f ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation2 or 7,b7 ! commitm5t ( any em]g5cy funds f ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation2 or 7#b7 ! obligation or commitm5t ( any em]g5cy funds f ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 includ+1 if t obligation or commitm5t exce$s #ajj1jjj1jjj-- 7,a7 a detail$ sp5d plan describ+ anticipat$ uses ( ^? funds2 & 7,b7 an expect$ timel9e = program execution4 7b7 ,,usda notifications & reports 9 annual appropriations acts ,) respect to ea* report or notification requir$ by an annual appropriations ,act to be submitt$ to bo? ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,secret>y %all submit t report or notification to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives at ! same "t ! ,secret>y submits t report or notification to ! ,committees on ,appropriations4 #abebd4 ,/&>ds = precision agriculture 7a7 ,int]connectivity /&>ds = precision agriculture 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 %all-- 7,a7 develop volunt>y1 cons5sus-bas$1 private sector-l$ int]connectivity /&>ds1 guidel9es1 & be/ practices = precision agriculture t w promote economies ( scale & ease ! burd5 ( ! adoption ( precision agriculture2 & 7,b7 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 coord9ate ) relevant public & tru/$ private sector /akehold]s & o!r relevant indu/ry organizations1 includ+ volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds developm5t organizations2 & 7ii7 consult ) sector-specific ag5cies1 o!r appropriate ag5cies1 & ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts4 7#b7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y1 9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 %all1 9 consultation ) ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,/&>ds & ,te*nology1 consid]-- 7,a7 ! evolv+ dem&s ( precision agriculture2 7,b7 ! connectivity ne$s ( precision agriculture equipm5t2 7,c7 ! cyb]security *all5ges fac+ precision agriculture1 includ+ cyb]security ?reats = agriculture produc]s & agriculture supply *a9s2 7,d7 ! impact ( advanc$ wireless communications te*nology on precision agriculture2 & 7,e7 ! impact ( artificial intellig5ce on precision agriculture4 7b7 ,,gao assessm5t ( precision agriculture /&>ds 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y develops /&>ds "u subsection 7a71 & e #b ye>s !reaft] = ! foll[+ #h ye>s1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all conduct a /udy t assesses ^? /&>ds1 includ+ ! ext5t to :i* ^? /&>ds1 z applicable-- 7,a7 are volunt>y2 7,b7 7 develop$ 9 coord9ation ) relevant indu/ry organizations1 includ+ volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds developm5t organizations2 & 7,c7 h successfully enc\rag$ ! adoption ( precision agriculture4 7#b7 ,report ,! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t summ>izes ! f9d+s ( ea* /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #abebe4 ,pima ,agriculture ,cotton ,tru/ ,fund ,section #abcad ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abebf4 ,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$ by /rik+ #bjbd ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abebg4 ,wool rese>* & promotion ,section #abcaf7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note2 ,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi4 #abebh4 ,em]g5cy citrus disease rese>* & developm5t tru/ fund ,section #abfje7;d7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfcb note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjbi4