#aai? ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #gefg ,,an ,,act ,to provide = ! re=m & cont9uation ( agricultural & o!r programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca1 & = o!r purposes4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is ,act may be cit$ z ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf4 7b7 ,table ( cont5ts ,! table ( cont5ts = ?is ,act is z foll[s3 ,sec4 #a4 ,%ort title2 table ( cont5ts4 ,sec4 #b4 ,def9itions4 ,title ,i--,commodities ,sec4 #ajja4 ,susp5sion ( p]man5t price support au?ority4 ,sec4 #ajjb4 ,tree assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #ajjc4 ,specialty crop em]g5cy assi/ance framework4 ,sec4 #ajjd4 ,assi/ance 9 ! =m ( block grants4 ,sec4 #ajje4 ,dairy-relat$ ext5sions4 ,sec4 #ajjf4 ,m&atory report+ ( dairy product process+ co/s4 ,sec4 #ajjg4 ,dairy reports4 ,sec4 #ajjh4 ,process+ ( c]ta9 loans4 ,sec4 #ajji4 ,/orage facility loans4 ,sec4 #ajaj4 ,/r5g!n+ dome/ic food production supply *a9s4 ,sec4 #ajaa4 ,regulations4 ,sec4 #ajab4 ,re/oration ( tobacco z agricultural commodity 9 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act4 ,sec4 #ajac4 ,/udy on /orage facility loans = on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage4 ,sec4 #ajad4 ,electronic =ms = cov]$ disa/] assi/ance programs4 ,sec4 #ajae4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives4 ,sec4 #ajaf4 ,revision ( evid5ce /&>ds = live/ock indemnity paym5ts = losses by ,mexican wolves4 ,title ,,ii--,cons]vation ,subtitle ,a--,def9itions ,sec4 #bjja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bjjb4 ,mitigation bank+4 ,subtitle ,b--,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program ,sec4 #baja4 ,cons]vation res]ve4 ,sec4 #bajb4 ,f>mable wetl& program4 ,subtitle ,c--,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program ,sec4 #bbja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bbjb4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #bbjc4 ,limitation on paym5ts4 ,sec4 #bbjd4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts4 ,sec4 #bbje4 ,cons]vation activities def9$4 ,subtitle ,d--,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program ,sec4 #bcja4 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program4 ,sec4 #bcjb4 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y4 ,sec4 #bcjc4 ,/ate assi/ance = soil heal?4 ,subtitle ,e--,o!r ,cons]vation ,programs ,sec4 #bdja4 ,cons]vation ( private graz+ l&4 ,sec4 #bdjb4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program4 ,sec4 #bdjc4 ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act4 ,sec4 #bdjd4 ,em]g5cy cons]vation program4 ,sec4 #bdje4 ,em]g5cy wat]%$ program4 ,sec4 #bdjf4 ,national agriculture flood vuln]ability /udy4 ,sec4 #bdjg4 ,/udy on environm5tal b5efits ( w9t] :eat z a cov] crop4 ,subtitle ,f--,fund+ & ,adm9i/ration ,sec4 #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation4 ,sec4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs4 ,subtitle ,g--,agricultural ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program ,sec4 #bfja4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts4 ,sec4 #bfjc4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts4 ,sec4 #bfjd4 ,adm9i/ration4 ,subtitle ,h--,=e/ ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program ,sec4 #bgja4 ,=e/ cons]vation easem5t program4 ,sec4 #bgjb4 ,heal?y ,=e/s ,res]ve ,program4 ,subtitle ,i--,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program ,sec4 #bhja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes4 ,sec4 #bhjb4 ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #bhjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips4 ,sec4 #bhjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s4 ,sec4 #bhje4 ,fund+4 ,sec4 #bhjf4 ,adm9i/ration4 ,sec4 #bhjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas4 ,title ,,iii--,trade ,subtitle ,a--,food = ,peace ,act ,sec4 #caja4 ,transf] ( au?orities to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,sec4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance4 ,sec4 #cajc4 ,repeal ( m9imum levels ( assi/ance4 ,sec4 #cajd4 ,food aid consultative gr\p4 ,sec4 #caje4 ,issuance ( regulations2 ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation4 ,sec4 #cajf4 ,int]national food relief p>tn]%ip4 ,sec4 #cajg4 ,use ( commodity cr$it corporation4 ,sec4 #cajh4 ,pre-position+ ( agricultural commodities & annual report reg>d+ food aid programs & activities4 ,sec4 #caji4 ,deadl9e = agreem5ts to f9ance sales or to provide o!r assi/ance4 ,sec4 #caaj4 ,m9imum level ( nonem]g5cy food assi/ance4 ,sec4 #caaa4 ,t]m9ation date = micronutri5t =tification programs4 ,sec4 #caab4 ,john ,ogon[ski & ,d\g ,b]eut] f>m]-to-f>m] program4 ,sec4 #caac4 ,food = ,peace ,act adm9i/ration4 ,subtitle ,b--,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh ,sec4 #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation4 ,sec4 #cbjb4 ,pres]v+ =eign m>kets = goods us+ common names4 ,sec4 #cbjc4 ,int]ag5cy seasonal & p]i%able fruits & vegetable work+ gr\p4 ,subtitle ,c--,o!r ,agricultural ,trade ,laws ,sec4 #ccja4 ,gr[+ ,am]ican food exports4 ,sec4 #ccjb4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe4 ,sec4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act4 ,sec4 #ccjd4 ,promotion ( agricultural exports to em]g+ m>kets4 ,sec4 #ccje4 ,int]national agricultural education fell[%ip program4 ,sec4 #ccjf4 ,int]national agriculture cultural imm]sion & ex*ange program4 ,sec4 #ccjg4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ccjh4 ,mc,govern-,dole ,int]national ,food = ,education & ,*ild ,nutrition ,program4 ,sec4 #ccji4 ,global crop div]sity tru/4 ,sec4 #ccaj4 ,local & regional food aid procurem5t projects4 ,sec4 #ccaa4 ,agricultural trade en=cem5t task =ce4 ,sec4 #ccab4 ,report on int]national %rimp trade4 ,subtitle ,d--,o!r ,trade ,matt]s ,sec4 #cdja4 ,report on modifications to ,,usmca4 ,sec4 #cdjb4 ,s5se ( ,congress & report on ,arg5t9e beef imports4 ,title ,,iv--,nutrition ,subtitle ,a--,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance ,program ,sec4 #daja4 ,decl>ation ( policy4 ,sec4 #dajb4 ,prohibit$ fees4 ,sec4 #dajc4 ,,snap /aff+ flexibility4 ,sec4 #dajd4 ,updates to adm9i/rative processes = ,,snap retail]s4 ,sec4 #daje4 ,report on all id5tifi$ paym5t errors4 ,sec4 #dajf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations4 ,sec4 #dajg4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+4 ,sec4 #dajh4 ,,ebt c>d security regulations4 ,sec4 #daji4 ,report on ,,snap adm9i/rative exp5ses4 ,sec4 #daaj4 ,animal prote9 an eligible inc5tive food4 ,sec4 #daaa4 ,p]man5t au?ority = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program onl9e pur*as+4 ,sec4 #daab4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance programs4 ,sec4 #daac4 ,food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations4 ,sec4 #daad4 ,,snap eligible hot rotiss]ie *ick54 ,sec4 #daae4 ,foods eligible = pur*ase ) ,,snap b5efits4 ,subtitle ,b--,commodity ,di/ribution ,programs ,sec4 #dbja4 ,commodity di/ribution program4 ,sec4 #dbjb4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program4 ,sec4 #dbjc4 ,di/ribution ( surplus commodities to special nutrition projects4 ,sec4 #dbjd4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program demon/ration project = ,tribal organizations4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #dcja4 ,pur*ase ( fre% fruits & vegetables = di/ribution to s*ools & s]vice in/itutions4 ,sec4 #dcjb4 ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts = c]ta9 s*ool meals4 ,sec4 #dcjc4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program4 ,sec4 #dcjd4 ,food loss & wa/e r$uction liaison annual report4 ,sec4 #dcje4 ,dairy nutrition inc5tives projects4 ,sec4 #dcjf4 ,local f>m]s fe$+ our communities program4 ,sec4 #dcjg4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative4 ,sec4 #dcjh4 ,diet>y guidel9es4 ,sec4 #dcji4 ,fre% fruits & vegetables categorization4 ,sec4 #dcaj4 ,promot+ ,access to ,local ,agriculture4 ,title ,v--,cr$it ,subtitle ,a--,f>m ,own]%ip ,loans ,sec4 #eaja4 ,p]sons eligible = real e/ate loans4 ,sec4 #eajb4 ,exp]i5ce requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #eajc4 ,ref9anc+ ( indebt$ness into direct loans4 ,sec4 #eajd4 ,cons]vation loan & loan gu>antee program4 ,sec4 #eaje4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans4 ,sec4 #eajf4 ,inflation p]c5tage4 ,sec4 #eajg4 ,au?ority ( ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions to provide f9ancial support = ess5tial rural community facilities projects4 ,sec4 #eajh4 ,d[n paym5t loan program4 ,sec4 #eaji4 ,heirs prop]ty4 ,sec4 #eaaj4 ,prompt approval ( loans & loan gu>antees4 ,sec4 #eaaa4 ,exp$it$ approval pilot program4 ,subtitle ,b--,op]at+ ,loans ,sec4 #ebja4 ,p]sons eligible = op]at+ loans4 ,sec4 #ebjb4 ,limitations on am\nt ( op]at+ loans4 ,sec4 #ebjc4 ,limitation on microloan am\nts4 ,sec4 #ebjd4 ,coop]ative l5d+ pilot projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,em]g5cy ,loans ,sec4 #ecja4 ,p]sons eligible = em]g5cy loans4 ,subtitle ,d--,adm9i/rative ,provisions ,sec4 #edja4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] individual developm5t acc\nts pilot program4 ,sec4 #edjb4 ,loan au?orization levels4 ,sec4 #edjc4 ,loan fund set-asides4 ,sec4 #edjd4 ,use ( additional funds = direct op]at+ microloans "u c]ta9 conditions4 ,subtitle ,e--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #eeja4 ,ext5sion ( cr$it to bus9esses provid+ s]vices to produc]s or h>ve/]s ( aquatic products4 ,sec4 #eejb4 ,export f9ance au?ority4 ,sec4 #eejc4 ,support = rural wat] & wa/e sy/ems4 ,sec4 #eejd4 ,f>m cr$it sy/em regulation4 ,sec4 #eeje4 ,loan gu>antees4 ,sec4 #eejf4 ,/&>ds = qualifi$ loans4 ,sec4 #eejg4 ,/ate agricultural m$iation programs4 ,sec4 #eejh4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #eeji4 ,report on improv+ cr$itwor?9ess ( direct & gu>ante$ loan borr[]s4 ,sec4 #eeaj4 ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration option to exam9e l[-risk ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions on a #bd-mon? cycle4 ,title ,,vi--,rural ,developm5t ,subtitle ,a--,improv+ ,heal? ,outcomes 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,sec4 #faja4 ,prioritizations = di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e & community facilities program4 ,sec4 #fajb4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e loans & grants4 ,subtitle ,b--,connect+ ,rural ,am]icans to ,high ,spe$ ,broadb& ,sec4 #fbja4 ,rural broadb& program loans & grants4 ,sec4 #fbjb4 ,expansion ( middle mile infra/ructure into rural areas4 ,sec4 #fbjc4 ,innovative broadb& advancem5t program4 ,sec4 #fbjd4 ,community connect grants4 ,sec4 #fbje4 ,rate regulation4 ,sec4 #fbjf4 ,public notice1 assessm5ts1 te*nical assi/ance1 & report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #fbjg4 ,limitation on ov]build+4 ,subtitle ,c--,miscellane\s ,sec4 #fcja4 ,rural en]gy sav+s program4 ,sec4 #fcjb4 ,promot+ precision agriculture4 ,sec4 #fcjc4 ,food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loans4 ,sec4 #fcjd4 ,new1 mobile1 & exp&$ meat process+ & r5d]+ grants4 ,sec4 #fcje4 ,exp&+ ,*ildc>e 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,initiative4 ,sec4 #fcjf4 ,te*nical assi/ance = geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ areas4 ,sec4 #fcjg4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,innovation ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #fcjh4 ,rural ,heal? ,liaison report4 ,subtitle ,d--,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act ,sec4 #fdja4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants4 ,sec4 #fdjb4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program4 ,sec4 #fdjc4 ,z]o & l[ int]e/ loans = di/ress$ wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #fdjd4 ,tribal college & univ]sity ess5tial community facilities4 ,sec4 #fdje4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program4 ,sec4 #fdjf4 ,wat] sy/ems = rural & native villages 9 ,alaska4 ,sec4 #fdjg4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems4 ,sec4 #fdjh4 ,assi/ance to rural entities4 ,sec4 #fdji4 ,solid wa/e managem5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdaj4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdaa4 ,rural coop]ative developm5t grants4 ,sec4 #fdab4 ,l5d] fees 9 gu>ante$ loan programs4 ,sec4 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products4 ,sec4 #fdad4 ,appropriate te*nology transf] = rural areas program4 ,sec4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area p>tn]%ip zones4 ,sec4 #fdaf4 ,int]m$i>y rel5d+ program4 ,sec4 #fdag4 ,rural heal? c>e facility assi/ance4 ,sec4 #fdah4 ,prohibition on use ( loan or grant = c]ta9 purposes4 ,sec4 #fdai4 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice programs te*nical assi/ance & tra9+4 ,sec4 #fdbj4 ,national ,rural ,developm5t ,p>tn]%ip4 ,sec4 #fdba4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s4 ,sec4 #fdbb4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program4 ,sec4 #fdbc4 ,heal? c>e s]vices4 ,sec4 #fdbd4 ,/rategic economic & community developm5t4 ,sec4 #fdbe4 ,rural innovation /rong] economy grant program4 ,sec4 #fdbf4 ,limitation on rural bus9ess inve/m5t companies controll$ by ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions4 ,sec4 #fdbg4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program4 ,sec4 #fdbh4 ,te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #fdbi4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ programs4 ,subtitle ,e--,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf ,sec4 #feja4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = utility infra/ructure purposes4 ,sec4 #fejb4 ,ext5sion ( ! rural economic developm5t loan & grant program4 ,sec4 #fejc4 ,expansion ( #iaa access4 ,title ,,vii--,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,relat$ ,matt]s ,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 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t4 ,sec4 #gajd4 ,vet]9>y s]vices grant program4 ,sec4 #gaje4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education4 ,sec4 #gajf4 ,agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s4 ,sec4 #gajg4 ,education grants to ,alaska ,native s]v+ in/itutions & ,native ,hawaiian s]v+ in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gajh4 ,nutrition education program4 ,sec4 #gaji4 ,cont9u+ animal heal? & disease rese>* programs4 ,sec4 #gaaj4 ,ext5sion & agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaaa4 ,s*ol>%ips = /ud5ts at #ahij ,in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gaab4 ,grants to upgrade agricultural & food sci5ces facilities at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture & food sci5ces facilities & equipm5t & support tropical & subtropical agricultural rese>* at insul> area l&-grant colleges & univ]sities4 ,sec4 #gaad4 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t = rese>* & ext5sion activities at eligible in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gaae4 ,new beg9n+ = ,tribal /ud5ts4 ,sec4 #gaaf4 ,education grants programs = ,hispanic-s]v+ in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gaag4 ,b9ational agricultural rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #gaah4 ,grants & p>tn]%ips = int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education4 ,sec4 #gaai4 ,rese>* equipm5t grants4 ,sec4 #gabj4 ,univ]sity rese>*4 ,sec4 #gaba4 ,ext5sion s]vice4 ,sec4 #gabb4 ,supplem5tal & alt]native crops4 ,sec4 #gabc4 ,grants = community college agriculture & natural res\rces programs4 ,sec4 #gabd4 ,capacity build+ grants = ,,nlgca in/itutions4 ,sec4 #gabe4 ,agriculture advanc$ rese>* & developm5t au?ority4 ,sec4 #gabf4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs4 ,sec4 #gabg4 ,special au?orization = biosecurity plann+ & response4 ,sec4 #gabh4 ,agriculture & food protection grant program4 ,sec4 #gabi4 ,di/ance education grants = insul> areas4 ,sec4 #gacj4 ,resid5t in/ruction grants = insul> areas4 ,sec4 #gaca4 ,repeals4 ,subtitle ,b--,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij ,sec4 #gbja4 ,su/a9able agriculture rese>* & education4 ,sec4 #gbjb4 ,national ,g5etics ,res\rces ,program4 ,sec4 #gbjc4 ,agricultural g5ome to ph5ome initiative4 ,sec4 #gbjd4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives4 ,sec4 #gbje4 ,organic agriculture rese>* & ext5sion initiative4 ,sec4 #gbjf4 ,f>m bus9ess managem5t4 ,sec4 #gbjg4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative4 ,sec4 #gbjh4 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce4 ,sec4 #gbji4 ,assi/ive te*nology program = f>m]s ) disabilities4 ,sec4 #gbaj4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea*4 ,sec4 #gbaa4 ,national ,rural ,in=mation ,c5t] ,cle>+h\se4 ,sec4 #gbab4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #gbac4 ,rese>*+ ! transition to organic4 ,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 ,agriculture grants = vet]an education & tra9+ s]vices4 ,sec4 #gcjg4 ,food ,animal ,residue ,avoidance ,database program4 ,sec4 #gcjh4 ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy4 ,sec4 #gcji4 ,=e/ry products advanc$ utilization rese>*4 ,sec4 #gcaj4 ,repeals4 ,subtitle ,d--,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh ,sec4 #gdja4 ,graz+l&s rese>* laboratory4 ,sec4 #gdjb4 ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network4 ,sec4 #gdjc4 ,sun grant program4 ,sec4 #gdjd4 ,repeals4 ,subtitle ,e--,am5dm5ts to ,o!r ,laws ,sec4 #geja4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid4 ,sec4 #gejb4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act4 ,sec4 #gejc4 ,agriculture & ,food ,rese>* ,initiative4 ,sec4 #gejd4 ,ext5sion design & demon/ration initiative4 ,sec4 #geje4 ,biomass rese>* & developm5t4 ,sec4 #gejf4 ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh4 ,sec4 #gejg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj4 ,sec4 #gejh4 ,reports on disbursem5t ( funds = agricultural rese>* & ext5sion at #ahfb & #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity4 ,sec4 #geji4 ,repeal4 ,sec4 #geaj4 ,am5dm5t to ,smi?-,lev] ,act4 ,subtitle ,f--,o!r ,matt]s ,sec4 #gfja4 ,f\ndation = food & agriculture rese>*4 ,sec4 #gfjb4 ,agriculture innovation c5t] demon/ration program4 ,sec4 #gfjc4 ,live/ock insects laboratory4 ,sec4 #gfjd4 ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,p\ltry ,rese>* ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #gfje4 ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg4 ,sec4 #gfjf4 ,commission on national agricultural /ati/ics s]vice mod]nization4 ,sec4 #gfjg4 ,re/oration ( #d-;,h "n & emblem au?ority4 ,sec4 #gfjh4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics4 ,sec4 #gfji4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps4 ,sec4 #gfaj4 ,/udy on te*nical assi/ance ) respect to transf] ( agricultural l& & assets4 ,sec4 #gfaa4 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to ! importance ( community colleges to ! ,unit$ ,sates agriculture indu/ry4 ,sec4 #gfab4 ,limitation on c]ta9 rese>* involv+ dogs & cats4 ,sec4 #gfac4 ,report on national grape production4 ,sec4 #gfad4 ,limitation on c]ta9 rese>* 9 c\ntries ( conc]n4 ,title ,,viii--,=e/ry ,subtitle ,a--,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh ,sec4 #haja4 ,support = ,/ate assessm5ts & /rategies = =e/ res\rces4 ,sec4 #hajb4 ,=e/ legacy program te*nical correction4 ,sec4 #hajc4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program4 ,sec4 #hajd4 ,rural fire prev5tion & control4 ,subtitle ,b--,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc ,sec4 #hbja4 ,promot+ cross-b\nd>y wildfire mitigation4 ,sec4 #hbjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = haz>d\s fuel r$uction on ,f$]al l&4 ,sec4 #hbjc4 ,wat] s\rce protection program4 ,sec4 #hbjd4 ,wat]%$ condition framework te*nical corrections4 ,sec4 #hbje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to combat insect infe/ations & relat$ diseases4 ,sec4 #hbjf4 ,insect & disease infe/ation4 ,sec4 #hbjg4 ,/ew>d%ip end result contract+ projects4 ,subtitle ,c--,o!r ,=e/ry ,programs ,sec4 #hcja4 ,national & regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s4 ,sec4 #hcjb4 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act4 ,sec4 #hcjc4 ,conveyances & leases ( =e/ s]vice adm9i/rative sites4 ,sec4 #hcjd4 ,=e/ inv5tory & analysis4 ,sec4 #hcje4 ,re=e/ation1 nurs]y1 & se$ or*>d support4 ,subtitle ,d--,=e/ ,managem5t ,"p ,i--,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,managem5t ,sec4 #hdja4 ,categorical exclusion = high priority haz>d trees4 ,sec4 #hdjb4 ,collaborative re/oration projects4 ,sec4 #hdjc4 ,wildfire resili5ce project size4 ,sec4 #hdjd4 ,fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation4 ,sec4 #hdje4 ,great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat4 ,sec4 #hdjf4 ,categorical exclusion = electric utility l9es rights-(-way4 ,sec4 #hdjg4 ,=e/ managem5t activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 ,sec4 #hdjh4 ,suppression ( wildfires4 ,sec4 #hdji4 ,kaibab ,national ,=e/ re/oration4 ,"p ,,ii--,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities ,sec4 #hdaa4 ,no additional consultation requir$4 ,sec4 #hdab4 ,good neighbor au?ority4 ,sec4 #hdac4 ,collaborative =e/ l&scape re/oration program4 ,sec4 #hdad4 ,public-private wildfire te*nology deploym5t & te/b$ p>tn]%ip4 ,sec4 #hdae4 ,=e/ s]vice p>ticipation 9 exp]i5c$ s]vices program4 ,sec4 #hdaf4 ,timb] sales on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 ,sec4 #hdag4 ,p]mits & agreem5ts ) electrical utilities4 ,sec4 #hdah4 ,utiliz+ graz+ = wildfire risk r$uction4 ,sec4 #hdai4 ,jo9t *iefs l&scape re/oration p>tn]%ip program4 ,sec4 #hdbj4 ,tribal =e/ managem5t program te*nical correction4 ,sec4 #hdba4 ,timb] production expansion gu>ante$ loan program4 ,"p ,,iii--,timb] ,innovation ,sec4 #hdca4 ,community wood facilities program4 ,sec4 #hdcb4 ,wood innovation grant program4 ,sec4 #hdcc4 ,=e/ & wood products data track]4 ,sec4 #hdcd4 ,bio*> application demon/ration project4 ,subtitle ,e--,o!r ,matt]s ,sec4 #heja4 ,rural revitalization te*nologies4 ,sec4 #hejb4 ,res\rce advisory committees4 ,sec4 #hejc4 ,accurate haz>d\s fuels r$uction reports4 ,sec4 #hejd4 ,special use au?orization r5tal fee waiv]4 ,sec4 #heje4 ,*>ges & fees = h>ve/ ( =e/ botanical products4 ,sec4 #hejf4 ,=e/ s]vice legacy road & trail rem$iation program transp>5cy4 ,sec4 #hejg4 ,direct hire au?ority4 ,sec4 #hejh4 ,improv+ ! em]g5cy =e/ re/oration program4 ,sec4 #heji4 ,exemption = previ\sly analyz$ areas ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,l&s4 ,sec4 #heaj4 ,release ( rev]sion>y int]e/ 9 ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/4 ,sec4 #heaa4 ,d\g ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,s*ools ,act4 ,sec4 #heab4 ,m9or range improvem5ts "u ,=e/ ,s]vice graz+ p]mits4 ,sec4 #heac4 ,eligibility ( national grassl&s = graz+ leases & p]mits4 ,subtitle ,f--,:ite ,oak ,resili5ce ,sec4 #hfja4 ,%ort title4 ,sec4 #hfjb4 ,:ite oak re/oration initiative coalition4 ,sec4 #hfjc4 ,=e/ s]vice pilot program4 ,sec4 #hfjd4 ,:ite oak reg5]ation & upl& oak habitat4 ,sec4 #hfje4 ,tree nurs]y %ortages4 ,sec4 #hfjf4 ,%rubl& wildfire mitigation /udy4 ,subtitle ,g--,save ,our ,sequoias ,sec4 #hgja4 ,%ort title2 def9itions4 ,sec4 #hgjb4 ,%>$ /ew>d%ip agreem5t = giant sequoias4 ,sec4 #hgjc4 ,giant sequoia l&s coalition4 ,sec4 #hgjd4 ,giant sequoia heal? & resili5cy assessm5t4 ,sec4 #hgje4 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy response4 ,sec4 #hgjf4 ,giant sequoia re=e/ation & rehabilitation /rategy4 ,sec4 #hgjg4 ,giant sequoia /rike teams4 ,sec4 #hgjh4 ,giant sequoia collaborative re/oration grants4 ,sec4 #hgji4 ,giant sequoia insect monitor+ & te*nology4 ,sec4 #hgaj4 ,/ew>d%ip contract+ = giant sequoias4 ,sec4 #hgaa4 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy protection program & fund4 ,title ,,ix--,en]gy ,sec4 #ijja4 ,def9ition ( advanc$ bi(uel4 ,sec4 #ijjb4 ,biobas$ m>kets program4 ,sec4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y assi/ance4 ,sec4 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct label+ t]m9ology4 ,sec4 #ijje4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ bi(uels4 ,sec4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program4 ,sec4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program4 ,sec4 #ijjh4 ,fe$/ock flexibility4 ,sec4 #ijji4 ,biomass ,crop ,assi/ance ,program4 ,sec4 #ijaj4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program4 ,sec4 #ijaa4 ,/udy on effects ( sol> panel in/allations on cov]$ f>ml&4 ,sec4 #ijab4 ,limitation on ,,usda fund+ = gr\nd-m\nt$ sol> en]gy sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ijac4 ,su/a9able aviation fuels /rategy4 ,sec4 #ijad4 ,lev]ag+ effici5cy aw>5ess = pump+ sy/ems4 ,sec4 #ijae4 ,add+ wa/e en]gy recov]y to ! ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program4 ,sec4 #ijaf4 ,/udy on utilization ( second-use batt]ies = agricultural purposes4 ,sec4 #ijag4 ,tree plant+ grant program4 ,title ,x--,horticulture1 ,m>ket+1 & ,regulatory ,re=m ,subtitle ,a--,horticulture ,sec4 #ajjja4 ,specialty crop block grants4 ,sec4 #ajjjb4 ,specialty crops m>ket news allocation4 ,sec4 #ajjjc4 ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production4 ,sec4 #ajjjd4 ,national ,plant ,diagno/ics ,network4 ,sec4 #ajjje4 ,hemp production4 ,sec4 #ajjjf4 ,pilot program = ! intra-organizational movem5t ( g5etically eng9e]$ microorganisms by c]ta9 au?oriz$ p>ties4 ,subtitle ,b--,m>ket+ ,sec4 #ajaja4 ,m>ket+ ord]s4 ,sec4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture m>ket program4 ,sec4 #ajajc4 ,ac] access & developm5t program4 ,sec4 #ajajd4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiative4 ,sec4 #ajaje4 ,organic c]tification4 ,sec4 #ajajf4 ,report on procurem5t4 ,sec4 #ajajg4 ,def9itions ( risk to organic integrity & ov]sight protocols4 ,sec4 #ajajh4 ,mod]nization ( inspection requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #ajaji4 ,/udy & re=m ( ,national ,organic ,program ov]sight protocols4 ,subtitle ,c--,regulatory ,re=m ,"p ,i--,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act ,sec4 #ajbja4 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 sub/ances4 ,sec4 #ajbjb4 ,coord9ation4 ,sec4 #ajbjc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #ajbjd4 ,regi/ration review4 ,"p ,,ii--,o!r ,regulatory ,re=m ,provisions ,sec4 #ajbaa4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey4 ,sec4 #ajbab4 ,safe h>bor = c]ta9 dis*>ges ( wildl& fire *emicals4 ,sec4 #ajbac4 ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy4 ,title ,,xi--,crop ,insurance ,sec4 #aajja4 ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee4 ,sec4 #aajjb4 ,id5tification ( hold]s ( sub/antial int]e/s4 ,sec4 #aajjc4 ,actu>ial s\ndness ( c]ta9 new products4 ,sec4 #aajjd4 ,cov]age ( rev5ue losses4 ,sec4 #aajje4 ,limitation on f>m program p>ticipation4 ,sec4 #aajjf4 ,limitation on int]e/ accrual4 ,sec4 #aajjg4 ,crop insurance support = beg9n+ & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s4 ,sec4 #aajjh4 ,m>ketability4 ,sec4 #aajji4 ,reimbursem5t rates = adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s4 ,sec4 #aajaj4 ,quality loss adju/m5t cov]age4 ,sec4 #aajaa4 ,pilot program to review effectiv5ess ( cov]age p5alty4 ,sec4 #aajab4 ,:ole f>m improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #aajac4 ,program compliance & integrity4 ,sec4 #aajad4 ,rese>* & developm5t priorities4 ,sec4 #aajae4 ,report on ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t4 ,sec4 #aajaf4 ,hurricane insurance protection-w9d index report4 ,sec4 #aajag4 ,risk managem5t /udy = lamb4 ,sec4 #aajah4 ,/udy on live/ock risk protection policy ) respect to produc]s ( fe$] cattle affect$ by adv]se wea!r ev5ts4 ,title ,,xii--,miscellane\s ,provisions ,subtitle ,a--,live/ock & ,o!r ,animals ,"p ,i--,animal ,heal? & ,production ,sec4 #abjja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t4 ,sec4 #abjjb4 ,cattle ,fev] ,tick ,eradication ,program review & report4 ,sec4 #abjjc4 ,additional tra9+ facilities = ,national ,detector ,dog ,tra9+ ,c5t]4 ,sec4 #abjjd4 ,regionalization1 zon+1 & comp>tm5talization agreem5ts4 ,sec4 #abjje4 ,importation ( live dogs4 ,sec4 #abjjf4 ,ensur+ ! free movem5t ( live/ock-d]iv$ products 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 ,sec4 #abjjg4 ,report on support = live/ock & p\ltry produc]s dur+ a =eign animal disease outbreak4 ,sec4 #abjjh4 ,protection ( greyh\nds4 ,sec4 #abjji4 ,animal fight+4 ,sec4 #abjaj4 ,placem5t ( animals us$ 9 ,f$]al rese>*4 ,"p ,,ii--,meat & ,p\ltry ,process+ & ,inspection ,sec4 #abaaa4 ,amplify+ ,process+ ( ,live/ock 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7,a-,,plus74 ,sec4 #abaab4 ,haz>d analysis & critical control po9t guidance & res\rces = small & v small p\ltry & meat e/abli%m5ts4 ,sec4 #abaac4 ,outrea* on coop]ative int]/ate %ipm5t4 ,sec4 #abaad4 ,pilot program to support cu/om slaught] e/abli%m5ts4 ,subtitle ,b--,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid ,sec4 #abbja4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 ,sec4 #abbjb4 ,(fice ( ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t4 ,sec4 #abbjc4 ,burd5 ( pro( = national appeals division he>+s4 ,sec4 #abbjd4 ,t]m9ation ( au?ority4 ,sec4 #abbje4 ,functions ( ! ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations4 ,subtitle ,c--,national ,security ,sec4 #abcja4 ,agricultural =eign inve/m5t disclosure improvem5ts4 ,sec4 #abcjb4 ,report on agricultural l& pur*as+ activities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by c\ntries designat$ z /ate sponsors ( t]rorism & c]ta9 o!r c\ntries4 ,sec4 #abcjc4 ,inve/igative actions4 ,sec4 #abcjd4 ,digitization & consolidation ( =eign l& own]%ip data collection & publication4 ,sec4 #abcje4 ,,cfius consid]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural l& transactions4 ,sec4 #abcjf4 ,prohibition on pur*ase ( agricultural l& by =eign adv]s>ies & /ate sponsors ( t]rorism4 ,subtitle ,d--,o!r ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,sec4 #abdja4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions--,ne$s = #bjej4 ,sec4 #abdjb4 ,report on p]sonnel4 ,sec4 #abdjc4 ,improvem5ts to ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor4 ,sec4 #abdjd4 ,reports on l& access & f>ml& own]%ip data collection4 ,sec4 #abdje4 ,increas+ transp>5cy reg>d+ det5tion ( import$ plants4 ,sec4 #abdjf4 ,enhancem5t ( pet protections4 ,sec4 #abdjg4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt]4 ,sec4 #abdjh4 ,report on available assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas t h suff]$ economic losses due to ! failure ( ,mexico to deliv] wat]4 ,sec4 #abdji4 ,qualifi$ r5ewable biomass4 ,sec4 #abdaj4 ,:ole milk "u ! s*ool breakfa/ program4 ,sec4 #abdaa4 ,spott$ lant]nfly aw>5ess campaign4 ,sec4 #abdab4 ,rio ,gr&e ,valley agricultural wat] int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 ,sec4 #abdac4 ,co/-%>e grants = rollov] protection /ructures4 ,sec4 #abdad4 ,report on b>ri]s to access+ ,f$]al programs4 ,sec4 #abdae4 ,transp>5cy ( records ( commodity bo>ds4 ,sec4 #abdaf4 ,honey ,/&>ds & ,def9itions4 ,sec4 #abdag4 ,report on assi/ance available to agricultural produc]s 9 ,arizona = c]ta9 losses4 ,sec4 #abdah4 ,precision agriculture satellite connectivity4 ,sec4 #abdai4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice ( ,seafood 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 ,sec4 #abdbj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture loans & grants = comm]cial fi%+ & fi% process+ bus9esses4 ,sec4 #abdba4 ,honey te/+ /&>ds4 ,sec4 #abdbb4 ,exemption ( f>m equipm5t f ,clean ,air ,act emission /&>ds4 ,subtitle ,e--,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,reau?orization ,sec4 #abeja4 ,decl>ation ( policy4 ,sec4 #abejb4 ,(ficial inspection au?ority & fund+4 ,sec4 #abejc4 ,weigh+ au?ority4 ,sec4 #abejd4 ,te/+ ( equipm5t4 ,sec4 #abeje4 ,limitation on adm9i/rative & sup]visory co/s4 ,sec4 #abejf4 ,g5]al au?orities4 ,sec4 #abejg4 ,regi/ration requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #abejh4 ,report+ requirem5ts4 ,sec4 #abeji4 ,fund+4 ,sec4 #abeaj4 ,advisory committee4 #b4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is ,act3 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! t]m ,dep>tm5t means ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,i ,commodities #ajja4 ,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+ #bjca4 #ajjb4 ,tree assi/ance program 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #aeja7;e77#a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or bi5nial aft] annual2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or pe/ aft] insect4 7b7 ,economic viability ,section #aeja7;e77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ to provide assi/ance-- & ins]t+ to provide assi/ance "u subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( p>agraph 7#c7 to eligible or*>di/s & nurs]y tree gr[]s t plant$ trees = comm]cial purposes b lo/ ! trees or ! trees no long] produce an economically viable crop z a result ( a natural disa/]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y44 7c7 ,assi/ance ,section #aeja7;e77#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77#c77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] be=e subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ & 7#e7 & ins]t+ 1 7#e71 7#f71 & 7#g74 7d7 ,requirem5ts ) respect to assi/ance ,section #aeja7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 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] ! application = su* assi/ance is approv$2 or 7,b7 if ! p]iod specifi$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 is n adequate = tree survival1 at su* "t z is necess>y to ensure tree survival4 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 may use su* assi/ance to replant us+-- 7i7 an alt]native v>iety f ! v>iety us$ prior to ! loss2 7ii7 an alt]native /& d5sity f ! /& d5sity us$ prior to ! loss2 & 7iii7 an alt]native location ?an 0 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 = losses describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 %all be 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[] plant$ ! v>iety lo/2 7ii7 = losses describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 %all be 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[] plant$ ! /& d5sity lo/2 & 7iii7 = losses describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 %all be 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[] plant$ ! location 9 :i* ! loss occurr$4 4 7e7 ,deadl9e = notice reg>d+ application /atus ,section #aeja7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ihja7;e77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,deadl9e = notice reg>d+ application /atus ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] receiv+ an application = assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 approve or d5y su* application2 & 7,b7 notify ! applicant ( su* approval or d5ial4 4 7f7 ,initial paym5ts "u tree assi/ance program ,section #aeja7;e7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,initial paym5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] may opt to receive an initial assi/ance paym5t ) respect to losses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 be=e incurr+ ! co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 relat+ to su* losses4 7,b7 ,am\nt ,an initial assi/ance paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be 9 an am\nt t is equal to ! fair m>ket value ( ! e/imat$ co/s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c7 t ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] is likely to incur ) respect to losses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,subsequ5t paym5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( an eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] t opts to receive an initial paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to losses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 z soon z practicable aft] provid+ su* initial paym5t1 provide a subsequ5t paym5t to ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] 9 an am\nt equal to-- 7,i7 ! paym5t am\nt ! eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld h receiv$ ) respect to su* losses "u p>agraph 7#c7 or pursuant to p>agraph 7#e72 m9us 7,,ii7 ! initial paym5t am\nt provid$ to su* eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ) respect to su* losses4 7ii7 ,ov]paym5t ,if an initial paym5t "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ) respect to losses describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 is great] ?an ! am\nt an eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] w\ld h receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 or pursuant to p>agraph 7#e7 = su* losses1 su* eligible or*>di/ or nurs]y tree gr[] %all repay ! ,secret>y ! excess am\nt4 7,d7 ,sunset ,! au?ority to make paym5ts "u ?is p>agraph %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjce4 4 #ajjc4 ,specialty crop em]g5cy assi/ance framework 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #aif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gccc7 ! foll[+3 #aif;,a4 ,specialty crop em]g5cy assi/ance framework 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a framework to provide direct assi/ance to produc]s ( specialty crops ! production ( :i* 0 impact$ by an adv]se ev5t 7includ+ an economic crisis or m>ket disruption71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,paym5t calculation ,9 det]m9+ a paym5t calculation = purposes ( direct assi/ance to a produc] ( specialty crops "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all calculate paym5ts bas$ on-- 7#a7 ! produc]'s sales ( specialty crops = a cal5d> ye> t prec$es ! ye> 9 :i* ! adv]se ev5t describ$ 9 su* subsection occurr$ or ! av]age ( su* sales ov] a set ( consecutive cal5d> ye>s t prec$es ! ye> 9 :i* su* adv]se ev5t occurr$1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 multipli$ by 7#b7 a paym5t factor ! ,secret>y det]m9es1 subject to ! availability ( funds1 to address losses ( su* specialty crops f su* adv]se ev5t4 7c7 ,special rules ,subject to subsection 7d71 9 provid+ direct assi/ance pursuant to ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! high] value ( specialty crops2 7#b7 ! great] input co/s requir$ to gr[ specialty crops2 & 7#c7 div]se types ( legal entities & /ructures us$ by specialty crop produc]s4 7d7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,total am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! total am\nt ( paym5ts receiv$1 directly or indirectly1 by a p]son or legal entity 7except a qualifi$ pass-?r\gh entity7 7z su* t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ajja7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh7;a777 = any crop ye> "u ?is section may n exce$ ! am\nt specifi$ 9 subsection 7b7 ( section #ajja ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh71 z adju/$ pursuant to subsection 7i7 ( su* section #ajja4 7,b7 ,exception ,9 ! case ( a p]son or legal entity ) an av]age gross income 7z calculat$ "u section #ajja;,d7b77#d77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77#d77;,b777 = :i* great] ?an or equal to #ge p]c5t ( ! av]age d]ives f f>m+1 ran*+1 or silviculture activities-- 7i7 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply2 & 7ii7 ! total maximum am\nt ( paym5ts receiv$1 directly or indirectly1 by su* p]son or legal entity = any crop ye> "u ?is section %all be set by ! ,secret>y1 except su* am\nt may n be less ?an #ijj1jjj4 7#b7 ,notification ( int]e/s2 eligibility2 d5ials ,sections #ajja;,a7a71 #ajja;,b1 & #ajja;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-a7;a72 #acjh-b2 #acjh-c7 %all apply to a produc] ( a specialty crop "u ?is section 9 ! same mann] z su* sections apply to a p]son or legal entity ) respect to a cov]$ commodity1 except to ! ext5t su* sections relate to ! application ( subsections 7b7 ?r\gh 7d7 ( section #ajja;,a4 4 7b7 ,paym5t limitation con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ajja;,d7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,e71 by ins]t+ or #aif;,a aft] section #aif2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77i77,,ii71 by ins]t+ or #aif;,a aft] section #aif4 #ajjd4 ,assi/ance 9 ! =m ( block grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,e ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #aejb4 ,assi/ance 9 ! =m ( block grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case additional funds made available aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section = cov]$ losses1 ! ,secret>y may make assi/ance = su* losses available 9 ! =m ( block grants4 7b7 ,cov]$ losses ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ losses means losses-- 7#a7 ( rev5ue1 quality1 or production ( crops1 trees1 bu%es1 v9es1 p\ltry or live/ock z a consequ5ce ( a natural disa/] 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 & 7#b7 = :i* assi/ance is n available pursuant to any o!r ,f$]al law4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #aeja ! foll[+3 #aejb4 ,assi/ance 9 ! =m ( block grants4 4 #ajje4 ,dairy-relat$ ext5sions 7a7 ,=w>d pric+ ,section #aejb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hggb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7e74 7b7 ,indemnity program ,section #c ( ,public ,law #ij-dhd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #deec7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7c7 ,promotion & rese>* ,section #aac7;e77#b7 ( ! ,dairy ,production ,/abilization ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dejd7;e77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ajjf4 ,m&atory report+ ( dairy product process+ co/s ,section #bgc ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcg;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 = ea* manufactur] requir$ 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 facilities4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by ins]t+ products & aft] ^?2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#c77;,b71 by ins]t+ 1 subject to subsection 7b77#a71 aft] ( in=mation2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,electronic report+ & ins]t+ ,report+2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,electronic report+ & ins]t+ ,report+2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#a72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ?is section & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( subsection 7b77#a72 & 7,d7 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>agraph 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#a71 subject to ! conditions describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b74 2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#e7 by add+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,regulation ,any actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y "u ?is section %all n be subject to review "u ,executive ,ord] #abhff 7#eh ,f$4 ,reg4 #eagce7 or any successor ord]4 4 #ajjg4 ,dairy reports ,p>agraph 7#d7 ( section #cja ( ! ,dairy ,production ,/abilization ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dead7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,n lat] & all t foll[s ?r\gh an annual report & ins]t+ ,) respect to ea* cal5d> ye> beg9n+ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 a report 7:i* %all be submitt$ n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! la/ day ( su* cal5d> ye>74 #ajjh4 ,process+ ( c]ta9 loans 7a7 ,m>ket+ assi/ance loans ,section #abjd ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijcd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,effect ( lapse 9 appropriations ,! s]vic+ ( a m>ket+ assi/ance loan "u section #abja by an (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all be deem$1 = purposes ( section #acdb ( title #ca1 s]vices = em]g5cies involv+ ! safety ( human life or ! protection ( prop]ty4 4 7b7 ,loans "u sug> program ,section #aef7;d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,effect ( lapse 9 appropriations ,! s]vic+ ( a loan "u ?is section by an (fic] or employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t %all be deem$1 = purposes ( section #acdb ( title #ca1 s]vices = em]g5cies involv+ ! safety ( human life or ! protection ( prop]ty4 4 #ajji4 ,/orage facility loans ,section #afad7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hghi7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ funds = produc]s & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 funds =-- 7#a7 produc]s 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 produc]s to con/ruct or upgrade /orage facilities = propane t is prim>ily us$ = agricultural production 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #dbgi4b ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph774 4 #ajaj4 ,/r5g!n+ dome/ic food production supply *a9s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,c ( title ,i ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7,public ,law #aac-gi7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #acjb4 ,/r5g!n+ dome/ic food production supply *a9s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to any ,f$]al policy t w\ld impact ! adm9i/ration ( ! programs describ$ 9 ?is subtitle or any rule1 policy1 or guidance issu$ pursuant to su* programs1 ! pres]vation & /r5g!n+ ( ! dome/ic production describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all be a priority objective ( ! ,presid5t4 7b7 ,dome/ic production describ$ ,! dome/ic production describ$ 9 ?is subsection is ! production ( an agricultural commodity-- 7#a7 describ$ 9 ?is subtitle2 & 7#b7 f :i* a food +r$i5t t s]ves an important function ?r\gh\t ! dome/ic food production supply *a9 is d]iv$4 4 7b7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts = ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] ! item relat+ to section #acja ! foll[+3 #acjb4 ,/r5g!n+ dome/ic food production supply *a9s4 4 #ajaa4 ,regulations 7a7 ,adm9i/ration ,section #afja7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijia7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ?is title1 sections #aajjc & #aajag1 title ,i ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ! am5dm5ts made by t title1 & section #ajaji ( t ,act & ins]t+ a cov]$ provision ( law2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,cov]$ provision ( law def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ provision ( law means-- 7,a7 ?is title & sections #aajjc & #aajag2 7,b7 title ,i ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ! am5dm5ts made by t title1 & section #ajaji ( t ,act2 & 7,c7 title ,i ( ! ,f>m ,food & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf & ! am5dm5ts made by t title4 4 7b7 ,loan implem5tation ,section #afad7;d7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijig7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subtitle ,b ! fir/ place x appe>s & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a cov]$ provision ( law42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ( subtitles ,b or ,c2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ "u subtitles ,b or ,c & ins]t+ "u ! repaym5t provisions2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ provision ( law ,! t]m cov]$ provision ( law means-- 7i7 subtitle ,b or ,c or ! am5dm5ts made by subtitle ,b or ,c2 7ii7 ! am5dm5ts made by subtitle ,b or ,c ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 except ) respect to ! assi/ance provid$ "u sections #abjg7;c7 & #abjh2 & 7iii7 section #aef ( ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb74 7,b7 ,repaym5t provisions ,! t]m repaym5t provisions means ! repaym5t requirem5ts "u-- 7i7 subtitle ,b or ,c2 or 7ii7 section #aef ( ! ,f$]al ,agricultural ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gbgb74 4 #ajab4 ,re/oration ( tobacco z agricultural commodity 9 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act ,section #e ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation ,*>t] ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #gad;c7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7o!r ?an tobacco7 ea* place su* t]m appe>s4 #ajac4 ,/udy on /orage facility loans = on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on ! feasibility to provide /orage facility loans to produc]s to con/ruct or ma9ta9 facilities = on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all include data1 z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 on-- 7#a7 ! m>ket = on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage facilities1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! numb] ( f>ms 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates equipp$ ) on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage facilities2 & 7,b7 ! ov]all availability (1 & produc] dem& =1 on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage facilities2 7#b7 produc] access to f9anc+ = ! con/ruction or ma9t5ance ( on-f>m f]tiliz] /orage facilities2 & 7#c7 /orage facility loan rates & t]ms provid$ by comm]cial l5d+ in/itutions 9 comp>ison to /orage facility loan rates & t]ms provid$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u ?is section4 #ajad4 ,electronic =ms = cov]$ disa/] assi/ance programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,z soon z practicable aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 addition to pap] =ms1 make available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture electronic =ms t enable produc]s to enroll 9 a cov]$ disa/] assi/ance program onl9e4 7b7 ,cov]$ disa/] assi/ance program def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ disa/] assi/ance program means-- 7#a7 ea* program "u section #aeja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha72 & 7#b7 ! em]g5cy cons]vation program "u title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbja et seq474 #ajae4 ,dairy bus9ess innovation initiatives ,section #abeac ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ #c & ins]t+ #d2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #c & ins]t+ #d4 #ajaf4 ,revision ( evid5ce /&>ds = live/ock indemnity paym5ts = losses by ,mexican wolves ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all accept pro( ( dea? t does n rely pr$om9ately on subcutane\s hemorrhag+ :5 det]m9+ live/ock depr$ation losses by ,mexican wolves "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( section #aeja7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijha7;b774 ,,ii ,cons]vation ,a ,def9itions #bjja4 ,def9itions ,section #abja7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ subtitles ,a ?r\gh ,i3 & ins]t+ subtitles ,a ?r\gh ,j32 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#ad71 by /rik+ t]m ,indian tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m & ins]t+ t]ms ,indian tribe & ,indian ,tribe h ! mean+ giv5 ^? t]ms2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#bj7 ?r\gh 7#bg7 z p>agraphs 7#bb7 ?r\gh 7#bi71 respectively2 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ai7 ! foll[+3 7#bj7 ,precision agriculture ,! t]m precision agriculture means manag+1 track+1 or r$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 & biological t>get+ to improve effici5cies1 r$uce wa/e1 & ma9ta9 environm5tal quality4 7#ba7 ,precision agriculture te*nology ,! t]m precision agriculture te*nology means any te*nology 7includ+ t>get$ inputs & ! 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 includ+-- 7,a7 ,global ,position+ ,sy/em-bas$ or geospatial mapp+ te*nology2 7,b7 satellite or a]ial imag]y te*nology2 7,c7 yield monitors2 7,d7 soil mapp+ te*nology2 7,e7 s5sors = ga!r+ data on crop1 soil1 or live/ock conditions2 7,f7 ,int]net ( ,?+s & telematics te*nologies2 7,g7 data managem5t s(tw>e & advanc$ analytics2 7,h7 network connectivity products & solutions2 7,i7 ,global ,position+ ,sy/em guidance or auto-/e] sy/ems2 7,j7 v>iable rate te*nology = apply+ inputs1 su* z section control2 7,k7 imm]sive te*nologies2 & 7,l7 any o!r te*nology1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 t directly contributes to a r$uction 91 or improv$ effici5cy (1 ! use ( crop or live/ock production inputs1 :i* may include se$1 fe$1 f]tiliz]1 soil am5dm5ts1 *emicals1 wat]1 & "t4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#cj7 ,wildlife habitat connectivity ,! t]m wildlife habitat connectivity means ! degree to :i* l&scape or habitat elem5ts facilitate native species movem5t among seasonal habitats4 4 #bjjb4 ,mitigation bank+ ,section #abbb7k77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chbb7k77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 4 ,b ,cons]vation ,res]ve ,program #baja4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,eligible l& ,section #abca7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a71 by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjag1 or ,septemb] #cj1 #bjah & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbe1 or ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf4 7c7 ,enrollm5t 7#a7 ,maximum acreage enroll$ ,section #abca7;d77#a77;,e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#a77;,e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ fiscal ye> #bjbc & ins]t+ ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,grassl&s ,section #abca7;d77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7#c7 ,/ate enrollm5t rates ,section #abca7;d77#d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbf ?r\gh #bjca ea* place x appe>s4 7#d7 ,cont9u\s enrollm5t proc$ure ,section #abca7;d77#f77;,b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#f77;,b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,b7 ,limitation ,= purposes ( apply+ ! limitations 9 p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 enroll & ma9ta9 n few] ?an #h1fjj1jjj acres ( l& "u subp>agraph 7,a7 by ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 4 7#e7 ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t cont9u\s enrollm5t ,section #abca7;d77#f77;,a77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca7;d77#f77;,a77i77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,iii7 ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 l& t w be enroll$ "u ! ,/ate acres = wildlife enhancem5t initiative e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 4 #bajb4 ,f>mable wetl& program ,section #abca;,b7a77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chca;b7a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 ,c ,environm5tal ,quality ,inc5tives ,program #bbja4 ,def9itions ,section #abdj;,a7#f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#a7f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ compo/+ practices be=e ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77v71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices & ! acquisition ( precision agriculture te*nology7 aft] plann+4 #bbjb4 ,e/abli%m5t & adm9i/ration 7a7 ,paym5ts 7#a7 ,special rule involv+ paym5ts = =egone income ,section #abdj;,b7d77#c77;,f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#c77;,f77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & wildlife habitat connectivity be=e 2 or4 7#b7 ,o!r paym5ts ,section #abdj;,b7d77#f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#f77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,a produc] %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,paym5ts "u ?is subtitle ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#i71 a produc] %all 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,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 to cov] co/s = ! same practices on ! same l&4 7ii7 ,notice to produc] ,! ,secret>y %all in=m a produc] p>ticipat+ 9 ! program 9 writ+ t !y may apply to receive a loan or loan gu>antee "u section #cjd ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act z x relates to co/s ( implem5t+ practices "u ?is program4 4 7#c7 ,increas$ paym5ts = high-priority practices ,section #abdj;,b7d77#g7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77#g77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ /ate-det]m9$ be=e high-priority2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 addresses ! cons]vation & re/oration ( wildlife habitat1 includ+ wildlife habitat connectivity & wildlife migration corridors2 or 7vi7 increases c>bon seque/ration or r$uces gre5h\se gas emissions1 includ+ emissions ( me?ane & nitr\s oxide4 4 7#d7 ,increas$ paym5ts = precision agriculture ,section #abdj;,b7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,increas$ paym5ts = precision agriculture practices ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may increase ! am\nt t w\ld o!rwise be provid$ = a practice "u ?is subsection to n m ?an #ij p]c5t ( ! co/s associat$ ) adopt+ precision agriculture practices & acquir+ precision agriculture te*nology = ! purpose ( implem5t+ cons]vation practices4 4 7#e7 ,co/-%>e paym5ts = grassl& ,section #abdj;,b7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;d77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,co/-%>e paym5ts = grassl& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide paym5ts "u ! program = co/s associat$ ) plann+1 design1 mat]ials1 equipm5t1 in/allation1 labor1 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 or tra9+1 = ! purpose ( a wildlife corridor1 ) respect to eligible l& t is-- 7i7 enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u section #abca7;d77#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 ( ecological significance1 z describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#b77;,b77iii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a produc] %all n be eligible = paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a practice if ! produc] receives paym5ts or o!r b5efits = ! same practice on ! same l& "u ?is title4 4 7b7 ,allocation ( fund+ ,section #abdj;,b7f77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;f77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7c7 ,wat] cons]vation or irrigation effici5cy practice ,section #abdj;,b7h77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;h77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices or ! acquisition ( precision agriculture te*nology to a*ieve wat] cons]vation & en]gy effici5cy4 4 7d7 ,paym5ts = cons]vation practice relat$ to organic production ,section #abdj;,b7i77#c77;,a77ii7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;i77#c77;,a77ii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 #adj1jjj & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 #bjj1jjj4 7e7 ,cons]vation inc5tive contracts ,section #abdj;,b7j77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7;j77#b77;,a77i77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7:i* may include ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices & ! acquisition ( precision agriculture te*nology7 aft] inc5tive practices4 7f7 ,s\!rn ,bord] ,initiative ,section #abdj;,b ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#b7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,s\!rn ,bord] ,initiative 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide paym5ts "u ! program to produc]s to implem5t cons]vation practices on cov]$ l&s ( su* produc]s t address & repair cov]$ damage t may contribute to a natural res\rce conc]n or problem4 7#b7 ,contract t]m ,9 ! case ( a contract "u ! program ent]$ into = ! implem5tation ( practices describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 su* contract %all h a t]m ( #a ye>4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,cov]$ damage ,! t]m cov]$ damage means damage to agricultural l& or f>m+ infra/ructure4 7,b7 ,cov]$ l& ,! t]m cov]$ l& means eligible l& 9 a c\nty at or ne> ! s\!rn bord] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #bbjc4 ,limitation on paym5ts ,section #abdj;,g ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#g7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #bbjd4 ,cons]vation innovation grants & paym5ts 7a7 ,competitive grants = innovative cons]vation approa*es ,section #abdj;,h7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,grants ,out ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is sub*apt]1 ! ,secret>y may aw>d competitive grants t are int5d$ to /imulate developm5t & evaluation ( new & innovative approa*es to lev]ag+ ! ,f$]al inve/m5t 9 environm5tal enhancem5t & protection1 9 conjunction ) agricultural production or =e/ res\rce managem5t1 ?r\gh ! program1 includ+ grants = ! developm5t & evaluation ( new & innovative te*nologies t may be incorporat$ into cons]vation practice /&>ds4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,h71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod 7includ+ precision agriculture practices & precision agriculture te*nologies74 7b7 ,on-,f>m cons]vation innovation trials ,section #abdj;,h7c77#a77;,b77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;c77#a77;,b77i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subclause 7,,vi71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,vii7 ! foll[+3 7,,viii7 p]5nial production sy/ems1 includ+ agr(ore/ry & p]5nial =ages & gra9 crops2 & 4 7c7 ,report+ & database ,section #abdj;,h7d77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#h7;d77#b77;,a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ bo? managem5t & /ructural cons]vation practices1 aft] cons]vation practices2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 data t may be us$ to evaluate new & em]g+ te*nologies & recomm5dations = ,/ate & regional applications ( su* new & em]g+ te*nologies2 & 2 & 7#d7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ = consid]ation "u ! /reaml9$ process develop$ "u section #abdb7;h77#c7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #bbje4 ,cons]vation activities def9$ ,section #abdj;,i7#b77;,b77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7b77;,b77i77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 compo/+ practices aft] agriculture dra9age managem5t sy/ems4 ,d ,cons]vation ,/ew>d%ip ,program #bcja4 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program ,section #abdj;,j7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ & except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 aft] p>agraph 7#b712 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,co/-%>e paym5ts = grassl& enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may provide paym5ts "u ! program = co/s associat$ ) plann+1 design1 mat]ials1 equipm5t1 in/allation1 labor1 managem5t1 ma9t5ance1 or tra9+1 = ! purpose ( a wildlife corridor1 ) respect to eligible l& t is-- 7i7 enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program "u section #abca7;d77#b77;,a72 & 7ii7 ( ecological significance1 z describ$ 9 section #abca7;d77#b77;,b77iii74 7,b7 ,limitation ,a produc] %all n be eligible = paym5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a cons]vation activity if ! produc] receives paym5ts or o!r b5efits = ! same cons]vation activity on ! same l& "u ?is title4 7,c7 ,em]g5cy graz+ & hay+ access pres]v$ ,no priority res\rce conc]n1 practice1 or inc5tive p]ta9+ to re/oration & enhancem5t ( wildlife habitat connectivity & wildlife migration corridors on ! acres describ$ above w prev5t or alt] em]g5cy graz+ & hay+ access = grassl& acres enroll$ 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program4 4 #bcjb4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod 7includ+ increas$ co/s associat$ ) plann+ & adopt+ precision agriculture cons]vation activities & acquir+ precision agriculture te*nology72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,m9imum paym5t ,! am\nt ( an annual paym5t "u ! program %all be n less ?an #d1jjj4 4 7b7 ,supplem5tal paym5ts = res\rce-,cons]v+ crop rotations & advanc$ graz+ managem5t ,section #abdj,l7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ & advanc$ graz+ managem5t & ins]t+ 1 advanc$ graz+ managem5t1 & precision agriculture2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a semicolon2 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 precision agriculture cons]vation activities4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ or advanc$ graz+ managem5t & ins]t+ 1 advanc$ graz+ managem5t1 or precision agriculture cons]vation activities4 7c7 ,paym5t limitations ,section #abdj,l7f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#bd7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #bcjc4 ,/ate assi/ance = soil heal? ,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 ,/ate assi/ance = soil heal? 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m eligible ,indian ,tribe means an ,indian ,tribe t is-- 7,a7 implem5t+ a soil heal? program = ! area ov] :i* ! ,indian ,tribe has jurisdiction2 & 7,b7 meet+ or exce$+ p]=mance measures e/abli%$ by ! ,indian ,tribe = ! soil heal? program4 7#b7 ,eligible ,/ate ,! t]m eligible ,/ate means a ,/ate t is-- 7,a7 implem5t+ a soil heal? program = ! ,/ate2 & 7,b7 meet+ or exce$+ p]=mance measures e/abli%$ by ! ,/ate = ! soil heal? program4 7#c7 ,soil heal? program ,! t]m soil heal? program means a program to improve soil heal? on agricultural l& t-- 7,a7 is broadly consi/5t ) ! soil heal? pr9ciples ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 te*nical assi/ance2 7ii7 f9ancial assi/ance2 7iii7 on-f>m rese>* & demon/ration2 7iv7 education1 outrea*1 & tra9+2 7v7 monitor+ & evaluation2 or 7vi7 su* o!r compon5ts z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7b7 ,availability & purpose ( grants ,= fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to eligible ,/ates & eligible ,indian ,tribes = ! purpose ( improv+ soil heal? on agricultural l&s ?r\gh ! implem5tation ( ,/ate & ,tribal soil heal? programs4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to receive a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible ,/ate or eligible ,indian ,tribe %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* a mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y %all require1 :i* %all include-- 7,a7 a description ( p]=mance measures to be us$ to evaluate ! ,/ate or ,tribal soil heal? program & ! results ( any activities c>ri$ out us+ grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 an assurance t grant funds receiv$ "u ?is section w supplem5t ! exp5diture ( ,/ate or ,tribal funds 9 support ( soil heal?1 r ?an replace su* funds4 7#b7 ,tribal option ,an ,indian ,tribe %all h ! option1 at ! sole discretion ( ! ,indian ,tribe1 to be incorporat$ into ! application ( an eligible ,/ate4 7d7 ,grants 7#a7 ,am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant to an eligible ,/ate or eligible ,indian ,tribe "u ?is section = a fiscal ye> may n exce$ ! l[] (-- 7,a7 #e1jjj1jjj2 or 7,b7 z applicable-- 7i7 #ej p]c5t ( ! co/ ( implem5t+ ! ,/ate soil heal? program 9 ! fiscal ye>2 or 7ii7 #ge p]c5t ( ! co/ ( implem5t+ ! ,tribal soil heal? program 9 ! fiscal ye>4 7#b7 ,t]m ,a grant "u ?is section %all be = #a ye>1 & may be r5ew$ annually4 7e7 ,audits & reviews ,an eligible ,/ate or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 = ea* ye> = :i* ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe receives su* a grant1 ! results ( an audit ( ! exp5ditures ( ! grant funds2 & 7#b7 at su* int]vals z ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 a review & evaluation ( ! ,/ate or ,tribal soil heal? program4 7f7 ,effect ( noncompliance ,if ! ,secret>y1 aft] reasonable notice to an eligible ,/ate or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiv+ a grant "u ?is section1 f9ds t ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe has fail$ to comply ) ! t]ms ( ! grant1 ! ,secret>y may disqualify1 = #a or m ye>s1 ! ,/ate or ,indian ,tribe f receipt ( future grants "u ?is section4 7g7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is sub*apt]1 #ajj1jjj1jjj %all be available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out ?is section4 7h7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,dep>tm5t ,! ,secret>y may n use m ?an #c p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section = a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 7#b7 ,/ates or ,indian ,tribes ,an eligible ,/ate or eligible ,indian ,tribe receiv+ a grant "u ?is section may n use m ?an #g p]c5t ( ! grant$ funds = a fiscal ye> = adm9i/rative exp5ses4 4 ,e ,o!r ,cons]vation ,programs #bdja4 ,cons]vation ( private graz+ l& ,section #abdj,m7e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #bdjb4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program 7a7 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program ,*apt] #e ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;bb et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #abdj,m ! foll[+3 #abdj,n4 ,f]al sw9e eradication & control program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a f]al sw9e eradication & control program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! program7 to respond to ! ?reat f]al sw9e pose to agriculture1 native ecosy/ems1 & human & animal heal?4 7b7 ,duties ( ! ,secret>y ,9 c>ry+ out ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 /udy & assess ! nature & ext5t ( damage to ! ?reat5$ areas caus$ by f]al sw9e2 7#b7 develop me?ods to eradicate or control f]al sw9e 9 ! ?reat5$ areas2 7#c7 develop me?ods to re/ore damage caus$ by f]al sw9e2 & 7#d7 provide f9ancial assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 ?reat5$ areas4 7c7 ,assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide f9ancial assi/ance to agricultural produc]s "u ! program to implem5t me?ods to-- 7#a7 eradicate or control f]al sw9e 9 ! ?reat5$ areas2 & 7#b7 re/ore damage caus$ by f]al sw9e4 7d7 ,coord9ation ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice coord9ate = purposes ( ?is section ?r\gh ,/ate te*nical committees e/abli%$ "u section #abfa7;a74 7e7 ,co/ ,%>+ 7#a7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( activities "u ! program may n exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! total co/s ( su* activities4 7#b7 ,9-k9d contributions ,! non-,f$]al %>e ( ! co/s ( activities "u ! program may be provid$ 9 ! =m ( 9-k9d contributions ( mat]ials or s]vices4 7f7 ,?reat5$ area def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ?reat5$ area means an area ( a ,/ate 9 :i* f]al sw9e h be5 id5tifi$ z a ?reat to agriculture1 native ecosy/ems1 or human & animal heal?1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7g7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,m&atory fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #ge1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 #ae1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbd1 & #aej1jjj1jjj = ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,di/ribution ( funds ,( ! funds made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 #dj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice to c>ry out ! program1 includ+ ! provision ( f9ancial assi/ance to produc]s = on-f>m trapp+ & te*nology relat$ to captur+ & conf9+ f]al sw9e2 & 7,b7 #fj p]c5t %all be allocat$ to ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice to c>ry out ! program1 includ+ ! use ( e/abli%$1 & te/+ ( innovative1 population r$uction me?ods4 7#c7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( funds made available "u ?is section may be us$ = adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! program4 7h7 ,coord9ation & coop]ation ) a l&-grant college or univ]sity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all direct ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice to ent] into a contract ) #a or m l&-grant colleges or univ]sities to assi/ ) ! program 9 a*iev+ its goals4 7#b7 ,eligible l&-grant colleges & univ]sities ,a l&-grant college or univ]sity is eligible to ent] into a contract "u p>agraph 7#a7 if su* college or univ]sity-- 7,a7 has develop$ & implem5t$ a sy/em ( evaluat+ damages f f]al sw9e & effectiv5ess ( control ef=ts 9 response to ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd72 7,b7 %[s evid5ce ( a /rong work+ relation%ip ) ,wildlife ,s]vices 9 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice2 & 7,c7 has ma9ta9$ a ,/ate-fund$1 non-,f$]al ,wildlife ,s]vices program t has an active coop]ative agreem5t ) ,wildlife ,s]vices 9 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice )9 ! /ructure ( ! ,l& ,grant ,univ]sity ,sy/em4 7#c7 ,role ( ! l&-grant college or univ]sity ,a l&-grant college or univ]sity t ent]s into a contract "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all1 z a condition on ent]+ into su* a contract1 assi/ ! program by act+ z a /rategic1 neutral entity t is able to advance ! program beyond ! exp]tise ( ! ,dep>tm5t to a*ieve ! /at$ goals ( ! program by-- 7,a7 id5tify+ & c>ry+ out rese>* on novel me?ods ( f]al sw9e control & l& rem$iation2 7,b7 assi/+ 9 e/abli%+ /rategic areas = f]al sw9e control bas$ on data collect$ 9 response to ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah2 7,c7 coord9at+ & collaborat+ betwe5 field /aff1 programmatic /aff1 & rese>* /aff )9 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice2 & 7,d7 e/abli%+ & consult+ ) ! ,dep>tm5t on rese>* goals & priorities 9 ! program4 7#d7 ,fund+ ,fund+ made available "u 7g77#b7 %all be available to fund activities "u ?is subsection1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,l&-grant college or univ]sity def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m l&-grant college or univ]sity has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc74 4 7b7 ,repeal ,section #bdjh ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcea note7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,cl]ical am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah is am5d$ by /rik+ ! item relat+ to section #bdjh4 #bdjc4 ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7a7 ,assi/ance to local organizations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #c7;a7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7;a77 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#f7 z p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#e7 ! foll[+3 7#f7 to provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance = rem$ial actions 9 accordance ) subsection 7c72 & 4 7#b7 ,assi/ance = rem$ial actions2 ,/reaml9+ ,section #c ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,assi/ance = rem$ial actions 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a77#f71 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance to local organizations = rem$ial actions = a complet$ "w ( improvem5t in/all$ "u ?is ,act ) respect to :i*-- 7,a7 det]ioration ( a /ructural compon5t ( ! "w ( improvem5t is occurr+ at an abnormal rate1 includ+ situations 9 :i* su* det]ioration is due to a design defici5cy or to site conditions t 7 unkn[n at ! "t ( in/allation ( ! "w ( improvem5t2 7,b7 ! plann$ s]vice life ( ! "w ( improvem5t exce$s ! s]vice life ( a /ructural compon5t ( su* "w ( improvem5t2 or 7,c7 /ructural damage to su* "w ( improvem5t1 or to a /ructural compon5t ( su* "w ( improvem5t1 0 caus$ by a /orm ev5t t exce$$ ! maximum /orm ev5t = :i* ! "w ( improvem5t 0 design$4 7#b7 ,co/ %>e ,f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u ?is subsection %all be provid$ 9 accordance ) ! co/-%>e rate e/abli%$ 9 ! agreem5t ) ! local organization = ! "w ( improvem5t4 7d7 ,/reaml9+ ,! ,secret>y %all1 on an ongo+ basis-- 7#a7 engage ) relevant ,f$]al ag5cies to r$uce or elim9ate regulatory1 policy1 or proc$ural b>ri]s to timely provision ( assi/ance "u ?is ,act2 7#b7 provide = /reaml9$ proc$ures relat+ to coord9ation ) o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate ag5cies = requir$ reviews & p]mitt+ ( projects pursuant to ?is ,act1 & ensure su* proc$ures are comm5surate ) ! size & scale ( ! projects2 7#c7 conduct an assessm5t ( int]nal ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture plann+1 te*nical support1 & approvals to det]m9e be/ practices to be us$ = ! purpose ( maximiz+ ! decisionmak+ au?ority ( ,/ate cons]vationi/s ) respect to approvals requir$ = projects "u ?is ,act2 & 7#d7 prioritize ! use ( agreem5ts & contract+ au?orities "u ?is ,act to provide fund+ to local organizations = ! plann+1 design1 & con/ruction ( works ( improvem5t4 4 7b7 ,data ,section #ac ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ac4 ,data 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all collect & ma9ta91 & make publicly available-- 7#a7 data1 on a national & ,/ate-by-,/ate basis1 conc]n+-- 7,a7 exp5ditures = ! individual flood control & cons]vation measures = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 ! expect$ flood control or environm5tal 7includ+ soil erosion7 b5efits t w result f ! implem5tation ( su* measures2 & 7#b7 data1 ) respect to ea* project = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is ,act1 conc]n+-- 7,a7 total allocat$ & exp5d$ funds = plann+1 design1 con/ruction1 rem$ial actions1 & rehabilitation2 & 7,b7 contracts & agreem5ts ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y ) a local organization to provide s]vices1 includ+-- 7i7 ! s]vices provid$ ?r\gh su* contracts & agreem5ts2 7ii7 ! total funds allocat$ to su* contracts & agreem5ts2 & 7iii7 any modifications or adju/m5ts made to su* contracts & agreem5ts4 7b7 ,prohibition ,! ,secret>y may n make publicly available "u ?is section an agreem5t ent]$ into ) an individual l&[n]1 op]ator1 or occupi] "u ?is ,act1 or any disaggregat$ in=mation t id5tifies su* individual l&[n]1 op]ator1 or occupi]4 4 7c7 ,rehabilitation ( /ructural measures ne>1 at1 or pa/ _! evaluat$ life expectancy 7#a7 ,co/ %>e assi/ance = rehabilitation ,section #ad7;b7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #fe p]c5t & ins]t+ #ij p]c5t2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,relation to requirem5ts ( au?oriz$ projects ,a rehabilitation project = :i* assi/ance is provid$ "u ?is section %all n be subject to-- 7,a7 ! requirem5t "u section #b t a project conta9 b5efits directly relat$ to agriculture1 includ+ rural communities1 t acc\nt = at lea/ #bj p]c5t ( ! total b5efits ( ! project2 or 7,b7 section #d7e74 4 7#b7 ,fund+ ,section #ad7;h77#b77;,e7 ( ! ,wat]%$ ,protection & ,flood ,prev5tion ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ajab7;h77#b77;,e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #bdjd4 ,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 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to a paym5t to an agricultural produc] "u subsection 7a7 = ! repair or replacem5t ( f5c+1 or = o!r em]g5cy measures to rehabilitate f>ml& or to repair or replace a f>ml& or cons]vation /ructure1 ! ,secret>y %all give ! agricultural produc] ! option ( receiv+-- 7,a7 be=e c>ry+ out su* replacem5t or rehabilitation1 n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! paym5t = su* replacem5t or rehabilitation1 :i* %all be bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! replacem5t or rehabilitation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 be=e c>ry+ out su* repair1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! paym5t = su* repair1 :i* %all be bas$ on ! fair m>ket value ( ! repair1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,new or em]g+ te*nologies ,repair or replacem5t ( f5c+ "u ?is section may include updat+ ( f5c+ to new or em]g+ te*nology if su* updat+ does n increase ! co/ ( ! repair or replacem5t4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,wildfires ,a wildfire t causes damage ) respect to :i* a paym5t may be made "u subsection 7a7 includes any wildfire t is n caus$ naturally1 includ+ a wildfire t is caus$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 if ! damage is caus$ by ! spread ( ! fire due to natural causes4 4 #bdje4 ,em]g5cy wat]%$ program 7a7 ,floodpla9 easem5ts ,section #djc7;b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#f71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#e71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,easem5t re/oration ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to re/ore appropriate vegetative cov]1 hydrological functions1 & o!r functions & values ( ! l& subject to a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,easem5t ma9t5ance ,! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to monitor1 ma9ta91 & enhance appropriate vegetative cov]1 hydrological re/oration measures1 & o!r re/oration measures on l& subject to a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ "u subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,contracts & agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7,a7 ent] into contracts ) l&[n]s2 & 7,b7 ent] into agreem5ts ) ,/ates1 nongov]nm5tal organizations1 & ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,compatible use au?ority ,! ,secret>y may au?orize a l&[n] to c>ry out activities on l& subject to a floodpla9 easem5t acquir$ "u subsection 7a7 t are-- 7,a7 compatible uses necess>y to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b72 or 7,b7 compatible economic uses 7includ+ su* activities z hunt+ & fi%+1 manag$ timb] h>ve/1 wat] managem5t1 or p]iodic hay+ or graz+7 if su* uses are consi/5t ) ! long-t]m protection ( ! floodpla9 functions & values = :i* ! easem5t 0 acquir$4 2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#e7 ea* place x appe>s4 7b7 ,level ( re/oration ,section #djc ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,level ( re/oration ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may und]take measures t increase ! level ( protection above t :i* w\ld be necess>y to address ! imm$iate impairm5t ( ! wat]%$ if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* re/oration is 9 ! be/ int]e/ ( ! long-t]m heal? ( ! wat]%$ & ! long-t]m protection ( ! wat]%$ f repetitive impairm5ts4 4 7c7 ,preagreem5t co/s ,section #djc ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjc7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,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 measure ! 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 ,asuumption ( 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 #bdjf4 ,national agriculture flood vuln]ability /udy ,n lat] ?an #b 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 national agriculture flood vuln]ability report conta9+ ! results ( a ,cons]vation ,effects ,assessm5t ,project assessm5t ( flood risk on agricultural l&s1 includ+-- 7#a7 an analysis ( economic losses ( crops & live/ock result+ f flood+ "u diff]5t recurr5ce sc5>ios2 7#b7 an analysis ( ! d[n/ream effects ( mitigation activities c>ri$ out z "p ( a wat]%$ managem5t approa*2 7#c7 an analysis ( available ,f$]al & ,/ate data relat+ to flood risk1 z applicable to agricultural l&1 includ+ data relat+ to riv]9e flood+1 coa/al flood+1 /orm surge1 extreme precipitation1 & fla% flood+2 & 7#d7 a description ( ongo+ produc]-level cons]vation practices & broad] gov]nm5t initiatives to manage ! effects ( flood+ & flood risk )9 & across wat]%$s1 & recomm5dations = additional practices & initiatives to fur!r address su* effects & risk4 #bdjg4 ,/udy on environm5tal b5efits ( w9t] :eat z a cov] crop ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ! results ( a /udy on ! environm5tal b5efits ( us+ w9t] :eat z a cov] crop1 includ+ use z a cov] crop t is remov$ dur+ h>ve/4 ,f ,fund+ & ,adm9i/ration #beja4 ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation 7a7 ,annual fund+ ,section #abda7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 #b1ecj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7ii7 #b1gcj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7iii7 #c1acj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7iv7 #c1age1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7v7 #c1bee1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca2 & 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,! =e/ cons]vation easem5t program "u subtitle ,i1 us+1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #ej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #fe1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 7#f7 ,! regional cons]vation p>tn]%ip program "u subtitle ,j1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7,a7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 7,b7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh2 7,c7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbi2 7,d7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjcj2 & 7,e7 #dej1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjca4 4 7b7 ,regional equity ,section #abda7;e77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subtitle ,i & ins]t+ subtitle ,j4 7c7 ,acceptance & use ( contributions = public-,private p>tn]%ips ,section #abda7;f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,a77ii71 by ins]t+ ( be=e any t]ms2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#i7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 subtitle ,d 7except = sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( su* subtitle71 subtitle ,h1 subtitle ,i1 or subtitle ,j2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ 2 or2 7,c7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,d7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,c74 7d7 ,report on program enrollm5ts & assi/ance ,section #abda7;i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,e71 by /rik+ section #abfe;,b7b77#b77;,b77ii7 & ins]t+ section #abfe;,b7b77#b77;,a77iii74 7e7 ,cons]vation /&>ds & requirem5ts ,section #abda7;j7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chda7;j77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#b7 ,compo/+ z cons]vation practice & activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all by regulation provide t compo/+ is a cons]vation practice & a cons]vation activity = ! purposes ( ?is title4 7,b7 ,compo/+ def9$ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m compo/+ means-- 7,i7 an activity 7includ+ an activity t does n require ! use ( a compo/+ facility7 to produce compo/ f organic wa/e t is-- 7aa7 g5]at$ on a f>m2 or 7bb7 br\ght to a f>m f a ne>by community & us$ to produce compo/ on t f>m2 & 7,,ii7 ! use & active managem5t ( compo/ on a f>m1 9 accordance ) any applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local law1 to improve wat] ret5tion & soil heal?4 7ii7 ,det]m9ation ( ne>by communities ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 %all issue regulations = det]m9+ :e!r a community is ne>by = purposes ( clause 7i77,i71 :i* %all ensure t br++ organic wa/e f ! community to ! f>m to produce compo/ results 9 a net r$uction ( gre5h\se gas emissions4 4 #bejb4 ,deliv]y ( te*nical assi/ance 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #abdb7;a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity ,! t]m non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity means a non-,f$]al entity1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a ,/ate ag5cy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 ( subsection 7e77#d7 t has ent]$ into an agreem5t "u subsection 7e77#e77;,d74 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 4 7b7 ,purpose ( te*nical assi/ance ,section #abdb7;b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ timely1 aft] consi/5t14 7c7 ,non-,f$]al assi/ance ,section #abdb7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7includ+ private sector entities7 aft] ,dep>tm5t or non-,f$]al entities4 7d7 ,c]tification ( ?ird-,p>ty provid]s ,section #abdb7;e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh & ins]t+ ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c77;,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ensure t p]sons 7includ+ comm]cial entities1 nonpr(it entities1 ,/ate or local gov]nm5ts or ag5cies1 & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies7 ) exp]tise 9 ! te*nical aspects ( cons]vation plann+1 wat]%$ plann+1 environm5tal eng9e]+1 cons]vation practice design1 implem5tation1 & evaluation1 & any o!r te*nical skills det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 are eligible to become approv$ provid]s ( ! te*nical assi/ance2 2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,c]tification ,a ?ird-p>ty provid] may be c]tifi$ to provide te*nical assi/ance "u ?is section only-- 7,a7 ?r\gh a c]tification process adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7,b7 by a non-,f$]al entity 7o!r ?an a ,/ate ag5cy or an ,indian ,tribe7 approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#e7 to c]tify a ?ird-p>ty provid]2 7,c7 by an ,indian ,tribe approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#e7 to c]tify a ?ird-p>ty provid]2 or 7,d7 by a ,/ate ag5cy t-- 7i7 has /atutory au?ority to c]tify1 adm9i/]1 or lic5se pr(essionals 9 "o or m fields ( natural res\rces1 agriculture1 or eng9e]+2 & 7ii7 is approv$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#e7 to c]tify a ?ird-p>ty provid]4 7#e7 ,non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ( approval process ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process to approve a non-,f$]al entity 7includ+ a ,/ate ag5cy & an ,indian ,tribe71 to become a non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity4 7,b7 ,approval ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives an application by a non-,f$]al entity to c]tify ?ird-p>ty provid]s "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all make a decision on :e!r to approve su* application4 7,c7 ,eligibility ,9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all take into consid]ation-- 7i7 ! ability ( ! applicable non-,f$]al entity to assess ! qualifications ( a ?ird-p>ty provid] & to c]tify ?ird-p>ty provid]s at scale2 7ii7 ! exp]i5ce ( ! applicable non-,f$]al entity 9 work+ ) ?ird-p>ty provid]s & eligible p>ticipants2 7iii7 ! exp]tise ( ! applicable non-,f$]al entity 9 ! te*nical skills describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a72 & 7iv7 su* o!r qualifications z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,d7 ,agreem5t ,^u approv+ an application "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ! non-,f$]al entity to become a non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity4 7,e7 ,duties ( non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities ,9 c]tify+ ?ird-p>ty provid]s "u ?is section1 a 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 tra9+ to ensure t a ?ird-p>ty provid] is qualifi$ to provide te*nical assi/ance ^u c]tification by ! non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity2 & 7iii7 submit to ! ,secret>y1 9 a timely mann]1 in=mation on-- 7,i7 ea* ?ird-p>ty provid] c]tifi$ by ! non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity1 = inclusion on ! regi/ry ( c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid]s ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 ea* ?ird-p>ty provid] ! c]tification ( :i* is )drawn by ! non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity4 7#f7 ,timely decisions 7,a7 ,c]tification by ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives an application f a ?ird-p>ty provid] to be c]tifi$ "u ! process describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 = p>ticul> practices & cons]vation activities1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 make a f9al decision ) respect to su* application2 & 7ii7 if ! f9al decision is to c]tify ! ?ird-p>ty provid]1 include ! "n ( ! c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid] on ! regi/ry ( c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid]s ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,c]tification by non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y receives a notification f a non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity t a ?ird-p>ty provid] 0 c]tifi$1 pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b71 7,c71 or 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#d71 = p>ticul> practices & cons]vation activities1 ! ,secret>y %all include ! "n ( ! c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid] on ! regi/ry ( c]tifi$ ?ird-p>ty provid]s ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,/reaml9$ c]tification ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ process = ! ,secret>y & non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities to use to c]tify "u ?is section a ?ird-p>ty provid] t has a relevant pr(essional c]tification = p>ticul> practices & cons]vation activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7e7 ,adm9i/ration ,section #abdb7;f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ea* ( ! programs specifi$ 9 section #abda & ins]t+ cons]vation programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ & = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out subsection 7l7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or a non-,f$]al c]tify+ entity be=e "u ?is section2 7#c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,update ( c]tification process by ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 & p]iodically !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 review ! c]tification processes "u p>agraphs 7#d77;,a7 & 7#g7 ( subsection 7e72 7,b7 make any adju/m5ts consid]$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y to-- 7i7 increase ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s deliv]+ te*nical assi/ance2 & 7ii7 improve ! quality ( te*nical assi/ance deliv]$ by ?ird-p>ty provid]s2 7,c7 conduct outrea* to1 & receive input on ! b>ri]s = ?ird-p>ty provid]s to become c]tifi$ "u ?is section f-- 7i7 ?ird-p>ty provid]s t are1 or h be51 c]tifi$ "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 o!r int]e/$ p>ties associat$ ) eligible p>ticipants2 & 7,d7 set a t>get rate ( utilization ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s to deliv] te*nical assi/ance across all cons]vation programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 7includ+ ma9t5ance7 aft] implem5tation2 7#e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,paym5t am\nt 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= paym5ts provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 ( subsection 7c71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e paym5t am\nts = te*nical assi/ance provid$ by ?ird-p>ty provid]s1 :i* %all be at rates equival5t to1 b t d n exce$1 ! co/ to ! ,secret>y ( provid+ te*nical assi/ance directly to an eligible p>ticipant4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,9 det]m9+ 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 subsection 7c77#c7 %all be exclud$ f calculations relat+ to any co/-%>+ requirem5ts ( ! applicable cons]vation program "u :i* ! paym5t 0 provid$4 7#f7 ,transp>5cy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 & p]iodically !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available 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 process "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7i7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 ! numb] ( non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7iii7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by non-,f$]al c]tify+ entities 7o!r ?an ,/ate ag5cies & ,indian ,tribes72 7iv7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by ,indian ,tribes2 7v7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ by ,/ate ag5cies2 & 7vi7 ! numb] ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s c]tifi$ ?r\gh ! /reaml9$ c]tification process describ$ 9 subsection 7e77#g72 7,c7 h[ ?ird-p>ty provid]s contribute to ! quality & effectiv5ess ( cons]vation practices implem5t$ & adopt$ ?r\gh cons]vation programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 & :at improvem5ts are ne$$2 & 7,d7 ! t>get rate ( utilization ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s set "u p>agraph 7#c77;,d7 & h[ actual rate ( utilization comp>es to ! t>get rate4 2 & 7#f7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,soil heal? plann+ ,! ,secret>y %all emphasize ! use ( ?ird-p>ty provid]s 9 provid+ te*nical assi/ance = soil heal? plann+1 includ+ plann+ relat$ to ! use ( cov] crops1 precision agriculture practices1 compreh5sive nutri5t managem5t plann+1 & o!r innovative plans4 4 7f7 ,review ( cons]vation practice /&>ds ,section #abdb7;h7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7;h77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,review & ins]t+ ,e/abli%m5t & review2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 & at lea/ e #e ye>s !reaft]1 complete a review ( ea* cons]vation practice /&>d1 includ+ eng9e]+ design specifications2 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,d7 to read z foll[s3 7,d7 evaluate opportunities to increase flexibility 9 cons]vation practice /&>ds 9 a mann] t integrates new & innovative te*nologies t provide equival5t or improv$ natural res\rce b5efits comp>$ to ! /&>ds 9 effect at ! "t ( ! review2 2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 provide a process = public input on ea* cons]vation practice /&>d "u su* review1 includ+ a process = consid]ation ( ,/ate & local input2 7,f7 publicly po/ a summ>y ( any input receiv$ "u subp>agraph 7,e7 & any decisions made relat+ to su* input2 & 7,g7 revise any cons]vation practice /&>d bas$ on ! results ( su* review1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y1 & publi% any su* revis$ /&>d4 2 7#c7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,process = e/abli%m5t ( int]im & new cons]vation practice /&>ds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a /reaml9$ process "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & new cons]vation practice /&>ds4 7,b7 ,developm5t ,9 develop+ ! /reaml9$ process "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 ensure t ! public c engage ) ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ by recomm5d+ int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds2 & 7ii7 e/abli%-- 7,i7 ! types ( data1 metrics1 & o!r relevant in=mation t are necess>y = ! e/abli%m5t ( int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & new cons]vation practice /&>ds2 7,,ii7 ! process by :i* an int]im cons]vation practice /&>d may become a new cons]vation practice /&>d2 & 7,,iii7 specific requirem5ts = an exp$it$ review ( a new cons]vation practice = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ a new cons]vation practice /&>d = su* practice4 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,9 e/abli%+ an int]im cons]vation practice /&>d or a new cons]vation practice /&>d "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7i7 input f ,/ate te*nical committees on recomm5dations t id5tify innovations or advancem5ts 9 cons]vation practices2 7ii7 te*nological advancem5ts1 includ+ advancem5ts f projects develop$ "u section #abdj;,h2 7iii7 ,/ate & local input 9 ! =m (-- 7,i7 recomm5dations = int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds2 & 7,,ii7 p>tn]%ip-l$ proposals = new & innovative te*niques to facilitate implem5t+ agreem5ts & grants "u ?is title2 & 7iv7 input f native entities 9 ! =m ( in=mation relat+ to native traditional ecological k t c in=m cons]vation practice /&>ds4 7,d7 ,innovative te*nology priority ,9 review+ cons]vation practice /&>ds "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all prioritize ! review ( int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & new cons]vation practice /&>ds t integrate innovative te*nologies1 includ+-- 7i7 precision agriculture te*nologies2 7ii7 biological f]tiliz]s1 bio/imulants1 enhanc$ effici5cy f]tiliz]s1 & o!r tools det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to r$uce nutri5t loss2 7iii7 animal fe$ additives2 7iv7 p]5nial production sy/ems1 includ+ agr(ore/ry & p]5nial =ages & gra9 crops2 & 7v7 any o!r innovative te*nology1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y %all make available on a public website a detail$ description ( ! process = recomm5d+1 review+1 & e/abli%+ int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds & new cons]vation practice /&>ds "u ?is p>agraph4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ a report on & ins]t+ a report detail+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ adm9i/rative & ins]t+ /reaml9$2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es useful to improve su* /reaml9$ process = review+ & e/abli%+ cons]vation practice /&>ds4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,(fice ( ,cons]vation ,innovation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% )9 ! ,(fice ( ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice an ,(fice ( ,cons]vation ,innovation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! ,(fice7 :i* %all be "u ! direct sup]vision ( ! ,*ief4 7,b7 ,duties ,! ,(fice %all-- 7i7 provide support to ! ,*ief 9 meet+ ! requirem5ts ( ?is subsection2 & 7ii7 enc\rage innovation 9 cons]vation practices ?r\gh-- 7,i7 revisions ( exi/+ cons]vation practice /&>ds2 7,,ii7 recomm5dations ( int]im cons]vation practice /&>ds2 & 7,,iii7 recomm5dations ( new cons]vation practice /&>ds4 7,c7 ,/aff ,! ,*ief %all detail to ! ,(fice n m ?an #f employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture :o are te*nical speciali/s t possess an und]/&+ ( conv5tional1 organic1 & o!r production te*niques1 repres5t+-- 7i7 agronomy & agroecology 7includ+ soil heal?1 biological nutri5t s\rces1 & compatible cov] cropp+ sy/ems72 7ii7 graz+ l&s ecology 7includ+ rangel&1 pa/urel&1 & graz$ =e/ l&72 7iii7 animal husb&ry 7includ+ animal nutrition & fe$ managem5t72 7iv7 wat] cons]vation1 dra9age wat] managem5t1 & irrigation eng9e]+ te*nology2 7v7 agricultural eng9e]+ 7includ+ animal wa/e managem5t1 en]gy1 & /ructural measures72 & 7vi7 =e/ ecology & agr(ore/ry4 7#f7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all use fund+ f ! annual appropriations = cons]vation op]ations ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7#g7 ,developm5t ( compo/+ practice /&>d ,9 addition to conduct+ a review "u ?is subsection ( any compo/+ facility practice /&>d e/abli%$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a compo/+ practice /&>d "u ! process develop$ "u p>agraph 7#c74 4 7g7 ,direct hire au?ority ,section #abdb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,,nrcs direct hire au?ority 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may appo9t1 )\t reg>d to ! provisions ( sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #cc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7o!r ?an sections #ccjc & #ccbh ( su* title71 qualifi$ c&idates1 z describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 directly to positions )9 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice t provide te*nical assi/ance "u cons]vation programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7#b7 ,qualifications ,p>agraph 7#a7 applies to a c&idate :o-- 7,a7 is qualifi$ to provide ! te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 meets qualification /&>ds e/abli%$ by ! ,(fice ( ,p]sonnel ,managem5t4 4 7h7 ,address+ b>ri]s to wildlife habitat connectivity ,section #abdb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,address+ b>ri]s to wildlife habitat connectivity 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 fully incorporate non/ructural me?ods to control live/ock di/ribution1 su* z virtual f5c+1 into ! cons]vation practice /&>ds2 & 7,b7 provide = ! appropriate range ( cons]vation practices & res\rce mitigation measures available to l&[n]s us+ non/ructural me?ods describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,availability ( adequate te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t adequate te*nical assi/ance is available = ! implem5tation (-- 7,a7 non/ructural me?ods describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a72 & 7,b7 o!r practices t support wildlife habitat connectivity ?r\gh ,f$]al cons]vation programs4 4 7i7 ,provision ( assi/ance to f>m]-to-f>m] networks ,section #abdb ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdb7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,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$s (1 & is accessible to1 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s us+ diff]5t f>m+ models1 practices1 & scales2 7,c7 to e/abli% & /ew>d f>m]-to-f>m] networks2 & 7,d7 to e/abli% report+ requirem5ts = activities c>ri$ out "u ?is subsection4 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 ,tribe or a ,tribal organization 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act72 7iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict & a cons]vation di/rict association72 7v7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7vi7 a ,/ate2 & 7vii7 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$-res\rce f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 or 7ii7 f>m]s1 ran*]s1 & =e/ own]s op]at+ 9 high-pov]ty areas 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y74 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,c7 ,report+ ,an eligible entity t ent]s into a coop]ative agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all annually submit to ! ,secret>y a report describ+-- 7i7 ! cons]vation activities c>ri$ out "u ! coop]ative agreem5t2 & 7ii7 any subaw>ds adm9i/]$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a77v74 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 ,tribe or a ,tribal organization 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act72 7iv7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t 7includ+ a cons]vation di/rict & a cons]vation di/rict association72 7v7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7vi7 an individual2 & 7vii7 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 7#e7 ,report+ ,n lat] ?an #d ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! /atus ( activities fund$ "u ?is subsection1 includ+-- 7,a7 fund+ aw>d$2 7,b7 ! results ( ! activities1 includ+1 if feasible1 cons]vation practice adoption outcomes2 & 7,c7 if applicable1 outrea* activities ! ,secret>y has consid]$ incorporat+ into o!r cons]vation te*nical assi/ance ef=ts z a result ( ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 4 #bejc4 ,adm9i/rative requirem5ts = cons]vation programs 7a7 ,t5ant protections ,section #abdd7;d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,i4 & ins]t+ ,j44 7b7 ,acreage limitations ,section #abdd7;f7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all n enroll m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! cropl& 9 any c\nty 9 ! cons]vation res]ve program e/abli%$ "u sub*apt] ,b ( *apt] #a ( subtitle ,d & wetl& res]ve easem5ts "u section #abfe;,c4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end & ins]t+ or2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 & ins]t+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 by /rik+ classes ,,iv & ins]t+ classes ,,iii4 7c7 ,review & guidance = practice co/s & paym5t rates 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #abdd7;j77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah1 & n lat] ?an ,octob] #a ( ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a process "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all annually2 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 review1 ) respect to ea* ,/ate1 ! actual practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts 7or1 :]e actual practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts are n available1 e/imates ( su* practice co/s & rates7 made to produc]s pursuant to programs "u ?is title = practices on eligible l&2 & 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7iv72 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7ii7 ! foll[+3 7iii7 acc\nts = ! v>iability 9 co/s ( implem5t+ practices on eligible l& "u ?is title2 & 2 & 7iv7 9 clause 7iv71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ regional1 ,/ate1 & & ins]t+ ,/ate &4 7#b7 ,guidance2 review ,section #abdd7;j77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ e/imates =2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 monitor+ = & id5tify+ significant v>iability 9 practice co/s 9 ea* ye>2 & 2 & 7iv7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ &1 :5 appropriate1 adopt+ any recomm5dations made by su* ,/ate te*nical committee aft] t ,/ate4 7#c7 ,effect on exi/+ contracts ,section #abdd7;j7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7;j77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,effect on exi/+ contracts ,9 ord] to provide rates ( paym5ts t are comm5surate ) ! co/s ( implem5t+ practices pursuant to programs "u ?is title1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% processes & proc$ures = updat+ rates ( paym5ts "u a contract or agreem5t 9 effect "u ?is title to reflect ! appropriate practice co/s & rates ( paym5ts det]m9$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 = ! ye> 9 :i* ! practice is implem5t$4 4 7d7 ,s\rce wat] protection ?r\gh t>get+ ( agricultural practices ,section #abdd7n7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7n77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ ! & at ! end2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 id5tify 9 ea* ,/ate a s\rce wat] protection coord9ator :o %all be responsible = coord9at+ su* collaboration ) community wat] sy/ems "u ?is subsection2 & 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 & ins]t+ "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,publicly available in=mation ,beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all make publicly available-- 7,a7 an annual report t details-- 7i7 = ea* local priority area id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7-- 7,i7 ! cons]vation programs "u :i* assi/ance is provid$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 7,,ii7 ! practices implem5t$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,,iii7 ! numb] ( contracts & acres devot$ to su* practices2 7ii7 = ea* cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 ! am\nt ( funds obligat$ & exp5d$ = practices implem5t$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,,ii7 in=mation reg>d+ ! /atus ( compliance ) p>agraph 7#c72 & 7iii7 ! practices1 by ,/ate1 t are receiv+ increas$ inc5tives & high] paym5t rates "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii72 & 7,b7 ?r\gh an int]active map1 aggregat$ data detail$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,enc\ragem5t ( habitat connectivity & wildlife corridors ,section #abdd ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chdd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7q7 ,enc\ragem5t ( habitat connectivity & wildlife corridors ,9 c>ry+ out any cons]vation program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may1 z appropriate1 enc\rage ! use ( cons]vation practices t support ! developm5t1 re/oration1 & ma9t5ance ( habitat connectivity & wildlife corridors4 4 ,g ,agricultural ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program #bfja4 ,def9itions ,section #abfe;,a ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#f71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 z s r$esignat$1 by am5d+ clause 7i7 to read z foll[s3 7i7 t is subject to a p5d+ (f] = pur*ase ( an agricultural l& easem5t f an eligible entity2 4 #bfjb4 ,agricultural l& easem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( assi/ance ,section #abfe;,b7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 9 eligible l&2 & ins]t+ on eligible l&2 &2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ 7iv72 & & ins]t+ 7iii742 & 7#c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 7b7 ,co/-,%>e assi/ance 7#a7 ,scope ( assi/ance available ,section #abfe;,b7b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 %all provide = a ,f$]al %>e det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( an am\nt n to exce$ #fe p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y us+-- 7,i7 ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice2 7,,ii7 an areawide m>ket analysis or survey2 or 7,,iii7 ano!r indu/ry-approv$ me?od4 7ii7 ,socially disadvantag$ f>m]s & ran*]s exception ,9 ! case ( eligible l& ) respect to :i* a socially disadvantag$ f>m] or ran*] holds an own]%ip int]e/ ( n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 ! ,secret>y may provide an am\nt n to exce$ #ij p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 7iii7 ,grassl&s exception ,9 ! case ( grassl& ( special environm5tal significance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may provide an am\nt n to exce$ #ge p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by am5d+ clause 7i7 to read z foll[s3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,"u ! agreem5t1 ! eligible entity %all provide a non-,f$]al %>e t is equival5t to ! rema9d] ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t n provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 7iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7iii7 z clause 7ii72 & 7iv7 9 clause 7ii71 z s r$esignat$1 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ subp>agraph & ins]t+ p>agraph2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,l[] co/-%>e option 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#d77;,c77v71 an eligible entity may elect to ent] into an agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#d7 9 :i* ! t]ms & conditions ( an agricultural l& easem5t fund$ "u ! agreem5t d n include a "r ( en=cem5t = ! ,secret>y if ! eligible entity agrees to a ,f$]al %>e t does n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,m9imum t]ms & conditions ,"u an agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i71 an eligible entity %all be au?oriz$ to use its own t]ms & conditions = agricultural l& easem5ts s long z ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* t]ms & conditions-- 7,i7 are consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,,ii7 p]mit effective en=cem5t ( ! cons]vation purposes ( su* easem5ts4 7iii7 ,entity en=cem5t ,"u an agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! ,secret>y %all require ! t]ms & conditions = ! agricultural l& easem5t to include a "r ( en=cem5t = ! eligible entity4 7iv7 ,ca% contribution ,"u an agreem5t describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! eligible entity %all provide ca% res\rces 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! agricultural l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7#b7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( applications ,section #abfe;,b7b77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,pool+ ( applications ,! ,secret>y may evaluate & rank applications submitt$ by eligible entities = ! pur*ase ( agricultural l& easem5ts f l&[n]s :o are socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s sep>ately f applications submitt$ = ! pur*ase ( agricultural l& easem5ts f o!r l&[n]s4 4 7#c7 ,agreem5ts ) eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#d77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iv7 & 7v7 z clauses 7iii7 & 7iv71 respectively2 7iii7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! & at ! end2 7iv7 9 clause 7iv71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 22 & 7v7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 include a "r ( en=cem5t = ! ,secret>y t-- 7,i7 may be us$ only if ! t]ms & conditions ( ! easem5t are n en=c$ by ! eligible entity2 & 7,,ii7 does n ext5d to a "r ( inspection unless-- 7aa7 7,,aa7 ! hold] ( ! easem5t fails to provide monitor+ reports 9 a timely mann]2 or 7,,bb7 ! ,secret>y has a reasonable & articulable belief t ! t]ms & conditions ( ! easem5t h be5 violat$2 & 7bb7 prior to ! inspection1 ! ,secret>y notifies ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] ( ! inspection & provides a reasonable opportunity = ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] to p>ticipate 9 ! inspection2 & 7vi7 include a "r ( ! ,secret>y to require ! transf] ( ! easem5t to a diff]5t eligible entity if ! eligible entity t holds ! easem5t ceases to exi/ or is no long] eligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i77ff71 by /rik+ 7v7 & ins]t+ 7iv72 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ ! & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subclause 7iii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 d n conflict ) any m9imum t]ms or conditions "u subp>agraph 7,c7 t may be requir$4 4 7#d7 ,c]tification ( eligible entities ,section #abfe;,b7b77#e7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;b7b77#e77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ "u :i* ! ,secret>y may & ins]t+ 1 to m9imize adm9i/rative burd5s on ! ,secret>y & recognize ! ability ( exp]i5c$ eligible entities to adm9i/] easem5ts ) m9imal ov]sight by ! ,secret>y1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7iv71 by ins]t+ 1 & modify1 aft] entity to use2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ #aj & ins]t+ #e2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,iii71 by /rik+ ! or at ! end2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ #aj & ins]t+ #e2 & 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 is an eligible entity n describ$ 9 clause 7ii7 or 7iii7 t has-- 7,i7 acquir$ n few] ?an #aj agricultural l& easem5ts "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program2 & 7,,ii7 successfully met ! responsibilities ( ! eligible entity "u ! applicable agreem5ts ) ! ,secret>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 relat+ to agricultural l& easem5ts t ! eligible entity has acquir$ "u ! program or any pr$ecessor program4 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 9 ! head]1 by /rik+ ,review & revision & ins]t+ ,review & revocation2 7ii7 9 ! head] ( clause 7i7 by /rik+ ,review & ins]t+ ,c]tifi$ entity review2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,easem5t review ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% & conduct an annual quality review process to-- 7,i7 review a sample set ( easem5ts acquir$ by c]tifi$ eligible entities2 7,,ii7 ensure ! integrity ( ! easem5t acquisition process "u ?is section2 7,,iii7 e/abli% & en=ce a process = corrective actions2 & 7,,iv7 provide = a waiv] ( successive easem5t reviews bas$ on demon/rat$ compliance4 4 #bfjc4 ,wetl& res]ve easem5ts 7a7 ,easem5ts ,section #abfe;,c7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,d71 by /rik+ tribes & ins]t+ ,tribes & l&[n]s :o are socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#c77;,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,pool+ ( applications ,! ,secret>y may evaluate & rank (f]s f l&[n]s :o are socially disadvantag$ f>m]s or ran*]s sep>ately f (f]s f o!r l&[n]s4 4 7b7 ,easem5t re/oration ,section #abfe;,c7c77#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g74 7c7 ,easem5t /ew>d%ip ,section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7g7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7h71 respectively2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c71 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,easem5t /ew>d%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide f9ancial assi/ance to own]s ( eligible l& enroll$ "u ?is section = ! repair1 necess>y ma9t5ance1 & enhancem5t activities describ$ 9 ! wetl& res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! eligible l& "u subsection 7g77#a74 7#b7 ,evaluation ( /ew>d%ip ne$ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 regul>ly assess l& enroll$ "u ?is section to id5tify ma9t5ance & managem5t ne$s1 includ+ any ne$$ repair or enhancem5t ( exi/+ /ructural practices1 9 accordance ) ! applicable wetl& res]ve easem5t plan2 7,b7 consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program1 create1 execute1 & update z necess>y bas$ on ! assessm5ts c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a71 a /ew>d%ip /rategy =-- 7i7 prioritiz+ & address+ ! ne$s id5tifi$ "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 project+ ! am\nt ( annual fund+ ne$$ = f9ancial & te*nical assi/ance to address su* ne$s2 & 7,c7 e/abli% a #e-ye> s*$ule to address su* ne$s4 7#c7 ,paym5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all make paym5ts 9 an am\nt t is n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! eligible co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7,a7 an inv5tory ( ! exi/+ /ew>d%ip ne$s ( all wetl& res]ve easem5ts1 bas$ on ! assessm5ts c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 ! /ew>d%ip /rategy creat$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b72 7,c7 ! am\nts ! ,secret>y plans to allocate to address su* /ew>d%ip ne$s1 bas$ on projections made pursuant to p>agraph 7#b77;,b77ii72 & 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* su* /ew>d%ip ne$ is address$4 4 7d7 ,assi/ance ,subsection 7e7 ( section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c71 z s r$esignat$1 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head]1 by /rik+ ,te*nical assi/ance & ins]t+ ,assi/ance2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,contracts or agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts or agreem5ts ) a ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local ag5cy1 a nongov]nm5tal organization1 an ,indian ,tribe1 or a private entity to c>ry out necess>y re/oration1 enhancem5t1 ma9t5ance1 repair1 assessm5t1 or monitor+ ( a wetl& res]ve easem5t if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contract or agreem5t w advance ! purposes ( ! program4 4 7e7 ,wetl& res]ve enhancem5t option ,subsection 7f7 ( section #abfe;,c ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;c71 z s r$esignat$1 is am5d$-- 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 ,fund+ ,( ! funds made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve n less ?an #ae p]c5t to c>ry out ?is subsection4 4 #bfjd4 ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,subord9ation1 ex*ange1 modification1 & t]m9ation ,section #abfe;,d7c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;d7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,modification & ex*ange ( int]e/ 9 l& 7,a7 ,modification 7i7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may approve a modification ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! modification-- 7,i7 w support ! long-t]m agricultural viability ( ! applicable f>m or ran* op]ation & ! cons]vation values ( ! applicable easem5t2 7,,ii7 w result 9 equal or increas$ cons]vation values2 7,,iii7 is consi/5t ) ! orig9al int5t ( ! easem5t2 7,,iv7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,v7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+ correct+ errors1 ex]cis+ res]v$ rights1 & increas+ flexibility to recognize *anges 9 wat] availability or adm9i/ration4 7ii7 ,limitation ,9 modify+ an int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n1 except 9 ! case ( a modification t includes a *ange to an easem5t to add acreage1 increase any paym5t to an eligible entity4 7iii7 ,,nepa compliance ,an action tak5 pursuant to ?is subp>agraph may n be consid]$ a major ,f$]al action "u section #ajb7b77;,c7 ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb7b77;,c774 7,b7 ,ex*ange 7i7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may approve an ex*ange ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,i7 no reasonable alt]native exi/s & ! effect on ! int]e/ 9 l& is avoid$ or m9imiz$ to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7,,ii7 ! ex*ange-- 7aa7 results 9 equal or increas$ cons]vation values2 7bb7 results 9 equal or great] economic value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7cc7 is consi/5t ) ! orig9al int5t ( ! easem5t2 7dd7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7ee7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7ii7 ,limitation ,9 ex*ang+ an int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n increase any paym5t to an eligible entity4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,de m9imis adju/m5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,an eligible entity may make de m9imis adju/m5ts to any int]e/ 9 l&1 or a portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! adju/m5t-- 7i7 fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program2 & 7ii7 is n a subord9ation1 modification1 ex*ange1 or t]m9ation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,types ( de m9imis adju/m5ts ,de m9imis adju/m5ts made "u ?is p>agraph may include title corrections & o!r m9or adju/m5ts1 includ+-- 7i7 typographical error corrections2 7ii7 m9or *anges 9 legal descriptions z a result ( survey or mapp+ errors2 7iii7 ! transf] ( an int]e/ ( an eligible entity to ano!r eligible entity2 7iv7 *anges to a build+ envelope b\nd>y2 7v7 relocation ( easem5t access2 7vi7 au?orization ( tempor>y "w areas n associat$ ) o!r easem5t adm9i/ration actions2 & 7vii7 o!r adju/m5ts det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,modification ( eligible entity t]ms & conditions ,an eligible entity %all be au?oriz$ to modify a t]m or condition ( an agricultural l& easem5t t is ! subject ( an agreem5t ent]$ into "u section #abfe;,b7b77#d77;,a7 if su* modification does n conflict ) any m9imum t]m or condition requir$ by ! ,secret>y "u su* section4 4 7b7 ,adju/$ gross income 7#a7 ,exemption ,section #abfe;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe;,d7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,adju/$ gross income exemption ,! adju/$ gross income limitation describ$ 9 section #ajja;,d7b77#a7 %all n apply to any paym5t or o!r assi/ance "u ?is subtitle4 4 7#b7 ,calculation ,section #ajja;,d7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acjh-c;a7b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,exception = comp5sation "u ,,acep ,= purposes ( ?is subsection1 ! adju/$ gross income ( a p]son or legal entity t is a l&[n] ( eligible l& 7z def9$ 9 section #abfe;,a7 %all n include any income receiv$ z comp5sation = ! acquisition ( an agricultural l& easem5t or a wetl& res]ve easem5t on t eligible l& "u subtitle ,h ( title ,,xii4 4 ,h ,=e/ ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program #bgja4 ,=e/ cons]vation easem5t program ,title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subtitle ,i 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga et seq47 z subtitle ,j2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subtitle ,h 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chfe et seq47 ! foll[+3 ,i ,=e/ ,cons]vation ,easem5t ,program #abfg4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a =e/ cons]vation easem5t program = ! cons]vation & re/oration ( eligible l& & natural res\rces ?r\gh ! acquisition ( cons]vation easem5ts or o!r int]e/s 9 l&4 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! program are-- 7#a7 to protect ! viability & su/a9ability ( work+ =e/ l&1 & relat$ cons]vation values ( eligible l&1 by limit+ ! negative effects ( non=e/ l& uses ( su* l&2 7#b7 to protect & enhance =e/ ecosy/em & l&scape functions & values2 7#c7 to promote ! re/oration1 protection1 & improvem5t ( habitat ( species t are ?reat5$1 endang]$1 or o!rwise at risk2 & 7#d7 to c>ry out ! purposes & functions ( ! heal?y =e/s res]ve program e/abli%$ "u title ,v ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq471 z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 #abfg;,a4 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe ,! t]m acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe means-- 7,a7 l& t is held 9 tru/ by ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ,indian ,tribes or individual ,indians2 7,b7 l&1 ! title to :i* is held by ,indian ,tribes or individual ,indians subject to ,f$]al re/rictions aga9/ ali5ation or encumbrance2 7,c7 l& t is subject to rights ( use1 occupancy1 & b5efit ( c]ta9 ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 l& t is held 9 fee title by an ,indian ,tribe2 7,e7 l& t is own$ by a native corporation =m$ "u-- 7i7 section #ag ( ! ,act ( ,june #ah1 #aicd 7commonly kn[n z ! ,indian ,reorganization ,act7 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #eabd72 or 7ii7 section #h ( ! ,alaska ,native ,claims ,settlem5t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #afjg72 & 7,f7 a comb9ation ( #a or m types ( l& describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,e74 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an ag5cy ( ,/ate or local gov]nm5t or an ,indian ,tribe 7includ+ a l& res\rce c\ncil e/abli%$ "u ,/ate law72 or 7,b7 an organization t is-- 7i7 organiz$ =1 & at all times s9ce ! =mation ( ! organization has be5 op]at$ pr9cipally =1 #a or m ( ! cons]vation purposes specifi$ 9 clause 7i71 7ii71 7iii71 or 7iv7 ( section #agj7;h77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 7ii7 an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( t ,code t is exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( t ,code2 or 7iii7 describ$ 9-- 7,i7 p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( section #eji7;a7 ( t ,code2 or 7,,ii7 section #eji7;a77#c7 ( t ,code & is controll$ by an organization describ$ 9 section #eji7;a77#b7 ( t ,code4 7#c7 ,eligible l& ,! t]m eligible l& means private l& or acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe-- 7,a7 t is-- 7i7 =e/ l&2 or 7ii7 be+ re/or$ to =e/ l&2 7,b7 9 ! case ( a =e/ l& easem5t-- 7i7 ! enrollm5t ( :i* w\ld protect work+ =e/s & relat$ cons]vation values by cons]v+ l&2 or 7ii7 ! protection ( :i* w fur!r a ,/ate or local policy consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a =e/ res]ve easem5t1 ! enrollm5t ( :i* w ma9ta91 re/ore1 enhance1 or o!rwise measurably-- 7i7 increase ! likelihood ( recov]y ( a species t is li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u section #d ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 or 7ii7 improve ! well-be+ ( a species t is-- 7,i7 n li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u t section2 & 7,,ii7 7aa7 a c&idate = t li/+1 a ,/ate-li/$ species1 or a special conc]n species2 or 7bb7 designat$ z a species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$ by a ,/ate wildlife action plan4 7#d7 ,=e/ l& easem5t ,! t]m =e/ l& easem5t means an easem5t or o!r int]e/ 9 eligible l& t-- 7,a7 is convey$ to an eligible entity = ! purpose ( protect+ natural res\rces & ! =e/ nature ( ! eligible l&2 & 7,b7 p]mits ! l&[n] ! "r to cont9ue work+ =e/ production & relat$ uses1 consi/5t ) an applicable =e/ managem5t plan4 7#e7 ,=e/ managem5t plan ,! t]m =e/ managem5t plan means-- 7,a7 a =e/ /ew>d%ip plan describ$ 9 section #e7;f7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;a7f772 7,b7 ano!r plan approv$ by ! applicable ,/ate =e/] or ,/ate =e/ry ag5cy2 7,c7 a plan develop$ "u a ?ird-p>ty c]tification sy/em det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,d7 ano!r plan det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#f7 ,=e/ res]ve easem5t ,! t]m =e/ res]ve easem5t means an easem5t or o!r int]e/ 9 eligible l& t-- 7,a7 is convey$ to ! ,secret>y = ! purpose ( protect+ natural res\rces & ! =e/ nature ( ! eligible l&2 & 7,b7 p]mits ! l&[n] ! "r to cont9ue work+ =e/ production & relat$ uses consi/5t ) ! applicable =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ "u section #abfg;,c7c77#a77;,a74 7#g7 ,program ,! t]m program means ! =e/ cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u ?is subtitle4 7#h7 ,socially disadvantag$ =e/ l&[n] ,! t]m socially disadvantag$ =e/ l&[n] means a =e/ l&[n] :o is a memb] ( a socially disadvantag$ gr\p 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi7;a7774 #abfg;,b4 ,=e/ l& easem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all facilitate & provide fund+ =-- 7#a7 ! pur*ase by eligible entities ( =e/ l& easem5ts on eligible l&2 7#b7 ! developm5t ( a =e/ managem5t plan2 & 7#c7 te*nical assi/ance to implem5t ?is section4 7b7 ,co/-,%>e assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all protect work+ =e/s1 & relat$ cons]vation values ( eligible l&1 ?r\gh co/-%>e assi/ance to eligible entities = pur*as+ =e/ l& easem5ts4 7#b7 ,scope ( assi/ance available 7,a7 ,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 %all provide = a ,f$]al %>e ( #ej p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! =e/ l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7ii7 ,exception ,an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d7 may provide = a ,f$]al %>e ( n m ?an #ge p]c5t ( ! fair m>ket value ( a =e/ l& easem5t 9 ! case ( eligible l& t is-- 7,i7 a =e/ ( special environm5tal significance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,ii7 own$ by a socially disadvantag$ =e/ l&[n]4 7,b7 ,non-,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,"u an agreem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d71 ! eligible entity %all provide a non-,f$]al %>e t is equival5t to ! rema9d] ( ! fair m>ket value ( ! =e/ l& easem5t n provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7ii7 ,p]missible =ms ,! non-,f$]al %>e provid$ by an eligible entity "u ?is p>agraph may comprise-- 7,i7 ca% res\rces2 7,,ii7 a *>itable donation or qualifi$ cons]vation contribution 7z def9$ 9 section #agj7;h7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf7 f ! private =e/ l&[n] f :i* ! =e/ l& easem5t w be pur*as$2 7,,iii7 co/s associat$ ) secur+ a de$ to ! =e/ l& easem5t1 includ+ ! co/ ( appraisal1 survey1 inspection1 & title2 & 7,,iv7 o!r co/s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ( fair m>ket value ,= purposes ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! fair m>ket value ( a =e/ l& easem5t us+-- 7i7 ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice2 7ii7 an areawide m>ket analysis or survey2 or 7iii7 ano!r indu/ry-approv$ me?od4 7#c7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( applications 7,a7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% evaluation & rank+ crit]ia to maximize ! b5efit ( ,f$]al inve/m5t "u ! program4 7,b7 ,priority ,9 evaluat+ applications "u ! program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an application = ! pur*ase ( a =e/ l& easem5t-- 7i7 t ma9ta9s ! viability ( a work+ =e/1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 on eligible l& = :i* a =e/ managem5t plan has be5 develop$ at ! "t ( application4 7,c7 ,consid]ations ,9 e/abli%+ ! crit]ia "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all emphasize support =-- 7i7 protect+ work+ =e/s & relat$ cons]vation values ( eligible l&2 7ii7 r$uc+ fragm5tation ( =e/ l&2 & 7iii7 maximiz+ ! areas protect$ f conv]sion to non=e/ uses4 7#d7 ,agreem5ts ) eligible entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into agreem5ts ) eligible entities to /ipulate ! t]ms & conditions "u :i* ! eligible entity is p]mitt$ to use co/-%>e assi/ance provid$ "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,l5g? ( agreem5ts ,an agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be = a t]m t is n less ?an #c1 b n m ?an #e1 ye>s1 unless ! ,secret>y det]m9es t a long] t]m is ju/ifi$4 7,c7 ,m9imum t]ms & conditions ,an eligible entity %all be au?oriz$ to use its own t]ms & conditions = =e/ l& easem5ts s long z ! ,secret>y det]m9es su* t]ms & conditions-- 7i7 are consi/5t )-- 7,i7 ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,,ii7 ! =e/ry activities to be conduct$ on ! eligible l&2 7ii7 p]mit effective en=cem5t ( ! cons]vation purposes ( ! =e/ l& easem5ts2 7iii7 include a requirem5t to implem5t a =e/ managem5t plan on eligible l& subject to a =e/ l& easem5t2 7iv7 include a limit on ! imp]vi\s surfaces to be all[$ t is consi/5t ) ! =e/ry activities to be conduct$2 & 7v7 include a "r ( en=cem5t = ! ,secret>y t-- 7,i7 may be us$ only if ! t]ms & conditions ( ! =e/ l& easem5t are n en=c$ by ! eligible entity2 & 7,,ii7 does n ext5d to a "r ( inspection unless-- 7aa7 7,,aa7 ! hold] ( ! =e/ l& easem5t fails to provide monitor+ reports 9 a timely mann]2 or 7,,bb7 ! ,secret>y has a reasonable & articulable belief t ! t]ms & conditions ( ! =e/ l& easem5t h be5 violat$2 & 7bb7 prior to ! inspection1 ! ,secret>y notifies ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] ( ! inspection & provides a reasonable opportunity = ! eligible entity & ! l&[n] to p>ticipate 9 ! inspection4 7,d7 ,additional p]mitt$ t]ms & conditions ,an eligible entity may include t]ms & conditions = a =e/ l& easem5t t-- 7i7 are int5d$ to keep ! eligible l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t 9 active =e/ managem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 all[ subsurface m9]al developm5t on ! eligible l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t & 9 accordance ) applicable ,/ate law if1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,i7 ! subsurface m9]al developm5t-- 7aa7 has a limit$ & localiz$ impact2 7bb7 does n h>m ! =e/ use & cons]vation values ( ! eligible l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t2 7cc7 does n mat]ially alt] or affect ! exi/+ topography2 7dd7 complies ) a subsurface m9]al developm5t plan t-- 7,,aa7 includes a plan = ! rem$iation ( impacts to ! =e/ use & cons]vation values ( ! eligible l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t2 & 7,,bb7 is approv$ by ! ,secret>y prior to ! initiation ( m9]al developm5t activity2 7ee7 is n accompli%$ by any surface m9+ me?od2 7ff7 is )9 ! imp]vi\s surface limits ( ! =e/ l& easem5t "u subp>agraph 7,c77iv72 & 7gg7 uses practices & te*nologies t m9imize ! duration & int5sity ( impacts to ! =e/ use & cons]vation values ( ! eligible l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t2 & 7,,ii7 ea* area impact$ by ! subsurface m9]al developm5t is reclaim$ & re/or$ by ! hold] ( ! m9]al rights at cessation ( op]ation2 & 7iii7 include o!r relevant activities relat+ to ! =e/ l& easem5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,sub/itution ( qualifi$ projects ,an agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all all[1 ^u mutual agreem5t ( ! p>ties1 sub/itution ( qualifi$ projects t are id5tifi$ at ! "t ( ! propos$ sub/itution4 7,f7 ,effect ( violation ,if a violation ( a t]m or condition ( an agreem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 occurs-- 7i7 ! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ! ,secret>y may require ! eligible entity to refund all or "p ( any paym5ts receiv$ by ! eligible entity "u ! program1 ) int]e/ on ! paym5ts z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,=e/ managem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! eligible l& does n h a =e/ managem5t plan at ! "t ( application1 prior to ! acquisition ( ! =e/ l& easem5t ! l&[n] %all develop1 9 p>tn]%ip ) ! eligible entity1 a =e/ managem5t plan = ! l& subject to ! =e/ l& easem5t4 7,b7 ,reimbursem5t ,! ,secret>y may reimburse ! l&[n] = ! co/ ( ! developm5t ( a =e/ managem5t plan = eligible l& enroll$ "u ?is section4 7c7 ,me?od ( enrollm5t ,! ,secret>y %all enroll eligible l& "u ?is section ?r\gh ! use (-- 7#a7 p]man5t easem5ts2 or 7#b7 easem5ts = ! maximum duration all[$ "u applicable ,/ate laws4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance1 on reque/1 to assi/ 9 compliance ) ! t]ms & conditions ( =e/ l& easem5ts4 #abfg;,c4 ,=e/ res]ve easem5ts 7a7 ,availability ( assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all provide assi/ance to own]s ( eligible l& to re/ore1 protect1 & enhance eligible l& ?r\gh-- 7#a7 =e/ res]ve easem5ts & relat$ =e/ res]ve easem5t plans2 & 7#b7 te*nical assi/ance to implem5t ?is section4 7b7 ,easem5ts 7#a7 ,me?od ( enrollm5t 7,a7 ,au?oriz$ me?ods ,! ,secret>y %all enroll eligible l& "u ?is section-- 7i7 ?r\gh ! use (-- 7,i7 p]man5t easem5ts2 7,,ii7 #cj-ye> easem5ts2 & 7,,iii7 easem5ts = ! maximum duration all[$ "u applicable ,/ate laws2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe1 ?r\gh ! use (-- 7,i7 #cj-ye> contracts 7! comp5sation = :i* %all be equival5t to ! comp5sation = #cj-ye> easem5ts72 or 7,,ii7 p]man5t easem5ts4 7,b7 ,limitation ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section 9 a fiscal ye> may be us$ = #cj-ye> easem5ts "u ?is section4 7#b7 ,evaluation & rank+ ( (f]s 7,a7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% evaluation & rank+ crit]ia = (f]s f l&[n]s "u ?is section4 7,b7 ,priority ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to ! enrollm5t ( eligible l& "u ?is section t provides ! greate/ cons]vation b5efit to-- 7i7 prim>ily1 species li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u section #d ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecc72 & 7ii7 second>ily1 species t are-- 7,i7 n li/$ z endang]$ or ?reat5$ "u t section2 & 7,,ii7 7aa7 c&idates = t li/+1 ,/ate-li/$ species1 or special conc]n species2 or 7bb7 designat$ z species ( greate/ cons]vation ne$ by a ,/ate wildlife action plan4 7,c7 ,o!r consid]ations ,! ,secret>y may give additional consid]ation to eligible l& ! enrollm5t "u ?is section ( :i* w-- 7i7 improve biological div]sity2 7ii7 re/ore native =e/ ecosy/ems2 7iii7 cons]ve =e/ l& t provides habitat = species describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b72 7iv7 r$uce fragm5tation ( =e/ l&2 & 7v7 increase c>bon seque/ration4 7#c7 ,t]ms & conditions ( easem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a =e/ res]ve easem5t %all include t]ms & conditions t-- 7i7 are consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program & ! =e/ry activities to be conduct$ on ! eligible l&2 7ii7 are consi/5t ) ! managem5t objectives ( ! own] ( ! eligible l& & ! implem5tation ( ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 7iii7 p]mit effective en=cem5t ( ! cons]vation purposes ( ! =e/ res]ve easem5ts2 7iv7 provide = ! effici5t & effective e/abli%m5t or enhancem5t ( =e/ ecosy/em functions & values2 & 7v7 include su* additional provisions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es are desirable to c>ry out ! program or facilitate ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7,b7 ,reque/$ t]ms & conditions ,an own] ( eligible l& may reque/ t a t]m or condition be includ$ 9 a =e/ res]ve easem5t1 & ! ,secret>y may include su* t]m or condition1 if x-- 7i7 is consi/5t ) ! managem5t objectives ( ! own] ( ! eligible l& & ! implem5tation ( ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ "u subsection 7c77#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 does n conflict ) any t]ms or conditions includ$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,comp5sation 7,a7 ,p]man5t easem5ts ,9 ! case ( eligible l& enroll$ 9 a p]man5t easem5t "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all pay ! own] ( ! eligible l& an am\nt equal to ! diff]5ce betwe51 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7i7 ! fair m>ket value ( ! eligible l& be=e ! enrollm5t 9 ! p]man5t easem5t2 & 7ii7 ! fair m>ket value ( ! eligible l& z encumb]$ by ! p]man5t easem5t4 7,b7 ,o!r ,! ,secret>y %all pay ! own] ( eligible l& enroll$ "u ?is section 9 a #cj-ye> contract1 a #cj-ye> easem5t1 or an easem5t = ! maximum duration all[$ "u applicable ,/ate laws1 n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 & n m ?an #ge p]c5t1 ( ! comp5sation t w\ld be paid "u subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! l& 7 be+ enroll$ 9 a p]man5t easem5t4 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ( fair m>ket value ,! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! fair m>ket value ( eligible l& = purposes ( ?is p>agraph us+ ! ,uni=m ,/&>ds ( ,pr(essional ,appraisal ,practice or ano!r indu/ry-approv$ me?od4 7c7 ,easem5t re/oration & managem5t 7#a7 ,=e/ res]ve easem5t plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,l& enroll$ 9 a =e/ res]ve easem5t %all be subject to a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan1 to be develop$ jo9tly by ! l&[n] & ! ,secret>y1 t describes su* activities to be c>ri$ out on ! l& z are necess>y to re/ore1 ma9ta91 & enhance habitat = species describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,practices & measures ,a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all require implem5tation ( su* practices & measures z are necess>y to accompli% ! activities describ$ 9 ! plan "u su* subp>agraph1 :i* may include-- 7i7 vegetative managem5t & silviculture practices2 7ii7 /ructural practices & measures2 7iii7 practices to increase c>bon seque/ration2 7iv7 practices to improve biological div]sity2 & 7v7 o!r practices & measures1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,f9ancial assi/ance 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide f9ancial assi/ance to own]s ( eligible l& to c>ry out ! activities1 practices1 & measures describ$ 9 ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! eligible l& "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,paym5ts ,) respect to f9ancial assi/ance provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all pay-- 7i7 9 ! case ( a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan = eligible l& enroll$ 9 a p]man5t easem5t1 an am\nt t is n m ?an #ajj p]c5t ( ! eligible co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 9 ! case ( a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan = eligible l& enroll$ 9 a #cj-ye> contract1 a #cj-ye> easem5t1 or an easem5t = ! maximum duration all[$ "u applicable ,/ate laws1 an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t1 & n m ?an #ge p]c5t1 ( ! eligible co/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,c7 ,eligible co/s ,co/s eligible = paym5ts "u ?is p>agraph are ! co/s ( activities1 practices1 & measures ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t are associat$ ) ! re/oration or enhancem5t ( ! habitat conditions specifi$ = ! applicable species 9 ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan4 7,d7 ,tim+ ( paym5ts ,paym5ts "u ?is p>agraph %all be made-- 7i7 only on a det]m9ation by ! ,secret>y t an activity1 practice1 or measure describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 has be5 e/abli%$ 9 compliance ) appropriate /&>ds & specifications1 :i* det]m9ation %all be made z soon z practicable aft] e/abli%m5t2 & 7ii7 z soon z possible aft] su* det]m9ation is made4 7,e7 ,limitations ,f9ancial assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is p>agraph to an own] ( eligible l& may n exce$ #ejj1jjj p] easem5t or contract4 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to own]s ( eligible l& te*nical assi/ance to assi/ ! own]s 9-- 7,a7 develop+ a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan2 & 7,b7 comply+ ) ! t]ms & conditions ( a =e/ res]ve easem5t1 includ+ ! implem5tation ( a =e/ res]ve easem5t plan4 7#b7 ,contracts or agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into #a or m contracts ) private entities or agreem5ts ) a ,/ate1 nongov]nm5tal organization1 or ,indian ,tribe to provide te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! contract or agreem5t w advance ! purposes ( ! program4 7e7 ,protections & measures 7#a7 ,protections ,9 ! case ( a l&[n] :o enrolls eligible l& 9 a =e/ res]ve easem5t1 & ^: cons]vation activities "u ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = su* l& result 9 a net cons]vation b5efit = a species describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b71 ! ,secret>y %all make available to ! l&[n] safe h>bor or simil> assurances & protection "u-- 7,a7 section #g7;b77#d7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;b77#d772 or 7,b7 section #aj7;a77#a7 ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeci7;a77#a774 7#b7 ,measures ,if protection "u p>agraph 7#a7 requires ! tak+ ( measures t are 9 addition to ! measures cov]$ by ! =e/ res]ve easem5t plan develop$ = ! eligible l&1 ! co/ ( ! additional measures1 & ! co/ ( any p]mit1 %all be consid]$ co/s eligible = paym5ts "u subsection 7c77#b74 7f7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,delegation ( easem5t adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies ,! ,secret>y may delegate any ( ! managem5t1 monitor+1 & en=cem5t responsibilities ( ! ,secret>y "u ?is section to o!r ,f$]al or ,/ate 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 a nonpr(it cons]vation organization if ! ,secret>y det]m9es ! organization has ! appropriate exp]tise & res\rces necess>y to c>ry out ^? delegat$ responsibilities4 7#b7 ,involvem5t by o!r ag5cies & organizations ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may consult )-- 7,a7 private =e/ l&[n]s2 7,b7 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,c7 ,/ate =e/ry ag5cies2 7,d7 ,/ate fi% & wildlife ag5cies2 7,e7 ,/ate environm5tal quality ag5cies2 7,f7 o!r ,/ate cons]vation ag5cies2 & 7,g7 nonpr(it cons]vation organizations4 #abfg;,d4 ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,ineligible l& ,! ,secret>y %all n use am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program = ! purposes ( acquir+ an easem5t on-- 7#a7 l& own$ by a ,f$]al ag5cy1 o!r ?an su* l& t is acreage own$ by an ,indian ,tribe2 7#b7 l& own$ 9 fee title by a ,/ate1 includ+ an ag5cy or a subdivision ( a ,/ate1 or a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7#c7 l& subject to an easem5t or de$ re/riction t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 provides simil> protection z w\ld be provid$ by enrollm5t 9 ! program2 or 7#d7 l& ! enrollm5t 9 ! program ( :i* w\ld und]m9e ! purposes ( ! program due to on-site or (f-site conditions1 su* z risk ( haz>d\s sub/ances1 p]mitt$ or exi/+ rights ( way1 infra/ructure developm5t1 or adjac5t l& uses4 7b7 ,subord9ation1 ex*ange1 modification1 & t]m9ation 7#a7 ,subord9ation ,! ,secret>y may subord9ate any int]e/ 9 eligible l&1 or portion ( su* an int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y 7includ+ = ! purposes ( utilities & en]gy transmission s]vices7 directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! subord9ation-- 7,a7 increases cons]vation values or has a limit$ negative effect on cons]vation values2 7,b7 m9imally affects ! acreage subject to ! int]e/ 9 eligible l&2 & 7,c7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7#b7 ,modification & ex*ange ( int]e/ 9 l& 7,a7 ,modification 7i7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may approve a modification ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! modification-- 7,i7 w support ! viability & su/a9ability ( work+ =e/s & ! cons]vation values ( ! applicable easem5t2 7,,ii7 w result 9 equal or increas$ cons]vation values2 7,,iii7 is consi/5t ) ! orig9al int5t ( ! easem5t2 7,,iv7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7,v7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program1 includ+ correct+ errors & ex]cis+ res]v$ rights4 7ii7 ,limitation ,9 modify+ an int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n1 except 9 ! case ( a modification t includes a *ange to an easem5t to add acreage1 increase any paym5t to an eligible entity4 7,b7 ,ex*ange 7i7 ,au?ority ,! ,secret>y may approve an ex*ange ( any int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ei!r directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,i7 no reasonable alt]native exi/s & ! effect on ! int]e/ 9 l& is avoid$ or m9imiz$ to ! ext5t practicable2 & 7,,ii7 ! ex*ange-- 7aa7 results 9 equal or increas$ cons]vation values2 7bb7 results 9 equal or great] economic value to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7cc7 is consi/5t ) ! orig9al int5t ( ! easem5t2 7dd7 is consi/5t ) ! purposes ( ! program2 & 7ee7 is 9 ! public int]e/ or fur!rs ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7ii7 ,limitation ,9 ex*ang+ an int]e/ 9 l&1 or portion ( su* int]e/1 "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y may n increase any paym5t to an eligible entity4 7#c7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,secret>y may approve a t]m9ation ( any int]e/ 9 eligible l&1 or portion ( su* an int]e/1 adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 directly or on behalf ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation "u ! program if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7,a7 t]m9ation is 9 ! int]e/ ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t2 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates w be fully comp5sat$ =-- 7i7 ! value ( ! int]e/ 9 ! l&1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7ii7 any co/s relat+ to ! t]m9ation2 & 7iii7 any damages det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 ! t]m9ation w-- 7i7 address a compell+ public ne$ = :i* !re is no practicable alt]native ev5 ) avoidance & m9imization2 & 7ii7 fur!r ! practical adm9i/ration ( ! program4 7#d7 ,cons5t ,! ,secret>y %all obta9 cons5t f ! l&[n] & eligible entity1 if applicable1 = any subord9ation1 ex*ange1 modification1 or t]m9ation ( an int]e/ 9 eligible l&1 or portion ( su* an int]e/1 "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,notice ,n few] ?an #ij days be=e tak+ any t]m9ation action describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c71 ! ,secret>y %all provide writt5 notice ( t action to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7c7 ,l& enroll$ 9 o!r programs ,9 accordance ) ! provisions ( section #bgjb ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 l& enroll$ 9 ! heal?y =e/s res]ve program e/abli%$ "u title ,v ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section %all be consid]$ enroll$ 9 ! program4 4 #bgjb4 ,heal?y ,=e/s ,res]ve ,program 7a7 ,repeal 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,title ,v ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 is repeal$4 7#b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7,public ,law #ajh-adh2 #aag ,/at4 #ahhg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! items relat+ to title ,v4 7b7 ,transitional provisions 7#a7 ,effect on exi/+ contracts1 agreem5ts1 & easem5ts ,! repeal made by subsection 7a7 %all n affect ! validity or t]ms ( any contract1 agreem5t1 or easem5t ent]$ into by ! ,secret>y "u title ,v ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 or any paym5ts or te*nical assi/ance requir$ to be made 9 connection ) ! contract1 agreem5t1 or easem5t4 7#b7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,use ( prior ye> funds ,not)/&+ ! repeal made by subsection 7a71 any funds made available f ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation to c>ry out ! heal?y =e/s res]ve program e/abli%$ "u title ,v ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fega et seq47 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 = any ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbe %all be made available to c>ry out contracts1 agreem5ts1 or easem5ts ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a71 subject to ! condition t no su* contract1 agreem5t1 or easem5t may be modifi$ s z to increase ! am\nt ( any paym5t receiv$4 7,b7 ,o!r ,! ,secret>y may use funds made available to c>ry out ! =e/ cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,i ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe to cont9ue to c>ry out contracts1 agreem5ts1 or easem5ts ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 us+ ! provisions ( law 7includ+ regulations7 applicable to ^? contracts1 agreem5ts1 & easem5ts z 9 exi/5ce on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,i ,regional ,cons]vation ,p>tn]%ip ,program #bhja4 ,e/abli%m5t & purposes ,section #abga7;b77#b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga7;b77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,to address natural res\rce conc]ns on eligible l& on a regional or wat]%$ scale1 includ+ ?r\gh-- 7,a7 ! cons]vation1 protection1 re/oration1 & su/a9able use ( soil2 7,b7 ! cons]vation & protection ( wat]1 includ+ s\rces ( dr9k+ wat] & gr\ndwat]2 7,c7 ! prev5tion & mitigation ( ! effects ( flood+ & dr\ght1 & ! improvem5t or expansion ( flood resili5cy2 & 7,d7 ! cons]vation ( wildlife1 agricultural l&1 & relat$ natural res\rces4 4 #bhjb4 ,def9itions ,section #abga;,a7#a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;a7#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,! =e/ cons]vation easem5t program e/abli%$ "u subtitle ,i4 4 #bhjc4 ,regional cons]vation p>tn]%ips 7a7 ,p>tn]%ip agreem5ts au?oriz$ ,section #abga;,b7a7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,p>tn]%ip agreem5ts au?oriz$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may ent] into a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ) an eligible p>tn] to implem5t a project t w assi/ produc]s ) in/all+ & ma9ta9+ an eligible activity on eligible l&4 7#b7 ,/reaml9+ requir$ ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t a p>tn]%ip agreem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 is ent]$ into n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* an application is select$ "u subsection 7e72 & 7,b7 conta9s only-- 7i7 ! in=mation1 describ$ "u subsection 7e77#c71 necess>y to fund & initiate ! project to be implem5t$ "u ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t2 & 7ii7 any adju/m5ts to ! requirem5ts ( a cov]$ program det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( section #abga;,e7f71 & any waiv] provid$ "u p>agraph 7#c7 ( su* section4 7#c7 ,process = reque/+ waiv]s & adju/m5ts ,! ,secret>y %all make available in=mation on ! process = reque/+ a waiv] or an adju/m5t to ! requirem5ts ( a cov]$ program pursuant to section #abga;,e7f74 4 7b7 ,duties ( ,secret>y ,section #abga;,b7d7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,b71 by /rik+ h[ ! ,secret>y us$ am\nts res]v$ by ! ,secret>y = t ye> = te*nical assi/ance "u section #abga;,d7f72 & & ins]t+ ! use ( funds = te*nical assi/ance "u section #abga;,d7c722 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ensure paym5ts to eligible p>tn]s "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t are made n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* ! eligible p>tn] submits to ! ,secret>y a reque/ = paym5t4 4 7c7 ,applications ,section #abga;,b7e77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;b7e77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 any reque/s by an eligible p>tn] = a waiv] or an adju/m5t to ! requirem5ts ( a cov]$ program pursuant to section #abga;,e7f72 & 4 #bhjd4 ,assi/ance to produc]s ,section #abga;,c7d77#c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;c7d77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iv71 by /rik+ ! & at ! end2 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a77iv7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 provide1 "u section #abga;,b7c77#b71 n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! ov]all co/s ( ! scope ( ! project t is ! subject ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t fund$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 9 direct fund+2 & 4 #bhje4 ,fund+ 7a7 ,allocation ( fund+ ,section #abga;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7b72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7c71 7d71 & 7e7 z subsections 7a71 7b71 & 7c71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7a71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ subsection 7a7 & ins]t+ section #abda7;a77#f74 7b7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses ,subsection 7b7 ( section #abga;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d71 z s r$esignat$1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,limitation on adm9i/rative exp5ses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds made available to implem5t a project "u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 ! ,secret>y may use n m ?an t5 p]c5t to reimburse ! eligible p>tn] = adm9i/rative exp5ses relat+ to ! project4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ,any am\nts exp5d$ by an eligible p>tn] = adm9i/rative exp5ses t are n reimburs$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may be consid]$ to be a "p ( ! contribution ( ! eligible p>tn] "u section #abga;,b7c77#b74 4 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance ,subsection 7c7 ( section #abga;,d ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;d71 z s r$esignat$1 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,te*nical assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all1 ?r\gh a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 id5tify-- 7,a7 ! total am\nt ( funds t w be us$ = te*nical assi/ance2 & 7,b7 ! %>e ( su* funds t w be provid$ to eligible p>tn]s "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,provision ( assi/ance 7,a7 ,reimbursem5t ,"u a p>tn]%ip agreem5t t is n fund$ ?r\gh an alt]native fund+ arrangem5t or grant agreem5t "u section #abga;,c7d71 ! ,secret>y may reimburse eligible p>tn]s = ! co/s ( te*nical assi/ance provid$ ?r\gh su* p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+-- 7i7 ! co/s ( te*nical assi/ance ne$$ to facilitate ! maximum cons]vation b5efit ( ! applicable project2 7ii7 ! co/s ( provid+ outrea* & education to produc]s = pot5tial p>ticipation 9 ! applicable project2 7iii7 ! co/s ( e/abli%+ basel9e metrics to support ! developm5t ( ! assessm5t requir$ "u section #abga;,b7c77#a77;,e72 & 7iv7 o!r co/s necess>y to support ! implem5tation ( eligible activities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,advancem5t ( funds ,! ,secret>y may advance to eligible p>tn]s reasonable am\nts ( funds = co/s t may be reimburs$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all limit co/s ( ! ,secret>y = te*nical assi/ance to co/s necess>y to c>ry out ! objectives ( ! program4 7#d7 ,r$uction ( adm9i/rative b>ri]s ,! ,secret>y %all provide a s+le1 simplifi$ process = reimbursem5ts or advancem5ts to eligible p>tn]s = ! co/s ( te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 7#e7 ,?ird-p>ty provid]s ,! ,secret>y %all develop & implem5t /rategies to enc\rage ?ird-p>ty te*nical s]vice provid]s to provide te*nical assi/ance to eligible p>tn]s pursuant to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 4 #bhjf4 ,adm9i/ration 7a7 ,report+ ,section #abga;,e7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7b77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by ins]t+ make publicly available & aft] ! ,secret>y %all4 7b7 ,consi/5cy ) cov]$ program rules ,section #abga;,e ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;e7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,consi/5cy ) cov]$ program requirem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! t]ms & conditions ( a program contract are consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ! applicable cov]$ program to be us$ z "p ( ! applicable p>tn]%ip agreem5t4 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y1 adju/ a regulatory requirem5t ( a cov]$ program to be us$ z a "p ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 or relat$ guidance1 z x applies to an eligible activity c>ri$ out "u a program contract ent]$ into pursuant to ! p>tn]%ip agreem5t-- 7i7 to provide a simplifi$ process2 or 7ii7 to bett] reflect unique local circum/ances4 7,b7 ,limitation ,! ,secret>y %all n adju/ ! application ( /atutory requirem5ts = a cov]$ program to be us$ z a "p ( a p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 includ+ requirem5ts gov]n+ appeals1 paym5t limits1 & cons]vation compliance4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,) respect to a program contract = an eligible activity "u ! agricultural cons]vation easem5t program1 ! ,secret>y may1 9 ! applicable p>tn]%ip agreem5t1 waive ! application ( clauses 7ii7 or 7iii77,,iii7 ( section #abfe;,a7#d77;,a7 = purposes ( det]m9+ ! eligibility ( l&4 7#d7 ,c]tification applicability ,) respect to a p>tn]%ip agreem5t ent]$ into = acquisition ( easem5ts1 ! ,secret>y %all apply ! au?orities applicable to ! eligible p>tn] "u section #abfe;,b7b77#e77;,a7 if ! eligible p>tn] is an eligible entity c]tifi$ "u su* section4 7#e7 ,exemption ,) respect to a program contract t includes an eligible activity "u ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program to be in/all$ & ma9ta9$ 9 a ,/ate 9 :i* irrigation has n be5 us$ significantly = agricultural purposes1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y may n consid] prior irrigation hi/ory :5 det]m9+ ! eligibility ( l&4 7#f7 ,application ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply to p>tn]%ip agreem5ts fund$ pursuant to section #abga;,c7d74 4 #bhjg4 ,critical cons]vation areas 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #abga;,f7a77#b77;,c7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7a77#b77;,c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ re/oration & enhancem5t ( wildlife habitat connectivity & wildlife migration corridors be=e ! semicolon at ! end4 7b7 ,applications ,section #abga;,f7b7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ funds "u section #abga;,d7d77#b7 & ins]t+ funds allocat$ "u section #abga;,d7a77#b74 7c7 ,inclusion ( ,columbia ,bas9 project area ,! ,secret>y %all include 9 ! ,we/] ,wat]s ,region ,critical ,cons]vation ,area designat$ "u section #abga;,f ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chga;f7 ! project area ( ! ,columbia ,bas9 project au?oriz$ by ! fir/ section ( ! ,act ( ,may #bg1 #aicg 7*apt] #bfi1 #ej ,/at4 #bjh2 #eg ,/at4 #ad74 ,,iii ,trade ,a ,food = ,peace ,act #caja4 ,transf] ( au?orities to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #bja ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agba7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7to be implem5t$ by ! ,adm9i/rator7 & ins]t+ 7to be implem5t$ by ! ,secret>y74 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts 7#a7 ,em]g5cy & private assi/ance programs ,sections #bjb1 #bjc1 #bje1 #bjg1 & #bjh ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb1 #agbc1 #agbe1 #agbf;a1 & #agbf;b7 are ea* am5d$ by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,food = developm5t ,title ,,iii ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbg et seq47 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,section #djb ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcb7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively4 7#d7 ,g5]al provisions ,sections #djc & #djd ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcc & #agcd7 are ea* am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ or ! ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate1 ea* place x appe>s2 7,b7 9 section #djc7;h71 by /rik+ or ,adm9i/rator2 & 7,c7 9 section #djd7;d71 by /rik+ or ! ,adm9i/rator4 7#e7 ,consultation ,section #dje ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agce7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,transf] ( assets & liabilities ,! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new title3 ,,vii ,transf] provisions #gja4 ,transf] ( assets & liabilities f ,,usaid to ,secret>y ( ,agriculture ,on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title1 ! assets1 liabilities1 ord]s1 det]m9ations1 p]mits1 grants1 loans1 contracts1 agreem5ts1 c]tificates1 & lic5ses ( ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 pursuant to any au?ority "u ?is ,act on or aft] ,janu>y #a1 #bjbf1 %all be transf]r$ to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 #gjb4 ,transf] ( o!r au?orities ,on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title1 any au?ority or responsibility provid$ by any o!r provision ( law t 0 or c\ld h be5 us$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t1 prior to su* date ( enactm5t to c>ry out any function1 duty1 or responsibility "u ?is ,act may be ex]cis$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,a ref]5ce to su* ,adm9i/rator or to su* ,ag5cy 9 any provision ( law or regulation relat+ to any au?ority or responsibility describ$ 9 ! prec$+ s5t5ce %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 respectively4 #gjc4 ,rules & regulations ,beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is title1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all promulgate or am5d su* rules & regulations 7includ+ by issu+ or re-issu+ int]im f9al rules7 z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e appropriate1 includ+ by am5d+ su* rules & regulations issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t ) respect to ! au?orities & responsibilities provid$ by ?is ,act & z 9 effect on ! day be=e su* date ( enactm5t1 9 ord] to effectuate & complete ! transf] ( all functions & duties previ\sly c>ri$ out by t ,adm9i/rator to ! ,secret>y4 #gjd4 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate f "t to "t 9 c>ry+ out ! au?orities "u ?is ,act4 4 #cajb4 ,food aid quality assurance ,section #bjb ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbb71 z am5d$ by section #caja7;b77#a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ any o!r provision ( law & ins]t+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by ins]t+ assi/ance1 includ+ 9 ! =m ( be=e agricultural commodities2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ins]t+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,ag5cy & ins]t+ ,dep>tm5t2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#c7 a nongov]nm5tal organization1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,limitation on div]sion ( funds ,( ! funds made available 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u ?is title to ! ,secret>y1 n m ?an #ej p]c5t may be made available = exp5ses o!r ?an ! procurem5t ( ,unit$ ,/ates-gr[n agricultural commodities & ocean transportation ( su* commodities4 2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7h77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #cajc4 ,repeal ( m9imum levels ( assi/ance ,section #bjd ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbd7 is repeal$4 #cajd4 ,food aid consultative gr\p ,section #bje ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbe71 z am5d$ by section #caja7;b77#a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ ! ,"u ,secret>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end ( ! p>agraph & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c71 by /rik+ ! ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ins]t+ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 by /rik+ ,ag5cy & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,decemb] #ca1 #bjca4 #caje4 ,issuance ( regulations2 ov]sight1 monitor+1 & evaluation ,section #bjg ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;a71 z am5d$ by section #caja7;b77#a71 is fur!r am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#a71 by /rik+ ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah & ins]t+ ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y12 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ 1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y12 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca4 #cajf4 ,int]national food relief p>tn]%ip ,section #bjh7;f7 ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agbf;b7f77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7f7 ,availability ( appropriations ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available to c>ry out ?is section1 ( ! funds made available 9 ea* fiscal ye> "u ?is title to ! ,secret>y1 n less ?an #ae1jjj1jjj %all be made available 9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out ?is section1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #cajg4 ,use ( commodity cr$it corporation ,subsection 7b7 ( section #djf ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,includ$ exp5ses ,) respect to commodities made available "u titles ,,ii & ,,iii1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation may pay all associat$ & incid5tal co/s ( su* commodities4 4 #cajh4 ,pre-position+ ( agricultural commodities & annual report reg>d+ food aid programs & activities ,section #djg ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7c77#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,acquisition ,! ,secret>y %all transf]1 arrange = ! transportation1 & take o!r /eps necess>y to make available agricultural commodities to be provid$ "u title ,,ii & title ,,iii4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by /rik+ ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 7#d7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#e7 9 subsection 7c77#d71 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,secret>y2 7#f7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ or ! ,adm9i/rator1 z appropriate12 7#g7 by am5d+ subsection 7f77#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an ,april #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report reg>d+ ea* program & activity c>ri$ out "u ?is ,act dur+ ! prior fiscal ye>4 2 7#h7 9 subsection 7f77#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,i72 7,b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,h7 to read z foll[s3 7,h7 ,a /atem5t ( ! am\nt ( funds provid$ to ea* eligible organization t receiv$ assi/ance "u ?is ,act & ! mann] 9 :i* ^? funds 7 us$1 includ+ :e!r su* use 0 = commodity transportation or adm9i/rative co/s4 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,h7 7z am5d$7 z subp>agraphs 7,f7 ?r\gh 7,i71 respectively2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+ new subp>agraph3 7,e7 ,an assessm5t ( activities specifically t>get+ wom5 & girls & ! impact ( ^? activities 9 address+ ! unique ne$s ( wom5 & girls4 2 & 7#i7 by /rik+ subsection 7f77#c74 #caji4 ,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+ #bjca4 #caaj4 ,m9imum level ( nonem]g5cy food assi/ance ,section #dab ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new subsection3 7f7 ,m9imum levels ( fund+ ,to address *ild wa/+ 7#a7 ,m9imum level ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 9 addition to am\nts o!rwise made available1 n less ?an #bjj1jjj1jjj ( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out em]g5cy food assi/ance programs "u title ,,ii %all be exp5d$ = ! procurem5t & di/ribution ( ready-to-use !rapeutic foods4 7#b7 ,applicability ,! m9imum exp5diture requirem5t "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all only apply ) respect to a fiscal ye> if-- 7,a7 ! mo/ rec5t ,jo9t ,*ild ,malnutrition ,e/imates1 publi%$ annually by ! ,_w ,heal? ,organization1 ! ,_w ,bank1 & ! ,unit$ ,nations ,*ildr5's ,fund1 report a rate ( *ildr5 "u #e ye>s ( age affect$ by *ild wa/+ above #e p]c5t = ! ye> cov]$ by su* report2 & 7,b7 ! total am\nt made available to c>ry out programs "u title ,,ii 9 ! fiscal ye> is great] ?an #a1bjj1jjj1jjj4 7#c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is subsection may be con/ru$ to limit on ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to pur*ase or di/ribute ready-to-use !rapeutic foods 9 a fiscal ye>4 4 #caaa4 ,t]m9ation date = micronutri5t =tification programs ,section #dae ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4#agcf;g-#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator1 9 consultation ) !2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! comma aft] ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #caab4 ,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 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#a71 by /rik+ ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,ag5cy = ,int]national ,developm5t & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 #caac4 ,food = ,peace ,act adm9i/ration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,dur+ fiscal ye>s #bjbf ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y may use funds made available = ! sal>ies & exp5ses ( ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice "u an appropriations ,act or any o!r provision ( law1 includ+ su* funds o!rwise obligat$ z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to pay ! adm9i/rative exp5ses ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 9 ! implem5tation ( ! ,food = ,peace ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afia et seq471 z am5d$ by ?is subtitle4 7b7 ,c>ryov] ,= fiscal ye>s #bjbf ?r\gh #bjca1 ! balance ( any funds provid$ to c>ry out subsection 7a7 = a fiscal ye> t rema9s unexp5d$ at ! end ( t fiscal ye> may be c>ri$ ov] = use dur+ ! foll[+ fiscal ye>4 ,b ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh #cbja4 ,agricultural trade promotion & facilitation 7a7 ,modification to =eign m>ket developm5t coop]ator program ,section #bjc7;c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 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 agreem5ts1 ) eligible trade organizations or ) nonpr(it organizations ) exp]tise 9 supply *a9 infra/ructure1 to provide ne$s assessm5ts1 tra9+1 & o!r te*nical assi/ance to enhance ! capabilities ( infra/ructure 9 new & develop+ =eign m>kets1 includ+ infra/ructure relat+ to cold *a9 capacity1 port improvem5ts1 & o!r developm5ts1 to ensure t ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural commodities are n damag$ or lo/ due to defici5cies ( su* infra/ructure4 7,b7 ,limitation ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection1 n m ?an #a1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg & n m ?an #e1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbh & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] may be made available to c>ry out ?is p>agraph4 4 7b7 ,report on competitiv5ess ( unit$ /ates specialty crops ,section #bjc7;e77#g7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;e77#g77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#g7 ,bi5nial report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 %all submit e two ye>s to ! appropriate congressional committees a report detail+ ! competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates 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 (1 ,unit$ ,/ates exports ( specialty crops1 includ+ ! imposition (-- 7,i7 t>iffs 7includ+ retaliatory t>iffs7 or 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 id5tify acts1 policies1 or practices ( =eign c\ntries t enhance ! competitiv5ess ( import$ specialty crops ) dome/ic specialty crop produc]s2 7iii7 id5tify & analyze any diff]5ces 9 applicable food safety regulations ( =eign c\ntries t may result 9 import$ specialty crops pos+ a risk to ,unit$ ,/ates consum]s2 7iv7 make an e/imate ( ! impacts on ! competitiv5ess ( ,unit$ ,/ates specialty crops ( any act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii72 7v7 assess ! ext5t to :i* ea* act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 are subject to int]national agreem5ts to :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates is a p>ty2 7vi7 include in=mation ) respect to any action tak5 by ! executive or legislative bran*es dur+ ! two ye>s prec$+ submission ( ! report1 or expect$ to be tak5 aft] submission ( ! report1 to elim9ate any act1 policy1 or practice id5tifi$ "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii71 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 & 7vii7 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 ,9 prep>+ ! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 %all seek & consid] comm5ts f ! public & f ! ,agricultural ,te*nical ,advisory ,committee = ,trade 9 ,fruits & ,vegetables4 7,d7 ,=m ( report ,! report requir$ by subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be made available to ! public 9 ma*9e-readable =mat4 7,e7 ,appropriate congressional committees def9$ ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7i7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7ii7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate4 4 7c7 ,modification & ext5sion ( fund+ ,section #bjc7;f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,fund+ am\nt ,( ! funds (1 or an equal value ( commodities own$ by1 ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section ! foll[+ am\nts1 to rema9 available until exp5d$3 7,a7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf1 #bee1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,= fiscal ye> #bjbg1 #ejj1jjj1jjj4 7,c7 ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca1 #ecc1jjj1jjj4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc1 ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ n less ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+3 n less ?an-- 7,i7 #bjj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #djj1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 & 7,,iii7 #daj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca4 2 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ n less ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+3 n less ?an-- 7,i7 #cd1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 7,,ii7 #gj1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg2 & 7,,iii7 #hb1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca4 2 7iii7 9 clause 7iii71 by /rik+ n m ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+3 n m ?an-- 7,i7 #h1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye> #bjbf & #bjbg2 & 7,,ii7 #af1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca4 2 7iv7 9 clause 7iv71 by /rik+ ,corporation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+3 ,corporation-- 7,i7 #i1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf2 & 7,,ii7 #ah1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 2 & 7v7 9 clause 7v77,i71 by /rik+ commodities1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! end & ins]t+ commodities1 #c1ejj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbf & #bjbg & #g1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbh ?r\gh #bjca4 7d7 ,repeals ,! foll[+ provisions ( law are repeal$3 7#a7 ,section #gah ( title ,,vii ( ! ,agriculture1 ,rural ,developm5t1 ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act1 #aiii 7z enact$ by section #aja7;a7 ( division ,a ( ,public ,law #aje-bgg2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc note74 7#b7 ,section #ajfjb ( ,public ,law #aai-ba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbc;a74 #cbjb4 ,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 & reord]+ su* p>agraphs 9 num]ical sequ5ce2 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 ,examples ,! foll[+ names1 among o!rs1 %all be consid]$ z common names z su* t]m is def9$ = purposes ( c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a73 7i7 ,) respect to food products3 am]ican1 asiago1 basmati1 black =e/ ham1 blue1 blue ve91 bologna1 bologne1 bratwur/1 brie1 burrata1 camemb]t1 capicola & capocollo1 *$d>1 *evre1 *orizo1 colby1 cottage *eese1 c\lommi]s1 cream *eese1 danbo1 edam1 emm5tal1 feta1 font9a1 gorgonzola1 g\da1 grana1 gruy]e1 hav>ti1 kielbasa1 limburg] & limburgo1 masc>pone1 mont]ey jack1 mortadella1 mun/] & mu5/]1 neuf*atel1 p>mesan1 pancetta1 pecor9o1 pepp] jack1 prosciutto1 provolone1 ricotta1 romano1 sa9t-paul91 salame1 salami1 samso1 & swiss1 tilsit]1 & tomme4 7ii7 ,) respect to w9e3 7,i7 ,! li/ ( grape v>ietal t]ms 9 section #d4ia ( title #bg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation74 7,,ii7 ,! grape v>iety designations adm9i/ratively approv$ by ! ,alcohol & ,tobacco ,tax & ,trade ,bureau4 7,,iii7 ,! foll[+ nonv>ietal descriptors3 *ateau1 classic1 clos1 cream1 cru/$ & cru/+1 noble1 ruby1 sur lie1 tawny1 v9tage1 & v9tage "*4 7iii7 ,) respect to be]3 bitt]1 pale ale1 india pale ale1 mild1 port]1 /\t1 b>leyw9e1 dubbel1 quadrupel1 witbi]1 saison1 bi]e de g>de1 oud r$1 altbi]1 weisse1 gose1 hefeweiz51 dunkel1 helles1 rau*bi]1 pils5]1 ma]z51 s*w>zbi]1 doppelbock1 bock1 kell]bi]1 mun*5] & muni* /yle1 oktob]fe/1 dortmund]1 kols* & koels*1 cream1 grodziskie1 lag]4 7,c7 ,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 7,d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! enum]ation ( c]ta9 names "u subp>agraph 7,b7 may n be con/ru$ to limit or re/rict ! ability ( ! ,secret>y to det]m9e1 consi/5t ) subp>agraph 7,a71 t any o!r "n is a common "n = purposes ( ?is section4 2 & 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#g7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ 2 or at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 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 ( a "n det]m9$ or consid]$ to be a common "n pursuant to p>agraph 7#b74 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 ,brief+ ,! ,secret>y & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative %all jo9tly provide to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate1 a brief+1 twice annually1 on ef=ts & successes 9 c>ry+ out subsection 7a74 4 #cbjc4 ,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>y 7act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs71 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 & ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies or entities 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 ,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 7c7 ,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 fruits & vegetables1 z det]m9$ to be advisable by ! work+ gr\p4 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 ,gr[+ ,am]ican food exports ,section #aedc;,a ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efgi7 is am5d$ 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ccjb4 ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe ,section #aaaj ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,food = ,progress ,act ( #aihe2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcfo7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ent] into & ins]t+ annually ent] into two or m2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ two or m be=e eligible entities2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#d7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#e7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 ! head+ ( p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ,humanit>ian or developm5t & ins]t+ ,developm5t 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7m77#b71 by /rik+ humanit>ian &2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7n77#b77;,c71 by /rik+ ,committee on ,int]national ,relations & ins]t+ ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs4 #ccjc4 ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act ,section #cjb ( ! ,bill ,em]son ,humanit>ian ,tru/ ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #agcf;f-#a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,b77i71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,c71 by /rik+ ! ,adm9i/rator & ins]t+ ! ,secret>y2 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7c77#a77;,d72 7#d7 9 subsection 7f77#b77;,a71 by ins]t+ by ! ,secret>y aft] reimburs$2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7h71 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ccjd4 ,promotion ( agricultural exports to em]g+ m>kets ,section #aedb7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efbb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ccje4 ,int]national agricultural education fell[%ip program ,section #ccjg ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbie7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g77#a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7h72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7f7 ! foll[+3 7g7 ,program cont9uity ,to assi/ eligible c\ntries 9 ! long-t]m developm5t ( endur+1 s*ool-bas$ agricultural education & y\? ext5sion programs1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable-- 7#a7 implem5t ! fell[%ip program 9 ea* p>ticipat+ ho/ c\ntry = n few] ?an #c consecutive ye>s2 & 7#b7 ensure t contracts aw>d$ to outside organizations are multiye>4 4 #ccjf4 ,int]national agriculture cultural imm]sion & ex*ange program ,title ,,iii ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+ new section 7& by con=m+ ! table ( cont5ts 9 section #a7;b7 accord+ly73 #ccac4 ,int]national agriculture cultural imm]sion & ex*ange program 7a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible c&idate ,! t]m eligible c&idate means an individual t-- 7,a7 is betwe5 ! ages ( #ai & #cj ye>s2 7,b7 has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce 9 agricultural sci5ces1 food sy/ems1 & food & nutrition education2 7,c7 is prep>$ to live 9 #a or m ho/ c\ntries = at lea/ #b mon?s or up to #f mon?s2 & 7,d7 is a resid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible c\ntry ,! t]m eligible c\ntry means a c\ntry t has agricultural trade relations ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 z recogniz$ by ! ,=eign ,agriculture ,s]vice4 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,int]national ,agriculture ,cultural ,imm]sion & ,ex*ange ,program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an int]national cultural imm]sion & ex*ange program1 to be kn[n z ! ,int]national ,agriculture ,cultural ,imm]sion & ,ex*ange ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 provide eligible c&idates ) int]national cultural ex*ange & imm]sion exp]i5ces focus$ on agricultural sci5ces1 food sy/ems1 & food & nutrition education ?r\gh placem5t ) ho/ families 9 eligible c\ntries2 & 7#b7 place 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ) ho/ families individuals t meet ! requirem5t ( subsection 7a77#a77;,a7 & are resid5ts ( eligible c\ntries to exp]i5ce ,unit$ ,/ates agriculture1 trade relations1 & culture4 7c7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,program are-- 7#a7 to develop globally m9d$ citiz5s ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to /r5g!n & enhance trade betwe5 eligible c\ntries & ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 agricultural1 food1 nutrition1 & environm5tal indu/ries4 7d7 ,coop]ative agreem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to adm9i/] ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) a nonpr(it organization t has exp]i5ce 9 implem5t+ int]national cultural ex*ange programs focus$ on agricultural sci5ces1 food & nutrition education1 & cultural und]/&+ ?r\gh placem5t ) ho/ families4 7#b7 ,priority ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to a nonpr(it organization ) :i* ! ,secret>y has a memor&um ( und]/&+ dat$ n e>li] ?an ,janu>y #a1 #bjai4 7#c7 ,mat*+ funds ,z a condition ( ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is subsection1 a nonpr(it organization %all provide equal mat*+ funds f non-,f$]al s\rces4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out ?is section4 4 #ccjg4 ,int]national food security te*nical assi/ance ,section #aedc;,b7f7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ccjh4 ,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 7c77#b77;,b77ii71 by ins]t+ or l[] middle be=e income2 7#b7 9 subsection 7h77#b71 by /rik+ ,committee on ,int]national ,relations & ins]t+ ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs2 7#c7 9 subsection 7l77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7l77#d71 by /rik+ n m ?an #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ n less ?an #h p]c5t1 b n m ?an #ae p]c5t4 #ccji4 ,global crop div]sity tru/ ,section #cbjb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bbbj;a note2 ,public ,law #aaj-bdf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7b77#a7 to read z foll[s3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ! p]iod ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! aggregate contributions ( funds ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t provid$ to ! ,tru/ "u ?is section %all n exce$ #cc p]c5t ( ! total am\nt ( funds contribut$ to ! ,tru/ f all s\rces & = all purposes4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ "u ?is section aft] ,tru/2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ fiscal ye>s #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjca4 #ccaj4 ,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+ #bjca4 #ccaa4 ,agricultural trade en=cem5t task =ce 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,presid5t %all e/abli% a jo9t task =ce1 to be kn[n z ! ,agricultural ,trade ,en=cem5t ,task ,=ce 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,task ,=ce74 7b7 ,duties 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,task ,=ce %all-- 7,a7 id5tify trade b>ri]s to ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural exports t are vuln]able to dispute settlem5t "u ! ,_w ,trade ,organization 7,,wto7 or o!r trade agreem5ts2 7,b7 develop & implem5t a /rategy = en=c+ violations ( trade agreem5ts relat$ to ^! trade b>ri]s2 7,c7 id5tify l-m9d$ trad+ p>tn]s = specific trade b>ri]s t c\ld act z co-compla9ants or prim>y compla9ants on disputes t are sy/emically or economically important to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,d7 report qu>t]ly to ,congress on progress t[>d resolv+ cases or fil+ disputes4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out its duties "u ?is subsection1 ! ,task ,=ce %all regul>ly consult1 to ! ext5t necess>y & appropriate1 ) ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,relevant /akehold]s 9 ! private sector1 includ+ ! agricultural trade advisory committees4 7,b7 ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies t are n repres5t$ on ! ,task ,=ce4 7,c7 ,l-m9d$ trad+ p>tn]s t are simil>ly conc]n$ ) trade b>ri]s & are pot5tial p>ticipants 9 ! dispute settlem5t process4 7c7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,task ,=ce %all be compris$ ( ! foll[+ memb]s3 7,a7 ,"o or m employees ( ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice1 :o %all be appo9t$ by ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7,b7 ,"o ( m employees ( ! ,(fice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 :o %all be appo9t$ jo9tly by ! ,g5]al ,c\nsel = ! ,(fice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative & ! ,*ief ,agricultural ,negotiator4 7,c7 ,"o or m employees ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z ne$$1 :o %all be appo9t$ jo9tly by ! (ficials specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b74 7#b7 ,qualification ,employees ( ! ,f$]al ag5cies specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 & 7,c7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 may be appo9t$ z memb]s ( ! ,task ,=ce only if su* employees h appropriate exp]tise 9 agricultural trade policy & trade en=cem5t4 7d7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & on a qu>t]ly basis !reaft]1 ! ,task ,=ce %all submit to ,congress a report on its progress 9 id5tify+ & address+ trade b>ri]s to ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural exports4 7#b7 ,matt]s to be includ$ ,! report requir$ by ?is subsection %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a description ( ! sy/emic & economically significant trade b>ri]s t h be5 id5tifi$4 7,b7 ,a ju/ification = includ+ ! id5tifi$ trade b>ri]s4 7,c7 ,a description ( ! progress t has be5 made 9 develop+ dispute settlem5t cases & fur!r in=mation t is requir$4 7,d7 ,! curr5t /atus ( ongo+ disputes at ! ,,wto & implem5tation ( panel1 arbitration1 or appellate body decisions4 7#c7 ,additional matt]s to be includ$ 9 initial report ,! initial report requir$ by ?is subsection %all1 9 addition to ! matt]s describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#b71 include a plan to file a reque/ "u ! ,,wto dispute settlem5t process = consultations to address ,india's m9imum price supports4 ,! plan %all include-- 7,a7 an id5tification ( l-m9d$ trad+ p>tn]s t c\ld act z co-compla9ants or prim>y compla9ants ) respect to ! reque/2 7,b7 a description ( specific claims ! ,unit$ ,/ates int5ds to make ) respect to ! reque/2 & 7,c7 a timel9e to-- 7i7 reque/ consultations2 & 7ii7 reque/ ! e/abli%m5t ( a panel n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! reque/ = consultations if ,india does n provide assurances t x w address its m9imum price supports4 7e7 ,congressional brief+s ,! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative & ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all provide brief+s on ! ,task ,=ce to appropriate ,memb]s ( ,congress & congressional /aff4 #ccab4 ,report on int]national %rimp trade 7a7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report t exam9es policy options available to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture to boo/ ! competitiv5ess ( dome/ic %rimp 9 global & dome/ic m>kets4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report requir$ by subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 include an analysis (-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y's au?ority ) reg>d to %rimp & o!r seafood products2 7,b7 dome/ic %rimp & o!r seafood produc]s' access to f9ancial support programs2 & 7,c7 ways to facilitate int]ag5cy coord9ation "u exi/+ au?orities ar\nd common goals = %rimp & o!r seafood commodities ) respect to t>iffs1 m>ket access policies1 & o!r nont>iff b>ri]s2 & 7#b7 id5tify trade or o!r legal b>ri]s to ,unit$ ,/ates %rimp & seafood production t are vuln]able to dispute settlem5t ?r\gh ! ,_w ,trade ,organization or o!rwise "u bilat]al or multilat]al trade agreem5ts4 7c7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,heal?1 ,education1 ,labor1 & ,p5sions ( ! ,s5ate4 ,d ,o!r ,trade ,matt]s #cdja4 ,report on modifications to ,,usmca 7a7 ,report requir$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees & concurr5tly make publicly available1 prior to ,july #a1 #bjbf1 a report on h[ any expect$ or implem5t$ modification or revocation ( any "p ( ! ,,usmca 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates-,mexico-,canada ,agreem5t ,implem5tation ,act 7#ai ,u4,s4,c4 #dejb7i777 9 any mann] w affect ! importation or exportation ( any article t is a cov]$ agricultural commodity1 includ+-- 7#a7 ! anticipat$ effects on relevant product prices & projections z a result ( su* revocation or modification1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! %ort- & long-t]m impacts on dome/ic pric+2 7,b7 *anges 9 consum] food prices2 7,c7 expect$ or anticipat$ %ifts 9 input co/s = dome/ic produc]s2 & 7,d7 regional or sector-specific v>iations 9 pric+ impacts2 & 7#b7 ! =eca/$ %ifts 9 f>m rev5ue & pr(itability = dome/ic f>m]s1 =e/]s1 ran*]s1 & o!r produc]s z a result ( su* revocation or modification1 includ+-- 7,a7 impacts on net f>m income & debt-to-asset ratios2 7,b7 sector-specific effects on crops1 live/ock1 & specialty crops2 7,c7 effects on small1 m$ium1 & l>ge f>m op]ations2 7,d7 impacts on agricultural exports1 m>ket access1 & global competitiv5ess2 & 7,e7 e/imat$ effects on rural employm5t & economies4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate congressional committees ,! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means1 & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ! ,committee on ,f9ance1 & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,cov]$ agricultural commodity ,! t]m cov]$ agricultural commodity has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m agricultural commodity "u section #ajb7a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,trade ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #efjb7a774 #cdjb4 ,s5se ( ,congress & report on ,arg5t9e beef imports 7a7 ,s5se ( ,congress ,x is ! s5se ( ,congress z foll[s3 7#a7 ,congress f9ds t ,unit$ ,/ates ran*]s & cattle produc]s produce ! heal?ie/ & highe/ quality beef on ! planet4 7#b7 ,any (ficial trade agreem5t betwe5 ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ,arg5t9a--includ+ ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( ,am]ica--,arg5t9e ,republic ,agreem5t on ,reciprocal ,trade & ,inve/m5t--t all[ ,arg5t9a to export %ip fre% & froz5 beef into ! ,unit$ ,/ates m>ket "u exp&$ quotas is detrim5tal to dome/ic ran*]s1 cattle produc]s1 & cattle m>kets4 7#c7 ,congress recognizes t _m ,am]icans enjoy eat+ beef & recognizes t _m ,am]icans want _! beef rais$ dome/ically4 7#d7 ,congress fur!r concludes t any agreem5t to all[ increas$ beef f ,arg5t9a into ,unit$ ,/ates m>kets introduces unfair competition into an already volatile m>ket z ?is import$ beef c\ld depress cattle prices at ,unit$ ,/ates sale b>ns & h a ripple effect ?r\gh\t ! dome/ic economy affect+ fe$ suppli]s1 equipm5t deal]s1 vet]9>ians1 & o!r rural bus9esses4 7#e7 ,congress additionally concludes t ,unit$ ,/ates beef production is ! safe/ 9 ! _w & t inconsi/5t en=cem5t abroad c\ld put ,am]ican consum]s at risk & create an unev5 regulatory play+ field4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! ,unit$ ,/ates signs any =mal trade agreem5t ) ,arg5t9a t includes a *ange to ! t>iff rate quotas or o!r duties on fre% & froz5 beef import$ f ,arg5t9a ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative %all jo9tly submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report on ! effect ( su* import$ beef on dome/ic beef & cattle m>kets1 includ+-- 7,a7 ,am]ican consum] s5tim5t ab\t ! quality ( beef 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 impacts on dome/ic cattle prices2 7,c7 effects on dome/ic beef prices2 7,d7 *anges to ! dome/ic cattle h]d size2 & 7,e7 ran*] s5tim5ts t[>d exp&+ _! h]ds4 7#b7 ,appropriate congressional committees def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ! ,committee on ,ways & ,means1 & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,affairs ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ! ,committee on ,f9ance1 & ! ,committee on ,=eign ,relations ( ! ,s5ate4 ,,iv ,nutrition ,a ,supplem5tal ,nutrition ,assi/ance ,program #daja4 ,decl>ation ( policy ,section #b ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7a7 be=e ,x1 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,congress recognizes ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program all[s l[-income h\seholds to obta9 supplem5tal food = an active1 heal?y life t supports ! prev5tion (-- 7#a7 diet-relat$ *ronic disease1 includ+-- 7,a7 obesity2 7,b7 diabetes2 7,c7 hyp]t5sion2 7,d7 he>t disease2 & 7,e7 canc]2 7#b7 disability2 7#c7 premature dea?2 7#d7 unsu/a9able heal? c>e co/s2 & 7#e7 und]m9+ ( milit>y read9ess4 7c7 ,accord+ly1 x is also ! policy ( ! ,congress t ! ,secret>y %\ld adm9i/] ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 9 a mann] t w provide p>ticipants1 especially *ildr51 access to a v>iety ( foods ess5tial to optimal heal? & well-be+4 4 #dajb4 ,prohibit$ fees ,section #g7;h77#ac77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;h77#ac77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,effective ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjbc1 nei!r & ins]t+ ,nei!r4 #dajc4 ,,snap /aff+ flexibility ,section #aa ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbj7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7y7 ,,snap /aff+ flexibility 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ section #aa7;e77#f77;,b71 a ,/ate ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh7 may1 by contract ) ! ,/ate ag5cy at a reasonable co/ 9 accordance ) ! ,/ate ag5cy's /&>d contract+ rules1 hire a contractor to und]take supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program c]tification or c>ry out any o!r function ( ! ,/ate ag5cy "u su* program s long z-- 7,a7 ! contract does n provide inc5tives = ! ag5cy or contractor to delay eligibility det]m9ations or to d5y eligibility = individuals o!rwise eligible = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program b5efits2 & 7,b7 ! contractor has no direct or indirect f9ancial int]e/ 9 an approv$ retail /ore4 7#b7 ,use ,a ,/ate ag5cy may use ! au?ority provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 :5-- 7,a7 ! ,/ate exp]i5ces an inability to timely process supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications f causes t include b are n limit$ to-- 7i7 p&emics & o!r heal? em]g5cies2 7ii7 seasonal work=ce cycles2 7iii7 tempor>y /aff+ %ortages2 & 7iv7 wea!r or o!r natural disa/]s2 7,b7 ! ,/ate's paym5t error rate1 z def9$ 9 section #af1 is great] ?an or equal to #f p]c5t bas$ on ! mo/ rec5t available ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture data2 or 7,c7 ! ,/ate exp]i5ces an increase 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications4 7#c7 ,requirem5ts ,a ,/ate ag5cy t hires a contractor "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all ensure su* action-- 7,a7 is consi/5t ) all pr9ciples "u section #ijj4fjc ( title #e ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 & 7,b7 is "p ( a bl5d$ work=ce & does n supplant exi/+ m]it-bas$ p]sonnel 9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,notification ,a ,/ate ag5cy %all notify ! ,secret>y ( its int5t to use ! au?ority provid$ 9 ?is section & %all provide any in=mation or data support+ ,/ate ag5cy increases 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications or any inability to timely process su* applications4 7#e7 ,public availability ,n lat] ?an #aj days aft] ! date ( ! receipt ( a notification submitt$ by a ,/ate ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#d71 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ! notification submitt$ by su* ,/ate ag5cy & any accompany+ in=mation or data support+ su* notification s submitt$4 7#f7 ,program design ,any action tak5 by a ,/ate ag5cy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be-- 7,a7 consid]$ to be a major *ange 9 ! op]ations ( su* ,/ate ag5cy = purposes ( section #aa7;a77#d7 ( ?is ,act1 or 7,b7 subject to any requirem5t specifi$ 9 su* section4 7#g7 ,annual report ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 an annual report t conta9s-- 7,a7 a description ( measures tak5 to address increases 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications & any inability to timely process su* applications2 7,b7 in=mation or data support+ ,/ate ag5cy notifications provid$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#d72 & 7,c7 recomm5dations = *anges to ! ,secret>y's au?ority "u ?is ,act to assi/ ! ,secret>y1 ,/ates1 & local gov]nm5ts ( ,/ates 9 prep>+ = any future increases 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications or inability to timely process su* applications4 7#h7 ,tempor>y /aff+ %ortages ,9 cases ( tempor>y /aff+ %ortages1 ! au?ority provid$ to ,/ate ag5cies "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 expire :5 ! backlog ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program applications has be5 elim9at$2 7,b7 n ov]ride any collective b>ga9+ agreem5t or memor&um ( und]/&+ 9 effect betwe5 ! ,/ate & employees ( ! ,/ate or ( a local gov]nm5t ( su* ,/ate2 & 7,c7 expire :5 ! error rate1 z def9$ 9 section #af1 is less ?an #f p]c5t4 4 #dajd4 ,updates to adm9i/rative processes = ,,snap retail]s ,! #b;d s5t5ce ( section #i7;d7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 on two consecutive occasions )9 a #c-ye>-p]iod1 aft] does n meet4 #daje4 ,report on all id5tifi$ paym5t errors ,section #af7;c7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbe7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#i7 z p>agraph 7#aj72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#h7 ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,report on all id5tifi$ paym5t errors 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all include all id5tifi$ paym5t errors1 includ+ small errors "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 reg>dless ( doll> am\nt1 9 a supplem5tal section ( ! annual paym5t error rate measurem5t report = ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program4 7,b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,! in=mation report$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n alt]1 modify1 or affect ! calculation ( ! tol]ance level = exclud+ small errors "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii74 4 #dajf4 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #ah7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbg7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #dajg4 ,retail food /ore & recipi5t traffick+ ,section #bi7;c77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf;b7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #dajh4 ,,ebt c>d security regulations ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all promulgate1 9 ! =m ( a propos$ rule1 regulations ?r\gh notice & comm5t rulemak+ to enhance ,,ebt ,c>d 7z def9$ 9 section #c7;i7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7;i77 security measures4 #daji4 ,report on ,,snap adm9i/rative exp5ses ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 a report t-- 7#a7 exam9es ! causes ( ,/ate v>iation 9 supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program adm9i/rative co/s & id5tifies ! factors mo/ likely to contribute to an increase 9 ^! co/s2 & 7#b7 provides recomm5dations on h[ ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ,congress c improve ov]sight ( adm9i/rative co/s 9 ! program4 #daaj4 ,animal prote9 an eligible inc5tive food ,section #i7;j77#a77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjah7;j77#a77;,b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ animal prote91 aft] :ole gra914 #daaa4 ,p]man5t au?ority = supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program onl9e pur*as+ ,section #g ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7l7 ,onl9e pur*as+ program 7#a7 ,p]man5t au?ority ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! effective date ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all beg9 transition+ ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program onl9e pur*as+ initiative f pilot or demon/ration /atus to p]man5t nationwide program op]ations1 ) ! completion ( ! regulations m>k+ ! end ( ! transition4 7#b7 ,regulations ,! ,secret>y %all issue su* regulations & guidance z may be necess>y to c>ry out p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ provisions relat$ to program integrity1 consum] protections1 & equitable access 9 rural areas4 ,su* regulations %all be issu$ n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! effective date ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,/akehold] consultation ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a =mal process = consultation ) ,/ate ag5cies1 au?oriz$ retail]s1 electronic b5efit transf] processors1 consum] advocates1 & o!r relevant /akehold]s to incorporate lessons le>n$ f onl9e pur*as+ op]ations dur+ ! p]iod ( #bjad ?r\gh #bjbe4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! effective date ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! consultation process & recomm5dations receiv$4 4 #daab4 ,em]g5cy food assi/ance programs 7a7 ,em]g5cy food program infra/ructure grants ,section #bji7;d7 ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geaa;a7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,availability ( commodities = ! em]g5cy food assi/ance program ,section #bg7;a77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjcf7;a77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7c7 ,option = pur*as+ ?r\gh ,do,d ,fre% ,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 ,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 #daac4 ,food di/ribution program on ,indian res]vations ,section #d7;b77#f77;,e7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#f77;,e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #daad4 ,,snap eligible hot rotiss]ie *ick5 ,section #c7k77#a7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7k77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ hot rotiss]ie *ick5 & be=e ^? au?oriz$2 7#b7 by /rik+ clauses & ins]t+ p>agraphs2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ ( ?is subsection4 #daae4 ,foods eligible = pur*ase ) ,,snap b5efits ,n lat] ?an #abj days aft] ! conclusion ( ! all demon/ration projects c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture reg>d+ ! /atutory def9ition ( food eligible = pur*ase by recipi5ts ( supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program 7,,snap7 b5efits1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 a report on ! feasibility1 implem5tation1 & effectiv5ess ( su* projects1 includ+ recomm5dations to ! ,congress = legislative *anges to su* def9ition4 ,b ,commodity ,di/ribution ,programs #dbja4 ,commodity di/ribution program 7a7 ,expansion ( ! s5iors 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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ & h]bs & ins]t+ h]bs1 maple syrup1 & tree nuts 7includ+ %ell$ tree nuts74 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,! #a/ s5t5ce ( section #d7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #dbjb4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program ,section #e ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca1 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca1 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7n7 ,commodity supplem5tal food program deliv]y pilot program 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subsection is to aw>d grants = ! op]ation ( projects t increase ! access ( l[-income eld]ly p]sons to commodities ?r\gh home deliv]y or o!r means & to evaluate su* projects4 7#b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d1 on a competitive basis1 grants directly to ,/ate ag5cies1 or to ,/ate ag5cies on behalf ( eligible entities1 to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e74 7#c7 ,maximum grant aw>d ,a grant aw>d$ to a ,/ate ag5cy "u ?is subsection %all n exce$-- 7,a7 ! great] (-- 7i7 ! ,/ate's commodity supplem5tal food program caseload at "t ( application multipli$ by #fj2 or 7ii7 #aj1jjj2 or 7,b7 #d1jjj1jjj2 :i*ev] is less4 7#d7 ,application ,a ,/ate ag5cy seek+ a grant "u ?is subsection %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application 9 su* =m1 at su* "t1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#e7 ,grant uses ,a ,/ate ag5cy aw>d$ a grant "u ?is subsection %all di/ribute grant funds to eligible entities to op]ate projects t facilitate deliv]y ( commodities to p>ticipants 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program1 includ+ ) respect to co/s associat$ )-- 7,a7 transportation & di/ribution ( commodities to p>ticipants 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program1 includ+ transportation & di/ribution s]vices provid$ by a ?ird p>ty2 7,b7 /aff+ requir$ to op]ate deliv]y s]vices2 & 7,c7 outrea* to p>ticipants or pot5tial p>ticipants 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program ) respect to home deliv]y4 7#f7 ,priority ,a ,/ate ag5cy aw>d$ a grant "u ?is subsection mu/ prioritize eligible entities t s]ve p>ticipants 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program :o reside 9 a rural area4 7#g7 ,report to ! ,secret>y ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* a ,/ate ag5cy is aw>d$ a grant "u ?is subsection & has di/ribut$ grant funds to eligible entities1 & 9 ea* succe$+ fiscal ye> until grant funds are exp5d$1 a ,/ate ag5cy %all submit a report to ! ,secret>y t includes-- 7,a7 a summ>y ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! project1 includ+ ! quantity ( commodities deliv]$1 numb] ( p>ticipants 9 ! commodity supplem5tal food program s]v$1 & total numb] ( deliv]ies2 7,b7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! project1 includ+ a calculation ( ! av]age co/ p] deliv]y1 & an evaluation ( any s]vices provid$ by a ?ird p>ty2 & 7,c7 be/ practices reg>d+ use ( home deliv]y to improve ! effectiv5ess ( ! commodity supplem5tal food program4 7#h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,t]ms 9 regulations ,! t]m ,/ate ag5cy1 local ag5cy1 & subdi/ribut+ ag5cy h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #bdg4a ( title #g ( ! ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7,b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a local ag5cy2 or 7ii7 a subdi/ribut+ ag5cy4 7,c7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 7#i7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to rema9 available until exp5d$4 4 #dbjc4 ,di/ribution ( surplus commodities to special nutrition projects ,section #aaad7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,agriculture & ,food ,act ( #aiha 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #adca;e7#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #dbjd4 ,commodity supplem5tal food program demon/ration project = ,tribal organizations 7a7 ,demon/ration project = tribal organizations 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,demon/ration project ,! t]m demon/ration project means ! demon/ration project e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7,b7 ,food di/ribution program ,! t]m food di/ribution program means ! commodity supplem5tal food program id5tifi$ 9 section #d ( ! ,agriculture & ,consum] ,protection ,act ( #aigc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fab;c note2 ,public ,law #ic-hf74 7,c7 ,indian res]vation ,! t]m ,indian res]vation has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m res]vation 9 section #c ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab74 7,d7 ,indian tribe ,! t]m ,indian ,tribe has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7,e7 ,self-det]m9ation contract ,! t]m self-det]m9ation contract has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd7 ) modification z 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 ,e/abli%m5t ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a demon/ration project "u :i* #a or m ,tribal organizations may ent] into self-det]m9ation contracts to pur*ase agricultural commodities "u ! food di/ribution program = ! ,indian res]vation ( t ,tribal organization4 7#c7 ,eligibility 7,a7 ,consultation ,! ,secret>y %all consult ) ,indian ,tribes to det]m9e ! process & crit]ia "u :i* a ,tribal organization may p>ticipate 9 ! demon/ration project4 7,b7 ,crit]ia ,! ,secret>y %all select = p>ticipation 9 ! demon/ration project ,tribal organizations t-- 7i7 are successfully adm9i/]+ ! food di/ribution program ( ! ,tribal organization "u section #d7;b77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjac7;b77#b77;,b772 7ii7 h ! capacity to pur*ase agricultural commodities 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#d7 = ! food di/ribution program ( ! ,tribal organization2 & 7iii7 meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ,indian ,tribes4 7#d7 ,procurem5t ( agricultural commodities ,any agricultural commodities pur*as$ by a ,tribal organization "u ! demon/ration project %all-- 7,a7 be dome/ically produc$2 7,b7 n result 9 a mat]ial increase 9 ! am\nt ( food 9 ! food package ( t ,tribal organization comp>$ to ! am\nt ( food t ! ,secret>y au?oriz$ to be provid$ ?r\gh ! ,commodity ,supplem5tal ,food ,program ,guide ,rate2 7,c7 be ( simil> or high] nutritional value z ! type ( agricultural commodities t w\ld be supplant$ 9 ! exi/+ food package = t ,tribal organization or be an agricultural commodity ) ,tribal significance to t ,indian ,tribe2 & 7,d7 meet any o!r crit]ia det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* funds are appropriat$ "u p>agraph 7#f7 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! demon/ration project dur+ ! prec$+ ye>4 7#f7 ,fund+ 7,a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is subsection #a1jjj1jjj1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 7,b7 ,appropriations 9 advance ,only funds appropriat$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 advance specifically to c>ry out ?is subsection %all be available to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ( tribal self-,det]m9ation contracts 7#a7 ,adm9i/ration ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t an exi/+ (fice ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to adm9i/] ,tribal self-det]m9ation contracts to include b n limit$ to3 7,a7 aw>d+ ( ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice nutrition program self-det]m9ation contracts to select$ ,tribal organizations2 & 7,b7 hir+ contract (fic]s & program /aff 9 ord] to manage ! selection ( ,tribal organizations & execution ( self-det]m9ation contracts4 7#b7 ,/aff+ m9imum fund+ ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ #a1bjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca = ! paym5t ( ,dep>tm5t contract (fic]s & program /aff sal>ies & b5efits4 ,c ,miscellane\s #dcja4 ,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+ #bjca4 #dcjb4 ,buy ,am]ican requirem5ts = c]ta9 s*ool meals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ab7n77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #agfj7n77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,requirem5ts 7i7 ,pur*ase exp5ditures by category ,subject to clause 7ii7 & subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all require t a s*ool food au?ority pur*ase1 ) respect to ea* food pur*ase category designat$ by ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 at lea/ #ie p]c5t dome/ic products & commodities 9 ea* su* category4 7ii7 ,dome/ically unavailable products & commodities ,dome/ically unavailable products & commodities includ$ on a li/ issu$ pursuant to clause 7iii7 ) respect to a s*ool ye> & pur*as$ by a s*ool food au?ority dur+ su* s*ool ye> %all n be us$ to calculate :e!r su* s*ool food au?ority meets ! requirem5ts "u clause 7i74 7iii7 ,updat$ li/ ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 & e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all make available to s*ool food au?orities a li/ ( dome/ically unavailable products & commodities4 7iv7 ,limit$ waiv] au?ority ,except ) respect to a dome/ically unavailable product or commodity includ$ on a li/ pursuant to clause 7iii71 ! ,secret>y may n waive or make accommodations = any ( ! requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph4 7v7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 products f ,*9a or ,russia ,! ,secret>y %all prohibit s*ool food au?orities f pur*as+ raw or process$ p\ltry products or seafood import$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates f ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a or ! ,russian ,f$]ation4 4 7b7 ,application ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all apply to s*ool food au?orities beg9n+ on ! fir/ day ( ! fir/ s*ool ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #dcjc4 ,reau?orization ( ! ,gus ,s*uma*] nutrition inc5tive program ,section #ddje ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,f$]al %>e 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii7 & subp>agraph 7,d77iii71 ! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( c>ry+ out an activity "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #ej p]c5t ( ! total co/ ( ! activity4 7ii7 ,waiv] = p]si/5t pov]ty areas ,! ,secret>y may waive ! application ( clause 7i7 9 ! case ( an activity c>ri$ out-- 7,i7 9 a c\nty t1 dur+ ! prec$+ #cj-ye> p]iod has _h a population ( :i* great] ?an or equal to #bj p]c5t ( su* population are liv+ 9 pov]ty 7z measur$ by ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5suses & mo/ rec5t ,small ,area ,income & ,pov]ty ,e/imates ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus72 or 7,,ii7 9 a c5sus tract ) a pov]ty rate ( at lea/ #bj p]c5t dur+ ! prec$+ #cj-ye> p]iod1 z measur$ by ! mo/ rec5t #e-ye> data s]ies available f ! ,am]ican ,community ,survey ( ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7ix7 & 7x7 z clauses 7x7 & 7xi72 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7viii7 ! foll[+3 7ix7 increase ye>-r\nd availability ( inc5tives by (f]+ all =ms ( fruits or vegetables2 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ fre% fruits & vegetables & ins]t+ all =ms ( fruits1 vegetables1 & legumes ea* place x appe>s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca4 #dcjd4 ,food loss & wa/e r$uction liaison annual report ,section #bbd7;e77#b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibd7;e77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by ins]t+ ,annual be=e ,report2 7#b7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ & annually !reaft]1 be=e ! ,secret>y %all2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#d7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 a g5]al description ( ea* project & activity implem5t$ pursuant to ?is section2 7,d7 a summ>y ( ! coop]ative agreem5ts ent]$ into pursuant to subsection 7c72 7,e7 a detail$ acc\nt ( h[ ! ,secret>y avoid$1 manag$1 or w manage m>ket disruption2 & 7,f7 a summ>y ( coord9at$ activities ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & ! ,commission] ( ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 includ+ int]ag5cy communication & coord9ation relat$ to ! promotion or exclusion ( practices & te*nologies to limit food wa/e4 4 #dcje4 ,dairy nutrition inc5tives projects ,section #dbjh ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjbf;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,heal?y fluid milk & ins]t+ ,dairy ,nutrition 7& by con=m+ ! item ( su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts accord+ly72 7#b7 by /rik+ heal?y fluid milk & ins]t+ dairy nutrition ea* place x appe>s2 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7a7 to read z foll[s3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ dairy products ,! t]m cov]$ dairy products means-- 7,a7 *eese 7includ+ non/&>diz$ *eese7 t is-- 7i7 made f pa/euriz$ c['s milk2 7ii7 a good s\rce ( prote91 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 sold z a block1 *unk1 %r$1 slice1 /ick1 /r+ or 9 snack-size =m2 & 7,b7 yogurt 7or o!r cultur$ dairy product7 t-- 7i7 is made f pa/euriz$ c['s milk2 7ii7 is a good s\rce ( prote91 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7iii7 conta9s limit$ am\nts ( add$ sug>s4 7#b7 ,fluid milk ,! t]m fluid milk means all v>ieties ( pa/euriz$ c['s milk t-- 7,a7 is packag$ 9 liquid =m2 & 7,b7 conta9s vitam9s ,a & ,d at levels consi/5t ) ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 ,/ate1 & local /&>ds = fluid milk4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ & cov]$ dairy products aft] ( fluid milk ea* place x appe>s2 7#e7 9 subsection 7c77#c71 by ins]t+ & cov]$ dairy products aft] pur*ase ( fluid milk2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ #bj1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj4 #dcjf4 ,local f>m]s fe$+ our communities program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y w ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts 7on a noncompetitive basis7 ) eligible entities-- 7#a7 to help support cov]$ local produc]s ?r\gh build+ & exp&+ economic opportunities2 7#b7 to e/abli% & broad5 p>tn]%ips ) su* cov]$ local produc]s & ! food di/ribution community to ensure di/ribution ( fre% 7includ+ fre% froz57 & nutriti\s foods2 & 7#c7 to /r5g!n su* entity's local & regional food security & sy/ems4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity select$ to ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section %all use funds receiv$ ?r\gh su* agreem5t-- 7#a7 to pur*ase unprocess$ or m9imally process$ local foods 7includ+ seafood1 meat1 milk & dairy products1 eggs1 produce1 & p\ltry7 f cov]$ produc]s2 7#b7 to ensure t at lea/ #be p]c5t ( ! total annual value ( products pur*as$ by ! eligible entity comprises pur*ases f small-size produc]s1 mid-size produc]s1 beg9n+ f>m]s or ran*]s1 or vet]an f>m]s or ran*]s2 7#c7 to provide te*nical assi/ance support+-- 7,a7 cov]$ local produc]s1 includ+ 9 obta9+ food safety tra9+ & c]tifications2 & 7,b7 ef=ts to gr[ ! local agricultural value *a92 7#d7 to di/ribute su* local foods to organizations1 includ+ nonpr(it organizations1 t h exp]i5ce 9 food di/ribution to improve access to heal?y & nutriti\s food2 & 7#e7 to build & exp& economic opportunity = cov]$ local produc]s4 7c7 ,limitation on use ( funds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! am\nt made available to an eligible entity ?r\gh a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section1 an eligible entity may use n m ?an #ae p]c5t ( su* am\nt-- 7,a7 to cov] adm9i/rative exp5ses2 & 7,b7 to provide te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c72 7#b7 ,allocation = te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nt describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 an eligible entity %all use n less ?an #ej p]c5t to provide te*nical assi/ance describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#c74 7d7 ,te*nical assi/ance to eligible entities ,! ,secret>y %all provide to eligible entities ent]+ into a coop]ative agreem5t "u ?is section guidance1 te*nical assi/ance1 in/ruction1 & monitor+ ?r\gh\t ! life cycle ( ! coop]ative agreem5t4 7e7 ,am\nt ( allocation ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 allocate #aj p]c5t to ,tribal ,gov]nm5ts1 to be allocat$ us+ a fund+ =mula det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ( ! am\nts rema9+ aft] mak+ ! allocation "u p>agraph 7#a71 allocate #a p]c5t to ea* ,/ate 7o!r ?an ,tribal ,gov]nm5ts72 & 7#c7 aft] mak+ ! allocations "u p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b71 allocate ! rema9+ am\nts to ea* eligible entity 7o!r ?an ,tribal ,gov]nm5ts7 by apply+ ! =mula describ$ 9 section #bad ( ! ,em]g5cy ,food ,assi/ance ,act ( #aihc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geae74 7f7 ,fund+ ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bjj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,beg9n+ f>m] or ran*]2 vet]an f>m] or ran*] ,! t]ms beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] & vet]an f>m] or ran*] h ! mean+s giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #beja ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi74 7#b7 ,cov]$ produc] ,! t]m cov]$ produc] means a fi%]man1 f>m]1 produc]1 ran*]1 processor1 or coop]ative processor t is-- 7,a7 )9 ! geographic b\nd>ies ( ! eligible entity 9 :i* ! food w be deliv]$2 or 7,b7 n m ?an #djj miles f ! deliv]y de/9ation ( ! food4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a ,/ate ag5cy1 commission1 or dep>tm5t t is responsible = agriculture1 procurem5t1 food di/ribution1 em]g5cy response1 or o!r simil> activities )9 ! ,/ate4 7#d7 ,mid-size produc] ,! t]m mid-siz$ produc] means an individual ^: annual gross ca% f>m income is equal to or exce$s #cej1jjj & is less ?an #iii1iii4 7#e7 ,small-size produc] ,! t]m small-siz$ produc] means "o ^: annual gross ca% f>m income is less ?an #cej1jjj4 7#f7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate means ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ea* t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ea* f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribe4 7#g7 ,unprocess$ or m9imally process$ local foods ,! t]m unprocess$ or m9imally process$ local foods means food products means only ^? agricultural products t reta9 _! inh]5t "*4 ,su* t]m includes-- 7,a7 fruits & vegetables 7includ+ #ajj p]c5t juices72 7,b7 gra9 products1 su* z pa/as & rice2 7,c7 meats 7includ+ :ole c>casses1 pieces !re(1 or gr\nd meat72 7,d7 prote9 s\rces t are meat alt]natives 7su* z beans or legumes7 & fluid milk & o!r dairy foods 7su* z *eese & yogurt72 & 7,e7 foods 9 a wide v>iety ( m9imal process+ /ates 7su* z :ole1 cut1 or pure$7 or =ms 7su* z fre%1 froz51 cann$1 or dri$74 #dcjg4 ,heal?y food f9anc+ initiative ,section #bdc7;d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiec7;d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #abe1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ace1jjj1jjj4 #dcjh4 ,diet>y guidel9es 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cja7;a7 ( ! ,national ,nutrition ,monitor+ & ,relat$ ,rese>* ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,at lea/ e five ye>s & ins]t+ ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjcj report & at lea/ e #aj ye>s !reaft]12 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,rulemak+ requirem5ts "u section #eec ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all apply to ! developm5t ( ea* report "u ?is p>agraph42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ %all be bas$ on ! prepond]ance ( ! sci5tific & m$ical k :i* is curr5t at ! "t ! report is prep>$4 & ins]t+ %all-- 7,a7 be bas$ on significant sci5tific agreem5t t is det]m9$ by evid5ce-bas$ review 7z def9$ 9 p>agraph 7#h77;,a772 7,b7 be curr5t at ! "t ! report is prep>$2 7,c7 be d]iv$ f que/ions g5]at$ "u p>agraph 7#e77;,e72 7,d7 address high-priority areas ( conc]n to advance heal? outcomes2 7,e7 be design$ to a*ieve nutritional adequacy & promote heal?1 z specifi$ by ! ,food & ,nutrition ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+ & ,m$ic9e1 f ! consumption ( food1 includ+ nutri5ts & bioactive food compon5ts occurr+ naturally & 9 =tifi$ foods2 7,f7 include nutritional & diet>y in=mation relevant to individuals ) nutrition-relat$ common *ronic diseases1 z def9$ by ! ,c5t]s = ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion2 & 7,g7 include recomm5dations t are af=dable1 available1 & accessible = ! g5]al population4 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#g72 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,secret>ies may publi% ! report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 m frequ5tly ?an requir$ "u t p>agraph if ! ,secret>ies det]m9e t m frequ5t publication is necess>y to promote heal?1 bas$ on ! updat$ diet>y ref]5ce intake values specifi$ by-- 7,a7 ! ,food & ,nutrition ,bo>d ( ! ,national ,academies ( ,sci5ces1 ,eng9e]+ & ,m$ic9e2 & 7,b7 o!r relevant sci5tific advancem5ts bas$ on cont9u\s monitor+ ( ! totality ( publicly available sci5tific evid5ce4 7#d7 ,notification ( update 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days be=e ! ,secret>ies plan to update a report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>ies %all submit notification ( t plan1 9 writ+1 to ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ,heal?1 ,education1 ,labor1 & ,p5sions ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committees on ,agriculture & ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7,b7 ,ju/ification ,! notification "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include a ju/ification = updat+ ! report4 7#e7 ,indep5d5t advisory bo>d 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! ,secret>ies submit a notification "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a71 ! ,secret>ies %all e/abli% an ,indep5d5t ,advisory ,bo>d 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! ,bo>d74 7,b7 ,memb]s ,! ,bo>d %all be compris$ ( at lea/ #d memb]s & n m ?an #h memb]s1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #d %all be appo9t$ by ! ,secret>ies1 #b ( :om %all n be ,f$]al employees2 & 7ii7 #a may be appo9t$ by ea* ( ! highe/ rank+ ,memb] ( ,congress on ea* ,committee describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 ( ! opposite political p>ty ( ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates at ! "t ( ! appo9tm5t4 7,c7 ,exp]tise ,ea* memb] appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d %all h exp]tise 9 nutrition sci5ce or food sci5ce1 includ+ academic & appli$ exp]i5ce4 7,d7 ,meet+s 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,bo>d-- 7,i7 may only take place on or aft] ! date t #d memb]s are appo9t$ to ! ,bo>d "u subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7,,ii7 %all take place on or aft] ! date t is #ij days aft] ! ,secret>ies submit a notification "u p>agraph 7#d77;,a74 7ii7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s %all con/itute a quorum = ! transaction ( ! bus9ess ( ! ,bo>d4 7,e7 ,duties ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( ! ,bo>d1 ! ,bo>d %all submit to ! ,secret>ies & ! ,committees describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#d77;,a7 a li/ ( sci5tific que/ions relat+ to ! report = purposes ( p>agraph 7#b77;,c74 7,f7 ,t]m9ation ,! au?ority ( ! ,bo>d %all t]m9ate1 & ! ,bo>d %all disb&1 imm$iately aft] c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,e74 7#f7 ,exclusion ,! in=mation & guidel9es conta9$ 9 ea* report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n be bas$ on or include topics t are n relevant to diet>y guidance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>ies1 9 consultation ) ! ,indep5d5t ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e71 includ+ taxation1 social welf>e policies1 pur*ases "u ,f$]al fe$+ programs1 food & agricultural production practices1 food label+1 socioeconomic /atus1 race1 religion1 e?nicity1 culture1 or regulations relat+ to nutrition4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,evid5ce-bas$ review 7,a7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m evid5ce-bas$ review means a process "u :i*-- 7i7 ! totality ( ! sci5tific evid5ce relevant to a "q ( int]e/ is collect$1 analyz$1 & evaluat$2 7ii7 sci5tific /udies1 conclusions1 & recomm5dations are rat$1 adh]+ /rictly to /&>diz$1 g5]ally accept$ evid5ce-bas$ review me?ods2 & 7iii7 ext]nal pe] review is conduct$ by nongov]nm5t exp]ts ) recogniz$ exp]tise 9 quality ( evid5ce evaluation4 7,b7 ,/r5g? ( evid5ce ,ea* guidel9e conta9$ 9 a report publi%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be assign$ a rat+ by ! ,secret>ies = ! /r5g? ( evid5ce us$1 includ+ to ! ext5t by :i* ! guidel9e w improve ! ,heal?y ,eat+ ,index4 7#i7 ,transp>5cy 7,a7 ,disclosure ,any individual appo9t$ to ! ,diet>y ,guidel9es ,advisory ,committee or an ,indep5d5t ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#e7 %all-- 7i7 be appo9t$ z a special gov]nm5t employee2 7ii7 comply ) f9ancial disclosure requirem5ts applicable to su* a special gov]nm5t employee "u subp>t ,i ( "p #bfcd ( title #e1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 includ+ ! requirem5t to file ! ,(fice ( ,gov]nm5t ,e?ics ,=m #dej 7or successor ,=m72 & 7iii7 prior to su* an appo9tm5t1 provide a report to ! ,secret>ies reg>d+1 = ! #aj-ye> p]iod prec$+ su* report1 any rese>* fund+ or pr(essional affiliation relat+ to a report "u p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,publication ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* a ,diet>y ,guidel9es ,advisory ,committee or an ,indep5d5t ,advisory ,bo>d is e/abli%$1 ! ,secret>ies %all make publicly available-- 7i7 a summ>y ( ! f9ancial disclosures report$ by memb]s ( su* ,committee or ,bo>d2 7ii7 ! rese>* fund+ & pr(essional affiliations report$ by su* memb]s "u subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 categoriz$ by ! "n ( ! individual2 & 7iii7 a detail$ plan = manag+ any disclos$ conflicts ( int]e/1 includ+ f9ancial or e?ical conflicts ( int]e/1 pref]5ces1 values1 & beliefs4 4 7b7 ,controll+ report ,! #bjbe ,diet>y ,guidel9es = ,am]icans publi%$ by ! ,secret>ies "u subsection 7a77#a7 ( section #cja ( ! ,national ,nutrition ,monitor+ & ,relat$ ,rese>* ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ecda7;a77#a77 %all be controll+ & consid]$ to be ! mo/ rec5t ,diet>y ,guidel9es = ,am]icans until ! publication ( ! fir/ report "u su* subsection 9 accordance ) ! am5dm5ts made to su* section by ?is ,act4 #dcji4 ,fre% fruits & vegetables categorization 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 %all develop a l[-risk classification = fre% fruits1 vegetables1 & o!r foods t are typically consum$ raw or ) m9imal process+1 & update relevant nutrition & food safety & prep>ation regulations & guidel9es = *ild c>e provid]s 9 accordance ) ! classification "u ?is section4 7b7 ,classification ,9 develop+ ! classification "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>ies %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! limit$ risks ( food-born illness & negative heal? impacts associat$ ) h&l+ & prep>+ fre% fruits1 vegetables1 & o!r foods t are typically consum$ raw or ) m9imal process+2 7#b7 be/ practices to m9imize food safety risks )\t ob/ruct+ access to l[-risk foods z def9$ "u ! classification "u ?is section1 includ+ b n limit$ to access to a h&wa%+ s9k2 & 7#c7 exi/+ b>ri]s t privilege packag$1 process$ foods ov] fre% fruits1 vegetables1 & o!r foods t are typically consum$ raw or ) m9imal process+4 7c7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>ies %all ensure ! effective coord9ation ( policies & activities )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices relat$ to nutrition & food safety & prep>ation 9 *ild c>e facilities to ensure ,/ate regulations t impact su* activities reflect ! classification "u ?is section & protect *ild c>e provid]s f any p5alties z a result ( provid+ *ildr5 foods 9 compliance ) ?is section4 7d7 ,compliance ,/ates t fail to comply ) ! policies & activities describ$ 9 subsection 7c7 may h funds )held4 #dcaj4 ,promot+ ,access to ,local ,agriculture 7a7 ,/reaml9+ applications = f>m]s 7#a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7,a7 ,cov]$ nutrition program ,! t]m cov]$ nutrition program means-- 7i7 ! supplem5tal nutrition assi/ance program e/abli%$ "u ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaa et seq472 7ii7 ! 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 7iii7 ! special supplem5tal nutrition program = wom51 infants1 & *ildr5 e/abli%$ by section #ag ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aghf71 includ+ ! f>m]s' m>ket nutrition program "u t program2 & 7iv7 ! ,gus ,s*uma*] ,nutrition ,inc5tive ,program e/abli%$ "u section #ddje ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #geag71 z practicable ) respect to ! activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c74 7,b7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,/reaml9$ application process 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ application process-- 7i7 = direct m>ket+ f>m]s & ran*]s to apply to be v5dors "u ea* ( ! cov]$ nutrition programs2 & 7ii7 by-- 7,i7 develop+ a s+le application t a direct m>ket+ f>m] or ran*] may use to apply to ea* ( ! cov]$ nutrition programs2 or 7,,ii7 develop+ an in=mation %>+ sy/em t-- 7aa7 %>es ! in=mation ( a direct m>ket+ f>m] or ran*] :o is approv$ z an au?oriz$ v5dor "u a cov]$ nutrition program ) ea* ( ! o!r cov]$ nutrition programs2 & 7bb7 deems t direct m>ket+ f>m] or ran*] z a prequalifi$ eligible v5dor = ^? o!r cov]$ nutrition programs4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> 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 describ+ progress made 9 c>ry+ out subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,/reaml9$ process+ ( b5efits ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ process = direct m>ket+ f>m]s & ran*]s t are v5dors "u any ( ! cov]$ nutrition programs to process b5efits "u ^? programs ?r\gh ! use ( /&>diz$ te*nology1 su* z a s+le piece ( equipm5t or a mobile application4 7b7 ,support = wireless & mobile equipm5t = c]ta9 entities ,section #g7;f77#b7 ( ! ,food & ,nutrition ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjaf7;f77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,requirem5t ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t equipm5t or sy/ems made available to entities describ$ 9 clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b7 by a ,/ate ag5cy or an implem5t+ p>tn] ( a ,/ate ag5cy is appropriate = ! entity1 includ+1 ) respect to f>m]s m>kets & o!r direct-to-consum] m>kets1 wireless or mobile process+ equipm5t & te*nology sy/ems4 4 ,v ,cr$it ,a ,f>m ,own]%ip ,loans #eaja4 ,p]sons eligible = real e/ate loans ,section #cjb7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! #bnd s5t5ce ( p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a majority ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ at lea/ a #ej p]c5t2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,eligibility ( qualifi$ op]ators ,qualifi$ op]ators1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be consid]$ to meet ! op]ator requirem5t ( p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 op]at+-only entities ,an applicant t is or w become only ! op]ator ( f>m real e/ate acquir$1 improv$1 or support$ ) funds "u ?is subtitle %all be consid]$ to meet ! own]-op]ator requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 if #a or m ( ! individuals :o is an own] ( ! f>m real e/ate owns at lea/ #ej p]c5t 7or su* o!r p]c5tage z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate7 ( ! applicant4 7,c7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 emb$d$ entities ,an entity t is an own]-op]ator describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 or an op]ator describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph t is own$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 by #a or m o!r entities1 %all be consid]$ to meet ! direct own]%ip requirem5t impos$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! total own]%ip int]e/s ( ! emb$d$ entity1 or ( ! o!r entities1 is own$1 directly or indirectly1 by qualifi$ op]ators ( ! f>m acquir$1 improv$1 or support$ ) funds "u ?is subtitle4 4 #eajb4 ,exp]i5ce requirem5ts ,section #cjb7;b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #c ye>s & ins]t+ #b ye>s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ #c-ye> & ins]t+ #b-ye>2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ #a or #b ye>s & ins]t+ #a ye>2 7ii7 9 clause 7iii71 by ins]t+ or op]ational be=e responsibilities2 7iii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ or2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 met any o!r crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #c-ye> & ins]t+ #b-ye>4 #eajc4 ,ref9anc+ ( indebt$ness into direct loans ,section #cjc ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,ref9anc+ ( gu>ante$ loans into direct loans ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y71 %all promulgate regulations all[+ c]ta9 loans gu>ante$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy to be ref9anc$ into direct loans issu$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7#a7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a gu>ante$ loan may be ref9anc$ into a direct loan pursuant to ?is subsection only if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! gu>ante$ loan is di/ress$ due to its /atus z a nonp]=m+ loan t does n h a positive ca% fl[ at rates & t]ms available f ! l5d]2 7ii7 ! borr[] on ! gu>ante$ loan is 9 monet>y default & subject to liquidation or =eclosure action2 7iii7 a reasonable *ance = ! success ( ! op]ation f9anc$ by ! gu>ante$ loan exi/s2 & 7iv7 all o!r crit]ia e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y = purposes ( ?is subsection to protect taxpay] funds & ! loan programs ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy h be5 satisfi$4 7,b7 ,reasonable *ance ( success ,= purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 ! ,secret>y may det]m9e t a reasonable *ance = ! success ( an op]ation exi/s if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 all relevant problems ) ! op]ation f9anc$ by ! gu>ante$ loan-- 7,i7 h be5 id5tifi$2 & 7,,ii7 c be correct$2 & 7ii7 on correction ( ! problems1 ! op]ation c a*ieve1 or be return$ to1 a s\nd f9ancial basis4 7#b7 ,loan programs ,9 mak+ direct loans pursuant to ! regulations promulgat$ "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may ref9ance a loan gu>ante$ "u #a program ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy into a direct loan issu$ "u ano!r program ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be appropriate & 9 accordance ) ! laws applicable to ! program "u :i* ! direct loan is issu$4 7#c7 ,ref9anc$ gu>ante$ loans ,a direct loan issu$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy pursuant to ! regulations promulgat$ "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section %all be subject to any o!rwise applicable limitation on ! maximum am\nt ( a direct loan issu$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 includ+1 if applicable1 ! limitations describ$ 9 sections #cje & #cac4 4 #eajd4 ,cons]vation loan & loan gu>antee program ,section #cjd ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #aihe4 & ins]t+ #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chab72 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 produc]s :o use ! loans to adopt precision agriculture practices or acquire precision agriculture te*nologies1 includ+ adoption or acquisition = ! purpose ( p>ticipat+ 9 ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program "u sub*apt] ,a ( *apt] #d ( subtitle ,d ( title ,,xii ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa et seq474 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #eaje4 ,limitations on am\nt ( f>m own]%ip loans ,section #cje7;a77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7;a77#b77 is am5d$ 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 #c1ejj1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbf4 #eajf4 ,inflation p]c5tage ,section #cje7;c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibe7;c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ( ! ,prices ,paid ,by ,f>m]s ,index 7z compil$ 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 value1 ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates cropl& value1 & ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates pa/ure value = ! prec$+ ye> 7z publi%$ 9 ! applicable ,agricultural ,l& ,values report ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture71 weight$ equally2 & 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 value1 ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates cropl& value1 & ! p] acre av]age ,unit$ ,/ates pa/ure value = ! ye> imm$iately prec$+ ! ye> describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z s publi%$71 weight$ equally4 #eajg4 ,au?ority ( ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions to provide f9ancial support = ess5tial rural community facilities projects 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #d4ah;,a 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf;a7 ! foll[+3 #d4ah;,b4 ,ess5tial community facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,bank1 direct l5d] association1 or bank = coop]atives *>t]$ "u ?is ,act may1 = ! purpose ( mak+ available capital to develop1 build1 ma9ta91 improve1 or provide relat$ equipm5t or o!r support = ess5tial community facilities 9 rural areas1 make & p>ticipate 9 loans & commitm5ts1 & ext5d o!r te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance = projects = ess5tial community facilities eligible = f9anc+ "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act4 7b7 ,eligibility ,only an entity eligible = f9anc+ "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act may receive f9anc+ or any o!r assi/ance "u subsection 7a7 ( ?is section4 7c7 ,limitations 7#a7 ,f9anc+ ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all n provide f9anc+ or assi/ance "u ?is section 9 an aggregate am\nt t exce$s #ae p]c5t ( ! total ( all out/&+ loans ( ! in/itution4 7#b7 ,(f] requirem5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itution %all n provide f9anc+ or assi/ance "u ?is section unless ! in/itution-- 7i7 has (f]$1 "u reasonable t]ms & conditions acceptable to ! borr[] involv$1 an int]e/ 9 ! f9anc+ to at lea/ #a dome/ic l5d+ in/itution n ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 o!r ?an ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7ii7 has report$ ! (f] to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7,b7 ,rural community bank priority ,9 (f]+ an int]e/ 9 a f9anc+ to a dome/ic l5d+ in/itution describ$ 9 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$4 7d7 ,annual report to ,congress ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section & annually !reaft]1 ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all provide a report to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate on ! activities und]tak5 pursuant to ?is section by ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 includ+ ?r\gh p>tn]%ips betwe5 su* an in/itution & o!r l5d+ in/itutions1 :i* %all also be po/$ on ! website ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbf4 #eajh4 ,d[n paym5t loan program ,section #caj;,e7b77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aice7;b77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ exce$ #de p]c5t ( ! lea/ & ins]t+ exce$1 subject to section #cje7;a71 #de p]c5t ( ! less]2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by add+ or aft] ! semicolon2 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 2 or & ins]t+ a p]iod2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c74 #eaji4 ,heirs prop]ty 7a7 ,reau?orization ( ! heirs prop]ty int]m$i>y rel5d+ program ,section #caj;,i7g7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7g77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts = heirs prop]ty resolution ?r\gh direct public int]e/ legal s]vices ,title ,v ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,act ( #aigb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bffa-bffi7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #eji4 ,coop]ative agreem5ts = heirs prop]ty resolution ?r\gh direct public int]e/ legal s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities to provide legal or acc\nt+ s]vices to und]s]v$ heirs1 at no co/ to ! und]s]v$ heirs1 to assi/ 9 resolv+ undivid$ own]%ip int]e/s on f>ml& or =e/ l&1 or l& transition+ to f>ml& or =e/ l&1 t has multiple own]s4 ,su* a coop]ative agreem5t mu/ be = any ( ! foll[+ purposes3 7#a7 ,to assi/ ) transition+ l& to agricultural production4 7#b7 ,to ma9ta9 l& 9 agricultural production4 7#c7 ,to increase access to programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y ?r\gh ! resolution ( real prop]ty claims 9 ord] to all[ real prop]ty own]s to meet l& own]%ip eligibility requirem5ts = p>ticipation 9 a program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,adm9i/ration ( coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,duration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a coop]ative agreem5t "u subsection 7a7 %all be 9 effect = n m ?an #d ye>s1 subject to subp>agraph 7,b74 7,b7 ,special rule ,! ,secret>y may ext5d a coop]ative agreem5t or re-ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! same or a diff]5t eligible entity to provide cont9u$ s]vices = heirs if-- 7i7 prop]ty own]%ip is n resolv$ )9 ! initial t]m ( ! orig9al coop]ative agreem5t2 & 7ii7 ! entity c]tifies t ! entity und]/&s t ! coop]ative agreem5t is n gu>ante$ to be fund$ = m ?an #d ye>s aft] ! comm5cem5t ( ! orig9al coop]ative agreem5t4 7#b7 ,managem5t ( p]=mance 7,a7 ,annual reports ,an eligible entity mu/ provide annual reports to ! ,secret>y summ>iz+ ! progress made dur+ ea* fiscal ye> t[>ds a*iev+ ! goals ( ! coop]ative agreem5t = ! heirs = :om s]vices are provid$ "u ! coop]ative agreem5t4 7,b7 ,in=mation & data ,! ,secret>y may require an eligible entity to provide ! ,secret>y ) su* in=mation or data z ! ,secret>y deems necess>y to det]m9e t ! eligible entity is mak+ acceptable progress4 ,! data may n include p]sonally id5tifiable in=mation4 7,c7 ,effect ( failure to demon/rate success ,if an eligible entity provid+ s]vices "u su* a coop]ative agreem5t does n demon/rate success1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 resolv+ or reasonably attempt+ to resolve ! prop]ty claims ( an heir1 ! ,secret>y may t]m9ate ! agreem5t4 7#c7 ,implem5tation ,! ,secret>y may utilize reque/s = public input or ! =mal rulemak+ process to effectuate ?is section4 ,at a m9imum1 ! ,secret>y %all make publicly available ! crit]ia = select+ an eligible entity to ent] into an agreem5t to provide s]vices1 ! adm9i/rative & p]=mance requirem5ts = coop]ative agreem5ts "u ?is section1 z well z codify )9 its int]nal policy its implem5tation process4 7#d7 ,heirs prop]ty n 9 f>m+ ,on a limit$ basis1 & :5 det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to meet ! purposes ( a program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y & to exp& access to su* a program1 ! ,secret>y may all[ an eligible entity to provide s]vices at no co/ to an heir :o is n an und]s]v$ heir if-- 7,a7 ! l& ) respect to :i* ! s]vices are to be provid$ is n f>ml& or 9 agricultural production1 b c\ld be viably productive = agricultural1 cons]vation1 or =e/ry purposes2 7,b7 ! heir satisfies all o!r requirem5ts ( ! def9ition ( und]s]v$ heir2 7,c7 ! heir c provide pro( to sub/antiate t ! heir is 9 control ( ! real prop]ty2 & 7,d7 ! heir c]tifies to ! ,secret>y t ! heir int5ds to apply =1 & make a good fai? ef=t to enroll ! l& 91 a program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y once prop]ty claims to ! l& are resolv$ ?r\gh s]vices provid$ "u a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a nonpr(it organization t-- 7,a7 provides legal or acc\nt+ s]vices to an und]s]v$ heir at no co/ to ! und]s]v$ heir to resolve prop]ty own]%ip issues2 & 7,b7 has demon/rat$ exp]i5ce 9 resolv+ issues relat$ to own]%ip & succession on f>ml& or =e/ l& t has multiple own]s4 7#b7 ,limit$ res\rce heir ,an heir %all be consid]$ a limit$ res\rce heir = purposes ( ?is section if-- 7,a7 ! total h\sehold income ( ! heir is at or bel[ ! national pov]ty level = a family ( #d1 or less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! c\nty m$ian h\sehold income = ! #b imm$iately prec$+ cal5d> ye>s1 z det]m9$ annually us+ data ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce2 or 7,b7 ! prop]ty ( ! heir = :i* legal s]vices are provid$ pursuant to a coop]ative agreem5t ent]$ into "u ?is section is 9 a p]si/5t pov]ty community1 z det]m9$ annually on ! basis ( data f ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce1 or a socially vuln]able area1 z designat$ by ! ,c5t]s on ,disease ,control & ,prev5tion4 7#c7 ,und]s]v$ heir ,! t]m und]s]v$ heir means an heir ) an undivid$ own]%ip int]e/ 9 f>ml& or =e/ l& t has multiple own]s1 :o is-- 7,a7 a limit$ res\rce heir2 7,b7 a memb] ( a socially disadvantag$ gr\p 7z def9$ 9 section #beja7;a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij72 or 7,c7 a vet]an 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7d7 ,annual reports to congress ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e1 make public1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 report on ! activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section 9 ! ye> cov]$ by ! report4 7e7 ,limitations on au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section1 !re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y #fj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 4 7c7 ,annual report on op]ations & outcomes "u ! rel5d+ program ,to resolve own]%ip & succession on f>ml& ,section #caj;,i7f7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;c7f771 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all annually4 #eaaj4 ,prompt approval ( loans & loan gu>antees ,section #ccc;,a ( ! ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,real e/ate & op]at+ gu>ante$ loans 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide to l5d]s a %ort1 simplifi$ application =m = real e/ate & op]at+ gu>ante$ loans "u ?is title1 = loans ( n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 7,b7 ,notice ,)9 #e bus9ess days aft] receipt ( a complete application to gu>antee a f>m own]%ip or op]at+ loan t meets ! requirem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 orig9at$ by a ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d] or ,c]tifi$ ,l5d]1 ! ,secret>y %all notify ! l5d] z to :e!r ! application is approv$ or disapprov$4 7,c7 ,maximum gu>antee ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 ! p]c5tage ( ! pr9cipal am\nt ( a loan :i* may be gu>ante$ pursuant to ?is p>agraph %all n exce$-- 7i7 #ij p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a loan n exce$+ #abe1jjj2 7ii7 #ge p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a loan ( m ?an #abe1jjj & n m ?an #ejj1jjj2 or 7iii7 #ej p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a loan ( m ?an #ejj1jjj & n m ?an #a1jjj1jjj4 2 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#d71 respectively1 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loans to assi/ rural entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all develop an application process t accel]ates1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! process+ ( applications = bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loans to assi/ rural entities1 z describ$ "u section #caj;,b7a77#b77;,a71 = loans n exce$+ #djj1jjj4 7,b7 ,exception ,! accel]at$ application process1 z provid$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 %all apply to loans n exce$+ #fjj1jjj if !re is n a significant increas$ risk ( a default on ! loan1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7h74 #eaaa4 ,exp$it$ approval pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,d ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ccc;,d 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7 ! foll[+3 #ccc;,e4 ,exp$it$ approval pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out a pilot program to e/abli% an exp$it$ qualification & approval process = borr[]s seek+-- 7#a7 a direct f>m own]%ip loan "u ?is ,act2 or 7#b7 a gu>ante$ f>m own]%ip loan "u ?is ,act t is s]vic$ by a ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d] "u section #cci7;d7 & provid$ to a cr$itwor?y borr[]1 z det]m9$ by ! ,pref]r$ ,c]tifi$ ,l5d]4 7b7 ,loan assessm5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] /reaml9+ ! process = mak+-- 7#a7 det]m9ations necess>y to make ! c]tifications & assessm5ts ref]r$ to 9 section #cci7;c77#e72 & 7#b7 det]m9ations "u section #cfj7;b74 7c7 ,rule ( int]pretation ,except z o!rwise provid$ 9 subsections 7a7 & 7b71 ?is section %all n be int]pret$ to au?orize ! waiv] or modification ( any requirem5t1 o!r ?an an application process tim+ requirem5t1 impos$ by or "u ?is ,act4 7d7 ,report ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report exam9+ ! actions und]tak5 "u1 & ! results (1 ! pilot program4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is section %all t]m9ate effective ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #cdf7;b77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i77,,ii71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,april #a ( ! fiscal ye>2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,septemb] #a ( ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 9 ! text1 by ins]t+ 1 to ! ext5t practicable aft] ,april #a ( ! fiscal ye>4 ,b ,op]at+ ,loans #ebja4 ,p]sons eligible = op]at+ loans ,section #caa7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! #bnd s5t5ce ( p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ a majority ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ at lea/ a #ej p]c5t2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ 7#b7 ,special rule4--,an entity & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility ( qualifi$ op]ators ,qualifi$ op]ators1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be consid]$ to meet ! op]ator requirem5t ( p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 op]at+-only entities ,an entity 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ own]%ip int]e/s ( ea* emb$d$ entity ( ! entity is own$ directly or indirectly by ! individuals t own ! family f>m & ins]t+ total own]%ip int]e/s ( ! emb$d$ entity1 or ( ! o!r entities1 is own$1 directly or indirectly1 by qualifi$ op]ators ( ! f>m improv$ or support$ ) funds "u ?is subtitle4 #ebjb4 ,limitations 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 #c1jjj1jjj 7increas$1 beg9n+ ) fiscal ye> #bjbf4 #ebjc4 ,limitation on microloan am\nts ,section #cac7;c77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ajj1jjj4 #ebjd4 ,coop]ative l5d+ pilot projects ,section #cac7;c77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidc7;c77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 ,c ,em]g5cy ,loans #ecja4 ,p]sons eligible = em]g5cy loans ,section #cba ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aifa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce-- 7i7 by /rik+ 7,a7 & ins]t+ 7i72 7ii7 by /rik+ 7,b7 & ins]t+ 7ii72 7iii7 by /rik+ 7#a7 & ins]t+ 7,a72 7iv7 by /rik+ 7#b7 & ins]t+ 7,b72 & 7v7 by /rik+ a majority ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ at lea/ a #ej p]c5t2 7,b7 9 ! #bnd s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ?is subsection & ins]t+ ?is p>agraph2 7,c7 by /rik+ ! #e? s5t5ce2 & 7,d7 by add+ aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,special rules 7,a7 ,eligibility ( qualifi$ op]ators ,qualifi$ op]ators1 z def9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be consid]$ to meet ! op]ator requirem5t ( p>agraph 7#a74 7,b7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 op]at+-only entities ,an applicant t is or w become only ! op]ator ( f>m real e/ate acquir$1 improv$1 or support$ ) funds "u ?is subtitle %all be consid]$ to meet ! own]-op]ator requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a7 if #a or m ( ! individuals :o is an own] ( ! real e/ate owns at lea/ #ej p]c5t 7or su* o!r p]c5tage z ! ,secret>y det]m9es is appropriate7 ( ! applicant4 7,c7 ,eligibility ( c]ta9 emb$d$ entities ,an entity t is an own]-op]ator describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 or an op]ator describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph t is own$1 9 :ole or 9 "p1 by #a or m o!r entities1 %all be consid]$ to meet ! direct own]%ip requirem5t impos$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 if at lea/ #ge p]c5t ( ! total own]%ip int]e/s ( ! emb$d$ entity1 or ( ! o!r entities1 is own$1 directly or indirectly1 by qualifi$ op]ators ( ! f>m acquir$1 improv$1 or support$ ) funds "u ?is subtitle4 2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ all t prec$es %all make & insure & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #cba4 ,eligibility = loans 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,eligibility requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y 4 ,d ,adm9i/rative ,provisions #edja4 ,beg9n+ f>m] & ran*] individual developm5t acc\nts pilot program ,section #ccc;,b7h7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;b7h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #edjb4 ,loan au?orization levels ,section #cdf7;b77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#a77 is am5d$ 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #edjc4 ,loan fund set-asides ,section #cdf7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#b77;,a77ii77,,iii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #edjd4 ,use ( additional funds = direct op]at+ microloans "u c]ta9 conditions ,section #cdf7;b77#e77;,c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7;b77#e77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 ,e ,miscellane\s #eeja4 ,ext5sion ( cr$it to bus9esses provid+ s]vices to produc]s or h>ve/]s ( aquatic products 7a7 ,eligibility = cr$it & f9ancial s]vices ,section #a4i ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjag7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#c7 z p>agraph 7#d72 & 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#b7 ! foll[+3 7#c7 p]sons furni%+ to produc]s or h>ve/]s ( aquatic products s]vices directly relat$ to _! op]at+ ne$s2 or 4 7b7 ,purposes = ext5sions ( cr$it ,section #a4aa7;c77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjai7;c77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & to p]sons furni%+ s]vices directly relat$ to ! op]at+ ne$s ( produc]s or h>ve/]s ( aquatic products aft] ne$s4 7c7 ,production cr$it associations ,section #b4d7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjge7;a77 is am5d$-- 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 p]sons furni%+ to produc]s or h>ve/]s ( aquatic products s]vices directly relat$ to _! op]at+ ne$s4 4 #eejb4 ,export f9ance au?ority ,section #c4g7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;b77#b77;,a77i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ #ej p]c5t ( ! bank's capital & ins]t+ #ae p]c5t ( ! total assets ( ! bank2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ an am\nt equal to #ej p]c5t ( ! bank's capital & ins]t+ #ae p]c5t ( ! total assets ( ! bank4 #eejc4 ,support = rural wat] & wa/e sy/ems ,section #c4g7;f7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #babh7;f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b72 7#b7 by /rik+ ,! banks & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,! banks2 7#c7 /rik+ ,= purposes & ins]t+ 7#c7 ,= purposes2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$71 by ins]t+ 1 or 9 ! case ( su* loans1 commitm5ts1 & assi/ance t are gu>ante$1 ! t]m rural area means an area describ$ 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 ! end2 & 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#a71 a bank = coop]atives may make & p>ticipate 9 loans & commitm5ts & provide te*nical & o!r f9ancial assi/ance to coop]atives & any o!r public or private entity 7except = ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t7 = ! purpose ( in/all+1 ma9ta9+1 exp&+1 improv+1 or op]at+ facilities 9 a rural area = ! process+ or disposal ( wa/e f any s\rce1 ! provision ( telecommunication s]vices1 & produc+ electricity f any s\rce = use or sale by ! borr[]4 4 #eejd4 ,f>m cr$it sy/em regulation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #d4bj ! foll[+3 #d4ba4 ,f>m cr$it sy/em regulation 7a7 ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration %all be ! sole & indep5d5t regulator ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ) respect to activities subject to ?is ,act4 7b7 ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all limit or affect any regulatory or o!r au?ority grant$ to ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em ,insurance ,corporation "u ?is ,act4 7c7 ,a law enact$ or rule promulgat$ aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section %all n be held to modify or sup]s$e ! exclusive au?ority provid$ by subsection 7a71 except to ! ext5t t ! enact$ law does s expressly4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #eeje4 ,loan gu>antees ,section #h4j7g77;,b7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa7#g77;,b77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or section #ijjg7;c77#a7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7;c77#a77 be=e ! #a/ comma4 #eejf4 ,/&>ds = qualifi$ loans ,section #h4h ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c71 by /rik+ mortgage inve/ors & ins]t+ inve/ors 9 ^? types ( loans2 & 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,qualifi$ loan limitation = s+le borr[]s 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all n treat a loan secur$ by agricultural real e/ate z a qualifi$ loan :5 ! cumulative pr9cipal am\nt ( all loans to a s+le borr[] or relat$ borr[]s exce$s #aj p]c5t ( ! ,corporation's ti] #a capital1 z def9$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration4 7#b7 ,regulator det]m9ation ,! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration may issue regulations e/abli%+ a s+le borr[] conc5tration limit l[] ?an ! p]c5tage specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 if ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration det]m9es t su* a l[] limit is necess>y = ! safe & s\nd op]ation ( ! ,corporation4 4 #eejg4 ,/ate agricultural m$iation programs 7a7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,section #eja ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eaja7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,def9ition ( ,/ate ,9 ?is title1 ! t]m #8,/ate' has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #b ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act1 & includes any ,indian tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act74 4 7b7 ,mat*+ grants to ,/ates ,section #ejb ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ #ejj1jjj & ins]t+ #gjj1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,c>ryov] ( f9ancial assi/ance ,! ,secret>y %all p]mit a ,/ate t receives f9ancial assi/ance "u subsection 7a7 = a fiscal ye> to c>ry ov] n m ?an #be p]c5t ( ! f9ancial assi/ance t is n exp5d$ by ! end ( ! fiscal ye>1 = use dur+ ! next fiscal ye> )\t d$uct+ ! am\nt f any assi/ance provid$ "u ?is ,act 9 subsequ5t fiscal ye>s4 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #ejf ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aihg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eajf7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #eejh4 ,te*nical corrections 7a7 ,elim9ation ( obsolete ref]5ces to c\nty committees 7#a7 ,section #ccc;,a7a77#b77;,b77vi7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7a77#b77;,b77vi77 is am5d$ by /rik+ by ! c\nty committee & ins]t+ ( ! application4 7#b7 ,section #ccf ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihf7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7c7 & r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,section #cci ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihi7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7c77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ c\nty committee c]tification t ! borr[] ( ! loan meets ! eligibility requirem5ts & & ins]t+ ! borr[] meet+2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7d77#d77;,a71 by /rik+ c\nty committee c]tification t ! borr[] meets ! eligibility requirem5ts or & ins]t+ ! borr[] meet+4 7#d7 ,section #cei7;c77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;a7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 7z det]m9$ by ! appropriate c\nty committee dur+ ! det]m9ation ( eligibility = ! loan74 7b7 ,revision ( loan assessm5t requirem5ts ,section #cfj7;d77#a7 ( su* ,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$ loans & ins]t+ p]iodic review 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ( direct & gu>ante$ loans4 7c7 ,updat+ ( outdat$ ref]5ces to ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ! ,rural ,developm5t ,ag5cy 7#a7 ,section #cji7;e7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibh7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t4 7#b7 ,section #cca7;b77#d7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,consolidat$4 7#c7 ,section #cca7;b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77 is am5d$ 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#e7 & 7#g7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t4 7#d7 ,section #cca7;b77#h7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#h77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration or by ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t4 7#e7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration or by ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy or by ,rural ,developm5t4 7#f7 ,section #cce7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;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#g7 ,section #cce7;f77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;f77#a77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,agricultural ,/abilization & ,cons]vation ,s]vice paym5ts & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy f>m program2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration li5s & ins]t+ li5s = a f>m] program loan2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration f>m] & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy f>m]4 7#h7 ,section #cch7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihh7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration or ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t4 7#i7 ,section #cdg ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiie7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t4 7#aj7 ,section #cef ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjd7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration may & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy & ,rural ,developm5t may2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ ! inv5tory ( ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ inv5tory4 7#aa7 ,section #cgj7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjh;e7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,rural ,developm5t ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration1 ! ,rural ,electrification ,adm9i/ration & ins]t+ ,rural ,developm5t1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 7#ab7 ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( su* ,act is am5d$ by /rik+ ,f>m]s ,home ,adm9i/ration ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy3 7,a7 ,section #cji7;g77#a7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;g77#a774 7,b7 ,section #cca;,a7a7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha;a7a774 7,c7 ,section #ccc;,a7e77#a7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7e77#a774 7,d7 ,section #cce7;d7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;d774 7,e7 ,section #cec;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja;a74 7,f7 ,section #cdi7;e77#a77;,b7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiig7;e77#a77;,b774 7,g7 ,section #cfa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;c74 7d7 ,section #cce7;c77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;c77#a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #ae & ins]t+ #fj2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #ace & ins]t+ #ahj2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ suitable = f>m+ & ran*+1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y be=e ! comma2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ n lat] ?an #ace days aft] acquir+ ! real prop]ty1 ! ,secret>y %all1 n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! #ace-;day p]iod1 & ins]t+ or if ! prop]ty is n suitable = f>m+ & ran*+ z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! #ahj-;day p]iod1 ! ,secret>y %all4 7e7 ,correction ( infeasible inv5tory prop]ty disposition framework 7#a7 ,section #cca7;b77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 & until ,janu>y & all t foll[s ?r\gh fit74 7#b7 ,section #cce7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihe7;f77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#e7 & r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#f7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,! ,secret>y %all issue regulations consi/5t ) ?is section t ensures ! release ( funds to ea* borr[]4 4 7f7 ,replacem5t ( ref]5ces to di/rict (fice ) ref]5ces to ,di/rict ,director ,section #ccc;,a7a77#b77;,b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;a7a77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ di/rict (fice ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,di/rict ,director4 7g7 ,correction ( obsolete ref]5ce to =m] tru/ t]ritories ,section #cdc7;a77#f7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ! ,tru/ ,t]ritory ( ! ,pacific ,isl&s & ins]t+ ! ,f$]at$ ,/ates ( ,micronesia1 ! ,republic ( ,palau1 & ! ,republic ( ! ,m>%all ,isl&s4 7h7 ,revision ( f>m] program loan def9ition ,section #cdc7;a77#aj7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aj77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ be=e ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 cons]vation loan 7,,cl7 "u section #cjd on or aft] ,june #ah1 #bjjh1 be=e em]g5cy loan 7,,em74 7i7 ,elim9ation ( inconsi/5cy betwe5 rules applicable to beg9n+ f>m]s ,section #cdc7;a77#aa77;,c7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#aa77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ relat$ to "o ano!r by blood or m>riage & ins]t+ qualifi$ beg9n+ f>m]s4 7j7 ,updat+ ( provisions ,to reflect repurpos+ ( cons]vation loan provisions 7#a7 ,section #cjc7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is am5d$ 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a77;,d7 & 7#b77;,d7 by /rik+ describ$ 9 section #cjd4 7#b7 ,section #caj;,d ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 or p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( section #cjd7;a71 & ins]t+ section #cjd7;a74 7k7 ,updat+ ( notice provision requirem5t & lifetime debt =giv5ess limit ,section #cec7;i77#a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7;i77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ regi/]$ or c]tifi$ mail & ins]t+ any me?od t provides docum5tation ( deliv]y4 7l7 ,updat+ ( obsolete ref]5ce to ! ,soil ,cons]vation ,s]vice ,section #cjf7;a77#ac7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ac77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,soil ,cons]vation ,s]vice & ins]t+ ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice4 7m7 ,cl>ification ( int]e/ rate requirem5ts 7#a7 ,section #cjg7;a77#c77;,b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibg7;a77#c77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ n be-- & all t foll[s & 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>44 7#b7 ,section #caf7;a77#b7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidf7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ n be-- & all t foll[s & 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>44 7n7 ,correction ( head+ ,section #cji7;h77#f7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibi7;h77#f77 is am5d$ 9 ! p>agraph head+ by /rik+ ,beg9n+ f>m] loans & ins]t+ ,d[n paym5t loan program p>ticipant4 7o7 ,elim9ation ( sup]flu\s re/rictions ,section #cab ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7d74 7p7 ,elim9ation ( confus+ ref]5ces to loan gu>antees ,section #cai ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidi7 is am5d$-- 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 7q7 ,elim9ation ( obsolete report+ requirem5ts ,section #cdf ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiid7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsections 7c7 & 7d74 7r7 ,correction ( obsolete appeals provisions 7#a7 ,section #ceb7;c77#c7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjj7;c77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ section #ccc;,b & ins]t+ subtitle ,h ( title ,,ii ( ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,re=m & ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid4 7#b7 ,section #cec ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjja7 is am5d$-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ "u section #ccc;,b2 & 7,b7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7i7 by /rik+ fil$ ) ! appeals division "u section #ccc;,b & ins]t+ to ! ,national ,appeals ,division2 7ii7 by /rik+ appeals division %all & ins]t+ ,secret>y %all2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ c\nty sup]visor & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 7s7 ,elim9ation ( unnecess>y con/ra9t on pilot projects ,section #ccc;,d7a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc;d7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ t are consi/5t ) subtitle ,a ?r\gh ?is subtitle4 7t7 ,correction ( head+ ,! p>agraph head+ 9 section #h4h7;a77#c7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbgi;aa-#h7;a77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,mortgage loans & ins]t+ ,loan quality4 #eeji4 ,report on improv+ cr$itwor?9ess ( direct & gu>ante$ loan borr[]s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report evaluat+ ! feasibility ( requir+ ! adoption ( c]ta9 risk managem5t practices z a condition = approv+ c]ta9 direct & gu>ante$ f>m loans4 7b7 ,requirem5t ,9 ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all evaluate ! feasibility ( requir+1 z a condition = approv+ c]ta9 direct & gu>ante$ f>m loans1 ! adoption ( #a or m ( ! foll[+ risk managem5t practices3 7#a7 ,h$g+ & m>ket+ price or rev5ue risk managem5t /rategies4 7#b7 ,insurance cov]age optimization or coord9ation4 7#c7 ,p]iodic f9ancial report+ or f9ancial managem5t practices4 7#d7 ,ca% managem5t s]vices to facilitate timely disbursem5t ( funds & /ructur$ collection ( op]at+ rev5ues4 7#e7 ,! use ( integrat$ monitor+ & analytics tools to align risk managem5t & f9ancial decisions ) obs]v$ environm5tal & production conditions4 7#f7 ,o!r risk mitigation practices z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#g7 ,volunt>y l5d] inc5tives to promote integrat$ risk managem5t support )\t increas+ co/s or burd5s = applicants4 7c7 ,c]tification ,9 complet+ ! report "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all also evaluate ! feasibility ( e/abli%+ a c]tification program t id5tifies loans approv$ cont+5t on ! adoption ( enhanc$ risk managem5t practices1 includ+ ?r\gh volunt>y l5d] inc5tives to promote integrat$ risk managem5t support )\t increas+ co/s or burd5s = applicants4 7d7 ,applicability ,! requirem5ts & evaluations "u ?is section %all apply only to op]at+1 production1 & work+ capital loans made = agricultural production purposes & %all n apply to real e/ate loans1 rural developm5t loans1 h\s+ loans1 bus9ess & indu/ry loans1 or o!r non-op]at+ cr$it programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y4 #eeaj4 ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration option to exam9e l[-risk ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions on a #bd-mon? cycle 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #e4ai7;a7 ( ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,act ( #aiga 7#ab ,u4,s4,c4 #bbed7;a77 is am5d$ 9 ! #a/ s5t5ce-- 7#a7 by /rik+ 9 no ev5t & ins]t+ n2 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ 1 except t ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration1 9 its sole discretion1 may ext5d ! "t p]iod betwe5 m&atory exam9ations ( in/itutions deem$ by ! ,f>m ,cr$it ,adm9i/ration to be small1 l[-risk in/itutions to n m ?an #bd mon?s be=e ! p]iod4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ,octob] #a1 #bjbf4 ,,vi ,rural ,developm5t ,a ,improv+ ,heal? ,outcomes 9 ,rural ,am]ica #faja4 ,prioritizations = di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e & community facilities program ,section #faja7;a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#acb ,/at4 #dgbf2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjbg2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,sub/ance use disord] set-aside & ins]t+ ,set-aside2 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ at rural heal? facilities be=e t provide2 & 7,,iii7 by ins]t+ 1 m5tal heal?1 behavioral heal?1 or mat]nal heal? be=e treatm5t2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ m5tal heal?1 behavioral heal?1 mat]nal heal?1 or be=e sub/ance2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,sub/ance use disord] selection & ins]t+ ,selection2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i71 by ins]t+ m5tal heal?1 behavioral heal?1 mat]nal heal?1 or be=e sub/ance ! fir/ place x appe>s2 & 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by ins]t+ m5tal heal? conc]ns1 behavioral heal? conc]ns1 mat]nal heal? conc]ns1 or be=e sub/ance2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by ins]t+ 1 behavioral heal? treatm5t1 m5tal heal? treatm5t1 or mat]nal heal?1 respectively be=e ! p]iod2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ behavioral heal?1 m5tal heal?1 mat]nal heal?1 or be=e sub/ance ! fir/ place x appe>s2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjbg4 #fajb4 ,di/ance le>n+ & telem$ic9e loans & grants ,section #bcce;,a ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;aaa-#e7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #hb1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #hb1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 to rema9 available = #b fiscal ye>s aft] ! fiscal ye> = :i* appropriat$4 ,b ,connect+ ,rural ,am]icans to ,high ,spe$ ,broadb& #fbja4 ,rural broadb& program loans & grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,access to broadb& telecommunications s]vices 9 rural areas & ins]t+ ,re,connect ,rural ,broadb& ,program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,! purpose & all t foll[s ?r\gh provide funds = & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,re,connect ,rural ,broadb& ,program1 to provide grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees to f9ance2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make grants1 loans1 & loan gu>antees to eligible entities describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 = ! purpose ( f9anc+ ! con/ruction1 improvem5t1 or acquisition ( facilities & equipm5t necess>y = deliv]+ broadb& s]vice 9 rural areas4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 mak+ grants1 mak+ loans1 & gu>antee+ loans "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give ! highe/ priority to applications = projects to provide broadb& s]vice to uns]v$ rural communities t d n h any resid5tial broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #be-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #c-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7,b7 ,o!r ,aft] giv+ priority to ! applications describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all !n give priority to applications-- 7i7 = projects to provide broadb& s]vice to rural communities-- 7,i7 ) a population ( less ?an #aj1jjj inhabitants2 or 7,,ii7 9 geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ areas1 includ+-- 7aa7 a socially vuln]able community 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7bb7 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 or 7cc7 9 an economically di/ress$ area 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7ii7 t 7 develop$ ) ! p>ticipation (1 & w receive a sub/antial portion ( ! fund+ or 9-k9d assi/ance = ! project f1 #b or m /akehold]s1 includ+-- 7,i7 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,,ii7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7,,iii7 community an*or in/itutions1 su* z-- 7aa7 public libr>ies2 7bb7 elem5t>y s*ools & second>y s*ools 7z def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja772 7cc7 in/itutions ( high] education 7includ+ #ahfb ,l&-,grant ,in/itutions1 #ahij ,l&-,grant ,in/itutions1 #aiid ,l&-,grant ,in/itutions1 ,hispanic-,s]v+ ,in/itutions1 & ,hi/orically ,black ,colleges & ,univ]sities72 7dd7 heal? c>e facilities2 & 7ee7 facilities ess5tial = local or regional comm]ce or = ! movem5t ( goods2 7,,iv7 private entities2 7,v7 philan?ropic organizations2 & 7,,vi7 coop]atives2 or 7iii7 t are submitt$ by an eligible entity or is own$ by an entity t has provid$ broadb& s]vice or o!r utility s]vice = at lea/ #e ye>s 9 rural areas 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! project w\ld be c>ri$ out4 7,c7 ,af=dability ,9 det]m9+ :e!r a h\sehold is uns]v$ = purposes ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! af=dability ( broadb& s]vice4 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( clause 7i72 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,,iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 %all be subject to a grant agreem5t ( n less ?an #aj ye>s4 2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,applications 7i7 ,grant-only applications ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process t p]mits an application = a grant-only aw>d4 7ii7 ,comb9$ applications ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an application process t-- 7,i7 p]mits a s+le application = a grant & a loan "u title ,i or ,,ii1 or ?is title1 t is associat$ ) ! grant2 & 7,,ii7 provides a s+le decision to aw>d ! grant & ! loan4 2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,d72 & 7iv7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,fees 7,a7 ,initial gu>antee fee ,! ,secret>y may assess an initial gu>antee fee = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u ?is section 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #c p]c5t ( ! gu>ante$ pr9cipal portion ( ! loan4 7,b7 ,p]iodic ret5tion fee ,! ,secret>y may assess a p]iodic ret5tion fee = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u ?is section 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #j4ge p]c5t ( ! out/&+ pr9cipal ( ! gu>antee loan4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,9 alt]+ any fee *>g$ = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 n less ?an #cj days 9 advance ( any fee *ange1 %all provide a public disclosure1 ( ! f9ancial data1 economic & behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 & o!r factors us$ to det]m9e ! new fee rates4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by add+ & at ! end2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ require2 & & all t foll[s ?r\gh agree & ins]t require1 & agree2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,inclusions ,an entity eligible to obta9 assi/ance "u subsection 7c7 may include-- 7i7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 includ+ any ag5cy1 subdivision1 in/rum5tality1 or political subdivision ( a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t2 7ii7 a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7iii7 an ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7iv7 a coop]ative or mutual organization2 7v7 an organization ( #b or m incorporat$ areas t h e/abli%$ an int]municipal legal agreem5t = ! purposes ( deliv]+ communication s]vices to resid5ts2 7vi7 a corporation2 or 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 ,affiliat$ own$ & op]at$ networks ,"u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may fund ! con/ruction ( networks own$ & op]at$ by an affiliate ( an eligible entity receiv+ ! grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee1 if ! eligible entity1 ! affiliate1 or bo?1 z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y1 furni%es adequate security = ! grant1 loan1 or loan gu>antee4 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e7 7z s r$esignat$ by clause 7ii7 ( ?is subp>agraph71 by ins]t+ 1 directly or 9 conjunction ) any comb9ation ( affiliates1 be=e may n2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,b72 7,,ii7 by /rik+ is submitt$-- & all t foll[s ?r\gh 7i7 n less ?an #ej & ins]t+ is submitt$ n less ?an #ge 2 & 7,,iii7 by /rik+ 7e72 & & all t foll[s & ins]t+ 7e742 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7,a77i7 & ins]t+ 7,a72 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,af=dability ,9 decid+ :e!r a propos$ s]vice t]ritory is uns]v$ = purposes ( subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! af=dability ( broadb& s]vice 9 ! s]vice t]ritory4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#d7 & 7#e72 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,subject to p>agraph 7#b71 = & ins]t+ ,=2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #be & ins]t+ #ej2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #c & ins]t+ #be2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,adju/m5ts ,! ,secret>y may adju/1 ?r\gh a #cj-;day public notice & comm5t p]iod publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 an increase 9 ! m9imum level ( broadb& s]vice "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( no m ?an #ej p]c5t f ! prec$+ ye>1 if less ?an #ie p]c5t ( ! funds ( ! program are obligat$ 9 ! prec$+ #b fund+ r\nds4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ build\t & ins]t+ project agreem5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,broadb& build\t /&>ds def9$ ,a project mu/ meet ! foll[+ applicable broadb& /&>d 9 ord] to be consid]$ = assi/ance2 7i7 ,a project ) an aw>d t]m ( less ?an #h ye>s mu/ provide s]vice at #b times ! m9imum broadb& spe$ e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7e77#a74 7ii7 ,a project ) an aw>d t]m ( at lea/ #h ye>s & less ?an #ad ye>s mu/ provide s]vice at #e times ! m9imum broadb& spe$ e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7e77#a74 7iii7 ,a project ) an aw>d t]m ( #ad or m ye>s mu/ provide s]vice at #aj times ! m9imum broadb& spe$ e/abli%$ 9 subsection 7e77#a74 7,c7 ,network upgrade plann+ ,! ,secret>y may prioritize an applicant seek+ to meet ! broadb& build\t /&>ds "u clause 7i7 or 7ii7 ( subp>agraph 7,b7 if ! applicant submits in=mation reg>d+ ! pot5tial = ! physical infra/ructure ( ! network to be upgrad$ to meet ! broadb& build\t /&>ds "u subp>agraph 7,b77iii7 at ! "t ( ! application1 assum+ reasonable progress 9 relevant network+ te*nologies4 2 7#f7 by /rik+ subsection 7j7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7j7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #cej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7k71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,regulations ,n lat] ?an #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all promulgate rules to c>ry out ! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 ( ?is section1 & complete ! bi5nial review process requir$ by section #fja7;e77#b7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 7c7 ,sunset ,! au?orities provid$ by section #ggi ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 %all h no =ce or effect beg9n+ #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7d7 ,transition rules 7#a7 ,availability ( funds = adm9i/rative co/s ,n m ?an #a p]c5t ( ! unobligat$ balances ( am\nts made available1 z ( ! date t is #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 to c>ry out ! pilot program describ$ 9 section #ggi ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 may be us$ = ! co/s ( transition+ f ! pilot program to ! program "u section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf1 z am5d$ by ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,consolidation ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! unobligat$ balances ( all am\nts made available on or be=e ,june #cj1 #bjbe1 to c>ry out ! pilot program describ$ 9 section #ggi ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ada7 t are 9 excess ( ! am\nt describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph are h]eby transf]r$ to & m]g$ ) am\nts made available to c>ry out ! program au?oriz$ "u section #fja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf4 7,b7 ,unfund$ approvals ,! am\nt describ$ 9 ?is subp>agraph is ! am\nt requir$ to fully fund ea* project approv$ z ( ! date t is #bgj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 "u ! pilot program describ$ 9 su* section #ggi = :i* am\nts 7 n obligat$ or p>tially obligat$ z ( su* date4 #fbjb4 ,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+ #bjah ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fbjc4 ,innovative broadb& advancem5t program ,section #fjc ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#b7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #fjc4 ,innovative broadb& advancem5t program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program to be kn[n z ! ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t ,program1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y may provide a grant1 a loan1 or bo? to an eligible entity = ! purpose ( demon/rat+ innovative broadb& te*nologies or me?ods ( broadb& deploym5t t significantly decrease ! co/ ( broadb& deploym5t1 & provide sub/antially fa/] broadb& spe$s ?an are available1 9 a rural area4 7b7 ,t]re/rial broadb& demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all provide grants or loans to eligible entities = ! purpose ( deploy+ innovative broadb& te*nologies to qualifi$ consum]s :o subscribe to t]re/rial broadb& s]vice 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,eligibility ,to be eligible to obta9 assi/ance "u ?is subsection = a project1 an entity %all-- 7,a7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application-- 7i7 t describes a t]re/rial broadb& demon/ration project design$ to decrease ! co/ ( broadb& deploym5t1 & sub/antially increase broadb& spe$ to n less ?an ! maximum broadb& project agreem5t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e77#d71 to qualifi$ consum]s 9 a rural area to be s]v$ by ! project2 & 7ii7 at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7,b7 demon/rate t ! entity is able to c>ry out ! project2 & 7,c7 agree to complete ! project build-out )9 #e ye>s aft] ! date ! assi/ance is fir/ provid$ = ! project4 7#c7 ,prioritization ,9 aw>d+ assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to proposals = projects t-- 7,a7 involve p>tn]%ips betwe5 or among multiple entities2 7,b7 w\ld provide broadb& s]vice to ! greate/ numb] ( rural entities at or above ! broadb& requirem5ts ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i72 7,c7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es c\ld be replicat$ 9 rural areas describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,d7 are locat$ 9 ,/ates & t]ritories select$ by ! ,secret>y to be div]se on ! basis ( geography1 topography1 & demographics4 7#d7 ,qualifi$ consum] ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m qualifi$ consum] means-- 7,a7 an individual or memb] ( a h\sehold :o lives 9 a rural area2 7,b7 a rural small bus9ess2 or 7,c7 an ess5tial community facility1 z def9$ pursuant to section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7#e7 ,rural area ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m rural area has ! mean+ provid$ 9 section #fja7;b77#c74 7c7 ,satellite broadb& demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is subsection is to r$uce or elim9ate ! co/s to access satellite broadb& s]vice = remote subscrib]s4 7#b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means a broadb& s]vice provid] t provides ,int]net access directly to qualifi$ consum]s 9 remote areas via satellite te*nology4 7,b7 ,qualifi$ consum] ,! t]m qualifi$ consum] means a consum] s]v$ by an eligible entity t receives a grant "u p>agraph 7#c71 :o is-- 7i7 an individual or a memb] ( a h\sehold at or bel[ ! pov]ty l9e 7z def9$ 9 section #fgc7b7 ( ! ,omnibus ,budget ,reconciliation ,act ( #aiha1 includ+ any revision requir$ by su* section1 applicable to a family ( ! size involv$72 or 7ii7 an ess5tial community facility1 z def9$ pursuant to section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7,c7 ,satellite broadb& equipm5t ,! t]m satellite broadb& equipm5t means us] t]m9als1 ,wi-,fi r\t]s1 p[] supplies1 m\nts1 & any o!r equipm5t necess>y to connect a qualifi$ consum] to satellite broadb& s]vice4 7,d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 7,e7 ,remote ,! t]m remote means a region classifi$ )9 level #c or level #d ( ! fronti] & remote ,,zip ,code areas publi%$ by ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#c7 ,grants to eligible entities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to p>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all make grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( r$uc+ or elim9at+ ! co/ associat$ ) ! pur*ase or in/allation1 or bo?1 ( satellite broadb& equipm5t to qualifi$ consum]s to subscribe to satellite broadb& s]vice 9 remote areas4 7,b7 ,requirem5ts ,z a condition ( receiv+ a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible entity %all-- 7i7 provide retail broadb& s]vice deliv]$ via satellite te*nology to qualifi$ consum]s1 t-- 7,i7 enables a qualifi$ consum] to ! s]vice to orig9ate & receive high-quality voice1 data1 graphics1 video2 & 7,,ii7 has a lat5cy :i* does n exce$ #bej milliseconds2 7ii7 submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* o!r in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require2 7iii7 agree to r$uce or elim9ate ! co/ associat$ ) ! pur*ase1 in/allation1 or bo?1 ( satellite broadb& equipm5t = qualifi$ consum]s2 & 7iv7 agree to provide qualifi$ consum]s ) ! r$uction or elim9ation ( t co/ )9 #a ye> ( ! assi/ance be+ obligat$ to ! eligible entity4 7,c7 ,eligibility map ( qualifi$ consum]s ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% a map ( ! remote areas ( qualifi$ consum]s t d n h access to t]re/rial broadb& s]vice ( at lea/-- 7i7 a #be-,mbps d[n/ream transmission capacity2 & 7ii7 a #c-,mbps up/ream transmission capacity4 7d7 ,report ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a compreh5sive report to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate t %all provide ! outcomes1 effectiv5ess1 & impact ( ! ,innovative ,broadb& ,advancem5t ,program1 includ+-- 7#a7 an assessm5t ( ! broadb& infra/ructure fund$1 includ+ ! scope1 scale1 nature & geographic locations ( ea* aw>d2 7#b7 ! broadb& access & spe$s a*iev$1 includ+ ! d[nload & upload spe$s1 lat5cy1 & ov]all network reliability2 7#c7 any te*nical or logi/ical *all5ges enc\nt]$ by ! eligible entities2 & 7#d7 any recomm5dations = future innovative broadb& deploym5t initiatives 9 rural areas4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #aj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 4 #fbjd4 ,community connect grants ,section #fjd ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ #aj & ins]t+ #be2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #a & ins]t+ #c2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 provides broadb& spe$s n less ?an ! broadb& project agreem5t requirem5ts e/abli%$ "u section #fja7;e77#d77;,b77ii7 to ! eligible entity )9 ! propos$ eligible s]vice area4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fbje4 ,rate regulation ,title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb-#e7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjg4 ,rate regulation ,no?+ 9 ?is title au?orizes ! ,secret>y to regulate rates *>g$ = broadb& s]vice4 4 #fbjf4 ,public notice1 assessm5ts1 te*nical assi/ance1 & report+ requirem5ts ,section #gja ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;cc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ te*nical assi/ance1 be=e &2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ a complete %apefile map be=e ! semicolon2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c7 & ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 validate ! in=mation submitt$ by s]vice provid]s "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ?r\gh proc$ures e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y1 :i* %all include an ag5cy det]m9ation provid$ to ! submitt]1 an opportunity ( ! submitt] to respond1 & a f9al non-appealable det]m9ation ( ! ,secret>y2 & 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7 7z s r$esignat$ by clause 7ii7 ( ?is subp>agraph71 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ all t prec$es subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,assessm5t ( eligibility ,9 mak+ any det]m9ation to aw>d a loan1 loan gu>antee1 or grant = any retail broadb& project provid$ assi/ance or = :i* assi/ance is s\ght t is adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,secret>y %all confirm t ea* uns]v$ rural community id5tifi$ 9 ! application is eligible = fund+ by-- 7,a7 utiliz+ ! map creat$ by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission "u section #hjb7;c77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd & ! ,deploym5t ,locations ,map e/abli%$ "u section #fjajd7;b7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #agjd7;b772 2 & 7#d7 by /rik+ subsection 7e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,broadb& te*nical assi/ance program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all make grants to private1 nonpr(it1 or public organizations to provide or receive eligible entities broadb& te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to exp& access to broadb& s]vice 9 rural communities ?r\gh ! broadb& programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture includ+-- 7,a7 prep>+ applications = grants1 loans & loan gu>antees "u ?is section2 7,b7 id5tify+ res\rces to f9ance broadb& facilities f public & private s\rces1 includ+ o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 7,c7 prep>+ feasibility /udies1 f9ancial =eca/s1 m>ket surveys1 environm5tal /udies1 & te*nical design in=mation to support broadb& s]vices2 7,d7 prep>+ reports & surveys necess>y to support ! ne$ = broadb& s]vices1 ! price range1 & reque/ f9ancial assi/ance2 7,e7 analyz+ & improv+ op]ations relat$ to ! managem5t1 includ+ f9ancial managem5t1 ( broadb& facilities & to ! effici5cy ( ! entity2 7,f7 collect+ broadb& infra/ructure data2 or 7,g7 assi/+ ) o!r areas ( ne$ id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,eligible entities ,to be eligible to obta9 assi/ance "u ?is subsection1 an entity %all be-- 7,a7 a f$]ally recogniz$ ,tribe or ,tribal entity2 7,b7 a ,/ate or local gov]nm5t1 includ+ any ag5cy1 subdivision1 in/rum5tality1 or political subdivision !re(2 7,c7 a t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,d7 an in/itution ( high] education 7includ+ a #ahfb ,l&-,grant ,in/itution1 #ahij ,l&-,grant ,in/itution1 #aiid ,l&-,grant ,in/itution1 ,hispanic-,s]v+ ,in/itution1 or ,hi/orically ,black ,college or ,univ]sity72 7,e7 a nonpr(it organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf2 7,f7 a coop]ative or mutual organization2 7,g7 a corporation2 or 7,h7 a limit$ liability company or limit$ liability p>tn]%ip4 7#c7 ,selection priority ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants "u ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to organizations t h exp]i5ce 9 provid+ te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to rural entities4 7#d7 ,national applications ,! ,secret>y %all all[ applications = grants "u ?is p>agraph f qualifi$ organizations = ! sole purpose ( provid+ on-site community te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ on a national or multi-,/ate regional basis4 7f7 ,assi/ance = community broadb& mapp+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( collect+ broadb& s]vice data to assi/ ! ,secret>y 9-- 7,a7 e/abli%+ ! availability ( broadb& s]vice or middle mile infra/ructure 9 a rural area2 7,b7 det]m9+ ! eligibility ( a community = assi/ance "u any broadb& program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,c7 und]tak+ a s]vice area assessm5t "u ?is section2 or 7,d7 collect+ in=mation to submit a *all5ge to ! ,national ,broadb& ,map 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 ,application ,to apply = a grant "u ?is section1 an entity %all submit an application :i* id5tifies-- 7,a7 ! data collection area2 7,b7 ! purpose ( ! data collection2 7,c7 ! types ( broadb& s]vice data to be collect$2 7,d7 ! survey & data collection me?ods utiliz$2 & 7,e7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to promote ! integrity ( broadb& s]vice collect$ "u ?is section4 7#c7 ,limitation ( grant am\nt ,! am\nt ( a grant made available "u ?is subsection %all n exce$ #ej1jjj4 7#d7 ,broadb& s]vice data usage ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t any broadb& s]vice data collect$ "u ?is section is-- 7,a7 measur$ or assess$ 9 accordance ) su* /&>ds z are e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;a77#a77;,a772 7,b7 accurate & v]ifiable 9 accordance ) su* /&>ds z are e/abli%$ by ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission pursuant to section #hjb7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,communications ,act ( #aicd 7#dg ,u4,s4,c4 #fdb7;a77#a77;,a772 7,c7 includ$ 9 any broadb& maps or data sets ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,d7 made available to ! ,*air ( ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,telecommunications & ,in=mation ,adm9i/ration = inclusion 9 any broadb& maps or data sets ei!r may ma9ta94 7#e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,broadb& s]vice ,! t]m broadb& s]vice has ! same mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 7,b7 ,broadb& s]vice data 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m broadb& s]vice data means in=mation relat$ to-- 7,i7 ! location & type ( broadb& s]vice2 7,,ii7 ! location & type ( broadb& infra/ructure2 7,,iii7 ! adv]tis$1 maximum1 & av]age spe$ ( broadb& s]vice2 7,,iv7 ! av]age price ( ! mo/ subscrib$ ti] ( broadb& s]vice2 7,v7 ! spe$ ti]s ( broadb& s]vice available 9 ! area2 or 7,,vi7 any additional metric ! ,secret>y deems appropriate4 7ii7 ,fur!r def9ition ,! ,secret>y %all fur!r def9e ! t]m broadb& s]vice area to ensure t data is measur$ & collect$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! report+ requirem5ts "u ?is section1 & any broadb& coord9ation or data-%>+ obligations4 7,c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7i7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t 9 a rural area2 7ii7 a ,tribal ,gov]nm5t or unit ( ,tribal ,gov]nm5t2 7iii7 an economic developm5t or o!r community organization2 7iv7 an eligible entity "u title ,i or ,,ii t s]ves p]sons 9 rural areas2 7v7 an int]net s]vice provid] t has n m ?an #ajj1jjj subscrib]s2 or 7vi7 any o!r entity eligible "u a title ,,vi program t is n an int]net s]vice provid]4 7,d7 ,middle mile infra/ructure ,! t]m middle mile infra/ructure has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fjb4 7,e7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #fja4 7#f7 ,limitation on am\nt made available = grants ,! ,secret>y may n exp5d m ?an #a p]c5t ( ! am\nts made available "u subsection 7g7 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7g7 ,limitations on res]vation ( funds ,n less ?an #c b n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! am\nts appropriat$ to ! program to c>ry out title ,,vi %all be set aside to be us$ =-- 7#a7 conduct+ ov]sight "u su* title2 7#b7 implem5t+ acc\ntability measures & relat$ activities au?oriz$ "u su* title2 or 7#c7 c>ry+ out ?is section4 4 #fbjg4 ,limitation on ov]build+ ,title ,,vi ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #iej;bb et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #fjh4 ,limitation on ov]build+ ,any area 9 a propos$ s]vice area "u ?is title %all n be consid]$ uns]v$ if an applicant 9 ano!r ,f$]al or ,/ate broadb& program has receiv$ an obligation ( fund+ to (f] retail broadb& s]vice 9 ! area n m ?an #e ye>s f ! date ( ! obligation ( funds1 at a spe$ ( at lea/ #ajj ,mbps d[nload & #bj ,mbps upload4 4 ,c ,miscellane\s #fcja4 ,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$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ 1 if ! entity cont9ues to s]ve rural areas 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77 be=e ! semicolon2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,e7 & ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 any ,indian ,tribe 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd772 7,d7 any public1 quasi-public1 or nonpr(it entity t uses innovative f9anc+ te*niques & m>ket developm5t tools to accel]ate ! deploym5t ( en]gy effici5cy te*nology2 or 2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,en]gy effici5cy measures ,! t]m en]gy effici5cy measures means1 ) respect to any prop]ty s]vice by an eligible entity-- 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/em72 & 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 be=e to2 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ?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,a7 ( ?is p>agraph1 a grant 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#aa74 2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#i7 z p>agraphs 7#c7 ?r\gh 7#aj71 respectively1 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,prioritization ,! ,secret>y %all give priority to applications f eligible entities s]v+ at lea/ #hj p]c5t ( _! ratepay]s resid+ 9 rural areas1 z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7 7z s r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,c7 ( ?is p>agraph7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by ins]t+ = loans be=e ! p]iod2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a77i71 by /rik+ t is2 7,e7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#f7 7z s r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,c7 ( ?is p>agraph7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,repaym5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 ) respect to a loan "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 ! t]m %all n exce$ #bj ye>s f ! date on :i* ! loan is clos$2 & 7ii7 except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#h71 ! repaym5t ( ea* advance %all be amortiz$ = a p]iod n to exce$ #aj ye>s4 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 appropriate4 2 7,f7 9 p>agraph 7#h7 7z s r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,c7 ( ?is p>agraph7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ 7#a7 & ins]t+ 7#a77;,a72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ,repaym5t & ins]t+ ,subject to an applicable ext5sion "u p>agraph 7#f77;,b71 repaym5t2 7,g7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#i7 7z s r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,c7 ( ?is p>agraph7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,special advances ,all special advances %all be made "u a loan describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ ! fir/ #aj ye>s ( ! t]m ( ! loan4 7,b7 ,replacem5t ( manufactur$ h\s+ units or l>ge appliances ,n m ?an #aj p]c5t ( ! total annual am\nt ( budget au?ority = loans describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 may be us$ = ! replacem5t ( manufactur$ h\s+ units or l>ge appliances4 2 & 7,h7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,at ! election ( an eligible entity t receives a loan "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y may provide to ! eligible entity a grant to pay = a portion ( ! co/s incurr$ 9-- 7i7 mak+ repairs to ! prop]ty ( a qualifi$ consum] t facilitates ! en]gy effici5cy measures = ! prop]ty f9anc$ ?r\gh a loan provid$ to ! qualifi$ consum] "u subsection 7d72 or 7ii7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance1 outrea*1 & tra9+4 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$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or grant be=e funds2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 7i7 may h a t]m & amortization s*$ule ! l5g? ( :i* is ! useful life ( ! en]gy effici5cy measures implem5t$ us+ ! loan1 if ! loan t]m does n exce$ #bj ye>s2 & 7ii7 %all f9ance en]gy effici5cy measures = ! purpose ( decreas+ en]gy usage or co/s ( ! qualifi$ consum] by an am\nt t ensures1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 t ! applicable loan t]m describ$ 9 clause 7i7 w n pose an undue f9ancial burd5 on ! qualifi$ consum]1 z det]m9$ by ! eligible entity2 7,c7 %all n be us$ to fund pur*ases (1 or modifications to1 p]sonal prop]ty 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 be=e & te*nical assi/ance2 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 be=e & tra9+2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,fund+ ,n less ?an #c b n m ?an #e p]c5t ( am\nts appropriat$ "u subsection 7i7 may be us$ to provide outrea*1 tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance "u ?is subsection4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7i71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fcjb4 ,promot+ precision agriculture 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,advanc$ wireless communications te*nology ,! t]m advanc$ wireless communications te*nology means advanc$ te*nology t contributes to mobile 7#e;,g or beyond7 networks1 next-g5]ation ,wi-,fi networks1 or o!r future networks us+ o!r te*nologies1 reg>dless ( :e!r ! network is op]at+ on an exclusive lic5s$1 %>$ lic5s$1 or unlic5s$ frequ5cy b&4 7#b7 ,artificial intellig5ce ,! t]m artificial intellig5ce has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #bch7;g7 ( ! ,john ,s4 ,mc,cain ,national ,def5se ,au?orization ,act = ,fiscal ,ye> #bjai 7,public ,law #aae-bcb2 #aj ,u4,s4,c4 note prec4 #djfa74 7#c7 ,=eign adv]s>y ,! t]m =eign adv]s>y means any =eign gov]nm5t or =eign nongov]nm5t p]son engag$ 9 a long-t]m patt]n or s]i\s in/ances ( conduct significantly adv]se to ! national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 or security & safety ( ,unit$ ,/ates p]sons4 7#d7 ,precision agriculture2 precision agriculture te*nology ,! t]ms precision agriculture & precision agriculture te*nology h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms 9 section #abja ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe4 7#e7 ,tru/$ ,! t]m tru/$ means1 ) respect to a provid] ( advanc$ communications s]vice or a suppli] ( communications equipm5t or s]vice1 t ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ t ! provid] or suppli] is n own$ by1 controll$ by1 or subject to ! influ5ce (1 a =eign adv]s>y4 7#f7 ,volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds developm5t organization ,! t]m volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds developm5t organization means an organization t develops /&>ds 9 a process t meets ! pr9ciples = ! developm5t ( volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds 7z def9$ 9 ! docum5t ( ! ,(fice ( ,managem5t & ,budget entitl$ ,f$]al ,p>ticipation 9 ! ,developm5t & ,use ( ,volunt>y ,cons5sus ,/&>ds & 9 ,con=mity ,assessm5t ,activities 7,,omb ,circul> ,a-#aai774 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ?is section are-- 7#a7 to enhance ! p>ticipation ( precision agriculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to promote ,unit$ ,/ates lead]%ip 9 volunt>y cons5sus /&>ds developm5t organizations t set /&>ds = precision agriculture4 7c7 ,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*nology & ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission1 %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 te*nology2 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 7d7 ,,gao assessm5t ( precision agriculture /&>ds 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! ,secret>y develops /&>ds "u subsection 7c71 & 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 ( ! ,s5ate1 ! ,committee on ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t summ>izes ! f9d+s ( ea* /udy conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a74 #fcjc4 ,food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loans ,section #caj;,b ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,food supply *a9 capacity & resili5ce gu>ante$ loans 7#a7 ,def9ition ( food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan means a bus9ess & indu/ry gu>ante$ loan t is made or gu>ante$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a71 includ+ a gu>antee describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c74 7#b7 ,purpose ,a food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan may be made = ! purpose ( f9anc+ new inve/m5ts 9 ! />t-up or expansion ( projects 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates t w increase ! capacity ( ! food supply *a9 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 /ore1 transport1 :olesale1 or di/ribute food1 agricultural products1 or agricultural inputs4 7#c7 ,limitations ,! maximum am\nt ( a food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan %all n exce$ #dj1jjj1jjj4 7#d7 ,loan gu>antees 9 nonrural areas ,! ,secret>y may gu>antee a food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loan to an eligible entity = a facility t is n locat$ 9 a rural area if-- 7,a7 ! prim>y purpose ( ! loan gu>antee is = a facility to aggregate1 process1 manufacture1 /ore1 transport1 :olesale1 or di/ribute food agricultural products1 or agricultural inputs = agricultural produc]s or processors t are locat$ )9 #hj miles ( ! facility2 7,b7 ! applicant demon/rates to ! ,secret>y t ! prim>y b5efit ( ! loan gu>antee w be to provide employm5t = resid5ts ( a rural area2 & 7,c7 ! total pr9cipal am\nt ( food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loans gu>ante$ = a fiscal ye> "u ?is p>agraph does n exce$ #aj p]c5t ( ! total pr9cipal am\nt ( food supply *a9 gu>ante$ loans made = ! fiscal ye> "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a74 7#e7 ,qu>t]ly reports to ,congress ,)9 #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* cal5d> qu>t]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s-- 7,a7 an evaluation ( ! outcomes a*iev$ ?r\gh use ( ! assi/ance1 & ! ability ( ! recipi5t ( ! assi/ance to meet p]=mance goals2 7,b7 a description ( any debt recov]y made ) respect to a loan gu>ante$ "u ?is subsection1 & ag5cy projections = activities = :i* ! assi/ance is provid$2 & 7,c7 any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y reg>d+ ! implem5tation ( ?is subsection4 7#f7 ,res]vation ( funds 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjbi1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ! funds made available to c>ry out subsection 7a7 to c>ry out ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,availability ( funds ,funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 = a fiscal ye> %all be res]v$ until ,april #a ( ! fiscal ye>4 4 #fcjd4 ,new1 mobile1 & exp&$ meat process+ & r5d]+ grants 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a public1 private1 or coop]ative organization organiz$ on a =-pr(it or nonpr(it basis1 includ+ a small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t2 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 l&-grant college or univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7,d7 a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture 7z def9$ 9 t section72 & 7,e7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or o!r applicable ,/ate (fice ) au?ority ov] meat & p\ltry process+ & r5d]+4 7#b7 ,small e/abli%m5t2 v small e/abli%m5t ,! t]ms small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms small] e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t1 respectively1 9 ! f9al rule entitl$ ,pa?og5 ,r$uction2 ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9t 7,,haccp7 ,sy/ems 7#fa ,f$4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 7b7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ?is section are-- 7#a7 to create m resili5t local & regional food sy/ems2 7#b7 to exp&1 div]sify1 & increase resili5ce 9 meat & p\ltry process+ & r5d]+ activities2 7#c7 to increase f>m] & ran*] access to animal slaught] options2 7#d7 to improve compliance ( processors ) live/ock & p\ltry process+ /atutes 7includ+ regulations71 includ+ ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 & ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dea et seq472 7#e7 to r$uce b>ri]s to entry = new meat & p\ltry processors & r5d]]s2 7#f7 to e/abli% new1 or update1 exp&1 or o!rwise improve exi/+1 meat & p\ltry process+ & r5d]+ facilities2 & 7#g7 to support ! process+ & slaught]+ ( ni*e production me?ods su* z halal1 ko%]1 & o!r specific cultural me?ods4 7c7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities to use 9 accordance ) subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,maximum am\nt ,! maximum am\nt ( a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #ejj1jjj4 7#c7 ,duration ,! t]m ( a grant aw>d$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all n exce$ #c ye>s4 7#d7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to small e/abli%m5ts & v small e/abli%m5ts4 7d7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity receiv+ a grant "u ?is section %all use ! grant to c>ry out activities 9 support ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 includ+ activities-- 7#a7 to id5tify & analyze bus9ess opportunities1 includ+ feasibility /udies requir$ = cr$it wor?9ess2 7#b7 to a*ieve compliance ) applicable ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local regulations2 7#c7 to conduct regional1 community1 & local economic developm5t plann+ & coord9ation & lead]%ip developm5t2 7#d7 to inc5tivize new1 innovative1 or mobile ent]prises = increas+ or improv+ local & regional meat or p\ltry process+ & r5d]+2 7#e7 to implem5t humane h&l+ infra/ructure1 includ+ hold+ space = live/ock prior to slaught]1 %ade /ructures1 & /ructures & equipm5t = humane slaught]2 7#f7 to develop 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 slaught]1 process+1 or r5d]+ facility2 7#g7 to pur*ase equipm5t t enables ! fur!r use or value-add$ sale ( coproducts or byproducts2 & 7#h7 to pur*ase cold /orage & relat$ equipm5t4 7e7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! activities c>ri$ out us+ a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section %all n exce$-- 7#a7 #ij p]c5t 9 ! case ( a grant 9 ! am\nt ( #ajj1jjj or less2 or 7#b7 #ge p]c5t 9 ! case ( a grant 9 an am\nt great] ?an #ajj1jjj4 7f7 ,qu>t]ly reports to ,congress ,)9 #cj days aft] ! end ( ea* cal5d> qu>t]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t conta9s-- 7#a7 an evaluation ( ! outcomes a*iev$ ?r\gh use ( ! grant1 & ! ability ( ! grantee to meet p]=mance goals2 7#b7 an evaluation ( ! compliance ( ! grantee ) ! t]ms & conditions ( ! grant2 7#c7 a det]m9ation z to :e!r ! grant recipi5t ma9ta9s adequate f9ancial capacity to c>ry out ! activities = :i* ! grant is provid$2 & 7#d7 any recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y reg>d+ ! implem5tation ( ?is section4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y to c>ry out ?is section #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fcje4 ,exp&+ ,*ildc>e 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,initiative 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,*ildc>e 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m *ildc>e means any program t-- 7i7 provides quality c>e & e>ly education = *ildr5 :o h n yet ent]$ fir/ grade2 & 7ii7 is op]at$ by-- 7,i7 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 7,,ii7 a *ildc>e provid] t1 on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7aa7 is lic5s$1 regulat$1 or regi/]$ 9 ! ,/ate1 t]ritory1 or ,indian ,tribe 9 :i* ! provid] is locat$2 & 7bb7 meets applicable ,/ate1 ,tribal1 t]ritorial1 & local heal? & safety requirem5ts4 7,b7 ,inclusions ,! t]m *ildc>e includes-- 7i7 a s*ool-bas$ program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 t is a ,head ,/>t program1 includ+ a migrant & seasonal ,head ,/>t program1 or an ,am]ican ,indian & ,alaska ,native ,head ,/>t program c>ri$ out "u ! ,head ,/>t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ihca et seq472 7iii7 a facility us$ = a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7iv7 a s]vice provid$ "u a program describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,initiative ,! t]m ,initiative means ! ,exp&+ ,*ildc>e 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,initiative e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an initiative1 to be kn[n z ! ,exp&+ ,*ildc>e 9 ,rural ,am]ica ,initiative1 "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide1 = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjbi1 priority 9 accordance ) subsection 7c7 to address ! availability1 quality1 & co/ ( *ildc>e 9 rural areas4 7c7 ,*ildc>e priorities 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 9 select+ recipi5ts ( loans & grants "u a program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to any qualifi$ applicant t proposes to use ! loan or grant to address ! availability1 quality1 or co/ ( *ildc>e4 7#b7 ,description ( programs ,! programs ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ess5tial community facilities loan & grant programs au?oriz$ "u section #cjf7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a774 7,b7 ,! bus9ess & indu/ry direct & gu>ante$ loan program au?oriz$ "u section #caj;,b7g7 ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g774 7,c7 ,! rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program au?oriz$ "u section #cgi;,e ( t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs74 7,d7 ,! int]m$i>y rel5d+ program au?oriz$ "u ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b74 7d7 ,requirem5ts ,9 provid+ fund+ 9 accordance ) ! ,initiative1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure a balanc$ geographical di/ribution ( ! b5efits "u ! ,initiative4 7e7 ,evaluation2 report 7#a7 ,evaluation ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a compreh5sive quantitative & qualitative evaluation ( ! projects c>ri$ out us+ assi/ance provid$ "u ! ,initiative1 includ+-- 7,a7 a description (-- 7i7 ! types ( projects c>ri$ out2 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 & 7,b7 ! economic & social impacts ( ! inve/m5ts 9 ! projects4 7#b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #d ye>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 describ+ ! evaluation conduct$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 includ+ a ?or\gh analysis ( ! outcomes ( ! evaluation4 #fcjf4 ,te*nical assi/ance = geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ areas 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all directly1 or ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts1 provide te*nical assi/ance & /r5g!n local capacity to improve access to rural developm5t programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y = local p>tn]s 7includ+ local gov]nm5ts1 coop]atives1 bus9esses1 & community an*or in/itutions7 9 geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ areas4 7b7 ,reports ,beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all annually publi%1 make available to ! public1 & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on h[ ! provision ( te*nical assi/ance "u subsection 7a7 has affect$ geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ areas 9 ! ye> cov]$ by ! report4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ area ,! t]m geographically und]s]v$ & di/ress$ area means a rural area 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a777-- 7,a7 9 a socially vuln]able community 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7,b7 9 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 7,c7 9 an economically di/ress$ area 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y72 or 7,d7 9 a colonia4 7#b7 ,community an*or in/itution ,! t]m community an*or in/itution means-- 7,a7 a public libr>y2 7,b7 an elem5t>y or second>y s*ool2 7,c7 an in/itution ( high] education2 7,d7 a heal? c>e facility2 or 7,e7 any o!r nonpr(it or gov]nm5tal community support organization4 #fcjg4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ! ,rural ,developm5t ,innovation ,c5t] ,subtitle ,d ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiha et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cgi;,j4 ,rural ,developm5t ,innovation ,c5t] 7a7 ,def9ition ( rural developm5t mission areas ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,areas means ! ag5cies "u ! ,rural ,developm5t ,ag5cy at ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 includ+ ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice1 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice1 & ! ,rural ,h\s+ ,s]vice4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is h]eby e/abli%$ )9 ! ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,areas a ,rural ,developm5t ,innovation ,c5t] 7! ,innovation ,c5t]7 to promote & facilitate innovation 9 ! adm9i/ration & implem5tation ( rural developm5t programs & initiatives4 7c7 ,functions ,! ,innovation ,c5t] %all-- 7#a7 review all processes = ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,area programs to id5tify ineffici5cies1 r$undancies1 & b>ri]s to access1 includ+-- 7,a7 unnecess>y delays 9 loan & grant applications process+ & approvals2 7,b7 high application co/s2 & 7,c7 defici5cies 9 te*nical assi/ance = programs2 7#b7 e/abli% & ma9ta9 an ongo+ public process = public & private /akehold]s to provide p]spectives on ! *all5ges fac$ :5 apply+ =1 utiliz+1 or p>ticipat+ 9 ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,area programs2 7#c7 id5tify & assess any innovative /rategies & collaborative models to enhance ! effici5cy & effectiv5ess ( rural developm5t programs & initiatives2 7#d7 fo/] & ma9ta9 p>tn]%ips ) public & private /akehold]s to lev]age exp]tise & res\rces = ! ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,areas2 7#e7 promote cross-ag5cy collaborations & id5tify be/ practices 9 rural economic developm5t2 7#f7 id5tify & implem5t te*nological solutions & s(tw>e applications to improve ! effectiv5ess & effici5cy ( ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,area programs1 includ+ enhanc+ data managem5t sy/ems2 7#g7 conduct rese>*1 analysis1 & evaluation to mod]nize1 simplify1 & improve ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,area programs1 & ensure t ! programs are accessible1 transp>5t1 & us]-fri5dly2 & 7#h7 dissem9ate in=mation1 guidance1 & tra9+ mat]ials to ,rural ,developm5t ,mission ,area p]sonnel & /akehold]s on innovative rural developm5t practices & opportunities4 7d7 ,mod]nization plan ,! ,innovation ,c5t] %all develop1 & p]iodically update1 a mod]nization plan to facilitate innovation 9 adm9i/]+ & implem5t+ rural developm5t programs & initiatives t-- 7#a7 outl9es /rategies aim$ at h>ness+ ! pot5tial ( em]g+ te*nologies = program deliv]y & ov]all s]vice2 7#b7 enhances program effici5cies by id5tify+ & implem5t+ measures to /reaml9e program & adm9i/rative processes1 r$uce r$undancies1 & optimize res\rce allocation2 7#c7 exp&s ! availability & accessibility ( digital s]vices1 lev]ag+ digital plat=ms & tools to broad5 ! rea* ( ! programs & improve ! ov]all us] exp]i5ce = rural /akehold]s2 7#d7 integrates data-driv5 solutions to optimize program deliv]y & maximize impact & effectiv5ess ( ! ef=ts 9 rural developm5t2 & 7#e7 e/abli%es p]iodic mile/ones & goals to track ! progress ( ! mod]nization plan4 7e7 ,report ,! ,secret>y %all submit an annual report to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate on-- 7#a7 ! activities & accompli%m5ts ( ! ,innovation ,c5t]1 includ+ progress 9 advanc+ rural developm5t innovation & ! outcome a*iev$2 7#b7 a compreh5sive work+ plan design$ to actively engage public & private /akehold]s1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#b72 & 7#c7 ! progress on ! mod]nization plan describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 4 #fcjh4 ,rural ,heal? ,liaison report ,section #bcf ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fidf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#i71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aj7 coord9ate ) ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture 9 implem5tation ( ! ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network provid$ = 9 section #gebb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf74 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7c7 ,report ,! ,rural ,heal? ,liaison %all submit an annual report to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate outl9+ ! activities conduct$ "u subsection 7b74 4 ,d ,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act #fdja4 ,wat]1 wa/e disposal1 & wa/ewat] facility grants ,section #cjf7;a77#b77;,b77vii7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#b77;,b77vii77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdjb4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program ,section #cjf7;a77#bb7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#bb77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#bb7 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program 7,a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 ?r\gh ! ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice1 %all cont9ue a national rural wat] & wa/ewat] circuit rid] program t is consi/5t ) ! activities & results ( ! program conduct$ be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ) ?is section1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,purpose ,! ,rural ,wat] & ,wa/ewat] ,circuit ,rid] ,program %all provide a network ( exp]t rural wat] ,circuit ,rid]s locat$ 9 all #ej ,/ates1 includ+ ,unit$ ,/ates t]ritories & ,freely ,associat$ ,/ates1 :i* "w "o-on-"o ) eligible rural wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems 9 major assi/ance categories describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,d74 ,! program is int5d$ to help rural wat] sy/ems op]ate effectively & effici5tly & a*ieve long-t]m su/a9ability & compliance ) c]ta9 ,f$]al laws & requirem5ts1 includ+ ! ,safe ,wat] ,dr9k+ ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjj;f et seq47 & ! ,clean ,wat] ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq474 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,9 select+ recipi5ts ( grants1 contracts1 & coop]ative agreem5ts to be made available = activities li/$ "u subp>agraph 7,d71 ! ,secret>y %all select nonpr(it organizations t h demon/rat$ exp]i5ce provid+ te*nical assi/ance & disa/] & recov]y assi/ance = wat] & wa/ewat] utilities nationwide4 ,aw>dees %all rely on p]sonnel t possess active wat] & wa/ewat] op]ators' lic5ses or ov]all k ( wat] utilities necess>y to c>ry out eligible activities "u subp>agraph 7,d74 7,d7 ,eligible uses ( funds ,an eligible entity %all use funds "u ! ,rural ,wat] & ,wa/ewat] ,circuit ,rid] program = a rural wat]1 wa/ewat]1 or wa/ewat] disposal facility =-- 7i7 te*nical assi/ance1 includ+-- 7,i7 ,bo>d tra9+2 7,,ii7 manag]ial & f9ancial op]ations ) ! ef=t to enhance ! long-t]m su/a9ability ( rural wat] & wa/ewat] sy/ems1 includ+ p>tn]%ips1 consolidation1 & regionalization2 7,,iii7 physical op]ation & ma9t5ance ( rural wat] & wa/ewat] infra/ructure2 7,,iv7 wat] treatm5t2 7,v7 regulatory compliance2 7,,vi7 facility security2 7,,vii7 loan application & report+2 7,,viii7 cyb]security2 7,,ix7 implem5tation ( cyb]security plans1 proc$ures1 & te*nologies to protect aga9/ cyb]?reats2 or 7,x7 o!r areas ! ,secret>y deems appropriate2 7ii7 disa/] & recov]y assi/ance includ+-- 7,i7 direct on-site p]sonnel & equipm5t to eligible utilities2 7,,ii7 coord9at+ 9 /atewide em]g5cy response networks2 7,,iii7 facilitat+ ! developm5t ( action plans betwe5 utilities1 local gov]nm5ts1 ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ! ,/ate em]g5cy managem5t ag5cies2 7,,iv7 resili5cy & mitigation plann+2 7,v7 ,,gis mapp+2 7,,vi7 updat+ vuln]ability assessm5ts1 prep>ation ( em]g5cy response plans1 communication protocols1 haz>d recognition & evaluation skills2 7,,vii7 conduct+ prelim9>y damage assessm5ts ( critical infra/ructure2 7,,viii7 address+ out/&+ defici5cies focus$ on resolv+ heal?-bas$ regulatory1 op]ational1 f9ancial1 & manag]ial defici5cies t impact ! su/a9ability ( ! affect$ utilities2 7,,ix7 application & report+ assi/ance = ,f$]al & ,/ate requirem5ts includ+ ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy & insurance recov]y claims2 7,x7 provid+ = disa/] read9ess1 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]ns2 & 7,,xi7 o!r areas ! ,secret>y deems appropriate4 7iii7 ,additional uses ,9 response to activities "u subp>agraph 7,b7 relat$ to natural disa/]s & em]g5cies1 n m ?an #e p]c5t ( ea* aw>d may be us$ to pur*ase or reimburse ! r5tal co/s ( appropriate em]g5cy equipm5t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,eligible project areas ,to receive assi/ance "u ! ,rural ,wat] & ,wa/ewat] ,circuit ,rid] ,program & c>ry out activities1 an eligible entity mu/ s]ve-- 7i7 an area ) a population (-- 7,i7 #aj1jjj or few] inhabitants = te*nical assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,d77i72 or 7,,ii7 #ej1jjj or few] inhabitants = disa/] & recov]y assi/ance "u subp>agraph 7,d77ii72 & 7ii7 a public body1 nonpr(it corporation1 or ,indian tribe ) legal au?ority to own & op]ate ! wat] facility4 7,f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is p>agraph #be1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg ?r\gh fiscal ye> #bjca4 7,g7 ,cont9uity ( ess5tial circuit rid] activities ,activities c>ri$ out "u ?is subp>agraph t are necess>y to prev5t imm95t h>m to life or prop]ty may cont9ue dur+ a lapse 9 appropriations1 us+ unobligat$ balances previ\sly appropriat$ "u ! head+ ,rural ,wat] & ,wa/e ,disposal ,program ,acc\nt4 4 #fdjc4 ,z]o & l[ int]e/ loans = di/ress$ wat] sy/ems ,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 ,assi/ance = di/ress$ wat] sy/ems 7,a7 ,to promote ! long-t]m su/a9ability & f9ancial viability ( eligible rural community wa/e disposal & wat] facilities z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 = any entity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7i7 make a z]o p]c5t int]e/ loan or a #a p]c5t int]e/ loan pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 7ii7 =give ! pr9cipal or int]e/1 or modify any t]m or condition ( a new or exi/+ loan made pursuant to p>agraph 7#a72 7iii7 ref9ance all or "p ( any o!r loan made = an eligible purpose "u p>agraph 7#a7 ( ?is subsection or section #cjf;,c2 or 7iv7 waive any fee requir$ to insure or gu>antee a loan pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#bd74 7,b7 ,to promote ! long-t]m su/a9ability & f9ancial viability ( ! s]vices provid$ by eligible entities1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7i7 provide assi/ance to an eligible entity = ! purpose (-- 7,i7 ensur+ ! entity has necess>y res\rces to ma9ta9 public heal?1 safety1 or ord]2 7,,ii7 address+ f9ancial h>d%ips ( ! eligible entity1 its cu/om]s1 & ! community x s]ves2 7,,iii7 improv+ ! f9ancial /ability ( ! eligible entity1 includ+ *anges to-- 7aa7 op]ational practices2 7bb7 rev5ue enhancem5ts2 7cc7 policy revisions2 & 7dd7 contract s]vices2 & 7,,iv7 support+ a p>tn]%ip1 regionalization1 or consolidation ( ! entity ) ano!r wat] sy/em2 & 7ii7 require an applicant to-- 7,i7 receive f9ancial plann+ assi/ance & prep>e a long-t]m f9ancial plan2 or 7,,ii7 p>tn]1 regionalize1 or consolidate ) ano!r wat] sy/em4 7,c7 ,an entity %all be eligible = assi/ance "u ?is p>agraph if ! entity-- 7i7 is a rural wat]1 wa/ewat]1 or wa/ewat] disposal sy/em ) respect to :i* assi/ance may be provid$ "u a wat] or wa/ewat]1 or wa/e disposal program "u ?is subsection or section #cjf;,a1 #cjf;,c1 or #cjf;,d1 & 7ii7 is-- 7,i7 locat$ 9 a socially disadvantag$ community1 a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty1 colonia1 or di/ress$ tribal area1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 or 7,,ii7 fac+ an economic h>d%ip z def9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,d7 ,an entity eligible "u p>agraph 7#a7 or 7#b7 ( subsection 7a7 may designate a wat] & wa/ewat] utility provid] to apply = a loan "u ?is p>agraph & c>ry out ! loan application on behalf ( ! eligible entity4 7,e7 7i7 ,! ,secret>y %all evaluate su* a loan application on ! basis ( ! ne$s ( ! eligible entity & ! b5efici>ies ( ! eligible entity r ?an ! ne$s ( ! applicant wat] & wa/ewat] utility provid]4 7ii7 ,a wat] & wa/ewat] utility provid] to :om a loan is made "u ?is p>agraph on ! basis ( an application submitt$ on behalf ( an eligible entity may use ! loan only = ! b5efit ( ! resid5ts ( ! eligible area = :i* ! loan is provid$4 4 #fdjd4 ,tribal college & univ]sity ess5tial community facilities ,section #cjf7;a77#be77;,c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#be77;,c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdje4 ,em]g5cy & imm95t community wat] assi/ance grant program ,section #cjf;,a7i77#b7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;a7i77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdjf4 ,wat] sy/ems = rural & native villages 9 ,alaska ,section #cjf;,d7d77#a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;d7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdjg4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems ,section #cjf;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf;e7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cjf;,e4 ,rural dec5traliz$ wat] sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible individual ,! t]m eligible individual means an individual :o is a memb] ( a h\sehold ! memb]s ( :i* h a comb9$ income 7= ! mo/ rec5t #ab-mon? p]iod = :i* ! in=mation is available7 t is n m ?an #hj p]c5t ( ! m$ian nonmetropolitan h\sehold income = ! ,/ate or t]ritory 9 :i* ! individual resides1 accord+ to ! mo/ rec5t dec5nial c5sus ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible grant recipi5t ,! t]m eligible grant recipi5t means a private nonpr(it organization t uses a grant provid$ "u ?is section = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a74 7#c7 ,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/+ t is provid$ to-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 ! eligible grant recipi5t receiv+ a grant "u ?is section & any eligible individual s]v$ by ! eligible grant recipi5t4 7b7 ,grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make grants to an eligible grant recipi5t = ! purpose (-- 7,a7 provid+ loans & subgrants to eligible individuals =-- 7i7 ! 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 ! eligible individuals2 or 7ii7 9 ! ev5t ( gr\nd well wat] contam9ation1 ! in/allation or replacem5t ( wat] treatm5t1 :]e ne$$ z det]m9$ by a qualifi$ wat] quality te/ or o!r ?ird-p>ty docum5tation to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 p]=m+ qualifi$ wat] quality te/+ ( individual h\sehold wat] well sy/ems & individually utiliz$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems 9 rural areas t are or w be utiliz$ by ! eligible individuals2 or 7,c7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance to eligible individuals =-- 7i7 ! in/allation or replacem5t ( 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 ! eligible individuals2 7ii7 int]pret+ qualifi$ wat] quality te/s2 or 7iii7 address+ gr\nd well wat] contam9ation4 7#b7 ,t]ms & am\nts = loans & subgrants 7,a7 ,t]ms ( loans ,a loan made ) grant funds "u ?is section-- 7i7 %all h an int]e/ rate ( #a p]c5t2 & 7ii7 %all h a t]m n to exce$ #bj ye>s4 7,b7 ,am\nts ,a loan or subgrant made ) grant funds "u ?is section %all n exce$ #bj1jjj = ea* wat] well sy/em or dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/em describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative exp5ses ,a recipi5t ( a grant made "u ?is section may use grant funds to pay adm9i/rative exp5ses associat$ ) provid+ ! assi/ance describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#d7 ,wat] treatm5t /&>ds ,wat] treatm5t provid$ "u ?is section %all-- 7,a7 incorporate compon5ts t are ?ird-p>ty c]tifi$ z compliant ) relevant cons5sus-bas$ /&>ds = dr9k+ wat] treatm5t units or sy/ems1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 be in/all$1 accord+ to ! in/ructions ( ! manufactur]1 by a qualifi$1 c]tifi$1 or lic5s$ wat] treatm5t pr(essional1 includ+ a pr(essional cr$5tial$ ?r\gh a manufactur] or ?ird-p>ty4 7c7 ,priority 9 aw>d+ grants ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an applicant t has sub/antial exp]tise & exp]i5ce 9 promot+ ! safe & effective use ( individually own$ h\sehold wat] well sy/ems1 individually own$ h\sehold dec5traliz$ wa/ewat] sy/ems1 & gr\nd wat]4 7d7 ,limitation ,an eligible grant recipi5t _c use m ?an #aj p]c5t ( a grant aw>d$ "u ?is section = ! activities describ$ "u subp>agraphs 7,b7 & 7,c7 ( subsection 7b77#a74 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #bj1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 4 #fdjh4 ,assi/ance to rural entities ,section #caj;,b7a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,precision agriculture2 precision agriculture te*nology ,! t]ms precision agriculture & precision agriculture te*nology h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #abja ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 exp&+ ! adoption ( precision agriculture practices1 includ+ by f9anc+ ! acquisition ( precision agriculture te*nology1 9 ord] to promote be/ practices1 r$uce co/s1 & improve ! environm5t4 4 #fdji4 ,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 by /rik+ gov]nm5ts & relat$ ag5cies & ins]t+ gov]nm5ts1 relat$ ag5cies1 & ,indian tribes2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdaj4 ,rural bus9ess developm5t grants ,section #caj;,b7c77#d77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;c77#d77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdaa4 ,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#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,coop]ative developm5t ,! t]m coop]ative developm5t means activities includ+ education1 tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance1 to support ! />t-up1 expansion1 or ongo+ su/a9ability ( new & exi/+ coop]atives4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ und]s]v$ & economically di/ress$ areas 9 rural areas ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates & ins]t+ socially vuln]able1 und]s]v$1 or di/ress$ communities2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ at lea/ be=e a #be p]c5t2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ 1 & all applications t satisfy ?is subp>agraph %all be giv5 ! same priority = ! scor+ crit]ion bas$ on satisfy+ ?is subp>agraph be=e ! p]iod2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,aw>d r5ewals = qualifi$ nonpr(it in/itutions ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d a grant "u ?is subsection to a nonpr(it in/itution on ! same t]ms & = ! e/abli%m5t or op]ation ( ! same c5t] or c5t]s = coop]ative developm5t = :i* ! nonpr(it in/itution 0 aw>d$ a grant 9 ! curr5t fiscal ye>1 if ! nonpr(it in/itution-- 7i7 is a recipi5t ( an aw>d "u ?is subsection2 7ii7 reque/s a r5ewal "u ?is subp>agraph2 7iii7 has submitt$ a complete application "u ?is subsection 9 ! prec$+ #b fiscal ye>s2 & 7iv7 has op]at$ ! c5t] or c5t]s = coop]ative developm5t 9 a mann] :i* successfully meets ! p>amet]s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#e71 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#aj71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! ,secret>y %all analyze ! data result+ f ! rese>*1 & include ! data & ! analysis 9 ! annual report submitt$ by ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p "u p>agraph 7#ab742 7#e7 9 p>agraph 7#ab71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is s5t5ce & annually !reaft]1 ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p %all submit to ! ,congress a report describ+ ! activities c>ri$ out by ! work+ gr\p42 & 7#f7 9 p>agraph 7#ac71 by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdab4 ,l5d] fees 9 gu>ante$ loan programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ccc ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aihc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ 7a7 ,9 g5]al4-- be=e ,9 connection2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by add+ & at ! end2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#f77;,e71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#g72 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,fees 7#a7 ,initial gu>antee fee ,! ,secret>y may assess an initial gu>antee fee = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u section #cjf7;a7 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #c p]c5t ( ! gu>ante$ pr9cipal portion ( ! loan4 7#b7 ,p]iodic ret5tion fee ,! ,secret>y may assess a p]iodic ret5tion fee = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u section #cjf7;a7 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #j4ge p]c5t ( ! out/&+ pr9cipal ( ! gu>ante$ loan4 7#c7 ,disclosure ,9 alt]+ any fee *>g$ = any insur$ or gu>ante$ loan issu$ or modifi$ "u section #cjf7;a71 ! ,secret>y1 n less ?an #cj days 9 advance ( any fee *ange1 %all provide a public disclosure ( ! f9ancial data1 economic & behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 & o!r factors us$ to det]m9e ! new fee rates4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #caj;,b7g77#e7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#e77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#e7 ,fees 7,a7 ,initial gu>antee fee ,! ,secret>y may assess an initial gu>antee fee = any gu>ante$ bus9ess & indu/ry loan 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #c p]c5t ( ! gu>ante$ pr9cipal portion ( ! loan4 7,b7 ,p]iodic ret5tion fee ,! ,secret>y may assess a p]iodic ret5tion fee = any gu>ante$ bus9ess & indu/ry loan 9 an am\nt t does n exce$ #j4ge p]c5t ( ! out/&+ pr9cipal ( ! gu>ante$ loan4 7,c7 ,disclosure ,9 alt]+ any fee *>g$ = any gu>ante$ bus9ess & indu/ry loan1 ! ,secret>y1 n less ?an #cj days 9 advance ( any fee *ange1 %all provide a public disclosure ( ! f9ancial data1 economic & behavioral assumptions1 calculations1 & o!r factors us$ to det]m9e ! new fee rates4 4 #fdac4 ,locally or regionally produc$ agricultural food products ,section #caj;,b7g77#i77;,b77iv77,i7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;g77#i77;,b77iv77,i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdad4 ,appropriate te*nology transf] = rural areas program ,section #caj;,b7i7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ & at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,c72 7,b7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end ( subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 provides tra9+ opportunities & res\rces = vet]ans 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 :o actively are or are seek+ to become agricultural produc]s1 :i* %all be kn[n z ! ,arm$ to ,f>m ,initiative4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ( :i*-- 7,a7 #c1ejj1jjj %all be made available = ea* fiscal ye> = activities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d7 ( p>agraph 7#b72 & 7,b7 #a1ejj1jjj %all be available = ea* fiscal ye> = activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,e74 4 #fdae4 ,rural economic area p>tn]%ip zones ,section #caj;,b7j7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicb7;j77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #fdaf4 ,int]m$i>y rel5d+ program ,section #caj;,h7i7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aicf;b7i77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdag4 ,rural heal? c>e facility assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #cdb ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiij;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,assi/ance & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,ref9anc+ ( c]ta9 rural heal? c>e facility debt 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,assi/ance 2 7#b7 by /rik+ rural hospital & ins]t+ an eligible heal? c>e facility2 7#c7 by /rik+ a community & ins]t+ an area2 7#d7 by /rik+ hospital1 & ins]t+ eligible heal? c>e facility12 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,to promote ! long-t]m su/a9ability & f9ancial viability ( an eligible heal? c>e facility1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide assi/ance to an eligible heal? c>e facility = ! purpose (-- 7i7 ensur+ ! facility has necess>y res\rces to ma9ta9 public heal?1 safety1 or ord]2 7ii7 address+ f9ancial h>d%ips ( ! facility1 its pati5ts1 & ! area x s]ves2 & 7iii7 id5tify+ ! f9ancial /ability ( ! facility1 includ+-- 7,i7 op]ational practices2 7,,ii7 rev5ue enhancem5ts2 7,,iii7 policy revisions2 7,,iv7 p>tn]%ips1 regionalization1 or consolidation ( rural heal? sy/ems2 & 7,v7 contract s]vices2 & 7,b7 require an applicant to-- 7i7 receive f9ancial plann+ assi/ance2 & 7ii7 prep>e a long-t]m f9ancial plan4 7#c7 ,waiv] ,9 ! case ( an application = ref9anc+ pursuant to ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t ( section #cjb7;a77#a77;,d7 if ! eligible heal? c>e facility is insolv5t4 7b7 ,rural heal? c>e facility te*nical assi/ance program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 lieu ( any o!r au?ority "u :i* ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance to any eligible heal? c>e facility1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%1 & ma9ta91 directly or by grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t1 a ,rural ,heal? ,c>e ,facility ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program7 to provide te*nical assi/ance & tra9+1 tailor$ to ! capacity & ne$s ( ea* eligible heal? c>e facility1 to help eligible heal? c>e facilities 9 rural areas-- 7,a7 id5tify developm5t ne$s = ma9ta9+ ess5tial heal? c>e s]vices1 & support action plans = op]ational & quality improvem5t projects to meet ! developm5t ne$s2 7,b7 bett] manage _! f9ancial & bus9ess /rategies1 includ+ provid+ f9ancial plann+ assi/ance & prep>+ long-t]m f9ancial plans2 & 7,c7 id5tify1 & apply = assi/ance f1 loan & grant programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = :i* ! facilities are eligible4 7#b7 ,goals ,! goals ( ! ,program %all be to-- 7,a7 improve ! long-t]m f9ancial position & op]ational effici5cy ( ! eligible heal? c>e facilities2 7,b7 prev5t ! closure ( eligible heal? c>e facilities2 7,c7 /r5g!n ! deliv]y ( heal? c>e 9 rural areas2 7,d7 help eligible heal? c>e facilities bett] access & compete = loans & grants f programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7,e7 cont9ue ! activities ( ! ,rural ,hospital ,te*nical ,assi/ance ,program 9 effect z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection4 7#c7 ,program p>ticipation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all engage 9 outrea* & engagem5t /rategies to enc\rage eligible heal? c>e facilities to p>ticipate 9 ! ,program4 7,b7 ,eligible heal? c>e facility selection ,9 select+ eligible heal? c>e facilities to p>ticipate 9 ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to borr[]s & grantees ( ! ,rural ,h\s+ ,s]vice1 ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice1 & ,rural ,utilities ,s]vice4 ,! ,secret>y may also consid]-- 7i7 ! age & physical /ate ( ! heal? c>e facility involv$2 7ii7 ! f9ancial vuln]ability ( ! eligible heal? c>e facility1 & ! ability ( ! eligible heal? c>e facility to meet debt obligations2 7iii7 ! electronic heal? record implem5tation ne$s ( ! heal? c>e facility2 7iv7 :e!r ! eligible heal? c>e facility is locat$ 9 a heal? pr(essional %ortage area or a m$ically und]s]v$ area2 7v7 :e!r ! eligible heal? c>e facility s]ves a m$ically und]s]v$ population2 & 7vi7 su* o!r crit]ia & priorities z are det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7,c7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 report describ+ ! progress & results ( ! program conduct$ "u ?is section1 :i* %\ld include-- 7i7 a brief description ( ea* project to provide te*nical assi/ance to an eligible heal? c>e facility "u ?is section1 includ+-- 7,i7 ! "n & location ( ! facility2 7,,ii7 a description ( ! assi/ance provid$2 7,,iii7 a description ( ! outcomes = complet$ projects2 7,,iv7 ! co/ ( ! te*nical assi/ance2 & 7,v7 any o!r in=mation ! ,secret>y deems appropriate2 7ii7 a summ>y ( ! te*nical assi/ance projects complet$2 7iii7 a summ>y ( ! outcomes ( ! te*nical assi/ance projects2 7iv7 an assessm5t ( ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,program2 & 7v7 recomm5dations = improv+ ! ,program4 7,d7 ,limitations on au?orization ( appropriations ,to c>ry out ?is section1 !re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to ! ,secret>y n m ?an #b1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,rural area ,! t]m rural area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a774 7#b7 ,developm5t ne$s ,! t]m developm5t ne$s includes-- 7,a7 con/ruct+1 exp&+1 r5ovat+ or o!rwise mod]niz+ heal? c>e facilities2 7,b7 increas+ teleheal? capabilities2 7,c7 acquir+ or upgrad+ heal? c>e in=mation sy/ems su* z electronic heal? records2 7,d7 provid+ f9ancial plann+ assi/ance & prep>+ a long-t]m f9ancial plan2 & 7,e7 su* o!r ne$s z ! ,secret>y deems critical to ma9ta9+ heal? c>e s]vices 9 ! community 9 :i* an eligible heal? c>e facility is locat$4 7#c7 ,eligible heal? c>e facility ,! t]m eligible heal? c>e facility means a facility t is locat$ 9 a rural area & is-- 7,a7 a hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7;e7 ( ! ,social ,security ,act2 7,b7 a psy*iatric hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7;f7 ( su* ,act72 7,c7 a long-t]m c>e hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7;ccc7 ( su* ,act72 7,d7 a critical access hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7mm77#a7 ( su* ,act72 7,e7 a rural heal? cl9ic 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7;aa77#b7 ( su* ,act72 7,f7 a religi\s nonm$ical heal? c>e in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7ss77#a7 ( su* ,act72 7,g7 a sole community hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahhf7;d77#e77;,c77iii7 ( su* ,act72 7,h7 a rural em]g5cy hospital 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7kkk77#b7 ( su* ,act72 7,i7 a home heal? ag5cy 7z def9$ 9 section #ahfa7o7 ( su* ,act72 or 7,j7 a community heal? c5t] 7z def9$ 9 section #ccj ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act74 7#d7 ,heal? pr(essional %ortage area ,! t]m heal? pr(essional %ortage area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ccb7;a77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act4 7#e7 ,m$ically und]s]v$ area ,! t]m m$ically und]s]v$ area has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ccj;,i7a77#e7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act4 7#f7 ,m$ically und]s]v$ population ,! t]m m$ically und]s]v$ population has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #ccj7;b77#c7 ( ! ,public ,heal? ,s]vice ,act4 4 7b7 ,effective date ,! am5dm5ts made by subsection 7a7 %all take effect on ! completion ( a rulemak+ c>ry+ out su* am5dm5ts4 #fdah4 ,prohibition on use ( loan or grant = c]ta9 purposes ,section #cfc ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjf;e7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #cfc4 ,prohibition on use ( loan or grant = c]ta9 purposes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all n approve any loan or grant "u ?is title to dra91 dr$ge1 fill1 or level1 or o!rwise manipulate a wetl& 7z def9$ 9 section #abja7;a77#af7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#af7771 or to engage 9 any activity t results 9 impair+ or r$uc+ ! fl[1 circulation1 or rea* ( wat]1 except 9 ! case ( activity relat$ to ! ma9t5ance ( previ\sly conv]t$ wetl&s1 or 9 ! case ( su* activity t comm5c$ be=e ,novemb] #bi1 #aiij4 7b7 ,exclusions 7#a7 ,utilities l9es ,?is section %all n apply to a loan made or gu>ante$ "u ?is title = a utility l9e4 7#b7 ,p]mitt$ activities & projects ,?is section %all n apply to a rural developm5t loan made or gu>ante$ "u section #cjf or #cjf;,c ( ?is ,act = an activity or project = :i* ! applicant or borr[] has obta9$ or is requir$ to obta9 a p]mit f ! ,secret>y ( ! ,army1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s1 "u section #aj ( ! ,act ( ,m>* #c1 #ahii 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #djc2 #cj ,/at4 #aaea1 *apt] #dbe71 or section #djd ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdd74 4 #fdai4 ,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+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbj4 ,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+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #fdba4 ,grants = ,,noaa wea!r radio transmitt]s ,section #cgi;,b7d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhp7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbb4 ,rural micro5trepr5eur assi/ance program ,section #cgi;,e ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhs7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#d71 by /rik+ #ej1jjj & ins]t+ #ge1jjj2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ %all n exce$ #ge p]c5t & ins]t+ may be up to #ajj p]c5t1 & a loan "u ?is section = a project may be us$ to cov] n m ?an #ej p]c5t ( any r5ovation1 con/ruction1 or relat$ co/s ( real e/ate improvem5ts "u ! project2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by ins]t+ 7or #e p]c5t1 9 ! case ( a micro5t]prise developm5t organization s]v+ a p]si/5t pov]ty c\nty1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 be=e ( ! total am\nt2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbc4 ,heal? c>e s]vices ,section #cgi;,g7e7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhu7e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbd4 ,/rategic economic & community developm5t ,section #cgi;,h7d77#d7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjjhv7d77#d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbe4 ,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 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7-- 7i7 9 clause 7iii7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,i7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,i7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja1 & subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( section #ajb7;a77#a71 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja1 #ajjb7;a77#a7772 2 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii7 z subclauses 7,,iii7 & 7,,iv71 respectively1 & ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,i7 ! foll[+3 7,,ii7 an area c>e] & te*nical education s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,c>l ,d4 ,p]k9s ,c>e] & ,te*nical ,education ,act ( #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 2 & 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,iv7 7z s r$esignat$ by subclause 7,,ii7 ( ?is clause71 by /rik+ &2 7ii7 9 clause 7iv7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ subclause 7,,iv7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,,iv7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja1 & subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 ( section #ajb7;a77#a71 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja1 #ajjb7;a77#a7772 2 & 7,,ii7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,v7 z subclause 7,,vi7 & ins]t+ aft] subclause 7,,iv7 ! foll[+3 7,v7 an area c>e] & te*nical education s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,c>l ,d4 ,p]k9s ,c>e] & ,te*nical ,education ,act ( #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 or 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 9 ! case ( a c>e] pa?way program1 includes #a or m memb]s ( ! local work=ce developm5t bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #ajg ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act & s]v+ ! region to ensure ! program is integrat$ ) ! activities c>ri$ out by ! local work=ce developm5t bo>d2 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,c>e] pa?way ,! t]m c>e] pa?way has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c7g7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb7g774 7#g7 ,indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ip ,! t]m indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ip has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ or c>ry out c>e] pa?way tra9+ programs or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ips align$ ) indu/ry sectors 9 rural communities be=e 1 includ+2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 address work=ce *all5ges1 includ+ work] displacem5t1 fac$ by specific indu/ry sectors 9 rural communities2 & 7,d7 promote t>get$ skills developm5t & tra9+ initiatives to /imulate innovation & enhance economic developm5t 9 rural regions4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 c>e] pa?way programs1 or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ips be=e ! semicolon2 & 7,,ii7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ 1 c>e] pa?way programs1 or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ips be=e to provide2 & 7bb7 by ins]t+ lead]%ip developm5t1 be=e cu/omiz$ tra9+2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ! ability ( ! eligible entity to c>ry out activities to address ! issues ( work] displacem5t1 an ag+ work=ce1 & y\? migration4 2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,geographic di/ribution ,! ,secret>y %all ensure regional div]sity ( recipi5ts ( grants or p>ticipants 9 provid+ grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 = jobs accel]ators1 c>e] pa?way programs1 & relat$ programm+4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77xi71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 to support c>e] pa?way programs or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ips to be c>ri$ out )9 indu/ries 9 rural communities1 includ+-- 7i7 telecommunications or broadb& s]vices2 7ii7 wat]1 wa/e wat]1 or disposal s]vices2 7iii7 electric supply s]vices2 7iv7 =e/ry & logg+ op]ations2 7v7 cons]vation practices & managem5t2 7vi7 heal? c>e & *ild c>e2 7vii7 manufactur+2 7viii7 agribus9ess relat$ to production1 process+1 & di/ribution2 7ix7 vet]9>ian s]vices2 & 7x7 any o!r sectors id5tifi$ by ! local work=ce developm5t bo>d s]v+ ! region to be an 9-dem& indu/ry sector or occupation1 z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ &2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7xvii71 by /rik+ or2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7xviii7 z clause 7xix7 & ins]t+ aft] clause 7xvii7 ! foll[+3 7xviii7 ! numb] ( individuals :o h complet$ skills developm5t1 recogniz$ po/second>y cr$5tials1 or ga9$ specializ$ education ?r\gh c>e] pa?ways programs or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ips2 or 2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7xix7 7z s r$esignat$ by subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 9 ! case ( a c>e] pa?way program or indu/ry or sector p>tn]%ip1 report to ! ,secret>y ! employm5t & e>n+s outcomes = individuals :o p>ticipate 9 ! program on ! indicators describ$ 9 subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iii7 ( section #aaf7;b77#b77;,a77i7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbf4 ,limitation on rural bus9ess inve/m5t companies controll$ by ,f>m ,cr$it ,sy/em in/itutions ,section #chd;,j7c7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#i7;c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #ej & ins]t+ #ge4 #fdbg4 ,rural bus9ess inve/m5t program ,section #chd,s ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#ah7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjad ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fdbh4 ,te*nical corrections ,ea* ( ! foll[+ provisions ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act are am5d$ by /rik+ urbaniz$ & ins]t+ urban3 7#a7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,a77ii7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,a77ii774 7#b7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,i7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,i771 9 ! matt] prec$+ item 7aa74 7#c7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,i77bb7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,i77bb774 7#d7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,,ii7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,d77i77,,ii774 7#e7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,e7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,e774 7#f7 ,section #cdc7;a77#ac77;,f77i77,,ii7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77#ac77;,f77i77,,ii774 7#g7 ,section #chd;,i7c77#d77;,c7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bjji;cc-#h7;c77#d77;,c774 #fdbi4 ,rural wat] & wa/ewat] te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ programs ,section #cjf7;a77#ad7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibf7;a77#ad77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to-- & ins]t+ =--2 7,b7 9 clause 7v71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7v7 z subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,v71 respectively1 & mov+ ea* su* provision #b ems to ! "r2 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ be=e ! matt] s r$esignat$ ! foll[+3 7i7 te*nical assi/ance & tra9+ to-- 2 & 7,e7 by add+ aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 disa/] & recov]y assi/ance4 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by ins]t+ or disa/] & recov]y assi/ance be=e describ$4 ,e ,additional ,am5dm5ts to ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf #feja4 ,gu>antees = bonds & notes issu$ = utility infra/ructure purposes ,section #cac;,a7f7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#a7;f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #fejb4 ,ext5sion ( ! rural economic developm5t loan & grant program ,section #cac;,b ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;c-#b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7b7 ,repaym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( z]o int]e/ loans1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% su* reasonable repaym5t t]ms z w enc\rage borr[] p>ticipation4 7#b7 ,lett]s ( cr$it ,! ,secret>y %all n require a lett] ( cr$it or o!r simil> gu>antee f a recipi5t ( a z]o-int]e/ loan "u ?is section if ! borr[] assigns ! ,secret>y a security int]e/ 9 any collat]al provid$ to secure a loan made ) funds loan$ "u ?is section1 or makes o!r simil> arrangem5ts to ! satisfaction ( ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #fejc4 ,expansion ( #iaa access ,section #cae7;d7 ( ! ,rural ,electrification ,act ( #aicf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #idj;e7d77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjjh ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 ,,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 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #ae & ins]t+ #af2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,e7 #a memb] repres5t+ ! indu/ry1 consum]1 or rural int]e/s ( insul> areas4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ #g & ins]t+ #c2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gajb4 ,specialty crop committee ,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 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & all t foll[s ?r\gh initial memb]s ( & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to implem5t1 & appo9t ! memb]s (2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by add+ a p]iod at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ executive committee & ins]t+ ,secret>y4 #gajc4 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e loan repaym5t ,section #adae;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7b7 to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,det]m9ation ( vet]9>ian %ortage situations ,9 det]m9+ vet]9>ian %ortage situations1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 may consid]-- 7,a7 geographical areas t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h a %ortage ( vet]9>ians2 7,b7 areas ( vet]9>y practice t ! ,secret>y det]m9es h a %ortage ( vet]9>ians1 su* z food animal m$ic9e1 public heal?1 epidemiology1 & food safety2 & 7,c7 areas describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 id5tifi$ by appropriate ,/ate ag5cies2 & 7#b7 %all-- 7,a7 develop quantitative me*anisms = pr$ict+ ! em]g5ce ( new vet]9>ian %ortage situations 9 ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m2 & 7,b7 make available to ,/ate ag5cies describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c7 ! quantitative me*anisms develop$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 ,eligibility ,! ,secret>y %all n make a vet]9>ian ineligible = ! program "u ?is section bas$ on a vet]9>ian's p>ticipation 9 a comp>able ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local program4 7#aj7 ,application process ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% /reaml9$ application proc$ures & guidel9es = ent]+ into agreem5ts ) vet]9>ians "u ?is section4 4 #gajd4 ,vet]9>y s]vices grant program ,section #adae;,b ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caea;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by /rik+ 1 z def9$ 9 & all t foll[s ?r\gh #aiia7;a772 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,rural area ,! t]m 8rural area0 has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a774 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b7-- 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 exp&1 reta91 or attract additional vet]9>y practices 9 rural areas2 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,application process ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a /reaml9$ application process4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,to ,relieve ,vet]9>ian ,%ortage ,situations & ,support ,vet]9>y ,s]vices2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ situations & support & ins]t+ situations1 to exp&1 reta91 or attract additional vet]9>y practices 9 rural areas1 & to support2 & 7ii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,to cov] exp5ses associat$ ) />t+ a new vet]9>y practice or attract+ new vet]9>ians to exi/+ practices1 includ+-- 7i7 relocation exp5ses2 7ii7 ! pur*ase ( necess>y />tup equipm5t2 & 7iii7 h\s+ or liv+ /ip5ds = vet]9>y /ud5ts1 vet]9>y int]ns1 ext]ns1 fell[s1 & resid5ts1 & vet]9>y te*nician /ud5ts4 4 #gaje4 ,grants & fell[%ips = food & agriculture sci5ces education ,section #adag7m77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeb7m77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gajf4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gajg4 ,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 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! t]m ( su* grants may be = a p]iod ( m ?an #a ye>1 b n m ?an #e ye>s42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,! t]m ( su* grants may be = a p]iod ( m ?an #a ye>1 b n m ?an #e ye>s42 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gajh4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gaji4 ,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 ( t 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+ #bjca4 #gaaj4 ,ext5sion & agricultural rese>* at #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity 7a7 ,ext5sion ,section #addd7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbba7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bj p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t4 7b7 ,rese>* ,section #adde ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ #cj p]c5t & ins]t+ #dj p]c5t2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ ! rese>* director ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ! agricultural rese>* director2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ a rese>* director & ins]t+ an agricultural rese>* director2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or o!r (fic]4 #gaaa4 ,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 ! section head+1 by ins]t+ 7commonly kn[n z ! ,david ,a4 ,scott ,s*ol>%ip ,program = ,/ud5ts at #ahij ,in/itutions7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gaab4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gaac4 ,grants to upgrade agriculture & food sci5ces facilities & equipm5t & support tropical & subtropical agricultural rese>* at insul> area l&-grant colleges & univ]sities ,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+ #bjca4 #gaad4 ,mat*+ funds requirem5t = rese>* & ext5sion activities at eligible in/itutions ,section #addi ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #aiii & ins]t+ ,beg9n+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 & n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj ( ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ fiscal ye> #aiii & ins]t+ ! fiscal ye> end+ on t ,septemb] #cj2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,/ate mat*+ funds requirem5t ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is subtitle1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 a ,/ate %all provide to ea* eligible in/itution locat$ 9 ! ,/ate mat*+ funds f non-,f$]al s\rces 9 an am\nt equal to ! am\nts provid$ to ! eligible in/itution "u sections #addd & #adde = ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a74 4 #gaae4 ,new beg9n+ = ,tribal /ud5ts ,section #adej ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ l&-grant college or univ]sity & ins]t+ l&-grant college or univ]sity 7except = a #aiid ,in/itution 7z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7,public ,law #ajc-chb2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note7772 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#e72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gaaf4 ,education grants programs = ,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+ #bjca4 #gaag4 ,b9ational agricultural rese>* & developm5t ,section #adeh7;e7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbia7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ent]$ into & ins]t+ 1 z ent]$ into 9 #aigg12 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ,unit$ ,/ates & ,israel & ins]t+ ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,israel1 or o!r signatories ( ! ,abraham ,accords ,decl>ation2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,,b>d ,fund ,accel]ator ,! ,,b>d ,fund %all e/abli% an accel]ator program t supports mid-/age rese>*1 z det]m9$ by ! te*nology read9ess level1 9 priority areas e/abli%$ by ! ,,b>d ,fund t-- 7,a7 fa/-tracks coop]ative rese>* betwe5 sci5ti/s p>ticipat+ 9 activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 7,b7 accel]ates ! successful developm5t ( agricultural rese>* ?r\gh res\rces & s]vices develop$ or or*e/rat$ by ! ,,b>d ,fund2 7,c7 provides managem5t guidance1 te*nical assi/ance1 & consult+ to sci5ti/s p>ticipat+ 9 activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b72 or 7,d7 advances coop]ative agricultural rese>* projects ( mutual int]e/ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ,israel1 or o!r signatories ( ! ,abraham ,accords ,decl>ation4 4 #gaah4 ,grants & p>tn]%ips = int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education 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 am5d+ ! section head+ to read z foll[s ,grants & p>tn]%ips = int]national agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 & 7b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,develop+ c\ntry ,! t]m develop+ c\ntry means a c\ntry t meets su* crit]ia z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 e/abli%$ us+ a gross national income p] capita te/ select$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,eligible in/itution ,! t]m eligible in/itution means-- 7,a7 a l&-grant colleges or univ]sity2 7,b7 a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture2 7,c7 a ,hispanic-s]v+ agricultural college or univ]sity2 & 7,d7 a coop]at+ =e/ry s*ool4 7#c7 ,int]national p>tn] in/itution ,! t]m int]national p>tn] in/itution means a high] education in/itution 9 a develop+ c\ntry t is p]=m+1 or desir+ to p]=m1 activities simil> to agricultural rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education activities c>ri$ out ?r\gh eligible in/itutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7b7 ,grants & p>tn]%ips 7#a7 ,grants ,! ,secret>y may make competitive grants to eligible in/itutions 9 ord] to /r5g!n ,unit$ ,/ates economic competitiv5ess & to promote int]national m>ket developm5t ?r\gh-- 7,a7 enhanc+ ! 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 ensur+ 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 enhanc+ ! 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 enhanc+ ! 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 enhanc+ ! 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+ ?r\gh ! use ( product m>ket id5tification1 int]national policies limit+ or enhanc+ m>ket production1 ! developm5t ( new or enhancem5t ( exi/+ m>kets1 & production effici5cies4 7#b7 ,p>tn]%ips ,! ,secret>y may promote coop]ation & coord9ation betwe5 eligible in/itutions & int]national p>tn] in/itutions ?r\gh-- 7,a7 improv+ ext5sion by-- 7i7 enc\rag+ ! ex*ange ( rese>* mat]ials & results betwe5 eligible in/itutions & int]national p>tn] in/itutions2 7ii7 facilitat+ ! broad dissem9ation ( agricultural rese>* ?r\gh ext5sion2 7iii7 assi/+ ) ef=ts to plan & initiate ext5sion s]vices 9 develop+ c\ntries2 & 7iv7 develop+ self-su/a9+ regional agricultural m>kets & promot+ ! application ( new agricultural te*nologies & te*niques2 7,b7 improv+ agricultural rese>* by-- 7i7 9 p>tn]%ip ) int]national p>tn] in/itutions1 enc\rag+ rese>* t addresses problems affect+ food production & security1 human nutrition1 agriculture1 =e/ry1 live/ock1 & fi%]ies1 includ+ local *all5ges2 & 7ii7 support+ & /r5g!n+ national agricultural rese>* sy/ems 9 develop+ c\ntries2 7,c7 improv+ agricultural tea*+ & education by-- 7i7 9 p>tn]%ip ) int]national p>tn] in/itutions1 support+ education & tea*+ relat+ to food & agricultural sci5ces1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance1 degree tra9+1 rese>* collaborations1 classroom in/ruction1 work=ce tra9+1 & education programs2 & 7ii7 assi/+ ) ef=ts to increase /ud5t capacity1 includ+ to enc\rage equitable access = wom5 & o!r und]s]v$ populations1 at int]national p>tn] in/itutions by promot+ p>tn]%ips )1 & improv+ ! capacity (1 eligible in/itutions2 7,d7 assi/+ eligible in/itutions 9 /r5g!n+ _! capacity = food1 agricultural1 & relat$ rese>*1 ext5sion1 & tea*+ programs relevant to agricultural developm5t activities 9 develop+ c\ntries to promote ! application ( new te*nology to improve education deliv]y2 7,e7 provid+ support = ! int]nationalization ( resid5t in/ruction programs ( eligible in/itutions2 7,f7 e/abli%+ a program1 to be coord9at$ by ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice1 to place int]ns f eligible in/itutions 91 or 9 s]vice to b5efit1 develop+ c\ntries2 & 7,g7 e/abli%+ a program to provide fell[%ips to /ud5ts at eligible in/itutions to /udy at =eign agricultural colleges & univ]sities4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ cov]$ ,in/itutions & ins]t+ eligible in/itutions2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #adei;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbib;b7 is repeal$4 #gaai4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gabj4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gaba4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gabb4 ,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+ #bjca2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,f7 z subp>agraph 7,g72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,e7 ! foll[+3 7,f7 to exam9e pot5tial b5efits & opportunities = supplem5tal & alt]native crops 7includ+ w9t]-plant$ rapese$ & w9t]-plant$ canola crops72 & 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gabc4 ,grants = community college agriculture & natural res\rces programs ,section #adgc;,e ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccai;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ ! section head+ to read z foll[s3 ,grants = community college agriculture & natural res\rces programs2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7e72 7#c7 by /rik+ subsections 7a7 ?r\gh 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a junior or community college 7z def9$ 9 section #cab ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh77 support+ agriculture advancem5t2 7,b7 a consortium or alliance ( #b-ye> public colleges support+ agriculture advancem5t2 or 7,c7 an area c>e] & te*nical education s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,c>l ,d4 ,p]k9s ,c>e] & ,te*nical ,education ,act ( #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb77 t (f]s a program ( /udy 9 agriculture4 7#b7 ,"w-bas$ le>n+ ,! t]m "w-bas$ le>n+ has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #c ( ! ,c>l ,d4 ,p]k9s ,c>e] & ,te*nical ,education ,act ( #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7b7 ,competitive grants ,! ,secret>y %all make competitive grants to eligible entities to conduct work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to food & agricultural sci5ces4 7c7 ,priority ,9 mak+ grants "u subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to an eligible entity coord9at+ ) a local agriculture indu/ry op]ator or cons]vation di/rict to provide "w-bas$ le>n+1 exp]i5tial tra9+1 & 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-- 7#a7 to (f] educational programm+ on agricultural indu/ry jobs1 includ+ f>m bus9ess managem5t-relat$ subjects1 su* z acc\nt+1 p>alegal /udies1 f9ance1 & soil1 wat]1 & relat$ res\rce cons]vation2 7#b7 to develop appr5tice%ips & o!r "w-bas$ le>n+ opportunities2 & 7#c7 o!r s]vices t w\ld increase work=ce tra9+1 education1 rese>*1 & outrea* activities relat+ to food & agricultural sci5ces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gabd4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gabe4 ,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 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ precision agriculture1 aft] equipm5t2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ relat+ to ! rese>* & developm5t ( qualifi$ products & projects2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#e7-- 7i7 9 ! p>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,p]son & ins]t+ ,eligible entity2 7ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ p]son & ins]t+ eligible entity2 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iv7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,f7 ?r\gh 7,h7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,g71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77iii71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c77ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 any o!r product or project1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ t is develop$ to assi/ 9 ! discov]y1 developm5t1 or manufacture ( a qualifi$ product or project2 & 7,e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,precision agriculture ,! t]m precision agriculture means manag+1 track+1 or r$uc+ crop or live/ock production inputs 7includ+ se$1 fe$1 f]tiliz]1 *emicals1 wat]1 & "t7 at a height5$ level ( spatial & temporal granul>ity to improve effici5cies1 r$uce wa/e1 & ma9ta9 environm5tal quality4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,b7 to read z foll[s3 7,b7 to ov]come ! long-t]m & high-risk te*nological b>ri]s 9 ! developm5t ( agricultural te*nologies1 rese>* tools1 & qualifi$ products & projects t enhance export competitiv5ess1 environm5tal su/a9ability1 wat] cons]vation1 & resili5ce to extreme wea!r1 dr\ght1 infecti\s diseases1 plant & animal pa?og5s1 & plant & animal pe/s2 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 to enhance ! role ( su/a9able agriculture 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd7 9 innovative volunt>y resili5ce solutions 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh ! developm5t ( agricultural te*nologies t may address-- 7i7 ! impact ( extreme wea!r on crop production2 7ii7 ! effects ( dr\ght & ! pot5tial ( build+ wat] hold+ capacity 9 soils on crop & rangel&s2 7iii7 ! expansion ( ! pot5tial = long-t]m c>bon /orage ?r\gh su/a9able agriculture2 7iv7 increas$ economic & practical feasibility = su/a9able en]gy1 includ+ conv5tional & advanc$ bi(uels1 on f>ms & 9 ! agriculture indu/ry2 7v7 increas$ volunt>y adoption ( cons]vation practices t seque/] c>bon & build on-f>m climate resili5ce2 & 7vi7 increas$ economic & practical feasibility =1 & volunt>y adoption (1 precision agriculture te*nology2 & 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ p]sons & ins]t+ eligible entities2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ p]sons & ins]t+ eligible entities2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ a p]son & ins]t+ an eligible entity2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]son & ins]t+ ! eligible entity2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ p]sons & ins]t+ eligible entities2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,use ( /rategic plan ,! ,secret>y %all use ! /rategic plan develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 to in=m ! adm9i/ration ( ,,ag>da "u ?is section4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d77#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #e ye>s & ins]t+ #ac ye>s2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #e-ye> & ins]t+ #ac-ye>4 #gabf4 ,aquaculture assi/ance programs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adgg7;a77#b7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccbd7;a77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t #bjca4 7b7 ,/udy on developm5t ( aquaculture bus9esses 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to id5tify locations 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s & ,guam t are suitable = ! developm5t ( aquaculture small bus9esses1 includ+ an assessm5t ( wat] quality1 coa/al access1 infra/ructure ne$s1 & applicable environm5tal & regulatory requirem5ts4 7#b7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,virg9 ,isl&s ,dep>tm5t ( ,plann+ & ,natural ,res\rces & ! ,guam ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 #gabg4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gabh4 ,agriculture & food protection grant program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #adhe ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cceb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ ! section head+ to read z foll[s3 ,agriculture & food protection grant program2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 7d71 7e71 & 7f7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive grant program "u :i* ! ,secret>y w aw>d grants to eligible entities to support rese>*1 ext5sion1 & education activities t improve ! capability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to protect ! food & agricultural sy/em f any *emical1 biological1 cyb]security1 or biot]rorism attack4 7b7 ,use ( funds ,grants made "u ?is section %all be us$ to-- 7#a7 enc\rage basic & appli$ rese>* & developm5t ( agricultural c\nt]measures2 7#b7 promote ! developm5t & expansion ( tea*+ programs 9 agriculture1 vet]9>y m$ic9e1 & o!r discipl9es closely alli$ to ! food & agriculture sy/em to increase ! numb] ( tra9$ individuals ) an exp]tise 9 agricultural biosecurity & cyb]security2 7#c7 exp& or upgrade facilities to meet biosafety & biosecurity requirem5ts necess>y to protect facility /aff1 memb]s ( ! public1 & ! food supply :ile c>ry+ out agricultural biosecurity rese>*2 7#d7 co/s associat$ ) ! acquisition ( equipm5t & o!r capital co/s relat$ to expansion ( food1 agriculture1 & vet]9>y m$ic9e tea*+ programs 9 agricultural biosecurity & cyb]security2 or 7#e7 o!rwise improve ! capacity ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to respond 9 a timely mann] to em]g+ or exi/+ ?reats4 7c7 ,eligible entities ,entities eligible to receive a grant "u ?is section include-- 7#a7 ,/ate agricultural exp]im5t /ations2 7#b7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture2 7#c7 colleges & univ]sities2 7#d7 univ]sity rese>* f\ndations2 7#e7 o!r rese>* in/itutions & organizations2 7#f7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7#g7 national laboratories2 or 7#h7 any gr\p consi/+ ( #b or m ( ! entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7g7 z subsection 7d72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7d71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ = ea* fiscal ye>4 & ins]t+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca44 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,*apt]s #a & #b ( subtitle ,b ( title ,,xiv ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiab1 #hiac1 #hiba1 & #hibb7 are repeal$4 #gabi4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gacj4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gaca4 ,repeals 7a7 ,section #adaj ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 77#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabe7 is repeal$4 7b7 ,section #adai;,c ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeh7 is repeal$4 7c7 ,section #addg;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbbb;b-#a7 is repeal$4 7d7 ,subtitle ,m ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ccca et seq47 is repeal$4 ,b ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij #gbja4 ,su/a9able agriculture rese>* & education ,subtitle ,b ( title ,,xvi ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehja et seq47 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s 9 sections #afbd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehad71 #afbg7;d7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehba7;d771 #afbh7;f77#b7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehca7;f77#b771 & #afbi7;i7 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehcb7;i771 & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gbjb4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gbjc4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gbjd4 ,high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiatives ,section #afgb ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ac71 & 7#ah72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#g71 7#h71 7#ab71 7#ad71 7#ae71 7#af71 7#ag71 7#ai71 & 7#bj7 z p>agraphs 7#e71 7#f71 7#g71 7#h71 7#i71 7#aj71 7#aa71 7#ab71 & 7#ac71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ & h>mful algal blooms aft] macro-algae sy/ems2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,f]tiliz] & nutri5t managem5t initiative ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out rese>* to improve f]tiliz] use effici5cy 9 crops & exam9+ nutri5t managem5t bas$ on ! s\rce1 rate1 tim+1 & placem5t ( crop nutri5ts4 7#ae7 ,tropical 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 tropical plants1 includ+-- 7i7 c(fee plants2 7ii7 macadamia trees2 7iii7 cacao trees2 7iv7 planta9s & bananas2 7v7 mangos2 7vi7 vanilla plants2 7vii7 tropical floriculture & nurs]y crops2 & 7viii7 any o!r tropical plant z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 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$s2 7,c7 survey+ & collect+ data on tropical plant production & heal?2 7,d7 inve/igat+ tropical plant biology1 immunology1 ecology1 g5omics1 & bio9=matics2 & 7,e7 conduct+ rese>* on v>i\s factors t may contribute to1 or be associat$ )1 tropical plant immune sy/ems & o!r s]i\s ?reats to tropical plants4 7#af7 ,bio*> rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( te/+ ! full range ( bio*> types across soil types1 soil heal? & soil managem5t conditions1 application me?ods1 & climatic & agronomic regions1 includ+ ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( a national bio*> rese>* network1 to-- 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#ag7 ,wildfire smoke exposure rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( /udy+ ! impact ( wildfire smoke exposure on specialty crops1 includ+ w9e grapes1 hops1 /one fruit1 & apples1 by-- 7,a7 conduct+ rese>*-- 7i7 to id5tify ! comp\nds responsible = smoke exposure2 & 7ii7 to e/abli% /&>d me?odologies = sampl+ & te/+ smoke-expos$ specialty crops & smoke-affect$ products1 includ+ fa/ & inexp5sive scre5+ me?ods2 7,b7 e/abli%+ a reliable database ( backgr\nd levels ( smoke exposure comp\nds t occur naturally 9 specialty crops2 7,c7 develop+ risk assessm5t tools or mitigation me?ods to r$uce or elim9ate smoke exposure2 & 7,d7 /udy+ comp\nds t c act z a b>ri] betwe5 specialty crops & smoke comp\nds4 7#ah7 ,invasive species rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( develop+ & dissem9at+ sci5ce-bas$ tools & treatm5ts to manage or eradicate 7includ+ ?r\gh me?ods ( biocontrol & /]ile insect te*niques7 invasive species ( plants & animals1 su* z ! spott$ lant]nfly 7,lycorma delicatula71 navel orangeworm 7,amyelois transitella71 & spott$ w+ drosophila 7,drosophila suzukii74 7#ai7 ,micropla/ics & p]- & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances on f>ml& ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out or enhanc+ rese>* on ! agricultural impacts ( micropla/ics & p]- & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances1 includ+ /ructural firefight+ foam1 9 l&-appli$ biosolids or compo/ on f>ml&1 includ+ by-- 7,a7 conduct+ surveys & collect+ data on conc5tration1 p>ticle size1 & *emical composition ( su* sub/ances 9 l&-appli$ biosolids on f>ml&2 7,b7 ! developm5t or analysis ( te*niques1 includ+ wa/ewat] treatm5t & compo/+1 to filt] out or biodegrade su* sub/ances f biosolids int5d$ to be us$ = agricultural purposes2 7,c7 conduct+ an analysis ( ! impact on agricultural crops & soil heal? ( su* sub/ances 9 l&-appli$ biosolids on f>ml&1 includ+ ! uptake ( su* sub/ances by v>i\s crops or live/ock2 7,d7 conduct+ rese>* to bett] und]/& h[ wa/ewat] process+ impacts su* sub/ances2 7,e7 conduct+ rese>* to bett] und]/& ! fate1 resid5ce "t1 & transport ( su* sub/ances on f>ml&2 & 7,f7 conduct+ rese>* on h[ to rem$iate soil & wat] sy/ems contam9at$ ) su* sub/ances4 7#bj7 ,agricultural byproducts rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( conv]t+ agricultural byproducts or =e/ residuals into valuable mat]ials & products1 includ+ innovations 9 production processes = easily deployable ref9+ facilities1 develop+ alt]natives to agricultural burn+1 & fo/]+ en]gy production ?r\gh recycl+ animal byproducts1 wet wa/e1 & plant-bas$ wa/e4 7#ba7 ,soil heal? rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes (-- 7,a7 develop+ managem5t practices t improve soil heal?1 includ+ e/abli%+ tools t aid soil pres]vation or improve composition ( soil organic comp\nds t are b5eficial to soil quality & ! environm5t2 & 7,b7 dissem9at+ su* practices ?r\gh me?ods su* z innovative c\rsework & "w-bas$ le>n+4 7#bb7 ,:ite oak rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( :ite oak rese>*1 includ+ conduct+ rese>* on-- 7,a7 :ite oak g5es ) resi/ance & /ress tol]ance2 7,b7 :ite oak trees t exhibit vigor = ! purpose ( increas+ survival & gr[?2 7,c7 e/abli%+ a div]se :ite oak se$ bank capable ( respond+ to /ressors2 7,d7 provid+ a su/a9able supply ( :ite oak se$l+s & g5etic res\rces2 7,e7 re=e/ation ( :ite oak ?r\gh natural & artificial reg5]ation2 & 7,f7 ! be/ me?ods = re=e/+ ab&on$ m9e l& sites4 7#bc7 ,alt]native gr[+ m$ia rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( develop+ & enhanc+ rese>* on ! *>act]ization1 utilization1 & evaluation ( alt]native gr[+ m$ia1 includ+ sci5ce-bas$ te*niques t maximize functions 9 ! gr[? ( plants & h>ve/ yields4 7#bd7 ,rangel& rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out or enhanc+ rese>* on ! developm5t ( =age production & improv$ graz+ & range managem5t1 includ+ ! adoption ( virtual f5c+ te*nology t simultane\sly enhance wildlife habitat1 protect wat]%$s1 & r$uce haz>ds ( erosion & flood+4 7#be7 ,specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purpose ( develop+ & evaluat+ me*anization & automation te*nologies = specialty crops4 7#bf7 ,biological pe/ control ,rese>* & ext5sion grants may be made "u ?is section = ! purposes ( support+ rese>*1 developm5t1 or education mat]ials1 in=mation1 & outrea* programs reg>d+ biological pe/ control to limit crop damage & food-borne illnesses4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#e7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7h7 z subsection 7i72 7#f7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7g7 ! foll[+3 7h7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #a1 #bjbh1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e o!r ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ h[ ! ,dep>tm5t c>ri$ out rese>* & ext5sion activities specifi$ 9 subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f7 = ! previ\s two fiscal ye>s1 includ+ ! am\nt ( fund+ allocat$ to ea* high-priority rese>* & ext5sion initiative1 ?r\gh-- 7#a7 am\nts made available "u appropriations ,acts to ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice2 7#b7 am\nts made available to ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture "u capacity & infra/ructure programs 7z def9$ 9 section #bea ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa772 7#c7 am\nts made available to ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture "u competitive programs 7z def9$ 9 su* section72 & 7#d7 am\nts made available ?r\gh o!r ag5cies )9 ! ,dep>tm5t4 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7i7 7z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#d771 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gbje4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#b7 by /rik+ subsection 7e72 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7e72 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7e71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#c74 #gbjf4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gbjg4 ,urban1 indoor1 & o!r em]g+ agricultural production rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion initiative ,section #afgb;,e7a7 ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;g7a77-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u section #bbb7;b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid & ins]t+ ! ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,advisory ,committee & ! ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production e/abli%$ "u section #bbb ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ em]g+ agricultural production & ins]t+ em]g+ agricultural production practices 7z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#c7 ( su* section72 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ em]g+ agricultural production & ins]t+ em]g+ agricultural production practices2 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#i7 manag+ wa/e /reams to improve ! environm5tal footpr9t2 or 7#aj7 advis+ l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc771 m9ority-s]v+ in/itutions 7z describ$ 9 section #cga7;a7 ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajfgq7a7771 junior or community colleges 7z def9$ 9 section #cab7;f7 ( su* ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh7;f7771 & vocational s*ools1 ) respect to c>e] & te*nical education4 4 #gbjh4 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce ,section #afgc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsections 7a71 7b71 & 7c7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,c5t]s ( excell5ce 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all e/abli% at lea/ "o c5t] ( excell5ce = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities = ea* ( ! areas ( focus describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,ho/ in/itutions 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,in/itutions eligible to ho/ or co-ho/ a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection include-- 7i7 #ahfb ,in/itutions1 z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja72 7ii7 #ahij ,in/itutions1 z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja72 7iii7 #aiid ,in/itutions1 z def9$ 9 section #ecb ( ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note72 7iv7 non-l&-grant colleges ( agriculture1 z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc72 7v7 ,hispanic-s]v+ agricultural colleges or univ]sities1 z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc72 & 7vi7 accr$it$ s*ools ( vet]9>y m$ic9e4 7,b7 ,di/ribution ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure ! geographic div]sity ( in/itutions select$ to ho/ or co-ho/ a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection4 7,c7 ,limitation ,an in/itution may ho/ or co-ho/ only "o c5t] ( excell5ce "u ?is subsection at a "t4 7,d7 ,duties ,! in/itution or in/itutions select$ to ho/ or co-ho/ a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection %all p>tn] ) ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice1 o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate gov]nm5ts1 o!r in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 agricultural indu/ry gr\ps1 or o!r relevant entities to-- 7i7 r$uce duplicative ef=ts & focus on fill+ gaps across rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities by enhanc+ coord9ation & improv+ co/-effectiv5ess2 7ii7 lev]age available res\rces by us+ public-private p>tn]%ips2 7iii7 implem5t tra9+ & educational initiatives to increase aw>5ess & effectively dissem9ate solutions to t>get audi5ces ?r\gh ext5sion activities2 7iv7 increase ! economic returns to rural communities by id5tify+1 attract+1 & direct+ funds to high-priority agricultural issues2 7v7 rapidly respond to em]g+ issues t ?reat5 any sector ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural indu/ry2 7vi7 focus on work=ce developm5t = employ]s to recruit & reta9 high-quality employees 9 rural areas2 & 7vii7 engage 9 assi/ance = adm9i/rative managem5t & education reg>d+ pot5tially valuable intellectual prop]ty d]iv$ f f$]ally-support$ rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities4 7#c7 ,areas ( focus 7,a7 ,aquaculture ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on develop+ & apply+ aquaculture me?ods1 includ+ ?r\gh ! propagation & re>+ ( economically & ecologically valuable aquatic & m>9e species4 7,b7 ,beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion or education activities focus$ on tra9+ beg9n+ f>m]s & ran*]s1 includ+ f>m & agribus9ess managem5t1 m5tor+ & te*nical assi/ance1 & access to capital4 7,c7 ,biosecurity & cyb]security ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on agricultural biosecurity & cyb]security ef=ts to def5d ! ,unit$ ,/ates food supply f any attacks4 7,d7 ,biosy/ems & agricultural eng9e]+ ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on biosy/ems & agricultural eng9e]+1 includ+ precision agriculture te*nologies & me*anization & automation te*nologies = specialty crops4 7,e7 ,biote*nology ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on developm5t ( animal & plant biote*nologies t w increase agricultural productivity4 7,f7 ,crop production1 protection1 & resili5ce ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on crop production & protection1 includ+ ! developm5t1 manufacture1 & use ( f]tiliz]1 crop protection tools1 & adjuvants 9 increas+ productivity & protect+ crops f damag+ pe/s & diseases4 7,g7 ,digital agriculture ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on develop+1 evaluat+1 & deploy+ digital agriculture1 includ+ artificial intellig5ce & remote s5s+ sy/ems4 7,h7 ,f>m bus9ess & f9ancial managem5t ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on f>m bus9ess & f9ancial managem5t activities1 includ+ m>ket+ plans1 production div]sification1 & ca% =w>d contract+4 7,i7 ,food quality ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on improv+ food quality1 includ+ rese>* on ! uptake ( p]- & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances 9 food1 ! pres5ce ( micropla/ics 9 biosolids1 & ! efficacy & feasibility ( r$uc+ levels ( inorganic ars5ic1 lead1 cadmium1 or m]cury 9 food4 7,j7 ,=eign animal disease ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on =eign animal diseases1 includ+ ! ecology & etiology ( em]g+ diseases1 control me?ods1 & implem5tation /rategies to enhance prep>$ness & response ef=ts to protect ! live/ock & p\ltry indu/ry4 7,k7 ,=e/ry ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on =e/ productivity & =e/ heal?1 includ+ invasive species control1 bio*> & pyrolysis developm5t & comm]cialization1 re=e/ation & re/oration ( damag$ l&scapes1 & new wood-bas$ mat]ials4 7,l7 ,invasive species ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on ! control & eradication ( invasive species t pose a p]si/5t & gr[+ ?reat to ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural production1 =e/ res\rces1 global food security1 & rural economies4 7,m7 ,live/ock & p\ltry ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on issues impact+ live/ock 7includ+ equ9es7 & p\ltry production 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ economic rese>* to und]/& policy implications = produc]s4 7,n7 ,vet]9>y m$ic9e ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on develop+ additional vet]9>ians1 includ+ l>ge animal vet]9>ians1 to address ! vet]9>ian %ortage 9 rural areas4 7,o7 ,wat] quality & quantity ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection may engage 9 rese>*1 ext5sion1 or education activities focus$ on wat] quality & quantity ef=ts1 includ+ dr\ght1 wat] managem5t1 natural res\rce b5efits1 & ! heal? & resili5ce ( ! wat] supply 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#d7 ,t]ms 7,a7 ,duration ,! t]m ( an aw>d "u ?is subsection %all be = a five-ye> p]iod1 & may be r5ew$ = n m ?an "o additional five-ye> p]iod4 7,b7 ,con/ruction prohibit$ ,funds made available "u ?is subsection %all n be us$ = ! con/ruction ( a new build+ or facility or ! acquisition1 expansion1 remodel+1 or alt]ation ( an exi/+ build+ or facility 7includ+ site grad+ & improvem5t1 & ar*itect fees74 7#e7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 & e ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+-- 7,a7 ! projects initiat$ by ea* c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u ?is subsection 9 ! prec$+ ye>2 7,b7 ! am\nt ( fund+ = ea* su* project & ! fund+ s\rce2 7,c7 ! in/itutions p>ticipat+ 9 ea* su* project & _! %>es ( ! ov]all fund+ = ea* project2 7,d7 ! level ( co/ %>+ = ea* su* project2 7,e7 any te*nology transf] & intellectual prop]ty managem5t actions tak5 by ea* su* c5t] ( excell5ce1 su* z ! numb] ( relevant inv5tion disclosures1 any provisional pat5ts fil$1 any non-provisional pat5ts fil$ & issu$1 ! numb] ( lic5ses execut$1 & any />t-up companies regi/]$2 & 7,f7 any additional in=mation deem$ necess>y4 2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7d7 z subsection 7b72 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 z s r$esignat$-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,9 addition to ! c5t]s ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ n less ?an #c c5t]s ( excell5ce & ins]t+ n less ?an #h c5t]s ( excell5ce2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ & work=ce developm5t & ins]t+ 1 work=ce developm5t1 & rural /udies2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ economics1 psy*ology1 rural sociology1 data sci5ces1 aft] ma!matics12 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by ins]t+ & nature-bas$ solutions to improve ! composition ( soil organic comp\nds1 includ+ c>bon1 t are b5eficial to soil quality & ! environm5t be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,=e/ heal? & cons]vation ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may focus on =e/ heal?1 su/a9able =e/ managem5t1 agr(ore/ry1 enhanc+ =e/ resili5ce to cata/rophic wildfire1 support+ rural infra/ructure1 & urban & community =e/ry programs to promote heal?y =e/ ecosy/ems & resili5t communities4 7,h7 ,food safety1 bioprocess+1 & value-add$ agriculture ,a c5t] ( excell5ce e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may focus on food safety1 bioprocess+1 value-add$ agriculture ent]prise developm5t1 & innovative food & agriculture product developm5t4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gbji4 ,assi/ive te*nology program = f>m]s ) disabilities ,section #afhj ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 provide education & support to y\? & "y adults ) disabilities int]e/$ 9 f>m+ & f>m-relat$ occupations4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#a77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gbaj4 ,f>m+ opportunities tra9+ & outrea* ,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>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by ins]t+ & organizations t provide tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance 9 budget+1 bus9ess plann+1 & simil> f9ancial & managem5t skills t focus on ! ongo+ economic viability ( beg9n+ f>m & ran* ent]prises aft] vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,i77ii71 by /rik+ %all include a broad repres5tation ( pe]s ( ! eligible entity & ins]t+ %all include a broad repres5tation ( individuals ) demon/rat$ exp]tise 9 f>m bus9ess managem5t2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 by /rik+ to ! eligible entities provid+ t te*nical assi/ance & ins]t+ to ! ne$s ( f>m]s & ran*]s' ongo+ economic viability2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,j72 & 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,k71 7,l71 7,m71 7,n71 & 7,o7 z subp>agraphs 7,j71 7,k71 7,l71 7,m7 & 7,n71 respectively2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#h71 by /rik+ to p>tn]%ips & collaborations t are l$ by or include nongov]nm5tal1 community-bas$ organizations & s*ool-bas$ educational organizations ) exp]tise 9 new agricultural produc] tra9+ & outrea* & ins]t+ to programs t provide tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance 9 budget+1 bus9ess plann+1 & simil> f9ancial & managem5t skills t focus on ! ongo+ economic viability ( beg9n+ f>m & ran* ent]prises2 & 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#ab77;,b71 by /rik+ a broad repres5tation ( pe]s ( ! applicant = ! grant or coop]ative agreem5t & ins]t+ a broad repres5tation ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates agriculture indu/ry & individuals ) demon/rat$ exp]tise 9 f>m bus9ess managem5t2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7l77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gbaa4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gbab4 ,repeal ,subtitle ,d ( title ,,xvi ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehea et seq47 is repeal$4 #gbac4 ,rese>*+ ! transition to organic ,title ,,xvi ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #afgc 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibf7 ! foll[+3 #afgd4 ,rese>*+ ! transition to organic 7a7 ,competitive specializ$ rese>* & ext5sion grants au?oriz$ ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,secret>y71 9 consultation ) ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d1 may make competitive grants to support rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion activities relat+ to ! transition ( nonorganic production sy/ems into organic agricultural production sy/ems = ! purposes (-- 7#a7 ov]com+ b>ri]s to transition+ to organic agricultural production2 7#b7 docum5t+ & und]/&+ ! effects ( organic practices on ecosy/em s]vices1 includ+ soil heal? & f]tility1 gre5h\se gas mitigation & seque/ration1 wat] managem5t1 biodiv]sity-relat$ s]vices1 & pe/ managem5t2 & 7#c7 develop+ improv$ te*nologies1 me?ods1 models1 & metrics to docum5t1 describe1 & optimize ecosy/em s]vices ( transition+ agricultural production into organic managem5t4 7b7 ,grant adm9i/ration ,p>agraphs 7#d71 7#g71 7#h71 & 7#aa77;,b7 ( subsection 7b7 ( ! ,competitive1 ,special1 & ,facilities ,rese>* ,grant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caeg7;b77 %all apply ) respect to ! mak+ ( grants "u ?is section4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #g1ejj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbg & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft]4 4 ,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 #dje ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7j7 z subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7i71 respectively2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7i71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #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+ #bjca4 #gcjc4 ,support = rese>* reg>d+ diseases ( :eat1 triticale1 & b>ley caus$ by fus>ium gram9e>um or by tilletia indica ,section #djh7;e77#c7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbh7;e77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #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+ #bjca4 #gcje4 ,specialty crop rese>* initiative ,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 & 7j7 & ins]t+ subsections 7d71 7j71 & 7k72 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! mat*+ funds requirem5t "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) respect to a grant if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7i7 ! results ( ! grant are ( a p>ticul> b5efit to a specific specialty crop1 b su* results are likely to be applicable to specialty crops or agricultural commodities1 g5]ally2 or 7ii7 7,i7 ! grant-- 7aa7 involves a m9or commodity2 & 7bb7 deals ) sci5tifically important rese>*2 & 7,,ii7 ! recipi5t is unable to satisfy ! mat*+ funds requirem5t4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7j77#e71 by /rik+ subsection 7k77#a77;,c7 & ins]t+ subsection 7l77#a77;,c72 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7k7 z subsection 7l72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7j7 ! foll[+3 7k7 ,specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* & ext5sion program ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a competitive rese>* & ext5sion grant program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to increase ! competitiv5ess ( specialty crops 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ?r\gh ! advancem5t & accel]ation ( me*anization & automation1 includ+ projects t-- 7#a7 create or improve co/-effective me*anization & automation te*nologies to-- 7,a7 r$uce ! manual labor requirem5ts ( a specialty crop gr[]2 or 7,b7 increase ! effici5cy (-- 7i7 crop production2 7ii7 res\rce managem5t2 7iii7 h>ve/+2 7iv7 process+2 7v7 po/-h>ve/ te*nologies2 or 7vi7 pack+2 7#b7 increase adoption ( me*anization & automation te*nologies by-- 7,a7 emphasiz+ adoption driv]s1 includ+-- 7i7 connectivity2 7ii7 autonomy2 7iii7 reliability2 7iv7 durability2 7v7 9-field validation2 or 7vi7 co/-effectiv5ess2 or 7,b7 inve/+ 91 & develop+ human capital to1 increase ! capacity to-- 7i7 utilize new te*nologies2 or 7ii7 manage a m te*-focus$ f>m work=ce2 or 7#c7 accel]ate automation & me*anization ?r\gh-- 7,a7 prototype developm5t2 7,b7 9-field trial te/+2 7,c7 ongo+ indu/ry engagem5t2 or 7,d7 rapid comm]cialization4 2 & 7#f7 9 subsection 7l71 z r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,c7 to read z foll[s3 7,c7 ,res]vation = specialty crop me*anization & automation rese>* & ext5sion program ,= ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all res]ve n less ?an #cj1jjj1jjj ( ! funds made available "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7k74 2 & 7ii7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,d7 to read z foll[s3 7,d7 ,reallocation ,not)/&+ p>agraph 7#d71 any funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 t rema9 unobligat$ at ! end ( ! fiscal ye> foll[+ ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* su* funds are fir/ made available %all be reallocat$ to c>ry out activities ( ! specialty crop rese>* initiative e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 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 respectively4 #gcjf4 ,agriculture grants = vet]an education & tra9+ s]vices ,title ,,iv ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dad4 ,agriculture grants = vet]an education & tra9+ s]vices 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y w aw>d competitive grants to eligible entities = ! purpose ( e/abli%+ & enhanc+ f>m+ & ran*+ opportunities = vet]ans 7z def9$ 9 section #aja7b7 ( title #ch1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity is eligible = a grant "u ?is section if su* entity is-- 7#a7 a coop]ative ext5sion s]vice2 7#b7 a l&-grant college or univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 7#c7 a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture 7z def9$ 9 su* section72 7#d7 a ,hispanic-s]v+ agricultural college & univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 su* section72 7#e7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture2 7#f7 a nonpr(it organization2 7#g7 a community-bas$ organization2 or 7#h7 a comb9ation ( #b or m eligible entities describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g74 7c7 ,use ( funds ,an eligible entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all use ! funds receiv$ ?r\gh ! grant-- 7#a7 to provide tra9+ & classroom education t leads to a compreh5sive und]/&+ ( f>m & ran* bus9ess op]ations & managem5t practices2 7#b7 to develop or id5tify curriculum t vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s c adopt to help manage _! ent]prise2 7#c7 to (f] education1 work%ops1 t\rs1 & in/ructor-sup]vis$ field exp]i5ces2 or 7#d7 to support any o!r activity1 z id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 to increase ! numb] ( vet]ans pursu+ k & skills developm5t 9 agriculture4 7d7 ,mat*+ funds ,an entity t receives a grant "u ?is section %all provide non-,f$]al mat*+ funds = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out ?is section 9 an am\nt equal to n less ?an ! am\nt ( ! grant4 7e7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re are au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #c1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbe ?r\gh #bjca4 4 #gcjg4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gcjh4 ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy ,section #fad7;f77#b7 ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfec7;f77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gcji4 ,=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+ #bjca4 #gcaj4 ,repeals ,! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #djd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfbd72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ section #daa 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfca74 ,d ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh #gdja4 ,graz+l&s rese>* laboratory ,section #gejb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7,public ,law #aaj-bdf2 #abb ,/at4 #bjai7 is am5d$ by /rik+ 1 or o!rwise be convey$ or transf]r$ 9 :ole or 9 "p1 = ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf & ins]t+ 1 beg9n+ on ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #gdjb4 ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,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 hotl9es aft] websites2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7f7 z subsection 7g72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7e7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,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 describ$ 9 section #bbc ( ! ,protect+ ,access to ,m$ic>e ,act ( #bjad 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;a note2 ,public ,law #aac-ic72 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 4 7b7 ,f>m] assi/ance1 resili5ce1 & m5tal heal? evaluation rese>* /udy 7#a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all1 9 coord9ation ) ! regional lead in/itutions ( ! ,f>m & ,ran* ,/ress ,assi/ance ,network e/abli%$ "u section #gebb ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicf71 submit to ,congress a report t conta9s-- 7,a7 an assessm5t on ! availability & usage ( m5tal heal? c>e1 includ+ tele-m5tal heal? s]vices1 by agricultural pr(essionals1 includ+-- 7i7 ! incid5ce & preval5ce ( common m5tal heal? conditions1 su* z depression1 anxiety disord]s1 trauma- & /ressor- relat$ disord] 7includ+ adju/m5t disord]s71 or suicidal ideation1 among agricultural pr(essionals2 7ii7 ! incid5ce & preval5ce ( agricultural pr(essionals seek+ treatm5t = m5tal heal? conditions1 includ+ c\nsel+1 psy*o!rapy1 or support gr\ps 9 traditional m5tal heal? c>e sett+s2 7iii7 ! incid5ce & preval5ce ( agricultural pr(essionals seek+ treatm5t = m5tal heal? conditions includ+ c\nsel+1 psy*o!rapy1 or support gr\ps via tele-m5tal heal? c>e2 7iv7 ! availability ( traditional m5tal heal? c>e sett+s & treatm5t 9 rural areas1 includ+ c\nsel+1 psy*o!rapy1 or support gr\ps2 7v7 ! availability ( tele-m5tal heal? c>e treatm5t 9 rural areas1 includ+ c\nsel+1 psy*o!rapy1 or support gr\ps2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y's recomm5dations to improve ! uptake1 effectiv5ess1 & deploym5t (1 & access to1 traditional m5tal heal? s]vices & tele-m5tal heal? s]vices among agricultural pr(essionals 9 rural areas4 7#b7 ,coord9ation ,9 prep>+ ! report "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may consult ) ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,c5t]s = ,m$ic>e ,m$icaid ,s]vices4 7,b7 ,! ,sub/ance ,abuse & ,m5tal ,heal? ,s]vices ,adm9i/ration4 7,c7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture4 7,d7 ,coop]ative ext5sion s]vices 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc774 7,e7 ,)9 ! ,dep>tm5t-- 7i7 ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice2 & 7ii7 ! ,(fice ( ,rural ,developm5t1 includ+ ! ,rural ,heal? ,liaison4 7#c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subsection3 7,a7 ,! t]m f>m] means an individual ^: prim>y occupation is ! plant+ & cultivation ( crops or o!r agricultural products4 7,b7 ,! t]m ran*] means an individual ^: prim>y occupation is ! re>+ & c>e ( animals = agricultural purposes4 7,c7 ,! t]m agricultural pr(essional means a f>m] or a ran*]4 7,d7 ,! t]m m5tal heal? condition means a condition commonly affect+ individuals z prescrib$ by cl9ical guidance or cons5sus1 includ+ conditions li/$ 9 ! mo/ rec5t edition ( ! ,diagno/ic & ,/ati/ical ,manual ( ,m5tal ,disord]s1 or ano!r s\rce1 z det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,! t]m tele-m5tal heal? c>e means m5tal heal? c>e t is furni%$ by a m5tal heal? c>e provid] prim>ily ?r\gh ! use ( a phone1 ! int]net1 or videoconf]5c+4 #gdjc4 ,sun grant program ,section #gebf ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haad7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & bioproduct be=e te*nologies2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ product & ins]t+ bioproduct2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ product & ins]t+ bioproduct2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ #d p]c5t & ins]t+ #cj p]c5t2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gdjd4 ,repeals ,! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hgja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ section #geba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cbjb72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ section #gebe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eicg74 ,e ,am5dm5ts to ,o!r ,laws #geja4 ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid ,! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #ecc7;b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7#b7 9 section #ecd7;a77#a71 by /rik+ equal to & ins]t+ t is n less ?an2 7#c7 9 section #ece1 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s 9 subsections 7b77#a7 & 7c7 & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#d7 9 section #ecf-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 & to acquire1 alt]1 repair1 ma9ta91 & op]ate relevant equipm5t necess>y = /r5g!n+ ! capacity ( ! ,in/itution to conduct rese>* 9 ! food & agricultural sci5ces2 7,b7 by /rik+ subsection 7b72 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7c7 z subsection 7b72 & 7,d7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gejb4 ,rese>* ,facilities ,act ,section #f7;a7 ( ! ,rese>* ,facilities ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cij;d7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gejc4 ,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,a77iii7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ regionally adapt$ be=e cultiv>2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ bre$+ = environm5tal resili5ce1 be=e & p>ticipatory bre$+2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ me?ods ( increas+ survival rate & adaptability ( %ellfi% aft] aquaculture2 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+ 2 &2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 hydroponics1 aquaponics1 a]oponics1 & o!r production te*nologies us$ 9 controll$-environm5t agriculture production4 2 & 7,d7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ supply *a9 coord9ation & capacity build+ aft] ov]seas m>kets2 7ii7 9 clause 7vii71 by /rik+ 2 & at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7iii7 9 clause 7viii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ix7 work=ce tra9+ & developm5t1 includ+ meat & p\ltry process+ 7includ+ r5d]+7 & precision agriculture2 & 7x7 r$uc+ food loss & food wa/e4 2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#g7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 ?r\gh 7,i7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 ?r\gh 7,j71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 area c>e] & te*nical education s*ools2 2 & 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,j71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 7,h7 & ins]t+ 7,i72 & 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#aa77;,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gejd4 ,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+ #bjca4 #geje4 ,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+ #bjca4 #gejf4 ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh ,! ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,ext5sion ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #f 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afge71 9 ! fir/ s5t5ce1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 section #h 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afga note71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gejg4 ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj ,! ,national ,aquaculture ,act ( #aihj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #d 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjc7-- 7,a7 9 subsection 7a77#b71 by /rik+ acquaculture & ins]t+ aquaculture2 7,b7 9 subsection 7d71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 n less ?an once e #c ye>s1 aft] p]iodic reviews2 & 7,c7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ 1 n less ?an once e #c ye>s1 aft] und]take a cont9u+ assessm5t ( aquaculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7ii7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 p>agraph 7#f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 a catalog ( new & exi/+ capital con/ra9ts1 z describ$ 9 ! capital requirem5ts plan =mulat$ "u section #h7;b71 t affect ! developm5t ( ! aquaculture indu/ry 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#h7 a catalog ( new & exi/+ ,f$]al or ,/ate regulatory b>ri]s1 z describ$ 9 ! regulatory con/ra9ts plan =mulat$ "u section #i7;b71 to ! initiation & op]ation ( comm]cial aquaculture v5tures4 2 7#b7 9 section #e 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhjd71 by /rik+ subsection 7d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7d7 ,aquaculture advisory committee 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an advisory committee1 to be kn[n z ! ,aquaculture ,advisory ,committee 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subsection z ! ,committee71 to advise ! ,secret>y on-- 7,a7 ov]sight ( programs ( ! ,dep>tm5t & o!r memb]s ( ! coord9at+ gr\p to support developm5t (1 & to advance1 aquaculture be/ practices us+ ! be/ available sci5ce1 9 consultation ) f>m]s & indu/ry p>tn]s2 7,b7 provid+ te*nical assi/ance to aquaculture f>m]s & bus9esses1 includ+ te*nical assi/ance t p]ta9s to %ellfi%1 algae1 & l&-bas$ aquaculture sy/ems1 us+ ! be/ available sci5ce2 & 7,c7 any o!r aspects ( ! implem5tation ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,memb]%ip 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,committee %all be compos$ ( #ad memb]s1 :o are n (fic]s or employees ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7,b7 ,initial appo9tm5ts ,! ,secret>y %all appo9t ! memb]s ( ! ,committee n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 7,c7 ,p]iod ( initial appo9tm5t2 vacancies 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 clause 7ii71 a memb] ( ! ,committee %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #c ye>s4 7ii7 ,initial appo9tm5ts ,( ! memb]s fir/ appo9t$ to ! ,committee-- 7,i7 #e ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #c ye>s2 7,,ii7 #e ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #b ye>s2 & 7,,iii7 #d ( ! memb]s1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all be appo9t$ = a t]m ( #a ye>4 7iii7 ,vacancies ,any vacancy 9 ! ,committee-- 7,i7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,committee2 & 7,,ii7 %all be fill$ z soon z practicable 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t4 7,d7 ,consecutive t]ms ,an initial appo9tee ( ! ,committee may s]ve an additional consecutive t]m if ! memb] is reappo9t$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,meet+s 7,a7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,committee %all meet n few] ?an #c times p] ye>4 7,b7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date on :i* ! memb]s are appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b71 ! ,committee %all hold ! fir/ meet+ ( ! ,committee4 7#d7 ,duties ,! ,committee %all-- 7,a7 develop recomm5dations & advise ! ,secret>y on aquaculture policies1 initiatives1 & outrea* adm9i/]$ by ! ,dep>tm5t2 7,b7 evaluate & review ongo+ rese>* & ext5sion activities relat+ to aquaculture practices2 7,c7 id5tify new & exi/+ b>ri]s to successful aquaculture practices2 & 7,d7 provide additional assi/ance & advice to ! ,secret>y z appropriate4 7#e7 ,p]sonnel matt]s 7,a7 ,comp5sation ,a memb] ( ! ,committee %all s]ve )\t comp5sation4 7,b7 ,travel exp5ses ,a memb] ( ! ,committee %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 9 accordance ) section #egjc ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#f7 ,t]m9ation 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,committee %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! memb]s are appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b74 7,b7 ,ext5sions ,be=e ! date on :i* ! ,committee t]m9ates1 ! ,secret>y may r5ew ! ,committee = #a or m #b-ye> p]iods4 7e7 ,annual report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 & ea* ye> !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! coord9at+ gr\p & 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all prep>e on an annual basis1 & submit to ,congress1 a report on ! /atus ( aquaculture 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,su* report %all conta9-- 7#a7 a description & evaluation ( ! actions und]tak5 ) respect to ! ,plan dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7#b7 an explanation ( any revisions made to ! ,plan dur+ ! report+ p]iod2 7#c7 ! results ( ! cont9u+ assessm5t e/abli%$ "u section #d7;e72 7#d7 an evaluation ( ! role ea* ,f$]al dep>tm5t or ag5cy has 9 support+ ! aquaculture indu/ry2 7#e7 ! total am\nt & value ( exp5ditures ( ,f$]al dep>tm5ts or ag5cies on-- 7,a7 aquaculture pur*ases2 7,b7 aquaculture promotion & outrea* support+ ! aquaculture indu/ry2 7,c7 grants made to ! aquaculture indu/ry2 & 7,d7 grants to facilitate aquaculture rese>* & ! subject matt] ( su* rese>*2 7#f7 a summ>y ( ! activities & recomm5dations ( ! ,aquaculture ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ "u subsection 7d72 7#g7 a summ>y ( ! activities & recomm5dations ( ! coord9at+ gr\p2 & 7#h7 su* o!r comm5ts & recomm5dations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 2 & 7#c7 9 section #aj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bhji71 by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a71 7#b71 & 7#c7 & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gejh4 ,reports on disbursem5t ( funds = agricultural rese>* & ext5sion at #ahfb & #ahij l&-grant colleges1 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity ,section #gaaf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjg;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,outrea* ,n lat] ?an ,febru>y #a ( ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all provide in=mation relat+ to ea* mat*+ requirem5t applicable to ! ,/ate "u ! programs ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 to ! ,gov]nor & legislature ( ea* ,/ate 9 :i* an #ahfb ,in/itution or #ahij ,in/itution 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 is locat$4 7c7 ,atte/ations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n less frequ5tly ?an once ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,gov]nor ( ea* ,/ate describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 %all submit to ! ,secret>y an atte/ation t describes if ! ,/ate is able to fulfill ea* mat*+ requirem5t ) respect to :i* in=mation is provid$ by ! ,secret>y "u su* subsection = su* ,/ate & cal5d> ye>4 7#b7 ,reports ,n lat] ?an ,decemb] #ca ( ea* cal5d> ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress1 & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 an annual report describ+ ! atte/ations receiv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 dur+ t cal5d> ye>4 4 #geji4 ,repeal ,section #adca ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ,am5dm5ts ( #aihe 7title ,,xiv ( ,public ,law #ii-aih2 #ii ,/at4 #aeef7 is repeal$4 #geaj4 ,am5dm5t to ,smi?-,lev] ,act ,section #c7;b77#c7 ( ! ,smi?-,lev] ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cdc7;b77#c77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] = ! purposes set =? 9 section #b ! foll[+3 1 & = #aiid ,in/itutions to acquire1 alt]1 repair1 ma9ta91 & op]ate relevant equipm5t necess>y to /r5g!n ! capacity ( su* #aiid ,in/itutions to a*ieve ! purposes set =? 9 section #b4 ,f ,o!r ,matt]s #gfja4 ,f\ndation = food & agriculture rese>* ,section #gfja ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eici7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ ( ,agriculture2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7iii72 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! roadmap = agricultural rese>*1 education1 & ext5sion au?oriz$ by section #gejd ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfad;a7 & ins]t+ ! national rese>* policies & priorities set =? 9 section #adjb ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caja72 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,c77i7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ ,national ,academy ( ,sci5ces & ins]t+ ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 ,education1 & ,economics ,advisory ,bo>d e/abli%$ "u section #adjh ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cabc72 & 7,b7 9 subclause 7,,ii71 by /rik+ indu/ry & ins]t+ national f>m1 produc]1 or rese>* organizations2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#c77;,b77i7-- 7,a7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ item 7aa71 by /rik+ & po/ onl9e & ins]t+ onl9e & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7ii7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7iii7 9 item 7cc71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7dd7 ! s\rce & a description ( all gifts to ! ,f\ndation ( real or p]sonal prop]ty2 7ee7 ! s\rce & am\nt ( ea* gift to ! ,f\ndation ( money1 includ+ a specification ( any re/rictions on ! purposes = :i* a gift to ! ,f\ndation may be us$2 7ff7 ! s\rce & am\nt ( any ,f$]al or ,/ate grant1 contract1 or coop]ative agreem5t aw>d$ to ! ,f\ndation2 7gg7 an acc\nt+ ( ! use ( funds made available "u subsection 7g77#a72 7hh7 a description ( ! ,f\ndation's outrea* activities to agricultural /akehold]s & pot5tial rese>* p>tn]s2 & 7ii7 a description ( ! ,f\ndation's consultation process ) ! ,dep>tm5t "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 2 7,b7 by /rik+ subclauses 7,,ii7 & 7,,iii72 & 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subclause 7,,iv7 z subclause 7,,ii74 #gfjb4 ,agriculture innovation c5t] demon/ration program ,section #fdjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;b7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ ,ea* ,agriculture ,innovation ,c5t] & ins]t+ ,subject to p>agraph 7#c71 ea* ,agriculture ,innovation ,c5t]2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ foll[+33 & ins]t+ foll[+32 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 ) respect to an eligible entity if ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! eligible entity has a bo>d ( directors adequate = ! purpose ( c>ry+ out ?is section4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #gfjc4 ,live/ock insects laboratory ,public ,law #ajj-bjh 7#aja ,/at4 #adci7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,knipl+-,bu%l& ,rese>* ,laboratory ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ ,knipl+-,bu%l& ,rese>* ,c5t]4 #gfjd4 ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,p\ltry ,rese>* ,c5t] 7a7 ,designation ,! ,u4,s4 ,national ,p\ltry ,rese>* ,c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture locat$ 9 ,a!ns1 ,georgia %all be kn[n & designat$ z ! ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,p\ltry ,rese>* ,c5t]4 7b7 ,ref]5ces ,any ref]5ce 9 a law1 map1 regulation1 docum5t1 pap]1 or o!r record ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates to ! facility ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 %all be deem$ to be a ref]5ce to ! ,u4,s4 ,abit ,massey ,national ,p\ltry ,rese>* ,c5t]4 #gfje4 ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg ,section #e ( ! ,hat* ,act ( #ahhg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cfa;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! second s5t5ce-- 7,a7 by /rik+ kn[n z a director & ins]t+ kn[n z an exp]im5t /ation director2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ or o!r (fic] appo9t$ by ! gov]nm5t bo>d ( ! /ation2 7#b7 9 ! ?ird s5t5ce1 by /rik+ or o!r (fic]2 & 7#c7 9 ! f\r? s5t5ce1 by /rik+ ! au?oriz$ receiv+ (fic] & ins]t+ ! exp]im5t /ation director4 #gfjf4 ,commission on national agricultural /ati/ics s]vice mod]nization 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,!re is e/abli%$ a commission to be kn[n z ! ,commission on ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ,mod]nization 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,commission74 7b7 ,/udy ,! ,commission %all conduct a /udy ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice & provide recomm5dations on-- 7#a7 h[ data collection c be mod]niz$ & /reaml9$ to-- 7,a7 improve ! quality ( /ati/ics report$2 7,b7 acc\nt = diff]5ces ( national1 regional1 & local production2 7,c7 accel]ate adoption ( new & innovative te*nologies to r$uce ! numb] ( surveys ne$$2 7,d7 improve produc] response rates 9 /ati/ical surveys & id5tify+ ways to r$uce survey fatigue2 7,e7 increase transp>5cy & confid5ce 9 /ati/ical reports ?r\gh improv$ collaboration ) agricultural /akehold]s2 7,f7 use m real-"t /ati/ical & environm5tal data to complem5t exi/+ survey-bas$ data & report+2 & 7,g7 improve collection & g5]ation ( timely data on ! specialty crop indu/ry2 & 7#b7 h[ ! recomm5dations "u p>agraph 7#a7 ) respect to mod]niz+ & /reaml9+ data collection c be implem5t$ & ! e/imat$ co/s ( su* implem5tation4 7c7 ,memb]%ip 7#a7 ,composition ,! ,commission %all be compos$ ( #aa memb]s1 z foll[s3 7,a7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice4 7,b7 ,! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7,c7 ,! ,*ief ,economi/ ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,d7 ,! ,*air ( ! ,_w ,agricultural ,outlook ,bo>d ( ! ,dep>tm5t4 7,e7 ,a repres5tative f ! ,bureau ( ,labor ,/ati/ics4 7,f7 #c memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! *air ( ! ,committee2 7ii7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee2 & 7iii7 #a %all be appo9t$ jo9tly by ! *air & rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee4 7,g7 #c memb]s appo9t$ by ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 ( :i*-- 7i7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! *air ( ! ,committee2 7ii7 #a %all be appo9t$ by ! rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee2 & 7iii7 #a %all be appo9t$ jo9tly by ! *air & rank+ memb] ( ! ,committee4 7#b7 ,date ( appo9tm5ts ,! appo9tm5t ( all memb]s ( ! ,commission %all be made n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#c7 ,t]m2 vacancies 7,a7 ,t]m ,a memb] %all be appo9t$ = ! life ( ! ,commission4 7,b7 ,vacancies ,a vacancy on ! ,commission-- 7i7 %all n affect ! p[]s ( ! ,commission2 & 7ii7 %all be fill$ 9 ! same mann] z ! orig9al appo9tm5t 0 made4 7#d7 ,initial meet+ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date on :i* all memb]s ( ! ,commission h be5 appo9t$1 ! ,commission %all hold ! initial meet+ ( ! ,commission4 7d7 ,quorum ,a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission %all con/itute a quorum = ! transaction ( bus9ess1 b a less] numb] ( memb]s may hold he>+s4 7e7 ,*air ,! ,*air ( ! ,commission %all be select$ by a majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,commission4 7f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,presid5t1 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report conta9+ ! results ( ! /udy requir$ by subsection 7b71 includ+-- 7#a7 an inv5tory ( surveys conduct$ by ! ,commission1 & ! frequ5cy ) :i* !y are conduct$2 & 7#b7 su* recomm5dations = adm9i/rative1 regulatory1 & legislative *anges z ! ,commission consid]s appropriate4 7g7 ,he>+s ,! ,commission %all hold su* he>+s1 meet & act at su* times & places1 take su* te/imony1 & receive su* evid5ce z ! ,commission consid]s advisable to c>ry out ?is section4 7h7 ,/akehold] engagem5t ,! ,commission %all e/abli% a process to collect fe$back f agricultural /akehold]s to in=m ! results ( ! /udy requir$ "u subsection 7b7 & ! report requir$ "u subsection 7f74 7i7 ,in=mation f ,f$]al ag5cies ,! ,commission may secure directly f a ,f$]al ag5cy su* in=mation z ! ,commission consid]s necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 ,on reque/ ( ! ,*airp]son ( ! ,commission1 ! head ( ! ag5cy %all provide ! in=mation to ! ,commission4 7j7 ,po/al s]vices ,! ,commission may use ! ,unit$ ,/ates mail 9 ! same mann] & "u ! same conditions z o!r ag5cies ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7k7 ,assi/ance f secret>y ,! ,secret>y %all provide to ! ,commission appropriate (fice space & su* reasonable adm9i/rative & support s]vices z ! ,commission may reque/4 7l7 ,comp5sation ( memb]s 7#a7 ,non-,f$]al employees ,a memb] ( ! ,commission :o is n an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all be comp5sat$ at a rate equal to ! daily equival5t ( ! annual rate ( basic pay prescrib$ = level ,,iv ( ! ,executive ,s*$ule "u section #ecae ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = ea* day 7includ+ travel "t7 dur+ :i* ! memb] is engag$ 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,commission4 7#b7 ,f$]al employees ,a memb] ( ! ,commission :o is an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t %all s]ve )\t comp5sation 9 addition to ! comp5sation receiv$ = ! s]vices ( ! memb] z an (fic] or employee ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t4 7#c7 ,travel exp5ses ,a memb] ( ! ,commission %all be all[$ travel exp5ses1 includ+ p] diem 9 lieu ( subsi/5ce1 at rates au?oriz$ = an employee ( an ag5cy "u sub*apt] ,i ( *apt] #eg ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 :ile away f ! home or regul> place ( bus9ess ( ! memb] 9 ! p]=mance ( ! duties ( ! ,commission4 7m7 ,f$]al advisory committee act ,sections #ajji & #ajac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to ! ,commission or any proce$+ ( ! ,commission4 7n7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,commission %all t]m9ate on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 7o7 ,fund+ ,( ! funds ( ! ,commodity ,cr$it ,corporation1 ! ,secret>y %all use to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj = fiscal ye> #bjbf1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #gfjg4 ,re/oration ( #d-;,h "n & emblem au?ority 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 #d-;,h club 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m #d-;,h club means a #d-;,h club recogniz$ "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 ,! t]m #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>tm5t4 7,b7 ,inclusion ,! t]m #d-;,h ,program includes an au?oriz$ ag5t ( ! #d-;,h ,program4 7#d7 ,l&-grant college or univ]sity ,! t]m 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>tm5t1 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 "u p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,civil action ,! ,attorney ,g5]al1 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 #gfjh4 ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics ,section #bea ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #figa7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 be responsible = ! coord9ation ( rese>* activities ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#c77;,c71 by /rik+ n less ?an #c ye>s & ins]t+ n less ?an #a ye>2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,int]ag5cy coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out cross-cutt+ & collaborative rese>* & developm5t activities focus$ on ! jo9t advancem5t ( ! mission requirem5ts & priorities ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & o!r ,f$]al ag5cies4 7#b7 ,memor&a ( und]/&+ 7,a7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,en]gy 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z ! ,secret>ies7 %all coord9ate ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( memor&a ( und]/&+ or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts4 ,su* a memor&um or su* an agreem5t %all require ! use ( a competitive1 m]it-review$ process z appropriate4 ,activities may include compon5ts propos$ by ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,national ,laboratories1 in/itutions ( high] education1 nonpr(it organizations1 & o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t4 7ii7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>ies may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative rese>* 9 a v>iety ( focus areas2 7,,ii7 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,,iii7 promote collaboration & op5 community-bas$ developm5t betwe5-- 7aa7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7bb7 ,national ,laboratories2 7cc7 in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7dd7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7ee7 indu/ry p>tn]s2 & 7ff7 o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t involv$2 7,,iv7 support rese>* infra/ructure1 includ+ new facilities & equipm5t1 & work=ce developm5t z ! ,secret>ies det]m9e necess>y2 7,v7 conduct collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration ( me?ods & te*nologies2 & 7,,vi7 facilitate relations betwe5 public & private entities to c>ry on ! activities ( ?is clause ^u ! t]m9ation ( any agreem5t e/abli%$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7iii7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>ies are au?oriz$ to-- 7,i7 c>ry out reimbursable agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 & o!r entities 9 ord] to maximize ! effectiv5ess ( rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,,ii7 collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7,b7 ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z ! 8,director07 %all coord9ate ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( memor&a ( und]/&+ or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts4 ,su* a memor&um or su* an agreem5t %all require ! use ( a competitive1 m]it-review$ process z appropriate4 ,activities may include compon5ts propos$ by ,f$]al ag5cies1 in/itutions ( high] education1 nonpr(it organizations1 & o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t4 7ii7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y & ! ,director may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative rese>* 9 a v>iety ( focus areas2 7,,ii7 promote collaboration & op51 community-bas$ developm5t betwe5-- 7aa7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7bb7 in/itutions ( high] education2 7cc7 community colleges 7z def9$ 9 section #cafg;,b ( ! ,en]gy ,sci5ce ,education ,enhancem5t ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gcha;c-#c772 7dd7 area c>e] & te*nical education s*ools 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,c>l ,d4 ,p]k9s ,c>e] & ,te*nical ,education ,act ( #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb772 7ee7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7ff7 indu/ry p>tn]s2 & 7gg7 o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t2 7,,iii7 support rese>* infra/ructure1 includ+ new facilities1 equipm5t & broadb& deploym5t1 z ! ,secret>y & ,director det]m9e necess>y2 7,,iv7 develop translational te*nologies = comm]cial utilization2 7,v7 organize education1 tra9+1 & rese>* initiatives relat+ to ,,/em education & work=ce developm5t1 :i* may include-- 7aa7 activities support$ by ! ,coop]ative ,ext5sion ,sy/em2 7bb7 indu/rial p>tn]%ip programs2 7cc7 work%ops = educat+ k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab tea*]s on h[ to increase agricultural lit]acy2 7dd7 developm5t ( agricultural-bas$ sci5ce curricula = k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab /ud5ts2 & 7ee7 di/ribution ( res\rces = educators to implem5t curricula2 & 7,,vi7 facilitate relation%ips betwe5 public & private entities to c>ry on ! activities "u ?is clause ^u ! t]m9ation ( any agreem5t e/abli%$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7iii7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,director are au?oriz$ to-- 7,i7 c>ry out reimbursable agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,national ,sci5ce ,f\ndation1 & o!r entities 9 ord] to maximize ! effectiv5ess ( rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,,ii7 collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies z appropriate4 7,c7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,def5se 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is subp>agraph z ! ,secret>ies7 %all coord9ate ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( memor&a ( und]/&+ or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts4 ,su* a memor&um or su* an agreem5t %all require ! use ( a competitive1 m]it-review$ process z appropriate4 ,activities may include compon5ts propos$ by ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,national ,laboratories1 in/itutions ( high] education1 nonpr(it organizations1 indu/ry1 & o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t4 7ii7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>ies may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative rese>* 9 a v>iety ( focus areas1 includ+ ! areas specifi$ 9 clause 7iv72 7,,ii7 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,,iii7 promote collaboration & secure in=mation %>+ ) /akehold]s t are capable ( increas+ m>ket-bas$ adoption ( te*nologies develop$ pursuant to ! memor&a ( und]/&+ or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts ent]$ into "u ?is subp>agraph2 7,,iv7 promote collaboration & op5 community-bas$ developm5t betwe5-- 7aa7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7bb7 ,national ,laboratories2 7cc7 in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 7dd7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7ee7 indu/ry p>tn]s2 & 7ff7 o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t involv$2 7,v7 support rese>* infra/ructure1 includ+ new facilities & equipm5t1 & work=ce developm5t z ! ,secret>ies det]m9e necess>y2 7,,vi7 conduct collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration ( me?ods & te*nologies2 & 7,,vii7 facilitate relations betwe5 public & private entities to c>ry on ! activities ( ?is clause ^u ! t]m9ation ( any agreem5t e/abli%$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7iii7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>ies are au?oriz$ to-- 7,i7 c>ry out reimbursable agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 & o!r entities 9 ord] to maximize ! effectiv5ess ( rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,,ii7 collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7iv7 ,focus areas describ$ ,! focus areas describ$ 9 ?is clause are ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,managem5t /rategies = wat]1 en]gy1 soil1 =e/s1 & food to r$uce sc>city risks to civilian & milit>y op]ations4 7,,ii7 ,innovations applicable to def5se objectives & b5eficial to rural agricultural economies1 includ+-- 7aa7 precision agriculture te*nologies2 7bb7 drones2 7cc7 remote s5s+2 & 7dd7 position+1 navigation1 & tim+ capabilities4 7,,iii7 ,mitigation ( ! impacts ( *emicals1 specifically p]fluoroalkyl & polyfluoroalkyl sub/ances 7commonly ref]r$ to z ,,pfas71 releas$ ?r\gh activities c>ri$ out by ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se1 to f>ml& contigu\s to milit>y bases4 7,d7 ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y & ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is p>agraph z ! ,secret>ies7 %all coord9ate ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 ?r\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( memor&a ( und]/&+ or o!r appropriate int]ag5cy agreem5ts4 ,su* a memor&um or su* an agreem5t %all require ! use ( a competitive1 m]it-review$ process z appropriate4 ,activities may include compon5ts propos$ by ,f$]al ag5cies1 in/itutions ( high] education1 nonpr(it organizations1 indu/ry1 & o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t4 7ii7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>ies may-- 7,i7 conduct collaborative rese>* 9 a v>iety ( focus areas relat$ to enhanc+ ! capacity ( dome/ic produc]s to increase production ( ^? crops :i* are appropriate = natural color additives1 includ+-- 7aa7 :i* crops are mo/ effectively us$ 9 ! reliable production ( natural color additives2 7bb7 g5etics ( su* crops2 7cc7 ways to address b>ri]s to production at scale1 includ+ pe/ & disease pressure1 h>ve/+ te*nologies1 & o!r su* areas2 & 7dd7 infra/ructure ne$s relevant to su* production & process+1 su* z juic+ or extraction facilities2 7,,ii7 promote collaboration & in=mation %>+ ) /akehold]s2 7,,iii7 promote collaboration & op51 community-bas$ developm5t betwe5-- 7aa7 ,f$]al ag5cies2 7bb7 in/itutions ( high] education2 7cc7 nonpr(it in/itutions2 7dd7 indu/ry p>tn]s2 & 7ee7 o!r entities deem$ appropriate "u ! memor&um or agreem5t involv$2 7,,iv7 support rese>* infra/ructure1 includ+ new facilities & equipm5t1 & work=ce developm5t z ! ,secret>ies deem necess>y2 7,v7 conduct collaborative rese>*1 developm5t1 & demon/ration ( me?ods & te*nologies2 7,,vi7 conduct rese>* on economic impact on ! supply *a9 to transition to natural colors2 & 7,,vii7 facilitate relations betwe5 public & private entities to c>ry on ! activities ( ?is clause ^u ! t]m9ation ( any agreem5t e/abli%$ "u ?is subp>agraph4 7iii7 ,agreem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! activities "u ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>ies are au?oriz$ to-- 7,i7 c>ry out reimbursable agreem5ts betwe5 ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 & o!r entities 9 ord] to maximize ! effectiv5ess ( rese>* & developm5t2 & 7,,ii7 collaborate ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 z appropriate4 7,e7 ,o!r ,f$]al ag5cies ,9 addition to ! memor&a ( und]/&+ ) ,f$]al ag5cies describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all1 z appropriate1 ent] into memor&a ( und]/&+ ) ! heads ( o!r ,f$]al ag5cies to coord9ate ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an two ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report detail+-- 7,a7 int]ag5cy coord9ation betwe5 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 ! rese>* & developm5t activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section2 7,b7 pot5tial opportunities to exp& ! te*nical capabilities ( ea* ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 ! rese>* & developm5t activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section2 7,c7 collaborative rese>* a*ievem5ts2 7,d7 areas ( future mutually b5eficial successes2 7,e7 cont9uation ( coord9ation activities betwe5 ea* ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 ! rese>* & developm5t activities c>ri$ out "u ?is section2 7,f7 pot5tial opportunities = additional memor&a ( und]/&+ ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies2 & 7,g7 any additional in=mation z ! ,secret>y deems appropriate4 7#d7 ,rese>* security ,! activities au?oriz$ "u ?is section %all be appli$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) subtitle ,d ( title ,,vi ( ! ,rese>* & ,developm5t1 ,competition1 & ,innovation ,act 7enact$ z division ,b ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7,public ,law #aag-afg2 #db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibca et seq4774 4 #gfji4 ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an ,agricultural ,innovation ,corps 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,ag ,i-,corps7 to promote te*nology transf] & increase ! economic impact ( f$]ally-fund$ rese>* ?r\gh-- 7#a7 support+ agricultural rese>*]s1 /ud5ts1 & in/itutions ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja771 9 explor+ ! comm]cial pot5tial ( te*nologies develop$ 9 laboratories ?r\gh a /&>diz$ entrepr5eurial tra9+ program2 & 7#b7 br++ toge!r ,agriculture ,rese>* ,s]vice rese>*]s & in/itutions ( high] education )9 a di/9ct geographical region to collaborate & deliv] a /&>diz$ entrepr5eurial tra9+ curriculum4 7b7 ,eligibility ,agricultural rese>*]s1 /ud5ts1 & in/itutions ( high] education receiv+ funds f ! ,dep>tm5t %all be eligible to p>ticipate 9 ,ag ,i-,corps4 7c7 ,foll[-on grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may make funds available f ! ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program = competitive grants to ,ag ,i-,corps p>ticipants to help support-- 7,a7 prototype or pro(-(-concept developm5t2 & 7,b7 su* activities z ! ,secret>y consid]s necess>y to build local1 regional1 & national infra/ructure = agricultural entrepr5eur%ip4 7#b7 ,limitation ,grants "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all be limit$ to p>ticipants 9 ,ag ,i-,corps ) innovations t1 because ( ! e>ly /age ( developm5t ( su* innovations1 are n eligible to p>ticipate 9 a ,small ,bus9ess ,innovation ,rese>* ,program or ,small ,bus9ess ,te*nology ,transf] ,program 7z def9$ 9 section #i ( ! ,small ,bus9ess ,act 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #fch774 7d7 ,p>tn]%ips ,! ,secret>y may engage 9 p>tn]%ips ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies1 ,/ate & local gov]nm5ts1 economic developm5t organizations1 & nonpr(it organizations to provide access to ,ag ,i-,corps to support entrepr5eur%ip education & tra9+ = agricultural rese>*]s1 /ud5ts1 & in/itutions ( high] education "u ?is section4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbg1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e o!r ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! efficacy ( ,ag ,i-,corps1 includ+ metrics on ! effectiv5ess ( ! program4 #gfaj4 ,/udy on te*nical assi/ance ) respect to transf] ( agricultural l& & assets 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all conduct a /udy on1 & submit to ,congress a report on1 ways to increase opportunities = #ahij ,in/itutions 7z def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,education ,re=m ,act ( #aiih 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfja77 to conduct educational programs & provide te*nical assi/ance ) respect to issues relat+ to ! transf]s ( agricultural l& & assets1 includ+ heirs prop]ty1 to ! next g5]ation ( f>m]s & ran*]s4 7b7 ,heirs prop]ty def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m heirs prop]ty means real prop]ty held 9 t5ancy 9 common :i*1 z ( ! date on :i* a p>tition action is fil$1 satisfies all ( ! foll[+ requirem5ts3 7#a7 ,!re is no record$ agreem5t b9d+ all ! co-t5ants :i* gov]ns ! p>tition ( ! prop]ty4 7#b7 ,"o or m ( ! co-t5ants acquir$ title f a relative1 :e!r liv+ or deceas$4 7#c7 ,any ( ! foll[+ applies3 7,a7 #bj p]c5t or m ( ! int]e/s are held by co-t5ants :o are relatives4 7,b7 #bj p]c5t or m ( ! int]e/s are held by an individual :o acquir$ title f a relative1 :e!r liv+ or deceas$4 7,c7 #bj p]c5t or m ( ! co-t5ants are relatives4 #gfaa4 ,s5se ( ,congress relat+ to ! importance ( community colleges to ! ,unit$ ,sates agriculture indu/ry ,x is ! ,s5se ( ,congress t-- 7#a7 in/itutions ( high] education t (f] two-ye> degree programs1 su* z junior or community colleges 7z def9$ 9 section #cab ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajeh771 are at ! =efront ( agricultural work=ce developm5t & education opportunities1 especially 9 ! cons]vation space2 7#b7 su* programs h a prov5 record ( success 9 develop+ a skill$ work=ce = agriculture1 provid+ l&[n]s ! res\rces & exp]tise necess>y to r$uce erosion & damage1 improve long-t]m su/a9ability1 & solve l& managem5t problems1 :i* all ultimately improve agricultural productivity2 & 7#c7 inve/+ 9 agricultural programs at two-ye> degree programs at in/itutions ( high] education is crucial to ! success ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates agriculture indu/ry1 economy1 & environm5t4 #gfab4 ,limitation on c]ta9 rese>* involv+ dogs & cats 7a7 ,limitation on ,,ree ,rese>* ,portfolio ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics1 %all ensure t none ( ! rese>*1 education1 or ext5sion activities c>ri$ out or fund$ "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics mission area involve dome/ic dogs 7,canis famili>is7 or dome/ic cats 7,felis catus7 9 :i* ! animals are subject$ to pa9 or di/ress t is n alleviat$ ) appropriate s$ation1 analgesia1 or ane/hesia1 consi/5t ) pa9 categories e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 & describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#g7 ( section #b4cf7;b7 ( title #i1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7b7 ,exception ,subsection 7a7 %all n apply to rese>* relat$ to ! tra9+ & use ( dogs = ! purpose ( safegu>d+ dome/ic agricultural & natural res\rces f =eign & invasive pe/s & diseases1 includ+ activities au?oriz$ "u ! ,beagle ,brigade ,act ( #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-aia74 7c7 ,waiv] ,au?ority ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics1 & ! ,"u ,secret>y alone1 may waive ! prohibition "u subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es t-- 7#a7 ! rese>* is necess>y to protect national security1 animal & crop heal?1 or public heal?1 safety1 or welf>e2 & 7#b7 no reasonable alt]native me?ods exi/ t w\ld a*ieve ! same sci5tific objective )\t ! use ( proc$ures describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,congressional ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e grant+ a waiv] "u subsection 7c71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification t includes-- 7#a7 a detail$ ju/ification = ! waiv]1 includ+ ! specific national security or public heal? ne$2 7#b7 a description ( ! rese>* to be conduct$1 includ+ ! numb] & species ( animals involv$2 7#c7 ! project$ co/ to taxpay]s2 7#d7 an explanation ( :y alt]natives are n feasible2 & 7#e7 ! expect$ duration ( ! waiv]4 #gfac4 ,report on national grape production ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 %all-- 7#a7 n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act-- 7,a7 conduct a survey on grape production 9 ea* ,/ate1 includ+-- 7i7 total acreage2 & 7ii7 production1 utilization1 & acreage by type1 v>iety1 c\nty1 & ye> plant$2 & 7,b7 make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice ! results ( su* survey1 includ+ ! data f su* survey2 & 7#b7 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft] = #c ye>s1 = ea* ( ! #e ,/ates ) ! highe/ grape production1 z det]m9$ bas$ on ! survey requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 conduct a survey 9 ! ,/ate1 & make ! results available1 9 accordance ) su* p>agraph4 #gfad4 ,limitation on c]ta9 rese>* 9 c\ntries ( conc]n 7a7 ,limitation on =eign rese>* ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics1 %all prohibit rese>*1 education1 or ext5sion activities involv+ v]tebrate animals c>ri$ out or fund$ "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics mission area f be+ conduct$ 91 or p]=m$ 9 collaboration )1 ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation or o!r =eign c\ntries ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch7b7 ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7#db #c ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg7b774 7b7 ,waiv] au?ority ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rese>*1 ,education1 & ,economics 7& no o!r ,f$]al (ficial7 may waive ! prohibition "u subsection 7a7 on a case-by-case basis if ! ,"u ,secret>y det]m9es t ! rese>* is necess>y to protect national security1 animal & crop heal?1 or public heal?1 safety1 or welf>e4 7c7 ,congressional ,notification ,n lat] ?an #cj days be=e grant+ a waiv] "u subsection 7b71 ! ,"u ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 notification t includes-- 7#a7 a detail$ ju/ification = ! waiv]1 includ+ ! specific national security or public heal? ne$2 7#b7 a description ( ! rese>* to be conduct$1 includ+ ! location1 collaborators1 & numb] & species ( animals involv$2 7#c7 ! project$ co/ to taxpay]s2 & 7#d7 ! expect$ duration ( ! waiv]4 ,,viii ,=e/ry ,a ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh #haja4 ,support = ,/ate assessm5ts & /rategies = =e/ res\rces ,section #b;,a7f7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baja;a7f77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ to c>ry out ?is section1 & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 ! ,secret>y may use any o!r funds made available "u ?is ,act to develop & implem5t ! ,/ate-wide assessm5t & ,/ate-wide /rategy requir$ by subsection 7a71 except t ! total am\nt ( comb9$ fund+ us$ to develop & implem5t su* assessm5t & /rategy may n exce$ #aj1jjj1jjj 9 any fiscal ye>44 #hajb4 ,=e/ legacy program te*nical correction ,section #g7l77#c7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bajc;c7l77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ ! ,/ate ( ,v]mont & ins]t+ a ,/ate2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b77ii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ ( ,v]mont & ins]t+ involv$4 #hajc4 ,/ate & private =e/ l&scape-scale re/oration program ,section #ac;,a7l77#c7 ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baji;a7l77#c77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #hajd4 ,rural fire prev5tion & control ,section #aj ( ! ,coop]ative ,=e/ry ,assi/ance ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c #bajf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,b71 by /rik+ 9 k9d contributions4 & ins]t+ 9-k9d contributions4 ,! ,secret>y may waive ! ,f$]al %>e requirem5ts ( ?is subp>agraph ) respect to any su* funds made available to rural volunte] fire dep>tm5ts42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ any organiz$1 n = pr(it1 fire protection organization & ins]t+ any fire protection organization t is organiz$ z a n = pr(it organization or by ! au?ority ( a local gov]nm5t &2 7,b7 by /rik+ #aj1jjj & ins]t+ #ae1jjj2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ #hj & ins]t+ #gj4 ,b ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc #hbja4 ,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+ #bjca4 #hbjb4 ,au?orization ( appropriations = haz>d\s fuel r$uction on ,f$]al l& ,section #ajh ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feah7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #hbjc4 ,wat] s\rce protection program ,section #cjc ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g7 z p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h71 respectively2 7,b7 by ins]t+ be=e p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,adjac5t l& ,! t]m adjac5t l& means non-,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,/ate1 local1 & private l&1 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 section4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$-- 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$es2 7,j7 a local1 regional1 or o!r private entity t has wat] deliv]y au?ority2 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a wat]%$ 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-- 7,a7 provide risk managem5t b5efits associat$ ) dr\ght2 wildfire2 po/-wildfire conditions2 extreme wea!r2 flood+2 resili5ce to climate *ange2 & wat]%$ & fire resili5ce1 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$uction ef=ts2 or 7,c7 provide quantifiable b5efits to wat] supply or quality & include ! use ( nature-bas$ solutions1 su* z re/or+ wetl& & rip>ian ecosy/ems4 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& agrees 9 writ+ t ! own] is a will+ & engag$ p>tn] 9 c>ry+ out t project or activity4 7,b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to au?orize 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#a71 by /rik+ wat]%$s t provide wat] to ! end wat] us]s & ins]t+ wat]%$s1 & l&s adjac5t to any su* wat]%$1 t provide wat]-- 7,a7 to ! end wat] us]s subject to ! agreem5t2 or 7,b7 = ! b5efit ( ano!r end wat] us]4 2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,d7 z subp>agraph 7,e72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,c7 ! foll[+3 7,d7 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 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,a wat] s\rce managem5t plan %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$ 9 a mann] consi/5t ) ! =e/ plan applicable to ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& on :i* ! wat]%$ protection & re/oration project is c>ri$ out4 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 z approv$ by ! ,secret>y may be us$ z ! basis = a wat] s\rce managem5t plan "u ?is subsection4 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#a71 by /rik+ prim>y purpose ( & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ prim>y purpose ( advanc+ any ( ! purposes describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b742 7#f7 9 subsection 7g71 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,mat*+ funds requir$ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,secret>y %all require ! contribution ( funds or 9-k9d support f non-,f$]al p>tn]s to be 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an #ej p]c5t ( ! am\nt ( ,f$]al funds4 7,b7 ,waiv] ,! requirem5t 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 may be waiv$ at ! discretion ( ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7g77#d7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,set-aside = p>tn] p>ticipation 9 plann+ & te*nical assi/ance ,( ! am\nts made available "u subp>agraph 7,b7 to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>1 ! ,secret>y may n use m ?an #aj p]c5t = non-,f$]al p>tn] plann+ & te*nical assi/ance ef=ts 9 develop+ or implem5t+ a wat] s\rce managem5t plan "u subsection 7d74 4 #hbjd4 ,wat]%$ condition framework te*nical corrections ,section #cjd7;a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #fedc7;a77 is am5d$ 9 p>agraphs 7#c7 & 7#e7 by /rik+ protection &4 #hbje4 ,au?orization ( appropriations to combat 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+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbc & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjca4 #hbjf4 ,insect & disease infe/ation ,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+ #bjca4 #hbjg4 ,/ew>d%ip end result contract+ projects ,section #fjd ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b71 by ins]t+ 1 includ+ reta9+ & exp&+ exi/+ =e/ products infra/ructure necess>y to c>ry out an agreem5t or contract "u ?is subsection be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#c77;,b71 by /rik+ #aj ye>s & ins]t+ #bj ye>s2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7h71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,special rule = long-t]m /ew>d%ip contracts 7,a7 ,def9ition ( multiye> contract ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m multiye> contract means a contract ent]$ into "u subsection 7b7 t-- 7i7 has a t]m ( at lea/ #e ye>s2 & 7ii7 is ent]$ into on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 7,b7 ,special rule ,a multiye> contract ent]$ into "u subsection 7b7 by ! ,*ief or ! ,director ) an entity %all provide t1 9 ! case ( cancellation or t]m9ation ( ! multiye> contract by ! ,*ief or ! ,director1 ! ,*ief or ! ,director1 z applicable1 %all provide to ! entity a cancellation or t]m9ation paym5t equal to ! less] (-- 7i7 an am\nt equal to #aj p]c5t ( ! multiye> contract2 or 7ii7 ! am\nt ( unrecov]$ co/s t w\ld h be5 rec\p$ ?r\gh amortization ov] ! full t]m ( ! contract 7includ+ ! t]m cancel$74 4 ,c ,o!r ,=e/ry ,programs #hcja4 ,national & regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s ,section #abdc ( ! ,food1 ,agriculture1 ,cons]vation1 & ,trade ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afdb note2 ,public ,law #aja-fbd7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section head+ & ins]t+ ,national & ,regional ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]s2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7a71 7b71 7c71 & 7d7 z subsections 7b71 7d71 7e71 & 7h71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ be=e subsection 7b7 7z s r$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$g][s1 &1 :]e applicable1 field bord]s1 & liv+ sn[ f5ces4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7b7 7z s r$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+ at ! ,c5t] "u subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ "u subsection 7d72 7#e7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7b7 7z s r$esignat$7 ! foll[+3 7c7 ,regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & 9 coop]ation ) ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all1 subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 e/abli% #a or m regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s to advance agr(ore/ry rese>*1 outrea*1 te*nical assi/ance1 & adoption4 7#b7 ,director ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & 9 coop]ation ) ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice1 %all appo9t a ,director to manage & coord9ate ! #a or m regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s e/abli%$ "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 ( ,agriculture has1 on ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 at lea/ #a employee provid+ coord9ation among a div]se gr\p ( rese>* in/itutions & o!r p>tn]s4 7#d7 ,adm9i/ration ,regional agr(ore/ry c5t]s e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all by adm9i/]$ by ! ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,c5t]4 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+ ea* ( ! 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$7-- 7i7 by /rik+ on semi>id l&s2 & 7ii7 by ins]t+ & extreme wea!r aft] pollution2 7#g7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7 by /rik+ ! ,c5t] & ins]t+ ea* ( ! ,c5t]s2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ =e/ry & ins]t+ =e/ry1 agr(ore/ry12 & 7ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 facilitate agr(ore/ry adoption by dissem9at+ compreh5sive in=mation 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$7 ! foll[+3 7f7 ,regional support ,! ,secret>y %all provide t>get$ regional support = agr(ore/ry projects1 includ+ demon/ration sites4 7g7 ,survey ,n lat] ?an #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf & e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a ,national ,agr(ore/ry ,produc]s ,survey4 2 & 7#i7 9 subsection 7h7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,!re are & ins]t+ ,9 addition to am\nts o!rwise available1 !re is2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #g1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #hcjb4 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7a7 ,mat*+ funds ,section #dje7;b7 ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#c7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,:ite oak re/oration fund ,section #dji ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#g7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ,! activities & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! activities 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7b7 ,:ite oak re/oration fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,funds describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all be made available = activities-- 7,a7 on national =e/s t are approv$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 to-- 7i7 re-e/abli% :ite oak =e/s :]e appropriate2 7ii7 improve managem5t ( exi/+ :ite oak =e/s to fo/] natural reg5]ation ( :ite oak2 7iii7 improve & exp& :ite oak nurs]y /ock2 & 7iv7 adapt & improve :ite oak se$l+s4 7#b7 ,fund ,! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation may accept gifts1 devises1 or beque/s = ! purposes ( c>ry+ out ! activities specifi$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,summ>y ,beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation %all include 9 ! budget ju/ification mat]ials submitt$ to ,congress 9 support ( ! budget ( ea* su* ,f\ndation = ea* fiscal ye> 7z submitt$ ) ! budget ( ! ,presid5t "u section #aaje7;a7 ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code7 a summ>y ( ! activities c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#a7 & ! funds accept$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 t includes-- 7,a7 ! am\nt-- 7i7 accept$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 9 ! prec$+ fiscal ye>2 & 7ii7 describ$ 9 clause 7i7 t is unobligat$ on ! date ( ! report2 & 7,b7 a description ( ! activities "u p>agraph 7#a7 fund$ dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>4 4 7c7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,section #daj7;b7 ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehc;j-#h7;b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #hcjc4 ,conveyances & leases ( =e/ s]vice adm9i/rative sites 7a7 ,conveyance ( =e/ s]vice adm9i/rative sites ,section #ejc7;f7 ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ,facility ,realignm5t & ,enhancem5t ,act ( #bjje 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aji-ed7 is am5d$ by /rik+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjai & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 7b7 ,au?orization = lease ( ,=e/ ,s]vice sites ,section #hfbc7;i7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ehj;d note2 ,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ #bjca4 #hcjd4 ,=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$ures necess>y to sample & evaluate c>bon-relat$ data v>iables1 includ+ soil c>bon1 collect$ f =e/ inv5tory & analysis plots1 timb] products output surveys1 & national woodl& own] surveys to ensure t c>bon acc\nt+ in=mation ne$s c be met2 & 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#g7 ,updates to /rategic plan 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all prep>e an update to ! /rategic plan "u p>agraph 7#f7 to include-- 7i7 a plan to implem5t nationally consi/5t data collection protocols & proc$ures to improve ! /ati/ical precision ( base program e/imates2 7ii7 pa?ways to integrate & report on /atus & tr5ds 9 =e/ c>bon pools1 includ+ bel[-gr\nd c>bon2 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 easily accessible to all public- & private-sector entities2 & 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] product output survey4 7#i7 ,bi5nial compilations ,bi5nially1 ! ,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;a771 accompani$ by relevant geospatial products4 7#aj7 ,ext]nal complex data reque/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% an (fice1 a data plat=m1 or team to process & respond to complex data reque/s submitt$ by ext]nal organizations relat+ to ! program "u ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,fees 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,to cov] ! co/s ( process+ ( & respond+ to complex data reque/s describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y may impose fees on ext]nal organizations submitt+ ! reque/s4 7ii7 ,fees collect$ ,fees collect$ "u clause 7i7 may only be us$ = ! purposes describ$ 9 su* clause4 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 ,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*nologies = improv$ model+ to provide tabul> /ati/ical e/imates & geospatial products14 #hcje4 ,re=e/ation1 nurs]y1 & se$ or*>d support 7a7 ,p>tn]%ips1 collaboration1 & o!r assi/ance 9 support ( nurs]ies & se$ or*>ds ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all-- 7#a7 p>tn] ) ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies1 ,indian ,tribes1 private nurs]ies1 & o!r relevant entities to provide tra9+1 te*nical assi/ance1 & rese>* to nurs]y & tree e/abli%m5t programs t support natural reg5]ation1 re=e/ation1 agr(ore/ry1 & af=e/ation2 7#b7 promote in=mation %>+ to improve ! te*nical k1 practices1 & und]/&+ ( ! dem&s1 climate *ange impacts1 & o!r issues necess>y to address all facets ( ! re=e/ation pipel9e2 7#c7 provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance to int]national nurs]y & tree e/abli%m5t programs ?r\gh-- 7,a7 int]national programs conduct$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice pursuant to ! ,int]national ,=e/ry ,coop]ation ,act ( #aiij 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #deja et seq472 7,b7 ! ,in/itute ( ,pacific ,isl&s ,=e/ry ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,c7 ! ,int]national ,in/itute ( ,tropical ,=e/ry ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7#d7 collaborate ) o!r relevant ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies1 includ+ ! ,=eign ,agricultural ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 & int]national organizations to provide te*nical & f9ancial assi/ance relat$ to nurs]ies & re=e/ation2 7#e7 coord9ate ! ef=ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t to-- 7,a7 address ! *all5ges associat$ ) ! re=e/ation pipel9e2 & 7,b7 lev]age economic developm5t assi/ance = "w ) private nurs]ies2 & 7#f7 exp& sci5ce-bas$ re=e/ation supply *a9s ?r\gh rese>*1 se$ collection & /orage1 & nurs]y infra/ructure & op]ations 9 coord9ation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice4 7b7 ,nurs]y & se$ or*>d f9ancial assi/ance 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 ,! ,secret>y may make a grant "u ?is subsection to an eligible recipi5t = a project to c>ry out at lea/ "o ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,develop1 exp&1 enhance1 or improve nurs]y production capacity or o!r infra/ructure to-- 7i7 improve se$ collection1 process+1 & /orage2 7ii7 increase se$l+ production1 /orage1 & di/ribution2 or 7iii7 enhance se$l+ survival & prop]ly manage tree g5etic res\rces4 7,b7 ,e/abli%1 improve1 or exp& a nurs]y or se$ or*>d1 includ+ by acquir+ equipm5t = su* nurs]y or se$ or*>d4 7,c7 ,develop or implem5t quality control measures at nurs]ies or se$ or*>ds4 7,d7 ,promote work=ce developm5t )9 any facet ( ! re=e/ation pipel9e4 7,e7 ,c>ry out su* o!r activity z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate4 7c7 ,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]i5ce gr[+ high-quality native trees ( appropriate g5etic s\rces 9 b>]oot or conta9] /ock types specific = re=e/ation1 re/oration1 or cons]vation1 includ+ native plants & se$s t are ( cultural significance to ,indian ,tribes2 7,d7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja772 & 7,e7 a c\nty or local gov]nm5t ) a nurs]y or se$ or*>d4 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 ea* ( ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 & any t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7d7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #e1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 ,d ,=e/ ,managem5t ,i ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,managem5t #hdja4 ,categorical exclusion = high priority haz>d trees 7a7 ,categorical exclusion 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a categorical exclusion 7z def9$ 9 section #aaa ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccf;e77 = high-priority haz>d tree activities4 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration ,9 develop+ & adm9i/]+ ! categorical exclusion "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 comply ) ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq472 & 7,b7 apply ! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u section #bbj4f ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations71 9 det]m9+ :e!r to use ! categorical exclusion4 7#c7 ,project size limitation ,a project c>ri$ out us+ ! categorical exclusion develop$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 may n exce$ #f1jjj acres4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,high-priority haz>d tree ,! t]m high-priority haz>d tree means a /&+ tree t-- 7,a7 pres5ts a visible haz>d to p or prop]ty due to conditions su* z det]ioration (1 or damage to1 ! root sy/em1 trunk1 /em1 or limbs ( ! tree1 or ! direction or lean ( ! tree1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 is det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y to be highly likely to fail &1 on failure1 w\ld be highly likely to cause injury to p or damage to ,f$]al prop]ty2 & 7,c7 is locat$-- 7i7 )9 #cjj feet ( a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em road ) a ma9t5ance level ( #c1 #d1 or #e2 7ii7 along a ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em trail2 or 7iii7 9 a develop$ recreation site-- 7,i7 t is op]at$ & ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,,ii7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7#b7 ,high-priority haz>d tree activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m high-priority haz>d tree activity means a =e/ managem5t activity t mitigates ! risks associat$ ) high-priority haz>d trees1 includ+ prun+1 fell+1 & disposal ( a high-priority haz>d tree4 7,b7 ,exclusions ,! t]m high-priority haz>d tree activity does n include any activity-- 7i7 conduct$ 9 a wild]ness area or wild]ness /udy area2 7ii7 = ! con/ruction ( a p]man5t road or p]man5t trail2 7iii7 conduct$ on ,f$]al l& on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress or ,presid5tial proclamation1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$2 7iv7 conduct$ 9 an area 9 :i* activities describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 w\ld be inconsi/5t ) ! applicable l& & res\rce managem5t plan2 or 7v7 conduct$ 9 an inv5tori$ roadless area4 #hdjb4 ,collaborative re/oration projects ,section #fjc7;c77#a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;b7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cjjj acres & ins]t+ #aj1jjj acres4 #hdjc4 ,wildfire resili5ce project size ,section #fje7;c77#a7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;d7c77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #cjjj acres & ins]t+ #aj1jjj acres4 #hdjd4 ,fuel breaks 9 =e/s & o!r wildl& vegetation ,section #djhjf7;d77#a7 ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;b7d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #c1jjj acres & ins]t+ #aj1jjj acres4 #hdje4 ,great] sage-gr\se & mule de] habitat ,section #fjf ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#a77;,a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ clause 7ii72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vii7 z clauses 7ii7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively2 & 7,c7 9 clause 7iii71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ 9 a sagebru% /eppe ecosy/em2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ concurr5tly = bo? great] sage-gr\se & & ins]t+ = great] sage-gr\se or2 & 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7g7 to read z foll[s3 7g7 ,limitation ,a cov]$ vegetation managem5t activity t is cov]$ by ! categorical exclusion "u subsection 7b7 may n exce$ #d1ejj acres 9 a =e/$ ecosy/em or #g1ejj acres 9 a rangel& ecosy/em4 4 #hdjf4 ,categorical exclusion = electric utility l9es rights-(-way 7a7 ,categorical exclusion e/abli%$ ,=e/ managem5t activities describ$ 9 subsection 7b7 are a category ( activities designat$ z be+ categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u section #ajb ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb74 7b7 ,=e/ managem5t activities designat$ = categorical exclusion ,! =e/ managem5t activities designat$ z be+ categorically exclud$ "u subsection 7a7 are-- 7#a7 ! developm5t & approval ( a vegetation managem5t1 facility inspection1 & op]ation & ma9t5ance plan submitt$ "u section #eab7;c77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aggb7;c77#a77 to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ! implem5tation ( r\t9e activities conduct$ "u ! plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,availability ( categorical exclusion ,on & aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y may use ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7d7 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 areas ,! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all n apply to any =e/ managem5t activity conduct$-- 7#a7 9 a compon5t ( ! ,national ,wild]ness ,pres]vation ,sy/em2 or 7#b7 on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s on :i*1 by ,act ( ,congress1 ! removal ( vegetation is re/rict$ or prohibit$4 7e7 ,p]man5t roads 7#a7 ,prohibition on e/abli%m5t ,a =e/ managem5t activity designat$ "u subsection 7b7 %all n include ! e/abli%m5t ( a p]man5t road4 7#b7 ,exi/+ roads ,! ,secret>y may c>ry out necess>y ma9t5ance & repair on an exi/+ p]man5t road = ! purposes ( conduct+ a =e/ managem5t activity designat$ "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,tempor>y roads ,! ,secret>y %all decommission any tempor>y road con/ruct$ = a =e/ managem5t activity designat$ "u subsection 7b7 n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! action is complet$4 7f7 ,applicable law ,a =e/ managem5t activity designat$ "u subsection 7b7 %all n be subject to section #g ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7 or section #ajf ( ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act4 #hdjg4 ,=e/ managem5t activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may conduct =e/ managem5t activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 7b7 ,coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out =e/ managem5t activities1 ! ,secret>y %all1 z appropriate1 coord9ate ) impact$ p>ties to increase effici5cy & maximize ! compatibility ( managem5t practices across ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 7c7 ,objectives 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct =e/ managem5t activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 a mann] t atta9s multiple ecosy/em b5efits1 includ+4-- 7,a7 r$uc+ =e/ fuels2 7,b7 ma9ta9+ ! div]sity ( plant & animal communities2 7,c7 improv+ soil1 /reams1 lakes1 wetl&s1 & wat] quality1 includ+ 9 rip>ian areas2 & 7,d7 increas+ resili5ce to *ang+ wat] temp]ature & precipitation regimes4 7d7 ,gr\nd di/urbance ,consi/5t ) applicable ,f$]al law & any applicable =e/ plan1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 e/abli% crit]ia = gr\nd conditions foll[+ a =e/ managem5t activity c>ri$ out "u a =e/ plan t results 9 gr\nd di/urbances2 & 7#b7 monitor su* gr\nd conditions to det]m9e :e!r desir$ outcomes or conditions are a*iev$4 7e7 ,availability ( categorical exclusion = c]ta9 =e/ managem5t activities ,a =e/ managem5t activity conduct$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& = ! purpose ( r$uc+ =e/ fuels is categorically exclud$ f ! requirem5ts ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 if ! =e/ managem5t activity-- 7#a7 does n exce$ #aj1jjj acres1 includ+ n m ?an #c1jjj acres ( me*anical ?9n+2 7#b7 is develop$-- 7,a7 9 coord9ation ) impact$ p>ties1 specifically includ+ repres5tatives ( local gov]nm5ts1 su* z c\nty sup]visors or c\nty commission]s2 & 7,b7 9 consultation ) o!r entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y_/any o!r entity det]m9$ relevant by ! ,secret>y2 & 7#c7 is consi/5t ) any applicable =e/ plan4 7f7 ,coop]ative au?orities ,! ,secret>y may ent] into contracts & coop]ative agreem5ts ) an impact$ p>ty to provide = fuel r$uction1 soil re/oration1 erosion control1 re=e/ation1 rip>ian re/oration1 revegetation1 & simil> managem5t activities on ,f$]al l& & non-,f$]al l&4 7g7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,=e/ managem5t activity ,! t]m =e/ managem5t activity means a project or activity t is c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & is consi/5t ) any applicable =e/ plan4 7#b7 ,=e/ plan ,! t]m =e/ plan means a l& & res\rce managem5t plan "u section #f ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #adjf74 7#c7 ,impact$ p>ties ,! t]m impact$ p>ties includes-- 7,a7 ,/ate1 local1 & ,tribal gov]nm5ts2 7,b7 local fire dep>tm5ts2 7,c7 o!r relevant volunte] gr\ps4 7#d7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 #hdjh4 ,suppression ( wildfires 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s describ$ 9 subsection 7b71 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice-- 7#a7 %all-- 7,a7 use available res\rces to c>ry out wildfire suppression ) ! purpose ( conta9+ wildfires detect$ on su* l&s n lat] ?an #bd h\rs aft] su* a wildfire is detect$2 & 7,b7 c>ry out wildfire suppression "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 a mann] t is consi/5t ) int]ag5cy agreem5ts & applicable /&>ds ( firefight] safety2 7#b7 %all n inhibit ! suppression ef=ts ( ,/ate or local firefight+ ag5cies t are au?oriz$ to respond to wildfire on su* l&s2 7#c7 may only use fire z a res\rce managem5t tool if ! fire is a prescrib$ fire t complies ) applicable law & regulations2 7#d7 may only initiate a backfire or burn\t dur+ a wildfire-- 7,a7 by ord] ( ! responsible incid5t comm&]1 9 consultation ) ! appropriate ,=e/ ,s]vice l9e (fic]2 or 7,b7 9 in/ances t are necess>y to protect ! heal? & safety ( firefight+ p]sonnel2 7#e7 %all use available res\rces to control any su* initiat$ backfire or burn\t until conta9$2 7#f7 %all use available res\rces1 includ+ infr>$ te*nologies1 to ensure prescrib$ fires are conta9$2 & 7#g7 %all update ! prescrib$ fire policies ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice to reflect ! f9d+s & recomm5dations includ$ 9 ! report entitl$ ,national ,prescrib$ ,fire ,program ,review publi%$ 9 ,septemb] #bjbb by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7b7 ,limitations on scope ,= purposes ( subsection 7a71 ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s describ$ 9 ?is subsection are ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s t-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,int]ag5cy ,fire ,c5t] has e/abli%$ z a ,national ,wildl& ,fire ,prep>$ness ,level ( #e2 7#b7 conta9 areas t ! ,u4,s4 ,dr\ght ,monitor has rat$ z hav+ a ,d#b 7sev]e dr\ght7 int5sity1 ,d#c 7extreme dr\ght7 int5sity1 or ,d#d 7exceptional dr\ght7 int5sity2 or 7#c7 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 has id5tifi$ z be+ locat$ 9 a fire%$ rank$ 9 ! top #aj p]c5t ( wildfire exposure1 z det]m9$ us+ ! mo/ rec5t publi%$ models ( fire%$ risk exposure publi%$ by ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7c7 ,practices2 te*nology ,to ! ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y %all employ fuels managem5t practices & "w to develop te*nologies 9 ord] to m effectively c>ry out ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7a77#a77;,a74 7d7 ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 #hdji4 ,kaibab ,national ,=e/ re/oration 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,not)/&+ any requirem5t = a ,presid5tial em]g5cy1 disa/] decl>ation1 or any o!r pr]equisite = ! use ( ! au?ority describ$ 9 ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y is au?oriz$ to use em]g5cy acquisition flexibilities "u "p #ah ( title #dh1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7& any successor regulations71 9 contract+ = ! foll[+ s]vices )9 ! cov]$ area3 7#a7 ,=e/ managem5t or re/oration activities c>ri$ out 9 response to ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 7#b7 ,rebuild+1 plann+1 developm5t1 & design ( /ructures affect$ by ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 7#c7 ,improvem5ts to ! gr\nds & /ructures4 7#d7 ,recov]y ef=ts4 7b7 ,process = o!r s]vices ,unless o!rwise provid$ by law or regulation1 ! au?ority grant$ "u subsection 7a7 does n apply to contracts = s]vices o!r ?an ^? describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d7 ( subsection 7a74 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! ,secret>y beg9s to use ! au?orization "u subsection 7a71 & e #ahj days !reaft] until ! date t is #ahj days aft] ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7e71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on all exp5ditures relat$ to ! recov]y ef=ts = ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! expect$ co/ ( recov]y ef=ts4 7#b7 ,co/ exp5ditures4 7#c7 ,co/ ov]runs4 7#d7 ,id5tification ( contractors pre=m+ ! "w associat$ ) ! recov]y f ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 7#e7 ,any affiliations or conflicts ( int]e/ betwe5 ! contractor & ! contract+ (fice at ! ,kaibab ,national ,=e/ or ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#f7 ,any wa/e fraud & abuse detect$ dur+ ! recov]y ef=ts4 7#g7 ,any contracts t came 9 "u expect$ exp5ses4 7#h7 ,an e/imat$ "t ( completion = all projects & full recov]y ef=ts relat$ to ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 7#i7 ,if an ext5sion is ne$$ to ?is au?ority to complete projects associat$ ) ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 7d7 ,ext5sion ,if1 aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 a new wildfire ignites )9 ! cov]$ area & impacts recov]y ef=ts relat$ to ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire1 ! ,secret>y may reque/ a #ab-mon? ext5sion ( ! au?ority grant$ "u subsection 7a71 subject to congressional approval4 7e7 ,expiration ,! au?ority grant$ "u subsection 7a7 %all expire on ! date t is ! e>li] ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 #e ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section4 7#b7 ,recov]y ef=ts )9 ! cov]$ area are complete4 7f7 ,cov]$ area def9$ ,! t]m cov]$ area means ! areas )9 ,kaibab ,national ,=e/ impact$ by ! ,:ite ,sage ,fire4 ,,ii ,=e/ ,managem5t ,activities #hdaa4 ,no additional consultation requir$ 7a7 ,=e/ s]vice plans ,section #f7;d77#b7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afjd7;d77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,no additional consultation requir$ "u c]ta9 circum/ances ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to re9itiate consultation "u section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or section #djb4af ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 on a l& managem5t plan approv$1 am5d$1 or revis$ "u ?is section :5-- 7,a7 a new species is li/$ or critical habitat is designat$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7,b7 new in=mation reveals effects ( ! l& managem5t plan t may affect a species li/$ or critical habitat designat$ "u t ,act 9 a mann] or to an ext5t n previ\sly consid]$4 4 7b7 ,bureau ( l& managem5t plans ,section #bjb ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agab7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7g7 ,no additional consultation requir$ "u c]ta9 circum/ances ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to re9itiate consultation "u section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b77 or section #djb4af ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or a successor regulation71 on a l& use plan approv$1 am5d$1 or revis$ "u ?is section :5-- 7#a7 a new species is li/$ or critical habitat is designat$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7#b7 new in=mation reveals effects ( ! l& use plan t may affect a species li/$ or critical habitat designat$ "u t ,act 9 a mann] or to an ext5t n previ\sly consid]$4 4 #hdab4 ,good neighbor au?ority 7a7 ,good neighbor au?ority ,section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#f71 by /rik+ or ,indian tribe2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#aa7 ,special di/rict ,! t]m special di/rict means a political subdivision ( a ,/ate t-- 7,a7 has significant budget>y autonomy or control2 7,b7 0 creat$ by or pursuant to ! laws ( ! ,/ate = ! purpose ( p]=m+ a limit$ & specific gov]nm5tal or propriet>y function2 & 7,c7 is di/9ct f any o!r local gov]nm5t unit )9 ! ,/ate4 4 7#c7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special di/rict1 aft] ,gov]nor2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,c7-- 7i7 9 clause 7i7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ special di/rict1 aft] ,indian ,tribe1 ea* place x appe>s2 7,,ii7 9 subclause 7,i7-- 7aa7 by /rik+ on2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a semicolon2 7,,iii7 9 subclause 7,,ii77bb71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,,iv7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,,iii7 to con/ruct new p]man5t roads on ,f$]al l&s t are-- 7aa7 necess>y to implem5t au?oriz$ re/oration activities2 & 7bb7 approv$ by ! ,f$]al ag5cy ?r\gh environm5tal analysis or categorical exclusion decision2 7,,iv7 to complete new p]man5t road con/ruction to replace & decommission an exi/+ p]man5t road t is adv]sely impact+ =e/1 rangel&1 or wat]%$ heal?2 & 7,v7 if !re are funds rema9+ aft] c>ry+ out subclauses 7,i7 ?r\gh 7,,iv71 to c>ry out au?oriz$ re/oration s]vices "u o!r good neighbor agreem5ts & = ! adm9i/ration ( a good neighbor au?ority program by a ,gov]nor1 ,indian ,tribe1 special di/rict1 or c\nty4 2 & 7ii7 9 clause 7ii71 by /rik+ #bjbh & ins]t+ #bjcj2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special di/rict1 aft] ,gov]nor2 & 7,d7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#d74 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 special di/rict1 aft] ,gov]nor2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by ins]t+ 1 ,indian ,tribe1 special di/rict1 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-- 7#a7 be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 if ! project 0 initiat$ aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #ddij72 or 7#b7 on or aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hdac4 ,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#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ or pa?og5s aft] species2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 by add+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 address /&>diz$ monitor+ que/ions & indicators2 2 7#b7 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+ 22 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 proposals t seek to use innovative implem5tation me*anisms1 includ+ good neighbor agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a71 & simil> implem5tation me*anisms2 7,h7 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]face2 & 7,i7 proposals t seek to enhance wat]%$ heal? & dr9k+ wat] s\rces4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 #d proposals 9 any #a region ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em to be fund$ dur+ any fiscal ye>2 & 2 7ii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,c7 z subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#f71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #hdad4 ,public-private wildfire te*nology deploym5t & te/b$ p>tn]%ip 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees ,! t]m appropriate committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,natural ,res\rces1 & ,sci5ce1 ,space1 & ,te*nology ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces1 & ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate4 7#b7 ,cov]$ ag5cy ,! t]m cov]$ ag5cy means-- 7,a7 ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice2 7,b7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice2 7,c7 ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t2 7,d7 ! ,bureau ( ,reclamation2 7,e7 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7,f7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,def5se2 7,g7 ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration2 7,h7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fire ,adm9i/ration2 7,i7 ! ,f$]al ,em]g5cy ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 7,j7 ! ,national ,a]onautics & ,space ,adm9i/ration2 7,k7 ! ,bureau ( ,indian ,affairs2 & 7,l7 any o!r ,f$]al ag5cy involv$ 9 wildfire response4 7#c7 ,cov]$ entity ,! t]m cov]$ entity means-- 7,a7 a private entity2 7,b7 a nonpr(it organization2 or 7,c7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #aja ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajja774 7#d7 ,pilot program ,! t]m ,pilot ,program means ! deploym5t & te/b$ pilot program develop$ "u subsection 7b74 7#e7 ,secret>ies ,! t]m ,secret>ies means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ jo9tly4 7b7 ,deploym5t & te/b$ pilot program e/abli%$ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>ies1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( ! cov]$ ag5cies1 %all e/abli% a deploym5t & te/b$ pilot program = new & innovative wildfire prev5tion1 detection1 communication1 & mitigation te*nologies4 7c7 ,functions ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,pilot ,program1 ! ,secret>ies %all-- 7#a7 incorporate ! ,pilot ,program into an exi/+ int]ag5cy coord9at+ gr\p on wildfires2 7#b7 9 consultation ) ! heads ( cov]$ ag5cies1 id5tify key te*nology priority areas ) respect to ! deploym5t ( wildfire prev5tion1 detection1 communication1 & mitigation te*nologies1 includ+-- 7,a7 haz>d\s fuels r$uction treatm5ts or activities2 7,b7 dispat* communications2 7,c7 remote s5s+ & track+2 7,d7 safety equipm5t2 & 7,e7 common op]at+ pictures or op]ational da%bo>ds2 & 7#c7 p>tn] ) ea* cov]$ entity select$ to p>ticipate 9 ! ,pilot ,program ) ! appropriate cov]$ ag5cy to coord9ate real-"t & on-!-gr\nd te/+ ( te*nology dur+ wildl& fire mitigation activities & tra9+4 7d7 ,applications ,to p>ticipate 9 ! ,pilot ,program1 a cov]$ entity %all submit to ! ,secret>ies an application at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>ies may require1 :i* %all include a proposal to te/ te*nologies specific to key te*nology priority areas id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#b74 7e7 ,prioritization ( em]g+ te*nologies ,9 select+ cov]$ entities to p>ticipate 9 ! ,pilot ,program1 ! ,secret>ies %all give priority to cov]$ entities develop+ & apply+ em]g+ te*nologies t address issues id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>ies1 includ+ artificial intellig5ce1 quantum s5s+1 comput+ & quantum-hybrid applications1 augm5t$ reality1 & #e;,g private networks & device-to-device communications support+ nomadic me% networks1 = wildfire mitigation4 7f7 ,outrea* ,! ,secret>ies1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( ! cov]$ ag5cies1 %all make publicly available ! key te*nology priority areas id5tifi$ "u subsection 7c77#b7 & invite cov]$ entities to apply to te/ & demon/rate _! te*nologies to address ^? priority areas4 7g7 ,reports & recomm5dations ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & ea* ye> !reaft] = ! duration ( ! ,pilot ,program1 ! ,secret>ies %all submit to ! appropriate committees a report t includes ! foll[+ ) respect to ! ,pilot ,program3 7#a7 ,a li/ ( p>ticipat+ cov]$ entities4 7#b7 ,a brief description ( ! te*nologies te/$ by su* cov]$ entities4 7#c7 ,an e/imate ( ! co/ ( acquir+ ! te*nology te/$ 9 ! program & apply+ x at scale4 7#d7 ,outrea* ef=ts by ,f$]al ag5cies to cov]$ entities develop+ wildfire te*nologies4 7#e7 ,assessm5ts (1 & recomm5dations relat+ to1 new te*nologies ) pot5tial adoption & application at-scale 9 ,f$]al l& managem5t ag5cies' wildfire prev5tion1 detection1 communication1 & mitigation ef=ts4 7h7 ,t]m9ation ,! ,pilot ,program %all expire on ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 #hdae4 ,=e/ s]vice p>ticipation 9 exp]i5c$ s]vices program ,section #hcjb ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chea;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ aces & ins]t+ exp]i5c$ s]vices 7& by con=m+ ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( sections accord+ly72 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al4--2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,agriculture ,cons]vation2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ 1 pr(essional1 or adm9i/rative aft] te*nical2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7b74 #hdaf4 ,timb] sales on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& ,section #ad ( ! ,national ,=e/ ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d71 by /rik+ #aj1jjj & ins]t+ #ee1jjj2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,9 ! ev5t ( extreme risks to a unit ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&1 includ+ cata/rophic wildfire1 insect & disease outbreak1 w9d1 hurricane1 flood1 dr\ght1 or to avoid impacts f su* extreme ev5ts1 ! ,secret>y may1 )\t an appraisal & "u su* rules & regulations prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y1 dispose ( by sale or o!rwise1 portions ( trees or =e/ products locat$ on su* unit ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&4 4 #hdag4 ,p]mits & agreem5ts ) electrical utilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 any special use p]mit or easem5t on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s provid$ to an electric utility company 7z def9$ 9 section #abfb ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #afdea771 ! ,secret>y may provide p]mission to cut & remove trees or o!r vegetation f )9 ! vic9ity ( di/ribution l9es or transmission l9es1 includ+ haz>d\s vegetation t increases fire risk1 )\t requir+ a sep>ate timb] sale if t cutt+ & removal is consi/5t ) ! applicable l& managem5t plan4 7b7 ,use ( proce$s ,a special use p]mit or easem5t t includes p]mission = ! cutt+ & removal ( trees or o!r vegetation describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 %all include a requirem5t t1 if ! applicable electrical utility sells any portion ( ! mat]ial remov$ "u ! p]mit or easem5t1 ! electrical 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 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to require ! sale ( any mat]ial remov$ "u a special use p]mit or easem5t t includes p]mission = ! cutt+ & removal ( trees or o!r vegetation describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 #hdah4 ,utiliz+ graz+ = wildfire risk r$uction 7a7 ,/rategy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all develop & implem5t a /rategy to utilize live/ock graz+ z a wildfire risk r$uction tool on ,f$]al l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,! /rategy "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 ! completion ( any reviews requir$ "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 to all[ a p]mittee ) a graz+ p]mit 9 effect to graze on vacant graz+ allotm5ts dur+ in/ances ( dr\ght1 wildfire1 or o!r natural disa/] t disrupt graz+ on ! allotm5ts cov]$ by su* graz+ p]mit2 7,b7 ! use ( t>get$ graz+ to r$uce haz>d\s fuels2 7,c7 an increase 9 ! use ( tempor>y graz+ p]mits to promote t>get$ fuels r$uction & r$uction ( invasive annual grasses2 7,d7 an increase 9 ! use ( live/ock graz+-- 7i7 to eradicate invasive annual grasses2 & 7ii7 z a re/oration /rategy & = po/-fire recov]y1 z appropriate2 7,e7 ! integrat$ use ( advanc$ te*nologies to dynamically adju/ live/ock placem5t on ,f$]al l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y conc]n$2 7,f7 an increase 9 ! use ( any au?orities applicable to live/ock graz+1 includ+ modifications to graz+ p]mits or leases to all[ v>iances2 & 7,g7 ! use ( graz+ on ,f$]al l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y conc]n$ 9 a mann] t-- 7i7 avoids conflicts ) o!r uses ( su* l&2 & 7ii7 is consi/5t ) any applicable l& managem5t plan4 7b7 ,effect on ,exi/+ ,graz+ ,programs ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects-- 7#a7 any live/ock graz+ program c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y conc]n$ z ( ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 or 7#b7 any /atutory au?ority = any program describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7c7 ,secret>y conc]n$ def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s2 & 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to public l&s4 #hdai4 ,jo9t *iefs l&scape re/oration p>tn]%ip program ,section #djhjh ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7g77#b71 by ins]t+ & at lea/ once e #b fiscal ye>s !reaft] aft] & #bjbc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7h77#a71 by /rik+ & #bjbc & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjca4 #hdbj4 ,tribal =e/ managem5t program te*nical correction ,section #hgjc ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ demon/ration project & ins]t+ program 7& by con=m+ ! item relat+ to su* section 9 ! table ( cont5ts accord+ly72 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ demon/ration projects by & ins]t+ a program "u4 #hdba4 ,timb] production expansion gu>ante$ loan program 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means an individual or entity t owns or op]ates a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility locat$ 9 a rural area 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a777 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7#b7 ,eligible f$]al l& ,! t]m eligible ,f$]al l& means any unit ( ,f$]al l&1 includ+ ,indian =e/ l& or rangel&1 t has be5 id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 z high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal "u subsection 7b74 7#c7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,timb] ,production ,expansion ,gu>ante$ ,loan ,program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,id5tification ( eligible f$]al l& ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all-- 7#a7 review ,f$]al l& "u ! jurisdiction ( ! ,secret>y or ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 & 7#b7 id5tify units ( ,f$]al l& t1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>ies1 are high or v high priority = ecological re/oration involv+ vegetation removal4 7c7 ,loan gu>antees 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 %all provide loan gu>antees "u ! ,program to eligible entities seek+ to e/abli%1 reop51 retr(it1 exp&1 or improve a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility locat$ )9 a #bej-mile radius (1 a unit ( eligible ,f$]al l&1 if ! pres5ce ( a sawmill or o!r wood-process+ facility w\ld1 or does1 sub/antially decrease ! co/ ( conduct+ ecological re/oration projects involv+ vegetation removal on ! eligible ,f$]al l&1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#b7 ,conditions ,a loan gu>antee "u ! ,program %all be provid$ 9 accordance ) su* conditions z ! ,secret>y det]m9es to be necess>y4 7#c7 ,maximum am\nt ,! ,secret>y may provide a total ( n m ?an #bbj1jjj1jjj 9 loan gu>antees "u ! ,program4 ,,iii ,timb] ,innovation #hdca4 ,community wood facilities program ,section #ijac ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haac7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,community ,wood ,en]gy ,& ,wood ,innovation ,program & ins]t+ ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77iii71 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ woody biomass1 includ+ residuals & ins]t+ prim>ily =e/ biomass1 includ+ process+ or manufactur+ residuals2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ ,community ,wood ,en]gy & ,wood ,innovation ,program & ins]t+ ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program2 7#c7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ to be kn[n z & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ to be kn[n z ! ,community ,wood ,facilities ,program42 7#d7 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$ #e1jjj1jjj42 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#b7 ?r\gh 7#h7 z 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#g71 respectively2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 z s r$esignat$1 by ins]t+ or m>ket competitiv5ess aft] co/ effectiv5ess2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f7-- 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,c7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ use or retr(itt+ 7or bo?7 ( exi/+ sawmill & ins]t+ con/ruction1 use or retr(itt+ ( =e/ products manufactur+2 7#g7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #e megawatts ( !rmal en]gy or comb9$ !rmal & electric en]gy & ins]t+ #ae megawatts ( !rmal en]gy or comb9$ !rmal & electric en]gy2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ #ej p]c5t2 & 7#h7 9 subsection 7h71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #hdcb4 ,wood innovation grant program 7a7 ,application to transportation co/s ,section #hfdc7;b77#a7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7b77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 1 includ+ ! con/ruction ( new facilities t advance ! purposes ( ! program & = ! haul+ ( mat]ial remov$ to r$uce haz>d\s fuels to locations :]e t mat]ial c be utiliz$ be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 7b7 ,t>get+ ,to support economic developm5t1 enhanc$ build+ design1 & impact assessm5t ,section #hfdc7;c7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7c77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,t>get+ ,to support economic developm5t1 enhanc$ build+ design1 & impact assessm5t ,9 select+ among proposals ( eligible entities "u subsection 7b77#b71 ! ,secret>y may give priority to proposals = projects t-- 7#a7 include ! use or retr(itt+ 7or bo?7 ( exi/+ sawmill facilities locat$ 9 c\nties 9 :i* ! av]age annual unemploym5t rate exce$$ ! national av]age unemploym5t rate by m ?an #a p]c5t 9 ! previ\s cal5d> ye>2 7#b7 recognize or enhance c>bon r$uction /rategies 9 build+ design & int]ior wood products1 includ+ =e/ impacts1 :i* c be improv$ by ,nor? ,am]ican manufactur+2 or 7#c7 include 9 ! proposal ( ! entity an analysis ( ! b5efits t =e/ managem5t "u ! proposal w h on ! resili5ce & economy ( ! community1 includ+ b5efits associat$ )-- 7,a7 wood products f anticipat$ wood supply areas2 7,b7 wildfire risk r$uction2 7,c7 increas$ fib] fl[2 7,d7 ! increase ( =e/ or mill jobs2 & 7,e7 support = =e/$ communities4 4 7c7 ,mat*+ requirem5t ,section #hfdc7;d7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gfee;d7d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ #ej p]c5t ( be=e ! am\nt4 #hdcc4 ,=e/ & wood products data track] 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 9 collaboration ) ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice & 9 consultation ) f$]ally recogniz$ ,indian ,tribes1 ,/ate =e/]s1 & private sector p>tn]s1 %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 & data analysis f ,dep>tm5t programs & int]ag5cy 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$]al ,life ,cycle ,assessm5t ,commons2 7#e7 ,dep>tm5t entity-level guidel9es2 & 7#f7 o!r relevant programmatic data & in=mation s\rces1 z publi%$ & made available4 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] types 7includ+ small area e/imations = regional & localiz$ geographies across ! ,unit$ ,/ates7 made available ?r\gh ,=e/ ,inv5tory & ,analysis updates & annual reports2 7#b7 ! embodi$ c>bon involv$ 9 ! manufacture ( products1 us+ data f publi%$ environm5tal product decl>ations & life cycle assessm5ts1 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 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$ to provide au?ority ) respect to ! g5]ation1 consumption1 or trad+ ( c>bon or environm5tal cr$its f ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s 9 any volunt>y or compliance environm5tal m>kets4 #hdcd4 ,bio*> application demon/ration project 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,bio*> ,! t]m bio*> means c>boniz$ biomass produc$ by conv]t+ fe$/ock ?r\gh r$uctive !rmal process+ = nonfuel uses4 7#b7 ,cov]$ ,secret>ies ,! t]m cov]$ ,secret>ies means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t2 & 7,c7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,sci5ce4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means-- 7,a7 a private1 nonprivate1 or coop]ative entity or organization2 7,b7 a ,/ate1 local1 special di/rict1 or ,tribal gov]nm5t2 7,c7 an eligible in/itution2 7,d7 a ,national ,laboratory 7z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #b ( ! ,en]gy ,policy ,act ( #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aehja772 or 7,e7 a p>tn]%ip or consortium ( two or m entities describ$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,d74 7#d7 ,eligible in/itution ,! t]m eligible in/itution means l&-grant colleges & univ]sities1 includ+ in/itutions eligible = fund+ "u-- 7,a7 ! ,act ( ,july #b1 #ahfb 7#ab ,/at4 #ejc1 *apt] #acj2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja et seq472 7,b7 ! ,act ( ,augu/ #cj1 #ahij 7#bf ,/at4 #dag1 *apt] #hda2 #g ,u4,s4,c4 #cba et seq471 includ+ ,tuskegee ,univ]sity2 7,c7 ,public ,law #hg-ghh 7commonly kn[n z ! ,mc,intire-,/5nis ,act ( #aifb72 or 7,d7 ! ,equity 9 ,educational ,l&-,grant ,/atus ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cja note2 ,public ,law #ajc-chb74 7#e7 ,fe$/ock ,! t]m fe$/ock means excess biomass 9 ! =m ( plant matt] or mat]ials t s]ves z ! raw mat]ial = ! production ( bio*>4 7b7 ,demon/ration projects 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations made 9 advance = su* purpose1 n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all e/abli% a program to ent] into p>tn]%ips ) eligible entities to c>ry out demon/ration projects to support ! developm5t & comm]cialization ( bio*> 9 accordance ) ?is subsection4 7,b7 ,location ( demon/ration projects ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ent] into p>tn]%ips ) eligible entities su* t n few] ?an "o demon/ration project is c>ri$ out 9 ea* region ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & ea* region ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t4 7#b7 ,proposals ,to be eligible to ent] into a p>tn]%ip to c>ry out a bio*> demon/ration project "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 an eligible entity %all submit to ! cov]$ ,secret>ies a proposal at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! cov]$ ,secret>ies may require4 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,9 c>ry+ out ! program e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies may ent] into p>tn]%ips & provide fund+ to su* p>tn]%ips to c>ry out demon/ration projects to-- 7,a7 acquire & te/ v>i\s fe$/ocks & _! efficacy2 7,b7 develop & optimize comm]cially & te*nologically viable bio*> production units1 includ+ mobile & p]man5t units2 7,c7 demon/rate-- 7i7 ! production ( bio*> f =e/ residue2 & 7ii7 ! use ( bio*> to re/ore =e/ heal? & resili5cy2 7,d7 build1 exp&1 or e/abli% bio*> facilities or bio/imulant facilities us+ sawmill d]iv$ residuals2 7,e7 conduct rese>* on new & innovative uses ( bio*>2 7,f7 demon/rate co/-effective m>ket opportunities = bio*> & bio*>-bas$ products2 7,g7 c>ry out any o!r activities ! cov]$ ,secret>ies det]m9e appropriate2 or 7,h7 d any comb9ation ( ! activities specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,f74 7#d7 ,priority ,9 select+ proposals "u p>agraph 7#b71 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all give priority to ent]+ into p>tn]%ips ) eligible entities t submit proposals to c>ry out bio*> demon/ration projects t-- 7,a7 h ! mo/ pot5tial to create new jobs & contribute to local economies1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural areas2 7,b7 h ! mo/ pot5tial to demon/rate-- 7i7 new & innovative uses ( bio*>2 7ii7 m>ket viability = co/-effective bio*>-bas$ products2 7iii7 ! re/orative b5efits ( bio*> ) respect to =e/ heal? & resili5cy1 includ+ =e/ soils & wat]%$s2 or 7iv7 any comb9ation ( ! purposes specifi$ 9 clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7iii72 7,c7 are locat$ 9 areas t h a high ne$ = bio*> production1 z det]m9$ by ! cov]$ ,secret>ies1 due to-- 7i7 ne>by l&s id5tifi$ z hav+ high or v high or extreme risk ( wildfire2 7ii7 availability ( suffici5t quantities ( fe$/ocks2 or 7iii7 a high level ( dem& = bio*> or o!r comm]cial byproducts ( bio*>2 or 7,d7 satisfy any comb9ation ( ! purposes specifi$ 9 subp>agraphs 7,a7 ?r\gh 7,c74 7#e7 ,fe$/ock requirem5ts ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 an eligible entity t c>ries out a bio*> demon/ration project "u ?is subsection %all1 ) respect to ! fe$/ock us$ "u su* project1 d]ive at lea/ #ej p]c5t ( su* fe$/ock f =e/ ?9n+ & managem5t activities1 includ+ mill residues1 conduct$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s or public l&s4 7#f7 ,review ( bio*> demon/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all conduct regionally specific rese>*1 includ+ economic analyses & life-cycle assessm5ts1 on any bio*> produc$ f a demon/ration project c>ri$ out "u ! program e/abli%$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 includ+-- 7i7 ! effects ( su* bio*> on-- 7,i7 =e/ heal? & resili5cy2 7,,ii7 c>bon capture & seque/ration1 includ+ increas+ soil c>bon 9 ! %ort t]m & long t]m2 7,,iii7 productivity1 r$uc$ input co/s1 & wat] ret5tion 9 agricultural practices2 7,,iv7 ! heal? ( soil & grassl&s us$ = graz+ activities1 includ+ graz+ activities on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& & public l&2 & 7,v7 environm5tal rem$iation activities1 includ+ ab&on$ m9e l& rem$iation2 7ii7 ! effectiv5ess ( bio*> z a coproduct ( bi(uels or 9 bio*emicals2 & 7iii7 ! effectiv5ess ( o!r pot5tial uses ( bio*> to det]m9e if any su* use is te*nologically & comm]cially viable4 7,b7 ,coord9ation ,! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 provide data1 analyses1 & o!r relevant in=mation collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 ) recipi5ts ( a grant "u subsection 7c74 7#g7 ,limitation on fund+ = e/abli%+ bio*> facilities ,if ! cov]$ ,secret>ies provide to an eligible entity t ent]s into a p>tn]%ip ) ! cov]$ ,secret>ies "u p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 fund+ = e/abli%+ a bio*> facility1 su* fund+ may n exce$ #ce p]c5t ( ! capital co/ ( e/abli%+ su* bio*> facility4 7c7 ,bio*> rese>* & developm5t grant program 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all e/abli% or exp& an exi/+ appli$ bio*> rese>* & developm5t grant program to make competitive grants to eligible in/itutions to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#c74 7#b7 ,applications ,to be eligible to receive a grant "u ?is subsection1 an eligible in/itution %all submit to ! ,secret>y a proposal at su* "t1 9 su* mann]1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require4 7#c7 ,use ( ,funds ,an eligible in/itution t receives a grant "u ?is subsection %all use ! grant funds to conduct appli$ rese>* on-- 7,a7 ! effect ( bio*> on =e/ heal? & resili5cy1 acc\nt+ = v>iations 9 bio*>1 soil1 climate1 & o!r factors2 7,b7 ! effect ( bio*> on soil heal? & wat] ret5tion1 acc\nt+ = v>iations 9 bio*>1 soil1 climate1 & o!r factors2 7,c7 ! long-t]m c>bon seque/ration pot5tial ( bio*>2 7,d7 ! be/ managem5t practices ) respect to bio*> & bio*>-bas$ product t maximize-- 7i7 c>bon seque/ration b5efits2 & 7ii7 ! comm]cial viability & application ( su* products 9 =e/ry1 agriculture1 environm5tal rem$iation1 wat] quality improvem5t1 & any o!r simil> uses1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 7,e7 ! regional uses ( bio*> to increase productivity & pr(itability1 includ+-- 7i7 uses 9 agriculture & environm5tal rem$iation2 & 7ii7 use z a coproduct 9 fuel production2 7,f7 new & innovative uses = bio*> byproducts2 & 7,g7 opportunities to exp& m>kets = bio*> or bio/imulants & create relat$ jobs1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural areas4 7d7 ,reports 7#a7 ,report to congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all submit to ,congress a report t-- 7,a7 includes policy & program recomm5dations to improve ! widespread use ( bio*>2 7,b7 id5tifies any area ( rese>* ne$$ to advance bio*> comm]cialization2 & 7,c7 id5tifies b>ri]s to fur!r bio*> comm]cialization1 includ+ p]mitt+ & sit+ consid]ations4 7#b7 ,mat]ials submitt$ 9 support ( ! presid5t's budget ,beg9n+ ) ! second fiscal ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & annually !reaft] until ! date describ$ 9 subsection 7e71 ! cov]$ ,secret>ies %all include 9 ! mat]ials submitt$ to ,congress 9 support ( ! ,presid5t's budget pursuant to section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a report describ+1 = ! fiscal ye> cov]$ by ! report1 ! /atus ( ea* demon/ration project c>ri$ out "u subsection 7b7 & ea* rese>* & developm5t grant c>ri$ out "u subsection 7c74 7e7 ,sunset ,! au?ority to c>ry out ?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 ,e ,o!r ,matt]s #heja4 ,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+ #bjca4 #hejb4 ,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 7c71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#f7 ,appo9tm5ts by applicable regional =e/]s ,9 mak+ appo9tm5ts "u ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ may act ?r\gh ! applicable regional =e/] s long z be=e ! applicable regional =e/] makes an appo9tm5t1 ! applicable regional =e/] conducts ! review & analysis t w\ld o!rwise be conduct$ = an appo9tm5t to a res\rce advisory committee1 includ+ any review & analysis ) respect to civil rights1 budget>y requirem5ts1 vett+1 & report+1 z ! ,secret>y conc]n$ det]m9es appropriate4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#f71 by /rik+ ,octob] #a1 #bjbf & ins]t+ ,octob] #a1 #bjca2 & 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7g74 #hejc4 ,accurate haz>d\s fuels r$uction reports 7a7 ,mat]ials submitt$ 9 support ( ,presid5t's budget 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ ) ! fir/ fiscal ye> t beg9s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all include 9 ! mat]ials submitt$ to ,congress 9 support ( ! ,presid5t's budget pursuant to section #aaje ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 a report describ+ ! numb] ( acres ( ,f$]al l& on :i* ! ,secret>y conc]n$ c>ri$ out haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities dur+ ! prec$+ fiscal ye>1 z det]m9$ us+-- 7,a7 ! me?odology ( ! ,secret>y conc]n$ 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act2 & 7,b7 ! me?odology describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,requirem5ts ,= purposes ( a report requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all-- 7,a7 9 det]m9+ ! numb] ( acres ( ,f$]al l& on :i* ! ,secret>y conc]n$ c>ri$ out haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report-- 7i7 record acres ( ,f$]al l& on :i* haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities 7 complet$ dur+ t p]iod2 & 7ii7 record ea* acre describ$ 9 clause 7i7 once 9 ! report1 reg>dless ( :e!r multiple haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities 7 c>ri$ out on t acre dur+ ! applicable p]iod2 & 7,b7 ) respect to ! acres ( ,f$]al l& record$ 9 ! report1 include in=mation relat+ to-- 7i7 :i* acres are locat$ 9 ! wildl&-urban int]face2 7ii7 ! level ( haz>d pot5tial ( ! acres on ! fir/ & la/ day ( ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report2 7iii7 ! types ( haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities complet$ ) respect to ! acres1 includ+ a description ( :e!r ^? haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities 7 conduct$-- 7,i7 9 a wildfire manag$ = res\rce b5efits2 or 7,,ii7 ?r\gh a plann$ haz>d\s fuels r$uction project2 7iv7 ! co/ p] acre ( ! haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities c>ri$ out dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report2 7v7 ! region or ,sy/em unit 9 :i* ! acres are locat$2 & 7vi7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities ) respect to r$uc+ ! risk ( wildfire4 7#c7 ,transp>5cy ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all make ea* report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior1 z applicable4 7b7 ,accurate data collection 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all implem5t /&>diz$ proc$ures = track+ data relat$ to haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,! /&>diz$ proc$ures requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include-- 7,a7 regul>1 /&>diz$ data reviews ( ! accuracy & timely input ( data us$ to track haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities2 7,b7 v]ification me?ods t validate :e!r ^? data accurately correlate to ! haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities c>ri$ out by ! ,secret>y conc]n$2 7,c7 an analysis ( ! %ort- & long-t]m effectiv5ess ( ! haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities on r$uc+ ! risk ( wildfire2 & 7,d7 = haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities t occur p>tially )9 ! wildl&-urban int]face1 me?ods to di/+ui% :i* acres are locat$ )9 ! wildl&-urban int]face & :i* acres are locat$ outside ! wildl&-urban int]face4 7#c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #de days aft] implem5t+ ! /&>diz$ proc$ures requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all submit to ,congress a report t describes-- 7,a7 ! /&>diz$ proc$ures2 & 7,b7 any programmatic or policy recomm5dations to ,congress to address limitations 9 track+ data relat+ to haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities "u ?is subsection4 7c7 ,,gao /udy ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,comptroll] ,g5]al ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates %all-- 7#a7 conduct a /udy reg>d+ ! implem5tation ( ?is section1 includ+ any limitations ) respect to-- 7,a7 report+ haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities "u subsection 7a72 or 7,b7 track+ data relat+ to haz>d\s fuels r$uction activities "u subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 submit to ,congress a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a74 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,f$]al l& ,! t]m ,f$]al l& means any l& "u ! jurisdiction (-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y2 or 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#b7 ,haz>d\s fuels r$uction activity 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m haz>d\s fuels r$uction activity means any vegetation managem5t activity to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire1 includ+ me*anical treatm5ts1 graz+1 & prescrib$ burn+4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,! t]m haz>d\s fuels r$uction activity does n include ! aw>d+ ( a contract to conduct an activity describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#c7 ,secret>y conc]n$ ,! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to public l&s4 7e7 ,no additional funds au?oriz$ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,no additional funds are au?oriz$ to c>ry out ?is section4 7#b7 ,subject to appropriations ,! activities au?oriz$ by ?is section are subject to ! availability ( appropriations made 9 advance = ^? purposes4 #hejd4 ,special use au?orization r5tal fee waiv] ,all or "p ( ! programmatic adm9i/rative fee1 & any fees relat$ to ! special use au?orization1 z appropriate1 may be waiv$ by ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 :5 equitable & 9 ! public int]e/ z det]m9$ by ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 = ! use & occupancy ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l& 9 ! 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 is cu/om] *>ges4 7#b7 ,! hold] is-- 7,a7 an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & is exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 7,b7 n controll$ or own$ by a pr(it-mak+ corporation or bus9ess ent]prise2 & 7,c7 is engag$ 9 a public or semipublic activity to fur!r public heal?1 safety1 or welf>e4 7#c7 ,! hold] is an amateur /ation1 amateur op]ator1 or provides amateur radio s]vices1 z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #ig4c ( title #dg1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#d7 ,o!r circum/ances ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 det]m9es appropriate4 #heje4 ,*>ges & fees = h>ve/ ( =e/ botanical products 7a7 ,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 7b7 = =e/ botanical products h>ve/$ on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 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&s4 7b7 ,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&s4 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 & ! co/s incurr$ by ! ,secret>y associat$ ) grant+1 modify+1 or monitor+ ! au?orization = h>ve/ ( ! =e/ botanical products1 includ+ ! co/s ( any environm5tal or o!r analysis4 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 7c7 ,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&s 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&s at levels 9 excess ( su/a9able h>ve/ levels1 z def9$ "u section #d ( ! ,multiple-,use ,su/a9$-,yield ,act ( #aifj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #eca74 7d7 ,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 7a7 & 7b74 7#b7 ,o!r exceptions ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 may also waive ! application ( subsection 7a7 or 7b7 pursuant to su* regulations z ! ,secret>y may prescribe4 7e7 ,deposit & use ( funds 7#a7 ,deposit ,funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %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 7b77#b74 7#d7 ,treatm5t ( fees ,funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b7 %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#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj71 & section #ac ( ! ,act ( ,m>* #a1 #aiaa 7commonly kn[n z ! ,weeks ,act2 #af ,u4,s4,c4 #ejj74 7,b7 ,! f\rte5? p>agraph "u ! head+ =e/ s]vice 9 ! ,act ( ,m>* #d1 #aiac 7#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#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfja et seq47 & ! ,act ( ,may #bd1 #aici 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #bfba et seq474 7,e7 ,section #f ( ! ,act ( ,june #ad1 #aibf 7commonly kn[n z ! ,recreation & ,public ,purposes ,act2 #dc ,u4,s4,c4 #hfi-d74 7,f7 ,*apt] #fi ( title #ca1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,g7 ,section #dja ( ! ,act ( ,june #ae1 #aice 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaes74 7,h7 ,section #ajjijd ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7,i7 ,any o!r provision ( law relat+ to rev5ue allocation4 7f7 ,report+ requirem5ts ,z soon z practicable aft] ! end ( ea* fiscal ye> 9 :i* ! ,secret>y collects *>ges & fees "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b7 or exp5ds funds f ! special acc\nt "u subsection 7e71 ! ,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+ ! funds collect$ "u ! program 9 accordance ) subsections 7a7 & 7b71 ! exp5ses incurr$ to c>ry out ! program "u ?is section1 & ! exp5ditures made f ! special acc\nt dur+ t fiscal ye>4 7g7 ,def9itions ,= purposes ( ?is section3 7#a7 ,=e/ botanical product ,! t]m =e/ botanical product-- 7,a7 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&s2 & 7,b7 does n include trees1 or portions ( trees1 except z provid$ 9 regulations issu$ "u section #cci ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior & ,relat$ ,ag5cies ,appropriations ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ebh note7 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 t]m 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a774 #hejf4 ,=e/ s]vice legacy road & trail rem$iation program transp>5cy ,section #h ( ,public ,law #hh-feg 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ech;a7 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%+ annually1 = ea* region1 a li/ ( projects consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7ii7 accept+ public comm5t on ! projects describ$ 9 clause 7i72 & 7iii7 consid]+ public comm5ts 9 select+ projects = fund+ "u ! ,program2 2 & 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ annually1 = ea* region1 be=e publi%2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7ii7 a li/ t includes a description (-- 7,i7 ea* project consid]$ = fund+ "u ! ,program2 7,,ii7 public comm5ts receiv$ on ea* project describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 7,,iii7 ! rank+ )9 ! applicable region ( ea* project describ$ 9 subclause 7,i72 & 7,,iv7 ! propos$ outcome ( ea* project fund$ "u ! ,program = ! applicable fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,def9ition ( region ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m region means "o ( ! #i regions ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 4 #hejg4 ,direct hire au?ority ,= fiscal ye> #bjbf & 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 ,job ,corps graduate 7z def9$ 9 section #adb7e7 ( ! ,work=ce ,innovation & ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #caib7e777 to a position 9 ! competitive s]vice 9 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice = :i* ! graduate meets ! qualification /&>ds4 #hejh4 ,improv+ ! em]g5cy =e/ re/oration program ,section #djg ( ! ,agricultural ,cr$it ,act ( #aigh 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7e7 z subsection 7f72 & 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,advance paym5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all give an own] ( non9du/rial private =e/ l& ! option ( receiv+1 be=e ! own] 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]vice4 7#b7 ,return ( funds ,if ! funds provid$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 are n exp5d$ by ! end ( ! #ahj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! own] ( non9du/rial private =e/ l& receives ^? funds1 ! funds %all be return$ to ! ,secret>y )9 a reasonable timeframe1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #heji4 ,exemption = previ\sly analyz$ areas ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em ,l&s 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a ( subtitle #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to an application = a communications use au?orization on ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s1 includ+ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s on :i* au?oriz$ utilities1 communications facilities1 p[]l9e facilities1 or roads h be5 in/all$1 if-- 7#a7 ! communications equipm5t is locat$ 9 or on exi/+ infra/ructure2 or 7#b7 ! communications facility is locat$ on previ\sly analyz$ areas ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 7b7 ,no additional consultation requir$ "u c]ta9 circum/ances ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,secret>y %all n be requir$ to re9itiate consultation ( ! requirem5ts "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq47 or division ,a ( subtitle #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 = an application = a communications use au?orization on previ\sly analyz$ areas ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s if new in=mation conc]n+ a previ\sly analyz$ area ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s becomes available4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,communications facility2 communications use au?orization ,! t]ms communications facility & communications use au?orization h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms1 respectively1 9 section #hgje ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agfa;a74 7#b7 ,previ\sly analyz$ areas ( national =e/ sy/em l&s ,! t]m previ\sly analyz$ areas ( ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s means any ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s ) respect to :i* ! ,secret>y has-- 7,a7 grant$1 issu$1 & execut$ a communications use au?orization2 & 7,b7 conduct$ suffici5t environm5tal or hi/orical reviews4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 #heaj4 ,release ( rev]sion>y int]e/ 9 ,black ,riv] ,/ate ,=e/ 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,deli1 inc ,! 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 ,inc41 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 #heaa4 ,d\g ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,s*ools ,act ,section #a ( ! ,secure ,rural ,s*ools & ,community ,self-,det]m9ation ,act ( #bjjj 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gaja note7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or ! ,d\g ,la,malfa ,secure ,rural ,s*ools ,act be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #heab4 ,m9or range improvem5ts "u ,=e/ ,s]vice graz+ p]mits 7a7 ,m9or range improvem5ts by p]mittees ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue regulations all[+ a p]mittee to c>ry out a m9or range improvem5t on ! l&s ) respect to :i* ! p]mittee holds a graz+ p]mit if-- 7#a7 ! p]mittee notifies ! applicable ,=e/ ,s]vice di/rict rang] at lea/ #cj days prior to c>ry+ out su* m9or range improvem5t2 & 7#b7 su* applicable di/rict rang]-- 7,a7 approves ! m9or range improvem5t2 or 7,b7 does n respond to notification reg>d+ ! m9or range improvem5t4 7b7 ,range improvem5ts by ! secret>y ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! applicable di/rict rang]1 %all-- 7#a7 respond to a cov]$ reque/ n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* su* reque/ is submitt$2 & 7#b7 if su* response confirms t ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! applicable di/rict rang]1 w c>ry out ! range improvem5t reque/$-- 7,a7 notify ! di/rict (fice t s]ves ! area 9 :i* su* range improvem5t w occur2 & 7,b7 exp$ite ! c>ry+ out ( su* range improvem5t us+ any available adm9i/rative tools or au?orities1 includ+ categorical exclusions4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,cfr t]ms ,! t]ms graz+ p]mit1 p]mittee1 & range improvem5t h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms1 respectively1 9 section #bbb4a ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulations74 7#b7 ,cov]$ reque/ ,! t]m cov]$ reque/ means a reque/ submitt$ by a p]mittee to ! ,secret>y reque/+ t ! ,secret>y c>ry out a range improvem5t4 7#c7 ,m9or range improvem5t ,! t]m m9or range improvem5t includes improvem5ts to exi/+ f5ces & f5ce l9es1 wells1 wat] pipel9es1 & /ock tanks4 #heac4 ,eligibility ( national grassl&s = graz+ leases & p]mits 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #djb7;a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb7;a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ l&s )9 ,national ,=e/s 9 ! sixte5 contigu\s ,we/]n ,/ates & ins]t+ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em 7z def9$ 9 section #aa7;a7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afji7;a777 l&4 7b7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ! am5dm5t made by subsection 7a7 modifies or affects-- 7#a7 ! applicability to national grassl&s ( any provision ( ! ,f$]al ,l& ,policy & ,managem5t ,act ( #aigf 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #agja et seq47 o!r ?an section #djb ( t ,act 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #ageb72 7#b7 title ,,iii ( ! ,bankhead-,jones ,f>m ,t5ant ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ajaj et seq472 or 7#c7 section #aa ( ! ,public ,rangel&s ,improvem5t ,act ( #aigh 7#dc ,u4,s4,c4 #aijg74 ,f ,:ite ,oak ,resili5ce #hfja4 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,:ite ,oak ,resili5ce ,act4 #hfjb4 ,:ite oak re/oration initiative coalition 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,:ite ,oak ,re/oration ,initiative ,coalition %all be e/abli%$-- 7#a7 z a volunt>y collaborative gr\p ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts & private & nongov]nm5tal organizations to c>ry out ! duties describ$ 9 subsection 7b72 & 7#b7 9 accordance ) ! *>t] titl$ ,:ite ,oak ,initiative ,coalition ,*>t] adopt$ by ! ,:ite ,oak ,initiative ,bo>d ( ,directors on ,m>* #ba1 #bjbc 7or any successor *>t]74 7b7 ,duties ,9 addition to ! duties specifi$ 9 ! *>t] describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b71 ! duties ( ! ,:ite ,oak ,re/oration ,initiative ,coalition are-- 7#a7 to coord9ate ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 local1 private1 & nongov]nm5tal re/oration ( :ite oak 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7#b7 to make program & policy recomm5dations1 consi/5t ) applicable =e/ managem5t plans1 ) respect to-- 7,a7 *anges necess>y to address ,f$]al & ,/ate policies t imp$e activities to improve ! heal?1 resili5cy1 & natural reg5]ation ( :ite oak2 7,b7 adopt+ or modify+ ,f$]al & ,/ate policies to increase ! pace & scale ( :ite oak reg5]ation & resili5cy ( :ite oak2 7,c7 options to enhance communication1 coord9ation1 & collaboration betwe5 =e/ l&[n]s1 p>ticul>ly = cross-b\nd>y projects1 to improve ! heal?1 resili5cy1 & natural reg5]ation ( :ite oak2 7,d7 rese>* gaps t %\ld be address$ to improve ! be/ available sci5ce on :ite oak2 7,e7 outrea* to =e/ l&[n]s ) :ite oak or :ite oak reg5]ation pot5tial2 & 7,f7 options & policies necess>y to improve ! quality & quantity ( :ite oak 9 tree nurs]ies4 7c7 ,adm9i/rative support1 te*nical s]vices1 & /aff support ,! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y %all make su* p]sonnel available to ! ,:ite ,oak ,re/oration ,initiative ,coalition = adm9i/rative support1 te*nical s]vices1 & developm5t & dissem9ation ( educational mat]ials z ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior or ! ,secret>y1 z applicable1 det]m9es necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 #hfjc4 ,=e/ s]vice pilot program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all e/abli% & c>ry out #e pilot projects 9 national =e/s to re/ore :ite oak 9 su* =e/s ?r\gh :ite oak re/oration & natural reg5]ation practices t are consi/5t ) applicable =e/ managem5t plans4 7b7 ,national =e/s res]v$ or )drawn f public doma9 ,at lea/ #c pilot projects requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all be c>ri$ out on national =e/s res]v$ or )drawn f ! public doma94 7c7 ,au?ority ,to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ,! ,secret>y may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts to c>ry out ! pilot projects requir$ "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,sunset ,! au?ority "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hfjd4 ,:ite oak reg5]ation & upl& oak habitat 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a nonregulatory program to be kn[n z ! ,:ite ,oak & ,upl& ,oak ,habitat ,reg5]ation ,program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! ,program74 7b7 ,duties ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 draw ^u ! be/ available sci5ce & managem5t plans = species ( :ite oak to id5tify1 prioritize1 & implem5t re/oration & cons]vation activities t w improve ! gr[? ( :ite oak )9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7#b7 collaborate & coord9ate ) ! ,:ite ,oak ,re/oration ,initiative ,coalition to prioritize :ite oak re/oration initiatives2 7#c7 adopt a :ite oak re/oration /rategy t-- 7,a7 supports ! implem5tation ( a %>$ set ( sci5ce-bas$ re/oration & cons]vation activities develop$ 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#a72 7,b7 t>gets co/-effective projects ) measurable results2 & 7,c7 maximizes re/oration outcomes ) no net ga9 ( ,f$]al full-"t equival5t employees2 & 7#d7 e/abli% ! volunt>y grant & te*nical assi/ance programs 9 accordance ) subsection 7e74 7c7 ,coord9ation ,9 e/abli%+ ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! heads ( ,f$]al ag5cies1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! ,director ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 ! ,*ief ( ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 & 7#b7 ! ,gov]nor ( ea* ,/ate 9 :i* re/oration ef=ts w be c>ri$ out pursuant to ! ,program4 7d7 ,purposes ,! purposes ( ! ,program include-- 7#a7 coord9at+ re/oration & cons]vation activities among ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local entities & cons]vation p>tn]s to address :ite oak re/oration priorities2 7#b7 improv+ & reg5]at+ :ite oak & upl& oak =e/s & ! wildlife habitat su* =e/s provide2 7#c7 c>ry+ out coord9at$ re/oration & cons]vation activities t lead to ! increas$ gr[? ( species ( :ite oak 9 native :ite oak regions on ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & private l&2 7#d7 facilitat+ /rategic plann+ to maximize ! resili5ce ( :ite oak sy/ems & habitats "u *ang+ climate conditions2 7#e7 engag+ ! public ?r\gh outrea*1 education1 & citiz5 involvem5t to increase capacity & support = coord9at$ re/oration & cons]vation activities = species ( :ite oak2 & 7#f7 increas+ sci5tific capacity to support ! plann+1 monitor+1 & rese>* activities necess>y to c>ry out su* coord9at$ re/oration & cons]vation activities4 7e7 ,grants & assi/ance 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to ! ext5t t funds are available to c>ry out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a volunt>y grant & te*nical assi/ance program 79 ?is section ref]r$ to z ! grant program7 to a*ieve ! purposes ( ! ,program1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,adm9i/ration 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,f\ndation7 to manage & adm9i/] ! grant program4 7,b7 ,fund+ ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations made 9 advance = su* purpose1 aft] ! ,secret>y ent]s into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! ,f\ndation "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,f\ndation %all1 = ea* fiscal ye>1 receive am\nts to c>ry out ?is subsection 9 an advance paym5t ( ! entire am\nt on ,octob] #a1 or z soon z practicable !reaft]1 ( t fiscal ye>4 7#c7 ,application ( ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation ,e/abli%m5t ,act ,am\nts receiv$ by ! ,f\ndation to c>ry out ! grant program %all be subject to ! ,national ,fi% & ,wildlife ,f\ndation ,e/abli%m5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgja et seq471 exclud+ section #aj7;a7 ( t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #cgji7;a774 7f7 ,sunset ,! au?ority "u ?is section %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #hfje4 ,tree nurs]y %ortages 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 %all-- 7#a7 develop & implem5t a national /rategy to increase ! capacity ( ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & private tree nurs]ies to address ! nationwide %ortage ( tree se$l+s2 & 7#b7 coord9ate su* /rategy )-- 7,a7 ! national re=e/ation /rategy ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 & 7,b7 ea* regional implem5tation plan = national =e/s4 7b7 ,elem5ts ,! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce & data2 & 7#b7 id5tify & address-- 7,a7 regional se$l+ %ortages ( b>]oot & conta9] tree se$l+s2 7,b7 regional re=e/ation opportunities & ! se$l+ supply necess>y to fulfill su* opportunities2 7,c7 opportunities to enhance se$l+ div]sity & close gaps 9 se$ inv5tories2 & 7,d7 b>ri]s to exp&+1 enhanc+1 or creat+ new infra/ructure to increase nurs]y capacity4 #hfjf4 ,%rubl& wildfire mitigation /udy 7a7 ,/udy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( wildfire mitigation me?ods available to ! ,=e/ ,s]vice z a means ( r$uc+ ! risk ( wildfire 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems & ! sev]ity ( damages f su* wildfire 9 communities )9 or adjac5t to cov]$ ecosy/ems4 7#b7 ,elem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to cov]$ ecosy/ems-- 7,a7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess & longevity (-- 7i7 haz>d\s fuels managem5t activities1 includ+ fuel modification ?r\gh ! use ( /rategic fuel breaks2 & 7ii7 practices = ma9ta9+ ! heal? ( native ecosy/ems1 includ+-- 7,i7 mitigat+ ! developm5t & spread ( invasive species1 includ+ invasive we$s1 grasses1 & o!r vegetation2 or 7,,ii7 improv+ ! e/abli%m5t ( native %rub & associat$ species on l&s affect$ by wildfire2 7,b7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( policies & protocols ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ) respect to limit+ un9t5tional emb] ignitions attributable to ! public or man-made /ructures1 includ+ electrical infra/ructure2 7,c7 /udy ! conditions 7includ+ wea!r1 seasonality1 & topography7 "u :i* ea* wildfire mitigation me?od evaluat$ "u ! /udy is mo/ & lea/ effective 9 r$uc+ ! risk ( wildl& fire2 7,d7 id5tify adm9i/rative1 op]ational1 & budget>y factors t imp$e ! ability ( wildl& fire manag]s & wildl& firefight]s to implem5t wildfire mitigation me?ods evaluat$ "u ! /udy2 & 7,e7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( p>tn]%ips betwe5 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & non-,f$]al entities 9 r$uc+ ! vuln]ability ( homes1 roadways1 & o!r high-risk /ructures to emb] ignition4 7#c7 ,coord9ation2 consultation 7,a7 ,int]ag5cy coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! ext5t practicable & to avoid ! duplication ( rese>* activities ( ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t1 act 9 coord9ation )-- 7i7 entities )9 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ) exp]tise 9 wildfire risk r$uction & ecology 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems1 includ+ ! ,%rub ,sci5ces ,laboratory & ! ,ma9ta9+ ,resili5t ,dryl& ,ecosy/ems program2 & 7ii7 ! heads ( ,f$]al ag5cies conduct+ wildfire mitigation me?ods or haz>d\s fuels managem5t activities 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems1 includ+ ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7,b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! /udy "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may1 & is enc\rag$ to1 solicit consultation f non-,f$]al public & private entities ) relevant exp]tise 9 wildfire mitigation me?ods 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* ! /udy "u subsection 7a77#a7 is complete1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! relevant ,congressional committees1 & make publicly available1 a report t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! results ( ! /udy2 7#b7 bas$ on ! results ( ! /udy1 id5tification by ! ,secret>y (-- 7,a7 be/ practices = l& manag]s 9 r$uc+ ! risk ( wildfire 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems2 & 7,b7 any areas implicat$ by ! /udy t m]it fur!r rese>*2 7#c7 a comp>ison ( ! polices & protocols ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice ) respect to r$uc+ ! risk ( wildfire 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems & ! be/ practices id5tifi$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a72 & 7#d7 an evaluation by ! ,secret>y ( opportunities to improve coord9ation betwe5 ! ,=e/ ,s]vice & non-,f$]al entities on activities to improve wildfire resili5ce 9 cov]$ ecosy/ems & r$uce risks ( h>m f wildfire to ! built environm5t1 p>ticul>ly 9 ! wildl&-urban int]face4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ ecosy/ems ,! t]m cov]$ ecosy/ems means %rubl& ecosy/ems1 includ+-- 7,a7 *ap>ral2 7,b7 coa/al sage scrub2 7,c7 sagebru%2 7,d7 %rub-/eppe2 7,e7 x]ic %rubl&2 & 7,f7 any o!r dryl& %rub ecosy/em 9 :i* wildfire managem5t pres5ts a significant *all5ge1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,haz>d\s fuels managem5t activity ,! t]m haz>d\s fuels managem5t activity means an activity to manage vegetation to r$uce ! risk ( wildfire4 7#c7 ,relevant ,congressional ,committees ,! t]m relevant ,congressional committees means-- 7,a7 ! committees on ,appropriations1 ,natural ,res\rces1 & ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! committees on ,appropriations1 ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces1 & ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7#d7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice4 7#e7 ,wildfire mitigation me?od ,! t]m wildfire mitigation me?od means an activity1 includ+ a haz>d\s fuels managem5t activity1 und]tak5 to prev5t ! ignition ( a wildfire or r$uce ! sev]ity & negative effects ( a wildfire4 7#f7 ,wildl&-urban int]face ,! t]m wildl&-urban int]face has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #aja ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaa74 ,g ,save ,our ,sequoias #hgja4 ,%ort title2 def9itions 7a7 ,%ort title ,?is subtitle may be cit$ z ! ,save ,our ,sequoias ,act4 7b7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is subtitle3 7#a7 ,assessm5t ,! t]m ,assessm5t means ! ,giant ,sequoia ,heal? & ,resili5cy ,assessm5t requir$ by section #hgjd4 7#b7 ,coalition ,! t]m ,coalition means ! ,giant ,sequoia ,l&s ,coalition codifi$ "u section #hgjc7;a74 7#c7 ,collaborative process ,! t]m collaborative process means a collaborative process z describ$ 9 section #djjc7;b77#b7 ( ! ,omnibus ,public ,l& ,managem5t ,act ( #bjji 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #gcjc7;b77#b774 7#d7 ,cov]$ national =e/ sy/em l&s ,! t]m cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s means ! proclaim$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s res]v$ or )drawn f ! public doma9 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates cov]+ ! ,sequoia ,national ,=e/ & ,giant ,sequoia ,national ,monum5t1 ,si]ra ,national ,=e/1 & ,tahoe ,national ,=e/4 7#e7 ,cov]$ public l&s ,! t]m cov]$ public l&s means-- 7,a7 ! ,case ,m\nta9 ,ext5sive ,recreation ,managem5t ,area 9 ,cali=nia manag$ by ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t2 & 7,b7 ,k+s ,canyon ,national ,p>k1 ,sequoia ,national ,p>k1 & ,yosemite ,national ,p>k 9 ,cali=nia manag$ by ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice4 7#f7 ,giant sequoia ,! t]m giant sequoia means a tree ( ! species ,sequoiad5dron giganteum4 7#g7 ,protection project ,! t]m ,protection ,project means a ,giant ,sequoia ,protection ,project c>ri$ out "u section #hgje4 7#h7 ,re=e/ation ,! t]m re=e/ation means ! act ( r5ew+ tree cov]1 tak+ into consid]ation species composition & resili5ce1 by e/abli%+ "y trees ?r\gh-- 7,a7 natural reg5]ation2 7,b7 natural reg5]ation ) site prep>ation & vegetation competition control2 or 7,c7 plant+ or direct se$+4 7#i7 ,rehabilitation ,! t]m rehabilitation means any action tak5 dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on ! la/ day ( a wildl& fire to repair or improve fire-impact$ l&s :i* are unlikely to recov] to managem5t-approv$ conditions4 7#aj7 ,relevant congressional committees ,! t]m relevant ,congressional ,committees means-- 7,a7 ! ,committees on ,natural ,res\rces1 ,agriculture1 & ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,b7 ! ,committees on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces1 ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 & ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 7#aa7 ,responsible (ficial ,! t]m responsible (ficial means an employee ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior or ,=e/ ,s]vice :o has ! au?ority to make & implem5t a decision on a propos$ action4 7#ab7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior4 7#ac7 ,secret>y conc]n$ ,! t]m ,secret>y conc]n$ means-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ) respect to cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s1 or _! designee2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 ) respect to cov]$ public l&s1 or _! designee4 7#ad7 ,/rategy ,! t]m ,/rategy means ! ,giant ,sequoia ,re=e/ation & ,rehabilitation ,/rategy e/abli%$ "u section #hgjf4 7#ae7 ,/rike team ,! t]m ,/rike ,team means a ,giant ,sequoia ,/rike ,team e/abli%$ "u section #hgjg4 7#af7 ,tribe ,! t]m ,tribe means ! ,tule ,riv] ,indian ,tribe ( ! ,tule ,riv] ,res]vation1 ,cali=nia4 #hgjb4 ,%>$ /ew>d%ip agreem5t = giant sequoias 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] receiv+ a reque/ f ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia or ! ,tribe1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into or exp& an exi/+ %>$ /ew>d%ip agreem5t or ent] into a simil> agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia1 & ! ,tribe to jo9tly c>ry out ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m managem5t & cons]vation ( giant sequoias4 7b7 ,p>ticipation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,secret>y has n receiv$ a reque/ f ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia or ! ,tribe "u subsection 7a7 be=e ! date t is #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into ! agreem5t "u subsection 7a7 & jo9tly implem5t su* agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7#b7 ,future p>ticipation ,if ! ,secret>y receives a reque/ f ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia or ! ,tribe any "t aft] ent]+ into ! agreem5t ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all accept ! ,gov]nor ( ! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia or ! ,tribe z a p>ty to su* agreem5t4 #hgjc4 ,giant sequoia l&s coalition 7a7 ,codification ,! ,coalition is ! entity e/abli%$ "u ! *>t] titl$ ,giant ,sequoia ,l&s ,coalition ,*>t] 7or successor *>t]7 sign$ dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ ,june #b1 #bjbb & end+ ,augu/ #b1 #bjbb by ea* ( ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 repres5t+ ,sequoia & ,k+s ,canyon ,national ,p>ks4 7#b7 ,! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 repres5t+ ,yosemite ,national ,p>k4 7#c7 ,! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 repres5t+ ,sequoia ,national ,=e/ & ,giant ,sequoia ,national ,monum5t4 7#d7 ,! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 repres5t+ ,si]ra ,national ,=e/4 7#e7 ,! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 repres5t+ ,tahoe ,national ,=e/4 7#f7 ,! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t1 repres5t+ ,case ,m\nta9 ,ext5sive ,recreation ,managem5t ,area4 7#g7 ,! ,tribe1 repres5t+ ! ,tule ,riv] ,indian ,res]vation4 7#h7 ,! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia1 repres5t+ ,calav]as ,big ,trees ,/ate ,p>k4 7#i7 ,! ,/ate ( ,cali=nia1 repres5t+ ,m\nta9 ,home ,demon/ration ,/ate ,=e/4 7#aj7 ,! ,univ]sity ( ,cali=nia1 ,b]keley1 repres5t+ ,:itak]'s ,rese>* ,=e/4 7#aa7 ,! ,c\nty ( ,tul>e1 ,cali=nia1 repres5t+ ,bal* ,p>k4 7b7 ,duties ,9 addition to ! duties specifi$ 9 ! *>t] ref]5c$ 9 subsection 7a71 ! ,coalition %all-- 7#a7 produce ! ,assessm5t "u section #hgjd2 7#b7 obs]ve implem5tation1 & provide policy recomm5dations to ! ,secret>y conc]n$1 ) respect to-- 7,a7 ,protection ,projects c>ri$ out "u section #hgje2 & 7,b7 ! ,/rategy e/abli%$ "u section #hgjf2 7#c7 facilitate collaboration & coord9ation on ,protection ,projects1 p>ticul>ly projects t cross jurisdictional b\nd>ies2 7#d7 facilitate in=mation %>+1 includ+ be/ available sci5ce z describ$ 9 section #hgjd7;d7 & mapp+ res\rces2 & 7#e7 support ! developm5t & dissem9ation ( educational mat]ials & programs t in=m ! public ab\t ! ?reats to ! heal? & resili5cy ( giant sequoia groves & actions be+ tak5 to r$uce ! risk to su* groves f high-sev]ity wildfire1 insects1 & dr\ght4 7c7 ,adm9i/rative support1 te*nical s]vices1 & /aff support ,! ,secret>y %all make p]sonnel ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior available to ! ,coalition = adm9i/rative support1 te*nical s]vices1 developm5t & dissem9ation ( educational mat]ials1 & /aff support t ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to c>ry out ?is section4 7d7 ,public ,meet+ requirem5t 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b71 ! ,coalition %all provide = public obs]vation at no less ?an "o meet+ annually4 7#b7 ,clos$ sessions ,! ,coalition may close portions ( a meet+ z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 to ! public only :5 discussion w involve-- 7,a7 s5sitive law en=cem5t1 security1 or em]g5cy response matt]s1 ! public disclosure ( :i* w\ld compromise public safety2 or 7,b7 confid5tial comm]cial in=mation1 private prop]ty in=mation1 or l&[n] in=mation4 #hgjd4 ,giant sequoia heal? & resili5cy assessm5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,coalition %all submit to ! relevant ,congressional ,committees a ,giant ,sequoia ,heal? & ,resili5cy ,assessm5t t1 bas$ on ! be/ available sci5ce-- 7#a7 id5tifies-- 7,a7 ea* giant sequoia grove t has exp]i5c$ a-- 7i7 /&-replac+ di/urbance2 or 7ii7 di/urbance b cont9ues to h liv+ giant sequoias )9 ! grove1 includ+ id5tify+ ! tree mortality & reg5]ation ( giant sequoias )9 su* grove2 7,b7 ea* giant sequoia grove t is at high risk ( exp]i5c+ a /&-replac+ di/urbance2 7,c7 l&s-- 7i7 contigu\s or adjac5t to giant sequoia groves t are at risk ( exp]i5c+ high-sev]ity wildfires t c\ld adv]sely impact su* giant sequoia groves2 or 7ii7 9 :i* ! placem5t ( fuel breaks c\ld r$uce ! risk ( high-sev]ity wildfires t c\ld adv]sely impact giant sequoia groves2 & 7,d7 ea* giant sequoia grove t has exp]i5c$ a di/urbance & is unlikely to naturally reg5]ate & is 9 ne$ ( re=e/ation2 7#b7 analyzes ! resili5cy ( ea* giant sequoia grove to ?reats1 su* z-- 7,a7 high-sev]ity wildfire2 7,b7 insects1 includ+ beetle kill2 & 7,c7 dr\ght2 7#c7 exam9es h[ hi/orical1 ,tribal1 or curr5t approa*es to wildl& fire suppression & =e/ managem5t activities across v>i\s jurisdictions h impact$ ! heal? & resili5cy ( giant sequoia groves ) respect to-- 7,a7 high-sev]ity wildfires2 7,b7 insects1 includ+ beetle kill2 & 7,c7 dr\ght2 & 7#d7 includes program & policy recomm5dations t address-- 7,a7 options to enhance communication1 coord9ation1 & collaboration1 p>ticul>ly = cross-b\nd>y projects1 to improve ! heal? & resili5cy ( giant sequoias2 & 7,b7 rese>* gaps t %\ld be address$ to improve ! be/ available sci5ce on ! giant sequoias4 7b7 ,annual updates ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! submission ( ! ,assessm5t "u subsection 7a71 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,coalition %all submit an updat$ ,assessm5t to ! relevant ,congressional ,committees t-- 7#a7 includes any new data1 in=mation1 or be/ available sci5ce t has *ang$ or become available s9ce ! previ\s ,assessm5t 0 submitt$2 7#b7 ) respect to ,protection ,projects-- 7,a7 includes in=mation on ! numb] ( ,protection ,projects initiat$ ! previ\s ye> & ! e/imat$ timel9e = complet+ ^? projects2 7,b7 includes in=mation on ! numb] ( ,protection ,projects plann$ 9 ! upcom+ ye> & ! e/imat$ timel9e = complet+ ^? projects2 7,c7 provides /atus updates & long-t]m monitor+ reports on giant sequoia groves aft] ! completion ( ,protection ,projects2 & 7,d7 if ! ,secret>y conc]n$ fail$ to r$uce haz>d\s fuels 9 at lea/ #c giant sequoia groves 9 ! previ\s ye>1 a writt5 explanation t includes-- 7i7 a detail$ explanation ( :at imp$im5ts result$ 9 fail+ to r$uce haz>d\s fuels 9 at lea/ #c giant sequoia groves2 & 7ii7 a detail$ explanation ( :at actions ! ,secret>y conc]n$ is tak+ to ensure t haz>d\s fuels are r$uc$ 9 at lea/ #c giant sequoia groves ! foll[+ ye>2 & 7#c7 ) respect to re=e/ation & rehabilitation ( giant sequoias-- 7,a7 conta9s updates on ! implem5tation ( ! ,/rategy "u section #hgjf1 includ+ grove-level data on re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities2 & 7,b7 provides /atus updates & monitor+ reports on giant sequoia groves t h exp]i5c$ re=e/ation or rehabilitation z "p ( ! ,/rategy "u section #hgjf4 7c7 ,da%bo>d 7#a7 ,requirem5t to ma9ta9 ,! ,coalition %all create & ma9ta9 a website t-- 7,a7 publi%es ! ,assessm5t1 annual updates to ! ,assessm5t1 & o!r educational mat]ials develop$ by ! ,coalition2 7,b7 conta9s se>*able in=mation ab\t individual giant sequoia groves1 includ+ !-- 7i7 resili5cy ( su* groves to ?reats describ$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 ( subsection 7a72 7ii7 ,protection ,projects t h be5 propos$1 initiat$1 or complet$ 9 su* groves2 & 7iii7 re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities t h be5 propos$1 initiat$1 or complet$ 9 su* groves2 & 7,c7 ma9ta9s a se>*able database to track-- 7i7 ! /atus ( ,f$]al environm5tal reviews & au?orizations = specific ,protection ,projects & re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities2 & 7ii7 ! project$ co/ ( ,protection ,projects & re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities4 7#b7 ,se>*able database ,! ,coalition %all include in=mation on ! /atus ( ,protection ,projects 9 ! se>*able database creat$ "u p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 includ+-- 7,a7 a compreh5sive p]mitt+ timetable2 7,b7 ! /atus ( ! compliance ( ea* lead ag5cy1 coop]at+ ag5cy1 & p>ticipat+ ag5cy ) ! p]mitt+ timetable2 7,c7 any modifications ( ! p]mitt+ timetable requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 includ+ an explanation z to :y ! p]mitt+ timetable 0 modifi$2 & 7,d7 in=mation ab\t project-relat$ public meet+s1 public he>+s1 & public comm5t p]iods1 :i* %all be pres5t$ 9 ,engli% & ! pr$om9ant language ( ! community or communities mo/ affect$ by ! project1 z t in=mation becomes available4 7d7 ,be/ available sci5ce ,9 utiliz+ ! be/ available sci5ce = ! ,assessm5t1 ! ,coalition %all include-- 7#a7 data & pe]-review$ rese>* f academic in/itutions ) a demon/rat$ hi/ory ( /udy+ giant sequoias & ) exp]i5ce analyz+ di/9ct managem5t /rategies to improve giant sequoia resili5cy2 7#b7 traditional ecological k f ! ,tribe relat$ to improv+ ! heal? & resili5cy ( giant sequoia groves2 & 7#c7 data f ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local gov]nm5ts or ag5cies1 & o!r int]e/$ /akehold]s ) a demon/rat$ hi/ory ( /udy+ giant sequoias & ) exp]i5ce analyz+ di/9ct managem5t /rategies to improve giant sequoia resili5cy4 7e7 ,te*nology improvem5ts ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y may ent] into memor&ums ( und]/&+ or agreem5ts ) o!r ,f$]al ag5cies or dep>tm5ts1 ,/ate or local gov]nm5ts1 ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 private entities1 or academic in/itutions to improve1 ) respect to ! ,assessm5t1 ! use & integration (-- 7#a7 advanc$ remote s5s+ & geospatial te*nologies2 7#b7 /ati/ical model+ & analysis2 or 7#c7 any o!r te*nology ! ,secret>y det]m9es w b5efit ! quality ( in=mation us$ 9 ! ,assessm5t4 7f7 ,plann+ ,! ,coalition %all make in=mation f ?is ,assessm5t available to ! ,secret>y conc]n$ & ,/ate ( ,cali=nia to integrate into !-- 7#a7 ,/ate ( ,cali=nia's ,wildfire & ,=e/ ,resili5ce ,action ,plan2 7#b7 ,=e/ ,s]vice's #aj-ye> ,wildfire ,crisis ,/rategy 7or successor plan72 & 7#c7 ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior's ,wildfire ,risk ,five-,ye> ,monitor+1 ,ma9t5ance1 & ,treatm5t ,plan 7or successor plan74 7g7 ,relation to ! national environm5tal policy act ( #aifi ,! developm5t & submission ( ! ,assessm5t "u subsection 7a7 %all n be subject to ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq474 #hgje4 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy response 7a7 ,em]g5cy response to protect giant sequoias 7#a7 ,9 g5]al 7,a7 ,em]g5cy det]m9ation ,congress det]m9es t-- 7i7 an em]g5cy exi/s on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s t makes x necess>y to c>ry out ,protection ,projects t take ne$$ actions to respond to ! ?reat ( wildfires1 insects1 & dr\ght to giant sequoias2 & 7ii7 ,protection ,projects are necess>y to control ! imm$iate impacts ( ! em]g5cy describ$ 9 clause 7i7 & are ne$$ to mitigate h>m to life1 prop]ty1 or important natural or cultural res\rces on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 7,b7 ,application ,! em]g5cy det]m9ation e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all apply to all cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 7,c7 ,expiration ,! em]g5cy det]m9ation e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all expire on ! date t is #g ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,implem5tation ,:ile ! em]g5cy det]m9ation e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 is 9 effect1 ! foll[+ %all apply3 7,a7 ,! ,secret>y conc]n$1 act+ ?r\gh a responsible (ficial1 %all c>ry out ,protection ,projects on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s 9 accordance ) ?is section1 all applicable l& managem5t plans1 & ! laws 7includ+ regulations7 applicable to ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 7,b7 ,a responsible (ficial %all c>ry out ,protection ,projects 9 accordance ) ! foll[+1 z applicable3 7i7 ,section #bbj4d7;b7 ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect ,july #ba1 #bjbb71 ) respect to cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s4 7ii7 ,section #df4aej ( title #dc1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect ,octob] #ab1 #bjbb71 ) respect to cov]$ public l&s4 7iii7 ,section #djb4je ( title #ej1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect ,july #ba1 #bjbb71 ) respect to cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s & cov]$ public l&s4 7iv7 ,section #hjj4ab ( title #cf1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect ,july #ba1 #bjbb71 ) respect to cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s & cov]$ public l&s4 7,c7 ,! rules e/abli%$ "u subsections 7d7 & 7e7 ( section #djhjg ( ! ,infra/ructure ,inve/m5t & ,jobs ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feib;c7d71 7e77 %all apply ) respect to ,protection ,projects by sub/itut+ ,protection ,projects = au?oriz$ em]g5cy action "u ?is section ea* place x appe>s 9 su* subsections4 7,d7 ,protection ,projects %all be subject to ! requirem5ts ( section #ajf ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feaf74 7#c7 ,protection projects ,! responsible (ficial %all c>ry out ! foll[+ =e/ managem5t activities z ,protection ,projects "u ! em]g5cy det]m9ation "u ?is section3 7,a7 ,conduct+ haz>d\s fuels managem5t1 includ+ me*anical ?9n+1 ma/ication1 & prescrib$ burn+4 7,b7 ,remov+ haz>d trees1 dead trees1 or dy+ trees1 z det]m9$ by ! responsible (ficial4 7,c7 ,remov+ trees to address ov]/ock+ or cr[d+ 9 a =e/ /&1 consi/5t ) ! appropriate basal area ( ! =e/ /& & ! be/ available sci5ce1 z det]m9$ by ! responsible (ficial4 7,d7 ,activities to address insects1 disease1 invasive species1 & vegetative encroa*m5t ( a giant sequoia grove4 7,e7 ,any comb9ation ( activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph4 7#d7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,protection ,projects c>ri$ out "u p>agraph 7#c7 & re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities c>ri$ out "u ?is subtitle t are describ$ by subp>agraph 7,c7 are categorically exclud$ f ! prep>ation ( an environm5tal assessm5t or an environm5tal impact /atem5t "u section #ajb ( ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dccb74 7,b7 ,availability ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all use ! categorical exclusion e/abli%$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,a ,protection ,project or re=e/ation or rehabilitation activity is describ$ by ?is subp>agraph if su* ,protection ,project or re=e/ation or rehabilitation activity-- 7i7 cov]s an area ( no m ?an-- 7,i7 #b1jjj acres )9 giant sequoia groves2 & 7,,ii7 #c1jjj acres on l&s id5tifi$ "u section #hgjd7;a77#a77;,c72 & 7ii7 occurs on ,f$]al l& or non-,f$]al l& ) ! cons5t ( ! non-,f$]al l&[n]4 7,d7 ,extraord9>y circum/ances ,! extraord9>y circum/ances proc$ures "u provisions 7e7 ?r\gh 7g7 ( section #a;b4#c ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations1 %all apply to a ,protection ,project or re=e/ation or rehabilitation activity t is categorically exclud$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7,e7 ,use ( o!r au?orities ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all use ! au?orities provid$ "u ?is section 9 comb9ation ) o!r au?orities to c>ry out ,protection ,projects1 includ+-- 7i7 good neighbor agreem5ts ent]$ into "u section #hbjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #baac;a7 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act72 & 7ii7 /ew>d%ip contract+ projects ent]$ into "u section #fjd ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7 7z am5d$ by ?is ,act74 7,f7 ,sav+s clause ,) respect to jo9t ,protection ,projects & re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities involv+ ! ,tribe1 no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to add any additional regulatory requirem5ts onto ! ,tribe4 7b7 ,implem5tation ,to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all r$uce haz>d\s fuels 9 no few] ?an #c giant sequoia groves ea* ye>4 7c7 ,public notice ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all provide notice ( ea* ,protection ,project on a publicly available website ma9ta9$ by ! ,secret>y conc]n$4 #hgjf4 ,giant sequoia re=e/ation & rehabilitation /rategy 7a7 ,re=e/ation & rehabilitation /rategy 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,coalition1 %all develop & implem5t a /rategy1 to be kn[n z ! ,giant ,sequoia ,re=e/ation & ,rehabilitation ,/rategy1 to enhance ! re=e/ation & rehabilitation ( giant sequoia groves t-- 7,a7 id5tifies giant sequoia groves 9 ne$ ( re=e/ation or rehabilitation1 giv+ highe/ priority to groves id5tifi$ "u section #hgjd7;a77#a77;,a77i72 7,b7 creates a priority li/ ( re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities2 7,c7 id5tifies & addresses-- 7i7 b>ri]s to re=e/ation or rehabilitation1 includ+-- 7,i7 regulatory & fund+ b>ri]s2 7,,ii7 se$l+ %ortages or relat$ nurs]y infra/ructure capacity con/ra9ts2 7,,iii7 labor & work=ce %ortages2 7,,iv7 te*nology & sci5ce gaps2 & 7,v7 site prep>ation *all5ges2 7ii7 pot5tial public-private p>tn]%ip opportunities to complete high-priority re=e/ation or rehabilitation projects2 7iii7 a timel9e = address+ ! backlog ( re=e/ation = giant sequoias 9 ! #aj-ye> p]iod aft] ! agreem5t is ent]$ into "u section #hgjb2 & 7iv7 /rategies to ensure g5etic div]sity across giant sequoia groves2 & 7,d7 includes program & policy recomm5dations ne$$ to improve ! effici5cy or effectiv5ess ( ! ,/rategy4 7#b7 ,assessm5t ,! ,secret>y may incorporate ! ,/rategy into ! ,assessm5t "u section #hgjd4 7b7 ,priority re=e/ation projects am5dm5t ,section #c7;e77#d77;,c77ii77,i7 ( ! ,=e/ & ,rangel& ,r5ewable ,res\rces ,plann+ ,act ( #aigd 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #afja7;e77#d77;,c77ii77,i77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 item 7bb71 by /rik+ &2 7#b7 9 item 7cc71 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7dd7 %all include re=e/ation & rehabilitation activities conduct$ "u section #hgjf ( ! ,save ,our ,sequoias ,act4 4 #hgjg4 ,giant sequoia /rike teams 7a7 ,giant sequoia /rike teams 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all ea* e/abli% a ,giant ,sequoia ,/rike ,team to assi/ ! ,secret>y conc]n$ ) ! implem5tation (-- 7,a7 prim>ily1 section #hgje2 & 7,b7 second>ily1 section #hgjf4 7#b7 ,duties ,ea* ,/rike ,team %all-- 7,a7 assi/ ! ,secret>y conc]n$ ) any reviews1 includ+ analysis "u ! ,national ,environm5tal ,policy ,act ( #aifi 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #dcba et seq471 consultations "u division ,a ( subtitle ,,iii ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly ref]r$ to z ! ,national ,hi/oric ,pres]vation ,act71 & consultations "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 7,b7 implem5t any necess>y site prep>ation "w 9 advance ( or z "p ( a ,protection ,project or re=e/ation or rehabilitation activity2 7,c7 implem5t ,protection ,projects "u section #hgje2 & 7,d7 implem5t re=e/ation or rehabilitation activities "u section #hgjf4 7#c7 ,memb]s ,! ,secret>y conc]n$ may appo9t no m ?an #aj individuals ea* to s]ve on a ,/rike ,team compris$ (-- 7,a7 employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,int]ior2 7,b7 employees ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice2 7,c7 private contractors f any nonpr(it organization1 ,/ate gov]nm5t1 ,tribal ,gov]nm5t1 local gov]nm5t1 academic in/itution1 or private organization2 & 7,d7 volunte]s f any nonpr(it organization1 ,/ate gov]nm5t1 ,tribal ,gov]nm5t1 local gov]nm5t1 academic in/itution1 or private organization4 #hgjh4 ,giant sequoia collaborative re/oration grants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! p>ties to ! agreem5t "u section #hgjb1 %all e/abli% a program or exp& an exi/+ program to aw>d grants to eligible entities to advance1 facilitate1 or improve giant sequoia heal? & resili5cy4 7b7 ,eligible entity ,! ,secret>y may aw>d grants "u ?is section to any nonpr(it organization1 ,tribal ,gov]nm5t1 local gov]nm5t1 academic in/itution1 or private organization to help advance1 facilitate1 or improve giant sequoia heal? & resili5cy4 7c7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to eligible entities t-- 7#a7 prim>ily1 are likely to h ! greate/ impact on giant sequoia heal? & resili5cy2 & 7#b7 second>ily-- 7,a7 are small bus9esses or ,tribal entities1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural areas2 & 7,b7 create or support jobs1 p>ticul>ly 9 rural areas4 7d7 ,use ( grant funds ,funds f grants aw>d$ "u ?is section %all be us$ to-- 7#a7 create1 exp&1 or develop m>kets = haz>d\s fuels remov$ "u section #hgje1 includ+ m>kets = biomass & bio*>2 7#b7 facilitate haz>d\s fuel removal "u section #hgje1 includ+ by r$uc+ ! co/ ( transport+ haz>d\s fuels remov$ z "p ( a ,protection ,project2 7#c7 exp&1 enhance1 develop1 or create facilities or l& t c /ore or process haz>d\s fuels remov$ "u section #hgje2 7#d7 e/abli%1 develop1 exp&1 enhance1 or improve nurs]y capacity or infra/ructure necess>y to facilitate ! ,/rategy e/abli%$ "u section #hgjf2 or 7#e7 support ,tribal managem5t & cons]vation ( giant sequoias1 includ+ fund+ = ,tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic]s4 #hgji4 ,giant sequoia insect monitor+ & te*nology 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all-- 7#a7 develop & implem5t a /rategy = monitor+ insects 9 giant sequoia groves ) a high-risk or previ\s hi/ory ( insect infe/ations2 & 7#b7 seek to ent] into public-private p>tn]%ips to deploy te*nology to assi/ 9 ! %ort-t]m & long-t]m monitor+ ( giant sequoia groves ) curr5t or pot5tial insect infe/ations4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y conc]n$ %all submit a report to ! relevant ,congressional ,committees t conta9s-- 7#a7 ! /rategy requir$ "u subsection 7a77#a72 7#b7 an update on ! effectiv5ess ( ! monitor+ program 9 prev5t+ or address+ insect infe/ations 9 giant sequoia groves2 & 7#c7 program & policy recomm5dations to fur!r address-- 7,a7 rese>* gaps reg>d+ giant sequoia resili5cy to insects2 & 7,b7 opportunities to improve ! resili5cy ( giant sequoias to insects4 #hgaj4 ,/ew>d%ip contract+ = giant sequoias 7a7 ,national p>k s]vice ,section #fjd ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7a77#b7 to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,director ,! t]m ,director means ! ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t ) respect to ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t l&s & ! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice ) respect to l&s )9 ,k+s ,canyon ,national ,p>k1 ,sequoia ,national ,p>k1 & ,yosemite ,national ,p>k4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b71 by /rik+ national =e/s & ! public l&s & ins]t+ national =e/s1 public l&s1 & l&s )9 ,k+s ,canyon ,national ,p>k1 ,sequoia ,national ,p>k1 & ,yosemite ,national ,p>k4 7b7 ,giant sequoia /ew>d%ip contracts ,section #fjd7;c7 ( ! ,heal?y ,=e/s ,re/oration ,act ( #bjjc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #feia;c7c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,promot+ ! heal? & resili5cy ( giant sequoias4 4 7c7 ,/ew>d%ip contract+ 9 c]ta9 national p>ks ,/ew>d%ip contract+ projects occurr+ 9 ,k+s ,canyon ,national ,p>k1 ,sequoia ,national ,p>k1 & ,yosemite ,national ,p>k %all be c>ri$ out 9 accordance ) ! laws 7includ+ regulations7 applicable to ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 includ+ section #ajjgec ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 #hgaa4 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy protection program & fund 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,*apt] #ajaa ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ajaabc4 ,giant ,sequoia ,em]g5cy ,protection ,program & ,fund 7a7 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy protection program ,! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation & ! ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s1 %all design & implem5t a compreh5sive program to assi/ & promote philan?ropic programs ( support t b5efit-- 7#a7 prim>ily1 ! managem5t & cons]vation ( giant sequoias on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s to promote resili5cy to wildfires1 insects1 & dr\ght2 & 7#b7 second>ily1 ! re=e/ation ( giant sequoias on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s impact$ by wildfire4 7b7 ,giant sequoia em]g5cy protection fund 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation & ! ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s1 %all e/abli% a jo9t special acc\nt to be kn[n z ! ,giant ,sequoia ,em]g5cy ,protection ,fund 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,fund71 to be adm9i/]$ 9 support ( ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,funds = giant sequoia em]g5cy protection ,! ,fund %all consi/ ( any gifts1 devises1 or beque/s t are provid$ to ! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation1 or ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s = ! purpose describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,use ( funds ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations made 9 advance = su* purpose1 funds %all be available to ! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation1 & ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s1 subject to p>agraph 7#d71 = projects & activities approv$ by ! ,director ( ! ,national ,p>k ,s]vice1 ,*ief ( ! ,=e/ ,s]vice1 or ,director ( ! ,bureau ( ,l& ,managem5t z appropriate1 or _! designees1 to-- 7,a7 prim>ily1 support ! managem5t & cons]vation ( giant sequoias on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s to promote resili5cy to wildfires1 insects1 & dr\ght2 & 7,b7 second>ily1 support ! re=e/ation ( giant sequoias on cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s impact$ by wildfire4 7#d7 ,tribal support ,( ! funds provid$ to ! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation1 & ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s "u p>agraph 7#c71 n less ?an #ae p]c5t ( su* funds %all be us$ to support ,tribal managem5t & cons]vation ( giant sequoias includ+ fund+ = ,tribal hi/oric pres]vation (fic]s4 7c7 ,summ>y ,beg9n+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,national ,p>k ,f\ndation1 ,national ,=e/ ,f\ndation1 & ,f\ndation = ,am]ica's ,public ,l&s %all include ) _! annual reports a summ>y ( ! /atus ( ! program & ,fund creat$ "u ?is section t includes-- 7#a7 a /atem5t ( ! am\nts deposit$ 9 ! ,fund dur+ ! fiscal ye>2 7#b7 ! am\nt ( ! balance rema9+ 9 ! ,fund at ! end ( ! fiscal ye>2 & 7#c7 a description ( ! program & projects fund$ dur+ ! fiscal ye>4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms cov]$ public l&s & cov]$ ,national ,=e/ ,sy/em l&s h ! mean+ giv5 su* t]ms 9 section #a7;b7 ( ! ,save ,our ,sequoias ,act4 7e7 ,t]m9ation ( effectiv5ess ,! au?ority provid$ by ?is section %all t]m9ate #g ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,save ,our ,sequoias ,act4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,! table ( sections = *apt] #ajaa ( title #ed1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 is am5d$ by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ajaabc4 ,giant ,sequoia ,em]g5cy ,protection ,program & ,fund4 4 ,,ix ,en]gy #ijja4 ,def9ition ( advanc$ bi(uel ,section #ijja7c77;,b77iv7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7c77;,b77iv77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & su/a9able aviation fuel aft] diesel-equival5t fuel4 #ijjb4 ,biobas$ m>kets program ,section #ijjb ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ,procurem5t res\rces ,! ,(fice ( ,f$]al ,procurem5t ,policy1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y1 %all provide educational mat]ials to procur+ ag5cies to consid] ! longevity ( a product1 economic sav+s1 & ! efficacy & p]=mance ( a product :5 mak+ procurem5t decisions "u ?is subsection4 2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#d7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ clause 7ii7 & 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$s ( ! procur+ ag5cies2 & 7bb7 ! desir$ p]=mance *>act]i/ics & o!r relevant specifications = ^? products2 & 7,,vii7 if applicable1 an explanation ( ! procurem5t requirem5t or updat$ procurem5t requirem5t e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7 t procur+ ag5cies fail$ to meet & reasons = ! failure2 & 2 & 7iii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,acc\ntability ,! ,(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 us+ ! in=mation collect$ "u subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph1 docum5t relevant procur+ ag5cies "u p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i7 t1 z applicable1 h e/abli%$ a procurem5t program 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b77;,a77i77,i72 & 7iii7 make ! in=mation publicly available1 subject to ! exemptions f disclosure "u section #eeb7;b7 ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7f7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 ! head+1 by ins]t+ & ,,napcs be=e codes2 7ii7 by ins]t+ & ,nor? ,am]ican ,product ,classification ,sy/em codes be=e =--2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 r5ewable *emicals manufactur]s & biobas$ products manufactur]s2 & 7,b7 r5ewable *emicals & biobas$ products4 2 & 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c7 & ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,report ,to in=m ! developm5t ( codes "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 )9 #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate1 a report t provides-- 7,a7 ! ,f$]al /ati/ical collections ( in=mation relat$ to ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes & ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,product ,classification ,sy/em codes t utilize bioeconomy-specific data2 7,b7 recomm5dations to implem5t any bioeconomy-relat$ *anges z "p ( ! #bjbg revisions ( ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes & ! ,nor? ,am]ican ,product ,classification ,sy/em codes2 & 7,c7 an assessm5t ( ! impacts t bioeconomy-specific ,nor? ,am]ican ,indu/ry ,classification ,sy/em codes & ,nor? ,am]ican ,product ,classification ,sy/em codes w\ld h on ! measurem5t by ! ag5cy ( ! economic contributions ( ! bioeconomy4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7k7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbd & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ijjc4 ,bioref9]y assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ijjc ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b77#a7-- 7,a7 by ins]t+ or innovative be=e comm]cial-scale2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ 1 r5ewable *emicals1 or biobas$ products aft] end-us] products2 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ all t prec$es a loan gu>antee & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,feasibility 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 approv+ 2 & 7ii7 by add+ aft] & bel[ ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,waiv] ,! ,secret>y may waive ! requirem5t t ! applicant mu/ demon/rate comm]cial viability = projects adopt+ comm]cially available te*nology4 2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,c7 & 7,d7 z subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e71 respectively2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,b7 ! foll[+3 7,c7 ,te*nical review agreem5t 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all ent] into an agreem5t ) ea* project applicant t cle>ly outl9es ! specific objectives1 outcomes1 & conditions by :i* ! ,secret>y det]m9es successful te*nical feasibility ( ! project "u ?is section4 7ii7 ,conditions ( agreem5t ,! agreem5t provid$ "u clause 7i7 %all include cle> guidel9es & expectations = ! me?odologies1 protocols1 & proc$ures1 & :at ! eligible te*nology mu/ demon/rate1 = ! ,dep>tm5t to det]m9e te*nical feasibility f an integrat$ demon/ration unit1 includ+-- 7,i7 a set timel9e = ! integrat$ demon/ration unit campaign & f9al te*nical report to %[ reliable evid5ce ( cont9u\s1 /eady-/ate production2 7,,ii7 crit]ia & me?ods = evaluat+ ! project's success1 includ+ any ?ird-p>ty assessm5ts or evaluations t may be conduct$ dur+ ! demon/ration p]iod & at ! conclusion ( ! set timel9e2 7,,iii7 crit]ia & me?ods to prove ! ability ( ! integrat$ demon/ration unit to use project-specific fe$/ock = ! production ( advanc$ bi(uels1 r5ewable *emicals1 or biobas$ products at a yield & quality consi/5t ) ! design basis ( ! project2 7,,iv7 requir$ in=mation & conditions t demon/rate op]ation duration1 quality1 & quantity specifications2 & 7,v7 any o!r in=mation t1 if suppli$ to ! ,secret>y1 w\ld assi/ ! eligible entity 9 suffici5tly demon/rat+ a project's te*nical feasibility4 7iii7 ,failure to comply ) agreem5t 7,i7 ,noncompliance notification ,if a project applicant fails to comply ) ! te*nical feasibility requirem5ts z provid$ "u clause 7ii71 ! ,secret>y %all issue a writt5 notice to ! project applicant detail+ ! specific defici5cies & provid+ a reasonable timeframe = ! project applicant to rectify ! issues4 7,,ii7 ,corrective action p]iod ,! project applicant %all h a p]iod ( n m ?an #ij days f ! date ( issuance ( ! noncompliance notice to address ! id5tifi$ defici5cies & submit a revis$ te*nical feasibility assessm5t = reconsid]ation4 7iv7 ,te*nical feasibility approval ,^u fulfillm5t ( ! conditions ( agreem5t e/abli%$ "u clause 7ii7 or approval ( ! revis$ te*nical feasibility assessm5t "u clause 7iii77,,ii71 ! ,secret>y %all det]m9e ! project to be te*nically feasible4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bej1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #djj1jjj1jjj2 & 7#d7 9 subsection 7g7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ all t prec$es is au?oriz$ & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7g7 ,fund+ ,!re 2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,rescission ,( ! unobligat$ balances ( am\nts made available "u section #ijjc ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb1 #ah1jjj1jjj are resc9d$4 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct label+ t]m9ology ,title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ijjc ! foll[+3 #ijjd4 ,bioproduct label+ t]m9ology 7a7 ,uni=m /&>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all issue rules implem5t+ national uni=m label+ /&>ds =1 & ensur+ ! prop] use (1 ! foll[+ t]ms 9 ! label+ & m>ket+ ( bioproducts3 7,a7 ,bio-attribut$ pla/ic4 7,b7 ,bio-attribut$ product4 7,c7 ,biobas$ pla/ic4 7,d7 ,plant-bas$ product4 7#b7 ,inclusion ( c]ta9 def9$ t]ms ,9 implem5t+ ! national uni=m label+ /&>ds "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all include ! foll[+ t]ms1 z def9$ 9 section #ijja3 7,a7 ,biobas$ product4 7,b7 ,int]m$iate +r$i5t or fe$/ock4 7,c7 ,r5ewable biomass4 7,d7 ,r5ewable *emical4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 def9+ t]ms "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7#a7 biomanufactur]s2 7#b7 entities engag$ 9 rese>* & developm5t ( bioproducts2 7#c7 fe$/ock gr[]s2 & 7#d7 o!r indu/ry /akehold]s4 4 #ijje4 ,bio5]gy program = advanc$ 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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ijjf4 ,biodiesel ,fuel ,education ,program ,section #ijjf ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajf7 is repeal$4 #ijjg4 ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ijjg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by ins]t+ 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z ! ,program7 aft] ,program2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#c7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by ins]t+ 1 co/ sav+s1 aft] sav+s2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,e71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,g7 ! pot5tial ( ! propos$ program to mean+fully improve ! f9ancial conditions ( ! agricultural produc] or rural small bus9ess4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 by ins]t+ 1 agricultural coop]atives ) less ?an #b1ejj employees1 be=e & rural2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,f71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7ii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,g7 z subp>agraph 7,h72 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,f7 ! foll[+3 7,g7 ! pot5tial improvem5ts to ! f9ancial conditions ( ! agricultural produc] or rural small bus9ess2 & 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,b71 by /rik+ #be1jjj1jjj & ins]t+ #ej1jjj1jjj2 7#d7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d71 7e71 & 7f7 z subsections 7e71 7f71 & 7g71 respectively1 & ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,/reaml9$ application process ,! ,secret>y %all develop a /reaml9$ application process1 includ+ )9 ea* ti] describ$ 9 subsection 7c77#d71 "u :i* an entity may apply = a grant "u subsection 7b71 f9ancial assi/ance "u subsection 7c71 or a bundl$ application = a project ) compon5ts eligible "u clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 ( subsection 7c77#a77;,a74 2 7#e7 9 subsection 7e7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,outrea* & ins]t+ ,outrea*1 te*nical assi/ance1 & education2 7,b7 by /rik+ t adequate & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 t-- 7#a7 adequate 2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a7 7z ins]t$ by subp>agraph 7,b7 ( ?is p>agraph71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 te*nical assi/ance is provid$ to entities seek+ to apply = a grant or f9ancial assi/ance "u ! ,program2 & 7#c7 outrea*1 te*nical assi/ance1 & education is provid$ to recipi5ts ( grants & o!r f9ancial assi/ance "u ! ,program relat+ to integrat+ r5ewable en]gy projects on l& %>$ ) crops or live/ock4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7g71 7z s r$esignat$ by p>agraph 7#d7 ( ?is section7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,res]ve fund 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds obligat$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = ea* fiscal ye> 1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t %all be deposit$ 9 a res]ve fund 9 ! ,treasury & res]v$ = use 9 accordance ) ?is subp>agraph4 7,b7 ,use ( funds 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all use am\nts res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to provide grants to support projects us+ und]utiliz$ r5ewable en]gy te*nologies4 7ii7 ,co/s ,! am\nt ( ! grant = su* a project %all n exce$ #be p]c5t ( ! in/allation or ma9t5ance co/s ( ! project = ! ye> 9 :i* ! grant is aw>d$4 7,c7 ,frequ5cy ( solicitations to fund ,! ,secret>y %all c>ry out at lea/ #b solicitations = applications = grants f ! res]ve fund 9 ea* fiscal ye>4 7,d7 ,reallocation ,any funds res]v$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 t rema9 unobligat$ #a ye> aft] ! end ( ! fiscal ye> 9 :i* made available "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be reallocat$ to c>ry out ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section4 7,e7 ,def9ition ( und]utiliz$ r5ewable en]gy te*nologies ,! t]m und]utiliz$ r5ewable en]gy te*nologies means r5ewable en]gy te*nologies = :i* h be5 exp5d$ n m ?an #bj p]c5t ( ! av]age ( ! total am\nts made available "u ?is section = ! #e fiscal ye>s mo/ rec5tly end+ be=e ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph4 2 & 7#g7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7h7 ,project div]sity ,9 approv+ grant or loan gu>antee applications "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all ensure t1 to ! ext5t practicable1 !re is div]sity 9 ! types ( projects approv$ = grants or loan gu>antees to ensure t z wide a range z possible ( te*nologies1 products1 & approa*es are assi/$4 4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ijjg ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg7 is am5d$ by /rik+ subsection 7f7 ea* place x appe>s & ins]t+ subsection 7g74 #ijjh4 ,fe$/ock flexibility ,section #ijaj7;b7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haaj7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjbf & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ijji4 ,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+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ijaj4 ,c>bon utilization & biogas education program ,section #ijad ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haae7 is repeal$4 #ijaa4 ,/udy on effects ( sol> panel in/allations on cov]$ f>ml& ,title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ijae4 ,/udy on effects ( sol> panel in/allations on cov]$ f>ml& 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all conduct a /udy on ! effects ( sol> panel in/allations on ! conv]sion ( cov]$ f>ml& out ( agricultural production 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,cont5t ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 analyze ! economic effects ( sol> panel in/allations on cov]$ f>ml&1 includ+ ! effects on-- 7,a7 crop yields2 7,b7 l& values1 includ+ adjac5t prop]ties2 7,c7 l& access & t5ure2 7,d7 local economies2 & 7,e7 food security2 7#b7 inve/igate impacts ( sol> panel in/allation1 op]ation1 & decommission+ on cov]$ f>ml&1 & sugge/ be/ practices to protect-- 7,a7 soil heal?2 7,b7 wat] res\rces2 7,c7 wildlife2 7,d7 vegetation2 7,e7 wat] dra9age2 & 7,f7 air quality2 7#c7 assess ! impacts ( %>$ sol> en]gy & agricultural production on cov]$ f>ml&1 includ+ be/ practices to-- 7,a7 ma9ta9 or increase agricultural production2 7,b7 increase agricultural resili5ce2 7,c7 reta9 cov]$ f>ml&2 7,d7 increase economic opportunities 9 f>m+ & rural communities1 includ+ new rev5ue /reams & job creation2 7,e7 r$uce nonf>m] own]%ip ( cov]$ f>ml&2 & 7,f7 enhance biodiv]sity2 7#d7 assess ! types ( agricultural l& be/ suit$ & wor/ suit$ = %>$ sol> en]gy & agricultural production2 7#e7 /udy ! compatibility ( diff]5t species ( live/ock ) diff]5t sol> panel sy/em designs1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! optimal height ( & di/ance betwe5 sol> panels = live/ock graz+ & %ade = live/ock2 7,b7 manure managem5t consid]ations2 7,c7 f5c+ requirem5ts2 & 7,d7 o!r animal-h&l+ consid]ations2 7#f7 /udy ! compatibility ( diff]5t crop types ) diff]5t sol> panel sy/em designs1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! optimal height ( & di/ance betwe5 sol> panels = plant %ad+ & f>m equipm5t use2 & 7,b7 ! impact on crop yield2 7#g7 evaluate ! degree to :i* exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or local tax inc5tives result 9 ! developm5t ( cov]$ f>ml& "u /udy2 7#h7 recomm5d effective inc5tives t c\ld %ift sol> panel in/allations t[>d ! built environm5t1 br[nfield sites1 & o!r contam9at$ sites2 7#i7 evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t relat$ to sol> en]gy developm5t t-- 7,a7 result 9 ! developm5t ( contam9at$ l&s1 ! built environm5t1 & o!r pref]r$ sites2 & 7,b7 disc\rage sol> panel in/allations t w\ld conv]t cov]$ f>ml& out ( agricultural production2 & 7#aj7 e/imate ! loss ( agricultural production on cov]$ f>ml& due to sol> panel in/allations4 7c7 ,consultation ) relevant /akehold]s ,9 addition to consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 :ile conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7#a7 f>m]s2 7#b7 ran*]s2 7#c7 l&[n]s2 7#d7 agricultural organizations2 7#e7 ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture & en]gy2 7#f7 units ( local gov]nm5t2 7#g7 cons]vation organizations2 7#h7 l&-grant colleges & univ]sities 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc772 & 7#i7 sol> develop]s4 7d7 ,report ,)9 #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 report on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy & recomm5dations "u ?is section4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ f>ml& ,! t]m cov]$ f>ml& includes-- 7,a7 f>ml&1 z def9$ 9 section #aedj7;c77#a7 ( ! ,f>ml& ,protection ,policy ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;c77#a772 & 7,b7 non9du/rial private =e/ l&1 z def9$ 9 section #bja7;a77#ah7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#ah774 7#b7 ,br[nfield site ,! t]m br[nfield site has ! mean+ giv5 t t]m 9 section #aja7ci7 ( ! ,compreh5sive ,environm5tal ,response1 ,comp5sation1 & ,liability ,act ( #aihj 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ifja7ci774 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 4 #ijab4 ,limitation on ,,usda fund+ = gr\nd-m\nt$ sol> en]gy sy/ems ,title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ijaf4 ,limitation on ,,usda fund+ = gr\nd-m\nt$ sol> en]gy sy/ems 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ f>ml& ,! t]m cov]$ f>ml& includes-- 7,a7 f>ml&1 z def9$ 9 section #aedj7;c77#a7 ( ! ,f>ml& ,protection ,policy ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #dbja7;c77#a772 & 7,b7 non9du/rial private =e/ l&1 z def9$ 9 section #bja7;a77#ah7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chja7;a77#ah774 7#b7 ,conv]sion ,! t]m conv]sion means1 ) respect to cov]$ f>ml&1 any activity t results 9 ! cov]$ f>ml& fail+ to meet ! requirem5ts ( a ,/ate 7z def9$ 9 section #cdc ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia77 = agricultural production1 activity1 or use or timb] h>ve/4 7#c7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y may n provide f9ancial assi/ance = a project t w\ld result 9 ! conv]sion ( cov]$ f>ml& = sol> en]gy production4 7c7 ,exception ,subsection 7b7 %all n apply to a project if ! project-- 7#a7 results 9 ! conv]sion ( less ?an #e acres ( cov]$ f>ml&2 or 7#b7 results 9 ! conv]sion ( less ?an #ej acres ( cov]$ f>ml& )-- 7,a7 ! majority ( ! en]gy produc$ be+ = on-f>m use2 & 7,b7 receipt ( a resolution ( approval or support1 or o!r simil> in/rum5t1 f ea* c\nty & municipality 9 :i* ! project is sit$4 7d7 ,cov]$ f>ml& protection 7#a7 ,f>ml& cons]vation plan requir$ ,a p]son :o has appli$ to ! ,secret>y = f9ancial assi/ance = a project to :i* subsection 7c77#b7 applies %all-- 7,a7 develop a f>ml& cons]vation plan = ! project to-- 7i7 implem5t be/ practices to protect future soil heal? & productivity1 & mitigate soil erosion1 compaction1 & o!r effects ( sol> en]gy production dur+ con/ruction1 op]ation1 & decommission+2 & 7ii7 rem$iate & re/ore ! soil heal? ( ! f>ml& to t ( ! f>ml& be=e ! sol> en]gy production project con/ruction2 & 7,b7 ensure t suffici5t funds1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 are provid$ = ! decommission+ ( ! sol> en]gy production sy/em & ! rem$iation & re/oration ( cov]$ f>ml& to c>ry out ! f>ml& cons]vation plan describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,obligation & disbursem5t ( funds ,! ,secret>y may obligate f9ancial assi/ance = a project describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a71 b %all n disburse ! f9ancial assi/ance until ! ,secret>y has det]m9$ t ! applicant = ! f9ancial assi/ance has compli$ ) p>agraph 7#a74 7#c7 ,f>ml& cons]vation plan implem5tation ,a p]son ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 %all c>ry out-- 7,a7 ! provisions ( ! plan t are describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77i71 on ! receipt by ! project ( f9ancial assi/ance f ! ,secret>y & = ! duration ( sol> en]gy production "u ! project2 & 7,b7 ! provisions ( ! plan t are describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a77ii71 on ! cessation ( sol> en]gy production "u ! project4 7#d7 ,compliance ,a p]son :o fails to comply ) p>agraph 7#c7 ) respect to a project %all repay to ! ,secret>y ! full am\nt ( ! f9ancial assi/ance provid$ by ! ,secret>y to ! p]son = ! project4 7e7 ,additional limitations ,! ,secret>y may n provide f9ancial assi/ance = a project t procures a sol> en]gy compon5t 7z def9$ 9 section #dex7c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf7 produc$1 manufactur$1 or assembl$-- 7#a7 9 a =eign c\ntry ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch7b7 ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg7b7772 or 7#b7 by-- 7,a7 an entity domicil$ or controll$ by su* a =eign c\ntry2 or 7,b7 a =eign entity ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch7c7 ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg7c7774 4 #ijac4 ,su/a9able aviation fuels /rategy ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a ,dep>tm5twide /rategy to advance ! production ( su/a9able aviation fuels by-- 7#a7 facilitat+ ! collaboration betwe5 relevant ,dep>tm5t mission areas to enc\rage ! advancem5t ( ! su/a9able aviation fuels supply *a91 includ+ utilization ( agricultural crops gr[n = su/a9able aviation fuels production2 7#b7 id5tify+ opportunities to maximize su/a9able aviation fuels developm5t1 deploym5t1 & comm]cialization2 7#c7 lev]ag+ ! capabilities ( ,am]ica's f>m]s1 ran*]s1 =e/]s1 & produc]s to capture opportunities 9 ! su/a9able aviation fuels m>ket2 7#d7 support+ rural economic developm5t ?r\gh su/a9able aviation fuels production2 & 7#e7 promot+ public-private p>tn]%ips = ! developm5t1 deploym5t1 & comm]cialization ( su/a9able aviation fuels4 #ijad4 ,lev]ag+ effici5cy aw>5ess = pump+ sy/ems 7a7 ,f9d+s ,congress f9ds ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,!re are ov] #fjj1jjj pump+ sy/ems us$ = irrigation on agricultural l& 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 _m ( :i* /ill rely on fossil fuels4 7#b7 ,improv+ ! effici5cy ( agricultural irrigation pump+ sy/ems c save up to #bb1jjj1jjj1jjj kil[att h\rs ( en]gy p] ye> & elim9ate #h1cjj1jjj metric tons ( c>bon emissions annually4 7#c7 ,en]gy sav+s f electrify+ agricultural irrigation pump+ sy/ems c save f>m]s & ran*]s m ?an #a1hjj1jjj1jjj annually 9 en]gy co/s4 7#d7 ,pump+ sy/ems play a c5tral role 9 ! wat]+ ( live/ock & ! managem5t ( animal wa/e 9 e ,/ate4 7#e7 ,pump+ sy/ems are a critical compon5t ( ! ,nation's #b1cjj1jjj1jjj aquaculture indu/ry4 7#f7 ,improv+ ! effici5cy ( pump+ sy/ems us$ 9 rais+ live/ock & fi% c significantly r$uce en]gy use1 save produc]s millions ( doll>s annually1 & provide mean+ful r$uctions 9 c>bon emissions4 7#g7 ,agricultural irrigation pump+ sy/ems utiliz+ pla/ic pip+ c provide significant dr\ght relief b5efits1 dramatically r$uc+ wat] losses f evaporation & seepage2 agriculture uses #cg p]c5t ( ! ,nation's surface & gr\nd wat]1 #cj p]c5t ( :i* is lo/ to seepage & evaporation4 7#h7 ,r$uc+ ! friction 9 pip+ us$ = agricultural irrigation & live/ock wat]+ c provide mean+ful en]gy & co/ sav+s2 !re are pot5tially #b1ejj k,wh ( en]gy sav+s = e #aj miles ( pla/ic pip+ utiliz$ 9 deliv]+ wat] = crops & live/ock4 7#i7 ,sol> pump+ sy/ems c play an important role 9 protect+ rip>ian habitat & improv+ wat] quality 9 /reams1 riv]s1 lakes1 & e/u>ies ?r\gh provid+ alt]native wat]+ options = live/ock4 7b7 ,in=mation on en]gy-,effici5t pump+ sy/ems 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) pump+ sy/em exp]ts1 9 ord] to educate f>m]s on ! b5efits ( en]gy-effici5t pump+ sy/ems1 %all develop & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t easily accessible in=mation on co/ sav+s1 en]gy sav+s1 wat] cons]vation1 & c>bon emissions r$uctions t c be realiz$ ?r\gh ! use ( en]gy-effici5t pump+ sy/ems4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all include in=mation on-- 7,a7 pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 & controls t c provide en]gy sav+s & co/ sav+s1 cons]ve wat]1 & r$uce c>bon emissions2 & 7,b7 ,dep>tm5t programs t provide f>m]s res\rces = acquir+ en]gy-effici5t pump+ sy/ems & dr\ght managem5t infra/ructure1 includ+ ! environm5tal quality inc5tives program1 ! ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program1 & ! cons]vation /ew>d%ip program4 7c7 ,en]gy effici5cy preassessm5t tool 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) pump+ sy/em exp]ts1 9 ord] to raise aw>5ess ( ! b5efits ( en]gy-effici5t pump+ sy/ems & increase p>ticipation 9 ,dep>tm5t programs t promote en]gy effici5cy1 %all develop & make publicly available on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t a us]-fri5dly tool to-- 7,a7 assi/ f>m]s 9 mak+ a prelim9>y assessm5t ( ! en]gy effici5cy ( exi/+ pump+ sy/ems2 & 7,b7 provide an e/imate ( pot5tial en]gy sav+s1 co/ sav+s1 & c>bon emissions r$uctions t may be realiz$ ?r\gh pump+ sy/em improvem5ts4 7#b7 ,requirem5ts 7,a7 ,ease ( use ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! tool made available "u p>agraph 7#a7 provides a us] ) project$ en]gy sav+s1 project$ co/ sav+s1 & project$ c>bon emissions r$uctions ?r\gh ! input by ! us] ( ! foll[+ data relat+ to an exi/+ pump+ sy/em3 7i7 ,pump type4 7ii7 ,fl[ rat+ & actual fl[4 7iii7 ,pressure rat+ & actual pressure4 7iv7 ,spe$ rat+ & actual spe$4 7,b7 ,consid]ations ,! ,secret>y %all ensure t ! tool made available "u p>agraph 7#a7-- 7i7 9 assess+ ! en]gy effici5cy ( a pump+ sy/em1 takes into consid]ation pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 & controls associat$ ) ! pump+ sy/em2 & 7ii7 9 project+ ! en]gy sav+s1 co/ sav+s1 & c>bon emissions r$uctions t may be realiz$ ?r\gh pump+ sy/em improvem5ts1 takes into consid]ation ! co/ ( electricity & ! pr(ile ( ! exi/+ pump+ sy/em4 7d7 ,en]gy auditor education 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) pump+ sy/em exp]ts1 9 ord] to increase ! effectiv5ess ( ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture en]gy effici5cy programs1 %all e/abli% a process to educate p]sons p]=m+ en]gy effici5cy audits = ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture on en]gy use & en]gy effici5cy 9 pump+ sy/ems4 7#b7 ,implem5tation ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid] ! use ( exi/+ education & tra9+ programs focus$ on en]gy use & en]gy effici5cy 9 pump+ sy/ems4 7e7 ,cons]vation /ew>d%ip program activities ,section #abdj;,i7#b77;,b77i7 ( ! ,food ,security ,act ( #aihe 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #chci;aa-#ba7b77;,b77i77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ & en]gy-effici5t pump+ sy/ems be=e 1 z det]m9$4 7f7 ,def9ition ( pump+ sy/em ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m pump+ sy/em means any pumps1 pipes1 motors1 drives1 & controls us$ to move wat] & o!r fluids on f>ms1 ran*es1 & aquaculture op]ations4 #ijae4 ,add+ wa/e en]gy recov]y to ! ,rural ,en]gy = ,am]ica ,program ,section #ijja7ae77;,a7 ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja7ae77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ or hydroelectric & ins]t+ hydroelectric1 or wa/e en]gy recov]y4 #ijaf4 ,/udy on utilization ( second-use batt]ies = agricultural purposes ,title ,,ix ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #haja-haae7 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #ijag4 ,/udy on utilization ( second-use batt]ies = agricultural purposes 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy1 %all conduct a /udy on ! feasibility1 co/s1 b5efits1 & b>ri]s to ! deploym5t ( second-use electric drive vehicle batt]ies on f>ms & ran*es4 7b7 ,cont5t ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 assess ! pot5tial ( second-use electric vehicle batt]y sy/ems to support agricultural applications dur+ p[] outages2 7#b7 inve/igate ! availability & project$ supply ( retir$ electric vehicle batt]ies suitable = /ation>y agricultural applications2 7#c7 analyze ! co/-effectiv5ess ( second-use sy/ems relative to new batt]y /orage sy/ems = agricultural produc]s2 7#d7 review applicable safety /&>ds & liability consid]ations2 7#e7 review ! adequacy ( ,f$]al programs to support ! deploym5t2 & 7#f7 provide recomm5dations = ,f$]al actions1 includ+ pot5tial grant or co/-%>e programs1 to accel]ate deploym5t ( su* te*nologies 9 rural communities4 7d7 ,report ,)9 #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces ( ! ,s5ate a writt5 report on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy & recomm5dations "u ?is section4 7e7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,electric drive vehicle ,! t]m electric drive vehicle has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #fda7;b77#c7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,en]gy ,/orage ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #bjjg4 7#b7 ,second-use batt]y ,! t]m second-use batt]y means a re*>geable electro*emical en]gy /orage sy/em t-- 7,a7 0 orig9ally manufactur$ = use 9 a diff]5t application & retir$ f ! use2 7,b7 reta9s adequate en]gy capacity at ! "t ( in/allation 9 a new application4 4 #ijag4 ,tree plant+ grant program 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a program "u :i* ! ,secret>y may aw>d grants to eligible entities to facilitate cov]$ projects 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all consult ) ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy4 7c7 ,applications ,to receive a grant "u ! ,program1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,secret>y an application at su* "t1 9 su* =m1 & conta9+ su* in=mation z ! ,secret>y may require1 includ+ ! foll[+3 7#a7 ,a description ( h[ ! propos$ cov]$ project w r$uce resid5tial en]gy consumption4 7#b7 ,an e/imate ( ! expect$ r$uction 9 resid5tial en]gy consumption to be a*iev$ by ! cov]$ project4 7#c7 ,a description ( ! total eligible co/s ( ! project & o!r s\rces ( fund+ = ! cov]$ project4 7#d7 ,a description ( anticipat$ community engagem5t 9 ! cov]$ project4 7#e7 ,a description ( ! tree species to be plant$ "u ! cov]$ project & ! suitability ( su* species to ! local environm5t4 7d7 ,priority ,9 aw>d+ grants "u ! ,program1 ! ,secret>y %all give priority to cov]$ projects t-- 7#a7 provide ! l>ge/ pot5tial r$uction 9 resid5tial en]gy consumption = h\seholds ) a high en]gy burd52 7#b7 provide maximum am\nts (-- 7,a7 %ade dur+ p]iods :5 resid5ces are expos$ to ! mo/ sun int5sity2 & 7,b7 w9d protection dur+ p]iods :5 resid5ces are expos$ to ! mo/ w9d int5sity2 7#c7 are locat$ 9 a neighborhood ) a l[ p]c5tage ( tree canopy cov]2 7#d7 are locat$ 9 a neighborhood ) a high p]c5tage ( s5ior citiz5s or *ildr52 7#e7 are locat$ 9 an area :]e ! av]age annual income is bel[ ! regional m$ian2 7#f7 w collaboratively engage community memb]s to be affect$ by ! tree plant+2 & 7#g7 w employ local resid5ts z a sub/antial p]c5tage ( ! work=ce ( ! cov]$ project1 ) a focus on local resid5ts :o are unemploy$ or und]employ$4 7e7 ,tree plant+ goals ,subject to ! availability ( appropriations1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 aw>d grants "u ! ,program 9 a mann] t facilitates ! plant+ ( at lea/ #cjj1jjj trees ea* ye>4 7f7 ,f$]al %>e ,! ,f$]al %>e ( ! co/ ( a cov]$ project assi/$ by a grant aw>d$ "u ! ,program %all be #ij p]c5t4 7g7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ! ,program1 #ej1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjcj4 7h7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ project ,! t]m cov]$ project means a tree plant+ project c>ri$ out to r$uce resid5tial en]gy consumption4 7#b7 ,eligible co/ ,! t]m eligible co/ means1 ) respect to a cov]$ project-- 7,a7 ! co/ ( c>ry+ out ! project1 includ+-- 7i7 plann+ & design activities2 7ii7 e/abli%+ nurs]ies to supply trees2 7iii7 pur*as+ trees2 & 7iv7 prep>+ sites & plant+ trees2 7,b7 ! co/ ( ma9ta9+ & monitor+ plant$ trees = a p]iod ( n m ?an #c ye>s2 7,c7 ! co/ ( tra9+ activities2 & 7,d7 any o!r co/ det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y4 7#c7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means ea* ( ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,a ,/ate gov]nm5t entity4 7,b7 ,a local gov]nm5t entity4 7,c7 ,an ,indian ,tribe4 7,d7 ,a nonpr(it organization4 7,e7 ,a retail p[] provid]4 7#d7 ,en]gy burd5 ,! t]m en]gy burd5 means ! p]c5tage ( h\sehold income sp5t on resid5tial en]gy bills4 7#e7 ,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#f7 ,local gov]nm5t entity ,! t]m local gov]nm5t entity means any municipal gov]nm5t or c\nty gov]nm5t entity ) jurisdiction ov] local l& use decisions4 7#g7 ,nonpr(it organization ,! t]m nonpr(it organization means an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f tax "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code4 7#h7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 7#i7 ,retail p[] provid] ,! t]m retail p[] provid] means any entity au?oriz$ "u ,/ate or ,f$]al law to g5]ate1 di/ribute1 or provide retail electricity1 natural gas1 or fuel oil s]vice4 7#aj7 ,secret>y ,! t]m ,secret>y means ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture4 ,x ,horticulture1 ,m>ket+1 & ,regulatory ,re=m ,a ,horticulture #ajjja4 ,specialty crop block grants ,section #aja ( ! ,specialty ,crops ,competitiv5ess ,act ( #bjjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afba note2 ,public ,law #ajh-dfe7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 by /rik+ specialty crops1 includ+-- & ins]t+ specialty crops ?r\gh priorities e/abli%$ annually by ,/ate program adm9i/rators 9 consultation ) specialty crop produc]s & produc] gr\ps1 includ+--2 7#b7 9 subsection 7c7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b7 z subp>agraphs 7,a7 & 7,b71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* subp>agraphs 7z s r$esignat$7 two ems to ! "r2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,not)/&+ & ins]t+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al4--,not)/&+2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#b7 ,no co/-%>+ or mat*+ requirem5ts ,! ,secret>y may n impose any co/-%>+ or mat*+ requirem5t on any aw>d or sub-aw>d made us+ funds made available to c>ry out ?is section4 4 7#c7 by /rik+ subsection 7e71 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7e7 ,plan requirem5ts ,! ,/ate plan %all id5tify ! lead ag5cy *>g$ ) ! responsibility ( c>ry+ out ! plan & indicate-- 7#a7 h[ ! grant funds w be utiliz$ to enhance ! competitiv5ess ( specialty crops2 & 7#b7 h[ outrea* to1 & consultation )1 specialty crop produc]s & produc] gr\ps w be a*iev$4 4 #ajjjb4 ,specialty crops m>ket news allocation ,section #ajajg7;b7 ( ! ,food1 ,cons]vation1 & ,en]gy ,act ( #bjjh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb;b7b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ajjjc4 ,(fice ( ,urban ,agriculture & ,innovative ,production ,section #bbb ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibc7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a77#c7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ production aft] em]g+ agricultural2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ controll$-environm5t agriculture1 includ+ be=e hydroponic2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,e7 z subp>agraph 7,h72 & 7,d7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 us+ ! res\rces ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ( ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local ag5cies to provide te*nical assi/ance = bus9ess incorporation1 navigat+ local zon+1 & manag+ f>m tract numb]s = small]1 noncontigu\s p>cels to gr[]s implem5t+ activities describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph2 7,f7 us+ ! res\rces ( ! ,dep>tm5t & ( ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local ag5cies to promote cons]vation te*niques unique to urban agriculture & innovative production1 includ+ te*niques t address /ormwat] run(f & ! impact$ nature ( urban l& & ! subsurface ( ! l&2 7,g7 assi/+ urban & innovative produc]s 9 navigat+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 ,tribal1 & local policies & regulations t impact bus9ess or op]ations2 & 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#e77;,b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#g77;,a71 by /rik+ ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! memb]s are appo9t$ "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b7 & ins]t+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca2 7#c7 by am5d+ subsection 7c7 to read z foll[s3 7c7 ,grants & coop]ative agreem5ts 7#a7 ,grants 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director %all aw>d competitive grants to support ! developm5t ( urban & innovative agricultural production & te*nical or f9ancial assi/ance to produc]s4 7,b7 ,subgrants ,an eligible entity may use funds f a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 to provide subgrants to urban & innovative produc]s to support ! gr[? ( ! f>m or f>m bus9ess ( ! urban & innovative produc]s4 7,c7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to receive a grant "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonpr(it organization2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 a ,tribal organization2 7iv7 an agricultural coop]ative or o!r agricultural bus9ess entity or a produc] network or association2 or 7v7 a s*ool t s]ves any ( grades k9d]g>t5 ?r\gh grade #ab4 7#b7 ,coop]ative agreem5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,director may ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts ) eligible entities to support ! developm5t ( urban & innovative agricultural production4 7,b7 ,eligible entities ,an entity eligible to ent] into coop]ative agreem5ts "u subp>agraph 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a nonpr(it organization2 7ii7 a unit ( local gov]nm5t2 7iii7 a ,tribal organization2 or 7iv7 an agricultural coop]ative or o!r agricultural bus9ess entity or a produc] network or association4 2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ pilot2 7,b7 by /rik+ pilot ea* place x appe>s 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a71 by /rik+ ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program = n few] ?an #e ye>s t & ins]t+ ,! ,secret>y %all cont9ue to implem5t a program t2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 & 7,e7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by ins]t+ & con/ruct at-scale compo/+1 food-to-fe$1 or ana]obic dige/ion food wa/e-to-en]gy projects be=e ! p]iod at ! end2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 9 ! subp>agraph head+1 by /rik+ ,,pilot2 7,,ii7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by ins]t+ ,tribal gov]nm5ts1 aft] local gov]nm5ts12 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vi7 ?r\gh 7viii7 z clauses 7vii7 ?r\gh 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7v7 ! foll[+3 7vi7 develop food wa/e-to-en]gy op]ations2 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ajjjd4 ,national ,plant ,diagno/ics ,network ,section #abbjc7;c77#e7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hiad7;c77#e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ajjje4 ,hemp production 7a7 ,/ate & tribal plans ,section #big;,b ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcip7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,i7 by r$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$ure "u :i* a hemp produc] %all be requir$ to designate ! type ( production ( ! hemp produc] z-- 7,i7 only indu/rial hemp2 or 7,,ii7 hemp gr[n = any purpose o!r ?an indu/rial hemp2 2 7,,iii7 9 clause 7iii71 z r$esignat$ by clause 7i7 ( ?is subp>agraph-- 7aa7 by ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 be=e a proc$ure2 & 7bb7 by /rik+ delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration & ins]t+ total tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid72 & 7,,iv7 9 clause 7viii71 z r$esignat$ by clause 7i7 ( ?is subp>agraph1 by /rik+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vi7 & ins]t+ clauses 7i7 ?r\gh 7vii72 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ include any o!r practice & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 include-- 7i7 not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 a proc$ure = ! use ( visual inspections1 p]=mance-bas$ sampl+ me?odologies1 c]tifi$ se$1 or a simil> proc$ure :5 develop+ sampl+ plans = any produc] :o elects to be designat$ z a produc] ( only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii77,i72 7ii7 not)/&+ subsection 7e77#c77;,b77i71 a proc$ure = elim9at+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod ( ineligibility foll[+ ! date ( conviction = a felony relat$ to a controll$ sub/ance = produc]s :o elect to be designat$ z produc]s ( only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 any o!r practice 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,inspection ( indu/rial hemp produc]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a ,/ate or ,tribal plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 includes proc$ures = r$uc+ or elim9at+ sampl+ or te/+ requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7 = a produc] ( indu/rial hemp1 ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe %all require ! produc] to provide docum5tation t demon/rates a cle> int5t to produce1 & use 9-field practices consi/5t ) production (1 only indu/rial hemp1 su* z a se$ tag1 sales contract1 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy report1 h>ve/ te*nique1 or h>ve/ inspection4 7,b7 ,te/+ ,if a produc] fails to provide ! docum5tation requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe involv$ %all require ! produc] to conduct ! te/+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a77iii71 by /rik+ delta-#i & all t foll[s ?r\gh p]c5t & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 total tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid7 ( n m ?an #j4c p]c5t 9 ! plant2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7e77#c7-- 7,a7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,a7 to read z foll[s3 7,a7 ,report+ 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or a ,tribal ,gov]nm5t ) respect to :i* a ,/ate or ,tribal plan is approv$ "u subsection 7b71 su* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal ,gov]nm5t 7z applicable7 %all imm$iately report a hemp produc] to ! ,attorney ,g5]al &1 z applicable1 ! *ief law en=cem5t (fic] ( ! ,/ate or ,indian tribe1 if ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ,tribal ,gov]nm5t 7z applicable7 det]m9es t ! hemp produc] has-- 7,i7 violat$ ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan ) a culpable m5tal /ate great] ?an neglig5ce2 or 7,,ii7 violat$ ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan by produc+ a crop t is inconsi/5t ) ! designation ( only indu/rial hemp "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii74 7ii7 ,exception ,p>agraph 7#a7 %all n apply ) respect to-- 7,i7 a violation describ$ 9 subclause 7,i7 ( clause 7i72 or 7,,ii7 ! production ( a crop inconsi/5t ) its designation1 z describ$ 9 subclause 7,,ii7 ( su* clause4 2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by am5d+ clause 7ii7 to read z foll[s3 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to any p]son gr[+ hemp t designates ! type ( production z only indu/rial hemp "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 if-- 7,i7 ! ,/ate or ,tribal plan approv$ "u subsection 7b7 includes a proc$ure describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii72 or 7,,ii7 ! plan e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y "u section #big;,c includes a proc$ure describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b77;,b77ii7 ( su* section4 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,production inconsi/5t ) indu/rial hemp designation ,any p]son :o kn[+ly produces a crop t is inconsi/5t ) ! designation ( only indu/rial hemp "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 %all be ineligible to p>ticipate 9 ! program e/abli%$ "u ?is section = a p]iod ( #e ye>s beg9n+ on ! date ( ! violation4 4 7b7 ,dep>tm5t ( agriculture ,section #big;,c ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afciq7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by /rik+ p>agraph 7#a7 %all & all t foll[s ?r\gh practice to ma9ta9 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 p>agraph 7#a7-- 7,a7 %all include-- 7i7 a practice to ma9ta9 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z subclauses 7,i7 & 7,,ii71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* subclauses 7z s r$esignat$7 two ems to ! "r2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,b7 ?r\gh 7,e7 z clauses 7iii7 ?r\gh 7vi71 respectively1 & mov+ ! m>g9s ( su* clauses 7z s r$esignat$7 two ems to ! "r2 7iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 7z designat$ by clause 7i7 ( ?is subp>agraph7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 a proc$ure "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all require a hemp produc] to designate ! type ( production ( ! hemp produc] z-- 7,i7 only indu/rial hemp2 or 7,,ii7 hemp gr[n = any purpose o!r ?an indu/rial hemp2 2 7v7 9 clause 7iii7 7z r$esignat$ by clause 7iii7 ( ?is subp>agraph7-- 7,i7 by ins]t+ except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b77i71 be=e a proc$ure2 & 7,,ii7 by /rik+ delta-#i tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration & ins]t+ total tetrahydrocannab9ol conc5tration 7includ+ tetrahydrocannab9olic acid72 7vi7 9 clause 7v7 7z r$esignat$ by clause 7iii7 ( ?is subp>agraph71 by ins]t+ & aft] ! semicolon at ! end2 7vii7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,f72 & 7viii7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 may include-- 7i7 not)/&+ subp>agraph 7,a77iii71 a proc$ure = ! use ( visual inspections1 p]=mance-bas$ sampl+ me?odologies1 c]tifi$ se$1 or a simil> proc$ure :5 develop+ sampl+ plans = any produc] :o elects to be designat$ z a produc] ( only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 7ii7 not)/&+ section #big;,b7e77#c77;,b77i71 a proc$ure = elim9at+ ! #aj-ye> p]iod ( ineligibility foll[+ ! date ( conviction = a felony relat$ to a controll$ sub/ance = produc]s :o elect to be designat$ z produc]s ( only indu/rial hemp "u subp>agraph 7,a77ii72 & 7iii7 su* o!r practices or proc$ures z ! ,secret>y consid]s to be appropriate1 to ! ext5t t ! practice or proc$ure is consi/5t ) ?is subtitle4 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,inspections ( indu/rial hemp produc]s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,if a plan ref]r$ to 9 p>agraph 7#a7 includes proc$ures = r$uc+ or elim9at+ sampl+ or te/+ requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b77;,b77i7 = a produc] ( only indu/rial hemp1 ! ,secret>y %all require ! produc] to provide docum5tation t demon/rates a cle> int5t to produce1 & use 9-field practices consi/5t ) production (1 indu/rial hemp1 su* z a se$ tag1 sales contract1 ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy report1 h>ve/ te*nique1 or h>ve/ inspection4 7,b7 ,te/+ ,if a produc] fails to provide ! appropriate docum5tation requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,secret>y %all require ! produc] to conduct ! te/+ describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b77;,a77iii74 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7i7 & 7ii7 z clauses 7ii7 & 7iii71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ be=e clause 7ii7 7z s r$esignat$71 ! foll[+3 7i7 ! designation ( ! type ( production ( ! hemp produc]s "u section #big;,b7a77#b77;,a77ii7 or "u subsection 7a77#b77;,a77ii7 ( ?is section2 2 & 7iii7 9 clause 7iii71 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ! laboratory c]tificate ( analysis = hemp dispos$ ( "u section #big;,b7a77#b77;,a77iv7 or subsection 7a77#b77;,a77iv7 ( ?is section4 4 7c7 ,regulations & guidel9es2 effect on o!r law ,section #big;,d ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcir7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! section head+1 by /rik+ ,,regulations ,,& ,,guidel9es & ins]t+ ,,adm9i/ration1 ,,regulations1 ,,& ,,guidel9es2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by /rik+ ,,promulgation ,,( ,,regulations ,,& ,,guidel9es & ins]t+ ,,adm9i/ration1 ,,regulations1 ,,& ,,guidel9es2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,laboratory accr$itation ,! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,drug ,en=cem5t ,adm9i/ration1 %all e/abli% a process by :i* ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture c issue c]tificates ( accr$itation to laboratories = ! purposes ( te/+ hemp 9 accordance ) ?is subtitle4 4 #ajjjf4 ,pilot program = ! intra-organizational movem5t ( g5etically eng9e]$ microorganisms by c]ta9 au?oriz$ p>ties ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,plant ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ggaa et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #dbj;,a4 ,pilot program = ! intra-organizational movem5t ( g5etically eng9e]$ microorganisms by c]ta9 au?oriz$ p>ties 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ microorganism ,! t]m cov]$ microorganism-- 7,a7 means a g5etically eng9e]$ microorganism t is a plant pe/ or may pose a plant pe/ risk2 & 7,b7 does n include li/$ ag5ts or tox9s 7z def9$ 9 section #bab7l7 ( ! ,agricultural ,biot]rorism ,protection ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hdja7l7774 7#b7 ,cov]$ unau?oriz$ release ,! t]m cov]$ unau?oriz$ release means an unau?oriz$ release ( a cov]$ microorganism1 includ+ su* a release t a responsible p>ty suspects took place4 7#c7 ,pilot program ,! t]m pilot program means ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b74 7#d7 ,plant pe/ risk ,! t]m plant pe/ risk has ! mean+ giv5 su* t]m 9 section #cdj4c ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulations74 7#e7 ,responsible p>ty ,! t]m responsible p>ty means a p>tn]%ip1 corporation1 association1 jo9t v5ture1 or o!r legal entity t-- 7,a7 has a physical address 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 is n own$ by or o!rwise affiliat$ ) ! gov]nm5t ( a c\ntry ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg772 7,c7 has m ?an #a responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facility2 7,d7 employs quality control p]sonnel t are capable ( ov]see+ ! movem5t & control ( cov]$ microorganisms2 7,e7 has1 9 ea* ( ! #c ye>s prec$+ enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program1 mov$ plant pe/s pursuant to p]mits grant$ by ! ,secret>y "u ?is ,act2 7,f7 has ! ability & res\rces to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7e7 = ! duration ( ! pilot program2 7,g7 has implem5t$ ! precautions specifi$ 9 subsection 7e7 to prev5t ! unau?oriz$ release ( cov]$ microorganisms2 & 7,h7 has n1 dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date on :i* ! relevant application is submitt$ "u subsection 7c7-- 7i7 caus$ an unau?oriz$ release ( a plant pe/2 7ii7 mat]ially fail$ to comply ) a p]mit grant$ by ! ,secret>y = ! int]/ate movem5t ( plant pe/s2 or 7iii7 violat$ any provision ( ?is section 7includ+ regulations promulgat$ !reund]74 7#f7 ,responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facility ,! t]m responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facility-- 7,a7 means a physical /ructure or portion !re(1 con/ruct$ & ma9ta9$ 9 ord] to conta9 plant pe/s1 t is "u ! control (1 or op]at$ by1 a responsible p>ty )9 ! contigu\s ,unit$ ,/ates2 & 7,b7 includes sites "u ! control (1 or op]at$ by1 any p>5t organization1 subsidi>y1 or affiliate ( ! responsible p>ty4 7b7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ajj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% a pilot program "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all au?orize n m ?an #ge responsible p>ties-- 7#a7 to move cov]$ microorganisms 9 int]/ate comm]ce betwe5 responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facilities )\t a p]mit2 & 7#b7 to ma9ta9 control ov] & dispose ( su* cov]$ microorganisms4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all accept applications f responsible p>ties = enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program dur+ a #de-;day application p]iod1 beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! pilot program is e/abli%$ "u subsection 7b71 us+ a web-bas$ application process e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,an application submitt$ by a responsible p>ty = enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program %all include ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! "n & contact in=mation ( ! responsible p>ty & any ag5t ( ! responsible p>ty t w be involv$ 9 ! movem5t ( a cov]$ microorganism4 7,b7 ,! me?ods by :i* a cov]$ microorganism w be mov$ & ! measures tak5 to ensure t !re is no unau?oriz$ release ( ! cov]$ microorganism4 7,c7 ,! mann] 9 :i* a %ipp+ conta9]1 packag+ mat]ial1 or any o!r mat]ial accompany+ ! cov]$ microorganism w be dispos$ ( to prev5t ! unau?oriz$ release ( a cov]$ microorganism4 7,d7 ,a li/ ( responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facilities to :i* ! responsible p>ty int5ds to move cov]$ microorganisms4 7,e7 ,a li/ ( ! pr$om9ant cov]$ microorganism *assis /ra9s t1 at ! "t ( ! application1 ! responsible p>ty int5ds to move4 7,f7 ,a sworn c]tification t ! responsible p>ty meets ea* crit]ion specifi$ 9 subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,supplem5tal applications 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a responsible p>ty may submit a supplem5tal application to ! ,secret>y to update a li/ "u subp>agraph 7,d7 or 7,e7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 at any "t dur+ su* enrollm5t4 ,! ,secret>y %all make a det]m9ation ) respect to su* supplem5tal application n lat] ?an #cj days aft] ! date on :i* su* supplem5tal application is submitt$ to ! ,secret>y4 7,b7 ,d5ials ,! ,secret>y may only d5y a supplem5tal application if ! ,secret>y has made ! det]m9ation set =? 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,b74 ,a d5ial ( a supplem5tal application %all be subject to appeal 9 accordance ) ! t]ms specifi$ 9 subsection 7d77#c74 7d7 ,selection process 7#a7 ,tim+ ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 evaluate applications receiv$ "u subsection 7c77#a7 9 ! ord] 9 :i* ! applications are receiv$2 & 7,b7 approve or d5y all applications receiv$ dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 t subsection n lat] ?an #de days aft] ! end ( t p]iod4 7#b7 ,d5ial ,! ,secret>y %all d5y an application receiv$ "u subsection 7c77#a7 if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y has already select$ #ge responsible p>ties = enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program2 or 7,b7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t ! responsible p>ty submitt+ ! application does n meet ea* crit]ion specifi$ 9 subsection 7a77#e74 7#c7 ,appeal 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,a responsible p>ty seek+ to enroll 9 ! pilot program ^: application has be5 d5i$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 may submit to ! ,secret>y a writt5 appeal )9-- 7i7 ! #aj-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date on :i* ! responsible p>ty receives writt5 notification ( ! d5ial2 or 7ii7 a long] p]iod1 if ! responsible p>ty makes a reque/ = additional "t to submit su* appeal & ! ,secret>y grants su* reque/4 7,b7 ,decision ,! ,secret>y %all1 )9 a reasonably prompt p]iod1 grant or d5y an appeal "u subp>agraph 7,a7 9 writ+1 :i* %all include ! reasons = ! decision4 7e7 ,requirem5ts ,a responsible p>ty %all1 z a condition ( enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program1 agree to-- 7#a7 ma9ta91 move1 & dispose ( cov]$ microorganisms 9 a mann] t prev5ts unau?oriz$ release1 spread1 disp]sal1 or p]si/5ce ( ^? cov]$ microorganisms 9 ! environm5t2 7#b7 unless o!rwise au?oriz$ "u a p]mit "u ?is ,act1 only move a cov]$ microorganism betwe5 sites t are responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facilities2 7#c7 ma9ta91 move1 & dispose ( ea* cov]$ microorganism sep>ately f o!r organisms2 7#d7 ensure t ea* cov]$ microorganism is ma9ta9$1 mov$1 & dispos$ ( 9 a mann] comm5surate ) ! plant pe/ risk pos$ by t cov]$ microorganism2 7#e7 use1 at a m9imum1 a package = movem5t-- 7,a7 t consi/s ( a securely seal$ inn] & out] conta9]1 ea* ( :i* is an effective b>ri] to ! escape or unau?oriz$ dissem9ation ( ! cov]$ microorganism2 7,b7 ! inn] conta9] ( :i*-- 7i7 conta9s all ( ! applicable cov]$ microorganism2 & 7ii7 is cu%ion$ & seal$ 9 su* a mann] z to rema9 seal$ dur+ any %ock1 impact1 or *ange 9 pressure2 & 7,c7 ! out] conta9] ( :i* is rigid & /rong en\gh to )/& typical %ipp+ conditions 7su* z dropp+1 /ack+1 & impact f o!r freight7 )\t op5+2 7#f7 on reque/1 grant ! ,secret>y access-- 7,a7 to sample mat]ials associat$ ) ! int]/ate movem5t ( cov]$ microorganisms "u ! pilot program2 7,b7 to obs]ve & inspect ! int]/ate movem5t ( ^? cov]$ microorganisms2 & 7,c7 to audit records ( ! activities ( ! responsible p>ty "u ! pilot program2 7#g7 ma9ta9 detail$ & accurate records ( all activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program to demon/rate compliance ) ! applicable requirem5ts2 7#h7 on reque/1 grant ! ,secret>y access to ea* responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facility = inspection 9 relation to a responsible p>ty's enrollm5t 9 ! pilot program2 & 7#i7 comply ) any additional requirem5t = ! conta9m5t ( cov]$ microorganisms 9 int]/ate comm]ce t ! ,secret>y may require if-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y det]m9es t su* an additional requirem5t is reasonable2 & 7,b7 ! sole purpose ( su* additional requirem5t is to avoid a cov]$ unau?oriz$ release4 7f7 ,prohibition on c]ta9 pref]5ces ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all take no action or promulgate any regulation t-- 7#a7 treats g5etically eng9e]$ cov]$ microorganisms less favorably ?an nong5etically eng9e]$ cov]$ microorganisms2 or 7#b7 limits ! quantity or type ( cov]$ microorganisms t may be mov$ "u ! pilot program betwe5 responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facilities4 7g7 ,report+ by responsible p>ties ,a responsible p>ty %all submit to ! ,secret>y a qu>t]ly report t describes ! activities ( ! responsible p>ty "u ! pilot program dur+ ! p]iod cov]$ by ! report1 includ+-- 7#a7 a description ( ea* cov]$ microorganism mov$ 9 int]/ate comm]ce1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! #a or m c\ntries or localities at :i* ! cov]$ microorganism 0 collect$1 develop$1 manufactur$1 re>$1 cultivat$1 or cultur$1 z applicable2 7,b7 ! g5us1 species1 & any relevant subspecies & common "n in=mation ( ! cov]$ microorganism2 & 7,c7 :5 applicable1 a brief description ( ! g5etic modifications made 9 ! microorganism1 includ+-- 7i7 ! int5d$ ph5otype t ! #a or m modifications are expect$ to conf]2 7ii7 any t>get$ deletions1 ins]tions1 or base pair sub/itutions2 & 7iii7 ! g5etic elem5ts us$ 9 imp>t+ ! modification1 includ+ ! "n1 donor organism1 & a brief description ( ! function2 7#b7 ea* me?od by :i* ! cov]$ microorganism 0 mov$ 9 int]/ate comm]ce2 7#c7 ! quantity ( ! cov]$ microorganism mov$ 9 int]/ate comm]ce2 & 7#d7 ! specific responsible p>ty bioconta9m5t facilities betwe5 :i* ! cov]$ microorganism 0 mov$ 9 int]/ate comm]ce4 7h7 ,unau?oriz$ release ,9 ! case ( a cov]$ unau?oriz$ release1 a responsible p>ty %all-- 7#a7 contact ! applicable (fice )9 ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice )9 #dh h\rs ( discov]y ( ! cov]$ unau?oriz$ release2 & 7#b7 submit to ! ,secret>y a /atem5t ( facts p]ta9+ to su* release1 9 writ+1 n lat] ?an #e bus9ess days aft] ! date ( t discov]y4 7i7 ,dis5rollm5t f pilot program 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all t]m9ate ! enrollm5t ( a responsible p>ty 9 ! pilot program if ! ,secret>y has a s\nd factual basis to det]m9e t-- 7,a7 ! responsible p>ty no long] meets ! eligibility crit]ia ( a responsible p>ty describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#e72 7,b7 ! responsible p>ty has mat]ially fail$ to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7e72 or 7,c7 z a result ( a failure by a responsible p>ty "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! responsible p>ty caus$ a cov]$ unau?oriz$ release dur+ ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,dis5rollm5t decision ,if ! ,secret>y t]m9ates ! enrollm5t ( a responsible p>ty "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit t decision 9 writ+ to ! responsible p>ty4 7#c7 ,appeal ,! appeal process describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#c7 %all apply 9 ! case ( a responsible p>ty t seeks to appeal a t]m9ation ( enrollm5t "u p>agraph 7#a74 7j7 ,t]m9ation ,! pilot program %all t]m9ate on ! date t is #c ye>s aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y completes ! application selection process "u subsection 7d77#a77;,b74 7k7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #f mon?s aft] ! date ( t]m9ation ( ! pilot program describ$ 9 subsection 7j71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ,congress a report t describes-- 7#a7 ! activities c>ri$ out "u ! pilot program1 includ+-- 7,a7 ! quantities & id5tities ( cov]$ microorganisms t 7 mov$2 & 7,b7 a description ( any unau?oriz$ release ( cov]$ microorganisms t 7 mov$1 includ+ a description ( ! cause & consequ5ce ( any unau?oriz$ release2 & 7#b7 recomm5dations on-- 7,a7 :e!r ! pilot program %\ld become a p]man5t program2 & 7,b7 :e!r1 z a p]man5t program1 *anges %\ld be made to ! crit]ia = a responsible p>ty "u subsection 7a77#e7 or to ! requirem5ts "u subsection 7e74 4 ,b ,m>ket+ #ajaja4 ,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$-- 7#a7 by ins]t+ m&>9 oranges1 aft] oranges12 7#b7 by ins]t+ almonds1 aft] onions12 & 7#c7 by /rik+ 1 o!r ?an dates = process+1 ea* place x appe>s4 #ajajb4 ,local agriculture m>ket program ,section #baj;,a ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbg;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#e7 ?r\gh 7#ac7 z p>agraphs 7#f7 ?r\gh 7#ad71 respectively2 & 7,b7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#d7 ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,food hub ,! t]m food hub means a bus9ess or organization t actively manages ! aggregation1 di/ribution1 & m>ket+ ( s\rce-id5tifi$ food products to multiple buy]s f multiple produc]s1 :o are prim>ily local & regional produc]s1 to /r5g!n ! ability ( su* produc]s to satisfy local & regional :olesale1 retail1 & in/itutional dem&s4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#d71 by ins]t+ 1 regional food *a9 coord9ation1 aft] collaboration2 7#c7 9 subsection 7c77#d71 by /rik+ /akehold]s & ins]t+ /akehold]s be=e & aft] provid+ grants "u ! program2 7#d7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,i71 by /rik+ or2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,j77ii71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7iii7 by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,k7 to support ! pur*ase ( special purpose equipm5t4 2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#f7-- 7i7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by r$esignat+ clauses 7vii7 & 7viii7 z clauses 7viii7 & 7ix71 respectively2 & 7,,ii7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7vi7 ! foll[+3 7vii7 a food hub2 2 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,c7-- 7,i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ applications t & ins]t+ applications1 outrea*1 & te*nical assi/ance t w\ld2 7,,ii7 9 clause 7i71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,,iii7 by r$esignat+ clause 7ii7 z clause 7iii72 7,,iv7 by ins]t+ aft] clause 7i7 ! foll[+3 7ii7 provide great] geographic balance relative to ! b5efits ( ! ,program2 or 2 & 7,v7 9 clause 7iii7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ are us$ & ins]t+ be us$2 7iii7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,d7 & 7,e7 z subp>agraphs 7,e7 & 7,f71 respectively2 & 7iv7 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 categories 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>kets & ent]prise projects ,9 ! case ( a local & regional food m>ket & 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 7#e7 9 subsection 7e77#b77;,a71 by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bjbf ?r\gh #bjca to support p>tn]%ips-- 7i7 to plan a local or regional food sy/em2 7ii7 to implem5t a local or regional food sy/em plan2 7iii7 to develop & implem5t a regional food *a9 coord9ation project2 & 7iv7 to develop & implem5t a regional outrea*1 te*nical assi/ance1 & evaluation project4 2 7#f7 9 subsection 7f77#a7-- 7,a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ subsection 7d72 or & ins]t+ subsection 7d77#e722 7,b7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraph 7,b7 z subp>agraph 7,c72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,a7 ! foll[+3 7,b7 are eligible to submit an application 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#f77;,d72 or 2 & 7#g7 9 subsection 7i77#c77;,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,( ! funds & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,( ! funds 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,simplifi$ applications ,( ! funds made available = grants "u subsection 7d77#f7 = a fiscal ye>1 n less ?an #aj p]c5t1 & n m ?an #ej p]c5t1 %all be us$ to provide grants to eligible entities t submit an application 9 accordance ) subsection 7d77#f77;,d74 4 #ajajc4 ,ac] access & developm5t program ,section #abcjf ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afcb;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7e7 & 7f7 z subsections 7f7 & 7g71 respectively2 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7d7 ! foll[+3 7e7 ,consultations 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,beg9n+ ) ! fir/ reque/ = applications "u ?is section t occurs at lea/ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 n lat] ?an #f mon?s be=e su* a reque/ = applications1 ! ,secret>y %all solicit input f maple syrup indu/ry /akehold]s ) respect to ! rese>* & education priorities ( ! maple syrup indu/ry4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ,! ,secret>y %all consid] ! in=mation provid$ ?r\gh ! consultation requir$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 :5 mak+ grants "u ?is section4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7g71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca1 to rema9 available until exp5d$4 #ajajd4 ,organic production & m>ket data initiative ,section #gdjg ( ! ,f>m ,security & ,rural ,inve/m5t ,act ( #bjjb 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #eibe;c7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7b7-- 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 collect & publi% co/-(-production data = organic milk1 ?r\gh support f regional & national programs1 includ+ regul>ly report$ data relat$ to-- 7,a7 ! co/s ( major organic fe$/uffs1 includ+-- 7i7 ! prices = major organic fe$/uffs produc$ dome/ically2 7ii7 ! prices = import$ major organic fe$/uffs2 & 7iii7 all o!r co/s relat+ to ! production ( organic milk2 7,b7 ! e/abli%m5t ( an ,organic ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey1 :i* %all be analog\s to ! exi/+ ,all ,milk ,prices ,survey conduct$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 to ga!r & report mon?ly data ab\t ! am\nts organic dairy f>m]s are be+ 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]iodic organic milk report+ "u :i* ! ,secret>y1 us+ data collect$ by ! ,national ,agricultural ,/ati/ics ,s]vice1 ! ,economic ,rese>* ,s]vice1 or ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice1 publi%es new p]iodic reports t include1 or add to exi/+ p]iodic reports relat+ to1 data = organic milk1 :i* %all be equival5t to data report$ = conv5tionally produc$ milk4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7d77#b71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #ajaje4 ,organic c]tification 7a7 ,reports ,section #babb7;d77#a7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba7;d77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,organic te*nical assi/ance ,! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #babb;,a 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feba;a7 ! foll[+3 #babb;,b4 ,organic te*nical assi/ance 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 c>ry+ out ?is title1 ! ,secret>y may provide te*nical assi/ance1 outrea*1 & education to support organic production ?r\gh exi/+ programs implem5t$ by a cov]$ ag5cy4 7b7 ,cov]$ ag5cy ,= ! purposes ( ?is section1 ! t]m cov]$ ag5cy means-- 7#a7 ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,s]vice2 7#b7 ! ,agricultural ,rese>* ,s]vice2 7#c7 ! ,national ,in/itute ( ,food & ,agriculture2 7#d7 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy2 7#e7 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy2 7#f7 ! ,natural ,res\rces ,cons]vation ,s]vice2 7#g7 ! ,rural ,bus9ess-,coop]ative ,s]vice2 7#h7 ! ,food & ,nutrition ,s]vice2 & 7#i7 o!r ag5cies1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 7c7 ,fund+ ,section #babc7;b77#f7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #febb7;b77#f77 is am5d$ by /rik+ = fiscal ye> #bjbc & ins]t+ = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbc ?r\gh #bjca4 #ajajf4 ,report on procurem5t ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t exam9es-- 7#a7 ! process by :i* dome/ic commodities or products 7z def9$ 9 section #bbj4af ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation77 are procur$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ ! solicitation process us$ to procure su* commodities or products2 7#b7 b>ri]s to entry into su* procurem5t process t are = nontraditional1 culturally relevant1 or local & regional commodities or products2 7#c7 ! diet quality & accessibility ( commodities or products t are s procur$2 & 7#d7 ! ,secret>y's recomm5dations = adm9i/rative1 regulatory1 & legislative *anges to improve su* procurem5t process4 #ajajg4 ,def9itions ( risk to organic integrity & ov]sight protocols ,section #bajc ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#bj7 ?r\gh 7#bb7 z p>agraphs 7#bb7 ?r\gh 7#bd71 respectively2 7#b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraphs 7#af7 ?r\gh 7#ai7 z p>agraphs 7#ag7 ?r\gh 7#bj71 respectively2 7#c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#ae7 ! foll[+3 7#af7 ,ov]sight protocols ,! t]m ov]sight protocols means ! regulations1 policies1 & proc$ures issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u ! au?orities provid$ 9 sections #bajd1 #bajg1 #baad1 #baae1 #baaf1 & #babj4 2 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#bj71 z s r$esignat$1 ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,risk to organic integrity ,! t]m risk to organic integrity means ! likelihood t a product m>ket$ z organically produc$ is1 or conta9s1 an agricultural product t 0 n produc$ us+ a sy/em ( organic f>m+ 9 compliance ) ?is title1 n process$ 9 compliance ) ?is title1 or bo?4 4 #ajajh4 ,mod]nization ( inspection requirem5ts ,p>agraph 7#e7 ( section #bajg7;a7 ( ! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fejf7;a77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#e7 provide = annual inspections by ! c]tify+ ag5t ( ea* f>m & h&l+ op]ation t has be5 c]tifi$ "u ?is title1 :i* inspections %all be-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a f>m or h&l+ op]ation site locat$ outside ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 conduct$ on-site2 7,b7 9 ! case ( a f>m or h&l+ op]ation site locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 conduct$ on-site once e ?ree ye>s ) int]v5+ annual inspections be+ conduct$ on-site or virtually bas$ on ! f>m's or h&l+ op]ation's risk to organic integrity1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 9 ! case ( a h&l+ op]ation t acquires b does n physically receive1 process1 package1 or /ore organic products1 conduct$ ?r\gh inspection me?ods1 includ+ virtual me?ods1 t provide suffici5t assurance ( compliance1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y2 4 #ajaji4 ,/udy & re=m ( ,national ,organic ,program ov]sight protocols ,! ,organic ,foods ,production ,act ( #aiij 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #feja et seq471 z am5d$ by section #ajaje1 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #babb;,b 7z add$ by su* section #ajaje7 ! foll[+3 #babb;,c4 ,/udy & re=m ( ,national ,organic ,program ov]sight protocols 7a7 ,/udy ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct a compreh5sive /udy = ! purpose ( det]m9+ :e!r ! e/abli%m5t ( ov]sight protocols bas$ on risk to organic integrity & ! implem5tation ( relat$ re=ms are necess>y & appropriate4 7b7 ,elem5ts 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all exam9e ! feasibility1 opportunities1 & implications ( implem5t+ ov]sight protocols t-- 7,a7 are bas$ on risk to organic integrity2 7,b7 include diff]5tial treatm5t ( non-compliance t increases ! risk to organic integrity v]sus non-compliance t does n2 7,c7 adopt /&>diz$ organic plans "u section #baad align$ ) ! risk to organic integrity2 7,d7 include a multi-ti]$ approa* to c]tification align$ ) ! risk to organic integrity & ! scale ( ! organic op]ation2 & 7,e7 provide increas$ guidance & int]pretations ( /&>ds & crit]ia e/abli%$ "u ?is title giv5 by ! ,national ,organic ,program to c]tify+ ag5ts & to c]tifi$ organic f>ms & h&l+ op]ations4 7#b7 ,consid]ation ( relevant factors ,9 adm9i/]+ p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to c]tifi$ organic f>ms1 c]tifi$ organic h&l+ op]ations1 & c]tify+ ag5ts1 take into acc\nt-- 7,a7 ! scope ( c]tification or accr$itation ( ea* entity2 7,b7 ! scale & complexity ( ea* entity2 7,c7 ! dome/ic or int]national location ( ea* entity2 7,d7 ! hi/ory ( compliance ( ea* entity2 & 7,e7 o!r relevant factors4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! appropriate congressional committees1 & make publicly available on ! websites ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture1 a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subsection 7a74 7d7 ,consultation ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7#a7 ! ,national ,organic ,/&>ds ,bo>d2 7#b7 c]tify+ ag5ts2 7#c7 c]tifi$ organic f>ms & h&l+ op]ations2 7#d7 organic consum]s2 & 7#e7 o!r relevant organic /akehold]s4 7e7 ,au?ority to e/abli% additional t]ms & conditions 7#a7 ,issuance ( regulations ,bas$ on ! f9d+s describ$ 9 ! report "u subsection 7c71 & aft] consultation ) ! appropriate congressional committees1 ! ,secret>y may issue regulations to e/abli% or modify ov]sight protocols "u ?is title t ! ,secret>y det]m9es are necess>y & appropriate1 provid$ su* regulations ma9ta9 /rong organic integrity1 support a resili5t dome/ic organic sector1 & are consi/5t ) ! requirem5ts ( ?is title4 7#b7 ,r$uc+ ov]sight co/s2 prioritization ,9 issu+ ! regulations "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y may seek to-- 7,a7 r$uce ov]sight co/s & adm9i/rative burd5s = c]tifi$ organic f>ms1 c]tifi$ organic h&l+ op]ations1 & c]tify+ ag5ts t pres5t a l[] risk to organic integrity2 or 7,b7 prioritize ov]sight res\rces = activities t pres5t a high] risk to organic integrity4 7f7 ,appropriate congressional committees def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committees means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 7g7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be con/ru$ to limit ! ,secret>y's au?ority to en=ce compliance ) ?is title to protect organic integrity4 4 ,c ,regulatory ,re=m ,i ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act #ajbja4 ,exclusion ( c]ta9 sub/ances 7a7 ,def9itions ,section #b ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ subsection 7v7 to read z foll[s3 7v7 ,plant regulator 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m plant regulator means any sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances int5d$1 ?r\gh physiological action1 = accel]at+ or ret>d+ ! rate ( gr[? or rate ( maturation1 or = o!rwise alt]+ ! behavior ( plants or ! produce !re(4 7#b7 ,exclusions ,su* t]m %all n include-- 7,a7 sub/ances to ! ext5t t !y are-- 7i7 int5d$ to be produc$ & us$ )9 a plant2 or 7ii7 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[-risk pr(ile 9 relation to humans & o!r organisms1 z det]m9$ by ! ,ag5cy2 & 7ii7 are ( biological orig9 or include *emical comp\nds t are syn!tically d]iv$1 b /ructurally-simil> & functionally id5tical to1 sub/ances ( biological orig94 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7hh7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ or2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ sub/ances4 & ins]t+ sub/ances2 & 7ii7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,i7 by /rik+ volatilization urease & ins]t+ volatilization1 or urease2 7,,ii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ a semicolon2 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] 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 a plant's natural nutrition processes 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 7ss7 ,plant-incorporat$ protectant 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m plant-incorporat$ protectant means a pe/icide t is-- 7,a7 int5d$ = prev5t+1 de/roy+1 repell+1 or mitigat+ a pe/2 & 7,b7 a sub/ance or mixture ( sub/ances int5d$ to be produc$ & us$ )9 a liv+ plant1 or 9 ! produce !re(1 & ! g5etic mat]ial necess>y = its production4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,su* t]m includes any in]t +r$i5t 7z def9$ 9 section #agd4c ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation774 4 7b7 ,exemption f regulation ,section #be7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfw7b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,exemption ( pe/icides 7#a7 ,exemption by rule ,! ,adm9i/rator may exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act by regulation any pe/icide :i* ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es ei!r-- 7,a7 to be adequately regulat$ by ano!r ,f$]al ag5cy2 or 7,b7 to be ( a "* :i* is unnecess>y to be subject to ?is ,act 9 ord] to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7#b7 ,exemption = c]ta9 plant-incorporat$ protectants 7,a7 ,exemption 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,^u ! issuance ( guidance z describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 plant-incorporat$ protectants result+ f endog5\s g5etic mat]ial f\nd )9 or t c\ld arise f ! plant's g5e pool are exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act4 7ii7 ,exception ,a specific plant-incorporat$ protectant aris+ f endog5\s g5etic mat]ial f\nd )9 or t c\ld arise f ! plant's g5e pool %all n be exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act if ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es t su* plant-incorporat$ protectant is ( a "* :i* is necess>y to be subject to ?is ,act 9 ord] to c>ry out ! purposes ( ?is ,act4 7,b7 ,guidance ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all issue guidance = ! implem5tation ( subp>agraph 7,a74 ,! ,adm9i/rator may update su* guidance1 z ! ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be appropriate4 7,c7 ,ord] 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,if ! ,adm9i/rator makes a det]m9ation describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a77ii7 ) respect to a plant-incorporat$ protectant1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all issue an ord] expla9+ ! basis = su* det]m9ation1 :i* may be issu$ directly to any p]son :o owns1 controls1 or has cu/ody ( su* plant-incorporat$ protectant or publi%$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]4 7ii7 ,effect ( ord] ,aft] receipt or publication ( an ord] describ$ 9 clause 7i71 ! plant-incorporat$ protectant describ$ 9 ! ord] w no long] be exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ?is ,act4 7,d7 ,tol]ance exemption ,! residue ( a plant-incorporat$ protectant t is exempt "u subp>agraph 7,a77i7 %all be exempt f ! requirem5t = a tol]ance "u section #djh ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf;a7 unless1 & until su* "t z1 ! ,adm9i/rator issues or publi%es an ord] "u subp>agraph 7,c77i74 4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5ts ,section #ag7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acfo7c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agd4c ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation772 7,b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ or at ! end2 7,c7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 or2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 t plant-incorporat$ protectant is exempt "u section #be7;b77#b7 or "p #agd ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation74 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,a71 by /rik+ 7z def9$ 9 section #agd4c ( title #dj1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or any successor regulation774 #ajbjb4 ,coord9ation ,section #c ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7i7 ,coord9ation 7#a7 ,risk mitigation measures ,if any risk mitigation measures are requir$ = any pe/icide regi/]$ "u ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 develop su* measures 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 & 7,b7 conduct1 & publi% 9 ! docket1 ) ! correspond+ action1 an economic analysis det]m9+ ! co/ ( implem5tation ( su* measures4 7#b7 ,data & in=mation 7,a7 ,coord9ation ( data & in=mation ,) reg>d to ! regi/ration or regi/ration review ( a pe/icide "u ?is ,act & = mak+ a det]m9ation "u section #djh ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cdf;a7 ) respect to any action t impacts ! sale1 di/ribution1 or use ( a pe/icide1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy1 s t ! ,adm9i/rator has = ! ,adm9i/rator's use & consid]ation = su* processes-- 7i7 agronomic use data f-- 7,i7 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture2 & 7,,ii7 indu/ry2 & 7ii7 any in=mation relat+ to ! availability & economic viability ( alt]natives to su* pe/icide4 7,b7 ,data & in=mation ,:5 issu+ any decision result+ f ! processes ref]r$ to 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all publi%-- 7i7 a description ( ! use by ! ,adm9i/rator ( any data or in=mation provid$ by ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 ! det]m9ation ( ! ,adm9i/rator on :e!r to use su* data or in=mation1 includ+1 z applicable1 ! reasons t ! data or in=mation 0 n us$4 7#c7 ,reasonable & prud5t actions & measures ,= implem5tation ( reasonable & prud5t actions & measures ) respect to ! use ( a pe/icide regi/]$ "u ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all coord9ate ) ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce-- 7,a7 to review ! developm5t ( any su* actions & measures t are a result ( consultations relat+ to actions "u ?is ,act2 7,b7 to fully consid] ! risks & b5efits ( any su* actions & measures 9 a mann] consi/5t ) practices e/abli%$ to evaluate ! risks & b5efits ( a pe/icide regi/]$ "u ?is ,act2 & 7,c7 to provide fe$back to ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior & ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce on decisions relat+ to any su* actions & measures t may affect end us]s ( a pe/icide regi/]$ "u ?is ,act4 7#d7 ,waiv] ,! coord9ation requirem5ts impos$ by ?is subsection may be waiv$ or modifi$ = a specific action to ! ext5t agre$ ^u by ! ,adm9i/rator1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 & ! regi/rant s long z su* agreem5t is publi%$ by ! ,adm9i/rator 9 ! docket = ! correspond+ action4 4 #ajbjc4 ,int]ag5cy work+ gr\p ,section #c7;c77#aa7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7c77#aa77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,b7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ,! ,adm9i/rator %all & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,adm9i/rator %all 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 ,p>ticipation ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all include ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy 9 all meet+s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p4 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d7-- 7,a7 9 clause 7iv7-- 7i7 by /rik+ e #ahj days !reaft] & ins]t+ ea* ye> !reaft]2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ dur+ ! #e-ye> p]iod beg9n+ on t date2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7v7 ,availability ,all reports requir$ "u ?is subp>agraph %all be publi%$ on ! website ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy4 2 & 7#c7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,e7 to read z foll[s3 7,e7 ,consultation 7i7 ,work+ gr\p ) private sector ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u ?is p>agraph1 ! work+ gr\p %all1 z appropriate-- 7,i7 consult1 includ+ ?r\gh public meet+s1 ) repres5tatives ( int]e/$ indu/ry /akehold]s & nongov]nm5tal organizations n less ?an once e ye>2 & 7,,ii7 take into consid]ation factors1 su* z actual & pot5tial diff]5ces 9 int]e/ betwe51 & ! views (1 ^? /akehold]s & organizations4 7ii7 ,adm9i/rator ) work+ gr\p ,be=e ! ,adm9i/rator implem5ts any policy1 /rategy1 workplan1 or pilot program reg>d+ ! application ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq47 to ! processes = ! regi/ration or regi/ration review ( a pe/icide "u ?is ,act1 ! ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,i7 consult ) ! cov]$ ag5cies on ! policy1 /rategy1 workplan1 or pilot program & take into consid]ation input receiv$2 & 7,,ii7 publi% ! input receiv$ f ! cov]$ ag5cies 9 ! docket ) ! correspond+ policy1 /rategy1 workplan1 or pilot program4 4 #ajbjd4 ,regi/ration review 7a7 ,ext5sion ( deadl9e ,section #c7;g77#a77;,a77iii7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7g77#a77;,a77iii77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ ! regi/ration review ( & ins]t+ ! int]im regi/ration review decision (2 & 7#b7 9 subclause 7,i71 by /rik+ #bjbb & ins]t+ #bjca4 7b7 ,int]im ,regi/ration ,review ,decision ,requirem5ts ,section #c7;g77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,insecticide1 ,fungicide1 & ,rod5ticide ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #acf;a7g77#a77;,a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7vi7 ,int]im ,regi/ration ,review ,decision ,requirem5ts 7,i7 ,requirem5ts ,any cov]$ int]im regi/ration review decision %all include1 :]e applicable1 measures to r$uce ! effects ( ! applicable pe/icide on-- 7aa7 species li/$ "u ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aeca et seq472 or 7bb7 any designat$ critical habitat4 7,,ii7 ,consultation ,9 develop+ measures describ$ 9 subclause 7,i71 ! ,adm9i/rator %all take into acc\nt ! input receiv$ f ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture & o!r memb]s ( ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7c77#aa74 7,,iii7 ,cov]$ int]im regi/ration review decision ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m cov]$ int]im regi/ration review decision means an int]im regi/ration review decision-- 7aa7 t is associat$ ) an initial regi/ration review describ$ 9 clause 7iii72 7bb7 t is notic$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/] dur+ ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is clause & end+ on ,octob] #a1 #bjca2 & 7cc7 = :i* ! ,adm9i/rator has n1 z ( ! date on :i* ! decision is notic$ 9 ! ,f$]al ,regi/]1 made effects det]m9ations or complet$ any necess>y consultation "u section #g7;a77#b7 ( ! ,endang]$ ,species ,act ( #aigc 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #aecf7;a77#b774 4 7c7 ,con=m+ repeal ,section #gaa ( ! ,pe/icide ,regi/ration ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjbb 7title ,,vi ( division ,,hh ( ,public ,law #aag-cbh7 is repeal$4 ,,ii ,o!r ,regulatory ,re=m ,provisions #ajbaa4 ,multiple crop & pe/icide use survey ,section #ajaji7;b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #dijf7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7b7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,submission ,! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 & make publicly available1 ! survey describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,comm]cial data ,! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,pe/ ,managem5t ,policy1 %all obta9 comm]cial data on pe/icide use to in=m ! conduct (1 & enhance ! results (1 ! survey describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7#c7 ,rulemak+ proc$ure ,! adm9i/ration ( ?is section %all be made )\t reg>d to *apt] #ce ( title #dd1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code 7commonly kn[n z ! ,pap]work ,r$uction ,act74 4 #ajbab4 ,safe h>bor = c]ta9 dis*>ges ( wildl& fire *emicals 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subject to subsection 7b71 no c\rt may enjo9 "u ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #abea et seq47 a cov]$ entity f conduct+ an a]ial application ( a cov]$ fire ret>dant & wat] enhanc] = wildfire suppression1 control1 or prev5tion activities t results 9 a dis*>ge1 if su* a]ial application is conduct$ 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,f$]al ,facility ,compliance ,agreem5t betwe5 ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy & ! ,u4,s4 ,=e/ ,s]vice1 z agre$ to on ,febru>y #af1 #bjbc4 7b7 ,p]iod ( application ,subsection 7a7 %all apply to any a]ial application describ$ 9 su* subsection t is conduct$ be=e ! effective date ( a p]mit issu$ by ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy or a ,/ate1 z applicable1 "u section #djb ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acdb7 t au?orizes ! dis*>ge1 f su* a]ial application1 ( a cov]$ fire ret>dant & wat] enhanc] = wildfire suppression1 control1 or prev5tion activities4 7c7 ,effect ,no?+ 9 ?is section affects ! au?ority ( any c\rt "u ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act ) respect to any dis*>ge result+ f an a]ial application n conduct$ 9 accordance ) ! requirem5ts describ$ 9 subsection 7a74 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ entity ,! t]m cov]$ entity means-- 7,a7 any ,f$]al ag5cy1 ag5cy ( a ,/ate or political subdivision !re(1 or ,tribal ag5cy au?oriz$ by law to conduct an a]ial application ( fire ret>dants & wat] enhanc]s = wildfire suppression1 control1 or prev5tion activities2 & 7,b7 any contractor1 subcontractor1 or o!r ag5t ( an ag5cy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a74 7#b7 ,cov]$ fire ret>dant & wat] enhanc] ,! t]m cov]$ fire ret>dant & wat] enhanc] means a fire ret>dant & wat] enhanc] t-- 7,a7 has be5 evaluat$1 qualifi$1 & approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,b7 appe>s on ! mo/ curr5t ,=e/ ,s]vice ,qualifi$ ,products ,li/4 7#c7 ,dis*>ge2 /ate ,! t]ms dis*>ge & ,/ate h ! mean+s giv5 ^? t]ms 9 section #ejb ( ! ,f$]al ,wat] ,pollution ,control ,act 7#cc ,u4,s4,c4 #acfb74 7e7 ,sunset ,?is section %all cease to be effective on ! date t is #e ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section4 #ajbac4 ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #bbj 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibj7 ! foll[+3 #bbj;,a4 ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% 9 ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy to provide = ! effective coord9ation ( policies & activities )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture relat$ to biote*nology1 biomanufactur+1 syn!tic biology1 & relat$ em]g+ te*nologies1 :ile tak+ into acc\nt ! effects ( regulatory actions ( o!r gov]nm5t ag5cies4 7b7 ,director ,! ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy %all be "u ! direction ( a ,director appo9t$ by ! ,secret>y1 :o %all report directly to ! ,secret>y or a designee ( ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,duties ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy %all-- 7#a7 develop & coord9ate ,dep>tm5t policy on biote*nology & relat$ topics2 7#b7 coord9ate activities & s]vices ( ! ,dep>tm5t on biote*nology & relat$ topics1 includ+-- 7,a7 rese>* & developm5t2 7,b7 ext5sion & education2 7,c7 communication2 7,d7 regulation & label+2 & 7,e7 comm]cialization1 use1 & trade2 7#c7 assi/ o!r (fices & ag5cies ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 fulfill+ _! responsibilities relat$ to biote*nology "u applicable ,f$]al law2 & 7#d7 p]=m su* o!r functions z may be requir$ "u ,f$]al law or prescrib$ by ! ,secret>y4 7d7 ,int]ag5cy coord9ation ,9 c>ry+ out ! duties "u subsection 7c71 ! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy %all provide lead]%ip to ensure coord9ation ( int]ag5cy activities ) ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy1 ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration1 & o!r ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies4 7e7 ,outrea* ,! ,director ( ! ,(fice ( ,biote*nology ,policy %all consult ) biote*nology develop]s1 academics1 agricultural produc]s1 & o!r entities t may be affect$ by biote*nology-relat$ activities or actions ( ! ,dep>tm5t or o!r ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies z necess>y 9 c>ry+ out ! ,(fice's responsibilities "u ?is section4 7f7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #a1jjj1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 4 ,,xi ,crop ,insurance #aajja4 ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #eje ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeje7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7i7 by r$esignat+ subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 & 7,g7 z subp>agraphs 7,f71 7,g71 & 7,h71 respectively2 7ii7 by ins]t+ aft] subp>agraph 7,d7 ! foll[+3 7,e7 ,! ,*airp]son ( ! ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee e/abli%$ by subsection 7f74 2 & 7iii7 9 subp>agraph 7,h71 z s r$esignat$1 by /rik+ specialty crop & ins]t+ live/ock2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ subp>agraphs 7,e71 7,f71 & 7,g7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ins]t+ subp>agraphs 7,f71 7,g71 & 7,h7 ( p>agraph 7#b7 & ! memb]s ( ! ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee describ$ 9 subsection 7f77#b72 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,specialty crop advisory committee 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 e/abli% a ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee 79 ?is subsection ref]r$ to z ! ,committee72 & 7,b7 appo9t to ! ,committee 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#b7 ! initial memb]s t w assi/ ! ,corporation 9 ! rese>*1 creation1 & improvem5t ( policies or plans ( insurance = specialty crops4 7#b7 ,composition 7,a7 ,*airp]son ,! ,*airp]son ( ! ,committee %all be an individual ) exp]i5ce 9 crop insurance & ! unique nature ( ! specialty crop indu/ry4 7,b7 ,memb]s ,! ,committee %all consi/ (-- 7i7 individuals ) an und]/&+ ( ! production me?ods1 m>kets1 & risks 7includ+ losses due to wea!r1 trade damages1 & supply *a9 disruptions7 unique to specialty crop production2 7ii7 n less ?an #e produc]s & n m ?an #aj total memb]s2 & 7iii7 n less ?an #a produc] f ea* ( ! ,we/1 ,midwe/1 ,s\?1 & ,nor!a/ regions ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7z id5tifi$ by ! ,bureau ( ! ,c5sus74 7#c7 ,duties ,! ,committee e/abli%$ by ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 advise ! ,manag] ( ! ,corporation on issues relat+ to specialty crop insurance policies2 7,b7 provide input1 ?r\gh ! ,*airp]son ( ! ,committee1 to ! ,bo>d on decisions relat+ to specialty crop insurance policies2 7,c7 review available educational programs & make recomm5dations to ! ,manag] ( ! ,corporation on h[ to enhance ! effectiv5ess ( su* programs = specialty crop produc]s2 7,d7 provide recomm5dations to ! ,manag] ( ! ,corporation reg>d+ ! pres5tation ( policies to ! ,bo>d requir$ by section #ejh7;a77#f72 7,e7 advise ! ,manag] ( ! ,corporation on ent]+ into p>tn]%ips to c>ry out subsections 7d7 & 7e77#b77;,b7 ( section #ebb2 & 7,f7 meet n less ?an #b times ea* ye> to c>ry out ^! duties4 4 7b7 ,specialty crops coord9ator ,section #ejg7;g77#b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;g77#b77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#b7 ,responsibilities 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator %all h prim>y responsibility = address+ ! ne$s ( specialty crop produc]s1 & = provid+ in=mation & advice1 9 connection ) ! activities ( ! ,corporation to improve & exp& ! insurance program = specialty crops4 7,b7 ,o!r duties ,9 c>ry+ out ?is p>agraph1 ! ,specialty ,crops ,coord9ator %all-- 7i7 act z ! liaison ( ! ,corporation ) repres5tatives ( specialty crop produc]s & ! ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee2 & 7ii7 assi/ ! ,corporation ) ! k1 exp]tise1 & famili>ity ( ! produc]s ) risk managem5t & production issues p]ta9+ to specialty crops4 4 7c7 ,annual review ( new & specialty crops ,section #ejh7;a77#f77;,a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#f77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 79 consultation ) ! ,specialty ,crop ,advisory ,committee7 aft] ,corporation4 #aajjb4 ,id5tification ( hold]s ( sub/antial int]e/s ,section #ejf7m7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7m77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,id5tification ( hold]s ( sub/antial int]e/s 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,manag] ( ! ,corporation may require ea* policyhold] to provide to ! ,manag]1 at su* times & 9 su* mann] z prescrib$ by ! ,manag]1 ! "n ( ea* individual or o!r entity t acquires or holds a sub/antial b5eficial int]e/ 9 su* policyhold]4 7,b7 ,ext5sion available 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,9 ! case ( a policyhold] t does n provide ! in=mation requir$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,manag] at ! "t prescrib$ by ! ,manag]1 ! ,manag] %all all[ su* policyhold] to provide to ! ,manag] su* in=mation at any "t dur+ ! applicable crop ye>4 7ii7 ,exception ,clause 7i7 %all n apply to a policyhold] t an approv$ insurance provid] det]m9es-- 7,i7 w\ld receive disproportionate b5efits "u a crop insurance program z a result ( fail+ to provide ! in=mation requir$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,a7 to ! ,manag] at ! "t prescrib$ by ! ,manag]2 or 7,,ii7 fail$ to provide su* in=mation to avoid an obligation or requirem5t "u any ,/ate or ,f$]al law4 2 & 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #e p]c5t & ins]t+ #aj p]c5t4 #aajjc4 ,actu>ial s\ndness ( c]ta9 new products ,section #ejf7n7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7n77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 ,actu>ial s\ndness ( c]ta9 new products ,! ,corporation %all-- 7,a7 review ea* policy or product develop$ "u section #ejh7;h7 p]iodically = actu>ial s\ndness2 & 7,b7 take su* actions1 9 consultation ) p]sons describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,a7 ( su* section1 z are necess>y to improve ! actu>ial s\ndness ( su* policies & products4 4 #aajjd4 ,cov]age ( rev5ue losses ,section #ejh7;a77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;a77#a77 is am5d$1 9 ! second s5t5ce1 by ins]t+ or a decl9e 9 ! m>ket price ( ! insur$ commodity1 s long z su* decl9e 0 n directly caus$ by ! produc] 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 be=e ! p]iod at ! end4 #aajje4 ,limitation on f>m program p>ticipation 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 section #ejh7;c77#d77;,c77iv7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ crops &2 & 7#b7 9 section #ejh;,b7f71 by /rik+ ,effective beg9n+ ) ! #bjai crop ye> & ins]t+ ,effective = ! #bjai ?r\gh #bjbe crop ye>s4 7b7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #aaae ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijae7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,limitation ,beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf crop ye>1 9 ! case ( a f>m = :i* a produc] obta9s cov]age "u ! ,/ack$ ,income ,protection ,plan = upl& cotton "u section #ejh;,b ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh;b7 = a crop ye>1 su* f>m %all n be eligible to receive paym5ts = se$ cotton = su* crop ye> "u-- 7#a7 price loss cov]age "u section #aaaf2 or 7#b7 agriculture risk cov]age "u section #aaag4 4 #aajjf4 ,limitation on int]e/ accrual ,section #ejh7;d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;d77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ at ! end ! foll[+ new p>agraph3 7#e7 ,limitation on int]e/ accrual ,effective beg9n+ ) ! #bjbf re9surance ye>1 9 ! case ( a produc] t is del9qu5t 9 pay+ a premium or adm9i/rative fee1 an approv$ insurance provid] may *>ge su* produc] ) respect to su* del9qu5cy an am\nt less ?an or equal to #a p]c5t ( ! simple int]e/ ( ! am\nt = :i* su* produc] is del9qu5t1 = ea* mon? 7n to exce$ #fj consecutive mon?s7 ! produc] is s del9qu5t4 4 #aajjg4 ,crop insurance support = beg9n+ & vet]an f>m]s & ran*]s 7a7 ,def9ition ( 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#i7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;e77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ or vet]an f>m] or ran*] aft] beg9n+ f>m] or ran*] ea* place x appe>s4 #aajjh4 ,m>ketability ,section #ejh7;h77#d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7;h77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 by am5d+ clause 7iii7 to read z foll[s3 7iii7 ,application 7,i7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subclause 7,,ii71 ?is subp>agraph %all apply ) respect to a proposal only dur+ ! p]iod prec$+ any approval ( ! proposal by ! ,bo>d4 7,,ii7 ,exception ,an approv$ insurance provid] t submits a lett] ( support = a concept proposal1 a policy1 or plan ( insurance %all-- 7aa7 n be consid]$ ! public = purposes ( clause 7ii72 7bb7 h access to data & o!r product developm5t in=mation submitt$ to ! ,bo>d dur+ its review "u ?is subsection2 & 7cc7 be subject to ! confid5tiality requirem5ts z applicable to ! ,bo>d pursuant to clauses 7i7 & 7ii74 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iv7 ,m>ketability deadl9e ,any new policy1 plan ( insurance1 or o!r mat]ial approv$ by ! ,bo>d "u ?is subsection dur+ a re9surance ye> & aft] ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t clos+ date ( ,july #a %all n be implem5t$ = su* re9surance ye> unless at lea/ #ij days prior to ! sales clos+ date = su* policy1 plan ( insurance1 or o!r mat]ial1 ! ,bo>d makes available to ! approv$ insurance provid]s all necess>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,bo>d1 h&books1 tra9+ mat]ials1 & o!r res\rces associat$ ) su* policy1 plan ( insurance1 or o!r mat]ial4 2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,f7 ,m>ketability det]m9ation 7i7 ,submission to ! bo>d ,prior to ! approval ( a product1 any approv$ insurance provid] t submitt$ a lett] ( support = ! product %all provide in=mation & analysis to ! ,bo>d on ! m>ketability ( su* product4 7ii7 ,deem$ m>ketable ,9 review+ a policy1 plan ( insurance1 or o!r mat]ial submitt$ to ! ,bo>d "u ?is subsection1 su* product %all be deem$ m>ketable 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i7 if at lea/ "o approv$ insurance provid]1 9 its submission pursuant to clause 7i71 expresses support = su* policy1 plan1 or mat]ial4 7iii7 ,evaluation by ! bo>d ,9 evaluat+ :e!r a product is m>ketable 9 accordance ) p>agraph 7#c77;,a77ii77,i71 ! ,bo>d %all take into consid]ation any in=mation & analysis submitt$ pursuant to clause 7ii74 7iv7 ,,aip p>ticipation ,! ,bo>d %all n require ! submission ( a lett] ( support f an approv$ insurance provid] 9 ord] to review & approve any policy1 plan ( insurance1 or o!r mat]ial submitt$ pursuant to ?is subsection4 4 #aajji4 ,reimbursem5t rates = adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s ,section #ejh7k77#d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#d77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ n exce$2 7,b7 9 clause 7i7-- 7i7 by ins]t+ n exce$ be=e = !2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ & aft] ! semicolon2 7,c7 9 clause 7ii7-- 7i7 by /rik+ & subsequ5t & ins]t+ ?r\gh #bjbf2 7ii7 by ins]t+ n exce$ be=e = ea*2 & 7iii7 by /rik+ ! p]iod & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 = ea* ( ! #bjbg & subsequ5t re9surance ye>s1 be det]m9$ 9 accordance ) subp>agraph 7,f74 2 & 7#b7 by am5d+ subp>agraph 7,f7 to read z foll[s3 7,f7 ,reimbursem5t rates = re9surance ye> #bjbg & subsequ5t re9surance ye>s ,not)/&+ subp>agraphs 7,a71 7,b71 7,c71 & 7,e71 = ea* ( ! #bjbg & subsequ5t re9surance ye>s1 ! rate e/abli%$ by ! ,bo>d to reimburse approv$ insurance provid]s & ag5ts = ! adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s ( ! provid]s & ag5ts ) respect to ea* policy made available "u ?is ,act %all be equal to ! rate applicable to ! policy 9 effect = ! #bjbf re9surance ye>4 4 #aajaj4 ,quality loss adju/m5t cov]age ,section #ejh7m77#c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7m77#c77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,a7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,p]iodic review ,beg9n+ 9 cal5d> ye> #bjbg & once e #e ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,corporation %all contract ) a qualifi$ p]son to conduct a review1 :i* %all be complet$ )9 #a ye> ( initiation1 ( ! quality loss adju/m5t proc$ures ( ! ,corporation4 2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 by /rik+ ,effective beg9n+ n lat] ?an ! #bjjd re9surance ye>1 bas$ on ! review1 ! ,corporation & ins]t+ ,bas$ on ea* review conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation2 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 ,/akehold] engagem5t ,ea* review "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all include engagem5t f regionally div]se indu/ry /akehold]s = ea* agricultural commodity = :i* a quality loss adju/m5t is (f]$4 2 & 7#e7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,d7 ,report ,on ! completion ( ea* review "u subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate & ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives a report t describes-- 7i7 ! f9d+s f t review2 7ii7 ! *anges to ! quality loss adju/m5t proc$ures2 7iii7 ! /akehold] engagem5t = t review conduct$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7iv7 plans = e/abli%+ specific quality loss adju/m5t proc$ures = unique regions1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 4 #aajaa4 ,pilot program to review effectiv5ess ( cov]age p5alty ,! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeja et seq47 is fur!r am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ejh;,d ! foll[+3 #ejh;,e4 ,pilot program to review effectiv5ess ( cov]age p5alty 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,effective beg9n+ ) ! #bjbg crop ye>1 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ! ,corporation %all e/abli% a pilot program to evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( ! r$uction 9 b5efits appli$ to corn & o!r crops1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation1 plant$ dur+ ! late plant+ p]iod 7z def9$ 9 section #deg4h ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7or successor regulation774 7b7 ,location & duration ( pilot ,! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 be conduct$ 9 n less ?an #aj c\nties locat$ )9 or adjac5t to ! ,nor? ,pla9s ,gr\ndwat] ,cons]vation ,di/rict or ! ,panh&le ,gr\ndwat] ,cons]vation ,di/rict 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas2 & 7#b7 op]ate = a p]iod ( n less ?an #d crop ye>s4 7c7 ,evaluation ,9 c>ry+ out ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ! ,corporation %all-- 7#a7 susp5d any r$uction to ! insurance gu>antee appli$ to an insurance policy = a crop t is plant$ dur+ ! late plant+ p]iod2 7#b7 ga!r & analyze data to det]m9e if ! numb] ( days beyond ! f9al plant date 9 :i* a crop 0 plant$ dur+ ! late plant+ p]iod correlates ) a decrease 9 crop yields2 & 7#c7 det]m9e if plant+ a crop aft] ! f9al plant date results 9 r$uc$ usage ( irrigation f ! ,ogallala ,aquif]4 7d7 ,report requir$ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! la/ day ( crop ye> #bjca1 ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy & ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,=e/ry1 & ,nutrition ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 a summ>y ( ! results ( ! pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a72 7#b7 an analysis ( ! correlation betwe5 plant+ date & f9al yields2 & 7#c7 any *anges to exi/+ policies t ! ,corporation int5ds to make z a result ( ! in=mation obta9$ dur+ ! pilot program4 7e7 ,p>tn]%ips ,( ! am\nts made available 9 section #ebb7;e77#b77;,a77ii71 ! ,corporation may use n m ?an #bjj1jjj to ent] into a p>tn]%ip or coop]ative agreem5t ) a nonpr(it organization1 ,/ate ag5cy1 or public univ]sity t is famili> ) agricultural production 9 ! region describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#a7 to conduct ! rese>* & evaluation requir$ "u p>agraphs 7#b7 & 7#c7 ( subsection 7c74 4 #aajab4 ,:ole f>m improvem5ts ,section #ebb7;c77#g77;,e7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77#g77;,e77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7iii7 ,additional review ,n lat] ?an #ab mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is clause & 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 su* 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$ & any expect$ *anges to ! policy = ! foll[+ re9surance ye>4 4 #aajac4 ,program compliance & integrity 7a7 ,9 ,g5]al ,section #eae7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aeae7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! subsection head+1 by ins]t+ 1 response1 & f9al det]m9ation aft] ,notification2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ %all notify 9 writ+ & ins]t+ %all1 ?r\gh an initial f9d+ 9 writ+1 notify 7unless su* notification is pursuant to ! responsibilities to conduct reviews & make corrections72 7#c7 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 9 ! head+1 by /rik+ ,"t = notification & ins]t+ ,requir$ tim+2 7,b7 by /rik+ ,notice & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,initial f9d+ ,notice 2 & 7,c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,b7 ,response ,dur+ ! #ij-;day p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ! ,corporation notifies an approv$ insurance provid] ?r\gh an initial f9d+ "u p>agraph 7#a71 su* approv$ insurance provid] may appeal su* initial f9d+ 9 writ+4 7,c7 ,f9al f9d+ ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date on :i* an approv$ insurance provid] appeals pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,corporation %all issue a f9al f9d+ 9 writ+ to su* approv$ insurance provid]4 7,d7 ,reque/ = f9al adm9i/rative det]m9ation ,an approv$ insurance provid] %all h n m ?an #ij days aft] ! receipt ( ! ,corporation's f9al f9d+ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 to reque/1 9 writ+1 a f9al adm9i/rative det]m9ation1 if su* approv$ insurance provid] has reason to believe t ! ,corporation's f9al f9d+ "u subp>agraph 7,c7 is n 9 accordance )-- 7i7 ! applicable laws1 regulations1 cu/om1 or practice ( ! crop insurance indu/ry2 or 7ii7 ! approv$ policy & proc$ure ( ! ,corporation4 7,e7 ,f9al det]m9ation ,! ,corporation %all h n m ?an #ij days aft] ! receipt ( a reque/ = a f9al adm9i/rative det]m9ation "u subp>agraph 7,d7 to provide su* f9al adm9i/rative det]m9ation1 unless sub/antial new in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,corporation1 is provid$ by ! approv$ insurance provid]4 7,f7 ,appeal to ,civilian ,bo>d ( ,contract ,appeals ,an approv$ insurance provid] %all h n m ?an #ij days aft] receipt ( a f9al adm9i/rative det]m9ation provid$ pursuant to subp>agraph 7,e7 to appeal su* det]m9ation to ! ,civilian ,bo>d ( ,contract ,appeals4 2 & 7#d7 by am5d+ p>agraph 7#c7 to read z foll[s3 7#c7 ,effect ( failure to timely notify 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 failure ( ! ,corporation to comply ) ! requirem5ts "u p>agraph 7#b7 %all relieve ! approv$ insurance provid] f ! debt ow$ to ! ,corporation4 7,b7 ,exception ,subp>agraph 7,a7 %all n apply to any matt]s ref]r$ to ! ,(fice ( ! ,inspector ,g5]al or ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,ju/ice4 4 7b7 ,proc$ures = respond+ to c]ta9 inquiries ,section #ejf7r77#a7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejf7r77#a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ b9d+ be=e f9al ag5cy det]m9ation4 #aajad4 ,rese>* & developm5t priorities 7a7 ,expansion ( rev5ue policies ,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 ,expansion ( rev5ue policies 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,corporation %all c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 or (f] to ent] into #a or m contracts ) #a or m qualifi$ p]sons to c>ry out rese>* & developm5t1 to exp& ! availability ( policies t provide cov]age aga9/ losses ( rev5ue =-- 7i7 oilse$s1 includ+ camel9a1 c>9ata1 & p5nycress2 7ii7 alfalfa2 7iii7 pulse crops 7includ+ dry edible beans72 7iv7 sug>beets2 7v7 sug>cane2 7vi7 blueb]ries2 & 7vii7 o!r crops = :i* only individual yield-bas$ insurance policies are available4 7,b7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,corporation %all make a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 available if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,det]m9ation ( project$ price ,9 develop+ a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation may utilize alt]native me?ods ( det]m9+ a project$ price = a crop1 includ+ ! correlation ( actual prices receiv$ = su* crop to ! futures m>kets prices ( o!r commodities4 7,d7 ,pric+ libr>y ,9 develop+ a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all det]m9e ! feasibility ( creat+ a pric+ libr>y = ag5ts & approv$ insurance provid]s us+ data f alt]native s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7,e7 ,disc\nt factor ,= purposes ( develop+ a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 ! ,corporation %all det]m9e ! feasibility (-- 7i7 e/abli%+ a ,/ate or regional disc\nt factor z an endorsem5t policy to provide cov]age aga9/ losses ( rev5ue due to quality disc\nts 9 soybeans2 & 7ii7 an alt]native to apply+ ! t]m z]o-m>ket value 9 ! case ( an available salvage m>ket4 7,f7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! crops = :i* rese>* & developm5t has be5 c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7iii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results2 & 7iv7 additional crops = :i* rese>* & developm5t "u ?is p>agraph is plann$ to be c>ri$ out4 4 7b7 ,w9e grape losses due to smoke exposure ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ba7 ,w9e grape losses due to smoke exposure 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,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)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all make available a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 7ii7 a description ( ! policies made available "u ?is p>agraph2 & 7iii7 ! feasibility ( a product t all[s produc]s ( w9e grapes to claim an indemnity ?r\gh po/-h>ve/1 po/-v9ification te/+1 if su* te/+ demon/rates smoke damage t 0 n detectable prior to h>ve/4 4 7c7 ,mu%rooms ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bb7 ,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-- 7i7 ! production ( mu%room gr[+ m$ia2 & 7ii7 ! production ( mu%rooms4 7,b7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! second s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 ! ,corporation %all make a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 available if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,rese>* & developm5t ,rese>* & developm5t describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 %all evaluate ! effectiv5ess ( policies describ$ 9 t subp>agraph1 includ+ policies t-- 7i7 are bas$ on ! risk (-- 7,i7 pe/s1 includ+ mu%room phorid flies & sci>id flies2 7,,ii7 fungal pa?og5s2 & 7,,iii7 viral pa?og5s2 7ii7 consid] o!r causes ( loss applicable to mu%room compo/ & mu%room production1 su* z-- 7,i7 loss ( electricity due to wea!r2 & 7,,ii7 loss ( gr[+ m$ia due to excessive #e-ye>1 #aj-ye>1 or #bj-ye> ra9fall ev5ts2 7iii7 consid] appropriate be/ practices to m9imize ! risk ( loss2 7iv7 consid] :e!r to provide cov]age = mu%rooms "u #a policy or to provide cov]age = v>i\s phases ( production2 7v7 h /reaml9$ report+ & pap]work requirem5ts t take into acc\nt %ort propagation s*$ules1 v>iable crop ye>s1 & ! v>iety ( mu%rooms t may be produc$ 9 a s+le facility2 & 7vi7 provide protection = rev5ue losses4 7,d7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 4 7d7 ,/udy on hurricane insurance ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bc7 ,/&alone policy = hurricanes & tropical /orms 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 conduct a /udy to det]m9e ! feasibility ( (f]+ insurance aga9/ tropical /orms & hurricanes made available reg>dless ( an und]ly+ crop insurance policy 7or lack !re(74 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! results ( ! /udy conduct$ "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 7e7 ,fro/ or cold wea!r insurance ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bd7 ,fro/ 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 7includ+ table grapes1 w9e grapes1 juice grapes1 tomatoes1 pepp]s1 sug>cane1 /rawb]ries1 melons1 citrus1 pea*es1 blueb]ries1 & any o!r crop7 on a nationally available basis aga9/ losses due to a fro/ 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 result 9 a policy t provides protection = at lea/ #a ( ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,production loss4 7,,ii7 ,rev5ue loss4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 4 7f7 ,/udy ( inclusion ( c]ta9 oilse$ crops "u d\ble & rotational cropp+ policies ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#be7 ,d\ble cropp+ & rotational cropp+ ( c]ta9 oilse$ crops 7,a7 ,def9ition ( cov]$ oilse$ crops ,9 ?is p>agraph1 ! t]m cov]$ oilse$ crops means rapese$1 canola1 camel9a1 & o!r oilse$ 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 ) respect to insurance policies = cov]$ oilse$ crops "u d\ble cropp+ & rotational cropp+ practices4 7,c7 ,requirem5ts ,! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out pursuant to subp>agraph 7,b7 %all be conduct$ 9 consultation ) /akehold]s to evaluate-- 7i7 ! factors impact+ availability & co/ ( crop insurance :5 incorporat+ cov]$ oilse$ crops into d\ble cropp+ & rotational cropp+ policies2 & 7ii7 ! pot5tial risk managem5t b5efits associat$ ) incorporat+ cov]$ oilse$ crops into d\ble cropp+ & rotational cropp+ policies1 specifically ) respect to w9t]-plant$ cov]$ oilse$ crops1 includ+ risk managem5t b5efits to soil heal?1 biodiv]sity1 & ! pr(itability ( f>m+ op]ations4 7,d7 ,emphasis ,9 aw>d+ contracts "u subp>agraph 7,b71 ! ,corporation may give priority to aw>d+ contracts to qualifi$ p]sons t-- 7i7 h previ\s rese>* exp]i5ce ) cov]$ oilse$ crops2 & 7ii7 h access to a facility ) ! capacity to c>ry out ! applicable rese>*4 7,e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ac mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,b72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 4 7g7 ,h>ve/ inc5tives ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bf7 ,h>ve/ inc5tives 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,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+ h>ve/ inc5tives = policies t provide cov]age aga9/ losses ( rev5ue4 7,b7 ,availability ( policy ,not)/&+ ! la/ s5t5ce ( section #ejh7;a77#a71 & section #ejh7;a77#b71 n lat] ?an #bd mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all make available a policy describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 if ! requirem5ts ( section #ejh7;h7 are met4 7,c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committees on ,appropriations & ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 a description ( ! policies made available "u ?is p>agraph4 4 7h7 ,prev5t$ plant+ ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bg7 ,prev5t$ plant+ 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,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+ prev5t$ plant+ cov]age = insurance policies = specialty crops t are n plant$ on a p]5nial basis4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 ! results ( ! rese>* c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7ii7 any recomm5dations ) respect to ^? results4 4 7i7 ,policy = sw9e produc]s = cata/rophic ev5ts ,section #ebb7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebb7;c77 is fur!r am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#bh7 ,policy = sw9e produc]s = cata/rophic ev5ts 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,= purposes ( updat+ any conclusions conta9$ 9 ! f9al report = ! /udy on sw9e cata/rophic disease publi%$ by ! ,risk ,managem5t ,ag5cy 9 #bjae1 ! ,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 sw9e produc]s ) respect to f9ancial losses due to a cata/rophic ev5t4 7,b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is p>agraph1 ! ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t describes ! results ( ! rese>* & developm5t c>ri$ out "u subp>agraph 7,a74 4 #aajae4 ,report on ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t t includes an analysis ( any modifications to su* ,agreem5t t are necess>y to exp& ! availability ( policies & plans ( insurance t meet ! risk managem5t ne$s ( agricultural produc]s1 ,/ates1 regions1 & commodities4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all-- 7#a7 take into acc\nt ! requirem5ts "u section #ejh7k77#h77;,f7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejh7k77#h77;,f77 relat$ to budget neutrality ( ! ,/&>d ,re9surance ,agreem5t2 & 7#b7 include an analysis (-- 7,a7 any b5efit relat$ to e/abli%+-- 7i7 at lea/ "o additional re9surance fund = ,/ates t h exp]i5c$ consi/5tly high loss ratios2 & 7ii7 at lea/ "o additional re9surance fund to provide alt]native risk-%>+ t]ms = approv$ insurance provid]s t sell insurance contracts (f]+ area plan cov]age2 7,b7 ) respect to any funds reimburs$ = adm9i/rative & op]at+ co/s "u section #ejg7;c7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aejg7;c771 ! be/ me?od = ensur+ t approv$ insurance provid]s obligate su* funds =-- 7i7 ! deliv]y ( risk managem5t tools to produc]s2 & 7ii7 ag5t work=ce assi/ance = produc]s1 9 an am\nt t is n less ?an ! hi/orical p]c5tage ( su* reimbursem5t2 & 7,c7 ) respect to ea* policy & plan ( insurance1 comp5sation am\nts = ag5ts t-- 7i7 are consi/5t ) hi/orical norms2 & 7ii7 provide a reasonable return consid]+ workload & ! critical s]vice across programs t ! ag5ts provide4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation %all consult )-- 7#a7 repres5tatives ( produc]s-- 7,a7 f ea* ,/ate & region2 & 7,b7 ) respect to ea* commodity2 7#b7 repres5tatives ( ag5ts & approv$ insurance provid]s2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 #aajaf4 ,hurricane insurance protection-w9d index report 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! hurricane insurance protection-w9d index t includes an analysis ( any ev5ts 9 ! #e-ye> p]iod prec$+ ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section t caus$ an outage ( a wea!r radio /ation op]at$ by ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include-- 7#a7 data on ev5ts :]e a produc] lo/ crop insurance cov]age z a result ( an outage ( a wea!r radio /ation op]at$ by ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration t occurr$ dur+ ! p]iod describ$ 9 subsection 7a7 & ! cause ( su* outage2 & 7#b7 a cont+5cy plan t evaluates ! feasibility ( obta9+ data f 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 or o!r ?ird-p>ty s\rces1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 7c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ! analysis requir$ "u subsection 7a71 ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,corporation %all consult ) ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration4 #aajag4 ,risk managem5t /udy = lamb 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy t includes an analysis ( any modifications to exi/+ live/ock protection & risk managem5t programs t may enhance risk managem5t protection to dome/ic lamb produc]s4 7b7 ,cont5t ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all take into acc\nt ! v>i\s factors affect+ risk managem5t1 includ+-- 7#a7 m>ket access2 7#b7 s\rces ( fe$2 7#c7 co/s (1 & fluctuation ( co/s (1 fe$2 7#d7 imports2 7#e7 consum] dem& & tr5ds2 7#f7 labor co/s2 & 7#g7 availability & accuracy ( m>ket data4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! f9d+s ( ! /udy "u ?is section4 7d7 ,def9ition ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m exi/+ live/ock protection & risk managem5t programs includes-- 7#a7 dairy m>g9 cov]age2 7#b7 live/ock risk protection2 & 7#c7 any o!r program design$ to protect produc]s f m>ket volatility1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 #aajah4 ,/udy on live/ock risk protection policy ) respect to produc]s ( fe$] cattle affect$ by adv]se wea!r ev5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all conduct a /udy on pot5tial modifications to ! live/ock risk protection policy (f]$ "u section #ebc7;b7 ( ! ,f$]al ,crop ,insurance ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aebc7;b77 to improve ! flexibility ( su* policy ) respect to produc]s ( fe$] cattle affect$ by adv]se wea!r ev5ts1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 includ+ dr\ght & wildfires4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,9 conduct+ ! /udy "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ) respect to produc]s ( fe$] cattle1 evaluate-- 7#a7 any impact dr\ght1 wildfire1 & o!r adv]se wea!r ev5ts h on decisions made by su* produc]s relat$ to ! m>ket+ ( fe$] cattle2 7#b7 9 ! case an adv]se wea!r ev5t occurs m ?an #fj days prior to ! end date ( a specific cov]age endorsem5t "u ! live/ock risk protection policy describ$ 9 subsection 7a71 :e!r ! requirem5ts or endorsem5t /ructures ( su* policy 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section7 cause su* produc]s n to m>ket fe$] cattle s z to avoid a p5alty "u su* policy2 7#c7 any option to provide additional flexibility or an exemption to su* produc]s t m>ket fe$] cattle m ?an #fj days prior to su* end date due to an adv]se wea!r ev5t2 & 7#d7 any o!r recomm5dation to improve ! effectiv5ess ( su* policy = su* produc]s4 7c7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report describ+ ! f9d+s ( ! /udy4 ,,xii ,miscellane\s ,provisions ,a ,live/ock & ,o!r ,animals ,i ,animal ,heal? & ,production #abjja4 ,animal disease prev5tion & managem5t 7a7 ,,nadprp program activities ,section #ajdji;,a7b77#b7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;,a7b77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,f7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ includ+ tra9+ additional em]g5cy response p]sonnel4 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 includ+-- 7i7 tra9+ additional em]g5cy response p]sonnel2 & 2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7ii7 improv+ animal disease traceability4 2 & 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,i71 by ins]t+ be=e ! p]iod at ! end ! foll[+3 1 includ+ activities approv$ by ! ,secret>y z ( ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf4 7b7 ,au?orization ( appropriations 7#a7 ,national animal heal? laboratory ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program2 ,national ,animal ,vacc9e & ,vet]9>y ,c\nt]measures ,bank ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#b77;,b7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#b77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#c7 ,adm9i/rative co/s ,section #ajdji;,a7d77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7d77#c77;,b77 is am5d$-- 7,a7 by /rik+ c>ry out ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program "u subsection 7b7 & ins]t+ c>ry out ! ,national ,animal ,heal? ,laboratory ,network "u subsection 7a7 & ! ,national ,animal ,disease ,prep>$ness & ,response ,program "u subsection 7b72 & 7,b7 by /rik+ #aj p]c5t & ins]t+ #ae p]c5t4 7#d7 ,availability & purpose ( fund+ ,section #ajdji;,a7e77#a7 ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjh;a7e77#a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjai ?r\gh #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 #abjjb4 ,cattle ,fev] ,tick ,eradication ,program review & report 7a7 ,program review 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all (f] to ent] into a contract ) a cov]$ in/itution "u :i* ! cov]$ in/itution %all conduct a review ( ! ,program4 7#b7 ,review elem5ts ,! review conduct$ pursuant to p>agraph 7#a7 %all include an evaluation (-- 7,a7 ! effectiv5ess ( ! ,program ) respect to prev5t+ & r$uc+ ! spread ( tick-borne illnesses 9 cattle1 includ+ a review ( places f :i* ! cattle fev] tick has be5 eradicat$ & ! result+ economic impact2 7,b7 ) respect to cattle produc]s-- 7i7 ! b5efits ( ! ,program2 & 7ii7 ! burd5 ( compliance ) ! ,program2 7,c7 ! treatm5t protocols develop$ & implem5t$ "u ! ,program2 & 7,d7 ! ,f$]al & ,/ate funds allocat$ to support ! ,program = ! mo/ rec5t fiscal ye>1 includ+ ! funds allocat$ to ea* rese>* project associat$ ) ! ,program4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date on :i* ! ,secret>y & a cov]$ in/itution ent] into a contract pursuant to subsection 7a77#a71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7#a7 ! results ( ! review conduct$ pursuant to subsection 7a72 & 7#b7 recomm5dations = improvem5ts to ! ,program1 includ+ recomm5dations = r$uc+ ! burd5 ( compliance ) ! ,program ) respect to cattle produc]s4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ in/itution ,! t]m cov]$ in/itution means-- 7,a7 a l&-grant college or univ]sity 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd7ac7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ac7772 or 7,b7 a non-l&-grant college ( agriculture 7z def9$ 9 section #adjd7ad7 ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cajc7ad7774 7#b7 ,program ,! t]m ,program means ! ,cattle ,fev] ,tick ,eradication ,program c>ri$ out by ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 coord9ation ) ! ,texas ,animal ,heal? ,commission4 7d7 ,fund+ ,! ,secret>y %all use funds made available = ! agricultural & food policy rese>* c5t]s "u section #adai;,a ( ! ,national ,agricultural ,rese>*1 ,ext5sion1 & ,tea*+ ,policy ,act ( #aigg 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #caee7 to c>ry out ?is section4 #abjjc4 ,additional tra9+ facilities = ,national ,detector ,dog ,tra9+ ,c5t] ,! ,beagle ,brigade ,act ( #bjbc 7,public ,law #aah-aia7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #d4 ,additional tra9+ facilities 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,9 addition to ! ,c5t] e/abli%$ "u section #b7;a71 ! ,secret>y may-- 7#a7 e/abli% o!r dog tra9+ facilities1 :i* %all h ! same duties z are specifi$ 9 section #b7;b7 = ! ,c5t]2 & 7#b7 ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) ! dep>tm5t ( agriculture ( a ,/ate 7or political subdivision !re(7 to e/abli% an (f-site tra9+ program = ! purpose ( provid+ tra9+ & te*nical assi/ance 9 ! tra9+ ( dogs1 z describ$ 9 section #b7;b74 7b7 ,consid]ations ,:5 det]m9+ ! ne$ = additional tra9+ facilities "u subsection 7a71 ! ,secret>y %all consid]-- 7#a7 ! location ( int]national ports ( entry2 7#b7 ! volume ( int]national pass5g]s & c>go2 & 7#c7 regional agricultural production tr5ds & associat$ pe/ & disease ?reats4 4 #abjjd4 ,regionalization1 zon+1 & comp>tm5talization 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 ,to r$uce ! impact ( animal disease outbreaks on ,unit$ ,/ates exports1 ! ,secret>y1 act+ ?r\gh ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice1 ! ,"u ,secret>y ( ,agriculture = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs1 & ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,food ,safety & ,inspection ,s]vice1 9 consultation ) ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative1 is au?oriz$ to negotiate 9 advance1 to ! ext5t practicable1 regionalization1 zon+1 comp>tm5talization1 & o!r agreem5ts reg>d+ outbreaks ( kn[n animal disease ?reats ( trade significance ) ! gov]nm5ts ( c\ntries ) export m>kets = live/ock animals or animal products f ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 4 7b7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section may be con/ru$-- 7#a7 to limit ! ability ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative to negotiate trade agreem5ts2 or 7#b7 to require ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative to condition o!r trade agreem5ts on ! inclusion ( language relat+ to r$uc+ ! impact ( animal disease outbreaks on ,unit$ ,/ates exports1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7d7 ( section #ajdje ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjd7 7z ins]t$ by subsection 7a77#b774 #abjje4 ,importation ( live dogs 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcja et seq47 is am5d$ by ins]t+ aft] section #ajdjd 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hcjc7 ! foll[+3 #ajdjd;,a4 ,importation ( live 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$]al gov]nm5t au?ority4 7#b7 ,import] ,! t]m import] means any p]son :o transports or causes ! transportation ( a dog into ! ,unit$ ,/ates f a =eign c\ntry4 7#c7 ,import transport] ,! t]m import transport] means any p]son or entity t-- 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+ su* dog 9 comm]ce4 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 unless prior to transport to ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 ! ,secret>y receives electronic docum5tation necess>y1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 to demon/rate t ! dog-- 7,a7 is 9 good heal?2 7,b7 has receiv$ all necess>y vacc9ations & int]nal & ext]nal p>asite treatm5t1 & 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 9 ! case t ! dog is 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$ = purposes ( transf]-- 7,a7 z a p]sonal pet ( ,unit$ ,/ates orig9 return+ to ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 z a ,unit$ ,/ates milit>y work+ dog or contract$ work+ dog support+ a milit>y mission or task+2 7,c7 = rese>* purposes2 7,d7 = vet]9>y treatm5t :i* is paid = by ! import]1 subject to ! condition t ! dog-- 7i7 is tak5 directly to a vet]9>y facility = treatm5t ) appropriate qu>ant9e until ! dog meets ! crit]ia describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a72 & 7ii7 is !n export$ to its c\ntry ( orig92 or 7,e7 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& 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 ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y1 9 consultation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,heal? & ,human ,s]vices1 ! ,secret>y ( ,comm]ce1 ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security1 & ! ,secret>y ( ,transportation1 %all promulgate su* regulations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to implem5t & en=ce ?is section1 includ+ regulations-- 7#a7 to facilitate electronic submission & int]ag5cy %>+ ( all docum5tation requir$ prior to ! importation ( a dog into ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 to e/abli% any necess>y po/-arrival v]ification processes = import$ dogs2 7#c7 to ensure ! d5ial ( entry into ! ,unit$ ,/ates ( any dog attempt$ to be import$ into ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 violation ( subsection 7b77#a72 7#d7 to provide t ea* import]1 import transport]1 int]m$iate h&l]1 or c>ri] receiv+ a c]tificate ( vet]9>y inspection requir$ "u ?is section %all submit a copy ( ! c]tificate to ! ,secret>y1 :o %all1 ^u receipt-- 7,a7 record & ma9ta9 ! in=mation 9 a c5traliz$ database2 & 7,b7 ^u reque/ by a ,/ate vet]9>ian1 %>e ! in=mation ) su* ,/ate vet]9>ian n lat] ?an #c days aft] su* reque/ is receiv$ by ! ,secret>y2 7#e7 to require ! ,secret>y to annually aggregate & publicly report ! data submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#d71 includ+ in=mation on ! c\ntries ( orig9 ( ! import$ dogs & ! purposes = ! importation ( su* dogs2 & 7#f7 to det]m9e & e/abli% su* fees = ! v]ification ( docum5tation & issuance ( p]mits requir$ "u subsection 7b77#a7 z may be necess>y to fund ! implem5tation & en=cem5t ( ?is section4 7d7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 subsection 7c77#e7 %all be con/ru$ z limit+ ! 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 provide1 z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e1 at ! exp5se ( ! import] or import transport]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 ,transition p]iod 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,dur+ ! transition p]iod1 regulations promulgat$ "u section #ah ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 7z 9 effect on ! day be=e ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act7 %all cont9ue to apply to ! ext5t t su* regulations d n conflict ) section #ajdjd;,a ( ! ,animal ,heal? ,protection ,act 7z ins]t$ by subsection 7a774 7#b7 ,transition p]iod def9$ ,9 ?is subsection1 ! t]m transition p]iod means ! p]iod beg9n+ on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & end+ on ! date on :i* f9al regulations are promulgat$ "u su* section #ajdjd;,a4 7c7 ,con=m+ am5dm5t ,section #ah ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badh7 is repeal$4 #abjjf4 ,ensur+ ! free movem5t ( live/ock-d]iv$ products 9 int]/ate comm]ce 7a7 ,purpose ,! purpose ( ?is section is to-- 7#a7 protect ! free movem5t 9 int]/ate comm]ce ( products d]iv$ f cov]$ live/ock2 7#b7 enc\rage a national m>ket ( su* products2 7#c7 ensure t produc]s ( cov]$ live/ock are n subject to a pat*work ( ,/ate laws re/rict+ access to a national m>ket2 & 7#d7 ensure t ! ,unit$ ,/ates cont9ues to uphold its int]national trade obligations4 7b7 ,9 g5]al ,produc]s ( cov]$ live/ock h a ,f$]al "r to raise & m>ket _! cov]$ live/ock 9 int]/ate comm]ce & !re=e no ,/ate or subdivision !re( may enact or en=ce1 directly or indirectly1 a condition or /&>d on ! production ( cov]$ live/ock o!r ?an = cov]$ live/ock physically rais$ 9 su* ,/ate or subdivision4 7c7 ,protect+ int]/ate comm]ce ,produc]s ( cov]$ live/ock h a ,f$]al "r to raise & m>ket _! cov]$ live/ock 9 int]/ate comm]ce & !re=e no ,/ate or subdivision !re( may enact or en=ce1 directly or indirectly1 z a condition = sale or consumption1 any condition or /&>d ( production on products d]iv$ f cov]$ live/ock n physically rais$ 9 su* ,/ate or subdivision t is 9 addition to1 or diff]5t f1 ! conditions or /&>ds ( production 9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! production occurs4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,cov]$ live/ock ,! t]m cov]$ live/ock-- 7,a7 means any dome/ic animal rais$ = ! purpose (-- 7i7 slaught] = human consumption2 or 7ii7 produc+ products manufactur$ = human consumption :i* are d]iv$ f ! process+ ( milk1 includ+ fluid milk products2 & 7,b7 does n include dome/ic animals rais$ = ! prim>y purpose ( egg production4 7#b7 ,production ,! t]m production-- 7,a7 means ! rais+ 7includ+ bre$+7 ( cov]$ live/ock2 & 7,b7 does n include ! movem5t1 h>ve/+1 or fur!r process+ ( cov]$ live/ock4 #abjjg4 ,report on support = live/ock & p\ltry produc]s dur+ a =eign animal disease outbreak 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #f mon?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 on ! ,dep>tm5t's prep>$ness to support live/ock produc]s & p\ltry gr[]s fac+ economic losses 9 ! ev5t ( an outbreak ( a =eign animal disease4 7b7 ,cont5ts ,! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a7 %all include1 ) respect to ! ,dep>tm5t's ability to protect produc]s & gr[]s f significant economic losses z a result ( a =eign animal disease-- 7#a7 an assessm5t (-- 7,a7 exi/+ ,f$]al programs1 includ+ cata/rophic risk managem5t tools1 indemnity1 direct paym5ts1 biosecurity assi/ance1 & h]d buy\ts2 & 7,b7 ! ,dep>tm5t's capacity to utilize su* programs to provide b5efits to produc]s & gr[]s exp]i5c+ economic losses z a result ( hav+ to sell live/ock & p\ltry at a r$uc$ price1 hav+ to qu>ant9e1 treat1 de/roy1 or dispose ( animals1 hav+ to implem5t additional biosecurity measures or z a result ( cata/rophic m>ket conditions2 7#b7 a det]m9ation ( gaps t exi/ 9 ! ,dep>tm5t's ability to provide economic support = produc]s & gr[]s suff]+ su* losses2 & 7#c7 recomm5dations ( ! ,secret>y = modifications to ,f$]al law 7includ+ regulations7 relat+ to protect+ produc]s & gr[]s f significant economic losses relat$ to a =eign animal disease outbreak4 7c7 ,provision ( in=mation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 = purposes ( facilitat+ ! prep>ation ( ! report submitt$ "u subsection 7a71 ! relevant ,dep>tm5t (ficials describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7 %all in=m ! ,secret>y ( ! in=mation describ$ 9 subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,relevant ,dep>tm5t (ficials describ$ ,! relevant ,dep>tm5t (ficials describ$ 9 ?is p>agraph are ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation4 7,b7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,food1 ,nutrition1 & ,consum] ,s]vices4 7,c7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,rural ,developm5t4 7,d7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,food ,safety4 7,e7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,m>ket+ & ,regulatory ,programs4 7,f7 ,! ,"u ,secret>y = ,trade & ,=eign ,agricultural ,affairs4 7,g7 ,o!r (ficials1 z specifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 #abjjh4 ,protection ( greyh\nds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #cj4 ,protection ( greyh\nds 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,x %all be unlawful-- 7#a7 = any p]son to kn[+ly engage 9 comm]cial greyh\nd rac+ 9 :i* any greyh\nd is mov$ 9 int]/ate or =eign comm]ce2 7#b7 to conduct any comm]cial greyh\nd rac+ or rac+ meet+ :]e any =m ( bett+ or wag]+ on ! spe$ or ability ( greyh\nds occurs2 7#c7 to engage 9 or facilitate simulca/ bett+ or wag]+ on greyh\nd races 9 int]/ate or =eign comm]ce2 & 7#d7 = any p]son to kn[+ly sell1 buy1 possess1 tra91 transport1 deliv]1 or receive any greyh\nd = purposes ( hav+ ! greyh\nd p>ticipate 9 comm]cial greyh\nd rac+4 7b7 ,inve/igations ,! ,secret>y1 or any o!r p]son au?oriz$ by ! ,secret>y1 %all make su* inve/igations z ! ,secret>y det]m9es necess>y to det]m9e :e!r any p]son has violat$ or is violat+ any provision ( ?is section4 ,! ,secret>y may obta9 ! assi/ance ( ! ,f$]al ,bureau ( ,inve/igation1 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ! ,treasury1 or o!r law en=cem5t ag5cies ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 & ,/ate & local gov]nm5tal ag5cies1 9 ! conduct ( su* inve/igations1 "u coop]ative agreem5ts ) su* ag5cies4 7c7 ,p5alties ,any p]son :o violates any ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#e7 ( subsection 7a7 %all be f9$ "u ?is ,act1 imprison$ = n m ?an #g ye>s1 or bo?1 = ea* su* violation4 ,ea* in/ance ( a violation ( any su* p>agraph %all be consid]$ a s+le violation4 7d7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,comm]cial greyh\nd rac+ ,! t]m comm]cial greyh\nd rac+ means any ev5t involv+ ! p>ticipation ( greyh\nds 9 :i* bett+ or wag]+ on ! spe$ or ability ( su* greyh\nds occurs4 7#b7 ,simulca/ ,! t]m simulca/ means ! simultane\s audio or visual transmission f "o location ( =eign or dome/ic greyh\nd races tak+ place at a diff]5t location & gambl+ on ! results ( su* races4 4 7b7 ,applicability ,! am5dm5ts made by ?is section %all apply ) respect to conduct occurr+ on or aft] ,octob] #a1 #bjbg4 7c7 ,rule ( con/ruction ,no?+ 9 ?is section1 or ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section1 %all be con/ru$-- 7#a7 to preempt any ,/ate law prohibit+ gambl+ or protect+ ! welf>e ( animals2 or 7#b7 to alt]1 limit1 or ext5d ! relation%ip betwe5 ! ,int]/ate ,hors]ac+ ,act ( #aigh 7#ae ,u4,s4,c4 #cjja et seq47 z x relates to horse rac+ & o!r ,f$]al laws 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act4 #abjji4 ,animal fight+ ,section #bf ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baef7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ ! section designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,x %all be unlawful 9 subsection 7a77#b7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #bf4 ,sponsor+ or exhibit+ an animal 91 att5d+1 caus+ an individual :o has n atta9$ ! age ( #af to att5d1 or gambl+ on1 an animal fight+ v5ture 7a7 ,sponsor+ or exhibit+ 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son to kn[+ly sponsor or exhibit an animal 9 an animal fight+ v5ture4 7#b7 ,att5d+ or caus+ an individual :o has n atta9$ ! age ( #af to att5d ,x %all be unlawful 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,animal v5ture gambl+ ,x %all be unlawful = any p]son to gamble on an animal fight+ v5ture1 includ+ an 9-p]son or broadca/ ev5t4 4 #abjaj4 ,placem5t ( animals us$ 9 ,f$]al rese>* ,section #ad ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badd7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #ad4 ,/&>ds = ,f$]al facilities 7a7 ,laboratory animal facilities ,any dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates hav+ laboratory animal facilities %all comply ) ! /&>ds & o!r requirem5ts promulgat$ by ! ,secret>y "u sections #ac7;a71 7f71 7g71 & 7h74 7b7 ,adoption & non-,laboratory placem5t ,any dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates op]at+ z a ,f$]al rese>* facility %all1 n lat] ?an "o ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 promulgate /&>ds & o!r requirem5ts t1 9 ! det]m9ation ( ! dep>tm5t1 ag5cy1 or in/rum5tality1 facilitates ! adoption or non-laboratory placem5t ( any eligible animal ( ! facility no long] ne$$ = rese>* & det]m9$ to be suitable = release to an animal rescue organization1 animal sanctu>y1 animal %elt]1 or individual4 7c7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,animal rescue organization ,! t]m animal rescue organization means an organization-- 7,a7 describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code2 & 7,b7 ) ! purpose ( rescu+ animals t are unwant$1 ab&on$1 or o!rwise 9 ne$ ( placem5t & f9d+ p]man5t adoptive homes = su* animals4 7#b7 ,animal sanctu>y ,! t]m animal sanctu>y means an organization describ$ 9 section #eja7;c77#c7 ( ! ,int]nal ,rev5ue ,code ( #aihf & exempt f taxation "u section #eja7;a7 ( su* ,code t-- 7,a7 is regi/]$ ) ! ,secret>y2 7,b7 op]ates a place ( refuge-- 7i7 :]e an unwant$1 displac$1 or retir$ animal is provid$ c>e = ! lifetime ( su* animal2 & 7ii7 :]e an unescort$ public visitation ( su* an animal is n p]mitt$2 7,c7 does n engage 9 comm]cial trade ( su* an animal2 7,d7 does n bre$ su* an animal2 7,e7 does n p]mit direct contact betwe5 ! public & su* an animal2 7,f7 does n all[ ! use ( su* an animal = p]=mance or exhibition purposes2 & 7,g7 does n conduct rese>* t pa9s or di/resses su* an animal4 7#c7 ,animal %elt] ,! t]m animal %elt] means a facility t accepts or seizes animals to c>e = su* animals1 place su* animals 9 a p]man5t adoptive home1 or c>ry out law en=cem5t purposes4 7#d7 ,eligible animal ,! t]m eligible animal means any dog1 cat1 nonhuman primate1 gu9ea pig1 ham/]1 or rabbit4 7#e7 ,suitable = release ,! t]m suitable = release means an eligible animal t has be5 evaluat$ & has receiv$ a c]tificate issu$ by a vet]9>ian lic5s$ to practice vet]9>y m$ic9e1 c]tify+ t !y inspect$ ! eligible animal on a specifi$ date t is n m ?an t5 days be=e su* animal is releas$1 & :5 s inspect$1 ! eligible animal appe>$ free ( any infecti\s disease or physical abnormality :i* w\ld endang] ! eligible animal1 o!r animals1 or public heal?4 4 ,,ii ,meat & ,p\ltry ,process+ & ,inspection #abaaa4 ,amplify+ ,process+ ( ,live/ock 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates 7,a-,,plus7 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 ,regulations1 z 9 effect on ,janu>y #a1 #bjbd1 to specify t-- 7#a7 m>ket ag5cies may h an own]%ip int]e/ 91 f9ance1 or p>ticipate 9 ! managem5t or op]ation (1 a pack]1 s long z su* pack]-- 7,a7 ) respect to cattle & %eep1 has a cumulative slaught] capacity ( less ?an-- 7i7 #b1jjj animals p] day2 or 7ii7 #gjj1jjj animals p] ye>2 & 7,b7 ) respect to hogs1 has a cumulative slaught] capacity ( less ?an-- 7i7 #aj1jjj animals p] day2 or 7ii7 #c1jjj1jjj animals p] ye>2 & 7#b7 m>ket ag5cies t h an own]%ip int]e/ 91 f9ance1 or p>ticipate 9 ! managem5t or op]ation (1 a pack] %all disclose to sell]s ( live/ock ! exi/5ce ( su* own]%ip int]e/1 f9ancial relation%ip1 or p>ticipation4 7b7 ,sav+s clause ,no?+ 9 ?is section %all be int]pret$ z a limitation on ! au?ority ( ! ,secret>y to adopt or en=ce rules or regulations "u ! ,pack]s & ,/ocky>ds ,act1 #aiba 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aha et seq47 relat$ to ! protection ( produc]s1 competition1 m>ket integrity1 or ! prev5tion ( conflicts ( int]e/4 #abaab4 ,haz>d analysis & critical control po9t guidance & res\rces = small & v small p\ltry & meat e/abli%m5ts 7a7 ,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 & v small e/abli%m5t guidance & res\rces 7a7 ,/udies2 model plans ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 make publicly available-- 7#a7 a li/ ( sci5tific /udies 7:i* ! ,secret>y %all update z necess>y7 = use by small e/abli%m5ts & v small e/abli%m5ts 9 develop+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan2 7#b7 guidel9es relat+ to be/ practices & te*niques by small e/abli%m5ts & v small e/abli%m5ts 9 ! production ( raw or fur!r process$ meat & meat food products2 & 7#c7 scale-appropriate model ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plans = small e/abli%m5ts & v small 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 7b7 ,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 & v small e/abli%m5ts to develop1 pursuant to ?is ,act1 a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan4 7c7 ,data confid5tiality ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all n publi% confid5tial bus9ess in=mation ( any meat process+ e/abli%m5t1 includ+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan ( a meat process+ e/abli%m5t4 7d7 ,small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms small] e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t1 respectively1 9 ! f9al rule entitl$ ,pa?og5 ,r$uction2 ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9t 7,,haccp7 ,sy/ems 7#fa ,f$4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 4 7b7 ,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 & v small e/abli%m5t guidance & res\rces 7a7 ,/udies2 model plans ,n lat] ?an #ah mon?s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all1 to ! maximum ext5t practicable1 make publicly available-- 7#a7 a li/ ( sci5tific /udies 7:i* ! ,secret>y %all update z necess>y7 = use by small e/abli%m5ts & v small e/abli%m5ts 9 develop+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan2 7#b7 guidel9es relat+ to be/ practices & te*niques us$ by small e/abli%m5ts & v small e/abli%m5ts 9 ! production ( raw or fur!r process$ p\ltry products2 & 7#c7 scale-appropriate model ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plans = small e/abli%m5ts & v small 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 7b7 ,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 & v small e/abli%m5ts to develop a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan pursuant to ?is ,act4 7c7 ,data confid5tiality ,9 c>ry+ out ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all n publi% confid5tial bus9ess in=mation ( any p\ltry process+ e/abli%m5t1 includ+ a ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9ts plan ( a p\ltry process+ e/abli%m5t4 7d7 ,small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]ms small e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t h ! mean+s giv5 ! t]ms small] e/abli%m5t & v small e/abli%m5t1 respectively1 9 ! f9al rule entitl$ ,pa?og5 ,r$uction2 ,haz>d ,analysis & ,critical ,control ,po9t 7,,haccp7 ,sy/ems 7#fa ,f$4 ,reg4 #chhjf 7,july #be1 #aiif77 7or successor regulations74 4 #abaac4 ,outrea* on coop]ative int]/ate %ipm5t 7a7 ,meat ,section #eja ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7k7 ,f$]al outrea* ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct outrea* to ,/ates t-- 7#a7 h a ,/ate meat inspection program 9 effect pursuant to section #cja2 & 7#b7 d n h a select$ e/abli%m5t4 4 7b7 ,p\ltry ,section #ca ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7j7 ,f$]al outrea* ,9 ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct outrea* to ,/ates t-- 7#a7 h a ,/ate p\ltry product inspection program 9 effect pursuant to section #e2 & 7#b7 d n h a select$ e/abli%m5t4 4 7c7 ,report ,at ! conclusion ( ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca1 ! ,secret>y %all submit a report detail+ ! activities & results ( ! outrea* conduct$ dur+ t fiscal ye> "u subsection 7k7 ( section #eja ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fhc7 & subsection 7j7 ( section #ca ( ! ,p\ltry ,products ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #dgb71 z add$ by subsections 7a7 & 7b71 to-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7#c7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#d7 ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate4 #abaad4 ,pilot program to support cu/om slaught] e/abli%m5ts 7a7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,/ate op]at$ pilot program ,^u ! receipt ( an application f a cu/om exempt facility & subject to ! requirem5ts specifi$ 9 subsection 7c71 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture may op]ate a pilot program to all[ su* cu/om facility to sell slaught]$ meat & meat food products 7ref]r$ to 9 ?is section z meat products7 directly to consum]s )9 ! ,/ate 9 :i* ! facility is locat$ 9 accordance ) ! pilot program4 7#b7 ,lack ( a /ate pilot program ,if a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture does n elect to op]ate a pilot program1 ! ,secret>y %all1 ^u reque/ f a cu/om exempt facility 9 su* a ,/ate1 op]ate a pilot program adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y = t ,/ate 9 accordance ) ?is section4 7b7 ,all[able numb] ( facilities 7#a7 ,initial approval ,except z provid$ 9 p>agraph 7#b7-- 7,a7 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture may approve n m ?an #e facilities 9 su* ,/ate = p>ticipation 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#a72 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y may approve n m ?an #aj facilities to p>ticipate 9 all pilot programs e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a77#b74 7#b7 ,subsequ5t approval ( facilities ,n less ?an #b ye>s aft] ! e/abli%m5t ( a pilot program1 a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture or ! ,secret>y may1 if no product produc$ at a facility t 0 initially approv$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 = p>ticipation 9 su* pilot program has be5 subject to an em]g5cy action "u subsection 7f7 dur+ ! #b-ye> p]iod foll[+ su* e/abli%m5t1 approve-- 7,a7 9 ! case ( a ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture1 n m ?an #e additional facilities 9 ! respective ,/ate2 & 7,b7 9 ! case ( ! ,secret>y1 n m ?an #aj additional facilities 9 all ,/ates4 7c7 ,pilot program requirem5ts ,a pilot program e/abli%$ "u ?is section %all1 at a m9imum1 require-- 7#a7 t meat products sold "u ! pilot program are-- 7,a7 sold directly to consum]s )9 ! ,/ate f-- 7i7 ! own] ( ! animals f :i* su* meat products are d]iv$2 or 7ii7 ! cu/om exempt facility at :i* ! meat products 7 process$2 7,b7 n eligible = re-sale2 & 7,c7 cle>ly label$ to indicate-- 7i7 ! "n & address ( ! facility at :i* ! meat products 7 process$2 7ii7 ! "n & address ( ! own] ( ! animals f :i* su* meat products are d]iv$2 7iii7 ! location :]e animals f :i* su* meat products are d]iv$ 7 rais$2 7iv7 ! date ( slaught] ( su* animals & ! p]iod ( "t ov] :i* ! own] rais$ su* animals2 7v7 t su* meat products 7 n subject to ,f$]al inspection2 & 7vi7 t su* meat products %all n be resold2 7#b7 t cu/om exempt facilities p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program comply )-- 7,a7 ,public ,law #he-gfe 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aija et seq42 commonly kn[n z ! ,humane ,me?ods ( ,slaught] ,act ( #aieh72 7,b7 applicable ,/ate & local laws2 7,c7 section #bc7;d7 ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fbc7;d772 & 7,d7 ,f$]al regulations p]ta9+ to-- 7i7 sanitation /&>ds & record-keep+ requirem5ts = cu/om exempt facilities2 & 7ii7 ! h&l+ & disposition ( specifi$ risk mat]ials2 7#c7 t cu/om exempt facilities p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program be subject to onsite inspection by ! ,secret>y to ensure compliance ) ! requirem5ts specifi$ 9 p>agraphs 7#a7 & 7#b72 & 7#d7 t cu/om exempt facilities p>ticipat+ 9 ! pilot program be subject to onsite inspection at lea/ annually by ! local au?ority responsible = re/aurant inspections or ! ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture4 7d7 ,implem5tation ,n lat] ?an #ij days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all issue1 & make publicly available1 guidance = p>ticipation 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section4 7e7 ,ineligibility ,an e/abli%m5t subject to inspection by ! ,secret>y "u ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 or op]at+ pursuant to a ,/ate meat inspection program au?oriz$ "u section #cja ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #ffa7 %all n be eligible to p>ticipate 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section4 7f7 ,au?ority = em]g5cy action ,if ! ,secret>y has cr$ible evid5ce t a meat product produc$ at a cu/om exempt facility p>ticipat+ 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section is adult]at$1 ! ,secret>y-- 7#a7 %all1 pursuant to ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq471 take su* actions z may be necess>y to address ! risk to public heal? pos$ by su* products2 & 7#b7 may t]m9ate ! p>ticipation ( a cu/om exempt facility 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ pursuant to ?is section4 7g7 ,report requir$ 7#a7 ,reports by ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture to ,secret>y ,beg9n+ ,septemb] #cj1 #bjbf1 & ea* fiscal ye> !reaft] until ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca1 ea* ,/ate dep>tm5t ( agriculture op]at+ a pilot program pursuant to ?is section %all submit to ! ,secret>y a report detail+1 ) respect to ea* su* pilot program )9 ! relevant ,/ate = ! prec$+ fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! numb] & location ( p]sons or cu/om exempt facilities sell+ meat products "u ea* su* pilot program2 7,b7 ! outcomes ( ea* su* pilot program2 7,c7 any in/ances 9 :i* a meat product 0 subject to an em]g5cy action "u subsection 7f72 & 7,d7 aggregat$ data on ! volume ( meat be+ process$ "u su* pilot program4 7#b7 ,report by ,secret>y to ,congress ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] initiat+ a pilot program "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report detail+-- 7,a7 ! in=mation receiv$ f p>ticipat+ ,/ate dep>tm5ts ( agriculture "u p>agraph 7#a72 & 7,b7 = any cu/om exempt facilities p>ticipat+ 9 a pilot program e/abli%$ by ! ,secret>y pursuant to subsection 7a77#b7-- 7i7 ! numb] & location ( p]sons or cu/om exempt facilities sell+ products pursuant to su* pilot program2 7ii7 ! outcomes ( su* pilot program2 & 7iii7 any in/ances 9 :i* a meat product 0 subject to an em]g5cy action "u subsection 7f74 7h7 ,cu/om exempt facility def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m cu/om exempt facility means an e/abli%m5t engag$ 9 ! slaught] ( animals & ! prep>ation ( ! c>casses1 p>ts !re(1 meat1 & meat food products = comm]ce t is n subject to ! ,f$]al inspection requirem5ts "u title ,i ( ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq474 7i7 ,sunset ,a ,/ate & ! ,secret>y may n op]ate a pilot program "u ?is section on or aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca1 & no facility t is exempt f inspection "u ! ,f$]al ,meat ,inspection ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #fja et seq47 pursuant to ?is section %all be exempt f t inspection on or aft] ,septemb] #cj1 #bjca4 ,b ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid #abbja4 ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security ,section #bba ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fibb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7d7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#g71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,b7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#h7 z p>agraph 7#i72 & 7,c7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#g7 ! foll[+3 7#h7 conduct+ annual cross-sector crisis simulation ex]cises relat$ to a food-relat$ em]g5cy or disruption2 & 2 & 7#b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,detailees ,! ,secret>y may detail employees ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture to1 & accept employees detail$ f1 ! intellig5ce community 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,national ,security ,act ( #aidg7 to assi/ 9 c>ry+ out ! duties ( ! ,(fice ( ,homel& ,security4 7g7 ,risk assessm5ts & reports 7#a7 ,risk assessm5ts ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 & n less ?an e #b ye>s !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y %all conduct an assessm5t ( risks & security vuln]abilities to ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector1 includ+-- 7,a7 naturally occurr+1 un9t5tional1 or int5tional ?reats1 includ+ *emical1 biological1 cyb]security1 or biot]rorism attacks2 7,b7 influ5ce ( /ate-own$ ent]prise2 7,c7 control ( & access to agricultural data2 7,d7 =eign acquisition ( intellectual prop]ty1 agricultural assets1 & l&2 7,e7 agricultural input %ortages & dep5d5ce on =eign-s\rc$ inputs2 7,f7 supply *a9 & trade disruptions2 7,g7 sci5ce & te*nology coop]ation2 7,h7 unequal inve/m5ts 9 rese>*1 developm5t1 & comm]cialization2 7,i7 incongru5t regulatory policies2 & 7,j7 any o!r vuln]abilities id5tifi$ by ! ,secret>y4 7#b7 ,brief+ & report 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! completion ( a risk assessm5t "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all provide a brief+ on ! results ( ! risk assessm5t & submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate a report t includes-- 7i7 an assessm5t ( any gaps or limitations 9 national security ef=ts relat$ to ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 7ii7 any actions tak5 by ! ,secret>y to address any gaps or limitations id5tifi$ "u clause 7i71 includ+ ?r\gh int]ag5cy coord9ation1 ?reat in=mation %>+1 & /akehold] outrea*2 7iii7 any recomm5dations = adm9i/rative1 regulatory1 or legislative actions t c be tak5 to r$uce any gaps or limitations id5tifi$ "u clause 7i71 includ+-- 7,i7 recomm5dations to r$uce ! dep5d5ce on =eign-s\rce inputs necess>y = ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 & 7,,ii7 recomm5dations to address ! cyb]security ?reats to1 & security vuln]abilities 91 ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector2 & 7iv7 res\rces ! ,secret>y requires to address curr5t & future national security vuln]abilities relat$ to ! food & agriculture critical infra/ructure sector4 7,b7 ,exemption f ,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports ,act ,a report requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be exempt f ! requirem5ts ( ! ,access to ,congressionally ,m&at$ ,reports ,act 7subtitle ,d ( title ,,vii ( ,public ,law #aag-bfc2 #acf ,/at4 #cfgg74 4 #abbjb4 ,(fice ( ,p>tn]%ips & ,public ,engagem5t ,section #bbf;,b7f77#c77;,b7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ficd7;f77#c77;,b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abbjc4 ,burd5 ( pro( = national appeals division he>+s ,section #bgg7;c77#d7 ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiig7;c77#d77 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 7#d7 ,burd5 ( pro( ,! ag5cy %all be> ! burd5 ( prov+ by sub/antial evid5ce t ! adv]se decision ( ! ag5cy 0 valid4 4 #abbjd4 ,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 ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf4 4 #abbje4 ,functions ( ! ,(fice ( ,tribal ,relations ,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 7a7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ %all advise & all t foll[s ?r\gh ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ %all--2 & 7,b7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#a7 advise ! ,secret>y on policies relat$ to ,indian tribes2 7#b7 ov]see-- 7,a7 ea* self-det]m9ation contract 7z def9$ 9 section #d ( ! ,indian ,self-,det]m9ation & ,education ,assi/ance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd77 ent]$ into betwe5 ! ,secret>y & a tribal organization2 & 7,b7 ea* self-gov]nance compact 7z def9$ 9 section #dja ( su* ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecfa77 ent]$ into betwe5 ! ,secret>y & an ,indian tribe2 & 7#c7 c>ry out su* o!r functions z ! ,secret>y consid]s appropriate4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a71 by /rik+ ?is subsection & ins]t+ ?is section4 ,c ,national ,security #abcja4 ,agricultural =eign inve/m5t disclosure improvem5ts 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,,afida ,! t]m ,,afida means ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7#b7 ,,fpac-,,bc ,! t]m ,,fpac-,,bc means ! ,f>m ,production & ,cons]vation ,bus9ess ,c5t] ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7b7 ,,m\ ) ,,cfius ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all ent] into #a or m memor&a ( und]/&+ ) ! ,committee on ,=eign ,inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates "u :i* ! ,secret>y %all provide ! ,committee ) all relevant in=mation relat+ to reports on =eign own]%ip ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural l& submitt$ to ! ,secret>y "u section #b ( ,,afida 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja71 includ+ in=mation on-- 7#a7 ea* report submitt$ to ! ,secret>y2 & 7#b7 ) respect to ea* su* report1 ! id5tity ( ! =eign p]sons includ$ 9 ! report & ! date ( submission4 7c7 ,,afida h&book updates 7#a7 ,fir/ update ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 update ! mo/ rec5t v]sion ( ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy h&book titl$ ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure z det]m9$ necess>y by ! ,secret>y = ! effective implem5tation ( ,,afida2 & 7,b7 incorporate 9 su* update ! recomm5dations made by ! report ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice titl$ ,=eign ,inve/m5ts 9 ,u4,s4 ,agricultural ,l&3 ,enhanc+ ,ef=ts to ,collect1 ,track1 & ,%>e ,key ,in=mation ,c\ld ,bett] ,id5tify ,national ,security ,risks & dat$ ,janu>y #ah1 #bjbd4 7#b7 ,subsequ5t updates ,aft] updat+ ! h&book describ$ 9 subp>agraph 7,a7 ( p>agraph 7#a7 "u t p>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all c>ry out an update ( t h&book e #aj ye>s !reaft]1 includ+ by incorporat+ any recomm5dations ( ! ,gov]nm5t ,acc\ntability ,(fice4 7d7 ,civil p5alties ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsection 7b7 z subsection 7c72 7#b7 by /rik+ ! section designation & head+ & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,any su* civil p5alty %all be recov]able & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 #c4 ,civil p5alties 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 7b7 ,civil action ,any civil p5alty impos$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7a7 %all be recov]able 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7c7 7z s r$esignat$7-- 7,a7 by /rik+ ! subsection designation & all t foll[s ?r\gh ,! am\nt & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7c7 ,am\nt ( p5alty ,! am\nt 2 7,b7 by /rik+ ( ?is section2 & 7,c7 by /rik+ %all n exce$ #be p]c5t & ins]t+ = violations "u subsection 7a77#a7 %all n exce$ #be p]c5t1 & = violations "u subsection 7a77#b7 %all be n less ?an #e p]c5t1 b n m ?an #be p]c5t14 7e7 ,public disclosure ( en=cem5t actions ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7b77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7d7 ,public disclosure ( en=cem5t actions ,! ,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 7f7 ,publication ( report+ requirem5ts ,section #c ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejb7 7z am5d$ by subsection 7c77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,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[>d l&lords1 op]ators1 own]s1 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 ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf77 ( 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 ,act4 4 #abcjb4 ,report on agricultural l& pur*as+ activities 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by c\ntries designat$ z /ate sponsors ( t]rorism & c]ta9 o!r c\ntries 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,agricultural l& ,! t]m agricultural l& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7#b7 ,appropriate committees ( ,congress ,! t]m appropriate committees ( ,congress means-- 7,a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate2 7,b7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security & ,gov]nm5tal ,affairs ( ! ,s5ate2 7,c7 ! ,committee on ,intellig5ce ( ! ,s5ate2 7,d7 ! ,committee on ,homel& ,security ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 7,e7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7,f7 ! ,p]man5t ,select ,committee on ,intellig5ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives4 7#c7 ,cov]$ =eign c\ntry ,! t]m cov]$ =eign c\ntry means a =eign c\ntry ( conc]n 7z def9$ 9 section #ajfch ( ! ,,*ips ,act ( #bjbb 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aibcg774 7#d7 ,cov]$ =eign p]son ,! t]m cov]$ =eign p]son means a =eign p]son 7z def9$ 9 section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh77 t is a citiz5 (1 or headqu>t]$ 91 z applicable1 a cov]$ =eign c\ntry4 7#e7 ,/ate ,! t]m ,/ate has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7#f7 ,/ate sponsor ( t]rorism ,! t]m /ate sponsor ( t]rorism means a c\ntry ! gov]nm5t ( :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate has det]m9$ has repeat$ly provid$ support = acts ( int]national t]rorism1 = purposes (-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a77i7 ( ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dhac7;c77#a77;,a77i772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj7;d7 ( ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj7;d772 or 7,d7 any o!r provision ( law4 7b7 ,report 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,secret>y ( ,homel& ,security & ! head ( any o!r appropriate ,f$]al ag5cy1 %all submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report describ+ ! national security risks ( ! pur*ase & managem5t ( agricultural l& by cov]$ =eign p]sons4 7#b7 ,cont5ts ,a report submitt$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 %all include ! foll[+ ) respect to ! ye> cov]$ by ! report3 7,a7 ,a description (-- 7i7 ! numb] ( acres ( agricultural l& own$1 leas$1 or manag$ by cov]$ =eign p]sons1 organiz$ by ,/ate2 & 7ii7 = ea* ,/ate1 ! p]c5tage ( l& own$ or manag$ by cov]$ =eign p]sons comp>$ to ! total acreage ( ! ,/ate4 7,b7 ,an analysis ( ! possible ?reat to food security1 food safety1 biosecurity1 or environm5tal protection due to ! own]%ip ( agricultural l& by ea* cov]$ =eign c\ntry ?r\gh cov]$ =eign p]sons4 7,c7 ,an analysis ( ! annual & total co/ ( support = agricultural l& own$ by cov]$ =eign p]sons ?r\gh f>m programs adm9i/]$ by ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy4 7,d7 ,an analysis ( ! use ( agricultural l& = indu/rial espionage or intellectual prop]ty transf] by cov]$ =eign p]sons4 7,e7 ,an analysis ( ! pot5tial use by cov]$ =eign p]sons ( agricultural l& 9 close proximity to manufactur+ facilities1 wat] s\rces1 & o!r critical infra/ructure to monitor1 int]rupt1 or disrupt activities critical to ! national & economic security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 7,f7 ,an analysis ( o!r ?reats to ! agricultural indu/ry or national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates due to ! own]%ip ( agricultural l& by cov]$ =eign p]sons4 7#c7 ,unclassifi$ =m ,a report submitt$ "u ?is subsection %all-- 7,a7 be submitt$ 9 unclassifi$ =m1 b may include a classifi$ annex2 & 7,b7 be consi/5t ) ! protection ( intellig5ce s\rces & me?ods4 #abcjc4 ,inve/igative actions 7a7 ,inve/igative actions ,section #d ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejc7 is am5d$ to read z foll[s3 #d4 ,inve/igative actions 7a7 ,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 7b7 ,*ief ( ,op]ations ,! ,*ief ( ,op]ations may s]ve 9 su* position simultane\sly ) a concurr5t position )9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture4 7c7 ,security ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 provide classifi$ /orage1 meet+1 & o!r spaces1 z necess>y1 = p]sonnel ( ! ,*ief ( ,op]ations2 & 7#b7 assi/ su* p]sonnel 9 obta9+ security cle>ances4 7d7 ,duties ,! ,*ief ( ,op]ations %all-- 7#a7 monitor compliance ) ?is ,act2 7#b7 ref] noncompliance ) ?is ,act to ! ,secret>y1 ! ,f>m ,s]vice ,ag5cy1 & any o!r appropriate au?ority2 7#c7 conduct inve/igations1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,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 malign ef=ts-- 7,a7 to /eal agricultural k & te*nology2 or 7,b7 to disrupt ! ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural base2 7#d7 conduct an annual audit ( ! database develop$ "u section #abcjd7;b7 ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 7#e7 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#f7 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#g7 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 4 7b7 ,def9ition ( =eign entity ( conc]n ,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 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#c7 9 ea* ( p>agraphs 7#a7 ?r\gh 7#d71 by /rik+ ! semicolon & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#d7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ 2 & & ins]t+ a p]iod2 7#e7 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#f7 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#g7 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 #abcjd4 ,digitization & consolidation ( =eign l& own]%ip data collection & publication 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,agricultural l& ,! t]m agricultural l& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #gha4b ( title #g1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations 7z 9 effect on ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act74 7#b7 ,database ,! t]m database means ! database develop$ "u subsection 7c74 7#c7 ,=eign p]son ,! t]m =eign p]son has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7b7 ,database ,n lat] ?an #c ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all develop a database ( agricultural l& own$ by =eign p]sons1 us+ data t are collect$ pursuant to ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7c7 ,cont5ts ,ea* entry 9 ! database = ea* regi/ration or updat$ regi/ration ( agricultural l& own$ or leas$ by a =eign p]son %all include p]t95t in=mation1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y1 9 ! applicable fil+1 except x %all n publicly disclose ! "n ( ! fil] & ! pur*ase or lease price ( su* transaction = a p]iod ( at lea/ #cj days foll[+ su* fil+4 7d7 ,audit ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! database is op]ational1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,*ief ( ,op]ations = ,inve/igative ,actions appo9t$ "u section #d ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7z am5d$ by section #abcjc7;a77 %all-- 7#a7 conduct an audit ( ! database2 & 7#b7 submit to ! appropriate committees ( ,congress a report-- 7,a7 evaluat+ ! accuracy ( ! database2 & 7,b7 describ+ recomm5dations = improv+ compliance ) ! report+ requir$ "u ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ceja et seq474 7e7 ,repeal ,section #ggc ( division ,a ( ! ,consolidat$ ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbc 7,public ,law #aag-cbh7 is repeal$4 #abcje4 ,,cfius consid]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural l& transactions 7a7 ,inclusion ( ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture on ! ,committee on ,=eign ,inve/m5t 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,section #gba7k7 ( ! ,def5se ,production ,act ( #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7k77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#h7 ,inclusion ( ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all be a memb] ( ! ,committee ) respect to a cov]$ transaction t involves-- 7,a7 agricultural l&2 7,b7 agriculture biote*nology2 or 7,c7 ! agriculture indu/ry1 includ+ agricultural transportation1 /orage1 & process+4 4 7b7 ,consid]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural l& transactions ,section #gba7;b77#a7 ( ! ,def5se ,production ,act ( #aiej 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #defe7;b77#a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,i7 ,consid]ation ( c]ta9 agricultural l& transactions 7i7 ,9 g5]al ,aft] receiv+ notification f ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture ( a reportable agricultural l& transaction1 ! ,committee %all det]m9e-- 7,i7 :e!r ! transaction is a cov]$ transaction2 & 7,,ii7 if ! ,committee det]m9es t ! transaction is a cov]$ transaction1 :e!r ! ,committee %\ld initiate a review pursuant to subp>agraph 7,d71 or take ano!r action au?oriz$ "u ?is section1 ) respect to ! reportable agricultural l& transaction4 7ii7 ,reportable agricultural l& transaction ,9 ?is subp>agraph1 ! t]m reportable agricultural l& transaction means a transaction-- 7,i7 t ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture has reason to believe is a cov]$ transaction1 bas$ on in=mation f or 9 coop]ation ) ! intellig5ce community2 7,,ii7 t involves ! acquisition ( an int]e/ 9 agricultural l& by a =eign p]son ( ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 ! ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 or ! ,islamic ,republic ( ,iran2 & 7,,iii7 ) respect to :i* a p]son is requir$ to submit a report to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture "u section #b7;a7 ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh4 7iii7 ,sunset ,! requirem5ts "u ?is subp>agraph %all t]m9ate1 ) respect to a =eign p]son ( ! respective =eign c\ntry1 on ! date t ! ,p's ,republic ( ,*9a1 ! ,democratic ,p's ,republic ( ,korea1 ! ,russian ,f$]ation1 or ! ,islamic ,republic ( ,iran1 z ! case may be1 is remov$ f ! li/ ( =eign adv]s>ies 9 section #gia4d ( title #ae1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations4 4 #abcjf4 ,prohibition on pur*ase ( agricultural l& by =eign adv]s>ies & /ate sponsors ( t]rorism ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( law1 ! ,presid5t %all direct ! heads ( ! ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to promulgate rules & regulations to prohibit ! pur*ase ( agricultural l& locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates by a =eign adv]s>y1 a /ate sponsor ( t]rorism1 any ag5t or in/rum5tality ( a =eign adv]s>y or a /ate sponsor ( t]rorism1 or any p]son own$ or controll$ by1 or affiliat$ )1 a =eign adv]s>y or a /ate sponsor ( t]rorism4 ,= purposes ( ?is section-- 7#a7 ! t]m agricultural l& has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #i ( ! ,agricultural ,=eign ,inve/m5t ,disclosure ,act ( #aigh 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #cejh74 7#b7 ! t]m =eign adv]s>y means any =eign gov]nm5t or =eign nongov]nm5t p]son engag$ 9 a long-t]m patt]n or s]i\s in/ances ( conduct significantly adv]se to ! national security ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates or security & safety ( ,unit$ ,/ates p]sons2 7#c7 ! t]m /ate sponsor ( t]rorism means a c\ntry ! gov]nm5t ( :i* ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate det]m9es has repeat$ly provid$ support = int]national t]rorism pursuant to-- 7,a7 section #aged7;c77#a77;,a7 ( ! ,export ,control ,re=m ,act ( #bjah 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #dcah7;c77#a77;,a772 7,b7 section #fbj;,a ( ! ,=eign ,assi/ance ,act ( #aifa 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bcga72 7,c7 section #dj ( ! ,arms ,export ,control ,act 7#bb ,u4,s4,c4 #bghj72 or 7,d7 any o!r provision ( law2 & 7#d7 ! t]m ,unit$ ,/ates means ! sev]al ,/ates1 ! ,di/rict ( ,columbia1 ! ,commonweal? ( ,pu]to ,rico1 ! ,commonweal? ( ! ,nor!rn ,m>iana ,isl&s1 ,am]ican ,samoa1 ,guam1 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,virg9 ,isl&s1 & any o!r t]ritory or possession ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,d ,o!r ,miscellane\s ,provisions #abdja4 ,commission on ,f>m ,transitions--,ne$s = #bjej ,section #abfji ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd2 #acb ,/at4 #ejji7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ ,!re is e/abli%$ & ins]t+ ,n lat] ?an #fj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli%2 7#b7 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 by /rik+ subp>agraph 7,d7 & ins]t+ ! foll[+3 7,d7 appr5tice%ips1 m5tor+ programs1 bus9ess tra9+1 & te*nical assi/ance programs2 2 7,d7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 9 ! matt] prec$+ subp>agraph 7,a71 by /rik+ exi/+ & new ,f$]al tax policies & ins]t+ exi/+ & new ,/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 heirs' prop]ty & succession ( agricultural l&2 7#g7 any unique b>ri]s fac$ by hi/orically und]s]v$ & wom5 f>m]s & ran*]s 9 ! ability to transf]1 inh]it1 or pur*ase agricultural assets1 includ+ l&2 & 7#h7 leas+ & own]%ip tr5ds1 includ+ leas+ & own]%ip tr5ds by =eign p]sons or entities4 2 7#c7 9 subsection 7f71 by /rik+ #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act & ins]t+ #b ye>s aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ! ,f>m1 ,food1 & ,national ,security ,act ( #bjbf2 7#d7 by am5d+ subsection 7l7 to read z foll[s3 7l7 ,f$]al advisory committees ,sections #ajjh & #ajac ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code1 %all n apply to ! ,commission or any proce$+ ( ! ,commission4 2 & 7#e7 9 subsection 7m71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abdjb4 ,report on p]sonnel ,section #abejf ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abdjc4 ,improvem5ts to ,unit$ ,/ates ,dr\ght ,monitor ,section #abeab7;d77#b7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ehef7;d77#b77 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abdjd4 ,reports on l& access & f>ml& own]%ip data collection ,section #abfjg ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #bbjd;i7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a7-- 7,a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by ins]t+ & n less frequ5tly ?an once e #b ye>s !reaft]1 be=e ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#c71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7,d7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 a catalog ( exi/+ ,f$]al1 ,/ate1 or private programs t facilitate access to l&1 capital1 & m>kets1 includ+ programs provid+ assi/ance relat+ to-- 7,a7 acquir+ ( real prop]ty 7includ+ air rights1 wat] rights1 & o!r int]e/s !re971 includ+ clos+ co/s2 7,b7 subsidiz+ int]e/ rates & mortgage pr9cipal am\nts = int5d$ b5efici>ies2 7,c7 provid+ d[n paym5t assi/ance to decrease f>m mortgages2 7,d7 secur+ cle> title on heirs' prop]ty f>ml&2 7,e7 conduct+ surveys & assessm5ts ( agricultural l&2 7,f7 improv+ or rem$iat+ l&1 wat]1 & soil2 7,g7 con/ruct+ or repair+ infra/ructure2 7,h7 support+ l& use plann+2 7,i7 acquir+ legal or f9ancial plann+ assi/ance2 7,j7 c>ry+ out ,tribal consultation2 7,k7 support+ acquisition ( a ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture f>m numb]2 & 7,l7 any o!r activities z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7c71 by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abdje4 ,increas+ transp>5cy reg>d+ det5tion ( import$ plants 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! ,director ( ! ,u4,s4 ,fi% & ,wildlife ,s]vice & ! ,commission] ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection1 %all issue guidance to cl>ify ! process by :i* an import] ( plants t h be5 d5i$ entry into ! ,unit$ ,/ates & deta9$ "u ! ,lacey ,act ,am5dm5ts ( #aiha 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ccga et seq47 may obta9 additional in=mation on su* d5ial & det5tion4 7b7 ,in=mation provid$ ,! process ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7a7 %all ensure t ! ,secret>y %all provide to an import] describ$ 9 su* subsection1 ^u ! det5tion ( any plants ( su* import]1 ! foll[+ in=mation3 7#a7 ,! specific reasons = :i* ! det5tion ( ! plants 0 initiat$1 includ+ ! date on :i* ! plants 7 pres5t$ to ! ,secret>y = exam9ation4 7#b7 ,! anticipat$ l5g? ( ! det5tion ( su* plants4 7#c7 ,! nature ( ! te/s or inquiries to be conduct$ on ! plants1 :i* ! import] %all be able to replicate4 7#d7 ,! nature ( any in=mation t1 if suppli$ to ! ,secret>y1 w\ld accel]ate ! disposition ( ! det5tion4 #abdjf4 ,enhancem5t ( pet protections 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #b ye>s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act 7or lat]1 if ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate aft] tak+ into consid]ation any ongo+ programmatic review ( ! ,animal ,c>e program ( ! ,animal & ,plant ,heal? ,inspection ,s]vice71 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry & ! ,committee on ,appropriations ( ! ,s5ate a report ) respect to companion animals t-- 7#a7 evaluates ! en=cem5t ( /&>ds "u1 & requirem5ts (1 ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #baca et seq47 by ! ,secret>y = bo? effectiv5ess & effici5cy2 7#b7 evaluates ! ef=ts by ! ,secret>y to educate & advise deal]s ( all /&>ds "u1 & requirem5ts (1 su* ,act2 7#c7 evaluates ! capacity ( ! ,secret>y to en=ce ! /&>ds e/abli%$ by su* ,act2 7#d7 makes recomm5dations = ! improvem5t (-- 7,a7 all /&>ds 7includ+ animal welf>e /&>ds7 "u1 & requirem5ts (1 su* ,act2 & 7,b7 education ef=ts ( ! ,secret>y ) respect to su* /&>ds & requirem5ts2 & 7#e7 consid]s ! impact & associat$ co/s ( any recomm5d$ improvem5ts or am5dm5ts to ! /&>ds "u1 & requirem5ts (1 su* ,act4 7b7 ,vet]9>y c>e 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,section #ac7;a77#b77;,a7 ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7;a77#b77;,a77 is am5d$ by ins]t+ 7:i* %all include visual d5tal exam9ations1 :5ev] practicable7 aft] adequate vet]9>y c>e4 7#b7 ,te*nical am5dm5t ,section #ac ( ! ,animal ,welf>e ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #badc7 is am5d$ by r$esignat+ ! second subsection 7f7 7prohibit+ deliv]y ( c]ta9 animals )\t c]tificate ( inspection71 subsection 7g71 & subsection 7h7 z subsections 7g7 ?r\gh 7i71 respectively4 #abdjg4 ,protect+ animals ) %elt] ,section #abejb7;b77#h7 ( ! ,agriculture ,improvem5t ,act ( #bjah 7,public ,law #aae-ccd7 is am5d$ by /rik+ #bjbc & ins]t+ #bjca4 #abdjh4 ,report on available assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas t h suff]$ economic losses due to ! failure ( ,mexico to deliv] wat] ,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 t li/s all exi/+ au?orities ( ! ,secret>y & programs )9 ! ,dep>tm5t t are or c\ld be made available to provide assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 ! ,/ate ( ,texas t h suff]$ economic losses due to ! failure ( ,mexico to deliv] wat] to ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! ,treaty ,relat+ to ! ,utilization ( ,wat]s ( ! ,colorado & ,tijuana ,riv]s & ( ! ,rio ,gr&e sign$ at ,wa%+ton on ,febru>y #c1 #aidd1 & ! ,supplem5t>y ,protocol sign$ at ,wa%+ton ,novemb] #ad1 #aidd4 #abdji4 ,qualifi$ r5ewable biomass 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,ag5cy action ,! t]m ag5cy action has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #eea ( title #e1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#b7 ,qualifi$ r5ewable biomass 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,! t]m qualifi$ r5ewable biomass means-- 7i7 =e/ products manufactur+ bio5]gy fe$/ocks1 includ+ f-- 7,i7 =e/ products manufactur+ residuals1 includ+ sp5t pulp+ liquors1 pulp+ by-products1 b>k1 woody manufactur+ residuals1 pap] recycl+ residuals1 wa/ewat] & process wat] treatm5t plant residuals1 & ana]obic dige/] biogas2 7,,ii7 h>ve/ residues1 includ+ portions ( h>ve/$ trees t are too small or ( too poor quality to be utiliz$ = wood products or pap] products2 7,,iii7 d[n$ wood f extreme wea!r ev5ts & natural disa/]s1 nonhaz>d\s l&scape or "r-(-way trimm+s & municipal trimm+s1 & plant mat]ial remov$ = purposes ( invasive or noxi\s plant species control2 7,,iv7 bi[a/e1 includ+ l&fill gas2 & 7,v7 non-*emically treat$ us$ wood products1 su* z crates or pallets2 & 7ii7 =e/ biomass d]iv$ f residues creat$ z a by-product ( timb] h>ve/+1 includ+ treetops1 tree limbs1 & b>k1 b exclud+ /umps1 roots1 & r\nd wood suitable = indu/rial purposes4 7,b7 ,exclusion ,su* t]m does n include pap] ( a type t is commonly recycl$4 7b7 ,9 g5]al 7#a7 ,consid]ation z r5ewable en]gy s\rce ,) respect to any ag5cy action ( ! ,dep>tm5t relat$ to qualifi$ r5ewable biomass1 ! ,secret>y %all consid] qualifi$ r5ewable biomass to be a r5ewable en]gy s\rce & assign x 7& a facility1 to ! ext5t x uses qualifi$ r5ewable biomass z fuel7 a gre5h\se gas emission rate1 & a c>bon int5sity1 ( n great] ?an z]o1 if ! use ( su* qualifi$ r5ewable biomass z fuel does n cause ! conv]sion ( =e/s to non-=e/ use4 7#b7 ,petitions ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] receiv+ a petition reque/+ a *ange to a rule1 policy1 or program ( ! ,dep>tm5t 9 ord] to comply ) ! requirem5ts ( p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all take su* action z may be necess>y to comply ) su* requirem5ts ) respect to su* rule1 policy1 or program4 7c7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all e/abli% guidance = purposes ( c>ry+ out subsection 7b74 7#b7 ,modification ,! ,secret>y may p]iodically update ! guidance e/abli%$ "u p>agraph 7#a7 z ! ,secret>y may det]m9e necess>y4 7#c7 ,consultation ,9 c>ry+ out ?is subsection1 ! ,secret>y %all consult )-- 7,a7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7,b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,en]gy2 & 7,c7 any o!r relevant entities1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y4 #abdaj4 ,:ole milk "u ! s*ool breakfa/ program ,section #i7;a77#b7 ( ! ,ri*>d ,b4 ,russell ,national ,s*ool ,lun* ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #ageh7;a77#b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subp>agraph 7,a71 9 ! matt] prec$+ clause 7i71 by /rik+ ,act-- & ins]t+ ,act & breakfa/s s]v$ by s*ools p>ticipat+ 9 ! s*ool breakfa/ program "u section #d ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7--2 7#b7 9 subp>agraph 7,c71 by ins]t+ or ! s*ool breakfa/ program "u section #d ( ! ,*ild ,nutrition ,act ( #aiff 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aggc7 aft] ,act2 & 7#c7 9 subp>agraph 7,d71 by /rik+ section #baj4aj & ins]t+ sections #baj4aj & #bbj4h4 #abdaa4 ,spott$ lant]nfly aw>5ess campaign 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture %all c>ry out a national campaign to increase ! aw>5ess & k ( ! public ) respect to spott$ lant]nflies4 7b7 ,requir$ activities ,9 c>ry+ out ! national campaign "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 place public s]vice ann\ncem5ts on television1 radio1 & billbo>ds 9 areas ( high incid5ce ( spott$ lant]nflies t-- 7,a7 in=m individuals ( ! fact t spott$ lant]nflies are an invasive pe/ t ?reat5 local agriculture2 & 7,b7 enc\rage individuals to kill any spott$ lant]nflies t su* individuals enc\nt]2 & 7#b7 use su* o!r aw>5ess tools z ! ,secret>y det]m9es appropriate to provide ! in=mation describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 #abdab4 ,rio ,gr&e ,valley agricultural wat] int]ag5cy work+ gr\p 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y1 9 coord9ation ) ! heads ( ! ag5cies describ$ 9 subsection 7c71 %all e/abli% an int]ag5cy work+ gr\p to coord9ate a :ole-(-gov]nm5t /rategy to protect ! economic int]e/s ( ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural produc]s impact$ by wat] deliv]ies "u ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7#a7 analyze ! economic impact ( wat] deliv]y deficits "u ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty on ! ,unit$ ,/ates agricultural sector 9 ! area affect$ by su* wat] deliv]y deficits1 includ+ specific assessm5ts ( damages to p]5nial crops2 7#b7 develop & implem5t a multi-ag5cy /rategy to-- 7,a7 secure annual & pr$ictable wat] deliv]ies 9 accordance ) ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty ?r\gh ! coord9at$ use ( ,f$]al diplomatic & op]ational au?orities2 7,b7 enhance ! resili5ce ( ! dome/ic agricultural wat] supply ?r\gh improv$ cons]vation & infra/ructure2 7,c7 assess trade-relat$ me*anisms available to address agricultural supply *a9 disruptions caus$ by su* wat] deliv]y deficits2 7,d7 ensure t wat] res\rces & infra/ructure 9 ,s\? ,texas are effici5tly manag$ & op]ational = ! b5eficial use ( agricultural produc]s & municipal us]s2 & 7,e7 support ,f$]al (ficials 9 secur+ annual & pr$ictable wat] deliv]ies 9 accordance ) ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty2 7#c7 facilitate coord9ation among ,f$]al ag5cies & ) ! ,/ate ( ,texas to align diplomatic1 trade1 & infra/ructure ef=ts ) ! critical ne$s ( ! agricultural community 9 ,s\? ,texas2 & 7#d7 provide a =um = public engagem5t & transp>5cy reg>d+-- 7,a7 ! /atus ( wat] deliv]ies f ,mexico "u ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty2 & 7,b7 ! f9d+s ( ! ,work+ ,gr\p & ! /rategy develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b74 7c7 ,composition ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all be compos$ (-- 7#a7 ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture 7:o %all s]ve z ,*air72 7#b7 ! ,secret>y ( ,/ate2 7#c7 ! ,secret>y ( ! ,int]ior2 7#d7 ! ,commission] ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,section ( ! ,int]national ,b\nd>y & ,wat] ,commission1 ,unit$ ,/ates & ,mexico2 7#e7 ! ,adm9i/rator ( ! ,environm5tal ,protection ,ag5cy2 7#f7 ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,trade ,repres5tative2 7#g7 ! ,*ief ( ,eng9e]s & ,comm&+ ,g5]al ( ! ,u4,s4 ,army ,corps ( ,eng9e]s2 & 7#h7 ! ,assi/ant to ! ,presid5t ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates = ,national ,security ,affairs4 7d7 ,meet+s 7#a7 ,frequ5cy ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all meet n less frequ5tly ?an annually4 7#b7 ,public access ,! ,work+ ,gr\p %all-- 7,a7 hold ! meet+s describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a7 9 a mann] op5 to ! public2 & 7,b7 provide an opportunity = int]e/$ /akehold]s1 includ+ agricultural produc]s & irrigation di/ricts1 to provide oral & writt5 comm5ts to ! ,work+ ,gr\p4 7e7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 & annually !reaft]1 ! ,work+ ,gr\p %all submit to ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,appropriations1 ,=eign ,affairs1 & ,ways & ,means ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives1 & ! ,committees on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry1 ,appropriations1 ,en]gy & ,natural ,res\rces1 ,=eign ,relations1 & ,f9ance ( ! ,s5ate1 a report describ+-- 7#a7 ! f9d+s result+ f ! analysis "u subsection 7b77#a72 7#b7 ! /atus ( diplomatic & op]ational ef=ts to secure compliance ) ! annual wat] deliv]y requirem5ts ( ! #aidd ,wat] ,treaty2 7#c7 an assessm5t ( pot5tial trade or adm9i/rative actions to secure long t]m wat] reliability "u treaties ) ,mexico2 & 7#d7 recomm5dations = projects1 res\rces1 & legislative au?orities ne$$ to fully implem5t ! /rategy develop$ "u subsection 7b77#b74 7f7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 #aidd ,wat] ,treaty ,! t]m #aidd ,wat] ,treaty means ! ,treaty ,relat+ to ! ,utilization ( ,wat]s ( ! ,colorado & ,tijuana ,riv]s & ( ! ,rio ,gr&e sign$ at ,wa%+ton on ,febru>y #c1 #aidd1 & ! ,supplem5t>y ,protocol sign$ at ,wa%+ton ,novemb] #ad1 #aidd4 7#b7 ,work+ ,gr\p ,! t]m ,work+ ,gr\p means ! int]ag5cy work+ gr\p e/abli%$ "u subsection 7a74 #abdac4 ,co/-%>e grants = rollov] protection /ructures 7a7 ,def9itions ,9 ?is section3 7#a7 ,approv$ rollov] protection /ructure ,! t]m approv$ rollov] protection /ructure means a rollov] protection /ructure t ! ,program ,adm9i/rator det]m9es-- 7,a7 may be in/all$ on eligible equipm5t2 7,b7 includes a seatbelt2 & 7,c7 meets or exce$s ! rollov] protection /ructure /&>ds4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,! t]m eligible entity means1 z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y-- 7,a7 an agricultural produc]2 & 7,b7 an eligible s*ool4 7#c7 ,eligible equipm5t ,! t]m eligible equipm5t means an agricultural tractor t ! ,program ,adm9i/rator det]m9es to be eligible = in/allation ( an approv$ rollov] protection /ructure4 7#d7 ,eligible s*ool ,! t]m eligible s*ool means-- 7,a7 a vocational s*ool t provides agricultural in/ruction or tra9+2 7,b7 an in/itution ( high] education 7z def9$ 9 section #ajb ( ! ,high] ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb77 t provides direct1 practical agricultural in/ruction or tra9+2 & 7,c7 a public or private second>y s*ool 7z def9$ 9 section #haja ( ! ,elem5t>y & ,second>y ,education ,act ( #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #hajg77 ! curriculum ( :i* includes an agricultural in/ruction or tra9+ compon5t4 7#e7 ,program ,adm9i/rator ,! t]m ,program ,adm9i/rator means ! organization select$ by ! ,secret>y "u subsection 7c77#a77;,b74 7#f7 ,rollov] protection /ructure /&>ds ,! t]m rollov] protection /ructure /&>ds includes ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,! ,,sae ,j#baid & ,,sae ,j#aaid /&>ds issu$ by ! ,society ( ,automotive ,eng9e]s 7& successor /&>ds74 7,b7 ,any o!r relevant national or int]national rollov] protection /ructure manufactur+ or te/+ /&>ds4 7b7 ,co/-%>e grants 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,! ,secret>y %all aw>d grants to eligible entities = ! co/ ( pur*as+1 transport+1 & in/all+ on eligible equipm5t approv$ rollov] protection /ructures4 7#b7 ,limitations 7,a7 ,9 g5]al ,except z provid$ 9 subp>agraph 7,b71 ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section %all equal #gj p]c5t ( ! co/s ( ! eligible entity to pur*ase1 transport1 & in/all ! approv$ rollov] protection /ructure4 7,b7 ,exception ,if1 = an eligible entity t is ! recipi5t ( a grant "u ?is section1 ! co/s to pur*ase1 transport1 & in/all an approv$ rollov] /ructure 7z docum5t$ by ! eligible entity7 exce$ #ejj1 ! am\nt ( ! grant %all be increas$ to cov] an increas$ p]c5tage 7z det]m9$ by ! ,secret>y7 ( su* co/s4 7c7 ,adm9i/ration 7#a7 ,program ,adm9i/rator ,! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 seek competitive bids f nongov]nm5tal organizations seek+ to s]ve z ! ,program ,adm9i/rator "u ?is section2 7,b7 select #a organization f among ! organizations t submit bids "u subp>agraph 7,a72 & 7,c7 ent] into a coop]ative agreem5t ) t organization to c>ry out ! activities describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,duties ,! ,program ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 id5tify-- 7i7 approv$ rollov] protection /ructures2 & 7ii7 eligible equipm5t2 7,b7 adm9i/] ! application process "u subsection 7d72 & 7,c7 e/abli% & adm9i/] a public website & phone hotl9e ) in=mation necess>y-- 7i7 to in=m eligible entities1 z describ$ 9 subsection 7a77#b71 ( ! grant opportunities made available by ?is ,act1 & 7ii7 to adm9i/] ! application process "u subsection 7d74 7d7 ,applications 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,to apply = a grant "u ?is section1 an eligible entity %all submit to ! ,program ,adm9i/rator an application1 includ+ docum5tation ( ! co/ describ$ 9 subsection 7b77#b77;,a74 7#b7 ,approval or d5ial ,on receipt ( an application "u p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,program ,adm9i/rator %all-- 7,a7 det]m9e-- 7i7 :e!r ! applicant is eligible = a grant "u ?is section2 & 7ii7 ! am\nt ( a grant "u ?is section = :i* ! applicant is eligible2 & 7,b7 submit to ! ,secret>y a notification ( ! det]m9ations "u subp>agraph 7,a74 7e7 ,disbursem5t ,on receipt ( a notification "u subsection 7d77#b77;,b71 if an applicant is eligible = a grant "u ?is section1 ! ,secret>y %all disburse to ! eligible entity ! am\nt ( ! grant describ$ 9 subsection 7d77#b77;,a77ii74 7f7 ,fund+ 7#a7 ,au?orization ( appropriations ,!re is au?oriz$ to be appropriat$ to c>ry out ?is section #gbe1jjj = ea* ( fiscal ye>s #bjbg ?r\gh #bjca4 7#b7 ,allocation ,( ! am\nts made available to c>ry out ?is section = ea* fiscal ye>-- 7,a7 ! ,secret>y %all use #gj p]c5t ( su* am\nts = grants "u ?is section2 & 7,b7 ! ,secret>y %all transf] to ! ,program ,adm9i/rator-- 7i7 #ae p]c5t ( su* am\nts = ! promotion (1 & upgrades to ! website ref]r$ to 9 subsection 7c77#b77;,c72 & 7ii7 #ae p]c5t ( su* am\nts = ! telephone hotl9e ref]r$ to 9 su* subsection4 #abdad4 ,report on b>ri]s to access+ ,f$]al programs 7a7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7#a7 submit to ! appropriate congressional committees a report on-- 7,a7 b>ri]s to organic f>ms tak+ "p 9 ,f$]al programs made available "u ?is ,act2 7,b7 :at /eps ! ,dep>tm5t c take )\t congressional action to remove su* b>ri]s2 & 7,c7 :at congressional action is ne$$ to remove b>ri]s ! ,dep>tm5t is unable to remove2 & 7#b7 make publicly available ! report describ$ 9 p>agraph 7#a74 7b7 ,appropriate congressional committee def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m appropriate congressional committee means-- 7#a7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives2 & 7#b7 ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate4 #abdae4 ,transp>5cy ( records ( commodity bo>ds ,section #eja ( ! ,f$]al ,agriculture ,improvem5t & ,re=m ,act ( #aiif 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gdja7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by r$esignat+ subsections 7d7 ?r\gh 7f7 z subsections 7e7 ?r\gh 7g72 7#b7 by ins]t+ aft] subsection 7c7 ! foll[+3 7d7 ,transp>5cy ( records ( commodity bo>ds 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,= ea* ord] issu$ by ! ,secret>y "u a commodity promotion law1 ! ,secret>y %all publi% on ! website ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ! foll[+ in=mation3 7,a7 ,! reports ( audits submitt$ by ea* commodity bo>d to ! ,secret>y = ea* fiscal ye> pursuant to section #eae7;g77#b74 7,b7 ,! activities & budgets ( ea* commodity bo>d approv$ by ! ,secret>y = ea* fiscal ye>4 7,c7 ,! results ( ea* p]iodic indep5d5t evaluation describ$ 9 subsection 7c74 7#b7 ,publication timel9e ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subsection1 publi% ! in=mation describ$ 9 su* p>agraph ) respect to ! #e full fiscal ye>s prec$+ su* date ( enactm5t2 & 7,b7 n lat] ?an #cfe days aft] ! end ( any subsequ5t fiscal ye>1 publi% ! in=mation describ$ 9 su* p>agraph ) respect to su* fiscal ye>4 2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7f77#d7 7z s r$esignat$71 by /rik+ subsection 7f7 & ins]t+ subsection 7g74 #abdaf4 ,honey ,/&>ds & ,def9itions ,section #bjc7;h77#f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb7;h77#f77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7,a7 ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is subp>agraph1 ! ,secret>y %all initiate consultation ) ! ,commission] ( ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration & ! ,commission] ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection to develop a detail$ & h>moniz$ ,f$]al def9ition = honey t promotes hone/y & fair deal+ 9 ! int]e/ ( consum]s & ! honey m>ket1 & ensures consi/5cy 9 label+ & en=cem5t "u ! respective au?orities ( ea* ag5cy4 7,b7 ,! consultation requir$ "u subp>agraph 7,a7 %all be conduct$ 9 coord9ation ) dome/ic honey produc] associations & 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 ) demon/rat$ exp]tise 9 honey au!nticity1 quality1 & relat$ te/+4 7,c7 ,! h>moniz$ def9ition develop$ "u ?is p>agraph %all be us$1 z appropriate1 to support en=cem5t "u applicable ,f$]al law adm9i/]$ by ! ,secret>y1 ! ,commission] ( ,food & ,drugs1 & ! ,commission] ( ,u4,s4 ,cu/oms & ,bord] ,protection1 includ+ laws relat+ to adult]ation1 misbr&+1 false or mislead+ label+1 import decl>ations1 c\ntry-(-orig9 claims1 & cu/oms fraud4 7,d7 ,! ,secret>y %all cease consultation "u ?is p>agraph if ! ,commission] ( ! ,food & ,drug ,adm9i/ration o!rwise publi%es a /&>d ( id5tity = honey "u section #dja ( ! ,f$]al ,food1 ,drug1 & ,cosmetic ,act 7#ba ,u4,s4,c4 #cda74 4 #abdag4 ,report on assi/ance available to agricultural produc]s 9 ,arizona = c]ta9 losses ,n lat] ?an #ahj days aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all submit to ! ,committee on ,agriculture ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,agriculture1 ,nutrition1 & ,=e/ry ( ! ,s5ate a report t li/s all exi/+ au?orities ( ! ,secret>y & programs )9 ! ,dep>tm5t t are or c\ld be made available to provide assi/ance to agricultural produc]s 9 ! ,/ate ( ,arizona t h suff]$ economic losses due to ! deliv]y ( ,colorado ,riv] wat]s to ,mexico :ile ,mexico fail$ to deliv] wat] to ! ,unit$ ,/ates 9 accordance ) ! ,treaty ,relat+ to ! ,utilization ( ,wat]s ( ! ,colorado & ,tijuana ,riv]s & ( ! ,rio ,gr&e sign$ at ,wa%+ton on ,febru>y #c1 #aidd1 & ! ,supplem5t>y ,protocol sign$ at ,wa%+ton ,novemb] #ad1 #aidd4 #abdah4 ,precision agriculture satellite connectivity 7a7 ,review ,! ,commission %all-- 7#a7 review ! rules ( ! ,commission relat+ to fix$ satellite s]vice1 mobile satellite s]vice1 & e>? exploration satellite s]vice to det]m9e if !re are rule *anges t ! ,commission c\ld implem5t "u exi/+ au?ority to promote precision agriculture2 & 7#b7 if ! ,commission det]m9es "u p>agraph 7#a7 t !re are rule *anges t ! ,commission c\ld implem5t1 develop recomm5dations = h[ to implem5t ! *anges4 7b7 ,report ,n lat] ?an #ae mon?s aft] ! date ( ! enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,commission %all submit to ! ,committee on ,en]gy & ,comm]ce ( ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives & ! ,committee on ,comm]ce1 ,sci5ce1 & ,transportation ( ! ,s5ate a report on ! results ( ! review conduct$ "u subsection 7a71 includ+ any recomm5dations develop$ "u p>agraph 7#b7 ( su* subsection4 7c7 ,commission def9$ ,9 ?is section1 ! t]m ,commission means ! ,f$]al ,communications ,commission4 #abdai4 ,e/abli%m5t ( ,(fice ( ,seafood 9 ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture 7a7 ,9 g5]al ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq47 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 #bbd;,b4 ,(fice ( ,seafood 7a7 ,e/abli%m5t ,! ,secret>y %all e/abli% = ! ,dep>tm5t an ,(fice ( ,seafood to provide lead]%ip1 exp]tise1 managem5t1 & advice to ! ,secret>y ( ,agriculture on matt]s impact+ ! seafood indu/ry4 7b7 ,duties ,! ,(fice ( ,seafood %all be additionally responsible =-- 7#a7 coord9at+ across ! ,dep>tm5t to ensure fi%]m5 are integrat$ into ,dep>tm5t programs2 & 7#b7 work+ alongside appropriate c\nt]p>ts ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,comm]ce & o!r ,f$]al dep>tm5ts & ag5cies to revitalize ! ,am]ican seafood indu/ry4 4 7b7 ,te*nical correction ,subtitle ,a ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture ,reorganization ,act ( #aiid 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #fiab et seq471 z am5d$ by subsection 7a71 is fur!r am5d$ by r$esignat+ section #bbe 7relat+ to ! ,food ,access ,liaison7 z section #bbd;,a4 #abdbj4 ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture loans & grants = comm]cial fi%+ & fi% process+ bus9esses 7a7 ,def9itions ( f>m] & f>m+ ,section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ f>m+4 & ins]t+ f>m+1 comm]cial fi%+1 or fi% process+42 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ f>m+4 & ins]t+ f>m+1 comm]cial fi%+1 & fi% process+42 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#ad7 ,comm]cial fi%+ ,! t]m comm]cial fi%+ means fi%+ 7z def9$ 9 section #c ( ! ,magnuson-,/ev5s ,fi%]y ,cons]vation & ,managem5t ,act 7#af ,u4,s4,c4 #ahjb77 9 :i* ! fi% h>ve/$1 ei!r 9 :ole or 9 "p1 are int5d$ to ent] comm]ce or ent] comm]ce ?r\gh sale1 b>t]1 or trade4 7#ae7 ,comm]cial fi%+ vessel ,! t]m comm]cial fi%+ vessel means a fi%+ vessel & a fi% process+ vessel 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #baja ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code74 7#af7 ,fi% ,! t]m fi% has ! mean+ giv5 ! t]m 9 section #baja ( title #df1 ,unit$ ,/ates ,code4 7#ag7 ,fi% process+ ,! t]m fi% process+ means ! process+ ( fi% = comm]cial use or consumption4 7#ah7 ,fi% process+ facility ,! t]m fi% process+ facility means a facility or vessel1 boat1 %ip1 or o!r craft us$ or equipp$ = fi% process+4 4 7b7 ,f>m own]%ip loans 7#a7 ,eligibility ,section #cjb7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibb7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligibility ( wild-caught fi% & %ellfi% ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 = purposes ( direct & gu>ante$ f>m loans "u ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 ! t]ms f>m] & ran*] %all include an individual or entity engag$ 9 comm]cial fi%+ or fi% process+2 & 7,b7 ! t]ms f>m & ran* %all include-- 7i7 a comm]cial fi%+ vessel2 & 7ii7 a fi% process+ facility4 4 7#b7 ,purposes ,section #cjc7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aibc7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,comm]cial fi%]y p>ticipants2 fi% processors 7,a7 ,comm]cial fi%]y p>ticipants ,an individual or entity engag$ 9 comm]cial fi%+ may only use a direct or gu>ante$ loan "u ?is subtitle =-- 7i7 acquir+ a comm]cial fi%+ p]mit2 7ii7 acquir+ a comm]cial fi%+ vessel2 & 7iii7 mak+ capital improvem5ts to a comm]cial fi%+ vessel4 7,b7 ,fi% processors ,an individual or entity engag$ 9 fi% process+ may use a direct or gu>ante$ loan "u ?is subtitle = acquir+ or mak+ capital improvem5ts to a fi% process+ facility4 4 7c7 ,f>m op]at+ loans 7#a7 ,eligibility ,section #caa7;a7 ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aida7;a77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#c7 ,eligibility ( wild-caught fi% & %ellfi% ,not)/&+ any o!r provision ( ?is ,act1 = purposes ( direct & gu>ante$ f>m loans "u ?is subtitle-- 7,a7 ! t]ms f>m] & ran*] %all include an individual or entity engag$ 9 comm]cial fi%+ or fi% process+2 & 7,b7 ! t]ms f>m & ran* %all include-- 7i7 a comm]cial fi%+ vessel2 & 7ii7 a fi% process+ facility4 4 7#b7 ,purposes ,section #cab ( su* ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aidb7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7f7 ,comm]cial fi%]y p>ticipants2 fi% processors 7#a7 ,comm]cial fi%]y p>ticipants ,an individual or entity engag$ 9 comm]cial fi%+ may only use a direct or gu>ante$ loan "u ?is subtitle = ! co/s associat$ ) op]at+ & ma9ta9+ a comm]cial fi%+ vessel4 7#b7 ,fi% processors ,an individual or entity engag$ 9 fi% process+ may use a direct or gu>ante$ loan "u ?is subtitle = ! co/s associat$ ) op]at+ & ma9ta9+ a fi% process+ facility4 4 7d7 ,implem5tation & coord9ation 7#a7 ,9 g5]al ,n lat] ?an #a ye> aft] ! date ( enactm5t ( ?is ,act1 ! ,secret>y %all take su* actions z are necess>y to ensure ! successful & effective integration ( individuals & entities 9 ! comm]cial fi%+ indu/ry1 includ+ ^? engag$ 9 comm]cial fi%+ or fi% process+ 7z ^? t]ms are def9$ 9 section #cdc7;a7 ( ! ,consolidat$ ,f>m & ,rural ,developm5t ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #aiia7;a7771 into ea* program ( ! ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture = :i* ^? individuals & entities are made eligible "u ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 7#b7 ,te*nical assi/ance & guidance ,9 c>ry+ out p>agraph 7#a71 ! ,secret>y %all-- 7,a7 provide outrea* & te*nical assi/ance to p>ticipants 9 ! comm]cial fi%+ indu/ry1 includ+ ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts & public-private & o!r p>tn]%ips1 to promote aw>5ess ( & access to relevant programs2 7,b7 provide guidance & tra9+ to relevant ag5cy p]sonnel ( ! ,dep>tm5t1 includ+ ?r\gh coop]ative agreem5ts & public-private & o!r p>tn]%ips1 to ensure program s]vices are effectively deliv]$ to ! comm]cial fi%+ indu/ry2 & 7,c7 coord9ate1 z appropriate1 ) ! ,national ,oceanic & ,atmosph]ic ,adm9i/ration & o!r relevant ,f$]al & ,/ate ag5cies to implem5t ! am5dm5ts made by ?is section4 #abdba4 ,honey te/+ /&>ds ,section #bjc7;h77#f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #afbb7;h77#f77 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,any sampl+ or analytical te/+ reli$ ^u by a pack]1 repack]1 import]1 di/ributor1 or sell] to sub/antiate t honey pack$1 repack$1 label$1 m>ket$1 or sold 9 int]/ate comm]ce 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates1 includ+ import$ honey1 is honey1 pure honey1 or o!rwise meets any claim reg>d+ purity1 floral s\rce1 geographic orig91 grade1 or au!nticity-- 7,a7 %all be conduct$ by a laboratory or o!r qualifi$ te/+ entity locat$ 9 ! ,unit$ ,/ates2 7,b7 %all be conduct$ us+ me?ods recogniz$ or approv$ by ! ,secret>y2 & 7,c7 may n be satisfi$ solely by a =eign c]tificate ( analysis1 =eign gov]nm5t c]tification1 or te/+ conduct$ outside ! ,unit$ ,/ates4 ,! ,secret>y may review & update me?ods "u ?is p>agraph 9 consultation ) "o or m l&-grant colleges or univ]sities4 4 #abdbb4 ,exemption ( f>m equipm5t f ,clean ,air ,act emission /&>ds ,section #bac ( ! ,clean ,air ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #gedg7 is am5d$ by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7e7 ,exemption = f>m equipm5t ,! /&>ds "u ?is section %all n apply to new or 9-use-- 7#a7 agricultural tractors1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aibh4ea ( title #bi1 ,code ( ,f$]al ,regulations2 or 7#b7 self-propell$ agricultural equipm5t us$ to spray1 f]tilize1 or h>ve/ cov]$ commodities1 z su* t]m is def9$ 9 section #aaaa7f7 ( ! ,agricultural ,act ( #bjad 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #ijaa7f774 4 ,e ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,reau?orization #abeja4 ,decl>ation ( policy ,section #b7;b7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gd7;b77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#c77;,f71 by /rik+ ! p]iod at ! end & ins]t+ 2 &2 & 7#c7 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#d7 t ! ,secret>y %all prioritize ! adoption ( improv$ gra9 grad+ te*nology to provide = effici5t1 accurate1 & consi/5t grad+ ( gra94 4 #abejb4 ,(ficial inspection au?ority & fund+ ,section #g ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 7#e7 ,! ,secret>y may provide t dome/ic non-export gra9 load$ or unload$ into or out ( a rail c>1 b>ge1 truck1 or o!r conta9]1 at an export port location1 %all be inspect$ 9 ! mann] provid$ 9 ?is subsection or subsection 7f71 z ! ,secret>y det]m9es w be/ meet ! objectives ( ?is ,act4 2 7#b7 9 subsection 7g77#b71 by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$2 & 7#c7 9 subsection 7j7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ fund :i* & ins]t+ tru/ fund :i*2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#c7-- 7i7 by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$2 & 7ii7 by /rik+ cr$it$ to ! fund & ins]t+ cr$it$ to ! tru/ fund acc\nt2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#e71 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjcc4 #abejc4 ,weigh+ au?ority ,section #g;,a ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;a7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7c77#b71 by /rik+ ,/ate ag5cy & ins]t+ ,/ate ag5cy or (ficial ag5cy2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7l7-- 7,a7 9 p>agraph 7#a77;,c71 by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$2 7,b7 9 p>agraph 7#b71 by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$2 & 7,c7 9 p>agraph 7#d71 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjcc4 #abejd4 ,te/+ ( equipm5t ,section #g;,b7a7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;b7a77 is am5d$ by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$4 #abeje4 ,limitation on adm9i/rative & sup]visory co/s ,section #g;,d ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #gi;d7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 by /rik+ activities7 & ins]t+ activities1 equipm5t1 & developm5t ( te*nology72 & 7#b7 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjcc4 #abejf4 ,g5]al au?orities ,section #af ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;e7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & ins]t+ ,dep>tm5t ( ,agriculture & (ficial ag5cies2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7j71 by /rik+ fund creat$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund creat$4 #abejg4 ,regi/ration requirem5ts ,section #ag;,a7e7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;f-#a7;e77 is am5d$ by /rik+ fund describ$ & ins]t+ tru/ fund describ$4 #abejh4 ,report+ requirem5ts ,section #ag;,b7e7 ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;f-#b7;e77 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 ! matt] prec$+ p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ ,! ,secret>y may1 to ! ext5t det]m9$ appropriate by ! ,secret>y & ins]t+ ,on ,decemb] #a ( ea* ye>1 ! ,secret>y %all2 7#b7 9 p>agraph 7#a71 by /rik+ & at ! end2 7#c7 by r$esignat+ p>agraph 7#b7 z p>agraph 7#c72 & 7#d7 by ins]t+ aft] p>agraph 7#a7 ! foll[+3 7#b7 an analysis ( any & all exi/+ defici5cies 9 ! te*nology evaluation process & recomm5dations to advance ! effici5cy1 accuracy1 & consi/5cy ( gra9 grad+ & m9imize co/s impos$ on ! ,f$]al ,gov]nm5t & ! gra9 export indu/ry2 & 4 #abeji4 ,fund+ ,section #ai ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;h7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by /rik+ #bjba ?r\gh #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjbf ?r\gh #bjcc2 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7b77#a77;,a71 by /rik+ o!r s]vices & ins]t+ o!r s]vices 7exclud+ grad+ s]vices p]=m$ "u ! ,agricultural ,m>ket+ ,act ( #aidf74 #abeaj4 ,advisory committee ,section #ba ( ! ,unit$ ,/ates ,gra9 ,/&>ds ,act 7#g ,u4,s4,c4 #hg;j7 is am5d$-- 7#a7 9 subsection 7a71 by add+ at ! end ! foll[+3 ,not)/&+ ! previ\s s5t5ce1 if ! ,secret>y does n make a new appo9tm5t ^u ! completion ( a t]m ( an exi/+ memb] 7includ+ su* exi/+ memb]'s second successive t]m71 !n su* exi/+ memb] %all cont9ue to s]ve until su* appo9tm5t is made42 & 7#b7 9 subsection 7e71 by /rik+ #bjbe & ins]t+ #bjcc4 ,pass$ ! ,h\se ( ,repres5tatives ,april #cj1 #bjbf4;,cl]k4